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For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.
Now consider how great this man [was], unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
And here men that die receive tithes; but there he [receiveth them], of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need [was there] that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
For [it is] evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,
Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
For he testifieth, Thou [art] a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope [did]; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
And inasmuch as not without an oath [he was made priest]:
(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou [art] a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)
By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:
But this [man], because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
For such an high priest became us, [who is] holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.
For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, [maketh] the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.
He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, saith the Lord. These are the words of Christ; and they direct us to imitate his life and character. The Imitation of Christ is a guide to following the example of Jesus Christ. It should be our most earnest study to dwell upon the life of Jesus Christ. The Imitation of Christ.
This is the King James version of Christ's own words. This collection organizes and presents every word spoken by Jesus in one place and provides an index to assist in finding specific ocassions, places and events. The complete sayings of Jesus is a must read for bible study.
The Gospel of the birth of Mary was attributed to St. Matthew and was received as genuine and authentic by early Christians. It is to be found in the works of Jerome, a Father of the Church in the 4th century and is translated from his collection. The Birth of Mary.
The Book of Enoch is ascribed to the great-grandfather of Noah and is included in the cannon of some churches. It describes the fall of the angels (watchers), visions of heaven and hell and the birth of Noah. Quotes from the book of Enoch are found in the New Testament. The Book of Enoch
Books 1 begins immediately after the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. We learn about the fall but also of the promise to save Adam and his decendents. The story depicts mans struggle against evil, the devil and sin. The First Book of Adam and Eve
Discusses Adam's sorrow and death. The history of the patriarchs who lived before the Flood until the birth of Noah; the children of Seth on Mount Hermon and Cain's death. It ends with the testament and translation of Enoch. The Second Book of Adam and Eve
Let us love one another, for love comes from God and every one who loves is a child of God and knows God. He who loves not man does not know God, for God is love. God showed his love for us, for he sent his only Son into the world that through him we might have life. Bible Verses About Love
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The childrens bible provides bible lessons from the Old and New testaments. There are 216 stories written in plain english. The stories are easy to read but not just for childern. I enjoy reading the childrens bible and almost everyone does. The Childrens Bible.
We know what love is by this, that Christ laid down his life for us; so we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if any one has this world's wealth and looks on while his brother is in need and shows no sympathy for him, how can the love of God remain in him? Let us show our love not with words nor with our lips only, but by deeds and sincerity. God's Love.
The Books of The King James Bible include the 39 books of the Old Testament, an intertestamental section containing 14 books of the Apocrypha, and the 27 books of the New Testament. The King James Version of the Bible is one of the most important books in the English-speaking world. King James Bible.
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A Comparison of the Sexual and Reproductive Experiences and Intentions of Adolescents Perinatally Infected with HIV to Those of Other Adolescents in Uganda
Francis Obare, Population Council
Harriet Birungi, Population Council
This paper compares the sexual and reproductive experiences and intentions of adolescents perinatally infected with HIV who knew their sero-status to those of adolescents in the general population who did not know their HIV status using data from Uganda. Analysis involves a simple comparison of means and proportions together with the relevant tests of significance, a life-table approach, and standardization that accounts for age and sex compositional differences between the two study samples. The findings show that both groups of adolescents did not significantly differ from each other in terms of the probability of sexual debut at each age and whether they intended to have children in future. They, however, significantly differed in terms of current condom use, pregnancy experiences, and the desired timing of future childbirth. These results underscore the complex relationship between HIV/AIDS on the one hand and sexual activity and fertility on the other.
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Amsterdam most probably comes to mind whenever a trip to the Netherlands is planned. This Dutch city is almost an instant destination for travelers looking for a relaxing vacation within the city. There are certainly no shortage of great spots to visit and things to do in this beautiful place. Perhaps the most famous city in all of the Netherlands, Amsterdam never runs out of something unique to offer visitors and vacationers. After settling with your family and friends in cheap Amsterdam apartments that you booked in websites such as shortstay-apartment.com, it would be best to explore the city as soon as possible
1. Visit the Anne Frank House. This museum is where Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank hid to avoid the Nazis. The Anne Frank House is located on the Prinsengracht canal in Amsterdam and is frequented by tourists both local and foreign. The house shows the secret rooms and hiding places used by Anne Frank and her family to avoid persecution by the Nazis.
2. Take a peek at De Wallen. Amsterdam’s red light district is quite popular, but not all tourists visit here just because of the beautiful ladies. The various establishments such as the cafes and adult shops can prove to be a fascinating albeit a little strange sight to most. Some may also find the culture in this area to be interesting, with people from all walks of life—police, clerics, prostitutes—freely interacting with each other.
3. Go on a Food Trip. Just like any other place, Amsterdam is home to various restaurants that offer delectable Dutch and foreign dishes. Foodies will definitely have a great time dining at the famous Balthazar’s Keuken and De Kas restaurants. People who crave for Asian, most specifically Indonesian cuisines, can’t go wrong by dining at Blauw. The variety of dishes and menu offered by the restaurants in the city will surely delight everyone’s taste.
These are just some of the activities that you can try when visiting Amsterdam. Make sure to maximize your stay here and enjoy the fantastic experience that the city has in store for you.

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While the early years of Porsche cars attracted some flamboyant characters, none outmatched Cleveland, Ohio resident Lou Fageol in sheer spectacular sensation. Like his dad, Lou also liked twin-mill layouts. In , Lou entered a race car at Indianapolis that was a remarkable interpretation of the Twin Coach twin-engined philosophy. He obtained two Ford-powered front-drive cars designed and built by Harry Miller for entry at Indy in Driven by Paul Russo in his third time at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Twin Coach Special qualified in the middle of the front row for the race at
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Experienced, but not necessarily qualified, driver Bill Cheesbourg, was elected to drive the car at the Speedway.
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Twin engine porsche qualifying for the race, Bill was able to foot the car around the course at an average speed of miles per hour. He tried a number of times, yet was not able to go any faster. Carrying momentum was not the problem, gaining speed on the long straights, however, was. Stein remained adamant of this for many years after they had packed up and gone home, post-qualifying effort.
Unfortunately, nobody took Stein up on his offer, and the car was eventually dismantled and sold for parts. Pieces of the aluminum bodywork can still be found in race shops across Southern California. If a few variables had been slightly different, I like to think that this car could have found its way into a museum, rather than the unsanctified end that it met.
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Are you uncertain about how many days can a dog go without water? Fact: A healthy dog can survive approximately 48 to 72 hours without hydration, but it’s far from ideal. This blog post will provide a comprehensive guide on the importance of water for dogs, signs of dehydration, and recommended guidelines for canine hydration.
Keep reading to discover tips that could save your pet’s life!
- A healthy dog can survive for around 48 to 72 hours without water, but it is not ideal for their health.
- Dogs should have access to clean and fresh water every day, and going more than 24 hours without drinking water is a big problem.
- Signs of dehydration in dogs include dry gums, lethargy, loss of appetite, sunken eyes, excessive panting, thick saliva, and slow skin elasticity recovery.
- Dog owners should be aware of these signs to detect dehydration early and prevent serious health issues.
How Long Can Dogs Go Without Water?
Dogs can last about 2 to 3 days without water before severe dehydration sets in. This is not ideal for their health, but it shows they can survive for a short time. But keep in mind, they need clean and fresh water every day.
If dogs don’t drink water for more than 24 hours, that’s a big problem.
Some dogs may become dehydrated faster when they are sick. So always watch your pet’s hydration levels and make sure that there is always water around them. A hydrated dog can go up to three days without water but again, this is less than perfect.
In general, healthy adult dogs should get drinks every 3 to 4 hours.
Signs of Dehydration in Dogs
Signs of dehydration in dogs include:
- Dry gums: When a dog is dehydrated, their gums may appear dry and sticky instead of being moist.
- Lethargy: Dehydration can cause dogs to become lethargic and have low energy levels.
- Loss of appetite: Dehydrated dogs may show a decrease in appetite and interest in food.
- Sunken eyes: If a dog’s eyes appear sunken or have a lack of moisture, it could be a sign of dehydration.
- Panting: Excessive panting and rapid breathing can indicate that a dog is dehydrated.
- Thick saliva: Dogs with dehydration may have thick or sticky saliva instead of the usual thin consistency.
- Skin elasticity: The skin on a well-hydrated dog will quickly bounce back when gently pinched, while dehydrated dogs will have slower skin elasticity recovery.
In conclusion, while dogs can survive for a few days without water, it is not ideal for their health. It is important for dog owners to provide access to clean and fresh water regularly to prevent dehydration and maintain their pet’s well-being.
Monitoring hydration levels and ensuring water availability at all times is crucial for the survival of our furry friends.
1. What is dog survival: how long without water?
Dog survival: how long without water means the length of time a canine can stay alive without drinking any water.
2. How does not having enough water affect dog health?
Not enough water can cause dehydration in dogs. This can hurt the dog’s health and ability to survive, as hydration is important for all parts of a dog’s body to work well.
3. What are signs my dog may be dehydrated?
Signs your dog might be dehydrated include being very thirsty, tired or panting more than normal. If you notice these signs, make sure your pet has plenty of clean, fresh waters to drink from their bowl.
4. How much water should my dog drink each day?
The recommended amount varies based on size and activity level but generally, dogs should have 1 ounce of water per pound they weigh daily for good health.
5. Can lack of water lead to major health issues in dogs?
Yes! A prolonged shortage of water can lead to serious problems like kidney disease or heat stroke which could risk the life span and survival duration without medical help
6. How many days can a typical healthy adult dog go without taking in any fluids?
Most experts agree that an average-sized healthy adult breed could last three days at most before it suffers severe effects or risks death due to dehydration.

