text: . . 1, p. 81], 1 Nephi 11:25 The tree of life (Illustration): Torah-shrine and symbolic tree in the ancient synagogue of Dura Europos. There is very little information in the New Testament concerning Mary. In Israelite tradition the bull formed part of the divine throne. Jehovah lamented the fact that the Jewish nation had forsaken Him, 'the fountain of living waters' (Jer. . Yet in the narrative, the visions are intertwined. To those who wanted to see the Father, to hear from God directly that Jesus was what He said He was, He answered, "If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: . (B.H. Smith 23-30). Mary is his mother. . That the Holy Ghost is capable of manifesting himself in the true form and figure of God, after which image man is shaped, is indicated by the wonderful interview between the Spirit and Nephi, in which he revealed himself to the Prophet, questioned him concerning his desires and belief, instructed him in the things of God, speaking face to face with the man. While Nephi pondered the words of his father, a vision was opened to him. . In the City of Nazareth I Beheld a Virgin: However, as given in the JST, the men from the East asked Herod a more searching question: "Where. (1 Ne. As we look at Christ as the Creator, we are told in latter-day revelation that the extent of his creations is so vast that they cannot be numbered unto man (Moses 1:33, 35, 37). . A 10th-century cultic stand from Ta'anach, near Megiddo, features two representations of Asherah; first in human form and then as a sacred tree. Enoch stated the same idea in a much more dramatic form when he said the following: "And were it possible that man could number the particles of the earth, yea, millions of earths like this, it would not be a beginning to the number of thy creations" (Moses 7:30). In that most burdensome moment of all human history, with blood appearing at every pore and an anguished cry upon His lips, Christ sought Him whom He had always sought--His Father. It is in this area that there was a great distinction between the religion of the Patriarchs and that of the Canaanites. Daniel C. Peterson. The scriptures say that their cup was full to overflowing. 1 Nephi chapter 1 is among the most read passages in the Book of Mormon simply because its first, but it deserves far more credit than that which accrues to it for being, as it were, page one on the small plates. "Another indication that the 'love of God' refers to Christ is the reference to the fountain. The lamb was prepared according to very strict specifications. It seems, in fact, that the virgin. Rather than being a sign of weakness, the recurrence of Book of Mormon events that were foreshadowed in biblical history, is yet another witness that the Book of Mormon is a true and accurate history. "Hosanna. 2, 2000, pp. ), "The gigantic, global collapse that is yet to come will not be that of a failing stock market, but the fall of hardened mind-sets and collective pride when it all finally tumbles. Jeffrey R. Holland writes that the relationship between Christ and His Father is one of the sweetest and most moving themes running through the Savior's ministry. * This concept was first taught and publicly announced in The Mormon (August 29, 1857, pp. 85-86 as taken from Latter-day Commentary on the Book of Mormon compiled by K. Douglas Bassett, p.37), "The world is still fighting the apostles of the Lamb because they represent the truth and the world rejects the truth. Every thing else is just an imitation. ", In a bittersweet comment on this loss of scripture, Maxwell writes that one cannot help but wonder what might have happened if, when Herod inquired of the scripturalists of his time concerning Jesus, those advisers had had access to or understood the fulness of the scriptures. According to McConkie and Millet, the words of Jehovah through his servant Jeremiah are particularly insightful in identifying Christ himself with this joint symbol. The great distinction between the religion of the Patriarchs and that of their neighbors was their belief in the basic morality of God. . Nevertheless, some of the things that make it interesting are there specifically because it is first. She was, as Nephi's guide carefully stressed, simply "the mother of the Son of God, after the manner of the flesh." When he gives the interpretation of the rod of iron, he shows Nephi the ministry of the Savior and His apostles as they taught the word of God. Likewise, Latter-day Saints do not worship, nor do they pray to Her. Joseph Smith changed this phrase to "mother of the Son of God" (1 Nephi 11:18) in the 1837 and 1840 editions of the Book of Mormon, and all subsequent editions have retained the alteration. Nephi's tone here shows that he is overwhelmed and astonished that the Savior of the world could be judged by wicked men. The First Book of Nephi can be broken down into six sections (below). There is not just one right way when it comes to studying the scriptures. She had lived with him only seven years. Now the excerpts which follow are taken from an article by Fred Collier ("The Common Origin of Ancient Hebrew/Pagan Religion and the Demise of the Hebrew Goddess"). In the Ebla tablets, which date to around 2500 B.C., we also find the concept of the divinized Word. . Significantly, though, it was only when she appeared with a baby and was identified as "the mother of the Son of God" that Nephi grasped the tree's meaning. Here is the Orphic figure who is playing music of beautiful harmony. . And he said to them, This is the message of Yahweh, the God of Israel, Gird on your sword, every man of you, and quarter the camp from gate to gate, killing one his brother, another his friend, another his neighbor" . 7: 1 Nephi to Alma 29, p. 1 Nephi 1. And if we carried that same scale on to the edge of the known universe, we would have a stack of paper thirty-one million miles high or a stack of paper that would stretch from the earth nearly one third of the way to the sun.254, When we consider the incredible vastness of the numbers of creations, all of which were completed under the direction of the Father by the Only Begotten, we begin to sense the position, the majesty and power that were his before his coming to earth. . . ), "There have been and will be times in each of our lives when such faith must be the bottom line: We don't know what is happening to us or around us, but we know that God loves us, and knowing that, for the moment, is enough." Another method of depicting Asherah was to carve the figure of a woman in a log and plant it upright in the ground like an Indian totem pole. She is the tree.301, Peterson adds that the menorah, the seven branched candelabrum that stood for centuries in the temple of Jerusalem, supplies an interesting parallel to all of this: Leon Yardmen maintains that the menorah represents a stylized almond tree. (On Becoming a Disciple Scholar, p. Most especially Nephi invites parallels to Christ himself. Chapter 7 provides us with the account of the family of Ishmael's joining Lehi and his family in the wilderness. to the temple service. John was shown the close relationship between the celestial tree of life and the fountain of living waters, 'he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. The 'fountain of living water' is a type of Christ as the source of life with regard to both immortality and eternal life." But he stood there, he endured, he suffered, he condescended." . Yardmen also argues that the archaic Greek name of the almond (amygdala, reflected in its contemporary botanical designation s Amygdalin communis), almost certainly not a native Greek word, is almost likely derived from the Hebrew e gedolah, meaning "Great Mother. for ever,," as recorded in Isaiah 9:6-7. 1 Ne. 1 Nephi 11:25 The Tree of Life Was a Representation of the Love of God: Brant Gardner notes that Nephi had asked to do two things, to see what his father saw, and to understand the meaning of it. According to Parpola, "a perfect king was two thirds god and one third man . In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life...let him that is athirst come. But, finally, they promised the Lord that a child of theirs would be dedicated to the Lord, i.e. Although it is unknown to whom the prophecy refers, the fragment states: [X] shall be great upon the earth. Only in our own century have we begun to sense the vastness of the universe. A boy of obscure parentage would not have had a chance to remain among the learned doctors for several days, as he did. (Robert J. Matthews, "A Greater Portrayal of the Master," Ensign, March 1983, p. 9). That this is so is still manifest in the fifth chapter of Genesis where the same words, "image" and "likeness" are used to describe the birth of Seth and the resemblance which he bore to his father Adam.262 On two different occasions the New Testament perpetuates this same tradition: first in the book of Luke where it states that Adam was the son of God just as Seth was the son of Adam (Luke 3:38); and then again in Acts where it is declared that "we are the offspring of God." and together they ruled supreme among the gods. In that vision Nephi wanted to know the meaning of the tree that his father had seen and that he himself now saw (see 1 Nephi 11:8-11). It is often assumed that the Spirit which begins to show Nephi the dream is the same individual as the angel who finishes the vision. For example, they point to similarities between Lehi's journey through the wilderness to the "promised land" of the Americas as reminiscent of Moses's journey through the wilderness to the "promised land" of Palestine (Exodus 12-40; 1 Nephi 1-18). Summary of 1 Nephi. I believe we know something of His condescension-as God the Creator, Redeemer, Exemplar. That she was a regular visitor in the temple, well known by the officials in the sacred edifice, is also indicated by the story of the appearance of her divine Son there at the age of twelve years. . It is also possible, considering the fact that the small plates of Nephi were made some years after this vision, that the term "Lamb of God" became part of Nephi's vocabulary at this time, and was incorporated into his later description of his father's vision. Perhaps we should "look and behold the condescension of God" in our own lives. The first is to identify the baby as the one who would fulfill the Messianic role, and the other is to clearly identify the Eternal Father as the very father of the child: "And the angel said unto me: Behold the Lamb of God, yea, even the Son of the Eternal Father! All rights reserved. Again (like in 1 Nephi 11:18), this change was the case of editorial insertion by Joseph Smith. He suggests we 1) read the scriptures, 2) remember God's mercy and dealings with the children of men, and 3) ponder it in our hearts. What makes the scriptures different? [Thomas R. Valletta ed., The Book of Mormon for Latter-day Saint Families, 1999, p. 30]. 1, pp. [Hugh W. Nibley, Teachings of the Book of Mormon, Semester 1, pp. [Daniel C. Peterson, "Nephi & His Asherah," in Journal of Book of Mormon Studies , FARMS, Vol. The Son of the Eternal Father . , and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water" (Jeremiah 2:13; italics added) [Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet. “The gospel is But, as the Old Testament record faithfully attests, old ideas as basic to life and human nature as belief in a Mother in Heaven did not die easily! It is a powerful and unforgettable prophetic statement. At any rate, God can say the same thing twice, if he so chooses, even if critics of the Book of Mormon don't believe so. I Knew That It Was the Spirit of the Lord; and He Spake unto Me as a Man Speaketh with Another: To gain a sound gospel understanding, the truth seeker must determine in each scriptural passage what is meant by such titles as Spirit, Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Lord, Spirit of God, Spirit of Truth. Mother and Father, they are the Great Father and the Great Mother, so called by the Indians, according to Las Casas; and they were in heaven. "It is the love of God . It seems as Sinai was a holy site where holy men prepared to lead covenant Israel to the Promised Land. The difference was not in the idea that they prayed to a different God, for they did not. [Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon. In many instances this is not difficult; in some cases, however, abbreviated scriptural accounts leave so much room for doubt that nothing short of direct revelation can identify precisely what is meant. Here is an analogy to help us conceptualize the vastness of the universe. It had to be roasted whole in an upright position, and this was done by making a stand with branches from a pomegranate tree lashed together in the shape of the ancient Hebrew letter Tav (+). Images to Asherah were erected all over the hill country, almost as it were under every green tree, and whole communities would go up to these altars and have an orgy. The virgin birth has been doubted by many skeptics. Ascending a mountain to commune with God symbolizes an attempt to leave the world behind and draw nearer to the Lord. (Mitchell Dahood, "The Temple and Other Sacred Places in the Ebla Tablets," in Truman Madsen, editor, The Temple in Antiquity, 1984:86), [Michael T. Griffith, Refuting the Critics, p. 101] [See the commentary on Alma 5:34; Helaman 5:47]. [Neal A. Maxwell, Plain and Precious Things, pp. Heading Contents Heading Verse 1 Verse 2 Verse 3 Verse 4 Verse 5-6 Verse 7 Verse 8 Verse 9-10 Verse 11-15 Verse 16-17 Verse 18-20 Ancient Style Of Heading - Chapters and books of the bible often start with a heading introduction. A careful study of these chapters reveals that Nephi's vision of the history of the world ties in perfectly with the vision of the tree of life. In other terms, the Word, the Logos, was already divinized in third-millennium Canaan . The Septuagint suggests that they were having a sex orgy, and most scholars and commentaries agree that this is the case. "who brought you out of the land of Egypt! So astronomers have come up with a measurement called the "light year" or the distance that light traveling at approximately 186,000 miles-per-second will travel in a year's time. Why would Nephi see a connection between a tree and the virginal mother of a divine child? According to McConkie and Millet, the 1830 edition of the Book of Mormon reads as follows: "And I looked and beheld the Lamb of God, that he was taken by the people, yea. Behold, my soul delighteth in the things of the Lord; and my heart pondereth continually upon the things which I have seen and heard.'" "260 He was also married and His wife's name was Asherah,261 and together they ruled supreme among the gods. "and of the people about three thousand men perished that day."294. What is significant here is that anthropomorphic polytheism along with belief in a Father and Mother in Heaven was one of the most fundamental beliefs. 8:26, 27). . All this, except the accounts given by the evangelists, is tradition. 1 Ne 11:1 I was caught away...into an exceedingly high mountain. President Ezra Taft Benson taught, 'It means to descend or come down from an exalted position to a place of inferior station.' In 1 Nephi 11:21 mention is made of the "Lamb of God." Here is the tree of life, and it's bearing all sorts of fruit. Before leaving this subject, a word should be said of Anna, the prophetess, mentioned by Luke. They knew that God was a man, but it was contrary to their law for them to portray Him as such through the use of any drawing, image or idol. Nephi testified: 'It came to pass that I saw and bear record, that the great and spacious building was the pride of the world; and it fell, and the fall thereof was exceedingly great. According to Assyrian royal inscriptions, kings were called and predestined to their office from the beginning of time.". Herod was told by the scribes that the prophets had written, "And thou, Bethlehem, which lieth in the land of Judea, in thee shall be born a prince, which art not the least among the princes of Judea; for out of thee shall come the Messiah, who shall save my people Israel." My suspicions are not, however, essential to the fundamental thesis of this paper, which is simply that the representation, by a tree, of a divine consort bearing a divine child--to us a rather unexpected juxtaposition--was intelligible to Nephi because, whatever his personal opinion of Asherah may have been, such symbolism was familiar to him. The 'fountain of living water' symbol in the scriptures refers to Jehovah or Jesus. the Tree: Brant Gardner notes that after the brief introduction of the miracle of Christ's birth, the angel does two important things for Nephi. The Spirit of the Lord, contemplating the great faith of Nephi, and his desire for knowledge, cries with a loud voice, 'Hosanna to the Lord!' [Alan C. Miner, Personal Notes], The first edition of the Book of Mormon (1830) reads as follows: "Behold, the virgin whom thou seest is. . . These were fifteen-foot tall winged humans who were plated with gold and set in the Holy of Holies. To be sure it was the image which inspired their transgression, but it was what Moses found them doing when he came down from the mount which was so abhorrent. (John 18:11). Book of Mormon Commentary 1 Nephi 11 Page 1 of 9 A Comparison of Lehi’s Dream and Nephi’s Vision Reference Lehi’s Dream: 1 Nephi 8 Nephi’s Vision: 1 Nephi 11-14 Reference 8:4 Dark and dreary wilderness High mountain 11:1 8:5 Man dressed in white robe Spirit speaks 11:2,11 8:6 Man leads the way Spirit’s introductory questions 11:2 1-2]. I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me" (John 5:30). According to Laurette Sejourne, the ancient