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The 1st Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Alignment Calculator
Their result for The 1st Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Alignment Calculator ...
Lawful Neutral or Lawful Good
-8 chaos, -7 evil and 10 balance!
The rifle has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they certainly can be corrected by good men with rifles.
With regards to Law and Chaos, you are Lawful
With regards to Good and Evil, you are Neutral or maybe Good
Your scored a combination of TWO alignments, Lawful Neutral and Lawful Good. You should go to the bottom of this page and click on both of these alignments for more details, because you are partially one and partially the other.
To give you a general idea, people of this alignment combination are primarily lawful and secondarily good. Above all else they seek Justice. They are sober and responsible people that see law & order as the cornerstone of civilization. Rules are all-important and must be followed, even if not all rules lead to desirable outcomes. The Law of the Land is not a means to an end, it IS the end. Citizens are expected to serve the nation, not the other way around ("ask not what your country can do for you"...). The unemotional logic of Lawful Neutral and the righteous zeal of Lawful Good combine to form a simple amalgam of practicality and morality -- this philosophy is strong, but it is also inflexible. These people adhere to the letter of the law, although they tend to temper the law with mercy ... they're strict, but they're not needlessly cruel. They are much like loyal soldiers, doing what they're told to do and never questioning their orders. They tend to be narrow-minded and sometimes blind to reality, preferring to see the world as it's "supposed to be" rather than as it really is. But at least you know where you stand with them.
Quick Scoring Guide
chaos scores of -8 to -19 : generally lawful
chaos scores of -20 to -29 : exceptionally lawful
chaos scores of -30 & down : inhuman
Fictional Examples Of This Alignment Combination
Roland of Gilead, aka the Gunslinger of Stephen King's "Dark Tower" books, is an ideal example of this alignment combination (although as you can see in the picture above, he used revolvers and not a rifle, but close enough). Roland was a knight on a quest, and he could not be moved by entreaty or diverted from his single-minded purpose, which was to reach the Dark Tower -- the "central lich-pin" that held everything together -- and redress whatever had gone wrong there. Along the way he lost friends, abandoned lovers, and gunned down scores of men, women, and even children on his road to the Tower. He accepted these losses emotionlessly, considering them necessary evils and unimportant in the grand scheme of things. He did what he had to do, and he did not question his purpose. The way he saw it, it was his job, and that was reason enough for him. He was basically good-hearted (although a bit simple-minded) and he did not enjoy killing, but "doing good" was not his main concern. All that really mattered to him were his orders. He was sworn, on his honor, to find the Dark Tower at any cost. And find it he did.
Your Destination in the Afterlife : ARCADIA
According to Gygax, your soul is going to Arcadia. This was the realm of The Sun in ancient Greek mythology, ruled by Apollo the sun god, who was also the god of logic and reason. It was a warm and bountiful land of plenty where Order ruled -- in Arcadia, there was a place for everything and everything was in its place. A realm of contentment and happiness for those that held Logos as the highest virtue.
In the AD&D universe, Arcadia has three levels and lies between Heaven and Nirvana.
Their Analysis (Vertical line = Average)
They scored -8% on chaos, higher than 10% of your peers.
They scored -7% on evil, higher than 58% of your peers.
They scored 10% on balance, higher than 44% of your peers.
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- Report: #885067
Report - Rebuttal - Arbitrate
Complaint Review: Jane Reich, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Jane Reich, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center1653 W Congress Pkwy Chicago, Illinois United States of America
Jane Reich, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center Fraud, Con Artist Chicago, Illinois
*REBUTTAL Individual responds: Show up or shut up!
*Author of original report: Alias, 'Keali'i' Aiken / "Blaisdell," - DERANGED COWARD..
*Consumer Comment: Blah, Blah, Blah...
*Author of original report: Jane Morgan 'Reich' & 'Keali'i,' - Are mentally ill.
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Run little boy...I mean toadstool...
*REBUTTAL Individual responds: Loser...
*Author of original report: The Ultimate Fraud & The Ultimate Con-Artist, - Jane Morgan 'Reich' & Alias, "Keali'i" Aiken, a.k.a., Keali'i "Blaisdell"
*Consumer Comment: All I can say is...
