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Yoni, which literally means vagina, is more than just a sexual reproductive organ in Tantric teachings. Tantra recognizes the importance of the feminine, in all it rituals, as a living Goddess. By worshiping the Yoni or Vagina worship, is to worship the ten Mahavidyas.
The teaching of Yoni Tantra is ideal for couples, be it married couples or not, or for women who want to understand their real inner strength and their true place in the universe. Dialog between Parvati the great Goddess and Lord Shiva.
The Ten Mahavidyas, these are listed in the third patala of Yoni Tantra as Kali, Tara, Shodashi, Chinnamasta, Bagalamukhi, Matangi, Bhuvanesvari, Mahalaksmi and associated with the different parts of the yoni. This list of the Mahavidyas differs from that in Todala Tantra
By successfully worshiping the Yoni One becomes Kalika son and renowned. Devi is at the base of the yoni and Naganandini is in the yoni. Kali and Tara are in the yoni chakra and Chinnamasta in the hair. Bagalamukhi and Matangi are on the rim of the yoni. Mahalaksmi, Shodashi and Bhuvanesvari are within the yoni. By worshipping the yoni one certainly worships Sakti.
The Mahavidya, mantra and preparation of the mantra do not bestow siddhi without worship of the yoni. One should bow thrice before the yoni with a flower, Mahesvari, else the puja of a man is useless even in 1000 lifetimes. Every married man wanting success in life should learn to worship his wife yoni. Guru is clearly Siva and his partner is the true form of the goddess.
One should only couple with the yoni that bleeds. Dearest, if by good fortune one is partner to a Brahmin girl, one should worship her yoni tattva. Otherwise, worship other yonis. When we speak of Brahmin, here we speak about those who are Brahmin by birth based on Astrology, and not because one is born in a Brahmin home. Candali, Lady of Hosts, the foremost one, is the center of the yoni. By worshipping in this way, one becomes my equal, most certainly.
What use are meditations, reciting mantras, giving gifts or kula nectars? O Durga, without yoni worship, all are fruitless. Seated on the peak of Mount Kailasha, the god of gods, the guru of all creation, was questioned by Durga-of-the-Smiling-Face, Naganandini. Lord, 64 tantras have been created.
Tell me, Ocean of Compassion, about the chief of these. Mahadeva said: Listen, dearest Parvati, to this great secret. You have asked to hear this 10 million times. Beauteous One, it is because of your feminine nature that you continually ask me.
You should conceal this by every effort. Parvati, there is mantra pitha, yantra pitha and yoni pitha. Amongst these, the chief is certainly the yoni pitha, revealed to you from affection. Naganandini, listen closely! Hari, Hara and Brahma---- the gods of creation, maintenance and destruction----all originate in the yoni. A person should not worship the yoni if he does not have the Sakti mantra. This initiation and mantra is the deliverer from hell.
I am Mityunjaya, beloved of your yoni. Surasundari, I always worship Durga in my heart lotus. This liberates the mind from distinctions such as Divya and vira. O Lady Goddess! worshipping in this manner, liberation is placed within a person reach. A yoni worshipper should prepare the Sakti mantra.
He gains wealth, poesy, wisdom and omniscience. He becomes the four-faced Brahma for one hundred million eons. What is the use of talking! To speak of this avails naught. If a person worships with menstrual flowers, he also has power over fate. Doing much puja in this way, he may become liberated. The fruit of doing puja to the great yoni, deliverer from the ocean of misery, is life and enhanced vitality.
The yoni, which has bled is suitable for worship. Do not worship a yoni, which has never bled. Worshipping a yoni, which has never bled causes loss of siddhi on every occasion In the absence of the yoni of a maiden or a beautiful woman, worship the yoni of a sister or of a female pupil. Worship the yoni daily otherwise pronounces the mantra. Do not perform useless puja without yoni puja.
Parvati said: Ocean of Compassion, by what method should the yoni, which is the essence of the cosmos, to be worshipped? If you or a sadhaka should worship a yoni, how does it bestow grace? Speak of this to me! I want to hear all of this because of my great curiosity. Mahadeva said: A sadhaka wishing to worship a yoni, which is the form of the cosmos, should cause an erection and insert it into that thing which is Sakti Herself.
The vagina is Mahamaya and the penis is Sadasiva. Worshipping them, one becomes liberated while still alive; there is no doubt off it. One should offer bali, flowers and so forth. If incapable of this, worship with wine, O Durga. One should do pranayama and my six limbed puja in the yoni region. After reciting the mantra 108 times at the base of the yoni, one should rub the linga and the yoni together. I have thereby declared the manner of proceeding for all sadhakas.
Devi, never reveal this Tantra! Do not give it to the disciple of another or to the undevoted. Mahadevi, the Yoni Tantra is revealed from love for you. If a person should gaze at a yoni while ritually bathing, his life becomes fruitful. There is no doubt off this. One should look at one partner yoni, at another woman yoni, the yoni of a maiden----in the absence of a maiden yoni one should gaze reverentially at the yoni of a pupil. Liberation is achieved through enjoyment.
Happiness is gained through enjoyment. Therefore, by every effort, a sadhaka should become an enjoyer. The wise man should always avoid blame, disgust or shame of the yoni. Unless the yoni is worshipped using the Kulachara method, even one hundred thousand sadhanas are useless. If one should lick the elixir at the edge of the yoni, evil in one body or dwelling place is certainly destroyed. What point is there to bathing in the Ganges or in other tirthas?
Dearest, in this matter relating to a powerful sadhaka always worshipping the vagina, what use is there of many words? Whosoever in this Kali Yuga recites mantra in a supremely devoted way specifically to the yoni, the core of the universe, is within reach of liberation.
Listen, O one-dear-to-me-as-life, of the destruction of the mental predisposition of pashas. Worship a nubile yoni in a highly ecstatic way. Whosoever in this Kali Yuga recites mantra in a supremely devoted way specifically to the yoni, the core of the universe, is within reach of liberation.
Amongst thousands of sadhakas and tens of millions of worshippers, fortunate are they who do Kali sadhana. Kali is the Mother of the Universe and of all Shastra, quite certainly. Remembering Kali frees one from the fetters of a pasu.
After reciting Kali great mantra, one becomes Kali son, there is no doubt. This is true, true, true, true without question. Just as for Kali, so also for the Vidyas and rules of Tripura, Shodashi, Bhuvanesvari, China-Tara, Mahalaksmi, Matangi, Sundari, Bhairavi, Dakshina and Tarini. Success cannot be achieved save with the method of Chinachara.
Whatever mantra one is initiated into, this is the best method. Devoid of this sacred trust, one becomes unsuccessful and therefore is reborn again. That which is written in this Yoni Tantra all sadhakas should accomplish according to their own wills.
Mahesani, meditate as being absorbed in the yoni chakra, with yoni on the tongue, yoni in the mind, yoni in the ears and yoni in the eyes. Mighty Lady, all sadhana is vain unless with the yoni. Therefore, reject other pujas and do Yoni Puja. Mahesani, there is no siddhi without devotion to the Guru. Those who want to explore more about Yoni Tantra should visit us in India, or invite our Master to you local area.
Kankalamalini Tantra
Women are divine, women are life, women are jewels. One should always be either amongst hosts of women or with one's own woman. When she is on the breast of a sadhaka in sexual intercourse, then speedily she becomes like the cow of plenty - Devirahasya
The word kankalamalini means garlanded in bones, or skeletons, a constant theme of texts related to the goddess Kali. This work therefore falls into the Kalikula category of tantrik texts.
The Kankamalinitantra is a relatively short work of only five patalas (chapters). Like many tantras, each is of uneven length. Chapter five is probably longer than the previous four chapters put together. In the colophon at the end of each chapter, the tantra is ascribed to the Dakshinamnaya, or southern tantrik current. Mantras are given below using the iTrans format to preserve their correct form and pronunciation
Chapter One
The first chapter opens with Bhairavi asking Bhairava to tell her about the letters of the alphabet. He says that the letters A to Ksha form the absolute as sound (Shabdabrahma), and then proceeds to enumerate the female shaktis associated with these letters. Bhairava says that the letters A to Ksha consist of Shiva and Shakti, and without knowledge of their true meaning, it is not possible to be successful practising the Vama path.
The letters are made up of the three gunas. This chapter, shorter than the others, then discusses the major bija or seed mantras, including OM, shrii.m (Lakshmi bija), krii.m, klii.m, hrii.m , hu.m, huu.m, hrau.m, ai.m, krau.m, svaahaa, drii.m and duu.m, prii.m, Tha.m Tha.m and sphrii.m.
