![]() Israel's history ( 1Sa 15 1Ch 4:43 and, of course, Esther). That began during the exodus ( Ex 17:8-16 Dt 25:17-19) and continued through Throughout much of the story the author calls to mind the ongoing conflictīetween Israel and the Amalekites (see notes on 2:5 3:1-6 9:5-10), a conflict Its perpetual commemoration (see 3:7 9:26-32 see also chart, pp. The bookĪccounts for both the initiation of that observance and the obligation for Great deliverance of the Jewish people during the reign of Xerxes. The author's central purpose was to record the institution of the annualįestival of Purim and to keep alive for later generations the memory of the However, suggest that the book must have been written before the Persian empireįell to Greece in 331. the absence of Greek words and the style of the author's Hebrew dialect, Several scholars have dated the book later than 330ī.c. ![]() ![]() Time prior to the actual writing of the book ( 9:19) and that Xerxes had alreadyĭied (see 10:2 and note). InternalĮvidence also suggests that the festival of Purim had been observed for some (before Ezra's return to Jerusalem see note on 8:12). TheĮarliest date for the book would be shortly after the events narrated, i.e.,Ĭ. In the land of Judah suggest that he was a resident of a Persian city. The author's knowledge of Persian customs, the setting of the story in theĬity of Susa and the absence of any reference to conditions or circumstances Of a Jewish festival and from the Jewish nationalism that permeates the story. It is clear that the author was a Jew, both from his emphasis on the origin It is possible to make some inferences about the author and the date of composition. Author and DateĪlthough we do not know who wrote the book of Esther, from internal evidence Theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Esther. They enjoy traveling, hiking, drinking coffee on the back porch, eating Mexican food, making each other laugh, walking their dogs, and being grandparents.This summary of the book of Esther provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, Beth and husband Keith praise God for over 30 years of marriage. Each in-depth study guides you on your faith journey. Beth's broad collection of Lifeway women Bible studies covers relevant topics from believing God to be Who He says He is to loving difficult people. Known for presenting Scripture in living color, Christian speaker and Bible study author Beth Moore enjoys getting to serve women of every age and denomination, and she is passionate about women knowing and loving the Word of God. Retreat Guide with schedule and helps for enlisting and conducting the retreat.Step-by-step instructions for facilitating the group sessions using the Bible Study Book and DVD video sessions.In either scenario, be sure to sign in using the email address and password that were used to purchase your eBook to find it in your library. On a computer or Android device, access your eBook via the website.On an Apple mobile device, download the free WORDsearch Bible app to access your eBook.Lifeway eBooks can be read on your computer, smartphone, or tablet. This portion of God's Word contains treasures to aid us in our hurried, harried, and pressured lives. Just as it was tough being a woman in Esther's day, it's tough today. If you've ever felt inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this is the Bible study for you. Join Beth in a very personal examination of the Old Testament story of Esther as she peels back the layers of history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story is to our lives today. Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman - Leader Guide eBook by Beth Moore provides the step-by-step guidance for a leader to facilitate this 9-week women's Bible study.
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![]() Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, p. "A wizard, o' course," said Hagrid, sitting back down on the sofa, which groaned and sank even lower, "an' a thumpin' good'un, I'd say, once yeh've been trained up a bit.” "Harry - yer a wizard." "A what?" gasped Harry. Here are five famous inciting incidents to illustrate how they function in a story.Ĭlick to tweet! Inciting Incident Examples 1. Fortunately, we have plenty of examples on hand to show what we’re talking about. Some of these ambiguities can definitely be confusing. ![]() It does create some questions, but its main purpose is to give the main character a distinctive path to follow, rather than muddling it. Īs a matter of fact, the inciting incident usually involves some kind of newfound clarity or realization for the main character. Myth #3: The inciting incident raises more questions than it answers. Sometimes they overlap, but the incident tends to require more exposition than a hook - so don’t start thinking they’re synonymous. The inciting incident catalyzes the plot and solidifies that attention. The hook is a dramatic description or opening scene that first catches the reader’s attention. There may be some backstory or buildup before this, such as a conversation or scene leading up to it - but that doesn’t change its role in the story! Myth #2: The inciting incident is exactly the same as the “hook.” You’ll recognize the inciting incident as the event that triggers the primary action, rather than simply the first event to occur. Myth #1: The inciting incident is always the first thing to happen. ![]() That being said, there are a few very common misconceptions surrounding inciting incidents - so let’s do a bit of mythbusting. Click to tweet! 3 Inciting Incidence Myths Encourages relaxation and reduces anxiety by hearing the steady rhythm of your baby's heartbeat.Easy to use, making it accessible for all expecting parents.Allows you to monitor your baby's heart rate conveniently from the comfort of your own home.Provides reassurance and helps create a stronger bond with your baby during pregnancy.To help you weigh your options effectively, let's explore the pros and cons of using a doppler fetal monitor: Pros Decide if any of these features would enhance your monitoring experience. Additional Features: Some advanced doppler fetal monitors may offer additional features, such as recording capabilities, connectivity to smartphones, or compatibility with headphones.Consider monitors with simple controls, clear instructions, and intuitive features that make it convenient to use. Ease of Use: A user-friendly device saves you from unnecessary hassle during the monitoring process. ![]() Look for a compact and lightweight monitor that can accompany you wherever you go.
