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By Wallace / 23rd June 2020
Overall zipped up, goggles checked, safety mask on, Vitrox 99 refilled, spray gun holstered & ready to shoot….let's go bust…
Overall zipped up, goggles checked, safety mask on, Vitrox 99 refilled, spray gun holstered & ready to shoot….let's go bust some virus! We have our very own Covid Buster here in Johor Bahru and his name is Kim Lee Tan.
Since Malaysian government has allowed gym and fitness center to open but must adhere to strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), many gyms were prepping themselves to start operating again, and part of the crucial need is to make sure the gym is clean and free from coronavirus.
Kim himself owns two gyms in Johor Bahru, REPS Studio Martial Art Training Centre andREPS Plus Fitness Centre, so he knows very well on the hygiene and cleanliness requirement of gyms. Being an action orientated guy Kim does not like to sit around doing nothing during the lockdown. So he took those time to deeply research and learn more on disinfection.
He bought some equipment and chemicals and started to disinfect his own gym, armed with this knowledge and the materials he has bought, Kim decided to share his know-how and help the fitness industry to get back on its feet by doing free disinfecting services in gyms & fitness centers around Johor Bahru.
His community service was certainly highly needed service at this time to give confidence to gym members and ensure the fitness industry have high compliance to the SOP that our government has set.
Let's get to know more about Kim the Covid Buster
Looking at his burly physique, you may not believe Kim is 50 years young. Hailing from Manila, Philippines, he is of Chinese descent and is a very familiar face in Malaysian combat sports scene.
You may have seen him before refereeing MMA bouts in MIMMA, Ultimate Beatdown & Octagon Fighting Championship.
Kim being part of the referees in MIMMA
Martial arts was very much part of Kim's life from young. He took up Tae Kwon-Do in Manila and did very well and became a national athlete representing Philippines. The peak of his Tae Kwon-Do career was winning the bronze medal in S.E.A Games.
He left Philippines to studied preparatory medicine and psychology in UK, but being a sports person, he decided to pursue a career as a fitness instructor when he went back to Manila. He worked for a gym in the international airport. His dedication & passion caught the attention of an owner of a big chain of gyms in the region.
"I was doing everything, I was the instructor, manning the reception, cleaning the toilet, and basically I was doing everything."
The gym owner offered him a job managing a hotel gym in Bangkok. Kim may not have management experience that time, but he was a determined man. A quick research on the aspect of management in the library was all he needed to make that life changing decision and off he flew to Bangkok to a start of his life overseas. After 2.5 years he was transferred to Beijing for 3 years. Then back to Bangkok again for 1 year.
Indonesia was the next the location as the gym expanded over there and Kim was sent there to set up the whole place in Surabaya. Next stop was Yangoon. After everything was up and running in Myanmar. Management ask him where does he wants to go next. Kim decides to head back to Indonesia.
That was the time he met the owner of Gudang Garam, one of the giant corporates company in Indonesia, famous for making kretek (clove cigarettes).
Kim didn't realise who that was.
"I was telling him stories during training, sharing about my experience & just being myself taking care of a client. Two months later I got a call from his G.M and he offered me a job to set up gym in a high end condominium.
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The offer was fantastic and he jump on it. 4 years on as everything was smoothly running, Kim felt bored and was eager for new challenges. Again a job was offered to him in a big chain of hotel in Jakarta. He was happy again to be involved in setting up and overlooking development of projects. Kim's reputation in the field of gym management precedes him, and again an offer came along. This time it is for a job in Dubai. This time the job role is much wider. He had to manage a community center with facilities such as fitness gym, tennis, kids' center, squash, basketball, swimming pool, café, beauty saloon, etc.
Next job offer from Hilton group in Singapore came just in time, as again, Kim was feeling bored as the work in Dubai has become smooth and uneventful for him.
Kim's martial arts journey continued as he travel from city to city for his work. In Bangkok, he train & fought Muaythai. Even though he never won a single match but it was an unforgettable experience to be able to step up & fight with the Thais that practically eat and sleep Muaythai.
"I remember kicking those Thais in the shin, holy $#!t that hurts! but the guy was just standing there without any expression on his face!"
In Indonesia, he signed up for a couple of MMA bouts.
"My first fight was refereed by Yuji Shimada. My Kickboxing coach was an Ambonese and I trained grappling in Synergy."
In Singapore Kim train in Evolve. He was training for Martial Combat MMA bout and he popped his knee. Ruptured his cruciate ligaments. After surgery Kim went through the recovery & rehab work while he was still working, it was a tough time for him & he sunk into depression.
He went to a doctor for his condition and got tons of medication. It wrecked his sleep patterns and he was feeling awful all the time. Finally he made the decision to call his brother in Manila. His brother asks him to come home to rest.
"I went back, got in my room & must have slept for 4 days non-stop,.. the maid was slipping food through the door."
Home was good for his spirit. He was able to recover well physically too. His adventure spirit came back & he wanted to start work again. He sent in his resume online and got a job with Clark Hatch gym in Johor.
After the stint in Johor, opportunity came knocking again to travel. A job was offered to him base in Canberra Australia. He again jump on it as he wanted the new experience. But life in Canberra was so different for him as he was so used to the work life in Asia where he regularly clocks in 12-14 hours a day. His Australian boss saw him late at work one day.
Aussie boss: "Kim, what time did you came in?"
Kim: "9am"
Aussie boss: "What time is it now?"
Kim: "It's 7pm."
Aussie boss: "You working too much, get out of here & go get a life."
Kim was thinking to himself, 'What am I gonna do? Everything here close so early. He end up frequenting the pubs often to pass his time.
But at work too Kim felt not right, perhaps it's time for a change again. This time the change will be entirely for a different reason. He picked up his Blackberry and call his girlfriend in Singapore. "Honey let's get married!"
So again he packs his beg and move again. This time his life partner was his motivation. He planned to get married & start his own business after working for other people for so long. But the cost of doing business in Singapore was exorbitant, so Johor became his best choice because of the close proximity as his wife still goes to Singapore on and off for work.
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He opened REPS Fitness and also contributed to growing the MMA scene in Johor. Those were the early days of MMA in Malaysia around 10 years ago. Pioneered by Melvin Yeoh of Ultimate MMA Academy.
Melvin founded Ultimate Beatdown (UB) in 2013 and from the early days, Kim has been refereeing for UB for many years. In 2013 also he refereed in MIMMA season 1 and Legend Fighting Championship 11. From then on MIMMA season 3 & 5 and also in Full Metal Dojo. To further his knowledge in a more formal way, in 2014, Kim flew to California to take up a referee course from the well-known UFC referee Herb Dean. This invaluable experience eventually landed him judging work for ONE Championship in many events around Asia.
Kim also has been refereeing for Octagon Fighting Championship in recent years. His vast experience enabled him to conduct certification course for aspiring referee & judge. This is part of his contribution to the growth of MMA in Malaysia.
Conducting referee & judges certification course
Presentation of certificate grace by MASMMAA president Rashid Salleh
To keep up with the MMA fighters in the cage Kim works out hard in REPS. Fitness has always been part of his life, but 3 years ago, the unexpected happened. While trekking up Mt Kinabalu in Sabah, he was extremely exhausted.
Coming back to Johor he went back to his usual routine. After a couple of months, he felt that, he gets tired easily with chest pain. One day after a tiring day in the gym, he went back for a nap, woke up for dinner and that's when the heart attack hits him. Fortunately, Kim was still able to drive himself to the hospital as he wife was in Singapore.
After the surgery, he was put on a regime of many many pills a day. The pills made him dizzy whole day and he hates the way it made his pee stinks! Depression sunk in again for the 2nd time in his life. But thankfully Kim snapped out of it through sheer determination and work out.
Exercise improve his strength & spirit. It was like a healing medicine. He also changed his diets, he used to have very high caloric diet. He ate steaks daily combine with plenty of eggs and protein shakes. Nowadays he does not indulge so much and added abundant amount of greens to his meals.
Another unique activities he does to keep his mind active is Cosplay. It started with the 1st Captain American and Avengers movies. He bought a Ducati bike and he had this thought of – wouldn't it be cool to be Captain America riding on the bike. He put the thoughts into action and instantly it became viral everywhere in social media and caught the attention of news media. He was invited to talk-show, events & he frequently dress up in superhero costume in movie premier too. He likes the buzz it gives him and ever since that he has continued these activities by doing Cosplay for other non-superhero characters.
At 50 this year, Kim said he is giving himself another 5-6 years to be involve in the fitness industry & MMA here in Malaysia. His long term plan is to move to Russia, his wife's homeland. He plans to take up a culinary course and dream of operating a food truck business in Moscow. Being a Chinese Filipino with experience in many cities around Asia, he wants to use these experiences to create a fusion Asian Russian food recipe.
Meanwhile he has started back operating REPS Fitness as Malaysian government has allowed gyms to be back in business after the Covid19 lockdown. The closing of his business for 3 months does affect his income & also stresses him out mentally, but fitness is always his go to solution. To ease the stress he wakes up early daily to hit the bags & complete his circuit training.
This Covid Buster community service, also helps Kim shift his mind away from his own problems. His contribution to help other gyms to get back to their feet gives Kim great satisfaction that he can be part of the solution to this pandemic.
Categories: Feature Article, Fighter Profile Tags: Johor Bahru, Kim Lee Tan, Malaysia, Octagon Fighting Championship, Ultimate Beatdown
My name is Tan Wallace. I'm a martial art enthusiast and I am passionate about combat sports. I was active in TaekwonDo until I snapped my ACL in both knees … 🙁. Warriors.asia is created to share news of martial art, the lifestyle, combat sports news & in-depth look into the personalities of martial artists in Asia.
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Q: Format and insert GeoJSON file into MongoDB I am new to MongoDB and GeoJSON and I am trying to import the contents of a GeoJSON file I got from the Census Reporter website into a MongoDB collection.
Here is the beginning and end of the file:
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When I import the file (I'm using MongoChef), it creates a single document within the collection with: type: "FeatureCollection", "crs": {...}, and all the individual features as an array under "features".
I'd like to have each feature in its own document in this collection. I tried removing the enclosing info and only inserting the "features" array like so:
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But I got a formatting error saying that there was an Unexpected Character ':' between "type": "Feature".
Any idea how to either select which part of the original GeoJSON file to insert into the collection, or how to reformat the file to only include the data I need?
Thanks!