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Sources confirm Alias, Jane Reich, routinely seizes assets from rich elderly men, fraudulently. Sources confirm A.k.a., 'Psycho Jane' Reich, fraudulently manipulates rich elderly men then fraudulently manipulates the system and abuses the law to seize their assets. Jane Reich, routinely files false allegations in order to confuse authorities, intimidate her victims and seize assets from rich elderly men.
Sources confirm 'Psycho Jane' Reich, maliciously abuses the law. Jane Reich, routinely perjures himself to State authorities in order to fraudulently manufacture cases against her victims. Sources confirm Jane Reich, has a history of substance abuse, domestic violence and bi-sexuality.
Apparently, Jane Reich, has serious problems coping with her own sexuality. Apparently, Jane Reich, has serious problems coping with her violent temper. Apparently, Jane Reich, has serious problems coping with her addiction to illicit substances. Sources confirm Jane Reich, steals prescription medication from Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, to fund her addiction and her life style.
According to sources, Jane Reich, has a lengthy history of abusive behavior. Apparently, 'Psycho Jane' Reich, routinely violates Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center, patients rights by intentionally manipulating the system to achieve her schemes. Sources confirm, Jane Reich, has an extensive history of fraud, perjury, malicious prosecution and abuse of process.
Apparently, 'Psycho Jane' Reich, has a history of persecuting the elderly, especially, rich elderly men & women. A.k.a., Jane Reich, preys on the most vulnerable in society the elderly, the disabled and the infirm. If you or anyone in your family has been subjected to Jane Reich's, illicit practices or has had any difficulty financially or legally due to this Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center manager's malfeasance, please contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation, ('FBI'), - immediately.
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#1 REBUTTAL Individual responds
Show up or shut up!
AUTHOR: The Tracker - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, September 05, 2012POSTED: Wednesday, September 05, 2012
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#2 Author of original report
Alias, 'Keali'i' Aiken / "Blaisdell," - DERANGED COWARD..
AUTHOR: Exposeone - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, September 03, 2012POSTED: Monday, September 03, 2012
'Keali'i,' has essentially 'posted' a profile of himself Not Steven Christian Du Pont.
If you doubt this then simply investigate alias, David Aiken / Kealii Aiken / David Blaisdell / Kealii Blaisdell / Nishijima Aiken / Nishijima Blaisdell / Kealii Nishijima.
It is not that expensive or time consuming to investigate & to learn that this fraud, 'Keali'i' is unemployed, manipulates women, i.e., "Scams Women," for a living & physically abuses women & their children.
Alias, 'Keali'i,' when confronted by Steven Christian Du Pont on Mau'i, fled as quickly as he could. Steven Christian Du Pont, caught this coward 'Keali'i,' as he attempted to escape & humiliated him publicly. Ever since that day, this pathetic excuse for a human being 'Keali'i' has used the Internet for revenge.
'Keali'i' is a deranged coward.
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#3 Consumer Comment
Blah, Blah, Blah...
AUTHOR: The Tracker - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, July 24, 2012POSTED: Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Hey toadstool.... anyone tell you that you look like "Corky" from the tv show life goes on???
And who in the world uses opium??? Spending too much time watching old Chinese porn flicks huh corky?
Stealing a passport? Holy Hannah! Someone call the authorities!!! Dude your lame....everyone stals from you you poor victim...boohoo...
Laters Toadstool... I mean CORKY..
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#4 Author of original report
Jane Morgan 'Reich' & 'Keali'i,' - Are mentally ill.
AUTHOR: Exposeone - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, July 24, 2012POSTED: Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Alias, 'Keali'i' 'Aiken,' alias, 'Keali'i "Blaisdell," - is extremely mentally ill.
If you are seriously interested in anyone contact serious sources for your information rather than Internet sites designed for the malicious and the vindictive.
Steven Christian Du Pont, Is Not guilty of any crimes or any 'schemes,' nor has he ever been.
A.k.a., Jane 'Reich' & a.k.a., 'Keali'i' 'Aiken,' are guilty of many crimes & many 'schemes.'
Alias, 'Keali'i' 'Aiken or is it 'Keali'i' "Blaisdell," continues to literally exemplify why one should never abuse cocaine and opium.
Sources confirm, 'Keali'i's' substance abuse ruined his career, his credit and his family.
Apparently, 'Keali'i's' addiction to cocaine irreparably damaged his cognitive abilities.
Tragically, Keali'i is psychotically obsessed with Steven Christian Du Pont.
