![]() ![]() ![]() Speaking to the International Brotherhood Conference, he said that, "God had led him, so he profoundly believed, to endeavour to put down the proposed fight. In the late 1890s, Rev Tiverton Preedy formed the All Saints Mission in Islington and used boxing to attract "men who would a short time ago have ridiculed the thought of darkening the doors of a church but who are by degrees learning self-respect and realizing the Divine Master is their friend and that true religion can be brought into their lives without spoiling their sport and pleasures…"Ī unique example of Christian opposition to boxing came in 1911 when the Secretary of The National Free Church Council and a Baptist minister, FB Meyer led opposition to a scheduled boxing match in London between Jack Johnson and the bombardier Matt Wells. The daily curriculum for pupils at Merchiston School included, rugby, gym and 30 minutes fencing or boxing. On the other hand, boxing was encouraged in Public Schools under the influence of the Muscular Christian movement in order to show that Christianity was not 'feminine'. Scott Kershaw Phillips suggests that conversion for the Primitive Methodists involved turning away from "the God-forsaken old life symbolised by the cock-fighting, the bull-baiting, the boxing match, the wake and the ale-house". Much later the Puritans were generally opposed to all sport and recreation. ![]() The early Christian writer, Terullian (ca.160 – ca.220 AD) warned his fellow Christians to keep away from the stadium for the things done inside them were wholly inappropriate for believers to see: blows, kicks, cuffs, and "all the recklessness of the fist, and every disfigurement of the human face, God’s image". He was simply using a sporting analogy to make a point about the Christian life. When St Paul wrote to the Corinthian church I do not fight like someone beating the air (I Corinthians 9:26), he was not trying to write a theology of boxing. The Church has always had an ambivalent attitude to boxing. Since the Second World War over 350 boxers have died from ring injuries. The difference with boxing is that hurting your opponent is the aim of the sport. The fundamental question is whether a sport where the intention is to hurt, cut, injure and knock-out one's opponent, can be reconciled with the Christian view of man and God.ĭanger and injuries are, obviously, present in many sports. Yet boxing raises serious issues for the Christian. He became a Christian and went on to form his own church in Houston.Įvander Holyfield, the former world heavyweight champion also has a strong Christian faith and added the following to autographs: "Philippians 4:13 – I can do all this through Christ who gives me the strength". He had an encounter with God in his dressing room after losing a fight to Jimmy Young. George Foreman combined a career in boxing with being a pastor – and still found time to sell meat grills. When Floyd Patterson defeated Archie Moore to win the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship in 1956, he commented ‘I just hit him again and the Lord did the rest’ (The New Yorker, 27 July 1957). There have been a number of boxing champions who have been vocal about their Christian faith. ![]() In boxing both participants pay the price." On the other hand, Dr David Bosher, director of the Pain Research Institute, said, "Throwing Christians to the lions in ancient Rome was so much better. … The cameras are looking at you the people are there howling for your blood. Thomas Hausar, biographer of Muhammad Ali: "The job requires a man to move toward a battered, beaten foe whose hands are down, whose eyes are rolling and, if the referee allows, smash his face again".Ĭhris Eubank, former world super middle-weight champion: "The objective is to incapacitate your man and they want to see you do it. Just how violent boxing can be is illustrated by the following quotations from people on the inside. Nonetheless boxing continues to raise moral and ethical questions. We rejoice in having another British World Champion. With David Haye winning a version of the World Heavyweight championship and Manny Pacquiao confirming his status as best fighter in the world, boxing is making the sports headlines again. Willie John McBride, Irish Rugby player Can you box for God? The moral and ethical implications of boxing "It matters a great deal who is going to win, but not at all who won" ![]()
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![]() ![]() The 9/11 Commission concluded that excessive classification inhibited the ability of defense agencies to share critical files, contributing to the terrorists' success in killing nearly 3,000 Americans. ![]() William Leonard, former director of the Information Security Oversight Office, which oversees the classification system, testified in 2016 before Congress that overclassification was rampant throughout federal government. Overclassification killsĮxperts and members of Congress acknowledge that 90% of classified records do not need to be classified. Though classification is intended to protect the national security of the nation - shielding such information as weapons data, military plans and codes - often records with no direct connection to national security are hidden, including already published newspaper articles, sometimes to prevent agency embarrassment or accountability. These records can include just about anything a government employee deems confidential, secret, top secret, sensitive or restricted. The classified federal records are made secret according to categories defined by the president through executive orders, not law. faces in maintaining