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It's that time of year when we look into our crystal balls, nod wisely and pronounce what will come pass.
And this time next year, we offer excuses as to why it didn't.
Today, I'm going to make some specific predictions for 2013. 13 for 2013 is too many, so I am going to give you nine – nine's my lucky number.
Perhaps next year we can mark it: two points for a hit; one for a 'nearly right'; nothing for a flunk.
Most of these predictions are based around my current 'big-picture' theory, so I'll start by giving you that…
The outlook for 2013 – more of the same
'More of the same' is my current theme.
The great purging that should have happened after the 2008 crisis never came. Banks were bailed out. Asset prices were propped up. Rates were slashed. Money was printed. Savers were robbed.
That which should have died did not. And so the zombie was born.
One look at Japan tells you how long zombies can 'live' for. Only now, 24 years after the bubble there popped in 1989, do things seem to be starting to move. The yen has fallen sharply in recent weeks and stock markets have rallied. I stress 'seem to be starting' – those sharp moves could easily reverse.
That's after more than 20 years. We're not even fully four years into our Western unravelling. While I can envision an acceleration of this unravelling, I don't think we'll see until later in the year, if at all. Almost every policy is about maintaining the status quo.
So my big picture view is simply this: we grind on. 'Extend-and-pretend' is prolonged.
For example, I expect the Bank of England base rate to stay at 0.5%. Economic stagnation will continue. House prices won't fall by more than a few per cent, if that. In London they'll be flat, and they'll remain unaffordable to the young.
Public sector workers will continue to feel mistreated. Anger will simmer on and occasionally boil over. There will be more hounding of the rich, demands made for increased taxation, and more exposés on tax avoidance. Lending will remain tight, entrepreneurs stifled and bureaucrats dominant.
Within that rather negative framework – I must've got out of bed the wrong side this morning – here are nine specific predictions.
1. No country will abandon Europe this year
Not Greece, not Portugal, not Italy, not Spain, not Germany, not even the UK will drop out of the EU.
This one may sound obvious. But so many forecasters have been saying for so long that one of these countries will leave, and the economics of the situation are so deeply in favour of several countries defaulting and dropping out of the eurozone, that I actually think I'm being contrarian by saying the union will stay whole.
Why will no country drop out? Because those running the ship haven't got the courage to let it happen.
In the UK, the coalition will continue to lose votes to UKIP, but Labour will fail to capitalize on this. UKIP will continue to be overlooked by the UK media, loathed in the European Parliament and admired in America.
2. The UK will lose its AAA rating
Surely one of the credit ratings agencies – Moody's, Fitch, or Standard & Poor's – will downgrade us. It'll be bad for George Osborne's reputation, and the media will get excited about it, but it won't make much difference to anything – it's not telling the market anything it doesn't know. The long-term outlook for the UK is grim, very grim, but I don't think we'll see drastic collapse just yet.
Sterling will fall a bit, but remain within current established ranges. $1.66 will be its high for the year against the dollar, while $1.54 will be the low. The euro will continue its current trend and gain strength against the pound. I expect the low for the year to be 80-81p, and the high 88-90p.
3. The Bank of England to own 40% of UK government debt
Not much to add here really. The Bank will continue with its financial repression. By my calculation, it currently owns about 32% of UK government debt; by the end of the year, that figure will have risen to 40%.
4. Gold will flirt with $2,000 an ounce
One thing I've learned from following football – particularly England – is to bet on the opposite outcome from the one you want. That way, when England disappoint, at least you have the consolation of some winnings.
I want gold to go up, as you all know, so really I should be saying here that gold will drop to $1,200. And I'm slowly, and rather resignedly, coming round to the theory that this consolidation period will last for longer than the 12-18 months (starting September 2011) that I originally envisaged. In this case we'll remain stuck in a range between $1,520 and $1,800 through 2013. That would tie in with the big picture view above.
But shucks, it's Christmas. Well, it was last week. So to hell with it: gold to break above $2,000 and end the year at least 15% higher.
5. Egypt to experience heavy inflation (20%-plus), if not hyperinflation
The Egyptian pound looks decidedly vulnerable. Inflation and political turmoil are brothers in arms, and unfortunately, Egypt's new political regime doesn't look to me to be entirely what the Arab spring was agitating for.
The country is very dependent on tourism, but it's not currently top of many people's list of go-to countries. The Treasury is under strain. Those who can are converting their Egyptian pounds into foreign currency. Import costs are rising. It doesn't look good.
6. Oil – West Texas Intermediate – goes above $100 a barrel
There's been a lot of hype about 'fracking' saving the US. There's been a lot of talk of oil falling to $50.
Frisby says it doesn't go below $77, but it does go over $100.
7. Most stock markets are range-bound…
The FTSE 100 will stay stuck in a range between 4,800 and 6,100. At some stage in 2013, both the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 will re-test their 2007 highs, barely 10% above where we are now. I don't think they'll get through, but they'll end the year maybe 5% higher.
(If you want me to be really specific: both will begin the year positively in a reaction to the fiscal cliff can-kicking – in fact, we've already seen this. They'll then have a bad February. Then from March to August there is strength. Weakness returns in September or October).
8. … except Japan
Strength in the Japanese stock market will continue, with the Nikkei 225, currently at 10,395, rising as high as 11,400-700. There will also be more yen weakness. One US dollar currently buys 87 yen. We could see that rise to ¥95 or ¥100 before the year is out.
9. The bond bubble doesn't burst – yet
I expect the US long bond (the 30-year maturity), currently sitting at $146, to end the year lower than it began, but it won't yet enter its long overdue, full-blown bear market. $128-$130 is the low for the year.
10. A Brucey-bonus prediction
I know I said nine, but I'm giving you ten – that's inflation for you.
Manchester United win the league. QPR, Reading and Wigan will be relegated.
What do you think? Am I right? Am I wrong? Post your own predictions below. Time will tell us the answers.
Meanwhile, I wish you all a happy and profitable 2013.
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It is often used to attach a coin or other object to a card or paper in many gimme letters. It is clear, rubbery, can be peeled off and is nonstaining. Anyone know what it's called and where I could buy some? I'd like to try it to stablize some small objects on a shelf that is subject to some vibration when a nearby door is slammed shut. |
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Elevenses can't help but love Arsenal and their hobbit-like genius. If Middle Earth needs some extras, the likes of Andrei Arshavin, Jack Wilshere and Thomas Rosicky are just hairy toes away from fitting the bill.
Arsenal don't play like your average Premier League outfit, and they certainly don't look like one either. When they took on Manchester City is was like watching elves against orcs. Even Maroune Chamakh has been styled to look a good deal smaller than his frame.
As for Arsene Wenger, there's more than a touch of the Gandolphs about the way he's got Nicklas Bendtner finishing like Dennis Bergkamp, and Theo Walcott rampaging down the wing like somebody who knows what to do with the football.
Those who thought Bendtner was rubbish will be rubbing their eyes in disbelief after watching that finish last night - his second goal in four days. As for Walcott, the speedboat without a driver has got a driver. And a bloody good one too.