The tragedy is that Jane & 'Keali'i,' obsessively & compulsively, 'project,' their problems, psychologically onto any & every one, especially Steven Christian Du Pont.
Jane & 'Keali'i's' psychotic 'projection' of their 'issues,' & 'problems,' onto Steven
Christian Du Pont, is simply a desperate attempt to escape reality, -
Jane & 'Keali'i's,' reality of poverty & failure.
Finally, stealing a United States PassPort is a crime, - Jane Morgan or is it Jane 'Reich'
& 'Keali'i' Aiken or is it 'Keali'i' "Blaisdell."
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#5 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Run little boy...I mean toadstool...
AUTHOR: The Tracker - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, July 22, 2012POSTED: Sunday, July 22, 2012
You see, all you can do is post lies and BS on here about Jane, about me, about Brandy, about Kaleo, about Jeff and about Cheryl...telling the world that WE stole from you and that we are, how do you put it, "extremely ill and unfortunately, extremely dangerous"??? And if anyone knows us to call the authorities...
Here's a question for your stupid bald headed brains of yours ..."Why dont you call the authorities yourself"? I mean seriously, why dont you just call them yourself? Have you ever asked yourself the question how the hell is it I found out where you were? About the house in Texas? Your actual address in Chicago? About the Ipad you stole from Kay Bergstrom? Your stupid black bmw you drive... , I even know about the Oak Park Police visiting your sorry a** at your, oops im sorry, at Kate's house...thats right a**wipe Oak Park P.D. called me.. How the hell do you think I know all of this about you???
Here's the answer moron...IT WAS THE AUTHORITIES WHO CONTACTED ME ABOUT YOU! Thanks to you posting all of our personel information, it was easy for them to contact ALL OF US. They told me everything. Here's a scoop for you toadstool, because of Nelson...your in deep poop, really deep... I mean seriously, you listed him as your partner in your LLC's...and your name is the managing director for Opunui Water...are you so stupid you cant seem to realize that by continuously posting crap on here that they are not following your posts and tracking you??
Sure you can say your in Los Angeles or wherever, but theres a thing called an I.P. address you idiot!
Well, sure I admit it...Jane and I have talked, in fact...Jane, myself, Cheryl, Kaleo, Jeff, Mike, Ericko, Nichole, Eric, Morris, Dwayne, Jon, Mark, Brandy, Gimmi, Lee, Jerry, Erin, Bill, Walter, Lance, Stephen, Stacie...and the list goes on...
Heres some of the links you posted crap about people on Ripoff Report:
1. Nichole Yim: http://www.ripoffreport.com/business-consultants/iknowtion/iknowtion-iknowtion-com-iknow-e3de8.htm
2. Jane Reich: http://www.ripoffreport.com/business-consultants/iknowtion/iknowtion-iknowtion-com-iknow-e3de8.htm
3. Jeff Hilowitz: http://www.ripoffreport.com/optical-products-repair/dr-jeffrey-hilowitz/dr-jeffrey-hilowitz-jeffrey-h-6ede8.htm
4. Cheryl Matthies: http://www.ripoffreport.com/business-consultants/cheryl-lynn-matthies/cheryl-lynn-matthies-cheryl-l-f4758.htm
5. Kaleo Pana: http://www.ripoffreport.com/hearing-aid-centers/kaleo-pana/kaleo-pana-d-kaleo-pana-fraud-dbf9c.htm
6. Ericko Salamack: http://www.ripoffreport.com/preschools/eriko-ando-salamack/eriko-ando-salamack-rainbow-i-ccf9f.htm
7. Brandy Kukurba: http://www.ripoffreport.com/seminar-programs/brandy-kukurba-m-s-w/brandy-kukurba-m-s-w-the-ca-eb028.htm
8. Lee Guthrie: http://www.ripoffreport.com/business-consulting/lee-guthrie/lee-guthrie-lee-guthrie-con-5efac.htm
9. Stephen Hilowitz: http://www.ripoffreport.com/optical-products-repair/stephen-hilowitz/stephen-hilowitz-eye-eye-eye-f87ae.htm
10. Stacie Thorlakson: http://www.ripoffreport.com/business-consultants/stacie-thorlakson-ak/stacie-thorlakson-akamai-busi-7f889.htm
11. Michael Szymanski: http://www.ripoffreport.com/business-consultants/stacie-thorlakson-ak/stacie-thorlakson-akamai-busi-7f889.htm
12. Kealii Blaisdell: http://www.ripoffreport.com/lawyers/-nishijima-blaisdell/-nishijima-blaisdell-associa-f5a7b.htm
SERIOUSLY! All these people you posted here on RR are all guilty and YOUR the victim...SERIOUSLY??? So all of us are guilty??? Wow, you are a continuous victim huh? All you can do is post crap you loser...crap about people that YOU KNOW is not true...everytime someone catches on to your schemes and cons, you quickly come on here and post crap about them...your nothing but a pathetic loser...real loser... so ALL these people are in debt to you huh? If that were so, than take all of us to court...do it sh**head...stupid toadstool.
