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I am interested in learning more about Siima - which are monastic boundaries. Siima are used for sanghakamma or official monastic acts such as recitation of the Patimohka and ordination ceremonies. Essentially they are boundaries where every monk present must agree for an act to be valid. Siima have become increasingly complex over the years with many requirements for their proper establishment and many different types of siima. One type is a water boundary. This is where a small 'island' is developed so that all sides of the boundary are water. There was a major dispute in Sri Lanka within the Siyam Nikaya over a water siima. One group argued it wasn't a proper siima because there was a small plank attaching the platform to the land. This lead to a split within the Siyam Nikaya.
You may notice if you go to a Thai temple that has a Bot or (Uposatha Hall) that there are about nine markers surrounding it. These are the siima markers.
Also, I believe the requirements for siima differ between the Theravada tradition and the Dharmaguptaka tradition. This is why some Theravadins believe Chinese monks are not properly ordained and this therefore creates problems for the reintroduction of Bhikkhuni ordination from the Chinese tradition.
What I would like to know is, if anyone knows, how did the siima develop. Is there requirements about the siima in the canonical vinaya or did it develop in the commentaries or sub-commentaries.
Also, what about the other schools
I know that there is a German scholar who has done extensive research on the Siima. Her name is Petra Kieffer-Pülz and she has written mostly in German, and a few articles in English - which are hard to acccess.

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Sunday, 27th March, 2005, 08:50 AM #1DontellaGuest
TMP- News Stories
(( I was thinking to help create characters more, we could write up news stories and information about events and the like that involve our characters...))
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
March 27th, 2030
Leandra Zephyrine was named Humanitarian of the Year. The French born humanist, is being honored for her work in providing funds and supplies to schools across New York.
Based on the proceeds of her own company and donations, Knights for Education, has become a strong foundation by which needy school systems can gain the funds they so desperately need.
Miss Zephyrine has refused to comment on the receipt of the award, however her lawyer tells the press that she is glad that she could help and will continue to do so. He reports that Mizss Zephyrine said, "Education is the greatest gift we can give the children of tomorrow, and I mean to see that everyone recieves it, regardless of race, religion background or any other factors of discrimination."
Her next project, is to begin funding and rebuilding those libraries in need.
Sunday, 27th March, 2005, 09:02 AM #2MatthewTyffGuest
City Council Run
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
March 23rd, 2030
Early news coming out of New York. Local Lawyer, Magician, Musician, and Comedian Matthew Tyff has announced his intent to run for New York City Council in the upcoming November election. Three of the eleven seats will be up for grabs and it is expected to be a highly contested run. Considering the new mutant related issues appearing in front of the council, this election is going to be a very difficult one and possibly one of the most controversial in the city's history. When asked for a comment, Mr. Tyff said the following.
"I don't want to make any harsh judgements on the new people arising in our city. I feel as if each person should be offered the right to live peacefully, despite what science, mutations, adaptations, or otherwise has done to them. I will be voting for any legislation that allows them to live without scientists disturbing their lives." he commented when asked if any mutant-related votes would be cast if he were to be elected.
When asked about the traditional issues, he said he will follow the new Liberation Party platform as released this coming July at their New York City Convention. Mr. Tyff will be appearing on several news programs and live internet chats in the coming weeks.
Sunday, 27th March, 2005, 08:25 PM #3WizO_AdeleGuest
I can always add a 'Current News' page to the TMP website, and if someone wants to compile and write stuff for it I can update it from time to time. No more frequently than once a week please, but I can promise that often.
In the future Setting Coordinators will presumably be able to update the pages at which time more frequency might be possible.
Anyway, just mail me and pounamu
Monday, 28th March, 2005, 04:56 AM #4JudeSedaiGuest
I'd be interested in lending a hand with that -- I've done some news writing in the past, and it's fun to make up news ^_^
Tuesday, 29th March, 2005, 02:19 PM #5XenGuest
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
March 27th, 2030
At 2:18 AM last night, police recieved a call about a strange disturbance in downtown Manhattan. At around 2:00 AM, said witnesses, a flickering light could be seen emanating from within a condemmed warehouse, accompanied by loud cracks and popping sounds. One witness described "a sound like a man shouting" and "a frightening moan, like a badly hurt person." At 2:08 a sonic boom rocked the area, waking people for blocks around, and shattering the foundations of the building.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a man leave the warehouse and run westwards, dissapearing soon after. A subsequent police search of the warehouse turned up the bodies of two people, both of which were in an advanced stage of decay. Both corpses had recieved shots to the head from a large-caliber handgun, using the latest in caseless bullet design.
"Why someone would shoot dead bodies, I don't know," said one officer after the bodies were taken away. "I just hope this isn't target practice for some kind of sniper, or another deranged cult."
Tuesday, 29th March, 2005, 06:49 PM #6NewYorkOpinionGuest
New York Opinion, Weekly Issue- March 29th
Our new candidate! Crook or Caring?
March 28th, New York, New York
Robert Fulham
I took some time to go to several places where Matthew Tyff was known to frequent and I learned quite a bit. First, according to several people that spoke to him, Matthew Tyff continues to avoid addressing questions on his support of the mutant uprising. A man I met in a new club in the city claimed that Mr. Tyff never even attempted to address the question with him, but instead placed his focus on education and assisting the city's youth projects. Although he seemed caring about such projects, Mr. Tyff never even made any specific promises to help the city.
We here at The Opinion find it insane to elect a man supporting this mutant agenda. Deaths are being reported daily from mutant-related activities and it's time the government stepped in to begin eradicating the new mutant population.
When asked about how knowledgable Mr. Tyff was, Michael Corrin-Sorria, a local youth volunteer said "He knew just about as much as any other politician." which isn't vary assuring about the intelligence of Mr. Tyff. Do we honestly want a stupid man in a seat of power in our fair city? Vote down Matthew Tyff this coming election, for the sake of our city.
Wednesday, 30th March, 2005, 05:35 AM #7MatthewTyffGuest
Self-defense allowed by Law
New York City, New York (AP)
March 29th, 2030
Police are confirming today that a murder in The Meeting Place was self-defense. Earlier in the day a reporter by the name of Robert Fulham attempted to assassinate politicial figurehead and candidate for City Council Matthew Tyff. The dart almost killed him but actions by Matt Aiden saved his life. Later evidence proved that Robert Fulham had the gun responsible for the attempt and the poison collecting device. Fulham returned to the Meeting Place later that day for another attempt at shooting him, evident since he was gathering poison from the air when Matthew Tyff shot him with a registered firearm. Police have deemed the action Pre-determined Self-Defense and will not be filing charges on Tyff. Fulham's family would not comment.
Wednesday, 30th March, 2005, 07:54 AM #8DontellaGuest
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
March 30th, 2030
The ceremony to present the Humanitarian of the Year Award, to Miss Leandra Zephyrine, read more like a whos who of New York, than charity ball. The deMedici family was out in full force. As usual Michael was busy with his work, however this did not stop his wife Starla and heir apparent Lucient, a decorated Captain in the Air Force, from attending. The pair arrived with their usual flair for drama, Starla in a stunning houte coture gown and looking like she had stepped straight off the runway.
Maxwell Anderson of Max Fashions, was also present. Maxwell arrived early, alone as he always appears in public, and left just after the main speech, not without first making a rather large donation.
Gina Hernandez was present, making use of the publicity to further promote her growing new empire El Defensa.
It was then that Miss Zephyrine arrived. She was accompanied as usual, by the entourage she keeps while in the public eye. The French-born humanitarian was flanked by the ever present figure at her side, her lawyer Nicholi Stefanov. At her other side was the commonly seen individual, David Ravenclaw of Native American descent.
Miss Zephyrine has an adamant refusal to speak with the press, finding herself shy when confronted by them. Thus, accompanying her, were two young women from her youth outreach programs, helping to keep the press at bay.
Miss Zephyrines speech was remarkably short, and charming in her soft French accent: I thank you, mon amis, for this award. I hope that I can continue to provide an education to all those who seek it, now and in the future. Knights for Education, is a means of the past, providing a path to the future.. Oui.. thank you, Merci.