The teaching goal of Precept is to instruct Christians in the Bible “book by book, verse by verse, using the Inductive Bible Study method.” Now in her eighties, Kay is still going strong. Kay and her husband Jack served as missionaries in Mexico for 3½ years before returning to the United States and founding Precept Ministries International in 1970. Kay Arthur might be considered, and deservedly so, one of the “founding mothers” of women’s Bible study. This article is kept continuously updated as needed. I want to be clear from the outset of this article that, while I regret that I cannot endorse Kay Arthur’s materials or conferences, I do not believe the content of her written or verbal teaching contains or promotes false doctrine, and I am not labeling her a false teacher or a heretic. (I kid! I kid! You probably just have a photographic memory!) ![]() Would you consider yourself a good person? Read some books by the old dead guys like Spurgeon or Ryle, and learn how different (and how much better) Christian doctrine is from Buddhism. The Dalai Lama? Is that the Thursday special at that Asian restaurant down the street?Ĭut back on the “inspirational” Pinterest boards and trade out your kids’ DVD of Frozen for an Awana CD. You spend waaaay too much time reading your Bible and listening to sermon podcasts to keep up with the latest fluff from divangelistas or to get out and see a movie. That person has a completely different path to follow. It is useless to compare yourself to someone else. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.ġ5. If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. You only have to be brave enough to see it.ġ3. You must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. When we stop fearing failure, we start being artists.ġ1. All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.ġ0. In every situation, in every interaction, in every day, be a noticer of the good.ĩ. In our struggle for freedom, truth is the only weapon we possess.Ĩ. ![]() Today is a new day, and every day you can be one step closer to conquering your fears!Ħ. You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.ħ. The rewards are worth it.Ĥ. Patience to wait does not come from suffering long for what we lack but from sitting long in what we have.ĥ. Compassion naturally creates a positive atmosphere, and as a result you feel peaceful and content.ģ. The important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.Ģ. Try to guess who said it, then click on the link below the quote to see if you were right.ġ. All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness. But, does inspirational always equal biblical? Shouldn’t you be able to tell the difference between a line from a Disney movie, a platitude from the Dalai Lama, and biblical truth from a Christian leader? In homage to Tim Challies’ Joel Osteen or Fortune Cookie? I give you Disney, Dalai, or Divangelista?. Social media and the internet are a gold mine for inspirational quotes, and today’s most popular divangelistas post a lot of them. ![]() "You have no access to them," he added, "they're taken away from you, and they're not yours anymore." He designed it as a 3D-printed enclosure to ensure that it wasn't easily removed, making it more like a chastity device than a cock ring. Electric Cuddles, really, to let Kirsty have some payback on me," said Gary. The remote control can then be used to activate the pain on the dominant's whim. A 3D-printed enclosure bolts around the testicles, with electrodes poking into the scrotum. What: Much like the Shocky Clamps, this repurposes a canine shock collar for the genitals, specifically Gary's. Kirsty added that "she wanted to do it out in public, with lights and shocks," and to that end, the box is magnetic, so it can be attached to street lights. And this is Gary's "take on" the practice, and when the coin isn't being pushed down, the user is in pain. In more demanding scenarios, they must continually hold a coin or piece of paper to the wall using only their nose. Why: One game used in BDSM play is Nose to the Wall, in which the submissive must stand with their face pressed against a wall. The button has to be pushed down at all times, or it triggers a punishment device. ![]() What: A box houses a large button (on to which a small coin is glued) and a ring of LEDs. Kirsty added that this toy, like many of the others, targets her "issues with a lack of concentration, an anxiety about getting things wrong and wanting to see things through to the end." She added that "it's a playful mindfuck." The Toucher Why: "It's all about preventing you from losing concentration, you have to learn the sequence and put it in with no break at all," said Gary. Like you might remember, the pattern begins relatively simply but gets increasingly complicated over time. What: A version of the game Simon, albeit with a wireless connection to a punishment device of your choosing. Gary added that the main focus of the maze is "to not give you a break, but have you constantly focused on what is going on." The system is powered by exactly the same Arduino setup as in the No-Touch Cuffs, albeit with a different twist. Why: Kirsty explained that the