transparent, accountable government. Also, as a member of the Federal Freedom of Information Act Advisory Committee, I see firsthand the struggles the U.S. I have seen the secrecy creep - more classification and more withholding of information by the government - growing for decades, as a scholar who studies freedom of information, as recent president of the National Freedom of Information Coalition and as incoming director of the Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida. Those in the intelligence field, along with at least eight special commissions through the decades, acknowledge the security risk of nearly 2,000 workers processing tens of millions of classified records each year, which could be viewed and potentially leaked or misplaced by more than 4.2 million government employees and contractors who have access to them. ![]() has an overclassification problem, which, experts say, ironically threatens the nation's security. That's the estimated number of records annually classified as confidential, secret or top secret by the U.S. faces far more threats to its national security than from spy balloons or classified documents discovered in former and current presidents' homes. About 50 million more threats every year. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In fact, the display itself is so well-built that it probably deserves a special segment of its own in short, it offers a clearly visible and approachable overview of all of the active and selectable settings. Starting from the very top, we have the usual software controls – channel, plug-in, arranger, mixer, browser, sampling, and numerous other fine-tuning elements are sitting right next beside the large, backlit display. All of the controls and features are slightly oversized for easier use, which only affirms what we said earlier about it being great for beginner musicians, producers, and pretty much anyone who wants to program drum beats and loops. What’s really important about the Mk3’s design is that it sports a set of really big pads. Its dimensions measure 11.85 inches by 12.6 inches by 1.61 inches, and it’s quite compact with approximately 4.85 pounds of weight. 16 Ultra-responsive Big Performance Padsįrankly, Native Instruments’ Maschine Mk3 drum controller is pretty small, although it’s relatively big in comparison to a standard drum controller.Let’s move on to the Native Instruments’ Maschine Mk3 drum controller review.Ĭheck price on Amazon Top Features of the new Maschine Mk3: Without any further ado, let’s see what Native Instruments’ Maschine Mk3 drum controller comes supplied with, is it worth the money, and at the end of the day, is it as good as people say. What really should be the main topic here is the fact that Native Instruments’ Maschine Mk3 drum controller is a professional drum controlling pad that is also very intuitive and friendly to beginners as well.Īfter much praise from dozens of satisfied musicians, we wanted to check out the extent of its brilliance in practice. It’s performance-worthy, great for practicing, and absolutely ideal for putting creative ideas to life. In short words, this little ‘machine’ sports a variety of settings, modes, and effects, as well as a plethora of sounds for you to play with, compose, and actually make some world-class music. ![]() The Maschine Mk3 drum controller is basically their flagship model, alongside the ultimate Komplete Kontrol S88 keyboard. Native Instruments is a huge name in the music software & hardware industry, and they boast a huge array of premium-quality MIDI keyboards, DJ controllers, and drum machines. Visit our specialist London stores to demo dedicated setups for DJ systems, music production equipment, PA and live sound equipment as well as DJ and stage lighting.Regardless of whether you’re an aspiring DJ who’s earning his living through live performances or a beginner musician in the making, you might want to check out Native Instruments’ Maschine MK3 drum controller.įirst of all, let’s have a word about the brand itself. For the club or live events we also stock a range of lighting effects and accessories including lasers, LED lights, stage lighting, projection effects, stands and controllers helping you to put on a show to remember. Want to achieve better sound quality? Take a look at our range of DJ headphones, music production equipment, active and passive speakers guaranteed to make waves. Our sales staff are some of the most knowledgeable in the industry, offering free, impartial advice on any kit for sale ranging from decks and DJ controllers to a complete studio production set up or club installation.īased in London’s West End with 2 DJ shops located across the capital, we offer the very best deals in digital DJ gear, production equipment, lighting effects, PA and live sound systems both online and instore.Īt Westend DJ we also stock complete DJ packages including a specialist range of cables and accessories to help you get the best quality sound out of your music gear. We’ve been supplying the finest UK DJs and producers with the world’s best DJ gear for over 25 years. Welcome to Westend DJ, London’s premier DJ Equipment store. ![]() ![]() ![]() As I recall, he also participated in Gondoliers, while he was working on his MFA. I also am in touch with Jack (John) Hutchinson – “Hutch,” He is also doing well, and lives in Albuquerque. My address is: did you know Mary Collier? She died, while living on the Isle of Wight, in April of 2011. If you would like his e-mail let me know, and I will send it to you that way. ![]() He is doing great, and living happily with his partner in a brownstone house he restored in Cambridge, Mass. Bob and I are fast friends, and in fairly frequent communication. I had planned on coming to see Gondoliers, but at the last minute, was unable to – much to my regret. At least that’s what it looks like – the cream, I mean.or is that skim milk? And I don’t even like coffee! But, Gentle Readers, “You’re the cream in my coffee.” And now I find that you might be just skim milk. Generally.