text:
From the outside, the Outlander is a very good-looking SUV, with sporty lines and nicely molded lighting. The front has a prominent skid plate coming up from underneath, indicating a good approach angle for off-roading. The bumper bisects the grille's honeycombed top and bottom to give it a strong performance look. The prominent wheel arches are pretty common these days, but the clearance inside the wheel wells suggest the Outlander is ready for bigger wheels. We were surprised to find a third-row seat in the cargo area. It folds neatly into the floor, but its minimal padding makes it appropriate mainly as a torture device.
Our review car, a top-of-the-line 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS, didn't come with the navigation option, but we saw a similar system on the Mitsubishi Lancer. What we did get in ours was the standard Bluetooth cell phone integration and the premium stereo, a raucous 650-watt Rockford Fosgate system with eight speakers and a 10-inch subwoofer. It plays MP3 CDs and satellite radio and has an oddly placed auxiliary audio input.
Test the tech: Sound field measurement
Because of its massive wattage, we were intrigued by the Rockford Fosgate stereo. We couldn't miss the massive subwoofer mounted in the cargo area or the neat little tweeters next to the A-pillars. While trying out the audio settings, we found equalizer presets for different types of music, including rock, jazz, and classical.
We also found a setting for Sound Field, which let us choose between Normal, Stage, Live, and Hall. The car's manual told us that Stage is designed to place the sound source in front of you, as if you are watching musicians play. Live is a surround-sound effect, while Hall maximizes reverb, adding an echo-effect to the sound.
For our test, we measured the decibels using each sound field from the front and back seats. We played a steady tone through the stereo and had the volume up at 15. We first put our sound meter on the console between the two front seats, then placed it in the center of the back seat. Here are our measurements in decibels:
The back seat experienced a greater volume variation, but its lower decibel levels and static numbers from Stage to Live suggest it benefited less from the sound field changes. The sound field changes were very noticeable in the front of the car from a qualitative standpoint. We also find it interesting that the Hall setting showed the largest variation between the front and back seats.
In the cabin
Although our 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander came with leather seats, the interior felt about right for a car priced in the mid-20s. It's not particularly luxurious, but most of the buttons are well-integrated with the dashboard and the steering wheel. The one glitch was the ill-fitting hatch over the central storage compartment. With the navigation system present, the housing for the module would replace this hatch.
As part of the Outlander's Sun and Sound package, our car had the aforementioned Rockford/Fosgate stereo system, similar to the one we saw in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. This stereo produces better than average audio quality, but it's more of a blunt instrument than a surgical strike. It doesn't offer particularly great clarity from its eight speakers and 10-inch subwoofer, but it does have booming power. Its 650 watts can overpower the front speakers when it's really cranked up, rattling them in their enclosures.


text:
Myles' Weekend Adventures: Bonjour mon amis! Comment ca va? Myles Shaffer here. Before I speak of a beautiful young woman, I would like to address what appears to be a popular, but very untrue myth about how Ron Jeremy came to be known by the nickname of, "The Hedgehog."
Contrary to popular belief a belief that I have been previously guilty of thinking could possibly be true myself - Ron's stature, current weight, and amount of body hair has absolutely nothing to do with him having said nickname. Ron was rather physically fit at the time he got the nickname.
The legendary Bill Margold bestowed the nickname, "The Hedgehog," upon Ron because of an incident on the set of, "Olympic Fever," which was shot in 1979. (The set was located near Lake Arrowhead in California's San Bernardino Mountains.)
Expecting warm weather, Ron had flown in from New York wearing a T-shirt and a pair of shorts.
During a motorcycle ride up to the set, the weather deteriorated to blizzard conditions, which chilled Ron dangerously close to a state of hypothermia.
Once Ron was on the set, he was immediately placed into a hot shower to warm him up.
After Ron had finished with the shower, his skin had taken on a pink hue due to the extreme changes in temperature, and the hairs on his body were standing on end. Upon seeing Ron if this condition, Bill commented, "You are a hedgehog, my friend, a walking, talking, hedgehog."
I have checked the validity of this story with my editor-in-chief, Steve Nelson, and he has assured me that it is the absolute truth.
I also had a lengthy telephone conversation with Bill Margold this evening, and he also told me that the story is absolutely true.
Bill related a lot more details of the story to me; however, even if I had recorded the phone call, it would take an entire and rather long column to tell the whole story.
If any of the readers were to ever get an opportunity to do so, they should do their best to charm Bill into telling them the story. Nobody, including myself, can tell a true story about anything that has ever taken place within the adult film industry better than Bill can!
Now that we have that out of the way, let us move on to the discussion of a lovely, sexy, and very limber young woman.
Katarina Kat
Saturday, May 28Th, I made the long drive up to Gold Club Centerfolds, in Rancho Cordova, to see whether or not Katarina Kat would remember me, spend some time chatting with her, and to observe all three of her shows. (She instantly remembered me the second she saw my face.)
To start off her first show, Katarina wore a black, sleeveless, very short mini-dress. The mini-dress was saturated with some sort of a sparkly substance. Under the dress, she wore a white bra and a pair of black bikini panties. Beneath the panties, she wore a white thong. She also wore a pair of black shoes with a strap across the tops of her toes, straps around her ankles, stiletto heels and platform soles.
During this show, Katarina danced to, "Alena Dast," by Stromae, "Russian Girl," by Deepcentral, "Roumors (or possibly Rumors," by Timex Social Club, and, "Voila," by Radio Killer. (With the help of YouTube.com, I'm making educated guesses regarding the artists and/or groups performing all of the songs Katarina performed to on this night.)
At the beginning of her second show, Katarina wore a white halter top of sorts and a pair of black bikini panties. The panties were decorated with a scattering of silver sequins. They also had something like a pair of suspenders. The suspenders thing had one strap that went from the waistline of the panties up Katarina's back and split into two straps. These two straps then went over her shoulders and down her front to the waistline of the panties. Beneath her panties, Katarina wore a black G-string. Katarina wore the same shoes for this show.
This show was performed to, "Liberty City: The Invasion," by Cepera (Seryoga), "Dai Mne," (I can't determine who the artist might be.), "Allo Pronto," by Potap, featuring Vera Brezhneva, and, "I Am a Russian," by Russian Bounce, featuring Tony Nice.
At the kick off of her final show, Katarina wore a blue mini-dress that was interlaced with thin black lines. The dress also had black spaghetti shoulder straps and was practically covered with sequins. Beneath the dress Katarina wore a black lace bra and a pair of black bikini panties. Under her panties, she wore a red G-string. On her legs, she wore a pair of mid-thigh length black fishnet hose. The hose had two inches wide lace bands at the upper ends. Katarina once again wore the same pair of shoes. And why not? The shoes looked great with all three outfits!
The music for this show was, "Femme Like you," by K-Maro, "Qu'Est-Ce Que Ca Te Fout (remix)," also by, K-Maro, "Nice and Slow," by Usher, and, "Viens Me Voir," by Golden Crew.
Not only did Katarina perform well on the stage, she committed excellent up close, in your face, and personal interaction with both men and women alike. She also did some very good pole work. And when it comes to being a limber woman, it can easily be said that Katarina is a contortionist.
Katarina wore her hair in a ponytail the entire evening, and she looked quite sexy doing it.
Speaking of her hair, Katarina has long reddish-brown hair and piercing, very sexy, blue eyes. She stands five feet nine inches tall, weighs one hundred twenty-five pounds, and her measurements are 34C-26-34.
Born in Russia, Katarina is many things. She is a former Russian circus star, a former adult film star, and a model who has been featured in many men's magazines and has posed for quite a bit of glamor photography. (Katarina was a circus performer from the ages of three to twenty.)
I do highly recommend that anybody who might get an opportunity to go out to a club to see Katarina perform and to meet her in person should most definitely do so without fail. However, they should not take too long to do so. Katarina plans to stop feature dancing and attend college full time in the near future. (She will be sorely missed in the adult entertainment industry.)
There is some good news for any of the readers who might live in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana vicinity, or are within driving distance of Baton Rouge. After retiring from the adult film industry, Katarina moved to Baton Rouge, and now house dances at the Baton Rouge Gold Club. After telling me this information, Katarina laughingly commented that she is now the Gold Club's, "In house feature dancer." (For anybody who does not already know this, Stormy Daniels is a native of Baton Rouge and started her career as a house dancer at the Gold Club.)
Katarina can be found at: KatarinaKat.com
Upon entering the club on this night, the always gorgeous Jana greeted me at the door.
Shortly after taking a seat inside the club, house dancer Summer came over, sat down, and started chatting with me. In the, "small world," department, I already know Summer from when she used to dance at the downtown Los Angeles Spearmint Rhino, the North Hollywood Blue Zebra, and the Van Nuys Rouge.
Another house dancer that made a good impression on me during this particular evening was the lovely Stacie.
If anybody reading this were to find themselves in the vicinity of the Gold Club Centerfolds with some extra time on their hands, they should stop in, ask for Summer and Stacie, and possibly buy a few dances with them. Doing so should prove to be rather fun!
Conspicuous in her absence was my waitress buddy Teresa. When I asked where she was, I learned that she had moved to San Diego two weeks earlier. I am going to miss Teresa for a long time to come! Every time I have visited this club in the past, Teresa gave me a better, "girlfriend experience," than anybody else including all of the dancers!
At least my other waitress friend, Belinda, was still there, and there is a brand new, very cute and sexy-looking, waitress named Sicilia working at the club now.
During the time I spent in the club on this night, I saw three different copies of what I'll call a sign that I hadn't noticed before.
The sign was a photo of milk pouring over a pair of beautiful, bare, female breasts. Printed over the photo was the following caption: "Got milk? The next time your lady asks you to run errands and you wind up your buddies' place for the next five hours, bring your friends by Gold Club Centerfolds. Because like the saying goes, 'If you're going to be in the doghouse, you might as well be in there for a damn good reason.'"
Now that has got to be the most unique, creative, and amusing advertisement for a gentlemen's club I have ever seen.
Okay, that will just about do it for the time being. We should all meet back here the next time and continue to discuss gorgeous, sexy, women. Until then, everybody stay safe, have a great week, and live life as if there were no tomorrow!
Bonsoir et au revoir,
Myles Shaffer
Thicksundaes Total Nude Contest
Help Heal Rhiannon
Romantic Depot Harlem
Dr. Chauntelle Tibbals Interview
Bush is Back
Paradise, Astroglide StorErotica Nom
Getting Into Porn
Lisa Licious Live!
AEE 2017: A Resounding Success
Are You an iDriver?
Closer to Reality
Jump to Mainstream
Submission Crosses Over
Columns Section Index
Redefining the Status Quo
Hard Squeezes