Well, continue posting crap...cause that's all you can ever do. Oh yes, Jane and I and everyone else are good friends now because of you, you see, we have one thing in common, we all want to see your sorry a** in jail and we all are victims of you. Unlike you, WE are speaking with and cooperating with the authorities (as you say) in your investigation. Your problem started in Boston after you ripped of Nichole...than back in Maui, now in Chicago....stupid toadstool.
So whatever, go hide in your so-called house in Texas, oops Kate's house...you cant hide toadstool. You think that all of us are so stupid that we dont know what to do? You know what the problem with liars is toadstool? Once they create a lie, and keep repeating that lie, they actually start to believe that the lie they created is actually the truth. and that's what you are... a lie...
Keep telling yourself that you are a victim you whiney moron...
Do you want whine with that cheese? See ya toadstool...
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#6 REBUTTAL Individual responds
AUTHOR: The Tracker - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, July 22, 2012POSTED: Sunday, July 22, 2012
See ya TOADSTOOL!
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#7 Author of original report
The Ultimate Fraud & The Ultimate Con-Artist, - Jane Morgan 'Reich' & Alias, "Keali'i" Aiken, a.k.a., Keali'i "Blaisdell"
AUTHOR: Exposeone - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Friday, July 20, 2012POSTED: Friday, July 20, 2012
Steven Christian Du Pont.
Why?, that is a question for qualified psychiatrists, suffice to say, they are extremely ill and unfortunately, extremely dangerous.
Alias, 'Keali'i' "Blaisdell," & his new partner in crime, Jane "Reich," have attempted to but, fortunately failed to extort funds from Steven Christian Du Pont.
*A.k.a., Jane 'Reich,' has stolen Steven Christian Du Pont's, expensive jewelry, electronics & equipement, - valued in excess of $100,000. US Dollars, - & his U.S. PassPort.
(The photograph used by these two con-artists on this Internet site is from Steven's stolen PassPort.
These two hapless criminals by posting this photograph have provided the authorities with the evidence to convict them.)
If you or anyone in your family has been threatened by, harassed by or defamed by,
Jane Morgan 'Reich' or alias, Keali'i "Blaisdell" / "Aiken," please contact the authorities, immediately.
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#8 Consumer Comment
All I can say is...
AUTHOR: The Tracker - (USA)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, July 11, 2012POSTED: Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Well, all kidding aside STEVEN CHRISTIAN DUPONT... you think your answer to everything is to post lies and crap about everyone on RipOff Report...your so pathetic...seriously, you claim to be a self-made man, well its sure nice to know that you accepted the blame. You remind me of an un-flushed toilet, so full of shi*....
Laters toadstool...
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The fourth test for confirming a word from God is to ask yourself, "Is it consistent with how God shaped me?"
At Saddleback Church, we use the acronym SHAPE to describe the collection of a person's Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality and Experiences. These five things make you unique from everyone else in the world. They also reveal your purpose in life.
A lot of people ignore their SHAPE and end up wasting millions of dollars going after pipe dreams, starting businesses and making plans they weren't shaped to do. God will never lead you a way that is inconsistent with your SHAPE. If you have a musical ability, you should use it. But if you're tone deaf and can't carry a tune, you shouldn't try out for American Idol.
Romans 12:6 says, "God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well" (LB). So ask yourself, "What do I love to do that I'm good at doing?" Note that I didn't just say, "What do you love to do?"
Before I became a pastor, I was a worship leader. I played guitar and loved to sing, but nobody liked hearing me. So I learned pretty quickly that while I had a passion for music, I didn't have the talent for it. I loved it, but I wasn't good at it.
