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Carrie Bowman has many years experience in traditional psychotherapy but made the move to professional life coaching when she became passionate about working in a field that truly facilitates client's growth in their potential, gifts, career and life purpose. She is a passionate advocate for her clients and helps provide a path for them to change quickly and provides support, guidance, and valuable partnership along the way.
Her philosophy is that we are deliberate creators of our lives, and she views her clients as resourceful, complete, and whole. Through her innovative, supportive, and results-oriented coaching style she facilitates her clients in making the shift from passive to active in the creation of their lives, and helps provide clarity, focus, and positive momentum. When you hire Carrie as your Coach, you are hiring a strategic partner and asserting a firm commitment to make revolutionary and dynamic changes in your world.
She is an International Coach Federation (ICF) Certified Life Coach-the gold standard in professional life coaching, as well as holds a BA from the University of Texas at Austin, MA from Columbia University, and ABD from the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at the University of Vermont. Carrie offers individual, couples and group professional life coaching services and has extensive experience working with adults and adolescents. She offers coaching services throughout the United States via telephone or Skype sessions; you can be located anywhere and have the opportunity for coaching! Presently based in Colorado, Carrie returns to Dallas throughout the year for work and to visit friends and family.
Life coaching is one of the most powerful forms of support we have for creating revolutionary change in our lives. Through a process of inquiry and personal discovery, clients raise their self-awareness, increasing effective choices and subsequent action, and begin to effect radical change in their personal and professional potential. Coaching accelerates and supports this […]
I believe that we all come into this world with a divinely inspired purpose and unique gifts and talents that allow us to be purposeful and fulfilled in our own distinct way. When we are living in alignment and anchored to our core values and purpose, we inherently experience joy, and fulfillment, and begin to […]
I specialize in helping individuals, just like you, get unblocked and get going on the business of living. It's really very simple: BE HAPPY-clarify your life purpose, core values, and innate gifts and talents and begin to live in alignment with your most authentic self-joy is truly the only inevitable byproduct! FULFILL YOUR GREATEST POTENTIAL-learn […]
BA, Psychology, University of Texas at Austin MA, Clinical Psychology, Columbia University ABD, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program University of Vermont Graduate of one of the most esteemed Life Coaching Training Programs-Coach for Life Credentialed through the International Coaching Federation (ICF)-This is the only method to demonstrate superb knowledge and skill, rigorous ethics and competencies, and […]
Carrie provides individual, group, and couples coaching in an atmosphere that supports authenticity, increased awareness, and the necessary catalyst for change. Carrie offers professional life coaching services throughout the United States via telephone or Skype sessions. Coaching is a practical and cost-effective method for producing life-long returns. If interested in learning more about the benefits […]
Life coaching is one of the most powerful forms of support we have for creating revolutionary change in our lives. Through a process of inquiry and personal discovery, clients raise their self-awareness, increasing effective choices and subsequent action, and begin to effect radical change in their personal and professional potential. Coaching accelerates and supports this process by providing greater focus, structure, accountability, and feedback. A professional life coach is not a consultant, therapist, close friend, or advice-giver. A life coach views the client as naturally magnificent, complete and whole; therefore, coaching helps you access your own wisdom and inner resourcefulness, and act on it.
I believe that we all come into this world with a divinely inspired purpose and unique gifts and talents that allow us to be purposeful and fulfilled in our own distinct way. When we are living in alignment and anchored to our core values and purpose, we inherently experience joy, and fulfillment, and begin to create abundance in our world. Through my coaching sessions, I facilitate heightened awareness in my clients and this stimulates recognition of many more choices and options in their lives for which they were completely unaware. Simply put, increased choices lead to greater number of exciting possibilities and actions, which leads to the ultimate-change. Willingness, self-responsibility, and the ability to take action are essential to an exhilarating coaching experience.
During our time together, I create a space of acceptance and safety where the most vulnerable parts of yourself, the most limiting of self-beliefs and self-defeating behavior patterns come to light and can finally be addressed. Alternatively, some clients just need help tapping into their internal wisdom; I coach from the belief that all people, including you, hold their most sought-after answers, their infinite inner resourcefulness, and are truly their best expert. I am not here to tell you what to do. I am here to facilitate you coming to a place where you access this for yourself, develop a plan to achieve this, and celebrate and champion you every step of the way. It is truly an incredible process.
I hold no agenda for my clients. I invite them to bring to the session what they are desiring to effect, and we journey from there. Often, commitments, or homework is given, and this added level of accountability is helpful to many people. However, there are no musts in my coaching. I believe that willingness to take action can only arise from within, and I am only a catalyst to ignite the awareness of this necessity. My coaching is holistic and integrative, and with this my clients quickly find advancement and creation in all areas of their lives-personal, spiritual, work, social, and community. Therefore, I coach the Whole person.
When you hire me as your coach, this commitment instigates positive momentum in your world, increases your focus on your goals, and you and I harness this natural strength and power for you in your life. What in the world could you not deserve more? Taking ownership of a magnificent life must have a starting point and life coaching is the exact tool to utilize on this exhilarating journey. Your commitment to a more fulfilled life through coaching is the fuel for more joy, fulfillment, and abundance in every area of your life.
I specialize in helping individuals, just like you, get unblocked and get going on the business of living.
It's really very simple:
BE HAPPY-clarify your life purpose, core values, and innate gifts and talents and begin to live in alignment with your most authentic self-joy is truly the only inevitable byproduct!
FULFILL YOUR GREATEST POTENTIAL-learn to overcome the obstacles keeping you from realizing your most precious dreams.
NAVIGATE AND MAKE SUCCESSFUL CHANGES-overcome limiting beliefs, fears, and habits that are blocking your inner resourcefulness and magnificence.
FIND BALANCE WITH YOUR WORLD-so you can live well and peacefully each day.
Read these statements to determine if you should schedule a sample session:
You want to finally move forward in your life and take some tangible action-and not just talk about it.
You are hungry for fulfillment and abundance-and not just financial success.
You are excited and eager to learn more about yourself and how to become your best expert and motivator.
You experience feelings of unfulfillment, stagnation, and being stuck, inherently know there must be "more," but are uncertain how to tap into your potential and purpose.
You are self-responsible, open-minded to taking action, and determined to start living a life with intention and joy.
You are ready to make an investment in your most precious commodity-YOU.
BA, Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
MA, Clinical Psychology, Columbia University
ABD, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program University of Vermont
Graduate of one of the most esteemed Life Coaching Training Programs-Coach for Life
Credentialed through the International Coaching Federation (ICF)-This is the only method to demonstrate superb knowledge and skill, rigorous ethics and competencies, and is by far the gold standard in the coaching industry.
Extensive background, education, and training in the field of clinical psychology and counseling. Although life coaching and therapy are distinctly different fields, my extensive background allows me to uniquely bring forth various resources, knowledge and tools in assisting individuals in a variety of circumstances. When I coach you, you get the added benefit of a dynamic and powerful coach with a professional uniquely skilled from a background in the mental health arena.
When you hire Carrie as your Coach, you have joined with an ally and partner every step of the way. Compassionate, excited, and authentic, Carrie helps you to experience focus and fulfillment on a regular basis, and begin to live your life from a place of ease and flow.
Carrie provides individual, group, and couples coaching in an atmosphere that supports authenticity, increased awareness, and the necessary catalyst for change. Carrie offers professional life coaching services throughout the United States via telephone or Skype sessions.
Coaching is a practical and cost-effective method for producing life-long returns. If interested in learning more about the benefits of coaching, pricing, and availability, schedule a 30 minute exploratory sample session. This is a completely confidential and honest appraisal of what is going on in your life and what you would like to see change, and will allow you to get a feel for the coaching experience as well as your feeling of working together. There is no charge for a sample session and you can only gain from this experience. Instead of wondering if life coaching is for you, take a step, and find out.
Confidentiality : You can rest assured that I hold all information received from you (via telephone, email, fax, etc.) as 100% confidential and strictly uphold the ethics and professional standards of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
It is easy to pay for services. Carrie accepts all major credit cards, and packages can be tailored to fit your needs. Please contact Carrie for additional information.