While once again Miss Zephyrine refused to speak with the press, her lawyer Mr. Stefanov had these comments: Miss Zephyrine has approved a matching funds program for tonight. For every dollar raised by this evenings event, two will be donated from her funds.
Miss Zephyrine would also like to implement a matching funds program with the city of New York, so that Knights for Education not only provides funds to inner city schools, but also raises the money to help fund public libraries, and provide for higher education opportunities.
Miss Zephyrine and her entourage left the event early, in order so that she might further avoid talking with the press.
The rest of the whos who list, of course enjoyed the party..
Wednesday, 30th March, 2005, 05:22 PM #9WizO_PounamuGuest
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
March 30 2030
Kidnapping Foiled at Local Club
The heavy security of a nightclub in El Barrio disrupted the kidnap attempt on an immigant academic at approximately 3am this morning.
Professor Alex Woodham had been drawn into discussion with O. Chandler who aledged that an ex-student of Prof. Woodham had taken techniques learnt in Prof. Woodham's classes and furthered them into bombs capable of killing thousands. Chandler had photos as evidence and claimed to be a government agent who needed Prof. Woodham's aid to stop the ex-student and "save the world". However by the time Chandler came to lead Prof. Woodham out of the building, Woodham had become uncertain and resisted, drawing the attention of TMP manager Jade Walker, off-duty but present at the time.
Walker tried to stall the departure in the hope that Prof. Woodham would ask for help. Chandler lost patience at this point and injected Prof. Woodham with a sedative. A struggle resulted, drawing the attention of other customers in the club. Walker recalled, "It was quite amazing really. There were only two other women present, but when they realised the situation they tried to help in getting Prof. Woodham away from his would-be abductor even though Chandler may well have been further armed." Chandler then called for assistance, and four men in military uniforms forced their way into TMP which triggered a security system installed in the prior years when TMP's main area had been the grand foyer and meeting rooms of a WIZO branch. (See "alien luck", page 4 ((below)) ) This security system raised the alarm and sealed the exits, which effectively trapped kidappers and waylayers inside and notified the security personel in WIZO offices above the club.
When questioned, Chandler claimed government backing for his actions and insisted that WIZO personel responding to the security alarm assist them, claiming to outrank them.
Suffering the effects of the sedative, Prof. Woodham decided then to return to his residence without waiting to lay charges. He was escorted by a WIZO staff member.
Without Prof. Woodham's backing the security personel had no choice but to allow the would-be kidnappers to depart. However the would be kidnappers were required to leave their identification for checking. All five individuals appeared to hold government issue identification. However a National Defence spokesperson this morning denied the existance of the disaster upon which Chandler based his story; also of the existance of or authority for any civilian seeking opperation in New York City.
Prof. Woodham has not been avaliable for comment.
Wednesday, 30th March, 2005, 11:49 PM #10WizO_PounamuGuest
Alien Luck
New York City, New York, USA (AP)
March 30 2030
Pg 4 (Weekly Opinion Column)
Kaity Aytes
Alien Luck
Coincidences or conspiracy?
In light of the recent events at newly reopened The Meeting Place, this reporter took a closer look at the locations history. What was revealed is a series of unforunate events to fall those working of and attending the site.
WIZO (Wormhole Intergalactic Zelta Organization) was set up in 2019 after the alleged Interplanetary Treaty appeared, organised and signed in secret by more than twenty representatives of the human population and apparently seven visiting dignitaries, to facilitate the immigration of alien life fors into human society without our knowledge. WIZO offices quickly appeared across the globe, major cities having as many as five branches. That little public opinion was sought before the alleged forging of this historical document became evident.
Although it is unknown the date of purchase by WIZO, the site commonly known as The Meeting Place became the El Barrio (NYC) WIZO office in 2023. Here begins its unfortuate history. Although not a major target of the Anti-Alien riots of 2025 which gutted many other such branches, the El Barrio site faced lobby groups, picketing and death threats which polarised the local community. It is this reporter's belief that this caused the emergence of major gang activity which, although cracked down on by police in the following years, remains a problem today. WIZO was forced to lose its doors and took on a less open approach, continuing to put aliens amongst us but hiding themselves from public view.
In 2027 the street level of the building was renovated and became The Meeting Place, a nightclub under management by ex-military officer Reesa Harrison. It remained plagued with difficulties from failing technology to allegedly unprevoked organised attacks, earning it reputations ranging from haunted to cursed. Harrison was forced to give up TMP by late 2028.
And on to the present. TMP remained closed for renovations for over a year before opening this weekend just past under new management but it appears that renovating and changing staff could not wipe clear the darkness beneath. Already TMP has been the site of foul plots endangering human life. Sources report that on the very first night two customers were taken to Metropolitan Hospital for emergency care. The following evening emergency crews were called by TMP staff to the alley alongside the building to attend two people; however they were held at gunpoint and prevented from collecting one of the victims. Only yesterday the nightclub became the scene of two assasination attempts upon a pro-mutant candidate for City Council, Matthew Tyff. The second attempt claimed the life of the alleged attempted murderer, my fellow reporter Robert Fulham. The early hours of this morning were split by security sirens brought upon by an alleged kidnap attempt, also within the nightclub.
This reporter awaits reports of further disturbances and urges readers bold enough to attend the nightclub themselves, please be careful lest you become a statistic.
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gregkavarnos wrote:Well that's wierd, the first time I clicked on the link I got a lovely glowing account of how lovely and holy the two lovely retreatants were and except for a lovely altercation regarding a lovely knife everything else was just holy and errrrr... lovely!
But the next time I clicked on the link (to read the comments that I had overlooked) it took me to a completely different article, something about a Garuda... Go figure!
The blog post itself is silly fan girl stuff. Scroll down and click the View Comments link at the very bottom. The Jerry Kelly comment I was referring to is about third comment down.


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Location - The Golden Tulip Hotel Manchester is located directly opposite Old Trafford Football Ground. It has easy access links into the City Centre and is within walking distance of many attractions such as The Manchester United Museum and Tour, Imperial War Museum and the Lowry Mall. It is located several minutes from the M60 and there is the Metrolink Tram System near the hotel which will take you directly into the city centre. It is five minutes by car to the Trafford Centre and 5 minutes walk to the Lowry shopping outlet which offers free parking if you purchase something there.
Arrival - If arriving by car, depending on whether you arrive on a match day or not there are security barriers in place and a member of security will check that there is a reservation in your name. There is a large car park which is of no extra cost to customers staying at the hotel. The main foyer area is very modern and spacious and there are several seating areas for customers should the bar area be busy or you are waiting for your room if you have arrived early. The reception staff are very friendly and will do their best to have your room ready as soon as possible if you do arrive early. They are very courteous and smartly dressed and will confirm if you would like a reservation for the restaurant, morning newspaper or a wake up call. They will also arrange transportation for you should you require it.
Rooms - The majority of rooms have recently undergone refurbishment and have been decorated to a high standard. They now boast modern decor, lcd tvs and modern fresh bathroom suites. There are a number of family rooms which are yet to be refurbished though they are still of a high quality and very spacious. The rooms do not have a minibar but do have a fridge which was ideal for myself in a family room to store milk for my baby. It is there for your own personal use so ideal to store some cold drinks to quench your thirst after hours should you need to. A standard room can consist of a double bed, a king size bed or two singles and will accomodate 2 persons only. The family rooms can accomodate upto 4 persons and include a double bed and pull out sofa bed which will be made up ready for your arrival. There are tea and coffee making facilities, ample storage and wardrobe space, heated towel rails and bathroom essentials such as shampoo and soap are provided. Some rooms also have a fantastic view of the Quays or the United football ground.
Food - The hotel offers a lovely room service menu which is not overpriced and the food is of a high standard. There is a restaurant located on the ground floor of the hotel called Watersreach which is a fantastic dining experience. The menu varies on a weekly basis and the setting in the restaurant is calm and soothing with dim lighting and music in the background. The waiters and waitresses are very professional and will aim to answer any questions you have about the food as best they can. Drinks are brought over efficiently and there is not too long await for the meals to be ready. They leave just the right amount of time between started and main, I often find that most restaurants hurry you with your food, but that is not the case here and its nice to have time to relax, chat and drink between courses. The menu is very varied and offers excellent meal options and offers something for everyones taste. The food is well price however the drinks will push the bill up. It cost us £78 for 3 of us to have a two course meal and drinks.
