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Name: 半蔵, Hanzō
Nickname: Hanzō of the Salamander
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Clan: None
Hanzō was a very security-conscious individual, trusting no one. He was guarded twenty-four hours a day, and did not allow anyone in his presence, even children, without being thoroughly searched. He cared greatly on his position as village leader, and dealt with threats harshly. This obsession with security deluded Hanzō into thinking of preserving the great skills he has amassed, when instead it caused his skills to deteriorate due to lack of practice.
Although he viewed the Five Great Countries as his enemies, he was still willing to ally with foreign nations, even those who had caused him great harm, in order to remain in power. He was also willing to betray people without remorse, leading the Ame Orphans and their team into a trap, then attempting to have them all mercilessly killed.
A long time ago during his youth, Hanzō had once sought the ideals of "peace" and even attempted to achieve this belief through the unification of the Five Great Countries. However, after realising that such a method would only bring about perpetual war and thus, leave only death in its wake, he cast aside this conviction. Afterwards Hanzō became devoted solely to the preservation of the power he had previously amassed, growing arrogant of his own skills in the process and leaving him unaware that they had instead dulled considerably, due in part to the lack of refinement brought about through practice. Even when he was about to die, Hanzō still couldn't comprehend how someone he had once defeated, could have grown more powerful than himself.
A distinctive trait of Hanzō, however, was his belief in the faith of people. He believed that a strong faith would have survived the death of its owner, living on; faith, according to him, wasn't visible to the eyes, but could only be perceived through a fight. He had great respect for the ones with a strong faith, as seen when he spared the lives of many strong-willed opponents he defeated, demanding their names in order to call them heroes in spite of their defeat.
Village Info
Village of Birth: Amegakure
Village of Alliance: Amegakure
Rank/Chakra Info
Ninja Rank: Genin
Specialty: None
Elements: Fire Release (Needs Training)
Your ninjutsu:
(Bunshin No Jutsu) - Clone Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:A clone made of the user that can move but(cannot use any jutsu)This clone is merely an illusionary projection of the user.
Note:The clone jutsu can be made with different elements and is a D-Rank jutsu under its own element(Mizu/Water Tsuchi/Earth Sumi/Ink)
(Bikoku Ninjutsu) - Shadow Stealth Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:This jutsu lets the user follow the target covert by concealing the users presence.
(Henge no Jutsu) - Transformation Technique
Damage Points:N/A
Description: Henge no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique, which every ninja learns at the Ninja Academy. Henge allows the ninja to transform themselves into any person or object. This allows the ninja to move with stealth or to trick their opponents.
(Gokan Sakusou) - 5 Senses Confusion Disorder
Chakra Cost:N/A
Damage Points:N/A
The user throws an explosive kunai at their target and the mist spreads threw the air.This jutsu causes the opponent to be hit by attacks even though they think they dodged it or countered it.This effect lasts for 2 turns.
(Kawarimi no Jutsu) - Change of Body Stance Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description: Kawarimi no Jutsu is a basic Ninjutsu technique. When in danger the ninja will quickly substitute themselves with another nearby object. This can be a block of wood or even another person. This allows the ninja to quickly flee and hide while the original object takes the brunt of their opponents attack.
(Nawanuke No Jutsu) - Escape Skill
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:Using chakra the user can escape from being tied down(only works with non-chakra ropes).
(Kakuremino No Jutsu) - Magic Cloak Of Invisibility Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:The user will pull out a cloak that is pre designed for their use.Then by using ninjutsu they make the cloth blend into the background(Konohamaru used this to follow Naruto in episode 2 and got caught because he was holding the cloak wrong).Skilled ninja can see through this jutsu(Rank c and above)
Background Info
At some point during Hanzō's childhood, ablack salamander died in his village. Following its death, its poison sac was implanted into him in the hopes of creating a venomous ninja who himself was immune to toxins. This required him to wear a mask constantly, in order to protect others from his venom-laced breath. Sometime in his past Hanzō fought Mifune, whom he defeated in battle but whose life he spared, due to the samurai's strength and faith. He went as far as giving him the antidote to his poison, and then left. Despite claiming to think he had killed him, in the back of his mind, Hanzō knew Mifune was still alive.
During the Second Shinobi World War, Hanzō fought some ofKonoha's forces, withJiraiya, Tsunade, andOrochimaru being the only ones to survive. As a reward to them for this accomplishment, he named them Konoha's Sannin and told them to refer to themselves as such in exchange for letting them live. He also engaged into battle with Chiyo numerous times, allowing her to create an antidote to his salamander'spoison.
Years later during the Third Shinobi World War, when agroup of ninja began a quest to end war through unorthodox means within his country, Hanzō viewed them as a threat to his power and sought to get rid of them. He teamed up with Konoha's Root organisation to kill the group's leader, Yahiko. He lured Yahiko to a meeting where he forced Nagato, Yahiko's team-mate, to kill Yahiko in exchange for Konan's life.
However, Yahiko committed suicide by impaling himself upon Nagato's kunai to spare his friend the anguish and burden of killing him himself. Nagato slaughtered Hanzō's forces in retribution along with the shinobi of Root who had come to aid Hanzō. After a brief skirmish with Nagato, Hanzō fled the scene realising that he could not deal with Nagato when he was so enraged and thus fled.
Nagato, under the alias of "Pain", would later begin a civil war within Amegakure.
As a child, Hanzō implanted the venom sac from a black salamander, which resided within his village, into his own body upon its death, leaving an identifiable scar on the left-side of his abdomen. This procedure conferred to him the poison-related abilities of the creature, amongst which were an enhanced resistance to poison and the alteration of his body chemistry so that he too became toxic, so much so that even his breath would intoxicate those in the immediate vicinity. This poison was deadly, causing victims to experience excruciating pain until they succumbed to numbness, where these effects would then progress to complete paralysis and ultimately death within a period of two days from inhalation. To preserve the safety of others, Hanzō always breathed using a respirator and carried a small vial of antidote about his person, although even immediate ingestion of this did not guarantee survival. The fear that this very implantation produced, earned him the epithet of "Hanzō of the Salamander".
Fighting without his mask granted Hanzō a great advantage over his enemies, but also bore a considerable risk for himself. If the venom sac were ever ruptured after receiving a direct wound, the resultant poisonous cloud released as the toxin vaporised would immobilise him for several seconds, presenting a significant opening for his foe in spite of the venom still remaining non-fatal to Hanzō. The mask completely alleviated this risk and so he resolved to remove it only when pitted against weaker enemies that he could defeat without consequence, while keeping it on when in the presence of stronger opponents who could have exploited such a weakness.
Since his youth, Hanzō has wielded a kusarigama with great skill, being able to match and even surpass various dangerous opponents seemingly through the use of just this weapon alone, including the likes of the now reputed Mifune. Unusually, he tended to deliver brutal strikes by swinging the sickle with the chain, rather than simply employing the weighted end, which is generally considered to be the most effective manner. The weapon's blade was coated in Hanzō's deadly poison, making a single blow enough to successfully dispatch enemies.
Due to Hanzō's growing preoccupation with the preservation of his own security, when he was nearing the latter stages of his life, his skills with the weapon had dulled considerably.