*Credit cards are accepted through Paypal and include a service fee based on amount.
"From the very first conversation I had with Carrie, I immediately felt as if I had known her for years. While I was going through my transition from the suburbs to the city, leaving everything I had ever known, I struggled with adjusting to my new life. I feared being alone, second guessed who I was and my self-worth. But with Carrie's guidance, support and knowledge, she helped me persevere and find out much more about myself than I could have ever thought was possible. I now live a life of self-awareness and self-gratitude that is filled with love, enjoyment and satisfaction with myself. That has now spilled into all other aspects of my life and I could not be more happy. I met Carrie in November of 2015 but she easily became one of the most important and most influential people I met last year…and maybe ever!!"
I reached out to Carrie during a time of transition, specifically career. Her transparency, intuition, knowledge and encouragement resulted in clearly defined objectives and new opportunities. I enjoyed and felt empowered by the collaborative process that continued when I felt blocked and when I discovered new solutions. Her feedback was direct, continuous and relevant to every topic we addressed. Thank you, Carrie, for believing in me and my potential to perceive transition as a gift rather than a burden of starting over.
"When I knew I needed a "life coach," it was in a moment of fog, frustration and vulnerability. I knew myself well enough to know that I wasn't as incapable as I felt at that time. I simply had lost my connection to that capable side of myself. From my initial consultation with Carrie, I felt comfortable that she was the partner I needed to guide me back to my better, more powerful self. She didn't profess to have the treasure map of my mind but she did communicate her goals for our relationship as a coach so clearly that I knew I'd found what I was looking for. Carrie is damn good at what she does.
Over the last 5 months, Carrie has helped me better observe the causes of my frustration. Together, we figured out how to avoid losing touch with my true self. I've come to discover that I am most capable when there is harmony between my expectations, energy, and activities. Through the weekly sessions with Carrie, we set concrete and realistic goals. By achieving (most) of them, I've discovered what works for me and what doesn't. In short, if you find yourself googling "Life Coach," like me, it is probably because you need someone to help you get to a better place or get back to a better place. Well, I am confident that Carrie can help you get yourself where you want to be. Her ability to hold up the proverbial mirror so I could see the self-imposed roadblock was so helpful. Then she helped me get over it, around it or simply say, let's come back to that later. Thank you Carrie for the gifts you've given me. And I have your number saved for when I need you next time :)"
"I reached out to Carrie to find clarity in my life. But our sessions uncovered so much more. Carrie helped me discover where I needed to focus during a time of big life changes and confusion. Carrie is caring, invested and very committed to your goals in life coaching. I could not have asked for a better experience."
"I started working with Carrie in June. I had been tossing the idea of a coach around in my head for years, but a book I was reading at the time urged me to take action so I did. We draw everything we want and need into our life to help us. I found Carrie through a Google search, and was immediately absorbed in her site and everything she believed in. She is so transparent – you get exactly what you think you will get with a cherry on top! She is so much more than a coach! She will become part of your tribe, a trusted friend, that accountability partner you need….I urge you to VOTE HER TO YOUR ISLAND!!! I have been under Carrie's wing and support for over 90 days now. My life has dramatically shifted. I have met or exceeded every short term goal I initially talked to her about. My thinking has changed so dramatically I hardly remember "BC" (before Carrie). I can't begin to convey what 90 days of support and structured guidance can do for you and your life. Imagine what can happen in your own life. I am at the tip of my mountain….I am just starting my fabulous journey, but I know I will meet and exceed every single goal I have because she is in my corner. Thank you!!!!! #wortheverypenny#changeyourlife#coachforlife"
"I went into my interaction with Carrie not really sure what to expect and having been shaken by multiple recent life changes…..I came out the other side with my confidence back, my head clear and a plan to move forward. I was most impressed with Carrie's ability to create space for me to flow through the experience at my own pace and process and yet knowing when to pose those thought provoking questions that helped me move in a new direction. I loved the relaxed atmosphere of our conversations, along with the ever positive and reassuring feedback to follow my own instinct and intuition. I could not have asked for a better experience."
"Carrie was truly a privilege to work with. Rather than explain all of the obvious qualities about her, I would like to recognize my personal progress as confirmation of her expertise. In just three months' time, she provided the understanding and encouragement that helped turn me from an anxious pessimist to a self-assured young adult eager to explore new opportunities. I greatly appreciate my experience with Carrie and give her my highest praise and recommendation."
"Carrie's soothing voice and compassionate tone have made our coaching sessions an enlightening experience. She gently directs me back when I go off track in a session and leads me to ask the questions truly at hand for me. She has a grace to understand the truth weighing on your heart. Her spirit of hope is delightful and you can't help but leave the session inspired to do better!"
"Carrie Bowman is a gifted coach. Our sessions provided the specific clarity I was searching for while starting my own business. Her powerful questions sent me on a wisdom quest that unlocked my most successful ideas. I went from 1 paying client to 6 while coaching with her. She is POWER, and will guide you on a journey to your most magnificent self. Do not miss it — I am damn glad I didn't!"
"I have known Carrie for years, and when she told me she was transitioning from therapist to Coach, I knew she had found her true calling. I signed up for one of her foundation sessions and was so impressed with her professionalism and talent. The experience was very calming and full of insight. She helped me really dig deep and discover skills and passions within myself that I had not realized or acted upon. I felt at ease throughout the session and had a real positive vibe from the start. Overall I found my time with Carrie to be positive, insightful and an encouragement to pursue something greater."
"The life coach work I have done with Carrie has opened me up to new possibilities. I had a lot of ideas about what I wanted my life to look like one day but it all seemed far away and unattainable. Through her coaching and guidance, I am now able to take action and work towards all that seemed so unattainable. This work has allowed me to connect to the answers that have always been inside of me. There has been peace in this work and a true sense that my life will be beautiful and fulfilled. I was not able to see that before. I am beyond grateful for the time and work she has done with me. I never could have realized the depth of this work and how it would change my life until I began the process of opening doors and my heart changing"
"Carrie is truly gifted and meant to be a Life Coach! My work with her was very profound and inspiring, and I found a purpose in my life that I didn't know existed but fits perfectly. If you are open to changing your life, this is the course, and Carrie is the guide, for you. I hope your experience is as amazing as mine was!"
"Carrie is the type of person with which you have an instant connection. Her caring is apparent the first time you speak with her.
I've thoroughly enjoyed working with Carrie for the last few months. She has helped me continue to be accountable for my life choices in a completely positive way, in addition to aiding me in prioritizing my personal and familial ambitions while motivating me to accomplish them, (some of which have been on my to-do list for YEARS!)
The sense of accomplishment and validation that Carrie has facilitated for me is priceless and immeasurable! She's fostered an internal strength of which I greatly needed to be reminded.
As a client of Carrie's, I'm confident that I will attain many more long-time goals, as well as continue focusing on being the absolute best ME that I can be!"
"The question was presented: "Were the sessions with Carrie a positive and empowering experience?" My response: Absolutely! Unequivocally, Yes!
Instantly, from the first moment, I felt safe and comfortable with Carrie. Having endured some rough and almost depleting experiences recently, the lack of trust of others was an impenetrable wall I had unknowingly and masterfully constructed. The deconstruction of my well-built walls allowed for an enormous amount of Light to break through and illuminate all that was precious and possible. With Carrie's direction the sessions were both gentle and invigorating. Her guided meditation opened doors, portals actually, that I didn't even know were closed, or even that they existed. It is with my deep-felt Gratitude that I share my experience and encourage anyone presented with the opportunity to engage in the coaching experience with Carrie to JUMP! in with all of your heart!"
Thank you, Carrie!
"My experience with Carrie was profound. After reading over the initial questionnaire and a quick explanation of Life Coaching, I knew I was headed down an interesting path to self-discovery. My Foundation Session left me feeling inspired to do great things as well as enlightened as to my innate gifts, talents and strengths. Carrie is an exceptional listener and has a natural ability to help one talk through thoughts and feelings without inhibition. I highly recommend her for anyone who is interested in learning about their core being and how to utilize their true self for life-long fulfillment."
