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APRIL-MAY-JUNE-2010 Vol. 23 No.2 OM NAMAH SHIVAYA OM NAMO NARAYANAYA Chairman's message Dear Devotees and Patrons, I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you as the Chairman of Board of HCCC. I also want to thank the outgoing directors Sri Srinivas Malladi (past Chairman), Sri Vinay Kallesh (past Corporate Secretary & Vice Chairman) and Smt. Kamala Shankar (Corporate Secretary & past Vice Chairperson) for their dedication and hard work in serving HCCC and devotees at large. I wish very best for the outgoing directors and executive chairpersons. We have achieved another significant milestone in the history of HCCC. City of Livermore approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) of our Master Plan. Livermore City planning commission passed an almost unanimous resolution to grant CUP with minimal conditions. I want to recognize and appreciate the efforts of Sri Govinda Rao, Sri N. Seshagiri, Sri Sambasiva Rao, Sri Amrit Duneja, Sri Nagaraja Rao (Chairman of . MPC), and rest of present and past MPC team in getting the CUP In 2001-2002, I had the privilege to serve as Chairman of construction and Master Plan Committee to get major renovation of the temple done. Again, this year, I share the pleasure along with you all in achieving the CUP approval for temple. We had well organized and largely attended events like Danvantri Homa, MKA 2010 black tie fund raising dinner, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Maha Rudra homam, Shiva Brahmotsavam, and Maha Shivaratri. We have to give all the credit to President Sri Srinivas Pyda, all the Executive Committee (EC) and Board of Directors (BOD), and the Chairmen of various committees & volunteers who organized these events meticulosly and making it enjoyable. The Chairman Sri Prakash Pokala, Vice Chairman Sri Bala Vishwanath and his MKA2010 team have been diligently working to make Maha Kumbhabhishekam a memorable one. Please mark your calendars from June 16th to June 20th 2010 and attend this rare event with friends and family. You may visit our web site or contact our front desk for further details on the event. We need your support via generous donations and services to raise funds for infrastructure needed for better services to devotees and their safety. In spite of the depressed economy, we have done better than last year financially and achived the goals we have set for ourselves. During my tenure as Chairman of HCCC, we have set up ad-hoc committees like the Governance committee to enhance the governance to manage effectively temple operations. The Governance committee is headed by Sri Shankar Narashiman. The Priest Selection committee is headed by Sri Sreeram Madabhushi and Neighborhood Relations Committee headed by Sri Sambasiva Rao Gullapalli, and Master Plan Contract Committee headed by Sri Ramani Aiyer. These ad-hoc committees are empowered with responsibility and accountable to you and the management. I really appreciated the support of Sri Dharwar Parimalachar and his team in the office. There is a need to recruit second full time administrator for better management of the temple and its facilities. I recommend to the future management team to take this task with priority. OM NAMAH SHIVAYA 2 OM NAMO NARAYANAYA Lastly, I want to thank all the volunteers and well wishers of temple for their dedication and participation making the temple one of the best in North America. I will take the opportunity to welcome the newly elected BOD members Sri Srinivas Mallireddy, Sri Anand Gundu and Sri H.K. Narayan and EC members Sri Amrit Duneja, Sri Prabhakar Banoori, and Smt. Kala Iyer. I once again thank you for giving me the privilege to serve you and I have delivered what I have promised to you and with your inputs and support to make HCCC a glorious place of worship and a community centre. We have achieved one critical milestone as a united community and we need to finish the next mission to make the dreams real. May God bless us all, "Yours in service above self" Dr. Peraiah Sudanagunta, MD, MPA, Chairman HCCC, Inc. From eDiTor's Desk Dear devotees, April-May-June 2010 issue is Maha Khumbhabhishekam special issue. We have included informative article by Yaga Brahma Pdt. Srinivasa- charyulu Rompicherla on significance of Maha Kumbhabhishekam for you. He explained the meaning and significance of Maha Khumbhab- hishekam in very simple terms. We have included the details of program for the 5 days of Maha Kumbhabhishekam for your quick reference. A number of donation opportunities available for devotees. Excellent sponsorships packages are available for businesses. Please donate and sponsor generously to make the Maha Khumbhabhishekam event a grand success and seek blessings of almighty. We are making the temple newsletter available in some of the Indian grocery stores in Fremont, Newark, and Union City areas for your convenience. I would like to thank the devotee Sri Raju Alladi who has been helping to distribute in tri-city area. If you also would like to help with distribute in your area, please contact temple front office or me by email at email@example.com. Janakiram Kaki, Publicity Chair – HCCC PLanneD sPeCiaL eVenTs DaTe/DaY eVenTs Time aCTiViTies Apr 1st Thursday Sankata Hara Chathurthi 6:00PM Ganesha Abhisheka Apr 3rd Saturday 1st Saturday of the Month 11:00AM Swarna Alamkaram for Lord Shiva 12:00 Noon Vastra Samarpana for Lord Balaji Apr 8th Thursday Sravana 6:00PM Balaji Sahasranama Archana Apr 9th Friday Ekadasi 6:00PM Balaji Bhoga Murthy Abhisheka Apr 10th Saturday 2nd Saturday of the Month 11:00AM Muttangi Alamkaram for Lord Shiva 11:30AM Tomala Seva for Lord Balaji Apr 11th Sunday Pradosham 5:00PM Shiva Abhisheka Apr 12th Monday Masa Shivaratri 6:00PM 108 Kalasha Abhisheka for Lord Shiva Apr 14th Wednesday Tamil New Year - Vikruti 6:30PM Lord Murugan Archana & Panchanga sravana in Tamil Apr 16th Friday Krittika 6:00PM Murugan Abhishekam Apr 17th Saturday 3rd Saturday of the Month 11:00AM Rajatha Alamkara for Lord Shiva 12:00Noon Tiruppavada Seva for Lord Balaji Rohini 5:00PM Sri Krishna Pooja Apr 18th Sunday 3rd Sunday of the Month 10:30AM Shiva Sahasranama Archana Tamil New Year - Week End Function 11:30 AM Pushpa seva for Lord Kartikeya Apr 19th Monday Shashti 6:00PM Kartikeya Sahasranama Archana Arudra Ramanuja Jayanti 6:00PM Ramanuja Satmurai Apr 20th Tuesday Punarvasu 6:00PM Rama Abhishekam Apr 24th Saturday 4th Saturday of the Month 10:30 AM Shiva Swarna Mukhavada 12:00Noon Pushpa Seva for Lord Balaji Ekadasi 5:00PM Balaji Bhoga Murthy Abhisheka Apr 25th Sunday Uttara phalguni 5:00 PM Ayyappa abhisheka Last Sunday of the Month 4:30PM Kala Bhairava Abhisheka and Archana Pradosham 5:00PM Shiva Abhisheka Apr 27th Tuesday Chitra Poornima 6:00PM Lalitha Sahasranamarchana Apr 28th Wednesday Swati 