Įxcuse me while I go put some cream in my coffee. Well, “All generalizations are false, including this one.” So if things aren’t always what they seem to be is considered, generally, to be true, it is therefore not true, which because it is a generalization, makes it false. To all of you, my Gentle Readers, I might seem to be, generally, a happy and contented person. (Which an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of.) ![]() I am looking forward to the day I see our sons doing the same to their children! It is bound to happen. Admittedly, that habit could be rather obnoxious – which is the way I felt when my mom did it to me. I can picture them rolling their eyes even now. As my children will tell you, I have carried on the rich (or annoying, depending on your perspective) tradition of quoting the odd lines of poetry and/or lyrics that seem appropriate for whatever situation in which we might find ourselves. They had been quoted to her by her mother (“An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.”). I remember calling my mother (“A mother’s love endures through all.”) and asking her if she had any idea where those lines came from. Pinafore.” I had the pleasure of being cast as “Buttercup.” While I knew the basic plot of Pinafore, I was not completely familiar with all the music, so it was a delightful surprise when upon first reading the libretto I saw that the duet, quoted above, begins with those lines that I grew up hearing quoted countless times. The following year we put on the much more well-known “H.M.S. Read the Wikipedia synopsis of the operetta here. You just have to live long enough.”) in love with a “Swinburne-esque” (“We thank with brief thanksgiving whatever gods may be.”) fop, given to loudly reciting his own poetry. I played the female comic lead, “Lady Jane.” I had a blast playing a pretentious older woman (“Getting older is no problem. Our first year, we put on a production of “Patience.” Patience is not as well-known as many of the G&S operettas, but it is a gem. In addition to being a scholar in Renaissance music, (“If music be the food of love, sing on!”) he was also known as a G&S expert. Hill, and he was (and still is) one of the most knowledgeable people I’ve ever known. ![]() The director was one of the music professors, Robert B. When I was in college (“A many years ago, when I was young and charming…”) I had the privilege of being a founding member of The Gilbert and Sullivan Society at The University of Connecticut, during my sophomore year. (You can hear the entire song by clicking on this link.) Pinafore ” they are sung by “Buttercup” and “Captain Corcoran.” Here are some of the beginning verses: I didn’t know who wrote it, or where it was from – she might have made them up for all I knew. I later learned the origin of the poem – they are from the first verse of the lyrics to a wonderful duet in Gilbert & Sullivan’s operetta, “H.M.S. My mother had quoted a similar line from as far back as I can remember. Immediately, upon reading Sidey’s Weekend Theme, a poem leapt to my mind. ![]() ![]() Because you can change the size of text on the Kindle, page numbers are not provided. Failing to do so will end up on your post being removed and/or your account banned. All Kindles registered to the same Amazon account can share Kindle. When posting in r/Kindle, make sure you adhere by our guidelines. Piracy Any piracy talk (including website names) will result in removal of your thread/comments and may result in a permanent ban. Amazon dropped the Kindle name from the tablets a few years back. A prompt will appear asking you to sign in. ![]() The Profiles & Family Library will appear. A prompt will appear asking if you want to create a new profile. Tap the Profiles icon in the pull-down menu. 1.Turn on your Kindle by pressing the power button on the bottom, at which point you’ll be asked to select a language. Please use new Reddit for up to date information and sub rules.įire tablets are not Kindle e-readers. On the home screen, drag the Quick Settings menu down with a swipe from the top of the screen. ![]() Note - Old Reddit is not maintained in this sub. No, you need to de-register from the kindle itself. Transfer Your Kindle Content to Another Country or Region Go to Manage Your Content and Devices and click Preferences. Youll need to set up a default payment method for the new account to buy books on the kindle. Have questions before you buy a Kindle product or accessory? Want to know more about any of the products? Have news or tips to share? Join our friendly members. Once the new account is created, you can then enter the associated email address and password XXXXX it into the kindle to register it to the new account. ![]() This subreddit is for everything Kindle related. ![]() ![]() A total of around 28,000 trade visitors from 129 countries came to see for themselves the latest articles and services for dogs, cats, fish and many other pets from a total of 1,326 exhibitors from 59 countries. Trade visitors get a global market overview of the latest pet food products, grooming aids and accessories for four-legged pets, birds, ornamental fish and. Managing Director Ryan Budlong recently attended Global Pet Expo, the pet industrys largest annual trade show. The much-anticipated 