Americans believed in "a place where there are the great God and Goddess. . . (Not My Will, But Thine, p. They knew that God was a man, but it was contrary to their law for them to portray Him as such through the use of any drawing, image or idol. However, the Holy Ghost does not possess a body of flesh and bones, as do both the Father and the Son, but is a personage of spirit. Even in the creation, the first law of heaven as decreed by God was to "multiply and replenish the Earth. The result was that the use of nay image or idol as a symbol for God's person was outlawed. For the inhabitants of ancient Arabia the palm also represented a king who did the same. "Abba," He cried, "Papa," or from the lips of a younger child, "Daddy" (Mark 14:36). Nor was the difference to be found in the practice of their rituals. . And he said to them, This is the message of Yahweh, the God of Israel, Gird on your sword, every man of you, and quarter the camp from gate to gate, killing one his brother, another his friend, another his neighbor" . . It seems, in fact, that the virgin is the tree in some sense. [George Potter & Richard Wellington, Discovering Nephi's Trail, Chapter 3, pp. [George Potter & Richard Wellington, Discovering Nephi's Trail, Chapter 1, p. 6, Unpublished], 1 Nephi 11:3 I [Nephi] desire to behold the things which my father saw (Illustration): Nephi's Vision [Clark Kelley Price, Verse Markers, Book of Mormon, Vol. This unusual phrase, "condescension of God," deserves some comment. Plainly, such expressions as being filled with the Holy Ghost, and His falling upon persons, have reference to the powers and influences that emanate from God, and which are characteristic of Him; for the Holy Ghost may in this way operate simultaneously upon many persons even though they be widely separated, whereas the actual person of the Holy Ghost cannot be in more than one place at a time." Thus it appears that of the 370 years during which the Solomonic Temple stood in Jerusalem, for no less than 236 years (or almost two-thirds of the time) the statue of Asherah was present in the Temple, and her worship was a part of the legitimate religion approved and led by the king, the court, and the priesthood and opposed by only a few prophetic voices crying out against it at relatively long intervals.". The, makes the following statement: "The rabbis report that the golden calf was made as a replica of the bull in the divine throne. (Robert J. Matthews, "A Greater Portrayal of the Master,". "290, It is [Fred Collier's] opinion that the real cause for offense on this occasion is to be found in the nature of the celebration which they held the following day in honor of Yahweh/El. . Mitchell Dahood says the following: From the biblical point of view, perhaps the most dramatic place name [in the Ebla tablets] is MEE 1,6523 = TM.76.G.525 rev. The scriptures say that their cup was full to overflowing. . Come, Follow Me Daily Study Guide for the week of January 13-19, 2020 covering 1 Nephi 8-10. . Asherah was associated with trees.300 A 10th-century cultic stand from Ta'anach, near Megiddo, features two representations of Asherah; first in human form and then as a sacred tree. See John W. Welch, Illuminating the Sermon at the Temple and Sermon on the Mount: An Approach to 3 Nephi 11–18 and Matthew 5–7 (Provo, UT: FARMS, 1999). into an Exceedingly High Mountain (Potter): While living in the valley of Lemuel, Lehi had a dream in which he saw a tree with fruit that was "most sweet, above all that [he] ever before tasted" (1 Nephi 8:10-12). First and Second were added to the titles of the Books of Nephi by Oliver Cowdery when preparing the book for printing. 9, Num. Nephi's Vision. This is the tree of life, and it is right over the main shrine (this is where the Shrine of the Torah was) of this very ancient synagogue--the oldest Jewish church we know of. 1 Nephi 11. . [George Potter & Richard Wellington, , Chapter 3, pp. . The scriptures tell us that after they had offered sacrifices, "then all the people sat down to eat and drink, and afterwards got up to amuse themselves. Terryl L. Givens notes that in the 1837 edition, the words "Son of" were inserted before the Deity title in four verses: 1 Nephi 11:18, 11:21; 11:32, and 13:40. . [Thomas R. Valletta ed.. Both spent 40 days in the wilderness, both climbed a mountain for spiritual renewal, both performed healings, raised the dead, caused food to be multiplied, the lives of both were threatened. "and of the people about three thousand men perished that day. "President Benson stated, 'When the great God of the universe condescended to be born of a mortal woman, He submitted Himself to the infirmities of mortality to 'suffer temptations, and pain of body, hunger, thirst, and fatigue, even more than man can suffer, except it be unto death' (Mosiah 3:7). But before I do, I will also note that this vision of Nephi's concerning Mary and the Son of God has many similarities to a vision given to King Benjamin. . But would someone in Nephi's time and place have understood the association between a tree, probably a date palm, and the Son of God? Here is Joseph blessing Ephraim and Manasseh, or Isaac blessing Jacob and Esau. According to Raphael Patai, for hundreds of years the image of Asherah stood next to the altar of Yahweh/El in the temple and as such both Yahweh/El and Asherah were understood to be Husband and Wife, the supreme God and Goddess of the universe. Only in our own century have we begun to sense the vastness of the universe. For personal and/or family study of the scriptures, geared towards 8 years old and older. [Joseph Fielding McConkie and Robert L. Millet, Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, Vol. Roberts. . It is also mentioned in an early poem by Eliza R. Snow called "O May Father," which was alter set to music and has become a favorite LDS hymn.303, An evidence that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true church is the fact that the ancient Americans also believed in a Mother in Heaven. (McConkie and Millet, Doctrinal Commentary on the Book of Mormon, vol. Christ in the New World. It seems at first glance as if Nephi is shown two separate visions: one of the vision of the tree of life and another of the history of the world beginning with the birth of the Savior. 1 Nephi 16. . . Still in both Israelite and Canaanite religion, El's cultic symbol was the bull. . 2, 2000, pp. Bruce R. McConkie expresses the first view: To gain a sound gospel understanding, the truth seeker must determine in each scriptural passage what is meant by such titles as Spirit, Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Lord, Spirit of God, Spirit of Truth. The scriptures are like a symphony. (Dennis and Sandra Packard, "Pondering the Word," Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, p. 51). Not understanding, she told Him that the well was deep and that He did not have anything with which to draw. (Ensign, Dec. 2001, 18-20), "Will there be perplexities? "And all the sons of Levi rallied to him. She had lived with him only seven years. Nephi’s vision, which stands at the center of the book of 1 Nephi, is four chapters long. Significantly, though, it was only when she appeared with a baby and was identified as "the mother of the Son of God" that Nephi grasped the tree's meaning. The angel then says to Nephi: "Behold the Lamb of God, yea, even the Son of the Eternal Father!" Joseph Smith changed this phrase to "mother of the Son of God" (1 Nephi 11:18) in the 1837 and 1840 editions of the Book of Mormon, and all subsequent editions have retained the alteration. . 11:16). This is because the Kings James version was based on the Masoretic Text which was tampered with by Jewish interpreters in an effort to remove the implication of Asherah worship. ." It was discovered a few years ago and excavated at Dura-Europos on the Tigris, well into Asia there. That distance turns out to be approximately six trillion miles. 1 Nephi 11:1 I Was Caught Away . . into an exceedingly high mountain (Illustration-Potter): Richard and George at Arabian candidate for mount Sinai, eight miles south of Jabel Al-Lawz. He repeats the theme that he was not only obedient and "did believe all the words which had been spoken by [his] father" (1 Nephi 2:16, 11:5), but that he sought to know the things which his father knew (1 Nephi 2:16, 10:17; 11:3). . Beginning at verse 1, 1 Nephi 10. Now before any of you jump out of your skin, you should realize that there was more than one form of idolatry, and the form to which the Patriarchs subscribed was not the worship of a stone or a carved image under the delusion that it was God. [Alan C. Miner, Personal Notes]. Nephi sees the Spirit of the Lord and is shown in vision the tree of life—He sees the mother of the Son of God and learns of the condescension of God—He sees the baptism, ministry, and crucifixion of the Lamb of God—He sees also the call and ministry of the Twelve Apostles of the Lamb. (Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr., eds., Fourth Nephi through Moroni: From Zion to Destruction [Provo: BYU Religious Studies Center, 1995], 210. He descended to be baptized of man, even though He was perfect and sinless. The mist of darkness are the temptations of the devil which overcame the Nephites who were destroyed by the destructions which accompanied the crucifixion of the Savior and by the Lamanites in the final battle. Was Lifted up upon the Cross and Slain for the Sins of the World: Donna Nielsen notes that the last night that Christ spent with his disciples was during Passover, a beautiful feast celebrated by the Jews to commemorate their deliverance from Egypt, slavery, and death. This association of the mother of God with the date palm and the image of the mother nursing the god/king is also one of Near Eastern origin. 9. Ishtar corresponded to Asherah the wife of the supreme Canaanite god El, who was, as Daniel Peterson points out, depicted as a virgin. The stone pillar was to symbolize the presence of the Father God, El, and it is believed by many that these sacred stones were the original meaning behind such divine names as "the Stone of israel," or "The Rock of Jacob.". The latter "assumption" is based on the story that the apostles, three days after her interment, found the tomb empty. The tops of the mountains are conceptually in the havens and are therefore a logical place for meetings with deity (or the Spirit). of the Jews?" Allen & David Richardson and Anthony Bentley note that Book of Mormon critics have often charged that Joseph Smith was an amateur fraud and that he plagiarized many biblical stories and placed them in the Book of Mormon. . They are filled with truths of eternal importance, often packed so closely together, that you can't get all the meaning on the first pass. (It is worth noting that of Abraham, God said, "I know him, . "291, It is this terse comment on the end which wants looking into. And the angel of the Lord spake unto me again, saying: Thus shall be the destruction of all nations, kindreds, tongues, and people, that shall fight against the twelve apostles of the Lamb.' 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BRUSSELS -- Rolling out round-nosed trucks with airplane-style flaps at the back on Europe's roads would cut fuel costs, reduce carbon emissions and save lives, while giving a boost to the struggling auto sector, the European Commission said Monday.
"A brick is the least aerodynamic shape you can imagine, that's why we need to improve the shape of our trucks on the roads," said Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas, calling for a change to 1996 specifications for heavy goods vehicles.
Brussels argues that aerodynamic trucks would cut fuel-guzzling and greenhouse gas emissions up to 10% while improving a driver's field of vision, saving hundreds of lives of vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians.
A typical long-distance lorry covering 100,000 kilometers (60,000 miles) a year would save 5,000 euros in fuel annually, Kallas said.
So the new rounded trucks would be particularly profitable for the one million -- of the 6.5 million on Europe's roads - that regularly travel long distances.
With road transport accounting for more than 70% of inland freight in Europe, a change in the specifications would also "give European manufacturers a head-start in designing the truck of the future," Kallas said.
The EU executive's proposal must be adopted by the European Parliament and the 27 European Union members before becoming law, meaning the new trucks could be on roads by 2018 to 2020 if the rules are agreed upon.
The proposals made no mention of allowing so-called 'gigatrucks' or 'megatrucks' -- somewhat like Australia's fabled road-trains which can have two or even three trailers in tow. Kallas last year said the use of longer vehicles was a matter for each member state.
In January, Brussels set new rules to ensure that trucks and buses rolling off assembly lines this year will produce significantly less harmful exhaust fumes.
The European Commission said the new norms, known as Euro VI and replacing standards set in 2008, will cut nitrogen oxide emissions 80% and particulates 66%.
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Tablet sales have been shrinking for some time, but there’s fresh evidence that the market for the devices is in distress: Shoppers spending big on back-to-school gadgets expect to buy more external hard drives than new tablets, according to a new survey. And even while spending on back-to-school tech is expected to surge, spending on tablets for school is falling.
Back-to-school is the second-most important season for gadget sellers behind the end-of-year holidays. The survey, by the Consumer Technology Association, found that consumers expect to spend $18.5 billion this year on calculators, laptops, and other gadgets, outpacing last year by 6.2%.
Practicality seems to be the driving factor behind the most-desired gadgets, with 71% of consumers saying they will buy portable memory, and 55% saying they will buy a calculator.
Overall, the optimism bodes well for tech makers and sellers, the CTA says.
“Early back-to-school promotions are building interest and momentum for the second-largest shopping event of the year,” said Steve Koenig, senior director of market research for CTA, in a prepared statement. “Deals on the tech items for back-to-school including 2-1 laptops, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, tablets and more are creating excitement among consumers. This consumer enthusiasm also bodes well for tech sales across the second half of the year.”
On the other hand, while 44% say they’ll buy a new laptop, only half that number, 22%, will buy a tablet.
Here’s the CTA’s list of top 10 gadgets that back-to-school shoppers expect to buy.
- Portable memory (71%)
- Basic calculator (55%)
- Headphones (52%)
- Scientific/graphing calculator (51%)
- Carrying or protective case (48%)
- Laptop (44%)
- Software for computer (39%)
- External hard drive (23%)
- Tablet (22%)
- Product subscription service (22%)
The poor tablet results square with sales figures from market researcher IDC, which has reported tablets falling out of favor for more than a year. In its latest research, IDC said that tablet shipments fell 12% compared to the same quarter last year. Only tablets that mimic laptops — sometimes called detachables — saw growth, but those still represent a small portion of the tablet market.
“The market has spoken as consumers and enterprises seek more productive form factors and operating systems — it’s the reason we’re seeing continued growth in detachables,” Jitesh Ubrani, senior research analyst with IDC, said in a report.
In the end, tablets have struggled to find a place as a third gadget in consumers’ lives, alongside personal computers and mobile phones. In addition, larger phones that can do almost everything tablets can have squeezed out tablets. Also, when tablet sales first started to slump back in 2015, Apple CEO Tim Cook explained that upgrade cycles for tablets had been longer than expected, and definitely longer than cell phones. Consumers who bought one tablet didn’t see the need to upgrade.
Still overall, both Synchrony Financial and the Consumer Technology Association predict brisk tech sales this August. Synchrony, which predicted an overall sales increase of 3.2%-3.7%, said spending on tech will rival spending on new clothes.
Remember, if you’re looking to buy new gadgets this school year, it’s important to stay on budget. High credit card balances and other debts can damage your credit. To see how your debts and spending habits are affecting your finances, you can view your free credit report summary, updated each month, on Credit.com. And, if you’ve already overspent, you can read this guide for tips on getting out of debt.
The overall sales increase cited by Synchrony Financial and the Consumer Technology Association was originally listed as 2.7%-3.7%. The correct figure is 3.2% to 3.7%.
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Bob Sullivan is author of the New York Times best-sellers Gotcha Capitalism and Stop Getting Ripped Off. His stories have appeared in The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and hundreds of other publications. He has appeared as a consumer advocate and technology expert numerous times on NBC's TODAY show, NBC Nightly News, CNBC, NPR's Marketplace, Terry Gross' Fresh Air, and various other radio and TV outlets. He helped start MSNBC.com and wrote there for nearly 20 years, most of it penning the consumer advocacy column The Red Tape Chronicles. See more at www.bobsullivan.net. Follow Bob Sullivan on Facebook or Twitter. More by Bob Sullivan