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Have you ever asked yourself why nowadays there is a tremendous drop in the student's academic performances as compared to the previous years? Have you ever tried to locate the main cause of these issues? Is it true and can it be prove that this drop has been brought about as a result of introduction of electronic materials and internet in the learning sector?. These are some of the major questions that we ask ourselves almost on a daily basis as stakeholders of the education sector.
In the early years before the introduction of electronic and online learning in schools, the performance was good. The students were found to be making good use of their natural ability and knowledge. Initially, the introduction of the internet was aimed at promoting the sharing of information from one learning institution to another. It was also supposed to serve in invention and innovation through research among many other constructive functions.
Although the introduction has helped to a greater extent in achieving some of goals in the sector of education globally, it is still considered being a significant contributing factor to the poor performance of the students. In what ways has it contributed to poor performance? This is the question that we are seeking to answer at the end of the analysis.
First, we have to understand that the internet is a composition of both academic and non academic materials in this context. When properly utilized for academic and research purposes, internet can give quite a recommended output. Most of the students take internet to be a site for social interaction and entertainment. Although the internet has been freely enabled in most schools, its uses have been totally misplaced. For instance, most of the students will opt to use internet services within the school for social interaction and entertainment purposes. Therefore, this will lead to reduction in academic output (Glaser, 9).
Internet, in most learning institutions, has led to erosion of values and morals. Most of the youth experience the issue of identifying with a certain group. Therefore, they will try to copy some of the things they see online with an aim of gaining identity with a given group or peer. In most cases, these attributes are considered 'immoral' such as a revealing dress code or even some dancing styles that have been portrayed to be immoral by the societies that we come from. As a matter of fact, morals and values go hand in hand with academic performances. A student who holds high moral values is likely to perform better than the first one, who despite the fact of being bright, has eroded moral values.
Thirdly and lastly, internet in learning institutions has led to lack of confidence among the students and also deviation in attention. There are a number of links in the internet that are of substantial help to the scholars. Links such as Google search engine, Wikipedia among other links provide a wider range of detailed information about something that might be of help to the student, but when overused, the student will lose confidence in his/herself and also in teachers while gaining trust in such links in the end. This will render the work of the teacher to be meaningless. Due to the fact that it is always hard to serve two masters at a time, the student will opt for internet other than teachers. This will then make them be more of machines than human beings.
The issue of the internet and students has been a global issue that has been raised by the entire fraternity of teachers and parents. Internet can be compared to a knife. A knife is a good cutlery that can help in cutting a lot of foodstuffs and be of benefit to us. When used as a weapon, the same knife can be used to cause a lot of harm and injuries. In the same way as knife, internet has been of significant help in education although its negative effects have turned to be outweighing its benefits in an exceptionally speedy way. It is for this reason that I felt it good to address the issue at this early level.
It has been found to be true that misuse of internet in key learning institutions is becoming an issue of concern. Therefore it is to handle this issue before it is out of hands. If possible, the school should put strict rules, regulation and punishments on the internet use. It is also possible to control and regulate the various links accessible to be learning sites. These will to some extent help solve the issue at a remarkably low or moderate level (Glaser, 29).
In conclusion, the increased use of internet amongst the students has of late affected their academic output and performances immensely. Therefore, as stakeholders, we should join hands in helping reduce this issue which has been on alarm once and for all. If not possible, my only resort is to put a total ban on the use of electronics in schools and give the old methods a try as is it usually said that old is gold.


Remember those rumors from last year, of the Supra FT1 being built by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria? It seems like we may have confirmation from one of Automotive News' insider sources.
Magna International kept silent on the matter and only stated that "no announcement has been made by BMW or Toyota and we are therefore unable to comment." But sources say the contract manufacturer was picked to produce both the BMW Z4 and the Toyota Supra in their facilities. The company is already rolling the G-Class, 5 Series, and E-Pace off its assembly line with the new I-Pace to follow soon.
Considering how the two models were jointly developed using the same architecture, it just makes logistical sense to produce them in the same plant when some components are shared between the two vehicles. But don't let chief engineer Tetsuya Tada hear you say that as he's made it abundantly clear at the Geneva Motor Show that they're two completely different cars.
Toyota should reveal the road going Supra as a halo model, something to make their brand more emotionally appealing. Its arrival is slated for the first half of 2019. The production ready Z4 is expected to be revealed later this year as well.
So long as the contract facility keeps a very close eye on the production line and quality control, I couldn't care less if both the Supra and Z4 are produced in Austria. The bigger concern would be the rate of production because the plant is already producing so many models for the global market.
Toyota and BMW has a lot to lose if it doesn't turn out good and its probably why they contracted the work to a more focused environment. Its what Ford did with the new GT and seems to have worked well for them.
As long as they can keep up with production demands, than it shouldn't really matter where the car is manufactured. Really goes to show how much their platform has in common if they are being manufactured in the same plant. Don't expect quality control to be an issue on a BMW or Toyota product.


Thoughts, musings and interesting things. This blog function is new for me. For now, you can find reflections on some of the books I've recently read. These are not literary reviews, but rather how the books come across to someone who spends much of their life listening and asking questions in conversation with people as they go through big things in work and life. That may raise interesting thoughts for you to muse on. And perhaps you may find you want to read/avoid the book yourself.