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- "Better have my protocol droid standing by."
"Your Brilliancy will recall that he was, ah, re-assigned… when his translation of your joke about the three Hardex and the bantha failed to amuse the Hardexian ambassador."
- ―Craw and Captain Steggus
A protocol droid with masculine programming served as a translator for Craw, the Dictator-Forever of the planet Targonn, before or during the year 5.5 BBY. However, the protocol droid was unable to successfully amuse a Hardexian ambassador with his translation of a joke told by Craw, which led Craw to deactivate the droid and turn him into a fountain.
Craw, the self-styled Dictator-Forever of the planet Targonn, owned a protocol droid at some point before or during the year 5.5 BBY. When a Hardexian ambassador visited Craw, the Dictator-Forever told a joke about three Hardex and a bantha. The ambassador was not amused by the protocol droid's translation of the joke, so Craw had the droid deactivated and turned into a fountain. In his new function, the droid stood upright and spewed water out of his mouth. Birds would sometimes perch on his limbs. During the time the droid was being used as a fountain, Captain Steggus, one of Craw's underlings, had to remind Craw of the droid's fate when Craw asked Steggus to have a protocol droid standing by.
Behind the scenesEdit
Craw's protocol droid was depicted in a single panel of the 1995 comic Star Wars Droids: Season of Revolt 2, which was written by Jan Strnad and penciled by Bill Hughes. The droid was depicted as a fountain in a single panel of the comic as Craw and Steggus discussed his fate. The droid's appearance in the comic was similar to the 3PO-series protocol droid, although Craw's protocol droid had a different facial structure.
- Star Wars Droids: Season of Revolt 2 (First appearance)

