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She looked up, her eyes were hurt, filled with unshed tears…..He kept his hand on her head….we need to speak but believe me I never asked Pratigya to come down, I don't blame her though….come see the cloud is covering the moon, it will start raining and you will catch the chill…Krishna got up, stood till Malini got up after a bit of hesitation….
Pratigya came back running to her room, he went down and called her….is it a nightly event? it did not seem like it, he was looking for her!!! Why? What was the need, they are not husband and wife even, Pratigya remembered Krishna following Malini into the bedroom and shutting the door…..I cannot let Krishna go, I will not let him go, I always got what I wanted in life….
The chirping of birds woke Malini, as she opened her eyes fell on the profile of her husband sleeping, she stared trying to recollect….
Yes when he closed the door last night, Malini looked under the bed to pull out her mat, it was not there, she looked here and there, under the almirah etc., Krishna asked what was the problem, Malini told him…
Well no issues, you sleep on the bed, you turn that side and I will keep to my side…
But the mat….
God knows I was not at home, maybe Riddhi Siddhi have taken it somewhere, they are always playing with things they are not suppose to touch….
For the first time they shared one bed while Krishna turned to his side, Malini remained awake watching the ceiling, the feeling was queer and she knew Krishna too was not sleeping but then she was too tongue tied to start a conversation….
Malini got up, as she stepped down from the bed she realized her pallu was caught her Krishna's weight, she tried to pull it out slowly when Krishna's eyes opened staring at her partly open blouse….
After a bit of hesitation, Malini muttered…Ji mera pallu….
Krishna turned over releasing her pallu and closing his eyes once again….
As she opened the door and got out, pulling the door shut quietly, Krishna watched her retreating back….
As Malini came down she found Pratigya sitting with Ma on her mat in front of the kitchen and having tea…..
I could not sleep, new place, I have this peculiar problem….
Malini greeted her as Ma asked her to take Krishna's tea…tell him to get ready fast, we will have breakfast together, Rudra came greeting them, calling out his wife and sitting on the mat to wait for his tea.
Pratigya watched Krishna coming out of his room after a while, he stood watching the surroundings quietly, he looked so different thought Pratigya, no longer waves but still and deep water, Malini came out, handing him a light shawl, he wrapped it around, not satisfied, Malini adjusted it on him as he looked on…once satisfied he climbed down to join them.
Pratigya's plan was ready, as the breakfast was ready, Pratigya now dressed in a crisp sari, freshly bathed started narrating about their college days, Krishna's many escapades and of course her father's plan for him, my father has made all plans for Krishna to be made as the Youth President of the party wing of the state…he will become direct successor of my father….
Rudra was listening to Pratigya wide mouthed.
Infact my father has sent me to say that he can take uncleji's murder to CBI but Krishna…
Nehi beta the local police is capable enough, they just need sometime…
Yes of course but make sure they do not get time to relax, you know how police is…
They are interested we only have some issues for which we are unable to come out clearly, Krishna spoke atlast….
Why Krishna? What is stopping you after all this is the case of your father….
Hmmm Krishna looked at Rudra….who was nodding his head vigorously, no nothing will delay things now he was saying….Krishna observed him before returning to his food
Good, you see Auntie, Krishna's greatest asset is his decision making capabilities, his willing to lead from the front…these are rare qualities…..
Malini moved away to the kitchen, she did not know her husband and Krishna did want to speak to her, obviously she does not belong to their world, she cannot fit into it…
My god, did you hear, what Pratigya had to say, Sapna entered the kitchen, the girl is real god sent, she has brought business proposals, handing over the files prepared by her father, the man is also ready to sponsor....I am sure if Rudra has something interesting to do he will not go to those places again….hey bhagwan aapne mere sun li….
Sapna was so happy, obviously more concerned about her husband than to care what Malini might be thinking, why does Pratigya's father want to help Krishna, the answer was very obvious …..
Rudra bhaiya come lets sit and discuss the projects, I need to know a few details from you, since you always remained here you can help me more….
Malini watched Pratigya leading the brothers towards the office room while Sapna looked very happy, Ma's expression could not be read, ……
They waved Pratigya goodbye, it was not easy, Ma was not feeling comfortable, Sapna was disappointed with Ma's feelings, Pratigya should leave now, too much rumours, Ma muttered…..
Our house why should we care what others she can stay for a day or two, Rudhra would have stayed at home, my life would have been in peace….
But this cannot be the solution, can it? Ma could not hide her displeasure….
Sapna grumbled and growled, why cannot people see me happy, at last Rudra is taking interest in something, she glared at her mother-in-law when Agasthya Garodia decided to pay his inlaws a visit….
Mr Saxena's daughter is here and I thought why not invite her to our house for a small get-together…
She is returning in a while, Ma is just packing something for her to take on the way, Krishna said loud and clear, taking everybody by surprise including Pratigya, being smart she recovered fast but did not counter Krishna…
Agasthya was his sarcastic best, of course, I understand, such powerful friends, and Krishna got entangled in the mess, otherwise we would have taken the baraat to Saxenaji's house, iske liye naseeb hona chahiye, which of course my brothers-in-law does not have, neither in cards nor in cash….
With my father around…Pratigya was about to say something when Krishna pulled her up, come Pratigya get ready
While Ma ran to please her son-in-law others got busy making arrangement for Pratigya's departure….Malini took her change which was now washed and pressed alongwith the presents Ma had got, local sari and some fruits and sweets…but stopped outside the door, Pratigya and Krishna were talking…she wanted to walk away but then saw Agasthya was looking up with great interest…she knew everybody in the family was wry about Agasthya, so Malini remained rooted on the spot….
I understand Krishna that you are not too fond of your brother-in-law but that is no reason to chase me out of this house….
I am sorry Pratigya, this is a village, you know, please forgive me but yes my brother-in-law is someone whom I do not want you get friendly to…..
I am happy Krishna that you are thinking this about me, Pratigya replied huskily….oh My God Krishna when do I see you next….
We are making slow progress on my father's case but then….
Oh Krishna please solve your marriage issue too, I mean that girl can give you nothing, I am not saying she is a bad girl but then she is not meant for you, cut out to support you in your political ambition, your brother and mother should not stop you….
Noone is stopping me Pratigya it is just that I am…you know I am tied with too many things….
I understand you honey and remember I am always by your side…..
It was followed by a kissing sound, Malini could no longer stand, she cleared her voice and walked get into the room to see Krishna looking flustered and Pratigya smiling gleefully….
Ma has sent these things for you to take back home….she kept the things on the bed and walked out….going down to see Rudra shuttering his replies to Agasthya who was literally making mincemeat of him and Ma and Sapna running around to serve him something which will divert his attention from Rudra…
Malini crept out of the house she was feeling like an intruder, going towards her favourite spot….
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Malini crept out of the house she was feeling like an intruder, going towards her favourite spot….
