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If you are in Chishinau, you have to go at north bus station and ask about bus to Lalova village.
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The Paradise on the Nistru borders
Situated at the 110 north to Chisinau and 10 km from the tourist pension Hanul lui Hanganu, on the right Nistru border, the Monastery 'Saint Three' from Saharna it by right way considered one of the biggest centers/places for all christian-ortodox pelerines from Moldova. This is the only place where are the Pious Macarie the last part of his body, and also here are the only rock in Moldova where God's Mother left her ? left mark, as said one of the many local legends. The old people of this places said that one day one monk from the old monastery (as said some documents sheets from XVII-XVIII century, the monastery is open since X-XII century) on one of the rocks around the monastery the God's Mother came in real image to him. Coming to the rock all monks discovered the feet mark on the rock, sign considered as a divine sign but also as testimonies of the purity of this God's place. Soon after this event, more close to the defile, was built a new church from woods and called the 'Saint Three' (1777). Later, on the place of this wood church is built another one from stone in the old Moldavian style, rich decorated with different biblical scenes as wall painting.
The natural Reservation Saharna is located on the Nistru elevation in a tourist zone very popular not just in Moldova, but all over the world. Two little rivers ? Saharna (10km) and Stohnaia (6 km) intercross the east part of the plateau, describing together a massif natural amphitheatre. Both of rivers made on the inferior part of their itinerary the little canyon that are amazing beautiful, their depth are almost 160 m, but there are some places with depth 175 m, and many waterfalls and little lakes. The little river Saharna has almost 22 waterfalls; the biggest of them are almost at the last turning point of the river to east. The biggest waterfall is called the Gypsy hole /Groapa Tiganului that has 4, 5 m height and 10m depth.
These amazing places were always lived during the history. In the VIII -VI BC century here were many geto-dacs tribes. Their activities testimonies in these places are all over and can be meet practically every where are appropriated places, enough good for living like the top of the hill where were discovered the ruins of the geto-dacs fortress. Actually, in this place is built a monument in honor of all great men of this country.
In addition, here at Saharna is the monastery that is dated from XVII century (the monks activities have been begun in these places much earlier, as a testimony are the Monastery digger in a rock, that is from VII AD century). The period between the XII and the XVII and about the life that had all the monks was written just a little in their archive. Thanks to the hermitage (Monastery built-up in the rock) became enough little for all desiring monks coming to the saint place, the abbot decided to build a bigger monastery, helped by the God's Mother he find the place blessed for the monastery building, in 1776, when beginning the building of the monastery ?The Saint Three?, this building was realized during two century, at the finished being destroyed by the evil forces of people, the monastery was closed in 1969.
From the upper side of the Saharna rocks zone can see very special landscapes: and rocky defile and wooded of the Saharna river borderers (longer 16 km) that have more than 30 dam stone and waterfalls.
Here also, can be find a archeological station/campus very important with very important discovers from the Iron Century X-VIII BC century, and also a geto-dacs fortress from IV-III BC century, on of the most preserved here in Republic of Moldova. But the with the God help and some people help with a great faith, in 1991, after more than 30 years of true bleeding, the light coming throw the history and come to highlight again the monastery and divine place is again open for all people. Today, the Monastery is working having a big staff composed from 20 men, the monastery manager is the archimandrite Adrian Baciul. The Religious service in the monastery is performed during the day: morning: 5:00 - 8:00, afternoon 12:30 - 13:00, and evening 17:00 - 19:30.
Until 1971 in the Saharna place extract stones for constructions, therefore why until now there are many abandoned mines that compose together deep galleries in the rock. These galleries have many kilometers distance and bore the rock by both sites.
Very close to the tourist pension, only at 2 km distance ?Hanul lui Hanganu? was situated probably, one of the most amazing monastic compositions built in rock from the country, Tipova. In addition, it really considered one of the biggest in Europe. It is something special, coming from the construction very easy structure, cause all constructions is ordered in a few levels and covered an enough big space, and in other old time, the monastery hermitage have more than 700 monks. Hundreds of the monastic cells were built across this place close to the monastery. The Monastic Community on this place was founded before the Moldavian state creation. It is considered that some of the cells were built in the rocky border of the Nistru in the X-XII century. This monastery on the Nistru borders was a guardian and serve as sign in the case of the barbarian invasion that coming from the Ukrainian step.
The monastery was built on the topic of some abrupt rocks, opening a great landscape of the Nistru river everglades, situated 100 m, over the sea. A great impression has on all visitors the church the ?Mother's God Asleep?, that is very spacious built in the basilic style, having all the plastered walls and semispherical cap a little vaulted remembering about the sky. The 1776 year is recognized as the welfare year, when the monastery coming to have initiatives to becoming bigger. The digging church in the rock was divided in many other bigger spaces/rooms, that were separated by big and columns solid, all the access way becoming larger and the primordial fighting function disappear.
The special spirit of these places is directly linked to you when you coming here on the Nistru right border. All local peoples describe inexplicable energy of these places that becoming more empowered by the old local legends. It used to say that in this monastery Stefan the Great the king of Moldova, was engaged with his future wife Maria Voichita. Moreover, that in nights her souls wearing something white can be saw. There are people that remarked that is the soul of his daughter, Marusca, that find a place to rest forever. In addition, her room is an energetical point that can be felt even by touch.
Moreover, other legends older, said that somewhere in these places close to the geto-dacs fortress have been living the last years of his life the mythological poet Orfeu. That was buried under a tombstone very close to the fortress. All of researchers are agree that such grove was discovered very close to Tipova.
On one of the hills that are around the Tipova defile, during the antiquity (IV-III BC century), was an earthen fortress of geto-dacs. Still to our days still are very well preserved the earthen bastions.
As a rule, the local landscape is special: the Nistru waters silence almost half of them grow up with bulrush, the abrupt rocks with thousands monastic cells and grottos that hide a millenary history, the nature beauty and the turmoil of waterfalls. If you have enough time and enough powers to reach the waterfalls you will have the great opportunity to visit the largest waterfalls in our country.
The Japca Monastery is situated in the Soroca district, in Moldova. The Japca village is located at 160 km at the north of Chisinau, and it is well known to all monasteries visitors in this area, because it was the only nuns monastery in the district, and the only one functional in the soviet period.
