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Liu, H.P., 2020. Water supply policy in the field of view of Marx's philosophy. In: Guido Aldana, P.A. and Kantamaneni, K. (eds.), Advances in Water Resources, Coastal Management, and Marine Science Technology. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue No. 104, pp. 394–397. Coconut Creek (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208.
Since the general layout of the “five-in-one” of socialism with Chinese characteristics was put forward, the construction of ecological civilization has become more and more prominent, and the construction of ecological civilization has risen to a new level. Among the components of ecological resources, water resources occupy a very prominent position and role, so the construction of ecological civilization system has become the focus of research. This paper focuses on the research on water supply policies under Marx's philosophy in M City, and analyzes the impact of each policy on the carrying capacity of water resources. Under the condition of ensuring the rational allocation of water resources, this paper makes a rational suggestion and opinion on the water safety of M city and promoting the scientific development of economy by exploring the policy affecting water resources and discussing its role and significance.

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The following artist statement appeared in the catalogue for Twenty Twelve: UBCO BFA Graduation Exhibition.
Shed Simas studies believability in a story, even in the least realistic of genres. He wants to be convinced the story could be real, somewhere, somehow, and wants to do the same for his audience. In his work, Simas tells fantastical stories involving imaginary creatures. Using the way the story is presented and the re-imagined rendering of its characters, he gives his work an element of possibility and imaginative truth.
His work is also an amalgam of varied interests: mythical and imaginary creatures, and the cultures that originated them; science, particularly biology and evolution; short fiction; and illustration. Simas feels the book is the perfect venue to blend it together. What fascinates him is that even the most impossible of legendary creatures were once thought real by a culture, and he tries to approximate that in his work.

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This paper deals with a new resonant gate-drive circuit for power MOSFETs. The proposed gate-drive circuit is characterized by a resonant inductor connected in series with the gate terminal of the driven MOSFET. The inductor and the input capacitance of the MOSFET form a series resonant circuit, which enables to charge or discharge the gate-to-source input capacitance of the MOSFET without any electric power consumption in theory. Experimental results are shown to verify the viability of the resonant gate-drive circuit. As a result, the proposed resonant gate-drive circuit reduces its power consumption by a factor of ten, compared with a conventional one. A 360-kHz and 1-kW MOSFET inverter driven by the proposed gate-drive circuits exhibits a high efficiency more than 99%, considering the losses in the two main MOSFETs and the two resonant gate-drive circuits.


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Kim Kardashian throws ‘low key’ party for Kanye West’s homecoming and baby Saint’s birthday
Kanye West's concerts 'on hold indefinitely' as he recovers from 'nervous breakdown'
Kanye West has checked out of hospital and returned home after undergoing treatment for a 'psychotic break'
Kendall Jenner gives update on Kanye West health at Victoria's Secret show
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Kanye West’s brother reveals rapper is 'terrified people are trying to kill him'
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The future of Keeping Up With The Kardashians up in air as Kim 'stops filming' after Kanye West's 'meltdown'
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Author: Michael Karpin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
It is difficult to conceive just how Tightrope: Six Centuries of a Jewish Dynasty was written. It is just over four hundred pages in size including very extensive footnotes, yet it is huge in its accomplishment. And this is exactly what Israeli television and news reporter Michael Karpin was able to pull off when he wrote about an Ashkenazi family, the Backenroths, dating back to 1350.
Author: Michael Karpin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
It is difficult to conceive just how Tightrope: Six Centuries of a Jewish Dynasty was written. It is just over four hundred pages in size including very extensive footnotes, yet it is huge in its accomplishment. And this is exactly what Israeli television and news reporter Michael Karpin was able to pull off when he wrote about an Ashkenazi family, the Backenroths, dating back to 1350. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term Ashkenazi, briefly, these are Jews that are descended from the medieval ethnic Jewish communities of the Rhineland in the west of Germany. Ashkenaz is the medieval Hebrew name for the region that we now know encompasses Germany and the borderland areas. Many of these Jews migrated largely eastward winding up in Hungary, Poland, Lithuania, Russia, and various Eastern European countries between the 10th and 19th centuries. The difficulty in tracing one’s Ashkenazi ancestry is that most of these Jews didn’t even have hereditary family names until the mid-1700s and furthermore there is an absence or loss of records of their births, marriages and deaths. However, none of this deterred Karpin from digging into the history of a most extraordinary Ashkenazi family.
Karpin in his Preface informs us that he embarked on his research over twenty years ago responding to a letter he received from Allan Kahane, a young Brazilian-born businessman. Kahane asked Karpin to write about the life story of his father, Israel Kahane, whom everyone called Ullo. At the outset, Karpin was not exactly ecstatic for it seemed to be about a Holocaust survivor who migrated to South America and succeeded in business, something that was not very unusual. However, when Kahane mentioned that his family’s origins dated back to Germany and its history went back to the Middle Ages, and then began listing some of his family’s comings and goings, Karpin was now hooked. After I completed my reading of this fascinating tale, I can easily appreciate how he was captivated by this remarkable family’s story.
As a result, Karpin undertook extensive research that led him to family members scattered all over the globe. As he mentions and as he was serving as an Israeli TV correspondent in Moscow just before the break-up of the Soviet Union, he visited many towns as Lvov, Bolechow, and Sanok. The latter is on the San River, and the Backenroths had an oil refinery there. He also visited Drohobych, Schodnica, and Boryslaw at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, where oil was discovered in the late nineteenth century, enriching the Backenroth clan. All of this is more fully explored and narrated in the book’s epic tale.
Karpin begins his story in 1350 when the Backenroths were forced to move eastward due to economic, social and political upheaval threatening their lives. It was also the time of the Black Death and the Jews once again were the scapegoats. Karpin notes “that no accurate statistics exist for the number of Jews who died of the plague or were murdered as a result of blood libels that blamed Jews for spreading the disease.”
The family journeys from Ashkenaz under the leadership of their patriarch Rabbi Elimeilech Backenroth whose word is final and no one dares to question his authority. Travel conditions are not exactly perfect as small dirt roads cross the countryside, some of them treacherous because of harsh winters and outlaws. Eventually, the Backenroths stop in a town near Drohbych, whose principal industry is the mining of salt. The mine and the lands surrounding it belong to the noble Polish Lubomirski family, which, as we are informed, eventually becomes one of the most influential dynasties in Polish history. However, the Backenroths are forced to leave Droybych, as the existing community, out of fear of business competition, are not very receptive to their settling in the area. Consequently, the family moves onto the outskirts and wind up in what is known today as Urycze. Initially, there was nothing here, however, eventually the family succeeds in building a village in its own right which acquirs the name of Schodnica. Karpin provides us with an extensive history of the family’s settlement here and how they were able to survive. As he mentions, “looking back from the perspective of almost seven hundred years, one could say that the Backenroths arrived in Galicia at the right time. A stormy era of war and terror had just ended, after lasting nearly a hundred years.”
From here the story leaps to the early 1800s where we learn about
the Backenroth family’s rabbinical dynasty and their involvement
with the Hasidim. We also find out how the family plays an immense
role in pioneering the development of the Galician Oil Belt in the
1800s. Karpin interestingly points out that until around 1880, most
of the entrepreneurs in the oil belt were Jewish. Considerable ink is
devoted to the family’s tragic experiences during the Holocaust and
how various members of the family play leading roles in saving some through their creativity, courage, deception,
resourcefulness, and loyalty notwithstanding the emotional demands they faced.
They were also aided by a handful of inhabitants of the region
who later were recognized as "righteous Gentiles" by Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial
to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust that was established in 1953.
Karpin interweaves into the saga the Kahane and Graubert families who became part of the clan through marriage and we follow them as well as the Backenroths all the way up to the present day. We even learn about how a member of the Backenroth family becomes Leopold-Muhammad Weiss-Asad who had a close working relationship with Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia.
Quite apropos, the narrative ends with Lucien Backenroth-Bronicki’s remarks where he states with a smile upon returning on a visit to the land of his ancestors that he felt no hatred toward the people of Drohoybych, whose ancestors probably played a significant role in the slaughtering of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, “Just look where they are and where we are.”
Karpin has crafted a moving narrative that is candid and to the
point. He brilliantly succeeds, as the back cover states, in
narrating a most a unique portrait of Jewish life through such
pivotal events as the migration from Western to Eastern Europe, the
birth of Zionism, and the Holocaust. His research is impeccable as
evidenced from the extensive number of footnotes providing the reader
with interesting background historical material that will surely stir
your curiosity to seek out more information pertaining to the history
of the Jews of Galicia.


