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Falling Leaves & Stars: Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace
The autumn season is full of falling leaves and shooting stars. In commemoration of the autumnal equinox The Three Graces presents a pendant necklace of 10k yellow gold with textured leaves of green gold with black enamel accents. Interspersed among the leaves are three stars of gold each set with an old European cut diamond of about .06 carats for a total diamond weight of .18 carats and one glorious cultured pearl.
Date: Circa 1910.
Measurements: Pendant is 1-7/16 inches (3.6 cm) in length by 3/4 of an inch (1.9 cm) in width. Chain is 18-3/4 inches (22.2 cm) in length. Weight of 1.9 grams (1.2 dwt) for pendant and chain.
Hallmarks: 10k on pendant and on chain clasp.
Condition: Excellent.
Origin: American.
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The Unlikely Health Benefits of Coffee
Coffee has long been perceived as an unhealthy indulgence for those who arent morning people, but recent research shows that it may play a key role in helping you live a long and healthy life.
When most vegans think of healthy drinks, a rainbow elixir of fruits and veggies may come to mind. While that kale-beet-carrot-spirulina-hemp-flax-almond milk shake you concoct in the comfort of your kitchen will certainly help you keep a clean bill of health, there's another plant-based beverage that may yield wellness benefits—your morning cup of Joe. Coffee has long been considered a necessary evil for keeping the alarm clock blues at bay, but within the last 10 years, numerous health studies and extensive research has revealed that the bean-borne beverage might just be an unlikely ally in staving off chronic conditions and increasing your chances of living a life of longevity.
Cancer is one of the largest blips on America's health radar, and for good reason—the American Cancer Society predicted that more than 1.6 million people will be diagnosed with some form of the condition in 2013, while the Centers for Disease Control reports that more than half a million people in the US died from cancer in 2009. These staggering statistics have prompted many Americans to undertake myriad preventative measures such as ditching deadly habits, beefing up their diets by cutting out the beef, or simply slathering on extra sunblock before they hit the beach. But some studies within the past decade show that your morning French press fix may have some serious cancer-defense perks.
A 2011 study conducted by Harvard researchers on more than 47,000 men found that those who consumed a not-so-moderate six-plus cups of coffee per day reduced the risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer—the second most common form of cancer in the United States—by nearly 20 percent. These findings were supported by research published this year in the journal Cancer Causes and Control, which found that prostate cancer patients who drank at least four cups of coffee per day were half as likely to have their cancer reoccur or progress than those who indulged in the beverage just once per week or less.
And this is just the beginning. Other research suggests that common cancer culprits, including breast, oral, endometrial, and liver cancer, along with the most common form of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma (2.8 million in the US diagnosed annually), may be prevented through a steady java regimen. Some health experts believe that the beverage's anti-carcinogen powers come from polyphenols—antioxidant's that have cancer-fighting properties. These compounds can be found, and should be obtained, from your favorite fruits and vegetables as well as the occasional cup of green tea, but the busy schedules and consequently off-balance diets of many Americans may leave them lacking...until they get their morning mug. A 2005 study by University of Scranton researchers revealed that the percolated libation was the main source of antioxidants among the US population. "Americans get more of their antioxidants from coffee than any other dietary source," said the study author, Joe Vinson. "Nothing else comes close."
Whole Body Experience
The coffee-induced caffeine rush you experience may be short-lived, but the ubiquitous beverage may have lingering effects that ward off a plethora of prevalent ailments besides cancer, notably type 2 diabetes. Diagnosed in this country in pandemic proportions, more than 23 million people in the US are type 2 diabetic while an additional 79 million are prediabetic, the CDC reports. Research conducted by the European Science Foundation shows that moderate java consumption may be an effective way cut down the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by up to 25 percent, while another study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry revealed similar diabetic-defense properties.
Stroke incidence has also been shown to be lower among coffee consumers—the results of a study published in 2011 in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association showed that women who drank at least one cup of coffee per day were 20 to 25 percent less likely to have a stroke than women who drank less than that, while findings from research published in the same journal this year, which analyzed the dietary habits of 83,269 Japanese adults, also demonstrated coffee's propensity to dramatically decrease stroke incidence.
Use Your Head
It's no secret among academics that coffee makes a great a study buddy. Not only does it help pupils get through those long-haul essay-penning and exam-prepping sessions, it has been shown to improve short-term memory as well. But coffee may also yield long-term cognitive benefits, specifically through its ability to stave off mental conditions that usually affect people in late adulthood. A 2012 study administered by the University of South Florida College of Pharmacy, which analyzed levels of caffeine in patients' blood over a two-to-four year period, revealed that those who had blood-caffeine levels equivalent to three cups of coffee were significantly less likely to have their dementia progress than those who had low levels of the stimulant in their system. Other studies, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, American Journal of Epidemiology, and the journal Neurology, all showed that coffee may not only help prevent Parkinson's disease, but has the potential to alleviate its symptoms in those who have already developed it.
Due to constant research and intuitive studies, society's perception of what is healthy and what is not is constantly in flux. Vegetarians know this better than anyone—it has not been until recently that mainstream medical sources and the general public have stopped demonizing the diet and begun to endorse its innumerable wellness benefits. Recent bouts of research and educated evidence may indicate that coffee is also crossing the fuzzy line that separates foods that are perceived as healthy and unhealthy. But like everything we consume—from coconut milk ice cream to kale—it's imperative to look at all the research in regards to what we put in our body and to keep in mind that moderation is key.
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Pointstreak Partners with the Sarasota Baseball Group and Andrew Hartwell (College Summer Ball) and launch the Summer Baseball Insider
Jan 02, 2013
Toronto, ON – Pointstreak Sports Technologies Inc., The Sarasota Baseball Group and Andrew Hartwell, well known blogger from College Summer Ball are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement which will see the development and launch of an all-encompassing web platform dedicated to Summer Collegiate Baseball. Powered by Pointstreak's website and stats technology Summer Baseball Insider will be the first platform of its kind designed to raise industry awareness what is perhaps the fastest growing segment in the game today.