6:00PM Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Abhisheka May 1st Saturday 1st Saturday of the Month 11:00AM Swarna Alamkaram for Lord Shiva 12:00 Noon Vastra Samarpana for Lord Balaji Sankata Hara Chathurthi 5:00PM Ganesha Abhisheka May 2nd Sunday Meenakshi Kalyanam Detailed Program at the end May 5th Wednesday Sravana 6:00PM Balaji Sahasranama Archana OM NAMAH SHIVAYA 3 OM NAMO NARAYANAYA PLanneD sPeCiaL eVenTs (contd.) DaTe/DaY eVenTs Time aCTiViTies May 8th Saturday 2nd Saturday of the Month 11:00AM Muttangi Alamkaram for Lord Shiva 11:30AM Tomala Seva for Lord Balaji May 9th Sunday Ekadasi 5:00PM Balaji Bhoga Murthy Abhisheka May 10th Monday Pradosham 6:00PM Shiva Abhisheka May 11th Tuesday Masa Shivaratri 6:00PM 108 Kalasha Abhisheka for Lord Shiva May 14th Friday Krittika 6:00PM Murugan Abhishekam May 15h Saturday 3rd Saturday of the Month 11:00AM Rajatha Alamkara for Lord Shiva 12:00Noon Tiruppavada Seva for Lord Balaji Rohini 5:00PM Sri Krishna Pooja May 16th Sunday Akshaya Tritiya 5:00PM Chandana Abhisheka for Lord Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Basava Jayanthi May 17th Monday Adi Shankara Jayanthi 6:00PM Adi Shankara Puja May 18th Tuesday Punarvasu 6:00PM Rama Abhishekam May 19th Wednesday Shashti 6:00PM Kartikeya Sahasranama Archana May 22nd Saturday 4th Saturday of the Month 10:30 AM Shiva Swarna Mukhavada 12:00 Noon Pushpa Seva for Lord Balaji Vasavi Jayanthi 11:30AM Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Puja 1:00PM Archana and Teertha Prasadam Uttara phalguni 5:00 PM Ayyappa abhisheka May 23rd Sunday Ekadasi 5:00PM Balaji Bhoga Murthy Abhisheka May 24th Monday Pradosham 6:00PM Shiva Abhisheka May 25th Tueday Narasimha Jayanthi 5:00PM Narasimha Moola Manthra Homam 6:00PM Narasimha Swamy Abhisheka and Archana May 26th Wednesday Vaikasi Visakam 5:30PM Sankha Puja 6:00PM Sankha Abhisheka for Lord Karthikeya 7:30PM Teertha Prasadam May 29th Saturday 5th Saturday of the month 10:00AM 108 Kalasha Abhisheka for Lord Balaji Annamacharya Jayanthi May 30th Sunday Sankata Hara Chathurthi 5:00PM Ganesha Abhisheka 4:30PM Kala Bhairava Abhisheka and Archana May 31st Monday Memorial Day (Week-end Timings) June 2nd Wednesday Sravana 6:00PM Balaji Sahasranama Archana June 5th Saturday 1st Saturday of the Month 11:00AM Swarna Alamkaram for Lord Shiva 12:00 Noon Vastra Samarpana for Lord Balaji June 6th Sunday Hanuman Jayanthi Week-end function Detailed Program in the end June 7th Monday Hanauman Jayanthi Detailed Program in the end Balalayam Opens (MKA 2010 Event) 4:30PM Detailed Program in the end June 8th Tuesday Ekadasi 5:00PM Balaji Bhoga Murthy Abhisheka June 9th Wednesday Pradosham 6:00PM Shiva Abhisheka June 10th Thursday Masa Shivaratri 6:00PM 108 Kalasha Abhisheka for Lord Shiva Krittika 6:00PM Murugan Abhishekam June 11th Friday Rohini 6:00PM Sri Krishna Pooja June 12th Saturday Balaji Abhisheka to Utsava Murthy 11:00AM MKA Event, Detailed Program in the end June 14th Monday Punarvasu 6:00PM Rama Abhishekam June 16th Wednesday Maha Kumbhabhshekam Begins Detailed Program in the Announcement section June 20th Sunday Maha Kumbhabhshekam Ends Detailed Program in the Announcement section June 21st Monday Ekadasi 6:00PM Balaji Bhoga Murthy Abhisheka June 22nd Tuesday Swati 6:00PM Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Abhisheka June 23rd Wednesday Pradosham 6:00PM Shiva Abhisheka June 25th Friday Jyeshthabhishekam 5:00PM Jyeshthabhisheka Homam 6:00PM Lord Balaji Utsava Murthy Abhisheka, Archana June 26th Saturday 4th Saturday of the Month 10:30 AM Shiva Swarna Mukhavada 12:00 Noon Pushpa Seva for Lord Balaji June 27th Sunday Last Sunday of the month 4:30PM Kala Bhairava Abhisheka and Archana June 29th Tuesday Sravana 6:00PM Balaji Sahasranama Archana Sankata Hara Chathurthi 6:00PM Ganesha Abhisheka July 3rd Saturday 1st Saturday of the Month 11:00AM Swarna Alamkaram for Lord Shiva 12:00 Noon Vastra Samarpana for Lord Balaji July 5th Monday Independence Day Observed Week-end Timings July 7th Wednesday Ekadasi 6:00PM Balaji Bhoga Murthy Abhisheka July 8th Thursday Krittika 6:00PM Murugan Abhishekam July 9th Friday Pradosham, Masa Shivarathri 6:00PM 108 Kalasha Abhisheka for Lord Shiva July 10th Saturday HCCC 24th Anniversary Day -1 Detailed Program in the end July 11th Sunday HCCC 24th Anniversary Day -2 Detailed Program in the end Punarvasu 3:00PM Rama Abhishekam OM NAMAH SHIVAYA 4 OM NAMO NARAYANAYA PLanneD sPeCiaL eVenTs (contd.) DaTe/DaY eVenTs Time aCTiViTies Total Solar Eclipse (not visible in USA) July 16th Friday Shashti 6:00PM Kartikeya Sahasranama Archana Dakshinayan Punya Kalam July 17h Saturday 3rd Saturday of the Month 11:00AM Rajatha Alamkara for Lord Shiva 12:00Noon Tiruppavada Seva for Lord Balaji July 19th Monday Swati 6:00PM Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Abhisheka July 21st Wednesday Ekadasi 6:00PM Balaji Bhoga Murthy Abhisheka July 22nd Tyhursday Pradosham 6:00PM Shiva Abhisheka July 24th Saturday 4th Saturday of the Month 10:30 AM Shiva Swarna Mukhavada 12:00 Noon Pushpa Seva for Lord Balaji Guru Poornima 3:00PM Samoohika Satyanarayana Puja 6:00PM Sri Lalitha Sahasra Naama Parayana July 25th Sunday Last Sunday of the month 4:30PM Kala Bhairava Abhisheka and Archana July 26th Monday Sravana 6:00PM Balaji Sahasranama Archana July 29th Thursday Sankata Hara Chathurthi 6:00PM Ganesha Abhisheka July 31st Saturday 5th Saturday of the Month 10:00 AM 108 Kalasha Abhisheka for Lord Balaji 10:30 AM Shiva Vastra Alamkara meenakshi kalyanam 2010 hCCC 24th anniversary DaTe/DaY Time eVenTs DaTe/DaY Time eVenTs May 2nd Sun 8:00 AM Suprabhatam for Lord Shiva July 10th Sat 9:00 AM Shiva & Venkateshwara Suprabhatam and Lord Balaji 10:00 AM Lord Venkateshwara Ashtothara Satha 8:30 AM Abhishekams for Lords Shiva, Kalasha Abhishekam and Archana Ganapathi, Kartikeya 1:00 PM Theertha Prasada 8:30 AM Sri Parvathi Abhishekam 3:00 PM Hanuman Abhisheka 9:30 AM Poolangi Alankaram for Goddess Parvathi 5:00 PM Lord Venkateshwara Unjal and 9:30 AM Edurulolu Sahasra Deepa Alankara Seva 10:00 AM Unjal Seva 9:00 AM Shiva & Venkateshwara Suprabhatam 10:30 AM Kalyanotsavam July 11th Sun 9:00 AM Shiva & Venkateshwara Suprabhatam 11:30 AM Kanyaadaanam by Lord Balaji Ashitiothara Shatha Kalashaabhisheka for 12:00 Noon Sumuhurtham Lord Shiva 12:30 PM Kalyana Bhojanam 10:00 AM Ganapathi & Murugan Abhishekam 1:00 PM Teertha Prasadam 1:00 PM Theertha Prasada 4:30 PM Vrishabha Vahana Seva 3:00 PM Rama Abhisheka 5:00 PM Lord Shiva Unjal and hanuman Jayanthi Sahasra Deepa Alankara Seva June 6th Sun 8:30 AM Sundarakanda Homam to 4:00 PM Visit Temple Website: http://www.livermoretemple.org 5:00 PM Hanuman Abhisheka 6:00 PM Kadaliphala, Nagavalli Dala Archana 7:30 PM Teertha Prasadam June 7th Mon 10:00 AM Hanuman Abhisheka 11:00 AM Archana, Teertha Prasadam newly elected management Team Board of Directors elects executive Committee elects 