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The circle represents the attainment of godhood—victory over death through regeneration.
There is in it no account of miracles or of great pretensions to godhood and the like.
Meanwhile, let us not forget that godhood means to Wagner infirmity and compromise, and manhood strength and integrity.
But this very individuality and peculiarity can only be founded on the broadest truths of the godhood and the manhood.
And the vital test of godhood he failed to meet: It is his own test, whereby he disproves his godship out of his own mouth.
Even in the case of a hero so surrounded with historic light as Cuculain we find a halo, as of godhood, often settling around him.
An effete world; wherein Wonder, Greatness, godhood could not now dwell;—in one word, a godless world!
The important thing was that his godhood had been grossly, unbelievably insulted—and at a damned inconvenient time, too!
Knowledge was godhood; godhood was knowledge, of the essence; the essence was knowing understanding.
At last she seeks, like the serpent in Paradise, to allure him with the promise that in her arms he will attain to godhood.


text:
Ships Free to USA*!
New from Chef's Choice! Diamond Hone Electric Knife Sharpener. Heavy duty for high volume users. Two-stage, sharpens both serrated and straight blades with built-in knife guides for maintaining proper sharpening angles. Detachable sharpening module is dishwasher safe. Made in USA
Are you familiar with this product? Be the first to review this item!


text:
Special Collections and Archives Exhibition
James B. Duke Library
2 April - 31 August 2007
In 2005, Special Collections and Archives at Furman University began to develop a new collection, the South Carolina Poetry Archives. Since that time, the Poetry Archives has grown to include published works of more than thirty authors and manuscript materials of nearly a dozen. In addition, the archives also includes cassettes, video tapes, CDs, and DVDs.
To highlight the array of materials and to commemorate National Poetry Month in April, Special Collections and Archives will host an exhibition entitled, "Well Versed." While this exhibition will feature traditional materials, such as books and manuscripts, Special Collections and Archives would like to accentuate the spoken word and the performance of poetry. There will be listening and viewing stations so that the audience can enjoy our collection in an unconventional way. Each week, we will provide a number of audio and video recordings for the audience to experience South Carolina poets and poetry.
DebbieLee Landi, Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist
Photo taken by Elizabeth Meeker.
Sponsored by Special Collections and Archives, the James B. Duke Library.


text:
De Beers 2008 Class Action Lawsuit 2008-01-15 04:04:21
Got Bling? De Beers Class Action Lawsuit
If you've got some ice, you may have the opportunity to get a little more mileage out of it. De Beers, the company that essentially has a monopoly on the world's supply of diamonds, has agreed to pay nearly $300 million due to a class-action lawsuit against the company alleging antitrust violations.
Who's eligible to get in on the class action? Your diamonds could have been purchased from any jewelry store in the country between January 1, 1994, and March 31, 2006 and you could be eligible to receive anywhere from 6 percent to 60 percent of the original purchase price. Keep in mind that this relates to diamonds bought in any form and from any location — that means De Beers' competitors.
The filing deadline is May 19, 2008. You can file a claim online and find more information at the settlement's website.


text:
Members Login
New Members Sign-Up
Top Boards
Israel hails US call...
Egypt admits wounded...
Obama´s opportu...
Palestinians fire ro...
Israel, Palestinians...
Israel not honoring ...
Gaza Smugglers Ready...
Saudi Asks Israel to...
Israels Political S...
Mideast peace takes ...
Israel-News Today
Week in Review
Spotlight on Iran (Week of April 11-18, 2012) (IICC) Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center)
Source: http://www.terrorism-info.org.il/malam_multimedia/English/eng_n/html/iran_e164.htm
Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center (IICC
Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center (IICC Articles-Index-Top
Highlights of the week: Iranian media portrays recently completed round of nuclear talks in Istanbul as achievement for Iran.
Governments economic policy strongly criticized as second stage of subsidy policy reform is about to be launched.
Political struggle between president, Majles continues over Said Mortazavis appointment as Social Security Organization chairman.
Debit cards hacked: Iranian employee exposes details of 3 million cards online.
Pictures of the week: Iranians change PINs following exposure of debit card details
Iranian media portrays recently completed round of nuclear talks in Istanbul as achievement for Iran
This weekend, after a fifteen-month break, the two rounds of nuclear talks between Iran and Group of Five Plus One representatives came to an end. Held in Istanbul, the talks concluded in a positive atmosphere; however, no substantial agreements were reached. Once negotiations were wrapped up, E.U. foreign affairs representative Catherine Ashton said that the talks were effective, and that the two parties agreed to meet for another round of talks in Baghdad on May 23.
Irans chief negotiator Said Jalili also referred to the talks as a success, saying that for the first time Western representatives had shown a positive attitude towards Iran and expressed their willingness to cooperate with it. However, he ruled out any possibility of freezing the enrichment of uranium to 20 percent, and added that the proposal to lift the sanctions imposed on Iran in exchange for halting its nuclear activity is no longer relevant.
On the eve of the resumption of the talks, President Ahmadinejad said that Iran will not retreat even one millimeter from its nuclear rights. In a speech given during a visit to south Iran, the president called on Western countries to change their attitude towards Iran and keep in mind that the Iranian people will protect their fundamental rights and never give them up even under the most extreme pressure.
The conservative medias position ahead of the Istanbul talks was also one of no compromise. An editorial published by Keyhan said that Irans situation has significantly improved in the 15 months since the last round of talks. If in early 2011 Iran still needed to rely on importing enriched nuclear fuel for operating the research reactor in Tehran, it now enriches uranium whose quantity and quality have made Western assistance no longer necessary. Regional and international developments in the past year have also benefited Irans interests and weakened the position of the United States. According to Keyhan, negotiations with the West in recent years have proven that Iran must continue pursuing a strategy based on courageous resistance and technological progress, while simultaneously holding talks in order to demonstrate its power. The daily noted that Irans choice not to develop nuclear weapons does not have to do with fear of the West, but rather with the fact that developing such weapons goes against Islamic and humane principles, which go against Western ideology. An article by Keyhans editor-in- chief Hossein Shariatmadari published earlier this week said that it is Western countries, rather than Iran, that now need to make concessions in the negotiations, and that the West needs to regain Irans trust by lifting the sanctions imposed on it.
As the two rounds of talks in Istanbul came to an end, Iranian media was quick to portray the talks as evidence indicating the beginning of a change in Western countries stance towards Iran and a newfound willingness on their part to recognize Irans power and the reality that their policy, based on threats and sanctions, has been defeated. An article authored by Yadollah Javani, advisor to the Supreme Leaders representative to the Revolutionary Guards, published in the daily Javan, said that the talks signal a change in the attitude shown by the West, which stems from a recognition of Irans strengthening position. The internal developments in Iran, the situation in the Middle East, and the crisis in Western countries have all improved Irans strategic status, Javani said, which requires the West to take advantage of the resumption of the nuclear talks to abandon its hostile policy towards Iran and adopt a new cooperation-based approach.
After the resumption of the talks, Keyhan also said that, while there has been no strategic change in the position of the West, it is clear that the negotiating style used by the Western representatives has changed somewhat. Western countries no longer insist on trust- building measures from Iran as a precondition for concessions towards it, having realized that threats cannot be used to put pressure on Iran.
Governments economic policy strongly criticized as second stage of subsidy policy reform is about to be launched
Return to Top


text:
Helped to reduce my blood pressure
Verified Purchase
Helped to reduce my blood pressure
I always had a normal blood pressure, and was shocked when it all of a sudden was around 140/100. Within 3 weeks of taking this supplement from Gaia, my blood pressure is close to 120/80. I will continue using it.
Was this review helpful to you?
Helped to reduce my blood pressure
Posted by Reviewer1001175 on Jun 21, 2013 | Verified Purchase
I always had a normal blood pressure, and was shocked when it all of a sudden was around 140/100. Within 3 weeks of taking this supplement from Gaia, my blood pressure is close to 120/80. I will continue using it.
Life Saver!
Posted by Reviewer1697897 on Jun 09, 2012 | Verified Purchase
My husband has been taking this for about 11 years now, and no longer has high blood pressure. My sister in law, who is a Naturopath, N.D., specifically recommended Gaia Hawthorne Supreme for his high blood pressure. He had been taking it for a few months when he went in for his yearly check up, The nurse took his blood pressure and he told her that something was wrong to take it again. After three times he realized that it was lower and I know we have the hawthorne to thank for that. We highly recommend it!! iHerb is great too!!!
Posted by Reviewer2068175 on Jul 13, 2010 | Verified Purchase
Taking it for heart palpitations, seems working.
Great for Hypertension
Posted by Reviewer2887491 on Apr 15, 2010 | Verified Purchase
This is great supplement for my high blood pressure. Whenever, I feel it rising in the day I take 4 and immediately all tension subsides. I have an additional negative observation however... this supplement makes me and my mother retain water in the ankles and feet. Everybody is different but I just wanted users to watch out for possible water retention during use.
Good product
Posted by Reviewer2513310 on May 05, 2009 | Verified Purchase
I am using this product to support cardiovascular system (hawthorn is great for the heart) and to minimize high blood pressure problems. Does seem to help.
Stopped Palpitations
Posted by 4807170262095154610 on Mar 20, 2017 | Verified Purchase
After experiencing palpitations for about a week in December, 2016. I took 1,000 mg of this product along with 480 mg of Nature's Way HeartCare and the palpitations stopped within hours. I continue to take the foregoing combination daily and the palpitations have not returned. So, along with HeartCare, it worked for me.
quality product
Posted by Reviewer1276468 on Feb 09, 2011 | Verified Purchase
helps with heart
Gala Herbs
Posted by Reviewer1439939 on Oct 29, 2009 | Verified Purchase
Very good stuff.
Gaia Hawthorne
Posted by Reviewer1811886 on Jan 21, 2013 | Verified Purchase
seems to be helping lower my blood pressure
1-9 of 9 total


text:
Adding another magazine cover to her credit, Dita Von Teese fronted the latest issue of Bwatt.
While donning designer duds from Mr. Pearl and Gaspar for the sultry Anja Poulsen-shot spread, the Burlesque dancer opened up about her career and her Von Follies lingerie line.
Ready for an elegant evening out, stars of all kind were in attendance at the 2013 Fragrance Foundation Awards in New York City on Wednesday (June 12).
Turning heads on the red carpet outside of Alice Tully Hall at the renowned Lincoln Center was Dita Von Teese, who was a vision in white as she posed for photographers.
Celebrities have always loved getting charitable, and last night (May 23) amfAR held its 20th Annual Cinema Against AIDS Gala in Cannes, France.
Stepping out for a swanky shindig, some of Tinseltown's hottest ladies showed up at the premiere of "Cleopatra" at the 66th Cannes Film Festival today (May 21).
Jessica Chastain looked to be having a blast as she hammed it up on the red carpet outside the Palais des Festivals with Adrien Brody.
Hoping to make AIDS disappear, Kate Moss, Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson, and Dita Von Teese attended the amfAR Inspiration Gala in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Friday (April 5).
Stepping out for an exciting evening, Dita Von Teese showed up at the release party for "The Beauty Detox Foods" in West Hollywood last night (March 26).
The burlesque queen headed over to Smashbox Studios to support author Kimberly Snyder's latest launch, and looked lovely in a vintage purple dress with matching Christian Louboutin high heels.
Showing off quite a bit of her porcelain skin, Dita Von Teese recently modeled items from her new Von Follies lingerie line.
One image shows the burlesque beauty with a red bow on her head, matching her lacy red brassiere and undies with black stockings.
Her black outfit contrasting with her porcelain skin, Dita Von Teese stepped out in Los Angeles on Thursday (March 21).
The burlesque performer wore a black coat, black workout tights, and leopard print flats with her ever-present ruby red lips.