Summer Baseball Insider is an innovative, free to use, specialty web portal designed to aggregate and deliver comprehensive Summer Collegiate Baseball news and content to every level of industry stakeholders. Driven by a dynamic, eager group of industry experts and utilizing the best technology available, Summer Baseball Insider will become, and position itself as the long-tail of Summer Collegiate Baseball. Through phased in advancements and technological enhancements, Summer Baseball Insider will evolve into the multimedia standard for Summer Collegiate Baseball available on an array of platforms and devices.
"Sarasota Baseball Group is extremely excited, and humbled to be a part of this ground breaking venture. Summer Baseball Insider's joint partnership with both Pointstreak and Andrew Hartwell make SBI a can't miss opportunity. SBI will be for both the fans and the industry insiders alike. SBI allows us to stay on the cutting edge, finally giving our industry a 'one stop shop' for all things summer collegiate baseball. We look forward to the exciting weeks and months ahead," said Darren Harrison-Panis, President of the Sarasota Baseball Group.
"College Summer Ball is very excited to start this partnership with both Pointstreak Sports Technologies and Sarasota Baseball Group. With the partnership, Summer Baseball Insider will grow to be the leading online publication for any and all summer league baseball information," said Andrew Hartwell, Founder, Owner and Blogger at College Summer Ball.
"Pointstreak is extremely excited about this project and equally impressed with the team that's been put together to execute it. Summer Collegiate Baseball has widely embraced our solutions as the gold standard and our ultimate goal is to raise overall awareness of our partner leagues and organizations by ensuring industry news and information is accessible as it happens, and packaged nicely for users all under one umbrella," said Paul Pettipiece, VP of Baseball Operations at Pointstreak Sports Technologies.
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In 2007, driven by a lack of information about Summer Collegiate Baseball Andrew started his blog as a hobby and began to post anything and everything Summer Collegiate Baseball. Over the years, still working in his free time, Andrew has grown College Summer Ball to be the number one source for Summer Collegiate Baseball Information on the web now realizing several thousand unique hits per day. No other website covers the Summer Collegiate Baseball in as much detail as College Summer Ball.
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The 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM is Sigma's image-stabilized fast telezoom lens for both APS-C and full frame SLRs, designed to compete with Canon, Nikon and Sony equivalents at a lower price. Optically it can't quite match the extraordinary clarity of its more expensive rivals, but it's still very good indeed. The autofocus and image stabilization systems both work very well, and construction is of a high standard, although not weather-sealed. Overall it offers a fine option for budget-conscious buyers.
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS FLD Lens
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" The 70-200mm F2.8 OS HSM is a fine lens, that offers functionality and image quality close to the equivalents from Canon and Nikon at a distinctly lower price."
Key Features
- 70-200mm focal length
- 105-300mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras, 112-320mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras
- F2.8 constant maximum aperture; F22 minimum
- Ring-type ultrasonic-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing
- Image stabilization, 4 stops claimed. Dual mode, normal and panning
- 77mm filters
- 1.40m/55.12" minimum focus
- Available in Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha, Sigma SA mounts
Product Description
|Principal specifications
|Lens type
|Zoom lens
|Max Format size
|35mm FF
|Focal length
|70–200 mm
|Image stabilisation
|Yes (4 stops claimed. Dual mode, normal and panning)
|Lens mount
|Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha
|Maximum aperture
|Minimum aperture
|Aperture ring
|Number of diaphragm blades
|Aperture notes
|rounded blades
|Special elements / coatings
|2 FLD elements 3 SLD elements
|Minimum focus
|1.40 m (55.12″)
|Maximum magnification
|Motor type
|Ring-type ultrasonic
|Full time manual
|Focus method
|Distance scale
|DoF scale
|Focus distance limiter
|1430 g (3.15 lb)
|86 mm (3.4″)
|197 mm (7.76″)
|metal mount
|Zoom method
|Rotary (internal)
|Zoom lock
|Filter thread
|77 mm
|Filter notes
|does not rotate on focus
|Hood supplied
|Tripod collar
DPReview Conclusion
Scoring is relative only to the other lenses in the same category at the time of review.
|Score Breakdown
Poor Excellent
|Optical Quality
|Build Quality
|Image Stabilization
|Ergonomics and Handling
Sigma's latest image-stabilized fast telezoom offers a fine option for budget-conscious buyers, with a unique combination of features for the price. It can't quite match its Canon and Nikon equivalents, but then again it's not as expensive either.
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Budget-aware buyers looking for an optically-stabilized fast telephoto lens.
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User Reviews
Got What I Paid For
The lens balances nicely with my D700 and focuses well. In a line-up that includes the Nikkor 14-24 & 24-70, this is the weak link. Pictures taken with it aren't in the same league for edge to edge sharpness. Luckily, I rarely need to use it. It's unfair to compare a $700 lens to the Nikon equivalent which now runs $2100-2400. The updated Sigma is also likely much better. As of 2010, the third party alternative was a Tamron which got excellent reviews for its optics but poor reviews for its ...
Excellent choice
I shoot with a Canon 60D and bought this lens mainly for shooting indoor Rodeo. It does an excellent job with the fast action of the Rodeo. My copy is very sharp and OS works like a charm. At more than haly the price of the new Canon and still lower than the older Canon 70-200 2.8 IS it's a real winner. Problems: None
Not a good choice for Nikon users, let me explain...