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FHA Home Loans, also known as Federal Housing Administration Home Loans, are mortgage loans insured by the U.S. Federal Housing Administration. These loans are designed to make homeownership more accessible for individuals with low to moderate incomes or those with limited down payment savings.
What is FHA Home Loans?
FHA Home Loans are a popular choice for homebuyers looking for flexible eligibility requirements and lower down payment options. These loans are particularly beneficial for first-time homebuyers who may not qualify for traditional mortgages due to their credit history or financial situation.
FHA Home Loans Eligibility Criteria:
FHA Home Loans have specific eligibility criteria that borrowers must meet to qualify for the loan. These criteria include:
|Credit Score||Typically, a credit score of 580 or higher is required, although lower scores may still be considered.|
|Down Payment||A minimum down payment of 3.5% is required, which can be funded by the borrower’s savings, grants, or gifts.|
|Debt-to-Income Ratio||The borrower’s total monthly debt obligations should not exceed a certain percentage of their gross monthly income.|
|Property Requirements||The property being purchased must meet certain standards set by the FHA, ensuring it is safe and habitable.|
By meeting these criteria, borrowers can benefit from the advantages that FHA Home Loans offer, such as lower down payment requirements, competitive interest rates, and more lenient credit requirements compared to conventional mortgages.
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3. Competitive Interest Rates: Despite lower down payment requirements, FHA Home Loans still offer competitive interest rates to borrowers, making them an attractive financing option.
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5. Streamlined Refinancing Options: FHA Home Loans also offer refinancing options, allowing borrowers to take advantage of lower interest rates or change the terms of their mortgage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about FHA Home Loans:
1. Can anyone qualify for an FHA Home Loan?
No, there are specific eligibility criteria that borrowers must meet, including credit score requirements and debt-to-income ratios.
2. What is the minimum credit score required for an FHA Home Loan?
The minimum credit score requirement for an FHA Home Loan is typically 580. However, lenders may consider lower scores on a case-by-case basis.
3. Can FHA Home Loans be used to purchase investment properties?
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5. Can private mortgage insurance (PMI) be canceled on FHA Home Loans?
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6. How long does it take to get approved for an FHA Home Loan?
The approval process for an FHA Home Loan can vary depending on multiple factors, including the lender’s workload and the borrower’s ability to provide all necessary documentation. On average, it may take anywhere from 30 to 60 days.
In conclusion, FHA Home Loans are a valuable option for individuals aspiring to become homeowners but face financial limitations. Their flexible eligibility requirements, lower down payment options, and government backing make them an appealing choice. By meeting the necessary criteria, borrowers can enjoy the benefits of FHA Home Loans and embark on their journey towards homeownership.
Take the first step towards homeownership today and explore FHA Home Loans as a potential financing option for your dream home. Remember to consult with knowledgeable mortgage professionals to guide you through the process and ensure that you make informed decisions.

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A Novel Multi-Points Laser Monitoring of Building Settlement and Its Risk Evaluation
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Aiming at the defects of routine settlement measurement methods, such as complicated procedures, time-consuming and labor-intensive, high cost and low measurement accuracy, based on the analysis of existing engineering measurement technical requirements and specifications, a multi-point high precision and high efficiency based on laser reference is proposed. The automatic building settlement real-time monitoring system program gives the principle and system model of single-point settlement observation. The model of multi-point scanning settlement monitoring system and the model of multi-point network settlement monitoring system are designed, and their advantages and disadvantages are analyzed. We focus on the networked multi-point settlement monitoring system for network cumulative error analysis, and propose related evaluation and correction methods. The hardware schematic and software block diagram of the laser reference measurement and measurement system of the single point settlement acquisition system are given. Finally, the risk of subsidence state is quantitatively evaluated based on multi-point settlement monitoring data. The measurement error of this method is less than 300 µm, which can realize the monitoring and evaluation of the overall settlement.
Key wordsmeasurement technology laser reference settlement chain linear array Charge-Coupled Device (CCD)
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Concerns With Concealed Carry On Kansas College Campuses
Kansas colleges and universities are preparing for the summer of 2017. That's when they will have to start allowing students, staff and faculty members to carry concealed guns on campus.
Schools can opt out of this policy, but only if they spend millions of dollars to upgrade security measures.
One survey showed a majority of university employees opposed the idea of allowing guns on campus.
Kansas State University President Kirk Schulz says his primary concern is safety and the fact that no basic gun safety training is required for those wishing to carry concealed weapons.
"If a young man or woman shows up hunting with their mom or their dad or things like that and they show up, and they have basic gun safety, I don't worry about an accidental discharge," he says. "But just because I have the money to go buy a firearm and have no training what so ever, I worry that's where we're gonna get into trouble with accidental discharges, with people walking around with a loaded cocked weapon with the safety off, those types of things."
The survey also found that 54 percent of state university employees are in favor of having their schools spend more money to implement adequate security measures. Only 16 percent of those surveyed think that allowing concealed carry on campus will reduce crime.


Hamburg have appointed Markus Gisdol after coach Bruno Labbadia was sacked for a second time following a poor start to the season.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice as Borussia Dortmund beat Wolfsburg 5-1 to go top of the Bundesliga, while Hamburg lost to Freiburg.
Bayern Munich opened up a two-point advantage at the top of the Bundesliga after a 3-1 win over Ingolstadt on Saturday.
Leipzig picked up a first Bundesliga win in their maiden home fixture with a 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund, while Leverkusen beat Hamburg.
Borussia Dortmund respond to Bayern Munich with opening day win thanks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's double.
Hamburg supporters have started a petition to sign Wigan Athletic and Northern Ireland forward Will Grigg.
United States forward Bobby Wood is to join Hamburg from German second division side Union Berlin this summer.
Bayern Munich were held 1-1 at home by Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday as Borussia Dortmund kept the Bundesliga title race alive.
Borussia Dortmund recovered from their shock Europa League defeat to Liverpool with a 3-0 win over Hamburg in the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich remain on course for a record-breaking fourth successive Bundesliga title with a 3-1 victory at Stuttgart.
Bayern Munich maintained their lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a hard-fought 1-0 win at home to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Borussia Dortmund kept up the pressure on Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga on Sunday with a 2-0 win over Mainz.
Hannover ended an eight-game losing streak and gave their hopes of Bundesliga survival a boost with a 2-1 win at Stuttgart on Saturday.
Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Darmstadt 3-1 and move 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.
Robert Lewandowski's clinical finishing steered Bayern Munich to a 3-1 win at Bavarian rivals Augsburg.
Darmstadt edged away from the Bundesliga relegation zone with a 2-0 win over struggling Hoffenheim on Sunday.
Crystal Palace are bottom of the Europe-wide form table - and only one Premier League team makes the top 10.
Hamburg are interested in signing Leicester's Gokhan Inler on loan, according to Sky Germany.
Bayern Munich pulled 11 points clear of Borussia Dortmund at the top of the Bundesliga with a 2-1 win at Hamburg.
Bayern Munich made it a record-breaking first half of the season with a 1-0 Bundesliga win over Hannover .


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Germany–based womenswear retailer and wholesaler Basler Fashion Gmbh went into self administration, following poor trading and a resulting lack of liquidity.
ERS was appointed as Agent to manage the retail/wholesale part of the business, including both Basler’s main brands (Basler and St Emile).
The initial phase of trading was conducted whilst a buyer was sought for the business. With no going concern buyer found the stores/business moved into full liquidation and were closed on a phased basis over a 7 month period.
In total 246 stores and 1272 wholesale partners were traded across 7 countries (Germany, US, France, UK, Canada, Australia, Spain).
In addition to managing the store operations, discount strategy and advertising campaign, ERS took full responsibility and accountability for:
The trading performance was considerably better than administrator expectations and company historic performances:
Aggressive management of the AR resulted in a higher return than forecast
80% of store staff were retained until the final store closures and no adverse publicity was received as a result of the liquidation.
The US business traded solvently through its existing partner (Bloomingdales), as ERS contract negotiations removed the original contract liability.