Facilties - The facilities here are more aimed at the business traveller with conference rooms, wifi access, and meeting facilties and there is no pool or gym on site. There is a bar area which has a nice atmosphere though is extremely overcrowded on match days and has limited seating.
Cost - The price to stay here can vary from £55 to £150 for the same standard room. I would always advise to book on their website rather than booking on arrival. The further in advance you book, the best price your likely to get.
Overall - If you are wanting a relaxing stay then definitely dont visit here on a match day as it is overcrowded and noisy. If you are wanting to visit for a match then you cant get better situated and the pre match atmosphere is fantastic as is the post match atmosphere if Manchester United win. Nice rooms, nice staff and a lovely restaurant, would highly recommend.
This is my own review and is also on Ciao.
I stayed in this hotel for up to 5 days a week for the best part of 12 months when I worked on an assignment in Trafford Park a few years ago.
It's in an excellent location on the outskirts of Trafford Park (the opposite end to the Trafford Centre), so getting to work was a five minute drive, and getting to the centre of Manchester was a 10 minute drive.
The hotel is on seven floors and I always booked one of the two suites which are located above each other on the sixth and seventh floors. Because of the number of guaranteed nights, they gave me an excellent rate. The sitting room was perfect for me, consisting of a comfortable sofa, table, side tables, nice lamps and TV. The bedroom always looked very inviting with lots of pillows and cushions, a good sized wardrobe and dresser. Both rooms were decorated in various natural stone colours making them quite appealing and easy to live in. The bathroom was also fine with a bath/shower and everything else you need.
The hotel reception area is spacious and always looked clean. It has an interesting and welcoming bar which I found very relaxing when having a beer with colleagues.
The Restaurant was designed more in cafe style but I must say the food was excellent, and well worth at least one visit per week during my stay.
The problem with this hotel is that on match day (the hotel is situated opposite Old Trafford) they lease the car park to Manchester United, who then rent it to the fans, so car parking for the hotel guests can be impossible before 11pm on such nights.
I would only recommend this hotel for anyone visiting/working in Trafford Park because there are so many much better hotels in the town centre.
I usually stay at the Jury's Inn in Manchester, but I found myself booked into the 'Quality Inn', eeek! If you've ever stayed at one you'll know that the brand name is just a cruel joke. I was therefore delighted to learn that they had been taken over by Golden Tulip and were to have a refit before my stay. I was less delighted when I arrived, at 7:30 on a match day to find that the hotel had been re-branded as 'The Manchester United Hotel'. Obviously as no MUFC fans seem to come from Manchester or the surrounding area they need an increasing number of rooms in which to store the 'loyal fan base'. I was booked in way before the cup fixture that evening was booked so I felt more than a little disappointment as I edged around the mercs and beemers in the car park looking for a spot. I couldn't find one so I parked across the main exit and handed my keys to reception to find me a spot. The reception area is clean spacious and bright. It is also an affront to right thinking sports fans. There's Manchester United shirts in glass cases, adverts for Red Devils merchandise and overpriced tat for sale. Even the apples in the bowl on reception were red. I checked in quickly and tried to avoid looking at the self congratulatory photos on all the walls. My efforts were in vain as I was given a key card with an advert for a tour of the ground on it. Fortunately the rooms are not painted red and black with Beckham duvet covers. They are very relaxed, spacious studies in pastels. I only had to hide one flyer for the trophy room tour and a brochure rack for MUTV before I could settle down for the evening. The room has all you need, a TV with a limited channel choice, a comfortable bathroom, a desk and coffee table as well as telephone and modem points. The coffee making facilities were good, but 'Granny Wilds' cookies were beastly. They saved themselves wi
th the nice offer of fresh milk if you want it rather than the little pots of vegetable fat product. Copies of the Guardian and the Manchester Evening News are available all over the hotel. Room service has some reasonable if limited options, but the best thing about this hotel is the restaurant. That well known Mancunian (pah) Gary Rhodes opened his first venture outside London on the ground floor of the hotel, and 'Rhodes & Co' is well worth a visit. Sadly on match nights this isn't always possible as they do a pre match sitting, and then close the restaurant until 9pm when they run a post match supper. The menu on these occasions is seriously cut down with just three options for each course. Whilst these are all good, it's more hassle than it's worth. On a regular evening you can expect a much better dining experience. The staff have been hired to look good in black, but there are a couple who can wait tables very effectively. If you find one, hang on to them if you want efficient service. The restaurant itself is minimalist with a clean café bar look with a large window into the kitchen, allowing you to watch your meal being cooked. The atmosphere is only spoiled by the Gary Rhodes books, Gary Rhodes videos, Gary Rhodes gift packs, and other items to remind you that this is the Gary Rhodes restaurant in the Manchester United hotel. The evening clientele carry on the theme by wearing all their labels on the outside of their clothes. There are plenty of affluent looking men of limited intellect wasting good money on salad for nice but dim stick insects. Whilst these characteristics are allowable weaknesses in 'Posh and Becks' if these are your defining characteristics it really is rather sad. Even more horrifying is the smoking policy. I have never been asked if I wanted a non-smoking table, and this is normally not too much of a problem, as fewer people inhale bu
rning leaves during their meals these days. Whilst I can understand that some people like a cigar(ette) before and after a meal, I've never liked the idea of a fag between courses. Rhodes & Co is the only restaurant other than McDonalds or an after hours Indian where I've seen people smoke during courses. Enough of this nastiness, the food is very very good. The menu changes regularly, so don't be disappointed if you are handed an A4 sheet neatly typed that day, at least you can hope for fresh food. Expect good British inspired food with a few modern touches and continental twists. The soups in particular make great starters as you can stand your spoon up in most of them, salads and fish options like sardines on crostini are delicious too. Main courses are solid and reliable favourites like steak served with shallot sauce, Irish lamb stew or Ham hock. I preferred the fish options and would recommend a shellfish risotto, and a roat cod dish served with garlic beans. Some of the meat dishes are a little heavy on offal, which is fine if you like that kind of thing, but a couple of dining companions were horrified by a particularly vivid pate and a spaghetti bolognaise made with kidneys. Each dish is tasty and filling, but not bloaty, which is good, because if there's one thing that the irritating spikey haired blokey knows how to do it's puddings. The lemon rice pudding is delightfully light and tangy. And there are some real rib stickers like hot chocolate and banana cake to send you to bed happy. Overall I'd give the food five stars, as it is excellent and not obscenely expensive, expect to pay about £30 a head plus wine. Breakfast is served in the restaurant and rather strangely if you are staying in the hotel you have to take a meal voucher, rather like a school dinner ticket, to get your food. It is a good English breakfast though, or you can choose to take continental bre
akfast in your room. I would recommend the Manchester United Hotel as a good place to stay, and I'd certainly eat in the restaurant again, but I would never visit either on a match day as the service slips and the hotel becomes noisy. www.goldentulipmanchester.co.uk Trafford Park Manchester M17 1WS 01618726556


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For a group of Trique Indian boys, Nike's slogan 'Just Do It" is applicable – minus the shoes, that is.
The Indian boys swept through a recent basketball tournament in Mexico, most of them playing the entire competition with no shoes on.
The boys won all six games of the 2013 Champions of the International Festival of Mini-Basketball.
Ernesto Merino, one of the teams' coaches, said that because of their "shortcomings" many of the other teams in the tournament referred to the Trique Indian boys as "the barefoot mice from Mexico," according to WebProNews.com.
In addition to dribbling and jumping barefoot, the boys were also much shorter than most of their opponents. According to Examiner.com, the boys were less than 6 feet tall, but it was their raw skill, talent and determination that put them on top.
Merino said that to make up for their short stature the boys had "strength, speed and resistance in an unmatched way."