Although physical build is spectacular its not a good option for Nikon Users imo....Produces extremely washed out images and very soft at 200mm (DpReview on this lens seems to agree with me too). See my full review about my experience with this lens: http://www.anthonymickealphotography.com/1/post/2012/10/sigma-70-200mm-f28-ex-dg-hsm-lens-nikon-version-a-review.html
Great lens, spotty Sigma QC
Great telephoto, was lucky pick up a new copy rather cheap. Feels great, finally Sigma decided to drop the old finish. Optically its better then Mark I Canon, but worse then Mark II Canon. If you can Afford Canon 70-200 IS USM II go for that instead. OS is very reliable (so far) had to send it to Sigma once for AF repair because it stopped working (after 3 months of using it). That is one thing that you always have to keep in mind with third party lenses. Out of all the lenses I had, Sigma ...
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A77II compatibility with Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
Hi, I was wondering if any of the lucky A77II owners could confirm its compatibility with the Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens? (1) Would the lens need any firmware upgrade or some other special treatment to work with the A77II? (2) Will I be able to use the focus peaking feature? Also, I hope I should not expect any problems with my other lens, Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM, which I got a few months ago? (Well, they sell it together with the A77II, but maybe it's a newer revision?) Thanks for any help. I'm really excited for the new A77II, I expect it to be quite an upgrade over my A35 :)
OK, to answer my own question: both of the lenses work with the A77II with no issues. Continue Reading
Thank you for the follow up. Continue Reading
Indeed, they do. Just avoid the temptation to hold the A77II body with both hands when the Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 is attached to it, always support the lens with one hand! Not that the A77II is fragile, but... Continue Reading
Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 for ice hockey on Canon. AF fast enough?
At dpreview most of the user reviews tend to rate this lens highly on Canon but not so well on Nikon. Fortunatley I'm a Canon shooter, currently with a 60D and getting a 7D MkII shortly. I'm also looking to get a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens for shooting ice hockey. Will the Sigma 70-200 have fast enough zoom and autofocus for this sport? Currently my only lens that goes over 70mm is the Sigma 50-500. I find that its AF is fast enough to get the action easily, but it's too slow to zoom to keep up with the movement and too heavy to hand-hold for the length of time required.
Oddly from my observation Canon owners seem to have better luck with Canon, and Nikon owners better luck with Tamron. Perhaps it's no coincidence that Sigma develops for Canon first, and Tamron for Nikon. I own the Sigma 70-200, and have had it for about 2 years. I first used it on my 60D, and now 6D. I've been very happy with it, and consider it one of my sharpest lenses. The AF is very accurate, and I found the sharpness to be very good at 2.8, and amazing at 4 up to 8. I've seen some that are a bit soft at 70, but all of them are at their sharpest at 200. The Tamron's AF is faster if you consider end to end demos on youtube without focusing on anything an accurate demonstration. As I've said before, typically you're not focusing on your naval, the moon, your naval, the moon etc. For AI accuracy and following a subject, or one shot focus at a similar range (such as a pass) it's fast and accurate. The Tamron is also an excellent lens - I own one and may own more. I am cancelling my ... Continue Reading
Disclaimer... I am a hockey guy. Like concert shooting, it is important to anticipate where the performers will be to get the shot you want. Also, they are lots is isolation shots away from the puck that don't require the fastest AF. Just saying. Continue Reading
It comes in several versions but has had the equivalent of USM for a long time now. Continue Reading
Using FX lenses on DX body (Nikon D3200)?
Hi all, I have a problem with deciding upon which lense to buy to be compatible with my Nikon D3200. Will one of those work properly with this camera? * Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM OS FLD * Tamron SP 70-200MM F/2.8 DI VC USD. I want to invest to the quality lenses as in soon future I am planning to buy professional camera, but for now I have no budget to buy both - lense & body itself. I am interested in mainly travel, landscape shooting and shooting details (nature, people, sport). My budget is up to 1 000,-€. Thanks a lot to all of you for every advice & help!
I agree with everything PSCL1 wrote above but, the 80-200 f2.8, while a great lens and on my list to purchase, requires in in-body focusing motor which your d3200 does not have. If you bought it, it would be manual focus only. Continue Reading
Don't forget to look at the Nikon 70-200/4, it is close to that price range. Continue Reading
I would suggest the Nikon 70-200 f4 rather than the f2.8 lens. it will be lighter and better balanced for the D3200. If on a tight budget then the Nikon 70-300 VR is also a good option. between 70 and 200 it is very good. Continue Reading
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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Many homeowners are trekking outside to find trees, power lines and power down all across Dutchess County.
The brunt of the storm struck southern Dutchess municipalities like Wappingers Falls and East Fishkill, but Poughkeepsie and Pleasant Valley also saw damage in Mid-Dutchess.
County officials say no significant injuries have been linked to the storm.
"We don't see this too much around here, you know, we're lucky. The whole block is without power. I just went and checked on a neighbor, everybody's doing okay. So we have a good neighborhood here and we're sticking together looking out for one another," Poughkeepsie resident Terrence Mills said.
It's been more than six years since the county's last reported tornado. That was in Lagrange back in 2006.
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An exhibit opening today at New York's Time Warner Center showcases 16 sculptures and more than 40 drawings and paintings by surrealist Salvador Dali.
"Dali: The Vision of a Genius" continues through April 30 on the first and second floors of the Central Park-adjacent shopping and entertainment complex.
The commercial nature of the venue is fitting, considering everything in the exhibit is for sale, from a bronze thumb with an angel seated at its base called "Vision of the Angel" ($495,000) to a 16 1/2-foot tall, 6,600-pound bronze timepiece draped over a tree branch titled "Persistence of Memory" ($1.6 million).
The "Persistence" sculpture, along with another monumental bronze, the 1,100-pound "Woman Aflame," get top billing inside the center's main lobby at the free exhibition. All the works will remain on display through April, whether or not they sell.
Meanwhile, Dali fans can look for a more permanent display of the Catalan artist's work at the new Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., opening Jan. 11. (Attention royal-watchers: members of Spain's royal family are expected at the ribbon-cutting.)
The new museum more than doubles the space of the original, which opened in a single-story warehouse on the St. Petersburg waterfront in 1982. The new facility will house a 2,140-piece exhibit, including 96 oil paintings, the largest collection of Dali's work outside Spain.


