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Peel and stick self adhesive business card magnets make for a quick and cost effective way for you to make your business card stand out or to make quick and easy art and craft projects. Strong adhesive on the magnets make for a strong and secure hold on the materials you’re attaching them to and the magnetic back will stick to any magnetic surface. The magnetic material these business card magnets are made of are also easy to cut, which makes these magnets great for making custom shapes.
These business card magnets measure 3-1/2” x 2” and will fit any standard sized business card without any modifications necessary.


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Poly (Divinylbenzene) Particles of Large Specific Surface Area Prepared by Dispersion Polymerization
Porous polydivinylbenzene particles were prepared by dispersion polymerization, using AIBN as initiator, acetonitrile as solvent, calcium carbonate and polypyrrolidone used as dispersion stabilizer and porogen. Ratio of dispersion stabilizer with monomer affects the specific surface area and porous structure. Calcium carbonate and polypyrrolidone used porogen were studied.
Xianghua Liu, Zhengyi Jiang and Jingtao Han
Y. Z. Zhao et al., "Poly (Divinylbenzene) Particles of Large Specific Surface Area Prepared by Dispersion Polymerization", Advanced Materials Research, Vols. 148-149, pp. 1281-1285, 2011

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Odessey & Oracle: The CBS Years 1967-1969
The Zombies' tenure with the British CBS label certainly didn't seem very distinguished at first. In 1967, they recorded an album and a handful of singles; the 45s failed to make any significant impression on the charts, and by the time the album was released in April 1968, the Zombies were history. However, that album, Odessey and Oracle, enjoyed a surprising rebirth several months later when American producer and session musician Al Kooper urged the band's American label, Columbia, to give it a belated Stateside release, and the single "Time of the Season" became the group's biggest international hit, while the album was later embraced as a cult favorite, often (and deservedly) cited as one of the great British albums of the '60s. Odessey and Oracle: The CBS Years 1967-1969 compiles the entirety of the Zombies' CBS material, featuring the stereo and mono mixes of the album for those who enjoy spotting the differences between (they've been remastered by Jon Astley and sound superb here), as well as 12 bonus tracks. Six of the songs were recorded in 1968 by former Zombies Rod Argent, Chris White, and Hugh Grundy, accompanied by members of Argent's new, self-titled band, in hopes of capitalizing on the Zombies' posthumous success, while the rest were leftovers from their years at Decca that had been given fresh overdubs. At one point, this material was to be released as a final Zombies album called "R.I.P." (and was indeed issued under that title in Japan in 2000), but most of the tracks first surfaced on a compilation called Time of the Zombies in 1973. Compared to Odessey and Oracle, this "lost album" seems a bit pale, and Colin Blunstone's lead vocals are missed on the newer tracks (he'd dropped out of the music biz for several years after the Zombies ended), but the songs are quite good and the performances compare favorably with the fine singles the band made for Decca; it wasn't another masterpiece, but confirms the truncated band still had something to offer. Since Odessey and Oracle has already been issued on CD in both mono and stereo versions, hardcore Zombies fans will probably be buying this package for the "R.I.P." tracks, but this set has been assembled with care, the packaging is handsome, the booklet includes well-written essays from Al Kooper, John Tracy, and Chris Welch, and Rod Argent contributes notes on the album's songs. This is as good a presentation of the Zombies' finest hour as we're ever likely to see.

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A Chat with Dori Levine, Singing Lessons
What services does your business offer and what makes your business stand out from the competition?
Lessons are given in a private townhouse tucked away on a courtyard w/gardens & trees that feels like you stepped out of NYC. My years of experience as a teacher & performer allow me to quickly assess the needs of my clients. I employ innovative teaching techniques that get fast & dramatic results!
Do you provide any materials? What should your students expect to bring?
I have a music library that can accommodate many styles. Students are also welcome to bring sheet music of songs they would like to work on (must have chord symbols) and/or instrumental tracks of those songs. Recording devices are optional.
What was the inspiration to start or run this business?
My passion for music & the masterful teachers I have had inspired me to become a teacher myself. I felt a calling.
What do you love most about your job?
I love that I get to work with what I am most passionate about…music, the voice & SINGING! I enjoy working one on one and getting to know my students on a deep level. I feel that teaching is my calling! It’s thrilling to see my students grow, expand & reach their potential.


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Lo que te va a encantar en esta casa
My home is a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom flat with a large balcony to enjoy morning coffees or even evening meals. There's a convenient bus stop right outside our gated complex to take you anywhere your heart desires in the city. I also have an automatic hybrid car if you'd like to use it. There are so many delicious restaurants nearby that you will never run out of options while you're visiting Houston. I also live close to the Houston Galleria Mall which is a shopping destination for those who are into that sort of thing.
Lo que te va a encantar del barrio
Houston is a great city to come visit! The variety of cuisines available at your fingertips here is absolutely outrageous and we live right in the middle of it all. Korean, Indian, Chinese, TEX-MEX!!, steakhouses, BBQ, and many more. There are plenty of stores, bars, shopping centers, restaurants, etc. all within walking distance, bus ride, uber, or drive away.

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Young timers like this one are probably the best choice for stance projects. Besides iconic Japanese sports cars from the 90’s, there are few European players in the game as well. One of them is first-generation Audi RS4. This model is based on the original B5 A4, which was in production between 1995 and 2001. It is a hi-performance version which comes with a powerful 2.7-liter six-cylinder unit under the hood. With a great help of twin turbochargers, this engine goes all away up to 380 horsepower, which was a jaw-dropping number back in the 90’s. Moreover, this amount of power is respectable even nowadays. On the other side, this car needs a technological upgrade in terms of suspension, which will provide better cornering and overall performances. Things are becoming even better if we consider that there are only 6030 units of this performance version.
New suspension and wheels are essentials of every stance project. Lowering brings plenty of benefits. Getting closer to the ground makes the car far better in cornering, as well as in braking and acceleration. Also, there is a great visual improvement. With the lower ground clearance, you can count on a more attractive look. Along with the larger wheels that will fill the empty space of fender wells, new suspension is critical if you want to make any car more attractive.
For this project, KW Suspension seems like a natural choice. This manufacturer offers a wide range of products designed for vehicles from VW Group. This Audi RS4 gets KW Variant 3 coilovers. It is one of the most popular KW products, which offers an excellent balance between comfort and performances. Definitely, the right way to turn this station wagon into a real racing car. These coilovers offer company’s famous rebound&compression damping adjustable damper technology, as well as inox-line stainless technology.
Another important part of this stance project – wheels. Fortunately, this model features plenty of space in the fender wheels, so dimensions like 20×9 inches are no problem at all. In this case, the choice was on attractive ADV1 RS-Quattro wheels with 20 inches in diameter.
Also, the owner installed a new exhaust system and did few minor modifications on the engine, which provided additional 15 horses.
That’s all when it comes to modifications of this hi-performance station wagon, though it doesn’t mean that we won’t see more of it in the future. The exterior has remained unchanged so far, as well as the cabin, which comes completely black, with elegant leather upholstery.