Nobody knows about its creation/construction. Situated at the 45 km south of Soroca, on the rock border of Nistru, this monastery has at the beginning a base dig in the rock.
According to the local legend, the monastery founder was the monk Izechiil, born in Lvov, that travel throw Basarabia that soothe the Japca locals, that were not able to have a church cause of the tartar invasion. The monk proposed them to build the church on the rock that was very close to the village. With the time, close to the church, they carved cells and therefore Ezekiel begins to gather up the monks together.
In 1963, Ion Turba, donate his estate to the monastery, recordable in a judge court in the XVIII century. The monastery tradition and some history sources considered the monk Jezechil as the first founder of the monastery in a rock that came from the hermitage Deleni, which is situated on the right border of the Nistru, at the end of the XVII century.
Later, in the 1770, the hegumen Feodosie built a wood church at the foot of the rock. In this way, the monastery becoming larger next to the rock monastery, and in this way building a large area of monastery cells and annexes and around to the 1812, there were two wood churches and a wood belfry, which was built above the entrance tower of church.
In the 1829 in the middle of the court it built the ?God Ascension? church, that in 1912 was rebuilt in the eclitical style and also the belfry was rebuilt but this time above the entrance gate. In 1849, it is immure the church ?Archangel Michael?, but using another style the classicism.
In the right next years, the hermitage Japca, thanks to the prosperous situation of the bishop G. Banulescu-Bodoni, acquire statute the monastery, and in the XIX century the wood churches together with the belfry were rebuilt from stone. The initial location, in the rock of the monastery was also changed and renovated in 1852.
The Japca Monastery continues to exist today on the same rock base, having improved only the superficial constructions, which were rebuilt or renovated from stone. This monastery suffer in the soviet period, but with all changes and problems this monastery rest open during all communism administration, nobody can closed it as were all others monasteries.
The militant workers of the party did not have any chance to close it thanks to the monastery nuns sacrifice, even some constructions were cleaned out, inclusively the church complex and the both rock cells. Actually, the rock church after renovation 4 years ago now is functional and everyday the priest make the religious service. The Japca Monastery is one of the prosperous and arranged monasteries in the all country.
So, as we can see by all explained above a great interest is dedicated to the rock church study. The church structure/architecture and planimitrical study was realized first time by the Historical and Archeological Society from Basarabia at the beginning of our century.
As conclusion, having a descriptive character is noticed that the church is composed from three compartments unequal of the plan that is outside of the altar. This stone halidom denote clearly the characters of the additional system elongated of the Romanian church known for the first time in the wood church architecture.
The general presentation of these woods churches from the oldest times, some plan compartments, added one next to other, separated initial by a full wall, pierced, probably by a door, the rock church from Japca express an architectonical program from the wall religious architecture. Enough personalized in the Moldova, the additional type elongated known here as maximum development, inclusively by the contribution added to the plan compartments.
The church ceiling is vaulted, in semi cylinder, and if the first compartment, beginning to the door, and the semi cylinder tower is above the length, in the second is above transverse of the construction. These are the characteristics that are preserved from the last renovation.
Comparing the Moldavian churches with the semi cylinder vault, oriented transversal, was the same as of the grave. In this way, the building with four plan compartments is realized by their correct number by the follow example: altar, nave, and the third compartment represent the tomb room from classical buildings of the large churches from monasteries.
Studying the others compartments structure, we can identify that the last one was the longest and has two more windows. Exactly as the mentioned churches pronaosul, the tomb room is the most little, initial it has one window, but recently was closed and the naosul is most wide than other compartments, similar with the altar semicircular, with a triconc plan.
In this way we considered at Japca a rock church that reproduce the large monasteries churches plans from the religious architecture of the Moldavian state from the XV century; the tomb room, called also as the graves room, that appear during the king Alexandru the Best leadership.
The tomb room is a stone room that does not need any other description. Any other cases with tomb rooms inside the churches were not found in Moldova. This kind of room are difficult to build cause of very little dimensions saint building at the Japca, only 14 m length, in comparison with other large churches that have more than 30-40 m.
The large monasteries churches type was established in the historical country Moldova in the XV century, as we already mentioned that the tomb room was made during the Alexandru the Best reign. The rock church from Japca, inclusively in the first term of the monastery function it was realized in the time of the Stefan the Great, before the 1484, or during the Alexandru the Best reign. At all of these conclusion it need to added that looking at the all construction in rock, the plan can be made by another way, the verandah can be made as a continuation of the building.
In all components similar with the wall architecture and the altar vault that is similar with a quarter of the sphere and as an essential staff, its passage to the vault of the naos by multilevel arcs. An ingenious element in the Moldavian architecture style, but without any responsibility in our case, and accomplishing a decorative role.
As a part of decorative plastic the rock church from Japca it is look like a monument in a folk style, with very sober decorative style.
To all of this characters of the rocks church, it need to added that the niches from the south part of the naus denote in fact that at this church were realized many renovation and construction work at the middle of the XVII century, because there were replaced the lateral concile of the naosului with some short niches inside, realized by little rezalite by the outside part.
The monastery Japca foundation in the evolution period at the tomb room establishment in the monasteries church until the verandah apparition that was the Alexandru the Best or Stefan the Great reign, before the 1484.
Around the middle of the XVII century the church ?The Saint Christ Ascension? had have supported some changes in the south part of the naosului, and all doors, that are requested by Moldavian church to pass from one compartment to another one, were replaced by large arcs in the XIX century, when all compartments of the interior space are unified.