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"For the first time, there was a traffic jam in the Senate women's bathroom. There were five of us in there, and there are only two stalls."
– Senator Amy Klobluchar (D-Minn.) on how the record number of women serving in the Senate (20!) is causing problems in the ladies' room. Good to know that even lady senators take a long time to pee. May there be many more ladies' room traffic jams — and a few more stalls, geez, people — in decades to come. [Washington Post]


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10 Cool Mustangs for the Pony Car's Anniversary
America's beloved original pony car, the Mustang, turns 50 this year. We dropped by the west coast 50th celebration in Las Vegas to check out all the historic muscle cars. Here are ten of the coolest 'Stangs we ran across this weekend.
By Ben Stewart
1992 Ford Mustang SSP-CHP
There were few more frightening sights in the late 1980s and early 1990s than the nose of this car filling your rear-view mirror. When it came to high-speed pursuit, the 5.0-liter notchback Mustang was a law enforcement icon and one of the most revered cop cars of all time. There were few perps who could outrun a pursuit Mustang back in those days. And so Ford brazenly stated in marketing materials, "This Ford chases Porsches for a living." These retired Special Service Package (SSP) Mustangs (in rough condition) have been popular cars for drag racers looking for the lightest, cheapest, and most potent modern Mustangs. So it's fun to see one that's nearly perfect.


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It's Time for Brocade to Sell and Cisco to Buy
Instead, I think a company like Cisco should step forward and close a deal. Aside from the fact that Cisco has the financial means to make this happen, it would certainly produce some good returns considering Brocade has more than doubled its free-cash-flow position over the past five years.
A deal like this would not only help strengthen Cisco's enterprise and cloud position. It would also be a good defensive play to keep Brocade out of the hands of other possible buyers, such as EMC, Hewlett-Packard and even Dell.
Furthermore, Brocade continues to be underestimated when it comes to its technical approach to the cloud. The company has taken a slightly different approach toward organization and deployment. It understands that networks must be cloud-optimized at every critical point because companies will weigh application performance and, even more importantly, the end-user experience.
Though it lacks the history of both Cisco and Hewlett-Packard, Brocade does have a strong tradition in both data and storage networking. From that standpoint, the company could even be attractive to a buyer like Oracle (ORCL), though that is a long shot.
Bottom LineAs long as Brocade continues to trade at these levels, buyout rumors are certain circulate. To its credit, the company continues to perform in a tough economic environment and in the face of fierce competition. That said, it remains a challenge to consider the stock attractive - even at under $5, because its P/E is twice that of market leader Cisco and three times Hewlett-Packard. As enterprise spending continues to recover, there is a chance that Brocade will begin to see its stock price appreciate a bit more. But it stands to reason that the bigger names within the sector will put increased pressure on smaller names like Brocade to capture parts of the market. That's unless, of course, they have not already decided that they want Brocade for themselves. Follow @rsaintvilus This article is commentary by an independent contributor, separate from TheStreet's regular news coverage. At the time of publication, the author held no positions in any of the stocks mentioned.
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XPS series is the most high-end series of the line Dell computer, so the specifications are considered premium. Dell XPS 8500 is powered by Intel Core i7 quadcore processor-3770 3.4 GHz (up to 3.9 GHz with Turbo Mode) for a high-performance multitasking. But Dell is also setting up a more affordable option to use Core i5-3450 3.1GHz (up to 3.4 GHz with Turbo Mode). To accompany, there is a choice of up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM.
Unfortunately, the graphics card used is not a premium processor. You can select the graphics card Radeon HD 7570 1GB for a more economical price, or with the Radeon HD 7770 2GB for higher performance. Fortunately, Dell says that the choice of configuration will still be added again. GeForce GT 620 is rumored Radeon HD 7870 1GB and 2GB will appear as additional options later
Size for the current storage capacity is quite limited between 1GB or 2GB. While connectivity is relatively complete with Wi-Fi receiver, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 4 USB 3.0 (two in front) and 6 pieces of USB 2.0 (two at the top), a media card reader, and optional combo Blu-ray/DVDRW .


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I wrote Charley and he expressed surprise that the problem was not fixed. Hopefully we shall see the results today.
LOL - true... very true.. so he's next workday isn't until 5-Jan-2015! @Fluclo
@Blanckaert @Ludovicus Nah, it's December, isn't that a whole 31 days of weekend?
So the repairs harder than thought, or did he forget? ;) Hopefully it'll be fixed soon!! @Ludovicus
The repairs on the website are scheduled to start Monday. The programmer does not do weekends :-).


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In short, it is clear that since 1963, Israel and its global criminal syndicate has been the single most powerful force determining who will serve as President of the United States of America. But in 2012, Israeli hubris – call it chutzpah if you will – went too far. Netanyahu did everything he could to ensure that Obama would be defeated by Mitt Romney. And he failed."
Then last September, Obama delivered the harshest insult of all - without saying a word. When Netanyahu came to New York to hold up a ridiculous cartoon bomb at the UN, Obama refused to meet with him. Obama - who was in New York and could have easily met with Netanyahu - chose to appear on the David Letterman comedy show instead.
But in the long term, Israel's irreversible turn to the radical right, and the democratization of the oil-rich Middle East, will force the US to view Israel as an increasingly burdensome strategic liability.


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According to the findings of the "Healthy Exercise for All Campaign - Physical Fitness Test for the Community" announced in 2012, hiking is one of the most popular physical activities among the general public. The findings also revealed that children of parents who participated more in physical activities were relatively more active. However, nearly 50% of the parents did not take part in physical activities of any sort in the past year. Moreover, nearly 80% of the adolescents did not participate in physical activities with their family members regularly (at least once a month) during weekends or holidays in the past year. Hiking is an aerobic exercise of moderate intensity. A total of at least 30 minutes of physical activities of moderate to vigorous intensity a day (made up of sessions of not less than 10 minutes each) can bring significant benefits to health. It will not only improve the cardiopulmonary function and blood circulation, but also reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stroke and some types of cancer (e.g. colorectal cancer). Through burning calories, it also helps maintain a healthy body weight. For example, for a 45-year-old adult weighing about 70 kg, hiking for one hour will burn about 410 kcal.