Tara Nott-Cunningham (born Tara Nott) is one of America’s most decorated Olympic weightlifters, having competed in both the 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olympic Games. In 2000 — the first year women’s weightlifting was contested at the Olympic level — Tara was one of four women to make Team USA’s squad. She had an outstanding performance and was originally awarded a silver medal in the women’s 48kg bodyweight category.
However, the athlete who initially finished ahead of her ended up testing positive for a banned substance while the Games were still underway. Just a few days after finishing in second place, Tara’s medal was upgraded to gold, making her the first women’s weightlifting gold medalist in Olympic history. This also ended a 40 year gold medal drought for American weightlifters.
We’d like to give a special shoutout to Bruce Klemens weightlifting photography.
[Related: Cheryl Haworth on winning Olympic Bronze in 2000!]
That meant another medal ceremony needed to be scheduled. In an interesting turn of events, Tara actually missed her official gold medal ceremony in order to attend the session of her teammate, USA Weightlifting’s Cheryl Haworth. Tara would receive her gold medal in a special ceremony later on. Tara would go on to compete in Athens and also won gold medals at two Pan American Games: 1999 and 2003. She also set numerous American records and was USA Weightlifting’s National Champion seven times.
Tara was inducted into the International Weightlifting Hall of Fame in 2015.
Tara Nott-Cunningham’s 2000 Olympic Victory
In this video, Tara Nott-Cunningham joins BarBend to discuss:
00:00 Qualifying for the 2000 Olympics
00:18 Representing women in weightlifting
00:50 Tara’s history making session
01:20 Finding out about her Olympic gold
01:57 Missing her own medal ceremony!
02:20 The fondest memories from the Olympic experience
Editor’s Note: BarBend is the Official Media Partner of USA Weightlifting. Special thanks to USA Weightlifting for their help with this video.