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Michael Buble has announced his retirement because of his young son's battle with liver cancer
The singer said he no longer "has the stomach" for fame and the anxiety it brings
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Michael Buble has announced his retirement due to his young son's battle with liver cancer.
The singer said he no longer "has the stomach" for fame and the anxiety it brings after his five-year-old boy Noah was diagnosed with the disease.
Buble revealed he has struggled with being in the public eye since finding out his son was sick back in 2016.
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Noah is now in remission and things are slowly getting back to normal for the family, but the Haven't Met You Yet hitmaker said his whole perception of life has been altered.
He told the Daily Mail's Weekend magazine: "My whole being's changed.
"I don't have the stomach for it any more. The celebrity narcissism.
"This is my last interview. I'm retiring."
Despite his retirement plans, Buble has been working on a new album, due to be released next month.
Michael Buble and wife Luisana Lopilato with children Noah and Elias
"I've made the perfect record and now I can leave at the very top," he went on.
"It wasn't as straightforward as, 'My son's recovered, I should make an album.'
"I'd told my manager I wanted to take a ten-year sabbatical, so I could hang out and be bad.
"I missed the guys in my band so I said to them, 'Come over to the house, let's drink, order pizza, play video games and jam.'
"They came over, we partied and we said, 'Let's play some music.'
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Steve Morse: Bob Ezrin Will Produce Next Deep Purple Album
By Damian Fanelli 01 May 2012
Deep Purple guitarist Steve Morse recently told Glide magazine that Bob Ezrin will produce the next Deep Purple album, which the band is apparently ready to start recording soon.
"Deep Purple has a writing session and we're producing an album with Bob Ezrin, who's done Kiss, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Alice Cooper, and he also worked on the last Kansasalbum, when I was with Kansas," Morse said. "He's one of my favorite producers, and that's going to be our studio album. It's probably going to be more of an extravaganza.
"Everybody realizes we're not going to do this forever, so to me it feels like this is a really important album to do well," he said. "So we've got that coming up and mixed in with that, and that is most of the summer with the album, and then I have to leave when they're doing vocals on that to do the G3 tour."
Deep Purple haven't released a studio album since 2005's Rapture of the Deep. Their latest live album, Live at Montreux 2011, came out last year.
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Hala Kawtharani, född i Beirut i augusti 1977, är en libanesisk författare. Hon har studerat statsvetenskap och arabisk litteratur på Amerikanska universitetet i Beirut.

Kawtharani har gett ut två romaner, Al-Ousbou' Al-Akhir ("Den sista veckan", 2006) och Studio Beirut (2008), och publicerar en novell i veckan i Beirut-tidskriften Laha. Hon var en av de 39 arabiska författare under 40 år som valdes ut till antologin Beirut 39, huvudprojektet när Beirut var Unescos bokhuvudstad 2009.