Hiking is a sport suitable for families. This website, titled "Hiking Scheme", aims to promote this activity and a culture of regular exercise in families through the appreciation of the fun of hiking.
Featuring 41 hiking routes of Hong Kong, this website takes you through the beautiful landscapes of the countryside, which is a perfect place for you to take refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city.
In assessing the level of difficulty of a hiking route, we have made reference to the grading adopted by the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) and the information provided by the Country and Marine Parks Authority, and have also taken into account the length, gradient, surface condition of the route and the time required to finish the whole trip. The trails covered in the booklet are grouped under four levels, namely "Easy", "Moderate", "Difficult" and "Very Difficult".
(The levels of difficulty are provided for reference only. Weather, actual condition of the route, hiking gear and physical conditions are also important for casual hikers.)
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Following on Gov. Rick Perry's call for "some provocative language in this country" during last week's GOP debate at the Reagan Library, Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) said federal drug regulations "don't take good care of us."
Paul, a medical doctor (OB/GYN), and the "absolutist in the bunch," according to NBC debate moderator Brian Williams, defended his privatization agenda on theoretical grounds, before being pressed by Williams on the drug industry specifically.
Playing devil's advocate, Williams asked Paul: "Would you put it on drug companies to say, 'No, we're bringing this to market, trust us, it's a fantastic drug'?" To which Paul responded, in part, "Who ends up doing the regulations on the drugs? The bureaucrats write the regulations, but who writes the laws? The lobbyists have control, so lobbyists from the drug industry have control of writing the regulations, so you turn it over to the bureaucracy."
Paul then transitioned from the drug industry to the automotive industry, asking, "Do we need the federal government to tell us whether we [are] buying a safe car?" Somewhere, Ralph Nader grimaced. But are pharmaceuticals unsafe at any speed?
"I will always err on the side of saving lives," said Perry, defending his decision to mandate HPV vaccinations – namely Merck's Gardasil – in the state of Texas. "I hate cancer," he said. Perry mandated HPV vaccination by executive order after a successful lobbying gambit by Merck, but the law was overturned by the state legislature. Paul criticized the move during the debate, and Perry conceded that he could have handled things differently, mentioning that there was an opt-out clause in the vaccination mandate. To which Rick Santorum responded, "How about parental rights being more important than state's rights? How about having, instead of an opt-out, an opt-in?"
Perry, who at one point during the HPV vaccination discussions said he "kind of feel[s] like the piñata at the party," mentioned that Texas "passed a $3 billion cancer initiative that same legislative session, of which we're trying to find over the next 10 years cures to cancer. Cervical cancer is caused by HPV."


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Like many contemporary traditions, the blessing stone ceremony can be incorporated into your wedding or reception in the way that you feel is most appropriate and meaningful for your special day. Many beach wedding packages include, or will include, blessing stones for a nominal charge. There are many different ways blessing stones can be used.
Blessing stones for a beach wedding ceremony can be highly appropriate and special when used during the official marriage ceremony in a unique way. Each guest may hold a blessing stone and say a silent prayer or wish for the couple. The bride and groom may also share a blessing for one another.
Couples may choose to showcase a special stone and recite a blessing for their guests, families, or as a way to remember loved ones who have passed on. Blessing stones can also be a unique way to involve children in second marriages. The bride and groom can each say a special blessing for the children and place stones together to represent their unity; if children are old enough and at ease with the marriage, they may offer a blessing for the changing family as well.
The tradition of throwing rice is a well-known tradition dating back to the middle ages or earlier when guests would shower the new couple with the grain. The significance behind this act is that the rice shower represented abundance, fertility, or prosperity for the new couple. Guests, therefore, were dousing the couple with warm wishes for their future.
For a beach wedding, blessing stones offer the same chance for couples to offer well wishes to the couple, while barrowing a unique twist that fits perfectly with a beach wedding location.
Tossing the blessing stones at a beach wedding echoes the gesture of throwing rice. At some point, during the wedding ceremony or just after the ceremony, request that all of the guest gather along the shore and toss their stones into the water with a blessing, wish, or prayer for the new couple.
Blessing stones can be the perfect beach wedding favors. Blessing stones are available in many colors and may be etched with simple words and phrases that offer a special blessing to each guest from the couple. Couples can also personalize their own blessings for guests and attach them to the stones.
Stones can also serve as a paper weight for place cards and setting décor. Attach simple cards to the stones and have each guest write a special blessing, wish, or piece of newlywed advice and leave the cards at the gift or sign in table.
Are you having a beach themed wedding?
The sand ceremony is an alternative to the unity candle ceremony frequently performed in weddings. It's perfect for beach weddings and blended families. You may take delight in the fact that the sand ceremony is just one more thing to incorporate into the overall feel. The bottle of layered, colored sand you take home with you will always serve as more than an emblem of your union.
The bride, groom, and any other family members the bride and groom wish to include each have their own color of sand. In the center of the table is a glass vase. It can be any size or shape.
Each participant is assigned a color of sand. The colors of sand can match the new couple's home décor or their wedding colors. While pouring the sand, the bride and groom recite their vows. A sand ceremony gives the couple a chance to recite their own unique vows while taking a few moments to symbolize their union. The vows for a sand reading can also incorporate the fact that while each member of the couple maintains their distinct individual strengths (represented by a specific sand color), they also become a beautiful new creation as a unit.
The sand ceremony is a way to incorporate children and other family members into the wedding. In a single glass jar or vase, children can help layer the colors of their mom or dad. They are the perfect symbol of a new family coming together. Family members will all be able to remember the ceremony and their part in it, admiring the artwork and again appreciating the beauty of the union.