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The entertaining season is upon us, and you’ll want to have some recipe standards in your apron pocket—whether to bring as an offering or to host in style yourself.
This hors d’oeuvre’s a keeper for a small get-together. Prepared a day in advance, it will allow you to attend to other matters the day of. You can mimic the photo above for a dreamy presentation.
Leek and Gruyère AOP Terrine
12 small leeks
3 sheets of gelatine or 5/8 teaspoon (3g) of agar-agar
1 vegetable stock cube
7 ounces (200 grams) Gruyère AOP, shaved
Salt and pepper
Trim the leeks and cook for 10 minutes before plunging in iced water. Drain and put to one side.
Add the stock cube and softened gelatine to 2 cups (500 milliliters) of the cooking water.
In a mould lined with cling film, successively layer the leeks and Gruyère AOP shavings, taking care to moisten the leek with the jellified cooking water.
Place the terrine in the fridge for 12 hours with a weight on top of it.
Serve slices of the terrine with a tasty salad.
Photo courtesy of Interprofession du Gruyère.

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It’s now less than one month before the crowds flock to see all the glitz, the glamour and all the questionable fashions of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest. We’re continuing our look at some of the entries that will be vying for this year’s coveted crown at Moscow’s Indoor Olympic Arena on May 14 and we’ll continue to do so in the countdown to this year’s competition. With video clips for some of the entries and live performances for the rest, introducing our next scintillating act.
GERMANY : Alex Swings Oscar Sings – Miss Kiss Kiss Bang
Germany’s entry for Eurovision 2009 is swingin’! Take a handsome Broadway theatre star in Oscar Loya to sing and team him up with German dance music composer Alex C and you have Alex who swings (and wrote the track) and Oscar who sings (hence the name of the band ‘Alex Swings Oscar Sings’ – ooh, clever!). In much the same way that Lou Bega got ‘Mambo No.5’ into our heads, Oscar and Alex are set to get ‘Miss Kiss Kiss Bang’ into them too. It’s slick, smooth and all rather timeless – it’s gonna go off.