Chapter Two
Bhairavi addresses Bhairava as Nilakantha (the blue throated) Mahadeva and asks him to explain to her the meaning of yoni mudra and the three tattvas. He says that yoni mudra is very secret and should not be revealed. It is the very form of the absolute, representing the chaitanya or consciousness of mantra and bestows liberation. By grace of the yoni mudra, Bhairava says he was able to conquer death. Semen, blood and their conjunction are the temple of Manmatha (the god of love). The yoni bija mantra should be recited 108 times and the yoni itself is the true form of the supreme absolute. The yoni should be encircled with three threads, which are the ida, the pingala and the sushumna. The yoni of Devi is the primordial (Adya) form of Prakriti (nature). It is Kundalini and Mahakundalini, says Shiva.
Bhairava then speaks of the nadis or channels of energy in the body. There are 3.5 koti (a koti is 10 million) nadis, but the three nadis mentioned above are the chief, and represent the moon, the sun and fire. Bhairava then goes on to describe the six well known chakras through which runs the thread of the sushumna or central nadi in the spine. Details are given of the Dakinis, the gods and goddesses, and the bijas of each of these chakras, with very similar details to those published by Sir John Woodroffe in The Serpent Power. Above the Ajna chakra, says Bhairava, is a lotus of 1,000 petals, which is the place of the seventeenth kala.
Kundali Shakti is the form of mantra, dwelling in the muladhara chakra and rising through the Chitrini to the Brahmanda or 1,000 petal lotus, is the rosary of letters, says Bhairava.
There then follows a Yoni kavacha which is of some interest. Ishvara says that by holding it and reading it, it causes all shaktis to give boons.
The rishi of the kavacha is Sadashiva, the metre for it to be pronounced in is Gayatri, the devata is the Eternal Yoni form, while it gives the four aims of mankind.
OM ma.m maa.m mi.m mii.m mu.m muu.m me.m mai.m mo.m mau.m maH mama shiro raxantu svaahaa . OM ma.m maa.m mi.m mii.m mu.m muu.m me.m mai.m mo.m mau.m maH OM maa.m OM aakuuTaa.m mama raxantu svaahaa ma.m maa.m . OM ma.m maa.m mi.m mii.m mu.m muu.m me.m mai.m mo.m mau.m maH hR^idayaadi daxa bahu.m raxantu . OM ma.m maa.m mi.m mii.m mu.m muu.m me.m mai.m mo.m mau.m maH hR^idayaadi vaama bahu.m raxantu . OM ma.m maa.m mi.m mii.m mu.m muu.m me.m mai.m mo.m mau.m maH daxa paada.m raxantu mama . OM ma.m maa.m mi.m mii.m mu.m muu.m me.m mai.m mo.m mau.m maH vaama paada.m raxantu mama sadaa svaahaa svaahaa . OM ma.m maa.m mi.m mii.m mu.m muu.m me.m mai.m mo.m mau.m maH hR^idaadiSu naasaa.m raxantu svaahaa . OM ma.m maa.m mi.m mii.m mu.m muu.m me.m mai.m mo.m mau.m maH upastha.m raxantu mama sadaa svaahaa . OM ma.m maa.m mi.m mii.m mu.m muu.m me.m mai.m mo.m mau.m maH ida.m hi yoni kavacha.m rahasya.m paramaad.hbhuta.m .
The kavacha should be recited in the Muladhara, before the eternal yoni. It gives equality with the sun and the moon, and through the grace of Devi causes success in the yoni mudra. The text says it should be recited with one's own woman or with another woman, following which there should be intercourse. This is an example of tantrik code. The "other woman", according to tantrik insiders, is one's wife or woman, while one's own woman here refers to the Devi within. From this point of view, sex with one's own woman is adultery. On the other hand, this tantra may well be speaking literally.
The kavacha, continues Ishvara, should be written on bhurja leaf (birch) and written with svayambhu flowers (menstrual blood), and semen, and with other scents such as gorochana. It should be placed inside a gold ball and worn on the body. Reciting the kavacha 108 times gives success in whatever is desired. The chapter closes with the mantra namo yonyai namo yonyai kuNDalinyai namo namaH.
Chapter Three
This chapter returns to comparatively more sedate matters, including guru puja, the guru mantra and a guru gita (song).
Ishvara says the two syllables of the word guru represent that which is without qualities and the supreme absolute, respectively. This mantra, he says, is the mahamantra, and should be concealed.
He follows by giving a dhyana of the guru, situated in the 1,000 petal lotus. He is seated in the virasana, with his two hands showing the mudras dispelling fear and giving boons. On his left thigh sits his shakti, whose face shows compassion. She wears red clothes and jewels.
The guru and his shakti should be worshipped with mental offerings (upachara). After reciting the mantra of the shakti, the kavacha of the guru should then be read. This kavacha differs from that given in the Matrikabhedatantra. Wearing the kavacha on different parts of the body washes away demerit in the same way as the Ganges river washes it away. The chapter closes with a brief song (gita) extolling the virtues of the guru.
Chapter Four
This chapter centres around the worship of Mahakali. Parvati asks Shiva to give the Kali mantra, and describe her puja.
Ishvara (Shiva) says that the mantra of Mahakali bestows every type of success. All the gods and rishis achieved what they did through her worship. It gives both liberation and enjoyment and bestows liberation through enjoyment, when heard from the mouth of the guru.
Shiva gives the mantras of Mahakali and and says her one syllable mantra is the gives siddhi in the Kali age. He then gives a three syllable mantra of Dakshina Kalika, followed by other three syllable mantras producing different results.
Conventional rules in the worship of Mahakali are suspended, says Shiva. There is no rule as to time, as to the woman who is the shakti, or to defects of the mantra. Similarly, one need not pay attention to bodily defects. The sadhana may be done during the day or at night, and the recitation (japa) of the mantra may be done anywhere.
By pleasure one gains liberation, Shiva says. He says: "This is true, true, true and again true, I say."
Puja is of three types, he says: daily, every so often, and according to desire (kamya). Here he says he will speak of the daily puja of Mahakali. Bhairava is the rishi, Ushnik is the metre, and the devata is Mahakali, who gives the four aims of mankind.
Without five fold purification, any puja undertaken is Evil Spells (abhichara). Those five purifications are of the atma, bath, the materials, the mantra and the devata. Following the placing of the materials, one should bow to the gurus on the left and to Ganapati on the right, and should then perform bhutashuddhi, the purification of the elements. (This is a meditation in which the different elements within a sadhaka are purified. There is a complete explanation and translation of this process in Woodroffe's edition of the Mahanirvanatantra).
Different nyasas are then performed, and the text follows with a meditation image of Mahakali.
One should meditate on Adya Mahakali as being in a celestial spot, on the central peak of the Himalaya range, under a jewelled pavilion which is the great pitha, her lotus feet served by Narada and the best of saints, worshipped by Bhairava. She is the colour of sapphire, with two large high breasts, wears variegated colour clothes, and has four arms and three eyes.
The text then follows with a description of her inner meditation, where she has limbs the colour of thunderclouds, dishevelled clothing, three eyes and is seated on Shiva's corpse. She is ornamented with a chain of skulls. In her left upper hand she holds a man's severed head, and with the lower hand holds a cleaver. She has dishevelled hair.
Shiva then gives a further dhyana of Mahakali, where she has a fierce, fanged mouth, is completely naked, and has three eyes. She sits in virasana on Mahakala and makes a terrifying noise, wears a garland of skulls (mundamala) and has streams of blood pouring over her full breasts. She sways backwards and forwards, as if intoxicated. In her left hands she holds a cleaver and a severed head, and in her right shows the mudras giving boons and dispelling fear. She has a terrifying face and her tongue rolls wildly. She has earrings made up of a bird's wing and an arrow. She is served by terrifying, roaring jackals in the cremation ground and by Bhairavas making fearful laughing noises, and who dance over men's skeletons, making their victory cries.
Whew. The text then follows with a description of Kali's fifteen attendants, the Kalinityas. This leads up to the left-hand worship with the panchatattva or panchamakara. Shiva says whoever does Kula puja without wine or flesh loses the merit of 1,000 good incarnations. "Without wine, there is no mantra, there is no mantra except with wine," Shiva says. After performing the rite of the five makaras (see virasadhana, elsewhere on this site), one should bow again to Mahakali before doing the dismissal and cleansing rites.
Chapter Five
This chapter is concerned with purashcharana, the rites to be performed by an initiated tantrika to make a mantra successful.
Elsewhere on this site, we have described the elaborate rules, stretching over several days, which a sadhaka has to undertake. But the Kankalamalini, in a similar matter to the Devirahasya and the Brihadnilatantra seems to suspend these rules.
Parvati is told by Ishvara that in the Kali Yuga, folk are short lived and unable to perform rites in the way they were able to do in previous times. He says that for this worship there is no bad time, no special day or night, no need to do the puja on "great nights", such as the eighth or fourteenth of a dark fortnight, nor is there a necessity for worship at the twilights (sandhya).