text:
I do my best with everything and I am a hands on learner. I will read the instruction book but only until after I tried everything else without it. I am in no means a perfectionist, but I will look for better ways to do something. Though I prefer a patient instructor over learning on my own or reading a manual.
I will hold onto things as long as possible - so that either makes me a collector or a pack rat. Most everything I own will have a story or personal and sometimes practical reason for being there. I own my own car. And, beyond the usual costs of living, I am debt free.
I will do my best to make a good first impression. Since I sometimes make poor first impressions myself -- I am very forgiving when it comes to awkward social beginnings. Because with time we all learn that no one is perfect and we are basically all the same.
I am funny, noble, and creative
As for my free time... Watching shows, playing games, cleaning and/organizing. (Surprisingly not a clean freak)
I'm also good at cooking for small groups. I was a cook in a restaurant.
I like to eat chicken. I will eat it fried, grilled, roasted or barbequed. By itself or in taco form.
Hand Soap*
Ample Distractions
True Friendship
*Washing hands saved my life.
Catching up with friends, either in person or online.
You think about PEZ and LEGOs


text:
Well, today Herman Cain came right out and admitted what we all knew: he's a token African American Republican, being used by the party in a blatant attempt to pander to black people and get their votes: Cain says his race will help the GOP.
Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain is claiming his race will help him win over African American voters.
In a seven-page mailer sent to Iowans over the weekend, Cain writes, "as a descendent of slaves I can lead the Republican Party to victory by garnering a large share of the black vote, something that has not been done since Dwight Eisenhower garnered 41 percent of the black vote in 1956."


text:
Facing TV Problems? Ask a TV Technician.
Welcome to JA Robbie,
My Name is John,
You are correct in saying Hp is known for board problems,
You will need to remove the back cover to troubleshoot the plasma you will also need a digital multimeter. I will bet you have a defective Z sustain but you have to be sure you dont want o through your money away by shotguning the set with boards.
First look for missing voltages at power on each connector (not just Vs and Ve look at all the voltages they are marked on label near the top of the panel) should be labled with the proper voltage. If you have one start with the missing voltage and troubleshoot back, it is hard to say what the ultimate failed components would be but you should be able to track it to one board.
Rule 1 is troubleshooting is "start with your sense"
1. Look
2. Smell
3 Listen
4. Touch (not recommend)
these are the best giveway, if it looks damaged it is if it smells burn it is, if it sounds wrong it is
1. Look - examine each component on the board look for something burnt, swollen or distorted, and look at the fuses.
2. Smell - Smell around the set see if you can smell a burning smell on any of the boards .
3. Listen- Listen for a buzz or an arc out of one of the board, it may be normal but unlikely if you have a defect.
4. Touch- Important because if the parts are getting hot then they are running, but if they stay cold they are not.
As for touch not the best idea on a power supply there is a high risk of shock, as some of the heat sink may not share ground and possible have a potential to earth ground between 5-500 volts.
You will need a DMM to check the diodes and the transistor non should read a short, if any do you will need to remove it and check it out of circuit if the component is not shorted but the short is still in circuit use the schematic to follow the leads to where else the short could be coming from and repeat.
I would have to say unless you are fimilar with repairing with a schematic it can be complex. Your best bet is to do what best buy techs do.... Replace The Board. It is the fastest sure fire way to fix it.
Next remove the connector connecting to Y sustain and the Z sustain to the power supply and attempt to power the set on if the set powers with the connectors disconnected you have more than likely identified the issue as a failed sustain board now to go further.
Now reconnect the power connect to the y sustain and see if the set powers remember you will not get a picture but the lights on the front should stay light.
If the y main connected causes the set to act up remove the buffer boards and attempt again, if the y still causes the issue you have a failed y board. If disconnecting the buffer resolved the issue you have failed buffers and possible a failed panel, try replacing the buffers.
If the Y board connected the set still light normal disconnect the board and connect the z sustain and test the same as the y, if that causes the issue replace the z.
Hope this helps,
If you have any questions please ask.


text:
2 Min Read
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's government invited bids on Thursday to carry out a feasibility study into a proposed new transport corridor linking its northern coast with neighbouring nations.
The planned Lamu-Addis Ababa-Juba-Kigali corridor will include a standard gauge railway, a highway, an oil pipeline and refinery, three airports and three "resort cities" at Lamu, Isiolo and Lake Turkana, a Transport Ministry statement said.
It said the winning firm or consultancy would carry out a full feasibility study of the components of the project, which is part of Kenya's official economic blueprint, Vision 2030.
The winners are also expected to advise on regulatory issues and to propose at least three investment models, with costs and financing options. Bids must be entered by May 18.
Kenya said in December it was negotiating with Qatar for a $3.5 billion loan to build a new port at Lamu.
For years, east Africa's biggest economy has wanted to construct a second port -- after the main docks at Mombasa -- in the Lamu area on its northeastern coastline towards Somalia.


text:
The Legacy Collection celebrates classic style with a transitional twist. This brushed nickel towel ring blends designer details and ergonomic practicality for simply stunning design. Add it to your bathroom for a sleek look.
Our team has over 100 years combined experience with contemporary lighting.
Every EuroStyleLighting.com order is backed by our 100% Satisfaction Pledge.
Shipping and Delivery Information - For item EU2J637 if ordered by 1 pm Pacific Time


text:
Damon Braces Q&A
Extraction + Damon Braces
Can Damon Braces Fix Flaring Teeth and Overbite Without Extractions? (photo)
I had six month smiles done, and after they were taken off I realized my teeth flare forward. I can just barely close my lips now, I'm so unhappy... READ MORE
Correct Buck Teeth Without Extraction? Damon Braces?
I am 24 yrs old,looking for good braces to correct my buck teeth. Basically all my teeth are OK, except the two buck teeth in front. I went to see an... READ MORE
31 Years Old Asian Female with Buck Teeth -Concerns Damon Braces?
Recently,I decided to fix my buck teeth. My teeth are in fairly good shape (see figure). A little crowd but straight. The upper two front teeth are... READ MORE
Uneven Smile, Overbite & Cross Bite After Extraction and Braces. What Can Be Done to Correct This? (photo)
I wore braces for 4 years ( Damon II ) after extracting 4 teeth. Now I have pushed back teeth( whole jaw pushed further back causing a flat profile),... READ MORE
Are Bicuspid Extractions Necessary?
I just recently visited an orthodontist, and was told I have a full Class II malocclusion, narrow arches, crowding, a deep bite & a bidental... READ MORE
Would damon braces fix my overbite?
My orthodontist told me i'd need two perfectly healthy teeth extracted or double jaw surgery in order to correct my overbite. I won't accept my teeth... READ MORE
Is it necessary to extract four teeth to straighten my teeth? (photo)
I have a really small mouth and as a result severe overcrowding. My orthodontist has told me we need to extract four teeth for Damon braces, it's the... READ MORE
29 years old, Female, having overcrowding and crooked teeth. Any suggestions? (photos)
I just got my wisdom teeth surgery and extraction of 4 premolars to make space for braces. Just wondering how long will it take for the extraction... READ MORE
Do I absolutely need to remove lower incisor? Why does ortho prefer Invisalign when he says he can do same with damon? (photo)
I went in to the first orthodontist just wanting to work on my top teeth, but when he gave me the option of also fixing my lower teeth I gained... READ MORE
Crooked top arch and possible extractions. How would removing adult teeth then getting braces affect my jawline? (Photo)
I want to correct my asymectrical arch. Also, I have a failing 6 year old root canal ( pain and decay under crown ) and the tooth above it has decay... READ MORE
Is It Possible for Me to Fix my Protrusion teeth Without Extractions? (photos)
Less protrusion lips and teeth with only damon braces? READ MORE
Damon system and extracting teeth? (Photo)
Im 26.. im using damon system braces, its been 5 months. and my dentist extract 4 teeth of mine. i feel the braces doesnt really work on me, i dont... READ MORE
Can Damon Braces fix an overbite, 4mm overjet and crowding WITHOUT tooth extractions?
I got traditional braces two weeks ago and I need to get 4 tooth extractions pretty soon. The first premolars on the top and the second premolars on... READ MORE
Two plans for orthodontic treatment. Which one will have a better result and fewer problems in the future? Thank you! (Photo)
1. damon system. 1.5 years. No extraction. I prefer this plan. However, the main concern about my teeth is overjet (seen first 2 photos). The first... READ MORE
Can extractions of 4 1st premolars and closing of the space with braces obstruct the nasal airway and lead to mouth breathing?
I presented w/ a Class 3 profile, -2 overjet, complete anterior crossbite, & minor-moderate crowding. My ortho used Damon braces & class 3... READ MORE
Will my orthodontist have to extract teeth to correct my teeth alignment and provide space? (Photo)
I've been wearing damon braces for about 2 months for mild to moderate crowding. My mouth is small as well. My front lower teeth are now flaring and... READ MORE
Pulling wisdom teeth for Damon Braces - should I do it?
A doctor recomended to pull my wisdom teeth out so that i can wear the Damon braces, i told him that i dont want to pull my premolars but he says i... READ MORE
Do I need to remove 4 teeth or can I just remove 1 tooth? What is my best option? (Photo)
I am on damon braces, in the beginning there is no need for extraction. But after almost all teeth are straight (only one molar on right side is not... READ MORE
Do I need to have teeth extracted to correct a 10 mm overjet?
I am interested in braces, and I have seen a few orthodontists for consultations. I have a 10 mm overjet, & my upper palate is in more of a V than... READ MORE
i just got my damon braces oct 18 2013?
Damon on top teeth and tradicional braces on bottom teeth ,since doctor says they work better with extractions? my front bottom tooth was extracted... READ MORE