In our days this church has three altars: ?The God Ascension?, ?The face Changing of the God?, and the ?Saint Christ?. The monastery can be visited daily:


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In full: I love the Sheffield Half Marathon - this is my third year running. The route is brilliant, and the spectators in the stadium and on Eccleshall Road are wonderful. Two small gripes, sorry sorry. Toilets at the begining AGAIN, and the water stations. My partner missed his goal time by about 30 seconds and if the water stations weren't such a shambles I think he could well have got this. For such a good race to be let down by basics like this is a shame. And was that really an official photographers crouched by the 'water' stations?! Those shots are going to be just lovely! If Sheffield decide go head-to-head again with the Leeds half next year, I'll be heading over there. Date of review: May 9, 2011
In short: must do better In full: this is my 5th time at this race and over the years things seem to have gone down hill the goody bag if thats what they had the cheek to call it was very poor no energy drink at the finish and still they serve water in cups come on sheffield we can do better then this other races nottingham for one put us to shame even some of the smaller races do better ,this is one of my favourite races but im starting to fall out with it very fast Date of review: May 8, 2011
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In short: First half marathon, would do it again!Date of review: May 8, 2011
In short: Excellent race and well organised...let down by lack of toilet facilitiesIn full: I can not believe that an 'international venue' like Don Valley can not provide better toilet facilities for so many people.it does matter and lack of such facilities creates unecessary stress. it's ok for blokes who feel able just to go against a bush or wall but not us girls!!Date of review: May 8, 2011
In short: OKIn full: Dull scenery in parts, great support and very enjoyable along the half way mark (miles 6-8) and music was a nice touch.First couple of water stations very unprepared.Disapointing for a big city race....expected more!!Date of review: May 8, 2011
In short: Am I the only one who missed the (non-water) drinks station??? Very disappointing, as was the goodie bag at the end. I think mine had a 'hole' in it! Thanks to all the volunteer helpers and supporters though who make it all so worth while.Date of review: May 8, 2011
In full: A special race, done it 5 times, well organised, good support. Water in cups not the best !! music on Eccy Rd good but it would be good to have this in other places. Entries sold out quickly this year so the interest is there but please give it some more thought to make the event more special !Date of review: May 8, 2011
In short: Great raceIn full: My first Sheffield Half and I managed to slice off a good 3 minutes from my PB so that was very pleasing. As like most races are going these days, water is now in cups (a personal bug bear) but they were frequent.Could have done with that rain that was promised towards the end though!Date of review: May 8, 2011
In short: Good run, great route, let down by the organisation at the water stations.Date of review: May 8, 2011
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I think now´s the time. Because there was no DVD´s on the Get Back or Rockshow times (70´s, 80,s) so now.
I don´t know, I´m totally obsedded to the older Macca. I love 1990 tour and Rockshow so it would be cool to get those on dvd.
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Curation: A Global Collaborative Challenge
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Rated 4 out of 5�by Lisa711 Very Easy to Use I run a small HIIT class and needed this. It was very easy to figure out and start using it right away. January 30, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5�by Jones2be Great features This timer is perfect for circuit training because of the various ways you can program it for rounds. My only complaints are that the alarm is extremely loud and the vibration feature would probably leave a bruise if you use the arm strap. June 13, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5�by Sloth Works well for my training I found the timer to be a bit larger than I expected. I guess I didn't pay attention to the spec's when ordering on-line. Oh well. It works well. I use the interval timer for running, mounted on the arm band, which works well. The alarms (both sound and vibrate) are loud and should get your attention. I turned off the sound alarm and just use the vibrate mode since I exercise with headphones on. Works well. August 10, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5�by Trigger2809 Everlast digital Interval Round Timer Excellent product. Just what was needed for my physical agility test for job promotion. June 25, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5�by mikecheat04 Pretty good for solo training I usually hit the heavy bag by myself so this helps me keep track of my rounds. I've set mine up for three 3 minute rounds with a 1 minute break in between each. I usually train with my wireless headset on so the vibrate mode suits me well. I do use the wrap and place it high up on my arm, that can cut some circulation to whichever arm you place it on depending on the size of your arm I guess. The large Start/Pause button is nice, I can hit with a 16oz training glove on my right hand no problem. Only reason I didn't give it perfect rating is because the belt clip broke on mine. Not that big a deal because I don't use it but thought that I'd mention it for anyone that would. May 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5�by TNT Excellent timer for MMA class! The timer is of great quality and very easy to use! My coach at MMA loves his gift! February 9, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5�by stag big screen this product does what I purchased it for, Nice big screen so you can see it while you are boxing. I thought a bit pricey. January 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5�by Alfred C. Martino Excellent Timer I use this timer in my own workouts, moving from one exercise to the next. I highly recommend reading the directions because, once you have, the timer is very easy to use. One small thing that I love: There are magnets on the back so you can easily attach it to your bench or other nearby metal piece. Great product! October 16, 2012
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The day after the 2013 Chautauqua County Fair signaled a busy day of cleanup as amusement rides and concession stands were taken down and fair buildings were emptied of all their contents.
The fairgrounds stood empty by late Monday afternoon, including the new midway by the Bates Brothers Amusement Company, concession stand areas and the grandstand. Besides several stragglers scattered around the 4-H buildings collecting personal belongings, only a handful of volunteers were left, including a few inside Floral Hall that were stripping it of everything inside.
Kay Richard, superintendent of junior arts and crafts for the fair, was one of those helping to clean out the building. She was in charge of putting any unclaimed art into boxes to transport outside the fairgrounds.
"We had over 300 entries this year and we were up 10 entries since last time," she said. "Cleanup has been going good over the course of today. Throughout fair week, we had less people inside Floral Hall, but maybe that's because the weather was so nice. On nice days, people want to be outside the buildings."
Richard also said she is excited to see what the children will create and bring next year.
Mike Ferguson, director of marketing and promotions for the fair, said that while exact numbers have not been calculated yet, it appears more fair-goers came out for this year's festivities when compared with last year.
"We were ahead of last year for every single day of the fair and, in total, it looks like there were around 3,000 more people," he said. "We also experienced financial success with this year and social media comments on Twitter and Facebook were incredibly positive."
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Grace Hilliker, superintendent of agriculture, maple and honey, fruit and canned goods for the fair, said she was happy with some unique objects brought to this year's festivities. Hilliker was one of the late afternoon volunteers helping with cleanup in Floral Hall.
"We had some fruits and vegetables that are unusual for this time of year, as well as some interesting varieties of canned goods and dried fruits," she said. "We seemed to be less busy than usual in this building, but that might be because people were busy (with all the other events) and couldn't come in."
Dave Wilson, fair director for the grandstand, said the new midway company helped contribute to the positive atmosphere on the fairgrounds.
