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CSUSM: The results of electing inaction
By Kit-Bacon Gressitt
Do something. In the face of hatred, apathy will be interpreted as acceptance — by the perpetrators, the public and, worse, the victims. Decent people must take action; if we don't, hate persists. – Southern Poverty Law Center
Better election fraud than rape. That's what I always say. Not really. That's what I've been saying since Friday, when I learned that Cal State University San Marcos (CSUSM) student Matt Weaver was arrested. But he was not arrested for repeatedly promoting rape (along with homophobia, misogyny, pedophilia and racism) in the pages of The Koala, the privately-owned, for-profit tabloid he edits and touts as a "humor" publication.* That's not a crime. No, Weaver, who was running for president of ASI, the student government, was arrested and charged with three actual criminal counts associated with the elections:
1. unlawful access to a computer or database,
2. identity theft and
3. election fraud.
Here's the gist of it: The university's information security folks noticed suspicious activity on a university computer Thursday evening. According to one unconfirmed report, what was suspicious was seeing 300-some votes miraculously appear in a couple of minutes when the university is lucky to see 600-some votes trickle in over a four-day online election. Whatever the true numbers, a red flag flew up, and the campus police found Matt Weaver seated at the computer in question and in possession of equipment typically used to illegally capture keystrokes. Keystrokes, as in student user names and passwords—the data required to cast votes in the student polling scheduled to close that evening at 5 p.m.
Hence the charges against Weaver and a flurry of speculation, not the least of which is what the incident might reveal about Weaver's alleged reasoning capabilities if he were to be found guilty of allegedly stealing the identities of alleged CSUSM students in order to allegedly win a student government election using an alleged university-owned computer with his alleged own login.
The Darwin Awards allegedly come to mind.
More interesting though is the sense of entitlement one must possess—an "I want it, I deserve it, I will sure as hell take it" assumption—in order to perpetrate such a crime as self-serving election fraud. Although, what a dreary goal that is, cheating to assure oneself the presidency of a student government at a public university unremarkable except for The Koala (and for hiring expensive new deans while fees rise rapidly enough to exclude already-struggling, working- and lower-class students from higher education).
Such a sense of entitlement can only have been intensified by the administration, which, since the CSUSM edition of The Koala launched in January 2011, has not challenge The Koala's discriminatory, hate-riddled content or the behaviors of the likes of Matt Weaver who have defended the The Koala's content as humor while harassing and threatening those who exercise their constitutional right to critique it.
The Koala published multiple glorifications of rape and an actual guide to rape, and the administration said nothing to reassure students, faculty and staff that the tabloid's sanction of rape would be countered by university efforts to make the campus as safe as possible. The Koala published violent and pornographic scenarios targeting students, faculty and staff, and the administration said nothing to comfort them or others who feared being similarly targeted. The Koala published harassment or threats targeting activist students, faculty and staff, and the administration said nothing to the campus community to indicate that such retaliatory tactics were just plain wrong. Instead, the administration indicated no crime had been committed, hence no comment.
Except that now it appears crimes have been committed, allegedly by one of the people responsible for The Koala, someone who embodies the white, male heterosexual privilege-to-behave-badly that has been so well established by the Cal State San Marcos administration's silence.
Without high standards for campus community participation reinforced with actions, without well-articulated and specific condemnation—not censorship—by the administration, without any repercussions for harassing the collective majority of the diverse student body, it is inevitable that at least one student would determine that he would try his hand at, say, election fraud.
Better election fraud than rape. And how grateful I suppose we should all be that the unfettered hostility tacitly allowed by the CSUSM administration has not in fact escalated to something more violent, to sexual assault or suicide or a campus shooting. Yet.
That is not intended to let anyone off the hook. Matt Weaver is absolutely responsible for his behavior, however self-defeating, however unhealthy. Whatever he did or didn't do, that was his decision.
But the environment on the CSUSM campus in which the violence of discrimination, harassment and threats are repeatedly without condemnation and hence nurtured, that environment is the responsibility of the administration. And the administration is as guilty of creating it, as is the person who manufactured votes in the student elections guilty. How deeply dismaying, both of them.
On the lighter side, as one student suggested: Matt Weaver arrested? Now that is humor.
* The Koala is a for-profit business owned by George Lee Liddle III, with editions at CSUSM, San Diego State University and University of California San Diego (UCSD). Liddle's former partner Sammy Elhag withdrew from the partnership in February 2011, after The Koala at UCSD published a manipulated pornographic image of a student leader.
Crossposted at Ocean Beach Rag and San Diego Gay & Lesbian News.
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Somehow the news doesn't surprise me. What does surprise me is the avoidance behavior by CSUSM that allows Weaver's editorial bullying to exist.


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PPM 1-1, Utah State Board of Regents, Role of
PPM 1-3, Board of Trustees Committees
PPM 1-5a, Officers of the University
PPM 1-5b, Selection of Vice Presidents
PPM 1-5c, Evaluation Procedures for Provost
PPM 1-13, Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws
PPM 1-16, Academic Deans
PPM 1-17, Appointment of Academic Deans
PPM 2-18, Intercollegiate Athletics
PPM 3-25, Faculty Sabbatical Leave
PPM 5-1, University Business Affairs
PPM 5-14, Investment of Public Funds
PPM 6-2, Admissions
PPM 6-11, Eligibility for Student Activities
PPM 8-10, Termination of Faculty Appointment
PPM 9-14, Disciplinary Actions
A. The Board of Trustees consists of ten persons. Eight are appointed by the Governor with the Senate's consent. The ninth is the president of the Alumni Association and the tenth is the president of the Weber State University Student Association.
B. The eight appointed members serve four-year terms, four expiring June 30 of each odd-numbered year (Section 19 (3), Higher Education Act). The other two members serve terms consistent with their terms as president of the Alumni Association and the Student Association.
C. The three principal sources of Board of Trustees authority are (a) statutes enacted by the State Legislature and (b) bylaws of the Utah State Board of Regents and (c) policies of Weber State University.
1. Statutory Powers
A. Facilitates communication between the institution and the community.
B. Assists in planning, implementing and executing fund-raising and development projects aimed at supplementing institutional appropriations.
C. Perpetuates and strengthens alumni and community identification with the institution's traditions and goals.
D. Selects those persons to be the recipients of degrees to be granted by the institution (Section 19 (2), Higher Education Act).
2. Bylaws of the Utah State Board of Regents
A. Responsibilities assigned to the Board of Trustees via Board of Regents Bylaws are summarized in Board of Regent Policy R220 - Checklist of Presidents' and Trustees' Responsibilities.
3. Policies of Weber State University
A. Weber State University policies relating to Board of Trustees authority are listed in the reference section (Section 1) of this policy.

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The problem is inertia. The consequences are catastrophic. I'm talking about your finances. Some people are good at math. Others not. But they all tend to have one thing in common: They find numbers boring, eye-glazing, sleep-conducive.
So they don't bother to think about what they're being charged for financial or other services.
Take mutual funds, especially equity funds. Many of them are simply a ripoff, pure and simple. You are being fooled into thinking your money is safe and well attended to when it's not. And you are being looted for thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars by mutual fund companies and their agents in the financial community.
Let me give you a really simple equation. Some funds charge as much as 2.5 per cent to manage your money. You may think, "Well, that's not much, is it?" And you will be wrong.
What they are really charging you is roughly a third of the money you'd otherwise earn, probably more. How? Simple. Stocks return over the long term about 7.5 per cent. So when the fund company and the brokers it has to pay to sell their products take 2.5 points, they're taking a third because one third of 7.5 is 2.5, right?
Let's put that in real dollar terms. Let's say, simplistically, that you put $100,000 away the day you start your career at 22 years of age. I know that's not likely, but it serves to illustrate the point.
Assuming you put all of your money into an equity fund whose performance before fees matches the market's, which goes up 7.5 per cent every year. When you retire 40 years later, the market will have gone up 18-fold. Your money? It's now worth seven times as much.
In other words, those little fees cost you a million bucks in our example. And while it might be an extreme way to look at it, rest assured that regardless of what numbers you use, you are getting burned. The effect is magnified by time and the effect of compounding.
The financial industry sucks billions from the savings of Canadians every year. What do fund companies do with the money they take? They pay brokers fees to sell their funds (and you thought you were getting unbiased advice). They advertise their mutual funds. They pay their people. The rest is profit.
But to add insult to injury, many fund managers, especially the ones running big funds, don't even keep pace with the index. They can't. So you're giving up a third of your return for substandard performance.