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Joseph/Ephraim and His Return to the Land
Introduction by Batya Wootten
Articles by both Ephraim and Rimona Frank
Ephraim & Rimona
Almost thirty years ago I tried to explain the idea of "both the houses of Israel" (Isa 8:14) to my friend and author, David Bivin ("Understanding the Difficult Words of Jesus"). Later, Angus and I were planning a trip to Israel and wanted to visit with David while there. At the time he said he had some friends that he wanted us to meet, because he thought they were "trying to explain the same thing to him." After meeting with David in Jerusalem, he took us to meet Ephraim and Rimona Frank – and the four of us absolutely could not stop talking. It was so awesome to be with Believers who understood about Ephraim and Judah and their coming reunion. It was refreshing, inspiring, encouraging to hear their insights into the idea of "the seed" (Ephraim has a background in botany) and Rimona's insights into Hebrew, both as a Sabra (a native Israeli) and as an Editor of Hebrew.
To be honest, I felt that between the two couples, Angus and I had drawn the "shorter straw" in divine assignments: They were clearly called to minister in the Land, and Angus and I felt that Ephraim was to be "instructed in the west," so we were not to think in terms of our return, but in terms of blooming where we were planted. We were to focus on helping Ephraim to come to know the truth about himself. Several verses led me to feel that way. For example, Jeremiah 31:19, Hosea 11:10, and Zechariah 9:13-16.
In Jeremiah Ephraim says, "After I turned back, I repented; and after I was instructed [or, "after I came to know myself"], I smote on my thigh; I was ashamed and also humiliated because I bore the reproach of my youth." In Hosea, YHVH says of Ephraim, "They will walk after the LORD, He will roar like a lion; Indeed He will roar and His sons will come trembling from the west." In Zechariah He says of Ephraim and Judah: "I will bend Judah as My bow, I will fill the bow with Ephraim. And I will stir up your sons, O Zion, against your sons, O Greece; And I will make you like a warrior's sword. Then the LORD will appear over them, and His arrow will go forth like lightning; and the Lord GOD will blow the trumpet, and will march in the storm winds of the south. The LORD of hosts will defend them. And they will devour and trample on the sling stones; and they will drink and be boisterous as with wine; and they will be filled like a sacrificial basin, drenched like the corners of the altar. And the LORD their God will save them in that day as the flock of His people; for they are as the stones of a crown, sparkling in His land."
I took these and many other verses to mean that, while in the West, while still in his Dispersion from the East (Hosea 13:15), Ephraim needed to first understand the truth about his own inheritance as part of the people of Israel; he needed to be brought to true repentance, then be rejoined with his brother, Judah, and ultimately return to the Land in the power of the Holy Spirit (Isa 60; Micah 3).
I realize that this scenario is but a sketchy overview and I do not suggest certain timelines about when these events might occur. I am far more interested in what I think is the heart of the matter, which has much to do with the heart attitude of Ephraim. For, these things will only happen when our hearts are right before the Father. If we want to see Israel's Kingdom reunited and restored, each one of us must sincerely pray David's prayer: "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right and steadfast spirit within me" (Psa 51:10). To ask about about dates and timelines for this reunion is to ask the wrong question. The more important question is, when Messiah Yeshua returns, will He find us walking in, actually exhibiting, the faith that He once delivered unto us? (Luke 18:8; Jude 1:3). That is what we first need to be concerned with. Everything else will take care of itself.
With that said, of late I have begun to feel that it is time for us to put more emphasis on the requirements for our return to the Land. Angus and I feel that we have essentially taught what we needed to teach about both houses of Israel, and that our books are in print and available for the myriads yet to come to an understanding of the whole house of Israel.
Having seen the truth about Israel's restoration, many have begun to set their sights on being reunited with Judah, and possibly even returning to the Land. To know how to walk in that way, in my opinion, there is no finer book of instruction than the life story of my friends, Ephraim and Rimona. It is an incredible book that reads like a novel, even like an inspiring love story, written by a man: Ephraim Frank. The title is, Return to the Land – An Ephraimite's Journey Home.
www.redeemedisrael.com/products/return-to-the-land/
Presently, Ephraim and Rimona are making plans to host a B'ney Yosef National Congress in Israel. We feel in our spirits that the event will mark a momentous occasion. An Invitation from them is reproduced below. As is a recent post by them, plus a touching review of my new book by Ephraim.
To present that Invitation, I first want to set the stage as I see it. Again, I said that I think the event will mark a "momentous occasion." Let me qualify that statement with the fact that momentous occasions are not always recognized in the moment. Sometimes we realize their importance after the fact. Another thing about them is that our God is often "multi-tasking" while performing His wonders. Let me explain.
Many years ago, I wanted to better understand what happened during Martin Luther's Reformation, so I looked up the subject in our Encyclopedia Britannica – which is not necessarily a "religious" book. While reading about it, I felt the Lord showing me that He used many people with their different reasons, His wonders to perform. What I mean is, I mistakenly thought the reformation primarily had to do with Luther's efforts, when in fact, most people involved seem to have been angry over the power of the Pope. In different ways they were all working toward a similar goal. That is what I think will be happening with the Congress now being called by the Franks: many of us will be serving different purposes, and Abba will hopefully be able to use all of us to work toward His goal – which is the final restoration of the Kingdom of Israel.
Our Father has been at work on this project from the beginning of time using various ministries with particular purposes. We believe that we need to see this Invitation as an important part of a tapestry of Restoration that He is personally weaving together. In other words, not everyone involved is going to see things exactly as we might see them, not all of us will be doing the same thing, or have the same vision and purpose, but the greater goal is greater than our individual visions, greater than the individual parts that any one of us can play.
At this time, I think the point is to have Ephraim present on the scene in this hour of Israel's restoration. But, that cannot and will not happen if Ephraim is in any way rude or insensitive to the role the Father has given to brother Judah. YHVH is not asleep at the switch. He is wide awake and knows very well that He has placed Judah in control of His Promised Land at this time. We who wish to be allowed to return must see it much like Yeshua's parable about a dinner party:
"He began speaking a parable to the invited guests when He noticed how they had been picking out the places of honor at the table, saying to them, 'When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for someone more distinguished than you may have been invited by him, and he who invited you both will come and say to you, "Give your place to this man," and then in disgrace you proceed to occupy the last place. But when you are invited, go and recline at the last place, so that when the one who has invited you comes, he may say to you, "Friend, move up higher"; then you will have honor in the sight of all who are at the table with you. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.'"
Messiah Yeshua then gave advice that Judah would do well to heed at this time: "He also went on to say to the one who had invited Him, 'When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, otherwise they may also invite you in return and that will be your repayment. But when you give a reception, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, since they do not have the means to repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous'"(Luke 14:7-14). Judah would do well to invite in the Ephraimites who truly wish to serve the greater cause of Israel's restoration.
May it be so. May it be that we are allowed to take part in that which the God of Israel wants to do in this hour.
After presenting the Invitation, we will offer a further explanatory posting from the Franks, followed by their tribute/review of my latest book.
This is a long, but important collection of Newsletter articles and I pray that you will read and be encouraged by every word.
Blessings in Messiah,
Batya
B'ney Yosef National Congress Letter
Dear Friend and Colleague, Shalom,
"Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord and that He may send Messiah Yeshua, who was preached to you before, whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which Elohim has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began" (Acts 3:19-21 emphasis added).
Over the past 150 years the world has seen an ongoing and accelerated fulfillment of those "things, which Elohim has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets." It seems that most of the prophecies and promises preceding the formation of Elohim's Kingdom in the House of Jacob have already come to pass. Yet this Kingdom cannot be established without the re-gathering of all Israel, which started with His people (Jews) and nation of Judah, and is now continuing with His people and nation of Ephraim (generic term for the lost tribes of Israel), and the coming heart transformation and eventual union of both under Messiah King Son of David. This expectancy is at the forefront of our vision, and is the inspiration for the call to gather in Samaria, for a National Congress immediately following Shavuot of 2015.
For some weeks now in the weekly letters reference has been made to this event, and some of you have already expressed your interest. Before articulating the objectives and details, it must be stated that this is not about creating another organization. Instead, we are hoping to examine possibilities of the prophetic Word 'transitioning' into action on various levels in our day and in days to come.
There are already many organizations and ministries devoted to this restoration. Having such a Congress in Israel will also afford an opportunity for meeting one another, for discussions, sharing ideas, and pooling resources.
Although present circumstances are vastly different from 1897, when the first Jewish Zionist Congress convened in Basel Switzerland, the ingathering of the Jewish nation and the accomplishments by our brothers and sisters of Judah are a source of inspiration for us. Even though many of them may have not recognized or acknowledged the involvement of the Elohim of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in their path toward nationhood, we can see His Hand at work in their journey, and we can learn much from their example.
The founders of the Zionist Movement lived in a world of rapidly changing global events and circumstances. Today we, the scattered non-Jewish Israelite people, witness changes that are occurring even more rapidly and with greater upheaval. We must consider how to prepare and be ready when the opportunity arises for the return to the land of our forefathers. This is something our Jewish brethren took into consideration and acted upon when the Diaspora was their only home. However, having never lost their identity, some sense of national unity bound the Jews together even while being scattered around the globe. That is not the case for us from the House of Joseph whose identity has only recently been coming to the fore. We have a lot of catching up to do, especially in the area of defining this national identity, not only theoretically, but in practical terms. We must proactively embrace our Israelite national identity so that we may be propelled further, both in the near term and in years to come.
With this in mind, the takeoff point of the Congress will be a broad and widely acceptable definition of the Nationhood. This definition will be the cornerstone and benchmark from which to proceed. The definition must be Biblically based, although it is not the intention of the Congress to discuss, dissect and argue theological issues, as there are many other forums and venues for this type of activity.
Some short range topics for discussion and implementation:
Identifying necessary elements/components conducive to enhancing the cohesion of a people group, such as creating local communities or communes in the various localities.
Mechanisms and teaching tools for enhancing national consciousness and for practical preparation in anticipation of potential changes in the global system as they manifest locally, nationally, and internationally.
Activities in the respective lands where the sons of Jacob reside: relevant studies, courses, camps, training, plans on an individual level (such as specific and 'useful' careers and vocations, especially for young people).
Creating and maintaining a global network of the House of Joseph.
Encouraging vibrant and consistent relationships with local Jewish communities.
Connecting with Israel through tours, study programs, volunteering, maintaining relationships with various 'relevant bodies' or organizations in the Land. (There is a dual purpose in these connections: to foster individual and corporate relationships with our Jewish brethren and be exposed to Jewish culture and the Hebrew language, while simultaneously exposing Judah to the emerging House of Joseph.)
Developing media tools to 'get the word out' to the general public.
Long Term Goals:
Formulating, adopting and implementing governmental principles.
Establishing and administrating a National Fund.
Establishing and maintaining an Embassy in Israel.
Creating and maintaining administrative committees as necessary for governmental functions.
None of the above are intended to take away from or diminish the activities in which you are now involved, nor from the ministry to which you have been called.
Along with the above topics, there may be other issues of concern that in your opinion are of great importance for reaching the goals ahead of us. The skills and giftings with which you have been blessed are imperative for implementation of these action points. Any input in that regard prior to the convening of the Congress would be most appreciated. We are confident that your input and participation before, during, and after the Congress will prove to serve and be of benefit to you, your community, organization, or ministry.
In closing, we note Yeshua's admonition in Yochanan (John) 15:5, that without Him we can do nothing. We are fully trusting the Spirit of Elohim to direct, lead and guide this event. The details presented here convey the message that the agenda of the Congress will differ quite a bit from the Messianic conferences that we have all attended and loved. The idea is to be about our Father's business in a literal sense of the word, with pragmatic and business-like sessions, presentations, discussions and decision-making processes. The preceding Shabbat and Feast Day will afford us the time to come together in prayer, praise, worship, study and fellowship so that we can segue smoothly, as it were, into the Congress objectives.
Hopefully fellowships, congregations, organizations etc. will pool their resources so as to alleviate financial burdens, allowing their leaders, members or affiliates to come, all are welcome who share this vision and have a right heart before the Elohim of Israel.
Sincerely:
BYNC Team
The Phenomenon of non-Jews Identifying Themselves as Israel
This is a report on a recently held workshop about the phenomenon of non- Jews affiliating with Israel and with the Jewish people, and how some of the observations and conclusions reached may affect the future of the Restoration Movement.
In recent years the Jewish world has been forced to face unprecedented interest of many groups and individuals from many different backgrounds expressing a desire to either become Jewish, or to "return" to their Jewishness, or to be aligned to Judaism in some other way. A number of these parties are already converts to Judaism, while others are looking to pursue that path, hailing from a totally "foreign stock" or from the "seed of Israel" (to use rabbinic terminology), even though until conversion they cannot be recognized as bona fide Jews. Then there are those who are creating their own version of Judaism, which is not officially recognized by the mainline Jewish bodies (and its members are therefore not eligible for immigration, Aliyah, to Israel). The latter's form of Jewishness is termed "alternative Judaism."
There are many and varied explanations to this awakening; descendants of hidden Jews who were subject to the Inquisition's forced conversions or to other forms of persecution, descendants of Nazis and their collaborators who have deep feelings of guilt, individuals in the now alienated and spirit-less western societies who are looking for identity and group belonging, Messianic aspirations on the part of some (primarily Christians) etc. In addition, there is a plethora of groups in Africa and Asia, being largely disadvantaged and hence propelled by a need to be liberated from an inferior social and/or economic status, who for centuries have been creating their own narrative (of their association to Israel). Incidentally, this explanation for the latter's perception of themselves is proposed by the Academia, whereas there may be an altogether different explanation/s for their choices. In years past missionaries were at times (unintentionally) the agents for this type of identity switch, and thus in many cases this phenomenon is defined as a "Christian construct." Historically, different groups have affiliated themselves with Israel or with the Jews ever since the very first dispersions of the Israelites. For a brief overview of this phenomenon check?out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groups_claiming_affiliation_with_Israelites
Yet in spite of this phenomenon not being new (as is evidenced even in the New Covenant books), what is happening and coming to light in our day and age, mainly because of limitless communication possibilities and travel, seems to be of much greater proportions than ever before.
On November 4th of this year the Van Leer Institute of Jerusalem, described as "an intellectual center for the interdisciplinary study and discussion of issues related to philosophy, society, culture and education," hosted a research study workshop titled: "Converts, Returnees, and Adherents: New Ways of Joining the Jewish People." This topic certainly has some relevance to and a bearing upon the reemerging body of Beit Yoseph/Ephraim, who are making their way back to their ancient roots and "ethnicity." Granted, the members of the "stick of Yoseph in the hand of Ephraim and all the tribes of Israel his companions" are not claiming or aspiring to integrate or assimilate within the Jewish Nation and/or religion, but yet should take an interest in other groups who have aspired to do so, or are viewing themselves as being "Jewish," albeit of the 'non conventional' sort. Of special interest is the response and reaction of 'mainline' Jews and Israelis to this phenomenon.
The following is the introduction to the workshop that was posted on the Van Leer Institute's site: "In recent decades we have witnessed a new global phenomenon: Tens of thousands of individuals have chosen to become part of the Jewish people, most of them not through religious conversion of any kind. Some children of intermarried families in the United States are adopting the Jewish way of life of their families; in Eastern Europe, individuals of Jewish descent are returning to the roots they have hidden since World War II; in Asia there are groups that see themselves as the descendants of the Ten Lost Tribes and are seeking a path to Judaism; in Latin America, Spain, and Portugal, thousands now openly express the formerly hidden traditions of families that were forced to convert to Catholicism (anusim); in Israel, immigrants who are not halakhic Jews are becoming part of Jewish society and gradually becoming Israeli Jews. This phenomenon marks a fascinating change in the history of the Jewish people. For thousands of years people who were not Jews had no interest in becoming part of the Jewish people, whereas since the end of the twentieth century the trend toward joining has increased. The aim of this research workshop is to examine the phenomenon in both global and local contexts." End of quote.
Since this phenomenon has been so prevalent and is obviously not viewed as spiritually inspired, the current surfacing of the "Ephraimites/Israelites" will most likely be examined solely through sociological or anthropological lenses, and be relegated to a mere marginal "would-be" or "wanna-be" religious group, one out of many, whose alleged affiliation to the lost tribes is likely to be dismissed, for example by words such as were expressed by the most renowned expert on the topic of judaisation (as it is called) and groups' affiliations with Israel, when referring to a certain group's claims to be of the "ten lost tribes": "nonsense."
The head of the Van Leer Institute,Prof. Gavriel Motzkin,who opened up the workshop made some very remarkable statements in regards to the groups discussed, saying that "we could be on the eve ofmajor changes in Jewish life, and a change in dialectics of the Jewish story," adding that, "the new Jews upset our story of the Diaspora and Israel," as they do not fit the traditional narrative. Those who are joining the Jewish people are affecting "a change in the fixed paradigms." Prof. Motzkin was not the only one with a broader view on the topic. Some of the other, secular, speakers expressed similar positive approaches as far as the possible inclusion of "affiliates" into Jewish/Israeli society.
But even though such an approach may be paving the way to the eventual acceptance of members of the Restoration Movement, yet as cited above, the scholarly analyses may take a less favorable position toward a group such as the Ephraimites/Israelites and their demand to become a recognizable and viable people group with 'rights to self determination' and repatriation in the Land of Israel. Aside from the discussions at the workshops, generally in Israel the "ten lost tribes" issue is often viewed, especially in secular circles, as part of folklore. In fact, some years ago the renowned Diaspora Museum of Tel Aviv put on an exhibition on the "myth of the ten lost tribes." As far as the religious speakers in the workshop were concerned, any connection to what they would term as "Christianity" (that is faith in Messiah Yeshua) bars any real connection to and with the people of "Judah," while the more secular scholars would most likely require a "scientific" (cultural, historical, ethnic, sociological, perhaps DNA testing) connection in order to give legitimacy to such a group.
So where does all of this put the current Ephraim-Sons of Israel/Joseph movement, a movement whose members have no common culture or even a shared recent history? One major difference between this movement and all the other past and present groups on the one hand, and random individuals on the other, is its non affiliation with any particular and given ethnicity, but instead being a globally wide-spread spontaneous occurrence, while its adherents are usually in group settings (unlike the persons who are finding their way to Judaism individually for any number of reasons).
Secondly, the restored sons of Israel will certainly not have YHVH "on their side" if they try to reassert their identity without a renewed heart. We would all agree that if these "sons" are to be back in their inheritance, only establishing the "Kingdom of Elohim" will do. This, of course, at this point in time is not a communicable topic that can be presented to any of the worldly factors to whom we may want to introduce ourselves. What's more, as already mentioned, without "worldly" cultural and historical commonality it would be even more difficult to convince anyone that such a body of people has any legitimacy, and will therefore be perceived as some kind of "religious fanaticism." But these obstacles should not deter us, although we are stepping on a suspended bridge, or even a tight robe, between the natural world view and its processes (which should not be ignored), and a genuine Yah-led spiritual restoration. Only by His guidance and wisdom will we be able to cross this bridge without stumbling!
In light of the above short survey, it appears that this move of the Spirit, which hardly fits comfortably into any of the other affiliations described, could potentially face much opposition and animosity, and may not receive ready acceptability. The one "ally" that this movement does have is the Elohim of Israel, if we truly bind ourselves to His ways, Word, and also to each other! Differences of opinions and plurality He can handle easily, but not internal animosity and divisiveness. In order to move on we must present a strong united front of faith, hope and love, and readiness to act as He leads.
Rimona
Shalom Fellow Israelites,
In this week's letter I would like to pay tribute to a couple that have given many years of their life to the restoration of B'ney Yosef, more commonly known as "Ephraim." This husband and wife team has worked diligently, never losing heart, in spite of having to deal, at times, with lashon harah, betrayals, rejection, and opposition of every kind.
We met Batya and Angus Wootten in Israel 30 years ago. Prior to that meeting we had been asking Abba, for almost two years, for confirmation of the "two houses of Israel" revelation, which none of our then-contacts appeared to endorse. Meeting them and discussing this topic was therefore like refreshing water to us, as they confirmed what we were being shown from the Scriptures.
I have just finished reading Batya's recent book, "A Door of Hope for the Last Days," into which she pours out her mother's-heart, soul, mind, and strength. In my opinion this piece of writing is more than "just" a book – containing, as it does, components that single it out from her previous writings (good as they may be). In "A Door of Hope" deep is calling to deep, perhaps much like the weeping of Rachel for her children, longing for them to return to the ways of righteousness, so that they may experience the fullness of their redemption and restoration.
"A Door of Hope" is the product of many years of study, devotion, listening, arguing, dialoging, and discussing the Scriptures. But more so, it is the fruit of the many times Batya and Angus cried out together to their Heavenly Father for the strength and wisdom to continue. "A Door of Hope," I believe, sums up those years in its candid exhortations to repent and return to obedience and to seek present truth. As the Almighty's right arm is being stretched out over the surrounding nations of Israel, gathering them together for war, Judah is looking for the arrows of Ephraim. "A Door of Hope" is like a grinding wheel that can help sharpen those arrows. If you step in, go through the 'door' and over the 'threshhold,' even if you don't agree with everything written in this book, you may find a new perspective on what you do believe.
May Abba continue to bless you, Angus and Batya, with many more years of strength and health in service to the King.
Ephraim and Rimona
A Door of Hope for the Last Days
by Batya Ruth Wootten
Foreword by Angus Wootten
Paper, 288 pages, $15.95 plus shipping
https://redeemedisrael.com/products/a-door-of-hope-for-the-last-days/
The Truth About the Spirit of Rejection – October 2014