1. Sri. Srinivasa Reddy Malireddy 1. Sri. Amrit Duneja 2. Sri. Anand Gundu 2. Smt. Kala Iyer 3. Sri. H. K. Narayan 3. Sri. Prabhakar Bhanoori OM NAMAH SHIVAYA 5 OM NAMO NARAYANAYA announcements maha kumbhabhishekam 2010 – Program schedules monday June 7, 2010 – Balalayam (Temporary abode) Obtaining permission from the divine Lord to bring Utsavamurthys to Balalayam before closing the temple for renovations as part of Maha Kumbhabhishekam. All nitya poojas and abhishekas will be performed in Balalayam 4.30 PM Bhagawat Anugna, Maha Ganapathi Pooja & Vishvaksena Pooja, Punyaaha Vaachana, Akhanda Sthapana, Bhoomi Pooja, Mritsangrahana, Ankurarpana 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Kalaapakarshana, Vaastu Pooja, Balalaya Pravesam, Maha Mangala Aarati, Sathmurai, Teertha-Prasadam Tuesday June 8, 2010 to Tuesday June 15, 2010 – in Balalayam Nitya Abhisheka and Nitya Poojas as per temple schedule Wednesday, June 16, 2010 – in Balalayam Obtaining permission from the divine Lord to bring Kalashas and Utsavamurthys to Yaagashaala to start Maha Kumbhabhishekam celebrations 8:00 AM Shiva & Vishnu Suprabhatam 8:30 AM Utsavamurthy Shiva Abhisheka and Nitya poojas 9:00 AM Maha Ganapathi Pooja & Vishwaksena Pooja, Punyaaha Vaachana, Panchagavya Praashana 10:00 AM Maha Ganapathi Homam, Akalmasha Homam 12:00 Noon Maha Mangala Aarati, Sathmurai, Teertha-Prasadam Induction of the priests and participants to adhere to religious code of conduct (Deeksha). Bring Utsavamurthys and Kalashas to Yaagashaala 4:00 PM Bhagawat Anugna, Maha Ganapathi Pooja & Vishvaksena Pooja, Punyaaha Vaachana, Deeksha Dharana, Akhanda Sthapana, Bhoomi Pooja, Mritsangrahana, Ankurarpana 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Vaastu Pooja, Yaagashaala Pravesam, Maha Mangala Aarati, Sathmurai, Teertha-Prasadam Thursday June 17, 2010 - in Yaagashaala Invoking sacred fire by natural means and start rituals for samprokshana of new Utsavamurthys 8:00 AM Shiva & Vishnu Suprabhatam 8:30 AM Utsavamurthy Shiva Abhisheka and Nitya poojas 8:30 AM Maha Ganapathi Pooja & Vishvaksena Pooja, Punyaaha Vaachana Dwaara Pooja, Kumbhaaraadhana 9:30 AM Agni Mathana (Churning of Fire from Sacred wood) Agni Prathishtaapana in all Homa Kundas, Bimba Netronmeelana, Panchagaavya Adhivaasa for Sri Krishna Utsavamurthy, Vikhanasacharya Utsavamurthy and Shiva Silver Maha Mandapa and other Jeernodhaara Vigrahas 12:00 Noon Homam in all Homa Kundas, Poornaahuti, Maha Naivedyam and Maha Mangala Aarati, Sathmurai, Teertha- Prasadam Homams in all Homa Kundas for all deities 4:00 PM Ukta Homam in all Homa Kundas, Vimaana Anga Homam, Shaanti Homam, Moorti Homam, Vimaana Devata, Homam for Shiva & Vishnu 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Poornaahuti, Naivedyam, Maha Mangala Aarati, Sathmurai, Teertha-Prasadam Friday June 18, 2010 – in Yaagashaala Poojas and special homams for Goddess Mahalakshmi and Goddess Durga 8:00 AM Shiva & Vishnu Suprabhatam 8:30 AM Abhisheka for Utsavamurthys of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvathi, Goddess Maha Lakshmi, Goddess Bhoodevi, and Nitya Poojas OM NAMAH SHIVAYA 6 OM NAMO NARAYANAYA 8:30 AM Maha Ganapathi Pooja & Vishvaksena Pooja, Punyaaha Vaachana 9:00 AM Dwaara Archana, Kumbhaaraadhana, Naivedyam and Aarati Nitya Homam, 10:00 AM MahaLakshmi BeejaHomam in Poundarika Kunda--- Durga Sukta Homam in Yoni Kunda, with Bilva-dalas (108 times) 11:00 AM Ksheeraadhivaasa, Adhivaasa Homam, Theertha Prokshana for Sri Krishna Utsavamurthy, Vikhanasacharya Utsavamurthy and Shiva Silver Maha Mandapa and other Jeernodhdhaara Vigrahas 12.30 PM Maha Mangala Aarati, Sathmurai, Teertha-Prasadam Homams in Yaagashaala. Prepare special cement (ashtabandhana – ghee with eight ingredients) to be used in all shrines. Special archanas with devotee participation. 4:00 PM Nitya Pooja, Ukta Homams 5:00 PM AshtaBandhana Preparation and Procession to all shrines including Kanaka Durga - in Temple 5:30 PM LakshaArchana for Maha Lakshmi with at least 108 Devotees participating 6:30 PM LakshaArchana for Lalita Devi with at least 108 Devotees participating 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM Poornaahuti, Naivedyam, Maha Mangala Aarati, Sathmurai, Teertha-Prasadam saturday June 19, 2010 – in Yaagashaala Homams for all deities and Maha Shanti homam for universal peace 8:00 AM Shiva & Vishnu Suprabhatam, 8:30 AM Abhisheka for Utsavamurthys of Lord Venkateswara, Lord Shiva, and Lord Hanuman and Nitya Pooja & Kumbhaaradhana 11:00 AM Ukta Homam, Jalaadhivaasa & Adhivaasa Homam for Sri Krishna Utsavamurthy, Vikhanasacharya Utsavamurthy and Shiva Silver Maha Mandapa and other Jeernodhaara Vigrahas 12:00 Noon Maha Shanti Homam & Maha Poornaahuti in Maha Shanti Homam 1:00 PM Maha Naivedyam, Bali, Maha Mangala Aarati, Sathmurai, Teertha-Prasadam Abhisheka for all idols to purify them in preparation for the transfer of divinity. Homams for all deities, including a special homam for Goddess Gayathri. 2:30 PM Maha Shaanti Abhisheka in all shrines with Sahasra Silver Kalasha (with Devotee Participation) –in Temple 4:30 PM Gayatri Homam (With devotee participation) simultaneously in all Homa Kundas by Priests 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Ukta Homam, Sayanaadhivaasa, Devata Aahwaana, ChaturVeda Parayanam, Howtra Prasamsana, Moorty Homam, Naadi Sandhana 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM Poornaahuti, Maha Naivedyam, Maha Mangala Aarati, Sathmurai, Teertha Prasadam sunday June 20, 2010 Homas for all deities. Procession carrying Kumbhas around the temple. Divine energy is transferred back to the main idols. Deity worship begins with Sahasra Kalashaabhisheka. 8:00 AM Shiva & Vishnu Suprabhatam, 8:30 AM Abhisheka for Utsavamurthys of Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Lord Karthikeya, Goddess Kanaka Durga, and Nitya poojas 10:00 AM Dwaara Pooja , Kumbhaaradhana, Ukta Homam and Maha Poornaahuti (all in YaagaShaala) 11:00 AM Yaathraa Daanam, Kumbha Procession with all Temple honors, Maha Samprokshana & Maha Kumbhabhishekam for all Vimmaana Kalashas, Kalaanyasa for all Temple Deities Archana, Maha Naivedyam. Maha Mangala Aarati, Sathmurai, Mahad-Asheervachanam, Prokshana with Holy Waters, Ritvik Sanmaanam (all in temple) 3:00 PM Mandala Pooja Beginning. Shiva Abhisheka and Sri Venkateswara Abhisheka – Sahasra Kalasha Abhisheka devotee participation 5:00 PM Saamoohika Satyanarayana Pooja 7:00 PM END OF MAHA KUMBHABHISHEKAM 2010'S RELIGIOUS PROGRAM Thursday July 29, 2010 mandala Pooja ends saturday July 31, 2010 2:00 PM Rudra Homam and Panchasuktha Homam 4:00 PM Shiva-Parvathi Kalyanam and Venkateshwara Kalyanam || om namah sivaya || || om namo narayanaya || OM NAMAH SHIVAYA 7 OM NAMO NARAYANAYA maha kumbhabhishekam sponsorships For Maha Kumbhabhishekam 2010, we plan to use 1,008 Silver Kalasas to perform Abhishekas for all deities