After joining the official team, all of the players were provided shoes to wear, but a majority of those on the team from Oaxaca's Academy of Indigenous Basketball said that they were more comfortable playing with no shoes. Merino said that most of the boys were from poor families and grew up unable to play for clothes or shoes so they were "used to not having shoes; having to walk everywhere barefoot," reported the Examiner.
The boys held balloons and waved flags as they celebrated their win. Their performance earned them a 60-second ovation yesterday on the floor of Mexico's Chamber of Deputies.
They also received congratulations from Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, who used Twitter to share and celebrate the team's accomplishments.
"The victories of the Trique Indian team from Oaxaca's Academy of Indigenous Basketball make Mexicans proud," Nieto said in a tweet.
Trique people live in a mountainous region, called "La Mixteca Baja," in the southwestern part of the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.
The boys are part of a program that was started three years ago to help Oaxaca's poor. To enter the program, children must help with chores at home, get good grades in school, and speak their native tongue.
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If you've been following this blog, you know I was looking to switch from a Windows laptop to a Mac laptop. I finally made the switch in August to a MacBook Pro and couldn't be happier. I still need to use Windows once in a while for the courses I teach here at Biola, I also had Windows XP installed. I use the "Parallels" software to access my Windows platform and I have been truly amazed at how well it works. I can now have both Mac and Windows applications running side by side (in "parallel") and switch back and forth between them seamlessly. XP and OS/X share the same folder structure so I don't need a separate Windows and Mac area on my disk. I also do some consulting where I need to connect to a server via Windows remote desktop software over a VPN – and it works perfectly.
I believe that I am part of a larger trend of previous Windows users moving to the Mac platform. Hmm. And Apple's stock has gone from $88 to $188 in the past few months, too.


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Whenever I hear Gil Scott-Heron's The Revolution Will Not Be Televised it gets my blood boiling. In fact it gets me more crazy these days than ever. It seems there is no true dissent. The dissent is bottled and labeled. We need the anti. Without it we are drones, mules and followers. Thanks Gil for a great track and career.
"Musician Gil Scott-Heron, who helped lay the groundwork for rap by fusing minimalistic percussion, political expression and spoken-word poetry on songs such as "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," died Friday at age 62. A friend, Doris C. Nolan, who answered the telephone listed for his Manhattan recording company, said he died in the afternoon at St. Luke's Hospital after becoming sick upon returning from a European trip." – philly.com
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LONG BEACH - Azaan Kamau's "Letters to My Bully" is an anthology from 33 writers who describe overcoming the trauma and emotional impact of youth bullying.
The book is a collection of letters, fiction and nonfiction short stories, poetry and essays depicting gay and lesbians, students with disabilities and "people who stand out from what society says is normal," who have survived bullying, Kamau said.
"The book is about triumph and being victorious over the lunchroom bully, the bully at home, the bully in the back of the class," said the 41-year-old Long Beach writer, who writes about her experiences being bullied because she is a lesbian. "It's a book about survival."
Kamau will sign copies "Letters to My Bully" this afternoon during a woman's book fair in Bixby Knolls.
The fair will take place at the home of longtime lesbian activist Pat Lamis and will feature six "Letters to My Bully" writers. Several lesbian and lesbian-friendly authors from Kamau's independent publishing company, Glover Lane Press, including self-help author Jenenne Macklin ("Let's Get You Happy First") and lesbian poet Poetic Old Soul ("Poetic Like Me") are scheduled to sign copies of their books.
Glover Lane Press publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry and memoirs, among other genres.
Authors at the event also will share their publishing journey and talk about how to make it as a writer, Kamau said.
In addition to the books, the event features a variety of vendors selling jewelry and body-care products, Lamis said.
The idea for the event was mutual, Lamis said.
"I wanted to do a vendor fair, and Azaan wanted a place for a book signing," she said.
In "Letters to My Bully," Kamau writes about her childhood experiences.
Kamau says she was bullied at home and at school.
"I was an awkward kid. I was picked on for acting like a boy and looking like a boy," she said. "I was called a bull dyke at home and at school. I couldn't escape it," Kamau said. "I was often blamed for the bullying, (told) `You shouldn't act like a boy. If you weren't pretending to be a boy, you wouldn't get picked on."'
But Kamau found an outlet in "Letters to My Bully" to express her long-harbored feelings and move past them, she said.
"The book is about empowering ourselves over bullying," Kamau said.
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pilgrim wrote:polarbuddha101 wrote:he also sincerely believes that levitation is possible
He shares this outrageous belief with the Buddha..
James the Giant wrote:Hi Melancholy, there is an article by Ajahn Brahm somewhere, where he shows in the suttas it says an embryo is not classed as a person/human/sentient until a certain stage of development is reached.
So your vinaya references above are not relevant.
mikenz66 wrote:Thanks, James,
When Does Human Life Begin?
http://www.dhammatalks.net/Books7/Ajahn ... _Begin.pdf
Most grateful for the link and reference.
Such instruction will be of immeasurable benefit and comfort to a lady of my acquaintance.
cooran wrote:I was at a talk by Ajahn Brahm in Brisbane a year or so ago. He told the same jokes I'd heard from him before, the same stories I'd read in his books - and then he said abortion was o.k. up to about 16 or more weeks. At that point quite a number of the audience walked out.
There is clear support for this conclusion in the Vinaya. This states that a monk or nun should never, for the whole of their life, intentionally kill a human being, 'even to the extent of causing an abortion'. Similarly, they should not have sexual intercourse 'even to the depth of a sesame seed'. They should not steal 'even as much as a blade of grass'. They should not lay claim to spiritual attainments 'even by saying "I delight in an empty dwelling"'. So abortion is clearly regarded as intentional killing of a human being; yet it is the least serious act of this kind.
However we do not accept that it can be proved that the inception of consciousness takes place only after three or four months. This is an ethically arbitrary date which simply marks the present day limits of scientific knowledge, but tells us nothing about the moral status of the embryo. I would very much like to see a study of the effects of abortion on the emotional landscapes of women, and a comparison between women who decided to have an abortion and women who had unwanted pregnancies but decided to bear a child. How do they feel afterwards? Five years later? Ten years later? How many mothers would, when their child had grown up, say that they wished they had had an abortion?
- When Life Begins, Bhikkhu Sujato
"When a monk is ordained he should not intetionally deprive a living thing of life, even if it is only an ant. What ever monk deprives a human being of life even down to causing abortion, he becomes not a (true) recluse, not a son of the Sakyans. As a flat stone, broke, becomes (scmething) not to be put together again, even so a monk, having intentionally deprived a human being of life, becomes not a (true) recluse, not a son of the Sakyans. This is a thing not to be done by you as long as life lasts."
- Vinaya, Mahāvagga, 1. Mahā Khandhaka (The Book of Descipline IV, page 125)
Denisa wrote:One teaching Ajan Brahm repeatedly talk about is not to find fault with others. At least he should practice what he preached.
waterchan wrote:As I recall, Krishnamurti did seem to think that there was a transmigrating essence outside of the five aggregates.
One of Australia's senior monks, Ajahn Brahm, was invited to deliver a speech on Gender Equality at the UN Day of Vesak Convention in Vietnam in May 2014. Unfortunately, Ajahn Brahm was prevented from delivering his speech by a ban imposed by conference organising committee the day before it was due to be given at the Convention. Ajahn Brahm's paper had been pre-approved by the conference organising committee several months before the event.
Ajahn Brahm's paper presented a solid case for the full ordination of women in the Theravadin tradition, supported by references from the Buddha and the Vinaya rules that govern Buddhist monastic life.
Please read below the full text of Ajahn Brahm's banned paper: Theravada Buddhism and UN Millenium Development Goal 3 (MDG 3)....
Crazy cloud wrote:Hi, I like Krishnamurti's lectures, and there is one thing that he always try to hammer in to my mind, and that is: dont belive in Krishnamurti - dont belive in gurus - dont belive in prophets - be a light on to oneself ...
polarbuddha wrote:My main point was simply that it is clear human beings cannot touch the sun and it seems highly highly highly improbable that the human mind is capable of bending the laws of physics like we're in the matrix.
Mr Man wrote:waterchan wrote:As I recall, Krishnamurti did seem to think that there was a transmigrating essence outside of the five aggregates.