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Table of Contents
- 1 What is the conflict in shattered by Eric Walters?
- 2 What is the main theme of shattered?
- 3 Who is the main character in Shattered?
- 4 Where does the book Shattered take place?
- 5 Who is the author of Shattered?
- 6 Who is Jacob in shattered?
- 7 How old is Ian in shattered?
- 8 How did Canada help in the Rwandan genocide?
- 9 Who are the main characters in shattered by Eric Walters?
- 10 What was Ian’s real name in shattered by Eric Walters?
- 11 Who is the author of the book Shattered?
What is the conflict in shattered by Eric Walters?
There are 3 types of conflict in the novel :person vs person, person vs himself , and person vs society. Person vs person: Ian is trying to help Jack stop drinking throughout the novel. Person vs himself: Jack is fighting his memories.
What is the main theme of shattered?
A major theme in Shattered is human privilege and what it means to be disadvantaged. Ian himself has privilege and doesn’t realize it at first. He only works at the soup kitchen because he has to do community service for his civics class; it isn’t something he’s called to do or something that holds an interest for him.
What is the climax of shattered?
The climax is when Ian goes to church with Berta. Not only is this near the end of the novel but it is also where Ian learns the last thing that completes his journey.
Who is the main character in Shattered?
Eric Walters’s young adult novel Shattered (2006) tells the story of Ian Blackburn. He is shaken out of his privileged life when he meets Jack, a homeless veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Where does the book Shattered take place?
Jacques was a soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces, and his last tour of duty was as a peacekeeper stationed in Rwanda, an African nation Ian knows little about. In this gripping tale, Ian begins to learn truths not only about Rwanda, but about the world, for which he is not prepared.
What is the plot of the book Shattered?
Shattered, by Eric Walters depicts the story of a fifteen-year-old boy named Ian Blackburn. He wants to finish his community service hours to pass his social studies class. Ian chooses to work in a soup kitchen for the homeless called “The Club” with Mr. MacDonald (also known as Mac).
Who is Jacob in shattered?
Jacob is a quiet, shy little boy who went through things that no child should ever have to go through. He began his life in fear of his father and his mother, who constantly beat, stabbed and burned him while destroying his hopes and dreams of a better life.
What is the plot in shattered by Eric Walters?
How old is Ian in shattered?
15-year-old Ian is a wealthy spoiled teenager, who in order to pass his civics class, must perform community service. He decides to go to “The Club” after being intrigued merely by its name, and little to his knowledge turns out to be a soup kitchen.
How did Canada help in the Rwandan genocide?
From 1993 to 1995, Canada was a leading contributor to a series of United Nations peacekeeping missions in the African nation of Rwanda. Following the genocide, a new contingent of Canadian troops returned to Rwanda as part of UNAMIR II, tasked with restoring order and bringing aid to the devastated population.
Who is Sarge shattered?
”Shattered” is a book about a man named Jacques (or Sarge) who was involved in the Rwandan Genocide. Jacques has a drinking problem and is homeless. While getting served at The Club, he met a boy named Ian who was volunteering to serve the food.
Who are the main characters in shattered by Eric Walters?
Shattered by Eric Walters is a well structured book with obvious character development for the main character Ian. He was a spoiled teenage boy who came from a rich family yet forced to go help out in the “club” for passing his civics class.
What was Ian’s real name in shattered by Eric Walters?
His real name is Jacques, and he was a soldier in the Canadian Armed Forces. His last tour of duty was as a peacekeeper stationed in Rwanda, an African nation Ian knows little about. In this gripping tale, Ian learns not only about Rwanda but about the world, and he is not at all prepared.
How did Ian help Jacques in the book Shattered?
Ian tries to help Jacques through his rough past and also tries to encourage him to stop drinking. Ian teaches Jacques that every life is special because Jacques thinks he is worthless. In the end, Ian had ended up helping out Jacques a lot.
With a Foreword by General Roméo Dallaire, force commander for the United Nations Mission to Rwanda, Shattered is an important book, one that asks what one person can do to make a difference. More Details… To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

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NAHB: Builder Confidence Holds Steady in April
“Builder confidence has been in a holding pattern the past three months,” said NAHB Chairman Kevin Kelly, a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del. “Looking ahead, as the spring home buying season gets into full swing and demand increases, builders are expecting sales prospects to improve in the months ahead.”
“Job growth is proceeding at a solid pace, mortgage interest rates remain historically low and home prices are affordable,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “While these factors point to a gradual improvement in housing demand, headwinds that are holding up a more robust recovery include ongoing tight credit conditions for home buyers and the fact that builders in many markets are facing a limited availability of lots and labor.”
Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been conducting for 30 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as “high to very high,” “average” or “low to very low.” Scores from each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor.
The HMI index gauging current sales conditions in April held steady at 51 while the component gauging traffic of prospective buyers was also unchanged at 32. The component measuring expectations for future sales rose four points to 57.
The HMI three-month moving average was down in all four regions. The West fell nine points to 51 and the Midwest posted a four-point decline to 49 while the Northeast and South each dropped two points to 33 and 47, respectively.
Editor’s Note: The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is strictly the product of NAHB Economics, and is not seen or influenced by any outside party prior to being released to the public. HMI tables can be found at nahb.org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at housingeconomics.com.

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Tõnn brings first spruce twig to nest
Greater spotted eagle Suur-konnakotkas Clanga clanga
In the video we see the visit of the male in the nest just after a quarter to three. Probably Tõnn has inspected the surroundings and acknowledges the nest as his own by bringing the spruce twig.
Actually Tõnn with his transmitter arrived already yesterday. The visit to the nest at a quarter to six lasted for only a second. Was there something in the surroundings that seemed disturbing to him? See the video below.
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You wouldn’t think so, but winter is probably the best time to get your laser hair removal treatments started.
Due to our skin generally being well covered up for many months during the cold winter period, the skin becomes lighter and thus more suitable for laser Hair removal treatments.
Less sun exposure and tanning means less risk of having any reactions to laser treatments. It also means that we may be able to treat you more safely on higher treatment parameters, therefore making your treatment even more effective.
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At the Australian Laser & Skin Clinic we only use Medical Grade Lasers, meaning you get more permanent results and fewer treatments are necessary, saving you time and money in the long run.
Stick with the best; our Candela Gentlelase lasers offer permanent hair removal, not hair reduction like many other cheap imitations or IPL’s!
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Comedy Road Trip! Travel. Stand-Up. Storytelling.
Due to the coronavirus, please call to ensure this event is still happening before you leave home.
Comedy Road Trip is a monthly show at New York Comedy Club featuring the best international headliners in NYC spilling their most embarrassing, horrifying, and hilarious stories from life around the globe.
Venue: New York Comedy Club
241 E 24th St
What do you think?
Guilherme Arantes, Singer and Piano at Weill Recital Hall
Thu | 7:30 PM
Guilherme Arantes, Singer and Piano...
New York Champions of Diversity Job Fair at The Watson Hotel
Thu | 11AM – 2PM
New York Champions of Diversity Job Fair ...
4 Play Thursday Showcase & Open Mic at El San Juan Restaurant
Thu | 7PM - 10PM
4Play Thursday at El San Juan Restaurant in Harlem. We are bringing the best of both worlds, comedy and poetry, in this blended showcase....


Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum and ABC News 4 are inviting families to watch the total solar eclipse on August 21st aboard the USS Yorktown. The event titled, “Eclipse on a Warship,” is included in the museum’s normal price of admission.
The first 3,000 visitors will receive a free pair of specialized glasses designed to protect their eyes while viewing the eclipse. An indirect viewing method will also be offered on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown for those who want to avoid looking at the sun entirely.
According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Patriots Point is located within the path of totality. The path, which stretches from Oregon to Charleston Harbor, is where the moon will completely cover the sun. The USS Yorktown is expected to be in the dark around 2:46 p.m.
Before the eclipse occurs, Dr. Christian Iliadis, Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will give a special presentation to explain the science of a solar eclipse. He will also be available throughout the day to answer questions and chat with astronomy enthusiasts.
Space inspired children’s activities will be offered by the Patriots Point Institute of History, Science and Technology, and NASA’s livestream coverage of the eclipse will be broadcast on a 20-foot projection screen in the Yorktown’s hangar deck.
The USS Yorktown is forever connected to the U.S. space program. In December 1968, the ship’s crew recovered the Apollo 8 space capsule after it splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. The Apollo 8 astronauts were the first to orbit the moon and return to Earth.
Click here for more information on the event.