She knew she was not the world's luckiest girl, her marriage was a fiasco but hearing the same with your own ears is not pleasant, it was the truth but harsh truth, she wanted her grandparents to have a happy life which it seemed was not possible in this life…..she had become road block in somebody's life, she could see the expression on her grandparent's face, she knew though they have been hearing and guessing many things but still they hoped everything will be ok soon….
The rustle of leaves told her she was no longer alone, the shadow fell on her, it was Krishna, her husband?
Why did you come away…He asked….
For you to say goodbye to your girlfriend properly…she replied….
She was your guest and you should not have left, she was looking for you…..
She is my guest or am I her guest, Malini replied looking upto him
Krishna stared back, she must have heard more than he thought, see Malini it is like this….
Please take pity on me, don't you think I have seen and heard enough, you have a big man with a fat purse and a beautiful daughter waiting for you, I understand you are here as Ma wants you but are you here really? I know my grandparents are indebted to your family, I know I should keep my mouth shut and bear it with a smile, lekin….she got up to leave checking her tears….
Krishna pulled her down trying to stop her, she fell on him instead losing balance, immediately trying to break free…
I am sorry, Krishna said looking into her eyes…..Ma will not forgive me for hurting you but I am truly sorry….
She wiped her tears with the back of her hand, trying to control herself failing to do so….Krishna bent and kissed her on her lips….
She was lying on his chest, trying to hide her face in his shoulders, Krishna looked down, today he did what he never did before, making love in the open air in broad day light and losing his self control, as her legs went around him, looking into her passion filled eyes, he thought he never had seen such a desirable face….
It started drizzling, Malini move, Krishna tickled her, making her giggle, it is raining she squeaked, so what…....Krishna replied rolling over and entering her once again…
Prabha Devi stood in front of her husband's portrait, since his death or to be precise his murder, today she had a satisfied look, staring at his big portrait which hung on the wall, she murmured, it worked, she smiled, I wish only the girl came earlier, no you don't tell me it is all my fault, in a bid to protect my children, I overlooked the need of another…you were always blaming me by saying see beyond your children, think beyond your family, the only thing I always replied to you, since you are looking so much beyond, I need to keep an eye on my children…today I made the most unhappy one happy, I will not take any credit for it but then she used to cover it very well, with her childish behaviour, unconcerned attitude she used to mislead her onlookers but I am a mother and I saw how unhappy she was, as if losing her parents was not enough then straddled into a marriage where she was not wanted….thank god Pratigya came, I guess she was god sent in a way….
Lighting some incense stick Ma went around the room, showing it to her gods…..when Pratigya stepped into the courtyard she knew who she could be to Krishna, she also knew Malini must have guessed and Krishna was in a fix, though he did not inform them precisely who this friend was but as a mother she knew he did not know what to do, he was in a fix. While Pratigya was showing how cool she was, she was nervous and excited, Malini insecured, unhappy and trying her best to live upto being his wife…which she was not in true sense of the word. Oh yes Prabha knew, she knew as she happened to pass one day their room when she noticed Malini was folding the mat after getting up. Her son was not prepared for marriage alright but then he cannot be that saint that he would not use her for his carnal desires…since the expression of Malini's face did not change, Ma was getting puzzled till Pratigya arrived…..
Seeing Pratigya the pulses of the family members increased for various reasons…Prabha Devi too was not liking her presence too much, the family was not ready to welcome guest with inquisitive questions but then she did one thing, she sent Riddhi Siddhi on a secret mission. The girls were excited when their dadima asked them to bring the mat from Chachu's room and keep it under their bed and not to tell anybody, the desired result she got as little ago Krishna and Malini returned sitting on the bike, completely drenched, but glowing, Malini was blushing frequently while Krishna after changing his clothes sat on the swing sipping tea and observing her as she carried on her chores.
Rudra came and stood in front of Krishna, you know what though I hated Agasthya arrival and invitation but you should not have chased Pratigya away….she could have stayed a few more days, have you seen the files her father has sent?
Not yet, have you?
Yes very good proposals, cement plants, brick factory, even …..
Krishna saw their mother frowning, their babuji was a proud farmer, I feed people he used to say…
Rudrabhaiya, very good you are taking interest, read the files carefully and then we can discuss but then two things, one you will not discuss it with anyone, nobody should know outside this house, Krishna observed Rudra was already looking a wee bit guilty so he must have already shared it with his pals and another thing what business does Bali do, I mean I do not recall to have seen him before, he does not belong to this area.
You know Bali, you met him? Rudra asked already looking uncomfortable….
Not really he came to the market the other day so somebody introduced us, casually, hi hello….but he has got a money it seems, brought a lot of stuff and paid by cash, wears gold all over….
Well he is into trading….
Hmmm trading of what….
Goods mainly…..
Hmmm outsider but runs gambling business here…Krishna added thoughtfully
Who …I mean who told you he runs the gambling business…
Well that is his real business or is it trading, Krishna asked….
I don't know, I don't need to know but why are you so much interested in Bali suddenly…
Has it ever struck you that an outsider doing gambling business here cannot do so without strong local contact? Have you ever thought about it?
NO, I have never because I have better things to do, you spend hours in the market why? Have I asked you why?
No you have not but you can ask….I am planning to buy a shop….
Shop? You want to become a shopkeeper and where is the money…..Ma is always crying bank is empty, Rudra looked towards his mother…
So it is…we are indeed living on buffer….
And you want to buy a shop….
Yes so that Malini and Sapna Bhabi can be self reliant….
What you mean they will run the shop….what experience they have…where is the money to buy the shop….
Krishna saw alongwith Ma now both Malini and Sapna were listening to their conversation…
He took out a piece of paper from his kurta pocket, this I think you dropped, your handwriting….the calculations shows that you are in debt again, now we have no money to pay, you will land up in jail, me too will have to follow you as they will be after me, so it is better the girls become self reliant…get something to support themselves….the bank offers special loans to women…
Kyu dara rahe ho….why will you go to jail, there is Saxenaji he will help you….
Saxenaji is first of all a politician, too scared to tarnish his name, he will help us till the point it suits him….anyway since you are interested in the project we have give it a try, study well the files and see what can be done……I will be waiting for your input and …guidance….Krishna added it as an after thought….giving one glance to the ladies he went upto his room.
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Saxenaji is first of all a politician, too scared to tarnish his name, he will help us till the point it suits him….anyway since you are interested in the project we have give it a try, study well the files and see what can be done……I will be waiting for your input and …guidance….Krishna added it as an after thought….giving one glance to the ladies he went upto his room.