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Looking back over history, there have been numerous books and articles rating our United States presidents. Various criteria are considered along with the obvious subjective element.
From the title, the reader knows whom I believe places last. From a biblically informed perspective there are 10 reasons for the unfavorable ranking. They’re listed following three disclaimers.
- When Barack Obama came into office launching his “fundamental transformation of America,” I had a strong sense of foreboding yet prayed for him daily, repeatedly affirmed his God-given gifts and spoke of him respectfully.
- I tried to separate the person from his positions in evaluating our former president in light of Scripture and tried to not be influenced by his charismatic personality or persuasive communication skills.
- I was intentional in not giving him a pass because of our past racial history, as many in the media did, risking the standard liberal accusation of “bigot.”
Since Barack Obama left office, I want God’s best for him and have continued praying for him and his family every day. As a 40-year board member of Intercessors for America national prayer ministry, I encourage others to do likewise.
Best and Worst Presidents
When people list America’s best presidents, we usually hear George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Teddy Roosevelt; there’s a reason they’re on Mount Rushmore. We also may hear the names of Truman, Monroe, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eisenhower.
Listed among the worst presidents are usually James Buchanan, who allowed the spread of slavery and the Confederacy; Warren G. Harding, whose administration was riddled with scandal; Herbert Hoover, who exacerbated the Depression; Andrew Johnson, who opposed Reconstruction, barely surviving impeachment; Franklin Pierce who added slave states, setting the stage for the Civil War; and Richard Nixon, who’s forever identified with Watergate.
A number of these unfortunate ones were admittedly dealing with the issue of slavery or had little time in office to achieve anything substantial. For example, William Harrison was commander in chief for just 30 days.
Biblically informed, not emotionally driven, I humbly submit these 10 reasons Barack Obama was America’s worst president:
1. He presented himself as an authentic Christian, yet his life revealed a counterfeit convert, bringing reproach to the cause of Christ worldwide.
Jesus taught seven distinguishing marks of a genuine Christian. He also said, “Even so, every good tree bears good fruit. But a corrupt tree bears evil fruit” (Matt.7:17).
Examining the beliefs, policies and character of Barack Obama reveals a compromising, deceived man not living according to biblical teachings in numerous consequential areas. He led millions to follow his wayward ways and, like all of us, will one day give an account to God.

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Directed by Peter Atencio. Written by Scott Martin, C.W. Fallin, Lori Chavez and Marilee A. Benson. Starring William Forsythe, Stacey Hinnen, Sarah D’Laine, Marcus T. Paulk, Carmen Gloria, Robert Zachar, Art LaFleur, Scott Martin and Daniel Benson (Marilee’s son).
Plot: in the midst of a tropical storm, the crew of an oil rig fight to survive an undersea creature that they disturbed.
So, the poster is better than the movie. That happens sometimes. But that is the reason we decided to watch it and it was a mistake mostly. I can’t really tell you anything about the plot that I haven’t mentioned because that’s all there is really. It’s just the crew of a rig, fighting a monster, because they’re stuck during a storm.
We could have done without the flashbacks to events that happened only ten minutes ago. People get all stupid and go off by themselves and of course, get killed. It doesn’t establish any rules either. It’s a pretty crappy movie – a subpar creature feature. The only thing good about it was the boobs.
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Contemporary documents usually list the thirteen colonies of British North America in geographical order, from the north to the south. New England colonies
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The British settlers in American founded 13 colonies, all along the Atlantic seaboard, from New Hampshire in the north to Georgia in the south.
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Adwin Brown (born April 20, 1990) is an American Actor and Internet Personality from Los Angeles, California. He initially rose to fame after starring in the drama series called “You” Season 2. It is an American psychological thriller web series based on novels named You and Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes.
The series is developed by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble. Furthermore, Brown portrayed one of the recurring roles as Calvin who is a manager at Anavrin (grocery store). As per the source, the actor became one of the casts of the show on February 6, 2019.
Moreover, the first episode of the second season aired exclusively on Netflix on December 26, 2019. Earlier, the season one of You released on Lifetime on September 9, 2018.
Some of the other main casts of You Season two are Jenna Ortega (as Ellie Alves), Victoria Pedretti (as Love Quinn), James Scully (as Forty Quinn), Carmela Zumbado (as Delilah Alves), Ambyr Childers (as Candace Stone), Robin Lord Taylor (as Will Bettelheim), etc.
Early Career, Various Projects & Net worth
The 29-years-old actor made his debut on the television series BOTB Comedy back in 2011. He first acted in an episode called “Twins!” as Adwin. Later, the artist featured in an episode “Harry Potter and the M Word” as Michael.
In fact, Brown also appeared in numerous TV commercials for big brands such as McDonald’s, Pedigree, and Nissan. According to a source, the actor also starred in the black comedy program “Heathers” in 2018.
He played one of the supporting roles of Seth who was a member of the “Gay Nerds”. Jason Micallef worked as a creator of the project. The series premiered on Paramount Network on October 25, 2018.
Adwin acted opposite actors Melanie Field (as Heather Chandler), Grace Victoria Cox (as Veronica Sawyer), Brendan Scannell (as Heather Duke), Jasmine Mathews (as Heather McNamara), James Scully (as Jason “JD” Dean), etc.
The talented artist featured one episode “The Night Shift” as Dylan of FOX’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine back in 2016. The same year, Adwin appeared in ABC’s show titled “The Middle” for a small role as Joel in the “Trip and Fall” episode.
In addition, “You” famed star also acted in various TV projects such as Ray Donovan, Game Shakers, Jane the Virgin, The Fosters, Will & Grace, and Deported. Adwin Brown accumulated a Net worth of $500,000 US Dollars, as of 2019 by working in various shows and doing TV advertisements.
He made his pictorial debut with a small part in the 2015 drama/romance movie “Everything Before Us” as Student. Then, Brown starred in movies like The Thinning and Turnover.
|Real Full Birth Name||Adwin Brown.|
|Famous for||starring in the drama series called "You" Season 2 as Calvin.|
|Age (As of 2019)||29 years old.|
|Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday||April 20, 1990.|
|Birthplace/Hometown||The United States.|
|Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian)||Straight.|
|Sun Sign (Zodiac Sign)||Taurus.|
|House In||Los Angeles, California, USA.|
|Social Media Account Stats||Instagram: --
|Debut||Film: Everything Before Us (as Student, 2015).
Television Show: BOTB Comedy (as Adwin, 2011).
|List of Shows||1. BOTB Comedy.
4. Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
5. The Middle.
6. Ray Donovan.
7. Game Shakers.
8. Jane the Virgin.
9. The Fosters.
10. Will & Grace.
|Height (Tall)||Feet & Inches: 5' 10".
Centimeters: 178 cm.
Meters: 1.78 m.
|Weight||Kilograms: 75 Kg.
Pounds: 165 lbs.
|Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips)||44-30-36.|
|Shoe Size (UK)||9.|
|Eye Color||Dark Brown.|
|Hair Color||Dark Brown.|
|Parents||Father: Name not available.
|Personal Life Relationship|
|Dating History?||Not disclosed by the actor.|
|Girlfriend||Name not available.|
|School||Local High School.|
|Alma Mater.||Florida State University's School of Theatre.|
|Hobbies & Favorite Things|
|Favorite Celebrities||Actor: Will Smith.
|Dream Holiday Destination||Switzerland.|
|Love to do||Photography and Listening to Music.|
|Favorite Food||Sushi, Pizza, Chicken Barbeque, Fries, etc.|
|Net worth (approx.)||$500,000 US dollars (As of 2019).|
|Salary, Income & Earnings||TV Shows, Theatre Plays, and TV Commercials.|
Some Lesser Known Facts about Adwin Brown
- The actor celebrates his birthday on the 20th of April and was born to his parents in 1990 in the United States of America. Therefore, Adwin Brown ages 29 years old, as of 2019 and his zodiac sign is Taurus.
- There is no much information available about his father, mother, and siblings on social media but we will update our readers in the future.
- After completing his high school educated, he graduated from Florida State University’s School of Theatre.
- Later, Brown began to work with the university’s premier improv troupe “Slow Children Playing” and spent four years performing there.
- The actor moved to Los Angeles to study at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade and then settled there.
- In 2016, he even guest-starred on an episode of Tosh.0.
- How tall: Adwin Brown possesses a lean physique with a good height of 5 ft 10 in (178 cm tall).
- As an actor, he has to maintain his weight which is around 75 kg by working out 5 days a week.