"The new rides were well put-together and they and the areas around them were kept very clean by Bates Brothers," he said. "We received some good comments from people regarding them. Also, we like to rotate events around from year-to-year to keep things fresh and this year, everyone seemed pleased with what was offered. Overall, this was an excellent year for the fair."
With the book closed on the 2013 Chautauqua County Fair, plans are already in the works for the event's 133rd year.
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The Neelys say, "These ribs will blow you away. The smoke and indirect heat leave you with deliciously tender ribs while the cola packs[ a punch of unexpected sweetness. Our secret is removing the fatty membrane from the ribs before cooking and glazing them to sweet perfection at the end of the grill time. Perfection!"]
- Sweet Cola Barbecue Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 can cola
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Dry Rub:
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 racks pork spare ribs (about 3 pound each)
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In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add oil. Once heated, add the onion and garlic and saute until tender. Add all the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Whisk all dry ingredients together in a small bowl. This can be stored up to 6 months in an airtight container.
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Rinse and dry ribs. Place on a clean cutting board, pull off the membrane and trim the ribs of excess fat. Liberally season both sides of the ribs with rub. Wrap ribs with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 12 hours so flavors can permeate.
Preheat grill to 250 degrees F. using hickory and charcoal. Set up your grill for indirect heat.
Place ribs, meatier side down, on the grill away from the coals. Close grill cover. Cook the pork ribs for 1 hour 15 minutes; flipping several times for even cook. *Coat ribs with Sweet Cola Barbecue Sauce and cook for another 20 minutes.
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U.S. Ambassador to Nepal Scott H DeLisi, accompanied by a U.S. Embassy delegation, visited Pangboche Monastery, a recipient of the 2010 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grant of $83,500 provided through the U.S. Embassy to the Mountain Institute. The delegation traveled approximately 50 miles on foot and by horse to reach the Buddhist site, which is located in Sagarmatha National Park near Mount Everest Base Camp at an elevation of 13,000 feet. Following a very warm welcome by the lamas and the Pangboche community, the Ambassador participated in a puja (ritual ceremony) to initiate the main work of restoration of the ancient Monastery, which serves as the education center for the Sherpas of Nepal.
Pangboche Monastery (gompa), positioned at 13,000 feet above sea level between the holy mountains of Khumbila and Mount Everest, is believed to be one of the oldest centers of Sherpa learning and culture in the Khumbu region. It was established in the 16th century by Lama Sangwa Dorji who accompanied early groups of Sherpa migrants from Tibet and was a founder of Buddhist learning in the region. As the highest permanent settlement on the way to Everest, Pangboche serves as a vital center for the surrounding populations, particularly during the observance of annual cultural festivals.
However, like other centers in the region, Pangboche Monastery, which relies on donations from within the community and from outside visitors, has fallen into disrepair. The restoration of this particular monastery was deemed important by the AFCP committee in order to preserve repositories of traditional local culture, especially at a time when the economic and demographic effects of globalization and tourism are deeply influencing the younger generation in the Solu-Khumbu Sherpa community.
The puja ceremony at Pangboche Monastery, held in honor of the Ambassador's visit, was attended by members of Pangboche village. Lama Geshe, who customarily bestows blessings on climbers' en-route to Mount Everest, officiated a formal ceremony complete with a performance of Sherpa dancers and musicians.
Throughout the nine-day trek, Ambassador Delisi and his embassy team posted daily updates of their interactions and experiences on the Ambassador's official Facebook page and the embassy's Twitter account. The Ambassador, who currently has over 1,000 Facebook "friends," received a flood of enthusiastic, personalized comments regarding his adventurous updates.
Here's an excerpt from Ambassador DeLisi's personal travelogue:
Making our way through the receiving line we were greeted by the lamas and men wearing traditional masks, much like we saw at the lama dancing at Namo Buddha many months before. We were escorted to the upper level of the gompa where we were received by Lama Geshe, the senior lama and a wonderful man respected by all. Lama Geshe, at 79 years, remains a dynamic and fascinating personality. Born in Pangboche, his childhood and religious training was in Tibet and he received doctorate there as well. Forced from Tibet during the Chinese takeover he first went to Darjeeling and then Sikkim before returning to Nepal. After eight years at the gompa in Tengboche he came back to his birthplace and the Pangboche gompa, which at over 350 years is one of the oldest in Nepal. He has been a spiritual leader there for over 40 years and is respected, and even revered, throughout the region. Virtually all those hoping to summit Everest, as well as other climbers and trekkers setting forth beyond Pangboche (the last permanent settlement on the trail to Everest) seek him out for his blessing.
After offering our namaskars to Lama Geshe he invited us to sit with him as the upper level of the gompa filled with the men, women and children of Pangboche. We sipped cups of spiced tea and were offered khapse (fried dough twists) and cookies and candies as the program to celebrate the restoration began. The members of the committee spoke, men of the community played traditional instruments and chanted and danced and were followed by a group of women who also danced and sang as the children competed for the best seats to watch. For the village it was a special day and all sought to make the most of it. When it was my turn to speak I emphasized that we had come not by helicopter but on foot…like Sherpas…using our legs, our lungs and our hearts to traverse the miles. Our purpose in restoring the gompa was to help with the preservation of the unique Sherpa culture and we thought it important to walk to Pangboche experiencing that culture every step of the way and in every village we passed through. The gompa is central not only to religious practice but is the heart of the community and the culture. To be part of restoring it, and preserving the essence of the culture it embodies, was a joy for us all.
As the dances and speeches came to a close, what seemed to be a never-ending stream of women and men appeared, one after another, to offer khatas (blessing scarves) to the Lama and to every member of our party. Never have we been so showered with blessings. Khatas draped around our necks piled ever higher. Up to our ears…over our ears…ten, twenty…forty…fifty…and more. By the end we looked like Yetis! It was quite an experience. Lama Geshe couldn't stop grinning as he saw his American guests buried in blessing scarves!