There are tens of thousands of life coaches in the world today, but some raise the bar for the rest. Carrie is one of those coaches. She is a professional who embodies authenticity, integrity, spirit and unconditional love. Her coaching services are humbly, yet masterfully offered within a sacred space co-created by you, with you and for you. Should you make the invaluable decision to partner with Carrie as your coach, you'll surely find yourself enjoying an experience full of self-discovery, empowerment, excitement and growth. You'll find you're creating the life you've always desired.


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Assessing federal policy aimed at expanding insurance coverage in the United States, 2013-2014
This grant provides continued funding for the Urban Institute to conduct quick-strike, nonpartisan policy research and analysis on insurance-related health policy issues. The project will maximize the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's flexibility and ability to move quickly to inform policy debates over health reform nationally and in the states through the broad dissemination of information from an objective, nonpartisan perspective. The Urban Institute will produce approximately 12 reports and briefs during the 12-month project. The Foundation will strategically disseminate these deliverables to maximize their impact in the policy community.
Grant Details
Amount Awarded $500,000.00
Awarded on: 2/6/2013
Time frame: 2/15/2013 - 2/14/2014
Grant Number: 70662
Urban Institute
2100 M Street, N.W.
Washington, 20037-1207
Linda J. Blumberg
Project Director
John F. Holahan
Project Director

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My EDC is Beretta PX4 compact in an SHTFgear holster and it works well. I have had no issues, it is very comfortable. I always kid Clay about the e-mail I got explaining that my holster was going to be delayed because he failed to notice the order was for a left-handed holster until he was putting it in the box.
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The Anchor Book of Chinese Poetry: From Ancient to Contemporary, The Full 3000-Year Traditionby Tony Barnstone (Editor), Chou Ping (Editor)
Unmatched in scope and literary quality, this landmark anthology spans three thousand years, bringing together more than six hundred poems by more than one hundred thirty poets, in translations–many new and exclusive to the book–by an array of distinguished translators.
Here is the grand sweep of Chinese poetry, from the Book of
Unmatched in scope and literary quality, this landmark anthology spans three thousand years, bringing together more than six hundred poems by more than one hundred thirty poets, in translations–many new and exclusive to the book–by an array of distinguished translators.
Here is the grand sweep of Chinese poetry, from the Book of Songs–ancient folk songs said to have been collected by Confucius himself–and Laozi's Dao De Jing to the vividly pictorial verse of Wang Wei, the romanticism of Li Po, the technical brilliance of Tu Fu, and all the way up to the twentieth-century poetry of Mao Zedong and the post—Cultural Revolution verse of the Misty poets. Encompassing the spiritual, philosophical, political, mystical, and erotic strains that have emerged over millennia, this broadly representative selection also includes a preface on the art of translation, a general introduction to Chinese poetic form, biographical headnotes for each of the poets, and concise essays on the dynasties that structure the book. The Anchor Book of Chinese Poetry captures with impressive range and depth the essence of China's illustrious poetic tradition.
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Product Details
- 9780385721981
- Publisher:
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Publication date:
- 02/08/2005
- Pages:
- 512
- Sales rank:
- 721,027
- Product dimensions:
- 5.20(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.07(d)
Read an Excerpt
Though Chinese civilization stretches back to Neolithic times, the earliest known dynasty, the Xia, is of limited importance to a discussion of Chinese literature, as there is no evidence that a written language was in use. The succeeding dynasty, the Shang, was a Bronze Age agricultural civilization. During the Shang, characters were written on oracle bones (usually made of turtle shell or cattle shoulder bones, and later on bamboo strips, silk, and bronze), but no literature from this time is extant.
The Shang were overthrown by the king of Zhou, a small dependent nation in the Wei River Valley in the western Shang territory, and thus began the Zhou dynasty, the first great period of Chinese literature. It was during the Zhou dynasty that the doctrine that the Chinese King was exercising a "Mandate of Heaven" in his rule developed. It later became an extremely important doctrine both to justify imperial rule and to explain the fall of an empire (should an emperor prove corrupt or weak, heaven would remove his mandate). The Zhou dynasty is the longest of China's many dynasties, and is divided into the Western Zhou (1122-771 BCE) and the Eastern Zhou (771-256 BCE), as the Zhou were forced out of their capital at Xian by barbarian invaders from the north, and moved east to found their new capital in Luoyang. The Eastern Zhou is itself subdivided into the Spring and Autumn Period (771-481 BCE) and the Warring States Period (463-221 BCE). The troubled Warring States Period marked the waning years of the dynasty. Such great thinkers, moralists, and philosophers as Confucius, Mencius, Laozi, and Zhuangzi lived during the Eastern Zhou. It was the time of the Hundred Schools of Thought, the golden age of Chinese philosophy, when the great traditions of Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism, Militarism, and Mohism developed. In this period, itinerant thinkers traveled with their followers, finding employment with rulers, who would seek their advice on warfare, morality, diplomacy, and government. The Zhou dynasty eventually weakened to the point where it ruled only in name, as seven powerful warring states vied for dominance. In 221 BCE, the ruler of a western state emerged triumphant from the ongoing warfare and unified China, naming himself Shi Huangdi (the "first emperor") and beginning the Qin dynasty. After eight hundred years, heaven had removed its mandate from the Zhou at last.
The three Zhou dynasty texts presented here are the source of Chinese poetic literature, evolving out of the beginnings of Chinese writing, and foreshadowing what was to come in this extraordinary three thousand year tradition. Chinese poetry begins with the Book of Songs, comprised of folk songs, hymns, and court songs collected largely from ordinary people living along the Yellow River, and putatively edited by Confucius himself (thus the collection is sometimes referred to as the Confucian Odes). The fact that the Chinese poetic tradition begins with folk poetry reworked and set to music has meant that the long tradition of Chinese poetry written by the nobility has often striven for a sense of folk authenticity to blend with the master poet's craft and skill, simplicity balancing elegance. The four-character verses in the Book of Songs are the model for shi poetry, whose variations came to dominate classical Chinese poetry for the next two thousand years.
The Book of Songs is one of the Confucian classics, studied throughout Chinese history by the nobility and by those who wished to rise in society as scholar-officials. Poetry is held to be one of the great arts that educated Chinese men (and sometimes women) should know and be able to practice. In fact, poetry has been in the mainstream of literary expression in Chinese literature, and so it is often afforded great powers of influence in the Chinese critical tradition. The "Great Preface" to the Book of Songs states that poetry is a Confucian rectifier that establishes the proper relationships between spouses, encourages respect and loyalty for the old, strengthens human ties, improves civilizations, and excises bad customs. In the Analects, Confucius often mentions the Songs. In Analect 2.2, for example, he states, "There are 300 Songs, but they can be summed up with one phrase: let your thoughts be free of depravity." Poetry serves a moral purpose, according to Confucius, "stimulating the reader, and making him observant, sociable, and capable of expressing his grievances," while at the same time "helping him to serve his family and his King" (Analect 17.8). Though the poems in the Book of Songs were in fact simply songs of the peasants, they were read as moral allegories, or as analogues to political and historical events.
The second text presented here is the marvelous, riddling, profound, and elegantly difficult Dao De Jing of Laozi (better known in the West by an earlier transliteration as the Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu). As the Book of Songs stands as one of the key texts that gave birth to the Confucian tradition, so the Dao De Jing (along with another great text, the Zhuangzi) stands as the source of the great religious and philosophical tradition of Daoism, and ultimately of Chinese Buddhism, which blended with Daoism in a particularly Chinese philosophical and spiritual mélange. Though it is not normally considered to be poetry, the Dao De Jing translates as marvelous poetry. A selection from it can help give Western readers an understanding of the concepts that underlie so many of the great Daoist and Buddhist poets in China who were to come later.
The final text in this section is a selection from the great long poem Encountering Sorrow, by Qu Yuan (c. 332-c. 295 bce). This poem comes from the Verses of Chu, the second great early anthology of Chinese poetry, which included Qu Yuan's poetry, as well as that of a later poet, Song Yu. Encountering Sorrow and other poems in the collection tell of how Qu Yuan's dedication to his king was rewarded with banishment, leading him to drown himself in despair. The poems are celebrated for their Confucian dedication to duty. The work of Qu Yuan represents the beginning of an ornate literary tradition in China, which is counterbalanced by the simpler, vernacular, folk tradition of the Book of Songs. His poems are also the source of Chinese fu poetry, an irregular blend of poetry and prose that was to become an important part of the Chinese tradition. Fu poems usually begin and conclude with prose passages, with rhymed poetry in the center.