and shrines. After the event, Silver Kalasas will be given to sponsors along with Prasadam. We are expecting a large number of devotees attending the 5-day event. Shrine & Temple Renovations $351/$501/$701 Souvenir Advertisement $501/$750/$1,000/$1,500/$4,000/$5,000 All 5 Day Events for Family $501 One Day Annadana during Maha Kumbhabhishekam (includes one day Sponsorship for Family) $251 One Day Sponsorship for Family $151 Abhishekam/Homam $51 All Shrine & Temple Renovations with Silver Kalasa $1,001 Annadana—All 5 Days during Maha Kumbhabhishekam (Includes Sahasra Silver Kalasa Sponsorship) $1,001 1-Gallon Silver Kalasa $5,001 2-Gallon Silver Kalasa $10,001 Raja Poshaka $25,001 Maharaja Poshaka $50,001 Chakravarti Poshaka $100,001 BENEFITS: All 5 Days Sponsorship of Maha Kumbhabhishekam 2010 for sponsorships above $500 DONOR RECOGNITION: Donors are eligible for following Temple Services for 1 year: o $351 - $500: Monthly Abhisheka for One Deity + MKA2010 1 Day Sponsorship o $501-$1,000: Monthly Abhisheka for One Deity + MKA2010 All 5 Days Sponsorship o $1001-$3,000: Weekly Abhisheka for 1 Deity + MKA2010 All 5 Days Sponsorship o $3,001-$5,000: Weekly Abhisheka for 5 Deities + MKA2010 All 5 Days Sponsorship o $5,001-$10,000: Weekly Abhisheka for 9 Deities + MKA2010 All 5 Days Sponsorship o $10,001: All Temple Functions + MKA2010 All 5 Days Sponsorship PLEASE CONTACT FRONT OFFICE at 1-925-449-6255 X 3 or 1-925-449-6254 X 3 OM NAMAH SHIVAYA 8 OM NAMO NARAYANAYA souvenir advertisement Package For Maha Kumbhabhishekam 2010, a souvenir will be printed in commemoration of the 24th anniversary of Shiva-Vishnu Temple, Livermore, CA. We plan to use 1,008 Silver Kalasas to perform Abhishekas for all deities and shrines. We are expecting a large number of devotees attending the 5-day event. We will distribute 4,000 copies of souvenirs. Here is the schedule of donations for advertisements in the souvenirs. Advertisement Without Kalasa With Kalasa Full Page $750 $1,600 Half Page $400 $1,300 Quarter Page $250 $1,200 One Eighth Page $200 $1,150 Inside Cover Page $4,000 $4,500 Inside Pages 4 & 5 $4,000 $4,500 Inside Back Page $4,000 $4,500 Back Page $5,000 $5,500 BENEFITS: 1-Day Sponsorship of Maha Kumbhabhishekam 2010 Donors with Kalasa get all 5-Day sponsorship DONOR RECOGNITION: According to Temple policies. DEADLINE FOR ADS: May 1, 2010 PLEASE CONTACT FRONT OFFICE AT 1-925-449-6255 X 3 OR 1-925-449-6254 X 3 key events Celebrated maharudram By the divine grace and blessings of the Lord Shiva, Maharudram conducted by HCCC in February was a grand success. A number of devotees appreciated the function and the authenticity and grandeur with which it was conducted. HCCC would like to thank all those involved in the great organization of this event. HCCC would like to express gratitude to Sri Srinivasa Rao Neelamraju for agreeing to co- ordinate this function. Needless to say, his wealth of knowledge and experience has contributed to the success of this function to a great extent. Smt Vijayalakshmi stood by Sri Srinivasa Rao all through the week, stayed at the temple, cooked food relentlessly for all the eight days (a total of 23 times) of the function along with Meera Akella, Sumitha Mudaliyar, and other volunteers, fed the priests, Ritviks, and Deeksha volunteers. All those who had food were very happy and went back fully contented. Our lead priests Pt. Subrahmanya Sarma and Pt. Chandramouli for guiding the management, co-ordinating with the team through the preparations for the function, and leading the team effectively through Mahanyaasam, Rudra Kramam, and Homam to make it a great event. The priests of the temple worked in unison and the great display of team work by all the priests is well received by devotees. HCCC management would like to record their appreciation for the guest priests who came from various parts of this country to participate in the Maharudram to make it a grand success. The highlight of the program was Saturday night's Veda Parayanam when all temple priests and visiting priests chanted the vedas, agamas, prabandham, and topped it with the flute recital by Pt Sridhar Bhattar. A number of children performed the song and dance in front of Lord Shiva on Saturday evening during the Ashtavadhana seva. OM NAMAH SHIVAYA 9 OM NAMO NARAYANAYA Temple Pachaka Srinivasan had cooked Prasadams on all the days to the exact specification provided by the priests. The Mala preparation for the event was particularly great. The decoration of Utsava Murthys and Pushpa Alankara are really wonderful. Raghavamma, Jyothi Nishtala, Vicky Jai, Subadra Subramanian, Mamatha, Anu, Vidhya Vallabhaneni, Ragini and her group have done a splendid job. This is the first time that the temple gave Deeksha to the devotees for a period of 8 days. The event would not have been possible without help from a number of volunteers, sponsors, and grand sponsors. shiva Brahmotsavam 2010 Shiva Brahmotsava was celebrated from February 5 to 7. It is the celebration (Utsava) of the grandeur of Lord Shiva, first conducted by Lord Brahma himself and hence the name Brahmotsavam. It is said during the Brahmotsavam, we pray the Lord to forgive the transgressions. The celebration started on February 5th evening with a prayer to Lord Ganesha, followed by Punyahavachanam (cleansing all material for worship), Kankanadharanam (tying of wrist band to the devotees and priests), and Ankurarpanam (planting 9 grains in soil placed in earthen dishes). Abhisheka(ceremonial bath) to Lord Nandeeshwara was performed. The day two (February 6th) started with Suprabhat (awakening the Lord). It is followed by Abhisheka (divine bath) to Lord Shiva. Various prayers offered through the holy fire (Homa). The day two ended with blessings to the devotees and Rajopachara Seva. The decorations by the priests were of stunning beauty for the visiting worshipers. It was the first time the "Poolangi Seva" for Lord Shiva on Saturday was conducted in all grandeur. Temple Pachaka Srinivasan, delighted devotees with wonderful Prasadam during the event. The third and final day of the celebrations (February 7th) started with important rituals like performing the holy bath (Abhisheka) to Lord Shiva and his beautiful consort Sri Parvathi Devi also known as Gowri (one with a golden hue). The armor of Lord Shiva, Trishul (Trident), was immersed in the holy water and the blessed water was poured on devotees who took Deeksha (benediction) to purify and bless the devotees. In the afternoon, one got to witness the wonderful wedding services to Lord Shiva and Sri Parvathi Devi also called "Gowri Kalyana". Later, the divine couples are carried around the temple on Lord Nandeeshwara. The celebrations concluded with a Vedic chanting, music & dance, and blessing to the devotees gathered to witness the grandeur of the Lord Shiva. Smt Indumathi Ganeshan, Smt Deepa