I'm not advocating that you take matters fully into your own hands. The financial markets are dangerous places for people who can't commit the time and resources to learning and staying on top of things, which describes the vast majority of people.
I'm saying educate yourself on choices. Most fund companies now offer lower-fee funds. There are also index funds, and specialized exchange-traded funds.
The important thing is that you stop being lazy and start doing a little homework. Most people spend more time researching a new TV set than their finances, which they find too daunting, or they naively trust a broker will take the best care of them (there are some terrific value-adding brokers out there, but there are too many who put themselves first, which is human nature, after all).
Ask questions. Stay on top of things. Set aside three hours a month to manage your affairs. Given the thousands or tens of thousands or maybe even more it could save you, on an hourly basis it will likely be the most money you'll ever make.
Fabrice Taylor is an award-winning financial journalist and analyst and author of the President's Club Investment Letter. Email him at:


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Mental Health Summit
The Mental Health Summit is a state-wide coalition of more than forty advocacy organization, professional societies and trade organizations in the behavioral health field. The Summit meets monthly to share information and coordinate advocacy efforts, primarily directed at Illinois state policy makers, but also Federal and local government entities. Mental Health Advocacy Project students staff the Summit and maintain its website and Facebook page.
The Summit's webpage has detailed information about mental health policies, legislation and events and links to the websites of its member organizations.
The Summit's Facebook page tracks media concerning mental health issues and advocacy alerts.
All Project students are encouraged to attend Summit meetings and to follow the Summit's activities on its website and Facebook page. Monthly Summit meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 10 am to noon at Adler University, 17 North Dearborn Steet, Chicago.
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Durban - AmaZulu goalkeeper Mandlakayise Sangweni was granted bail of R4000 by the Ngwelezane Magistrate's Court, in KwaZulu-Natal, on Wednesday, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said.
Sangweni, 26, was released on bail on condition that he relocate to Johannesburg and not return to the area where he allegedly shot his uncle in December, said NPA spokeswoman Natasha Ramkisson-Kara.
She said Sangweni was also ordered not to interfere with witnesses.
The case was postponed until February 18.
The Star newspaper reported that Nono Sangweni, the daughter of the wounded 66-year-old man, Vusumuzi, said an argument about witchcraft caused the altercation.
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The chicken & the egg: UFC's Japanese TV deal with WOWOW was never going to workWednesday, April 6th, 2016
The marriage between Japanese pay TV channel WOWOW & UFC was destined to fail. A foreign company with few strong Japanese MMA stars was simply going to be too expensive a proposition.
A piece of MMA's soul and history just died with Kevin Randleman's passingThursday, February 11th, 2016
One of MMA's true pioneers, Kevin Randleman, has died. He was one of the true characters that made MMA so fun.
Rizin from the graveyard of golden oldiesThursday, November 5th, 2015
The old front man of PRIDE is back in front of the cameras, trying to launch an MMA revival in Japan. He has his work cut out for him in more than one way.
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In the time span of a decade, Fabricio Werdum has beaten the odds to become MMA royalty by becoming UFC Heavyweight champion. And in the process, he submitted Fedor, Cain, and Nogueira to become the king.
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UFC was sued on Tuesday in San Jose (Northern District of California federal court) over alleged anti-trust violations. Even if the plaintiffs don't win, they may be greasing the skids for future lawsuits against Zuffa.
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We recently sat down with Showtime play-by-play man Mauro Ranallo to talk turkey about PRIDE's past and about the future of combat sports on PPV. Plus: Should the UFC consider starting their own minor-league promotion?
The brutal truth: Can Japan become a major player again in the MMA scene?Thursday, January 2nd, 2014
Unless there are dramatic changes to the current business environment in which the Japanese combat sport scene is promoted around, no new major players will rise to the occasion.
In response to former manager, Mirko Cro Cop digs a deeper holeSunday, March 3rd, 2013
The battle of words between Mirko Cro Cop and his former manager, Miro Mijatovic, is escalating.
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Five years later, the Japanese fight scene is burnt to a crisp after PRIDE's demise.
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Part two of Miro Mijatovic's interview on Spike TV about the PRIDE scandal.
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Day 1: Delhi - Leh
On arrival- welcome drink/tea/coffee. Settle into rooms. Morning at leisure resting. Post lunch guests are advised to stay in the hotel to acclimatize for the trip. Dinner. Retire for the night.
Leh is the headquarters of the Ladakh region and an interesting town - colourful, with unusual people and food. A walk in the town will show how the inhabitants of Leh live. One may find their farms, the shops they frequent, and the areas they gather in. Spending the first afternoon at leisure in the hotel is a must.
Day 2: At Leh
Breakfast. Post breakfast leave for a walk in the Leh Bazaar. Lunch. Post lunch drive to visit Shanti Stupa to have a panoramic view of the entire Leh town and then walk down the great steps of the Stupa.
Visit Spituk Monastery. The Spituk Gompa "Exemplary"; 7km. to southwest of Leh, was founded by Od-Ide, in the 11th century AD; when the monastic community was introduced. Drive back to Leh. Evening at leisure at the market. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: At Leh
Breakfast. Post breakfast we depart for a tour of the famous monasteries of Ladakh - Hemis, Thiskey and Shey Palace.
Day 4: Leh-Chilling
Early morning wake up call followed by breakfast. Post breakfast, we drive for about 65 kms to Chilling with packed lunch. Overnight at Camp
Day 5: Chilling - Skiu trek
Early wake up followed by breakfast. Post breakfast, we walk to Skiu, a village in the Markha valley. The camp is at Skiu for the night.
Day 6: Skiu - Markha village trek
This is the loveliest sections of the Markha, which broadens out and where woody bushes grow thick along the river. The day is a fairly long one though the trekking is relatively easy. The trail goes steadily upwards to Markha (11,500ft).
Day 7: On Trek
An easy walk over a rugged trail carved into the cliffs and sheer walls of the Markha canyon. En route visit the Umalung village and monastery. Ahead of Markha, landscape changes from the warm, relatively wooded section of the lower valley to starker areas past Umalung. We reach the farming village of Hankar, and carry on further to our camping site for the day.
Day 8: On Trek
3-4 hours of hard climbing today as the trail goes up a narrow valley past villages that look smaller than those before. To our camping site.
Day 9: Trek to Shang - Drive to Leh. Trek to Shang. From Shang drive back to Leh via Hemis monastery.
Day 10: At Leh. Day at leisure
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Energizer Holdings, Inc. Initiates Quarterly Dividend and Announces Share Repurchase Authorization
May 02, 2012, 07:30 ET from Energizer Holdings, Inc.
ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR) announced plans to initiate a dividend program commencing later this year. Subject to declaration by the Board, the Company plans to initiate a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share in the fourth quarter of its fiscal 2012, which ends September 30, 2012.
Energizer anticipates paying a cash dividend each quarter, with expected dividend payment dates in March, June, September and December of each year. The dividend announced today implies an annual cash dividend rate of $1.60 per common share. Future declarations of dividends are subject to Board approval and may be adjusted in the discretion of the Board, including as business needs or market conditions change.
In addition, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new authorization for the Company to acquire up to 10 million shares of its $.01 par value common stock. This authorization replaces a similar authorization to acquire up to 10 million shares, which was approved by the Board on July 24, 2006, and under which approximately 8 million shares of common stock have been repurchased.
Ward Klein, Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our Board's decision to declare a quarterly dividend at this time underscores our commitment to return excess capital to shareholders while enhancing value. The introduction of a dividend also demonstrates the Company's strong financial performance and consistent cash generation. The quarterly dividend will complement Energizer's opportunistic share repurchase program, while still leaving the Company with the free cash flow and debt capacity to continue to pursue its strategic and organic growth opportunities."