There are no rules about directions, places, recitation of mantra, time to do the worship. "Here, svecchacharya (doing the rite according to will) is the rule for the mahamantra in sadhana," Ishvara says.
Performing worship in the Kali Yuga in this fashion brings siddhi in six months, according to the text. Shiva says: "Devi, in the Kali Yuga, there are no tirthas (bathing spots), no vows to undertake, no homa, no bath, and no twilight worship (sandhya). " Those rites belong to the previous eras of the Saya, Dvapara and Treta Yugas, he says.
However, purashcharana is still necessary, he adds, and proceeds to give the rite suitable for tantriks during the Kali Yuga. There then follows a lengthy rite which includes the giving of substances including ghee, milk, and sugar, and the recitation of many mantras, the performance of many nyasas.
The importance of the rudraksha rosary is stressed at great length. The sadhaka should smear himself with ash, and put three lines on his forehead as well as a tilak.
Rules are given about the use of the Gayatri mantra, and towards the end of chapter five, there is a lengthy discourse on the Devis of the bodily dhatus, such as Dakini, Lakini, Rakini and so forth, along with their bija mantras and their various meditation images. These Devis are situated in the different chakras. Puja Dakshana 11000.00, 21000.00 ,51000.00 111000.00 above
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Ex Men: West Ham United
by Kate Smith
We profile a select few who've played for both clubs.
Anton Ferdinand (WHU 2002-2008, SAFC 2008-2011)
Ferdinand signed his first professional contract for the Hammers in 2002 and made his debut a year later, he went on to make 26 games in his debut season for the club. The following season saw Ferdinand cement his place at the heart of the defence as the club secured promotion back to the Premier League. In his six years at Upton Park, Ferdinand made 163 appearances for the club scoring five goals.
He joined Sunderland at the start of the 2008-09 season for £8 million and made a promising start to his career on Wearside, forging a solid partnership with Danny Collins, however some poor results saw Ferdinand in and out of the team. He went on to make 36 appearances in his first season at the Stadium of Light. Following the arrival of Steve Bruce, Ferdinand found first-team opportunities hard to come by. He left the club for QPR in August 2011 having made 95 appearances.
Don Hutchison (SAFC 2000-2001, WHU 1994-1996, 2001-2005)
Scottish international Hutchison joined the Black Cats in July 2000 from Everton for £2.5 million and he quickly became a key figure for the club as they finished seventh in the league. In his one year on Wearside the Scottish international scored 8 goals in 40 league appearances. Including scoring in the 2-1 win against Newcastle at St James Park in November 2000.
Hutchison first joined West Ham in August 1994 when Harry Redknapp brought him to the club from Liverpool for £1.5 million. In his first spell at the club he made 39 appearances scoring 11 goals. He left the club for Sheffield United in January 1996. He rejoined the club in August 2001 for a then club record £5 million. However he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury months after joining the club and following his return to fitness he struggled to secure a regular first-team spot. He left the club for Millwall in 2005 having scored 5 goals in 63 appearances.
George McCartney (SAFC 1998-2006, 2008-2012, WHU 2006-2008, 2012-PRESENT)
McCartney first joined the Black Cats as a trainee in 1998 and made his debut in 2000 against Luton Town. He was made team captain during the 2003/04 season and was named fans Player of the Year the following season as helped the club clinch promotion back to the Premier League. McCartney made 157 appearances for the club during his first spell.
McCartney first joined West Ham in August 2006. He made 25 appearances in all competitions for the Hammers during his first season at the club. The following season he was runner up in the club's Player of the Year award having featured in all of the team's 38 Premier League games. McCartney's sale back to Sunderland led to West Ham manager Alan Curbishley resigning after he claimed the player was sold against his wishes.
McCartney's second spell on Wearside was blighted by injury making only 41 appearances and he re-joined West Ham, initially on loan, at the start of 2011/12 season before making the move permanent before the start of the current season.

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Hasbro and the Star Wars Insider have teamed up for yet another Fan's Choice poll to pick a character to be added to the action figure line. The EU selections in this round includes several classic EU folks: Gilad Pellaeon, Joruus C'baoth, Guri, and Mara Jade Skywalker. Cast your vote today!
Tag Archives: eu toys
Japanese-style Jaina Solo figure coming from Kotobukiya
Licensee Kotobukiya will be releasing a Jaina Solo Bishoujo statue, it seems. (More proof? Heard about it from @StarWars.) While I'm happy see an Expanded Universe character get some non-Hasbro love (and George knows that's sparing enough,) I'm not really sure what to think of the whole Bishoujo thing, other than to be grateful she's not flashing her panties.
Speaking of non-Hasbro EU love, did anyone hear anything about that Mara figure Sideshow has said is in the pipeline? Anything? Bueller?
Toy Fair: Want EU toys? It's not a total loss this year
Toy Fair has begun in New York, and Hasbro has revealed their plans for the coming year. There's plenty of Clone Wars stuff, including Ahsoka in her new outfit, plus a new line of lightsabers. And while the comic packs may be gone, Expanded Universe action figures are still popping up. Most notably, a Nom Anor in June (That's him up top, plus his card) and a Bastila Shan coming in April, both in the Vintage Collection.
I suppose the Quinlan Vos/Barriss Offee Galactic Heroes twin-pack counts as well, too. Perhaps most odd, however: Two Disney Exclusive Star Tours packs. You can check them all out at StarWars.com.
SDCC: Saturday (and some Friday) roundup
Someone got stabbed with a pen in Hall H this evening; There's a report from San Diego's NBC affiliate and Comic Book Resources and Entertainment Weekly are on the case. (Harrison Ford is not a suspect.) The rumors have been flying over Twitter, including allegations that seat-squatting (a common practice) was a factor.
- In the wake of our first glimpse at the cover, StarWars.com has a clearer look and the blurb for John Jackson Miller's Knight Errant paperback.
- The prequels are safe from Family Guy; Indiana Jones, not so much. Their Return of the Jedi spoof is named… wait for it… "It's a Trap!" Oh Family Guy, your creativity is boundless.
- Even putting The Clone Wars aside, there were a few EU figures in Hasbro's presentation – more than I was expecting, anyway. The Comic Packs continue (as Entertainment Earth exclusives) with Legacy's Deliah Blue/Darth Nihl. Knights of the Old Republic's Jarael/Rohlan Dyre (image 50,) Jaster Mereel/Montross from Jango Fett: Open Seasons and Rogue Squadron's Baron Fel/Ysanne Isard (51.) I suppose the Jodo Kast on 35 counts, too.
- Hungry for The Old Republic news? Here's Pablo's report from the MMO's panel.
- Oh, hey, Avengers.
EUbits: Inside The Making of The Empire Strikes Back
Nonfiction StarWars.com offers up a peek at J.W. Rinzler's The Making of The Empire Strikes Back. The book's release was recently pushed back to October, but there's little doubt that it will be worth the wait.
Street date shuffle. On that note, our book release schedule has been updated. The most notable change: A double shot of Fate of the Jedi paperbacks as Omen and Abyss are moved up to spring.
Podcastery. Star Wars Action News talked to Paul S. Kemp earlier in the month, while the ForceCast caught up with John Jackson Miller at C2E2.
The blogside. Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff on the end game and the last period.
Morsel. Sue Rostoni says that Joe Schreiber's Black Orchid is getting a new title because some people thought it sounded like a romance novel. Personally I think old school Neil Gaiman/Dave McKean…
Toys. Rebelscum reports that the Legacy Collection's Expanded Universe action figures (the wave that includes Jacen and Jaina) have begun showing up at Toys "R" Us stores.
Hasbro discontinuing Comic Packs
Sales haven't been good for one of the few sources for Expanded Universe action figures, so the line won't continue in regular stores through the Spring. Here's what Hasbro said in a Q&A last month:
We can confirm that the Comic Packs will be discontinued after Spring 2010 (meaning no packs for Fall 2010). The Wal-Mart exclusive Comic Pack program has been cancelled after the last ones ship this Fall. Wave 3, including the pack with Tholme and T'ra Saa, will now be on shelf approximately March in the U.S. along with the rest of the Fall Comic Packs shown at Comic Con. This schedule should hold unless there are further delays. The Spring 2010 Wave 1 packs shown at Comic Con, including the Darth Nihl & Deliah Blue pack, may not make it out at all based on the current rate of sale, but we remain hopeful. The Camie/Fixer pack will be a convention exclusive next year.
This doesn't bode well for EU figures, though it doesn't effect the Jacen and Jaina figures (they're part of Legacy Collection, an entirely different line.)