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||During the past years, the use of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies in a variety of fields has increased substantially. Because of the one-step manufacture and customization of designs, AM technologies have been more and more widely used in the application of the medical implants and aerospace components. |
Electron beam melting (EBM), which involves the layer-by-layer electron beam melting of powders, is one of the most promising AM technologies. However, the procedure of EBM process will make products get rougher surface due to melting pool which causes adjacent powder particles to be sintered to the surface without being melted. Under dynamic stress, notches caused by these bounded powders may cause stress concentration and may induce products fatigue. Hence, it is necessary to improve the surface quality by various post processes. On the other hand, internal or complicate structures are impossible to finish by conventional mechanical polishing methods. Therefore, electropolishing is a feasible method to improve the surface quality of Ti6Al4V EBM samples.
This study is devoted to evaluating whether the electropolishing method would be the effective method or not. Firstly, the best electrolyte and parameters for Ti6Al4V EBM samples are searched out by different experimental condition designs. Secondly, surface quality, such as surface morphology and notches on the surface, are observed with a view to discussing the influence of stress concentration. Thirdly, mechanical properties, such as Young’s modulus, elongation, and yield stress, are measured to discuss the influence of different degrees of roughness on the surface. Lastly not the least, the electropolished-porous samples are analyzed by micro-CT.
Experiment results show that the surface roughness of Ti6Al4V EBM solid samples can be improved from 23.4 μm to 5.3 μm by electropolishing with the electrolyte of perchloric acid, glacial acetic acid, and ethanol. For the Ti6Al4V EBM solid tensile specimens after optimum electropolishing, the tensile elongation can increase from 7.6% to 11.6%, with the surface roughness of the side surface of tensile specimen decreasing from 24.1 μm to 4.1 μm. However, for the porous Ti6Al4V EBM compression specimens, the results show that the polished porous specimens would result in worse mechanical property than the unpolished porous specimen, as a result of the over corrosion of external ligaments.


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FEAR OF OBSESSION
“I was born in Hoboken. I am an American. Photography is my passion. The search for truth is my obsession.”
Fear Of Obsession
I think the word “obsession” has gotten a bad rap. I equate obsession with passion. I realize that there are negative obsessions, as well as positive ones. I guess I choose to have the word “obsession” be a productive word, rather than an unproductive one.
My creativity has everything to do with a passion for an idea, concept, technique or style. And continues with an obsession to make it a reality. To take this idea and make it real. To take a technique, explore it and get really good at it.
What helps me to obsess is to pursue ideas that I am really passionate about, not merely just interested in. Mere interest does not lead to obsession.
When I pursue an idea or technique with obsession, it ignites my passion. My passion refuels my obsession. Which leads to momentum. And often ends with very powerful, beautiful and aesthetic images.
Do not fear obsession. Do not fear being obsessed. Passion and obsession go hand-in-hand and are positive and productive ways to approach creativity.
Success often goes to those artists who obsess.
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Ready to spring into retirement?
Ready to spring into retirement? Are you on track financially? From investing in yourself and building solid financial habits in your 20s to determining when to take Social Security, each decade of your life brings a new opportunity to meet your short and long-term financial goals. Retirement can be a daunting thought, but it’s important to start planning for it early to ensure a comfortable and stress-free retirement. Remember, it’s never too early or too late to start planning for retirement. Here’s a guide to help you understand if you’re on track for retirement.
How much do you need to save to achieve your retirement goals? There are several retirement calculators available here that can help you estimate how much you’ll need to save. Once you have an idea of how much you need to save, you can create a plan to achieve your retirement goals.
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This includes how much money you need to have saved by the time you retire, the age at which you plan to retire, and your expected retirement expenses. This is what we do in our first stage of planning with clients. We ask the questions, and help you discover the answers that work for you and your goals.
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Once you know your retirement goals, the next step is to assess your retirement savings. This includes any retirement accounts you have, such as 401(k)s or IRAs, as well as any other investments you have earmarked for retirement. We will also review all of your accounts. The reason you work with a retirement specialist is so that you can know where you currently stand.
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It’s important to check your progress regularly to ensure you’re on track for retirement. We will monitor your retirement savings and adjust your plan as needed. Meeting with advisor will take the stress out of the decision-making. If you’re not on track, you may need to increase your retirement contributions or adjust your retirement goals.
One useful tool for tracking your retirement progress is a milestone chart. This chart shows the key milestones you need to reach at different ages to be on track for retirement at age 65. Here’s an example:
It’s important to note that these milestones are just a general guide, and everyone’s retirement needs are different. Some people may need to save more or less depending on their retirement goals, lifestyle, and other factors. The takeaway of this article is to have a plan for retirement.
Another key factor in determining if you’re on track for retirement is your retirement savings rate. Ideally, you should aim to save at least 10-15% of your income for retirement. If you’re not currently saving at that rate, consider increasing your contributions. Additionally, it’s important to regularly review your retirement plan and adjust as necessary. Life circumstances can change, and it’s essential to make sure that your retirement plan reflects those changes.
In conclusion, if you’re following a retirement plan and regularly contributing to your retirement accounts, you’re likely on track for retirement. Use a milestone chart to help you stay on track, but remember that your retirement needs are unique. Regularly review your retirement. The following article has lots of great details on this topic.

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An “angel” off-duty cop was stabbed to demise in a Bronx house by her estranged husband early Monday, June 13, 2022, with a path of blood main investigators to her physique. Argenis de Jesus Baez Pizano, 34, allegedly stabbed Officer Arianna Reyes-Gomez, 31, many occasions at her residence on Grand Concourse close to East 156th Street, in accordance to investigators and sources. Now, the husband of the NYPD officer is due in courtroom Tuesday to reply to prices. The matter has gained consideration on social media and has change into the topic of dialogue. Here, verify the whole particulars.
Reyes-Gomez was a New York City Police Department officer who was praised final 12 months for saving the lifetime of a straphanger. When the home quarrel turned lethal the day of the occasion, Reyes-Gomez known as a feminine relative, who then dialed 911 and dispatched police, in accordance to the NYPD. Around 2:50 AM, the officers arrived on the residence. According to regulation enforcement sources, they found blood within the hallway main to the house, and after smashing down the door, Reyes-Gomez was discovered unresponsive. She had a number of stab wounds. Talking concerning the incident, the neighbors stated that they heard the argument.
The NYC Police Association took to Twitter to share the saddening piece of reports. They wrote that they’re horrified and heartbroken by the demise of their officer within the Bronx this morning. It was additional written that they’ll stay with Arianna’s household and her colleagues in help and prayer and added that justice might be completed in her identify. It has been reported that the couple has a baby who was not current on the scene when the incident occurred. According to police, Pizano was charged with homicide, manslaughter, and felony possession of a weapon.
Talking concerning the unlucky incident, Reyes-Gomez’s sister, said that she is devastated and he or she asks God for lots of energy in order that her household and she will be able to bear her loss. She known as her sibling an angel on this earth and one of the best sister on the planet. Reyes’ sister additional added that she might all the time depend on her by thick and skinny and that she was an especially good particular person with an enormous coronary heart. Reyes-Gomez was assigned to the NYPD’s Transit Bureau. Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson stated that the investigators want to decide if there was a documented historical past of home abuse. Keep following our web site and get the newest and trending information right here.