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We have finished week 8 of the session, known as “Funnel Week”. The funnel is the date when our individually filed bills must have passed out of committee to remain alive. This week is marked by a more vigorous committee schedule and less debate on the floor than previous weeks.
One bill we did debate and pass on the floor was Senate File 364, the COVID Relief Bill. This bill provides relief for Iowa taxpayers and businesses affected by COVID-related issues. This bill provides $128 million in tax relief to Iowans by exempting pandemic-related grants and unemployment benefits from state income tax. Since it was government that forced shutdowns which led to job and income loss, House Republicans firmly believe that taxing pandemic relief money is not the right thing for Iowa.
A significant bill that passed out of the Judiciary Committee was House Study Bill 237 – Protecting Free Speech in Schools. There have been numerous incidents that have occurred that have highlighted the need for greater protections for freedom of speech for students and staff, particularly at our Regents schools. House Republican members had instances brought to their attention where a student’s right to practice free speech had been violated at Regents schools and where professors tried to enforce their personal ideology. In each case it was conservative viewpoints that were being stifled. It has become increasingly clear that these are not isolated instances, but a systemic problem of the Regents and many K-12 school districts. A school’s role is to educate, not indoctrinate students into a certain political ideology. The Board of Regents put together recommendations for campuses to adopt to address this issue and protect free speech on college campuses, and the Judiciary committee drafted a bill similar to those recommendations to ensure regents and K-12 school districts take proper action. It’s a simple bill to ensure schools have policies and procedures in place to protect First Amendment rights as well as report and address violations. This bill contains new policies, additional education training, restrictions and penalties for teachers and administrators First Amendment violations. The bill has passed out of committee, but discussions are ongoing regarding improvements to the bill before it is brought to the floor for a full vote.
Another significant bill that passed out of the House Public Safety committee was the Second Amendment Omnibus Bill, House Study Bill 254. Whether you live in a city or in a rural area, your right to keep and bear arms is essential and Iowa House Republicans are committed to protecting it. This bill will improve public safety, eliminate needless regulations, and reassure law-abiding citizens that they do not need the government’s permission to practice their constitutional right to keep and bear arms. The bill simplifies the right to concealed carry a handgun by removing the requirement to have a firearm concealed carry permit in Iowa. Of course, this only applies to law-abiding citizens, not persons restricted from possession such as convicted felons. The option of obtaining a permit remains for those that wish to travel out of state or for use in purchasing a firearm.
Also this week one of my bills, House File 216, a bill that creates a program for demolition of abandoned school buildings, passed out of the Economic Development committee. This bill seeks to use a portion of the growth in the SAVE fund meant for school infrastructure to fund the demolition of these old dilapidated school buildings that dot our landscape. These buildings are a hazard and an eyesore, we must face facts and finally deal with them.