Our next stop was the puja (worship) ceremony in the gompa's inner sanctuary. As Lama Geshe led the chanting, we watched and listened to the lamas beating the drums and blowing the horns while we were once again served tea, ceremonial liquor (a spoonful poured into our hand), popcorn, fruit, packages of cookies and candy bars, and other (unidentified) traditional foods. It was quite a ritual and, while we watched, they brought out the container holding the replica of a Yeti skull and hand -- the originals having been stolen from the monastery years before.
With Lama Geshe's blessing we left the Buddhist rite (which would continue for some time). The Lama chuckled as we departed, still draped in our countless khatas. Our Sherpa trekking guides helped us to remove and fold the majority of the khatas before we explored one of the gompa's upper rooms containing ceremonial masks, paintings, and other treasures -- many of which were hundreds of years old. It was such a wonderful experience and I think we were all thrilled to be part of what was a very special day.


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UK Outlook for Wednesday 8 Feb 2017 to Wednesday 22 Feb 2017:
At the start of this period the most likely scenario is for more unsettled weather with wet and windy spells interspersed with brighter and showery interludes. This would bring gales at times, especially in the northwest. Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year. South-eastern parts may well stay drier and brighter. From the middle of February, confidence in the forecast reduces but there is a possibility that high pressure will return, bringing more settled weather with lighter winds. As a result, temperatures may become colder at times, with overnight frost and fog again possible.
Updated at: 1200 on Tue 24 Jan 2017
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GIST Support International - GIST In the News
Ponatinib trial halts enrollment
|Posted by Julie Royster (juliecontent) on Jun 11 2013
|GIST In the News >>
Ponatinib (Iclusig®), under development by ARAID Pharmaceuticals, entered a Phase II trial in summer 2013 for patients with inoperable or metastatic GIST. The three trial locations are Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Fox Chase Cancer Center and Oregon Health Science University. This open-label trial will enroll about 30 patients with exon-11 GIST and about 15 patients with other GIST mutation types.
Trial enrollment of new patients was halted by the FDA in October 2013 due to safety concerns about blood clots.
For more about ponatinib and teh halt of the trial see our website page.
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Topic: Problems with capybara and cucumber
Hi folks,
i'm starting with BDD and i'm using rails3, spec, capybara and cucumber... but the problem is.. after downloading all the gems and running: script/rails generate rspec:install and the cucumber:install --rspec --capybara
there is a features directory but for example the paths.rb is missing... also the default step definitions are missing... and also there is no generator for generating features....
so i search google but i don't find how to make capybara's default step definitions work... for example i found on the internet that there should be for example such a step definitions
Given /^(?:|I )am on (.+)$/ do |page_name|
visit path_to(page_name)
and basically there should be a paths.rb with stuff in it where i should add something like
when /task index page/
but as i told you there is no paths.rb... so i created it myself and put
def path_to(page_name)
case page_name
when /task index page/
into it... but still the step is shown as undefined.. that means that there are no predefined step definitions (loaded)?
so am i missing an important point or what is up?
could please someone enlighten me :-)
Thank and regards


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Qimonda AG, the successor of Infineon's memory business, and Winbond Electronics Corp. on Tuesday said they had signed an agreement under which the latter would produce memory chips for the former using process technology developed by Qimonda. The agreement is inline with Infineon's multi-year technology-for-capacity strategy.
"The extension of our cooperation with Winbond underlines our partnership commitment in
Under the terms of the additional agreement, Qimonda will transfer its 80nm dynamic random access memory (DRAM) trench technology to Winbond's 300mm facility in
In May 2002 and August 2004, the Winbond and Infineon signed agreements on the transfer and licensing of the 110nm and 90nm DRAM-technologies for Winbond's 200mm plant in Hsinchu and 300mm plant in
"Our successful collaboration with Qimonda regarding the 110nm and 90nm process technology transfers has paved the way for broadening of our partnership", said Arthur Chiao, Chairman of Winbond Electronics Corp. "The expansion of the process technology transfer to 80nm is an important step to maintain close collaboration between the two companies in the future".


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If you're looking to tone your abs and strengthen your core, you'll find many types of equipment that can help you meet your fitness goals.
The ab wheel, for example, is a simple device that provides a challenging core workout. You'll also find more complex abdominal exercise machines that use twisting, gliding or rocking motions to challenge stabilizing muscles and strengthen your core. And waist trimmer belts help you shed excess water weight through sweat.
You'll also find balance trainers that help strengthen your core muscles by challenging your balance. Stability balls, for example, can be incorporated into many workouts or used in place of a desk chair to challenge your balance all day. Balance boards challenge you to balance in an upright position, strengthening your hamstrings, glutes and calves as well as your abs. Kettlebells are also great for core and stability training and can be used to work out your whole body.
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Resale Report: Why even buy from a scalper outside a venue in the StubHub era?
Resale Report, a column focused on the secondary ticket market, runs every Wednesday here on BrooksLaichyear.com. Check out the first Resale Report from last week if you missed it.
Wednesday, February 13, 2012 Resale Report
Leonsis on ticket scalping at Verizon Center – "Selling tickets and sadly, buying tickets outside of Verizon Center is illegal. Scalping has become a major concern for many of our fans and they communicate these issues to us directly," wrote Ted Leonsis, owner of the venue and three DC sports teams that play there.
In the age of online resellers such as StubHub and Ticket Exchange, it's hard to believe that any buyers would make scalpers near a venue their source for tickets. Fraud protection and, in most cases, better prices are available through online outlets, which also don't come with the risk of being stopped by the police or having to haggle with a scalper.
The chances of getting five people into Verizon Center for the price of one face-value ticket is a transaction that would be highly unlikely to ever occur outside the arena. But there are bargains to be had like that to games around the country on a regular basis when you use the more high-tech and legal ticket solutions. Unless you've waited until less than two hours before game time to purchase a ticket, when resellers have cut off resales, there's hardly ever a reason to take your business to a scalper outside the venue. Even a tweet or a Facebook post in those last two hours before an event starts might yield tickets at a better price than purchasing them on the street.