text:
N.J.'s population shifting to coast, south
New Jersey's population continued to shift away from its traditional bastions in the last decade. Densely settled areas near New York City experienced stagnation or decline, while areas outside Philadelphia and in the state's coastal and southern sections gained population.
Newark remains the state's largest city, with 277,140 residents, almost 30,000 more than Jersey City.
The clearest indication of change came in county growth rates. On the coast, Ocean County grew 12.8%. Gloucester County, southeast of Philadelphia, registered an increase of 13.2%.
NEW JERSEY: County and city stats
CENSUS NUMBERS: Interactive map shows your state, county, locality
Bergen County, just across the George Washington Bridge from New York City, remained the state's biggest county, with 905,116 people. But that was only a 2.4% increase from the 2000 Census.
Other big, urban northern counties also trailed the state's overall growth rate of 4.5%. Essex (which includes Newark) lost 1.2%; Hudson (which includes Jersey City) grew 4.2%; and Passaic, which includes Paterson, the state's third largest city, grew 2.5%.
James Hughes, dean of Rutgers University's Bloustein School of Public Policy, says the trends reflect, in part, the importance of highway construction. He says the gains in Ocean and Gloucester counties are partly due to the completion in the 1990s of major highways near the state capital of Trenton. The roads make it easier for residents to commute longer distances to public jobs near the capital and in offices along U.S. 1 near Princeton.
In addition, Hughes says, Philadelphia's suburban expansion, which traditionally had moved west in Pennsylvania, became more pronounced across the Delaware River in New Jersey during the last decade because of New Jersey's relatively low land prices and non-union labor.
The biggest population loser among counties was Cape May, with a 4.9% decrease. Hughes attributes the drop to the replacement of modest primary residences with larger vacation homes whose owners have primary residences elsewhere.
Jersey City officials had hoped their city could displace Newark as the state's largest; Mayor Jerramiah Healy mounted a "2010 Census Road Tour" to boost his count. But Newark held off the challenge by growing (adding about 3,600 residents) for the first time in three decades. Hughes says both cities were bolstered by immigration.
In addition, Newark gained many new affordable housing units after then-mayor Sharpe James sold large tracts of abandoned land at relatively low prices; Jersey City's growth, in contrast, was characterized by luxury high rise apartment houses that attracted office workers from Manhattan and its own "Gold Coast."
Among other Census findings:
• The state's Hispanic population increased 39%. Hispanics now account for almost 18% of the population, up from 13% 10 years ago, and form the state's largest minority group.
• The African-American population increased 5.5%; Asian Americans increased 51%; and whites declined 1.2%.
• Non-Hispanic whites account for 59.3% of the state's 8.8 million residents, a decline from 66% in 2000. They still are the largest single racial group.
Census numbers where you live
Click here for an interactive map with data representing where you live.
While the state's population increased, New Jersey dropped from the ninth to the 11th most populous state, a decline that will cost it one of its 13 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012. Redistricting, always a contentious process, is expected to be particularly charged and partisan in New Jersey, where Democrats now hold seven House seats and Republicans six.
Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican, has said he's expecting as much. "When someone's ox is being gored, it becomes personal," he said at a bill-signing in December, before adding: "We'll deal with it in a responsible way."
James Hughes, dean of Rutgers University's Bloustein School of Public Policy, said the figures reflected long-term population trends that, in turn, reflected the importance of highway construction in the state.
He said the gains in Ocean and Gloucester Counties were partly attributable to the completion in the 1990s of a complex of intersecting highways near the state capital of Trenton.
The roads made it more feasible for more residents to commute longer distances to public jobs near the capital and in offices along U.S. Route 1 near Princeton.
Posted | Updated


text:
Frederic Fekkai Sparkling Shimmer Spray
Add shimmer to your style! Diamond crystals reflect light to add a subtle golden glow to your hair without stickiness or weight!
A great product to help freshen up those tresses. I love to bring a bottle with me when I travel.Tags: Sephora, travel, hair, camping, beauty products, vegan, Jonathan Product, hair products, hair careAdded 9 Years Ago from Sephora


text:
Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 18/10/2013 (1375 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Volunteers at Six Pines Haunted Attractions, located on Sturgeon Road in the RM of Rosser, are ready to treat visitors young and old to some Halloween tricks until Oct. 31.
For more information, visit www.sixpines.mb.ca or call Judy at 204-633-3326.


text:
DIY: BMW 650i / 645Ci / E63 / E64 Oil Change and Check Control Reset
View Single Post
Officially Welcomed to the 'Fest
Location: Toronto
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,650
Mein Auto: '04 M3 / '06 650i Cab
View My Garage
Thanks guys for all the positive comments. It was a lot of fun creating this DIY.
When I went looking for a 6-series oil change DIY a few months ago I was surprised when I came up empty handed. So I took pictures when I did my first change. I also could not find any 5-series or 6-series DIY's for getting the car up on jackstands.
I'll do a full blown DIY on brake pads in a week or two. I don't need rotors yet so it will be pads-only for now. Brakes are probably easier to do than an oil change, and the labor savings are huge. I'll include some info on aftermarket pads available for our cars. I spent about a week researching brake pads before deciding on StopTech pads to replace my OEM pads.
Straight lines are for fast cars...turns are for fast drivers
'04 M3 - track
'06 650i Cab - daily driver
'02 Highlander - kid hauler
'01 330Ci - winter beater
View Public Profile
Find all threads started by Yorgi
Find all posts by Yorgi
View My Garage
Add Yorgi to Your Ignore List


text:
Brandy talore pantyhose galleries
|Tight butts in sheer pantyhose.
|Tags: slutty sammi, teen in candid tights, diaper pantyhose girls foto, panties under pantihous xxx photos
Brandy talore pantyhose galleries - akira seamless pantyhose gallery
|Pantyhose sex at its best - a must see for every pantyhose lover!
|bbw in pantyhose pics,planet upskirts free pictures,smelly pantyhose,anchor woman pantyhose feet
|Cloud: video of boyfriend wearing pantyhose, pantyhose ecstas, angel pantyhose galleris, ebony pantyhose pic
smelly pantyhose sell canada - collection of adult pantyhose fetish
|tuff you were looking for hardcore sex in pantyhose!
|sheer to waist photos,little princess erotic pantyhouse pic,pics of my sisters pantyhose amature,shaved pussy in pantyhose videos
|Cloud: high res hairy pantyhose, strangle woman pantyhose, wearing pantyhose to church pics, tan ladies legs videos pantyhose
nuns pantyhouse Pantyhose brandy
|Wanna see some hardcore pantyhose sex?
|ladies wearing tights masterbateing,stocking free daily trailers,pantyhose jerkoff instructors tube,pantyhose mules
|Cloud: nylon pantyhousse wifes, ebony pantyhose, young pantyhose blog, pantyhose seduction 25
|Main | Sitemap | pantyhoes fetish free pics


text:
Socks for Japan has completed 13 distributions of socks and care letters in Japan's disaster zone, covering some 322 km (200 mi) of coastline rocked by the March 11 earthquake, slammed by the ensuing tsunami, and partly torched by fire.
On our many excursions, I've noticed first-time reactions of volunteers. Most people think they're prepared for the devastation because they watched it on TV news or saw photos in a newspaper. That's what I thought prior to my first distribution. The impact of the real place overwhelms everybody, however. Immersing yourself in the rubble, driving between the stacks of crushed cars and splintered houses, covering your mouth and nose to block out the stench of dead fish and old mud and other sources of miasma nobody cares to consider, is more than any news story can prepare a person to experience.
The common reaction is, "This is a warzone." Everybody says so. I wrote in Drowning Hearts at Lady River on April 12:
It came as a shock to me that seawater gone angry enough inflicts as much damage as the firebombing of Dresden or the nuclear attack on Hiroshima. Onagawa, which means "Lady River" when translated literally, looks today the way Dresden and Hiroshima looked after their calamities.
In our past four distributions, I noticed that Onagawa isn't alone. Many towns along Japan's disaster coastline look like pictures of World War II and other conflicts. To highlight that, I collected 32 of my photos covering distributions in Natori and Iwanuma on April 20, Ishinomaki on April 24 and 27, and Minami Sanriku on May 1. I edited the photos to reflect their wartime mood.
Brace yourself, and join me on a journey through Warzone Japan 2011 to appreciate why Socks for Japan continues supporting survivors.
Wide open spaces from the ocean inland enabled the tsunami to sweep much of Natori and Iwanuma clean. It took all of our energy just to keep breathing as we drove along this road:
The coastal neighborhoods of Natori and Iwanuma appear bombed-out:
Among many other places, the tsunami broke through Ishinomaki's retaining wall:
wiped out the frontage road:
and proceeded into town:
where the military now operates daily:
In Minami Sanriku, the damage lies closer to the coastline, torturing survivors with frequent glimpses of the water that forever changed their lives — and ended the lives of their loved ones:
The main harbor and nearby downtown were hit hardest:
After the earthquake, officials rushed to the town's disaster management center to announce emergency measures over a public address system. As they warned residents of the encroaching tsunami, it swamped the town more severely than anybody expected. The disaster management center itself succumbed to rising waters, with 20 of the 30 officials working inside it killed by the very danger they warned against. The mayor survived by shimmying up an antenna, still visible on the remains of the center:
Soldiers work everywhere in Minami Sanriku's desolation:
Back in Ishinomaki, where heaven and hell collided two months ago:
a placard among cherry blossoms on a hillside overlooking the devastation expresses what may be humanity's most plaintive wish, ever unfulfilled on this violent sphere we call home:
Look insideThe Kelly Letter
The grey skies echo a grey dawn, when our biological ancestors first crawled onto a reef or a shore. The dense, life-giving water that served as the spawning ground for higher forms of life is ever able to crush them again. We must always value the day — this day — as a supreme gift, must ever remain true to our connection to the forces of creation. For these very same forces can destroy, can disrupt, can reclaim what was always theirs. Were I a citizen of Minami I would already be thinking of a new beginning, with even more stout defenses against these forces. But always I must be aware that the world is not mine.
A beautiful observation, Greg. We alternately regard nature as sublime or monstrous when in fact it's just indifferent to our comings and goings. There's nothing harder to accept than presenting what's profoundly moving or disturbing or painful to us, and receiving "So what?" in return. We're tricked by periods of solace, but not for long.
Wow! These pictures reveal the massive devastation in a way the news media photos have not captured it. My heart goes out to you Jason and all your friends and neighbors. I pray that God will be with you and restore this area so you can live peacefully, securely and know your health is no longer in jeopardy.
Thank you, Cindy.
I am Bill Hoover and with my Wife, Libby we are interested to know what we can do to help. Is there anything that might help besides socks? Is there any special items that folks need there like combs, brushes, mail clippers, salves, etc that we could send to you?
Mr. Kelly, I admire you efforts. I lived in Sasebo and in Tokyo (Shibuya) in the sixties. I found the countryside to be beautiful once you left the cities. I have always had a real "soft spot" in my heart for the people because I was treated with genuine respect and friendship.
Our Regards,
William F. (Bill) and Libby Hoover
Las Vegas, Nevada
How kind of you, Bill (and Libby)! Survivors are not in need of many supplies anymore, a situation we accurately predicted when choosing socks as our focus. Socks and underwear are the clothing that needs changing daily or more frequently and is what often gets lost in the shuffle. Jackets, jeans, hats, and so on can last a long time. Sure enough, even amid piles of donated clothing and other supplies, survivors are still overjoyed to get fresh socks. Underwear is needed, too, but we're focused solely on socks. Somehow, "Panties for Japan" just didn't seem as workable as our angle!
So, the best way to help is to send socks and letters by May 16.
I appreciate your kind words about Japan, too. That soft spot in your heart may be Japan's most famous monument. It grows worldwide by the day.
Heartbreaking. And even these photos do not quite capture the overwhelming scene when you are standing in it.
In November 2001, I was visiting Washington DC and went by the Pentagon to see what happened to it during the 9/11 attack. I got off the train with several other people, and we all walked in silence around the behemoth building that is our military headquarters to a small hill on the far side of the parking lot. From the long stretch of sidewalk adjacent to the property, I could actually feel the size of this building.
Along one side of the amazingly massive structure was a gaping hole the size of three football fields. No one said a word to each other; we all just stood in silence, each person taking it in and attempting to mentally and emotionally process the scene that was before them. A small tree on the hill was covered with mementos brought by others, and had become an impromptu memorial site filled with ribbons, cards and notes. A scrap book with letters from a third grade class was placed at the base of the tree. I took photos of the building, but they do not capture the overwhelming feeling that invokes an involuntary gasp at the scale of the destruction – which was certainly less than at "ground zero," and less still than what nature has doled out on Japan.
It is hard to imagine the scale of this kind of devastation by simply looking at photos from the comfort of one's living room thousands of miles away. To say "It will take years to recover" does not even begin to describe it, but recovery will proceed, as it did in Europe and Japan after WWII. And, there will likely be more earthquakes (and possibly other tsunamis) in the interim. Please keep us posted as to the progress, and if there is anything more we can do, let us know. Thanks again for your efforts.
Hear, hear!
Bravest of all peoples, the People of Japan: we cry for you and we pray for you and our hearts be with you. (Humberto/Sandra/Amanda/ Flavia – a family from Brazil)
Thank you, on behalf of the survivors!
As a basic survival mechanism, human beings are both blessed and cursed with the ability to reassign painful events to different places in their memories. However, to completely forget would be a great crime. It's the job of our hearts to make sure such things are assigned to the right places so that we can stay connected and compassionate, but sometimes even the best hearts need a little help to do so. Thank you so much for the photos and your eloquent narratives.
Arigato gozaimasu!
I agree, Leslie, and you're most welcome.
God Bless you and your organization.
Thank you, and may He bless you.
Here are your three options:
Option 1: Annual Subscription
For just $236.97 per year, you'll receive everything listed above to completely upgrade the way you manage your investments, including a copy of The 3% Signal. This is what I recommend:
Option 2:Monthly Subscription
If you'd like to try The Kelly Letter without paying the full year, you can pay $19.97 per month, but it will not include a copy of The 3% Signal :
Option 3:Free Email List
If you'd like to hear more from me but aren't ready to part with any money yet, you're welcome to join my free email list:
Join Matt and thousands of other rational investors to invest without stress.
Subscribe to The Kelly Letter now!