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Does Polygamy Work for all American Women?Paper Rating: Word Count: 769 Approx Pages: 3
Does Polygamy Work for all American Women?
Elizabeth Joseph's "My Husband Nine Wives has a strong opinion for the American working female to consider. A dictionary defines polygamy as "marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time. Joseph explains how polygamy work and play a positive role in her own life. The main focus of her essay is how polygamy marriages can help out the modern career women in day-to-day activities. Many women find it difficult to juggle a career and a married home life, without a compromise in one or both of the sections “ Joseph writes to show the paradise of balance between the two life's. Joseph tells us that polygamy is an empowering lifestyle for her. Joseph's article is full of valid arguments; she explains the advantage of having other people helping her life to be a strong goal career woman.
In her opening paragraph Joseph tells us she understands the law in Utah, she also explains how the opposite is true in her case. Her detailed description of her week depicts how much is involved with being a wife a


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Singer and actress who gained fame for her childhood film role in Daddy’s Little Girls. She also starred in Step Up: High Water as Janelle Baker.
She has two sisters, China and Sierra, who are both actresses, and her brother Gabriel is an actor. Her parents’ names are Michael and Shontell McClain.
Lauryn McClain Age
How old is Lauryn McClain? She was born in 1997, she is 26 years old.
Lauryn McClain Height & Weight
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We are pleased to announce to have taken on the management for German Brass in Benelux. With their virtuosity, brilliant musicality and rare stage presence the eleven top soloists of leading German symphony orchestras have decisively influenced the brass culture.
Risto Joost directs the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, Netherlands Chamber Choir and soloists in Alkmaar on 1 March, Concertgebouw Amsterdam on 2 and 3 March, and Haarlem on 4 March. The programme features the first performance of Guillaume Connesson's Liturgies de Lumière for chamber orchestra and choir, Ralph Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis and the Fauré Requiem.
Paul Hillier conducts a programme of works of the renowned, Ukrainian composer Galina Grigorjeva in Tallinn on 18 January. The high-level concert brings together two top vocal groups, the Estonian Philharmonic
Chamber Choir and Theatre of Voices as well as the Estonian YXUS Ensemble.
The recording is available on the Estonian Classic Radio archive.Read more
Ole Edvard Antonsen performs with the Bremen Philharmonic Alexander Arutjunjan’s Trumpet Concerto in three concerts in Bremen on 11, 12 and 13 January under Hans Graf.
Laurence Equilbey gives her debut with the MDR Symphony Orchestra and MDR Radio Choir on 25 December in Leipzig. The Christmas concert includes works by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Berlioz, Franck, Fauré and Bizet.
Stefan Parkman conducts J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 with the WDR Radio Symphony, WDR Radio Choir Cologne and soloists at the Köln Philharmonie.
We are pleased to announce that we have taken on the representation of Antony Hermus for Germany and Austria. The Dutch conductor has already established a prominent reputation among the younger generation of conductors in Benelux and France.

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Again From The Sky - Poem by Ahmad reza Ahmadi
The sky is blue again,
It is covered by black lines
I must bestow you to scattered fragmented words.
A brown line on the plane tree
Belongs to the sun,
It is a full brown line
Resembling your tresses,
Which makes human survival on earth
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Investors who work with a financial professional report saving significantly more for retirement, according to research by ING Retirement Research.
Its study, released Monday, found that investors save two to three times more than peers who do not work with an adviser. Those working with a financial professional also feel more knowledgeable about investments and more confident in their ability to enjoy retirement.
"We have long believed that financial advice from a trusted professional, whether obtained by phone or in person, can be a valuable resource for an investor," said Ashley Agard, head of the ING Retirement Research Institute. "This latest data, collected from thousands of consumers who used our peer comparison tool, shows that those who spend time with an adviser are saving more and doing so with greater investment knowledge and confidence."
The study analyzed data on more than 14,000 users who entered their profile information into INGCompareMe.com and answered a specific question about the time they spent with a financial professional discussing their financial future and investments. Thirty-one percent indicated they spent at least some time with a professional.
The data also showed that those who spent some time with an adviser reported saving, on average, more than twice as much for retirement as those who spent no time at all with an adviser. The proportion jumped even higher — to more than three times as much — for those who spent a lot of time with an adviser.
Of those who spent some time with a financial professional, nearly 39% believed they knew more about investments than their peers did. Of those who spent a lot of time, 58% believed they knew more.
Spending time with an adviser affected how an individual allocated investments in various asset categories. About 60% of those who spent some time or a lot of time with an adviser considered themselves to be moderate investors, the data showed. But the number who characterized themselves as moderate fell to 48% when they had spent very little or no time with an adviser.
Investor confidence also improved as the time an individual spent with his or her adviser increased. Sixty-two percent of investors who spent a lot of time with a financial professional said they were highly confident about enjoying their retirement, but only 34% of investors who spent no time with an adviser had as much confidence.

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University of North Texas Grant – July 2014
In July 2014, the Headliners Foundation awarded a $2,500 grant from the Headliner’s Foundation Special Project Fund to the University of North Texas (UNT) for digitizing a representative sample of the Clark Family Photography Collection that were published in the news to create an online version of the collection. These photos may be used for the purpose of teaching and for scholarship.
The Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas received the complete photography collection of Joe Clark and his son, Junebug Clark, which includes more than 2 million prints with an appraised value of $206,000. Joe Clark, who died in 1989, was a photojournalist who garnered critical acclaim for his images of the Appalachian region of Tennessee. Junebug followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a commercial photographer.
Grant funds will be applied to digitizing photographs from news publications that are representative of the photojournalistic style Joe Clark employed, including everything from detailed spreads of Clark’s native Cumberland Gap, Tennessee to images of political events in Michigan. The archives have significant potential, providing a rich photojournalistic chronicle of American history. They also present an interesting study of the way commercial photography reflects regional culture.
Much of the Clark Family Photography Collection was featured in national publications including Life magazine between 1949 and 1958, Look, National Geographic and Newsweek. The Clark’s also took extensive numbers of photographs for the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News. The Clark Family Photography Collection will be available in the UNT Digital Library, which is the top-rated digital repository in Texas and is ranked 14th best in North America. The materials in the UNT Digital Library have been cited by scholars hundreds of times, including international users which comprise 43 percent of the audience of the UNT Digital Library. Every month, about 350,000 people use the UNT Digital Library.
Photography collections are heavily used for teaching and for scholarship. The rich historic context of the Clark Family Photography Collection lends itself particularly well to this purpose.
In summary, this collection is a tremendous asset for students in journalism, mass/visual communication and media related fields.