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After avoiding this for 2.5 years as it sat on my Kindle was one of many unread Netgalley downloads, I decided to finally give it a chance and see wha After avoiding this for 2.5 years as it sat on my Kindle was one of many unread Netgalley downloads, I decided to finally give it a chance and see what all the fuss -- good and bad -- had been about. Unfortunately, due to the many ridiculous and offensive components of this text, I didn't make it past the 54% mark.
The writing was basic and full of typos, and the plot was limited to the unhealthy relationship; no character development happened in the first half of the book. I know that many readers enjoy alpha males and stories of a "bad boy turned good," but I couldn't stomach the abusive behaviors shown by the love interest, Travis Maddox, toward Abby, the main character, and all those around him. What on earth could be sexy about a guy who sleeps with women with abandon and openly admits to using them, who has nearly no friendly relationships with other people, and who does nothing but drink, smoke, and punch people all the time? Abby didn't show much personality either, as she simply goes along with everything going on around her and spends the rest of her time slut-shaming the women who want to date or sleep with Travis. Everyone else in the narrative felt like a stereotype at best. Many aspects of the college setting also seemed off and unrealistic, showing me that the author understands little about university life.
While I knew that this book would raise my hackles, I hadn't realized just how much it would anger and frustrate me. Is it too much to ask for a New Adult love interest who's not covered in tattoos and not weighed down with emotional issues or past trauma?
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One of the most poorly-written and poorly plotted things I've ever read. I just can't even begin to describe how lackluster this was. I also don't und One of the most poorly-written and poorly plotted things I've ever read. I just can't even begin to describe how lackluster this was. I also don't understand why this was being marketed as "new adult" when it would be better suited as a young adult title; there was nothing about it, content- or maturity-wise, that would push it into the New Adult category versus YA. ...more
When I requested a review copy of Stealing Harper, I didn't realize that it was a companion novella to an already existing book (Taking Chances). Desp When I requested a review copy of Stealing Harper, I didn't realize that it was a companion novella to an already existing book (Taking Chances). Despite that, I was still able to read it and understand what was going on, but I unfortunately didn't care about the story or its characters. The writing was repetitive and insipid, and the characters had few distinguishing characteristics other than an unexplainable attraction to each other and a noticeable lack of reasoning. Chase wasn't hot; he was emotionally hurtful, sometimes physically abusive, and downright disgusting in his dealings with and perception of women. Harper, his love interest, had no personality other than being indecisive and easily embarrassed. Their interactions with each other lacked authenticity, and the supposed romance between them never held a hint of romance for me; it was merely empty sexual attraction and a lot of repulsive, possessive inner dialogue from Chase about "his princess."
Only recommended to those readers who enjoyed the first book, TAKING CHANCES, and who want to see things from Chase's perspective.
Nota bene: Only 65% of the e-book contains actual content; the remaining 35% is merely samplers for the author's other works. ...more
Despite the publisher's attempt to pique my interest in these ten titles, I was turned off by the poor writing, plotting, or characterization in all but three of them. The only three I would consider ever reading further included Wait for You by J. Lynn, Dinner With a Vampire by Abigail Gibbs, and Foreplay by Sophie Jordan. I am admittedly biased toward WAIT FOR YOU, as I have read it before and it is the best New Adult title I've read (though that's not saying a great deal, as I only gave it 2.5 stars). THE DARK HEROINE had a snappy and harrowing opening and was the one paranormal title among the mix, and FOREPLAY seemed like it could be a fun, mindless romance if someone was in the mood for that.
Otherwise, even THE REGISTRY, which I had high hopes for as a dystopian, held little appeal. The excerpts by Carmack and McAdams were especially egregious in their writing, complete with run-on sentences and comma splices galore, and horribly contrived or cliche plots. I would have hoped that these titles, which were primarily self-pubbed before being picked up by HarperCollins, would have been cleaned up before being promoted, but apparently not. ...more
Though I had a rocky experience with Harkness' first novel, A Discovery of Witches, I began reading Shadow of Night with hopes that its setting in the past would add intrigue and excitement to the unfolding story. Unfortunately, it did not, and the story became more plodding and convoluted in this installment.
Shadow of Night suffered most from its almost obsession-like focus on detailing every aspect of the historical period in which it was set. From particulars about the floor coverings to the convenient inclusion of almost every notable figure of the time, I felt bogged down in the details and the name-dropping. Character development also progressed in fits and spurts and ultimately stalled. Though Matthew and Diana have some "breakthrough" moments in their relationship, Diana remains relatively incompetent and reckless and Matthew continues to be controlling and possessive. Slow pacing made the first 80% of the novel drag, and very little time or attention was given to the threats or worries of the present day. When action or plot movement did occur, it provided little tension or excitement. The couple's impetus to be in the past - to hone Diana's magic and to find Ashmole 782 - often got lost among historical notes and unrelated intrigue. The mythology regarding time travel and Diana's magical skills was also unclear and seemed to contradict itself at times.
Even though Shadow of Night didn't work for me, this book might be an enjoyable read for those who love history and detail. The time spent exploring Diana's magic and her special capabilities was interesting, as was the information revealed toward the end of the novel about Ashmole 782 and its related prophecy; I finished the book wanting to know more about each. The story also provided some insight into Matthew's character and how his past and his family had shaped him. Chapters set in the present day that were interspersed between sections also provided glimpses into what was happening in the present-day world and moved things along for the secondary characters. Of all of the different parts in the book, I enjoyed these infrequent additions the most.
While I can appreciate the ambitious nature of Harkness' series, I left this second book of the trilogy feeling unmoved again by the story or its characters. Even such, I will likely read the final installment when it comes out to see what happens to Diana, Matthew, and all those connected by Ashmole 782. As she wraps up her story, I hope that Harkness provides readers with faster pacing, clearer world building, and more character development.
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Don't know if I can muster a full review for this one, but it was sadly as bad as many other reviews have reported. A weak plot combined with little tDon't know if I can muster a full review for this one, but it was sadly as bad as many other reviews have reported. A weak plot combined with little to no dystopian elements (though the jacket claims otherwise), weak dialogue and poor writing, and little creativity did little to wow me. Much of the plot was sourced directly from ABC's The Bachelor show to the point that it felt like a paint-by-Bachelor-numbers book: the dresses, the mansion/palace, the mean girls who aren't there for the "right" reasons, the elimination processes, etc. And then it ended with no resolution and no motivation for me to read further. It felt more like the first third of a book, not a complete novel in a trilogy.
N.B.: Lest anyone think I am insensitive to my GR peeps' ordeals (you lovelies know who you are) re: this book, please know that I read it for my local indie who gives me oodles of ARCs in exchange for purchasing recommendations. I went into this with as unbiased an opinion as I can muster, though that non-bias does not extend to certain authors or agents in question. ...more
Though I should be terribly ashamed of this rating, I have to admit that this book was the addictively readable, sometimes swoony stuff that brought mThough I should be terribly ashamed of this rating, I have to admit that this book was the addictively readable, sometimes swoony stuff that brought me into the fold of YA literature. It was rife with anger-inducing sexist stereotypes, unhealthy relationships, and poor writing, but Meyer does weave a tale that pulls the reader in. That doesn't forgive it all its faults, but I admit to being sucked in, all while yelling at the characters (literally) about their foolishness....more
**spoiler alert** Predictable & slow rehashing of Meyer's archetypes
I picked up The Host as a summer read. Unfortunately, the book felt like a reh**spoiler alert** Predictable & slow rehashing of Meyer's archetypes
I picked up The Host as a summer read. Unfortunately, the book felt like a rehashing of Meyer's Twilight series with a different setting and slightly older main characters. As her first published attempt at an adult novel, I had hoped for more mature writing, deeper character development, and more conflict, instead of problems being simply fixed in the end. Unfortunately, I didn't get that with this book.
Much like the books in the Twilight series, The Host uses dialogue and internal conflict to move its plot. However, this quickly became repetitive and therefore boring. The book was slow in the first 30 or so pages, but I'm a patient reader, so I kept on. Things picked up, only to slow miserably around page 200. While the writing style is a little more complex and varied than the Twilight series, there were many déjà vu moments. Meyer continues to overuse the words and descriptions of chagrin, hiss, snarl, demanding, reacting in horror, crowing, etc.
The characters are also too similar to her previous works. Most of the characters in this book, outside of Melanie and Jed, are provided little to no backstory and little to no development. The males in the book could easily be compared as Jared = Edward (the dangerous, controlling, but somehow alluring male), Ian = Jacob (the sweet, considerate male who's willing to give his love anything she wants, but who still does creepy things like kiss her when she doesn't want it), Doc = Carlisle (the compassionate, good doctor who couldn't hurt anyone and who's despondent when he does), and so on. The female character of Melanie/Wanda also plays on the same characteristics that Meyer created for Bella in that she's utterly consumed with the man in her life/lives, even when he physically or emotionally hurts her; she's willing to sacrifice herself and die for others and even jabs a knife into her arm willingly to help save someone else (fight scene in Eclipse when Bella slashes herself with the rock shard, anyone?). The main female character is also helplessly carried around by the men repeatedly in this book, much like the Twilight series. It seems as though Meyer's personal ideas about what she considers as a desirable male repeat themselves. There were times I actually put down the book and talked to it, saying, "C'mon, Meyer, are you capable of writing a different story?"
I think that this book could be a decent, mindless read if you have not read the Twilight series previously. It was just too difficult for me to ignore the similarities. I did like that The Host addressed larger themes of love, different types of love, sacrifice, survival, and the balance of the need for peace versus the need for resistant violence. I only wish these concepts could have been explored more deeply. And, just like my experience with the Twilight series (though I am loathe to admit it), I did want to keep reading to know what happened next. In sum, if you liked Meyer's story line and writing style before, you'll probably like this. Just don't expect anything earth-shatteringly different. As is no surprise, everything works out in the end and everyone's happy. Not that you couldn't figure out *exactly* how they would do that about 200 pages before it happens.... ...more


Two full floors at the Setai’s Townhouse A have hit the market asking $22 million, according to Curbed. The unit’s most prominent feature is a huge modern staircase which wraps around the full length of the main room.
The 3,650-square-foot unit also features three balconies, four bedrooms and a double height oceanfront living room. Coldwell Banker’s Jill Hertzberg and Jill Eber, known as the Jills, have the listing, located at 101 20th Street in Miami. [Curbed] —Christopher Cameron


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Chinese Demand for Gold Bars Up by 51%
Demand for Gold bars in China, the world’s biggest Bullion market, soared by 50%+ in 1-H of this year as investors sought a haven from financial and geopolitical risks.
Sales climbed 51% to 158.40 tonnes from a year earlier, the China Gold Association said in a press statement sent via Wechat Friday.
Overall Gold buying climbed almost 10% to 545.2 tonnes, including 330.8 tonnes for jewelry sales, while industrial demand and other uses increased 9%.
Investor concerns earlier this year over the depreciation of Chinese currency and instability in the stock market, as well as worries about the slowdown in property prices, spurred demand for Gold.
Imports from Hong Kong climbed last month as Gold retreated on the global market, according to data from the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department.
“Physical gold is playing an increasingly important role in Chinese residents’ investment portfolio,” the association said. “Gold is broadly favored by investors as a store of wealth as global markets become more fragile, with the Federal Reserve raising interest rates and increasing geopolitical uncertainty.”
Demand for all of Y 2017 may exceed 1,000 tonnes, the highest 4 years, as bar sales surge, Zhang Yongtao, the association’s secretary-general, said in an interview in May.
Domestic output, including production from imported feed-stock, fell 6% to 241.5 tonnes in 1-H, amid more stringent environment rules and depletion of mine resources, the group said Friday.
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In 1988, before her senior year of high school, Nina and her best friend spend the summer alone on Cape Cod. Nina has grown up with her ailing grandmother-and she yearns for the chance of a deeper connection. When she enrolls in an acting course, she soon finds romance with Sarah, one of the teaching assistants.
Nina's own world revolves around Sarah, while the rest of the world moves urgently on. Nina's high school teacher does not take the end of their relationship well; her best friend feels abandoned; the AIDS epidemic rages; her fellow actors grow and hone their talents. The novel perfectly captures the revelatory feelings that arrive with young adulthood- the startling awareness of oneself outside the bounds of friends and family, and the twin senses of loneliness and liberation that accompany this knowledge. After a summer of love and loss, Nina slowly finds her way back home.
With lyrical prose, nuanced characters, and an evocative narrative voice, Tamsen Wolff vividly brings to life the dizzying experience of first love-and its inevitable partner, first heartbreak. This honest depiction of female relationships-both romantic and platonic-will capture readers from fifteen to fifty.Juno's Swans is rich and sharp and emotional in all the right places.
Praise forJuno's Swans
"Captivating and achingly realistic, this is a stunning debut."-Kirkus (Starred Review)
"Intense, passionate, desperate-a wonderful, first-person story about a young woman falling seriously in love. The writing is terrific, full of energyand verve."-Christopher Nicholson, author ofWinter
"Dissects young love and youth itself with uncanny precision and surprisinghumor."-Caitlin Macy, author ofThe Fundamentals of Play
"A real writerly talent."-Andrew Miller, author ofPure
"The writing is a vivid and extended as the moment when first love ends."-Audrey Schulman, author ofTheory of Bastards
|Biographical Note||Tamsen Wolff is a professor in Princeton University's English Department, where she specializes in modern and contemporary drama, voice, directing, anddramaturgy. She has published essays in numerous journals, and is the author ofMendel's Theatre: Heredity, Eugenics, and Early Twentieth-Century American Drama.Juno's Swans is her first novel.|