About Energizer:
Energizer Holdings, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a consumer goods company operating globally in the broad categories of personal care and household products. Energizer's Personal Care Division offers a diversified range of consumer products in the wet shave, skin care, feminine care and infant care categories. Our portfolio includes well established brand names such as Schick(R) and Wilkinson Sword(R) men's and women's shaving systems and disposables; Edge(R) and Skintimate(R) shave preparations; Playtex(R) tampons, gloves and infant feeding products; Banana Boat(R) and Hawaiian Tropic(R) sun care products and Wet Ones(R) moist wipes. Energizer's Household Products Division offers consumers the broadest range of portable power solutions, anchored by our universally recognized Energizer(R) and Eveready(R) brands.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements including without limitation those regarding future business outlook and plans for dividends and share repurchases. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but instead reflect our expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events. These statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "may," "could," "intend," "belief," "estimate," "plan," "likely," "will," "should" or other similar words or phrases. These statements are not guarantees of performance and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or indicated by those statements. We cannot assure you that any of our expectations, estimates or projections will be achieved. Numerous factors could cause our actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements, including, without limitation:
- General market and economic conditions;
- The success of new products and the ability to continually develop new products;
- Energizer's ability to predict consumption trends with respect to the overall battery category and Energizer's other businesses;
- Energizer's ability to continue planned advertising and other promotional spending may be impacted by lower than anticipated cash flows, or by alternative investment opportunities;
- Energizer's ability to timely implement its strategic initiatives in a manner that will positively impact our financial condition and results of operations;
- The impact of strategic initiatives on Energizer's relationships with its employees, its major customers and vendors;
- Energizer's ability to improve operations and realize cost savings;
- The impact of raw material and other commodity costs;
- The impact of foreign currency exchange rates and offsetting hedges on Energizer's profitability for the year with any degree of certainty;
- The impacts of interest and principal repayment from our debt;
- The impact of legislative or regulatory determinations or changes by federal, state and local, and foreign authorities, including taxing authorities;
- Local currency movements.
The list of factors above is illustrative, but by no means exhaustive. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. Additional risks and uncertainties include those detailed from time to time in Energizer's publicly filed documents; including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2011.
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Spotlight Recipe: Gluten-Free Almond Dropsby Healthy Eats in Cookies & Other Desserts, Healthy Recipes, December 2, 2009
These gluten-free drop cookies are a soft holiday sweet that you can make now — or give as gifts — and be confident they'll taste great. Sweet, spicy and fragrant right out of the oven, they still taste as fresh two weeks later. Store them in a tin for best keeping and beautiful presentation. –Linda Simon, Kitchen Therapy
If you are new to gluten-free baking, here is a little background information that might be helpful. Gluten is naturally found in wheat, rye and barley. So, when cooking gluten-free dishes, you can't use ingredients made from these grains. That includes wheat flour, the main ingredient in most baked goods.
An Evolution in Gluten-Free Baking
Gluten-free baked goods used to be dry, gritty and crumbly. They hardly seemed like treats. To get a lighter texture, food manufacturers relied on highly refined starches to replace enriched wheat flour. They often added large volumes of sugar and fat to improve flavor, too — not exactly healthy! A gluten-free cookie or cake often has many more calories, carbohydrates and fat then the regular wheat version. That comes with little or no fiber or nutrition.
A Baking Savior: Xanthan
Then xanthan was introduced to improve the texture and give structure to many gluten-free baked goods. Breads, muffins, cakes, and pizza crust rely on xanthan so the dough can rise. Size matters — for little treats like these cookies, you don't need xanthan.
Boosting the Nutrition
So the experts mostly solved the problems with the taste and texture, but nutrition remains a challenge. Enter gluten-free whole grains. Many creative cooks are developing recipes with some gluten-free whole grain flour. These recipes combine multiple flours and those old refined starches, which means ingredient lists are very long. Who wants to buy several flours for one recipe?
When I'm baking gluten-free, I like to use a single whole-grain, gluten-free flour, for three reasons:
1. It tastes great!
2. It is easier.
3. You get more nutrition when you leave out all the starches.
So What Are Some Gluten-Free, Whole-Grain Flours?
- Amaranth
- Buckwheat — despite the name it is wheat and gluten free.
- Oat — they are naturally gluten free but are often contaminated with wheat during processing, so be sure to chose only certified gluten-free oats.
- Quinoa
- Millet
- Sorghum
- Montina
- Timtana
Each of these flours has a distinct personality. Some play well with others; some are picky partners. A common one, sorghum is easy to work with and that's why I use it here. Look for it in the health or special diet area of most mainstream markets.
Making the Cookie
These drop cookies feature one nutritious flour, no xanthan, no special equipment, no hard-to-find ingredients and no huge time commitment investment in time.
I adapted this recipe from Almond Crispies on the Bob's Red Mill website. The original version used their gluten-free flour blend, but I prefer mine with just sorghum flour. A little almond extract goes a long way, so I have reduced it. Also, the original cookie was not crispy, so I changed the name.
Sorghum Almond Drops
Makes 18 small cookies
1 cup sorghum flour
1/2 cup almond meal
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup oil
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil a baking sheet. In a medium bowl mix together sorghum flour, almond meal, slivered almonds, dark brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl stir together honey, oil, water and almond extract until thoroughly combined.
Add the honey mixture to the flour mixture. Stir until all the flour is mixed in. Shape by hand into 1 1/2-inch balls. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool and roll in powdered sugar.
Nutrition Info (per cookie):
Calories: 110; Total Fat: 6 grams; Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams; Total Carbohydrate: 15 grams; Protein: 2 grams; Sodium: 45 milligrams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Fiber: 1 gram
- Want to Try More?
- Sorghum Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies
- A Savory Wonder Bun (watch the video!)
- How and When to Use Xanthan
Check out more whole-grain, gluten-free treats I've come up with on my site, Kitchen Therapy:
Linda Simon is a registered dietitian, personal chef, gluten-free blogger and owner of Kitchen Therapy — helping you overcome your gluten-free kitchen issues!


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Members of the Dakota County Drug Task Force found 14 bags containing a total of 625.46 grams of marijuana after using a search warrant in the 18200 block of Emerald Trail in Farmington in August.
Lakeville's Michael Lewis Lantow, 27, and Farmington's Cameron William Cain, 21, were both charged with felony possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree by the Dakota County Sheriff's Department last week.
Lantow was at the residence during the police search and officers found documents in Cain's name, according to the police report.
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By criticising the fear of Islam that is rife in Austria, the country's new president, Alexander Van der Bellen, is sending out an important signal of opposition to both the racism that has become socially acceptable once again in Europe and the stigmatisation of Muslims. By Farid HafezMore
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DEAR DR. GRAHAM: What happened to Jesus after His resurrection? I know He was with His disciples for several weeks, but is it possible He lived on for a period of some years and maybe even had a family, as I've heard some people say? -- N.G.
DEAR N.G.: The Bible clearly states that after His resurrection Jesus repeatedly appeared to His disciples over a period of 40 days, and then miraculously ascended into the presence of God. The Bible says, "He was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight" (Acts 1:9).
All of these events -- His sacrificial death, His resurrection from the dead, His ascension into heaven -- were possible only because of who Jesus was: God's only Son, sent from heaven to save us from our sins. He wasn't just a great teacher or religious leader; He was God in human flesh! From His miraculous conception through His final ascension into heaven, Jesus demonstrated that "God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him" (Colossians 1:19).
Those who reject this, however, are forced to come up with some other explanation for Jesus' life and death -- which is why you have novelists (for example) claiming that Jesus didn't really die on the cross but lived for many years afterward. But if that were true, why would His disciples willingly die for their faith in the risen Christ?
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Here's a modern and fun take on the wedding cake. Use crushed candy to create an easy, delicious, and stunning wedding cake.
- Servings: 175
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Source: Martha Stewart Weddings, Summer 2010
- 3 (14-inch) layers Basic Yellow Cake
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- 21 dowels, each about 5 inches long
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- 37 1/2 cups Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Trim cake layers level (see tier heights below). For each tier: Set 1 layer on foam board. Spread with buttercream (see amounts below). Add second layer (for 14-inch tier, repeat for third). Spread buttercream over top and sides; chill until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Place candy for each layer (see amounts below) in a ziplock bag, and crush with the end of a rolling pin or the smooth side of a meat mallet. Sift out dust.
Working with one tier at a time, apply a thick, smooth coat of buttercream (see amounts below). Immediately press crushed candy into the still-wet buttercream on the sides of the tier, a handful at a time, to cover evenly (reserve 1/3 cup, or 2/3 cup for 14-inch tier, to sprinkle on tops of tiers).
Assemble the cake: Place 14-inch tier on a 16-inch cake stand. Insert 7 dowels into tier, arranging 1 in the center and the rest evenly spaced about 2 inches from edge. Mark height of cake on dowels; remove, trim to be level with top of cake (but all the same length), and reinsert. Repeat for all tiers, inserting 5 dowels in the 12-inch tier. Stack tiers largest to smallest. Sprinkle reserved candy over tops of tiers.