2022 event, which will be moving to the North/South Building of the Orange County Convention Center. The show was recently named the Best Use of Data award winner at the 12 th annual Trade Show News Network (TSNN) Awards. The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) have announced Global Pet Expo will be held live and in-person March 23-25, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Happy faces, personal exchange and international businessįinally back at the trade fair, finally get to know each other in person again, exchange ideas, touch products and do business: As the organizer of the world's leading trade fair for the international pet industry Interzoo, WZF GmbH – Pet Industry Services was pleased to see happy faces from international visitors and exhibitors during the four days of the fair from 24 to at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. Global Pet Expo 2022 was a resounding success, featuring a show floor spanning 269,500 net square feet of exhibit space. Trade visitors get a global market overview of the latest pet food products, grooming aids and accessories for four-legged pets, birds, ornamental fish and terrarium animals. ![]() Enjoy the dog shows, chat to breeders and engage with experts on health. ![]() This makes the world-leading Interzoo a key source of inspiration for the international pet industry. PetExpo is a weekend expo for all things pet related View animals like dogs, cats, birds, fish and reptiles. The 2016 Global Pet Expo will take place March 16-18 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Sponsored by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA), the expo features all that’s new in the pet market today. ![]() What you should know now: Application Reasons for exhibiting Facts & figures Interzoo – the world´s leading trade fair for the pet industry Gathering of the global pet supplies market, 7 - Īt the world’s biggest marketing platform for the international pet industry, manufacturers, wholesalers and service providers from over 60 countries present products for pets and innovative pet supplies. Held each year in late March, Global Pet Expo is the world’s largest premier event in the pet industry. ![]() ![]() Expanding the number and size of pressurised areas in any building means paying more attention to resulting issues like high humidity levels, sticky entryways, mold growth, and increased energy costs. While pressurised rooms are helpful for health care workers, patients and staff, they also present challenges to HVAC techs and facility managers. The idea has extended beyond the hospital room to include waiting rooms, triage, bathrooms and other areas that could contain contaminants or susceptible people. The COVID-19 pandemic has extended the use of pressurised rooms to combat the disease. Inadequate or infrequent testing puts patients and others at risk. Still, accurate testing and consistent monitoring is the best way to maintain the effectiveness of a pressurised room. Electronic pressure monitors offer continuous, accurate monitoring, but they’re expensive to purchase and install. The smoke just needs to move in the right direction. ![]() If the smoke flows inside or outside, then a pressure differential exists. During a smoke test, technicians create puffs of smoke next to known intakes like registers or under doorways. They’re cheap and easy to administer, but aren’t continuous or highly accurate. Smoke tests are a common way to test the effectiveness of a pressurised room. ACH is a measure of how often air within a space is replaced every hour and is essential to combating contaminated, stale and unhealthy air. To aid air quality, HVAC technicians design HVAC systems to include specific numbers of air changes per hour (ACH) based on the size of the room. Air quality is particularly important for medical facilities, since suboptimal humidity levels can contribute to illness. Like any conditioned environment, pressurised rooms must also maintain humidity and air temperature to ensure comfort and safety. The more leakage, the more energy required to maintain a room’s negative or positive pressure. These entryways are also safe areas for removing PPE or as a failsafe against pressure loss. Designers often outfit NPRs with ante rooms to minimise leakage. Pressure room designers try to keep rooms as air tight as possible, but some leakage occurs through gaps in doors, windows and electrical outlets. Because PPRs form barriers to outside spaces, their HVAC systems must filter out any contaminants from the interior air while ensuring optimal pressure and safe air quality. PPR hospital rooms often house immunocompromised patients susceptible to infection or disease. PPRs exist within surgical theatres and in vitro clinics where contamination is possible. Air escapes the room without letting in outside contaminated air. Positive pressure rooms maintain a higher air pressure inside than the surrounding environment. Interior air then moves through a filtration system to remove contaminants before safely exiting the pressurised environment. When someone opens the door of an NPR, negative pressure draws passive air inside, forming a barrier against the escape of pathogens or dust. The purpose is to control the direction of passive airflow. That is, a negative quantity of air maintained. ![]() To create a NPR, HVAC professionals must move air out at a faster rate than it comes in. If done correctly, the result is a stable environment with lower or higher air pressure than the surrounding area. The natural movement of air without the aid of mechanical equipment like a fan is called “passive” air flow, and techs use