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South Florida authorities under the leadership of the state attorney’s office arrested three people accused of stealing the identities of at least seven victims of the Surfside tragedy.
As confirmed by the prosecution, they are Betsy Alejandra Cacho Medina, 30, Rodney Choute, 38, and Kimberly Michelle Johnson, 34, who was arrested after weeks of investigation.
Two months after the collapse, relatives of the deceased began to report that thieves were taking out credit cards in the name of their loved ones.
Although they managed in some cases to make a purchase and complete the fraud, thanks to a secure email that one of the relatives received, the investigation started.
If convicted, they can facea prison sentence of between 15 and 30 years for the numerous charges of racketeering and repeated identity theft.
Telephone calls recorded during the investigation showed that the thieves were pretending to be victims of the collapse by requesting that the credit cards be sent to a new mailing address.
The fraud committed is of at least $45,000 and they carried out at least 28 bank transactions, the prosecutor in the case indicated.
“It is the re-victimization of victims that we are experiencing with these scammers,” Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett told local press.
The suspects also tried to steal an additional $67,000, but those attempted transactions were rejected by various banking institutions and different stores in malls.
The investigation is ongoing while the suspects are being held in Surfside County Courthouse.
The reason for the collapse remains the subject of a federal and state investigation, although experts have said it could be due to flaws in the building’s structural integrity and design.
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Animal advocates are rejoicing at the possibility that California Governor Jerry Brown may sign into law a bill that would make all cats, dogs, and rabbits at pet stores rescue-only.
The bill is now in the hands of the governor, as the senate has unanimously passed A.B. 485. The measure would prevent pet stores from selling cats, dogs, and rabbits that come from so-called animal mills (facilities that breed a high volume of animals and have often been accused of inhumane practices), or from private breeders of any sort. If someone wants to buy a pet from a breeder, they would have to contact the breeder directly.
The purpose of the bill is to encourage pet stores to move into the rescue business and to reduce the number of animals killed at shelters due to lack of space. According to a nonprofit called The No Kill Advocacy Center, about a third of animals that enter shelters in the United States don’t make it out alive, but legislation and shelter reform steadily reduces that number.
Some pet stores, including PetCo and Petfood Express, have already moved away from selling cats, dogs, and rabbits bred for profit and instead donate space to rescues and host adoption events. According to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), 391 California pet stores have already pledged not to sell commercially raised puppies. Petsmart, which formerly sold puppies and kittens from breeders, moved to the rescue-only model and has adopted out more than 7.6 million animals, according to their adoption site.
The official stance held by HSUS is that anyone considering a new pet should consider adoption first. Many animal welfare advocates don’t like breeders of any kind, while others accept responsible buying practices. HSUS states that in some cases, buying from a breeder is acceptable, but only if the premises are open for visiting and the buyer can also meet the parents of the prospective pet. These measures, although not a guarantee, go far toward indicating that the breeders were not cruel or irresponsible with the animals. With pet store purchases, tracking the origin of an animal for sale is impossible.
California is already one of the most progressive states when it comes to companion animal welfare. The Los Angeles City Council voted in 2016 to make permanent a ban on selling non-rescue cats, dogs, and rabbits that they had been testing for three years. Other cities and counties across the state and country have enacted similar bans. California also has one of the most comprehensive statutory animal shelter laws, which bans shelters from euthanizing animals when qualified rescues offer to take them. According to The No Kill Advocacy Center, that law has saved taxpayer money, as well as the lives of 46,000 animals a year. Facebook and Craigslist, which are based in the California Bay Area, also don’t allow pet sales, according to their Terms of Service.
However, not everyone is thrilled with A.B. 485. The American Kennel Club, which hosts dog shows, enforces breed standards, and encourages purebred dog breeding, published a statement condemning the bill. The author calls advocates for A.B. 485 “anti-breeder animal rights extremists” and suggests that the bill is part of an ongoing effort to erode the ability of breeders to sell to the public at all.

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March 20, 2010 | Huma Gupta
Building off of Bernadette’s post on the housing shortage in Iraq, this is an article that focuses specifically on Kurdistan. It has prompted the Kurdistan Regional government to allocate $300 million for subsidized housing projects. They will also be capping housing costs at 48 million dinars (US $40,000). It would be interesting to find out who is designing and building these housing projects. American, European, Arab, or Iraqi contractors?
cost of housing is ‘number one problem’ in kurdistan
niqash | Qassim Khidhir Hamad | thu 04 feb 10
A survey conducted by the Kurdistan Institution for Political Issues (KIPI), released on 13th January, showed that the cost of housing in the region is people’s number one cause for concern.
The survey was carried out in the three provinces of the Kurdistan region, Erbil, Sulaimaniyah and Duhok. 24 percent said housing is their main problem, with similar but smaller numbers focusing on the inflating cost of goods and services, poor electricity supplies and unemployment.
Compared to the average salaries of residents in Kurdistan, housing is heavily overpriced. There is a lack of small, affordable residential units for young people. There is a need for planned developments of different sizes and price ranges that are accessible for people with different income levels.
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The show is going on this week at the Market – not only is it National Farmers Market Week, the weather should be sunny and not oppressive, and some of the best tasting produce of the year starts arriving at the Market in August. Sure, a lot of it looks familiar since you’ve been seeing for a few weeks now, but this time of year it really comes into its own in terms of flavor and scent. Speaking of, the smell of the cantaloupes mixed with the tuberose — have I mentioned this before? — should be called “farmers market.” Go to the north end of Row 2 to see what MW is talking about.
Anyway, as it is National Farmers Market Week, Market patrons are being encouraged to bring their cameras and take photos of their favorite stuff at the Market, whatever it is — produce, baked goods, dogs, tee-shirts, you name it. The photos will be posted on the Market’s Facebook page and maybe their Flickr page, too. It should be interesting to see the Market through patrons’ lenses. Also, stop by the City tent to pick up a free Illinois – Where Fresh Is fridge magnet that was produced just for this week. Heck, pick up two! The info on the magnet will help you find a farmers market in Illinois, no matter where you are.
Here’s a little list of what you’ll be able to find this week: green beans, rainbow chard, kale, okra, green onions, cabbage, fresh herbs, lettuces (better arrive early if you want some) tomatoes, cucumbers, summer squash, turnips, peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, early apples, eggplant, kohlrabi, raspberries, gooseberries, currants, sweet corn, potatoes, garlic, fresh whole onions, and who knows what else. Of course, there will be a vast array of frozen, farm-raised meat at the Market, as always, as well as goat cheese, honey, eggs, baked goods, and prepared foods. By the way, Veggie Trails should be back this weekend.
MW came into a bunch of peaches last weekend but did not feel like making jam due to the heat, because MW is apparently a delicate flower of some sort these days. At any rate, here’s one thing you can do with a bunch of peaches: freeze them. I got some quart freezer bags and washed all the peaches. Then I peeled them, cut or pulled them away from the pit, sliced them into little wedges, dosed them with a bit of lemon juice, and loaded them into bags. You can also add sugar — it will help them last a bit longer in the freezer. MW likes to use frozen fruit in smoothies or over shortcake out of season. Peaches will taste good in December, yo.
If you need another canvas grocery bag to add to the menagerie, Market totes are available once again for the low, low price of $8. Hopefully there are more t-shirts available; if MW heard right, there might be, even in kids’ sizes! Anyway, the City is accepting cash and checks only for these items, not their own Market money, which is kind of funny. MW has heard that Common Ground Food Co-op will be carrying the bags and shirts at their store in coming days, so if you were denied at the Market, try the co-op. MW also hears the City is considering shipping these items outside the area for former residents who desperately miss Urbana’s Market. Email Lisa, the Market’s Director, if you’re an out-of-towner who needs some Market merch.
Have a great weekend! Eat well!