Qu Yuan is supposedly the first Chinese poet whose name we know (though in fact there are a few cases in the Book of Songs in which a poet's name is embedded). That the Verses of Chu begins the tradition of named poetry in China is more important than one might think. When one knows a poet's name, and something of his or her life, one gets a powerful sense of human connection to the person behind the poem. As poets name the world, so their own names name something to us as readers-a life and, perhaps more important, a lifework. Though the songs from the Books of Songs can often feel personal, they are almost exclusively anonymous and written to set generic topics. Thus, despite their allusive and elaborate nature, the poems of Qu Yuan are the fountainhead of personal poetry in China.
(c. 600 bce)
The Book of Songs is the earliest anthology of Chinese poetry, and the thematic and formal source of the Chinese poetic tradition. The Chinese name for the Book of Songs is the Shi Jing, and the term shi (the general term for poetry, like the Japanese term waka) derives from its name. Legend has it that its 305 poems were compiled by Confucius (551-479 bce) from an earlier manuscript of around three thousand songs. The assertion that Confucius was the compiler is questionable, but certainly the anthology was extant in Confucius's time, and it seems likely that the anthology was collected between 1100 and 600 bce. Confucius refers to the Book of Songs in the Analects, and it was part of the curriculum of his disciples; it is counted among the Confucian classics that form the basis of Confucian education. The collection was banned in the third century bce, along with the other Confucian classics, but was reconstructed during the Han dynasty, and the edition that is most complete derives from this time.
The Book of Songs contains three basic categories of song: folk songs and ballads, court songs, and sacrificial songs. Like the Sanskrit Vedas of India, these songs provide us with a window onto the simple and beautiful life of an ancient time. Heroes and ancestors are praised, love is made, war is waged, farmers sing to their crops, people complain about their taxes, and moral categories are set forth in stark and powerful form. Though these are songs, the music has been lost, and some of them have been revised from folk song roots by court musicians, rhymed and arranged into stanzas. Others were aristocratic songs, songs to be sung to accompany ritual dancing, or to accompany the rites of ancestor worship.
White Moonrise
The white rising moon
is your bright beauty
binding me in spells
till my heart's devoured.
The light moon soars
resplendent like my lady,
binding me in light chains
till my heart's devoured.
Moon in white glory,
you are the beautiful one
who delicately wounds me
till my heart's devoured.
Translated by Tony Barnstone
and Willis Barnstone
Fruit Plummets from the Plum Tree
Fruit plummets from the plum tree
but seven of ten plums remain.
You gentlemen who would court me,
come on a lucky day.
Fruit plummets from the plum tree
but three of ten plums still remain.
You men who want to court me,
come now, today is a lucky day!
Fruit plummets from the plum tree.
You can fill up your baskets.
Gentlemen if you want to court me,
just say the word.
Serene Girl
The serene girl is pretty,
waiting for me at the corner.
She loves me but hides from me.
I scratch my head, walking back and forth.
That serene girl is tender,
she gave me a red straw.
The red straw shines;
I love this beauty.
It was picked in the fields.
It is beautiful and rare.
It isn't the straw that is so beautiful
but that it's a gift from a beauty.
In the Wilds Is a Dead River-Deer
In the wilds is a dead river-deer.
White rushes wrap her.
A lady yearns for someone dear.
A fine man seduces her.
In the woods are clustered bushes,
and in the wilds a river-deer is dead
and wrapped up in white rushes.
There is a lady as fine as jade.
Oh! Slow down, don't be so harsh,
let go of my girdle's sash.
Shhh! You'll make the dog bark.
All the Grasslands Are Yellow
All the grasslands are yellow
and all the days we march
and all the men are conscripts
sent off in four directions.
All the grasslands are black
and all the men like widowers.
So much grief! Are soldiers
not men like other men?
We aren't bison! We aren't tigers
crossing the wilderness,
but our sorrows
roam from dawn till dusk.
Hairy-tailed foxes slink
through the dark grass
as we ride tall chariots
along the wide rutted roads.
Ripe Millet*
Rows and rows of ripe millet,
the sorghum sprouts,
and I take long, slow walks
with a shaking, shaken heart.
My friends say,
"His heart is hurting"
but strangers wonder,
"What can he be looking for?"
O far, far blue heaven
what makes me feel this way?
Rows and rows of ripe millet,
the sorghum is in spike,
and I take long, slow walks
with a drunken heart.
My friends say,
"His heart is hurting"
but strangers wonder,
"What can he be looking for?"
O far, far blue heaven
what makes me feel this way?
Rows and rows of ripe millet,
the sorghum is all grain,
and I take long, slow walks
with a choking heart.
My friends say,
"His heart is hurting"
but strangers wonder,
"What can he be looking for?"
O far, far blue heaven
what makes me feel this way?
I Beg You, Zhongzi*
I beg you, Zhongzi,
don't come into my neighborhood,
don't break my willow twigs.
I'm not worried about the willow trees,
I'm afraid of my parents.
I do miss you
but I'm scared
of my parents' scolding.
I beg you, Zhongzi,
don't climb over my wall,
don't break my mulberry branches.
I'm not worried about my mulberry trees,
I'm afraid of my brothers.
I do miss you
but I'm scared
of my brothers' words.
I beg you, Zhongzi,
don't trespass into our orchard,
don't break my sandalwood boughs.
I'm not worried about the sandalwood trees,
I'm afraid of rumors.
I do miss you
but I'm scared
of people's gossip.
When the Gourd Has Dried Leaves*
When the gourd has dried leaves,
you can wade the deep river.
Keep your clothes on if the water's deep;
hitch up your dress when it's shallow.
The river is rising,
pheasants are chirping.
The water is just half a wheel deep,
and the hen is singing to the cock.
Wild geese are trilling,
the rising sun starts dawn.
If you want to marry me,
come before the river is frozen.
The ferryman is gesturing,
other people are going, but not me,
other people are going, but not me,
I'm waiting for you.
(c. fourth-third centuries bce)
Laozi was the legendary author of the Dao De Jing, a collection of prose and verse wisdom literature that is considered the seminal work of Daoism. Yet mysteries abound about Laozi and the Dao De Jing. It is by no means certain that a historical personage named Laozi ever existed. The collection itself was originally known simply as Laozi; since Laozi also means "old man," and there is evidence of a body of wisdom literature whose various book titles all translate as "elder" or "old man," it may be that this collection is the lone survivor of a lost genre. The title Dao De Jing (Classic of the Way and Its Power) was subsequently given to it. The Dao De Jing may be an anthology by diverse authors of sayings linked by common themes, or the work of one author augmented by later redactors. The traditional Laozi is said to have been an older contemporary of Confucius (551-479 bce), who instructed the younger sage in the rites, but this story seems not to have circulated until the third century bce. It is now thought that the text dates from no earlier than the third or fourth centuries bce. In the first century bce, the famous historian Sima Qian recounted the Confucius encounter and other stories about Laozi, which he gathered from sources now lost. The story about Laozi's writing the Dao De Jing follows:
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Tony Barnstone is an associate professor of creative writing and American literature at Whittier College. His first book of poetry, Impure, was a finalist for several national literary awards, among them the Academy of American Poets Walt Whitman Prize, the National Poetry Series Prize, and the White Pine Prize. His other books include Out of the Howling Storm: The New Chinese Poetry, Laughing Lost in the Mountains: Selected Poems of Wang Wei (with Willis Barnstone and Xu Haixin), The Art of Writing: Teachings of the Chinese Masters (with Chou Ping), and several textbooks about world literature. His poetry, translations, essays, and fiction have appeared in dozens of literary journals, from The American Poet Review to Agni. He lives in California.