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Gulf Coast Trombone Choir Spring Concert at Laidlaw May 27
Posted on May 20, 2018 by Keith Bohnet
The Gulf Coast Trombone Choir is proud to present its Spring Concert in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center on the University of South Alabama campus. The concert is Sunday, May 27 and begins at 7:00 p.m., directed by trombonist Arie VandeWaa. The ensemble will perform classical works in the first half of the concert, while then moving to music in a jazz vein for the second half of the program.
This concert is free and open to the public. Questions about the concert and accommodation should be made directly to the Gulf Coast Trombone Choir at (251) 599-4792.
(USA Department of Music is not the presenter of this concert and does not have ensemble or program information.)
Need directions to Laidlaw? Just go to Google Maps at www.maps.google.com and enter "USA Laidlaw Performing Arts Center." We're actually on the corner of University Blvd. and USA Drive South.
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A man decided to bring his pet chihuahua with him when he robbed a bank in Tucson, Arizona. According to a video report by GeoBeats, the man had his four-legged friend right next to him during the robbery. He walked into a Chase bank carrying a basket with the small dog inside.
The suspect walked up to the teller and placed the basket (with the pup inside) on the counter. He demanded cash while the little dog looked on. Once he was given the money, he scooped up the basket and walked out of the bank. The man didn't have a weapon (other than one of utter cuteness) and he was able to walk out with an undisclosed amount of money. No one was injured.
When police arrived at the bank, the suspect was long gone. Surveillance footage of the man -- and his dog -- could help get this guy arrested.
Check out the video above for more.
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A hippopotamus attacked and killed a tourist from Taiwan who was taking photographs on the shore of Lake Naivasha.
The man was pronounced dead on arrival at the Naivasha District Hospital, while another tourist survived the attack on Saturday evening, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service said on Sunday.
“We are tracking the hippo,” the service said on Twitter on Sunday.
The agency identified the dead man as Chang Ming Chuang, 66, and the survivor as Wu Peng Te, 62, and said they were from China but Taiwan’s foreign ministry said the two were from the self-ruled island.
Kenya has no formal ties with Taiwan, recognizing only China and its claim to speak for and represent the island internationally.
The Taiwan ministry said it had sent someone from its representative office in South Africa, as Taiwan has no representation in Kenya.
China’s official Xinhua news agency cited the Chinese embassy in Nairobi as saying it had sent diplomats to the scene.
“It is the unshakable duty of the Chinese government to provide consular protection services to Taiwanese compatriots,” Xinhua quoted an embassy spokesman as saying.
Kenya’s the Star newspaper quoted the head of a boat owners’ association in Navaisha as saying higher-than-normal water levels were causing hippos to wander from the lake on to nearby farms and hotel properties searching for pasture.
Naivasha is a city on the lake 90 km northwest of the capital, Nairobi.
After a severe drought last year, Kenya had several months of heavy rain this year that caused serious flooding, including around Lake Naivasha.
Tourism is one of the country’s main sources of foreign exchange and nearly 1.5 million tourists visited Kenya last year, according to the tourism ministry.
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dofetilide - oral, Tikosyn (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking dofetilide, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, liver disease.This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.Dofetilide may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can infrequently result in serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. Before using dofetilide, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using dofetilide safely.Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially QT prolongation (see above).During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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February 24, 2004 – Amazing views of Earth taken from satellites in space will be displayed when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) present Electronic Theater 2004 at the University of Utah. The high-definition television (HDTV) presentation on a large screen is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday March 1 in the Marriott Library’s Gould Auditorium. There is no charge.
The show by NASA research meteorologist Fritz Hasler will include new images of last year’s Hurricane Isabel, the firestorms near Los Angeles and San Diego and the great blackout of August 2003 in the northeastern United States.
“Fly in from outer space directly to the University of Utah campus,” Hasler says in a description of one of the show’s zoom-in views of Earth. “Contrast the 1972 Apollo 17 ‘Blue Marble’ image of the Earth with the latest U.S. and international global satellite images that allow us to view our planet from any vantage point.”
The Electronic Theater includes views of Earth, its land, oceans and atmosphere from various satellites, including Terra, GOES, TRMM, SeaWiFS and Landsat 7.
“Take the pulse of the planet on a daily, annual and 30-year time scale,” Hasler says. “See daily thunderstorms, the annual blooming of the Northern Hemisphere land masses and oceans, fires in Africa, dust storms in Iraq, and carbon monoxide exhaust from global burning. … See the currents and vortexes in the oceans that bring up the nutrients to feed tiny plankton and draw the fish, whales and fishermen. See the how the ocean blooms in response to El Niño-La Niña climate changes.”
The Electronic Theater’s University of Utah engagement is sponsored by the university’s Marriott Library and Department of Meteorology, and by the Utah Science Center.