EUbits: Lightsaber scarf, Schreiber, Bohnoff and comics
Crafting corner. There are two Mara Jade items in this roundup, and here's the first one. Rebecca aka Sorakirei, whose first lightsaber scarf we featured earlier in the month, has another made another one. The Mara Jade lightsaber scarf was a commission – could it be from one of our readers? It's a big internet… She's also done a ROTJ Luke saber since we last looked…
The Blogside: Joe Schreiber on haunted houses and Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff on musical parody.
Action figures: A closer look at Jacen and Jaina.
Previews: Legacy #40, Knights of the Old Republic #46 and Invasion #4, which gives us our first look at (a fairly generic and perhaps Renaissance-Fair attending) Mara.
Lists: Topless Robot has a very Marvel-heavy list of the eleven least necessary Star Wars comics. Yes, its another one of those lists that was probably compiled by hitting the random button on the Wookieepedia, but I'm considering doing a novel version. (Since I've actually, like, read a lot of them. Imagine that. The New Rebellion, are your ears stinging yet?)
Bad wrong merchandise of the day: Sarlacc fail
Really, Hasbro? No one objected to this? Yes, we know where the ultimate blame falls, but still. Really?
In less wince-worthy toy stuff, get up close and personal with the repackaged Comic Packs, as well as the news ones such as Darth Krayt & Sigel Dare, Lumiya & Luke, Beefy the Vong & Kyle Katarn and the news-to-me Emperor's Hand Imperial Shuttle.
SDCC '09 roundup: Star Wars Day in the afternoon
Fine, I cave: I'll be updating this throughout the afternoon/evening, at least until the Spectacular… Unless something huge breaks!
The sun says hello. Afternoon for me, anyway: All this was morning for California, and you can tell because StarWars.com has snapshots from the Fan Club Breakfast, and more from TFN. (5:20e)
All the wonderful toys. They also have Hasbro's presentation. The Comic Packs are mostly things we've already seen, but I think the Exar Kun and Ulic Qel Droma are new. Walmart is getting an exclusive Corran Horn/Whistler and Rouge Squadron #1 two-pack (Dllr Nep and Plourr Ilo?) while Target will have a Wedge with X-Wing.
But the biggest news in here for us is that they're adding Jacen and Jaina Solo to the Droid Factory line in 2010! Meanwhile, future Comic Packs will include Legacy's Delia Blue/Darth Nihl and KOTOR's Jarael/Rohlan Dyre. (5:20e)
Something something in 3-D. EU Cantina was tweeting live from The Clone Wars panel. Tidbits include S2 tone, comments on rogue Jedi and the unlikliness of a second movie. (5:20e)
SDCC Roundup: Comic-Con starts Thursday!
Look who's debuting. Among the new items Sideshow is bringing to Con? A 12″ figure of an old pal of ours, Grand Admiral Thrawn! And some other guys.
From the floor. Mary Franklin and her minions are hard at work already, setting up the Lucasfilm Pavilion! There's a peek at a few more of The Clone Wars bounty hunters as well, including two brand-new characters.
- Memories. Fan testimonials from earlier in the year.
- Hey, gamers! The Clone Wars: Repulic Heroes launch trailer is here.
- Funny business What Comic-Con means to Seth Green, things people say to him on the floor and his guide to costumes. On that note, Green is joined by partners-in-humor Matthew Senreich and Breckin Meyer to talk about the new Robot Chicken DVD and their SDCC skate party.
- The Empire Muggs Back. Amy Pronovost's Jaxxon and Sarah Wilkinson's Shaak Ti.
- Fan sites. TFN and company will be twittering at the con and holding a live chat during the Spectacular.


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We saw so many pretty butterflies while hiking at Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park. It was always fun to go there and see how many varieties we could find.
I saw this Purplish Copper butterfly near the bridge one summer morning. It flitted from flower to flower but liked the purple asters the best.
It looks so delicate with its wings so paper thin. Isn't it just beautiful?


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Rider, team registration now open for 2013 Tour of Elk Grove
More than $66,000 in prize money
Pro cycling legend Bob Roll to be event's race announcer
Pro cycling legend Bob Roll to be event's race announcer
• Men's pro 3-day, 3-stage race purse: $41,655
• Women's pro 3-day, 3-stage race purse: $17,500
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (June 14, 2013) — Registration recently opened for pro/am cyclists and teams for the 8th Annual Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 2-4, in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village.
Tour of Elk Grove's total prize purse for its men's and women's pro races is more than $59,000. Over $41,000 of this prize money is earmarked for the men's showcase pro three-day, three-stage tour.
Tapped to announce the weekend's races will be '80s/'90s pro cycling legend Bob Roll. He's a three-time Tour de France racer and, since retiring in the early '90s, has authored several books and is a cable TV sports commentator.
Tour of Elk Grove is designated as a prestigious International Cycling Union (aka UCI) Category 2.1 event. (UCI is the world governing body for sports cycling and oversees international competitive cycling events.)
The Category 2.1 designation draws elite athletes and pro teams from the worlds of domestic and international cycling to race at the event.
This year's Tour of Elk Grove features a total of 12 professional and amateur races. The women's pro three-day, three-stage race is again on the prestigious USA Cycling National Racing Calendar (NRC). (USA Cycling is the national governing body for bicycle racing in the U.S.).
This year's Tour of Elk Grove's highlights are…
• The weekend of racing kicks off late Friday afternoon with 4.5-mile time trial races for both men and women. (The time trials are stage 1 of both the men's and women's pro three-day, three-stage races.)
• The stage 2 road race for pro men and the stage 2 criterium race for pro women will be held on Saturday afternoon.
• The stage 3 circuit race for pro men as well as the stage 3 Circuit Race for pro women will be held on Sunday afternoon.
• In addition, the returning men's elite category 1/2 races will be held Saturday and Sunday. It features a total of $5,000 in prize money.
Tour of Elk Grove also features a Time Trial race for charity on Friday at 3:30 p.m., two community races on Sunday, a sports expo with food and other vendors, and community "block parties" on Friday and Saturday nights with food, fireworks and live music.
To register, for a complete list of races/prize money and the weekend schedule, please visit www.tourofelkgrove.com.
Rider/team registration questions can also be directed to Hank Zemola at (773) 584-6623.
Tour of Elk Grove is presented by Alexian Brothers Medical Center, a nationally acclaimed health care facility in Elk Grove Village.
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One of the biggest television shows of all-time is back!
American Idol launched the careers of Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Adam Lambert and more! The alumni from this show have won numerous Grammys, American Music Awards, Billboard Awards and Oscars than ANY OTHER SHOW in the history of Reality TV.
So who discovered this talent? Each year, three (or sometimes four) of the biggest names in the recording industry have offered their opinions and guided the nation to pick a winner.
While original judges Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell resigned from the show in 2009 and 2010 respectively, Randy Jackson will guide this year's talent as the show's in-house mentor. This season, three Idol veterans (Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick, Jr.) will occupy the judges' desk!
So did Harry, J.Lo and Keith find some potential winners tonight? Read on to find out!
The first person to receive a coveted golden ticket was Boston native and twerker Troy Durden, who covered "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." While his voice was average, the judges seemed to like him well enough to move him to the next round. However, before he left the room…Jennifer gave him a stern warning: "We want others to take you seriously, focus on your music!"
As Troy left the room, 17-year-old Sam Woolf brought his guitar into the room. He delivered a fast-paced "Lego House." Sam had a nice quality about his vocals and Keith commented about his pitch being "incredible." However, newcomer Harry Connick, Jr. did not like Sam's treble clef tattoo, but sent him through to Hollywood.
Now, before the contestants faced the panel…they must sweat it out in the Chamber. The pressure of the Chamber did not get the best of several contestants including a potential Phillip Phillips clone Ethan Thompson and former X Factor USA alum Jillian Jensen. However, dreams were broken in the audition room after the judges raised the bar on Boston.
16-year-old New Jersey lifeguard and Jennifer Lopez fan Stephanie Hanvey waited her whole life to appear on the show. After giving J.Lo a complement, Stephanie sang Jessie J's "Price Tag." While Keith loved the way she performed, both Harry and Jennifer stated that the vocals needed work…. however all three of them said, "Yes!" Her parents rushed in as she grabbed her Golden Ticket.
Another Jennifer Lopez admirer, 15-year-old Morgan Deplitch, wanted a Golden Ticket! She covered Grace Potter's "Paris (Ooh La La)." While it was not as strong as Amanda Brown's cover, J.Lo was impressed with her…but Harry wanted to hear her sing an age-appropriate song and told her to use that advice when she heads to Hollywood.
17-year-old Austin Percario's mom (who he claims is a stage mom) to his Idol audition. He hoped to get a golden ticket so his mom would not have to accompany him to Hollywood. Austin sang David Guetta and Sia's "Titanium" and it was one of the stronger male vocals in the 7:00 hour. I loved his vocal control and Keith stated that he loved the merge of raspy meets pop. All three judges gave him a unanimous"Yes!"