Chou Ping writes poetry in both Chinese and English. His poems and translations have appeared in such journals as The Literary Review and Nimrod. Born in Changsha City, Hunan province, in 1957, he holds degrees from Beijing Foreign Language University, Indiana University, and Stanford University. He is the translator, with Tony Barnstone, of The Art of Writing: Teachings of the Chinese Masters, and he has taught at Stanford, Washington University, Oberlin College, The College of Wooster, and Reed College. He lives in Oregon.
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Best Of :: Bars & Clubs
Perfection is relative, but if you're the kind of person who likes strippers and lots of 'em, Fritz That's Too in Anaheim is as close to perfection as you're going to get. The Costco of strip clubs, Fritz offers cheap drinks in its two-story building, complete with a three-poled stage and multiple dancers working at any given moment. The girls are not on staff, so the selection changes from day to day—the ladies come and go as they please. Sure, it's a bit skanky inside, but you can't beat the location: Close to both Disneyland and Angels Stadium, it's perfect for ditching the old lady and nagging kids for some "thinking time."
The slummiest of slums, Fern's is a dive bar for the punk-rock crowd. The tatted—yet gorgeous—bartenders in this dark, dreary spot won't take any shit, but they will pour you a massive Pabst on tap. Keeping with the scuzzy awesomeness of this place, the bands who play are all of the same genre: loud, terrible and no one you've ever heard of before. Fern's décor is standard: Aside from the pool tables and sticky high-top tables, the most visually interesting elements are painted on the walls. Our favorite is the nude satyr woman with the phrase "I Fuckin' Did It!" scrawled above her lashing tongue and frosty pint of beer. Warning: The flavored-condom machine in the women's restroom (which is painted highlighter pink) will totally eat your money.
Located steps from the sand in beautiful Newport Beach, Mutt Lynchs is a local bar and restaurant known both for its bomb breakfast and extensive beer selection, the latter of which is served in 32-ounce schooners (remember your wrist brace—they're heavy). Sit down at one of the old wooden tables carved with the initials of past patrons and stare out the windows at the blue waters of the Pacific while being served by the cute waitstaff. It's a Southern California bar with classic beach style. It's the perfect location for a drunken Sunday, Sunday brunch, or both (if you get down like that).
This joint has all of the elements that make a great neighborhood bar. Heavy pours, reasonable prices, pool tables, a smoking patio, a jukebox and some TVs. It's dim enough that you don't have to worry about that nasty forehead zit. It's large enough to handle a decent-sized crowd of your friends for when your significant other dumps you and you just can't be alone that night. It has plenty of parking, and it's close to some fast-food restaurants. It's also near the freeway, so your designated driver doesn't have to spend any more time in the car with your drunk ass than necessary. Sure, there's no burly doorman to assess your wardrobe. There's no bathroom attendant to dry your hands. And we can almost guarantee that Paris Hilton won't show up when you're there. Oh, wait, these aren't drawbacks at all.
While bright-green shamrocks on the walls and traditional Irish appetizers may not scream "ideal place to hang out," Patsy's Irish Pub in Laguna Niguel is just that. Not to be confused with its more rustic counterpart in Mission Viejo, this cozy little public house really is a great place to kick back with some friends on a Friday night. The Irish theme is there (shamrocks, brightly lit green-neon signs, Emerald Isle faves on the menu), but this bar does it so tastefully that the clichés fade into the background—especially once you've had a drink or two. For $5, you get a great selection of beer, a welcoming atmosphere and the warm feeling of comfort that only comes when alcohol is mixed with Irish hospitality.
Though this venue opened just last year, the place has already earned quite a reputation as one of most happening bars in the county. Located in the Artists Village of up-and-coming Santa Ana, Proof caters not only to the county's hipsters, but also to the plain ol' cats as well. Depending on the night, you can hear any of a variety of musical flavors being spun by featured DJs. While getting your groove on to those rockin' tunes and sipping your vodka tonic, you might as well ogle the bare-breasted artwork that adorns the otherwise-spare, industrial-looking walls. Don't fret, gals, there's something for you there, too—the ladies' room proudly displays pictures of male packages tightly wrapped in denim. Whew! Is it getting hot in here, or is it just us? Good thing you can head out to the brickwork back patio to chill out.


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Police in the northern Nigerian city of Bauchi say they are searching for the reason for a deadly blast overnight. The explosion wracked a local brothel. No claim of responsibility has yet been made.
"The entire area has been cordoned off and [the] scene secured," Bauchi state police spokesperson Mohammed Haruna said.
"No arrest has been made but an investigation has commenced to ascertain the cause," he added.
The northeastern city lies roughly 450 kilometers (280 miles) northeast of the capital city Abuja.
No claim of responsibility
While no group had claimed responsibility for the attack, authorities in the West African country generally look for clues of involvement by the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram.
Militants from the organization, whose names translates to "Western education is sin," have staged increasingly deadly attacks this year. According to an estimate by the news agency AFP, the violence has claimed roughly 2,000 lives since the beginning of this year.
Boko Haram began waging war against the Nigerian government in 2009 and seeks to introduce an Islamic state.
Roughly half of Nigeria's population is Muslim and 40 percent of it Christian.
The group has received increased international attention this year after it kidnapped some 250 school girls, aged between 16 and 18, in mid-April.
Michelle Obama – the wife of US President Barack Obama – kicked off a campaign on the social media site Twitter, dubbed #bringbackourgirls.
The movement has raised not only international awareness about the plight of the victims' situation, but also raised the visibility of the havoc wrought upon Nigeria in recent years by Boko Haram.
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Jonathan Adler Fish Salt And Pepper in Host / Hostess Gifts
This is one of those items/sets that you have all the intentions in the world to give as a gift but you'd probably keep for yourself. As a vintage collector I've seen a million and one bird salt and pepper shaker sets. I think this is a great and fresh take on the traditional.


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Two buffed gays were playing in the sheets, Sergio Real and Raul Tasco are tough looking gay bears showing off their passion for swallowing meaty dicks and plugging their asses. Here Raul plowed Sergio's butt while he frantically stroked his stiff boner.
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Kick Off The School Year At Panther Welcome Events
It's the first week of classes and there's a lot to see and do. If you're a new student, the best way to feel more at home is to jump right in.
Panther Welcome events, which run through Sept. 6, offer a way to meet new people and learn about academics and student life at Georgia State University.
You can try the rock climbing wall, join the Free Hugs Team, go to a pool party, explore pop-up shops downtown, attend the first tailgate and home football game of the season and learn about Greek life and study abroad opportunities.
During the first week of classes, you'll find around campus Ask Me Booths where faculty, staff, and students will be on hand to answer questions and offer directions, maps and a Georgia State freebie.
The Mega-One-Stop-Shop is also open to help. A range of service areas can be addressed there, including: Enrollment, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Registrar, Immunization, University Housing, Auxiliary and Support Services, Bookstore, and Information Systems & Technology.
So dive in. Have fun. Make yourself at home.
For a complete schedule of back-to-school events, go to the Panther Welcome homepage.


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This stunning five bedroomed house provides extremely spacious and beautifully presented accommodation, which benefits from a generous rear garden in a fantastic location close to Muswell Hill Broadway. The property is arranged over three floors and comprises a fantastic double reception room, kitchen/dining room with access to the garden, study, four bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor, and the recently converted second floor features a second kitchen and spacious second bedroom and a bathroom, while the property also benefits from off-street parking. Coniston Road is a desirable residential street located close to Muswell Hill Broadway and Alexandra Park.
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Ah Holly Fam'ly in-studio, 10-2-09
Recording engineer: Steven Kray, with technical assistance from Randy Layton
Portland's Ah Holly Fam'ly plays songs from their beguiling Reservoir, the album released in October on the Lucky Madison label. The band's mixture of ethereal voices laid over complex multi-instrumentalism looks forward and back, at once evoking the ghosts of Appalachia and Aaron Copland even while it looks ahead to more state-of-the-art, experimental forms of folk. They talk about the early incarnations (and numerous name changes) of the group, the challenges of being a large band, and the inspirations behind their music, which has been described as Disney goes to Appalachia.
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Ross will provide a few observations every Monday afternoon following a Packers game based on a few viewings of the condensed version of the game...