Hanzō with his summon Ibuse
Hanzō and Mifune's battle in the past
Hanzō names the Sannin
Pain approaches Hanzō
Hanzō is defeated by Mifune
Hanzō commits seppuku
Theme Song and Background Music:
Nankou Furaku http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODjVEwGXOQo
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On Wednesday, Germanys most famous novelist penned a poem declaring the Jewish state the greatest threat to global security.
The 84-year-old Günter Grass, a 1999 Nobel Prize laureate in Literature and lifelong Social Democratic party activist, wrote that the atomic power Israel is endangering the already fragile world peace. His poem, entitled What must be said, ran in the Munich-based Süddeutsche Zeitung, and Italys La Repubblica.
Grass, who revealed in 2006 that he had been a member of the Nazi Waffen SS, a group committed to eliminating European Jewry during World War II, contends that there is no proof that Iran is building a nuclear device, and calls on German chancellor Angela Merkel not to deliver any further Super Dolphin submarines to Israel.
Best known for his novel "The Tin Drum," about the lead-up to Nazism in Germany and Poland and the time during the war years, Grass has long regarded Germans as victims of the allies in World War II, and he now joins the ranks of Nobelists for whom Israel is a whipping boy.
During the second Intifada, another Nobel Prize for Literature winner, Portuguese writer José Saramago, declared that Ramallah is another Auschwitz.
In a time when Israel faces a menacing Iranian regime, and Jews in France are being killed merely for being Jews, Grass and Social Democratic party head Sigmar Gabriel are fanning the flames of modern Jew-hatred. Last month, Gabriel referred to Israel as an Apartheid regime, drawing substantial shows of solidarity.
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It is a bizarre time in Germany. Last month, ZDF television broadcasted without objection an interview in which Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denied the Holocaust. The interviewer, well-known German journalist Claus Kleber, also failed to ask questions about the repression of Irans democracy movement.
The Holocaust is a lie of Israel that allows the Jewish state to hurt the Palestinians, Ahmadinejad said in the ZDF interview. Claus Kleber defended his interview style for the taxpayer funded public station that aired the 45-minute interview on the popular news channel.
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Dieter Graumann, head of Germanys 105,000 member Jewish community, told the Bild am Sonntag paper that ZDF provided Ahmadinejad with a platform to spread his poison. Yet across much of Europe, and in large parts of German society, people remain in denial about modern- day anti-Semitism.
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Grass remains predictably silent on the al-Qaeda inspired Mohammed Merah, a 23-year-old French citizen of Algerian origin, who is believed to be responsible for the murder of a rabbi, three Jewish students, and three French soldiers last month. Merah reportedly justified shooting the Jews to avenge the death of Palestinian children.
What drives an aging German author to blame Israel for worlds ills? The late German-Jewish philosophers Theodor W. Adorno and Max Horkheimer argued that the crimes of the Holocaust created such profound guilt that some Germans blamed the Jews for the Shoah and continue to hold Israel to moral standards people would apply to no other nation.
Grass, like Sigmar Gabriel, embodies this post-Holocaust tradition of anti-Semitism and envisions a world cleansed of the Jewish state. They never consider the possibility that their absurd obsession with Israels wrongs has less to do with its policies than their pathological failures to grapple with the legacy of Nazism in Germany.
German historian Ernst Nolte contributed to the unsavory tradition of seeking to purge his countrys guilt and shame because of the crimes of the Holocaust by equating Israels policies with those of Nazis. When he spoke at the Italian Parliament in 2004, Nolte declared that the only difference between Israel and the Third Reich is Auschwitz.
With his latest work, Grass has become the leading anti-Israel author of the European intelligentsia. It is a disturbing sign of intellectual malaise, anti-democratic thinking and nihilism that he can use major media outlets to stoke hatred of Israel. To many Germans, anti-Semitism is apparently no longer a shock.
Benjamin Weinthal is a Berlin-based fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and Giulio Meotti, a journalist with Il Foglio, is the author of the book "A New Shoah: The Untold Story of Israel´s Victims of Terrorism" (Copyright 2012 © Yedioth Internet 04/05/12)
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bankroll the magazine. Also, a new artistic director was brought in for the fourth issue, a woman who Lipman thought gave a more "female" look to the magazine—although that may be more evident to her than it is to her readers. The structure and overall feel of the magazine have remained consistent, perhaps a result of Pierson's strong idea of what he wanted. He thinks the magazine could live on without him, but for now, he's committed to its future. "I would refuse to step back," he says, when asked if he has any plans to stop supporting Canteen. "It's my little baby." In These Times Circulation: 20,000 Date of Birth: 1976 Frequency: Monthly Price: $3.50 Natural Habitat: Next to your union membership card and The Communist Manifesto, or strategically placed on your well-meaning Lefty neighbor's kitchen table
By Elizabeth Henderson When James Weinstein founded In These Times, he hoped that the then-weekly newspaper would serve as a beacon for the expanding Left. In the tradition of the defunct socialist journal, Appeal to Reason (during its heyday in 1912, it boasted 750,000 subscribers and published authors like Mother Jones and Upton Sinclair), Weinstein wanted to "create a magazine that was independent but would serve as a source of information and education for the movement's popular constituency," the editor recalled before his death in 2005. In These Times comes from a lineage of magazines pioneered by Weinstein, and this was the third incarnation of his attempt to give the left a secure spot at the media round table. His first venture, in 1959, was Studies on the Left, which folded in 1967. Weinstein's second effort, the journal Socialist Review (originally Socialist Revolution), began in 1969. However, Weinstein's time at the Socialist Review was NYRM
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• Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)
• Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD)
• Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services (SCDJWS)
• Oracle Certified 9i Developer (OCA)
Completed Oracle Certified Associate Course, Developer track.
? 1Z0-007 Introduction to Oracle 9i SQL Exam
? 1Z0-147 Program with PL/SQL
Languages and technologies: Core Java, J2EE (JSP, Servlet, JDBC, JNDI)
Swing, AJAX, XML, Spring, Hibernate, Struts, Web Services, SQL, PL/SQL
IDE's: Eclipse, Jdeveloper, IntelliJ, PL/SQL Developer and VSS 6.0
Design Skills: UML (Rational Rose, Visio), Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD)
GOF Design patterns, J2EE Design patterns
Application/Web Servers: Web logic 8/9.x, JBOSS3.x, Apache Jakarta-Tomcat 5.x/6.x,
Frame Work: Hibernate, Spring and Struts
Workflow: jBPM
Report: Jasper Report Engine
Scripting: JavaScript, Shell Script
Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SOAP
Database: Oracle, MS-SQL Server, and MS-ACCESS.
Operating Systems: Windows NT/2000/XP, UNIX.
Methods: Database design, Technical architecture of J2EE project, Coding Standards, ITIL
Open source solution evaluation and customization
B.Tech (2000-04) in IT Information technology, U.P Tech University Lucknow, India
The details of the various assignments that I have handled are listed here, in chronological order.
Sep 2009 --Till Date(Ness)
Project: OpenQIIS
OpenQ SanDiego (U.S)
Description The IIS system is a grant management system for Investigator Initiated Studies. Its primary purpose is to manage the activities required to conduct an IIS grant program. This process applies to clinical study proposals (US and ex-US) submitted to Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. or its affiliates (Millennium) by potential Sponsor-Investigators or cooperative groups to request either financial support and/or Clinical trial Material (CTM) for studies that are not performed under a Millennium sponsored clinical trial protocol
-User self registers for IIS and submits the concept via online form
-Concept is evaluated and approved for further LOI evaluation or Rejected
-LOI is evaluated and is submitted online (if approved) and -LOI decision is communicated (either approved or rejected)
-If LOI is approved , IIS Protocol is submitted and Protocol is reviewed which results in either approved/rejected
-Study Activation begins when investigator submits the approved protocol package and ends with the final approval by RA which triggers the first payments and drug shipment. -Study Tracking begins as soon as is approved for activation and ends once the final milestone is met and payment is made.