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It is every fan's god-given right to second guess. Half the fun of the game is the "Why is he bunting?" or "He has Dunston pinch-hitting?" chatter. BP is built on the idea that baseball can be made better by looking at it from a different perspective, which is an academic slant on second-guessing. If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say "Just because it worked doesn't mean it was smart" when it comes to a Dusty Baker move--especially if this includes my own utterances on that theme--I'd be able to afford one of those cool Segways.
At some point, however, there has to be something more to it than mere luck. While it's tough--if not impossible--to isolate managerial performance, Baker is demonstrating that he more-or-less knows what he's doing in the face of so much evidence to the contrary. At some point, Baker ceases to be a fluke like the 2002 Angels--a house built on sand--and becomes, well, something else entirely.
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When defensive tackle Chris Canty was released by the New York Giants earlier this month, he almost immediately ruled out a return. He and his agent knew there would be many teams around the league who were interested in his services, and that's certainly proven to be true.
Within a week of his release, Canty spent time visiting with both the Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans, and although the Titans were very interested in signing him, the veteran headed home and opted to wait before making a decision. That may prove to be fruitful for the defensive tackle as both the Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars have entered the mix.
Canty will visit with both teams once the NFL Combine comes to a close, and early indications are that the Packers will be the favorites to sign him.
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"I'm feeling a little bit wasted," says cyclist Tim Johnson in a weary voice on the other end of the line. "Raw cookie dough is exactly what I wanted today." He's just climbed 4,685 feet to the summit of New Hampshire's Mount Washington in 10°F (-12.22ºC) on a bike. Riding a "Fat Bike" with 4.8-inch wide tires, Johnson is the first person to ever accomplish the feat.
Despite the fact that it's only the 59th highest peak in the United States, Mount Washington is famous for biting the heads off people who mess with it. Deadly, unpredictable weather and winds of up to 231 mph make it a force few have dared to reckon with, especially in winter. For Johnson, the mountain was a mythical beast he felt compelled to take on under the worst conditions possible. "Cycling can be as easy as you want it to be, or as wild as you want it to be," says Johnson. And he certainly chose the latter. He relives the five holy shit moments that raced through his mind during the epic journey.
"At the top of the mountain there is a weather observatory centre. People live up there just to monitor its weather. The day before the climb we were getting weather reports that said there were sustained 125 mph winds. I was like, 'Are you serious 125mph winds at the top?' Even snowmobiles require special spikes at high winds or you could get blown off the mountain."
"We did a ride a month ago where we tested the bike tires, all the gearing and clothing and it was fresh, really soft snow. When I started riding I thought, 'Oh shit this isn't going to work.' My tires were grinding down into the snow and I had no traction."
3. "This mountain has really hard, beaten old ice. It's incredibly slippery. Once I had picked through the first mile of pavement and all the weird snow chunks and I was getting into the consistent ice, I was struggled to get traction. I still had more than halfway to go, so it was a huge worry. I was also having a hard time going straight and I was sliding. It's not a wide road and it's very dangerous. They are weary of having people go up it even in the summer."
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Loading the Dishwasher – What Works, What Doesn't
I'm a man and I do the dishes. I'll let that sink in for a second...go ahead and read it again if it helps. Whether you believe it or not it's true. Does it happen everyday? No. But there are days when no one in my house does them. Fortunately we have a dishwasher which makes the task much easier, but is there a right and wrong way to load it? Do you need to use a rinse agent? What about general detergent, is powder better than liquid? Could I ask more questions?


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Designed to demonstrate the essential mathematical concepts—comprehensively and economically—without re-teaching basic material or laboring over superfluous ideas, this text locates the necessary information in a practical economics context. Utilizing clear exposition and dynamic pedagogical features, Mathematical Tools for Economics provides students with the analytical skills they need to better grasp their field of study.

A short introduction to mathematics for students of economics

Demonstrates essential mathematical concepts necessary for economic analysis, such as matrix algebra and calculus, simultaneous linear equations, and concrete and discrete time

Incorporates applications to econometrics and statistics, and includes computational exercises illustrating the methods and concepts discussed in the text

Clear explanations and dynamic pedagogical features provide students with the analytical skills they need to better grasp their field of study.

Mathematical Tools for Economics is supported by an instructor's manual featuring solutions, available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/turkington

Part I: Matrix Algebra and Linear Economic Models.
1. Matrix Algebra.
1.1 Basic Concepts.
1.2 Determinants.
1.3 The Inverse of a Matrix.
1.4 Linear Dependence of Vectors and the Rank of a Matrix.
1.5 Kronecker Products and Vecs of Matrices.
2. Simultaneous Linear Equations.
2.1 Definitions.
2.2 Homogeneous Case.
2.3 Nonhomogeneous Case.
2.4 Special Case m=n.
3. Linear Economic Models.
3.1 Introduction and Definitions.
3.2 Examples of Linear Economic Models.
3.3 The Use of Matrix Algebra in Statistics and Econometrics.
4. Quadratic Forms and Positive Definite Matrices.
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4.2 Eigen Values of a Symmetric Matrix.
4.3 Eigen Values of Special Matrices.
4.4 Eigen Vectors of a Symmetric Matrix.
4.5 Matrix whose Columns are the Eigen Vectors of a Symmetric Matrix.
4.6 Diagonalization of Quadratic Forms.
4.7 Eigen Values , and?A?r (A), and trA.
4.8 An Alternative Approach using Determinants.
Part II: Functions of Many Variables and Optimization.
5. Functions of Many Variables.
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5.4 Comparative Statics and Nonlinear Economic Models.
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6. Optimization.
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6.3 Constrained Optimization.
6.4 Constrained Local Optima versus Constrained Global Optima.
6.5 An Introduction to Matrix Calculus.
7. Comparative Static Analysis in Optimization Problems.
7.1 Introduction.
7.2 Unconstrained Optimization.
7.3 Constrained Optimization.
7.4 Slutsky?s Equation.
7.5 Applications of the Envelope Theorems in Economics.
Part III: Dynamic Analysis.
8. Integration.
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8.2 Definite Integrals.
8.3 Integration as Anti Differentiation.
8.4 Indefinite Integrals.
8.5 Further Considerations.
8.6 Economic Applications.
9. Continuous Time: Differential Equations.
9.1 Definitions.
9.2 Linear Differential Equations.
9.3 First Order Linear Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients.
9.4 Economic Dynamics Using First Order Differential Equations.
9.5 Second Order Linear Differential Equations with Constant Coefficents.
9.6 Economic Application: A Dynamic Supply and Demand Model.
9.7 Higher Order Linear Differential Equations.
9.8 Descriptive Analysis of Nonlinear Differential Equations.
10. Discrete Time: Difference Equations.
10.1 Introduction and Definitions.
10.2 First Order Linear Difference Equations with Constant Coefficients.
10.3 Second Order Linear Difference Equations with Constant Coefficients.
10.4 Investigating the Nature of the Roots of a Quadratic Equation.
10.5 Economic Applications.
10.6 Higher Order Linear Difference Equations.
11. Dynamic Optimization.
11.1 Introduction.
11.2 Dynamic Optimization versus Static Optimization.
11.3 The Basic Optimal Control Problem and Pontryagin?s Maximum Principle.
11.4 Extensions to the Basic Problem.
11.5 Economic Application: Ramsey/Solow Model.
Answers to exercises.
Further Reading.
Audience: Tertiary; University or College
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 378
Published: 10th October 2006
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Country of Publication: GB
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Morgan Stanley plans to spend more $400 million to build a huge data center in Scotland that will be powered by tidal energy, and may seek to lease the huge facility to Google upon its completion, according to UK media reports. Morgan's plans for a data center driven by tidal power closely resemble elements of Google's proposed floating data barges that use the ocean for power and cooling.
The data center is planned for Scotland's Pentland Firth, which separates the Orkney Islands from the Scottish mainland, and would require about 150 megawatts of power, the Guardian reports. The data center would use grid power at first, but later generate its own energy using tide-powered turbines developed by Atlantis Resources Corp., in which Morgan Stanley is a major shareholder.
Google has filed a patent for a floating data centers located 3 to 7 miles from shore, which would use wave action to generate electricity. Google's patent describes "wave snakes"of floating cylinders like those developed by the UK company Pelamis. The patent also noted the potential to use tidal power systems to support a land-based data center, which is exactly what Morgan Stanley hopes to build in northern Scotland. Google would not comment specifically on the Morgan Stanley project, but is actively interested in developing renewable power sources for its data centers, including wave power and tidal power.