“NO FEAR ACT” - BACKGROUND
The “No FEAR” Act of 2001 (H.R. 169), introduced by Rep. James Sensenbrenner, R-Wisconsin, was introduced after
allegations of discrimination at the Environmental Protection Agency came to the attention of the House Science
Committee. Sensenbrenner is the former chairman of that committee. The Act passed both houses of Congress and on
May 15, 2002, was signed into law by President Bush.
“After a year-long investigation I was surprised to discover that some federal agencies appeared to be allowing
discrimination and retaliation in the workplace,” said Sensenbrenner. “A number of EPA employees came forward to tell
Congress…about the systematic culture of discrimination at the EPA.”
In August 2000, Marsha Coleman-Adebayo, a black senior manager at EPA, won a $600,000 verdict in a race and sex
discrimination suit against the agency. A month later, EPA employees held a press conference in Washington alleging
widespread discrimination at the agency.
Sensenbrenner’s bill gives federal employees additional on-the-job protection against discrimination and retaliation in
the workplace by requiring more accountability from agencies.
The bill requires that agencies that lose or settle discrimination and whistleblower cases pay judgments out of their
budgets. Currently, such payments are made out of a general federal judgment fund. Under the proposed law, agencies
must also make employees aware of discrimination and whistleblower protection laws.
The legislation also requires each agency to file with Congress an annual report detailing the number of discrimination
or whistleblower cases filed with it, how the cases were resolved, the amount of settlements made and the number of
agency employees disciplined for discrimination or harassment.


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Painting Nature with Clare: Create Beautiful Gouache Motifs of the Garden, Countryside, Sea, River and Forest (Paperback)
Make nature inspired masterpieces with this friendly all-in-one guide to gouache.
From ferns and flowers to seascapes and songbirds, create charming paintings alongside popular designer and illustrator Clare Therese Gray. This book is packed with stunning illustrations accompanied by detailed instructions so that readers can enjoy each step of the way in creating their own painted masterpieces.
You will learn to capture the world around you with Clare’s signature, whimsical style, ideal for gifts, invitations, greeting cards and more. Paint woodland mushrooms, beautiful botanicals or calming pastel landscapes; each project is broken into simple steps so you can enjoy the process and let go of perfection. Similar to watercolor yet easier to control, gouache is a fun and approachable medium for artists of any skill level.
You’ll find 25 unique tutorials for creating enchanting relaxing artwork. Pieces are organized from beginner—like a jam jar of wildflowers—to advanced—like a twilight owl scene—so you can grow in confidence and expertise as you paint through each chapter. The book includes a thorough introductory section covering everything you need to get started: choosing and mixing colors, handling paint, selecting brushes and mastering basic techniques.
Let your creativity soar from riverbed to treetop and beyond with this gorgeous guide to gouache.
Clare Therese Gray is the pattern designer and illustrator behind the popular Instagram account @ClareThereseGray. She creates patterns and illustrations for textiles, paper craft collections, packaging and homewares, and has partnered with brands like Windham Fabrics, Craft Consortium, Heathcote & Ivory and many more.
She has a passion for lino printing and loves spending time in galleries drawing ceramics and paintings. Otherwise, she can often be found enjoying the English countryside, growing and collecting flowers to dry and, of course, drawing and painting every single day. She lives and works on a rural Hampshire farm in the English countryside with her husband and young family.
You’ll find a glimpse of her studio life almost daily on Instagram. Connect with your own artwork using the hashtag #paintwithclare.
“Clare’s gorgeous work honors nature in a sensitive way. Her use of color and keen observation inspires creatives to pick up a brush and paint botanicals!”
Ann Wood @Woodlucker | Botanical Paper Artist
“A beautifully illustrated book for any budding artist wanting to learn new techniques with gouache. Clare’s delicate hand and love of nature is a delight to follow in each step by step project.”
Sara Boccaccini Meadows @BoccacciniMeadows | Print Designer & Illustrator
"Enter an enchanting world of fauna and flora with master illustrator and designer Clare Therese Gray. Clare generously shares insights into her creative process, making gouache accessible to all with a treasure trove of beautiful projects. Clare's nature motifs are beautifully charming and nostalgic. With a few simple brush strokes Clare conjures up the scents of Spring and the crunch of Autumn leaves."
Becky Cameron @doodleyboo | Illustrator
“I am in awe of the lightness and joy with which Clare interprets the natural world. This book is a glimpse into her mind and anyone who wants to get inspired or better their painting skills will love it!”
Malin Gyllensvaan @malingyllensvaan | Illustrator & Pattern Designer
“Clare will take you on a magical journey into the world of gouache with lovely projects to help you relax and create beautiful paintings.”
Serena White @hogletandco | Illustrator
"This gorgeous book will inspire you to play around with gouache and create lovely illustrations. It is a great opportunity to learn from Clare, to understand her choice of color, observe her brush strokes and see how she makes her magical works step by step."
Nina Stajner @ninastajner| Illustrator
"I can't think of a better artist than Clare when it comes to painting the beauty of the natural world. This is a glorious, thoughtful book full of wonderful projects to try. It is full of outstanding practical advice, from basic drawing of the elements to full instructions for layering gouache, as well as a particularly helpful colour mixing guide.
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It is said that architecture is where science and art break even. Zuri ridge apartments exemplify this wonderful balance. Introducing Zuri Ridge apartments designed for luxury living and modern-day families.
Heritage Manor is a gated community located at the heart of Banana Hill, Kiambu County. Banana Hill acquired its name from the vast banana plantations as the British colonial soldiers looked downhill towards the capital city.


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Work is continuing this summer on the new Community High School building in Swannanoa. The historic Swannanoa High School facade will remain, but much of the original building is being demolished. In the photo above, you can see the new building attached to the red brick facade of Swannanoa High School.
Demolition and grading work has begun at the site of the new 95-unit East Haven affordable apartment complex at the NW corner of Riverwood Road and U.S. 70. The first order of business was removal of the vacant red brick house that sat on the lot (most recently the location of Moments Coffee Shop). East Haven is a project of Mountain Housing Opportunities, mtnhousing.org.
Record numbers of sellers and buyers descended on the Ingles parking lot for the May 4 Swannanoa Community Yard Sale, sponsored by Friends and Neighbors of Swannanoa. The yard sale is held twice each year, in spring and fall.