-Study closeout starts once the final payment has been issued.
This system will replace the current C-Track system used to track information about approved Investigator Initiated Studies. This system is a "home grown" Access database that is not meeting the needs of Millennium's expanding IIS grant program.
Role Client Interaction, Requirement gathering, Development (Coding & Unit Testing) of several components in the project
Code Review, Architectural Redesign
Offshore Technical/Functional support.
R&D on jBPMs
Solution Environment JSP/JavaScript/DOJO -- for client side development
Spring MVC/Spring web layer -- for UI process development
JDK1.5 -- Sun Java framework
XML/SAX/Xerces/Xalan -- XML/Metadata Layer
Servlet2.3 -- Servlet API
DOJO Server side API -- DOJO server side
Application Servers -- Weblogic8.1 and Tomcat5.5
Ant -- Build/deployment tools
SVN -- Source code control
Oracle9i and MySQL -- Database
Jasper Report Engine
jBPM Workflow Management
SQLDeveloper -- DB Client Application
Tools SVN, Eclipse 3.4, PL/SQL Developer,
Highlights Used features like jBPM Workflow Management
Jun 2008 --July 2009(TCS)
Project: iCas
Apple Inc. Cupertino (U.S)
Description iCAS or iPhone Commissions and Activation system is a web application used by the finance teams to track the sales of iPhones in Apple retail stores globally. For every sale of the iPhone Apple receives a fixed sum (known as the bounty) and / or sales commission from the service providers as per contract. This application tracks the sale of iPhones globally and calculates the bounty to be received from the service provider at the end of each fiscal period. This application is used to track the sales, generate invoices and reports for the finance teams.
A Struts framework based solution.
Loading of csv files
Generating csv files
Display of processed records.
Reporting based on user input.
Role Took part in the discussions for requirement analysis and in the preparation of the User Requirements Document. Held detailed discussions with the business team regarding the logic for commission calculation. Helped the offshore team with understanding the requirement and was involved in the design of the complete application.
As client site coordinator implemented the application at Apple Inc.. Cupertino, supported it and was given the responsibility of interacting with the client to discuss and finalize the additional changes and modifications arising due to the changing business scenario. Appreciated by the customer for the support provided. Client Interaction, Requirement gathering, Module Leader (Conceptualization, Requirements Study, Design, Development)
Solution Environment J2EE, Struts, SQL, PL/SQL, Unix
Mac OS Server, Oracle 10g database, JBoss 4.2.2
Tools CVS, Eclipse 3.0, PL/SQL Developer
Highlights Used features like JDBC
Jan 2008 --Jun 2008(TCS)
Project: Plug -- in for Template Builder
Digital Bridge Inc. (US)
Description To develop a plug -- in which acts as a Simple Diagramming tool to help business system analyst to easily model their business system flow using the available custom business artifacts in the tool. This tool will develop Digital Packets known as Digital Fusion Packets (DFP) using the Digital Packet Technology? of Digital Bridge. This technology facilitates the sharing or processing of a complete transaction, including the data, documents, workflow processes, governance policies, audit histories, security and privacy, all managed in-context within a single digital packet.
Role Team Member, Developer, Tester
Solution Environment Plug -- in Development Environment (PDE -- Eclipse), Java, XML/XSLT.
Tools MS-VSS (for source code control), Eclipse
Highlights The objective of this project is
Design Digital Packets with visual artifacts
Edit existing Packets and Templates
Upgrade the Packet of another version to Packet 2.6 version
Should go in as a plug-in in Eclipse Environment
Should be portable enough to run in any environment (Apple, Linux, Windows XP, Vista)
Carried out the following activities:
Assessing the information needs of the users. Client teleconferencing for understanding business requirements and providing appropriate solutions.
Preparing High Level and Low Level Design documents, Component-based software modeling, and preparing Technical Design documents.
Preparing Unit Test Plans, System test Plans and User acceptance test plans
Planning the various tasks and schedules and managing the whole project
Assessing the feasibility of the implementation procedures, preparing implementation strategy and guidelines
Integration & deployment, testing the application on various Operating Systems like Windows, Linux, Mac OSX in various versions of Eclipse (3.2, 3.3, Europa)
Jun 2007 --Dec 2007(TCS)
Project: GIA-CSS (Customer Self Service) WEB PORTAL
Description Gemological Institute of America does grading of Diamonds and provides a rating to it on the basis of parameters like Clarity, Color, Cut and Carat Weight. The scope of this project is to provide a system to GIA to perform all of their services like grading, weights and measurement and so on from multiple locations across the world.
CSS is a web portal, which helps customer keep track of their current process, and also they can update their information from the portal, which is currently done from the GIA locations only.
Here every client of GIA will have unique id associated with him. Using that id client can login to the system and perform the operation such as adding a new service, hold the service, maintain his information, maintain user information (if user is a super user), pay their pending invoices etc.
Role Client Interaction, Requirement gathering, Development (Coding & Testing) of several components in the project
Code Review, Design
UAT Support at Onsite.
Offshore Technical/Functional support.
R&D on Webservices.
Solution Environment Java, JSP-Struts, Spring, Hibernate, J2EE,WebServices (SOAP, WSDL), Bc4j Oracle Component.
Process Server -- Oracle 10g
Tools JDeveloper,PowerDesigner10,PL/SQLDeveloper,MicrosoftVisual SourceSafe 6.0,
Microsoft Office
Highlights Undergone All phases of SDLC starting with requirement gathering, analysis, design, development, testing and implementation support.
Aug 2006 --Jun 2007(TCS)
Project: iTShop Helpdesk
(Product Development) TCS INDIA
Description A ITIL framework based Helpdesk solution.
ITIL framework
Skill based Service Team Identification
Call classification
Call priorities
Automatic and Manual Escalation
SLA Tracking
Call tracking and History
Call Tagging
Knowledge Base and Known Error Data
Role Module Leader (Conceptualisation, Requirements Study, Design, Development)
Solution Environment J2EE,Struts,Hibernate JavaScript, Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Oracle 9i database, Boss 3.2.3
Tools MS-VSS, Eclipse 3.0, PL/SQL Developer
Highlights Used features like JDBC, JMS, EJB, Struts ,Hibernate JavaMail.
Aug 2006 --Jun 2007(TCS)
Project: iTShop (Product)
GE, Invitrogen USA
Description An end-to-end Online Asset Management Tool, having functionalities like --
Inventory Inward / outward
Catalogue management
Requisition Management
Workflow Management
Vendor Contract Management
Asset Polling
Role Module Leader (Requirements gathering, Design, Development)
Solution Environment J2EE, JavaScript, Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Oracle 9i database, Boss 3.2.3
Tools MS-VSS, Eclipse 3.0, PL/SQL Developer, MS Visio, Erwin
Highlights Used features like JDBC, JMS, EJB, Hibernate,JavaMail.