Payalay Chunmun Chunmun
Jhanjare Runjhun Runjhun
Kitna Madhur Hai Yeh Milan
Chan Chanana Choori Bole
San Sanana Purva Dole
Gunje Yeh Dharthi Aur Gagan
Payalay Chunmun Chunmun
Jhanjare Runjhun Runjhun
Kitna Madhur Hai Yeh Milan
Chan Chanana Choori Bole
San Sanana Purva Dole
Gunje Yeh Dharthi Aur Gagan
Payalay Chunmun Chunmun
Jhanjare Runjhun Runjhun
Kitna Madhur Hai Yeh Milan
Kabhi Chalthi Ho Cham Cham
Kabhi Chalthi Ho Tham Tham
Dhadaktha Dil Hai Dham Dham
Jo Pyar Mein (aaa)
Malini entered her bedroom for the first time feeling a lot excited and bit apprehensive, for the first time after her marriage she saw the two brothers getting into a quarrel, there was a tension in the house, she understood with their mishap in the family and her sudden marriage to Krishna, Rudra bhaiya's mysterious ways, the family was indeed facing testing times…..Malini softly locked the door….
Krishna was standing looking outside the window, he did not turn on hearing her arrival….Malini went about the room making the bed, removing the bedcover, pumping the pillows, he did not turn, Malini stood in uncertainty then slowly she went and hugged him from behind resting her head on his back…..
Sapna entered Prabha Devi's room, her daughters were already sleeping and Prabha Devi was making saying her last prayers for the day….seeing Sapna she sat up straight and gave her a questioning look….
Things cannot be that bad can it? Sapna asked her mother in law……
When I got married to Rudra my parents were told by everyone that you were the biggest landowners of 10 villages around here but then what went wrong…..why is Krishna Bhaiya saying all nonsense….
Ma turned her prayer beads, staring at Sapna….
I am sure Rudra has not spent all his share and he still can have his share and still not go to jail…..I think we are entitled for our share, aren't we or are you with Krishna of couse, you were always closer to him….
Dekh Sapna…
No Maaji, I know Rudra has many faults but Krishna should not take liberties, he should not make us feel that we are indebted to him, Rudra is also son of the family, he also has his rights…..
Yes of course Sapna he has his rights but as his wife I expect better from you, keep a hand on your heart and say even if I am sitting here and dividing the land, Rudra can keep his share, remember once he gets his share then he is on his own, keep it, spend it, sale it, it is his wish…..na mai jayungi kuch bolne na Krishna jayega….aur ha aur ek baath sun le, the day I sit here dividing the lands, remember Anupama and Nirupama will also come wanting their share, no matter how well off they are, koi apna hissa nehi chhorega so if you are thinking you will get a big share, remember it will be not so…..
Apko Rudra par bharosa nehi hai….
Mujhe Krishna par bhi bharosa nehi hai, as he is still to prove himself but as a mother today if I have to take a side I will take say Krishna's proposal is better, we women should become self reliant, after all we are supposed to put the food on the table, men don't realize how tough it is to see the family going hungry to bed…..
Sapna looked puzzle….
Ma continued, my father was an ordinary service holder, when I got married your babuji was just another farmer with all the problems a farmer has, yes there were days I had to wait till your babuji returned home to hand me over the ration to be cooked, yes there were days we had hand to mouth existence, yes inspite of being the largest landowner your babuji could not leave much in the bank as he was always helping someone or the other….not that I agreed to it all the time but yes he had seen atleast that his children do not go hungry, utna toh unhone meri suni, I would not have it otherwise…now this is your life, your children, your husband….baki tu dekh le….
Malini traced Krishna's profile, who was staring at her face, the room was lit with a night lamp, the sound of the rain falling in a constant force…..
Malini how strong are you….Krishna asked….
Krishna sighed…..Pulling her closer he asked how strong are you, not physically but mentally….
Malini gripped Krishna's shoulder, her nails dug into his skin….what is he getting at, she wanted to know…but somehow she lost her voice to ask….
Krishna stopped the bike in front of the Panchayat Office, Malini got down, she gave him a nervous look, swallowed a bit, Krishna's expression did not change, he started the bike and left. Malini's hands were shaking as she watched Krishna vanishing from her sight….gathering her thoughts, she somehow climbed the stairs of the Panchayat office, the people sitting there were busy gossiping, some reading newspapers and others drinking tea…..Malini waited observing them, waiting for them to notice her but it seemed either she was invisible or she was too insignificant….curling her palms into a fist she walked in saying I would like to speak to the concern person who can guide me regarding the schemes available for women's self reliance….
Krishna stopped the bike in front of Agasthya's office, locking the bike he juggled the keys as he walked into his brother-in-law's office, Bali was sitting there talking to Agasthya, Krishna waving at them, he stood looking out of the window trying to hear what they were talking about but they were speaking very softly, after minute or two Bali took leave….
Tell me Krishna what brings you here, without any intimation or invitation….
Well I am sorry I did not know that I needed an invitation to come to my brother in law's office, anyway it seems you know Bali….infact I wanted to ask you about him only and it seems you know him makes my work easier….
Why are you interested in Bali? Agasthya's eyes narrowed
Oh I am not interested really, I have been told by many that Bali runs the local gambling dens…..
Your elder brother is a regular there, I mean in one of those who should be able to give you some information sitting at home…
That you too can or anybody else….no I do not want to know from my brother or lets say he will have nothing more to tell me, I too know Bali, we have met briefly but now seems your business is growing in this area I thought why not ask you if you know Bali, our father did nothing much except farming, you have variety of business so the possibility of knowing him is higher……
Agasthya said nothing, he waited for Krishna to finish…..
I do know him fleetingly, I wanted to go with you and inform him that he should not let Rudra bhaiya enter his den's as none of his debts are going to be paid…..well what should I hide from you, you know father did not leave much as cash in the bank and ….
Rudra has got land, I mean his share of land, ….err I mean I tell Bali….uuhhmmm he will not believe me, everybody knows your babuji was the biggest landowner of this area….
Krishna's kept quiet pondering for a moment or two before replying that he was indeed but Rudra's property is not his own, I mean it is joint property, inherited from his father, all his children have got equal rights and why should we waste our land on paying debt, Saxenaji has come up with good proposals, to implement those we need land, Rudra bhaiya is very much interested, he is studying the files and once he is ready we will sit with him, I would also ask bade jijaji to come over, I mean since …..
Just a minute Krishna you mean that we are to get…..
Well I don't know how things will be in the future but the basics…I mean we have to study and discuss but then we should not close our options…..
You mean to say that you …..
Future lies in industries and we should strive towards it….
I do not think your elder Jijaji is cut out to do business….Agasthya was already curling his moustache…
Hmmm you are right but with Ma around she will not like to see are depriving badi didi but we can think of something later …I mean so will you speak to Bali or should I get somebody else to speak to him, you know I do not want to give Saxenaji any false pictures, in business understanding should be transparent after all you know his reputation….
Do you think Saxenaji will be interested doing business with you still, I mean his daughter and then ….
Pratigya loves me very much, Malini is there I know but Pratigya is one headstrong girl and it is here Saxena uncle cannot do anything, he is totally helpless in front of his daughter….aap kahi se bhi puch sakte hai….or you must be knowing it is no big secret…..