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One of American Sentinel’s partner organizations, the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), is leading the fight to stop rural hospital closures, with its #SaveRural campaign. By planning a series of events, advocacy efforts, and pleas for congressional intervention, the NRHA hopes to draw attention to a serious but under-recognized public health issue our nation is facing.
According to the NRHA, 53 rural hospitals have closed since January, 2013 – that’s more than in the previous ten years combined. What’s worse, advocacy researchers have identified another 283 hospitals that may be on the brink of closure. Unless Congress steps in with comprehensive legislation and funding that will keep those hospitals open, 700,000 patients could lose direct access to care. Local economies would likely also suffer, as hospital employees are laid off.
Healthcare providers and patients in rural areas already face greater obstacles than those in urban areas, and certain factors come together to create health disparities between rural and urban Americans. These factors include economic, social, cultural, and educational differences. Rural citizens are less likely to have employer-provided health insurance, and are therefore more likely to be uninsured or under-insured. They tend to be poorer and more likely to have a chronic illness. Because of the sheer isolation of living in remote areas, rural residents have greater transportation challenges in receiving routine care and emergency services, and often have to travel a great distance to reach a doctor or hospital. According to the NRHA, 97 percent of rural counties in the U.S. have been designated as Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Rural providers are also financially challenged, having to treat older and sicker patients with fewer resources. They tend to be more dependent on Medicare reimbursement than their urban colleagues and are vulnerable to policy changes in the program.
The NRHA has recently organized a group of advocates from 14 states, who are walking 283 miles (one for every hospital identified as being at-risk of closing) from a rural county in North Carolina to the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC, where they arrived on June 15. The goal is to bring attention to the Community Access and Rural-health Equity (CARE) Act, which will help protect both rural patients and providers by supporting sustainable models for care delivery in rural areas, including policies that support telemedicine services. The American Hospital Association (AHA) has a position statement supporting this legislation and other pending congressional bills.
As a nurse, you advocate for patients on a daily basis. The NRHA would like to remind you that you can do this by asking your members of Congress to protect rural hospitals and patients, through calls, letters, emails, tweets, and Facebook posts. For more information, take a look at the NRHA’s Save Rural Hospitals Action Kit.


Refractive Index and Material Dispersion Interpolation of Doped Silica in the 0.6-1.8 µm Wavelength Region
Date of Original Version
In this paper, we propose an extension of the Claussius- Mossotti interpolation scheme, so that the refractive index and material dispersion of GeO2 and F-doped silica glasses, with doping concentrations different than that of published data, can be predicted in the 0.6-1.8 µm wavelength region. The new interpolation expression provides a well-behaved functional relationship for use in computer models which analyze propagation in single-mode fibers. The technique proposed is particularly powerful because it can be applied to any glass, whether single or multicomponent, having any other single dopant. © 1989 IEEE
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IEEE Photonics Technology Letters
Sunak, Harish R., and Steven P. Bastien. "Refractive Index and Material Dispersion Interpolation of Doped Silica in the 0.6-1.8 µm Wavelength Region." IEEE Photonics Technology Letters 1, 6 (1989): 142-145. doi: 10.1109/68.36016.


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Firenze to Milano | Food & Travel
A few months ago I found myself once again preparing to pack my bags and bid farewell to Paris – but this time it was for good, not just the weekend. The romance, charm and warmth of historic Roma was calling to me, yet at the same time I felt I had unfinished business in Paris.
Two historic European cities, each with their own stories, opportunities and unquestionable beauty – where to go? I decided that Paris, and more specifically Dior, was where I both wanted and needed to be. Rather than throw away my Italian dream, I accepted that it’s something I’ll save for later in life.
Fashion in Florence Exhibition : Through the Lens of Archivio Foto Locchi
Instead of throwing myself directly into my new job, I took a few weeks to revaluate, set goals, take a general breather and enjoy life. Where did I do this? Italy. Good idea, bad idea? Fantastic idea!
Duomo di Milano
I traveled from the Italian Alps to Milano and right down to Florence – mainly eating and visiting museums (no place better than Italy for it!).
Veggie Sushi at Kome, Florence
I had a terrible internet connection, found myself constantly in situations where I was the only non-Italian native (buongiorno!) and ate enough focaccia to feed a small town.
Not in photos because I was too busy eating: La Giostra, Florence. Without question one of the best restaurants I’ve ever eaten in. They’ve certainly earned their rock star wall of fame!
Also not in photos because I was once again too busy enjoying my food: Osteria Del Binari, Milan. For an authentic Milanese cuisine in rustic surroundings, look no further.
Sunset leaving Milan
So for now, I am firmly grounded in Paris (although I do tend to fly out quite often!). Stay tuned for many more travel posts in the coming months – I’ve once again found my lust for exploring.


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Consolidation and Structural Change in the U.S. Rice Sector
by Katherine Baldwin, Erik Dohlman, Nathan Childs
, and Linda Foreman
Outlook No. (RCS-11d-01) 28 pp, April 2011
This report examines how the structure of the U.S. rice industry has evolved over the past two decades, including a reduction in the number of farms, increased average farm size, and the shifting concentration of rice production away from higher-cost production regions. The authors analyze the economic factors driving these structural changes and explore the implications of those changes for market efficiency and competitiveness of the U.S. rice industry.
Keywords: rice, production, yields, harvested area, cost of production, farm size, farm numbers, net returns, consolidation, structural change, startup costs, barriers to entry, ownership arrangements
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text: A reader writes:"Febuary 11th marks the day that the future of the Command and Conquer universe will be determined. Electronic Arts has taken over the franchise and has even shut down Westwood Studios. Many of us will remember Westwood for such games as Dune II. They basically invented the RTS market which makes this a sad time. Electronic Arts today launches what they are hoping will be the WarCraft 3 killa. This game along with SimCity 4 is what EA is counting on. Here is an amazing 430 screenshot pictorial of the Generals single player missions. "

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Stephanie Mensh has more than 20 years experience managing and directing large scale projects and coordinating with agency officials at all government levels. She has substantive expertise in Medicaid, Medicare and health insurance reimbursement policies; supportive services for independent living; and housing programs for people with disabilities and chronic conditions. She has experience in evidence-based practices, quality measures, and clinical practice guidelines. She has managed special projects for the HHS Office on Disability on “medical home” collaboration throughout HHS and for CMS on competitive bidding for durable medical equipment, facilitating collaboration between CMS and the medical device industry. She is a prolific writer and editor with clinical, professional, and consumer publication and presentation credits. She serves as Consumer representative on the National Quality Forum’s Steering Committee for stroke care quality measures and as an appointee to the Fairfax County (Virginia) Human Services Council, advising on community support services and housing programs. Ms. Mensh has a Masters of Public Administration (M.P.A.), George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, and a B.A., Political Science & English, The American University, Washington, DC.


We are delighted to present the fantastic Behavior-Based Robotics (Intelligent Robotics and Autonomous Agents).
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Foreword by Michael Arbib
This introduction to the principles, design, and practice of intelligent behavior-based autonomous robotic systems is the first true survey of this robotics field. The author presents the tools and techniques central to the development of this class of systems in a clear and thorough manner. Following a discussion of the relevant biological and psychological models of behavior, he covers the use of knowledge and learning in autonomous robots, behavior-based and hybrid robot architectures, modular perception, robot colonies, and future trends in robot intelligence.
The text throughout refers to actual implemented robots and includes many pictures and descriptions of hardware, making it clear that these are not abstract simulations, but real machines capable of perception, cognition, and action.


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A commercial property in a high-growth area of Auckland’s prestigious eastern fringe is attracting solid interest from investors taking proactive steps to enhance the value of established assets.
The refurbished office building on a prime 1,404sq m (more or less) freehold corner site at 31-33 Great South Road is less than one kilometre from rapid transit at the Remuera and Newmarket Train Stations, and within the Newmarket Walkable Catchment zone.
Bayleys Auckland City & Fringe Director Alan Haydock says income-producing properties within walkable catchment areas are a desirable commodity in the current market, given scarcity and an emphasis on infill development.
“Funding constraints and the politicisation of creating new infrastructure has meant standing property in locations proximate to jobs, transport and amenities – ‘walkable catchments – are increasingly in demand amongst investors and commercial owner-operators.
“Strategically-located sites are in short supply, giving assets in prime locations a distinct pedigree for investors and owner-occupiers – particularly those looking to optimise performance through lease negotiations or value capture.
Mr Haydock is marketing the property for sale by tender, closing at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, 19th September 2023 (unless sold prior) with colleagues Damien Bullick and Ben Wallace.
The property features a net lettable area of 1,007sq m (more or less) over three levels with 26 on-site car parks, returning a net annual rent of $202,184 plus GST.
Bayleys Auckland Corporate Leasing Director Ben Wallace says the property is partly leased to four established tenants, with a single vacancy on the ground floor, which has been recently fit out and refurbished.
“The property’s configuration – which supports independent tenants – provides a split risk opportunity and scope for future rental upside by increasing the value proposition from add-value works, lease negotiations, and full occupancy,” he says.
A property management firm and software business occupy parts of levels one and two with varying lease terms, which include demolition clauses.
“Two accountant’s offices form the balance of the income generated on levels one and two.
The 287sq m (more or less) tenancy on the ground floor is vacant.
Bayleys Auckland City & Fringe Associate Director Damien Bullick says the underlying site benefits from intensive Business – Mixed Use zoning, allowing residential or commercial development to 18m.
“Perhaps one of the most attractive attributes of the property is its prestigious Epsom address, which features excellent transport links nearby, exposure to passing traffic, proximity to amenities and preferable school zoning.
“It is a short distance from Remuera and Newmarket and offers quick access to the CBD.
“Additionally, the property falls within the coveted ‘double grammar’ school zone – a proven advantage for resale, rental demand and capital uplift should the new owner intend to maximise zoning fundamentals for a mixed-use redevelopment.”