You discover a lot of God's will simply by looking at what you are good at. And if you get an impression that makes you wonder if it's from God, but it leads you completely contrary to your SHAPE, then it's not from God. You can know that for a fact. God is not going to ask you to do something he hasn't given you the ability to do.
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Potato Gratin with Mushrooms and Gruyère
Servings: 8 to 10 prep: 1 total: 2 hours
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cups finely chopped leeks (white and green parts only; about 3 large)
- 1 1/2 pounds 1/2-inch cubes assorted mushrooms (such as crimini and stemmed shiitake; about 10 cups)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon (or more) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (or more) freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup coarsely grated Gruyère cheese
Nutritional Information
10 servings, 1 serving contains:
- Calories (kcal) 400.2
- % Calories from Fat 61.4
- Fat (g) 27.3
- Saturated Fat (g) 14.0
- Cholesterol (mg) 77.6
- Carbohydrates (g) 32.4
- Dietary Fiber (g) 3.5
- Total Sugars (g) 3.9
- Net Carbs (g) 28.9
- Protein (g) 9.1
- Sodium (mg) 302.5
PREPARATIONView Step-by-Step Directions
Heat 1/4 cup oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks; sauté until soft and lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add mushrooms, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté until soft and liquid evaporates, 7 to 8 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat potato slices dry with kitchen towel. Combine cream, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in large pot. Add potatoes. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove lid; simmer until cream is reduced by about half and potatoes are partially cooked, stirring often and watching closely to prevent mixture from burning, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Brush 13x9x2-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with oil. Transfer half of potato mixture to dish, spreading out in even layer. Spoon mushroom mixture over in even layer. Spoon remaining potato mixture over, spreading in even layer. Sprinkle cheese over. Cover with foil, tenting in center to prevent cheese from sticking to foil. Bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until potatoes are tender and top is brown, 20 to 25 minutes longer. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
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And then there's the small matter of Ghostface's decision to release his latest solo album, The Big Doe Rehab, on the same day as 8 Diagrams. The Wu agreed to push their album back a week, but that hasn't stopped fans and critics from pitting the two records against each other in a polarizing boom-bap vs. psychedelia showdown. It gives you a clearer idea of why Wu-Tang hasn't released a record in six years: When a couple of MCs have worked together under the same creative catalyst this long, it's hard to get them all to move in the same new direction at the same pace-- let alone nine of them.
Or eight. The death of Ol' Dirty Bastard signified the end of the classic Wu-Tang Clan lineup, even without the internal strife that almost assuredly guarantees we won't be seeing a follow-up to 8 Diagrams anytime soon. Russell Jones' passing isn't the only reason so much of this record sounds the way it does, but it had to have started some kind of domino effect that compounded all of RZA's brooding, spaced-out, and detached tendencies. Nothing here will go down well in the clubs or on the radio. Even the bangers sound melancholy or apprehensive, evoking darting eyes more than bobbing heads. After waiting so long, it's understandable that fans wouldn't want a record like this, where the bleak moments outweigh the triumphant ones.
Of course, in due time-- maybe it'll take years-- 8 Diagrams will sink in as a compelling, well-regarded album. And if this really is the end, it'll be the ideal last chapter and a smart bookend to Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). The production moves that stick out like nails on a chalkboard to rap traditionalists-- the acid-funk guitars, the melodic r&b hooks, the live instrumentation-- aren't nearly as off the hinges as some of rap's weirder recent detours (this isn't the Wu's The Love Below). Instead, they push the boundaries of what RZA's traditionally done without breaking too far out of character.
"Take It Back" finds RZA revisiting previous work, snatching the same hunk of Bob James' "Nautilus" he once turned into Ghostface's "Daytona 500", but reduces it to a measured, weaving series of sharp jabs. "Rushing Elephants" and "Wolves" refine his cleaned up soundtrack-influenced style (circa The W), drawing from Morricone-esque touches (heist-film suspense horns, eerie Western whistles, ghostly choirs) and putting some workmanlike but effective breaks beneath to keep the pulse heavy. And the way he assembles tracks still impresses, whether piling on thin sample layers (a guitar from Nancy Sinatra's "Bang Bang"; the drum machine taps from There's a Riot Goin' On) in "Windmill" until they sound fully fleshed-out, or pulling out surprise changes mid-way through a track: "Campfire" cuts under the last couple of lines in Ghostface's verse for a brief dub-echo interlude, and the otherwise understated symphonic soul of "Gun Will Go" shifts during Masta Killa's verse to something that sounds like the horn riff to Baby Huey's "Listen to Me" played through an old-timey Victrola at 3/4 speed.