Atlantis' tidal power design is described as an underwater windmill, in which 60-foot blades are encased in cylinders on the ocean floor, and uses tidal flows to spin the blades, which can move in either direction to benefit from incoming and outgoing todes. Atlantis is currently testing its technology off the coast of Australia, and says each turbine may be able to generate 5 to 6 megawatts of power. The company has designed turbines for both shallow water and deep water.
"Given that data centres need to be built somewhere, it makes sense to place them as close as possible to renewable energy sources that are currently grid-constrained," John Woodley, co-head of Morgan Stanley's European and Asian power businesses, told the Guardian. Morgan Stanley backed a tidal power company called Marine Current Turbines, which was acquired by Atlantis.
The tidal power component of the data center is in its early stages, and would need to clear regulatory hurdles, lease land on the seabed and secure approvals for a private cable to connect the turbines to to the data center. But Morgan Stanley says it is committed to investing in the project, despite the recent turmoil on Wall Street that has pummeled the company's share price.
"The longer term risks and opportunity presented by climate change and energy security remain," Woodley said. "We will continue to seek investments that promise scale and commercial viability."


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Saturday, May 8, 2010
A year and a half is a long time for blocks to languish in a bag. Especially if they are as special as these. Someone in my swap group, emailed and asked if any of the nine of us had our quilt together. No, not one of us. And this swap ended fall 2008.
Well, never one to work on one project straight through, I abandoned all else that was going, and put the blocks on the design wall. Yesterday, I made an additional block, a children's shelf. Today I sashed the shelves Attic Window style. Then I decided to fussy cut a few do-dads to sit on the shelves and lean on the books behind. Then I embroidered some fallen petals from the vase of flowers. Then, then, well, lots of puttering on this today, and this is my progress so far. Much better than a BOB (bag of blocks), if I do say so myself.
5 comments:
- Angela said...
Oh Pat! These are really great! Amazing! What a great keepsake that will be, with everyone's different shelves! Great job putting them together!
- May 8, 2010 at 4:22 PM
- Rosa Robichaud said...
Good Grief! I just learned a new synchronym or anonym or whatever it's called!!
I have LOADS of those!!!!
BTW, I LOVE your bookcase quilt!!!!
Tks for sharing!
- May 8, 2010 at 5:45 PM
- Karen H said...
Do I ever like the Attic window setting for these blocks!!! I would never have thought of it but it sure sets of the blocks. I have to get some woodgrain fabric to finish this. The fabric I had got is a batik and I don't really like it for this. I would not have thought about adding the little extras either. Sounds like you had lots of fun.
I hope you have a special place to hang it. It will be a wonderful conversation piece. I sure look forward to finishing mine.
Thanks for sharing your progress.
- May 8, 2010 at 9:29 PM
- Karen said...
A long time ago, I was going to make a bookcase quilt. Going to is the important phrase there. Never happened. Good to see one all put together.
- May 8, 2010 at 10:43 PM
- Micki said...
That's a treasure Pat...I love it!
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UA Student News for May 4, 2011
Interim session, summer sessions, orientation and the fall semester will begin as scheduled. All academic and support services are fully operational.
UA employees may now use payroll deduction to make contributions to the UA Acts of Kindness Fund. The UA Acts of Kindness Fund has been established to support an emergency-assistance program for UA employees and students. Employees who want to use payroll deduction can click here to access the new UA Acts of Kindness Fund Payroll Deduction Authorization Form. Contributions also are accepted online here: http://bit.ly/uaactsofkindness. More information on UA's tornado relief efforts may be found at http://www.ua.edu/tornadorelief/.
In the coming days, volunteers will be required to have credentials in order to access the affected areas. This will allow volunteer resources to be adequately and efficiently dispersed based on need. To register to volunteer as an individual or for a church or agency, call (205) 248-5045.
For information about College of Education relief efforts, click here.
Bama Dining hours for this week are as follows: Lakeside Dining is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. as usual. Starbucks in Ferguson Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Subway in Ferguson Center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as of Tuesday, May 3.
All University Supply Store locations have resumed normal operations. Ferguson and Tutwiler SUPe Store locations are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday this week and are closed Saturday. The Law School SUPe Store location is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday–Friday this week and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Bryant Museum SUPe Store location is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Sunday. Students can print a buyback quote and mail their books back to the SUPe Store. Textbook buybacks will need to be received by May 16. Rental textbooks will need to be received by June 3. More information is posted on the SUPe Store website at http://www.universitysupplystore.com/.
Students, faculty and staff who were injured in the April 27 storms or who are helping with the cleanup efforts are encouraged to update their tetanus immunizations. For more information, please call 348-6262 for the Student Health Center or 348-4696 for the Faculty-Staff Clinic.
Gorgas Library will be open on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, May 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Normal hours for all libraries will resume on Monday, May 9, and the hours set for interim will be followed May 9-27. For more information, please visit http://www.lib.ua.edu/hours_interim.htm.
A moment of silence will be observed Wednesday, May 4, from 5:13-5:14 p.m. in remembrance of the lives lost in last week's tornado.
UA employees may receive requests from local, state and federal agencies and contractors for relief assistance. Please tell these agencies and contractors to call (205) 348-1500.
To avoid high traffic volume, people coming into Tuscaloosa should take I-20/59 to I-359 to University Boulevard to reach the UA campus.
Human Resources – The HR Service Center serves as a central point of contact for employees who have lost insurance cards, flexible spending account cards, recently filled medical prescriptions, glasses or contacts or who need information about insurance, obtaining a loan, or other human resources services. If you need help with any of these items, or you have any other benefits or payroll questions or concerns, contact the HR Service Center, located in G-69 Rose Administration Building, at (205) 348-7732 or firstname.lastname@example.com. More detailed information also can be found at http://bama.ua.edu/~hr/benefits/DepartmentofHumanResources-DisasterRecovery.html.
Legal — The UA School of Law Clinical Programs, in conjunction with the Alabama State Bar's Volunteer Lawyers Program and the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association will begin offering free legal services on Thursday, May 5, for those affected by the recent tornado. The Legal Assistance Project will provide free legal services both on-site at local area aid centers and at the law clinic programs office at the UA School of Law. Law students and attorneys will be available on weekdays at the law school in the mornings from 9 a.m. to noon and at local response centers from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Project will provide these services at Leland Shopping Center in Alberta City, at SOMA Church in Holt and at the Belk Activity Center at Bowers Park. For more information or to make an appointment at the clinic, please call 348-4960. Walk-ins are welcome at all locations.
Housing — Students, faculty and staff who have housing needs may find information on properties with vacant apartments or houses at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Housing-for-Tornado-Victims/222338101113122?sk=wall.
Counseling — Whether you were directly or indirectly impacted, the stress associated with the April 27 storm can be overwhelming. If you or a member of your family needs help coping with the situation and want to speak with someone, the University's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to you. EAP can also meet collectively with employee groups. The EAP counseling services are confidential and are provided at no charge by licensed professional staff trained to work with individuals and families. The services are provided through the DCH Employee Assistance Program. Should you or a member of your family need assistance, please contact:
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Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Phone: 205-759-7890
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Temporary Emergency Counseling Services, a coordinated effort of UA mental health professionals, is available to provide crisis counseling and mental health services to those affected by the recent tornado. These services are provided by volunteers at no charge for the following time period: May 3–6 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and May 9–13 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Volunteers will answer and refer calls to the appropriate location. For more information, please call 348-7960 or visit http://psychology.ua.edu/.
Members of the UA community need to be aware of the signs of traumatic stress in people who witnessed the tornado and its aftermath, as well as those who were concerned for people who were directly involved, and as a result were frightened for their safety. For more information about signs of traumatic stress, go to http://www.counseling.ua.edu/traumahelp.cfm.
Beginning May 4 at 7 p.m. and every Wednesday until further notice, the UA Counseling Center will offer a free tornado support group for students. For more information, contact the Counseling Center at (205) 348-3863.
The Counseling Lab at Graves Hall will be offering free disaster/crisis counseling and will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday–Friday. For more information, please call (205) 348-1193 or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Harihareshwar - Diveagar
Number of Days required - 2/3 Days
This is Coastal Konkan within 200 KM reach from Pune. Gentle winds, soft sands and inviting waters make Shriwardhan-Diveagar irresistible to beach lovers. And if one relishes sea-food, there is no dearth of delicacies to sample here. Adventurers can even take a small boat to the north side of the bay and explore a land where the Peshwas or prime ministers of the Maratha kingdom, originally resided. 18 Kms from shrivardhan is a small town Harihareshwar, which is known for its tranquil and picturesque beach and is also famous for the Shiva temple of Harihareshwar. You can visit these places from Pune for 2 days (weekend) or for 3 days (recommended).