Hi waterchan, do you have an examples of this?
waterchan wrote:Mr Man wrote:waterchan wrote:As I recall, Krishnamurti did seem to think that there was a transmigrating essence outside of the five aggregates.
Hi waterchan, do you have an examples of this?
Sorry, I don't have any direct references. I remember reading about it in an old (2002) talk given by Ajahn Brahm.
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20 Games Like 400 Years()
Candle is an adventure with challenging puzzles. Play as Teku, a young man on a dangerous journey to rescue his tribe's shaman from the evil Wakcha-Clan. But the way is littered with sinister traps and difficult obstacles. To master these challenges you need to have keen eyes and a good sense for your environment, or your next step may be your last.
But Teku has a special gift: his left hand is a candle. Let it be a bright beacon to drive off your enemies or to shed light on dark places.
Gorgeous hand-painted watercolor visuals give Candle that special flair, as all backgrounds and characters have been carefully drawn and then scanned, picture after picture. The game consistently feels like a living painting.
Rise & Shine
Rise is a small kid of Gamearth, the world where the classic videogame characters live. He finds himself lost in the middle of a war against the Space Grunts, the bald muscular soldiers with big guns that just invaded his world. Only with the help of the legendary gun, Shine, he'll be able to stay alive and just maybe, incredibly, save his planet from the invaders.
The game mixes pure shooting arcade with the use of different bullets to solve all the situations Rise will find on his path. Think of a more arcadey Another World, also with a very tight relationship between gameplay and story.
76 / 10053.8
House of Caravan
Taking place in a single mansion in Candlewood, northeast USA, in the early 20th Century, House of Caravan is a sinister adventure filled with dark secrets and vexing puzzles.
Quern - Undying Thoughts
Quern is a first person puzzle adventure with captivating story and beautiful graphics. Quern refreshes the genre with flexible gameplay and reuseable puzzle mechanics. The visuals and the music combine traditional and modern elements providing a unique mood for the game.
One of the specialities of Quern is that the tasks to be solved are not managed as separate, individual and sequential units, but as a complex entity, amongst which the players may wander and experiment freely. Often a bad or seemingly irrational result may bring the player closer to the final solution, if those are reconsidered and thought over again later, in the possession of the knowledge gained during the game.
Don't Knock Twice
Don't Knock Twice is a first-person horror game based on a psychologically terrifying urban legend. To save her estranged daughter, a guilt-ridden mother must uncover the frightening truth behind the urban tale of a vengeful, demonic witch. One knock to wake her from her bed, twice to raise her from the dead.
Explore a grand manor house and interact with almost every object you see. To find and save your daughter, you will explore all depths of the manor, searching for hidden clues and using items to fight or escape the terror that surrounds you.
The game is based on the film, Don't Knock Twice, starring Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica) and directed by Caradog James (The Machine).
The Last Guardian
In a strange and mystical land, a young boy discovers a mysterious creature with which he forms a deep, unbreakable bond. The unlikely pair must rely on each other to journey through towering, treacherous ruins filled with unknown dangers. Experience the journey of a lifetime in this touching, emotional story of friendship and trust.
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Superfighters Deluxe
Superfighters Deluxe is a multiplayer 2D action game where little flat-headed men fight to the death in small and highly destructible arenas. Surviving each round takes skill, strategy and luck.
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Out of Line
Out of Line is an upcoming platform/action-adventure videogame being developed by Duckling Studios, for PlayStation 4 and PC/MAC.
Help little San and his brothers journey, solve difficult puzzles, alongside action challenges in their quest to survive and escape the "factory".
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the new name for the base Shovel Knight game. It will get all future updates and content for free just like before.
It will launch first on the Switch, during the systems launch window, and on all other platforms in April 2017. All owners of the previous version, across all platforms, will be upgraded to the new version of the game for free.
Ibb and Obb
The green creature, ibb, and the pink creature, obb, travel through a world divided by a thin horizon line; on either side of the barrier, everything is inverted and gravity works in opposite directions. The game is focused on cooperative play and the two characters must work closely together to progress through the game.
The Franz Kafka Videogame
A point-n-click puzzle/adventure game inspired by writings of Franz Kafka.
Gold Rush: The Game
Become the gold miner. Work hard, dig deep, explore the world, and you'll become the wealthiest man in Alaska. Use a variety of highly-detailed machines to find as much gold as you can.
Hello, Neighbor!
Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game about sneaking into your neighbor's house to figure out what horrible secrets he's hiding in the basement. You play against an advanced AI that learns from your every move. Really enjoying climbing through that backyard window? Expect a bear trap there. Sneaking through the front door? There'll be cameras there soon. Trying to escape? The Neighbor will find a shortcut and catch you.
The Sexy Brutale
The Sexy Brutale is an adventure, puzzle video game developed by Cavalier Game Studios and Tequila Works. The game was released for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One in April 2017.
The player is tasked with exploring a mansion that is stuck in a time loop as its inhabitants are being killed off.
Only If
Only If is a surreal first person adventure-puzzle game. You play as Anthony Clyde, who, after a heavy night of partying, wakes up to find himself in an unfamiliar bed with no memory of the previous night's events. Unfortunately, escaping these unfamiliar, opulent surroundings will prove to be no easy task, as an unseen, menacing, radio-bound antagonist will stop at nothing to block Anthony's path at every turn.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time reveals the genesis of the fantasy land of Hyrule, the origin of the Triforce, and the tale of the first exploits of Princess Zelda and the heroic adventurer Link. Vibrant, real-time 3-D graphics transport you into the fantasy world of Hyrule. Your quest takes you through dense forests and across wind-whipped deserts. Swim raging rivers, climb treacherous mountains, dash on horseback across rolling hills, and delve into dungeons full of creatures that fight to the finish to put an end to your adventures. With immersive graphics, a sweeping story line, swashbuckling adventure, mind-bending puzzles, and a touch of humor, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is one of Nintendo's most epic challenges ever.
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Villagers is a beautifully illustrated and richly detailed town-building game where you build a thriving community using the people and resources around you. Success or failure depends on your ability to create a town that can grow and prosper, and overcome the harsh realities of medieval life!
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Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional cel animation (hand drawn & hand inked!), watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acquire new weapons, learn powerful super moves, and discover hidden secrets. Cuphead is all action, all the time.


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When the Elk River-Zimmerman skaters were receiving their second-place medals after their 3-1 loss to Andover in the section finals, Andover coach Melissa Sailor fixed a compassionate gaze on one of them as she skated across the rink – her sister Mandy Sailor, Elk senior defenseman.
"We are used to it," coach Sailor said about being on opposite sides, "but it never gets easier, especially right now, the section finals. It's very bittersweet. This Mandy's last high school game, so she is always going to remember it, unfortunately. We probably won't talk for a day or two, but then I hope to get a hug. But I'm afraid of (talking to) her right now."
The coach's assessment of the Elks co-captain: "Mandy is a very defensive 'D,' the kind of player that doesn't get a lot of attention, but they are what every single team needs."
Melissa Sailor, 26, who played for Irondale High School and St. Olaf College (the family later moved), has coached against Mandy for four years, the first three as an assistant, one at Champlin Park and the last two at Andover before moving up to head coach.
Their parents watched the game with probably double the interest of most parents, knowing they'd be both happy and sad out the outcome. The girls' mother, Brigette, was asked the impossible question about whom to root for. "Ah, no comment," she said, laughing. "They are both winners. I am just so proud of them."
Mandy Sailor, asked Wednesday evening about playing against her sister's team, said, "It's kind of weird, but I try not to think about it." Mandy said she never skates over to say hello, but if she catch Melissa's eye she will wave. "Not just at Melissa, but her assistant coach too. That's her fiance."
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Weather the next threat after earthquake
Severe winds forecast tomorrow may be strong enough to further damage already fragile buildings after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Canterbury early this morning.
Many homes have been exposed to the elements, which are expected to take a turn for the worse with gales, and possibly hurricane force winds inland, forecast for tomorrow afternoon.
"Normally gales, up to 130km/h, don't cause too many issues across Canterbury," WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan said.