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Phoenix—The City of Phoenix has paid more than $100,000 to attorneys from the law firm of Fennemore Craig to defend the City in a legal challenge filed by the Goldwater Institute. This taxpayer-funded legal counsel supplements the City of Phoenix's Law Department of 250 full-time attorneys and support staff.
Darcy Olsen, president and CEO of the Goldwater Institute, criticized Phoenix's cavalier use of taxpayer resources, saying "Even Marie Antoinette would find this spending excessive."
The Goldwater Institute filed its lawsuit, Turken v. Gordon, in August, challenging the City's $100 million subsidy to the developers of the upscale shopping mall called CityNorth. Between August 14 and October 31, the City spent more than $100,000 in legal fees, which include the billable hours of some of the law firm's highest paid directors. In cases like this, cities normally rely on in-house counsel.
The Goldwater Institute Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation filed its case brief with Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Robert Miles today. The brief explains how the CityNorth deal violates three separate sections of the Arizona Constitution and is available here. Oral arguments are scheduled in the case for February 4, 2008.
Visit www.goldwaterinstitute.org to learn more about Turken v. Gordon or the CityNorth subsidy.
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(CNN) -- World No.3 Rafael Nadal will be out of action for at least two more months as he struggles to recover from a knee injury which has sidelined him since June.
The announcement of an extension to his rehabilitation means Nadal misses Spain's Davis Cup semifinal against the U.S. which starts on September 14th.
The Spaniard's last outing was at Wimbledon where he lost to Lukas Rosol in the second round.
Nadal announced the news on Twitter saying: "I have to recover and I'll be back once the pain is gone."
An accompanying link to an official statement explained that Nadal has a "partial tear of the patella tendon" and "inflammation of the Hoffa's fat pad on his left knee."
Since the tear was diagnosed, Nadal has been receiving a range of therapies and medication to aid his recovery, according to the statement.
"I have missed the Olympics and the U.S. Open in the last few weeks, two of the most important tournaments of the year ..." Nadal said.
"I really want to get back competing ... I have many years in front of me and my knee needs some rest," he added.
Nadal's mind has been put at ease by recent meetings with his doctors, he says, adding that "the evolution of the past weeks has been positive and surgery has been avoided."
Angel Ruiz-Cotorro, doctor of the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation is scheduled to reveal more details about Nadal's injury at a press conference on Tuesday.


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Is 28 Percent Sell-Through Just Fine After All?
Ogden's Bryan Welch makes a provocative argument for lower newsstand efficiency.
In early May, during an otherwise unassuming panel at the Independent Magazine GroupŌĆÖs annual conference in Boulder, Colorado, Bryan Welch, publisher of Topeka, Kansas-based Ogden Publications, made a surprising case for the lower end of newsstand efficiency. ŌĆ£If youŌĆÖre profitable at, say 28.5 percent,ŌĆØ Welch said at IMAG, ŌĆ£why push for more?ŌĆØ
SurprisingŌĆöshocking, evenŌĆöcoming from a guy like Welch. Ogden, after all, publishes titles like Utne Reader, Natural Home and Mother Earth NewsŌĆöa magazine dedicated to helping readers ŌĆ£lead a more sustainable life.ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£My concern was, ŌĆśefficiencyŌĆÖ is a great sounding word,ŌĆØ Welch says. ŌĆ£But I was listening to all of these publishersŌĆöit sounded like everybodyŌĆÖs just drunk this Kool-Aid.ŌĆØ
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WelchŌĆÖs formula goes something like this: ŌĆ£LetŌĆÖs say your magazine has a newsstand draw of 100,000 copiesŌĆöand a 49 percent efficiency rate,ŌĆØ he says. ŌĆ£When all is said and doneŌĆönot including the ad revenue and product revenueŌĆöyou have $50,000 of net income.
ŌĆ£If you add another 100,000 copies to the draw,ŌĆØ Welch continues, ŌĆ£you might have a 28 percent sell-through on those copies.ŌĆØ Your overall efficiency would drop to 39 percent but your net revenue would increase. ŌĆ£That adds another $20,000, right to the bottom line.ŌĆØ
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The drumbeat from publishers advocating high newsstand efficiency, above all else, is misguided, according to Welch.
ŌĆ£Publishers need to understand the economics of their newsstand operations,ŌĆØ he says. ŌĆ£Having an extraordinarily high efficiency is not always good for our businessŌĆöin fact, it is bad for our business.ŌĆØ
True, most publishers would take an additional $20,000 in revenue at the cost of a lower efficiencyŌĆöparticularly in this economy. But shouldnŌĆÖt the industry strive for both? ŌĆ£What IŌĆÖm saying is, to (sell) 200,000 copies, and only produce, say 210,000, youŌĆÖd need an overhaul of the entire system to make that miracle happen.ŌĆØ
OgdenŌĆÖs newsstand sell-through is about 38 percent across all of its titles, Welch says, noting that all of OgdenŌĆÖs magazines are printed on 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper, and that ŌĆ£more than 80 percentŌĆØ of the unsold magazines are recycled.
ŌĆ£BryanŌĆÖs a bright guy,ŌĆØ says John Harrington, noted newsstand expert and publisher of the New Single Copy. ŌĆ£He may be right from an economics standpoint. The numbers work for a lot of publishersŌĆöthey can make a lot of profit with efficiencies at less than 28 percent. The question, though, is how much stress and strain are they causing on the distribution channel?ŌĆØ
A lot, says Welch. ŌĆ£The wholesaler is still having to handle those 70,000 unsold copies,ŌĆØ he says, noting that the industryŌĆÖs relatively efficient system of recycling magazines could become less so soon, as the industry that was buying most of the magazinesŌĆÖ recycled wasteŌĆöthe building materials industryŌĆöis in the throes of its own slowdown.
The other part involves subscriptions generated by newsstand copies.