15-year-old Kaitlyn Jackson ended day one in Boston on a high note. She premiered her original song that she wrote in honor of her grandfather, who passed away before he could listen to it. Her original song gave me chills and I think she had an Angie Miller vibe about her. All three judges gave her high remarks and gave her a Golden Ticket.
The second day opened with the judges divided with a contestant. The contestant…21-year-old handyman Keith London. His cover of Katy Perry's "Roar" had an Ed Sheeran vibe about it and he had a good presence. While J.Lo and Keith went gaga over him, Harry was honest and said that he was not moved by the performance. However, J.Lo and Keith's "yeses" gave him a Golden Ticket to Hollywood.
American Idol finished its season premiere in Austin! The show had a mix of good and bad auditions. However, Savion Wright began to change the night in the right direction. Savion struggled with school due to his ADHD but according to his mother…music saved his life. His original song was incredible and I think his vocals will propel him to the top. Harry said it best: "You are going to intimidate your competitors" and all three judges said: "Yes!" Jennifer gave a teary-eyed Savion his ticket to Hollywood.
I love a Southern Belle! But what makes me smile a lot…is a Southern Belle with A HUGE VOICE! When Madelyn Patterson sang "Up to the Mountain," she had me at the first few vocal licks! She is a vocal dynamo and many viewers wondered: "Where is this voice coming from?" While Harry tried to give her advice, Keith and J.Lo gave Madelyn a golden ticket and silenced him.
Many guitarists were sent through to Hollywood. However, 21-year-old Malcolm Allen proved that he did not need a string instrument to audition for the judges. His cover of Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" gave me chills and Jennifer stated that he was a natural.
Tomorrow night, Idol concludes its Boston round and heads to San Francisco!


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Back by popular demand: Black Friday Deals
This year we have again partnered with AIM Surplus, and also signed on Brownells and Primary Arms. Additionally we will also be offering the same sale prices on our new Amazon web store. Almost everything we make will be on sale, with reductions up to 25%.
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CLAIM: J. Lo Boyfriend Casper Smart is "Gay," Only With Her For "Fame"
"Casper Smart Is Gay & Only With J.Lo For Fame, Claims Fellow Dancer," screams a headline from RadarOnline about Jennifer Lopez's boyfriend.
According to the webloid, another dancer named Joshua Lee Ayers has been "blasting Casper on his Twitter account," writing such things as "Check out Ur boy… And his low key homo ways."
Ayers, who posted a photo of a shirtless Smart wearing stuffed, gold shorts and a sparkly belt — surrounded by other dudes in their underwear — also tweeted, "I know what I know, Not love, a lot of business and public relations."
For RadarOnline, naturally everything posted on social media sites must be true.
Once again, however, the site has committed another boner.
Smart, who's been dating Lopez for months, is "not gay," says Lopez's rep, speculating that Ayers' remarks are probably a result of "jealousy."
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Name: Mrs. Lyon formerly Ms. Jensen
Birthday: November 25
Favorite Color: Black & Royal Blue
Favorite Book: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Favorite Memory: The birth of my daughters, Kenzie and Kaidyn
Favorite Sport: Football
Favorite Food: Sushi - I can't get enough
Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Kids
Favorite Ice Cream: Pinkberry
Favorite Animal: Lions - of course ;-)
Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite Stores: Banana Republic and Amazon!
Favorite Flower: Tulips
Favorite Plant: Lamb's Ear (Feels like a cat's ear)
My Favorite Song: All of Me by John Legend
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Favorite Past Time: Well, when the girls are asleep, I love to read. I even have a classroom library of over 2600 books!!!
Favorite Teaching Bragging Right: Implemented and lead a 1:1 iPad program schoolwide at my current school. Also, being chosen as a Scholastic Teacher Book Club Advisor in 2008 was pretty cool too.
I was born and raised in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois called Streamwood. I spent a majority of my life there until I moved to Arizona in June of 1999. Even though I did miss the changing of the seasons back in the Mid-West, I came to find that I DIDN'T miss the cold wind or freezing rain! :-) I thoroughly enjoyed living in Arizona and often took advantage of the beautiful weather and scenery it has by mountain biking and hiking in my free time. However, I must admit the heat tended to get a little overwhelming and I decided it was time for yet another change. In June of 2007, I moved to Los Angeles, California. Simply put, I love it here!
Prior to teaching, I worked at a hotel as a Catering Sales Manager. However, I always knew I wanted to be a teacher so I began to go to school full-time in the evening. It wasn't before long that I received my Bachelor's Degree from Ottawa University in December of 2005. I vowed I would begin working towards my Masters program within five years. I did and I finished my Masters degree in Educational Media Design and Technology from Full Sail University in December 2010. I work hard and love what I do and I'm constantly striving to be the best teacher I can be. In 2008, I was lucky enough to be chosen as one of fifteen Scholastic Book Club Advisors. I was treated to a trip to downtown New York to offer my feedback regarding their book clubs. They definitely treated us like royalty!! During the 2014-2015 school year, I plan on attending LMU to get my Private School Principal Certificate. I'm excited to continue my own education!
A few of my favorite hobbies are technology (in and out of the classroom), reading, writing, and web design. I also enjoy going to the movies and hanging with my wonderful husband, Christian, who runs a successful landscaping company. When we have time, we have fun exploring the different parts of Los Angeles or just spending the weekend reading the paper and enjoying a cup of coffee from Starbucks (well....actually Mocha Fraps). We were married on October 16, 2010 and I officially began my life as Mrs. Lyon - previously Ms. Jensen. I couldn't imagine marrying a more caring or loving man. Quickly after we were married, we were blessed to find out we were pregnant with our first child. Our daughter, Kenzie, was born in July of 2011. Life seemed to stand still when she was born and almost everything took a backseat to my beautiful daughter. However, as the months have gone on, I have found how to juggle and balance my life. We joyfully welcomed our second daughter, Kaidyn, in March of 2013. My two girls are my heart and soul and I love being their mommy. :-)
I have been teaching for over seven years - mostly in 5th grade but I have one year in 4th grade. In addition to teaching, I am also the Co-Vice Principal at my school, the Director of 1:1 iPad Program, along with MANY other hats at my job. I typically am the go to person regarding technology questions at our school and if there is something new to try out, you better believe I'm willing to give it a try in my classroom. I was fortunate enough to be the one classroom in the 2012-2013 school year to pilot a 1:1 iPad program with my 5th graders. This year, I was the leader in implementing this 1:1 program school wide in grades PreK-8th. Between my amazing class and my home life, I can honestly say at the end of the day it's nice to crawl into bed but it is all very fulfilling too. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for me in my career as well as my personal life.


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suppose you are given 100 gold coins labeled w/ numbers 1 through n. Coin n has weight and worth that is sqrroot(n). Given one minute if computation, how close can you come to dividing the 100 coins into piles of 50 coins each of nearly equal weight. The output should be a difference in the weight, followed by a list of the 50 labels of coins on one side of
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PLS help me...this is the case study that is given to me but i totally suck in memorizing formulas in mathematics.. thats why i dont know how to make this one...


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$25 ain't that bad...it's WAY cheaper then even one of the books
almost Everyone has it for $99 and a few have it for $89. This for $25 seems rather shady to me. Most software has about a 40% markup from wholesale. There is NO WAY they can charge this and make a profit...unless they are making a profit on their software only and are drawing a crowd to their website.
I'll wait to you gets yours in first. Please lemme know if they are legit versions of the DVDs and not copys
I'll let you know. The last time I was on their site they where selling it for $96.00.


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Napa Valley nuggets: Bottega expands, Velo Vino soft launches
The weather has been wet and wild here in the Napa Valley of late and so has our schedule. Regardless, here are a couple recent noteworthy happenings.
Michael Chiarello's Bottega expands
Way back in July we told you that Michael Chiarello's Bottega restaurant in Yountville was expanding. The expansion became official a couple weeks ago as Chiarello announced the addition of a pastry/pasta kitchen, and a new 36-seat private lounge, bar and dining room. Robert Hohmann, who worked at Bouchon in Beverly Hills and Del Posto, Per Se and Lincoln in New York City, was also named Executive Sous Chef.
Velo Vino Soft Launches
Up in St. Helena Clif Family Winery soft launched its tasting room, Velo Vino, at 709 Main Street late last week. Velo Vino is the newest adventure from Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford the owners and founders of Clif Bar and Clif Family Winery.
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Postgame Notes
Oct. 12, 2013
William & Mary 27, Penn 14
- Today's game was the 1,337th game in school history, an NCAA record. The Quakers are the only school in NCAA history to reach 1,300 games.
- Penn now trails the all-time series with William & Mary, 6-1, with six straight losses dating back to 1944. The Quakers have lost 13 in a row to CAA opponents and four straight non-league road games.