"However with so many buildings possibly teetering on collapse we may well see more facades collapsing and chimneys, walls and roofs falling down."
Locals and emergency services should take seriously the MetService wind warning in place for Christchurch and Canterbury until Monday, preparing for more possible power cuts by ensuring torches work and stocking up on batteries.
"With the infrastructure so delicate at the moment being prepared will make any further problems much easier to deal with," Mr Duncan said.
The worst of the gales would be in inland Canterbury, but winds would still be strong in the quake-damaged areas.
» More photos, interviews, analysis, eyewitness accounts and on-the-ground coverage in tomorrow's Sunday Star Times.
Scientists are investigating whether the 7.1 magnitude earthquake which struck Christchurch and its surrounding communities today was actually two or three shocks in quick succession.
The US Geological Survey (USGS ) in Golden, Colorado, has said that scientists are still trying to reconstruct the way today's quake played out.
"We think that this is a very complex event," said geophysicist Paul Caruso. "We think that the main shock may have consisted actually of three earthquakes."
GNS Science in Wellington - which changed its initial calculations of a 7.4 magnitude shake 30km west of Christchurch to a 7.1 shake 40 km west - said it could not confirm the mechanisms of the earthquake.
"There are several parts to this earthquake occurring within seconds of each other and it will take some time to decipher what the waveforms recorded by our seismographs tell us about the sequence of events," said a spokesman.
More than 80 police officers from Auckland are on their way to Christchurch this afternoon to help maintain order in the city centre tonight.
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker has also requested the army help provide safety and security in the city following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the city this morning.
The city centre was shut to the public today and will remain closed overnight with police staffing cordons throughout the area. No licensed premises will be open in the CBD.
There is a formal curfew in place between the hours of 7pm and 7am that has been put in place to protect the public from falling debris. Anyone breaching the curfew can be arrested.
Mr Parker said he requested Prime Minister John Key ask the army to maintain safety and security and help the police over the next 24 hours.
Meanwhile, as search and rescue teams scour the rubble in Christchurch, the director of Civil Defence says it is still too early to be sure there are no casualties from this morning's massive earthquake.
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130 Hercules is currently en route to Christchurch carrying Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) personnel and dogs. Forty two USAR personnel, their equipment and three USAR dogs from the Auckland and Palmerston North areas are on board
Buildings were destroyed, infrastructure including water and sewage pipes damaged, and people injured in the earthquake which struck 40km west of Christchurch at 4.35am. It is the most damaging since the 1931 earthquake in Napier.
The cost of the cleanup could run into billions of dollars, Mr Key said.
Mr Key told reporters upon arrival in Christchurch this afternoon that he had seen the damage from the air and it was extensive.
"It will be some time before we know the full extent of the damage but the early indications are it could run into the billions of dollars,'' Mr Key said.
As Mr Key toured the city, a fire has broke out in front of him. Mr Key and his team, and the media following him, were asked to move out of the city, although fire crews appeared to have the blaze under control.
Speaking from the Beehive's emergency bunker this afternoon, director of the Ministry of Civil Defence John Hamilton said that because of the amount of damage to buildings in the CBD, there was still a risk that somebody would be found trapped, or worse.
"And until the area is cleared, you can never be sure," Mr Hamilton said.
Meanwhile, one person has died of a heart attack, suffered during the earthquake, an emergency doctor in Christchurch said.
Canterbury people are being urged not to drive unless absolutely necessary as officials try to gauge the damage caused to roads in this morning's earthquake.
All state highways in and around Christchurch were usable, and all major structures, including the Lyttelton Tunnel, had been given the all clear.
State Highway 77 between Methven and Windwhistle was the only state highway currently closed because of earthquake damage.
KiwiRail chief executive Jim Quinn said rail links to Christchurch from the south had been restored, clearing the way for a delivery of almost 300,000 litres of drinking water.
Christchurch International Airport reopened this afternoon after the runways and infrastructure were assessed for damage.
Air New Zealand said 77 domestic flights and 11 international flights had been affected by the airport closure, and it was likely to take the rest of the day to clear the backlog of passengers.
There were four Urban Search and Rescue Teams in New Zealand - two of which were being flown in on airforce planes from Auckland and Palmerston North to Christchurch today. The teams included dogs that could search for people stuck in rubble.
"In the Christchurch CBD, there is a combination of business premises but also there are apartments and some flats in those places," Hamilton said.
The timing of the quake - early this morning - was very lucky, he said.
"I have no doubt that had it occurred at say 12pm or 2pm on a Friday afternoon or shortly after a Canterbury rugby game the situation in terms of casualties would be much, much worse," Hamilton said.
"But equally, there is still significant damage and there are still large numbers of people whose homes and livelihoods now have been severely disrupted and it's going to take a lot of time and a lot of effort to stick things up again."
Seismologists are warning Canterbury residents a big aftershock is probably still on the way.
Nearly 20 aftershocks have rattled the region since the early morning quake.
Most had magnitudes of between four and five, and three others have been of magnitude 5.2 or 5.3.
But GNS Science said a large aftershock of about one magnitude less than the original - about six in this case - usually occurs after a major earthquake.
"We haven't had the six or so you'd usually expect after something like this," GNS spokesman John Callan said.
A magnitude six earthquake has 30 times more energy than a magnitude five.
Duty GNS seismologist John Ristau said the large aftershock was "the typical rule of thumb".
"It's typical, but there's nothing to say it will definitely happen. If you don't get one, of course, then that's better."
Aftershocks could continue for weeks but the larger ones were only likely in the next 48 hours.
Scientists from as far away as the United States are on their way to Canterbury to deploy portable monitoring equipment to record aftershocks.
GNS Science, Victoria University of Wellington and Stanford University seismologists will start to install the equipment around midday tomorrow and will leave the battery-powered seismographs for about three weeks to find out more about the mechanics of the main shock and rupture.
The cost of damage from today's devastating quake could be as much as $2 billion, Earthquake Commission chief executive Ian Simpson says.
The EQC's claims staff had been flat out taking calls today and there was no data yet on the number lodged, he said.
"It's very early to start estimating the numbers so far," he said.
"At a guess, and it is just a guess so far, we are looking at ...around 100,000 claims in total from the event and the cost will be easily into the hundreds of millions of dollars just for EQC for the residential property... It could reach between one and two billion dollars."
People who had private house insurance were automatically qualified for EQC cover.
Mayor Bob Parker has told shaken Canterbury residents that support has been offered from the ''highest levels of Government''.
Mr Parker was speaking at a Civil Defence press conference outside a temporary headquarters at the Christchurch Art Gallery today.
Christchurch - and the wider South Island - was rocked by the massive 7.1 magnitude quake at 4.35am. Buildings were flattened, residents injured and infrastructure damaged.
The quake - initially reported at 7.4 magnitude but later downgraded - was centred 30km west of the city and 33km underground. It has been followed by a series of strong aftershocks.
A state of emergency has been declared and will be in place until Monday or Tuesday. The CBD is in lockdown until at least tomorrow.
''There has not been a house or a family in our city who have not suffered damage in some way,'' Mr Parker said.
''But this is a city working together to do what we can before nightfall.
The fine weather had been a blessing, he said. However, Met Service has issued a severe weather warning for tomorrow, with gale force winds expected for much of the South Island.
Today's 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Canterbury is the most damaging since the 1931 magnitude 7.8 Hawke's Bay earthquake, scientists say.
The quake - felt across the South Island and as far north as Wellington and Palmerston North - matches the magnitude of that which rocked Inangahua in 1968.
Canterbury Police said the inner-city would be closed until tomorrow while assessments of damaged buildings was carried out.
No businesses or licensed premises would open and no one, other than inner-city residents or people with bona-fide reasons to enter the area, would be allowed in. Police will man cordons throughout the night.
The CBD-area affected by the cordon is bordered by Montreal, Kilmore, Madras and St Asaph streets.
Emergency services have rescued about 10 people from holes in the ground including a person who was trapped in a pit in River Road after the ground collapsed.
So far, two people have been reported seriously injured in the quake.
One man in his fifties was hit by a falling chimney and is now in a serious condition in the intensive care unit in Christchurch Hospital.