Mahadevan, and young artists offered Natya seva for Lord while Smt Kala Iyer, Smt Latha Ganapathy, and Sri Shesh Prasad accompanied by Smt Rama on the tabala offered sangeetha seva for Lord Shiva and Parvathi at their divine wedding. The whole seva was as though the Lord of dance and music wanted more of such wonderful cultural items for the event. Sri Satya and the Madhwa group provided a grand sit down lunch to the Deeksha volunteers and priests on Sunday afternoon. The volunteers (Sri Chetan, Sri Rajshekar, Smt Kalpana, Sri Alok, Sri Harsha) of the Basava Jayanthi group (VSNA) served lunch on Sunday afternoon to the devotees. The mala volunteers including Smt Ragavamma, Smt Mamtha, and others with much of their dedication to gods had woven wonderful garlands and other decorative flowers. Sri Jagan Akella helped with the transalation of the slokas during the divine wedding. This year about 10 families took the Deeksha and with all their good spirits helped the priests and devotees. OM NAMAH SHIVAYA 10 OM NAMO NARAYANAYA Smt Gouri Ravishankar and her friends prepared wonderful Deeksha food on Saturday. Smt. Rema Ramani provided the Idly batter for the Deeksha volunteers on Saturday night. Smt Vijaya Lakshimi and Sri Jegan Thambiya supervised food preparations on other times. Smt Vijaya Lakshimi conducted the Sesha Vastra distribution event held on Feb. 6th, 2010. It was a grand success with overwhelming participation from devotees. Though it was announced as one day event initially, we offered on 2nd day as well due to overwhelming response from devotees. Kumar jewelers offered services of valuation of Abharanas. Many devotees have donated Sesha Vastras and Sesha Abhranas. Yoga Bharati – The Livermore Temple Yoga Classes Kamalesh, a participant of the Yoga classes offered by temple, has described their experience in their own words. "I decided to join the Yoga group at the temple. My negative experiences with Yoga previously were apparently buried deeper, and I was willing to try one more time. And the rest is history. I have been participating in the Livermore Temple Yoga group since the very beginning, and have enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks to Yoga Bharati, the Livermore Temple Yoga group has had a series of excellent instructors one after another who took time and pains to teach and explain various asanas, and constantly encouraged us all along. Their dedication has been unmatched since they always showed up to teach whether there was only one person in the class or there were twenty. Most of them lived quite a distance away from the temple, more than an hour commute each way, but they always showed up on time. On days when they couldn't make the class, they made sure that an alternate instructor was lined up for the class. All of them without exception taught with enthusiasm and understanding. With a deep sense of gratitude I offer my most sincere thanks and salutations to all the instructors who have taught at the Livermore Temple for their magnificent contributions of service! There is a particular incident worth mentioning that reinforced my faith in yoga early on. I had been experiencing a lower back pain for a number of years, very likely brought on by bad sitting posture. All my workout practices and jogging weren't helping. I mentioned this to our first instructor Suresh Balekar in one of our classes at the temple. He suggested a few postures; Setubandhasana was the one that caught my fancy. I did it a few times at home over the following weeks, and my lower back pain was gone for ever. This was proof positive for me that I had finally found what I needed." sangeetha Pithamaha sri Purandara Dasara aradhane On February 27, musicians and patrons of arts & music paid their annual homage to Sri Purandara Dasa, the father of Karnatick music. We had registrations form about 150 participants across 15 schools of music. Each year we get more and more participants. The event opened with singing of the nine Krithis called "Nava Ratna Krithi" created by Sri Purandara Dasa. Smt Padmaja Kishore and team sang the Nava Ratna Krithi. Later, students from 13 bay area schools participated in singing of various compositions by the composer. The event concluded with a dance recital by Smt Nirmala Madhav and Smt Kamakshi Narasimhan performing the Bharatnatyam set to the compositions called "Devara Nama" (Chanting of the Lord's name) by the Sangeetha Pithama. Purandara Dasa (1484 - 1564) (sometimes spelled as a single word) is one of the most prominent composers of Carnatic music and is widely regarded as the "father of Carnatic Music. Purandara Dasa addressed social issues in addition to worship in his compositions, a practice emulated by his younger contemporary, Kanaka Dasa. Purandara Dasa's Carnatic music compositions are mostly in Kannada; some are in Sanskrit. He signed his compositions with the mudra (pen name), "Purandara Vittala" (Vittala is one of the incarnations of the Hindu god Vishnu). Indian History credits him with having composed as many as 475,000. He took sanyasa towards the close of his life.He died in 1564 at the age of 80. Kannada Koota of Northern California (KKNC)'s volunteers Sri Raghunandana Halur, Smt Saraswathi Vattam, Poornima Mohan, Sri Abjeeth Prahalad, and others have helped with the event. Refer to the wiki page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purandara_Dasa) for more information on Purandara Dasa. OM NAMAH SHIVAYA 11 OM NAMO NARAYANAYA arudra natyanjali Festival Arudra Natyanjali Festival was celebrated on January 23, 2010 in the assembly hall of HCCC. Students of music and dance participated in annual Arudra Natyanjali dance festival dedicated to Lord Nataraja. The event opened with Salangai puja in front of Lord Nataraja. Pandit Sridhar Sampath started the program by performing the puja and handed over the anklets to all the dance students. Later, students from 12 bay area schools participated in the dance program and songs were dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was a very colorful event and more than 200 people attended the program. articles significance of maha kumbhabhishekam By Pdt. Srinivasacharyulu Rompicherla (Yaga Brahma) Introduction: After construction, Hindu temples are inaugurated with an elaborate Kumbhabhishekam ceremony after which the temple is opened to devotees for worship. Kumbhabhishekam derived from the Sanskrit words Kumbha (meaning brass or mud vessels) and Abhishekam. The vessels contain water from holy rivers such as Ganges. Kumbhabhishekam literally means pouring of sacred water from the vessels over the Vigrahas (idols) and the temple Gopurams (top of the temple towers). Prior to this, the divine energy and spirit are invoked through religious rituals and homas and transferred to the kumbhas containing the holy water. Subsequent to the temple's