This study analyses how Cooperative Enterprises approach Corporate Social Responsibility to meet demands from members and other stakeholders. Semi-structured interviews with four managing directors were used to collect qualitative data for a case study of four regional consumer cooperative enterprises in Sweden. The findings show Cooperative Enterprises need a dynamic use of Corporate Social Responsibility approaches in fulfilling social obligations to meet contextual requirements. To legitimate their business cooperative enterprises respond to member demands, proactively invest in collaborations with local and global stakeholders, and transfer responsibilities by putting pressure on others. The research contributes to the literature by showing that the complexity of Corporate Social Responsibility as practised, requires the emergence of collaborative responsibilities. We suggest that in the changing global world collaborations can be an effective instrument for managers to make Cooperative Enterprises visible and transparent, and contribute to sustainable development.
Corporate Social Responsibility, Cooperative Enterprise, Local, Global, Collaboration, Sweden.
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Arriving in New York City for a Christmas visit with her aunt, Nicki Collins sees through her train window the murder of shipping magnate Joseah Waring. Because of her known addiction to mystery novels, the debutante is unable to convince the police that she witnessed a crime, and decides to begin her own investigation. After viewing a newsreel in which Waring is reported to have died accidentally while decorating a Christmas tree at his Long Island estate, Nicki sneaks onto the property, only to be discovered by Arnold Waring, Joseah's nephew. Arnold, however, mistakes Nicki for Margo Martin, a nightclub singer and Joseah's fiancée. Posing as Margo, Nicki is then allowed to witness the reading of Joseah's will, in which the tycoon disinherits his family and leaves the bulk of his estate to Margo. Later, while searching Joseah's room, Nicki finds the bloody slippers the tycoon was wearing when he was killed, but Mr. Saunders, Waring's personal secretary, sends Danny, a chauffeur, to Nicki's hotel room to recover the incriminating evidence. Nicki then goes to The Circus Club to see Margo, but when Arnold shows up, Nicki is forced to lock the singer in her dressing room and perform in her place. Nicki is later waylaid by Saunders and Danny, but she is soon rescued by mystery writer Wayne Morgan, at the cost of his engagement to long-time fiancée, Joyce Williams. Saunders is then killed, allowing Nicki and Wayne to sneak out of the nightclub with the slippers. The two are arrested the next morning for the nightclub murder, and evidence of their innocence is destroyed when Maxwell, Wayne's valet, cleans Joseah's bloody slippers. Nicki is later bailed out of jail by Arnold, but she runs away as she suspects him of the murders. She then mistakenly seeks the protection of Jonathan Waring, Arnold's older brother, unaware that he is the psychopathic killer. Nicki suddenly realizes the truth when she discovers that she is in the same room in which Joseah was killed. Jonathan tells Nicki that he plans to kill her, then frame his brother for the murder. Arnold manages to rescue Nicki, only to have Wayne arrive, mistake him for the killer and give Jonathan back his gun. Wayne is followed to the Waring warehouse by the police, however, and Jonathan is finally arrested. Later, Nicki and Wayne marry, and the writer is forced to tell his new bride the ending of his latest book in order to begin their honeymoon.