Sep 2005 --July 2006(TCS)
Project : IWDMS (Integrated Work Flow And Document Management System)
Gujarat Government INDIA
Description The work done in the Secretariat is mostly based on workflow where information or work flows from one person to the other with the status and a set of task attached to each person's role in the workflow. The nature of tasks performed in the workflow are predominantly, creation of documents, adding comments/view/opinions to a previously created document based on precedence and experience, approving documents based on collective opinion, and finally publishing documents for use by the general public or the concerned entities in the Government.
The IWDMS project is intended to address all these requirements and aspects such as Security, Network Management, Filing system and Desktop applications that will enable users to perform their work. There are 26 Departments to be made online.
EnvirOnment: Java (J2SDK 1.4.0), JSP, Oracle10g DB, Oracle10g application server, JDeveloper 9.0.4
Role Team Member
Responsibilities Design and Coding.
Sep 2004 --May 2005
Project: Creation of WebSite
Project Title Creation Of Website
Description It was Java and Oracle Based Project .Project aimed to fulfil the requirement of job portal. It is complete solution for job placement firms.
EnvirOnment: Java (J2SDK 1.4.0), JSP, Oracle11i, Tomcat server
Role Team Member
Responsibilities Design and Coding.
Jan 2004 --Aug 2004
Project: Global Green Sales Automation System
Global Green INDIA
Description A web application to provide a solution for automating their sales and distribution across the country.
Global Green Company Pvt Ltd is the first 'seeds to shelf' company in India and were managing their sales and distribution through phone/fax/email prior to this automation.
The application facilitates the regional sales office to input their purchase orders, generate invoices, Store customer profiles, generate sales reports, year to date sales, pending indents, purchase orders.
Responsibilities Development (Coding of JSP's, Java Script, HTML) Preparation of test plans and Unit & System testing
Solution Environment Windows 2000 HTML ,JSP , Java Beans, Servlets, JavaScript DBMS : Oracle 8.1.7 Servlet Engine : Tomcat 4.0
Tools MS-VSS, Eclipse 3.0, PL/SQL Developer
BMS: Billing Made simple application helps the managers in the billing process for the project.
User can Add Update and search the Purchase Order, upload monthly details, generate and cancel Invoices and see the reports.
Solution Environment: J2EE, Ajax, Struts, SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle 10g database, Tomcat
Build Management: Application helps the user to upload and download the different versions of the project build, documents.
Solution Environment: J2EE, Struts, Jboss
Dates Organization Role
Jan-2004 till 31-Apr-2005 Gnix InfoSoft Team Member
July-2005 till July-2009 Tata Consultancy Services Systems Engineer
Aug-2009 till Date Ness Technology Senior Software Engineer
Program or Course Coverage Dates
Performance Engineering
The course covers basic concepts of Performance Engineering and Performance Testing. Lab session for hands-on in Mercury LoadRunner. 15-05-2006 to 17-05-2006
ILP (Initial Learning Program) at TCS, Trivandrum Interpersonal Skills, Personal Grooming, Software Engineering, Business Etiquettes,
TBEM, iQMS, OOD, UML, Java, Foreign Language (Japanese) 11-07-2005 to 19-10-2005
Available upon request
- Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)
- Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD)
- Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services (SCDJWS)
- Oracle Certified 9i Developer (OCA)
Completed Oracle Certified Associate Course, Developer track.
- 1Z0-007 Introduction to Oracle 9i SQL Exam
- 1Z0-147 Program with PL/SQL
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Jim Coleman Recipes
Corn and Crab Pudding
For this recipe you will need:
Preheat oven to 375° F (190°C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
In a saucepan, add olive oil and saute the onions, red and yellow bell peppers, and garlic. Add the corn and continue to cook.
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Exploring the life and music of an unheralded pianist and composer from the hardbop era.
In the 1950s and 60s the race for space loomed large in the cultural imagination, and jazz artists such as Duke Ellington and Sun Ra picked up on the theme.
In the early 1950s Decca responded to Clef/Verve jazz impresario Norman Granz's Jam Sessions releases with a series of "Jazz Studio" titles. We'll hear "Tenderly" from Jazz Studio 1, which featured lengthy numbers much in the manner of the Granz records; soloists include tenor saxophonists Frank Foster and Paul Quinichette (aka "the Vice-Prez," so called for the…


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Where Animals Live
About the Book
Text Type: Nonfiction/ Informational
Book Summary
About the Lesson
Targeted Reading Strategy
Indicates an opportunity for student to mark in the book. (All activities may be completed with paper and pencil if books are reusable.)
Build Background
Book Walk
Introduce the Book
Introduce the Vocabulary
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Student Reading
Have students make a small question mark in their book beside any word they do not understand or cannot pronounce. These can be addressed in the discussion that follows.
Reflect on the Reading Strategy
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Instruct students to use the last page of the book to draw a picture of an animal not in the book and where it lives. Ask students to share their picture with the group.
Phonological Awareness: Blend sounds
Phonics: R-family blends
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Uncle Lucius Debuts 'Keep the Wolves Away' + More on Radio Texas, LIVE! [AUDIO]
Uncle Lucius is one of those bands that you get excited to be the first of your friends to discover. Cause then you get to make 'em feel like losers for not already listening to them. Their music has been featured on television shows like "Castle" and "Friday Night Lights." Recently the guys stopped by Radio Texas, LIVE! to hang, and debut "Keep the Wolves Away." If you missed it, here's the recap.
Hear our conversation here + "Liquor Store" here.
Kevin shared the personal story behind their brand new radio single, "Keep the Wolves."
It's about my father who was hurt in a chemical accident when I was a teenager… It changed things around the house, he was the only bread winner. The song talks about how he worked to keep the wolves away in the midst of that.
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SAN BRUNO, Calif. - The University of Portland garnered the maximum seven first place votes and was selected as the preseason favorite in the 2009 WCC women's soccer head coaches preseason poll. The Pilots are followed in the poll by 2008 NCAA Tournament participant San Diego, which was picked second, Santa Clara third, and Pepperdine tabbed fourth. Rounding out this year's poll was Loyola Marymount, picked fifth, followed by Gonzaga in sixth, San Francisco in seventh, and Saint Mary's eighth.
The Pilots, who captured their second consecutive conference title and fourth in the last five seasons in 2008, have won a WCC record 10 conference crowns. Portland welcomes back nine starters and 18 letterwinners overall from last year's team that posted a 20-2-0 overall record and advanced to its fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament quarterfinals. In addition to earning to the top spot in the preseason poll, the Pilots also landed the most players on the WCC preseason all-conference team in seniors Kelsey Davis and Michelle Enyeart, junior Sophie Schmidt, and sophomore Danielle Foxhoven.
San Diego returns eight starters including 21 letterwinners overall from last year's squad that posted a 15-5-3 overall record and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Toreros, who posted a program-best 6-1 WCC record last season, will be led by 2008 All-WCC first team member Jackie Zinke, who was also named to the preseason all-conference team, and Natalie Garcia, Elissa Magracia, and Stephanie Ochs, all of whom were named to the 2008 All-WCC freshman team.
The Santa Clara Broncos were decimated with injuries during the 2008 season, resulting in a disappointing 4-12-4 record. The Broncos are led by a trio of seniors who were named to the WCC preseason all-conference team in Kiki Bosio, Dani Potts, and Katherine Reynolds.