ŌĆ£The subscriptions sold through sub cards in newsstand copiesŌĆöthey are much more efficient and environmentally-friendly than direct mail, which has something like a 2 percent efficiency,ŌĆØ Welch says.
Here, Harrington agrees. ŌĆ£When you mix in the revenue from subscriptions generated from these copies, it becomes vital for some publishers.ŌĆØ


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(A) A holder of a CPA certificate or PA registration who holds an Ohio registration defined in division (B) of section 4701.10 of the Revised Code, and who wishes to obtain the Ohio permit defined in division (A) of section 4701.10 of the Revised Code must first complete one hundred twenty credits of continuing education that must be earned in the three-year period preceding application for the Ohio permit, unless the Ohio registration holder is a CPAcertified public accountant and has not held an Ohio certificate for three years. The continuing education must be taken in subjects approved by the board.
(B) An Ohio permit holder who is deficient in continuing education at the time of obtaining an Ohio registration must report the amount of the deficiency plus the continuing education requirement specified in paragraph (A) of this rule before an Ohio permit can be issued, unless the board waives or reduces this requirement in accordance with rule 4701-15-06 of the Administrative Code.
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The Rose Parade will most likely stay dry for the ninth straight year, forecasters say.
Water Polo: Nitros score game's final two goals, get two big saves from Lara Thomas in 13-12 win.
The Pasadena Whole Foods Market on Arroyo Parkway, the largest Whole Foods west of the Rocky Mountains, will open its first full-service restaurant on Friday. So if you're in the mood to sit down for a proper meal with a server — instead of your usual grab-bag dinner from the salad bar,...
Magnolia House is now open in the former Magnolia bar space on South Lake Avenue in Pasadena. John and Chris Bicos of Bicos Hospitality (The Original Tops and Gus's BBQ) have transformed the space into a restaurant and cocktail lounge with cocktails and wine by Evan Zimmerman. Drinks include...
If you've not been to one of Grist & Toll's community bread baking events, this next one, to be held this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., might be the one to try. The Pasadena "urban flour mill" will be hosting a special Thanksgiving oven day at which they're hoping to bake and donate at...
James Abbott McNeill Whistler's iconic 1871 painting "Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1," better known as "Portrait of the Artist's Mother," is coming to Pasadena's Norton Simon Museum in March as part of an exchange with the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, the museum announced...
In many ways, the painting "Venetian Nobleman (Portrait of Giacomo Dolfin)," is like many other 16th-century portraits of 16th-century noblemen. A balding, bearded figure, draped in velvet crimson robes, holds a letter denoting an important political appointment. But that's about...
Musician Michael Fitzpatrick, of Fitz and the Tantrums fame, has bought a house in Pasadena for $1,909,923.
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Tim Tucker, the basketball coach at Maranatha, said Monday that 6-foot-10 Chaminade transfer Trevor Stanback will be eligible immediately after moving.
Master art printer Richard Duardo, who was a pivotal figure in the Chicano art community in Los Angeles, died Tuesday at home in Los Angeles. He was 62.
Pasadena police shot at a motorist who pulled out a gun during a routine traffic stop early Sunday morning before fleeing, authorities said.
Sophomore defensive back-receiver D'mitri Mata of unbeaten Pasadena Maranatha is having the kind of season that screams for attention.
She won't be wearing diamonds. She won't be dressed in white. She won't travel along Colorado Boulevard on a float festooned with fresh petals.
The Norton Simon Museum is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review what its attorneys call a "profoundly misguided decision" by a federal appeals court that has kept alive a lawsuit aimed at wresting away ownership of two of the Pasadena museum's most prized holdings: paired depictions of...
A Los Angeles County judge ruled Thursday that the city of Pasadena must publicly disclose most of an independent consultant's report into the 2012 fatal police shooting of an unarmed African American teenager.
Despite strong opposition from neighbors and recreational enthusiasts, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a five-year project Wednesday to remove debris from a basin above Devil's Gate Dam in Pasadena.
Fifteen hikers who were rescued Monday after being lost overnight in the San Gabriel Mountains recalled being in soaked clothes as the sun set, prompting an electronic Hail Mary in the form of a "Help" text message that set off the search effort.
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Airtel Broadband. 4mbps connection. This is what I am getting.
Airtel Broadband
Dear airtel… respond to my two queries pliss?
I have two pending support queries filed with airtel. Nothing has been done about them in the last 2-3 days.
The first one is related to how they are no longer showing data consumption details on their Edge plan. Instead, they show some random call charges which are well stupid.
The second one is related to my broadband plan change. I had applied for a change in the first week of November. I was told to wait for a full month for my billing cycle to restart. It has restarted but my plan is still not changed.
Seriously… These are simply requests which can be responded to in a matter of minutes. What is going on?
Airtel Broadband: Do more with the internet as long as it stays inside 3GB of data transfer
Ok. Now I have been FUPed by Airtel Broadband
Applied for a new Reliance Broadband connection
I bet this is going to be more frustrating than dealing with Airtel Presence folks. I am prepared for the worst. At least I have a backup connection that is working even though it is costing me a fortune.
airtel backend upgrades are becoming a major headache
So, airtel is conducting some major updates in their backend. This has become a nightmare for me. I am currently stuck on a plan that had 3GB of free usage at 2mbps. I have crossed that. I am now being charged 20 paisa per MB of usage. As per plan details, this I would get till my bill reaches Rs. 2000. After that my speeds drop down to 256kbps.
The problem?
I have applied for a plan change to something that has more reasonable limits. But they would not change my plan till 5th of next month.
I have tried applying for a brand new connection. Due to their system upgrades, this cannot happen before 20th of this month.
I have tried migrating my original connection from my old place to this place. This again cannot be processed before 20th of this month.
Today is 8th. 12 days before they would start processing. And this is just an assumption because their network upgrades could take more time.