Another man in his fifties has serious injuries after being cut by glass in the earthquake.
The Director of Civil Defence and Emergency Management, John Hamilton, said the National Crisis Management Centre has been activated to co-ordinate central government response if required.
Search and rescue teams have been deployed to the central city to check for trapped people in the rubble of the quake.
Christchurch fire service spokesman Mike Bowden there were several people trapped in their houses and other buildings by falling chimneys, jammed doors and blocked entrances. However, there were no reports of people pinned underneath rubble so far.
A dairy factory and several farms in rural Canterbury have also been hit hard by the quake.
Federated Farmers is reporting a backlog at the Synlait factory, where a power outage has seen lines jammed. Several tankers have had to be re-directed.
A milk vat and milking platform near Burnham have been damaged, and several grain silos near Darfield are also damaged.
Electricity is now the major problem facing north Canterbury's farmers.
"It could be up to two-days before power is fully restored so electricity is the main concern," said Federated Farmers spokesman Neil Stott.
"Thankfully, a number of farmers have invested in backup generators but these are a short-term fix."
"The welfare of livestock will now be of prime concern to farmers and we appreciate the offers now coming in from fellow farmers."
Prime Minister John Key said he was rushing to Canterbury to "show solidarity" with locals.
Speaking before he departed for Christchurch this afternoon, Mr Key said it would be "a good result under the circumstances" if Canterbury escaped without any loss of life.
"We want to get to Christchurch quickly to show solidarity and support for the people of Canterbury but also to make sure that we're fully briefed on the issues and the rebuild programme that will be required."
It would take some time before a final assessment of the damage and the cost of the clean up would be known.
"But it's important that the people of Canterbury know that we're there to support them and that central Government will work alongside local government to do our best to restore the Canterbury region."
Mr Key was first contacted about the quake by his sister, who lives in a hill suburb of Christchurch. She had told him the shaking went on for 15 minutes and was so violent they couldn't stand up.
There had been an even bigger earthquake in Fiordland last year but this one was in a very built up area.
"It's quite terrifying for people," Key said.
Key will stop in Wellington to collect Cabinet colleagues John Carter and Gerry Brownlee before an expected arrival in Christchurch of about 2pm this afternoon.
About five per cent of buildings in central Christchurch have been damaged and streets are littered with the rubble of building facades.
Many minor bridges have been damaged but all major bridges and road transport routes are okay. The surface of Avonside Drive, in eastern Christchurch, has a huge crack across it.
The Fire Service has divided the city into grids and is sending staff into each area to assess the damage.
Residents have been asked not to drive into the central city.
All Canterbury emergency co-ordination centres - including Selwyn, Timaru, Waimakariri and Hurunui districts - have been activated.
There have been reports of looting in central Christchurch following the quake.
Inspector Mike Coleman said police had cordoned off central Christchurch as it was dangerous but also because looters had already been active.
''There's considerable damage there, and we've already had reports of looting,'' he told Radio New Zealand.
''Shop windows are broken and obviously it's easy pickings for displays and things.''
Additional police staff had been sent out to patrol the city streets.
Christchurch Hospital's emergency department has also seen several people with minor injuries - mainly cuts and bruises, but also some broken bones.
Canterbury District Health Board spokeswoman Michele Hider said they were still assessing damage to hospitals and still experiencing after shocks
People who need medical assistance for minor injuries they should go the after hours surgery in Bealey Ave.
She asked people not to go to Christchurch Hospital's Emergency Department unless it is an emergency.
Christchurch hospital is running on generator power.
Canterbury Health Board chief executive David Meates said the flow of people through Christchurch Hospital's emergency department had been like ''a typical Saturday night''.
The common injuries were cuts and fractures but one man is in intensive care after being crushed by a crumbling chimney.
Burwood Hospital is without water.
''Public health is going to be a real issue over the next few days so it is important that communities look after each other and not create an unnecessary burden on services,'' Meates said.
St John Ambulance said services were fully functioning but urged medical alarm users not to activate them unless they were injured or unwell.
Christchurch radiographers have abandoned a planned strike for today.
EQC pays out a maximum of $112,500 (inc GST) on houses and $22,500 (inc GST) on contents, Earthquake Commission chief executive Ian Simpson says.
Any damage above that was usually covered by insurance companies.
"If the loss is higher than that it kicks into their private insurance."
Those with no insurance were not covered by the EQC.
"People who are unsure of their insurance situation, or don't remember who they're insured with, should contact us too. We will do all we can to check their insurance details for them," Mr Simpson said.
Claims would come in from a far wider area than Christchurch and small claims, for example broken dishes, would be expected as well as the more substantial ones.
"What I would say to people is the immediate first step is to look after yourselves and your families, look after safety let the emergency services and then when you are ready to place a claim (do so)."
People had three months to lodge a claim but he advised against waiting too long.
"We would encourage people maybe over the next week would be a good time to place a claim."
Claims could be lodged by calling 0800326243 or online at www.eqc.govt.nz
People should contact EQC personally, rather than getting their broker, agent or insurance company to call, Mr Simpson said.
People should, if possible, take photos before moving anything or tidying up as it made it easier to assess the claim.
"If you are able to, essential services, like toilets and water systems can be repaired but people should keep everything the repairer replaces, and keep a copy of the bill," he said.
"Spillages or crockery and glass breakages can be cleared up, but don't throw anything not perishable away yet. Ruined or spilt food and other perishables can be disposed of, but people should list the items as they bury, burn, or dump them."
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WIXOM, Mich. - Shell casings found in Perry, Mich., may represent the first big break in the case of mysterious shootings at vehicles on roadways from mid-Michigan to southeast Michigan near Interstate 96.
Read: Reports of roadway shootings in Michigan now up to 22
Police have a sketch of the suspect described as a young man with closely cropped hair who was driving a black sedan, possibly a Chevrolet/Oldsmobile Alero or Toyota Camry.
As of Monday evening, 22 shootings have been reported. Ten have been reported in Wixom, 10 more in Ingham County, Oakland County, Livingston County, and two in Perry and Shiawassee County. No one has been injured in the shootings.
Police are sitting at highway off ramps to deter the shooter and provide help if another shooting occurs. School recesses have been canceled for Wixom's elementary and middle schools.
Read more: Mysterious shots fired at vehicles in Wixom
It has been unnerving for many who frequent the areas where shootings have been reported.
"I have family who live in Wixom and have a couple of nieces and nephews who just got driver's licenses, and it's scary because Wixom is a good place to live and it's highly regarded," said Renee Maggi.
Wixom's police chief says they will get their man.
"We don't tolerate this stuff in our community or in our town, and all of the law enforcement reps in the communities affected think likewise," said Chief Clarence Goodlein.
The communities involved are on edge, hoping everyone's luck holds out and no one gets injured.
Police say they are searching for a man using a semi-automatic handgun, not a rifle. They are working to prove that all 22 reported incidents are definitely the same shooter. They have the full services of the Michigan State Police Crime Lab along with their polygraph operator. Federal investigators also are involved. Police are throwing everything they can at this case to make sure no one gets injured.
Wixom schools to remain under 'shelter in place' on Tuesday
Walled Lake Community Schools, which covers schools in Wixom, sent a letter home to parents on Monday saying schools will be under a "shelter-in-place" policy for one more day -- Tuesday.
"After consultation with law enforcement authorities, we have been advised and cleared that the shelter-in-place can be lifted. However, to ensure safety, security and process, Superintendent Gutman has asked that we maintain the shelter-in-place for one more day, through Tuesday," the letter reads.
Michigan State Police troopers are sitting at highway off ramps to deter the shooter and provide help if another shooting occurs.
-- Perry, Mich. is a city in Shiawassee County about 20 miles from Lansing, Mich.
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A NEW scheme which aims to reduce alcohol-related crime and disorder is to be launched in Winchester city centre.
The Best Bar None scheme works to improve communication and relationships between licensed traders, police and local authorities.
The students' union at the University of Winchester was awarded the National Union of Student's Best Bar None scheme for the second year running in 2013.
Now the union is working in partnership with Winchester Business Improvement District to introduce the scheme to the city centre.