Pepperdine narrowly edged rival Loyola Marymount for fourth place in the preseason poll. The Waves and the Lions return two of the best forwards in the conference in Laura Cole and Lily Sorentino, both of whom were selected to the preseason all-conference squad.
Rounding out this year's poll is Gonzaga (16), San Francisco (12), and Saint Mary's (11). The Zags and the Gaels will both be under new leadership this season as Amy Edwards takes over the helm of the Gonzaga program and Kai Edwards assumes the head coach position at Saint Mary's. Gonzaga will look to 2008 All-WCC first team member Sheridan Jones, selected to the preseason all-conference team, for leadership. The Dons begin their third season under Head Coach Mark Carr and should benefit from the return of eight starters.
2009 WCC Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Portland - 49 (7)
2. San Diego - 41
3. Santa Clara - 38 (1)
4. Pepperdine - 29
5. Loyola Marymount - 28
6. Gonzaga - 16
7. San Francisco - 12
8. Saint Mary's - 11
2009 WCC Women's Soccer Preseason All-Conference Team
Kiki Bosio, SCU
Laura Cole, PEP
Kelsey Davis, POR
Michelle Enyeart, POR
Danielle Foxhoven, POR
Sheridan Jones, GON
Dani Potts, SCU
Katherine Reynolds, SCU
Sophie Schmidt, POR
Lily Sorentino, LMU
Jackie Zinke, USD
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The Field Museum
Watch the step-by-step process of extracting and sequencing ant DNA with Dr. Corrie Moreau in the Pritzker Laboratory at The Field Museum. This is the second installment in a three-part series of video reports documenting the role of ants in the Australian rainforest and what their DNA can tell us about climate change and conservation priorities.
Dr. Moreau is the Assistant Curator of Insects in the Department of Zoology at The Field Museum. During February through April of 2010, Dr. Moreau conducted an inventory of ant diversity in the Australian Wet Tropics of Queensland. Back in the Museum's Pritzker Laboratory, DNA sequencing of these ants provided insight into the effects of climate change on species' diversity.
Be sure to check out Video Report #3 "Climate Change & Ant DNA."
Want to learn more about Field Museum scientific expeditions around the world? Please visit fieldmuseum.org/expeditions.


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The era of human male domination is ending. Will modern culture welcome the dawn of a new gender equality?


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Quote Board
We Our Readers!
"We prostrate ourselves at love's portals, anxious for entry, like social strivers waiting at the ropeline outside some exclusive club hoping to gain admission to its plushy chambers, thereby confirming our essential worth and making us interesting to ourselves." — Laura Kipnis, Against Love (2003)
Autonomous says: Cats and books don't grunt or snore.
"It's taken me years to understand that solitude is the amniotic fluid necessary to nurture creativity, and that my need to be alone is not simply an aberration. I've become used to living on my own terms. Even alone, I'm not alone." –Mindy Lewis, Life Inside.
As soon as I met a man, he would ask me how come I had never been married–in other words–'Prove that you're not a freak.' I was always tempted to say I had spent my entire adult life in an insane asylum but, now that I was out, I would start looking." (Novelist Rona Jaffe, as quoted by Marie Edwards and Eleanor Hoover in The Challenge of Being Single, 17-18)
Singlutionary says: this makes me think of that Dinosaur show from the 80s or 90s where the dad dinosaur came home everyday with his lunchbox and said "Honey, I'm Home!" Uhhhh. I couldn't be him or his wife, waiting for him all day to hug and kiss him while he comes in the door. Maybe that works for Dinosaurs, but not for me!
Singlutionary says: I honestly think he might be better off reading Onely than watching women suck men's nuts online.
Lauri says: It's always been my dream to get on the bachelor, be selected and then turn the guy down. Unfortunately, my breasts aren't big enough to see this through.
Lori says: And what mother has nails like that with tiny fragile newborn(s) in the home? . . .She IS somewhat monstrous. Breeding eight babies at once? She's a woman, not a cat.
Singlutionary says: It would all be so simple if I could just accept the status quo on all fronts. I'm sure I'd get some rockin' wedding presents including maybe *gasp* a yacht? Plus diamonds are forever/a-girls-best-friend. Unfortunately, my best friend is a dog. And I'm against diamond mining.
lori says: CC- your experience reminds me of the old riddle about the young boy who is taken to the emergency room. The doctor on duty says "I can't treat him, he's my son," but the doctor is not the father. Who is the doctor? Our brains are so conditioned to ancient traditionally held roles, that often we don't automatically assume that the treating physician was the boy's mother. It will take some time before we adjust to the relative parity achieved, on both sides.
Just as it will take a long time, if ever, for people to stop automatically assuming that a single person is a miserable social recluse, a commitment-phobe, or really deep-down are desperately longing to get married and have babies and get divorced like normal people.
- 1. Some Like It Single: Singlutionary « Onely: Single and Happy - April 3, 2009
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- 2. Samuel Assaad - April 24, 2009
Being happy with yourself first and foremost is what will drive you to help this world and make it a better place. Finding someone who makes you better is a great thing which should be cherished and can only be formed with commitment; But if your partner makes you worst off (which happens more often than not), take yourself as far away from the relationship as you can, be single, be only, to find the special part of yourself they made you lose (or give up). Just because I havent found who "makes me better", doesnt mean i won't, but my life doesn't revolve around it. You have to be whole, before you can start to give someone new & special your better half.
- 3. charry santiago - May 16, 2009
nice message..HI
- 4. Tamara - August 13, 2009
I have never wanted marriage, from age nine, I realized that it might prevent fun. After my divorce, I became more determined to eschew societal (read: family) pressure and live my life as a staunch singleton.
Sometimes I am popular, other times, not so much. Most times I spend moments in egoic martydom, wondering why I have a great life but no boyfriend? The rest of those times (between grad school and career) I listen to my married/coupled friends tell me how lucky I am. They are correct.
So I will continue to drink my lattes', whirl around in my convertible, walk my adorable dogs, and enjoy.
- 5. happy go onely - March 24, 2010
"Blankets never say the wrong thing." — Jana
- 6. Jasmin - May 3, 2010
It's so relaxing being single, lol!
- 7. TrUsodory - May 26, 2010
Hi guys,
My name is John and I am from Stirling in the United Kingdom. I have recently discovered this forum and I like it very much.
I am a little bit shy so I will not write much about me but maybe when I will get confortable, you guys will get to know me better!
My main hobbies are astrology and watching movies. I also like outdoor activites but the temperature has been horrible for the last days or so here in Stirling.
I was wondering if anyone else here is from the united Kingdom too?
I am glad to have joined this forum!
PS: Sorry if this was posted in the wrong section. I could not find the right one!
- 8. kaite/kathrin - July 22, 2010
hello, i came across this neat site from the blog titled Singletude. i have a rare bounty of poisitive single-person focused quotations that i've personally been jotting down from various books i have read over the years. i do have all of the names of the first person who said this so if you do choose to use the quote (or more than one) somewhere else on the web please acknowledge the person's name who first said this. thanks for being compassionate. these quotes I am proud to share them with you:
"It is the individual in stillness who constitutes the meaning of the world." – C.J. Jung
"It's not being alone/single that makes us unhappy, it's the way we relate to our own aloneness that is the problem." How we relate to what we are experiencing the thing in itself is never the problem, it's instead always the way we relate/ think/associate with it that burdens us." -Ajahn Brahm
"Unlike Madame Bouverie you don't chase the glittering life, you lay a trap for it. You tunnel up from the bottom. You do need a quiet, private, personal aggression….a refusal to take singleness lying down." Pg. 9-10 in the book Sex and the Single Girl by Helen Gurley-Brown.