device was conceived because she was "easily distracted" and so needed something to focus her attention. If they fail, then the punishment tools are activated. If they do, they complete the circuit and reset the timer. When the light (indicating which end the ball needs to be in) activates, the submissive - who has been clamped into the maze - has fifteen seconds to get the ball to its destination. There are two end-points, at opposite sides of the maze, each holding a pair of metal contacts. What: The ball maze has been reinvented as a BDSM device with the addition of an Arduino kit and a wireless transmitter. "It's going to be horrific to stay in position, but it helps me achieve my goal of taking her focus away from everyday life." Kirsty agrees, saying that they "play on her weaknesses," because she "has no ability to stay still." The Shocky Maze Why: "Just another predicament toy, really," said Gary. It uses a series of capacitive sensors wired up to an Arduino and a wireless transmitter that can activate other devices in the collection, whether it's the clamps, the pump or something else. Consequently, the sub needs to hold their arms in the middle of the ring, like a kinky version of Operation. ![]() The twist is that there are metal contacts on the outer ring that will activate a punishment device if touched. What: The No-Touch Cuffs are a pair of slightly oversized handcuffs that are clamped around the submissive's wrists. Gary said that he's "looking forward to seeing the look on face." Why: "Everything else had been reliant on the Shocky Clamps," explained Gary, "and this was a different method of punishing someone." He added that the choice of pump was because, thanks to the single piece of silicon piping, it's the most hygienic system for an amateur, and you can regularly replace it without fuss." The machine is designed to work very slowly, and it's more for the threat of use rather than anything more unpleasant. This could be used with water, or with another fluid or semi-fluid foodstuff that the recipient doesn't like. The pipe is connected to a ball gag with holes drilled through the center, making it ideal for forced feeding and drinking. The pump, when activated by one of the other toys in the collection, begins pushing a quantity of liquid through a small silicone pipe. What: The Punishment Pump is a simple peristaltic device (think of it as a vacuum pump), in a 3D-printed enclosure, which is run by an Arduino board with a Bluetooth radio. ![]() ![]() In this condition, the steels can be tempered to great hardness, which made it convenient for special purposes such as knives, axles or punches.Ĭarbon steel is versatile. It is mainly used for springs and high-strength wires.Īs we all know, with more than 2.5% carbon content, the steels are always made for using powder metallurgy. High carbon steel is very strong because of the 0.7%-2.5% carbon content. The features of balances ductility and strength make medium carbon steel widely used for large parts, forging and automotive components. Medium carbon steel is the steel with carbon content approximately 0.3%-0.6%. What’s more, low carbon steel has a low tensile strength and surface hardness can be increased through carburising. As to the density, it is usually approximately 7.85g/cm (37850kg/m³ or 0.284lb/in³). What’s more, the low carbon content makes it ductile and malleable. Low price makes it become the most common form of steel for many different applications. Low carbon is the steel whose carbon content less than 0.25%. In the other hand, carbon steel can also be classified into low carbon steel (WC≤0.25%), medium carbon steel (WC0.25%~0.6%) and high carbon steel (WC>0.6%). Carbon steels are often galvanised, through hot-dip or electroplating in zinc for protection against rust.Īccording to the application, carbon steel can divided into carbon-structural steel, tool carbon steel and free-cutting structural steels. Besides the carbon content, there is still a little silicon, manganese, sulphur and phosphorus existed in the steel. While both males and females feed on sugar or nectar throughout their lives, females require blood meals to nourish and develop their eggs.Carbon steel is the Iron-carbon alloy steel with carbon content less than 2%. Last year, district workers were still setting and checking traps until Thanksgiving.Īnd this year - where an abnormally snowy winter and a very rainy spring left more water across the landscape for mosquitoes to breed in - his staff estimated that there were five times as many mosquitos in May compared to the average year. The district used to historically shut down each year in mid-September, but that has gotten later and later. West Nile deaths have been reported this year in states including Texas and Colorado, and mosquitoes are thought to be the source of “locally acquired” malaria infections of people in Maryland, Florida and Texas.