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Written by Ken Robinson in September 1991
He remembers the Village as it was.
9 Little Park, Abbotts Ann
Perhaps the first memories I have of Little Park are of the oil lamps we used for lighting the bungalow until the electricity supply arrived.
I was four years old when my mother, my brother, my sister and myself came down from Newcastle-upon-Tyne. My father having arrived the previous year to become a trainee and learn the various skills of a smallholder.
He had been a fitter in the shipyard, but the depression had brought long periods of unemployment.
My father became the tenant at Holding 14. My brother Timmy, who was about i6 at the time, went to work at Taskers Trailers at Anna Valley, and my sister Clara went into service as a maid in the household of the Rev. Morrel in Andover.
Most of the tenants on the Estate had families so I was never short of pals to play with.
I started at Abbotts Ann School in 1936. The headmistress at that time was Miss Cowell. With the coming of the 1939 war air raid shelters were built behind the school, and, of course, we all had to carry gas-masks.
My father, having been a fitter by trade, was drafted to Tidworth Ordinance Depot where he spent the duration of the war repairing artillery.
At this time Abbotts Ann had three shops and a dairy.
Where Friary Cottage is now was an Off-license and General Store which sold all manner of things including confectionery and other food stuffs, household goods – including paraffin oil. The proprietors were Mr. Tom Baker and his wife.
Mr. Jesse Threadgill owned the Bakery and had bread delivery vans plying the whole Andover district. It was always a treat before school to go to Mr. Threadgill’s shop and buy a warm penny bun.
Mr Threadgill will be remembered by most of the older villagers as the Chairman of the Andover District Council, Chairman of the Parish Council, and a devout servant of St. Mary Church, Abbotts Ann.
Mr Ken Whatley owned the Dairy just on the North side of the Jubilee Oak in the middle of the village. He ran it with the help of his wife and her sister and a cowman called Maurice.
The cow byre was at the top of West Hill on the road to Monxton, and I remember Maurice would bring the milk down in churns on a bogey or in buckets carried with the aid of a yoke across his shoulders.
The milk was bottled, and Mr. Whatley delivered it in Abbotts Ann and surrounding district in an immaculately clean Jowett van. He was always very smart in cap and brown overall and highly polished brown gaiters.
I always remember my dad trying to sell Mr. Whatley hay cut from our poultry pens, but he was always reluctant to buy because of the risk of poultry wire.
Mr. Whatley’s home paddock is now the site of the Hillside estate.
Mr. Ward run the local Post Office from the house where Mr. Frank Girvan now lives. Mr. Ward was gassed in the 1914-18 war. He also rode a two-stroke motor-cycle, and we children rather unkindly nick-named him ‘Puffer’. His daughter, Mrs. Smidt now lives on the Salisbury Road.
Mr. Joe Perry was the village blacksmith. He lived in the white house north of the Village Hall. His smithy was up the end of Dunkirt Track. A bungalow aptly called the Forge now stands there.
Joe’s work was very largely agricultural machinery, hand-carts and shoeing horses. Many of Joe’s decedents are still around Andover, namely the Bucks and the Hallets.
The vicar throughout most of the war was the Rev. P K Venner, who was also keen on dairying. He used to have a small dairy where the church car park is now situated.
I remember he always called his cowman ‘Forsyth’. I never did get to know his christian name.
The Rev Venner only farmed in a small way, what is known as the “Glebe Land” around the Rectory. He was also a member of “Friends of the Birds” a forerunner of the RSPBA, and encouraged we children at Abbotts Ann School to write essays about various birds.
He also ran a “Young Peoples Fellowship” in conjunction with the church; dramatics being one of the activities.
Being wartime, travel was severely restricted. So trips to the seaside were out of the question. I remember as young boy at Abbotts Ann School, every 1st May, if it was fine, we would go up to the fine lawns at the Manor and danced around the Maypole. The Manor at that time was owned by Mrs. Fletcher.
Another of the characters of the Village was Mr. George Smith, who was the village Roadman. His duties included keeping the verges tidy, the village street swept, and the ditches kept clear.
At this time the village was very largely populated by people engaged in farming, factory work, or building.
Thomas King came to the village from Essex between the wars and with the help of his family created a thriving building business.
After the war, Major Miller Mundy of Home Farm, Red Rice, made a gift of a plot of land at the top of the village to be used as a council house estate and a sports field.
Thomas King & Sons built the houses, and the result was one of the best laid out estates in the Andover district.
The sports field was and still is widely used; Abbotts Ann being known for many years for its football and cricket teams.
In later years, more housing developments has taken place. We welcome this and look forward to newcomers taking part in village life. For my part I am thankful that my parents made the decision to come to Little Park and enabled me to grow up and to live in this community.
This article was transcribed in full from a three page type written (not computer) document produced by Ken

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The gentle Autumn Weather is certainly making the re-railing gang very productive. Even despite being down the excavator while in for repairs.
Starting out the day with a glorious sunrise, our fleet of trucks seen here awaiting departure from Maldon for the worksite.
Around midday we’d unspiked all the 60lb rail required and were very well under way with getting the 80 in!
Running a bit quicker than usual, thanks to a few extra hands and a lot of practise.
But also because of these sensational machines, our modified hydraulic gauger, now with hammer holder and quicker movement as well as the tuned up spike driver and power pack.
Volunteer numbers were quite high today, as can be seen by the lunch crowd.
By the afternoon all the 80lb was in place, all 26 lengths, around half was spiked 1 in 3 to hold gauge, with all sleeper plates, fishplates and bolts installed.
At the end of another hard but very rewarding day the gang very rightly admires their hard work.
Tomorrow is lots of drilling and spiking and were looking a bit light for volunteers so please if you’re free join us.