Elevenses likes footballers to be different, and whoever cuts hair at the Emirates deserves some plaudits. Who knows, maybe elfish hair is part of the Wenger philosophy? Everybody knows how a haircut can affect your mood.
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Poor old Mikey Owen.
The 30-year-old former footballer, and now Carling Cup regular at Manchester United, has said he may quit at the end of the season if he doesn't get a new deal.
Elevenses can't help but wonder if a new haircut and a move to Arsenal could sort him right out.
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The Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel According to St. John
The woman then left her water pot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, Come, see a Man which told me all things that ever I did; is not this the Christ?" (John 4: 28-29)
We require much fervor and uproused zeal, for without these it is impossible to obtain the blessings promised to us. And to show this, Christ at one time saith, "Except a man take up his cross and follow Me, he is not worthy of Me" (Matt. x. 38); at another, "I am come to send fire upon the earth, and what will I if it be already kindled?" (Luke xii. 49); by both these desiring to represent to us a disciple full of heat and fire, and prepared for every danger. Such an one was this woman. For so kindled was she by His words, that she left her water pot and the purpose for which she came, ran into the city, and drew all the people to Jesus. "Come," she saith, "see a Man which told me all things that ever I did."
Observe her zeal and wisdom. She came to draw water, and when she had lighted upon the true Well, she after that despised the material one; teaching us even by this trifling instance when we are listening to spiritual matters to overlook the things of this life, and make no account of them. For what the Apostles did, that, after her ability, did this woman also. They when they were called, left their nets; she of her own accord, without the command of any, leaves her water pot, and winged by joy performs the office of Evangelists. And she calls not one or two, as did Andrew and Philip, but having aroused a whole city and people, so brought them to Him.
April 21, 2010 + From Homily XXXIV
The Homilies of St. John Chrysostom on the Gospel According to St. John
"Many of the Samaritans of that city believed on Him for the saying of the woman which testified, He told me all that ever I did." (John 4:39)
They perceived that the woman would not from favor have admired One who had rebuked her sins, nor to gratify another have paraded her own course of life.
Let us then also imitate this woman, and in the case of our own sins not be ashamed of men, but fear, as is meet, God who now beholdeth what is done, and who hereafter punisheth those who do not now repent. At present we do the opposite of this, for we fear not Him who shall judge us, but shudder at those who do not in anything hurt us, and tremble at the shame which comes from them. Therefore in the very thing which we fear, in this do we incur punishment. For he who now regards only the reproach of men, but when God seeth is not ashamed to do anything unseemly, and who will not repent and be converted, in that day will be made an example, not only before one or two but in the sight of the whole world. For that a vast assembly is seated there to behold righteous actions as well as those which are not such, let the parable of the sheep and the goats teach thee, as also the blessed Paul when He saith "For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (2 Cor. v. 10), and again, "Who will bring to light the hidden things of darkness." (1 Cor. iv. 5.) Hast thou done or imagined any evil thing, and dost thou hide it from man? Yet from God thou hidest it not. But for this thou careth nothing; the eyes of men, these are thy fear.


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How Long Must We Trust Generals on Afghanistan?
In the wake of the miseries we have inflicted on the people of Afghanistan over the last 10 years, including the recent massacre, President Obama said Tuesday that he met with, and has extraordinary confidence in, General John Allen, the commanding general. We kill Afghanis so routinely that they no longer take to the streets when after a massacre, and we make stupid mistakes, like bombing weddings and insulting their religion and their sense of honor. But, the President trusts the generals in charge.
We don't know exactly what brought on the most recent tragedy. There has been talk that part of the problem is the refusal of the Army to diagnose Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome in its soldiers because treatment and care are very expensive. I think a more likely explanation comes from retired Major General Robert H. Scales in the Washington Post.
Perhaps the issue might be that no institutional effort can make up for trying over the past 10 years to fight too many wars with too few soldiers?
But I think if someone wants to place blame, it should be on a succession of national leaders who fail to recognize that combat units, particularly infantry, just wear out. Lord Moran concluded in his classic about combat stress in World War I, "Anatomy of Courage," that the reservoir of courage begins to empty after the first shot is fired. The horrors of intimate killing, along with other factors such as fatigue, thirst, hunger, isolation, fear of the unknown and the sight of dead and maimed comrades, all start a process of moral atrophy that cannot be reversed. Lord Moran rightfully concludes that nothing short of permanent withdrawal from the line will bring soldiers back to normalcy.
This sounds right to me, and I hope some of our readers with service backgrounds will chime in. I knew many soldiers during the Viet Nam war, and every one of them said that it was horrible, but that it was bearable because they were only in combat for a few months to a year. One friend, an artillery officer, served as a forward observer, a dangerous job. He did that for four months or so, and then went into a field office where there was little danger. Equally important, none of the people I knew served more than one tour in Viet Nam, with the exception of several guys I knew who were career army and volunteered to go back after receiving promotions, thinking it would enhance their careers.
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Is it possible to modify a label set to a new starting station, e.g., instead of the alignment starting at 0, change it to start at 100?
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I would modify the alignment to start at the number that you want and not mess with the label set. You can start the alignment from any station value you need either when you start drawing the alignment or at any point in the project. After setting the starting station of the alignment, the labels will reflect that automatically.
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uncheck the box next to start station and type in whatever station is needed.
Sorry, I didn't state the question correctly. What I'm trying to do is change the labels on the alignment shown in picture 2 to start at a higher number than zero, but when I try unchecking the Start Station column, I just get the error as shown in picture 3.
I would like to be able to change this without recreating the alignment.
Select the alignment. Either right-click, or from the ribbon, select Alignment Properties. On the Station Control tab edit the stationing to whatever you please.
Or you can create a expression to achieve the result you want, under the Alignment>label styles>Station>Major Station, right click on Expression and select new…., in the Edit Expression dialog box, under the expression area, put in "{Station Value}+40000" 40000 being the start station that you want, once you have the expression create, you can apply that new expression into your major station label style. That way, you aren't changing the geometry itself instead you just change the label.
I would modify the alignment to start at the number that you want and not mess with the label set. You can start the alignment from any station value you need either when you start drawing the alignment or at any point in the project. After setting the starting station of the alignment, the labels will reflect that automatically.
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Oops. Peter's right. Change it at the alignment properties, not the labels menu. The alignment can start with any value you select, not just zero.
Thanks to you all. Anyone who searches this thread, look at the attached picture to this reply to see the solution.
When I tried this, my profile, sample lines, sections and corridor were all deleted. Is there any way to avoid this?
Changing the alignment staioning in the Alignment Properties can cause already created profile views, sample lines, and corridors associated with that alignment to behave very strangely, even vanish. You have to go into each element through the Prospector and change their relative stationing to reflect the revised alignment stationing for them to return to normalcy, and that's a lot of work. This is why changing the labels through an expression, as suggested by an earlier contributor, is a viable idea at this point. However, as others have mentioned, and to avoid some real connundrums down the line, changing the stationing via the Alignment Properties is the best long term solution. This is my recommendation as well.