So much for a victory tour? – The reigning Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings visited Detroit on Sunday afternoon for a nationally televised NHL on NBC game. On Friday, tickets for that Kings visit to the Wings were available starting at $15 on StubHub. On Monday, when L.A. played at St. Louis, tickets for that Blues home game were available for $7.95 on StubHub late that afternoon. The Kings at least appear to be a hot ticket back home in L.A. On Friday, they play the first of three home games in four days, as they face the Bluejackets, Avs and Ducks. Nothing is currently available on StubHub under $30 for any of those three games.
Yankees add new ticket resale option – The New York Yankees this week announced an agreement with Ticketmaster to create Yankees Ticket Exchange, providing fans with another option for buying and selling their game tickets. As reported by the New York Times Ken Belson, the team will provide fans with an incentive to use the new service over the popular StubHub: "Ticket holders will be charged only a 5 percent fee to sell their tickets, compared with 15 percent on StubHub. Buyers will be charged 10 percent of the resale value, the same as on StubHub." Consumers (and brokers) can still unload or acquire Yankees tickets through StubHub and, with buyers being charged the same percentage on either service, it's likely they'll buy from the one that offers them the best ticket options or prices.
Cheap Valentine's Day option in South Florida – The Florida Panthers have some of the lowest StubHub prices in hockey, with very few games starting at over $10. Valentine's Day is no exception, as the Montreal Canadiens visit Sunrise. The lowest price ticket on StubHub for that game is currently listed for $8.00 and there are over 1,000 available. $35 will get you into the lower bowl presently. If last night's sparse crowd in South Florida, when the Panthers hosted the Washington Capitals, is any indication, you and your date will have a pretty good chance at getting on the big screen. Own the Kiss Cam…or an entire section. On Saturday, it will be a much different resale story on Montreal, when the Canadiens return home to face Philadelphia. Seats on StubHub for the Flyers visit to Bell Centre currently start at $101 on StubHub.
Bargain alert for Caps fans – On Tuesday, February 26, the Carolina Hurricanes visit Verizon Center to face the Caps. As of this posting, there are 2,259 tickets available on StubHub, with the cheapest going for $24.99. On Ticket Exchange there are another 1,788 available and those currently start at $21. There are already below-face-value options available, but those prices could drop even further as the game date gets closer, especially if the inventory remains plentiful. The key to getting a great deal for a game like this is often to wait. The buyer risks the chance that prices could go up or never drop any further if the tickets start to move. But with patience from enough buyers and the right conditions, there could be some dirt cheap seats for this one come the afternoon of February 26. Here a few suggestions on how to score cheap seats like this via the resale market.
Use the #ResaleReport hashtag – Send me a screen shot of best deals you find on hockey tickets or other events. You can do that on Twitter at @mikeholden or through email at brookslaichyear AT gmail DOT com. You can also tag them on Twitter as #ResaleReport.
Related articles
- Resale Report: A new column on the secondary ticket market (brookslaichyear.com)
- Over 20% of Yankee Stadium's seats for Game 5 of ALDS are for sale on StubHub (mikeholden.com)
- StubHub before and after Jayson Werth's Game 4 walk-off home run (mikeholden.com)


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Interiors and buying a home - EAT! estate agency times
Welcome to estate agency times the house price data website for the UK
Please note all sold house data is supplied from the Land Registry for England and Wales and any amounts calculated by EAT's algorithms are for display and example purposed and do not form any basis in fact.
There may be a delay of up to 12 weeks from when a property is sold to when it becomes officially recorded. None of the valuations should be relied on and professional advice should be taken before any transaction or property sale. EAT accept no liability for any errors or data omissions.


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Simplisse Manual Breast Pump
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About this item
The new patented compression technology of the Simplisse Manual Breast Pump works and feels different than many other breast pumps. There is no high suction or tugging. It is so comfortable; you may not realize it's working - especially if you have used other pumps. Please be sure you have attempted to pump for at least five minutes.
- No tugging
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1
Calories 272
Total Fat 7.5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Sodium 694 mg
Total Carbohydrate 44 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Protein 10 g
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients Measures
Olive oil 2 teaspoons
Small eggplant, cut into ½-inch cubes ½
Small white onion, chopped ½
Garbanzo beans, drained with juice reserved 1 can (15-ounce)
Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
Juice of ½ lemon
Tomato, seeded and chopped 1
Parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons
Crumbled feta cheese 2 + 2 tablespoons
Salt ¼ teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Whole-wheat pita rounds 2 (6-inch)
- Heat oven to 200°F. Wrap pita rounds in aluminum foil and warm in oven about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and onion, and sauté 9 minutes. Stir in garbanzo beans, cumin, lemon juice, and tomato, and cook 3-4 minutes, until beans are heated through. Add 2 tablespoons reserved garbanzo bean liquid, stir in parsley and 2 tablespoons feta, season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
- Cut warmed pita rounds in half. Spoon eggplant mixture into each half, top with remaining 2 tablespoons feta, and serve.


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Over the last few months we have been switching out our bulbs from the incandescent to energy efficient bulbs. I wrote 2 months ago that we all needed to start doing this because things were about to change! I told you about the legislative changes coming in January. January is now here! I can't believe it! But that means that changes are now in effect.
Bringing Choices To Light With A Light Bulb Science Project: Which Bulb Is Best? The Conclusion #GELighting #cbias
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Thefts hurt South Side effort
The Columbus Dispatch - March 15, 2013 02:57 PM
Thieves breaking into vacant homes to steal copper and other valuables have plagued the South Side for years.
But they're also hitting worksites where new homes are going up.
On Tuesday, they took $4,300 worth of wood piled up outside two Innis Avenue sites. They are two of the 40 rent-to-own homes the NRP Group is building in the neighborhoods with the help of $1.2 million in federal neighborhood stabilization money.


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Thursday, February 14, 2013
ICAO to Temporarily Ban Lithium Ion Batteries as Air Cargo
ICAO has approved an interim amendment to prohibit the carriage of lithium ion aircraft batteries as cargo on passenger airplanes, the organization said Wednesday.
If approved when the ICAO Council returns to Session later this month, the amendment will rescind the organization's ercent inclusion of lithium ion aircraft batteries up to 35kg in Special Provision A51 to the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, which became effective on Jan. 1.
"This amendment to Special Provision A51 is a temporary measure, taken to ensure that safety considerations remain paramount while the related investigations in the United States and Japan remain ongoing," said Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez.