Jane Bastock, crime reduction officer at Winchester BID, said: "Taking part in this nationally accredited award encourages businesses to share best practice, build good working relationships with the police and local authorities and the competitive nature of the scheme keeps businesses constantly on the lookout for new innovation ideas to improve business and creates healthy competition between the venues."
Tom Manville, manger of the University of Winchester students' union, said: "The winner of the Winchester Best Bar None scheme will show a commitment to operating to a high standard with well thought out risk strategies and a genuine regard for the wellbeing of all staff and customers."
The scheme will be officially launched on Tuesday, February 25, in the Vault at the Winchester students' union.


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Two schools that split in the regular season, located on the same street approximately 3 miles apart played the rubber match in the first round of the MCAL playoffs and did not disappoint. The Marin Catholic High girls volleyball team avenged a loss at home from earlier this month and beat Drake in four games, 25-21, 23-25, 25-16, 25-21, in Kentfield on Tuesday to advance to the semifinals. The No. 4 seeded Wildcats will face No. 2 Redwood in Larkspur on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
After the No. 5 Pirates won Game 2 to even the score at 1-1, Marin Catholic (20-9) took control of the match in Game 3, thanks to the hot-serving hand of Linda Ihnken. Ihnken served the first eight points for the Wildcats, including three aces as MC took control of the game and ultimately the match. Ihnken is no stranger to catching fire from the service line either.
"Because I've done it before I know that it brings so much energy to my team," Ihnken said. "I have that mentality when I go back there because it gets them fired up and that's what we really need to do. When we're fired up, we play great."
"Linda this entire year has been our tempo setter, that's what we call her," MC coach Jake Spain added. "Every time she goes back to serve, she runs back, she's ready to serve every single time, she sets the tempo for us. To have her as the first server after kind of a letdown game is always a nice commodity to have. She played the best game she's played, the entire night. The serving, the defense, being a leader, she really did a good job."
The Wildcats were able to take Game 3 and carried that momentum into Game 4 where they jumped out to a 17-10 advantage. Sensing that the match was slipping away, Drake (17-15) battled back and pulled within two points at 22-20, but it was not enough as MC closed it out.
"They realized that the time was now, they had to do something right now," Drake coach Lynn Hall said. "I told them 'Hey, we gotta pull together right now, we have to do something.' They tried, but fell a little short."
Playing every position on the front line this season, Cat Thomason was back at her more familiar spot at middle blocker and led the Marin Catholic offense with 17 kills and had just two errors on the night.
"Outside is fun, the right side is not my favorite, but being in the middle, it's like my favorite thing, I love playing in the middle," Thomason said. "It's the easiest place for me to get kills, I love running all the different sets."
Ihnken and Grace Ryan helped provide the Wildcats with some senior leadership in the back row and kept the Pirates from stringing together too many rallies.
"I think part of defense starts before the play even starts," Ryan said. "It starts by intimidating the other players across the net and calling them out, calling out their position, what they're hitting. That's something that we really executed well tonight."
Julia Malet helped spur Marin Catholic's offense with 40 assists. Drake was led by Karli Grigsby and Phoebe Long who each had 14 kills.
San Marin 3, Novato 2
After taking the first two games, the sixth-seeded Mustangs (16-18) held off a furious comeback to pull off a 25-23, 25-21, 15-25, 13-25, 15-11 win over the third-seeded Hornets in the first round of the MCAL playoffs.
Jenna Sudlow led the way for sixth-seeded San Marin with four aces, 18 kills and 10 digs. Kristin Robinson (six aces, six kills, three blocks), Megan Franz (five aces, seven kills) and Casey Cunningham (25 assists and two aces) also were key for San Marin, which lost twice to Novato this season including 2-0 during the Sonoma Valley tournament.
San Marin ran out to a 6-1 lead in the fifth game and Novato never got closer than three points the rest of the way.
"We knew being on their court, if we came out and built an early lead (in Game 5) we could sustain it all the way and we did," San Marin coach Jesse Denham said. "It was an amazing match. (Novato's) overconfidence might have worked in our favor."
Annalise Dowd had 10 kills and Maddie Tomski added seven kills for Novato.
San Marin faces top-seeded Branson on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
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February 6 was the last day a political committee could submit a campaign finance report using ELECTrack EFS. ELECTrack EFS was discontinued and is no longer a method to file reports. The political committee will have to "Reconnect to Your Committee" on MD CRIS and file using the new system. If you have any questions, lease contact the Division of Candidacy and Campaign Finance at 410-269-2880.
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Search the database to find information about contributions to candidates and campaigns in Maryland, and expenditures made by candidates and campaigns.
Important notations: Some contributors may have one of the following notations after their name:
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Report data electronically filed will be posted on this website weekly.
What is a campaign committee?
A campaign committee is one of several different types of committees that may be filed with either the State Board of Elections or a county board of elections. The different types of campaign committees include:
- Candidate Committees
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Which campaign committees are included in the Campaign Finance Database?
All campaign committees that file their Campaign Finance Reports with the State Board of Elections are part of the campaign finance database. The following committees file with the State Board of Elections:
- All candidate committees for State candidates including, Governor, Lt. Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, State Senator, House of Delegates, and Judicial candidates (except Judge of the Orphans' Court).
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- Ballot Issue Committees that support or oppose a statewide ballot question.
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How is the Campaign Finance Database compiled?
Campaign committees that file with the State Board of Elections are generally required to file their reports in an electronic format using software provided by SBE or by a private vendor. The information is sent by the filers to SBE either on a diskette or via the Internet. Once received by SBE, the data is uploaded to a master database.
Certain campaign accounts that have minimal financial activity are exempt from the electronic filing requirement. However, their data is manually entered into the database by the SBE staff.
What period of time is covered in the Campaign Finance Database?
The database begins with data from the 11/23/1999 Baltimore City Post General Report. For the many of the campaign committees, the 11/23/1999 report covers all transaction in 1999. However, certain campaign accounts that were participating in the Baltimore City election filed reports earlier in the year and therefore their 11/23/1999 report only includes transactions beginning on 10/18/1999. It should also be noted that several campaign committees who were participating in the Baltimore City election did file some of their earlier reports electronically.
What information must be reported and when?
Campaign committees must report all money received, all money spent, and all unpaid loans and debt. Specifically the information must include:
- The name and address of each contributor, the amount contributed, and the aggregate amount of all contributions by that contributor. In addition, contributors must be classified as either an individual, business entity, federal committee, political club, candidate account, central committee or PAC.
- The name and address of each individual who receives money from the campaign committee and the amount of money received. In addition, each expenditure must be classified by one of 13 different purposes such as salaries, rent, field expenses, post or printing.
- The name and address of each person to whom the committee owes money. If the money owed was from a loan, the amount of interest charged and paid must also be reported along with the terms of the loan.
Reports are filed in conjunction with an election. Accordingly whenever there is a primary election, a campaign committee must file two pre-primary reports. When there is a general election, the committee must file a pre-general report and a post general report. For example, in 2004 the following reports were filed:
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|3rd Tuesday following the General Election
This year, campaign finance reports will be filed according to this Reporting Schedule.
A committee can file an Affidavit stating that they are not planning on participating in the current election If such an affidavit is filed on or before the first pre-primary report deadline, then the committee only owes the post general report.
In addition, non-continuing committees only file the entire series of reports in the year that they designate as their year of activity. After that they are expected to close their account. However, if they have outstanding obligations, they must continue to report until all of the outstanding obligations are satisfied. In such cases, they are required to file a report six months and then one year after the General Election in which they were active and then annually after that until they close their campaign account.
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- Campaign committees are allowed to report contributions under $51.00 as a lump sum. For example, Committee to Elect John Jones holds a fundraiser in which $20 tickets are sold. If the committee sells 500 tickets, it can lump sum report the $10,000 received from ticket sales.
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Wondering if anyone has any information about this bible. My mum has had it for as long as I remember passed down many family members. Would love to know anymore info if someone has seen one like this before. Thank you
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Printed by John clay. M.A
To the high and mighty prince James, by the grace of God, king of Great Britain France and Ireland defender of the faith.