- Penn has allowed an opening drive touchdown just twice since 2008 (47 games). Prior to today - where the Tribe needed just 12 yards - the last team to score on the opening drive against Penn was Lafayette in the 2012 season opener - where they only needed to go 14 yards for the score.
- Senior Billy Ragone's second completion of the game gave him 400 for his career. He is the third Penn player to reach that mark (Gavin Hoffman, 651; Mike Mitchell, 463). Ragone finished with 14 completions and has 412 for his career.
- Ragone's two touchdown passes give him 54 touchdowns at Penn (34 pass, 20 rush). That ties him for most all-time at Penn with Gavin Hoffman (1999-2001).
- Ragone threw two touchdown passes and now has 34 for his career. That ties Jimmy McGeehan (1991-93) for third all-time at Penn and 22nd-most in Ivy League history.
- Ragone threw multiple touchdown passes for the 10th time in his career.
- Ragone has now thrown a touchdown pass in 10 straight starts.
- Junior Ryan O'Malley had his first multi-touchdown game. He now has four career touchdown catches.
- Penn had four or more sacks for the third time this season.
- Sophomore Austin Taps had a career-best two sacks. Penn now has multiple sacks in three of four games this season. The Quakers have had at least one sack in seven straight games.
- Junior Spencer Kulcsar had a career-best 84 rushing yards.
- Seven different Quakers had a reception.
- Seniors Jake Schwertner and Steve Szostak started for the 14th straight game together on the offensive line.
- Senior Christopher Bush's start at center marks the 23rd game that he and Ragone have started together.
- Senior wideout Ryan Mitchell, who now has a catch in 24 straight games, has 1,184 career receiving yards to move into 11th-place all-time at Penn. He is just 27 yards from the top 10 (Colin Smith, 1998-2001).
- Senior Sebastian Jaskowski had a career-best 12 tackles. He had previously had 11 tackles on three seperate occasions. He also added a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
- Senior Evan Jackson had a career-high eight tackles. That bested the previous career high he set last week with seven in the win over Dartmouth.
- Kenny Thomas (6), Mike Schmall (6), Dylan Muscat (5), Taps (4) and Brion Wood (4) also had career highs in tackles. Muscat also had two forced fumbles.
- Senior Sam Chwarzynski had a sack for the fourth time in the last five games. He also forced a fumble for the second straight game.


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The seats were the 3rd row from the stage, we saw everything and heard everyone.
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Today I had the privilege of leading a writing, global citizenship and empowerment workshop for teen girls and their mothers at Fahari Academy Charter School in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Together, we read a few letters from Advice to My Thirteen-Year-Old Self and discussed not only the various problems that had been raised, but the solutions the writers had developed. We then wrote about some of our own problems and – as a group – came up with solutions. Needless to say, it was a moving, informative and fun workshop. We even had this little guy visit for awhile – the youngest feminist I've had the pleasure of working with:
A mother and daughter from last week's session wrote their own letters and shared them today. Listening to them read the solutions they had created for their own problems, and seeing moms and teen girls respond to each other's thoughts and feelings made me realize just how much the 'Advice' workshops matter.


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Theres been some rumours floating around recently about a residing "reverse hyperthreading" feature waiting to be unleashed on AMD's latest AM2 based dual core CPUs (whereby the power of two cores are harnessed as a highly powerful single core for superior performance in single threaded applications).
Turns out it was all rubbish according to The Inquirer :/
APOLOGIES to the fanbois, but I am about to kill some nice AMD dreams. Reverse Hyperthreading does not exist. It's one of the bigger loads of bluff and bluster cooked up in a long time.
AMD doesn't have any such technology. It would like to have it but even the upcoming K8L quad core won't be able to present a dual or quad core as a single core to the Operating system.


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Sunday, January 23, 2011
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Dinosaur Footprints in Lesotho
We were in Lesotho just before the new year, mostly to get away from the usual humdrum of suburban life, but also to take in magnificent mountain scenery, geology, the spectacular Maletsunyane Falls, and look for dinosaur footprints. We met with success in all departments, and had a laugh too. The Land Rover behaved itself - in fact went like a dream up those impossibly long, steep mountain passes which was a relief to say the least. I had given her a stern talking to a few months back - any more breakdowns and trouble from you and you are out on your ear - new owners, perhaps even the scrap yard for you if you don't buck up your ideas. So she seems to have taken note and with any luck the truculence of the last 18 months has come to an end. But on to more serious things - mostly dinosaur footprints. With a bit of help from the Lonely Planet guide, the GPS, and the local Basotho lads we found the most magnificent dinosaur footprints under a rock overhang. It is perhaps a bit of an indictment on the geological community that one has to find out information on such significant things as dinosaur fossil tracks from an Australian published travel guide. Well done to Lonely Planet, Nil points to the geologists. But now we hope to rectify this, so if you want to go see them, here are the co-ordinates: S28 54.151 E27 59.864 or if you prefer: S28.90252 E27.99774 or S28 54 09.1 E27 59 51.9.
They must be at least 10 metres up and under the overhang, and the ones at the entrance to the cave are closer and more impressive. That said, they are very well preserved and it looks as if there was a whole herd of them galloping around in the sediments. We are considering ways of jugging up and taking casts at the moment - will need to revisit my rope access skills.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
We had a very succesful trip about a month ago when we journeyed with Roger and Pat de la Harpe to Bonamanzi Game Reserve, and then through to Clarens to scout out venues for various workshops. Bonamanzi is located right on the shores of Lake St Lucia and the World Heritage Site of Isimangaliso forms their northern boundary, so they are perfectly positioned in terms of birding, photographic and drawing and painting safaris. The views out of what is the largest wetland in Africa are phenomenal, and then there are the delights of the reserve itself. Accommodation comprises delightful, air conditioned thatched chalets, all with en-suite bathrooms, set in beautiful, thorn tree studded parkland with warthog and nyala wandering freely through the camp. Some of the classes will be held in a beautiful, semi-enclosed deck overlooking an African waterhole where the water lilies splash their colour across the languid waters and frogs serenade one another late into the night.
Dinners are served beneath the star-studded heavens, where cathedrals of candles and a huge camp fire throw flickering, golden shadows across enchanted faces. Delicious food, chilled drinks and convivial company are a given, and time is marked by the slow wheel of the Southern Cross through the African sky.
We reluctantly left Bonamanzi and headed inland to the second highest town in South Africa - Clarens. Again a very successful couple of days, for we found dinosaur remains, explored the Golden Gate National Park from a geological point of view and looked into the possibility of taking participants over the highest road in Africa to the Letseng Diamond Mine. Letseng is the highest diamond mine on Earth and has produced four of the twenty largest diamonds ever discovered.
We approached the mine to ask them if they would take tours and they have agreed to do this, so this is a huge feather in Old Canvas Expeditions' cap, and an exciting addition to our workshop. We have also organised flights along the Eastern Escarpment to take in the second highest waterfall in Earth - the Tugela Falls - the towering buttresses of the Drakensberg/uKhahlamba World Heritage Site, and the vast Post Gondwana Landscape which stretches out to the east.
Certainly experiences not to be missed and we would urge everyone to come on one of our safaris. As we say, more than just a game drive. Go to www.oldcanvasexpeditions.com for more information.
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Well, it has been a long hard slog but we have managed to break the back of it. Yesterday we went live with our new website, www.oldcanvasexpeditions.com. Now Old Canvas is the provider of some of the top specialist safaris in Southern Africa. More than just a game drive is our slogan and that is exactly what we hope to achieve.
Old Canvas Expedition's flagship geology workshop is out of the town of Clarens in the Eastern Free State - at an altitude of 1800 metres it is the second highest town in the country. The beautiful sandstone cliffs which surround the town and provide the magnificent backdrops for which it is famous, are fossilised sand dunes, harking back to a time 180 million years ago when the area was a desert, the realm of dinosaurs and small mammals.
Gondwana was stilled joined; a vast supercontinent including Africa, India, Australia, Antarctica and South America. Incontestable forces began to play out at the end of Gondwana times, and the supercontinent began to tear itself apart. As these ruptures took place, thousands of metres of red hot, incandescent lavas flooded out onto the Gondwana landscape, burying all in a fiery embrace.
Walking through the town of Clarens gives no inkling of this cataclysmic history, but looking south one can see the blue Maluti Mountains - a remnant of those thousands of metres of lava which burned everything before it. Dinosaur bones protrude out of rocky road cuttings, the ancient desert dunes lie preserved in the cliff faces, faults form large dislocations in Earth's crust and dykes traverse the landscape for tens of kilometres, once feeder pipes to the overlying basaltic outpourings.