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* He allows us to be left out of the normal flow and function of our world = leaves us feeling discarded or in a ‘time out’, but we’re not.
* He allows our circumstances to be uncomfortable and difficult = suffering
This isolation and instability is awful. It removes all manner of old affirmation and familiar encouragements, this is exactly as intended by God to lead us deeper and further into our intended purpose.
Psalm 27 is / has been a significant strength to me.
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
4 One thing have I asked of the Lord,
that will I seek after:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord
and to inquire in his temple.
5 For he will hide me in his shelter
in the day of trouble;
he will conceal me under the cover of his tent;
he will lift me high upon a rock.
7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud;
be gracious to me and answer me!
8 You have said, “Seek my face.”
My heart says to you,
“Your face, Lord, do I seek.”
9 Hide not your face from me.
Turn not your servant away in anger,
O you who have been my help.
Cast me not off; forsake me not,
O God of my salvation!
10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me,
but the Lord will take me in.
11 Teach me your way, O Lord,
and lead me on a level path
because of my enemies.
12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries;
for false witnesses have risen against me,
and they breathe out violence.
13 I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living!
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the Lord! (ESV)
Life in the Wilderness – Biblical Examples:
* Abraham in the promise land – experiencing famine and leaving the promise land to go down to Egypt. (Foreshadowing)
These ‘examples’ should bring us comfort and perspective. Each of us will enter multiple seasons of wilderness life, each will need to move from anger and doubt to acceptance and trust. The wilderness in scripture represents a time of testing and teaching. God was not punishing, He was preparing.
So it is with us.
5 Essential Issues for Today’s Christian Parent!
As summarized from the Brilliantly Brave Parenting Podcast series:
Parenting is hard work and it requires effort and conviction to do well! Sometimes it feels like the odds are stacked against us. We’re here to bring hope and practical advice to the challenges of faith-based parenting. Brilliantly Brave Parenting wants to be a fun and encouraging resource for today’s Christian family!
#1 Fighting Futureshock: Today’s generation of parents currently active & engaged with the church is struggling with more than a simple ‘generation gap.’ We are struggling with ‘Futureshock.“ Which means, “a displacement of reality in which life is only focused on the present, and constantly being redefined by the moment. This lack of stability and constancy creates a state of constant flux for parents.”
Clearly as parents in a shifting moral landscape we are going to need to anchor ourselves and our kids to something ‘greater’ than ourselves.
The traditions of the faith provide a powerful resource for parents and pastors to utilize. Disciplines of devotion offer a way for us to be reminded of the truth of our biblical heritage. The constant remembrance of how BIG GOD is, and how the values of our world do not match with the values of scripture.
https://soundcloud.com/brilliantlybrave/ep57-bishop-dan-scott – Find out more Listen to our FREE Podcast Link
#2. Self-Care is ESSENTIAL:
When was the last time you invested in yourself as a parent or pastor?
Parenting is exhausting, the idea that we can just persevere through it is a bit naive. We need to rest. We need to recharge and refocus. As parents we can’t give what we don’t have. Our modeling and ability to teach our kids will be profoundly impacted by the energy we have to give them.
Self-Care requires healthy habits, resting well at night, making space in our schedules to spend time with our families, and watching our diet and exercise. That also means saying ‘no’ to outside things so that we are sure that we’re involved with our kids. We can’t offer what we don’t have.
Jesus modeled this idea when he would retreat from the crowds and the disciples to go apart and pray. He would withdraw to the mountains as often as he could, knowing the essential nature of rest and refreshment spiritually, physically, and emotionally. We are no different.
#3 Heritage of Faith
God calls parents to do amazing things with their lives! We can’t put Him in a small box, His ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts… the path God leads is often overwhelmingly big and seemingly impossible. But God has a long, long, history of calling ordinary men and women to do extraordinary things.
We need to ‘listen’ and be aware of the subtle requests that God nudges us to do. It is NOT our life, we are on loan to God, and we can’t forget that God has plans for us that are bigger than our own. The same is true for our children.
Our kids and our plans can’t be driven by our ambition or pride, because it’s not about us. EGO is Edging God Out, and we can’t do that as Christians.
God will empower us to see beyond our own lives, to see the needs of those around us and to give us the strength and courage to act boldly!
#4 The Danger of Self-Reliance:
Being perceived as “strong” and above it all is a huge temptation for parents in the church to try and project. The reality is, we’re not. We can’t handle it all by ourselves. We need help and we need encouragement, and we need support from other believers.
Parenting is more than a project to complete, it’s a sacred assignment to be guarded and stewarded well. Part of stewarding our parenting role is to surround ourselves with wise counsel and experience from those who have gone before us.
Living self-reliant as a parent can result in the spiritual death of your kids! Don’t do it. Jesus never called us to be ‘good’ – but Holy. Good is what we do, Holy is what He does. Christian Karma is when we start ‘comparing’ our good/bad behavior with others and rely on our being ‘better’ than other people.
Values based parenting vs. Rules based – the difference is all about what we parent from… fear or love.
What is our goal as a parent? To deliver a ‘good’ kid at 18 years of age, without having premarital sex, or having tried alcohol or drugs? Or is it to love them unconditionally and help them discover their identity as God created them to be?
Podcast Link: https://soundcloud.com/brilliantlybrave/ep30-dean-diehl
#5 Single Parents and the Church:
One-third of all households are led by a single parent. Today’s single parents are struggling to engage with the church and with their faith. Being ‘alone’ and unsupported by the Christian culture is something solo parents often ‘feel,’ no matter what a local community of faith might project.
The battle for single parents to raise their children to be responsible and well-balanced citizens, provide for their well-being, and keep up with all of the myriad of demands that life throws at us is impossible. They are overwhelmed by it all in the best of circumstances.
The role of church in coming along side of single parents has largely been in question. Many single parents feel abandoned or judged by the church and lack the confidence to enter the doors of a church to ask for help. The need for single parent spiritual support and practical assistance is only growing. How the church responds now will be a significantly positive or negative impact for the next generation of parents.
Single Parent Stigma and the Church!
1/3 of all households are led by a single parent. (34%) Today’s single parents are struggling to engage with the church and with their faith. Being ‘alone’ and unsupported by the Christian culture is something solo parents often ‘feel’, no matter what a local community of faith might project.
The battle for single parents is real. It’s hard enough to raise our children to be responsible and well-balanced citizens, to provide for their well-being, and keep up with the all the myriad of demands that life throws at us. The challenge to do that without a spouse is nearly impossible. Single parents are overwhelmed by it all in the best of circumstances, and they need our help.
The role of church in coming along side of single parents has largely been a question. Many single parents feel abandoned or judged by the church and lack the confidence to enter the doors of a church to ask for help.
As parents, the demands of doing both a father and mother’s job with their kids is intimidating and discouraging. We as Christ-followers are challenged to help the “widows and orphans” as a manifestation of our ‘true religion”. (James 1:27)
What role should the church play in supporting a single parent? Why?
The growing needs and complex issues surrounding single parent families are not going away, and as our culture continues to shift… the role of family will obviously continue to grow and stretch. The church will need to stretch and grow with those changes and reach to meet the needs of parents in crisis. A big part of that change within the church will be the priority of creating ministries specifically focused on the needs of the single parent family.
Our interview today explores some of the ‘stigma’s associated with Single parent living, and how to engage with your local church in a way that will help and not hurt you! We invite you to listen in as Nikki tells her story of redemption and renewal!
About Nikki Leonti Edgar:
Nikki Leonti started her music career as a successful teen gospel singer. She went on to lend her vocals as a backing singer for artists such as Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, CeeLo Green, Demi Lovato & Amy Grant to name a few. As a sought-after vocalist in Los Angeles she contributes her talent to Fox’s hit show “Glee” as well as “American Idol”, “The Voice”, CW’s “Oh Sit” and many others!
Author of “All things Beautiful” 31 Devotionals for single moms!
Podcast Interview Link: https://soundcloud.com/brilliantlybrave/ep59-nikki-leonti-edgar
YouTube Link of interview: https://youtu.be/5CgGxmHJLMk
Solo Parent Society Link: https://soloparentsociety.com/
Brilliantly Brave Parenting Website Link: https://brilliantlybraveparenting.com
“All things beautiful” Devotional Link: https://www.amazon.com/All-Things-Beautiful-Devotions-Single/dp/1424556287
Fact: 34% of parents are single parent families.
“In the middle of struggling… that’s where the GOOD stuff happens” – Nikki Leonti Edgar
“Single parents struggle with feeling like a ‘failure’ when dealing with the issues single parents face in raising a family.”
“It’s difficult for Single Parents (SP) to know how to ask for help when you feel isolated and alone”
“SP’s need lifelines. Take the time to throw a lifeline to a single parent you know.”
“Ways to help SP’s in your life or church. – Babysitting – handyman services – errands – meals at home!”
This week, we consider the metaphor of “Athletics” as our entrance into this passionate principle of Christian living.
Paul’s describing the (his) call to ministry as similar to running a race, an illustration that his audience would recognize and appreciate. Athletic heroes and achievements were as huge in Paul’s time as it is in ours. The influence of the Greek culture included the Olympic ideals of athletic excellence and the cult fame of being a champion.
Let’s consider something similar in our time… the cult of athletics is alive and well – fan worship is enormous. Just consider the recent success of the New England Patriot football team and the accomplishments of QB Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick. Their unprecedented record and longevity of winning has established them as legends in the annals of the NFL.
The effort and sacrifice required to earn such a reputation and record on the field is enormous and widely regarded as obsessive. Such dedication and personal commitment is remarkable and requires a year around dedication to train, diet, and avoid unhealthy habits or behaviors to ensure their bodies and minds are free of any containment’s or conditions that might reduce their athletic strength or skill.
This extreme level of athletic effort and prolonged discipline of will is the exact context that Paul uses to describe his focus and attention to ministry and personal spiritual living.
Assuming then that our lives are full of options – of different paths to choose from, we have lots of possibilities to race after, from prosperous careers to acclaim and celebrity – we have our pick of races to run in – The question becomes… what race are you and I running?
“I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. 23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. “
Paul’s life had changed dramatically from that of a scholar to that of an evangelist. His focus and attention were completely captured by the truth of the Gospel. His experience with God had redirected his energies to serving the needs of others more than himself.
Many of us get caught running the wrong race…not that ‘other’ races in life are bad or wrong – but they are “less” than the pursuit of God’s Kingdom. Remember the words of Jesus…in the Gospel of Matthew chapter 7
“31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Paul was not focused on “earthly” achievements – he was focused on one primary goal, to finish the work that God had given him to do. Paul’s work assignment of planting churches across the Roman empire was specific to him, but we all share the bigger picture – God has entrusted each of us with a series of unique and specific assignments to oversee in our lifetime.
We are all called to be a part of the Christ mission on earth. Each of us are prompted by the Holy Spirit to function as an ambassador and agent of our Heavenly Father. Like Jesus at the temple – Paul in His Roman jail – we all have a specific place – time – and specific responsibilities customized for our specific gifts and personalities.
For the Christ-believer, we must be in pursuit of the presence of God. It drives us to go and do and risk everything – to follow is to obey. For the Christian there is always a Christ-commission that is meant become the prime directive of their life. Everything else is meant to be measured by that – all other considerations are meant to be reduced under the divine commission.
If you’re not sure what that is…it maybe time to ask until you get an answer. When we ask specific questions , God will clarify specifically.
Romans 12: 1-2 “ I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Paul is making the point to the church at Corinth, don’t just rush around without a specific purpose or clear assignment. Don’t rush into ministries you’re not called or equipped to perform – those will only exhaust you and wear you out. It’s important to engage with your specific God breathed task or assignment.
Many times we want to be just “like” a leader or mentor we admire – we model our lives and actions to match theirs and assume God would want us to follow in their footsteps… rarely is that so. We can waste years of our lives in frustration and confusion trying understand why our hard work and dedication isn’t showing any fruit. Paul reminds us to be clear on what we’ve been called to be and do.
Life is full of “races” to run – but only one race is truly essential. We have to be careful to focus ourselves in winning the right race.
Father Brad Mathias – First shared at St. Margarets Anglican Church in Conway NH
*Statistics say that 3 out of 4 women struggle with an unhealthy relationship with food.
Ever ask yourself if that might be you? Or your daughter… wife, best friend?
Might be time to consider expanding your circle of trust and risk sharing that struggle. What about taking the step to engage with someone or something that has helped thousands get free? It takes courage and humility to admit our need for help, and it takes the support of someone who walked before us.
Let me introduce a friend and expert on the subject, Constance Rhodes – she’s the founder and CEO of “Finding Balance” and she can help. Her help saved my daughter’s life six years ago and it might do the same for you or someone you know. Someone who’s fighting in despair and feels all alone and about to give up.
Eating disorders and poor self-esteem related to body image are arguably the most common and painful struggle any parent with teens will ever face.
I’ve done it. It’s rough. Seriously dark stuff to wrestle with by yourself. No one wants to over-react, to provoke things further, but if you’re noticing a pattern… a trend, then its very likely real.
You may wonder if this important enough to risk the anger and resentment? It is.
First step... admit there might be a problem.
Second… ask for help.
With all my heart…
*FindingBalance interview – BBP Podcast.
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Home Engineering Tactile Display for Virtual 3D Shape Rendering
Module with Direct Actuation System
Abstract In order to cope with the issues arisen by analysing the first version of the system presented in Chap. 5, a new version of the module has been designed and it will be described in this chapter. It will be based on direct actuation of the joints. Furthermore, we will describe the introduction of an important feature as the possibility to regulate in real time the nominal distance between the modules. This feature allows the control sectors to slide on the strip, thus increasing the performances of the whole system. In this chapter we will also describe the kinematic analysis that have been performed, the design of the components and the developed prototype so as to to evaluate the pros and the limits of this implemented solution. Eventually, we will describe the developed control process, which allows to perform the rendering of virtual surfaces.
Issues and Solutions
The simulations realized and the prototype developed allowed us to perform a deep analysis on the issues and problems of the first solution of the device. This study allowed us to analyse the drawbacks and, on the basis of this analysis, we have designed a second solution, which will result improved if compared to the previous one in terms of performance, dimensions, resolution and implementation costs.
The main problems of the first solution of the system are:
The sensibility to the mechanic plays is due to the complexity of transmission system. Indeed, the high number of the elements needed to transfer the motion between the servomotors and the elements requires an high amount of joints and connexions, which introduce inevitable plays. We have developed a complex transmission system because our aim was to host the servomotors in charge of actuating the elements Arm1 and Arm2 at the basis of the module in order to avoid errors due to inertial © The Author(s) 2017 61
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loads. This choice requires several mechanisms to transfer the motion, in particular to the element Arm2. Also the problems related to the increase of the members stiffness and the transmission belt elasticity are caused by the configuration of the transmission system. Indeed, in order to increase the stiffness of the whole module, we need to increase the thickness of the sheets of which the elements Arm1 and Arm2 are made up. The presence of the pulleys does not allow us to increase the thickness inwards but force us to increase the width of the elements. This solution increases the minimum nominal distance between the control sectors, thus decreasing the minimum resolution of the system. As regards the transmission belt, we have installed a reinforced belt, which presents low stiffness. We have also developed a system in charge of adjusting the tension of the belt. In any case, notwithstanding all these precautions, the system is still too sensible to the stiffness and to the plays of the pulleys-belt transmission system.
Fig. 6.1 Sliding control sectors
In order to solve the above-described issues, we have decided to redesign the whole module, so taking the opportunity to add an important feature as the possibility to regulate in real time the nominal distance among the module.
In the first solution of the system the translation along Z direction provided by the rail-runner system allows us to regulate the distance between two control sectors during the strip deformation. Indeed, this distance has to decrease when the strip is bended to follow the elastic line of the material. In any case, the control sectors are fixed on the strip. Therefore, it is possible to change in real time the nominal distance, which is the distance among the control sectors when the strip is in planar configuration.
To increase the performances of the whole system we have developed the new version of the system, which will allow the control sectors to slide on the strip. This system will allow us to place the control sector in the best position for each trajectory that has to be represented. As shown in Fig. 6.1, in the nominal configuration all the control sectors are placed at the same distance. Thereafter, thanks to the possibility to slide the control sector on the strip, it is possible to modify the nominal distance according to the trajectory, which will be represented. Thanks to this feature, it is possible to place the control sector in a given point of the trajectory, such as inflexion points. This allows us to choose in real time the best configuration of the system according to the characteristics of each trajectory that has to be rendered.
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The city of Noblesville says it is focused on enhancing the gateways into the community with a blend of new housing, shopping and dining. The latest effort is a 34-acre, $72 million mixed-use development on the city’s west side, near the Midland Trace Trail.
Midland Pointe Development is a joint venture between Secure Holdings LLC and Carmel-based Old Town Companies LLC. The proposed project includes 40,000 square feet of commercial/retail space, townhomes, and a variety of other amenities.
Pending approval from the Noblesville Common Council, the development would be at the southeast corner of State Road 32 and Hazel Dell Parkway.
“Midland Pointe brings immediate density and energy, connecting the trail to an eclectic mix of commercial, residential and green space,” said Mayor Chris Jensen. “Midland Pointe also achieves the desired outcomes of the 2020 Noblesville Comprehensive Plan by creating mixed development nodes that offer convenient shopping and dining, and enhance multi-use transportation options, including pedestrian connectivity to the nearby trail system.”
Jensen says a trail spur will be developed to connect with Midland Trace Trail. The project also calls for event lawn space, a park, and a pond overlook.
The mayor says the improving gateways into the community is part of the city’s master plan to tie quality of place to economic and workforce growth.
If approved at next week’s council meeting, the developers plan to begin construction later this year.