So, I would end up paying as much money as their 150GB plan but would get fraction of bandwidth. And I have no options because their backend system is not prepared to offer me ANYTHING.
I have been FUPed
The funny thing about the language of this email is that they seem to say that I am paying for FUPed internet connectivity. The 2mbps boost for 3GB of data transfer is provided for free.


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Tuesday Tablescraps - 11/22/11 - My Little Slizer 50
A few months ago, Brickeens linked me to a peppy Irish song called "My Little Honda 50". While maybe not the best thing starting with "My Little", I was inspired and built something that looked nothing like it, and with Slizer parts for wheels ...
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I Kiss Your Hands Many Times
A magnificent wartime love story about the forces that brought the author's parents together and those that nearly drove them apart Marianne Szegedy-Maszák's parents, Hanna and Aladár, met and… MoreBuy
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Brilliant op ed by Philip Howard on the breakdown of media freedom in Hungary. "Media pluralism keeps democracies working." Depressingly true everywhere. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/09/opinion/hungarys-crackdown-on-the-press.html?emc=eta1&_r=0
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The European Union should tie economic assistance to Hungary to the restoration of media freedom.
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The chronically late. Maybe you are one of them, maybe your best friend is. Why can they never be on time? And more importantly, what can you do about it?
Which type of chronically late person are you dealing with?
The first step is to discover which kind of latecomer you're dealing with. In her book 'Never Be Late Again: 7 Cures for the Punctually Challenged', Diana Delonzor distinguishes between 7 types of chronically late people.
- The rationalizer: You always blame outside circumstances and never run out of excuses. It's not your fault you are late, so why would you take responsibility for it?
- The producer: Friends see you as the always-busy type of person. You have a hectic schedule and want to squeeze as much activities in one day as possible.
- The indulger: A lack of self-discipline is your weak point. As an accomplished procrastinator you put things off and always feel you are running out of time.
- The absent-minded professor: Disorganized to say the least. You are caught up in your own thoughts and are easily distracted. Time management is not your cup of tea.
- The deadliner: For you, there's nothing like the rush you get from a last-minute sprint. It makes you feel alive.
- The rebel: By running late, you try to exert control over your own life. It's a matter of breaking the rules, challenging authority and feeling free.
- The evader: Driven by anxiety or low self esteem, you never manage to arrive on time. You are caught up in your own routines. and have problems with self-organization.
What to do if you are one of them
- Know which type of latecomer you are and why you are always late. To take action, you first need to know where the problem lies.
- Everyday do something that demands self-discipline. See it as a form of training.
- Work on your time awareness. For a week try and estimate how long each daytime activity will take. In the evening do a reality check and evaluate your assessment.
- Get organized. Buy an appointment book or daily planner and eliminate distractions.
- Leave room for margin and learn to wait. If you arrive somewhere too early, read a book or create a shopping list. It's not a waste of time.
- Keep your goal in mind. No more stress, guilt or bad reputation. There is a way out.
How to handle someone else who is one of them
- Don't take it personally. Most people are not constantly late due to a lack of respect.
- Be open. Don't bottle up frustrations. If something is bothering you, bring it up in a calm and respectful way.
- Draw the line. Make an agreement that you will leave after you have been waiting for 15 minutes.
- Pick your battles. If a person is ten minutes late for a movie and you miss the first part that's worse than being late for dinner. React accordingly.
- Show your appreciation when the notorious latecomer is on time for once. A pat on the back can be a great motivator.
- Be patient. It takes a while to overcome bad habits.
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Graça, Lisbon
GracaThe Graça quarter, which lies on a hill northeast of the Castelo de Sao Jorge, is a very interesting and lively part of the city. At the turn of the century many houses were built here for the families of workers. The facades, some extremely narrow, give an indication of the cramped living conditions to be found inside.An example of these workers' houses can be seen in the Largo da Graça; through an entranceway (no. 82), the "Villa Sousa" is found in a courtyard.
Graça Monastery
Built in 1890 on the site of an earlier palace, Graça's church and monastery was built here in 1271 by the Augustinians, who until then had had their seat on the neighboring hill to the north.The monastery, which was once the wealthiest in Lisbon and in which up to 1,500 people could be accommodated, serves today as barracks, therefore only the interior of the church can be viewed.The whole complex was rebuilt after the earthquake in the 18th C. and after that restoration work was carried out several times, the last in 1905. The exposed position of the church is immediately striking. It stands on the summit of the Graça hill and is visible from afar. The church forecourt is one of the city's loveliest vantage points. The Baroque facade, with the detached bell tower, gives a really dilapidated impression.The one aisled interior covers an area of 60 by 30m/197 by 98ft and appears dark, despite the white and pink marble used and the stucco ceiling painted in the same colors. The walls are interrupted by four solid and powerful looking side chapels which greatly contribute to the overall impression of the interior.
Address: Largo da Graça, 1100-001 Lisboa, Portugal
Senhor dos Passos
Noteworthy is the violet clad figure of the "Senhor dos Passos" - reached via a flight of steps in the right transept - which is carried in a procession every year on the second Sunday in Lent. This has taken place in Graça since 1587.
Nossa Senhora do Monte
On a hill to the north of the monastery complex of Graça stands the little chapel of Nossa Senhora do Monte. It was built in 1243 on the site where the first bishop of Lisbon, Sao Gens, was martyred in the fourth C. Many local people took part in the rebuilding of the chapel after the earthquake.The interior of the small church is relatively bright and noticeably simply fitted out. Unfortunately the main altar was decorated somewhat more lavishly.A crib constructed by Machado de Castro is in a window on the left hand wall. He also created the cribs in the Basilica da Estrela, the Museu de Arte Antiga and in the Sé Patriarchal.In front of the chapel lies a very lovely, tree lined vantage point from which, when looking to the southwest, a marvelous view of the whole of Lisbon's inner city as far as the Tagus can be enjoyed and which affords perhaps the best view of the Castelo de Sao Jorge.


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