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Over the weekend, Caitlyn Jenner attended a gay pride celebration in NYC, where she was reportedly the life of the party.
The 65-year-old reality star stuck around in Manhattan and had dinner with some transgender friends last night.
A pic from the low-key meal went instantly viral, confirming once again that Caitlyn's upcoming reality show will be the biggest thing on TV this summer.
Today, Caitlyn's New York love-fest continued, as paparazzi followed her around Manhattan, and various media outlets praised her fashion sense.
That's Caitlyn leaving the store owned by famed designer Patricia Field.
The former Olympian is so popular these days that Field literally followed her out of the boutique to thank her for coming in.
Yes, it looks as though Cait (as she likes to be called) is officially the toast of New York.
We'd like to propose that now that all of her kids are grown, and she's going through a time of transition anyway, Caitlyn should stay on the East Coast for good.
After all, she was born in New York State, and as far as we can tell, it's the only way to permanently escape her step-family's big-bootied shadow.
Look, even if Caitlyn manages to hold her place as the richest Kardashian, there's no way she'll be able to stay on Kris Jenner's turf without being pulled back into the drama like Michael Corleone.
That's why we say run, Caitlyn. Run while you still can!

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Hello from Manchester!!! Its our first time in this city and so far no complaining. My little sister moved down here for Uni and we (my Dad and I) came to check it out, its her first time living on her own.
I wore this look the other day when the weather was warm and the sun was shining. Enjoy it xx

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For the girl who doesn't post recipes very often, we are on a roll.
I have found recipe on Pinterest (which is amazing for those of you who are hiding under rocks and haven't heard of the website)
Chewy Coconut Lime Sugar Cookies
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
zest of one large lime, finely minced
3 tbsp lime juice (I used Key lime juice leftover from THIS recipe)
½ cup unsweetened toasted coconut
½ cup sugar for rolling cookies
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. If you haven't already toasted your coconut just put a layer of coconut on a cookie sheet and bake it at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes. Watch out. It goes from white to burnt really quick if you aren't watching closely.
2. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. Using a mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until smooth and very fluffy.
4. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, lime juice and lime zest.
5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients and toasted coconut.
6. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and roll in sugar. Place on lined cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart. I made mine too big and they ran together. These do spread quite a bit.
7. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
8. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.
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Coffee would be great with these, but since it is almost 100 degrees here, I gave Pioneer Women's iced coffee a try. Since I discovered my new BFF sweetened condensed milk in THIS recipe.
Check out her recipe HERE. I didn't plan ahead enough to do the "cold brew" method, but rather just brewed coffee strong and let sit in the refrigerator. I am going to try to the cold brew sometime.
Fun summertime yummies!


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Fresh from a successful three week tour of the States, Brit blooze-punks The Bermondsey Joyriders return once more to London’s legendary 100 Club for a special show.
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Breaking into the housing market is a hot topic amongst today’s younger generations, but is Generation Y better or worse off than their parents’ generation?
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Generations are defined by the broad tendencies that tie them together. According to a news.com.au article, millennials are lacking in life skills.

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For more information about my dogs, future puppies, or the PWD breed in general you are welcome to contact me via the form below or at my email address which is located at the bottom of this page.
I do not have puppies available at the moment, but hope to have puppies ready to go to their new homes likely May/June 2024. I am likely to have a litter arriving early 2024. I encourage you to read about the breed on this site and do your research. Feel free to provide the information in the form below and I will update you as future plans come together.