"Why are you breaking down, incidentally? I mean if you're able to go into a collapse with all you're might, why can't you use the same energy to stay well and busy?"- Zooey pg 166-167 from J.D. Salinger's book Franny & Zooey
"I used to think that love was an extra-a spice that made life more fulfilling for some. It occours to me now that it's dangerous, that who has it and who loses it decide the course of the world." pg 209 from the book Tolstoy Lied: A Love Story by R. Kadish
"let go of the idea that someone else can make your life wonderful. Your happiness is in your own hands; that's the safest place for it to be." pg 38 from the book Living Alone & Loving It by Barbara Feldon.
- 9. roberta - December 9, 2010
what is going on…most men are hunters…time and time again I hear women say…they haven't founf someone …or…when they find someone…if they just look around and notice…men are generally hunters…we just got to get ready…but really be determined to live..breath…pursue goals..even purposely hide …because u r being hunted…don't make it easy…divert them…then the best will come..what is up with throwing away the old schoolhouse rules…date yes…no physical contact…when he asks u to be girlfriend…then of couse aa kiss..hold hands…but watch it…he ain't committed to u yet…then after you are going out…engaged…then the big day when u may now reeally kiss the bride!!!…why are women giving out free milk…why would a man buy a cow that he gets free milk from…and if a woman is trying to win a man…she does a good act with the sex field….but after marriage…that winsome work is over…come on…men do the same thing…what about sex used after vows to consummate the union?…THEN show all the emotion and love stored up during courting days…when the honeypot was getting filled up…isn't it like looking at christmas presents ahead of the day…we are loosing…old schoolhouse rocks…that is why they stayed together for like FOREVER…(OK…70 years!)going out stage (not the dating stage) your able to practice seeing how u get along doing dishes at mom's or anyone's house…do laundry together…to see how it is for communication in ALL ROOMS…make sure ur not alone too much at all..what?think ur holier than the angels before they became fallen angels or adam and eve?…oh…ok..deny there is a GOD…what about the stats when it comes to shacking up then marrying?…how's that working for them?..everybody doing it the way they want..or what feels right…if u do that with a car instead of reading the manual…problems…could cause accidents…pain for all involved in picture…the book of life (Bible…another word for 'books')may have insight
- Cupcake - November 4, 2012
I know a lot of women who have slept with their boyfriends even before engagement and they are married. Believe it or not, some women like to have sex.
- 10. Kelis - April 22, 2011
IJWTS wow! Why can\'t I think of tihgns like that?
- 11. carolyn h - December 31, 2011
I love being single. The only thing I "miss" is all the gifts married people get–valentine's day jewelry, mother's day flowers, anniversary presents. I'd enjoy getting the presents.
- 12. Cecil Rohe - March 14, 2012
Because something doesn't do everything you planned it to accomplish does not imply it's useless.
Business, that's easily defined – it's other's money.
- 13. Terry t - November 29, 2012
The best thing about being single is coming home after a minor fender bender to total calm. And remaining that way, because to me it was a non-event. The dog was totally unconcerned.
- 14. Terry t - November 29, 2012
Having totally missed the point of the of the singlutionary best applies to me.


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When it comes to business lending, a properly structured loan is critical to credit risk management fundamentals.
Automated anti-fraud and money laundering tools are now in place at the $625 million Michigan First Credit Union in Lathrup Village, Mich.
Wolters Kluwer says it installed nearly 400 of its ComplianceOne solutions at U.S. banks and credit unions in the first half of 2012.
Properly implemented, the CSA process is an extremely effective risk management tool that can help auditors, examiners and the credit union with the compliance burden.
CMG consultant tells CUES session in Las Vegas that formal process is a key.
Despite the documented ability of smart chips to cut fraud losses, experts say some credit unions and CUSOs have not moved very quickly to start issuing credit and debit cards enabled with the higher tech chips.
Credit unions and community banks using COCC as their service bureau for core processing will now be offered an integrated enterprise risk management solution from Fortress Risk Management, the Connecticut companies said.
A CUNA Mutual risk management expert said an enterprise approach is needed to combat the growing threat of fraud against credit unions.
Senior Risk Management Consulant Ann Davidson tells breakout group at America's Credit Union Conference that silo approach no longer works.
CU Rx, a newly launched risk management and compliance CUSO, has signed on Ohio Healthcare Federal Credit Union.


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Search Tips and Twitter Add-Ons for Better Organization
Once you're actively using Twitter, you may feel unable to keep up with all the messages of value. But you can learn to search them. From hashtags to smiley faces, here are our tips on how to search Twitter to get more value from it.
TweetDeck App Gets You Organized, Automated
The handy, free TweetDeck app will help you organize personal and business Tweets, automate coordination with Facebook, and more. Here are instructions on how and why to get started with TweetDeck.
Twitter for Marketing Pros
Salesforce.com Integrates Twitter to Cloud Services Offering
When it comes to social media, Salesforce.com leads rivals like Oracle and SAP and its success could help your company reach customers. Case in point: Salesforce.com apps now work with social networking services like Twitter and Facebook.
Twitter for Business: Four Ways Companies Use Microblogging
Having a good dialogue with users of Twitter, the microblogging service, requires being personable and avoiding too much corporate marketing jargon.
Twitter Alternatives in the Enterprise
Socialtext 3.0: Bringing Twitter-Like Experience to Enterprise
Socialtext, a Palo Alto company that made its mark building wikis for the enterprise, has added a social networking application for businesses and a microblogging tool akin to Twitter.
Case Study: Bringing the Twitter-like Experience to the Enterprise
Learning from the success people have had on Twitter, the short messaging service, a public affairs firm has begun using enterprise microblogging technology from Socialtext. It mirrors the Twitter experience, but for the purposes of internal, enterprise collaboration.
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Twitter lets you share details on whatever you're doing. But how many truly interesting activities happen in front of a PC? Thanks to these seven mobile Twitter apps for BlackBerry, iPhone and Windows Mobile devices, wherever your smartphone goes, Twitter can follow.
The Origins of Twitter
Interview with Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey
How Jack Dorsey figured out that short is sweet, flexibility is essential and applications should work so that people don't have to be at their computers all day long.
Twitter's Potential for Business Users
Watching the emergence of Twitter, a microblogging tool that allows people to post updates in 140 characters or less, business and technology leaders are beginning to think about how the Twitter could be used in their organizations.
Analysis of Twitter, the Company
Twitter: Making Money Takes Back Seat to Growth Even in Economic Recession
An executive Twitter told Web 2.0 Summit attendees they were focused on growth and helping their users--rather than making money, despite the faltering economy.
Would Twitter Have a Better Home at Google or Facebook?
The speculation that Google is likely in talks to acquire Twitter shouldn't be surprising. The Twitter founders already entertained offers from Facebook as well. As a result, Twitter will have a choice: sell to a company that connects people to information, or to one that connects people with people. Based on the nature of Twitter, the choice might not be so straightforward.