text:
MEI software streamlines and enhances digital production, saving time and money whether you're publishing to paper, the Web, tablets or mobile.
Cross-Media Workflow
Without smart, versatile production scheduling and workflow systems, your editors and designers can't take your content everywhere you want it to go – to print, to the Web, to tablet and to mobile. MEI's editorial planning and workflow solutions make it possible for your talent to perform their magic better than ever before – extracting every bit of value from your content across multiple media.
|TruEdit TruEdit enables teams to work together on projects and track the status of their tasks anytime.
|vjoon K4 Cross-Media Publishing Platform
K4 integrates Adobe InDesign and Adobe InCopy in a high-powered professional workflow system.
|Integrated Media Planner
From single story pitches to full campaigns, managers can assign work, track project status and generate productivity reports.
|Elvis DAM
Elvis DAM is next-generation digital asset management software for brands, publishers and creatives.
|Woodwing Enterprise
Enterprise provides your organization with a flexible, future-proof system that enables you to efficiently publish to any channel at any time.
|Content Station
Content Station is your content cockpit. It has been designed to help content producers create, edit, manage and publish all types of digital content.
Digital Publishing Strategy
When you're incorporating tablets like the iPad into your cross-media publishing strategy, it helps to have a familiar platform and a partner who understands everything about it. That's why the Adobe Digital Publishing Suite plus MEI consulting, training and integration is such a good deal.
|Twixl Publisher
Digital publishing solution including a plug-in for Adobe InDesign that allows you to create, build and distribute interactive apps for mobile devices.
|Adobe Digital Publishing SuiteK4 integrates Adobe InDesign and Adobe InCopy in a high-powered professional workflow system.
|Integrated Media Planner
From single story pitches to full campaigns, managers can assign work, track project status and generate productivity reports.
|MEI Portico
MEI Portico™ is your solution for building a branded storefront experience for apps built with Adobe® Digital Publishing Suite™.
|InDesign Server
InDesign Server is a layout and composition engine that helps creative teams automate and streamline everyday publishing tasks.
Planning and Production
MEI's Page Director products are simply the best full-featured products for ad layout. ALS (Ad Layout System) and CLS (Classified Layout System) simplify and streamline the ad-layout process, working with your front-end booking tools and back-shop production system. MEI also offers AdForce and ClassForce for easy drag-and-drop dummying.
|Page Director ALS
Used at more publications worldwide than any other automated issue planning and ad layout solution.
|Page Director CLS
Page Director CLS is the world's most customizable rules-based classified layout solution.
A cost-effective ad layout system for small- to mid-size publications, AdForce lets users quickly build ad pages with drag-and-drop or semi-automated flow tools.
|ALS for Magazines
ALS for Magazines is MEI's automated ad layout solution built specifically with magazines in mind, with added features for editing forms and inserts
ClassForce provides a semi-automatic flow of liners and display ads coupled with classification-based controls for headers and fillers.
|Integrated Media Planner
From single story pitches to full campaigns, managers can assign work, track project status and generate productivity reports.
|Plug-ins and XTs
Fido and FiFi quickly sniff out and place missing ads and graphics. Split & Folio streamlines folio placement and dividing documents for production.
Ad Production
MEI's renowned AdTrac solution, now rearchitected with the newest technology, will manage any kind of ads you're building. Teamed with ALS and InDesign through the IPS Layout Server, it's part of the Integrated Production Suite, MEI's powerful solution for ad production across an entire enterprise.
AdTrac empowers your entire organization — ad builders, production managers, sales reps and paginators.
|Integrated Production Suite
IPS creates a powerful, collaborative, enterprise-wide database environment for ad planning and production.


text:
Subscribe to Filmibeat
Kareena Kapoor's latest sizzling item number 'Fevicol Se' from the film Dabangg 2, which was released this Friday on net, has been receiving overwhelming response across the nation. The choreographer of the dance number, Farah Khan too seems very happy with the response.
"I am very happy. I do very few songs in a year and I normally choose. Last time as well I heard the songs of Dabangg and chose 'Munni badnaam', but this time Arbaaz (Khan) had already picked 'Fevicol se' for me," she told IANS.
Farah is also all praise for Kareena Kapoor's performance in the song. "I feel happy because we work really hard. Kareena has worked specially hard because she is just doing an item number. I always give steps that everyone can do, parents and kids all," she added.
Read more about: kareena kapoor, farah khan, Dabangg 2


text:
The Daily Energy
As we head into 2013, some of the old issues seem to be coming to a head. Is global warming real? Is the EPA's "War on Coal" justified? Should the US build the Keystone Pipeline? Is nuclear energy poised for a comeback? Lots of fodder for end-of-the-year roundups and New Year's predictions.
It appears now that the Obama Administration may seek to kick the Keystone can even further down the road with another round of studies and environmental impact statements. Opponents are now arguing that the EIS should include a whole section on global warming. The possibilities for delay seem endless.
Global warming continues to confound with conflicting studies pointing every which-way, although public opinion does seem to be coalescing around the idea that something is happening to the climate. One study says the Antarctic Ice Sheet is warming three times faster than the rest of the globe. Another says warming in Alaska has actually halted and the northernmost state is actually cooling. James Taylor, writing in Forbes, claims that the warming trend is actually benefitting Africa. And Harvard scientist David Keith has a proposal for using millions of reflective particles in the atmosphere to try to refreeze the Arctic (above).
The EPA's "War on Coal" seems to be abating a bit as the Agency grants delays to cement plants and other boilers. Of course this has set off a reaction among environmental groups who claim the EPA is caving to opposition. Kentucky fears its coal operations are threatened and The Daily Times of the Four Corners claims that even home use of coal by the Navajo may be threatened. Altogether, 2013 promises to be an exciting year.
Is nuclear poised to make a comeback? It appears something may be afoot as Japan's openly pro-nuclear new government gives indications it may want to restart the nation's 52 reactors. If Japan can recover from Fukushima, the rest of the world may follow. Russia is scurrying around the world signing nuclear deals with India and the United Arab Emirates. Hitachi is discussing a reactor proposal with Lithuania. But in the US things are still at a standstill as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission seeks still more data on why the steam pipes showed early erosion at San Onofre.
Finally, some of the realities of biomass seem to be sinking in. It just involves burning things, which is what caused all the concern about air pollution and global warming in the first place. A report from Pennsylvania says schools that heat with wood are polluting the air for schoolchildren. Mary Booth, writing in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, says that burning wood is only adding more carbon to the atmosphere. But West Virginia is exploring burning wood and South Carolina researchers are looking at a fast-growing variety of sugar cane. One thing certain about the New Year – the controversies over energy is likely to continue.


text:
Vietnam: From Hanoi to Ba Be National Park
October 26
These are a few of the images that remained in my mind after visiting Hanoi and the rainforested mountains south of the Chinese border. The soundtrack comes from sitting around in a village hut in Ba Be with a couple of the women farmers singing in their local Tay language. At the start you can hear us clinking glasses filled to the brim with rice wine liquor. Thanks to Hien Thi Hoang for letting me use this recording of her voice.