I've always liked Casey Hayward, going back to the 2012 draft. A few weeks before the draft, a friend who does scouting for NFL teams hinted to me...
I didn't set out to write something about Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. My goal was to study the Packers offense on third downs (which I did here).
So far this season, the Packers are ranked 27th in 3rd down conversion percentage at 34%. Over the last three games, their percentage is a lowly 25...
Robert Olson breaks down four big plays from the Vikings-Packers game.
Robert Olson breaks down four unique plays from the game. 2 "good" and 2 "bad".
Jarrett Boykin and the Packers will be looking for ways to attack Seattle's vaunted Legion of Boom secondary.
Will the Packers offense use the "Big 5" formation with five wide receivers this season? How about the defense using the "Psycho" package?
The Packers defensive lineman had a big season with 6.5 sacks in 2010. Now that Raji is moving back to nose tackle, will we see some of that production again?
The Packers didn't draft a true inside linebacker during the draft. Could Micah Hyde fill that role in certain packages?
Casey Hayward was on his way to becoming one of the best slot cornerbacks in the NFL before last season's injury. Our breakdown shows how he can regain that form.
"Paul Ott Carruth", an anonymous former player and coach, breaks down the issues the Packers had on offense against the Giants.
Arizona's Daryl Washington may be the game's best blitzing inside linebacker. In preparation for Packers-Cardinals, we break down how he's gotten to the quarterback this season.
49ers DC Vic Fangio seemed one step ahead of Aaron Rodgers for most of Sunday's 30-22 loss. Here's a look at some of the negative decisions made by the Packers QB.
For the second time in as many meaningful games at Lambeau Field, the Packers were handed a loss by a more physical team.
The Packers face one of the NFL's very best defenses Sunday to kickoff the 2012 regular season. We use film to break down what makes the 49ers' defense great.
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers accurately recalled his miss to Jordy Nelson vs. the Browns during this preseason with Jason Wilde today. We break it down with film to help visualize how the play worked step-by-step.
Credit the Packers' fire-zone blitz for harassing Brett Favre into hurried incompletions and errant throws on Sunday in Minnesota.
Defensive coordinator Dom Capers found an effective combination when he blitzed A.J. Hawk and Charles Woodson at the same time off the left edge.
It may be glossed over in a victory, but rookie right tackle Bryan Bulaga was guilty of several bad runs and giving up a sack on Sunday in New York.
A large part of the Packers success against the Vikings on Sunday was due to getting in third-and-manageable situations.
With Jermichael Finley out of the lineup on Sunday, the Packers used tight ends far less frequently than they had all season long.
The Packers used more empty back sets and fewer sets with two or more running backs than they had all season. They also had arguably their worst offensive performance of the season.


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New blogs pop up all over the internet each and every day. But most bloggers seem to have trouble finding the right kind of traffic to their new site and get tired of posting over time to a non-existent audience. When this happens, the new blogger tends to lose momentum and will typically quit posting before their blog even has a chance to bring in new fans. So the answer to this question is very important for the new blogger to understand in order to build their readership from the very beginning. What I'm covering in this article is what I classify as my three key areas to address in helping you gain a following and a real buzz about your site.
1. Key area #1 pertains to the way a blog is built using the proper plugins and functioning widgets.
If you are wanting real "social proof" you have to show other readers that you have readers, too. I know this sounds strange (since you don't have any, yet), but you should always prepare for (and encourage) your readers to post comments on your blog, first. Find a plug-in that shows how many comments you have at the top of your post. I know this sounds scary in the beginning and you're probably thinking – "what is this going to look like to others visiting my site?" But, trust me, when you get comments coming in, this one step will entice others to want to "stay and read" what you have to say. It gives your site more credibility, too. The same thing goes for the Facebook "Like" and Twitter plugin. If your readers know you have a large fan base that is commenting, "Liking" and "Retweeting" your posts, your messages will get shared more freely. Showing these buttons on the top of your posts sends a subliminal message encouraging everyone to engage with your site.
Speaking of sharing – the best way to get your readers to share is to offer the right tools for doing so. At the end of each post, add a plug-in that allows your readers to share. I use a plugin known as "Sexy-bookmarks" and it allows me to add lots of sharing tools after each post. What's even better is that it allows the reader to use the print button to send the article to their printer or convert into a pdf format. Really cool, I must say!
For even greater interactions, be sure to add a sign-up form on your site. The best way to get subscribers is to offer some type of gift for signing up to receive your updates. Some great ideas include e-reports, videos, audios, e-classes, or anything you can come up with that would be of interest to your readers. Also allow your readers to sign up through an RSS feed, too. Giving them options as to how they would like to receive your information will result in higher readership.
2. Key area #2 deals with finding large audiences to publicize your site through.
Now it's time to get serious about finding your perfect audience. In order to do this effectively, you should know your audience well enough to know their specific interests. Think about other types of industries that cater to the same audience without competing with you. Some examples might be a dog groomer and a veterinarian, a beauty shop and a day spa, or a CPA and a financial planner.
Next, find the top bloggers, (with very large audiences), in these industries and visit their blog. Another industry to team up with would be any famous type bloggers your audience already reads (maybe some television and radio type bloggers). Creating a beneficial "joint venture" with these types of bloggers can be golden, if approached correctly.
Finally, to partner with such a blogger will take some carefully planned strategies. Keep in mind; you do not want to annoy them by blatantly marketing your site before they have time to get to know you. It's best to have a strategy that would benefit both parties, otherwise you could get banned from their site if you don't follow their rules. Start out slowly by reading their blog first, then join their reader list, and lastly, start making comments on their posts. If you comment frequently enough, you should ask them if you could post an article their readers might enjoy. The main thing when doing this step is to be patient and remember the rewards of posting for all their readers to see (with your site information listed), can be a huge payoff in the end.
3. Key area #3 is all about getting the word out to everyone.
When posting your articles and information on your blog, set up an "auto-post" to other sites. There are many plugins available that will take care of this task for you – OnlyWire.com, Hootsuite.com, and one of my favorites, LinksAlpha.com. A word of warning, though – when auto-posting to your social media sites, be sure to post the other way around on Facebook, because Facebook ranks your posts higher when your posts are automated through their apps, instead. But, the other social media sites don't seem to mind either direction – so auto-post away on these.
Search engine optimization keywords should be added to each post (an each page). There are plugins available to help with this task, too. To find your perfect keywords, try using the Google Keyword tool. It not only helps you find the right keywords, but directs you to other words and phrases most often searched for by your readers. The plugin I use for my SEO is the "All in One SEO" plugin. Of course, there are many more available, just be sure to use one that prompts you to fill in your optimization on each post.
Lastly, you should submit your site to all the top blog directories. There are many directories in which to add your site and an endless amount of these are useless. A good way to start is to check out a few of the more credible directories through searchenginejournal.com. They provide links to some of the best blog directories on the internet and their list is compiled fairly often. Of course, you could also use some blog directory posting software; just beware of the ones that list your site in directories that seem to get blackballed with Google. Being listed on one of these sites can be deadly to your ranking, too.
Well, that's just a few of the startup tasks involved with developing (and publicizing) your blog. Although there are so many more strategies to use as your blog grows. So I'll be posting more information on this topic from time to time, which is a good reason to sign up for my updates.
And, for those of you that would like help with your blog (and blog traffic) immediately, contact me to discuss one of my blog services – either my "complete, customized blog development" services or my "blog review and suggestions" consultations.
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Obama's truths.
Is anyone else besides me watching "The Curse of Oak Island" on The History Channel?
If so, what do you think is hidden in the hole? And, who hid it?
Obama's truths.
Is that the one with the "pit" that many think has treasure at the bottom?
Make a fast friend, adopt a Greyhound!
"Oh man. What kind of lefty hootenanny is this?" Dale Gribble.
One set of rules for the governed, another set of rules for the governing.
Signs Don't Stop Crimes.
I have seen several TV shows on Oak Island. SOme think that the Knights Templer traveled there and hid some items, including possibly the Holy Grail.
I strongly support gun control, how else are you going to hit anything?
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In memory of Carlos "Whitefeather" Hathcock, miss you my friend.
