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Answer to all your REV3 Rush Triathlon Questions:
Answer to all your REV3 Rush Triathlon Questions:
How Can I Qualify for Finals as an Age Grouper?
The top 8 in each age group will qualify for finals. You will have three chances to qualify for finals. We will take your best time out of all three of your races and the top 8 best times in each age group will race in the finals. Athletes can race in one, two, or all three rounds in attempts to better their qualifying time.
What is the Elite Development Race Prize Purse Breakdown?
Prize Money will be awarded to the top 5 Males and Females in the Elite Development Race
Can I set up a 10×10 tent inside the track?
Yes! We encourage athletes and their teams / clubs and family members to set up your tents and hang out with us all day long! This event is as much about the team camaraderie as it is the racing.
Can my family run down the finish shoot with me?
While this event is about as family friendly as they come, we will not permit participants to cross the finish line with anybody but themselves. This is due to the quantity of athletes finishing and the pace at which they will be moving when they do.
Will there be any aid stations on the course?
There will be no aid stations during the event, however, when you cross the finish line, Gatorade and water will be available.
Will my supporters be able to watch my entire race?
Yes! That is the entire concept of the Rev3 Rush experience. Your supporters will be able to stay in one spot and watch your entire race unfold right before their eyes!
Are there other activities available outside of the racing?
Yes! While the races are in full swing, we will have a host of other activities taking place throughout the expo. Expect things like live music, silly games and fun activities for the kids. The expo activities is a large part of the entire experience
Do I have to be at the race site all weekend?
While we do encourage you to stay and enjoy the entire experience, it's also understandable that you may have other weekend activities to tend to. While you are not racing, feel free to leave the venue. However, we do ask that you return in time to prepare for your next heat.
Does Rev3 Rush qualify for the age group championship event?
Yes. Rev3 Rush will qualify you for the 2014 Age Group Series.
What is the time between heats?
Each heat will be separated by no less then 10 minutes. So if the heat in front of you completes the swim in 6 minutes, you would have 4 minutes before the start of our heat.
How do I know when my heat starts?
The Thursday prior to each Rush event, we will send out a heat sheet and post the heat start times online. The first heat is all we can schedule to start the weekend. After that, heat start times will be posted within 45 minutes from the time the last person in your heat finished.
How do I know who is in my age group?
The heat start times and roster will be e-mailed to you and posted online the Thursday prior to the event.
If I am unable to finish my heat, will I be able to race again?
If for some reason you are unable to finish your race, you will be placed at the end of your age group in the next round. If for some reason you are unable to finish in round 2, we will be hosting a Last Chance Qualifier round on Sunday morning. That will be your final chance to qualify for the finals on Sunday.
How many times do I get to race?
Each athlete is guaranteed at least 2 races on the weekend and a maximum of 6 races if you choose to participate in the relay formats.
What's included in the cost of registration?
Included in your race entry fee is a race T-shirt, custom tote, blueseventy swim cap, race tattoos and the opportunity to race up to 6 times on the weekend. We will be offering prizes for the top 3 in each age group. Additionally, you will get space to set up a 10×10 tent as well as all of the race weekend entertainment you can handle within the expo. Be prepared for T-Shirt cannons!
What are the racing categories?
We will have the same race categories as most traditional triathlons. However, we will NOT have Athena, Clydesdale or Aquabike.
How deep do the awards go in each racing category?
We will be providing great awards and prizes for the top 3 finishers in each age group.
When do I need to check in?
We recommend that you arrive at least one hour and thirty minutes prior to your race start time. Earlier is always better! This format of racing will be new to most athletes, and wouldn't hurt to get to the venue even earlier.
When is packet pick up?
Packet pick up will be held on Friday evening, as well as Saturday morning. Packet pick up will close at 10:00 am on Saturday morning (Subject to Change)
Will there be onsite registration?
Yes, but it will be very limited. Because we have to issue the heat start times on Thursday, we will not be able to change those start times from that point forward. Therefore, the only way athletes can sign up on site, is if an empty pool lane is available in their age group. We HIGHLY recommend signing up online to guarantee a spot in the race.
Will there be post-race food?
No. We will not offer a full post-race meal at the Rush events. Having said that, we will offer water and Gatorade at the finish line. We will also have small snacks and fruit available for athletes. Vendors will be on site to make sure you don't go hungry!
What happens in the case of severe weather?
Just like at any outdoor pool, we will be required to close the water for at least 30 minutes from when we hear thunder. We will re-open the pool after 30 min and continue racing where we left off.
Is this event USAT sanctioned?
Yes. You will have to be an annual member or a 1 day license holder in order to compete in Rev3 Rush.
How do I advance to the finals?
If you place in the top 5 of your first round, then you automatically advance to the finals. If you place top 5 in your second round, then you advance to the finals. Lastly, if you place top two in the "Last Chance Qualifier" round, then you will advance to the finals.
Can I mount a camera on my bike?
Yes! By all means do so! Just be sure that the camera is secure and that it won't harm your fellow competitors.
Are head phones allowed during the race?
No. USAT rules still apply. We will have speakers along the course though!
Is there a minimum age requirement?
The minimum age requirement is 7 years old. Exceptions can be made on a case by case basis.
What are the distances?
Distances will vary slightly by age groups and format, but the standard age group distance will be a 250 meter swim, 5 mile bike and a 1.25 mile run.
Can I wear a wetsuit? No. Because the swim is such a short distance and the transition are must remain clean, we will not permit the use of wetsuits. You may swim in an approved swim skin, but it must remain on for the entire race.
What happens if I miss count my laps during the swim? We will have lap counters located at the far end of each lane. They will be counting your laps and will notify you when you have 25 meters to go. A brightly colored sign will be placed in your field of vision just before making your final turn. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to count your laps.
Are caps provided? Yes. Swim caps will be provided, but will not be required.
Do I get my own lane to swim in? Yes. Each athlete will have their own lane to swim the entire distance required.
Can I do flip turns? Yes. Flip turns are permitted.
Is this an in water start? No. You will be required to start the event from the deck surface. You may choose to dive or you may sit down to enter the water. The choice is yours.
Are there starting blocks? There will be no starting blocks, but you may dive from the ledge of the pool.
What happens if I false start? One false start per heat is allotted to the entire field. For the second false start, the athlete will be Dis-qualified and will be eligible to race in the next round, when applicable.
Will swim warm ups be allowed? No. At this time we will not allow warn up's. We are looking into the possibility of opening up a Friday evening familiarization time. Stay tuned for more details.
Is there a swim cut off? Yes. The swim cut off is 8 minutes and 30 seconds.
Can I walk the swim? While we respect that some athletes may need to touch the bottom during their 250 meter swim, if you are walking the entire distance, the odds of making the 8:30 minute cut off will be very slim.
What happens if I don't make the swim cut off? You will automatically be placed into the next round, at the back of your age group and afforded the opportunity to race again.
How deep is the pool? The pool is 5 feet deep.