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Tras el informe de Flores sobre las decisiones antes aprobadas por la III Internacional, los delegados del congreso reconocieron a la Comintern
como el organo supremo para el PCC, y a traves del PCM pidieron a Moscu admitirlo en el seno del Partido Comunista mundial (25).
Such bodies and publications facilitated the development of multinational networks of writers who continued to associate for decades, while other Comintern
institutions, such as the international section of the Communist University for the Toilers of the East (KUTV) also fostered such networks among their alumni who were writers.
An Old Bolshevik who emerged out of the Bund, Brown was best known for translating Lenin's polemic "Left Wing Communism: An Infantile Disorder" into English, and his primary task in 1924 for the Comintern
was to build the International Red Aid (commonly referred to by its Cyrillic acronym MOPR) globally.
Unfortunately, we are given only brief glimpses of the Nordic communists after 1945: this is essentially a book about the Comintern
Ahora bien, en las pasadas dos decadas, los avances historiograficos en relacion con este tema han contribuido a un panorama cada vez mejor estructurado en lo que respecta a la influencia de las agencias de la Comintern
en el hemisferio americano y, en particular, en el entorno latinoamericano y caribeno (8).
6) Internationally, the hierarchical distinction between oppressor and oppressed nations was further preserved and partially reversed, with the Comintern
assuming the responsibilities for providing ideological and financial support to foreign anticolonial revolutionaries, including those considered most oppressed in the East.
Given the strength of this acceptance of geographic fatalism, the Comintern
did not see Cuba as providing fertile ground for revolutionary breakthroughs and the Soviet Union did not imagine that stable diplomatic relations with the Caribbean nation would be possible.
Far from imposing inappropriate "foreign" perspectives, we see Lenin, Trotsky, and other leaders of the Comintern
insisting (and assisting) in US Communists grounding themselves in the realities of their own political and cultural environment.
Moreover, when the Comintern
position changed in 1934-35, stressing the Popular Frontist appetite for "labour unity" even if it might embrace cross-class political alliances and uncritical acceptance of working-class leaders in the political and economic fields who were willing to compromise too much, the fate of the separatist WUL was sealed.
They were the result of Gramsci's intensive reading and reflection while in prison against the background of his earlier experience as a leading political activist in the socialist and then communist movements in Italy, and in the Comintern
Zinoviev was the head of the Comintern
, the overseas arm of the still very young USSR.
Lutz has identified a long successful political tactic, masterminded by the Soviet Comintern
and designed to deceive kind-hearted individuals the world over.

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The Jakarta Post
Listed cement maker PT Semen Indonesia reported a record high sales growth in the first quarter of the year, due to expanding production from some of its new cement plants.
According to figures from the Indonesia Cement Association, Semen Indonesia, whose shares traded under the SMGR code, sold 5.95 million tons of cement in the first quarter of the year, increasing by 20.4 percent compared to 4.94 million in the same period last year.
SMGR’s sales growth was higher than the increase of national sales volume, which stood at 8.6 percent to 13.58 million tons in the first quarter of the year from 12.5 million tons in the same period last year.
“Our high increase was apparently credited to our new plants Tuban IV, which has been fully operated, and Tonasa V that has only operated at about 70 percent of its capacity. Its full operation is scheduled for next February,...