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Being healthy. This isn't just about avoiding the flu or eating your greens. It's about making healthy lifestyle choices, feeling good day-to-day and having the energy to do what you want to do.
Your Brief Health Check will help assess your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, and will help you to start thinking about some changes you could make for the better.
Note, your Brief Health Check doesn't replace a visit to the doctor. Your doctor can check your health in greater detail and help you plan further health checks in the future.
It takes just 15 minutes
Conducted either at your workplace by a health practitioner or online, your Brief Health Check will take just 15 minutes. Your employer will advise which option(s) is available for you.
Your Brief Health Check consists of some quick questions and a waist measurement. No blood or urine samples are taken.
You'll receive immediate feedback and advice on some simple changes you can make to improve your health and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. You can even receive referrals to lifestyle coaching programs and other health services.
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Opening this week, a timely exhibition at the Barbican explores how masculinity has been coded and performed since the 1960s. We speak to curator Alona Pardo about destabilising and debunking the myths surrounding it.
Featuring work by 10 millennial photographers, Museum für Photographie’s latest exhibition investigates the identity of a generation raised during the rise of the internet
More than 250 photographs by one of Il Mondo magazine’s most esteemed contributors in the 50s and 60s go on show in Rome this month
“The photographers we have selected who are part of the exhibition are the vanguard – they are the next generation,” says Brendan Embser, managing editor of Aperture. He’s talking about the professional finalists in this year’s Sony World Photography Awards, which he helped judge alongside three other photography experts: Emma Lewis, assistant curator, Tate; Liu Heung Shing, founder of the Shanghai Center of Photography; and Isabella van Marle, head of artist & gallery relations at Unseen Amsterdam.
The Sony World Photography Awards are divided into four categories – professional, student, youth, and open – which this year received over 326,000 submissions from 195 countries and territories. The shortlisted work will go on show at the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition at Somerset House, London, before going on tour around the world; this exhibition will also include a section dedicated to work by Nadav Kander, who has been awarded a prize for his Outstanding Contribution to Photography.
A major exhibition of work by Tim Walker opens the V&A in London this September, including 10 new photographic projects directly inspired by items from the museum’s permanent collection
Shooting meticulously set-up still lifes on film with a large format camera, Lucas Blalock scans his images and digitally manipulates them, creating tricksy, mind-bending work that plays with the boundary between reality and fiction. Now it’s fashionable to talk about fake news, but Blalock got in early, poking holes in our trust in images.
It’s earned him an enviable career, with books published by respected outfits such as Morel Books and Self Publish, Be Happy, and solo exhibitions at private galleries such as the White Cube. Now he’s got his first solo show at a public gallery in the US, the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Los Angeles, where he’s showing images made since 2014. Initially he might have seemed part of a movement, but Blalock has carved out a career on his own.
Through the weird and wonderful worlds she creates, Roy escapes the frustrations of modern existence
“For me the beach is the perfect place to observe people,” wrote Massimo Vitali on his blog back in July 2018. “In other words, we go to the beach to take pictures of people, not to take pictures of the beach. The beach is the most suitable place to observe human beings’ behavior, the existence of us human beings. How do people share the space on the beach, how are they staring at each other, or are they looking the other way? This is more important than geographical elements.
His new series, Short Stories, features plenty of beach scenes, often shot in his native Italy. Born in Como in 1944, Vitali studied photography at the London College of Printing and worked as a photojournalist in the 1960s and 70s before becoming a cinematographer for TV and film in the early 1980s. He started to shoot large format photographs in 1993, finding fame with his work Beach Scenes in 1995. He’s also shot crowds in other landscapes though, including in nightclubs, and the new portfolio includes these other social spaces as well as beach scenes.
London’s National Portrait Gallery is no longer taking a £1m gift from the Sackler Trust, amid growing controversy over the trust’s links to Purdue Pharma – makers of the OyxContin prescription painkiller which has been linked to the opioid crisis.
The £1m gift was to support the gallery’s Inspiring People initiative, a £35.5m project which would see the biggest-ever building development of the gallery since it opened in 1896. The NPG has stated that it has jointly agreed not to proceed with the gift with the Sackler Trust, and has issued two statements.
“The Sackler Trust has supported institutions playing crucial roles in health, education, science and the arts for almost half a century and we were pleased to have the opportunity to offer a new gift to support the National Portrait Gallery,” reads the first statement, from a Sackler Trust spokesperson. “The giving philosophy of the family has always been to actively support institutions while never getting in the way of their mission.
Documentary photographer Danyelle Rolla is proud of her roots. That much is clear from her portfolio, which reads like a guide to working-class Britain. Rolla grew up in Norris Green, one of Liverpool’s poorest towns – the type of town, she says, that the press misrepresents as a hotbed of crime and social decay. Out of frustration at this, Rolla has made it her mission to rewrite the narrative of the people and places that have shaped her, by photographing them in a more flattering light. The photograph that won Rolla Portrait of Britain 2018 captures Dotty, an older resident of Norris Green, Liverpool, outside the local pub. She is sporting a perm that might be from the Eighties, with shoulder pads to match. In fact, many of the scenes that Rolla photographs could be from other eras: from kitsch village fetes, to groups of skinheads in bomber jackets. In her playful, sometimes garish, images, she captures a Britain that seems to be longing for the past. This is the same Britain, Rolla’s photographs suggest, …


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Sadly this is only a concept, but oh how I would love to build a theme camp with no playa dust or sunscreen required.
This concept coffee thermos with built in cups makes me swoon. I would take up drinking coffee again if I could get my hands on one of these.
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‘’I do not think it is right to celebrate World Water Day while we are still facing water shortage in our country,” says a resident of Kimara, Dar es Salaam, called Ally Mustapha. “People are still facing a severe shortage of water. In Kimara the problem is chronic.” On account of that, Mustapha adds that it is an irony to celebrate the World’s Water Day because Tanzanians is still plagued by shortage of clean and safe water.
But Judith Shoo, another Dar resident, supportive of the momentous day, differs with Mustapha and says it is important to commemorate the day because it makes water stakeholders remember the need to supply clean and safe water to the people. "The day reminds water stakeholders to remember their duty of providing safe water to the people,” Ms Shoo says.
The fact that over two thirds of our planet earth is covered by water and our body is mostly made up of it, underscores its importance. An international organization, WaterAid called for people all over the world to have safe drinking water on the day. However, a WaterAid report shows that 783 million people still live without this essential service over one in ten across the globe.
According to the WaterAid country representative in Tanzania, Mr Paul Obura, ensuring that everyone on the planet has clean water to drink would be a great achievement. “Ensuring that everyone on the planet has clean water to drink would rank as one of the great achievements of humankind. Delivering upon this human right would also improve public health and drive economic development.
“Meeting the Millennium Development Goal on water by providing access to 2 billion more people in the last twenty years shows what can be achieved. However, we must not lose sight of the 783 million people, who still have no choice but to drink unsafe water. “Everyone on the planet has a right to safe water to drink and this could be achieved with the right political will within our lifetime - let’s not settle for anything less than 100 pe cent,” he said.
The report released recently by WaterAid shows that on April 20, this year, the Sanitation and Water for All partnership will bring together Government ministers from around the world and WaterAid will be calling on them to act with urgency to end the water and sanitation crisis.
The report also revealed that diarhoea caused by unsafe water and sanitation is the biggest killer of children in Sub-Saharan Africa and the second biggest killer of children worldwide - taking more young lives than HIV/AIDs, malaria and measles combined. The report further revealed that sanitation remains the most off track of the Millennium Development Goals. Currently, 2.5 billion people live without access to sanitation, over 1 in 3 of the world's population.
On current rates of progress, it will take almost 70 years in South Asia and over 250 years for Sub-Saharan Africa to reach universal access to sanitation. Around the globe, 300,000 people are taking part in the World Walks for Water and Sanitation to call on governments to bring about universal access for these services and put an end to the water and sanitation crisis.
The importance of water made WaterAid earlier this year to launch their five-year water strategy in the country is a welcome move. At the ceremony, the guest of honour, Deputy Minister for Education and Vocational Training Mr Philip Mulugo said, the government all by itself cannot provide water to the whole country.
However, with the cooperation of private institutions and NGOs, the target of water to reach the whole country will be reached. "Despite efforts to combat malaria, the government has in addition a target to provide clean water to its people to fight against diseases caused by unclean water, for example cholera,’’ said Mulugo. By Mulugo’s account, the government took a step to fight against malaria but it is also going to fight against diseases caused by dirty water by providing clean water to the people.
The Director of International Programmes WaterAid, Mr Girish Menon said WaterAid will continue to help people to reach the target of providing clean water whether in villages or in towns. "We are going to help Tanzanians to have clean water especially in schools because the most students affected are girls,’’ said Menon. Established in 1981, WaterAid focuses exclusively on provision of safe domestic water, sanitation and hygiene education to many countries.
It works in partnership with the Central Government and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and communities in Tabora, Dar es Salaam, Singida and Manyara. The main mission of WaterAid is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities.