Yes I have so heard, your romance was talk of the town….
Krishna looked embarrassed…..
Theek hai let me deal with Bali….
You will deal with Bali, I mean I can do just if you will introduce me with him….
Instead of Rudra I think you should study the file, well I will not hide but I don't think too highly about my elder brother-in-law, and regarding Saxenaji, I know but you do not know the girls of today, they can un-love you in no time so yeh love rehte rehte we should do the deal…..you concentrate on that and let me take care of Bali….
Ji bahut bahut sukhriya, kandha se ek bojh utar giya, I can now go home in peace…
Ha theek hai theek hai you concentrate on that project now….
With a big thank you Krishna left….
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Pretoria - A former senior police official did not believe suspended police commissioner Bheki Cele was corrupt, a board of inquiry heard on Monday.
"It is not my contention that General Cele is corrupt. It is not in my statement," Lieutenant General Hamilton Hlela, a former police procurement boss and deputy national police commissioner told the inquiry in Pretoria into Cele's conduct.
"I would have laid a corruption charge if I felt he was guilty."
Hlela, who resigned in August 2010, was the first to testify in the misconduct inquiry.
Questioning by Vincent Maleka, for Cele, revolved around Hlela's responsibility as procurement officer within the SA Police Service at the time.
Hlela said he took responsibility for the actions of his subordinates, but that Cele signed the leases for police office space.
Maleka acknowledged that signing constituted approval, but said processes had taken place before then which were Hlela's responsibility. Hlela admitted this was correct.
Hlela identified the need for a suitable building for police headquarters from as early as 2004, and later a site.
Earlier, evidence leader Viwe Notshe, SC, said he would prove through a statement made by Hlela that Cele was corrupt.
Notshe said evidence would be submitted that Cele contravened provisions of the Public Finance Management Act, Government Immovable Assets Management Act, and Treasury regulations, among other guidelines. He intended calling on four witnesses.
Cele was present at the inquiry and sat next to Maleka, listening attentively. Behind him sat his wife Thembeka.
Check that official out. He has something to hide
Gee Alicia, you seem to know something we don't.. What travesty of justice? You speculate and then actually believe it... hahahaha..
@kevin, why? What are you implying... something not going the way you want it to?
they were both in it.
Everyone may criticize the man for a stupid decision he made, perhaps unknowingly, but truth is General Cele has made a massive difference compared to that idiot of an ex police commissioner Jackie Selebi.
I have respect for the man by just comparing their uniforms. Someone please tell me where Selebi earned all those medals he would sport on formal occasions? The moron was a diplomat before he became police commissioner (and on a by note how the hell do the ANC put a man like that in a position like that that would logically require a candidate with the necessary experience )
General, the next time I am threatened by armed thugs at home or on the street, I will definitely shoot to kill.
Asking a policeman about corruption is like asking a Lion about the ethics of hunting.
You meant a "lion"? A "Lion" is per definition a player of the former Transvaal rugby union. Their hunting ethics are actually quite advanced. I think that your statement on the police is harsh and untrue. There are many good police officers about and those deserve our support, pity they do not get it from government or the high brass.
Funny Francios. I am sure there are some decent police but I don't see them very often. Mind you I don't see police very often in general. What do they do all day.
...appears that SOMEBODY, forgot to distroy ALL the evidence...let us see what Viwe Notse rescued. This should be very interesting!!!
Well, this Hamilton Hlela character is probably just as corrupt. All these power-hungry, money grabbing politicians stick up for one another.
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cele is a good man
He wouldn't have been investigated if he was not corrupt,then why waste our time on something we already know or maybe the government wants to give him his job back as they(government) are all corrupt.
Where do you think he got that R1mil cash that was stolen from his safe?
Who is the Bigger thief.....Cele or Hiela ?

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Suwane, GA (PressExposure) June 20, 2013 -- Women on a Mission to Earn Commission (WOAMTEC), a networking organization geared towards business women, is pleased to announce that Myra Reidy will serve as the new Director of its Johns Creek, Suwane Chapter, which will meet at Keso Mexican Grill, 11030Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 110, Johns Creek, GA 30097 on the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Reidy, served as a public school educator for 30 years and currently obtained a master cosmetologist license and started a business with AVON Cosmetics. "I love my second career as an Avon Independent Sales and Leadership Representative. I am member of the Avon President's Club, a Unit Leader and recently received the Spirit of Avon Award. As an Avon Leader, I coach and mentor men and women as they grow and develop their Avon Home Businesses. I see WOAMTEC as a great opportunity to grow professionally and develop my skill set so that I can take my business to the next level. I am eager to grow my WOAMTEC chapter and build relationships with other professionals. My goal for our chapter is that we will increase our membership and become a strong presence in the business community in our local area" says Reidy.
Women On A Mission To Earn Commission is a premier networking group designed to appeal to the businesswoman who is already successful and simply wants to grow her business. It is not designed for commissioned sales people only, rather, any strong female who wants to increase her company's bottom line and overall revenue. We want to attract women who have achieved success and do not need to be taught, but rather have the knowledge to teach each other on a social and interpersonal level.
"WOAMTEC was created in 2007 to provide a supportive environment for women who are committed to faith, family and career," notes founder Kathleen Hawkins. "We employ a 'no rules' philosophy aimed at supporting each other and building strong relationships and have found that to be beneficial to our members, whether they are small business owners or work for someone else."
WOAMTEC is headquartered in Longwood, Florida with chapters nationwide. For more information, log onto http://www.woamtec.com or call 866.757.2611.


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AN ART DECO ILLUMINATED GLASS AND GILT METAL CLOCK ON WOOD BASE . Maker unknown, American, circa 1935. 11-7/8 inches high (3...Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
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DescriptionAN ART DECO ILLUMINATED GLASS AND GILT METAL CLOCK ON WOOD BASE
Maker unknown, American, circa 1935
11-7/8 inches high (30.3 cm)
The side-lit clear glass clock face with frosted nude figures, stylized gilt metal stepped light shade to each side with switch, on a stepped black wood base.
From a Private Dallas Collection
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Sales bonus bonanza as hot weather hits shops
BRITS are set for a sales bonanza after warm autumn weather hit high street shops for millions.
Balmy temperatures have meant sales of winter clothes have slumped.
Next is expecting a £25million hit in profits and stores will be forced to drop prices to flog warm gear.
Last month was the fifth warmest September since 1910 and temperatures are forecast to hit 22C today, hotter than parts of north Africa.
Most shops avoid cutting winter clothes prices until after Christmas but the slash may come far sooner.
John Lewis managing director Andy Street said: "If this continues for a month, you will see more red tickets down Oxford Street. The weather has a greater effect than the economic numbers."
"If this continues for a month, you will see more red tickets down Oxford Street"John Lewis managing director Andy Street
Autumn sales in Next were up only 5% rather than 10% because of the unusual weather.