For this reason, it is HIGHLY recommended to get the stationing right before you create profiles, corridors, etc.
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This pattern was inspired by the Sofia pattern from Haapsalu, Estonia. This lace pattern was found in the UKU archives (a craft co-operative) in the 1970's and is attributed to Haapsalu knitter Sinaida Sõer (1916-1980). A shawl with Sõer's pattern was commissioned by the President of Estonia and given as a gift to Queen Sofia of Spain in 2009 during a state visit. The pattern is now known as 'Sofia'. .
Vaikne Kallas (Quiet Shore) is the name of a lovely street in Haapsalu, a place to walk and to enjoy the quiet town and a view of the water.
The pattern includes instructions for two sizes. The kit includes enough yarn to do either size (2 skeins of Elemental Affects Shetland Lace in your choice of color) -- and the pattern—$58.00 ('Pattern only' available for $12.00)
Snowdrop Shawl Kit
by Nancy Bush
This Etonian-inspired shawl was first available through the 2008 Year of Lace Subscription Club. The pattern was inspired by a shawl I purchased in Estonia. The central motif is a sprig of leaves, topped by a flower bud. The shawl is edged at top and bottom by a scalloped lace edge.
Kit includes the pattern and 2 skeins of Horizons Lace Yarn in your choice of color for $30.00
Greta Garbo Shawl Kit
by Nancy Bush
This shawl was originally planned for Nancy's book, Knitted Lace of Estonia, but space was tight. Now, it is available from the Wooly West. The central heart motif was designed in the 1930's in Haapsalu, Estonia where it decorated a shawl that was given to the film diva. This modern pattern is like ones knit in Estonia today.
The kit includes 2 skeins of Nordic Lites in your choice of color and the pattern—$34.00
Estonian Arches Shawl Kit
by Evelyn Clark
This triangular lace shawl, knit from the neck down, is an interesting shape to knit and to wear. The pattern is adapted from an Estonian lace knitting book and, as it is easy to remember, perfect for a take along knitting project.
Kit includes two skeins Nordic Lites yarn (see Nordic Lites color card) and pattern for $27.00.
Shhhh!Yes, that is Nancy modelling the lovely shawl.
Estonian Lace Sampler Scarf Kit
by Evelyn Clark
This triangular scarf was inspired by more Estonian Lace patterns. It is knit from the center back down and finished with a pretty lace edging.
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Could You Really Put Out a Fire The Way Bob McKenzie Did in 'Strange Brew'?
Features By Kevin Carr on December 5, 2013 | Be the First To CommentTwo things come to my mind when we start rolling into December and the holiday season. No, it's not peace or love or some such slop. It's also not blockbusters or award films. It's cold weather and drinking. This also makes me think of Canada, and this in turn makes me think of legends of comedy: Bob and Doug McKenzie. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the motion picture premiere of the beer-drinking duo from the Great White North. In their film Strange Brew, Bob (Rick Moranis) and Doug (Dave Thomas) must stop an evil Brewmeister (Max Von Sydow) from controlling the minds of Canadians with a tainted beer supply. In one scene, Bob saves the Royal Canadian Institute for the Mentally Insane from burning down by pissing all over it. This got me thinking: Would it be humanly possible to put out a large fire by urinating on it?
7 Scenes We Love From 'Strange Brew'
Features By Christopher Campbell on August 25, 2013 | Comments (1)This is a great week for beer-loving movie fans. Friday saw the opening of Edgar Wright's The World's End, which involves a nostalgic pub crawl featuring many pints being guzzled, and Joe Swanberg's Drinking Buddies, about employees at a brewery who spend their shifts drinking the wares. And tomorrow is the 30th anniversary of the U.S. opening of Strange Brew (aka The Adventures of Bob & Doug McKenzie: Strange Brew). Last monday was the date it opened in Canada, so I guess I'm showing some fitting incompetence here. I should blame my brother or something. Strange Brew is a feature-length adaptation by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas of their Canadian stereotype characters from SCTV, the McKenzie brothers. It's also based loosely on Hamlet, making it the oddest update of Shakespeare still to this day (sorry, She's the Man) and giving it way more plot than you'd expect from a dumb comedy about knuckleheads trying to get a free case of beer. The movie also co-stars Max Von Sydow as the villain, which wasn't that rare a deal in 1983 but it's still pretty awesome. This movie isn't referenced enough these days, in spite of it being a major predecessor to Wayne's World, Step-Brothers, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle and plenty of other modern favorites. It also has the best MGM lion logo parody since the Marx Brothers' A Night at the Opera. If you don't love this movie and the following scenes, you're a hoser, eh. Coo loo […]
If Joseph Gordon-Levitt's New 'Little Shop of Horrors' Is a Remake of a Remake, Does That Counteract The Remake Backlash?
In Development By Nathan Adams on May 3, 2012 | Comments (1)Little Shop of Horrors is a story about a man-eating plant that's been around for quite a while. It started off as a silly Roger Corman movie from the early '60s, but even before that, Corman's work is thought to have been inspired by a John Collier story called "Green Thoughts" from the '30s. What most of us probably think of as Little Shop of Horrors comes from the '80s, however. In 1982 Alan Menken and Howard Ashmen wrote a stage musical based on Corman's black comedy, and then in 1986 Frank Oz directed a film version of their musical. As strange and campy as it is, Oz's version of Little Shop still has quite a few fans to this day, so would it be considered an atrocity for someone to remake it? Maybe not, because, according to THR, the someone who's newly responsible for trying to get a remake of Little Shop together is none other than Internet darling Joseph Gordon-Levitt. That guy's so cute and talented, we can't be mad at him, can we?
36 Things We Learned From the 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' Commentary
Commentary Commentary By Jeremy Kirk on January 20, 2012 | Be the First To CommentBefore he directed Patch Adams – I'm pretty sure that little nugget of information will rear its head again further down this article – Tom Shadyac had a strong hand in making Jim Carrey the man he is today. Shadyac directed Ace Venture: Pet Detective, the film that essentially launched Carrey's career into super stardom and eventually landed him a few $20m paying jobs. Shadyac, on the other hand, was easy to get for the film's commentary track. And that's what we're doing for this week's Commentary Commentary. Here's hoping it's loaded with deep analysis on the character and the slaps in the face Shadyac had to give Carrey in order for the performance to bleed through. Who am I kidding? There's probably plenty of laughter and talking about the first time he saw Carrey talking out of his ass. Let's find out, shall we?