inauguration, once every twelve years a Maha Kumbhabhishekam is performed by the devotees to renew their dedication to the temple and to re-vitalize their connection to the divine. This is also the occasion when needed renovations and repairs are done within the temple. New Vigrahas and additions to the temple structures are also consecrated at this auspicious time. The Agamas, the scriptures by ancient Rishis, explained the temple worshipping procedures in detail. They classified these procedures into three divisions – Consecration, Nitya Archana, and Utsava. After the consecration of the idol, the Nitya Archana or the daily worship begins. Then the Utsavas or the ceremonies, which are of two kinds – regular and periodical, would begin. Periodical ones may even be once in a year. Either in the consecration procedures or in other services whether they are regular or periodical, there may be some omissions and commissions. To rectify these, the Agamas advise us to follow some rectification ceremonies. They are called 'Prayashchittam' in the Agamic language. These omissions and commissions are treated by the sages who advised us to follow the scriptures for measures to be taken. They even strongly cautioned us against not following them properly. In that eventuality, the Divine powers may not be so strong to bless the devotees. These measures are rather to energize the idols with all spiritual vibration to focus on devotees, to bless them with prosperity and ever cherished glory. Let us understand the meaning of Prayashchittam. The sage Bhrigu in his authority 'Vasa Adhikara' explained in the following way: Prayaha means the omissions or commissions and Chitta means the rectification by following proper procedures. So, ultimately the removal of mistakes done is 'Prayashchittam'. They are of three kinds: 1. Jala 2. Laghu, 3. Maha Samprokshana. Maha Samprokshana is Maha Kumbhabhishekam. OM NAMAH SHIVAYA 12 OM NAMO NARAYANAYA The Jala Samprokshana is sometimes necessary, when the temple is polluted because of the presence of cruel and prohibited animals, or unwanted things happening during regular worshipping time, etc. These may be rectified then and there itself by the priest even without any approval of authority or not waiting for Sumuhurtam. The Laghu is a little bit complicated. A presence of corpse in the street when the gods are taken into procession, any bloodshed in the temple, any calamities, or stampedes are only some among the group of mistakes that would require Laghu Samprokshana to be performed to complete the Prayashchittam. The authorities and priests together tackle this with a proper procedural rectification. The Muhurtham is necessary for these. The final one is Maha Samprokshana. The shastras allow long interval to take up this complex project. During this period, a number of mistakes (doshams) can occur. A few examples include cracks in the wall, cracks on the floor, leakages and gap in between pedestal (peetha) and the bottom of the idol. The shastras have allowed a maximum of 12 years to rectify these items. At the end of this period, necessary steps such as renovations, repairs and other actions will be performed to rectify these mistakes. A procedure called Ashtabandhana – an alchemy with eight products is performed to fix the mistakes in the idols that require shilpis to come in contact with them. All these come under Maha Samprokshana. After fixing all these, the auspicious day is selected and a ritual is performed for 5, 7, or 9 days. During these days, the Kalasams are energized after conducting proper homas and invocations from the idols, the necessary rectification procedures mentioned above are performed, and the Vimanas, Vimana Kalasas, and the idols, are sanctified (purified) with the holy water in these Kalasams. The Agamas specifically mentioned that these procedures should be performed at least every 12 years. Beyond these, there is no rectification procedure except Re-consecration afresh. According to Bhrigu in Prakeemadhikara – The sages are advising us to proceed as per commandments (Sutras) to reap the benefits in this Loka and heavens after. Another important difference between the primary Kumbhabhishekam (the first time when the consecration proceedings take place) and the subsequent ones (during the 12th year) is that there is no need to perform Netronmeelana and Adhivasas to the existing deities unless we perform new idol consecrations. 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BOSTON (AP)—Paul Pierce spent part of the week looking over the schedule, counting the missed opportunities that cost the Celtics a chance to repeat as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
There was a loss to the Clippers in Los Angeles. Another to the Trail Blazers when Brandon Roy was out.
"There are five or six games you look at and go, 'What would our record be if we had taken care of business?"' Pierce said after Boston saw its slim chances of earning home court in the East evaporate despite a 105-98 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night. "Every game is big for us now. These last three games, I feel like we have to win them all."
Pierce scored 21 of his 28 points in the second half, including the go-ahead free throws with 97 seconds left to help the Celtics earn their sixth straight win. But the Cavaliers' victory over Philadelphia minutes earlier locked Boston out of the No. 1 seed; the Celtics are in Cleveland on Sunday in a game that will settle bragging rights, but little else.
"You're playing the Cavs. They're the best team in the East right now," Boston coach Doc Rivers said. "So, yeah, I think both teams will be fired up. There's no doubt."
The Cavaliers' victory helped Miami, which remained one game ahead of the 76ers for the No. 5 spot in the East. Boston took a two-game lead over Orlando— a loser to the Knicks later Friday—for the No. 2 seed despite playing without Kevin Garnett for the 19th time in 23 games.
Rajon Rondo had seven points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists for Boston, and Glen "Big Baby" Davis scored 22 points with eight rebounds.
Dwyane Wade scored 21 of his 31 points in the second half, adding nine assists, to help the Heat tie it 95-all with just under 2 minutes left. But Boston scored the next eight points to pull away.
"They are the defending champions, and we played them as well as anybody," said Michael Beasley, who scored 23 with 13 rebounds. "I think if we can play like that in the playoffs, we can make a push for it."
Jermaine O'Neal had 16 points and nine boards for the Heat.
Boston led 79-72 to start the fourth quarter before Miami went on a 16-9 run and tied it on Wade's back-to-back 3-pointers. The Heat briefly took the lead on a three-point play by James Jones, but Pierce hit a 3-pointer and the best Miami could do after that was tie it.