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Prefabricated House in Mexico Inspired by Love for the Outdoors
By Lavinia March 28, 2019 in Architecture
The Mexican architectural firm SOA Soler Orozco Arquitectos designed the unconventional Casa Molina residence. This prefabricated house in Mexico offers a total living area of 1722 square feet (approximately 160 square meters). A contemporary prefabricated home, it includes a two-bedroom layout with two full bathrooms as well as a common terrace space.
According to the architects, they manufactured the structure in a workshop. This is also where they assembled the light covers, electrical, plumbing installations and floor finishes. The foundation was prepared to receive the structure on the site, were the modules were fit together. The final step of the process was to install the lighting fixtures, furniture and accessories to complete the residence.
The U-shaped prefabricated house in Mexico features an optimum indoor-outdoor connection. It features alluring terraces and spaces for entertainment. By using wood and metal, the architects managed to create a home that is both functional and inviting. Casa Molina has two bedrooms, designed with peacefulness in mind. Large windows with views to the inner courtyard also increase the feeling of intimacy. Enjoy the virtual tour! Information provided by SOA Soler Orozco Arquitectos. Photography courtesy of César Béjar.
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Born and raised in southern Italy, our family came to Canada when I was very young. Growing up I was inspired by many artists; Da Vinci, Renoir, the Group of Seven, Emily Carr, Georgia O'Keefe...their paintings dazzled with colour that swirled and danced on the canvas. Their exploration of beauty intrigued and moved me. I yearned for the ability to discover and create beauty.
Caught up with the challenges of life, work and raising a family, left little time to pursue my passion for the arts. However in 1999 I learned about the Fine Arts Certificate Program at the University of Alberta and quickly enrolled. At first I was somewhat hesitant to dip a brush in paint and apply colour to canvas, but I enjoyed the experience and eagerly awaited each new lesson. The years quickly passed and with the completion of the fine arts program and certificate in hand I gained confidence to continue painting.
Nature has a very strong connection with my emotions, thoughts and spirituality. I am conscience of the strong parallel that exists between it and my children. Through the effects of time I have seen both change, develop and grow, each to be appreciated for their own uniqueness. My primary focus is to paint nature with all its simplicities. To translate the splendor that surrounds me into an image before it changes is both rewarding and challenging. My hope is to develop art that speaks about the beauty that exists all around us, whether it be a simple flower or a large field I strive to capture its essence and give it the importance it deserves. I will continue with my art journey with the exploration of my simple surroundings and strive to push my imagination to create art that will speak to others as it has spoken to me.


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                        I create elegant user interfaces for my clients by transforming static designs into interactive web applications. With HTML, CSS, and javascript frameworks such as AngularJS and ReactJS, I write well structured, modular code that interacts seamlessly with any backend or RESTful API. My most recent works include:

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I'll help you get your site live on the web.

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A real-time codesharing environment built with Socket.io

Africa Express

Digital marketplace created with AngularJS and Material Design

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A ReactJS application for monitoring Twitter profiles

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AngularJS web application for teachers and students to connect

Jobzy Match

Single page responsive website for small businesses and organizations.

Castro Clone

3 step high converting landing pages for digital marketing campaigns

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I create web applications that are fast, responsive, and engaging.

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My favorite part about software is seeing my projects live on the web. This has led me to focus my work on frontend development and creating engaging user experience. I love developing applications that are intuitive for the user and solve problems related to speed and cross-browser compatiblity. When I'm not coding I enjoy dancing, hiking, and traveling. If you would like to learn more about how I can help your company or organization feel free to email me at ctodmia@gmail.com or connect with me on social media.

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Paired Up

A pair-programming app that helps you connect and code with awesome tech mentors through Video Chat, a Live Code Editor, and Direct Messaging

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                            Learning how to code? Need a Partner? PairedUp is a way to connect with awesome TechMentors. If your looking to learn a particular programming language then PairedUp will match you with fellow coders who can pair program with you.