The wife has been watching it, I have been listening to it as she does. My belief is that at the bottom of the hole will be a big "to be continued" sign. And we will all tune in next season for more answers to questions that may never be told.
In an effort to remain Politically, Socially and Humanly Correct: Please take everything I say with a grain of salt, understanding that I mean to NOT offend any individual, group, sect, affiliation, real or fictitious in nature.
I cannot speak for this particular "treasure", but my experience with all of the reality "treasure" search shows is that they are entirely underwhelming and find NOTHING except for elaborate conclusions and "further investigation is warranted" teasers.
Taurus PT1911 SS .45 Beretta 92 FS type M9A1 Taurus 66 SS 4" .357 Smith and Wesson M&P 9c Taurus Tracker 990 SS 6" .22 Mossberg 500 12 gaugeThe government can't make poor people richer, but it can make rich people poorer
They will probably find all the stuff that wasn't in Al Capone's Vault.
This world would be a much better place if people would mind their own business. -Me
Who needs the CIA when you have the KGB? - Donald Trump
Sand Lake - All of 'em
Legend has it that the Knights Templar found the Holy Grail beneath the ruins of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem.
My question has always been: Why would it have been there? The guys running that temple had no use for Jesus or his teachings.
Always expect stupidity. You'll rarely be disappointed.
They found coconut fibers that should not be there as there are no coconut trees there.
The theory is that they were used as a filter to keep sand out of the tunnels that were put in to pull sea water from the ocean to keep the hole filled.
And when they dated the coconut fibers, they dated from 1360-1400 a.d.
Someone has went to a lot of trouble and expense to build this elaborate pit and it predates the Columbus voyages.
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Villas in Almyrida (Almirida) near Chania, Crete, Greek Islands - Peaceful Countryside Location, 4 Villas Within A Gated And Fenced Private Olive Grove
Perfect accommodation for large family groups, friends reunited and wedding guests! Why stay in an impersonal hotel when all of your group can be together in 4 large villas in our huge private olive grove! Beach and restaurants only 20 minute walk, (3 minutes by car) and the nearest village is only 1 km to the centre. Booked together as a single group you have exclusive use of the olive grove and all facilities. This is a great time for weddings and group gatherings as the prices from low cost airlines such as Ryanair are typically around £120 return (UK airports to Chania).
There is NOWHERE ELSE in this area that offers similar exclusive villa accommodation in a private olive grove. You might be able to find a few villas together in a village, but they are unlikely to be exclusive and you certainly won't have 17,000 square metres of space to play in (equivalent to 4 Premiership football pitches).
We can accommodate a maximum of 32 guests in various combinations in our 4 villas, but don't be shy to ask about fewer numbers. You don't have to rent all 4, you can have 2 or 3 if you wish. Pricing is according to occupancy and the time of year so please contact us for a quote.
Our guests often comment that our villas are in the perfect location: within walking distance from two villages, close enough to enjoy their facilities but not too close to be disturbed by barking dogs, crowing cockerels and noisy human nightlife that happens in any and every Cretan village or town. The olive grove is secure, being fenced and hedged by colourful oleander, and surrounded by olive trees. It is the perfect base to explore the picturesque Apokoronas area on foot or by car, with its tiny white hamlets nestled on green mountainsides. Apokoronas is a designated area of natural beauty, protected in a similar way to a UK National Park. At all times there are breath-taking views of the White Mountains which are snowcapped until late May. Literally on your doorstep there are numerous foot-trails through this most spectacular area of Crete, a genuine walker's paradise.
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Gorgeous restful villa set in backdrop of stunning olive grove. Absolutely wonderful week - and I advise to book 2 - this is just a fantastic place to spend time retreating from the busy world and relaxing fully with a view to envy. Congrats to Basil Olive Grove for offering competitive prices but not compromising quality.
Steve August 13
Villa in peaceful location amongst olive groves. This very nice villa was exactly as advertised. It is set in a secluded location but near enough to a local village and seaside town. We had very young children but the gated swimming pool makes it safe. The views from the upstairs bedrooms are superb.
Mark July 2013
Just spent a week in this villa and had a thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing stay. The accommodation was very clean and well maintained, with ample space and air conditioning in all rooms. Having your own pool is a great bonus and we made the most of this every day after a morning's exploring.
Natalie July 13
Guestbook comments from the manager
Gorgeous restful villa set in backdrop of stunning olive grove. Absolutely wonderful week - and I advise to book 2 - this is just a fantastic place to spend time retreating from the busy world and relaxing fully with a view to envy. Congrats to Basil Olive Grove for offering competitive prices but not compromising quality.
Steve August 13
Villa in peaceful location amongst olive groves. This very nice villa was exactly as advertised. It is set in a secluded location but near enough to a local village and seaside town. We had very young children but the gated swimming pool makes it safe. The views from the upstairs bedrooms are superb.
Mark July 2013
Just spent a week in this villa and had a thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing stay. The accommodation was very clean and well maintained, with ample space and air conditioning in all rooms. Having your own pool is a great bonus and we made the most of this every day after a morning's exploring.
Natalie July 13
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Almyrida Village just 2 km away (3 minutes by car, or half an hour walk) with safe, sandy beaches and great places to eat. Here is a quiet seaside resort far from the bustle of the major tourist destinations. It is the ideal choice for families with children because there is an organised beach plus shops, restaurants and an ATM. There are two sandy beaches with umbrellas & loungers for hire, plus a lifeguard. The beaches and the sea are awarded a Blue Flag every year, demonstrating they are clean and that the beach provides the necessary safety features and visitor facilities – such as free showers at various points on the seafront. The sea is quite shallow, making it ideal for small children. The eastern end of the beach has sheltered, warm waters perfect for inquisitive youngsters who like to play near the shore chasing small shoals of fish and tiny hermit crabs, or amuse themselves by building sandcastles. Very close by, and directly overlooking the beach, is a variety of family-owned tavernas where dads and mums can de-stress in the shade with a cool glass of wine while keeping an eye on the kids playing nearby. Also on the beach, there is a windsurfing school with canoes and pedalos for hire and numerous boat trips available around the coast. For the slightly more adventurous, there is a diving school where beginners can try scuba diving – and for those with PADI qualifications, a visit to the famous underwater elephant cave is to be recommended. This coastline of Crete has the best and most impressive diving in the whole of Greece.
Gavalochory – the picturesque village with 1000 years of history. Inland, just a kilometre from the villa, is the traditional village of Gavalochory. This is a large village with particularly interesting and well-preserved folk architecture. There is an excellent folklore museum, revealing the history and the culture of the village. And don't miss the Roman Wells just outside the village, a remarkable place of sunken wells where locals scollected water in ancient times. Shops include several minimarkets and a bakery. There are four tavernas – all of which offer excellent traditional Cretan cuisine.
Chania Town – 22 km away. Chania (pronounced Ha-nya) is famous for its beautiful Venetian (Italian architecture) harbour, with narrow winding cobbled streets that is every shopper's paradise, with a multitude of boutiques and jewellery vendors plus several markets. Sit at one of the many fine quayside tavernas and watch the world go by before taking a boat trip where you can go snorkelling around sheltered sandy bays of uninhabited islands. There is also the submerged wreck of a WW2 German Bomber to explore.
A good place to spend a morning is in the Maritime Museum of Crete – a multi-floor local museum full of models, graphics, memorabilia, costumes and military artefacts plus some educational video. It covers the time from ancient Minoan era to near present day and includes the famous Battle of Crete. A 'must-see' for anyone interested in WW2 history.
Other things to see and do
• Water Park at Limnoupolis (40 minute drive). Lots of slides providing varying levels of thrills and fun. Free sunbeds, good pools and an artificial 'river' where you can lie in a big rubber ring and gently float around the park.
• The Botannical Gardens of Crete (18 km south of Chania, 40 minute drive). A huge, colourful park full of fruit trees, herbs, medicinal and ornamental plants from all over the world - the perfect microclimate for hundreds of plants and animals. In the midst of this vivid landscape stands a burnt centennial olive tree, a memorial and a reference to the terrible fires of 2003, the park's history and origin. The dramatic scenery here is composed of rare samples of the local flora and fauna, as well as tropical and subtropical species with new samples added regularly. There is a lake with ducks, geese and other water birds and rare species, even hawks that fly in the area. The park also has an open-air, stone atmospheric amphitheatre suitable for small (capacity for approximately 250 persons) events.