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So how do the other MCs ride beats like this? Ghostface makes himself scarce in the record's first half, and disappears completely in the second. He pulls off a few good verses, though, spitting Supreme Clientele-level rapidfire free-association ("This is real talk, shank lullabyes/ Ben Franks, we like Jet Blue, we stay hella high") on "Take It Back", and narrating a chaotic grocery store ambush/gunfight/struggle scenario on "The Heart Gently Weeps". Meanwhile, his partner in disaffection Raekwon shows up on half the cuts, and despite his accusations, there aren't any moments where RZA's production undercuts his style; in fact, pretty much every line he's got-- from the uptempo swagger anthems like "Rushing Elephants" and "Take It Back" to the slowly-paced murder story in "The Heart Gently Weeps"-- is hot to the point where fans could start hoping Cuban Linx II measures up.
Method Man opens the album with a sorta-enh verse on "Campfire" (dude doesn't sound quite right making "SexyBack" references) and then spends the rest of 8 Diagrams recapturing the fire he had on Tical, reasserting himself as the Wu's top shit-talker and sounding cockier and more confident than he has in years. GZA doesn't really kick in much for the record's first half, aside from his sharp and briefly ironic verse ("We criticize producers 'til they joints are right") on "Rushing Elephants", but he's all over the last five tracks, popping up briefly to spit at least four lines' worth of jewels and, more frequently, a full verse that's front-to-back intricate like his chess metaphors on "Weak Spot". Inspectah Deck returns to his usual role as the out-of-nowhere scene-stealer (yet another reason "Take It Back" will be a future classic: "Son, I've seen Hell, fell into the palms of Satan arms/ Don that I am, made 'im bow in the face of God"). Even U-God and Masta Killa, frequently overlooked as lyricists, sound inspired (check "Wolves" as Exhibit A).
Still, there's not much real unity on this album-- which makes the album-closing ODB tribute "Life Changes" that much more affecting. While Ghostface is inexplicably missing, the other seven surviving members each get the chance to give their own brief eulogy for Russell Jones: Meth pours out some vodka before finishing off the bottle himself, Raekwon waxes reflective, Deck blames himself for not stepping in to help Jones with his troubles, GZA, Masta Killa, and U-God describe their grief, and RZA refers back to his verse on "Tearz" ("it's always the good ones that have to die") before reminiscing over ODB's Grammy-crashing and fights with the law. Given how many times this album was pushed back, it wouldn't be out of the question to suspect some quality control issues, but RZA himself said in The Wu-Tang Manual that he tended to gear the overall style of an album based on what time of year it dropped, and 8 Diagrams couldn't have debuted at any time other than winter-- perpetually overcast, dark before the afternoon ends, and freezing your eye water.
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Indian Renaissance occurred after the emergence of the British forces, when a mass religious and social awakening took place. The foremost reformists had undertaken the task with a lot of eagerness and enthusiasm. Renaissance stands for rebirth and Indian renaissance refers to that period which was marked by the quest of knowledge and development of science and arts. The incredible effects of Indian Renaissance were reflected in the quality of life and the new frontiers scaled by dance, music and other performing arts. Behind the famous creeds and ceremonials of the country, stand the
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, the
, the Tantra, the
; these, though referable to receding ages as regards their rise, are living influences at the present era.
Emergence of Indian Renaissance
The period when the Hindu religious system was revived can be termed as Hindu renaissance, which was marked with the restoration of the Hindu deities and tradition. The Guptas, pioneer of the Golden age resuscitated all lost glory by setting up a tradition, which was very Indian, with developments in
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, art forms and religion at its peak. The late 18th century marked the beginning of a new era with movements essential for a complete reformation. The reformists did never think of discriminating on the basis of caste or sub caste, gender, or race. Hindu nationalism also rose to a great extent during this period.