36 Things We Learned From the 'Ghostbusters' Commentary Track
Commentary Commentary By Jeremy Kirk on August 9, 2011 | Comments (3)Welcome back to Commentary Commentary, the weekly analysis of our favorite films and what the filmmakers have to say about them. This week we're calling someone. Not sure who. It's almost like there should be a classic line to fit in here, but right now it's escaping me. In addition to being a modern classic, Ghostbusters is also arguably the best comedy of the last 30 years. Plus, it features Reginal Veljohnson and William Atherton, two co-stars of Die Hard, so that's something to note, right? The two also co-starred in Die Hard 2. We'll have to cover Renny Harlin's commentary on that classic some day. While you're holding your breath for that, though, we're in the mood to laugh, get slimed, and laugh heartily some more. So take a ghostly gander – yeah, I said it – at what we learned from the Ghostbusters commentary right here.
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5 Things Real Adults Do
Updating Software: I feel like a really adultish thing to do is to keep your computer up to date. My iTunes is still from like, 2007. I can barely open it up without crashing my entire computer. I completely understand that it would only take a couple of hours and an Internet connection to turn it all around, but I never can bring myself to go through with it. 'Would you like do update Adobe Reader today?' No. No, I would not. I feel like now I'm setting some kind of record and I should just keep it up for as long as possible. You know, for posterity's sake.
Oxford Commas: Punctuation can be tricky, but real adults have opinions about punctuation. I feel like I would instantly marry any guy I met who had a secure handle on the Oxford comma situation because a man who can handle an Oxford comma probably doesn't forget to pay taxes or refill parking meters and I need that in a man. Homophones go in this category, too. A dude who can keep there, their, they're straight is probably someone I want to mate with. Last November, I mixed up 'there' for 'their' and it's still the last thing I think of before I go to sleep at night. Real adults don't mess up their homophones.
Shower… Every Day: Like, even on the weekend. Even on a rainy Sunday when you're going to do nothing else except order takeout and pretend to workout but then never end up doing anything except watch TV shows in marathon form. And don't even get me started on daily hair washing. I mean, a 10 minute shower is one thing, but who are these magical women who wash their hair daily before work? And blow-dry it? And probably use some sort of heat protectant and finishing spray? I mean, this is just never going to happen for me. My arms get too tired and the blow dryer just makes me too sweaty and then I need a shower again. I love the look of freshly styled hair, unless it's 6:00 a.m. and then, magically, I love the look of disheveled bedhead.
Vacations: Real adults take vacations. They use their paid time off from work, they plan in advance and they go on vacations with other people who go on vacations. They set up email messages to let everyone else know they are out of the office. And, most importantly, they don't sleep on their friend's floor while they are vaycaying. Oh, no. They book a hotel… ahead of time. They don't roll through town looking for a vacancy sign and then go in and ask how much it is for one night and then decide that it is cheaper to sleep in their car. No, they don't do that. I would really like to vacation like an adult because I'm at that age where sleeping on the floor has lost it's novelty and makes my back all cracky.
Planning: It was only recently brought to my attention that some people plan their meals ahead of time. That way, they only have to go to the grocery store once a week. And that way, when they have unannounced guests around dinner time, they can offer them something for dinner other than microwave popcorn and Girl Scout cookies. They set themselves reminders about people's birthdays and due dates and they write down important information on things besides napkins and McDonald's hashbrown wrappers. The last time I got my online banking password right on the first try was never. I never get it right. And I can never remember the answers to my own damn security questions. I bet real adults keep a spreadsheet, or servant, or some kind of locking safe for that kinda stuff.
While being a Real Adult seems pretty magical and serene, I think it's probably best to have a good mix of both, right? But definitely the vacations. Vacations are where it's at. Are there any adulty things that I forgot? And are you a real adult? Or are you Club Impostor?


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A source familiar the deal told Betabeat yesterday that Venmo, a New York City-based mobile app that lets you split bills with friends, is in the process of being acquired by Braintree, a Chicago-based online payments company and PayPal competitor. The New York Times broke the news this afternoon, reporting a $26.2 million acquisition price. On the company blog, Venmo said the deal closed in mid-June and that its payment-sharing service "will remain unaffected" and continue to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Venmo and Braintree share an investor, Palo Alto powerhouse Accel Partners, which also invested in Facebook.
The two startups do seem to be in the midst of a mutual appreciation society. Last week, Braintree's community manager Kristi Lynch tweeted, "I know it sounds weird, but the @Venmo app makes me wish I owed more people money." Two Venmo employees favorited the tweet.
Venmo was founded in Philadelphia in 2009 by two former college roommates, Andrew Kortina and Iqram Magdon-Ismai. The duo eventually moved the company to New York City, where Venmo become one of the early stars in the city's growing tech orbit, embraced by early adopters for making it easier to split the cost of dinner, drinks, monthly cable bills–or any of the innumerable costs of urban life–over their phones. There were even cutesy, customizable receipts, eagerly tweeted out by the Alley in-crowd.
However, Venmo took awhile to introduce itself to the public and didn't emerge from private beta until this March, when it made the service available on iOS, Android and online. By that time, other players like PayPal and Square were aggressively angling for dominance in mobile payments, although not in the bill-splitting niche. Venmo raised a comparatively modest $1.2 million over the last three years, but from a number of notable investors. According to Crunchbase, Betaworks, Lerer Ventures and RRE Ventures all participated in its 2010 seed round, along with Facebook mafiosos Dave Morin and Dustin Moskovitz. Last year, Venmo raised a Series A from existing investors Lerer and RRE, along with Greycroft Partners and Accel Partners.
The Times reports that Venmo's 23-person team will not relocate from New York City to Chicago, but will continue to operate out of the East Coast.
Braintree, which was founded in 2007, got a huge influx of cash last June when Accel Partners, which backs a number of mobile payments startups, plowed $34 million into the company. The Chicago startup powers online payments for businesses, providing a merchant account, payment gateway and credit card storage, all in compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards. Accel partner Ryan Sweeney, who joined the startup's board, described the payments company as providing a core foundation for Braintree clients, a list that includes high-profile, fast-growth businesses like Airbnb, LivingSocial, OpenTable, Shopify, GitHub, 37Signals and more.
In a TechCrunch post about Accel's investment, Mr. Sweeney predicted that the online payments industry would "consolidate dramatically" as payments became bundled into other services. In the past few months, however, the industry seems to be marked by increased fragmentation, with everyone from Verizon to Walmart to AT&T rushing to offer their own app, grasping for a chance to lead the payments evolution.
Braintree signaled its interest in mobile–Venmo's playground from the start–back in February, when it released tools for mobile app developers that would let merchants accept payments within a smartphone or tablet app. TechCrunch reported that the new tools help developers "avoid PCI compliance issues by encrypting sensitive credit card data when it is entered by the user on their mobile device." When merchants pass encrypted data from their server to Braintree for processing, Braintree uses a private key to decrypt the information, thus keeping credit card data out of merchants' hands.
A number of mobile payments companies, including Venmo, which uses a 256-bit encryption, have run into compliance issues with an obscure, broadly written law called the the California Money Transmission Act. As BusinessInsider reported, even PayPal had trouble with the law before it was acquired by eBay. As of last month, Venmo, Square and Amazon all had applications pending with California's Department of Financial Institutions. (It's worth noting that Robert Oswald, a Braintree ecommerce consultant, is one of the 16 people who follow the question, "How concerned are Venmo investors that it is not registered as a money transmitter in every US state?" on Quora.)