Is the pool chlorinated? Yes. The pool is treated just as any indoor pool that you are used to swimming in. The levels will be checked periodically throughout the day to make sure we are within recommended limits.
Is Rev3 Rush draft legal?
Yes! That is the component that makes the Rush format different then any race you have done before. However, if you are not comfortable drafting, it is not a requirement. For those athletes, you should treat this event just like the typical non-draft legal triathlons that you may have participated in the past.
What kind of bike do I need?
Tri bikes will not be allowed. Specifically, you may not have bar end shifters and your aero bars may not protrude beyond your brake hoods. See ITU competition rules – 5.2. subsection b
Can I use a disc wheel?
No. Disc wheels will not be allowed.
Can I clip my shoes into my pedals?
Yes. However, we strongly suggest perfecting this technique prior to race day. This is a skill that involves a bit of practice to get perfect! If you are not 100% comfortable with this technique, we highly recommend placing your shoes in the container we provide.
Do I need to count my laps on the bike?
Yes. We will be keeping track of how many laps you complete via our timing system. However, we will not communicate that to you during the race. Counting your bike laps is YOUR responsibility. If you accidentally mis- count your laps, you will be dis-qualified from that round and you will have the opportunity to race in the next round, if applicable.
What happens if I get lapped on the bike?
Nothing! The instances may be rare, but if you get lapped, just keep Pedaling. Don't get caught up in others races, and be sure to keep an accurate count of YOUR laps.
Will you have bike handlers?
Yes! When you come into transition on your last lap, bike handlers will be there to grab your bike from you at the bike dismount line. Pass your bike to a handler and move onto transition. Do not try to re-rack your bike in transition.
Will bike mechanics be available?
Yes. Bike mechanics will be available inside the bike pit area.
Can I draft off of any athlete?
Yes! There are no restrictions on who you may draft off. Please keep safety as your number 1 priority and keep in mind that not all athletes may have the same level of comfort as you.
Can I pre-ride the course?
You will not be allowed to pre ride the course. However, we will be scheduling course tours for the Friday before the event. A Rev3 staff member will walk groups of athletes through the entire process.
When is bike check in?
Bike check in will be Saturday morning. You can check your bike in as it suits you, but we do ask that your bike be place in the bike pit area at least 1:30 before your heat is scheduled to go off.
What happens if there's a crash?
If you crash there will be a safety crew with a Yellow flag alerting fellow racers of your position while you are cared to. You will be waved around the accident. If needed a Red Flag will be issued, the races will be halted and affected heats will be re-run.
What's allowed in the Bike Pit?
The bike pit is your place to prepare for your race. Therefore, anything you need to prepare yourself is OK, however, trainers are not allowed and any person not racing will not be permitted to enter (parents, this means you too!). This is an athlete's only area.
How often can I go into the bike pit?
Feel free to come and go from the bike pit throughout the day. Be aware of the races going on around you and if you are crossing the course, pay attention so as not to get run over by a fellow competitor. Remember, only athletes racing will be allowed in the bike pit area.
What's allowed in transition?
The transition area is meant to be a "clean" area. Therefore, the only items allowed inside, will be: Bike helmet, bike shoes, run shoes, swim cap, goggles, sun glasses and a visor / hat. Al of these items must fit within the supplied container (20x9x12)
How do I set up transition?
Because the transition area has to be kept clean, the setup is very easy. The front wheel of your bike will be place in the bike rack immediately behind your swim lane. Place the container provided and all of its contents in the space beside your bike. See video for more information.
Do I have to clean up my transition area?
No. After you leave the transition area to start your run, a volunteer will take your supplied container back to your rack in the bike pit area.
Is the run multiple loops?
In most scenarios, yes. The idea behind Rev3 Rush is that spectators have many chances to see their athletes. So we try to create courses that have multiple loops to accommodate that.
Do I keep my timing chip when I cross the finish line?
Yes. When you cross the finish line, your fun is just beginning! Keep your chip until you are through racing for the weekend. When you are complete, make sure to return your chip to the timing station. Lost or non-returned chips will be charged back to the athlete at a cost of $110.00.
What happens if I lose my chip while I am racing?
In the case of a lost chip, please visit the timing tent ASAP. We cannot make up a time for you, however, we can place you into the next round and a $110.00 lost chip fee will be charged to you.
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Sainthood ceremony for religious leader who cared for Hansen's Disease exiles in Hawaii
by: Maureen O'Connellposted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Blessed Marianne Cope, a member of the Roman Catholic Sisters of St. Francis who cared for Hansen's Disease (leprosy) patients on Oahu and Molokai for three decades beginning in the late 1880s, will be named as a saint during a ceremony set for this Sunday (Oct. 21) at the Vatican in Rome.
At the ceremony presided over by Pope Benedict XVI, the church will also canonize six other sainthood candidates, including Kateri Tekakwitha, a 17th century Mohawk Indian who spent most of her life in upstate New York.
About 250 Hawaii residents are in Rome for the ceremony, among them nine Hansen's Disease patients who reside at the former Molokai exile settlement at remote Kalaupapa Peninsula. Although cured, about a dozen people still live at the site, which is now part of Kakaupapa National Historical Park.
The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities petitioned Pope Paul VI to open the cause for Mother Marianne's canonization in 1974. Nine years later, an official registration took place, which then led to the titles of venerable, blessed and, now, saint. Canonization is conferred when the Vatican attributes two cases of miracles to a candidate for sainthood. In 2004 and 2011, Vatican officials ruled that cases of inexplicable medical recovery were due to the intercession of Mother Marianne, who died 96 years ago.
Barbara Koob (now officially "Cope") was born on Jan. 23 1838 in West Germany. The next year, her family moved to the United States and settled in Utica, N.Y. At age 24, Barbara entered the Sisters of St Francis in Syracuse, N.Y., where she received the religious habit, the name "Sister Marianne" and began working as a teacher and principal in several elementary schools in New York state. Quickly recognized as a deft administrator, Cope was tapped to help establish two general hospitals in New York state. Working alongside doctors, she picked up medical knowledge on everything from sanitation procedures to pharmacy skills, which she later put to use in Hawaii.
In 1883, when an emissary from Hawaii sent letters seeking capable leaders to provide health care for patients with Hansen's Disease, Mother Marianne was the only religious leader — out of 50 contacted — to respond positively. She reportedly wrote to the emissary: "I am not afraid of any disease, hence, it would be my greatest delight even to minister to the abandoned 'lepers.'"
During the decade preceding Mother Marianne's arrival in Hawaii with a group of sisters of the St. Francis order, thousands of Hansen's Disease patients throughout the Islands had been sent by government order to the Kalaupapa Peninsula. In 1873, Father Damien de Veuster moved to the island to live among the patients and minister to them. (Saint Damien was canonized in 2009.)
Mother Marianne first met Father Damien in January 1884, when he was in apparent good health. Two years later, in 1886, after he had been diagnosed with Hansen's Disease, Mother Marianne was reportedly the only religious leader to offer hospitality to the priest. (His illness made him an unwelcome visitor to church and government leaders in Honolulu.)