During the Renaissance in Europe, India witnessed a renaissance of its own; the
Taj Mahal
was built during this period; sacred texts were translated into different languages and there was development of overseas trade. Moreover, the Grand Trunk Road was constructed during this extensive period and many social reformers also had lived during this period. The most significant renaissance had occurred during the period of colonial rule in India. The British imperialists had ruled and dominated for the most prolonged period, during which both worse and beneficial incidents passed by, till the year 1947. The Indian Independence had earned the countrymen their vision of Swaraj and made them their own masters. Indian renaissance had rediscovered roots of economic and administrational stability. Renaissance was a solemn effort by a differentiated and higher class of people, who had made them distinguishable in every sphere of art, culture and education.
As a result, these native intellectuals earned themselves an opportunity to interact with the English class, when speaking, writing, or associations are being spoken about. And the territory of Bengal was absolutely leading in this Indian renaissance context, beginning from writers, politicians, historians, freedom fighters and religious saints. Such was their influence upon the then Indian society, that
Bengal renaissance
has now come to be coined as a cardinal element under British Indian episodes.
Social Reformers in Indian Renaissance
Indian Social Reformers had germinated mostly from Bengal, which was inclined towards a tendency to continuously produce luminaries in every field. Beginning from Raja
Ram Mohan Roy
and perhaps ending in the last days of
Indian Freedom Struggle
Nirad Chaudhuri
, reformist movements had incessantly procured multi-faceted results. In this context, the Muslim League was also not left far behind. In the erstwhile undivided India, with the concept of brotherhood, Muslims made major contributions into Indian renaissance, making the English-native interface much facilitating. Muslim renaissance thus counts into a unique amalgamation of religious and nationalistic concepts, mingling well with British Indian history.
Ramakrishna Paramahansa
was a religious teacher and his contributions were important for a traditional revival of Hinduism comparable to Chaitanya`s.
Swami Vivekananda
had established Ramakrishna Mission on May 1st, 1897, with a motto for assisting in welfare services with a spiritual point of view. He had advocated Vedanta philosophy and Yoga not only to India, but also the West. The Ramakrishna Math and Mission are the integral institutions of faith for the Hindus currently.
Aurobindo Ghose
was a nationalist, scholar, poet and philosopher who preached a new spiritual path called the integral
. He had contributed to
greatly with a new interpretation of Vedas concerned with inner spirituality. Ram Mohan Roy was founder of the
Brahmo Samaj
and among the pioneers of the Indian socio-religious reform movements. He had exerted supreme influence upon politics, social life, education and religion alike.
Swami Dayananda Saraswati
was the founder of
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Syed Ahmed Khan
was a politician and a pioneer of modern education among the Muslim community in India. The founder of the Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College, which later developed into the Aligarh Muslim University, his ideas were shaped by a strong aversion to the emerging nationalist movement.
Allama Iqbal is revered for his contributions for the revival of Islamic civilisation all over the world. He had penned about politics, religion and other topics envisaging the cause of the Muslims, conferring them status and identity at political level and achieving their unity widely.
Reformist Groups during Indian Renaissance
The religious reformers and reformists groups played an integral part in the ushering in of Indian renaissance, though they also functioned at regional levels. Brahmo Samaj was the society formed by the ideas of developing a universal religion, whose ideology to a large extent was derived from the
Isa Upanishad
, a monotheistic Hindu scripture. Ideas behind Raja Ram Mohan Roy`s Brahmo Movement included abolition of caste system, abolition of dowry, and abolition of Sati and improvement of the educational system.
There were many other groups that developed during this period. Hindu Dharma Sabha was founded in 1830 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy to limit the intrusion of English culture in India. Sanatan Singh Sabha was the original Singh Sabha formed in 1873 by Sikhs in
to recover a distinctive Sikhism. Tattvabodhini Sabha was an essential reformist organisation, which was founded by
Debendranath Tagore
to popularise Brahmo Dharma or Brahmo faith. Paramahansa Yogananda founded Yogoda Satsanga Society in 1917 on the banks of the
Ganga River
at Dakshineswar Kali Temple.
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
or Veer Savarkar formed the Ratnagiri Hindu Sabha in 1924, aiming to the preservation of Hindu social and cultural heritage. Nikhil Manipuri Mahasabha was initially a Hindu nationalist organisation of
, formed by Maharaja Churachand Singh.