As Venmo co-founder Andrew Kortina told Betabeat in March, unlike other payments startups that try to get vendors to sign up in order to increase distribution, Venmo has taken a different approach, relying on friends to encourage friends (the few you'd normally split a bill with) to sign up. PayPal is great for strangers, he argued, but Venmo is optimized for people you know and trust. Initially the startup, which was merely SMS-based–leveraging a user's phone contacts–covered credit card fees for its users as it slogged through the arduous process of interfacing directly with banks.
When it emerged from private beta, however, Venmo required new customers to make payments from their bank accounts (or their Venmo balance) if they wanted to use the service for free, otherwise users had pay Venmo a 3 percent fee for using a credit card after the first $500. In March, Venmo told us it was processing $10 million in transactions a month and growing 30 percent month-over-month. Mr. Kortina predicted Venmo would do $250 million in transaction volume this year. Not long after the app was released to the public, Venmo stopped losing money on credit card transactions. As we wrote back then, "By Silicon Alley standards, that's killing it."
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Navigator Figures are "big picture" overviews that appear at the start of discussions of complex physiological processes. Similar to a roadmap with a highlighted path, the Navigator Figures are repeated at appropriate intervals in the discussion, breaking the process into clear, easy-to-follow steps.
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Pat Boone pounds his All-American meats for conservative causes
Pat Boone, that icon of pure American goodness, has partnered up with a Colorado Springs company on a line of Pat Boone All-American Meats and will start selling his "delicious, tender, juicy, USDA, hand-trimmed, aged beef" on November 1. Here's the official word from the All-American website:patboonemeats.com launches November 1, so this photo will have to do for now, Boone fans.
Pat Boone All-American Meats was born out of a passion for excellence, purity, goodness and bedrock Americanism...and the love of great steak!In 2009, the legendary performer and TV personality Pat Boone began discussions with co-founder, JW Roth (also co-chairman of Accredited Members Holding Corporation) related to the concept of building a line of premium, U.S. grown meats, rooted in old-fashioned American business values, and committed to charity. JW -- a life-long rancher and cattleman -- pulled together a top-tier meat science, business development and research team, and concluded that America indeed needed just such a company.
So in July of 2010, Pat Boone All-American Meats was launched, dedicated to the finest meat products, the best customer service, and principled stewardship of resources, giving a substantial portion of the proceeds to fine charitable organizations that support the team's deeply-felt American values.
Under Boone's deal with Roth, 50 percent of his royalties from the company will go to nonprofit organizations that will help push an "all-American revival," including the Parents Television Council and Focus on the Family.
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The Money Show is for investors from all walks of life; however, my guess is the median age
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retirement. They came to learn more about how to make their money grow.
Last year there were 256 separate events not counting what was given in the Exhibition Hall.
Almost without exception speakers were showing how cash can accumulate faster if the listener
bought his product whether it was a mutual fund, stock, bond, partnership, software or who
knows what. Are there that many money makers out there?
One speaker had an hour telling the market was due to crash and the thing to do was buy long
term put option. He also said if you would not do that to buy some government bonds which were paying about 2 to 3%. The exit comments I heard were pretty well summed up by one lady who said, "Is he nuts. How can we live off 2%?"
When in a bear market the old saying is, "He who loses the least is a winner". No, it's difficult to live on that small a return, but don't lose large sums by trying to be invested at all times. There have been many years in the past where cash with no percent return beat the heck out of the stock market.
Go back to 2000 and remember that the NASDAQ lost 78% of it value in 3 years. If you had
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Selling out near (I did not say at) the top, say within about 10 or 15%, the account would have remained pretty darn healthy. Many investors lost 30 to 40% or more of their hard-earned money and they would have been able to buy back many more shares when the market resumed its upward journey. That is what I refer to as a "reverse profit". The profit is what was not lost by listening to the Buy N Hold brokers and financial planners.
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Well, there they are. The Pirates are in first place in the National League's central division. They've played well against everyone since a rocky start. But, they still haven't shown they can play well in Milwaukee. This week, we'll see if this team is indeed different. They've got three in beertown. Tonight's game air time is 7:45 as is tomorrow's.
Wednesday will be a busy day on WFBG. The series finale will begin at 12:45. Leading Off with Joe Shuta will be on at 6:00 and the Stanley Cup playoffs begin for the Penguins too. Air time of the first in their series with the New York Islanders is 7:00.
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I just saw your post on another forum and I understand your frustration. I haven't used thinset on a bowling ball, but I'm thinking from what I see and what I've mixed before that maybe it's too thin. Did you try a little of it thicker? About the seeping up between the half marbles, that might be solved that way too. Give it a try, and don't give up. Others will chime in on this too. It's good to have the friends here that have been playing with mosaic a long time. |
Your consistancy is fine. It just doesn't have alot of immediate grab so you can only do the upper most sections and let it cure. Just put a little thinset in a dixie cup and stir in tsp of water at a time till you get that consistancy. try buttering it on the ball in sections to get a thinner application. That all said, I'm not an advocate of thinset for BBs because I don't think it holds on to nonporous substrates very well. I would suggested GEII because thats the only bb that has endured the elemnts in my yard |
I hate when that happens! The only BB I did with thinset did the same thing, only after I finished it! One bump and all the tessy fell off. I too prefer either GEII or Weldbond. I don't get alot of freezing weather here, so the weldbond holds up well. so sorry sweetie, believe me it won't be the last time you get frustrated with mosaics, but the results are worth it. |
My first BB was the penny one and I used clear Liquid Nails in the squeeze tube. GEII will work too. Your thinset is fine, but you certainly don't need that much. Like NT said, put some in a styro coffee cup or paper cup and add your water a little bit at a time, do not mix your dry thinset into water as you would plaster. If you are going to use this on a BB, take your sander or rough sandpaper and scuff the surface up a little. Good luck..and sorry you wasted so much thinset. I use a little bit at a time and keep it covered with a tile when I am not in it. |
- Posted by cathyscache (My Page) on Tue, Mar 17, 09 at 22:58
It takes time but you'll get it, keep trying. I use a yogurt cup. I put about 1/4 of thinset then add water a little a time (drops) til it's right. I stir with a popscile stick and even use the stick to apply it. Have lots of both with grandkids around. And I use a sanding pad on a grinder to rough my pieces up (faster and saves the fingers)...Later, Cathy |
Just curious why you are using thinset on a bowling ball? GE11 silicone is just the absolute best thing to use...then when you grout and seal the grout it is fine for outside. |
Emtnest, the first 2 BBs I made were with MacGlue and I thought thinset would be good because I taped some antennaes on this one, so I needed stuff to cover it up. I am also starting another one which I want to do as a face and I just patched a nose on it made of plaster and aluminum foil which I also taped on as well as 2 cup handles for the ears. The next one I will make with only marbles, then I will try the GEII. |
- Posted by realtorrose (My Page) on Thu, Apr 2, 09 at 19:39
I have made several BB's and used liquid nails and then used the thinset to grout it. I have also used the cement that is used to install tiles. |
- Posted by platebreaker (My Page) on Fri, Apr 10, 09 at 9:43
I wouldn't use thinset on a BB. GE silicone, LN or DAP will serve you much better! Also, you need to make sure your BB is absolutely cleaned of the oils they use on them - this takes a lot of soaking in Dawn or another grease remover and lots of scrubbing! A friend of mine actually leaves her BBs outside for months (and hopes for rain) and then soaks and scrubs them. |
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Hello. I'm hoping someone can point me to the right paint for this job. I bought a bird feeder that's a black perforated tube with an aluminum dome lid. I want to change the color of the aluminum dome to something that will blend better in the garden. I have in mind an aged bronze or dull copper. Warm, dark, low-key.