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2. Complement or Contrast
Complement or contrast – it’s an interesting subject and we could write an entire blog on this alone (watch this space!). But for now, here are the basics…
In the above image we don’t see much of the room but what we can see instantly is its urban, contemporary style, monochrome colour pallet and simplicity. Here we have paired the room with a very contemporary urban painting predominantly monochrome but with a splash of colour to lift the space and draw attention. Whilst the style complements, the busy composition works perfectly with the simplicity of the room.
Many people are nervous of contrasting styles when it comes to interiors and even more so with art. Contrast can be achieved in a number of ways – through colour, style, shape, or even subject. A contemporary piece of artwork can look stunning in a traditional or period home, and a traditional piece of artwork can look equally fabulous in a very modern home.
Circular artwork can contrast and soften the hard angles of furniture. Contrast is a great way of expressing personality so if you have always wanted to try it – don’t be frightened. And when it comes to art we are here to help you.
Wherever you are buying a piece of artwork from ask for help. A good art consultant will not only know about the artwork and the artist but also how to place art in a room.
Focal point or supporting act?
All rooms should have a focal point. If your room already has one like an imposing rug, or multi-coloured sofa you’ll probably want to choose less imposing artwork so that it doesn’t fight with the other statement pieces. However, if your room is feeling a bit flat and in need of something to attract attention go for something that is more visually impactful.
This leads us to size, and this is very important when selecting your artwork. And not because small rooms need small artwork – in fact quite the opposite.
It is a well proven fact that small rooms look bigger with a large focal point in them – and artwork is one of the best ways to achieve this. If your room is particularly small don’t choose a painting that has everything in the foreground as this can foreshorten the room. Clever Cogs by Tom Butler (below tip number 3) shows how having a long view extends the room.


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with low fat charred Vidalia onion aioli, summer vegetable quinoa with toasted almonds. *gluten free
with rosemary, cherry tomatoes, cremini mushrooms, roasted garlic, onion and white wine, served with Ditalini with spinach & parmesan.
*can be made with brown rice & spinach.
Irish Beef & Guinness Stew
with potatoes, carrots, turnips & parsnips in a rich stout gravy with buttered noodles.
Filipino Chicken Inasal
Chicken (drum sticks & thighs)marinated in coconut vinegar, garlic, lemongrass, lime juice, brown sugar & ginger, broiled & basted with annatto butter and served with garlic rice & sesame broccoli. *can be made with brown rice
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Pregnant women from China discovered in California “Chinese birthing houses” could likely still give birth in the U.S. during the course of a massive investigation into multiple “maternity tourism” schemes. “Birth tourism” operations bring pregnant women into the U.S. for the purpose of giving birth on U.S. soil, giving their babies U.S. citizenship.
Search warrants executed at 37 locations Tuesday and some 13 additional locations searched led to the seizure of large amounts of evidence. Paying customers encountered in Tuesday’s raids were taken in for questioning by immigration agents.
“We encountered not only clients of the business on Tuesday, but also other witnesses,” an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spokesperson told Breitbart California. “Who will be designated as a material witness is still being determined by the court,” she said. Designated material witnesses will be required to stay in the U.S. as the investigation advances.
Pregnant customers that are required to stay in the country during the investigation could give birth during that time. Those children, born on U.S. soil, would conceivably still receive U.S. citizenship. ICE is not releasing information at this time on whether any of the women will be deported.
Investigative authorities are now reviewing confiscated documents that are expected to aid in the furtherance of potential criminal action against the operators of these maternity tourism schemes. It has not yet been determined whether criminal action will be taken against customers that made false statements in order to obtain visas to travel from China to the U.S.
One search warrant pertaining to the operation of one of the schemes, USA Happy Baby Inc. specifically noted that “Several of the customers of Lui and Dong’s immigration fraud scheme have been identified as being employed by the Chinese government, including in the provinces of Ningxia and Hanan, China.”
“We anticipated that the publicity produced from releasing information on Tuesday’s seizures may produce additional leads and information and it certainly has done that,” the ICE spokesperson told Breitbart.
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From a chef’s point of view, summer is the best season. It is full of inspiration and there is nothing more satisfying than discovering what has appeared in the garden.
One of the most beautiful items would have to be zucchini flowers. Widely available in Europe, they may be harder to find here, but try your local farmers market or, better still, plant a couple of zucchini plants. You will be surprised at how prolific they are. Pick the baby ones with flowers still attached before they start to die and wilt. Carefully open up the flower and pull out the stamen.
Try stuffing with a creamy goat’s cheese with fresh thyme, or how about a little tiger prawn, lemon zest and mozzarella? Brandade is another favourite of mine, which is simply salted fish with potato mash. It’s a great way to use up any leftover fresh fish fillets or offcuts.
Finally, twist the tops of the flowers closed, fry them coated with a crisp tempura-style batter and scatter with a fresh tomato salsa. Yummy! Head to mindfood.com for the goat’s cheese and salsa recipe.
Jimmy McIntyre is a passionate foodie and the executive chef at Otahuna Lodge, Christchurch.

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Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar has ordered for the arrest of DIG Gilgit-Baltistan after the latter posted pictures of his ex-wife on the internet in an effort to defame her.
After their divorce, DIG Junaid Arshad posted “revealing” and “personal” pictures of his ex-wife on social media in an effort to malign her image. An application was then filed in the trial court by his ex-wife. Junaid Arshad was found guilty without bail but had still not been taken into custody.
DIG Arshad’s former wife then filed an application addressed to CJP Nisar requesting the arrest of her husband. The application stated that despite DIG Arshad being found guilty without bail under cybercrime law, he was still roaming freely.
It is reported that CJP Mian Nisar was very irked by the matter. He stated during the judgment: “Do police officers consider themselves above the law?”
This judgment is one of many that are being made under Pakistan’s recently introduced cybercrime law. Posting pictures of people online without their consent and defaming them on social media is now punishable under Pakistani law.
There are some who argue that the law is being misused. While it is protecting the privacy of some people, it also restricts our right to freedom of speech. People can’t speak out against social injustice because it becomes “defamation” while others who have money and influence can get their way out of anything.
What do you believe? Is Cybercrime Law protecting the rights of Pakistan’s citizens or oppressing their freedom even further? Or maybe it just needs a bit of revision so that both the right to privacy and right to freedom are looked after? Let us know your opinion in the comments below.


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Financial wellness is vital in the modern workplace – but what if your employees are struggling with basic financial understanding? Susie Logan explores the question with Declan Wilkes of MyBnk.
I’ve talked recently about the benefits of financial wellness for employees in a modern workforce, and how important financial literacy is in empowering people to look forward with confidence to their future.
But what if you’ve had no form of financial education at all? We hear a lot anecdotally about how young people have been left in challenging circumstances by demographic shifts and economic downturns; that they will struggle to own their own home or get on better than their parents did.
In the workplace, is that how young employees typically see the situation? Declan Wilkes is head of communications at MyBnk, a UK financial and enterprise education charity for young people – I met him to find out more.
Declan: Well, the surprising answer to your question is ‘not really’. Some millennials are hanging on to positively unrealistic expectations of retirement. And in addition to this, we think that many young people aren’t really equipped to work this out. We’ve found that typically, people struggle to:
- Calculate the impact of a 2% annual interest rate on £100
- Pay into a pension at all (over half do not)
- Read a bank statement
- Use internet banking
So how is the typical workplace responding to this?
Well, the truth is that barely half of employees benefit from workplace money guidance. And remember – newer employees may be walking into the office on their first day with £50,000 of student debt to work off.
Susie, you’ll know that Standard Life’s Insights into Financial Responsibility report found that 75% of employees say they would value more support from their employer around financial planning. We believe employers can benefit from listening to this demand. We estimate that more than 75% of young workers want to be told the truth about personal finance. They get that being financially literate means being able to make informed decisions about money – and it also means understanding financial products and how to make them work for the individual.
This is partly why more employers are recognising the importance of supporting employees’ financial wellbeing in the workplace with education programmes. At the same time, employers can benefit from the knock-on effect that financial education has on employee wellbeing, productivity and, ultimately, retention.”
So we were chatting earlier about MyBnk – where do you come in?
Putting it simply, MyBnk aims to reach young people just in time for some of their biggest ‘firsts’; from their first bank account, or moving out, to accessing credit and starting university or their first job.
Becoming financially literate is a journey, where skills, knowledge and confidence with money matters is embedded at school, practised in real life and continued in the workplace.
At MyBnk, we want to take what we have learned in the classrooms and youth organisations of Britain, and translate what works to offices, shop floors and factories, tackling everything from payslips, tax and spending to managing a tenancy and busting debt. It means extending that ‘just in time’ intervention to help young workers make an informed decision on pension auto-enrolment, for example.
How does MyBnk work in practice?
What we try to do is to bring a notoriously dull topic like money management to life by using interactive games, sport, digital skills, enterprise, and role-play mined from youth culture to make it a relevant and memorable learning experience. Trained experts deliver a range of workshops on things like banking, living independently, student finance and debt. The result?
- A 37% increase in understanding of tax, insurance, credit, interest rates and the impact of inflation.
- A 66% increase in understanding how pensions work.
- A 42% increase in ability to budget.
And we’re being recognised for this: our flagship schools’ programme ‘Money Twist’ has been given the UK’s highest effectiveness rating for any youth money skills project by The Money Advice Service.”
It all makes perfect sense to me as a parent of two young children – but what can young working people do now if they want to learn truth – and boost their financial education?
Well, despite the gloomy outlook we chatted about earlier, we know that if financial education is delivered by specialist and experienced trainers, is unique and fresh in its approach, and relevant to young people’s lives, it can have a hugely positive impact at home, at work and in life.
And this is because we know that being financially capable improves general wellbeing, confidence and even mental health. And more practically, spending time budgeting for just 30 minutes a week could save you on average £1,000 a year. It can help employees meet basic needs, such as rent, bills and food. And in the longer term, it can determine retirement plans or impact life choices such as a new job or having a family.”
Such a lot to gain!
Yes – such a lot to gain – for individuals, businesses and for the country as a whole – all for a small investment in financial education.
Declan – thank you very much and best of luck with the MyBnk project.
To find out more about MyBnk and their financial education programmes, please visit mybnk.org