Īry Faraji, an entomologist and the executive director of the Salt Lake City mosquito abatement district, said monitoring shows the mosquito season starting earlier and lasting longer as the climate has warmed. Over roughly the last 25 years, nearly 3,000 deaths and more than 25,000 hospitalizations linked to West Nile were reported throughout the United States - most of them in August. But for some, it can cause vomiting, fever and in rare cases seizures or meningitis. Most humans who contract West Nile show no symptoms. Local agencies reported more than 1,100 cases of West Nile virus in 2022, according to the U.S. They are especially threatening to public health in Asia and Africa but are also closely monitored in the United States. Mosquitoes can carry viruses including dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and Zika. It’s one of the many mosquito control districts around the United States that seek to hold in check one of the world’s deadliest animals - one well-positioned to thrive as climate change fosters a warmer and wetter environment. Branham had volunteered to let the South American mosquitoes feed on her blood so they can produce eggs and maintain the colony for education and research at the lab in the Salt Lake City district. Some insurance coverage(s) require purchase(s) to be charged to the card to activate coverage. To learn about the coverages included with a specific card, and important information regarding coverage eligibility requirements, benefits, limitations and exclusions, see /ca/credit-card/agreements-insurance.html and the insurance certificate(s) in your card package. or collect from elsewhere at 90 Opens your phone app. or visit Opens in a new window. 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You do this knowing that the moment an action fails - the dice turning against you with a plastic cackle - your turn will end. Movement comes first, followed by blocks and dodges, and finally the Hail Marys, literal or otherwise. Controlling your team from above in the mode of XCOM - or perhaps more pertinently, Space Hulk - you leave the riskiest actions til last. This sporting deity - who may or may not be born from a British mispronunciation of ‘NFL’ - doesn’t so much laugh at your plans as unfold a picnic chair, throw a bag of popcorn on the camping stove, and treat your destiny as a feature-length slapstick comedy.Īs a coach, you do your best not to tempt the supreme being with the clacking white cubes. But its world is philosophically opposed to that of Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton in Blood Bowl, earnest yearning to succeed will only earn you the attention of Nuffle, the god of dice, who delights in knocking back a tryer. 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I will show them that even I can be the best player.” ![]() “I’ve made it,” monologues a goblin, donning chainmail and spiked shoulderpads in the changing rooms. ![]() ![]() The Campbell Apartment is now open at Grand Central Terminal at the corner of 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue. “We wanted to make sure we were respectful of whatever we did." “We wanted to make sure that we refreshed it but it’s such an iconic place and people have memories of it,” Scott Gerber, CEO of Gerber Group, explained to Travel+Leisure. The New York Historical Society had to approve any interior changes because of the bar’s status in the city. The Campbell is tucked in the southwest corner of Grand Central Terminal and is divided into three principal areas that provide distinctive guest experiences: The Campbell Bar, The Campbell Palm Court, and The Campbell Terrace. The bar also has a view of Grand Central’s main terminal, as well as a terrace that faces a busy 43rd Street. Guests can fuel up at our breakfast buffet or wind. Today, the Gerber Group runs the public bar that features signature cocktails fancy finger foods, such as tuna tartare tacos and meatball sliders and a casual dress code. Grand Central Terminal opened on February 2nd, 1913 atop a previous version, Grand Central Station (built by Cornelius Vanderbilt for his New York Central Railroad). Hyatt Grand Central New York is linked to a variety of restaurants and bars at Grand Central Station. Then, in 2016, the Campbell Apartment-with its high ceilings and faux stone fireplace-closed when previous owner Mark Grossich lost his lease after 17 years of business. After serving as the location for CBS Radio and as a small jail for Metro-North Railroad, the space was converted into a bar in 1999. Our Champagne bar overlooks Central Station and evokes the golden age of travel, with a sash of style and lashings of. The location was once the office of early 20th century railroad executive John W. If youre feeling Irish, consider a pint of Guinness at Annie Moores or Connellys on 43rd Street between Vanderbilt and Madison. Here's the back story on this historic hidden cocktail lounge. For a year it was shuttered, but now the Campbell Apartment is open to serve the public again, Travel+Leisure reports. There’s a swanky secret bar in New York’s Grand Central Station. Hidden in a dark corner of New York City’s Grand Central Station sits a luxury cocktail bar and lounge doubling as one of the city’s historic landmarks. Refuel at THE LCL: Bar & Kitchen, a signature NYC restaurant and bar in Midtown Manhattan located in The Westin New York Grand Central hotel, near Grand. |
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