The lasting heat also spells trouble for struggling Marks & Spencer, which is set to release its latest sales figures next week.
"Whilst a cool August meant that the season started well, this was more than offset by much weaker sales in September and October," a Next spokesman said.
Some stores are already slashing prices. Posh clothes shop Whistles has up to 70% off its winter items, with Miss Selfridge offering 50% reductions.
H&M, River Island Zara have also got items up to 70% cheaper. And George at Asda has 25% off men's coats, gilets and jackets .


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On September 30, 2014, President Obama marked the beginning of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by noting that almost two-thirds of Americans 15-years-old or older know a domestic violence or sexual assault survivor, and that three women are killed as the result of domestic violence homicide each day.
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Hollywood Now: Chris Pine, Rachel Weisz & Ari Graynor, Plus So Many Babies!By Gerri Miller
New flicks with celebs in interfaith relationships and from interfaith backgrounds, plus their baby news!Go To Pop Culture
My wife's name is Christine. That's Christine, as in "Christ"-ine, which is about as non-Jewish as names get. A Jew named Christine is about as unlikely as a Christian named Shlomo. It's possible, but suffice it to say the guy would never get elected pope.
Yet despite her very Christian name, for years almost everyone at our synagogue and even in our own havurah thought she was Jewish. And why not: She practices Judaism, is active in our community, volunteers her time and raises our daughter in a Jewish home. She hasn't converted but is connected in ways many "natural born" Jews are not.
More than that, she is accepted as an equal. At our Reconstructionist synagogue, Judaism is lived--it is our actions, not our ancestry, that define what is a Jew. As a result, we have many interfaith families and my wife and I belong to a havurah of almost all interfaith couples.
Our Jewish and non-Jewish friends are accepting of our marriage and our choices. My wife's best friend is a Sunday school director for a Christian church. My friends don't question our marriage, although they do question how someone who looks like me got married to someone who looks like my wife (even my mom thinks I look "too Jewish").
Of course, we can choose our friends and our spouses, and they can choose us. Family is another matter.
Silence Says it All
I have never heard a discouraging word about my interfaith marriage from anyone other than my sister--but I have heard the silence, as have others I know. And the silence says it all.
Dean, a friend from my havurah, recently converted to Judaism and renewed his marriage vows so he and his wife could have a traditional Jewish wedding. But his family didn't attend. Dean's Christian family never came to terms with his new Jewish family, and so their absence from Dean's life speaks volumes.
My family, which is 100 percent Jewish born and married, isn't much better. My sister and I used to talk, but now it's only when birthdays or mom-mandated gatherings make conversation unavoidable. When we did talk about my marriage, she would tell me she didn't accept Christine's faith, didn't think we belonged to a "real" synagogue ("it's full of Christians") and couldn't see how our daughter, Alexandra, could be Jewish if she still celebrated Christmas with her grandparents. I feel sorry for my sister, but she's made her choice and I accept that, along with her current silence about my family.
All is not lost. My in-laws and my own mother, who may have been skeptical or even scared at first, never disowned us. Our daughter is just another grandchild, not "the Jewish one" or "the mixed-up one." When Hanukkah and Christmas overlap, my in-laws light their own menorah and say the Hebrew prayers.
This is respect, not lip service. There is no fear of conversion from either side; we are all far too secure in ourselves for that.
The Fear Factor
I wish I could say the same for my sister. But many Jews, I must admit, feed on fear. A couple millennia of persecution can do that to a people. Nevertheless, that doesn't excuse narrow-minded thinking--at some point, the fear has to stop.
I know intermarriage is discouraged, even despised, by a large segment of Jews. My wife and I couldn't find a rabbi to marry us, so we had to settle for a cantor and a minister. Jews are afraid they will lose their identities, despite all that they might gain by embracing interfaith couples.
But we don't live in secluded villages anymore. We live in the world, with all the triumphs and all the challenges that entails.
Intermarriage is one of the highest compliments we can pay to God, for it shows that we have learned to live together and accept our differences as precious and divine--and that we can still keep Judaism and the breath of the Jewish people alive.
Intermarried Jews and Christians don't live in houses, they live under Abraham's tent --and I can't think of a better place to be.


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STORRS, Conn. -- Connecticut freshman Ketia Swanier is finally taking control of the Huskies' offense.
And just in time, too.
Florida State, the rising program in the Atlantic Coast Conference, brings its fearless attitude into Gampel Pavilion on Tuesday night for a second-round NCAA game against the three-time defending national champs. The winner will advance to the regional semifinals in Kansas City.
"I think I got better just in my decision-making overall. Just being patient and playing within the offense," Swanier said.
The third-seeded Huskies and sixth-seeded Seminoles, both 24-7, had easy first-round wins over Dartmouth and Richmond, respectively.
Swanier directed coach Geno Auriemma's high-powered offense with the touch of a veteran Sunday against overmatched Dartmouth. She finished with seven assists and no turnovers, a stark contrast to the inconsistent rookie who hit the ground running -- quickly -- but didn't quite know where she was going.
"She seems a lot calmer and, at the same time, hasn't become paralyzed by the pressure," Auriemma said. "She's calm but aggressive."
A highly touted recruit out of Columbus, Ga., Swanier stepped into a backcourt once occupied by All-Americans Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and Jennifer Rizzotti.
For most of the season, Auriemma penciled in a point-guard-by-committee, trying to find the winning formula. Swanier rotated in with fellow freshman Mel Thomas, sophomore guard Nicole Wolff and Ashley Valley, a senior.
But no one brings as much speed to the point as Swanier. And the Huskies, who struggled earlier this season, seem to be hitting their postseason stride.
Her teammates marvel at the change.
Barbara Turner pointed to a sequence against Dartmouth that underscored the growth. The Huskies were in their man-offense and coming downcourt on a fast break when Swanier held them up.
"She noticed (Dartmouth) was in a zone and she pulled it back out and called zone offense," Turner said. "You wouldn't have seen this from her a month and a half ago."
Swanier will be tested against the Seminoles, whose run to the tournament has been framed in tragedy and tenacity. The sudden death of 6-foot-5 post player Ronalda Pierce from a heart defect last summer has tightly bonded Sue Semrau's team.
In her eighth year Semrau, the ACC coach of the year, has built the Seminoles up from the conference cellar to a contender. They've gone the distance and then some, winning four of five overtime games, including three straight with a double OT win against conference champ North Carolina.
"The common denominator was having a different leading scorer in each of those three games," Semrau said. "We have a lot of balance. If one player is a little bit off, somebody steps up. There isn't a sense of fear in this team because they've been through so much."
The Seminoles also added a ready-made leader to the team in Roneeka Hodges. The 5-11 senior, a transfer from LSU, had just one year of eligibility left when she arrived at Tallahassee but quickly established her self. She leads the team with 18.9 points a game and 5.6 rebounds.