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I've decided that longing is actually more of a friend. It shows that I am drawn to cosmic love. It shows that I feel the distance between reality and the ideal, and long to overcome it. It "presences" that which is only partially actualized, and lets me live in a world infused with magic and meaning.
The first entrance into longing is love. Many of the mystics explain their experiences in terms of this love-longing. If you can't experience longing, you've never known separation from the beloved. I think that's why poets like Rumi so often employ the metaphors of sensual love to try to express the mystical communion and... its absence.
But the absence is a present absence. It becomes true absence only when it is cast out from the mind, heart and spirit - when it is covered over by the everyday, by the norm, by the inauthentic, by the "they" mentality. If you can feel longing for someone in their unique self-ness, then the avenue for love-communion is not closed.
Nice tongue-in-cheek version: You, Me and Dupree (2006) references to "-ness" throughout:
Dupree: "The point is, is somewhere along the road, you lost your magic. They knocked you off your game. Your Carlness went right out the window."
Carl: "What's with this 'Carlness'? It's not even a real word."
Dupree: "Yes, it is."
Carl: "Oh, it is?"
Dupree: "It's a verb. It's a conjunction, a preposition, it's a philosophy, a way of life. It's your name with 'ness' attached to it."
I heard a song recently that describes the longing in the kind of terms I'm thinking about lately. See if you like it.
Eels - The Longing (lyrics)

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This week, Bloomberg is hiring a coordinating producer, as well as a freelance master control room operative. Meanwhile, Thomson Reuters needs a product manager for a Reuters video startup, and the Food Network and Cooking Channel are on the hunt for a marketing manager. Get the scoop on these openings below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.
- Coordinating Producer Bloomberg (New York, NY)
- Master Control Room Operative – Freelance Bloomberg (London, UK)
- Product Manager – Reuters Video Startup Thomson Reuters (New York, NY)
- Marketing Manager The Food Network and Cooking Channel (New York, NY)
- Senior Research Analyst Music Choice (New York, NY)
Find more great TV jobs on the TVNewser job board. Looking to hire? Tap into our network of talented TVNewser pros and post a risk-free job listing. For real-time openings and employment news, follow @MBJobPost.


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Nothing beats a good old fashioned picnic, such as doing it in the comfort of your garden. But like any other outdoor party, picnicking requires preparation.
Speaking of picnic ideas, go way beyond Gingham and have a solid plan. Make the most of your outdoor space with good company this summer with these epic concepts!
From themes, decorations, and garden furniture to food and drinks, we’ve got you covered. Read on, browse through our list and start packing your picnic basket accordingly.
Themes help elevate the experience and can make your picnic one to remember. The right theme will conjure a special and memorable ambience.
1. Boho midsummer nights soirée
The concept of this evening garden picnic is Boho but on a classy side. Piles of plush pillows and rugs were added to the scene.
The setting is grounded on wood pallets with tall candle-lit silver candelabras. Bouquets add an interest and fun contrast, along with the beautifully plated foods.
2. Beach themed picnic
A beach picnic setting can be very simple with just a blanket, pillows and food. This concept would be perfect if you have a part of your garden sanded. To elaborate the theme, add a type of cover, such as a parasol.
3. Movie night ambient
What a better way to put your backyard picnic party to the next level! This garden cinema setting is reminiscent of outdoor drive-in theatres.
The projector, screen and sound system are the highlights of this theme. But overall, make sure to offer comfy seating options, light up the space, and serve yummy snacks.
4. Alice in Wonderland
A Mad Hatter’s tea party – what could be more clever than that? Instead of a long, folding plastic picnic table, lay out the blankets and cover it with mismatched teacups and saucers. Scatter Alice in Wonderland related items like little golden keys and keyholes.
5. Country fete
Candyfloss, ring toss, fish and chips, and local ciders & beers for those summer evenings. A real evening of fun for all ages, indeed! Hay bales, waggon wheels, and barrels are also good for converting the space into a could-be ranch.
6. The classic picnic
The Gingham picnic blanket brings out the classic of picnicking. A simple alfresco dining served up with a blanket, pillows and cushions, a picnic basket, and food.
Ideal for small family gatherings, the setup is enough for an intimate and joyous summer.
7. Pick-up truck picnic
Your garden alone makes a great spot for a picnic, but suppose you want to go somewhere more open. A picnic on a pick-up truck sounds like a plan!
The fun part about this is that you can have it in your driveway or take a long drive in the countryside. Pack up the goods and let the adventure begin!
Picnic Meal Plan
Who’s up for some easy to make and delicious picnic treats?
8. Potato salad
Potato salads are one of the favourite easy to make dishes on picnics. Boil the potatoes and wait for them to cool. Give them a lighting coating of mayonnaise, sprinkle herbs and spices.
Chunks of bacon and some boiled eggs work a treat for a different texture.
9. Chips and dips platter
A super quick and easy side dish to make, a chips and dips platter is great for entertaining a crowd. You can buy your favourite chips from the supermarket and make your own dips like garlic mayo or salsa.
These are an obvious choice, they’re super easy to make, and you can put in whatever you like. Kids will also enjoy this meal!
Keep them cool on the way to the picnic in a cooler box or bag, especially if they contain any meat, chicken or fish.
11. Fruit basket
Every picnic requires a big basket of delicious snacks, including fruits. Dried or fresh, fruit is a major player in many picnic baskets.
Pick all your favourite summer fruits from your local supermarket (or harvest them in your own garden)!
12. Hot dogs
A firm favourite of most kids, you can cook the hot dogs fresh at home and take them with you. Buy some buns to go with it and pack your favourite condiments and sauces. If you like a little bit of kick, try this spicy chipotle chilli cheese dog recipe!
13. Campfire s’mores
Combine marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers for a summery picnic delight! These traditional Campfire S’mores are an easy no-bake treat to be enjoyed all summer long. This recipe only needs at least three ingredients!
14. Picnic bars
A favourite picnic dessert, picnic bars are perfect for your chocolate cravings! With three layers of chocolatey goodness, these bars won’t steer you wrong. Get the recipe here.
15. Summer punch drink
Like parties, you can’t host a picnic without summery drinks like punches! Chock full of fresh fruit, this refreshing drink will hit the spot with both young and old alike on a hot summer day!
Fun Outdoor Games
Keep your picnic day even more fun and exciting by playing backyard games! Whatever you pick, these games are sure to give you hours of entertainment.
All are ideal for playing with kids and adults alike, promising you a true challenge!
16. Human ring toss
A twist on the standard ring toss game! Use inflated rubber rings with humans as the poles, and whoever catches the most is the winner! Prepare three inflatable pool rings per team.
17. Art contest
A fun way to let loose and get those creative juices flowing! Prepare a portable easel and some paint colours with brushes.
Ask them to paint the garden scene, and the person who made the most beautiful artwork is the winner! Alternatively, go for a chalk drawing contest.
18. 4-legged race bands
It’s all about teamwork and balance! See who can get to the finish line the quickest.
Get a couple of pieces of fabric or strings and divide your family members into teams of two. Tie up the ankles of the pairs of duos together. Whichever two-people group crosses the finish line first wins!
19. Tug of war
Tug-of-war is a traditional team game where you pull the rope to your side to get the flag over. You could add some difficulty to it by having the players stand on top of a box or crate.
20. Picnic bowling
Set up your own version of DIY picnic bowling! Prepare seven to ten plastic water bottles and fill them up with sand, pebbles, and stones.
To extend the fun into the late evening, add some glow sticks into the bottles to make them stand out.
21. Bean bag toss
A very simple but effective way to practice under and overhand throwing. All you need is bean bags, a bucket or hoops. For a complete guide, check out this DIY!
The game can be played with either 2 or 4 players.
22. Backyard field hockey
All you need are pool noodles, balloons and some laundry baskets as ‘goals’. This version of backyard hockey is perfect for both kids and adults alike!
23. DIY giant kerplunk
An old-school game that you can recreate in your backyard with some low-cost materials. Grab some metal meshing, plastic balls and garden or bamboo sticks, and you’re good to go.
Lots of fun guaranteed!
24. Water cup races
A fun game to play outdoors with water guns or water squirters of your choice! This water game works great for picnics, parties, BBQs, or just to keep the kids busy this summer.
Place plastic cups on strings and race them along the string. Aim the cups using the water guns.
25. Board games
Just because you’re outside doesn’t mean you can’t bring your favourite board games out. Picnics can be a great time to get a new board game – an old classic – on the table (or on the blanket).
These decoration ideas can enhance the overall experience, turning a traditional picnic into a trendy one.
26. Use fresh flowers
Flowers are a fantastic way to set the mood and embrace the outdoor setting. Putting a bundle of flowers can also put a spin on a classic midday picnic.
Consider using a glass vase to create a beautiful centrepiece.
27. Comfy outdoor pillows
Pillows are essential for outdoor parties, especially picnics. For floor seating arrangements, they provided extended comfort. Include some blankets if your picnic party will hold out into the late evening.
28. Tapestry as a picnic blanket
The red and white chequered blankets have been used for picnic blankets over the years. But today, you can take a slightly different approach, such as this tapestry one!
Select a theme and colour of fabric that suits your event. Pill the space will pillows that match the overall theme.
29. Opt for a real glassware
For intimate and small picnics, glassware, as opposed to plastic cups, helps elevate the look and feel of the party. This is especially true if you bring a few wine bottles with you!
30. Summer picnic charcuterie board
Take a look at that aesthetic and mouth-watering board! Now we’re talking! On top of its yummy visuals, a charcuterie board can be the centrepiece of your picnic.
The most important elements include meats, cheeses, savoury accompaniments, sweet accompaniments, and crackers.
Picnic parties are a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air, particularly in summer. Picnicking in your backyard is no exception.
We hope our list of ideas will help you enhance that experience and turn it into a trendy party your guests won’t forget. Let us know in the comments below what plans you’ve come up with!
The provided FAQs below also help, so make sure to check them out.Shop BBQs
Are picnics even a thing if they don’t have a blanket? The same goes for a garden folding table, pillows for seating, camping chairs, and an epic picnic menu!
The classic picnic pack lunches are sandwiches, pies, sausage rolls and chicken drumsticks. Chips and dips platter sounds amazing, too! Plus, potato salads, fruit baskets, and yummy campfire s'mores!
Let's make it simple here. Other than the fancy and romantic set-up, swap apples for fresh cherries, figs or grapes. Swap chips for a bowl of popcorn or a baguette.
Instead of water and soda, go for wine or sparkling wine. Choose a fancy bar of chocolates over cookies.
That's completely up to you! But the weather tends to get hotter towards the later afternoon around 1 to 2 PM. A late morning or early afternoon picnic might be better.
Create a canopy or consider adding a parasol. A mosquito tent also works, particularly if you have babies around. Or set the picnic blanket near a big tree for a natural shade.
Besides feasting on delicious platters and packing lunches, play some outdoor games. Sing a song, take some pictures, ride a bike, and most importantly, cherish the time with your loved ones.
Fleece and wool, but cotton and acrylic picnic blankets also offer a soft and warm feel. When it comes to the design, Gingham is a classic one. Both sides are identical, so you can flip it over when some BBQ sauce drips on it.
It's a French word that translates to the products of a fancy pork butcher. Modern charcuteries often include pork. But the definition has widened to reflect a dish served throughout many cultures.