text:
|Coordinates: 27°04′N 88°28′E / 27.06°N 88.47°ECoordinates: 27°04′N 88°28′E / 27.06°N 88.47°E
|West Bengal
|• Body
|Kalimpong Municipality
|• Total
|1,056.5 km2 (407.9 sq mi)
|1,247 m (4,091 ft)
|Population (2011)
|• Total
|• Density
|40.70/km2 (105.4/sq mi)
|• Additional official
Bengali in 3 divisions of Darjeeling[1]
|Time zone
|734 301
|Telephone code
|Vehicle registration
|Lok Sabha constituency
|Vidhan Sabha constituency
Kalimpong is a hill station in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located at an average elevation of 1,250 metres (4,101 ft).[2] The town is the headquarters of the Kalimpong district.[3] The Indian Army's 27 Mountain Division is located on the outskirts of the town.[4]
Kalimpong is known for its educational institutions, many of which were established during the British colonial period.[5] It used to be a gateway in the trade between Tibet and India before China's annexation of Tibet and the Sino-Indian War. Kalimpong and neighbouring Darjeeling were major centres calling for a separate Gorkhaland state in the 1980s, and more recently in 2010.
The municipality sits on a ridge overlooking the Teesta River and is a tourist destination owing to its temperate climate, magnificent Himalayan beauty and proximity to popular tourist locations in the region. Horticulture is important to Kalimpong: It has a flower market notable for its wide array of orchids; nurseries, which export Himalayan grown flower bulbs, tubers and rhizomes, contribute to the economy of Kalimpong.[2] Home to Nepalis, non-indigenous Lepchas, other ethnic groups and non-native immigrants from other parts of India, the town is a religious centre of Buddhism. The Buddhist monastery Zang Dhok Palri Phodang holds a number of rare Tibetan Buddhist scriptures.[6]
The Kalimpong Science Centre, established under the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC) in 2008 is a recent addition to its many tourist attractions. The Science Centre, which provides for scientific awareness among the students of the town and the locals sits atop the Deolo Hill.
Name origin[edit]
The precise etymology of the name Kalimpong remains unclear. There are many theories on the origin of the name. One widely accepted theory claims that the name "Kalimpong" means "Assembly (or Stockade) of the King's Ministers" in Tibetan, derived from kalon ("King's ministers") and pong ("stockade"). It may be derived from the translation "ridge where we play" from Lepcha, as it was known to be the place for traditional tribal gatherings for summer sporting events. People from the hills call the area Kalempung ("the black spurs").[7]
According to K.P. Tamsang, author of The Untold and Unknown Reality about the Lepchas, the term Kalimpong is deduced from the name Kalenpung, which in Lepcha means "Hillock of Assemblage";[8] in time, the name was distorted to Kalebung, and later further contorted to Kalimpong. Another possible derivation points to Kaulim, a fibrous plant found in abundance in the region.[9]
Until the mid-19th century, the area around Kalimpong was ruled in succession by the Sikkimese and Bhutanese kingdoms.[8][10] Under Sikkimese rule, the area was known as Dalingkot.[11] In 1706, the king of Bhutan won this territory from the Sikkimese monarch and renamed it Kalimpong.[11] Overlooking the Teesta Valley, Kalimpong is believed to have once been the forward position of the Bhutanese in the 18th century. The area was sparsely populated by the indigenous Lepcha community and migrant Bhutia and Limbu tribes. Later in 1780, the Gurkhas invaded and conquered Kalimpong.[11] After the Anglo-Bhutan War in 1864, the Treaty of Sinchula (1865) was signed, in which Bhutanese held territory east of the Teesta River was ceded to the British East India Company.[8] At that time, Kalimpong was a hamlet, with only two or three families known to reside there.[12] The first recorded mention of the town was a fleeting reference made that year by Ashley Eden, a government official with the Bengal Civil Service. Kalimpong was added to district of Darjeeling in 1866. In 1866–1867 an Anglo-Bhutanese commission demarcated the common boundaries between the two, thereby giving shape to the Kalimpong subdivision and the Darjeeling district.[13]
After the war, the region became a subdivision of the Western Duars district, and the following year it was merged with the district of Darjeeling.[8] The temperate climate prompted the British to develop the town as an alternative hill station to Darjeeling, to escape the scorching summer heat in the plains. Kalimpong's proximity to the Nathu La and Jelep La passes (La means "pass"), offshoots of the ancient Silk Road, was an added advantage. It soon became an important trading outpost in the trade of furs, wools and food grains between India and Tibet.[14] The increase in commerce attracted large numbers of Nepali's from the neighbouring Nepal and the lower regions of Sikkim, the areas where, Nepali's were residing since the Gorkha invasion of Sikkim in 1790. The movement of people into the area, transformed Kalimpong from a small hamlet with a few houses, to a thriving town with increased economic prosperity. Britain assigned a plot within Kalimpong to the influential Bhutanese Dorji family, through which trade and relations with Bhutan flowed. This later became Bhutan House, a Bhutanese administrative and cultural centre.[15][16][17]
The arrival of Scottish missionaries saw the construction of schools and welfare centres for the British.[12] Rev. W. Macfarlane in the early 1870s established the first schools in the area.[12] The Scottish University Mission Institution was opened in 1886, followed by the Kalimpong Girls High School. In 1900, Reverend J.A. Graham founded the Dr. Graham's Homes for destitute Anglo-Indian students.[12] By 1907, most schools in Kalimpong started offering education to Indian students. By 1911, the population comprised many ethnic groups, including Nepalis, Lepchas, Tibetans, the Anglo-Indian community and the Marwari communities. Hence by 1911, the population had swollen to 7,880.[12]
Following Indian independence in 1947, Kalimpong became part of the state of West Bengal, after Bengal was partitioned between India and East Pakistan. With China's annexation of Tibet in 1959, many Buddhist monks fled Tibet and established monasteries in Kalimpong. These monks brought many rare Buddhist scriptures with them. In 1962, the permanent closure of the Jelep Pass after the Sino-Indian War disrupted trade between Tibet and India, and led to a slowdown in Kalimpong's economy. In 1976, the visiting Dalai Lama consecrated the Zang Dhok Palri Phodang monastery, which houses many of the scriptures.[12]
Between 1986 and 1988, the demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland and Kamtapur based on ethnic lines grew strong. Riots between the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) and the West Bengal government reached a stand-off after a forty-day strike. The town was virtually under siege, and the state government called in the Indian army to maintain law and order. This led to the formation of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council, a body that was given semi-autonomous powers to govern the Darjeeling district, except the area under the Siliguri subdivision. Since 2007, the demand for a separate Gorkhaland state has been revived by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha and its supporters in the Darjeeling hills.[18] The Kamtapur People's Party and its supporters' movement for a separate Kamtapur state covering North Bengal have gained momentum.[19]
The town centre is on a ridge connecting two hills, Deolo Hill and Durpin Hill,[12] at an elevation of 1,247 m (4,091 ft). Deolo, the highest point in Kalimpong, has an altitude of 1,704 m (5,591 ft) and Durpin Hill is at an elevation of 1,372 m (4,501 ft). The River Teesta flows in the valley below and separates Kalimpong from the state of Sikkim. The soil in the Kalimpong area is typically reddish in color. Occasional dark soils are found due to extensive existence of phyllite and schists.[20] The Shiwalik Hills, like most of the Himalayan foothills, have steep slopes and soft, loose topsoil, leading to frequent landslides in the monsoon season.[20] The hills are nestled within higher peaks and the snow-clad Himalayan ranges tower over the town in the distance. Mount Kanchenjunga at 8,586 m (28,169 ft) the world's third tallest peak,[21] is clearly visible from Kalimpong.[2]
Kalimpong has five distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter and the monsoons. The annual temperature ranges from a high of 30 °C (86 °F) to a low of 9 °C (48 °F). Summers are mild, with an average maximum temperature of 30 °C (86 °F) in August.[22] Summers are followed by the monsoon rains which lash the town between June and September. The monsoons are severe, often causing landslides which sequester the town from the rest of India. Winter lasts from December to February, with the maximum temperature being around 15 °C (59 °F). During the monsoon and winter seasons, Kalimpong is often enveloped by fog.[23]
Tourism is the most significant contributor to Kalimpong's economy.[24] The summer and spring seasons are the most popular with tourists, keeping many of town's residents employed directly and indirectly. The town—earlier an important trade post between India and Tibet—hopes to boost its economy after the reopening of the Nathu La (pass) in April 2006.[25] Though this has resumed Indo–China border trades,[26] it is expected that Kalimpong will have a better chance of revival as a hub for Indo–China trades if the demand of local leaders for reopening of Jelep La pass also is met.[26]
Kalimpong is a major ginger growing area of India. Kalimpong and the state of Sikkim together contribute 15 percent of ginger produced in India.[27] The Darjeeling Himalayan hill region is internationally famous for its tea industry.[28] However, most of the tea gardens are on the western side of Teesta river (towards the town of Darjeeling) and so tea gardens near Kalimpong contribute only 4 percent of total tea production of the region. In Kalimpong division, 90 percent of land is cultivable but only 10 percent is used for tea production.[29] Kalimpong is well known for its flower export industry—especially for its wide array of indigenous orchids and gladioli.[30]
A significant contributor to the town's economy is education sector.[24] The schools of Kalimpong, besides imparting education to the locals, attract a significant number of students from the plains, the neighbouring state of Sikkim and countries such as Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Thailand.[24]
Many establishments cater to the Indian army bases near the town, providing it with essential supplies. Small contributions to the economy come by the way of the sale of traditional arts and crafts of Sikkim and Tibet. Government efforts related to sericulture, seismology, and fisheries provide a steady source of employment to many of its residents.
Kalimpong is well renowned for its cheese, noodles and lollipops. Kalimpong exports a wide range of traditional handicrafts, wood-carvings, embroidered items, bags and purses with tapestry work, copper ware, scrolls, Tibetan jewellery and artifacts.[30][31]
Kalimpong is located off the National Highway 31A (NH31A), which links Sevok to Gangtok. The NH31A is an offshoot of the NH 31, which connects Sevok to Siliguri.[32] These two National Highways together, via Sevok, links Kalimpong to the plains.[33] Regular bus services and hired vehicles connect Kalimpong with Siliguri and the neighbouring towns of Kurseong, Darjeeling and Gangtok. Four wheel drives are popular means of transport, as they can easily navigate the steep slopes in the region. However, road communication often get disrupted in the monsoons due to landslides. In the town, people usually travel by foot. Residents also use bicycle, two-wheelers and hired taxis for short distances.
The nearest airport is in Bagdogra near Siliguri, about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Kalimpong. Air India, Jet Airways and Druk Air (Bhutan) are the four major carriers that connect the airport to Delhi, Calcutta, Paro (Bhutan), Guwahati and Bangkok (Thailand). The closest major railway station is New Jalpaiguri, on the outskirts of Siliguri,[2] which is connected with almost all major cities of the country.