Several months before Father Damien's death in 1889, at age 49, Mother Marianne agreed to provide care for the patients at the Boys' Home at Kalawao that he had founded. Subsequently, Mother Marianne, along with two other nuns, ran the Bishop Home (for girls) and the Home for Boys at Kalawao.
Mother Marianne never returned to Syracuse, and neither she nor the nuns she worked with contracted Hansen's Disease. Mother Marianne died on Aug. 9, 1918 in Hawaii and was buried on the grounds of Bishop Home.
During Mother Marianne's lifetime, the chronic, contagious disease then known as leprosy was shrouded in fear and mystery, despite having afflicted humankind for millennia. About a decade after Cope died drugs were developed that could effectively cure the bacterium-caused disease. Left untreated, the disease, which weakens the immune system, can open the door for potentially deadly infections, such as pneumonia.
Mother Marianne's story, "Mother to Outcasts," is featured in the September/October 2012 issue of HAWAII Magazine.
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Photos: (top) Mother Marianne Cope/Sisters of St. Francis; (middle) Wikimedia Commons, Mother Marianne Cope beside Father Damien's funeral bier; (bottom) Hawaii's first saint, Father Damien on Molokai (historic photograph)
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Lifting Depression Lowers Blood Sugar
It's well known that depression is not good for your sugar numbers and that alleviation of depression is accompanied by improved glucose control. The question has been whether the improvement is due to body weight reduction and better self-care, or whether it might be partially due to healing of the depression condition itself, independent of the aforementioned two factors.
In a study conducted to separate out these three elements, researchers from Missouri treated 93 patients with type 2 diabetes and major depression with an antidepressant. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) was chosen because it is capable of reducing both weight and depression.
The researchers found that in the short term, patients achieved better A1cs based upon weight loss, improved mood, and better management of their diabetes. However, only improvement in mood predicted better blood sugar control in the long term. According to the researchers, this occurred via mood-related physiological factors independent of body weight changes and better self-care.
Reuters Health March 2007
Diabetes Care, March 2007
Categories: A1c Test, Blood Sugar, Depression, Diabetes, Diabetes, Type 2 Issues, Weight Loss


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U.S. stocks rose, halting a two-day decline in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, as profits from companies including Microsoft (MSFT) Corp. and General Electric Co. (GE) beat estimates and German business confidence improved.
Equities pared gains as Apple Inc. (AAPL) slumped 2.5 percent, extending its decline since April 9 to 9.9 percent. Microsoft, the largest software maker, rallied 4.6 percent. GE jumped 1.2 percent as profit gains at the energy business outpaced finance for the first time in two years. McDonald's Corp. (MCD) advanced 0.7 percent after reporting higher-than-estimated earnings. Bank of America Corp. (BAC) lost 4.7 percent, driving financial shares lower.
The S&P 500 increased 0.1 percent to 1,378.54 at 4 p.m. New York time, paring a gain of as much as 0.8 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 65.24 points, or 0.5 percent, to 13,029.34. The Nasdaq Composite Index declined 0.2 percent to 3,000.45.
"Earnings are still playing into it," Brian Jacobsen, who helps oversee $211 billion as chief portfolio strategist at Wells Fargo Advantage Funds in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, said during an interview. "In addition, the German data was encouraging. It tells us that there's the ability in Europe to solve their debt crisis."
Today's rally extended this year's gain in the S&P 500 to 9.6 percent as investors bought stocks amid better-than- estimated economic and corporate data. Earnings per share have topped forecasts at 85 percent of S&P 500 companies that reported results since April 10, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Stocks also gained as German business confidence unexpectedly increased to a nine-month high in April.
The analysts surveyed by Bloomberg raised their first- quarter earnings estimates for S&P 500 companies this week. Per- share profits grew 3.3 percent in the first three months of the year, Bloomberg data showed. That's up from last week's projection for a 1.7 percent increase. Earnings per share will grow 8.8 percent during all of 2012, according to the data.
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Sri Lankan Moors
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இலங்கைச் சோனகர் | ||||
Total population | ||||
1,869,820 (2012 census)[1] | ||||
Regions with significant populations | ||||
Province | ||||
Eastern | 569,182 | |||
Western | 450,505 | |||
North Western | 260,380 | |||
Central | 252,694 | |||
Languages | ||||
Religion | ||||
Islam (mostly Sunni) | ||||
Related ethnic groups | ||||
Sri Lankan Moors (commonly referred to as Muslims) are the third largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka, comprising 9.23% of the country's total population. They are native speakers of the Tamil language[3][4] and predominantly followers of Islam. While some sources describe them as a subset of the Tamil people who had adopted Islam as their religion and spoke Tamil as their mother tongue, which they continue to do so,[5][3][6][7][8] other sources trace their ancestry to Arab traders (Moors) who settled in Sri Lanka some time between the 8th and 15th centuries.[9][10][11][2] The Arabic language brought by the early merchants is no longer spoken, though many Arabic words and phrases are still commonly used. Until the recent past, the Moors employed Arwi as their native language, though this is also extinct as a spoken language.[citation needed]
Moors today use Tamil as their primary language, with influence from Arabic. Those from central and southern Sri Lanka also widely use Sinhala, an Indo-European language spoken by the ethnic Sinhalese majority in Sri Lanka. There are many Muslim schools in Southern, Central and Western Sri Lanka that offer education in Sinhala along with Tamil. Some madrasahs also teach in Sinhala.[citation needed]
The Sri Lankan Moors lived primarily in coastal trading and agricultural communities, preserving their Islamic cultural heritage while adopting many Southern Asian customs. During the period of Portuguese colonisation, the Moors suffered widespread persecution, as was occurring in Iberia. Many fled to the Central Highlands and the East Coast, where their descendants remain.
Throughout history, the Tamils of Sri Lanka have tried to classify the Sri Lankan Moors as belonging to the Tamil ethnic group.[10]
Their view holds that the Sri Lankan Moors were simply Tamil converts to Islam. The claim that the Moors were the progeny of the original Arab settlers, might hold good for a few families but not for the entire bulk of the community.[6] This is evidenced by the fact that, the Moors's Islamic Cultural Home, Colombo were unsuccessful in digging up the genealogical history of Muslim families with Arab descent, in any great numbers. I.L.M. Abdul Azeez (of the organization) seemed to have accepted the idea, when he observed that:
It may be safely argued that, the number of original settlers was not even more than a hundred.