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text: DSpace Collection: http://hdl.handle.net/10204/925 2015-07-04T00:02:31Z 2015-07-04T00:02:31Z Generation of super-resolution stills from video Duvenhage, B http://hdl.handle.net/10204/7877 2015-02-09T21:55:20Z 2014-11-01T00:00:00Z Title: Generation of super-resolution stills from video Authors: Duvenhage, B Abstract: The real-time super-resolution technique discussed in this paper increases the effective pixel density of an image sensor by combining consecutive image frames from a video. In surveillance, the higher pixel density lowers the Nyquist rate of the sensor which improves the detection, recognition and identification (DRI) task performance of the system. When a sensor lingers on a stationary target or tracks a moving target then the image of the target would with time move around slightly on the focal plane. If one accurately registers the image of the target on the focal plane to some reference then one can increase the effective sensor pixel density by stacking or appropriately combining the registered images. The super-resolution technique operates on the focal plane array after the image has been degraded by the Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) of the lens and atmosphere. Any high frequencies lost due to the atmosphere or lens cannot be recovered. However, if the MTFs of the lens and atmosphere are good enough to cause aliasing on the focal plane then the sharp stack algorithm discussed here can at least double the resolving power of the sensor. Description: 2014 PRASA, RobMech and AfLaT International Joint Symposium, Cape Town, 27-28 November 2014 2014-11-01T00:00:00Z High-performance low-power smart antenna for smart world applications Lysko, AA Mofolo, M http://hdl.handle.net/10204/7868 2015-02-09T21:55:21Z 2014-10-01T00:00:00Z Title: High-performance low-power smart antenna for smart world applications Authors: Lysko, AA; Mofolo, M Abstract: This paper overviews a low-power beam-switched smart antenna. The antenna operates at 2.4 GHz frequency band, has low power consumption (1.5 mW), and is intended for smart world applications in communications and metering. The antenna has demonstrated 4x improvement in throughput and 2x reduction in latency, as compared to an equivalent gain omnidirectional antenna. The tests were done in a mesh network environment. In addition, the modifications made to the wireless driver permitted the antenna system to perform an automatic failover and link recovery. Description: 6th International Congress on Ultra Modern Telecommunications and Control Systems (ICUMT 2014), St. Petersburg, Russia, 6-8 October 2014 2014-10-01T00:00:00Z Wireless gas sensing in South African underground platinum mines Abu-Mahfouz, AM Isaac, SJ Kruger, CP Niels Aakvaag, N Britta Fismen, B http://hdl.handle.net/10204/7855 2015-02-09T21:55:24Z 2014-04-01T00:00:00Z Title: Wireless gas sensing in South African underground platinum mines Authors: Abu-Mahfouz, AM; Isaac, SJ; Kruger, CP; Niels Aakvaag, N; Britta Fismen, B Abstract: Approximately 70% of South African mines are classified as fiery, where methane gas potentially could cause explosions. The number of flammable gas reports and accidents are increasing steadily for both gold and platinum mines. However, there is less awareness of the hazards of methane in hard rock mines (gold and platinum) than in coal mines. Currently, there is no wireless real-time gas sensing system used in South African hard rock mines. The main objective of this work is to investigate the possibility of using a wireless gas detector called GS01 in underground mines. Several experiments have been conducted to evaluate the GS01 performance, accuracy and the ability to communicate in underground mines. The results demonstrate the suitability of using GS01 in such harsh environments. A second motivation for the work was to evaluate the performance of wireless communication using different frequencies. Description: IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), Istanbul, Turkey, 6-9 April 2014 2014-04-01T00:00:00Z Studying an inexpensive wire discone antenna as a candidate for TVWS spectrum monitoring / sensing Lysko, AA Lee, A Hart, A Johnson, DL http://hdl.handle.net/10204/7813 2014-12-22T09:36:47Z 2014-10-01T00:00:00Z Title: Studying an inexpensive wire discone antenna as a candidate for TVWS spectrum monitoring / sensing Authors: Lysko, AA; Lee, A; Hart, A; Johnson, DL Abstract: Monitoring and sensing of spectrum are becoming more and more important, as the subject of using underused TV White Spaces (TVWS) spectrum by software defined radios (SDR) and cognitive radios is advanced forward towards practical applications. Correctly identifying available TVWS bands is critical for success of TVWS based broadband communications, not causing interference to reception of TV broadcast by TV receivers. This paper discusses side effects encountered with a popular design of a wire discone antenna. AntennaCraft model ST4 is exampled as an inexpensive candidate for spectrum monitoring and sensing in UHF frequency band. The study was done by both simulation and measurements, with well matching results. The candidate antenna was found to introduce notch banded loss in the system sensitivity. The influence of a potential mechanical damage onto the sensitivity of the antenna system has also been considered, and was found to be relatively small, under 3 dB. Description: 6th International Congress on Ultra Modern Telecommunications and Control Systems (ICUMT 2014), St-Petersburg, Russia, 8-10 October 2014. Abstract Attached.Please contact the publishers for a copy of the full text item. 2014-10-01T00:00:00Z Analysis system for characterisation of simple, low-cost microfluidic components Smith, S Naidoo, T Nxumalo, Z Land, K Davies, E Fourie, L Marais, P Roux, P http://hdl.handle.net/10204/7630 2014-08-25T21:55:21Z 2014-03-01T00:00:00Z Title: Analysis system for characterisation of simple, low-cost microfluidic components Authors: Smith, S; Naidoo, T; Nxumalo, Z; Land, K; Davies, E; Fourie, L; Marais, P; Roux, P Abstract: There is an inherent trade-off between cost and operational integrity of microfluidic components, especially when intended for use in point-of-care devices. We present an analysis system developed to characterise microfluidic components for performing blood cell counting, enabling the balance between function and cost to be established quantitatively. Microfluidic components for sample and reagent introduction, mixing and dispensing of fluids were investigated. A simple inlet port plugging mechanism is used to introduce and dispense a sample of blood, while a reagent is released into the microfluidic system through compression and bursting of a blister pack. Mixing and dispensing of the sample and reagent are facilitated via air actuation. For these microfluidic components to be implemented successfully, a number of aspects need to be characterised for development of an integrated point-of-care device design. The functional components were measured using a microfluidic component analysis system established in-house. Experiments were carried out to determine: 1. the force and speed requirements for sample inlet port plugging and blister pack compression and release using two linear actuators and load cells for plugging the inlet port, compressing the blister pack, and subsequently measuring the resulting forces exerted, 2. the accuracy and repeatability of total volumes of sample and reagent dispensed, and 3. the degree of mixing and dispensing uniformity of the sample and reagent for cell counting analysis. A programmable syringe pump was used for air actuation to facilitate mixing and dispensing of the sample and reagent. Two high speed cameras formed part of the analysis system and allowed for visualisation of the fluidic operations within the microfluidic device. Additional quantitative measures such as microscopy were also used to assess mixing and dilution accuracy, as well as uniformity of fluid dispensing - all of which are important requirements towards the successful implementation of a blood cell counting system. Description: Sensors, MEMS, and Electro-Optical Systems, Proceedings of SPIE, Kruger Park, South Africa, 16 March 2014 2014-03-01T00:00:00Z Feasibility of detecting cracks in rail track at long range using guided wave ultrasound Loveday, PW Long, CS http://hdl.handle.net/10204/7599 2014-08-15T21:55:19Z 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: Feasibility of detecting cracks in rail track at long range using guided wave ultrasound Authors: Loveday, PW; Long, CS Abstract: A transducer array comprising four transducers was developed and used to perform pulse – echo measurements on a heavy duty welded rail track. A signal processing algorithm, which uses properties of the propagating modes computed using semi-analytical finite element modelling, was developed. The algorithm was used to process the measurement results and a particular mode of propagation proved to be effective. Defects could be detected at long range in relatively new rail while detecting defects in old rail with frequent welded repairs is very difficult. It is expected that transverse cracks in the rail head will be detectable at a range of 500m prior to complete breakage in relatively good condition rail. Description: 9th South African Conference on Computational and Applied Mechanics (SACAM), Somerset West, 14–16 January 2014 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z


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Posted: 05/02/2011 - Police say two hearing-impaired South Florida men were stabbed at a bar when their sign language was mistaken for gang signs.