So I need paint that can be used on metal, will hold up outdoors, and comes in those dull metallic finishes. Searching the web is not finding them. I'm sure someone here will know if anyone does. I thought of another approach: can Rub n'Buff be used for outdoor things? I found nothing about that, one way or the other. Looking forward to your recommendations. |
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Go to the craft store and look in the section of the store that has clay pots, pens and paints. There is a paint especially for metals that also is good for outside. You shouldbe able to findwhat you want there. |
there is a spray paint called (hammered metal paint) they have it in gold, silver, and copper, and bronze. its weather safe. it looks like its been hit with a hammer i think its what your looking for it has a very nice look for a bird house. home depot has it. i think the bronze is a dull look. |
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Geisha Bento Set Makes Lunches Fun
I don't actually do bento lunches for my son very often, but I love to look at all of the cute little bento lunch ideas and supplies you can find online.
This Geisha bento set is so adorable it makes me wish I had a little girl to pack lunches for. (I was going to buy it for myself, but noticed that several of the reviewers mentioned it's not quite big enough for adult-sized portions.)
The geisha doll bento box from Kotobuki has two tiers to keep food in separate compartments, plus a bowl to use for mixing soups or broths. The top tier has a press on lid to prevent leaks. An elastic band is included to secure the set together. The box can be microwaved without the cover. It is hand wash only, however.
In addition to the geisha doll bento set, Kotobuki makes a lot of fun bento items like vegetable cutters and egg molds that you can use to make your meals more visually appealing. Some of them seem really time consuming to prepare, but I suppose it all depends on how efficient you are in the kitchen.
For those of you who make bento lunches, what types of items do you pack? My son likes grapes, cheese cubes, hard boiled eggs, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, and tiny crackers.
He won't eat rice, which makes a lot of the more authentic Japanese bento meals out of the question. I would probably be willing to make more bento meals if I had a good idea for what to pack.
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The Magic of Northern India Presented by WGUC & WVXU October 19-November 4, 2006 Pre-Tour ExtensionReservation FormItineraryTerms & ConditionsTrips Home
Magic of Northern India Daily Itinerary
Thursday, October 19 - Depart from Cincinnati on American Airlines to New Delhi, India.
Friday, October 20 - ARRIVE IN NEW DELHI, INDIA - Arrive in Delhi late this evening. Following immigration and customs clearance, a Jetair Tour staff member will meet and assist you in getting settled at your hotel, The Oberoi Delhi, where you can freshen up, rest or just get a good nights sleep.
Saturday, October 21 - NEW DELHI - New Delhi, the capital and the third largest city of India, is a fusion of the ancient and the modern rich with culture, architecture and human diversity and filled with history, monuments, museums, galleries, and gardens. Comprised of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India. Reflecting the city's Mughal past, Old Delhi takes you through a labyrinth of streets filled with formidable mosques, monuments and forts. You will also discover lively and colorful bazaars that sell all sorts of goods at mind-boggling prices amidst a barely controlled chaos.
After a traditional Indian breakfast you'll take a tour of Old Delhi, beginning with a visit to Humayun's Tomb. You will then drive past the Raj Ghat, the site of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation, before arriving at the imposing Red Fort, once the capital of Delhi. You will then take a short bicycle rickshaw ride through the bustling and congested lanes and bazaar of Chandini Chowk to the Jama Masjid, considered to be the largest mosque in India. Your tour will conclude with a visit to Qutub Minar - which is the tallest minaret in India also know as the Tower of Victory.
The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure or for independent activities.
This evening you will proceed to Sri Ram Centre/India Habitat Centre to hear authentic Indian music. Indian classical music is based on the ragas ("colors"), which are scales and melodies that provide the foundation for a performance. Unlike western classical music that is deterministic, Indian classical music allows for a much greater degree of "personalization" of the performance, almost to the level of jazz-like improvisation. Thus, each performance of a raga is different. The goal of the raga is to create a trance-like state, to impart a mood of ecstasy.
Sunday, October 22 - NEW DELHI - JAIPUR - Following some tea early this morning, you will go to Bharat Thakur's studio to experience Artistic Yoga. Afterwards, you'll return to the hotel for breakfast.
This morning's tour will take you to the India Gate, built to commemorate the 70,000 soldiers who died in World War I. You'll also see Raisina Hill, the site of the Viceroy's palatial house, which is now the home of the President of India. Following this you will see the Government Secretariat, and Parliament House.
This afternoon you will see some of rural India as you drive to Jaipur. It is a 5-hour drive and will include a rest stop. Your hotel in Jaipur will be the Jai Mahal.
Jaipur, the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the 'Pink City' because of its pink-colored buildings. It sits on a dry lakebed in a somewhat arid landscape surrounded by forts and palaces. Jaipur offers a combination of splendid sightseeing and shopping opportunities.
Monday, October 23 - JAIPUR - After a cup of tea, there will be an opportunity for another yoga session prior to breakfast.
Following breakfast, you will go to the Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Winds. You will be transported up to the fortress palace on elephant! Once at the palace you can stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamp is replicated by mirrors into thousands of twinkling reflections. Jeeps will help you descend from the fort. Following this visit you will visit a Government School in Jaipur to see how elementary education is conducted in India and have a chance to interact with the students and some members of the faculty.
The afternoon will be at leisure to explore the myriad shopping opportunities. If Jaipur is a dream city for those with an eye for history and romance, it is also a shopper's paradise.
Shopping: Jaipur is the centre for India's jewelry industry. It is India's most important source for precious and semi precious stones like Ruby, Emerald, Garnets, Agate, Amethyst, Topaz, Lapis lazuli, Carnelian, etc. In this tour, Jaipur is the best destination for a wide range of handicrafts and jewelry.
Tuesday, October 24 - JAIPUR - Following a cup of tea, there will be an opportunity for another yoga session prior to breakfast.
This morning you will visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh. It is one the largest and best preserved astronomical sites in the world with a collection of instruments chiseled out of stone. Later this morning you'll visit the City Palace. The palace museum houses collections of rare manuscripts, costumes, carpets, miniature paintings and armory. You will then proceed to Jaipur's Old Quarters for a walking tour of the bazaar with its vibrant colors and exotic shops.