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There is a place for politics – in elections, campaigns and in the national discourse – but banking is not that place. That’s why I’m encouraged to hear that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has proposed a new rule that would “ensure that national banks and Federal savings associations offer and provide fair access to financial services.”
In an ideal financial world, such a measure would not be necessary. Banks have a fiduciary duty to lend money based solely on the borrower’s ability to repay, and fair access to loans is a fundamental part of any financial system. Free-market principles should therefore prevail.
Yet the U.S. banking system is increasingly under assault from interest groups seeking to pressure financial institutions to put politics over sound lending practices. Entire categories of lawful businesses – from energy companies to privately managed prisons – are at risk of being blackballed because their products or services don’t fit the prevailing political narrative. Have we forgot the financial changes in the mortgage industry based on government interference that caused the Great Recession. Over $16 trillion was lost because the government forced a change in the lending markets. We don’t need it again.
That’s wrong, unjust and, in many ways, it’s un-American.
Thankfully, the OCC has stepped in. Its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would codify the basic standard that banks must lend solely based on credit-worthiness, with no regard to politics or other “forms of discrimination.” Under the proposal, big U.S. banks couldn’t refuse to lend to entire categories of lawful businesses. They could only deny customers access to financial services if the customer fails to meet “quantitative, impartial risk-based standards established by the bank in advance.”
The OCC action was triggered in part by a letter sent to the agency by the Alaska congressional delegation which expressed concern over recent pledges by five of the six largest U.S. banks – Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo & Co. – to stop funding new drilling and exploration projects in the Arctic. The letter wisely noted the “critical importance of the energy sector to the U.S. economy” through jobs, revenue and national security benefits “attributable to the oil and gas industries targeted by the banks’ actions.”
As a Registered Investment Adviser for whom energy has been a core investment for a quarter century, I am concerned by this financial assault on the energy industry. But the destructive effects of this anti-lending trend extend much further.
As the OCC noted, there have been global calls to de-bank large farming and other agricultural businesses. Meanwhile, companies that operate in industries important to local economies and the national economy have been cut off from access to financial services. Others that have been “debanked” include markers of shotguns and hunting rifles.
As for privately-owned correctional companies, they have been a special target of progressive intimidation campaigns, even though they operate under fully legal and legitimate contracts with federal and state governments. Witness what happened on Valentine’s Day in 2019 when activists protested in front of J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s apartment with a Mariachi band, demanding that he “break up with prisons.” Unfortunately, the bank caved to these intimidation tactics. But Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks does not find such antics amusing. He told The Wall Street Journal: “We need to stop the weaponization of banking as a political tool. It’s creating real economic dislocations.” Well said.
Changing this problematic state of affairs shouldn’t be controversial. The proposed new banking rule “largely codifies existing (OCC) guidance” under the Dodd–Frank Act, which “recognized a broad and longstanding anti-discrimination principle that individuals are entitled to be treated fairly by national banks and Federal savings associations.”
Support for this change should also be bipartisan. Even Obama-era Comptroller Thomas J. Curry noted in a 2014 speech that banks should “evaluate customers individually.” The OCC has since supported the “principle of individual, rather than category-based customer risk evaluation” in numerous reports, press releases and other agency comments. The new rule would be an exemplary way to reinforce anew the principle that lawful enterprises deserve the same access to financing as anyone else, whatever their politics.
As Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) recently put it: “These banks that get huge federal government support…cannot collude together to essentially blackball entire sectors of the U.S. economy.” I could not agree more.
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Since 2011, the Architecture at Zero competition, presented by Pacific Gas and Electric Company and AIA California, has invited architects and engineers worldwide to investigate new approaches to the design of zero net energy (ZNE) buildings—buildings that generate more energy than they use. The program for 2020 considers a ZNE community library for San Benito County, a largely rural area reaching across miles of Central California agricultural lands. With the expansion of retail and other enterprises in the area, this multicultural community has grown four-fold since its existing library was built in 1960. JENSEN’s competition-winning proposal poses a larger question: With the prospect of more social, cultural and environmental changes on the horizon, how can a library provide the most far reaching benefits for the community it serves?