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                                    AngularJS, Node/Express, Socket.io, MongoDB, Passport.js, OAuth2

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                                    I owned the private messaging feature by building a RESTful API layer with Node/Express and Websockets. Writing the frontend code in AngularJS allowed for a modular codebase, enabling new features to be added quickly. My greatest achievement with the application was creating a frontend architecture that increased the application's performance, communicated well with the backend, and enhanced user experience.

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AfricaExpress

An open-source marketplace for independent merchants

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                                Africa express is a digital marketplace for artist to sell handcrafted goods and for shoppers to discover one-of-a-kind pieces. The application includes a simple backend for sellers to upload product images and custom buy links (such as Paypal). Products are posted to the community marketplace for easy purchasing.

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                                    AngularJS, Node/Express, MongoDB

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                                    I created the original application in Ruby on Rails; however I later refactored the codebase to work with javascript MEAN stack technologies to improve performance by 30%. I created a responsive frontend with Angular Material Design to improve user experience and implemented a RESTful API layer using Node and Express for client-side data retrieval.

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TweetWatch

Monitor your favorite Twitter profiles in real-time

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                            TweetWatch is a simple dashboard that displays the most recent tweets from a given profile. Users have the ability to reorganize profile sections with the applications simple drag and drop feature.

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                                    ReactJS, BackboneJS, Node/Express, Javascript

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                                    I leveraged Twitter's API to collect the latest tweets from each profile. I used BackboneJS to organize incoming tweet collections and ReactJS to create view components. I had the most fun implementing the the applications drag and drop feature.

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QuickWork

A homework management system for teachers and students

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                            QuickWork makes it easy for teachers to create new assignments and monitor their student's progress. Students have the ability to submit multiple assignments as they get feedback on their work.

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                                    AngularJS, MaterializeCSS, Node/Express, MongoDB, Passport.js

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                                    One key feature I implemented was user authorization using Passport.js local strategy and OAuth2. User sessions were managed using JSON web tokens. I also introduced privacy settings that are only available to on-line user.

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The first career search engine with heart

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                            Jobzy Match helps job seekers match their passions and personalities with employers that have their shared vision. The website makes it easy for skilled workers and employers to connect with a simple three step process.

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                                    The goal of the of this project was to create a landing page for the client inorder for them to establish their online presence. I created an easy to navigate single-page website using Bootstrap and HTML/CSS

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A subscription box stocked with male grooming products

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                            Castro Clone is a subscription box service providing premium underwear, high-end skin care products, and signature cologne on a bi-monthly basis. Each box includes a copy of out magazine and access their online boutique.

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                                     Castro Clone is a startup that hired me to develop their digital marketing campaign as well as handle all technical aspects of their operation. The website was optimized to entice potential customers to enter their email address and submit pre-order payments.

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Brigadier General Bill Wickett visits the OP with Lieutenant? Bill Carter and Captain? Martin Casey.Chief Warrant Officer Eric Tyldesley-Gore fires what may well be his last round as Regimental Sergeant Major.
Gunner Judy Riddle takes advantage of an opportunity to visit the Ft Lewis Museum gun park. She is standing in front of a 155mm model 1917 Field Howitzer with pneumatic tires, part of the US Army's field artillery of World War I. In the background is an early version of the 105mm, the 105mm M1 gun/howitzer, the C2 version of our current gun. Many of the parts are interchangeable between the M1, C1 and C2.
Private Jennifer Ritchie gets an opportunity to fire the 105mm C1 howitzer with Bombardier Noel Dykes' detachment.
Captain Frank Forbes (MO), Major Bob Foulis (Padre), Captain Marg Henderson (15 Fd Cadet Corps CIC officer) and Lieutenant-Colonel Stu McDonald). A number of drivers and vehicles were loaned to the Regt by the 1/11 Field Artillery Battalion with which we had established a close rapport.
The Smoker at the end of the exercise! Taken from the Bob Mugford album in the Regimental Museum these photographs are unfortunately undated so it is an educated guess that they are from 1979. We have the Regimental Sergeant Major Eric Tyldesley-Gore sitting on the pool table and talking to the gunners.
We have Sergeant Gord Wright offering beer and stomping on the empties in order to make room for more.
There's Captain John Hawthorne with Sergeant Terry Smith wondering about his new posting? Master Warrant officer Gene Brown and Master Bombardier Scotty McGinley.
Brigadier General Bill Wickett has come for a visit with his old Regiment and brought along Captain Gord Croucher who has provided many of the photographs in our Regimental Museum.
A group of gunners that I need some help with the names. There is Bombardier Richard Fowler and Private Chris Ployart. This is followed by Master Warrant Officer Don Friedsam talking with Bombardier Barry Cotter.
A group shot with Master Warrant Officer Gene Brown and Master Bombardier Gene Brown. Can anyone help with the name of the other member?
Finally, we have the Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart McDonald enjoying an Olympia Beer.


The world premiere of Krzysztof Pastor's new full-length ballet will take place on 18 June during the Holland Festival 2014 in Amsterdam. There, the PNB's director is working on The Tempest based on William Shakespeare with Het Nationale Ballet, where he continues to be the resident choreographer. The production is a joint project with our theatre; the premiere of Pastor's The Tempest by the Polish National Ballet is planned at the Teatr Wielki in April 2016, as part of a Shakespeare ballet festival marking the 400th anniversary of the great English playwright's death.
Krzysztof Pastor is not translating The Tempest into choreographic language – Shakespeare's masterpiece with its multiple meanings is only a source of inspiration. He has taken motifs and characters from the play but his primary aim is to highlight the magic concealed in the text. On this new production, he is working with Shirin Neshat, an Iranian artist from New York known for her work in film and photography. Her photos of isolated women in Islamic countries gained wide publicity. This is not the choreographer's first collaboration with Shirin Neshat; her photos provided Krzysztof Pastor with inspiration for his Dutch production of the ballet Scheherazade. Other collaborators on The Tempest in Amsterdam include dramaturge Willem Bruls, stage and lighting designer Jean Kalman, costume designer Tatyana van Walsum and music consultant Jan Pieter Koch.


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Mark Montgomery, President of American Academic Advisors, shared his "Roadmap for University Admissions in the USA" with students at two secondary schools in Hong Kong, including the French International School, Hong Kong Academy, and Elsa High School.
The aim is to give students solid, objective information about the university admissions process in the US.
Students at three international schools in Hong Kong learned the ins and outs of college admissions from an expert last week. Mark Montgomery, President of American Academic Advisors in Hong Kong, shared his "Roadmap to Selective Universities in the USA" with groups of students eager to pursue higher education in the United States.
Dr. Montgomery visited French International School, Hong Kong Academy, and Elsa High School as part of his most recent swing through South China.
"I try to be both entertaining and informative when I speak to students," said Dr. Montgomery. "The aim is to ensure that they get solid, objective information about the admissions process while also encouraging them to think more broadly about their future."
"Mark has a fresh message that Hong Kong students need to hear," said Mr. Saiyu Hui, CEO of American Academic Advisors. "His approach is to highlight all the opportunities available to students in the United States, and to help them see that students need not be perfect in order to achieve success, happiness, and prosperity."
Dr. Montgomery offers these presentations to schools as a way to bring objective information to families. Some of the topics addressed in the presentation include the misleading nature of the annual rankings, the difficulty for international students to enter the Ivy League, the truth behind admissions statistics, and what admissions officers really care most about in the applications.