Later this afternoon you will proceed to visit the Galta Temple, also known as the Monkey Temple. Galta is a pretty little pilgrim spot located just outside of Jaipur. This is the sacred spot where one sage Galav is supposed to have lived and meditated. As such the place is visited mainly for its temples. The Temple of Galtaji, which lies in a picturesque gorge amid low hills, is a huge complex. It is built of pink stone, with a profusion of pavilions with rounded roofs. The walls and pillars have exquisite carvings and paintings. The whole complex is so beautiful that it is more of a visual treat than a place for worship. The temple, however, has a large daily attendance.
Wednesday, October 25 - JAIPUR- JODHPUR - You will have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and free time this morning.
Later this afternoon you will take an Indian Air Lines flight to Jodhpur. Your hotel in Jodphur will be the Taj Hari Mahal.
There will be city tour beginning with Jaaswant Thada. This imposing cluster of white marble royal cenotaphs was built in 1899 AD in memory of Maharaja Jasawant Singh II. It houses portraits of successive rulers. Next, you will visit the Mehrangarh Fort, set on a high hill. Standing guard to the city below, it overlooks the rugged and rocky terrain and houses a palace, intricately adorned with long carved panels and latticed windows exquisitely wrought from red sandstone. The apartments within - the Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace), Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana weave their own magic with a rich varied collection of palanquins, howdas, royal cradles, miniature paintings of various schools, folk music instruments, costumes, furniture and an impressive armory. The display of cannons on the ramparts near Chamunda Temple is among the most rare in India. Lastly you will visit Mandore Gardens - The ancient capital of Marwar. At the foot of the hills, amidst gardens, commemorative cenotephs line the silent city. A shrine, reputedly of 300 million Gods, contains the life size statues of local deities and heroes.
Thursday, October 26 - JODHPUR - Early this morning, you will proceed to the old part of the city and take a brief walk to Rangrez Ka Mohla where you will see the art of tie and dye. The technique of tie and dye or 'knot printing' involves tying of fabric in accordance with the overall design scheme, before the process of dyeing. Fabric is tied in small and big knots so that the color does not penetrate the tied areas. This process leads to the creation of colorful, concentric circles, and oblong rectangles in all shapes and sizes. It is amazing to see the designs unfold as soon as the fabric is washed and the knots are untied. Return to your hotel in time for breakfast.
Later this morning you will go on a cultural safari by jeep. You will visit various traditional community villages, such as the Bishnoi. There men wear their traditional attire and women are clad with ancestral silver jewelry. You will have a chance to interact with people living in the area and share and understand their world. The Bhishnois have been known as the protectors of nature for five centuries and are arguably the world's first ecologists, responsible for the survival of species such as the black-buck antelope. The semi-nomadic Raika are the shepherds of Marwar whose brilliant crimson and marigold costumes would put modern designers to shame. During this sojourn you will see the traditional art of block printing which is a 500-year-old tradition. Hand-held wood blocks are carefully cut to enable patterns in different colors to be printed. After a brief drive you will have lunch at Fort Chanwa at Luni. You then return to the hotel.
The rest of the afternoon will be free to simply relax or you could venture out for independent activities.
One of the highlights of any visit to Rajasthan is to see how people have converted their stark landscape into a mosaic of vivid colors. Jodhpur is affectionately referred to as "The Blue City" because of the indigo-colored houses in the old town. These can be best seen from the ramparts of the mighty Meherangarh. Traditionally, blue signified the home of a Brahmin, but these days, non-Brahmins have also taken on the practice. You will take a walk through the old part of Jodhpur and Ghas Mandi that houses some old traditional mansions.
Shopping: The usual Rajasthani handicrafts are available here, but Jodhpur specializes in antiques. You will be hard pressed though to find any bargains! The tie and dye fabric, embroidered 'jutis' or slippers in suede or velvet are found in this city. It was from here that the popularly worn baggy, tight horse riding trousers - "Jodhpurs", took their name.
Friday, October 27 - JODHPUR - UDAIPUR - This morning you will drive to Udaipur. It is a 7-hour drive from Jodhpur. On the way there we will stop at the Ranakpur Temples and have lunch at Fateh Bagh, a wonderful reconstructed haveli. Your hotel in Udaipur will be the Taj Lake Palace.
Ranakpur Temples is one of the five holy places of the Jain community. The most important temple is dedicated to Rashabhji. It is an immense 48.000 sq. ft and has 29 halls and 1444 pillars, all distinctively carved.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely city surrounded by azure water lakes, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravalis. A vision in white, drenched in romance and beauty -- Udaipur is a fascinating blend of lights, sounds and experiences - an inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.
Saturday, October 28 - UDAIPUR - This morning your tour will begin with the City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Crenellated walls surround this white marble architectural marvel, standing majestically on a hill. You will then proceed for a walk through the Old City. You will conclude with a visit to Sahelion ki bari, or garden of the Maids of Honor. It was designed to commemorate a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. The garden set below the embankment of the Fateh Sagar lake have beautiful lotus pools, marble pavilions and elephant shaped fountains.
Following lunch at the Crystal Gallery Restaurant at Fateh Prakash Palace, you will have the remaining day at leisure to simply enjoy the environs of your hotel or for independent activities.
Shopping: Mughal miniatures from the land of the royalty are famous for their intricate work. A specialty of Rajasthan, Phad is painted in bold colors. Pichvai, the cloth painting used as a backdrop in temples is also made in Rajasthan. Cloth has been traditionally used as the base for painting beautiful themes on them. India has been known the world over for its artistic pursuits evident in the various types of painting styles. The styles and varieties in paintings from India are as diverse as the nation itself.
Sunday, October 29 - UDAIPUR - PUSHKAR - This morning you will drive to Pushkar, a 5 1/2 hour trip. Your "hotel" in Pushkar will be Camp Thar. You will reside in plush, luxurious tents (that include bathrooms) to enhance this enchanting experience.
The most famous temple in Pushkar is the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma (the creator of the universe according to Hindu mythology) in the entire country. You can identify it by its red spire and by the image of a hans (the goose considered sacred to Lord Brahma). This marble temple is decorated with silver coins and there is a silver turtle on the floor of the temple.
Pushkar gets into a carnival mood during the Pushkar Fair or Pushkar Mela. Traditionally a camel trading event, the Pushkar Mela has grown to become an international tourist attraction. Held every year during the holy occasion of Karthik Purnima, or full moon night in November, the Pushkar Mela is a vibrant kaleidoscope of images and colors.
From the time of your arrival you will explore the fair on your own to see hundreds of camels patiently resting on the sand dunes, as their owners bargain over their prices. There are also many cultural events held during the Pushkar Fair. The camel Beauty Pageant features camels that are elaborately decorated with ornamental saddles and back cloths decorated with mirrors, cowrie shells and colorful embroidery. Tug of war contests between people and camels, camel dancing events, and 'Laado Oonth' where as many people as possible try to ride a camel are part of the fun and games. There are also performances by folk musicians and dancers at the Pushkar Fair. You will experience the vibrant cultural heritage of Rajasthan including traditional textiles and handicrafts. You can shop for silver jewelry and colorful Rajasthani clothes decorated with embroidery and mirror work.