"What she's meant to the program is beyond the talent that she has and the athletic ability," Semrau said. "She's got work ethic, and she's got character and she's got leadership that she's really been able to instill in the younger players."


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Congratulations to Miss November 2016 Rachel Davis
Cave Creek, Arizona
What Outdoor activities have you done or do regularly?
I enjoy hiking as many Arizona locals do, and I also enjoy being on boats and fishing! I've done a lot of camping in my life, my favorite trip being when I went white water rafting in Utah. Every day we would raft down the Moab river and then park on a bank where we would camp for the night. Hopefully I can do a trip like that again soon.
What sports do you watch regularly?
I do not really keep up with sports. I enjoy watching them, they are fun and exciting. It's something fun to do with friends, but otherwise I don't really care that much. I have interest in baseball players butt's in baseball pants. Does that count?
Have you ever modeled professionally before?
No. I have done free lance work but never professional. I wanted to try out because, hey, why not try?
What Music do you dance to when no one is watching?
I listen to literally everything from smooth Jazz to Tupac. The music I listen to depends on what mood I'm in. So many people say this but I like every genre. The only genre I don't like is country music. Sorry to all my country music loving friends.


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Owned Barbershop Here for Last 28 Years; Funeral at 9:30 Tomorrow
Edward Cyr, Sr., 74, owner and manager of the O. K. Barber shop here for the last 28 years, dfied last evening at a local hospital following a week's illness with pneumonia. The family home is at 1111 Sherman Avenue.
Born in Maria Province, Quebec, Mr. Cyr came to the United States 54 years ago. He worked as a lumberman for some time, then going to Michigan where he served as sheriff of Loce County for eight years. He took up the barber trade at Newberry, Mich, 50 years ago which trade he continued until his death. The family came to Coeur d' Alene in 1908.
He was an active member of the local council of the Knights of Columbus and he was well known by the sports enthusiasts of the county.
Surviving him are his widow, Amelia B. Cyr at home; one daughter and three sons, Mrs. R E Danby, Edward Cyr Jr and Eugene Cyr of this city and Bruce Cyr of New York City; five grandchildren and a brother, Paul Cyr in Canada.
Requiem Mass will be said tomorrow at 9:30 o'clock at St. Thomas Catholic church and interment will be in St. Thomas cemetery. The Rosary will be recited this evening at 8 o'clock at the Mooney chapel.
The coeur d' Alene Press, Thursday, September 25, 1936
Mrs. Cyr succombs after extended illness
Mrs. Amelia B. Cyr, 69, died last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R E Danby, 1503 Lakeside Avenue, following a several months illness.
Mrs. Cyr was born in Ontario, Canada and came to the United States when 14 years of age. She came to Coeur d' Alene in 1909 with her husband; the late Edward Cyr from Newberry, Mich. The family home is at 1111 Sherman Avenue.
Surviving her are four children, Mrs. R E Danby, Edard and Eugene Cyr of this city and Bruce Cyr of New York City, her mother Mrs. Susan Doyle of Bremerton, Wash. and one sister, Mrs. Susie Leonhardt of Ontario, Canada, who is here at present and five grandchildren.
Requiem Mass will be said Friday at 9:30 o'clock from St. Thomas Catholic Church and interment will be in the Catholic cemetery beside the body of her husabnd who died last September. The Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the Mooney Chapel.
The Coeur d' Alene Press, Wednesday, April 28, 1937
Marriage information from Kootenai County Records:
John E Hutt of Coeur d' Alene married Helen M. Cyr of Escanaba, MI on May 17, 1910 in Coeur d' AleneBook 6 page 318.Witness:R. L. Gentry and Viola Hutt married by Thomas J Purcell, Priest
Mary Gladys Cyr of Coeur d' Alene married Roy Ellsworth Danby, or Coeur d' Alene on June 10, 1915 in Coeur d' Alene.Book 11 page 109, Witness:Charles D McCarthy and Myrtle M. Danby, married by Mathias Meyer,Priest
Edward V Cyr, Jr of Coeur d' Alene and Helen I. Hanson of Coeur d' Alene on April 30, 1934 in Coeur d Alene.Witness Eugene V. Cyr and Myrtle Hultman, married by T. A. Kohnen, PriestBook 25 page 427
Eugene V. Cyr, Coeur d' Alene and Minnie B. Kyle of Post Falls on July 26, 1927 in Coeur d' Alene.Witness:Gladys C. Danby and Edward V. Cyr.married by George K. Hynes, Priest
EDWARD V CYR18 Dec 1899 17 Sep 1989 (V) 83814 (Coeur D Alene, Kootenai, ID)
ROY DANBY29 Mar 1891 Mar 1968 97402 (Eugene, Lane, OR)


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The present invention relates to a method of and apparatus for measuring a person's ability to perform a task which requires control of at least one of the person's limbs.
There are a number of tasks which are known to require hand and eye co-ordination. An everyday example of one of these tasks is driving a motor vehicle. A driver uses visual cues in order to accurately position the car with respect to the carriageway and to avoid other vehicles. It is, however, also well known that a person's ability to drive can become impaired. This impairment can be for several reasons, such as tiredness, use of alcohol, use of recreational pharmaceuticals, and use of prescribed pharmaceuticals where these have a side effect. The driver may also be generally inattentive or may be distracted by his environment—both external to the vehicle and internal to the vehicle.
According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of measuring a person's ability to perform a task which requires control of at least one of the person's limbs, the method comprising:
The inventors have realised that it is possible to use a fairly well established correlation between direction of gaze and motion of a limb of a person and the performance of a spatially complex task in order to determine whether or not that person is competent to perform that task. In general, when a person seeks to manipulate an object, they often glance towards that object prior to manipulating it. This correlation has also been observed in people performing tasks such as driving. In general, as a driver approaches, for example, a left hand bend in the road their gaze will divert to the left just prior to reaching the bend. The strength of the correlation between the change in the direction of gaze of the driver and the action of turning the steering wheel in order to position the car has been found by the inventors in tests to represent a good statistical measure of the fitness of the driver to drive. However the present invention can be extended to other hand eye co-ordination tasks such as flying or operating complex machinery. Fitness to drive can relate to whether a driver is tired, drugged or drunk, or whether the driver is inattentive, for example, because they are distracted by an in-vehicle display (such as an entertainment system) or because they are using a mobile telephone.
It has to be recognised that performance between the individuals in a population may vary widely. It is thus advantageous to compare a measurement of the current performance of an individual with a historical measurement of their performance in order to determine whether their performance has been degraded, for example because of the use of alcohol. The historical performance may for example be from data derived several minutes or hours earlier, or in the case of a vehicle, the last time the vehicle was used.
Advantageously, a longer term measurement of the historical performance of a person performing a task may also be derived. This could be achieved by averaging data over several hours, or by parameterising the data such that it is more compact.