• Allied and German War Cemeteries on the outskirts of Chania (20 minute drive)
• The Samaria Gorge (1 hour drive) – at 16 km, one of the longest gorges in Europe. Open most days in the holiday season, but be prepared for a challenge.
• The Imbros Gorge (30 minute drive) – a little easier than Samaria, but still a good 8 km hike through sheer sided cliffs. Very pretty, so bring your camera. And plenty of bottled water.
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Summer 2017
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7 night minimum stay
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7 night minimum stay
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Autumn 2017
2 Sep 2017 - 29 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
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Late season 2017
30 Sep 2017 - 31 Oct 2017
7 night minimum stay
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Price shown is for maximum 32 people per week in 4 private villas, each with 4 bedrooms and private pool, all in the same private location. Discounts apply for fewer guests! Please contact us to discuss!
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- Washing Machine
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- Microwave
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- Refrigerator
- Hob
- Child's Highchair
- Satellite / Cable
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Pool / Spa
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- suitable for elderly or infirm
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Location Type
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- rural
- autumn foliage
- bay
- botanical garden
- churches
- forests
- water parks
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
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- eco tourism
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
Local Services & Businesses
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- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- hiking
- mountain biking
- diving
- snorkelling
- swimming
- Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure
- Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure
- Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure
- Bathroom 4 - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure
- Shower room 1 - Shower Enclosure
- Shower room 2 - Shower Enclosure
- Shower room 3 - Shower Enclosure
- Shower room 4 - Shower Enclosure
- Each villa has 2 bath/shower rooms.
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- Bedroom 1 - 1 Cot
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 5
- Bedroom 6
- Bedroom 7
- Bedroom 8
- Bedroom 9
- Bedroom 10
- Bedroom 11
- Bedroom 12
- Bedroom 13
- Bedroom 14
- Bedroom 15
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- Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps up to 32 (16 Bedrooms) Notes on bedrooms: 16 bedrooms in total. Each villa has 4 bedrooms: 2 doubles, 2 twins.
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- Notes on accommodation: The 4 villas are located within the same grounds and are rented together for private groups of up to 32 people. (If you group is larger than this, we have other villas available nearby.) Outside: The villas are located in our private 'Saint Basil Olive Grove', so named after the location 'Agios Vasilis' which literally means 'Saint Basil'. The villas nestle within our 200 olive trees and there a great deal of open space surrounding each villa, with pathways linking them. There is a row of lemon and orange trees by Villa Selene, and all guests may pick fruit from these trees. Each villa has its own private swimming pool so there are 4 in total for guests to use. Each villa also has a private BBQ. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Towels and bedlinen included. Sheets changes 2 times a week.


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Third party developer, Quantic Dream have revealed that they'll stay exclusive to Sony as long they have the freedom to do what they want.
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"We started working with Sony in 2006 and it's been a very interesting relationship ever since. It's a partnership that's been built on trust," said Fondaumiere who then went on to explain their relationship with Sony in more detail. "This isn't a partnership where we are forced by a big company into giving immediate results. That's fantastic for a studio like us. Ever since we started our partnership, Sony just said it was going to give us the money to build these games and we said we were going to work as hard as we could and reward it for its trust."
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You'd think Sony would get "it". From bad television ads to bad print ads to underhanded viral marketing to racist print ads to bizarre scat magazines to lying and lying and LYING, you'd think they'd stop acting like ninnies and start trying to, you know, focus their energies on games.
But, no. Sony has proven their complete and utter incompetence in a new field: blogging and podcasting. Their new blog, "Three Speech", launched a while ago, and it was mediocre, but that's to be expected for a new site. However, their incompetence was truly shown in their first podcast. Aside from the fact they showed absolutely no ability to identify Sony products like hyping up a Final Fantasy VII game that didn't exist, not knowing what Jumping Flash was, and basically rambling incoherently, they attacked Larry Hryb and his MajorNelson website and podcast as a shill.
Now, for any Sony employees to call anyone a shill is the height of hypocrisy - "All I want for Christmas is a PSP", dude - but maybe they should understand what a shill is. A shill is someone who helps promotes a product and pretends not to be associated with it. Two good examples would be the guy who a snake oil salesman gives his drink to and pretends to be cured, or a fake home buyer whom the salesman uses to create a sense of urgency.
Hryb makes it clear he works for Microsoft. He works in Microsoft offices. He talks to Microsoft employees. He talks about lunch in the Microsoft cafeteria. And nowhere has he ever called anyone at Sony "slimy", which these numbskulls did about him. Furthermore, Hryb for a months while talked about his desire to get a Wii, and finally announced on his podcast he got one. Does that sound like a Microsoft shill to you? Sounds more like a Nintendo shill, if he was a shill.
But calling Hryb a shill is odd when no one on the podcast or the blog is ever identified. That's right - a bunch of anonymous guys on what Sony laughingly calls a semi-official Sony blog are accusing Hryb of being a liar and a hypocrite.
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Great job - That's how the P99 shot for me - If ya find 1 good gun, stick w/ it
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Great job - That's how the P99 shot for me - If ya find 1 good gun, stick w/ it
When I shot my glock 21c I only hit the target once in the lower left corner. These XD's are made for me.
Glad to hear (see) it! I don't have an XD, but I might some day... :-D
I had the same problem w/ every Glock I ever owned except the Glock 34 - for some reason, the lighter trigger that it comes w/ stock fixed that for me.
I rented an XD once, and I shot it pretty well. I may eventually get one after I work on down the rest of my list
I shot the XD better than I do the avg Glock too.
Good shootin! Gotta love a MAGAZINE that holds 13 rounds of .45.Originally Posted by spacedoggy
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If I don't get the HK45 (whenever that comes out), I may buy a .45 XD. I like 1911s, but have had issues w/ several over the years. After forking out $1039 for a TRP earlier this year and having some problems, I don't know if I will spend that much money again on a 1911.
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Going hand in hand with the design are the primary input devices, the keyboard and mouse. If you're looking for an example of a great keyboard then the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC is again our first port of call, but the MSI Wind is an equally good example.
Important things to note here are the size and proportion of the keys themselves, as well as depth of travel and response. We don't need ThinkPad X300 levels of quality here, but in this day and age it shouldn't be that hard. Other things to avoid include putting the Shift keys in stupid places (ala Eee PCs) and poorly placed cursor keys (Eee PCs again). In fact, just avoid Eee PC keyboards altogether!
As for the mouse, why on earth has no-one opted for a track point yet? It seems the obvious solution for a small machine like a netbook, since they're easy to use and create more space for that roomy keyboard we all desire.
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One other issue to consider here is: do we want touchscreens? Once upon a time Eee PCs were touted to be having them, but that seems to have fallen by the wayside and I fully understand why. As the iPhone demonstrated, if you want a touchscreen device to work it needs the interface to match and this means a lot of work. Moreover, touchscreens are more the realm of your budding MID (Mobile Internet Device) than a netbook.
Processor & Memory
Memory is pretty straightforward, though power users might desire 2GBs of RAM, at the moment at least there's little reason to need more than the 1GB that's the standard at the moment. Processors, on the other hand, are less straightforward. Despite the Intel Atom CPU being more or less the de facto netbook CPU, that's largely because it's the only one readily available at the moment. Many have touted the potential of the VIA Nano platform and Edward was suitably impressed when he took a look at it, but what we've yet to see is a netbook class version of the Nano and given Intel's stranglehold on the market, it might take a while.
So, sticking with Atom for the moment, the other issue is: do we need dual-core? Ideally I'd say yes, but things aren't as simple as that. First, Intel has stated that dual-core Atoms are meant for nettops, not netbooks; secondly, what impact would a dual-core Atom in a small netbook have on thermal performance and battery life? Bearing these as yet untested concerns in mind the Atom N270 remains the logical choice and for the moment it does the job just fine and if someone shows dual-core Atom can work in a netbook, then all the better.