The concept of Arab descent was thus, invented just to keep the community away from the Tamils and this 'separate identity' intended to check the latter's demand for the separate state Eelam and to flare up hostilities between the two groups in the broader Tamil-Sinhalese conflict.[6][7][8]
Another view suggests that the Arab traders, however, adopted the Tamil language only after settling in Sri Lanka.[11] The Tamils mistakenly concluded that the Moors were from their race. The features of Sri Lankan Moors are also very different; they commonly have lighter skin tone and hair color. Scholars classify the Sri Lankan Moors and Tamils as two distinct ethnic groups, who speak the same language.[11] This view is dominantly held by the Sinhalese favoring section of the Moors as well as the Sri Lankan government which lists the Moors as a separate ethnic community.[6]
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Since the beginning of the 20th century, the population of Moors in Sri Lanka has grown from approximately 228,000 persons to approximately 1.9 million in 2012. (The population of Sri Lanka is 21,128,772 as of 2009.) In the past, Moors were found throughout Sri Lanka, mostly within urban coastal regions. However, during Portuguese rule in the 17th century, they suffered religious persecution and retreated into the Kandyan highlands and the East Coast, which were under the rule of Sinhalese kings. As a result, substantial Moorish populations still exist in these regions today.
The Sri Lankan Civil War of the late 20th century has produced large population movements in the northern region of the country, resulting in significant demographic changes. Hence the once-flourishing Muslim (mostly Moor) community has now disappeared from the Northern Province due to the Tamil Tigers' ethnic cleansing in 1991. The Moors fled toward southern and western Sri Lanka. Most of the expelled Northern population now reside in the western Puttalam region of the country. Overall, the majority of Sri Lankan Muslims still reside in Sri Lanka; however, there are small growing diaspora communities in the Arab World, Europe, North America and Australia.
Historical population | ||
Year | Pop. | ±% |
1881 | 184,500 | — |
1891 | 197,200 | +6.9% |
1901 | 228,000 | +15.6% |
1911 | 233,900 | +2.6% |
1921 | 251,900 | +7.7% |
1931 | 289,600 | +15.0% |
1946 | 373,600 | +29.0% |
1953 | 464,000 | +24.2% |
1963 | 626,800 | +35.1% |
1971 | 828,300 | +32.1% |
1981 | 1,046,900 | +26.4% |
1989 (est.) | 1,249,000 | +19.3% |
2001 | 1,339,300 | +7.2% |
2012 | 1,869,820 | +39.6% |
Prior to 1911 Indian Moors were included with Sri Lankan Moors. Source:Department of Census & Statistics[12] Data is based on Sri Lankan Government Census. |
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East Coast Moors[edit]
On the east coast,Muslims reside in lands given to them by Senarat of Kandy after they were persecuted by the Portuguese.[13] Moors are primarily farmers, fishermen, and traders, but the present generation has become more educated and is moving into professional positions. Their family lines are traced through women, as in kinship systems of the southwest Indian state of Kerala. They abide by Islamic law.[citation needed]
Central and West Coast Moors[edit]
Many Moors in the central and west of the island are engaged in business, industry, professions or the civil service. They are mainly concentrated in Kandy, Colombo, Kalutara, Beruwala, Puttalam and Mannar . Moors in the west coast have a patrilineal kinship system, tracing descent through their father. Along with those Moors of the Central Province, those in Colombo, Kalutara and Puttalam use their father's first name as a surname, similar to the traditional style of Arab and Middle Eastern naming patterns.
The Sri Lankan Moors possess a unique culture that differentiates them from the dominant Sinhalese and Tamil ethnic groups on the island.[citation needed]The Sri Lankan Moors have been strongly shaped by Islamic culture, with many customs and practices according to Islamic law. While preserving many of their ancestral customs, the Moors have also adopted several South Asian practices.[14]
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The Moors speak a modified form of the Tamil language influenced by Arabic. The dialect of the Moors are strongly influenced by Arabic and when comparing with a speech of a Tamil, one can easily identify some differences. Certain words and phrases have been modified from the original Tamil language as spoken by the Tamils. Some Moors in the 21st century still read and write in Arabic. Furthermore, the Moors like their counterparts[4][15] in Tamil Nadu, use the Arwi which is a written register of the Tamil language with the use of the Arabic alphabet.[16]
They have also been influenced by the Sinhala language, which has affected speech patterns particularly among the Moors in the central and southern region of Sri Lanka where most Moors are multilingual. Arabic is used extensively as a liturgical language.[citation needed] Today, more than 90 percent of Muslims in the island use Tamil as their mother tongue. Around 70 percent of Muslim children go to Tamil-language schools. (Fewer do so in the southern and western parts of country, where Sinhala is more common).[citation needed]
Many Arabic and Arabized words are included as loan words in the Tamil spoken by Moors. Among many examples, greetings and blessings are exchanged in Arabic instead of Tamil, such as Assalamu Alaikum instead of Vanakkam, and Jazakallah instead of Nandri. There are also words which evolved from Arabic such as Umma from Um and Subahu from Subh, as well as words evolved from Tamil such as Nana from Anna and Thangachi from Thangai. Certain words are unique to Moors, such as Datha for sister and Kusuni for kitchen. Some scholars say these evolved from other languages which the Moors used in Sri Lanka, such as Portuguese, Dutch, English and notably, Sri Lankan Creole Malay.[citation needed]
In recent times, the Arabic language has seen a resurgence in use amongst the Sri Lankan Moors- particularly being introduced in Muslim schools.
Sri Lankan Moors are predominantly followers of Islam, hence their cultural identity is strongly defined by their religion. Unlike the Sinhalese and Tamil people who adhere to several faiths, virtually all Moors adhere to Islam, hence in a Sri Lankan context the term Muslim is often used interchangeably as both a religious and ethnic term to describe the Moors. Most Sri Lankan Moors follow Sunni Islam through the Shafi school of thought, though there are also small populations that follow other Islamic sects such as Shia Islam.
See also[edit]
- This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Library of Congress Country Studies.
- ^ "A2 : Population by ethnic group according to districts, 2012". Census of Population & Housing, 2011. Department of Census & Statistics, Sri Lanka.
- ^ a b "Race in Sri Lanka What Genetic evidence tells us". Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ a b "Sri Lankan Muslims Are Low Caste Tamil Hindu Converts Not Arab Descendants". Colombo Telegraph. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- ^ a b Torsten Tschacher (2001). Islam in Tamilnadu: Varia. (Südasienwissenschaftliche Arbeitsblätter 2.) Halle: Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg. ISBN 3-86010-627-9. (Online versions available on the websites of the university libraries at Heidelberg and Halle: http://archiv.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/savifadok/volltexte/2009/1087/pdf/Tschacher.pdf and http://www.suedasien.uni-halle.de/SAWA/Tschacher.pdf).
- ^ McGilvray, DB (November 1998). "Arabs, Moors and Muslims: Sri Lankan Muslim ethnicity in regional perspective". Contributions to Indian Sociology: 433–483. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
- ^ a b c d Mohan, Vasundhara (1987). Identity Crisis of Sri Lankan Muslims. Delhi: Mittal Publications. pp. 9–14,27–30,67–74,113–118.
- ^ a b Zemzem, Akbar (1970). The Life and Times of Marhoom Wappichi Marikar (booklet). Colombo.
- ^ a b "Analysis: Tamil-Muslim divide". BBC News World Edition. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ^ Papiha, S.S.; Mastana, S.S. and Jaysekara, R. (October 1996). "Genetic Variation in Sri Lanka" 68 (5). pp. 707–737 [709]. JSTOR 41465515.