In the specific context of an automobile, it is possible that the vehicle will be driven by several different drivers. It may then be necessary to have the drivers identify themselves to the vehicle prior to starting. However, this need may be reduced or obviated if certain biometric data is made available to the vehicle for each driver, such as their weight and seat position. Thus the vehicle may be able to automatically identify each of its standard set of drivers and apply the appropriate data set for assessing that driver's performance.
Preferably measurements are made of a persons direction of gaze in order to acquire the second motion made by the person in order to acquire visual data. Commercial eye-tracking systems are available and need not be described herein.
Preferably a measure of inter-relation between the first and second motions is derived.
Advantageously the first and second motions are cross-correlated with each other in order to obtain a maximum value of the cross-correlation and time difference between the sets of data. Both the maximum value (peak value) of the cross-correlogram (ie the result of the cross-correlation analysis) and the time delay which corresponds to this peak value are measurements of the person's performance at performing tasks requiring hand and eye (or other limb) co-ordination.
Advantageously the data is divided into time frames, and results within one time frame are compared with the results of previous time frames. A time frame may span several minutes. It is advantageous to provide a comparison between recent historical data and more long term historical data. It could be envisaged that a driver who has, for example, driven to a public house (i.e. a bar), had a few drinks, and then returned to his vehicle will show a marked deterioration in performance between data acquired just prior to visiting the public house, and data acquired immediately after visiting the public house. Thus a comparison between present and recent historical data will yield a significant difference. However, it will also be appreciated that on a long drive, a driver may gradually become inattentive, for example as they begin to fall asleep. Thus the change will be relatively slow and in particular the change from one measurement set taken in a time frame to the next measurement set will be almost negligible. However, a comparison of most recent data with data taken several hours earlier should reveal a significant variation. It is therefore advantageous if the historical data comprises a weighted sum of recent data and older data. The older data may be derived from the driving performed over a period spanning several, for example 10 hours, proceding the current time. Only actual driving time is counted in this data set. Thus, if a driver parks their car at night, the clock is effectively stopped thereby preventing the data from being discarded.
It is possible that a driver's performance may vary slightly during the day and therefore some allowance may be made for the actual time of day that the data is captured.
If, as a result of the comparison between recent data and historical data, it is judged that the driver's performance has fallen below the historical indication of their performance by more than a predetermined threshold, a warning may be issued or an action ay be taken. The warning may be in the form of an audible or visual warning presented to the driver to suggest that they are no longer fit to continue using the car. However, it could be envisaged that the result of the comparison could also be used to inform the driver that the engine management system will disable motion of the car in several minutes time and that they have a limited period in which to park the car safely before it becomes immobilised. In an alternative arrangement, the engine management system may be responsive to this data in order to limit the maximum speed of the car to a low speed in order to minimise the risk to both the driver and third parties.
It is also possible that there is a correlation between a driver's performance and some activity within the vehicle. For vehicles having vehicle management systems or entertainment systems having a television like display (ie a display capable of displaying moving images or similar) then there may be adverse effects on the driver's performance if the driver becomes distracted by the display. The driver's performance may be correlated with the operation (or mode of operation) of such devices and the devices may be inhibited or switched to a different mode if the result of the correlation indicates that the driver is being distracted.
This concept can be extended further by inhibiting the use of entertainment systems or communication systems if a driver's historical or present data indicates that the particular driver is distracted to a level deemed to be significant by such systems. In this context "significant" may denote a relative change in driver performance and/or performance parameters falling below an absolute threshold.
Preferably, in the context of an automobile based system the first motion is derived from measurements of the steering wheel position.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for measuring a person's ability to perform a task requiring control of limb position, the apparatus comprising:
According to third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle incorporating an apparatus constituting an embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention.
Preferably the vehicle is an automobile.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer program for causing a data processor to perform the method according to the first aspect of the present invention.
The present invention will further be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
It is known that whilst performing a complex task such as driving, a driver is constantly adjusting their gaze in order to chart their progress along the carriageway, and also to follow the motion of oncoming vehicles. However, it is also known (see for example Nature, Vol. 369, 30th Jun. 1994, page 707 and 742, M. F. Land and D. N. Lee) that drivers show a strong tendency to fixate along a tangent from the car to the inside edge of the road when turning a corner. In fact, the direction of gaze is highly correlated with the direction of steering. This correlation is not perfect as the driver's gaze can be distracted by other objects moving along the roadside.
The present inventors have realised that control of eye motion is surprisingly complex and becomes rapidly adversely affected by drink and drugs and even tiredness. By investigating the correlation further between direction of gaze and steering angle of the vehicle, the inventors have realised that it is in fact a useful predictor of a person's competency to drive.
As shown in
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In order to assess the performance of a driver, the data processor 10 must first learn the average performance of a driver over a period of time. It is expected that a driver's eye lead time and cross-correlation peak height will be individual to that driver. However, it is envisaged that it may be possible to set up global values indicating acceptable standards of performance for a vast majority of the driving population. This global standard or history of a drivers own performance may then be used to judge the driver's current performance. In particular, a driver may be issued a warning once the data processor determines that the driver's driving parameters have dropped below the predetermined proportion of the normal parameters for that driver. Thus, if a driver's normal correlation peak has a value of 0.85, a warning may be issued to the driver once they fall below a predetermined proportion, for example 90%, of their normal performance. Thus a warning might be issued to a driver once the height of the correlation peak drops below 0.76 for the most recent time period in which the driver performance has been monitored.
Additionally and/or alternatively, the time lead between a driver's eye movement and the motion of the steering wheel may be monitored. A warning may be issued when the lead is reduced by a predetermined portion, for example 50%. These two measurements can be combined and a weighted sum of the driver performance may be formed as a performance metric.
A further method for assessing the change in a driver's response over time is to compare a current cross-correlogram with a historical cross correlogram by calculating a non-overlapping integral. This is schematically illustrated in
It should be noted that, for mathematical convenience, the area of the non-overlapping integral can be defined as that area limited by the upper and lower boundaries, and below one of the cross correlograms, but not below both of them.
The driver's performance may be repeatedly measured in a series of time periods and the results of these measurements may be parameterised, for example lead time and correlation peak height. The evolution with time of these parameters may be analysed by the data processor in order to determine an accurate range of driver performance which may account for time of day and also the duration that a driver has been driving. These parameters can then be used to provide a reliable indication of the driver's normal range of eye lead time and correlation coefficients such that it thus becomes possible to warn a driver if their performance is beginning to flag for example because of tiredness or illness.
The driver data may also be monitored to look for a frequency distribution of eye movement and wheel movement, that is how much time the eyes are looking in any particular direction and the time that the wheel is turned in that particular direction. From this data a difference distribution can be formed and a variation in the difference distribution may also be used to initiate a warning to a driver.
Advantageously the data processor keeps an historical log of data. Thus the data processor may be used by the authorities to assess the driver's performance in the event that the driver has an accident. Thus this data may be used to infer the fitness of a driver to drive at the time of the accident.