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Barcelona beats Osasuna in Copa del Rey
BARCELONA (AP) – Lionel Messi recovered from a flu quicker than Barcelona expected and netted a brace as a substitute in a 4-0 win over Osasuna in the first leg of their Copa del Rey series on Wednesday.
With Messi starting on the bench and David Villa out with a broken leg, Cesc Fabregas launched the rout by scoring off passes from Xavi Hernandez in the 14th and 19th minutes to take his goal tally to 13 goals in all competitions this season.
Messi, who was a last-minute inclusion in the squad, went on after halftime.
Showing no signs of illness, Messi headed in Fabregas' cross in the 72nd and capped the win in stoppage time.
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"They first said Messi had a fever and was going home, (then) he comes out and scores two goals. What can we do?" said Osasuna coach Jose Mendilibar, whose team entered the night undefeated in its last seven matches. "It would be a miracle to make it to the next round now. We are going to forget about the Copa and focus on the league."
Even though earlier in the day Barcelona had said Messi would miss the match because of the flu, he was included after "responding well to treatment," according to the club.
Barcelona's latest win added to its more than impressive numbers on the season.
Pep Guardiola's team has outscored opponents 37-1 in eight straight victories since losing 1-0 at Getafe and hasn't conceded a goal in 12 straight home games while scoring 53 times.
"A 4-0 win is an excellent result," Guardiola said. "But the knockout series is not over. We have to go to Pamplona and play for 90 more minutes."
Pedro Rodriguez and young winger Isaac Cuenca accompanied Fabregas in attack, and Guardiola opted to deploy a three-man defensive line that freed Dani Alves to play on the right flank.
The speedy Brazil defender had the hosts' first shot six minutes in and provided a constant threat throughout.
Osasuna came out pressing far up the pitch despite recent memories of the 8-0 rout it suffered in its first visit to Camp Nou in league play earlier this season.
But Barcelona's possession-based passing game soon pushed the visitors into their own area and crushed any thoughts of a surprise.
The European champions broke through when Xavi completed a great team buildup by finding the unmarked Fabregas on the left side of the area to slot by Osasuna goalkeeper Asier Riesgo.
The two Spanish internationals combined again shortly after as Fabregas took a pass from Xavi inside the edge of the area, turned to lose a defender, and beat the oncoming Riesgo with an exquisite chip shot to double the lead.
Messi went on for Pedro to the cheers of the home fans in the 59th and saw his chip try bounce wide after Alves played him through the defense. But Riesgo could only look on when Messi rose up to redirect Fabregas' pass into the back of the net minutes later.
The Argentina forward finished off the rout late when he took Xavi's pass and fired in a left-footer for his 31st goal of the season in all competitions.
"I think we played well in our passing game with and without Leo," said Guardiola. "But the final 15 yards before the net, that is another game, and in the last 15 yards there is nobody like Leo."
Barcelona will meet Real Madrid in a rematch of last year's final in the quarterfinals if both teams win their last 16 ties.
Earlier, Imanol Agirretxe scored one goal and set up another to lead Real Sociedad to a 2-0 win over Mallorca.
On Tuesday, defending champion Madrid staged a second-half comeback to edge Malaga 3-2, while three other top-flight teams failed to beat lower-division opponents. Third-division Mirandes beat Racing Santander 2-0, second-division Alcorcon downed Levante 2-1, and third-tier Albacete drew 0-0 with Athletic Bilbao.
Valencia hosts Sevilla while Espanyol visits Cordoba on Thursday.
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Fascination excellent all-around cruise experience: Carnival Fascination Cruise Review by don'trocktheboat
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Fascination excellent all-around cruise experience
Destination: Bahamas
Embarkation: Jacksonville
Embarkation was very easy in Jacksonville and we were provided with excellent service from the moment we asked for assistance for my mom who has emphysema and cannot walk long distances, especially in the heat. Our group of 8 was taken together to the ship with my mom in a wheelchair. I was glad she was able to avoid the waiting and walking which would have worn her out the very first day. Thanks to Carnival for offering this support; it was much appreciated.
Lunch on the Lido was excellent as usual, the Italian buffet offered fish, chicken, veggies and pasta and everyone had a delicious lunch before leaving port. There isn't much to look at in Jacksonville until you More leave and go under the bridge which is very exciting. There are some nice waterfront homes prior to reaching the beach and the beach area is gorgeous as you enter the ocean.
We booked our own excursions prior to the trip for Nassau, utilizing Islands Marketing for Hilton day passes and Blue Hole Watersports for snorkeling. Both were easy and fun (see reviews on the Bahamas forum). We also did a horse carriage tour prior to arriving at the Hilton which gave us a look around the city. The drivers let us off slightly closer to the hotel so mom didn't have far to walk (she made it back ok, with multiple rest stops). In Little Stirrup Cay we rented snorkel gear from Carnival on the island (did not pre-book) and they had plenty of supplies in their shack on our particular day. The island was great and we would go back (see review on Bahamas Forum). Our almost 20 year olds and my parents both stated they had a great time at both ports, and we had a great time with our twin 7 year olds...all age groups were entertained and enjoyed themselves.
The OV room was maintained in the best way; the only issue we had was our heat/smoke alarm went off twice due to the heat in the room from showering and leaving the bathroom door ajar. The fire brigade came immediately and had the alarm silenced. Yes, it was tight with two overhead bunks and our king below, but as we were only in the room to sleep, it was all we required. Our steward replaced the bunks daily and for that I am grateful...he rocked our room and we had plenty of space under the bed for luggage and to get ready in the late afternoons for dinner.
Camp Carnival staff were informative and caring and I could tell from the first day the counselors were paying attention to my children. I was given a report each time the boys stayed describing their activities and any issues (seemed tired today, etc.), allowing us to better plan the children's play and rest times. Yes, the Fascination has smaller areas than the bigger class ships, but they have just the same fun...the kids were decorated in pirate and Funship paint colors and enjoyed multiple and varied activities daily. LOVE camp! Thanks to these counselors for being so great and attentive to our children!!
We discovered Your Time Dining last cruise and this has been a tremendous help for us with larger groups and kids. We had the same wait staff each night who went out of their way to satisfy our picky youngsters and gave my parents a wonderful rendition of "Happy Anniversary" for their 55th on our last night. If anything, the head waitress tried too hard to please us; she (Napa!!!) was always seeking perfection, and I must say she was pretty darn close, if not there, every single night. Thanks to her and her team, they were the best! We did wait one night for an hour with the pager, but the library next door offers comfortable seating, a place to sip on a drink, and a few tables on which to play cards during any wait time.
We loved the Motor City Motown and Diva show in the main theater. The Promenade with the sparkling lights is very pretty and we sat often there and had coffee or a drink. The Taste Bar looked great, but we didn't sample anything; missed the sushi, honestly, as we loved the creations that were previously provided. Someone told us it was upstairs, but I think it actually is not available anymore on this ship. We did not visit many lounges. The atrium was fantastic on the last night when the show performers mingled there...what a party!
Pool was packed during the day, as were the two hot tubs there. Serenity hot tub was less busy many times. The covered areas in back were usually very quiet. Waterworks has almost zero shade, especially on the main deck, and can become very windy. The slides were fun and everyone except the seniors in our group spent several hours over the days using these facilities. Two racers, a twister tube slide, splash pad with buckets and a smaller slide area are included.