- ^ a b de Munck, Victor (2005). "Islamic Orthodoxy and Sufism in Sri Lanka". Anthropos: 401–414 [403]. JSTOR 40466546.
- ^ a b c Mahroof, M. M. M. "Spoken Tamil Dialects Of The Muslims Of Sri Lanka: Language As Identity-Classifier". Islamic Studies 34 (4): 407–426 [408]. JSTOR 20836916.
- ^ "Population by ethnic group, census years". Department of Census & Statistics, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 23 October 2012.
- ^ Minister Hakeem urge apologies from Maha Sangha and JHU. lankasrinews.com (10 August 2012)
- ^ McGilvray, D.B (1998). "Arabs, Moors and Muslims: Sri Lankan Muslim ethnicity in regional perspective". Contributions to Indian Sociology 32 (2): 433. doi:10.1177/006996679803200213.
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- Victor C. de Munck. Experiencing History Small: An analysis of political, economic and social change in a Sri Lankan village. History & Mathematics: Historical Dynamics and Development of Complex Societies. Edited by Peter Turchin, Leonid Grinin, Andrey Korotayev, and Victor C. de Munck, pp. 154–169. Moscow: KomKniga, 2006. ISBN 5-484-01002-0


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Things are often a lot more awesome in my head than in real life, I'm afraid. Still, last week, we did address the process of starting a new priest, getting him geared up with heirlooms (or heaven forfend, green items) and the basics of the early spells (Smite, lol). This week, we're digging a bit deeper, getting to 20, rocking some instances and doing some PvP -- that's right, life as a priest is finally ready to begin.
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Have any of you made these? They are really nice. If so, did you use the Red Heart Pattern and pick up in every other space or did you pick up in each one? Also did you use 4.5 mm needles? I got Red Heart yarn to try to make 3 . One each for my daughter, grand daughter and grand daughter-in-law. I hope they turn out all right. I have never done anything with ribbon yarn before. Thanks in advance for any info you can give me. |
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- Posted by vickey__mn (My Page) on Sun, Jan 27, 13 at 20:15
You can go every other, every third. Vary it. More spaces, the more ruffles. Needle size not really important.. They're easy, have fun. |
Thanks so much for the reply. I'll try every other one on the first one and see how it goes. I presume that you don't mean to try them both in the one scarf. Thanks again |
- Posted by donna_loomis (My Page) on Mon, Jan 28, 13 at 18:11
I usually avoid the novelty yarns, but saw a gal making a scarf with the ribbon yarn while waiting to get my hair cut and thought it was beautiful. Had to make one, so picked up the gray/black/brown colorway. Just finished it and LOVE it. I used size 6US needles and knit into every space. |
I'd love to see pictures of these. I think my daughter might like one. Eileen |
Well, I have started and have ripped out the first bit 3 times. I have about 5 or 6 inches done now. However, I'm not sure about it. The ones I saw were almost like a tube when finished and only about a couple of inches or two and a half across. This lady had used 8 stitches and in every other one. Red heart says 6. I can see when it is cast off that will look tube like but what about the end where I started. I can't see that is is going to be the same. More advice???? How wide was yours when you finished, knitting in every space, donna? I see why they say you need to be careful when setting it down as it will easily slip off the needles. I remedied that. I had a paper punch about 1 and 1/2 inch and cut some circles out of card stock and pushed a darning needle through the centre. I put that on one end of each needle. When I set it down I put one on the other end. It couldn't possibly fall off and works great. Barnmom, if you Google Red Heart ribbon knit scarves, you will find pics. Thanks to all of you. I'm not giving up! |
- Posted by donna_loomis (My Page) on Tue, Jan 29, 13 at 14:20
I'm not at home, so can't say exactly, but I think it's about 3 and a half inches wide. I "think" I cast on 11 stitches. It doesn't necessarily look like a tube, but sort of. I know, that's vague. I'll take a picture and post it tonight if I can remember. |
thanks, Donna |
- Posted by donna_loomis (My Page) on Wed, Jan 30, 13 at 9:33
Okay. Got the pictures last night. The only camera I have is on my phone and I'm no photographer. But you'll get the idea. I counted and I did make it 11 stitches across on size 6US needles. And I was wrong about the width. It's actually just 3 inches wide. |
Thanks so much. That is lovely. It is also about the width that I wanted. |
- Posted by donna_loomis (My Page) on Wed, Jan 30, 13 at 12:43
Oh, and I meant to mention that it is just a tad shorter than I would like. Next time I'll have to buy 2 skeins. Three skeins would probably make two scarves the length I'd like - one to keep and one to give away. |
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Well I did the first level sorting of the kid's toys last night. This has to be done under the cover of darness and put in a double thick black trash bag so no evidense shows!
Mc Donalds toys, broken stuff, odd pieces that have shown up from long gone toys..it's never pretty. This is all in preperation of our day after tradition of packing up old toys to make room for the new. Those who have been around for a while will remember that we do our best to limit toys to 6 sweater box sized bins. So this means new toys in, means old toys have to go out, or into long term family storage. My little ones are not so little any more so it has come time to pack some toys away for good. Most got donated but I did pack up all the brio wooden track, it's cars, little wooden people and villages. These are worth it to me to keep and store for the years till I become a grandmother ( next 10 years or so I would think).. In the end I want my children to be able to sort, but I don't want it to be torture for them... so I pave...errrrr clear the way for them, to make it something they can see value in...so far so good. |
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maddiemom, you are good! My kids are at the age where gift items seem to be getting smaller and smaller (earrings, DVDs, books or gameboy games vs. giant ride-on toys or stuffed animals), which helps with storage. I've also boxed up and saved the Brio trains, though I'll have a long wait for grandmotherhood as my oldest is 10. My crew is getting better at keeping their rooms picked up, but every three or four months or so it gets to the point where I can't stand the mess anymore and I do a Picky-Mom cleaning. At that time I'll toss broken things, odd pieces, dog-hair-encrusted clay, dried out magic markers, etc. They've never even noticed that anything is missing, and I always feel much better. But those double garbage bags do have to make it out of the house under cover! |
I must have a mean streak in me. I pitch it right in front of them. We have to have the same old discussion of how it is broken and our home is not a graveyard for broken junk. Save up the McDonald toys and donate those. Lots of places like our shelter will take them because they can hand them out and let the kids keep them. Now, if we could just hand onto the chess pieces. I would really like to find the bottomless hole those keep disappearing into. Gloria |
- Posted by Stephanie_in_GA (My Page) on Tue, Dec 27, 05 at 1:03
It's that time here, too. I have the paint for DD's room, but I'm not painting a trashy room. It has to be cleaned and organized first, "picky mom" fashion. For me, that is more productive in the dark of night, too. When I'm not interupted. I'm sure she'll ask to spend the night with the neighbor one day this week, that's when I'll make my move! |
My teenage boys are getting better about tossing what they don't want. My 10 year old DD still wants to hang onto EVERYTHING. I'm still working on it... Maddiemom, you are so wise to limit the toys. I was pretty good about that when my children were younger, also. (Honestly, our very small house forced me to be this way!) My sister has 2 small children and she doesn't get rid of anything, so toys have literally taken over their entire house! It's overwhelming. She keeps saying they need a bigger house and I keep suggesting maybe she box up some toys instead. I hate to see what it looks like since yesterday, with a whole new load of toys from Santa. Sheryl |