|Population growth
|Source:Census of India.[34]
At the 2011 India census,[35] Kalimpong town area had a population of 42,988, of which 52% were male and 48% female.[35]
At the 2001 census,[36] Kalimpong had an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 84%, and female literacy was 73%. In Kalimpong, 8% of the population was under 6 years of age. The Scheduled castes and scheduled tribes population for Kalimpong was 5,100 and 5,121 respectively.[37]
Civic administration[edit]
Kalimpong is the headquarters of the Kalimpong district. The semi-autonomous Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC), set up by the West Bengal government in 1988, administers this district as well as the Darjeeling Sadar and Kurseong subdivisions.[38] Kalimpong elects eight councillors to the DGHC, who manages the departments of Public Health, Education, Public Works, Transport, Tourism, Market, Small scale industries, Agriculture, Agricultural waterways, Forest (except reserved forests), Water, Livestock, Vocational Training and Sports and Youth services.[39] The district administration of Darjeeling, which is the authoritative body for the departments of election, panchayat, law and order, revenue etc., also acts as an interface of communication between the Council and the State Government.[39] The rural area in the district covers three community development blocks Kalimpong I, Kalimpong II and Gorubathan consisting of forty-two gram panchayats.[40] A Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) presides over the Kalimpong subdivision. Kalimpong has a police station that serves the municipality and 18 gram panchayats of Kalimpong–I CD block.[41]
The Kalimpong municipality, which was established in 1945,[37] is in charge of the infrastructure of the town such as potable water and roads. The municipal area is divided into twenty-three wards.[42] Kalimpong municipality is constructing additional water storage tanks to meet the requirement of potable water, and it needs an increase of water supply from the 'Neora Khola Water Supply Scheme' for this purpose.[43] Often, landslides occurring in monsoon season cause havoc to the roads in and around Kalimpong.[44] The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Corporation Limited (WBSEDCL) that provides electricity here, needs to resolve issues like voltage fluctuations, unstable electrical supply and faulty electrical meters etc. faced by people of Kalimpong.[45] Renewable Energy Development Agency of the state has plans to promote usage of solar street lights in Kalimpong and proposed an energy park here to sell renewable energy gadgets.[46] The Public Works Department is responsible for the road connecting the town to the National Highway–NH-31A.[47] The Kalimpong municipality has a total of 10 health care units, with a total of 433 bed capacity.[48]
The Kalimpong assembly constituency, which is an assembly segment of the Darjeeling parliamentary constituency, elects one member of the Vidhan Sabha of West Bengal.[49]
People, culture, and cuisine[edit]
The original settlers of Kalimpong are the Lepchas although the majority of the populace are ethnic Nepali, having migrated from Nepal to Kalimpong in search of jobs while it was under British rule.[50]
Indigenous ethnic groups include the Newars, Bhutia, Sherpas, Limbus, Rais, Magars,[51] Chettris, Bahuns, Thakuris, Gurungs, Tamangs, Yolmos, Bhujels, Sunuwars, Sarkis, Damais and the Kamis.[52] The other non-native communities are the Bengalis, Marwaris, Anglo-Indian, Chinese, Biharis and Tibetans who escaped to Kalimpong after fleeing the Communist Chinese invasion of Tibet. Kalimpong is home to Trinley Thaye Dorje—one of the 17th Karmapa incarnations.[53] Kalimpong is the closest Indian town to Bhutan's western border, and has a small number of Bhutanese nationals residing here. Hinduism is the largest religion followed by Buddhism and Christianity.[51] Islam has a minuscule presence in this region, mostly Tibetan Muslims who fled in 1959 after Chinese invasion of Tibet.[54] The Buddhist monastery Zang Dhok Palri Phodang holds a number of rare Tibetan Buddhist scriptures.[6] There is a mosque in the bazaar area of Kalimpong.[55]
Popular Hindu festivals include Dashain, Tihar and the Buddhist festival of Losar. Languages spoken in Kalimpong include Nepali, which is the predominant language; Lepcha, Limbu, Tamang, Kirat, Hindi, English and Bengali.[2] Though there is a growing interest in cricket as a winter sport in Darjeeling Hills, football still remains the most popular sport in Kalimpong.[56] Every year since 1947, the Independence Shield Football Tournament is organized here as part of the two-day-long Independence Day celebrations.[57] Former captain of India national football team, Pem Dorjee hails from Kalimpong.[58] A popular snack in Kalimpong is the momo, steamed dumplings made up of pork, beef or vegetable cooked in a wrapping of flour and served with watery soup. Wai-Wai is a packaged Nepalese snack made of noodles which are eaten either dry or in soup form. Churpee, a kind of hard cheese made from yak's or chauri's (a hybrid of yak and cattle) milk, is sometimes chewed.[59] A form of noodle called Thukpa, served in soup form is popular in Kalimpong.[60] There are a large number of restaurants which offer a wide variety of cuisines, ranging from Indian to continental, to cater to the tourists. Tea is the most popular beverage in Kalimpong, procured from the famed Darjeeling tea gardens. Kalimpong has a golf course besides Kalimpong Circuit House.[2][61]
The cultural centres in Kalimpong include, the Lepcha Museum and the Zang Dhok Palri Phodang monastery. The Lepcha Museum, a kilometre away from the town centre, showcases the culture of the Lepcha community, the indigenous peoples of Sikkim. The Zang Dhok Palri Phodong monastery has 108 volumes of the Kangyur, and belongs to the Gelug of Buddhism.
Kalimpong has access to most of the television channels aired in the rest of India. Cable Television still provides service to many homes in the town and it's outskirts, while DTH connections are now practically mandatory throughout the country. Besides mainstream Indian channels, many Nepali-language channels such as Dainandini DD Kalimpong Television KTv Haal Khabar (an association of the Hill Channel Network), Jan Sarokar, Himalayan People's Channel (HPC), and Kalimpong Times are broadcast in Kalimpong. These channels, which mainly broadcast locally relevant news, are produced by regional media houses and news networks, and are broadcast through the local cable network, which is now slowly becoming defunct due to the Indian government's ruling on mandatory digitization of TV channels.[62]
Newspapers in Kalimpong include English language dailies The Statesman and The Telegraph, which are printed in Siliguri,[63][64] and The Economic Times and the Hindustan Times, which are printed in Kolkata (Calcutta).
Among other languages, Nepali, Hindi and Bengali are prominent vernacular languages used in this region.[23] Newspapers in all these four languages are available in the Darjeeling Hills region. Of the largely circulated Nepali newspapers Himalay Darpan, Swarnabhumi and some Sikkim-based Nepali newspapers like Hamro Prajashakti and Samay Dainik are read most.[65] The Tibet Mirror was the first Tibetan-language newspaper published in Kalimpong in 1925.[66] while Himalayan Times was the first English to have come out from Kalimpong in the year 1947, it was closed down in the year 1962 after the Chinese aggression but was started once again and is now in regular print. It is known for its bold and aggressive stand on all local issues. Internet service and Internet cafés are well established; these are mostly served through broadband, data card of different mobile services, WLL, dialup lines,[67][68] Kalimpong News, Kalimpong Online News, Kalimpong Times and KTV are the main online news sites that collect and present local and North Bengal & Sikkim news from its own agencies like KalimNews and other newspapers. Besides this there are others like kalimpong.info, kalimpongexpress.blogspot.com and several others. All India Radio and several other National and Private Channels including FM Radio are received in Kalimpong.
The area is serviced by major telecommunication companies of India with most types of cellular services in most areas.[69]
There are fifteen major schools in Kalimpong, the most notable ones being Scottish Universities Mission Institution, Dr. Graham's Homes, St Joseph's Convent, St. Augustine's School, Rockvale Academy, Saptashri Gyanpeeth, Springdale Academy, St. Philomenas School, Kalimpong Girls' High School, Kumdini Homes and Gandhi Ashram School. The Scottish Universities Mission Institution was the first school that was opened in 1886. Schools offer education up to class high secondary, following which students may choose to join a Junior College or carry on with an additional two years of schooling.
Kalimpong College, Cluny Women's College and Rockvale Management College are the main colleges in the town. Former two are affiliated to the North Bengal University and the later affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology apart from these Good Shepherd IHM (Hotel management Institution) offer courses on hospitality sectors. Most students however, choose to further their studies in Siliguri, Calcutta, and other colleges in the Indian metropolis. The Tharpa Choling Monastery, at Tirpai Hill near Kalimpong, is managed by Yellow Hat sect and has a library of Tibetan manuscripts and thankas.
Flora and fauna[edit]
The area around Kalimpong lies in the Eastern Himalayas, which is classified as an ecological hotspot, one of only three among the ecoregions of India. Neora Valley National Park that lies within the Kalimpong subdivision and is home to tigers.[70] Acacia is the most commonly found species at lower altitudes, while cinnamon, ficus, bamboo and cardamom, are found in the hillsides around Kalimpong. The forests found at higher altitudes are made up of pine trees and other evergreen alpine vegetation. Seven species of rhododendrons are found in the region east of Kalimpong. The temperate deciduous forests include oak, birch, maple and alder.[71] Three hundred species of orchid are found around Kalimpong.[72]
The Red panda, Clouded leopard, Siberian weasel, Asiatic black bear,[73] barking deer,[74] Himalayan tahr, goral, gaur[74] and pangolin are some of the fauna found near Kalimpong. Avifauna of the region include the pheasants, cuckoos, minivets, flycatchers, bulbuls, orioles, owls, partridges, sunbirds, warblers, swallows, swifts and woodpeckers.[75]
Kalimpong is a major production centre of gladioli in India,[76] and orchids, which are exported to many parts of the world. The Rishi Bankim Chandra Park is an ecological museums within Kalimpong.[77] Citrus Dieback Research Station at Kalimpong works towards control of diseases, plant protection and production of disease free orange seedlings.[78]
Kalimpong is also famous for their rich practice of cactus cultivation. Its nurseries attract people from far and wide for the absolutely stunning collection of cacti they cultivate. The strains of cacti, though not indigenous to the locale, have been carefully cultivated over the years, and now the town boasts one of the most fascinating and exhaustive collections of the Cactaceae family. The plants have adapted well to the altitude and environment, and now prove to be one of the chief draws of tourism to the township.[78][79]
- ^ "Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India: 48th report (July 2010 to June 2011)" (PDF). Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. pp. 159–160. Retrieved 2012-09-13.
- ^ a b c d e f "General Information". Tourism Department. Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ^ "Carved out of Darjeeling, Kalimpong a district today". Times of India. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
- ^ "India moves over 6,000 troops to border with China". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 13 December 2007. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ^ "Education and prospects for employment" (PDF). Government of Sikkim. p. 33. Retrieved 2008-12-21.