Effects of Rare Earth on the Microstructure and Impact Toughness of H13 Steel
AbstractStudies of H13 steel suggest that under appropriate conditions, additions of rare-earth metals (REM) can significantly enhance mechanical properties, such as impact toughness. This improvement is apparently due to the formation of finer and more dispersive RE inclusions and grain refinement after REM additions. In this present work, the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of H13 steel with rare earth additions (0, 0.015, 0.025 and 0.1 wt.%) were investigated. The grain size, inclusions and fracture morphology were systematically studied by means of optical microscopy (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results indicate that REM addition of 0.015 wt.% can result in good improvement of performance compared to the REM additions of 0.025 wt.% and 0.1 wt.%. It is found that the impact toughness is significantly enhanced with the addition of 0.015% REM, which can be improved 90% from 10 J to 19 J. Such an addition of REM can result in a huge volume fraction of finer and more dispersive inclusions which are extremely good to toughness. View Full-Text
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So today was supposed to be the ‘Rapture,’ according to Harold Camping, was going to roll across the world, starting in New Zealand, at 6 pm. He predicted cataclysmic earthquakes that would ravage the earth. Of course, as you all are reading this clearly the ‘Rapture’ has not occurred. This is not a big surprise to me. There have been all sorts of religious fundamentalists who predict the end of the world. In fact, Camping has done it twice and he has been wrong both times.
What causes people to believe in the end of the world?
There are many things that cause people to believe in and follow these kinds of religions and fundamentalist pastors. In order to believe in the possibility of a ‘Rapture’ one must have a strong belief in God and the bible. Generally these people do not bother to try to read and interpret the bible for themselves but they allow someone else to interpret it for them. This is a characteristic of Catholicism wherein the priest is not only the interpreter of the bible but also the vessel for transubstantiation.
The allure of religious fellowship is very powerful for some people. While many educated people also believe heavily in fundamentalist Christian religions, it is my contention that many people involved in these religions lack critical thinking skills. People involved in these religions are deterred from asking questions or pointing out discrepancies.
There have been some religious sects that emerged in the wake of the Protestant Reformation. While many were just other sanctioned religious organizations, others like the ‘Anabaptists’ also emerged. These groups took Luther’s beliefs further believing that they were able to interpret the bible for themselves and live life the way Christ would. The Anabaptist groups are mostly comprised of the Hutterites, Amish and Mennonites. Each group practices their faith slightly differently and with varying degrees of discipline for members.
Characteristics of Fundamentalist Christianity
Fundamentalism is not just limited to Christianity. There are fundamentalist aspects to Judaism and Islam as well. Generally, it is Christian fundamentalists who predict things like an apocalypse or Rapture. In Christianity, it is protestant faiths that most often have fundamentalist branches.
One of the primary characteristics of fundamentalist Christianity is the idea of being saved by Jesus. Most services would offer an opportunity for a ‘sinner’ to come up and be saved by Jesus. Members would then be encouraged to have a ‘personal relationship with Christ. The services use upbeat music to drive the congregants into a frenzy. Gesticulation and other movement is encouraged and often results in people ‘speaking in tongues.’ The preceding characteristics are mild in comparison to what can happen with these groups. Some groups demand even more from their parishioners. People have been known to give up their worldly property, money, families, jobs, homes and to slavishly follow a charismatic leader.
What are the alternatives?
People have a need for fellowship. We need deep and meaningful contact with other people. While organized religion can provide that fellowship, it is, in my opinion, based on a lie. The idea that there is a supreme being, a god, directing life on Earth is preposterous. There is no evidence that God exists, it is only in peoples’ minds.
Organized religion has been the cause of more wars and deaths than anything else. The root of terrorism, whether it is Islamic or Irish, is religion. We have been involved in Afghanistan, which is a war about religion. Most of what is going in the Middle East is caused by religion.
I imagine a world without organized religion. Without religion we would not have the same degree of fundamentalism as we do today. The world would be a much more rational and safe place.
 Churches like Anglicans, Lutherans, Zwingli, Calvinism
 Anabaptist means specifically re-baptized. Typically children are baptized and then re-baptized as adults if they choose to remain in the faith and community.
 Protestantism began with the posting of the 95 theses on the door of the local church (all churches were Catholic at the time) disputing certain translations of the bible and how they should be interpreted.
 Glossolalia or speaking in tongues is the fluid vocalizing (or, less commonly, the writing) of speech-like syllables, often as part of religious practice. Via Wikipedia.
 The other cause is oil. However, the two causes are inextricably linked.

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A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Companies has promoted Mike Standing to be the company’s new president, effective June 1.Standing joined A.I.M Mutual as vice president in August 2012, with a focus on market and product development as well as broad-based project management. Previously, he was with Guy Carpenter & Company, where he was senior vice president – account executive and a member of the workers compensation specialty practice for nine years.
Standing has more than 25 years of property and casualty experience, having been vice president of the casualty divisions of Munich Reinsurance Company and Zurich Reinsurance North America in addition to treaty reinsurance broker for Sedgwick Re.
Previously, A.I.M. Mutual CEO and Chairman John Myers has also held the role of president. Myers will now be CEO and executive chairman. In addition to his overall accountability for A.I.M. Mutual, Myers will continue to be responsible for claims and administrative oversight. Myers joined A.I.M. Mutual in 1995 as president and CEO and added the chairman’s role in 2011.
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This was my first foray into 3D game design and programming.
In terms of game design - which depended on the player stumbling across a non-linear set of clues, we had to continuously user-test and iterate on subtly making them follow a path we desired through level design, in order to string together the clues in a meaningful way.
In terms of programming (lead), this was the first time I programmed with the additional Z co-ordinate, as well as my first time with Unity3D and C# - so I had to adapt to both. I also had to experiment with lighting to get the desired effects.


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