- Posted by Julie_MI_Z5 (My Page) on Tue, Dec 27, 05 at 9:01
I totally undersand the "dark of night" concept! LOL I could never deal with the tears from our youngest son, who was sentimental about everything when he was small. I would (secretly) go in first, and do a major purge, leaving some items for him to learn to let-go on his own. BTW, our oldest son was the opposite... he could fill a garbage bag in no time... but I would have to make him empty it afterwards and pull out things like clothing that he was too lazy to put where it goes! |
Hey I do the same thing when the DH is asleep!!!! LOL!!! Or out of town -- or simply out-and-about on errands ............ married nearly 25 years to a Pack Rat......... LOL!!! and yes! I do use dark garbage bags for the same reason too!!! |
Okay, I think I'm going to have to do the same thing with DD's stuff. As I mentioned in an earlier post, she is a packrat at the age of 10 and won't part with anything. I tried to get her to declutter some stuff in her room today and her response was, "But I like EVERYTHING." So what should I say to that????? Sheryl |
Sheryl, my youngest DD (now 14) was the messiest kid when she was younger - and proud of it. Her cousin was messy too, and they'd kind of have a competition! She used to say she liked to be able to see all her stuff. And forget about ever getting rid of anything! Then, the summer before she was to go into 6th grade (middle school), DD1 wanted to paint her room. DD2 decided she wanted to paint her room, too. So we took EVERYTHING out of the room to paint. When it was done, she didn't want any of it to come back in. She is now a real minimalist in her room, while her sister (used to be the neater one) has piles everywhere. Over Christmas, they were discussing this with their aunts. And DD2 was saying how she just didn't like having too much clutter around! It was all I could do not to laugh out loud! |
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You know... we've never tried moving EVERYTHING out of my youngest son's room. That's an idea worth trying this summer. |
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Mine just HAS to be by the dark of night... my 5 year old LOVES everything... Last week I threw away 3 acorns I found on the kitchen counter.... later that night little guy wakes up crying that he does not know where he put his "acorn family".....ugh *head slap to self*... he starts to cry ..and then REALLY cry... oh my lord!!.. so guess who was out by moonlight crawling through the yard to *find* his little seed family????????? the things we do! Maddiemom |
Maddiemom- the acorn family! LOL! My DD can be the same way with shells or pinecones. It's always the silliest stuff that means so much to them. I too, must pack up or toss the clutter while DD is at school or sleeping. Was just thinking about doing a de-clutter now that Santa has brought new stuff! Sometimes even when I pack up stuff and put it in the basement, she will find it and say,"I've been looking for this, I need it!" |
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Maddiemom, Thanks for the laugh and the reminder of what 5-year olds are like... |
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"It's a rare thing indeed to find happiness, but luckily sometimes happiness finds you. Being happy isn't just about having everything in life go the exact way you meant it. In fact most things that do make you happy go the exact opposite, you never see it coming but afterwards you wonder how you could have ever been so blind. Happiness comes in many forms, sometimes in material possession, sometimes its popularity or fame, sometimes it's a developed skill or ability, and sometimes it's someone else. Being in love, or even being in like with someone is one of the most beautiful things in the world because both you and your beloved fulfill each other and you shine before all those that would look on you and give them something beautiful to strive for. Sometimes very naïve and shallow minded individuals or even groups would restrict love, but in doing so they only make that love stronger. When you must fight simply to hold the one you love in your arms so that your hearts can beat as one and you can live as one sentient being then that battle is both worth losing everything for and worth dying for. Love is the worlds only constant, it is the only thing that no one can possibly take from you because it exists only between you and the one you love. Never let anyone stand between you and your love, because the lack of such emotion will destroy you.
Jessica was leading Jack by the arm through her grand home. Truly her house was amazing; there was hardly anything it didn't have. He had become bored with the tour, and he had become extremely aggravated at Jessica Gold. He loathed her, he despised her, and yet her he was being dragged around her house while she gloated about how much something cost, or how rare it was expecting Jack to be impressed.
Jack remember walking into Danny's house for the first time and being shown the one thing that Danny thought was wonderful about his house, his mom. Danny's mother had been in the kitchen making dinner for them, and Jack couldn't think of anything better to be shown. The dinner had been the best he'd ever had in his life, and he remembered Danny's mother teasing him about her wanted to cook for his and Danny's wedding.
Jack felt a pinch from where Jessica was waking him from his daydream.
"You seem to have a hard time concentrating Jack,
I've just read all five chapters and all I can say is WOW!!! You are such an excellent writer and you should be really proud of that. I was totally hooked on this story and just couldn't manage to take my eyes away from the screen, I'm not really into reading and can never manage to finish reading a book!! Well done.
As soon as forever is through, I'll be over you.
It's always a curse of mine to read something how i thought it only to find a million typos after its posted *sigh* and there are some pretty big ones lol, especially from the second chapter. I'm gonna try and patch it up but i'm a horrible editor and i cant really share this with my friends *shrug* but all in all i think it turned out pretty good.. bit of a fairy tale ending, and it kinda felt like i was writing a lame movie, but the overall message was pretty good i think *rubs chin* and i guess i was stretching for some laughs in the last chapter *shrugs again*
oh well, thanks for the cool comments guys, who knows, maybe i'll write a sequel to it or something..
"You want us to do WHAT?!?!"
~Chinese wall constructors
Hey, thanks for sharing that with us, it was really great :D
I'm not all into love stories, but, wow! is all I have to say. That was awesome, and I hope you do write a sequel because I couldn't keep my eyes off of the first story, and it would be great (for all of us) if you put in more about Danny and Jack after all of that happened!!!
Thanks for a wonderful story!
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Thompson is an Independence party member who has worked closely with outspoken Republican Carl Paladino.
Thompson's postings Friday morning says he's run for office three times before and that he has quote "never seen the anger i have seen this year against any candidate."
Grisanti was one of the swing votes on gay marriage and holds a strongly Democratic seat . He is a Republican in a very democratic district and has been criticized by Thompson and other conservatives-- like Thompson ally Carl Paladino-- who say he leans too far away from basic conservative Republican principals.
Albany Democrats are likely to target Grisanti too- and establishment Republicans see the seat as a way for them to hold their control of the Senate.
Thompson lives on Grand Island, Grisanti in North Buffalo. The newly re-drawn 60th Senate District stretches from North Tonawanda to Derby, taking in sliver of Buffalo's riverfront, before embracing Hamburg, Orchard Park and continuing on down toward Derby
The Buffalo News recently reported that former County Executive Joel Giambra- a key Grisanti confidant- has had some very early and preliminary talks on Grisanti's behalf, with Democratic Party Chair Jeremy Zellner, about an endorsement.