passive air flow to keep debris and contaminants from entering or exiting a room. Building managers use HVAC equipment, fans and ventilation systems to control this natural propensity of air to escape-to keep the “balloon” knotted as it were. The bigger the pressure differential, the faster the balloon will fly around the room. Pressure DifferentialĪnyone who’s ever let go of an un-knotted balloon has witnessed the propensity of air to move from a higher pressure area to a lower one. The difference between positive vs negative pressure rooms is mostly one of pressure differential and air flow. Both approaches use air pressure differentials to control ventilation and contamination. Hospitals and clinics employ negative pressure rooms (NPR) to contain the spread of infectious diseases. ![]() For example, semiconductor makers use positive pressure rooms (PPR) to ensure their integrated chips are free of contaminants in the air. Many industries use pressurised rooms to stop cross-contamination between one area of a building and another. ![]() ![]() If you are wondering how you can decorate your walls in fall for impact, simply swapping out a cool paint color for one that's richer and warmer can be speedy, transformational and affordable. ![]() If you want to decorate for fall on a budget, these elements can be easily homemade with seasonal foliage from your yard or a florist. Todays video is a Fall decorate with me where I show you some budget Fall decor ideas for Autumn I hope you guys enjoy seeing me style my home for Fall and. A front door wreath, fall mantel decor and even a table centerpiece for your entryway or dining room in fall colors are all must-haves. Wondering how to start decorating for fall? Easily the most popular fall decor is inspired by pumpkins and autumnal leaves. It is recommended that you avoid decorating for fall before this date, otherwise your indoor and outdoor fall decor ideas won't be in sync with the seasons. When should you start decorating for fall? Generally speaking, early to late September is the best time to start decorating for fall. When should you start decorating for fall? Plus they have see-through, wispy growth that take on a magical quality when gilded with spider’s webs and frost. Ornamental grasses are surprisingly easy to grow, no matter the condition of your garden – or the time of year. What's more, evergreen varieties give year-round cover and little room for the unwanted plant invaders to squeeze through. ![]() They are the ideal solution to early-fall doldrums: as summer flowers fade, their subtly colored foliage and sprays of tiny flowers will take center stage if you are planning a winter garden. Ornamental grasses bring movement and sound to the fall garden, and carry color and interest through to fall and winter. ![]() ![]() ![]() When we talk about the healing properties of these stones, we can say that both of them embody the ultimate rejuvenating powers of Jasper stones which are strength, support during testing times, courage, and tranquility. The Spiderweb Jasper is a white stone covered by black spiderweb-like lines, on the other hand, Jasper stone which is the most common one, appears as a red opaque stone, due to the inclusion of oxidizing iron. The main difference that sets these two stones apart is their physical appearance. Spiderweb Jasper belongs to the Jasper family stones which are an aggregate of microgranular Quartz and Chalcedony accompanying by other minerals. The Jasper stones mined from this locality are recognized by a primary pale olive green color base that is completely enveloped by a unique pattern of multiple veins or spider-webs that have a reddish-brown color. Oregon Spiderweb Jasper is a distinct stone that is mined specifically from Oregon, a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. ![]() ![]() Spiderweb Jasper is located in Mexico, North America, and also the United States of America (Oregon State). It enriches your life with calming vibrations that make you feel relaxed and shift your focus to acknowledge your valuable life blessings which ultimately raises your vibration and adds more joy and inner contentment to your life. “The Universe is saying: ‘Allow me to flow through you unrestricted, and you will see the greatest magic you have ever seen.’” - Klaus Joehle This gem is deeply connected with the feeling of interconnectedness, it heightens the feeling of self-awareness and strengthens your bond with the Universe. It radiates a bright grounding aura that soothes your feelings and stabilizes your energy. Spiderweb Jasper transmits powerful protective energies to shed away all negative vibrations and distressing emotions. Keep on reading to explore Spiderweb Jasper’s meaning, healing properties, and multiple creative ways uses to profit from its soothing and calming vibrations. This distinctive Spider web Jasper stone carries magnificent soothing and healing properties and other various peaceful and high vibrational frequencies that stabilize your mood swings and enable you to feel grounded and relaxed. It is a highly guarding stone that surrounds you with a protective aura against low vibrations and negativity. This crystal emits soothing energies that calm your nerves and lessen the feeling of being overwhelmed. Spiderweb Jasper is the ultimate stone of grounding. ![]() ![]() This would be compatible with 32 bit and 64-bit windows. This is complete offline installer and standalone setup for Native Instruments Guitar Rig 6 Pro. Native Instruments Guitar Rig 6 Pro Free DownloadĬlick on below button to start Native Instruments Guitar Rig 6 Pro Download.
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