How to Reach?
Via Tamhini Ghat*(185 km)
Pune (Chandani Chowk) --- Pirangut Road --- Paud (29 Kms) --- Mulshi (12 Kms) --- Tamhini Ghat (39 Kms) --- Turn left at Vile
Vile --- Nijampur (18 Kms) --- Mangaon (12 Kms). You will reach NH – 17. Continue traveling left towards Mahad
Turn right 500 mts after Mangaon ST Stand on SH 97 to Mhasala via sai Morba Ghat. At Mhasala Junction, road to your right will go to Diveagar - Dighi (Murud-Janjira) and road to your left will go to Shriwardhan - Harihareshwar via Jasavali.
(Road map: Pune - Chandani Chauk - Paud - Mulshi - Dongarwadi - Tamhini Ghat - Vile - Nijampur - Mangaon -Sai Morba Ghat - Mhasala - Diveagar. Road is smooth and good. It could be bad in the beginning of the Tamhini ghat section. Avoid crossing Tamhini Ghat in the night as it is not safe and lonely)
* This route is recommended while going to Diveagar / Harihareshwar
Via Mahabaleshwar (235 km)
Pune --- Pune – Bangalore Highway NH4 --- Surur (80 Kms)
Turn right towards Wai --- Panchgani --- Mahabaleshwar (42 Kms)--- Ambenali Ghat --- Poladpur (38Kms).
You will reach NH17 at Poladpur.
Turn right towards Mahad - Lonere Phata - Goregaon
Goregaon - Mhasala - Jasavali - Shrivardhan (SH 98)
(Road map via Mahabaleshwar: Pune - Shirval - surur – Wai – Panchgani – Mahabaleshwar – Poladpur – Mahad - Goregaon - Mhasala - Jasavali - Shrivardhan. Road is smooth and very good. It is 4 lane toll road (NH4) till surul village (first 80 KMs). Ghat section is also good and safe to cross even in the night as it is crowded with Mahabaleshwar bound traffic.)
Via Bhor (185 km)
Pune --- Pune – Bangalore Highway Nh4 --- Khed Shivapur - Kapurhole (30 Kms)
Turn right just ahead of Khed Shivapur at Bhor Phata --- Bhor (12 Kms)
Bhor --- Varandha Ghat --- Birwadi (44 Kms) --- Mahad (12 Kms).
Reach NH – 17 at "Hotel Sagar" just outside Mahad.
Turn right towards Mangaon. Get off the highway at Lonere Phata to Goregaon - Mhasala - Shrivardhan. (SH 98)
(Road map via Bhor: Pune - Khed Shivapur – Bhor – Varandha Ghat – Mahad - Goregaon - Mhasala - Shrivardhan). Road is 4 lane toll road till Khed Shivapur. After that it is not in good shape. Do not cross Varandha Ghat during night as it is not very safe. This is shortest distance to reach Mahad from Pune but road is not that smooth. If you have good 4 wheeler like Scoirpio, Supo, Safari, you may even opt for this route.)
Via Khopoli ** (210 Km)
Continue on Pune - Mumbai Expressway and take Khopoli exit (75 Kms) after Lonavala (Pay toll only up to Lonavala).
Join SH 92 Road Khopoli - Unhere - Jambhulpada - Pali (Mahad) Ganapati - Wakan Phata (46 Kms) - Nagothane Road.
Take left at Wakan Phata on NH17 (Mumbai - Goa Highway) towards Goa --- Kolad (11 Kms) --- Indapur (13 Kms) --- Mangaon (9 Kms)
Turn right 500 mts after Mangaon ST Stand on SH 97 to Mhasala via Sai Morba Ghat. Turn Left again on SH98 after Mhasala - Jasavali - Shrivardhan
** This route is recommended while returning back
Tamhini & Varandha Ghat - Shortest route to reach Konkan but Road is not good and not safe at the night
Old Pune-Mumbai Highway and Khopoli - Nagothane Road. Longest Route but very smooth and safe
Distances Traveled:
Pune - Mangaon via Tamhini (120 KMs) : Road before starting Tamhini Ghat is not good. Actual ghat section is good.
Mangaon - Mhasala via Sai-Morba Ghat SH97 (28 Kms) : Road is excellent
Mhasala - Diveagar (18 KMs) : Road is okay
Mhasala - Shrivardhan via Vadamba - Jasavali (18 Kms) : Road is Okay
Mhasala - Hariharehswar via Vadamba - Jasavali - Nigdi (31 KMs) : Road is okay
Diveagar - Harihareshwar via Shekhadi - Shrivardhan - Jasavali (33 KMs) : Road is bad but it is very scenic drive. like Route 1 in California by the Sea. Bumpy ride but there are no potholes
Mhasala - Nandavi - Goregaon : Newly Tarred Road. Partly in good condition & smooth
Mangaon - Lonere on NH 17 (10 Kms)
Lonere - Pale on NH 17 (21 KM)
Pale - Raigad (22 Kms) : Road is good. Ghat section has lots of hairpin bends
Raigad - Pale - Lonere - Mangaon - (53 Kms)
Mangaon - Indapur - Kolad on NH17 (21 KM)
Kolad - Wakan Phata on NH17 (13 Km) : After crossing bridge on river, you will reach Wakan Village. Here, you will see Big Kamaan in your right. That is the Wakan - Pali - Khopoli Road. You will sea signboards for Pune 117 KMs.
Wakan - Pali - Jambhulpada - Pen Phata - Khopoli SH92 (46 Kms) : Road is very good for 30 Kms. Remaining 15 KMs, it is okay.
Khopoli - Lonavala - Pune via Expressway (75 KMs)
Suggested Pit stops / rest areas
(With parking facility, open space, good food and clean toilets)
Hotel Quick Byte at Greengate Resort Mulshi - Tamhini Ghat road near Mulshi Dam
Raigad Inn, Mulshi. Located before you start actually descending the Tamhini Ghat.
Hotel "Open Umbrella" at Karoli Phata, Mangaon on NH17 - Serves good Konkani and South Indian Food. It has General shop and clean toilets. Try Malavani / Konkani Fish Thali here.
Vitthal Kamath's Restaurant on Mumbai-Goa highway NH17 near Mahad / Panvel. Chain of highway restaurant / snacks parlor belongs to Vitthal Kamath who also owns Orchid Hotel (5 star) and is owner of book "Idli Orchid & Me". Good South Indian snacks and clean rest rooms. There are such restaurant after every 100 KMs on Goa Highway. Good Veg. food, clean toilets, lots of parking place.
Govinda Restaurant, Kamath Residency (Nagothane) on NH17
Joshi wadewale -> snacks corner just after crossing the Katraj Tunnel on NH4 (Pune - Khed Shivapur - Bhor route) on your right. Tasty food like Wadapav, Misalpav, Tea / Cofee, wada Sambar etc. lots of space.
Hotel Natraj -> near Khed Shivapur (on your left while traveling towards Bhor on NH4). Good place for south Indian breakfast. UDUPI management.
Suggested Itinery (for 2D1N ex Pune)
Day 1
6:30 AM - Start from Pune (Chandani Chowk - Pirangut - Mulshi)
8:30 AM - Spend some time at Palse Waterfall (Seasonal), Mulshi Dam and Tamhini Ghat.