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18 Celebratory Christmas Hams for Your Feast
Deck your holiday table with a showstopping, mouthwatering roast. These sweet-and-savory ham recipes make it easy.
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Ham is a great choice for Christmas dinner. Not only is it a breeze to make (simply warm the roast through and finish with a delicious glaze during the final few minutes in the oven) but it’s always sure to please. Simply pair with a salad and a few festive side dishes and you’ve got yourself a meal that young and old alike will enjoy — and that’s worthy of a once-a-year celebration. There are a lot of ways to dress your ham up but we’re partial to a holiday classic: pineapple rings, maraschino cherries and a glossy glaze made with pineapple juice, honey and brown sugar.
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Sunny's Easy Holiday Spiral Ham
Sunny packs her ham full of flavor with two genius moves. First, she tucks sprigs of fresh thyme in between the slices before she warms the roast. Second, she pours half the glaze over the ham before it goes into the oven — so that the flavor has a chance to infuse every single bite.
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Humble ingredients make this slightly spicy, deliciously candied ham look (and taste!) like a million bucks.
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Christmas Ham Wrapped in Puff Pastry
There's ham under that golden puff-pastry pineapple! A riff on the iconic glazed ham covered with pineapple rings and cherries, every slice of this show-stopping main course has flaky pastry and salty ham topped with sweet pineapple sauce.
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Instant Pot Whiskey and Honey Glazed Ham
Never serve dry holiday ham again! Your Instant Pot will infuse your ham with honey, Dijon, and whiskey in literally minutes. It will be the easiest roast you ever make!
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Christmas Ham with Raspberry Mustard
You only need two simple ingredients to make this showstopping roast: raspberry preserves and Dijon mustard. They work together to create a simple, sweet-and-tangy glaze for the pork.
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Honey Mustard-Glazed Ham
For a guaranteed juicy ham, Trisha bastes her roast periodically throughout the 3-hour cook time.
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Grilled Glazed Ham
This method of grilling and glazing ham can be used with any glaze. Just make sure to heat your ham up over medium indirect heat before brushing it on. (Grill times will be affected by the temperature outside and the wind.)
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Amazing Glazed Ham
The secret to Ree’s mouthwatering ham? Oranges. The citrus fruit adds a subtle tangy sweetness to the glaze.
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Classic Pineapple-Apricot Glazed Ham
A gorgeous, glazed ham is perfect for any holiday celebration Simply whip up a flavorful, fragrant glaze and you've got yourself a showstopper of a roast.
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Orange Baked Ham
Ina enhances her ham with the savory flavors of garlic and a sweet glaze.
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Pineapple Brown Sugar-Glazed Boneless Ham
Boneless smoked ham makes a holiday centerpiece that's as easy to serve as it is to prepare. Dressed in pineapple rings and studded with cloves and maraschino cherries, it is a nostalgic dish that is classic and timeless. Finished with brown sugar glaze it comes out of the oven glossy and golden.
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Jalapeño Honey Glazed Ham
Jeff spices things up with his jalapeño-laced glaze. Believe it or not, the heat brings out even more sweetness in the glaze.
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Orange Marmalade Glazed Ham
Upgrade your roast with an easy adjustment: Make your own homemade glaze instead of using what comes packaged with the ham. Molly makes hers with orange marmalade for a sweet and tasty finish.
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Glazed Spiral-Cut Ham
Brush a spiral ham with a sweet-and-tangy apricot glaze and serve it with a quick sauce made from pan drippings. No one will guess this stunning roast was so easy to prepare!
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First tine hosting Thanksgiving dinner? This simple yet delicious ham is so easy to make.
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Dress up your holiday ham with any one of our 6 flavor combinations and you're sure to delight family and friends.
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Russia won three European Junior and Under-23 weightlifting titles here in Eilat, taking their tally for the week to eight - but their efforts paled into insignificance alongside the further blackening of Russian weightlifting’s reputation through the latest revelations in the McLaren Report.
More than 30 sports were featured in Part Two of the report into institutionalised doping in Russia, which was released today.
The weightlifting "highlights" in the Report were: widespread use of banned drugs by "testosterone lovers", switching of samples, manipulation of information on the testing database, and biological passports so abnormal that one senior scientist said she had "never seen anything like it".
Maxim Agapitov, who took over as President of the Russian Weightlifting Federation in November after Sergey Syrtsov resigned, was on his way home from Israel to Moscow when the Report was released.
Before his departure Agapitov, a world champion in 1997, said: "The Federation has a lot of problems and I could see something had to change.
"I have seen them over the years, the mistakes made, the liabilities.
"I want to help because weightlifting is not just my job, it’s my life.
"We must turn around the minds of the coaches and the athletes."
The McLaren Report highlighted the misdemeanors of eight unnamed weightlifters who had won titles at the 2014 National Championships in Grozny.
Two of today's winners in Eilat won at those Championships, the 85 kilogram Under-23 champion Artem Okulov, and 94kg Under-23 winner Adam Maligov.
The women’s 69kg champion at Under-23 here, Nadezda Likhacheva, was second in Grozny.
Okulov defeated the Olympic champion Kianoush Rostami when he won the senior World Championships in 2015, and was a clear favourite here.
He went head-to-head with the Ukrainian Ihor Konotop and made six good lifts to Konotop’s five to finish on 363kg.
Behind the top two there was a tearful failure for Turkey’s Turgay Besler, who had to be helped off the platform and could be heard crying backstage as the next lifter came out.
Frenchman Romain Imadouchene then passed out after failing at 190kg, only to return a few minutes later and make the lift.
He carried his coach off the platform in celebration, and finished third overall.
The Under-23 contest at 94kg was even more of a spectacle.
Six of the 10 lifters made three-from-three in the snatch and the medal positions changed constantly before Maligov was left in front on bodyweight.
When Lithuanian Zygimantas Stanulis missed his first two attempts at 167kg he had as many no-lifts as his nine rivals combined.
On his third attempt he screamed for support from the crowd, made the lift and screamed even louder, having earned second place ahead of Romania’s Nicolae Onica.
Stanulis then missed all his clean and jerks, which left Maligov and Romania’s Nicolae Onica to fight it out for gold.
They both made six from six and Maligov clinched gold with his last lift at 207kg.
Another Russian, Konstanti Roshchupkin, was third on total, 8kg behind Onica and 11kg adrift of Maligov.
The withdrawal of the Olympic silver medallist from Belarus, Darya Naumava, left the women’s Under-23 contest at 75kg at the mercy of two Russians.
The more experienced Lyaysan Malkiyanova had already equalled her career best total of 235kg after four lifts and despite missing her next, her final clean and jerk of 131kg and total of 241kg was too much for Mariia Petrova, who at 21 is two years younger.
Finland’s Marianne Saarhelo and her coaches celebrated wildly after her final clean and jerk put her in bronze medal position, but she was denied on bodyweight by a successful last lift by Turkey’s Rabia Kaya, who was third overall.
In the junior women’s super-heavyweights Georgia’s Anastasiia Hotfrid was a worthy winner.
She built a lead of 8kg in the snatch and finished well ahead of Valentyna Krisil of Ukraine and and Britain’s Mercy Brown, who was also third in this year’s European seniors and the World Juniors.
Brown is one of several good young female lifters in Britain but the national squad’s future was clouded when it was announced on Friday that all elite funding for weightlifting, and other sports in which Britain won no medals at the Olympic Games, had been stopped.
A separate decision on funding will be made by Sport England next week, and with participation growing in weightlifting there are hopes for funding at developmental level.
The silver medal went to Valentyna Kisil of Ukraine, who finished ahead of Brown in the snatch and behind her in the clean and jerk.
Sarah Fischer’s fourth place for Austria, in which she set a national record, was very much a family affair.
Sarah, 16, was cheered on by her brother and team-mate David, 18, who finished fifth in the Junior 94kg - plus father and Austrian Federation official Ewald, a former national champion; mother Renate; and 75-year-old grandparents Maria and Johann, a referee.
The final event of another near-12-hour schedule was the under-23 women’s super-heavyweights, in which Ukraine’s Anastasiia Lysenko had six good lifts and a clean sweep in totalling 270kg.
Andreea Aanei of Romania was 38kg behind in second place and Belgium’s Anna Vanbellinghen third.


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TEHRAN (Press Shia) – Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement strongly condemned Friday’s terrorist attack that rocked a mosque in Arish city in Egypt’s North Sinai region and killed or wounded hundreds of worshippers.
In a statement released on Friday, Hezbollah offered deep condolences to the victims’ families as well as the Egyptian government and people and voiced hope for speedy recovery of the injured, the Arabic-language Al-Manar TV network reported.
Hezbollah’s statement said the “horrific crime which has violated the sanctity of the human life … is an outcome of the Wahhabi and Takfiri thought which sees all Muslims who do not approve of its principles as disbelievers that deserve to be murdered even if they are at mosques.”
It added that such terror attacks are aimed at spreading horror, instability and anarchy across the Arab and the Muslim world.
“The horrible crime also discloses the identity of the perpetrators who believe in criminality, not in law and religion.”
Hezbollah reiterated its call for serious confrontation with terrorist groups and states that support them politically, financially, and ideologically in order to reach their malicious purposes.
At least 300 people were reportedly killed and 109 injured when terrorists attacked the Rawda mosque in North Sinai on Friday.
Reports indicate the terrorists used explosives and heavy weaponry in their attack on the mosque.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced three days of nationwide mourning following the deaths of people in the attack.