We will marvel at the geological history of the region and the story of both wandering continents and wandering dinosaurs. We will drive the highest road in Africa to the Letseng Diamond Mine - the highest on Earth and the source of 4 of the 20 largest diamonds ever found. On the final day we will fly past the Tugela Falls, the second highest on Earth at 947 metres and enjoy views of the Drakensberg. This range is a proclaimed World Heritage Site - the uKhahlamba. From the air we will also be able to see the post-Gondwana landscape and the phenomenal gorges that the eastward-flowing rivers have cut into the ancient African bedrock.
Join us then on a journey through 300 million years of Earth history, witness the breakup of Gondwana, the outpourings of lava and see the highest diamond mine on Earth. Perhaps the highlight will be to fly along the Eastern Escarpment past the Tugela Falls and the towering ramparts of the Drakensberg.
These are experiences which cannot be missed, and so we invite you to journey not only to one of the most picturesque towns in South Africa with its art galleries and restaurants, but on a journey down through the aeons, to a time when dinosaurs once ruled the Earth and Clarens was at the heart of a vast continent called Gondwana.
Monday, December 22, 2008
The Ancient of Days - Barberton
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There is a piece of land on South Africa's eastern escarpment so ancient that it beggars the imagination. We as humans work on another time scale entirely - our short lives are measured in decades and a time span of 2000 years seems so very very long ago. Five million years spans all of human evolution and even those numbers seem improbable. So to now tell you that rocks which underlie this piece of land have been dated at 3 538 000 000 years might indeed stretch your imagination. That number does indeed read as "three billion, five hundred and thirty eight thousand million years". Whew! To set our own lives against this kind of timescale makes them appear entirely insignificant, and the history of mankind not much more so. But there is worse to come – they have discovered ancient gneisses in the Slave Province of Canada 4 billion years old, and a single zircon crystal from Australia has been dated at 4.3 billion years. But this is no dent to our national pride – we are still up there with the front runners and Barberton remains an earth scientist's Mecca.
It is one of the few places on Earth where the Archaean (rocks of 2500 million years and older) is so well preserved and so easily accessible and at one stage we held the record for the oldest rocks on Earth. But let us not indulge in hubris here, remembering the insignificance of our allotted three score and ten years when compared against the background of this vast sweep of geological time.
The Barberton Mountain Land is characterised by rugged topography and deeply incised river valleys. It is shaped roughly like a giant ice-cream cone, with the mandatory cherry on top located at Badplaas and Komatipoort forming the tip of the cone (well, almost). It extends from the high African hinterland down to the Lowveld, including a portion of northwest Swaziland in its sweep.
The towns of Steynsdorp, Havelock, Horo, Kaapmuiden, Louw's Creek and of course Barberton have the honour of being founded on this veritable Methuselah of the Earth's crust and those who walk on it are treading on hallowed ground. Moving swiftly from the realm of the metaphor to that of the mundane, the limits of the zone and its simplified geology are shown in the accompanying figure.
To peer through the swirling mists of the deep abyss of geological time in an attempt to unravel what went before is an almost impossible task. To have remnant samples from this deep abyss preserved relatively unaltered is a gift in the process of unravelling the complexities of Earth history.
Without boring you unduly with lessons in geology, suffice it to say that the earth is in a constant state of flux. Mountains are thrust upward and then ground down by the inexorable mill of erosion. The crust beneath the ocean basins is created by fire at the mid-oceanic ridges and is then carried away towards destructive plate margins on massive convection cells at a rate ranging from 2.5 (the rate at which your finger nails grow) to 15 cm per year. There is no hurried agenda to the slow grind of Earth's workings – she has all the time in the world to crank the workings of her machine. On average, oceanic plates will last no longer than 100 million years - they will be carried back down into Earth's mantle along subduction zones – known as destructive margins - the most famous of which is the Ring of Fire encircling the Pacific. Similarly mountain ranges such as the Alps and the even mightier Himalaya were thrust skyward approximately 65 to 40 million years ago – the mountain building process in these regions is still ongoing. But they are being worn down by the agents of erosion, and in 100 million years will be reduced remnants of their former glory, nothing more than a detritus of sand and mud. Throw another hundred million years into the pot and there will be little left of the world which we currently know.
Two hundred million years may seem an immense span of time, but considering how crust, both continental and oceanic, will doubtless be destroyed and recycled in this time, then to have a 3.5 billion year remnant preserved right here in our own back yard is miraculous indeed.
The Barberton Mountain Land is indeed a remnant – a remnant adrift in a sea of granite, cast to the sharks of time and erosion, leaving her chewed and frayed around the edges. Two geologist brothers, Viljoen and Viljoen, wrote a paper in 1969 titled grandly "The Geology and Geochemistry of the Lower Ultramafic Unit of the Overwacht Group and a proposed new class of igneous rocks Komatiite, Upper Mantle Project." This if course all sounds very esoteric to most of us, but one has to read a little between the lines to understand the significance of what they had found. Some of you might remember in the mid 1990's the discovery of a 90 kg, cowlike animal called a Saola in the jungles between Vietnam and Laos. This was the first land vertebrate of this size to be discovered for more than fifty years. Well, the discovery of a new type of igneous rock in the Komati Valley, and an extruded lava at that, was perhaps the geological equivalent of the discovery of the Saola, although it didn't get anywhere near as much coverage in the popular press. The exciting thing is that the chemistry and mode of occurrence of this rock shed light on the geological conditions prevailing during the formation of Earth's crust way back then, which until this discovery had been open to nothing but pure conjecture. Appropriately this rock was called a komatiite and several other occurrences have since been found elsewhere on the planet's face, but it was here near Barberton that this ancient rock type was first brought to the attention of the geological world.
And what were conditions like 3.5 billion years ago? Well, we must add a little more flesh to the geological skeleton, otherwise we will be getting ahead of ourselves. Sitting on top of the ancient komatiites is an accumulation of volcanic lavas, limestones and shales. These rocks make up the Onverwacht Group, the first of three broad subdivisions of the geology of the Barberton Mountain Land. Overlying the Onverwacht is the Fig Tree Group; a sedimentary pile of material laid down in submarine conditions. Finally all is overlain by the Moodies Group which comprises quartzite (metamorphosed sandstone), sandstone and shales with occasional volcanic lavas.
The interpretation of conditions prevailing in the Archaean has been made based on studies of the BML and other greenstone belts around the world. Mantle heat flows were higher then than now. The chemistry and mineralogy of the komatiites indicate that they were erupted at relatively high temperatures compared to those associated with the eruption of younger basaltic lavas. Richard Fortey in his recent book titled Earth: An Intimate History, sums things up beautifully, describing prevailing Archaean conditions thus: "The nascent masses of continental crust had not yet congealed to their present size. Instead, smaller rafts of lighter rocks formed the nuclei of what would become more stable continental areas..…. The sea – and there was certainly an ocean – was whipped up by storms, reducing all land newly elevated by tectonics to sedimentary waste. Slabs of oceanic rock were covered with sediments derived from the rapid weathering of the protocontinents. Unprotected by any cloak of plants, the wind and rain worked fast upon the naked rocks. This was a world of tempests and flash floods, of jagged crags and dunes. Clays and grits, the mucky progeny of erosion, slumped down into deep water. Volcanic rocks were erupted over the sea floor….. Buoyed up by their less dense composition, the growing continents bobbed onwards, as would rafts of cork on a mill pool, while heavy ocean crust was created and then destroyed in the early cycles of plate tectonics."
These interpretations of the processes which formed these ancient greenstone belts might quicken the pulse of earth scientists everywhere, but these events took place so far back in Earth's history to be almost irrelevant to most of us here in the early part of the 21st Century. But two really important conditions prevailed which do affect us all. Firstly sedimentary structures in the form of sand ripples within the sandstones of the Moodies Group indicate deposition on tidal flats, and to have a tide, we must have a moon. So this is the first evidence of for the existence of the moon in orbit early on in our geological history. Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, on pondering our origins and our significance on this small blue planet of ours, it may be useful to remember that some of the first evidence of unicellular life occurs within the Onverwacht and Fig Tree Groups. Spheroidal or rod-shaped micro-organisms formed algal mats called stromatolites – a form of blue-green algae which changed the world forever. Back then the atmosphere was almost devoid of oxygen with hydrogen sulphide and methane being the dominant gases. Blue green algae, stromatolites included, added via the process of photosynthesis oxygen to the atmosphere, molecule by tiny molecule to create an atmosphere which sustains us all. But the evolution of life must have predated the deposition of the Fig Tree sediments and currently it is thought to have occurred around 3.2 billion years ago.
Having said all that, other than being of interest in terms of the origin of life and the fact that the moon was winging its elliptical path around our Earth 3.5 billion years ago, what other relevance does all this have to our lives? Well, internationally, Archaean Greenstone belts, as they are also known, are home to many of the world's gold mines.