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Barr Laboratories Inc. on Thursday began shipping its version of Prozac, the hugely successful drug that revolutionized the treatment of depression, in the biggest generic drug launch ever.
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co.'s last valid patent for Prozac expired Thursday, paving the way for the Food and Drug Administration to grant final approval of Barr's product, fluoxetine. The FDA also granted approval for several generic drugmakers to market versions of various dosages of Prozac.
Barr won't specify how much the generic Prozac will cost but said the price will be 25 to 40 percent lower than the daily Prozac cost of $2.63. The approximately 2 million people taking Prozac could save up to $383 annually.
Prozac generated $2.6 billion in sales for Lilly in 2000, and is the biggest selling drug to ever go off patent.

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Maharashtra's gram panchayat elections, vote counting is currently underway. Voting for the 14,000 gram panchayats across the state took place on Friday on January 15. Maharashtra's ruling Shiv Sena is ahead of the BJP in the gram panchayat elections, counting of which is currently on.
Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party has won a seat in Maharashtra's Gram Panchayat elections. The AAP won five of the seven seats in Dapkyal Gram Panchayat in Latur district.
Aam Aadmi Party's Maharashtra Youth President Ajinkya Shinde has tweeted about the victory of AAP candidates. Ajinkya Shinde has congratulated the winning candidates.
Also Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal congratulated the winning candidates. Kejriwal has tweeted in Marathi ,"Congratulations to the winners! Realize the trust placed in you by the people, serve the people. Best wishes for the future," tweeted Kejriwal.
In Latur district, BJP has won the highest number of seats. But since the Aam Aadmi Party has opened an account in this district, it has caught everyone's attention. Under the leadership of AAP's Latur district president Pratap Bhosale, AAP has won in the Gram Panchayat at Dapkyal.
विजेत्यांचे हार्दिक अभिनंदन!— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 18, 2021
जनतेने आपल्यावर दाखवलेल्या विश्वासाला सार्थ करा, जनतेची सेवा करा. पुढील कार्यास शुभेच्छा. https://t.co/F89YnNX6ZQ


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Before playing, the best and the worst paying machine should be identified. Particularly when you are playing in casinos, you can defeat a real money slots machine by locating where the best paying slot machine game is positioned. Naturally, the machine that gives the worst payout should be avoided.
Slot machines have a rich historical past that gives us insight into their widespread, modern popularity. Originally intended by casinos as a way to entertain bored spouses of high-rolling gamblers, slot machine machine popularity grew faster than anyone could have imagined.
Where can you go to try out free slot machine machines? A simple Google search using Google or the same search engine is an outstanding location to start. Typing in “play free slot machines” and you may have hundreds, if not thousands, of online casinos to choose from. Some casinos offer completely free slot machines while some will let you play free slot machines for a trial period.
Free slot machine machine games provides several hours of entertainment for both the novice and experienced gambler. Slot machine game games have been one of the primary entertainers both in casinos and online for years now. In fact , as far as casinos go, slot machine games bank account for over two-thirds of a casino’s total annual profit.
The advent of online slots has been considered by many people casino players as boon because it allows you to play online games anytime in your house. You can access way too many websites which provide the best online slot machines and the several bonuses these slots offer in order to permit you to make a considerable gain through playing these slots. With regard to almost all of the casino players, it is a very boring affair sitting nearby the slot machine for a long period and plays the game.
Typically the slot machines are tools which are activated by inserting a coin and will have a handle to turn the reels. Typically the coin feeler of the slot machine gets turned on once you insert the coin and get ready for playing. The machine dispenses the payment once the game is over. These slot machines have undergone several modifications to suit the increased need of the machine. The device is named differently in various countries but the mechanism remains the same.
Typically the most famous Zig Zag Method is the most widely used strategy that individuals use today looking for loose slot machines. It is unknown why it became known as the Zig Zag Method. Possible because the player Zigs and Zags back and out through the casino buying a casino that someone is merely stopping there play after not winning any and in an excellent situation they are losing on that same machine for several hours. Either way, the Zig Zag Method has no scientific evidence to support those promises.
If you enjoy playing slot machines at internet casinos and game rooms, you will thoroughly enjoy the fact that there are many used slot machines on the market. There are many different styles of online casino slots available on the market today. New machines that allow you to participate in casino games are often quite expensive.

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