This was our tenth cruise with Carnival and we were very satisfied with all aspects of our trip. One of our children became ill the last night and we were provided with priority debarkation as he needed to be carried and was still visibly sick. We waited an hour in the terminal for luggage to be made available and our son was able to rest on the carpet in a secure area near the bathrooms. We were escorted to the bathrooms with our child before going thru customs and Jacksonville security and port personnel assisted us with our sick child, as well. Thanks Carnival for everything...this is a vacation we will always remember for all your kindness and fun times. Less
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Milwaukee Talks: Doc Severinsen
Doc Severinsen is a legend. For 25 years he served as the bandleader on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson. Now he tours the country with his band, Doc Severinsen and His Big Band, in addition to conducting symphonies around the country.
Of course, here in Milwaukee we know Doc as the Principal Pops Conductor. This weekend, he will lead the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in an annual holiday concert.
Doc took a few minutes off from his busy schedule to talk with us about the Milwaukee Pops, what he likes about Milwaukee, what he wants for Christmas and more.
OMC: Your holiday show has become a Milwaukee tradition. Can you tell us about it?
DS: We try to include the Milwaukee Symphonic Chorus, Children's Chorus and our bell ringers, and I think that is all adds to the Orchestra in such a way that we get excitement out of the holiday music. We play the kind of music that can become a tradition because the music itself is already a tradition. We just give it our own particular treatment.
OMC: When did you start in Milwaukee as the Pops Conductor?
DS: I have no idea. It's been a few years, but I don't keep track of time.
OMC: What were your impressions of Milwaukee before you started working here?
DS: Of course I knew Milwaukee before I started with the orchestra because I'd been associated with a company down here in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. And I'd spent quite a bit of time in Milwaukee. I'd played with the orchestra before. I always felt that is was the kind of city I'd like to go to and work on a regular basis because there's an audience for good music here. There's a certain European tradition and style that seems to have emerged here.
OMC: What do you like to do here when you're not working?
DS: Well I have good friends here so I visit with them. I go out to Kopp's and get my ice cream and hamburger. I have various places that I like to eat which I won't mention because if I do a commercial for one and not the other then I won't get good food at every place. And I like to go to the gym and work out. I have a place to stay here that's as close to my own home as could possibly be.
OMC: You travel an awful lot with your band and conducting various symphonies. What keeps you doing it?
DS: Just because I like to do it. I'm not doing it anymore because I have to or need to. I'm doing it because this is what I love to do.
OMC: Besides music, what are your other loves in life?
DS: Animals. My wife and I have a couple of horses that I'm very fond of. I like to just go out and play with them a little bit. I've got my studio situated right next to the barn so I don't have very far to go.
OMC: What types of music do you listen to at home? Who are some of your favorite artists?
DS: I listen to classical and jazz. I would leave some friends out if I said one name over another. I like all kinds of kinds of classical music. My favorite composer is Mahler. In jazz, I listen to all different kinds of things and all different kinds of instruments and composers. I especially like Duke Ellington's band.
OMC: Do you ever chat with Johnny Carson?
DS: I haven't talked to him in some time now. He's busy getting his boat ready.
OMC: What would you like for Christmas this year?
DS: I'm not going to be trite and say world peace. But that would be kind of a nice present for all of us. I'm afraid we won't get it this Christmas. I think just being with my wife and family would be the best present that I could get.
OMC: Are there any unique holiday traditions in your household?
DS: Yes. We eat only Italian food.
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Warning: There are spoilers here. Go see it first, then read this.There are two types of people who will see J.J. Abram's monster thriller, Cloverfield: those who know and celebrate J. J. Abrams as the creator of Lost and are looking forward to a fun movie instilled also with poignant meaning, and those who just want to see a good monster movie. I found myself in the first camp. Lost is surprisingly meaningful for serialized television drama, concerned constantly with deep human issues such as … [Read more...]
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The North American Box Office's Top 10 Final Figures
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"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" ruled the waves at the North American box office for a second weekend.READ MORE
In order to save an orphanage from closure, a priest (Black) dons a masks and moonlights as a luchador.
Raised in the monastery where he is now the cook, Nacho finds a way to earn money for the holy place by wrestling, even though it is strictly forbidden by the church elders. Naturally, Nacho isn't acting out of purely altruistic measures, as he wishes to help Sister Encarnacion, a beautiful Mexican nun who has recently arrived at the monastery.
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" ruled the waves at the North American box office for a second weekend.READ MORE
The sequel "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" made a record $132 million in its first weekend in theaters.READ MORE
A follow up of the 2002 movie "Dog Soldiers" entitled "Dog Soldiers: Fresh Meat" is in development to be brought out to the big screen.READ MORE
"Superman Returns" topped the box-office list this week with $52.15 million.READ MORE
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Neville,OK. I just wanted to know where you got your information from. Is there anything that Jesus says that you don't agree with?
Jack Neville Jones wrote:
Jack,The decay of the body after death is certain, so your question is purely regarding the spirit. Our cells are constantly being replaced, such that it has been estimated that in 7 years time you will not contain a single cell that you do now. I.e., your physical body has been rebuilt. Yet you will still be the same character, more or less. Hence, we each have a spirit. The spirit is unaffected by loss of limb (see Philip's posting on Kirlian photography). So the whole question boils down to the survival (or not) of the spirit after physical death. And my answer is: a) that 'Jesus' told us to fear the one who can throw both body and spirit into the fire - implying that this is not the preferred option - implying that the spirit can and should survive physical death; b) faith. Neville.http://www.inbox.com/email to find out more!


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Rezidor lifestyle locale has 169 rooms
The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened the Hotel Missoni Kuwait, in collaboration with the iconic Italian fashion house Missoni. The 169-key property is Rezidor's second locale under the Missoni lifestyle brand; the first opened in June 2009 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Hotel Missoni Kuwait is part of the Symphony Centre, a boutique emporium located in Kuwait City's shopping district. Inspired by the Arabian Gulf and the culture of Kuwait, creative director Rosita Missoni combined her signature use of vibrant patterns and of bold color, with strong accents of turquoise, green and gold seen throughout the hotel.
In addition to its 169 sea-facing rooms, the hotel features two restaurants, a café, a Six Senses Spa (slated to open later this year), meeting space, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a pool deck overlooking the city.
"Hotel Missoni Kuwait will further strengthen our presence in the region and reinforce our position as one of the leading international hotel operators," said Kurt Ritter, Rezidor's president and ceo. "A combination of design, lifestyle and technology will bring a unique lifestyle experience - as soon as you walk through the doors, you'll know it's Missoni."
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5 bedroom detached house for saleKingston Gorse, East Preston
Guide Price £1,550,000
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- Five bedrooms, Three Reception rooms main house
- Separate 2 bedroom luxury annexe
- Approx 1.82 acres
- 200yds From Seashore
- Paddocks with stables; Beautiful swimming pool
- Tennis Court
- Triple Garage
- Space for Heli-Pad
- Private Gated Estate
- Mainline Station 3 miles away
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A substantial coastal residence - the largest plot on Kingston Gorse; which has been extensively refurbished to provide a home of outstanding quality with a separate luxurious annexe. The main house (featured in Homes and Gardens magazine) is ideally suited to family living; with excellent reception space including: sitting room; drawing room; and a large new kitchen/family room with dining space. The property is set in 1.8 acres with formal gardens, swimming pool, small orchard, a large paddock with stabling and a tennis court being less than 200 yards from the seafront.
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