9:30 AM - Reach Mangaon. Tea / Coffee & Restroom break at Hotel Open Umbrella
11:00 AM - Reach Diveagar. Visit Golden Ganesh Temple, Roopnarayan Temple, Pristine Diveagar Beach
12:30 PM - Lunch at Diveagar (Traditional Brahmin Konkani Food with Modak or a Fish Thali)
2:00 PM - Start for Harihareshwar
3:00 PM - Reach Harihareshwar. Check into MTDC Resort Deluxe AC Tents / Konkani House and Relax
4:30 PM - Have cup of tea and proceed to visit Harihareshwar Temple & Pradakshina
6:00 PM - Come back to the Beach next to MTDC Resort. Watch Sunset. Fun in the water
7:30 PM - Go back to the room. Freshen up
8:30 PM - Dinner at the Resort by the Sea. (Veg. Non-Veg Thali or Punjabi food. No Konkani speciality as such)
9:30 PM - Play Cards / Variety Entertainment
Day 2
6:30 AM - Get up early. Visit the Beach. Have cup of tea in the shacks by the sea
8:00 AM - Get back to the room. Freshen up
9:30 AM - Take breakfast and Check-out. You may go for Boating in nearby creek, visit Bankot Fort & proceed towards Shriwardhan
10:30 AM - Visit few places in Shrivardhan such as Bajirao Peshve Smarak
12:30 PM - Reach Mahad. Have lunch Vitthal Kamat Restaurant
02:30 PM - Reach Raigad Fort Ropeway Station. Watch Film and Museum and take the ropeway. There is 30 Min waiting for the Ropeway ride. In peak summer seasons, it could be of 2 Hrs. So you need to plan accordingly. Ropeway would be on until last person comes back from the top station. Even by 8 - 8:30 PM.
4:00 PM - Reach on the top. Visit the Fort for 2-3 hours. Have Tea - Kanda Bhajji at MTDC / Sarja restaurant
7:00 PM - Start from Raigad to Mangaon
8:00 PM - Reach Wakan Phata via Mangaon - Indapur - Kolad. You can have your dinner at Open Umbrella, Mangaon (try Konkani Fish Thali) Or at Govinda Restaurant, Kamath Residency, Nagothane.
9:00 PM - Take Wakan - Pali - Unhere - Jambhulpada - Khopoli Route SH 92 and you will see exit to join Mumbai - Pune Expressway at the Khalapur Toll Naka.
11:30 PM - Reach Pune safely.
Diveagar Beach can easily rival any beach on the west coast of India for its clear waters, white sand & serenity. Diveagar is situated approximately 5 Kms from Shrivardhan. Reaching Diveagar is quite easy, take a right turn after Mangaon on the Mumbai-Goa highway to Sai-Morba Ghat - Mhasala (before S. T. stand turn right from main road) - Vadavali phata - Borli - Diveagar. From Mangaon it's a one-hour drive to Diveagar. Diveagar is just like any other village on the Konkan coast but it gained overnight fame upon the discovery of Ganesh idol made of pure gold in one of the Supari Baghs (Garden) in the village.
The beach is a real revelation, a six km long stretch with white sand & clear water. At one end of the beach is a fishing settlement while the other end offers a sanctuary to the migratory seagulls feasting in the creek waters. The beach has a lot of Suru trees, which are common to coastal Maharashtra. The access to the beach has a dense cover of Belu trees, which are very uncommon sight on this coast.
Diveagar has numerous households offering accommodation for as low as Rs.300-400 per day. The local cuisines are worth exploring & better enjoy eating it as no other options are available. Diveagar is an ideal weekend getaway away from City crowd. Don't expect any luxury hotels & typical city eating joints here but be prepared to be surprised by the simplicity & calmness offered by this place.
What to See?
Suvarnaganesha (Golden Ganesh) Temple: History of Suvarnaganesha is quite fascinating. It was on the special day of November 17th, 1998 (Sankashti Chaturthi as per the Hindu calendar) that there was found a copper box beneath the earth. It was weighing 30 kilos in a coconut cultivation near the temple.
The box was muddy as it was buried and looked ancient. It had some words written from the 10 century in Sanskrit. This incident attracted all the mob from the Diveagar village. This was the second incident that an ancient piece of history was found, as earlier there was found a "Tamraptra" at the same place. when the box was opened in presence of Govt Officials, there was a sculpture of Lord Ganesh made out of pure gold. Also the box contained ornaments belonging to Lord Ganesha. It was then that the god was named "Suvarnaganesh".
Suvarnaganesh is a complete idol of Lord Ganesha,but a sculpture of pure 24 caret gold.Its weighted 1 kilo and 300grams,with height of 24 inches. It is said that this sculpture was created to mask some Lord Ganesh stone idol, which was earlier in the temple. However its still a puzzle as to who has buried it and for what reason. But people of Diveagar have tremendous faith in Suvarnagensh and that the god is blessing the place with prosperity.
Sundernarayan Temple: Also know as Roopnarayan temple, was believed to be built in the thirteen century, under the rule of King Shilahar. The idol is the best example of sculpture. The four hands of the idol along with their accessories Shank(Shell),Chakra(Wheel), Gada(Weapon), Padma(Lotus) are carved in such a manner that when seen in clockwise direction ,it shows 24 different appearances of Lord Vishnu.
Virgin Seashore: At the back of the Sundernarayn temple, there sea-shore of about 4-5 kilometers. The soothing sand beneath, the sea in semicircle appears to be calling. Beach is safe for swimming as against its neighour - Harihareshwar Beach which is not that safe.
Shrivardhan Seashore - Kondivali beach (5 Kms from Shrivardhan) - clean and unmarked by footprints.
Birthplace of Peshwa Bajirao I - 5 kms from Shrivardhan
Exotica Beach Resort (02147-202012) - It has 10 AC Wooden log Cottages with direct access to beach. Each cottage is equipped with Inverter backup for power supply, Standard bed, Television & Air-conditioners. At Exotica, you are completely in harmony with nature. Untouched, unexplored & raw. The ambience here is very exclusive, comfortable & utmost refreshing. In keeping with its trend, this resort has an all Wooden Cottage accommodation. It consists of 10 well maintained Ac Log cottages with serene interiors. Self-contained & ideal for couples/family. The resort has a Multicuisine Wadi restaurant offering a delicious blend of continental, Indian, Chinese & Konkani cuisines.
For Tariff & Booking related queries, kindly contact at firstname.lastname@example.com OR log on to www.pruthviindia.com (022-25004424) OR visit http://www.nivalink.com/exotica/index.html
- Woodland Resorts, Diveagar - Specious eight rooms each with attached bath. Well decorated with furniture, Dish TV and double bed with two extra beds.
Natural surrounding beneath coconut trees and sit out for rooms. Generator & battery back up.
FOR BOOKING CONTACT Ms. Manjiri Deshpande (098600 47320, 020-25537320) OR Ms. Priyanka Rewadikar (090961 15750, 020-25382050)
Ambience Cottages : Beautiful and neat cottages hidden in the tall coconut and bettlenut trees. Total eight cottages-four with A/c and four non-A/c with attached toilet-bathroom, cable-tv, individual sit-out with swings and hammocks with generator back-up and veg./non-veg dining facility. 5 min walk from the Beach. Generator backup is also available for AC. Good ambience and affordable Room rates.
Phone no: (0)2147-224091, 225334, 225335 (Mr. Vijay Patwardhan).
Hotel Pinakin - Newly built, Good & clean rooms, Generator back up. Rooms have refrigerator and AC and Dish TV. The location too is not very far from the beach.
Contact no: 9423533314, 9421080150 Mr. Hemant Kene, Mrs. Arti Kene.
Anandyatri (020-24217953) - Situated on an acre of lush green coconut and betelnuts plantation, this wadi is a perfect spot to spend week-end. Be it family or a big group, They offer great accomodation for upto 100 people. 14 double bedded self contained rooms, with attached toilet, 4 big halls which can accomodate 10 people each and another big hall with attached toilet block is available for a group of about 20 people.
They serve delicious maharashtrian food in a homely manner. Specialities like Ukadiche modak, Solkadhi, Birdyachi Usal, fresh sea food including Surmai and Prawns
Prathamesh Holiday Resort- 26 non-AC Cottages / Rooms. Generator backup
Wadi Miravi - 3 BHK Independent AC Bunglow surrounded by Lush green Betel and coconut plantations. Home Made food as per your order. Manager/caretaker at your service. For Bookings contact: Mrs. Rachana Kamerkar 09822078181 / 020-27291049.
Mauli Resort Resort (close to Breach) - 02147-225225
Mr Prafaul Joshi (Home based) - 02147-224602
Mr Mahesh Pilankar (Home based) - 02147-225323
Shivakashi Resort - 02147-222163
Ashirwad Resort - 02147-222626
Visawa Resort - 02147-222887
Mr Gogate (Home based) - 02147-222462
Mr Deepak Mhapuskar (Home based) - 02147-222995
Prasad Kelkar (Home) 09423234128 or 02147-224279
Shrusthi Resort - Contact Yogesh Kalamkar - 9822379979
(Udyan-Pandit) Mr. Uday Ganesh Bhat - Home stay with delicious food. Mimi-museum of Konkan History, Coins, ancient letters in modi script etc. Contact : 02147 - 224235, 9421160393.