Advantageously the data processor would also be arranged to issue a warning if the eye tracking signal was lost for any significant period of time. This might be because, for example, the driver's eyes have begun to close through tiredness.
The apparatus may also be used to detect driver distraction—which is expected to manifest itself as a reduction in lead time and/or a variation in frequency distribution of eye movement. Such distraction may result from operation of in-vehicle information or entertainment systems.
It is thus possible to provide a method of and apparatus for assessing the ability of a person to perform tasks requiring hand and eye co-ordination and in particular to provide an apparatus for assessing whether a person is fit to drive.
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Overview. Understand the events and timeline of the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan following the September 11 th attacks Understand the changing nature of military aviation as evidenced in the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. U.S. War in Afghanistan. Timeline: 2001.
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Sept 18: President Bush signs resolution for the use of force against those responsible for 9/11
Oct 7:U.S. Airstrikes begin against Taliban forces. Ground forces follow 12 days later
Nov: Taliban retreat from Kabul into countryside supported by tribal warlords
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Timeline:2011 – 2014?
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On 1 May 2011, al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is killed in Pakistan during a U.S. Special Operations strike
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Bexley Swan. The sister of Isabella Swan. The vampire. She dearly loves her niece Renesmee but when Edward tells her to stay behind when they go to war with the Volturi. Fat chance.
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The opening track breeds characteristic active attention as the evolving electronic particles achieve form through carefully built relation. The precision focus into momentary morse code adds potential figural shape to the intrusive sound bass plunges and the act of listening is drawn into one of visualisation: barren post-apocalyptic vistas, screens blinking to the pulse of the military/industrial complex. These are already overdetermined, but certainly, as has been said before, the cinematic feel of this sound is unavoidable, bringing with it a further investment in tension as the minimal tones sit lying-to-attack the attention induced by the underlying drone. An organicism intrudes massively from the beginning of the second track: achieved from a synth-generated pulse, left as it were to find its own way blind. Again, such figuration is encouraged, and added to by breath-like modulations, unsurprising given this CD's initial conception as opera. There is nothing restfully ambient in this focus however, for this is a heavily bruised sound, morphing by contortion. Working in opposition to it however, is the fiercely imposed minimalism of sharp, incisive tones already apparent in the first track to which it eventually succumbs, creating a sound field of increasingly chilling sparcity.
Given the over-arching minimalism of the first two tracks, the cymbals that crash open the final track generate a flooding richness of impact by juxtaposition, one that is strongly maintained as its ripplings are meticulously charted out in a manner reminiscent of the earlier 'Fractuur' CD. Carrying these is a shining, airy drone that gives a further indication of operatic context. The drone works to particularise a huge range of metallic timbres into active-listening play, with the later introduction of stone and crystalline textures. Voice is materialised in the gestural physicality of improv sax breathnotes that in turn morph into a signature fragment from Constructions II, to confirm these pieces' extension of that particular exploration.
This signature fragment is, as it were, the sonic form of that most difficult of existential pivots, Beckett's 'I can't go on, I'll go on', and provides the core of the minimalism that rules these three pieces. This is the ground that the fragments and the relations built between them have been allowed to work their extension from, and at times it makes for difficult listening. Given the work's constructive process, the minute piecing together of sampled fragments, the kind of sonic reductiveness often apparent here is risky, raising as it does the spectre of that process becoming victorious over the products it is achieving. What saves them from this fate ultimately is the trained attention of this composer's ear, that continues to promote the differentiation of a wide array of sonic occurrences, which however miniaturistic, signal necessary innovations in a field increasingly occupied by legions of laptop soundalikes.
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Chandigarh, India (PressExposure) July 18, 2008 -- In a nutshell, these social watering holes can help get the word out about you and your business at nearly warp speed because of the huge volume of visitors they receive.
But how can these sites actually benefit the online marketer? Well, for starters they allow you to create your own dedicated personal pages where you can add things like product or service reviews, articles, ratings, comments and encourage feedback from other readers.
Furthermore, sites like Del.icio.us and Digg take it a step further by allowing you to save your favorite links to your own website or blog pages so it can be readily shared with anyone visiting your site. This not only gets the word out about you and your business, it goes a long way in helping establish relationships, credibility and trust.
But what's really behind all the social networking popularity? It's the search engines, of course. All the biggest and best search engines love these socialite sites because they contain relevant and fresh content. If we take a look at the Alexa rankings for a few of the more popular social sites we can see how impressive their ratings are:
My Space - ranking below 10 Face book - ranking below 10 Delicious - ranking below 520 Stumble Upon - ranking below 350 Dig - ranking below 180
Having your web site's link on any one of these popular social sites has the potential for increasing your site's worth and popularity on the internet. But let's take a closer look at some of the benefits:
- Viral Marketing Use the 'tell a friend' link found on the social networking sites. These links have the potential of weaving your message throughout the net. If you've written an article, made an interesting comment or perhaps announced some news, this is how you can virally spread that content across the web.
- Back Link Generation Because the search engines have found favor with social networking, you can improve your search engine positioning and ranking simply by becoming a member of any of the social networking sites. Begin by creating a comprehensive profile that contains your website's URL and RSS feed. If you can keep your website's content fresh and interesting you will continue to enjoy a steady stream of back links.
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Now that you can see the marketing potential of social networking, how can you as an internet marketer actually use these sites to your advantage?
- Market Yourself, Not Your Products Your main objective should be to attract like-minded individuals with similar interests, goals and concerns. Do this by creating an effective personal profile and lead in with your personal story or information about YOU, not your business opportunity. Write in a way that helps your reader become familiar with who you are and what your goals are. Blatantly promoting your products and/or interests is a sure way to turn off readers.
- Contribute Your Ideas and Comments Often Continue to look for ways to help your readers achieve their goals or resolve their problems. This is best done by contributing useful ideas and information. Sites like You Tube, Photo bucket and Flicker allow members to post videos and pictures, which are seen by millions of users daily. Got a training video? Perfect. People love the ease of watching a good training or even amusement video. Get it on You Tube and you have the potential to attract thousands.
- Incorporate the Social Plug-ins If you use Wordpress as a content management system, incorporate plug-ins like 'Add This' or 'Share This'. These plug-ins enable your site's visitors to bookmark your website with just one click. Getting bookmarked by as many users as possible will improve your search engine rankings.
- Use Your Time Wisely Beware; social networking can be addicting, not to mention time consuming. Not everyone with an internet business has all day to while away the hours peeking at new friends, adding comments and making small talk. For this reasons time management is critical. Start by selecting only a few social networking sites, and allot only so many hours a week to connect with friends and participate in groups. Develop an objective for using these sites and stick to your objective.
A Final Word No business can stand alone on the internet. Your business and marketing success depends on the connections and networks you create. Using social networking is designed for making such connections, so use them wisely.