Camel carts will be available for 2 hours to take you from the fair back to your "hotel".
Monday, October 30 - PUSHKAR - Today you will explore the labyrinth of alleyways packed with merchants and performers, exquisitely embroidered shirts, hand woven shawls, rugs, carvings, embroidered leather bags and ethnic silver jewelry. You'll also enjoy musical and dance performances.
Camel carts will be available for 3 hours this morning and afternoon to take you back to camp.
Tuesday, October 31 - PUSHKAR - RANTHAMBORE - This morning you will drive to Ranthambore a six-hour drive. You will stay at the Dev Vilas.
The Ranthambore National Park sprawls over an estimated area of 400 sq kms. Steep crags embrace a network of lakes and rivers. The forest is the typically dry deciduous type, with dhak, being the most prominent tree. As a result of stringent conservation efforts, tigers, the prime asset of the park, have become more and more active during the day. More than in any other park or sanctuary in India, tigers are easily spotted here in daylight. They can be seen lolling around lazily in the sun or feverishly hunting down sambar around the lakes. Apart from tigers, the park also has its share of panthers. They are to be found on the outskirts of the park due to the inevitable conflicts with the tiger population. The other permanent residents of the park include marsh crocodiles, hyenas, jungle cats and sloth bears. The birdwatchers among you may see black storks, quail, Bonelli's eagles, spur fowls, crested serpent eagles and painted storks.
Late afternoon you will venture back into the park to track the glorious tiger.
Wednesday, November 1 - RANTHAMBORE - Get ready for an early morning game drive into the park and return in time for breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure. You can take a nature walk or a visit to the Ranthambore Fort, built in the 10th century.
This afternoon game viewing will be available.
Thursday, November 2 - RANTHAMBORE - BHARATPUR - AGRA - Following an early breakfast, jeeps will transfer you to Sawaimadhopur station in time to board your train Jan Shatabdi for Bharatpur. Upon arrival you will visit the renowned Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. You will have a 1-hour visit at the sanctuary traveling by cycle rickshaw.
Bharatpur is renowned for its World Heritage listed Bird Sanctuary. It is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world inundated with over 400 species of water birds. Exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian cranes, and bareheaded geese from China, come here in July/August to spend the winters in warmer climate and they breed till October/November. Other birds to be seen are cormorants, spoonbills, storks, egrets, herons, pelicans, ibis and herons. The raised paths camouflaged by babul trees make their viewing easier.
After an early lunch at "The Bagh" a delightful resort amidst an orchard, you'll begin your trip to Agra - 3 hours from Bharatpur. The trip will be broken up with a visit to Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri. is the deserted capital of the former Mughal Emperor Akbar. It was built as his capital but abandoned only 15 years later, supposedly due to a shortage of water. In many ways it is one of the most impressive and romantic legacies of the Mughal dynasty. Within the walls you will see some very interesting buildings that remain in excellent condition 400 years later.
Upon reaching Agra you will proceed directly to visit the incomparable Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage. Agra, with its laid-back lifestyle and its immense wealth of architecture, handicrafts and jewelry, is amongst the most remarkable cities of the world. In terms of ambience it is still associated with its Mughal period led by Babur, who arrived in 1526. Agra grew in prominence, and under the rule of Akbar, it became a leading centre of art, science, commerce and culture. Your hotel in Agra will be the Amar Vilas.
Friday, November 3 - AGRA - NEW DELHI - This morning you will visit the Agra Fort, one of the most outstanding examples of Mughal architecture. This was the seat of Mughal rule and administration and the present structure owes its origin to Akbar who erected the walls and gates and the first buildings on the western banks of Yamuna River.
Later this afternoon you will drive to Delhi, a 5-hour drive. Upon arrival you will be transferred to an airport hotel where you will have time to freshen up and have dinner. Later tonight you will be escorted to the international airport and assisted with your check-in formalities for your homeward flight.
Shopping: Agra is a famous centre for marble carving that draws its inspiration from the Taj Mahal. Some of the common marble carvings of Agra include miniature carving of the Taj Mahal, vases, and lamps. Marble inlays on trinket boxes, marble curios and semi-precious stone inlay are added attractions. For the craftsmen in this trade the actual tools used remain much the same as those used in the Mughal period. A design, be it a floral or geometrical motif is cut out on a brass sheet. This is then placed on marble, drawn, and then the marble is carved out. Slices of precious and semi-precious stones, which have in the meantime been shaped and polished, are then laid into the marble with adhesive. After it has dried, the surface and edges are polished to give a shiny finish.
Saturday, November 4 - DEPART NEW DELHI - Early this morning you will depart New Delhi for Cincinnati.
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NFL Falls Short Again
Ray Rice was suspended for two games last Friday for his assault on his fiancee. He and his fiancee were arrested for the incident, but the video from the incident is chilling to say the least. It captures Ray Rice dragging his fiancee from the elevator as she is unconscious after a "fight" that occurred between the two. Rice has shown remorse in interviews since the incident, however what occurred still occurred.
The NFL was left to make a decision about the future of this player. A suspension seemed to be in order no matter what the case was. However, the two game suspension left many to question the league.
The NFL has a fanbase that seems to have a sort of blind allegiance to the league. In many ways, the NFL has the ability to do what it wants with no repercussions. However, the NFL has some explaining to do in my mind on this one.
Terrelle Pryor received a five game suspension for his involvement in the scandal at Ohio State. Josh Gordon was suspended for a year for smoking marijuana. The NFL once suspended Travis Jones, defensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints at the time, for 30 days over a real estate scam. What do all of these suspensions have in common? None of them involved physical violence to someone off the field. Ray Rice's domestic assault incident warranted a two game suspension.
This means, in the mind of the NFL that domestic assault is less egregious than trading memorabilia for tattoos, smoking cannabis, or being involved in a real estate scam. None of which seems to jive with my own thoughts on the subject. The fight that appeared to have gone before their exit from the elevator left his fiancee unconscious. A slap in the face is not going to leave her like that - not that I support that either.
The league has some explaining to do on this in my mind. Suspensions should fit their crimes. In this case, the suspension is far too light for the crime. I don't know what the right answer is, but suspending a player for less than the league minimum for drug abuse is not it.


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Wesleyan Named to Best Colleges List
Tuesday, February 25th, 2014
West Virginia Wesleyan College was selected as one of two West Virginia intuitions for inclusion in the article "The 100 Best Colleges and Universities in the U.S. by State" by TheBestSchools.org.
Selection to this article was based on the reputation of the school and its faculty, its dedication to a broad liberal arts education, its accreditation, and its overall academic caliber compared to other institutions of the same type within the same state.
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