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Talking to Hans van den Heuvel, Managing Director R&D at Dümmen Orange, you can feel he’s an engaged and committed researcher. During our conversation, he clearly expresses his views of the global flower breeding market. “The floricultural breeding sector is currently at the point where vegetable breeders were around the year 2000. There’s still a lot of value to be added to seeds, cuttings and other propagation materials.” Hans van den Heuvel is one of the keynote speakers at the International Floriculture Forum that will take place in Vijfhuizen on the 6th of November.
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Hans van den Heuvel says it unexpectedly, without batting an eyelid, and definitely not out of arrogance: “Dümmen Orange plays a leading role in the floricultural breeding sector. For certain aspects, other breeders can keep up with us, or even surpass us, but nobody can compete with us in the full width of our product range. Don’t forget that we are working on 90 different ornamental plants and for more than ten of those, there’s already a strong focus on Trait & Technology. We’re really making progress with regards to adding value to the propagation materials for those crops now.”
Focus on Trait & Technology. What do you mean exactly?
“It means that for those crops, we explicitly define which new properties we must and can add to our seeds, bulbs, tubers, cuttings or tissue culture material. We subsequently market that added value. It’s an approach that originates from field crop breeding. Propagation materials improved and led to more yield or less loss, thanks to resistances. Eventually, the value of the propagation materials increased. The global turnover of seeds for field and vegetable crops tripled in a 20-year period, from 14 billion dollars to more than 40 billion. The floricultural industry is only at the beginning of this process. There’s still a lot of value to be added to propagation materials.”
Are you saying that ornamental value alone isn’t sufficient?
“The ornamental value of cultivars will always be the basis, together with the growing properties. We must continue to breed and select on those aspects. But there are more properties you can add to a cultivar. Properties that will help reduce the costs for growers or for other parties in the chain. Or properties that can lower the risks of loss, due to pests and diseases.”
Is it possible to achieve this through conventional breeding methods?
“In theory yes, but it’s better and faster to apply new breeding techniques. Since 2011, Dümmen Orange has been shareholder in Genetwister, a company in Wageningen that’s specialised in modern breeding techniques and biotechnology. This has enabled us to build up a very good platform for our R&D department over the past couple of years. Our breeders and researchers are learning a lot from the knowledge and possibilities of that platform. They’re developing much faster, thanks to our collaboration with Genetwister.”
Can you find enough breeders and researchers for your company?
“That’s a challenge and that’s why we started the Breeding Academy in 2016. Through this programme, we link ambitious young people to experienced breeders in a master-apprentice style relationship. It often concerns international students, who are doing a master’s degree in Life Sciences or something similar at Wageningen University. The first ‘apprentice’ became one of our rose breeders half a year ago. Dümmen Orange currently employs 30 breeders and since 2016, we’ve had 10 in-house researchers. Our new Breeding Technology Centre, which is currently being built in De Lier, will allow us to bring all our technology related facilities together in one place. It will make the breeding and selection processes even faster than before.”
Collaborations like Breeding Accel and GenNovation show that your colleagues aren’t leaning back either. Is that a positive sign?
“Yes, those collaborations and consolidations are good for the sector. They enhance the infrastructure and heighten the interest in research and breeding programmes. They provide a boost for training and education in the field. Even if the Netherlands already has a good infrastructure and a lot of specific R&D knowledge. It’s not without reason that out of all our 175 FTE R&D staff, 100 are based in the Netherlands. The Dutch government also stimulates innovation through subsidies and a favourable tax climate.”
How far along is the floricultural breeding sector at the moment?
“Our sector is currently at the point where vegetable breeders were around the year 2000. In the vegetable cultivation sector, consolidation began in the nineties. There are 6 or 7 large breeders left worldwide nowadays. They spend roughly 20% of their turnover on R&D. The total turnover for vegetable seeds is 6 billion euros, and only 20 crops account for 90% of that amount. As for the floricultural industry, we’re talking about 2 to 2.5 billion euros worth of propagation materials, spread across hundreds of different crops. Roughly 7% of this turnover is spent on R&D. There are around 150 breeding/propagation companies in the Netherlands. Consolidation has only just started in our sector. You need a certain size company if you want to make progress, especially if you want to have a broad product range.”
Are the vegetable and floricultural breeding sectors similar?
“By and large, yes of course, although most ornamental plants are genetically more complex. But thanks to GeneTwister, we’ve got a platform to unravel the genetics and collect data at DNA level and link those to external properties. So-called markers are very important. Things can develop rapidly in floriculture now. Many general breeding techniques have really improved during the past couple of years, and the costs have gone down. You’re almost talking about the difference between not having a phone and being able to choose between dozens of different bundles for your phone.”
Is there sufficient genetics available for real improvements?
“Yes, I think so. Both in the existing assortment and in old, non-commercial sources. For tulips for example, we’re looking at Fusarium resistance in primeval varieties. With the help of modern techniques, we can screen modern cultivars too, and see if the responsible genes are there. Marker technology can subsequently help us keep those genes clustered during the breeding process. In 2015, as part of our project Red Avalanche+, we started pairing a nice red colour from a donor rose to the genes responsible for the favourable cultivation properties of Avalanche+. An initial spin-off from that project is the Ivy+ cultivar. It isn’t red yet, but with the colour cerise, it’s a step in the right direction.”
You’re also embarking on propagation activities. Why?
“It’s a way to offer added value to our customers. In addition to the Quickplug, we introduced the Basewell concept, which makes use of rooted cuttings to improve the cultivation process. With regards to tulip, we’ve been working together with IribovSBW on the development of a new method that can speed up the propagation of tulip bulbs. It’s an important development, as it will allow us to make faster progress with the breeding and selection of the crop.”
About Hans van den Heuvel
Hans van den Heuvel (56) has been working as Managing Director R&D with Dümmen Orange since the 1st of January 2015. The R&D group consists of 175 FTE worldwide, including 30 breeders and 12 researchers.
Hans van den Heuvel was born and raised in the Dutch town of Aarle-Rixtel, where his parents had a mixed-farming business. His brother took over the horticultural company.
Van den Heuvel studied plant disease science and agricultural economics at the University of Wageningen. He graduated in 1986. In 1991, he got his PhD within the department of plant virology. He worked at Wageningen University as a researcher and group leader for ten years.
Van den Heuvel spent most of his time there in what’s now called the PRI (Plant Research International) research unit. Between 2001 and 2009, he was Head Research at vegetable breeding company De Ruiter Seeds, which was taken over by Monsanto in 2008. From 2009 until 2015, Van den Heuvel was director R&D with Limagrain Vegetable Seeds, where he was involved in the integration of vegetable breeders Hazera Genetics and Nickerson Zwaan.
Hans van den Heuvel is one of the keynote speakers at the International Floriculture Forum that will take place in Vijfhuizen on the 6th of November.
Registration for the Forum is still open and free of charge. But due to limited capacity and high-level of interest from the international flower industry, it will be open to qualified participants only and subject to admittance confirmation.
Register here: www.floriforum.com

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A STRICKEN seal which was flown 200 miles for urgent specialist care after being found washed-up on Wearside has been returned to the wild.
Samson the seal was found at Hendon docks earlier this year, badly injured, covered in cuts and unable to move.
The British Divers’ Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) was called in to help rescuers, who faced a race against time to recover the mammal.
After reaching her, Samson was rushed to Ayres Vets, North Shields, where she was stabilised.
However, it became clear specialist treatment would be necessary in order to save her life, treatment which was only available 200 miles away in Norfolk.
Facing a race against time and unlikely to survive the journey by road, Samson was taken to Newcastle Airport and flown to the RSPCA’s East Winch Wildlife Centre by a light aircraft.
Now, almost eight weeks after she was discovered, she is now fully recovered and has been released into waters at Norfolk.
Steven Orwin, a Wearside-based volunteer with the BDMLR, said: “Samson was released 100 per cent fit. She was a favourite at the sanctuary due to her temperament while undergoing treatment.
“She’ll be a miss at East Winch.”
Samson Aviation helped get the seal on to the plane, and waived any fees for freight handling that may have incurred.
The light plane was flown up from the Midlands, taking Samson to Norfolk, before returning home.
The seal is thought to have swam in through an inlet and been unable to get out.
“It was a bit of a race against time at one point,” said Richard Ilderton, a co-ordinator for BDMLR. “The initial box we got to transport her from the vets to the airport was too small, so we had to find another one.
“Then it was a rush to get her down there as quickly as possible.
“We really appreciated the help we got off everyone, especially Samson Aviation, who we named her after, and Ayres Vets who treated her for free.”
BRITISH Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) was formed in 1988.
A few like-minded divers got together in response to the mass mortality of Harbour seals in the Wash area of East Anglia, to do what they could for the rescue effort.
BDMLR has been involved in the rescue of marine wildlife after every major marine disaster since, including the Braer shipwreck in Shetland and the Sea Empress grounding in Milford Haven.
Seal rescue has remained the major focus of the work of the charity, with BDMLR medics routinely rescuing seals in all seasons.
Over the years, many hundreds have been helped, the charity working closely with specialist rehabilitation facilities to ensure their long term care and eventual return to the wild.
In 2004, with the aid of a grant from International Fund for Animal Welfare, the BDMLR set up its own small seal rehabilitation unit near John O’Groats in Scotland, backed up with a quad bike to rescue seals from remote beaches.
Every year, BDMLR trains more than 400 volunteer Marine Mammal Medics and has 20 whale rescue pontoons located at strategic points throughout the UK, waiting to help stranded whales and dolphins.