"Several sources report that Giambra is now proposing that Democrats authorize Republican Grisanti to also run on their line this year, assuming he survives a Republican primary threatened by Kevin Stocker of Kenmore," The News wrote
" Erie County Democratic Chairman Jeremy J. Zellner said he and Giambra have engaged only in fleeting conversations about the possibility, but have not talked seriously." the report says.


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Hi all,
Although we live in sunny Florida where the sun shines almost always, we live under a lot of trees (even considered a solatube for the inside of the house because it's so dark). We do receive sun in the backyard throughout the day but it will be on the patio for around 2 to 3 hrs, then that area will be shady and then it will move to the left of the grassy area for a couple of hrs, to the center, right etc. Dappled sun around the perimeter where most of the trees grow. There may be a few small areas where the sun shines up to 6 hrs. I believe I read somewhere that there are solar lights with solar panels, so you can put the panel in the sunny spot and the solar lights in the shady spots? but I can't seem to find them online (since we live in a small city the Home Depot here is pretty lousy so I buy most stuff online). Based on what I explained above, and if these exist how far can the lights be from the panel? I've read some backposts and I've learned that it's best to purchase glass covered solar lights and look for Bright White LEDS for maximum light and also use Batteries NIMH. I am just starting to investigate solars and would like to purchase a high quality set. These would not be security - just some light for ambiance and a little uplighting of the trees for backyard entertainment. Thanks for any advise. |
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- Posted by davidandkasie (My Page) on Thu, Apr 3, 08 at 13:39
most of them i have seen have a remote panel with a 10-15 foot cord. you could also look into some low voltage lights and then power that with a small panel tha tcould be put just about anywhere. |
Here is a link that might be useful: a solar light source
- Posted by avonbarksdale (My Page) on Thu, May 8, 08 at 13:42
you can consider using 12V LED lightbulbs or 12V florescent light bulbs. 12V LED light bulb would not be as bright as 12V florescent bulbs, but take much less power. you can power it with a 12v battery and have some panels charge the battery. im also thinking of doing that. |
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Being in Florida like me, you should be adding a heat recovery unit to your central A/C system. It gives you free hot water and lowers your A/C cost at the same time.... |
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9 commentsEvery now and then The Confessions of a Product Junkie gets featured somewhere fabulous! I'd like to thank the following sites and publications for recognizing my work.
In 2013:
Nordstrom Rack featured me on their Instagram September 28, 2013.
Babble.com featured me in an article about hair on their website September 26th.
PassionFruit Ad Network featured my blog's About Page as an example of a strong blog About Page on June 19, 2013.
Barefoot Blonde featured me in her Daily Fav section on March 28.
Stylishly In Love featured me and some other style bloggers in her post, highlighting our Valentine's Day outfits on February 14th.
Trap.it's blog featured my post about how to make a DIY Candy Bouquet on February 13th as a "last minute Valentine's Day DIY."
In 2012:
Pizzazzrie featured me and some other Portland bloggers in an article about the mock NYE party we designed, styled and modeled for in December.
Fashion.me, a fashion tech company, featured one of my outfits on their Facebook page in November 2012. Fashion.me had over 10k Facebook Likes at the time I was featured.
Sarah Cargill interviewed me for a feature she did about my site on her blog in September.
Socialyte featured me in their article "10 Stylish Socialytes in Portland You Need to Know" on May 9, 2012. I made the list as #2.
BaubleBar Blog and BaubleBar Facebook featured me in their Inspired Style Series on March 27. On the blog I was featured throughout the day in a series of posts. On the BaubleBar Facebook page I was featured on their wall and in their Inspired Style album.
Vogue & Vodka featured a guest post written by me in March.
SaritaChakita featured my blog in March in a video on her YouTube Channel (5:46 – 6:35) where she recommended it to her viewers as a fashion blog to follow.
Perfectly Modest featured my pleated skirt look on the site in March.
Going Out Chic featured me in its DIY section in March. My glitter shoes DIY was highlighted.
Dana Robinson Jewelry featured my photos and blog on her website in February.
The Daily, the iPad publication, featured me and my boyfriend/photographer in the New York Fashion Week section in February.
And So It Goes awarded my site a Lebister Blog Award in January.
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Intel Inside Scoop featured me talking about what to look for in a sleek, stylish college computer.
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Betterfly featured my blog and my skincare tutorial on its website.
Glitter and Grace featured my site and my scarf tying tutorial video on her website.
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Gadgets are often now collaborated with fashions, so I guess it is only good that iPad must have included here as it is now medium for style by many designers.
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What a wonderful birthday it was! I felt like such a lucky girl all day long on Thursday! I actually had a crazy day at work with meetings and dealing with a suspension, so the day flew by. After work, I took myself on a jog and then showered for a night of celebrating. My parents came over, and we opened a Sangiovese from the NY Times Wine list (best present ever from Matt's parents ~ 2 years ago).
The wine was fabulous and a perfect precursor to a tapas dinner.
It started to rain, but we headed to dinner on foot, with umbrellas in hand. Dinner was at Mateo, a new tapas restaurant in Durham that friends have been raving about. The restaurant is in one of the old brick buildings downtown, and for such a small city, the interior felt very cosmopolitan.
Well, Mateo lived up to the hype!! The food was unique and oh-so-flavorful. The four of us shared everything, and I think we loved every dish:
grilled bread with three dips: romesco, green pea/manchengo, and olive,
pork ribs with espellette pepper jelly,
meatballs and chorizo, in local field pea stew,
blood sausage with creamy potato, apple, and hazelnuts,
fideuá with chorizo, clams, calamares, and butter beans ,
fried catfish with piquillo tartare sauce and lemon,
shrimp with olive oil, garlic, chili, lemon, and parsley,
chicken skewer: moorish spices, orange, pine nuts, and salsa verde (my favorite!),
and manila clams with sherry, garlic, boiled peanuts, and ham.
You guys, it was pure heaven! The only thing in the world that could be better than this dinner is the perfect birthday cake!!
And perfect it was. I requested carrot cake this year and it was the best decision ever. This guy was stuffed with cream cheese icing, but still had buttercream on the outer layer. I am really in love with this bakery!
The cake part was so moist, it nearly melted. I had three pieces, and with the help of the others, we made it through half the cake:
It was The Greatest Day! Of course, Matt and I continued the celebration this weekend, but since I've already dumped a million pictures on you, I'll save that for tomorrow:)
Hope you guys enjoyed the fall weekend!
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Happy birthday that looks like a great evening! Is that wine from Bonny Doon?? That's in my hometown, I was at their tasting room Friday!
Happy Belated!!! that cake looks incredible- thanks for sharing!
The inside of that cake!! Did Matt request extra icing or was it just luck? Thanks for sending a piece! Can't wait to eat it. Happy birthday!
My theory is the bottom layer of the cake sank during baking, so that's how come they filled in the middle. Fabulous amount of icing!