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Spatiotemporal effects on dung beetle activities in island forests-home garden matrix in a tropical village landscape.
ABSTRACT: Insects in seasonal tropics experience a wide range of temperatures along seasons, habitats, and a day. Therefore, the thermal tolerance of the insects can be a major driver for their habitat preference, temporal patterns of activity, and formation of communities. We examined the dung beetle communities of eleven pairs of neighboring open (home gardens) and closed habitats (sacred groves) during dry and wet seasons and diel periods (day and night) to understand the dung beetle activities along a spatiotemporal gradient constituted by the sacred groves-home garden matrix on a tropical village landscape. We tested the following hypotheses: (i) closed habitats have greater activities of dung beetles over open habitats; (ii) the diurnal communities of dung beetles are different from the nocturnal communities; and (iii) the diurnal-nocturnal activities of dung beetles could be predicted by the habitat and season. We considered abundance, richness, total biomass, and Shannon diversity of overall beetles, abundance of different functional groups, and species composition in communities as the quantitative measures in the predictive statistical models. In total, 2727 dung beetles belonging to 38 species, ten genera, and three functional groups were collected. The open habitat supported more number of dung beetles (N = 2318) than the closed habitat (N = 409). The diurnal communities were different from nocturnal communities, particularly in open habitat, where the temperature was different between day and night. The dominant species of the diurnal communities of open habitat hardly used the closed habitat in any context including dry-wet seasons, but the nocturnal communities of the open habitat were closer to the communities of closed habitat. The diel period and habitat predicted the abundance activity of functional groups; season was a poor predictor of dung beetle activities. Given that the species composition has turned over across habitats, and the closed habitat supported remarkably lesser number of beetles than the open habitats, the closed habitat is unlikely to be a thermal refuge for the open habitat species in village landscapes that have island forests, such as sacred groves, and home gardens form a matrix.
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The value of US manmade fiber and filament, textile and apparel shipments increased 11 per cent in 2016 compared to 2009. Investment in fiber, yarn, fabric and other non-apparel textile product manufacturing climbed 75 per cent from 2009 to 2015.
On technology front, an international research team has developed high-tech yarns that generate electricity when they are stretched or twisted. Researchers describe twistron yarns and their possible applications, such as harvesting energy from the motion of ocean waves or from temperature fluctuations. When sewn into a shirt, these yarns served as a self-powered breathing monitor. Normal breathing stretched the yarn and generated an electrical signal, demonstrating its potential as a self-powered respiration sensor.
The yarns are constructed from carbon nanotubes, which are hollow cylinders of carbon 10,000 times smaller in diameter than a human hair. The researchers first twist-spun the nanotubes into high-strength, lightweight yarns. To make the yarns highly elastic, they introduced so much twist that the yarns coiled like an over-twisted rubber band.
In order to generate electricity, the yarns must be either submerged in or coated with an ionically conducting material, or electrolyte, which can be as simple as a mixture of ordinary table salt and water. The investigators have filed a patent on the technology.


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The foreclosure rate fell from 1.3 percent to 0.9 percent, CoreLogic reported. Nationally, North Dakota’s serious delinquency rate remained flat while the other 46 states saw decreases.
From Black Knight: Black Knight’s First Look: Hurricane Impact Lingers, Drives Up Foreclosure Starts as Moratoria Lift; National Delinquencies Fall to 12-Month Low Seasonal effects and continued hurricane-related improvements contributed to a 13 percent decline in the national delinquency rate in March Nationally, there was a decline of 65,000 in serious delinquencies (90 or more days.
CFPB Launches New Mortgage Performance Trends Tool for Tracking Delinquency Rates. Nevada, which peaked at 10.7 percent, now has a serious delinquency rate of 1.2 percent, nearly the same as the national average. Florida, which peaked at 9.0 percent, now has a rate of 1.4 percent.
"There are now 697,000 seriously delinquent properties, defined as 90 days or more past due but not yet in foreclosure, with 128,000 of them located in Texas, Florida and Georgia," according to NMN. To learn more about the current delinquency rate for states affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, click on the image above .
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On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, the combined percentage of loans in foreclosure or at least one payment past due was 14.01% in the first quarter – a decline. Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA.
In April, 10 metropolitan areas logged an increase in the serious delinquency rate, CoreLogic’s data shows. The highest gains continue to plague the hurricane-ravaged parts of the Southeast – in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina – and in Northern California where the camp fire devastated communities in 2018.
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Black Knight: National Mortgage Delinquency Rate Decreased in March. The percent of loans in the foreclosure process decreased 3.2% in March and were down 29.3% over the last year. Black Knight reported the U.S. mortgage delinquency rate (loans 30 or more days past due, but not in foreclosure) was 3.73% in March, down from 4.30% in February.
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Mortgage. this year due to Hurricane Florence, which impacted nearly half a million homes in North Carolina alone. “We also see increases in serious delinquency rates in Florida and Texas.


India's current account deficit is expected to widen to 2.8% of the GDP in this financial year, says a Nomura report.
With rising oil prices, depreciating rupee and outflow of portfolio investments, there are concerns that CAD might rise in the current fiscal.
"Overall, we expect the current account deficit to widen to 2.8% of GDP in FY19 from 1.9% in FY18," the Japanese financial services major said.
It further said that "balance of payment (BOP) funding to remain a challenge in FY19 as the basic BOP (current account + net FDI) is negative and portfolio flows also remain negative".
CAD, which is the difference between the inflow and outflow of foreign exchange, jumped to USD 48.7 billion, or 1.9% of GDP, in 2017-18 fiscal. This was higher than USD 14.4 billion, or 0.6%, CAD in 2016-17 fiscal.
According to official figures India's trade deficit, or the gap between exports and imports, in July widened to USD 18 billion, the most in more than five years. Trade shortfall puts pressure on the current account deficit (CAD), a key vulnerability for the economy.
India's exports rose by 14.32% to USD 25.77 billion in July, while imports during the month were valued at USD 43.79 billion.
According to Nomura, the downside risks to exports remain due to a weaker global growth outlook though currency depreciation could provide some relief to exporters.
On the other hand, import growth, is likely to remain elevated in the near-term due to high oil prices, though weak rupee and domestic slowdown will moderate imports in coming quarters.
The rupee has been among the worst-performing currencies against the dollar so far this year and settled below the 70-mark for the first time in history on August 16 on strong demand for the US dollar amid ongoing Turkish crisis.


Along with the facelift for the entire E-Class lineup, it looks like Mercedes decided to offer us quite a big surprise at next week’s Detroit Auto Show in the form of an updated version for the CLS 63 AMG , with a top-version S-Model. The new addition to the line-up: CLS 63 AMG S-Model features an updated look and an even more powerful engine.
The new S-Model delivers a few extra ponies over the standard CLS 63 AMG, so it is also a little bit faster to 100 km/h (62 mph) too.
All the updates offered in the S-Model, help it deliver further increase traction, even greater driving dynamics and enhanced driving enjoyment, especially on the race track.
The new Mercedes CLS 63 AMG S-Model will make its world debut next week at the Detroit Auto Show with sales to being later in the summer of 2013.
Hit the jump to read more about the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG S-Model.
Exterior and Interior
On the exterior, the new CLS 63AMG S-Model will be distinguished from the rest of the lineup thanks to its red brake calipers and the AMG logo on the trunk lid with an "S" in contrasting black. The model will be offered with an exclusive 10-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in matte-titanium grey with a high-sheen rim flange.
The biggest updates however are made inside the cabin. In here, the S-Model receives AMG sport seats with grey contrasting stitching and silver seat belts. The package continues with an AMG Performance steering wheel in black Nappa leather, an AMG instrument cluster with an "S AMG" logo on the speedometer and AMG door-sill panels illuminated in white.
For the CLS 63 AMG S-Model, the standard AMG 5.5-liter V-8 biturbo engine has been improved to deliver a stout 585 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and a peak torque of 590 pound-feet. Just like the standard version, the new S-Model is offered with an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission that sends the power to all four wheels via a performance-oriented all-wheel-drive system with a power distribution ratio of 33-to-76 (front-to-rear).
The new CLS 63 AMG S-Model will sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds and the Shooting Brake in 3.7 seconds. All models will deliver a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited).
The new Mercedes CLS 63 AMG S-Model will go on sale in June. Prices will be announced at a later date.
With the improved engine, the new CLS 63 AMG S-Model has left its competitors a little bit behind. The closest one is the Cadillac CTS-V sedan. It is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine that delivers a total of 556 horsepower and a peak torque of 551 pound-feet.
The CLS is about to receive a very powerful competitor in the form of the Audi RS7 — a model rumored to be powered by a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V-10 engine with an output of 580 horsepower. If this actually really happens — we will found out next week — then the CLS 63 AMG S-Model has no chance to completely dominate the market, because people really appreciate the elegance of the Audi models and their lower prices.