Posted: 05/02/2011 - Police say two hearing-impaired South Florida men were stabbed at a bar when their sign language was mistaken for gang signs.
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Updated: 05/01/2011 - President Obama confirms that Osama Bin Laden is indeed dead by the hand of American Forces.
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Posted: 05/01/2011 - A senior U.S. counterterrorism official said bin Laden was killed in a ground operation in Pakistan, not by a Predator drone.
Posted: 05/01/2011 - Police in Lithonia say a pregnant woman was killed and her husband injured in a shooting at a Lithonia apartment complex.
Updated: 05/03/2011 - Al-Qaida mastermind Osama bin Laden is dead and the United States has his body, a person familiar with the developments says.
Updated: 05/01/2011 - One lady steals the money out of a jar put out to save a life.
Updated: 05/01/2011 - Woman has a very lucky day and it's all caught on tape.
Updated: 05/01/2011 - Find out what's next for the royal couple...honeymoon?
Updated: 05/01/2011 - Reports are circulating that President Obama will address nation momentarily.
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Posted: 05/01/2011 - A Tampa woman is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of a fellow triathlete - then finishing the race.
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Posted: 05/01/2011 - Police in Doraville are trying to figure out what caused the death of a 31-year-old man jailed for public intoxication.
Updated: 04/30/2011 - This house in massachusetts, getting ravaged by water from a leaky pipe, managed to call for help on its own!
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Brigid Irish will be back in District Court on Monday, June 22, when she appears before Judge Mary Hoak for arraignment.This is Irish's fourth scheduled appearance in District Court. Her …Read more »
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Grand County Commissioner Newberry's arraignment continuedMay 26, 2015 —
HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS — Grand County Commissioner James Newberry's arraignment has been continued to July 9 at 9:30 a.m.Fifth Judicial District Attorney Bruce Brown, special prosecutor in the case, said …Read more »
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Newberry arraignment date set on count of official misconductMay 14, 2015 —
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Grand County law enforcement agencies eye body cams for officersMay 7, 2015 —
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Feinstein Posts Proposed Law Abiding American Gun Owners Disarmament Act
No mention as to whether she will forgo all armed security for herself
(The Blaze) Last week, Sen. Dianne Feinstein promised to on the first day of new the Congress introduce legislation that would ban so-called assault weapons and certain types of ammunition.
Now, the Californian senator has posted a summary of this legislation that would be introduced in 2013, showing more details about the provisions that she would hope would be included. And it doesn't just have to do with what she calls "assault" weapons.
Here are a few bullet points on the guns that would be banned from sale, transfer, importation and manufacturing:
- 120 specifically-named firearms
- Certain other semiautomatic rifles, handguns, shotguns that can accept a detachable magazine and have one military characteristic
- Semiautomatic rifles and handguns with a fixed magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds
Those who have acquired weapons recently under the pretense of being "grandfathered" in under prior laws see mention in Feinstein's provisions as well. It requires these weapons to be registered under the National Firearms Act that will include collecting the following information…..
Hmm, one military characteristic? One could argue that since it shoots bullets, it has a military characteristic. And she has only provided a summary of the legislation, so no one knows which guns are included.
The legislation would re-institute the 1994 assault weapons ban, but change it from "a 2-characteristic test to a 1-characteristic test."
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- Grandfathering weapons legally possessed on the date of enactment
- Exempting over 900 specifically-named weapons used for hunting or sporting purposes and
- Exempting antique, manually-operated, and permanently disabled weapons
Wait, it leaves most guns legal? Ah, there's a catch: If you own a grandfathered weapon, you would need to undergo a background check, register the serial number, and, hey, look, have your photo and fingerprints taken and kept on file. Just like they would with a criminal! No mention in the summary of her legislation would consider the need to register any magazine which takes more than 10 rounds.
She also mentions several studies in the summary, which includes a letter to the editor and a Washington Post story, but, interestingly, she leaves out the CDC sponsored study which noted that there is "insufficient evidence to determine the effectiveness of any of the firearms laws reviewed for preventing violence."
Now, all you Democrat voters who are for people, er, gun control, will you all voluntarily give up your guns?
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A man accused of driving through a DWI checkpoint and almost hitting agents on scene has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon on a government official.
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The Palestinian government has removed a report claiming that Jerusalem's Western Wall isn't holy to Jews from an official website, after it provoked furious reaction.
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Palestinian officials would not comment on the report Wednesday. But its author, Al-Mutawakil Taha, a civil servant in the Information Ministry, says he stands by it.
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On April 27, Cube Entertainment tweeted on its official account, "2015.05.08 AN 00:00 1st Mini Album Title You're the First (translated). Coming Soon, Jang Hyun Seung." . ... Read more
B2ST"s Hyunseung provides a tracklist of the songs to come in his solo album "MY"
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His album consists of a total of 6 tracks. His title track "You"re the First" is said to be a hip-hop dance number with lyrics written by Black Eyed Pilsung with a rap featuring by famous rapper Giriboy, which already sounds like a hit! . ... Read more
B2ST"s Hyunseung goes shirtless in another picture for solo album "You"re the First"
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Hyunseung dropped another teaser image for his solo debut and he gives a sneak peek at his chiseled abs, covering them up enough so the fans can"t get the full view. His first mini-album will be titled "You"re the First," suggesting a more sentimental vibe in his solo work.
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Just in "Time" for their fifth anniversary, B2ST dropped their new mini-album, their seventh one to date. "Time" is the newest follow-up to "Good Luck," and five of the six tracks were written, composed, and arranged by Kim Tae Joo and Junhyung.. ... Read more
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B2ST will be holding special events around the country to commemorate their upcoming seventh mini album, "Time".
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B2ST dropped another amazing audio teaser from their upcoming 7th mini-album, "Time."
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B2ST dropped another audio teaser for their upcoming mini-album, "Time"!
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Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 66 rooms
- Check-in time starts at 4 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- Pets allowed *
- WiFi in public areas *
- WiFi in rooms *
- Free self parking
- Free beach shuttle
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In the hotel
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Snack bar/deli
- Poolside bar
- Coffee/tea in the lobby
- Barbeque grills
- Free beach shuttle
- Number of outdoor pools -
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Playground on site
- Ecotours nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Free water park access
- Children's pool
- Waterslide
- Pool sun loungers
- Pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Luggage storage
- Number of buildings/towers - 9
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Television in lobby
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Patio
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Satellite TV channels
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Access via exterior corridors
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Special features
DiningOnsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
On Site
- Playground on site
- Free water park access
- Ecotours nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property in cash. The tax applies to stays from 1 April to 31 October. This tax does not apply to residents of the city, or children under 18 years of age. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For further details, please contact the property using the information contained in the confirmation received after booking.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 15.00 per night
Cribs/Infant beds are available for EUR 10.00 per night
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5.00 per pet, per night
WiFi is available in guestrooms for EUR 5 per night (rates may vary)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


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