ICAO said the decision "comes on the heels of the grounding of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner fleet" by U.S. safety officials after a lithium ion battery on a 787 caught fire after landing at Boston's Logan International Airport.
The new amendment does not have any impact on the transport of other types of lithium ion batteries as air cargo, ICAO said. More
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Five new fly-ins for 2015Thursday, January 8th, 2015
I'm excited to be able to tell you that the AOPA Fly-Ins will be back for 2015, and we'll be in five brand-new locations around the country.
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I tend to have pretty high expectations. So it's not too often that I find my expectations have been exceeded. But last year's inaugural AOPA Fly-Ins were better than I could have hoped in just about every way.
At our 2014 events, we met more than 16,000 people and parked more than 2,800 airplanes. Most of all, we celebrated everything that's great about general aviation, and our members loved it.
So it was an easy decision to do it again. The hard part was deciding where to hold these events. More than 40 airports invited us to host a fly-in, and I wish we could visit all of them. But in the end we had to make choices, so here's what we came up with:
May 16—Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), California
June 6—Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK), Maryland
August 22—Anoka County-Blaine Airport (ANE), Minnesota
September 26—Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), Colorado
October 10—Tullahoma Regional Airport (THA), Tennessee
I can't think of a better way to spend the weekend than hanging out at the airport with my fellow pilots and aviation enthusiasts, and I hope you'll join me when we come to your part of the country.
For those of you who want to make a weekend of it, we're adding fun Friday night social events to kick off each fly-in and most locations will offer on-field camping. We're also adding a lot of new educational opportunities with speakers covering aviation safety, maintenance, local flying tips, aircraft ownership, and more.
Admission to the fly-ins is free to everyone. And of course we'll have wonderful aircraft displays that feature everything from the latest models to antiques, an exhibit area featuring the very best aviation products and services, a learn to fly area for future pilots, and Rusty Pilots seminars to help lapsed pilots get back in the air.
You can't have a fly-in without food, so every event will start with a $5 pancake breakfast. Lunch will be provided by gourmet food trucks or local restaurants, and special pricing will be available for people who pre-register.
Needless to say, I'll be there and I look forward to answering your questions and bringing you up to date on critical issues that affect your flying.
I am really excited to kick off this year's fly-ins and meet friends new and old. Pre-registration starts next month. In the meantime, you can get all the details and start planning your trip at www.aopa.org/fly-in. Can't wait to see you there.


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Visually, you'll notice how this mascara is different before you apply it: The brush has a unique "s" shape. It's said to grab each lash for even distribution of mascara, yet lots of mascara brushes can do that. The "s" shape is also supposed to create fanned-out lashes, but we didn't find that to be the case. If anything, this mascara's odd brush shape can be tricky to work with and not helpful in the least.
Despite a brush that isn't as amazing as the claims make it out to be, Buxom Sculpted Lash Mascara does enhance lashes with a clean application that lengthens and delivers slight thickness no matter how you maneuver the brush. This never looks heavy or makes lashes clump, no matter how many coats you apply, but after a few coats you won't get any more buildup, so this is not for someone looking for dramatic length and thickness.
This wears all day without flaking and removes easily with a water-soluble cleanser. Although it doesn't have a strong wow-factor, this is still a good mascara that is worth considering.
Bare Escentuals At-a-Glance
Makeup is what this San Francisco-based cosmetics line is primarily about, and they use the pure and natural marketing angle to entice consumers. Founded in 1976 by Diane Ranger, who left the company in the early '90s Bare Escentuals was one of the first brands to introduce the concept of loose powder foundation. Since then, they have moved beyond it to include liquid foundations and tinted moisturizers and an ever expanding line of color cosmetics as well as skincare products.
The products are sold in most Sephora boutiques and Ulta stores, though the full selection of skincare products is most often found at the Bare Escentuals freestanding stores scattered throughout the United States.
We should note that loose powder makeup does take some practice to get the hang of—yet there is no denying that this type of foundation has its fan base. There is a lot to love about Bare Escentuals, even if mineral makeup isn't your thing (especially their price ranges, which have remained affordable in comparison to many of their neighbors at Sephora).
Strengths: Good makeup removers; a few well-formulated powders with SPF; some nice eyeshadows and impressive mascaras; some impressive foundations; several elegant brush options; not too expensive.
Weaknesses: Some of the loose powder products have texture and finish concerns; some of the skincare contain potentially problematic ingredients.
For more information about Bare Escentuals, call 1.888.795.4747 or visit www.bareescentuals.com.
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On a warm July evening, the Cogswell Game Development Club held another of their famous Game Nights – a late night of console gaming. Current students, incoming fall freshmen and Spanish students all took part in games such as F-Zero (projected onto the front 15' wall), Rock Band, Dance Dance Revolution, Halo 3 and Gears of War.
There was also a designated table for students to set up their laptops to work on homework or personal art projects and still enjoy the camaraderie. Student Andrew Severns barbecued up delicious burgers and hot dogs and later in the evening DJ'ed. About 40 people attended and a good time was had by all.
Game Development Club President Brody Brooks said about the evening: "Homework can get pretty stressful sometimes, so it's always great to kick back with friends and relieve some of it. Game Night was, as always, a great release."
~ Rachael Reisdorf, Design Coordinator


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Backyard Brawl fans can count on another fight to the finish when Mississippi College meets Millsaps College in one of Mississippi's biggest annual football grudge matches. Millsaps is sure to enter the 2012 Brawl with revenge on their minds after dropping three straight to the Choctaws, including 2011's nail biting, 33-27 overtime finish.
This year's Brawl will be part of a documentary called "Grudge Match." Coordinated by the Mississippi Sports Council, the documentary will include interviews with current coaches and players as well as former Backyard Brawlers.
The Backyard Brawl is set for 7:00 p.m. on August 30 at Millsaps' Harper Davis Field. Tickets are on sale now for Choctaw fans who wish to be a part of yet another Backyard Brawl, and perhaps make documentary history in the process.