Sidhdhai Resort lodging and Boarding - Deluxe A.C rooms, cottages, general rooms, generator / invertor backup, Veg. Non Veg Konkani Food. Contact : Nandkumar Patil 02147 - 224737, 224167, 224297, 9423383192.
Where to Eat?
Suhas Bapat's Khanaval: This is a truly amazing place with awesome food. You will be served authentic maharastrian food with Modak. The contact number is: 09423837967, 09271127337. you need to call in the morning before 9:00 AM or better on previous day and confirm your order. Ad-hoc visits will leave you disappointed. Once you visit Ganesh Mandir, stay straight on the same road till you see signboard for a Speedbreaker. Bapat's house is on your right near to Marathi School.
Suvarnaganesh Khanaval Contact Anant Parker : 952147 – 225045. Very near to Pinakin Hotel and Ambience cottages (by walk 10 min): Good Sea Food (Pomfret / Surmai). Fish Thali for Rs 150.
There are many such places in Diveagar where ypu can taste homely authentic Konkani Food. But you need to inform them in advance. There are not many restaurants / mess where you can just walk-in and have food.
Harihareshwar is one of the finest places in Konkan. It is famous for a temple on the seashore as well as the beach and the natural beauties here. Harihareshwar is only 18 Kms for Shrivardhan. If one wants to enjoy traveling by sea, the launches are also available between the two towns. The temple here is one of the major attractions. Harihareshwar is known as Kashi of Southern India. The hill on the seashore at Harihareshwar is also known as 'Harihar' or 'Pushpadri'.
The temple is old and the construction period of this temple can not be easily said. The temple might be constructed in Shivaji's Period as one can find such sculptures. But was re-constructed by First Bajirao Peshawa in 1723. The temple consists of idols of Brahma - Vishnu - Mahesh and Devi Parvati. The other temples in the premises are of Shri Kalbhairav and Shri Yogeshwari.
Truly, Harihareshwar is a place of temples and beautiful seashore. The atmosphere here is very auspicious and creates pleasure. The seashore, beach , the dark woods near the sea and the temple are worth to visit.
Caution : Beach is not very safe for swimming especially during low tide. It has lots of undercurrents.
As usual, MTDC has the best spots on the Konkan coastline. MTDC Beach Resort Harihareswar is set minutes away from the beautiful beach that more than makes up for the isolated location in a sleepy village. You can choose from 19 rooms & 10-15 tents (seasonal) at Resort that are classified into standard ac and non ac rooms, non ac sea facing deluxe rooms, ac and non ac Konkani styled cottages and air-conditioned special rooms. All rooms are minimalist in design and furnishing, and are equipped with modern amenities such as cable television, attached bathroom with shower and hot water.You can enjoy the view of the nearby beach from the comforts of your room, or you can lodge in the exclusive deluxe tent built right on the beach.
Other facilities include a "Juee" Restaurant & beer bar that serves Veg. Non Veng North Indian & Konkani cuisine. MTDC also offers water sports facilities such as water scooters and boating for recreation. For Online Booking, you may refer to -> MTDC
Recommended AC Konkani style Huts for families and Deluxe tents for Batchelors / group accommodation
Located 8 kms from Harihareshwar Temple and surrounded by hill on all four sides, Resort Harihareshwar is Cocoon of comforts spread over 4 acres of land and blessed with Nature. Unlike commercial hotels, the resort has an intimate yet private feel. Winding Walkways invite you to explore untouched surroundings. Facilities include - Parking, Laundry, Medical, Multipurpose Dormitory and Multi-cuisine Restaurant "Aaswad" which provides good Konkani food. Adventure activities like Fishing, Trekking and Boating can be organized on request.
There are numerous households offering accommodation for as low as Rs.300-400 per day. Please refer to -> Houses listed under MTDC Bed & Breakfast Scheme (-> Shrivardhan)
Nandanvan - MTDC approved, Sea View rooms, 2 min from temple and beach, Veg. Non Veg food on order. Contact : Mr. Srikrishna Joshi 02147 - 226158, 226058.
Gokul - MTDC approved. Attached rooms, Garden, Invertor. Veg. Non Veg food on order. Contact : Mrs Kavita Shetye 02147 - 226439, 226063.
Gurugeeta - MTDC approved. AC / Non AC rooms, Veg food on order. Contact : Mrs Suman sakhale 02147 - 226079, 226301.
Shivshanti Holiday Inn, Srivardhan - MTDC approved, Near Srivardhan Sea shore, AC/ Non AC rooms, swimming pool, Veg. Non Veg Food. Contact : Mrs Deepali Chalke 02147 - 222163.
What to See -
Harihareshwar Temple and surrounding area (Gayatri Tirth, Sita Sansar, Vishnu pad, Pandav Tirth, 101 Kaurav Astitv), Pradakshina (you get a good view of the Sea from the hillock)
JANJIRA FORT : This overwhelming guardian of the Siddi naval prowess over the Arabian sea, can be approached in sail boats, which leave from Rajpuri jetty, 5 kms from Murud. ide or from Dighi bunder. Battered on all four sides by sea waves, its strong walls yet standing intact and 40 feet high even at full tide is the majestic island fortress of the Siddis -- Murud-Janjira. Never conquered by an enemy for over 350 years since its construction by the Ahmednagar rulers under the supervision of their regent Malik Ambar in the 15th century, Murud-Janjira is probably the only impregnable fort on the 720 km Maharashtra coastline. Neither the Portuguese nor the British could subjugate the fort. And the Marathas, despite their repeated attempts failed to subjugate the Siddi power.
There is a lot to see on the fort. As we land at the front gate of the fort, two formidable bastions. can be seen guarding the huge gate. Here is a sculpture in stone depicting a Lion that has overpowered six elephants. The main gate is followed by another gate where 3 lungers/anchors are clearly visible in front of shrine of 5 Peers(peerpanchayatan). Opposite of that is a big sweet water tank. Around that stand Khasha Siddi Masjid and ruins of houses. Next comes Surul Khan's mansion(wada). In the backyard, remnants of Hindu sculptures are visible. During archaeological excavations in 1985, temple ruins and a 'Shivaling' was found. On the background, fortified bulwarks with guns positioned, are unmistakable. There are 24 bastions in all, having their separate names. Special attraction of this fort is 3 Gigantic Cannons named Kalalbangdi, Chavri and Landa Kasam. Another gate to the west is sea- facing,called 'Darya Darwaza'. There are guides available who tour you through the fort while giving you an interesting version of the forts history.
You need to bargain with the local fishermen for the boats (as there is no regular service to the fort) and ride takes around 45 minutes. Dighi-Shekhadi area on Shrivardhan side became infamous for the RDX landing which was used during 93 Mumbai blasts.
Bankot Fort at Bagmandala - The Bankot fort is located near Bagmandla, which is near Harihareshwar. From Bagmandla you will have to take a boat ride to get to the fort, from where the trek begins which is approximately half an hour long. The Fort is also known as Himmat Garh, which means the fort of Strength. there is not much to see and it is in a state of ruins.
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Mulshi Dam near Pune - en Route
Tamhini Ghat - en Route
Descending Tamhini Ghat from Pune to Coastal Konkan
Diveagar Beach
This place became famous when local villagers discovered Lord Ganesha Idol (mask) made up of pure 24K gold buried under ground for over 1000 years.
Harihareshwar - South Beach Near MTDC
Harihareshwar - North Beach Near Temple
Harihareshwar Shiva Temple - Parikrama
Deluxe AC Tents at MTDC - Harihareshwar
MTDC Resort Restaurant (Shacks) by the Beach
Raigad Ropeway Ride - There are 1475 steps to climb to reach the Raigad Fort. But Ropeway has made it all simple.
Amazing view of the base Ropeway Station from the ride
Steep Climb of 1375 ft. Fort is situated at the total height of 2800 Ft from Sea Level
Sahyadri (Deccan) Ranges - View from the Ropeway Ride
The great Raigad Fort - erstwhile Capitol of Deccan Ruler, King Shivaji
Raigad Fort Ruins - Fort was burning for almost 11 days which came under the attack of British artillery Fire power
Palace Ruins. Fort was destroyed by British army during the war in 1800 Century
Sunset from Raigad Fort. You can view Pratapgad, Torna, Rajgad forts from Raigad if weather is clear
"Takmak Tok" with 1300 ft Valley straight below - This place was used to execute criminals in those days simply by pushing them off the cliff