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Your dress is soooo cute!! I love dark blue/light blue combo!
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You're clearly a fine example of why we should start screening people's ability to vote and give it to only those with half a brain
The senate has barley a chance to pass any new laws yet. The Libs 'just' got into power.
See what did I say? They'll blame the Libs for the ALPs fuckups. But please If you're going to do it atleast wait a few months.
I thought about it. If someone actually wrote down blow for blow what happened with the ALP leadership. Gave it to a foreigner to read without any prior knowledge of Australian politics. They would have thought it was fiction. Again not saying Abbott is much better or will be better. I'm saying we're screwed eitherway.


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Taylor Elementary School student Ava Koger had the winning design for the 2013 Cleveland State Community College Christmas card. Cleveland State and Taylor Elementary have been long-time BEST (Business and Education Serving Together) Partners through the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Denise King, CSCC vice president for Academic Affairs; Koger and Elizabeth Kaylor, TES principal; show off the card.


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San Mateo police are warning the public of recent scams from callers who inform the victims of unpaid bills.
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The caller would then instruct the victim to wire or send money for what turned out to be a non-existent debt, according to police.
The suspects in the fraud seemed to target people who don't speak English and threatened arrest or deportation, police said.
Officers also received reports of another fraud in which the suspects claim to be from PG&E calling to "collect delinquent balances," according to police.
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Makes 1 1/2 cups
- 1 15-ounce can red kidney beans, drained
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Assorted cut-up vegetables (such as carrots, celery, and bell pepper)
- Pita bread triangles, toasted
Place beans in medium bowl. Mash with fork until almost smooth. Add sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin; blend well. Mix in onion and cilantro. Season dip with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. Let stand at least 30 minutes to blend flavors. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
Place dip in center of platter. Surround with vegetables and pita triangles.
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main ingredients: Spice, Sour Cream, Cilantro, Bean
cuisine: Mexican
dietary considerations: Vegetarian
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Thank you for the authograph!!!
S. Paulo Brazil
Moseigneur Ponty, It was such a great experience to watch the beautiful show you did in S. Paulo, one year after I had a major surgery. It was a gift! My girlfriend Kelly and me want to thank you for the autograph you sent to us also, it was another gift. And I was so happy that you could remember that I was the person who posted here about how fantastic it was to see one more show, after I was in such a difficult position. Mercy beaucoup Monseigneur Ponty for all incredible moments that you provide to us, with your incredible music! PauloJun 11, 2014 3:15pm -
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Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Hi JLP! This is the guy whose parents very humbly named after you! We met (again) in Rio last June 06th after the great show you played there along with your dear friends. I wrote to your producers (with the email I found on the website) and forwarded them what you asked me to. I just wanted to let you know I was very glad to have spoken with you again and to reiterate I really do appreciate your music and not only look forward to having the chance of watching you play live again but also, if that is possible, to shake hands again! I hope you and your team enjoyed your time in Brazil. P.S.: Do phone Frank to get me the missing picture and autograph! hahahahaha =D With kindest regards, Pedro Jean-LucJun 11, 2014 1:36am -
Thanks for your comments on recent shows
Thank you for your comments on recent shows in London and Brazil, I am touched and encouraged by your reactions ! and in answer to Markus from Germany.....the music with Jon Anderson will be a mix of his songs (including what he did with Yes) and mine, Jon will have the collaboration of guitarist/composer/producer Jamie Dunlap to arrange his music and also musicians who played in my American band from the 80s.
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Would Love to See JLP Again in US
Valerie Moffett
Danbury CT United States
I had the ultimate pleasure of seeing Jean Luc Ponty at the BB King Blues club in NYC years ago. I would love love love to see him again. I have been a fan since the mid-80's.Jun 6, 2014 11:54pm -
Ronnie Scott's May 31st - Music Too good for words
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Just flew back from London to Isle of Man tonight. Jean Luc was just beyond my expectations have been a fan since 1970's Just a sketch of the JLP set for those who missed the EVENT. Started with 3 tunes from The Acatama Experience,inc. On My Way To Bombay;Part of Mystical Adventures;Mirage segue Jig; a big chunk of Enigmatic Ocean; 1 jazz standard by Thelonious Monk'round about midnight' & After the storm - from the 1989 Storytelling Album.......all sounded just perfectJun 2, 2014 12:54am -
West End,London
Douglas Isle of Man Isle of Man
Judging by feedback from Ronnie's, Jean Luc was wonderful. On bucket list to experience rare ambiance of live show. Have to settle for T.T. Race week on Isle of Man...where foriegn guests and motorcycling fanatics are penalised and subject to day loight robbery.Jun 1, 2014 12:22pm -
fantastic gig
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Brighton England England
Hi Jean luc and all the band,yesterday myself and my sons Ben, Joshua and Sammy came to see you play at Ronnie scots,London. Thankyou for a wonderful gig.....it was especially lovely to hear "Mirage' played live. The band is amazing ..the keys, the bass, the drums, so thankyou all for your musicianship and a wonderful evening......it was the first time I've heard you play live ,though I've been listening to your music since the 70's, I was sad today...I'd been looking forward to the gig for ages...but thats the sadness and beauty of music...its transitory...but it can inspire you permanently !!! lots of love to all of you and good luck for the tour, Ruya SarfasMay 31, 2014 8:51pm -
Ronnie Scott's - may 30, 2014
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I was mistaken.
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Marshall VA United States
I should have thought it out before I wrongly said u guys have not been here in 10 years. I just want a concert so bad. In 2011 u were at Wolf Trap I was there.In 2007 u guys were at the Birchmere in Arlington Va. I was also there,thx for refreshing my memory. My apologies. I will keep checking.May 29, 2014 2:33am -
Jon Anderson/ The Kurt Edelhagen CD
Hi Jean Luc! Great to read about a forthcoming collaboration with Jon Anderson. Will it be a jazz-pop-songs fusion album? More electric again? Yesterday I bought the CD "JLP with Kurt Edelhagen and his orchestra". In the liner notes and on the cover is mentioned that the recording is from 1959!!! I cannot believe that. Your violin sound with sometimes lot of delays/reverbs is amazing on that record. Is it really from the late 50s??? from a fan (and violinist/composer, too )May 28, 2014 12:37pm


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Cielo specializes in the research, development, manufacturing and integration of laser technologies and navigation and control inertial sensors.
With over 40 patents, world class facilities and a decade of experience in development and manufacturing of electro and fiber optical systems, Al Cielo brings measurable advantages to Fiber Optic Gyroscopes (FOG), Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). Al Cielo is the prime local supplier in Israel for closed loop FOGs sensors technology engaged in a wide variety of navigation and control applications.
Cielo's Fiber Optical Gyro
Our design and manufacture of closed loop FOGs relies on proprietary innovations and complete in-house manufacturing capabilities. more
Inertial Measurement Units
Our design and manufacture of IMU employ the latest FOG and accelerometers technology. The IMUs provides compensated angular rates and linear accelerations. more
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