Based on spring workouts, Choctaw Coach Norman Joseph is optimistic about the 2012 football season. With fleet-footed sophomore Jacob Becker at running back, punter Craig McCraney transferring in from Hinds Community College, and talented players Beaux Gipson, Jonathan Redd, and Tyler Kirkindoll all competing for the job of quarterback, MC is poised for a strong season.


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I have a M1 Active Sound hole pickup installed in my seagull acoustic it is so MID/Treble I cant use it the rest of the band feels that I am going to kill their ears if I adjust the mid and treble on the board it dosent help. before I have to spend lots of money to replace it is anyone else having this issue? can it be adjusted?
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About the Author: Schere Walker serves as the Department's Hometown Diplomat Coordinator in the Bureau of Public Affairs.
America's diplomatic corps is drawn from small towns and big cities across the United States. Union County, New Jersey. St. Louis, Missouri. San Rafael, California. Just a few of the communities that America's diplomats call their hometowns.
Through the Hometown Diplomat Program, State Department employees volunteer their time on personally scheduled trips back to their communities to explain to the American people what the State Department does and why it matters. Employees speak to elementary and high schools and often return to their college alma maters. They talk to local organizations, such as Rotary Clubs or Chambers of Commerce. They meet with state and local officials and participate in media interviews.
As I make telephone calls to arrange these programs, I am regularly greeted by the voices of teachers and others who are proud to hear of the local boy or girl who has made good. They are eager to have their current students or organization's members hear about the positive difference someone from their community is now making in the broader world. I'm often impressed, too, with the commitment of Department employees to the program. I'll always remember the young diplomat who participated in the program the week she was home for her wedding!
America's diplomats never forget that they represent you, the American people, to the world. The Hometown Diplomat Program helps them establish and maintain important relationships with individuals and local communities in the United States. If you are interested in finding out whether a Hometown Diplomat might be visiting your community, please contact us at email@example.com
Dawn in Florida writes:
I believe this is a great idea. Please let me know how we can help support this and become involved. Thank you.
SNP in Syria writes:
This is God Ali sent program, now Americans will know that Syria is in the Middle East, not near Kentucky. It is tiring to keep explaining... no not that Middle East -- it is the one next to Israel, where Jesus is born.
Alison in Washington, DC writes:
@ SNP -- There is no region in the United States that people refer to as the "Middle East." I'm very curious about these Americans you encounter who think that Syria is near Kentucky. Perhaps Mammoth Cave is bigger than we thought?
Seo in India writes:
Even mmost of my people don think as "middle east" people.
DipNote Blogger Schere Walker writes:
@ Dawn in Florida -- Thank you for your comment. Please e-mail us at paregionalprograms[at]state.gov with your ideas about the Hometown Diplomat Program. Look forward to hearing from you!
Wendy in California writes:
Could there be some place on the website where we could look to see if a Hometown Diplomat might be available for our schools in X area? Perhaps some intern could prepare such a list?
It's a brilliant idea. Giving cred to global diplomacy & development could so easily change a kid's life in a flash.
DipNote Blogger Schere Walker writes:
@ Wendy in California -- Thank you for your comment. We will take your suggestion into consideration. We currently provide profiles of previous Hometown Diplomats on our website. Please don't hesitate to e-mail me if you are interested in hosting a Hometown Diplomat in your community. Thanks!


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This secure and convenient checking account management service is available with any Citizens Bank Checking account. Pay your bills online, track what payments have cleared, transfer funds, check daily opening and closing balances, schedule one-time or recurring payments, and more. See a demo and find out more about Citizens Bank Online®.
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In additional to regular branch offices, Citizens Bank offers supermarket banking centers, making it possible for you to bank when and where you choose. Open a new account, make deposits and withdrawals, or apply for new loans or lines of credit. Most Citizens Bank supermarket branches are open Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (some location times may vary). Use the Branch/ATM locator for a map and opening times for your closest Citizens Bank supermarket banking branch.
Enroll in one of the most helpful bank account management tools there is: direct deposit. Have your checks – including payroll and Social Security -- directly deposited into your account. You won't have to wait in line to make the deposit yourself or wait for checks to clear: with Direct Deposit, your funds are immediately available for withdrawal on the day of deposit. Plus, Direct Deposit can also help you build your savings quickly and easily by having a portion of your money deposited directly to your savings or investment accounts. Call us at 1-800-922-9999 to find out more, or visit one of our branches.
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The G-20 Pittsburgh Summit launches a new blog.
This week, leaders of the G-20 will gather in Pittsburgh to discuss key issues in the global economy. President Obama called the gathering an important opportunity to continue the work of confronting the global economic crisis.
Colleagues from the White House, U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of the Treasury have already been blogging about the Pittsburgh Summit.
Brad Setser tells us that the G-20 countries will take stock of their efforts so far to address the crisis, where we are on the road to recovery, and review their efforts to deliver on the promises made at the London Summit in April.
Danny Stoian gives a behind the scenes look at the logistics of the summit, and Tiffany Smith provides a perspective on the many individuals coming together to make the summit happen. Elliot Repko tells us about what it is like to support a delegation at the summit.
Gordon Duguid updates us from the summit's media center, and Jeffrey Jamison gives us a glossary of terms we might hear used during the summit's proceedings.
Mark Sobel reminds us that the G-20 has made a lot of progress, but there is still much to do. With recovery in sight, the world community needs to begin laying a foundation for the 21st century global economy.
We encourage DipNote's readers to take a look at these entries, join the conversation on the Pittsburgh Summit Blog and follow all the latest on Twitter.
Susan in Florida writes:
Great site!! I went to it and it is very informative, and the photos are great, too. Thank you for creating this blog site. Definitely, well done!
Maria Evangelina in Spain writes:
More G 20
More are the poor that the rich ones. / More the hungry ones and of justice thirsty. / More we are with pain to give birth. / More we are dying at thirty. / More we are that we work and pay taxes. / More from which the wars steal ours. / More we are the cleared corpses. / More them without land turned into guerrillas or vagabonds. / More we are those that we do not have, bread, solidarity, hope./ More to joining the same cause terrible plot. / More are the ones who are not afraid to sleep and sleep forever. / Provided the executioner sleep in the same bed.
S.C. writes:
Thanks for the heads-up. I will check it out.