Keshab Chandra Sen
founded the Sangat Sabhas, Believer`s Associations in 1860. These Sabhas comprised small discussion groups that met on a weekly basis, but his energetic disciples soon showed an inclination for action rather than mere discussions. Hitaishini Ganga Dharma Sabha was founded in Haridwar for the benefit of the cow, social order and the holy River Ganges. The Radhasoami Satsang Beas, based in Northern India, is a philosophical organisation, following the spiritual teachings of all religions. Manav Dharma Sabha was one of the earliest socio-religious reform movements in Gujarat and British India, founded on 22nd June 1844. Prarthana Samaj, or the Prayer Society in Sanskrit, is a movement for religious and social reform in Maharashtra that was based on previous reform movements and traditions of the state.
Nowrozjee Furdoonjee and
Dadabhai Naoroji
founded the Rahnumai Mazdayasnan Sabha and put in considerable efforts. The Sabha was meant for the purification of Zoroastrian religion, which was being prejudiced by Hindu elements.
India did not merely stand still, while Europe had gone on towards some bright goal during the renaissance period. India had moved and carried its history with it as well, not merely in books but in its thoughts and evolution.
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Vantage Deluxe World Travel
2 people found this helpful
"Disorganized environment with some much potential "
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I worked at Vantage Deluxe World Travel full-time (less than an year)
-Some of the co-workers
-promotion of good health (physical, not mental)
-Great product
-Advanced reporting, in a few areas
-Very intelligent CC support staff, somewhat surprised they aren't working some where better
-Attrition is insanely horrible; I lost 4 members of my staff in my first 2 months
-many dishonest, and disingenuous co-workers that appear to be a good friend
-Most of the reporting is inaccurate which leads to many additional hours spent working on reports, mainly due to an non-existent IT department
-Poor communication by VP, who would rather hide from issues than attempt to find a solution.
-Too much office politics; if you don't get along with the owners allies, then you're as good as gone. Be careful who you confide in.
-There are many valuable employees that are never given a chance to maximize their potential
-The expectations/goals are often unrealistic
-The Call Center VP fails to properly develop/mentor support staff, throws them into the fire and watches while they struggle
-The owner is a brilliant person, but lacks patience and makes many knee-jerk decisions.
Sometimes you have to takes two steps back in order to take twenty steps forward. This company truly has the potential to be extraordinary, however there isn't any patience to make it happen. Between the employees and some of the technology, Vantage really can be taken to a higher level. Instead of treating employees with disrespect, give them the respect they deserve as human beings. This can be the difference between them regretfully walking through the doors everyday and them willing to "run through walls" for the company.
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"good people to work with, but ever changing "
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I worked at Vantage Deluxe World Travel full-time (more than an year)Pros
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in a constant state of changeAdvice to ManagementAdvice
difficult to say...Negative OutlookNo opinion of CEO
2 people found this helpful
"Treat employees and customers better "
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I worked at Vantage Deluxe World Travel full-time (less than an year)Pros
Co-workers were great and supportiveCons
Management and owner need more improvement and should treat customers better.Advice to ManagementAdvice
Should really stop playing favoritism and giving full power to certain employees and none to others who are just as hard working. Really listen to what your customers want out of their trips instead of treating them like second class citizens even though they are the reasons you have a company in the first place! Could really be a great travel company if they employed more moral practices in the workplace and reduce high turnover.Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEO


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Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker is excited about the UEFA Cup group stage.
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ŌĆ£He has already embedded that in our brains. We are a young squad and we took that on board. The group stage is where we wanted to get.
ŌĆśŌĆśAll our work last season has paid off. This was the goal and now we have reached it. Now we have to get out of the group stages and look to push on.
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ŌĆ£If you want to play easy teams then why do you participate? You want the good teams. You want to earn the right to get through and earn the right to play them.ŌĆØ


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Washington has gotten too big and people have gotten too small so weve got to start rolling up our sleeves and making sure that we bring balance back to government." - Mia Love
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When you dream in color, it's a pigment of your imagination.
I like that one about adding insult to injury.
Would be twice as funny if it wasn't all true!!!


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Fernandez smashes race walk world record at Spanish nationals
Updated: July 27, 2008, 10:42 PM ETAssociated Press
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Canary Islands -- Francisco Javier Fernandez set a world record in the 10,000-meter race walk Sunday, with a time of 37 minutes, 53.09 seconds at the Spanish nationals.
Fernandez beat the record set by Italy's Ivano Brugnetti at the 2004 Olympics in Athens by 5 seconds.
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