- ^ a b "Special: Kalimpong, West Bengal". Rediff. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ^ "Kalimpong Etymology". Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 2008-12-05. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
- ^ a b c d "History of Kalimpong". Darjeelingnews.net. Darjeeling News Service. Archived from the original on 5 February 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-17.
- ^ "Kalimpong". NITPU Kolkata, West Bengal. Archived from the original on 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
- ^ Gurung, Chanda; Gurung, Nawraj (2006). "The Social and Gendered Nature of Ginger Production and Commercialization". In Ronnie Vernooy. Social and Gender Analysis in Natural Resource Management. International Development Research Centre (Canada), NetLibrary, Inc. pp. 39–43. ISBN 1-55250-218-X.
- ^ a b c Sengupta, Somen (3 September 2006). "Next weekend you can be at ... Kalimpong". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ a b c d e f g Banerjee, Partha S (19 May 2002). "A quiet hill retreat, far from the tourist crowd". Spectrum, The Tribune. The Tribune Trust. Retrieved 2007-02-17.
- ^ Samanta, Amiya K. (2000). Gorkhaland Movement: A Study in Ethnic Separatism. APH Publishing. p. 43. ISBN 978-81-7648-166-3.
- ^ Khawas, Vimal (31 December 2004). "The Forgotten Way: Recalling the road to Lhasa from Kalimpong". The Statesman. The Statesman Ltd.
- ^ Hilker, Deb Shova Kansakar (2005). Syamukapu: The Lhasa Newars of Kalimpong and Kathmandu. Vajra Publications. ISBN 99946-644-6-8. Retrieved 2011-08-12.
- ^ Arts of Asia. 17. Arts of Asia Publications. 1987. p. 107. Retrieved 2011-08-12.
- ^ Tsarong, Dundul Namgyal; Chödron, Ani K. Trinlay (2000). Ani K. Trinlay Chödron, ed. In the service of his country: the biography of Dasang Damdul Tsarong, commander general of Tibet. Snow Lion Publications. p. 35. ISBN 1-55939-151-0. Retrieved 2011-08-12.
- ^ "Call for Gorkhaland renewed". Darjeeling Times. 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
- ^ Press Trust of India (PTI) (2009-12-29). "Now, demand for a separate Kamtapur state in WBengal". Times of India. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
- ^ a b "Identification and Mapping of Hazard Prone areas regarding landslide in the Darjeeling Hill areas". Department of Ecology & Environment. Government of Darjeeling. Retrieved 2008-12-20.
- ^ "Kanchenjunga golden jubilee held". BBC News: South Asia. 2005-05-25. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
- ^ West Bengal State Marketing Board. "West Bengal marketing Board". wbagrimarketingboard.gov.in. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ a b Nabotpal Chanda (2008-09-12). "Next weekend you can be at ...Kalimpong". The Telegraph, Calcutta. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
- ^ a b c Norbu, Passang (17 October 2008). "Kalimpong — As popular an educational destination as ever". Kuensel Online. Kuensel Corporation. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ Routes of promise Archived 16 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine., Frontline magazine, Volume 20, Issue 14; 5–18 July July 2004
- ^ a b "Pranab blots out Jelep-la from memory". The Telegraph, Calcutta. 2008-03-19. Retrieved 2009-02-14.
- ^ Ronnie Vernooy of International Development Research Centre (Canada), NetLibrary, Inc (2006). Social and Gender Analysis in Natural Resource Management: Learning Studies and Lessons from Asia. IDRC. p. 64. ISBN 1-55250-218-X.
- ^ "Champagne among teas". Deccan Herald. The Printers (Mysore) Private Ltd. 2005-06-17. Archived from the original on 2007-02-21. Retrieved 2006-07-18.
- ^ Jha, Makhan (1996). The Himalayas: An Anthropological Perspective. M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd. p. 144. ISBN 978-81-7533-020-7.
- ^ a b "Kalimpong". East-Himalaya.com. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
- ^ "Kalimpong cheese : a vanishing recipe". East-Himalaya.com. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
- ^ "NH wise Details of NH in respect of Stretches entrusted to NHAI" (PDF). National Highway Authority of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
- ^ "Hill traffic slides to standstill". The Telegraph, Calcutta. 2006-09-16. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
- ^ "Final report on Waste Inventory (MSW & BMW) in West Bengal" (PDF). Census of India. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
- ^ a b "Census of India: View population details". 2011 census of India. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ a b "Kalimpong Municipality". Department of Municipal Affairs. Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
- ^ "Memoranda of Settlement — DGHC". Darjeeling Times. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
- ^ a b "History of Darjeeling: Darjeeling-Today". Official website of Darjeeling District. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
- ^ "Directory of District, Sub division, Panchayat Samiti/ Block and Gram Panchayats in West Bengal, March 2008". West Bengal. National Informatics Centre, India. 19 March 2008. Archived from the original on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ^ "District Profile". Official website of Darjeeling district. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
- ^ "GNLF protests poll security". The Telegraph. 5 July 2004. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ^ "Four water tanks for hill residents". The Telegraph, Calcutta. 2008-10-23. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ^ Rajeev Ravidas (2007-09-13). "Nature's fury continues unabated—Slides & cave-ins ravage hills". The Telegraph, Calcutta. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ^ "Power shock jolts Kalimpong". The Telegraph, Calcutta. 2003-12-06. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ^ "Tax slash plan for solar users". The Telegraph, Calcutta. 2008-01-09. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ^ Rajeev Ravidas (2007-10-31). "PWD report on road repair". The Telegraph, Calcutta. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
- ^ "Health care units and bed capacity" (PDF). Government of West Bengal. p. 43. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
- ^ "General election to the Legislative Assembly, 2001 — List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). West Bengal. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 April 2008. Retrieved 2007-10-08.
- ^ Ramakant; Ramesh Chandra Misra (1996). Bhutan: Society and Polity. Indus Publishing. p. 80. ISBN 978-81-7387-044-6.
- ^ a b "People and culture". Government of Darjeeling. Retrieved 2009-01-03.
- ^ LeVine, Sarah; David N. Gellner (2005). Rebuilding Buddhism. Harvard University Press. p. 25. ISBN 978-0-674-01908-9.
- ^ "Karmapa Charitable Trust: Announcement from the Council of His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa" (PDF). 17 May 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 February 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-16.
- ^ Sethi, Atul (4 May 2008). "Muslims of Tibet". Times of India. Retrieved 2008-12-29.
- ^ Pradhan, Reza (7 January 2005). "Prayers for tsunami dead — Tragedy unites Kalimpong faithful". Telegraph India. Retrieved 2008-12-29.
- ^ Ravidas, Rajeev (2007-02-07). "Cricket feast for hill sports freaks — Tourney draws the best of talent". Calcutta: The Telegraph. Retrieved 2009-01-16.
- ^ "Soccer for I-Day celebrations". The Telegraph, Calcutta. 2005-08-03. Retrieved 2009-01-16.
- ^ "Kalimpong boys dream big after Subroto Cup debut". CNN-IBN. 19 September 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-03.
|last1=in Authors list (help)
- ^ IFIS Dictionary of Food Science and Technology. John Wiley & Sons. 2009-05-26. p. 142. ISBN 978-0-86014-186-0. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
- ^ "Food". Outlook Traveller. Outlook. 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-30.
- ^ "Kalimpong charms Tollywood tribe". The Telegraph. 27 December 2004. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ^ http://www.ndtv.com/topic/cable-tv-digitisation
- ^ "About Us". The Statesman. Archived from the original on 18 June 2008. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ^ "About Us". The Telegraph, Calcutta. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ^ "Darjeeling, your travel guide" (PDF). Golden Tips Tea, a company from Darjeeling. 2006. p. 73. Retrieved 2009-01-30.[dead link]
- ^ Dagmar Bernstorff; Hubertus von Welck (2003). Exile as Challenge: The Tibetan Diaspora. Orient Blackswan. p. 172. ISBN 978-81-250-2555-9.
- ^ Pradhan, Reza (11 April 2003). "Net tax: pay more to surf in Kalimpong". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ^ "Link failure hits hotels, cafes". The Telegraph, Calcutta. 2006-05-22. Retrieved 2009-02-25.
- ^ "BSNL trips on tourist rush". The Telegraph, Calcutta. 2004-11-03. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
- ^ "Tiger census in North Bengal this year". Times of India. 17 November 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ^ "Geography of the land". Department of Tourism. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 9 November 2009. Retrieved 2008-12-30.
- ^ "The road to Kalimpong". Business Line. 28 October 2002. Retrieved 30 December 2008.
- ^ Christopher Servheen; Stephen Herrero; Bernard Peyton; Kristy Pelletier (1999). Bears: Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan. IUCN/SSC Polar Bear Specialist Group, Kana Moll, Joseph Moll. Species Survival Commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. p. 205. ISBN 978-2-8317-0462-3.
- ^ a b N.C. Bahuguna; J. K. Mallick. "Ungulates of West Bengal and its adjoining areas including Sikkim, Bhutan and Bangladesh". Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 2008-12-30.[dead link]
- ^ "Avibase - Bird Checklists of the World: Lava (and Upper Neora Valley)". Avibase. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
- ^ Naveenkumar, P; Raju, D V S (2007). "Dormancy in Gladiolus: The cause and remedy – a review" (PDF). Agricultural Reviews. 4. 28. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
- ^ Sarina Singh; Joe Bindloss; Paul Clammer; Janine Eberle (2005). India. Lonely Planet. p. 494. ISBN 9781740596947.
- ^ a b "Report of the task group on problems of hilly areas". Government of India. planningcommission.nic.in. April 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-09. Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "Report_of_the_task_group_on_problems_of_hilly_areas" defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "When You Dare to Dream". Md Sohel Rana. DailyStar. June 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
- Foning, A. R.; Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf (forward) (1987). Lepcha, My Vanishing Tribe. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers. ISBN 978-81-207-0685-9.
- Forbes, Andrew ; Henley, David (2011). China's Ancient Tea Horse Road. Chiang Mai: Cognoscenti Books. ASIN: B005DQV7Q2
- Jain, Sandeep C. (2002). Guide to Kalimpong (3rd ed.). Himalayan Sales.
- Sangharakshita (1991). Facing Mount Kanchenjunga: An English Buddhist in the Eastern Himalayas. Glasgow: Windhorse Publications. ISBN 978-0-904766-52-3.
- Tamsang, K. P. The Unknown and Untold Reality about the Lepchas.


text:
According to certain aspects of quantum-theory, reality unfolds with perception. That means, as long as something or someone is being observed, it exists.
On the other hand, when that is not or no longer the case, the thing/being ceases to exist.
So when we die, we can no longer observe anything, not even god. So god, heaven and hell are blotted out and nothing follows and we're @!$%#ed.
Or is that what we shall be made to believe?
Why came this theory out at all? Nothing happens without a reason. Quantum theory gives us a very logical, intellectually acceptable reason to believe exactly that. What we believe is what we cling to. So when we drift further away from god, we vibrate not in accordance with him and when we die, we cannot find him.
We're in "hell" and @!$%#ed again.
The quantum effects only came into existance when they first were invented.
Billions of dead people are running around in a circular hell because Dante said so.
Quantum-Theory: Killer of the Afterlife?
Current Status: Blessed (1)
Seeded on Wed Aug 3, 2011 11:13 AM
keyboard shortcuts: V vote up article J next comment K previous comment