The four operating in the Barberton region are have the romantic names of Sheba, Consort, Fairview and a somewhat more down to earth name, Agnes. Gold was discovered in the headwaters of the Blyde Rivier in 1873 by "Wheelbarrow" Patterson which led to a gold rush and the founding of the town of Pilgrim's Rest. The largest gold nugget (perhaps the term boulder would be more appropriate here), discovered in 1875, weighed in at 8.02 kilograms. But the gold rush days soon passed by when gold was discovered in the Witwatersrand gold fields 12 years later.
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April 19, 2014
Patriot League Women's Lacrosse Championship Central
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. - No. 14/15 Loyola University Maryland clinched the outright Patriot League women's lacrosse regular-season title and right to host the semifinals and championship of the League Tournament next week with an 11-6 win at home against No. 20 Navy on Saturday.
The #1 seed Greyhounds will host the semifinals and championship on Thursday and Saturday next week, with the dates moved up to avoid conflict with the Patriot League Men's Lacrosse tournament at Loyola. Loyola will play the lower-remaining seed from the quarterfinals on Thursday at 5 p.m., while #2 seed Navy will play the higher-remaining seed at 7:30 p.m. The Patriot League Championship will be played at Ridley Athletic Complex on Saturday at 1 p.m.
The three other regular-season finales on Saturday all determined seeds for the quarterfinal round on Tuesday. Holy Cross beat Lehigh 9-6 on the road to earn its berth in the field, and will host a quarterfinal contest along with Boston University after the Terriers beat Bucknell 11-9. Colgate had a chance to host a quarterfinal game with a win, but fell 10-9 at American.
The quarterfinal contests on Tuesday will feature #6 seed Lehigh at #3 seed Boston University at 4 p.m., with #5 Colgate at #4 Holy Cross at 5 p.m. The winners advance to the field of four held at Loyola.
Loyola and Boston University each make the Patriot League Tournament in their first season in the League. Navy will enter the postseason as the four-time defending champion of the League Tournament, and has made the tourney in each of its seven seasons for the second-longest consecutive streak in League history. Holy Cross fell to Navy in the last two League title games, and plays in its eighth tournament overall and fourth in the last five years as it looks for its first League title since 2007. Colgate makes the postseason for the 13th time in 14 League tournaments after missing for the only time last season, and goes in search of its first title since 2009. Lehigh is back in the League Tournament for the first time since 2011 and eighth overall, and will go for its first title.
The entire Patriot League Women's Lacrosse Tournament will be available on Patriot League Network, with Campus Insiders producing the broadcast for the semifinals and championship. The winner of the Patriot League Women's Lacrosse Tournament earns the League's automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament.
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The gorgeous Lupita Nyong'o is having a moment. The actress who is receiving acclaim for her role in "Twelve Years A Slave" is also wowing on the red carpet. The actress always wears fashion forward, interesting, and fresh looks that go great with her dazzling looks. She proved that you can look great in the color orange while wearing a frock by Antonio Beradi at the Toronto Film Festival. She showed that orange is no longer just a color for Halloween.
An orange dress is a breath of fresh air in the cold winter months. Look for a simple orange dress. The Class and Comfort Dress for $47.99 at ModCloth.com is a great choice. This comfortable orange knit dress has a gorgeous draped neckline and side ruching. It is comfortable, figure-flattering, and a vibrant color. Lupita Nyong'o went with a fierce pair of leopard print heels to add some playfulness to her look. Do the same with these Luck-Be-Leopard pumps for $33.10 at GoJane.com. These leopard print pumps have an almond toe and a sloped 4.5 inch stiletto solid contrast heel. What a shoe! Gold costume jewelry will finish off this look. The hammered shield ring for $10.50 from GoJane.com is a wonderful choice. The gold ring is in a metallic coated shield shape with a hammered surface and small and round indentations. A bold gold bracelet is also essential. Forever 21's modernist hinge cuff for $10.80 featuers a high polish gold finish in a cool curved shape. It's a statement bracelet! Lastly, earrings will finish off your look. The art deco cutout drop earrings for $4.80 at Forever 21 are in the drop style with triangle cutouts with a high polish gold finish. Put everything together and you've got a vibrant and fresh look for winter!
The grand total of this look is $107.19. That's a price you can smile about! Show off your smile in this smile-worthy look!
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Millions of Americans depend on the Internet to pay bills, communicate with friends and family, share pictures of their loved ones, conduct business, and even order dinner from the convenience of their computer, smartphone, or tablet. It's 2012 and many of us, myself included, take advantage of the convenience that technology and broadband Internet provides on a daily basis for routine tasks such as reading the news or handling our finances via online banking. One thing we aren't doing online—voting. With the national presidential election already decided- the looming question is why aren't we voting online? And if we could vote online, how many of us would?
Monthly Archives: November 2012
The Problem with Wi-Fi/Internet Speed & the HomeNet Solution
The Internet is soooo slow! It's a phrase heard often in my house, despite being an AT&T U-verse subscriber, which provides us with fiber-to-the home, virtually the "fastest internet" that money can buy for home usage. So what gives?
Even though Internet Service Providers such as Comcast and Verizon are scrambling to offer their residential customers upgraded packages toting "faster Internet" with increased broadband speeds of up to 305 megabits per second (Mbps), it isn't always a solution to the "my internet is running slow" woes. It's more like sticking a Band-Aid on it when it really needs stitches.
Superstorm Sandy Devastates East Coast
Last week Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the East Coast causing loss of life, destruction, massive electricity outages, and misplaced victims of the storm.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of our East Coast friends and family affected by Hurricane Sandy. We know that it's not just the initial striking of the hurricane that is troublesome- it's the aftermath of the storm and the recovery process that are difficult as victims attempt to get their lives back together and return to some normalcy. Things we take for granted everyday, basic necessities– food, water, a place to sleep, the warmth and comfort that heating and shelter provide, as well as fuel for our vehicles and the option of public transportation become much more precious during natural disasters as Hurricane Sandy when they are not always readily available. There's also the inability to communicate with friends and family when charging a cellphone can be a challenge, much less connecting to the Internet or watching the news. Often it is those affected by the storm that are left in the dark, literally, and the feeling can be daunting.
The Mesh Networks Attends WISPAPALOOZA
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Last week The Mesh Networks attended the WISPAPALOOZA conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was an exciting event for us as we got to demonstrate our bandwidth management products including the new HomeNet and BizNet intelligent routers to many industry WISP also attending the conference.


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Kids in the Courtyard: Purim Party!
Revel in Purim, a Jewish holiday that celebrates the story of courageous Queen Esther. Dress up like royalty, and eat hamantashen—a delicious jam-filled cookie. Rattle your handmade noisemaker while you listen to this exciting story about bravery, deceit, and the triumph of good. Inspired by Light and Shadows: The Story of Iranian Jews.
Image: David and Leora Nissan in Purim costumes (detail); Tehran, Iran, 1964; Courtesy of David Nissan.


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Awesome New Top of the Pops One Direction Special
Are you ready for some exciting news? One Direction have a brand new magazine out which is totally dedicated to the boys.
Get down to the shops now and pick up a copy of the TOTP One Direction Magazine Special. Inside you'll find 3 huge posters, quizzes, puzzles and exclusive interviews.
The mag is on sale now, and you can watch the quick video below to hear the boys themselves talking all about the delightful new magazine.
It's certainly a busy time for 1D, and their debut single "What Makes You Beautiful" has now broken a Sony Music record for the biggest number of pre-orders in their history, EVER! The forthcoming album is predicted to be equally as successful, and the boss of Sony Music recently spoke out and said the new album is one of the best pop records made by the label.
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Center for First Year Experience and Learning Communities
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Critics accuse the prime minister and his conservative Fidesz party of pushing Hungary backward. The European Union says aspects of the country's new constitution violate EU law and treaties. But a government spokesman says the ruling party is merely fulfilling its election mandate.


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Mastate Charitable Foundation: Costa Rica
March 2013 (Please stay tuned for the details on next year's trip!)
Capacity: 10 people
Physical Rating: (2) Moderate
Come see sustainability in action! Mastate Charitable Foundation is nestled in the community of Mastatal, Costa Rica, set on the edge of the pristine La Cangreja National Park. Here you will see natural building practices, renewable energy systems, rainforest and wildlife preservation, as well as, small sustainable community businesses, and so much more! Currently, MCF has been constructing the Community Learning and Sharing Center (CLSC) that will act as a positive place for youth to congregate, as well as, serve as a market place for local vendors.
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The Mastate Charitable Foundation (MCF) in the rural community of Mastatal, Costa Rica. MCF was founded in 2004 to advance benevolent, educational, sustainable and scientific efforts in challenged areas in and around the Mastatal community and La Cangreja National Park. Click here for more information on this serendipity project of the Marion Institute.
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*Please note that this PDF reflects the dates for 2012. The trip dates for 2013 will be announced in April.


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