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Dancing for freedom in the Middle East
In Lebanon, a country where the queer community still faces extreme discrimination, a scene is emerging that celebrates its passion, identity, flamboyance and passion. It's voguing, a dance style created in New York City in the 80s to create a safe space for LGBTQ people. Now, dancers like Hoedy Saad are continuing the tradition in the Middle East. In the face of adversity, he continues to dance, building a vogue scene in Lebanon to fight for freedom.
I met Hoedy on a research trip to Lebanon and knew right then and there that I wanted to tell his story. I headed back to Beirut with my favourite DP and editor Nougie to make the film.
I released the Vogue Beirut independently to help Hoedy promote his first-ever ball. Gay Times wrote a story about Hoedy and I licenced the film to CNN's Great Big Story as part of their Pride programming.
The film was also selected for the 2018 Fringe! Queer Film Festival, Shorts on Tap's 2019 Tales of the Silk Road Festival, and Shanghai's CINEMQ.
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Quentin Tarantino's New Movie: First Plot Details Reveal the Role Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt are Circling
Now we know exactly what Tarantino meant when he told us his new movie would be about 1969 and "not Charles Manson."
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Quentin Tarantino fans have been wondering what exactly his ninth movie will be about ever since word leaked in July that the project would deal with Charles Manson and the Manson family murders. The filmmaker intensified the speculation surrounding the plot of his new film when he told IndieWire, "It's not Charles Manson, it's 1969." The answer to what that means has been provided by Vanity Fair, which spoke to someone who has read the script.
Vanity Fair reports the official synopsis as follows: "Set in Los Angeles in the summer of 1969, Tarantino's upcoming movie focuses on a male TV actor who's had one hit series and is looking for a way to get into the film business. His sidekick—who's also his stunt double—is looking for the same thing. The horrific murder of Sharon Tate and four of her friends by Charles Manson's cult of followers serves as a backdrop to the main story."
Casting for the film has not been confirmed, though numerous sources say Tarantino has spoken with Margot Robbie for the role of Tate. Actors such as Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, and Leonardo DiCaprio are all being considered for the lead role, which we now know is the TV actor looking to break big in Hollywood. Tarantino announced last week Sony Pictures would be producing and distributing the film following the director's split from The Weinstein Company.
Tarantino is reportedly looking to kick off production around June 2018 in Los Angeles for an expected 2019 release. Deadline previously reported that the script hews closely to "Pulp Fiction." The budget is estimated around $100 million.
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Tommy Aldridge (Pearl, Mississippi, 15 de agosto de 1950) é um baterista de hard rock e heavy metal. É conhecido por trabalhar com vários cantores, bandas e guitarristas virtuosos. Destacando-se o cantor Ozzy Osbourne,  Gary Moore, as bandas Black Oak Arkansas, Pat Travers Band, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake e os guitarristas Yngwie Malmsteen e Vinnie Moore.

Aldridge aprendeu sozinho a tocar bateria e foi inspirado pelas bandas Cream, Beatles, The Jimi Hendrix Experience e Led Zeppelin e por bateristas como Joe Morello, Ginger Baker, Keith Moon e John Bonham. Durante sua carreira, tem sido lembrado como um dos pioneiros da técnica de dois bumbos.

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Ao vivo (2007-)

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Yamaha
2x ABD-1524T (24"x18") Absolute Maple Nouveau Bass Drums
1x SD-4105 (14"x5.5") Brass Snare Drum
1x ATT-1512U (12"x9") Absolute Maple Nouveau Mounted Tom
1x ATT-1513U (13"x10") Absolute Maple Nouveau Mounted Tom
1x AFT-1516 (16"x16") Absolute Maple Nouveau Floor Tom
1x AFT-1518 (18"x16") Absolute Maple Nouveau Floor Tom
2x SKRM-100 Subkicks

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17" Signature Full Crash
18" 2002 Medium
20" 2002 Medium
13" 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hats
14" 2002 Rock Hats
16" Signature Thin China
18" Rude Thin Crash
12" Signature Splash
18" 2002 Medium
16" Signature Thin China
15" Signature Fast Crash
22" 2002 Power Ride
19" Signature Power Crash
19" Rude Thin Crash
20" 2002 Medium Crash

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ProMark 2S Oak Signature Sticks

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Black Oak Arkansas
 If an Angel Came to See You ...
 Street Party
 Ain't Life Grand
 X-Rated
 Balls of Fire
 High on the Hog
 King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Black Oak Arkansas
 Raunch 'N' Roll Live
 Live! Mutha
 Ten Year Over Night Success

Pat Travers Band
Heat In The Street
Live! Go for What You Know
Crash And Burn (1980)
Live in Concert
Radio Active

Ozzy Osbourne
Speak of the Devil (1982)
Bark At The Moon (1983)
Tribute  (1987, mas gravado em 1981/1980)

Whitesnake
Slip of the Tongue (1989)
Live: in The Still Of The Night (2004)
Live: In the Shadow of the Blues (2006)
Made In Britain/The World Record (2013)
The Purple Album (2015)
The Purple Tour (2017)
Flesh & Blood (2019)

Manic Eden
 Manic Eden (1994)

Outros Artistas
 Yngwie Malmsteen - Inspiration World Tour (1996)

 Ruby Starr - Scene Stealer
 Gary Moore - Dirty Fingers - Live At The Marquee
 Vinnie Moore - Mind's Eye
 Motörhead - March ör Die
 Steve Fister - Age of Great Dreams
 House Of Lords - Demons Down
 Thin Lizzy - One Night Only (2000)
 Ted Nugent - Full Bluntal Nugity
 John Sykes - 20th Century
 Patrick Rondat - Amphibia - On the Edge

Ligações externas
 Tommy's Official Website
 Tommy's Drummerworld Page

Bateristas de hard rock
Bateristas de heavy metal
Bateristas dos Estados Unidos
Membros de Thin Lizzy
Membros de Whitesnake
Naturais do Mississippi


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The UK could develop a more flexible approach to environmental protection free of "spirit-crushing" Brussels directives if it votes to leave the EU, the farming minister, George Eustice, has said.
Speaking to the Guardian, the pro-Brexit minister said a leave vote in the 23 June referendum would free up a £2bn green dividend that could be spent on insurance schemes and incentives for farmers.
Environmental laws that have helped protect endangered species and clean up dirty beaches are seen one of the key achievements of the EU, but Eustice sought to reassure green-minded voters that the UK could develop better protections by going it alone.
"The birds and habitats directives would go," he said, referring to two key pieces of European environmental law. "A lot of the national directives they instructed us to put in place would stay. But the directives' framework is so rigid that it is spirit-crushing.
The leave camp says that, in the event of a Brexit vote, £2bn would be earmarked for conservation spending out of the money it expects to recoup from payments to Brussels.
But Eustice's fellow environment minister Rory Stewart told the Guardian that EU membership was crucial to the UK's environmental protections.
"It is European action that put a stop to the devastating impact on our forests of acid rain, and we are now tackling air quality by cutting harmful emissions. Through the EU we have improved more than 9,000 miles of rivers since 2010 and our water environment is in the healthiest state for 25 years," he said.
Environmentalists said they feared a developmental free-for-all on sites shielded by the EU's Natura 2000 scheme, including Snowdonia, the Lake District, the Thames estuary, the North Yorkshire Moors, Scotland's Flow Country and Dartmoor.
One of the original authors of EU environmental legislation was Stanley Johnson, Boris's father, who now co-chairs Environmentalists for Europe. He said of Eustice's proposal: "I am absolutely shocked and horrified at what looks like a no-holds-barred attack by the Brexiteers on an agreed consensus that the environment benefits from a common approach.
The European commission is reviewing the birds and habitats directives – which define Europe's conservation strategy – and is under unprecedented public pressure not to water them down.
The origin of the "fitness check" lies in a domestic review instigated by George Osborne in 2011, when he told parliament that the "gold-plating" of EU habitat rules was imposing "ridiculous costs" on business.
On pesticides, Eustice said the EU's precautionary principle needed to be reformed in favour of a US-style risk-based approach, allowing faster authorisation.
The principle has underpinned bans on GM foods, neonicotonoid inseciticides linked to bee colony declines and endocrine disrupting chemicals.
The marine strategy directive would also be scrapped, Eustice said. He cited a dispute with Brussels over the UK's failure to designate protected marine areas for harbour porpoises as an example of over-regulation, when dolphin-repelling electronic devices could have been used on nets instead.
However, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society said electronic pingers could already be used under current EU nature laws, which also protect porpoises from trawling, dredging, pile driving and noise from military sonars.