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Inability to conceive is termed infertility. It occurs when a couple has failed to achieve pregnancy after 12 months despite having regular sexual intercourse.
Problems with infertility are on the rise. One in every six couples has difficulty in conceiving, with the number of couples seeking medical assistance increasing.
Studies have shown that male factor accounts for about 20-30 per cent of infertility, the female factor accounts for 40-50 per cent and 30-40 per cent are due to problems in both men and women.
Conception and pregnancy are complicated processes that include the production of healthy sperm by the man, healthy eggs by the woman, unblocked fallopian tubes that allow the sperm to reach the egg, and the ability of the fertilised egg to implant in the uterus and to grow in a good environmental and hormonal condition. If one of the processes is not working well, then infertility can be the result.
A lot of the causes of infertility are due to toxins in the body that have been accumulated over a long period of time, say, for weeks or months. Some undigested food products can remain in the intestine for up to 200 hours instead of the normal 18 hours and produce toxins that are stored in the body for months or years. Many of these types of toxins can cause infertility in both men and women.
Infertility in female: Obesity or excess weight can lead to polycystic ovarian syndrome and endocrine disorders, which are a major cause of inability to become pregnant. Other causes include the age of the woman. The older she is, the more inefficient her digestive system and more difficult it will be for her to get pregnant. Hormonal imbalance, stress, infections and toxins from the environment and bad diet and eating habits are other reasons women may find it difficult to get pregnant.
Infertility in male: is due to poor sperm and sperm quality, erectile dysfunction or impotence, and genetic factors. All these are caused by environmental toxins as well as toxins produced by a poor diet, which lead to hormonal imbalance and infertility.
The accumulation of these toxins from the environment, which are caused by poor diet and bad eating habits, poor digestion and stress will begin to have negative effects by the time a man reaches the age of 40-55 years. At this time, he experiences an aging phenomenon similar to the menopause that women go through. This is called andropause, which is due to the gradual decline in the level of testosterone (the male hormone).
This decline has many negative effects and can lead to mood swings, depression, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, hair loss, hot flushes, irritable bowel syndrome, urinary problems and weight gain. These conditions may occur faster as a result of exposure to environmental toxins, stress, obesity and infection.
The symptoms can be reduced by going through a general detoxification treatment, body cleansing and, in some cases, bio-identical hormone therapy.
Every day, we are exposed to toxins from our environment, preservatives in food, drugs, cosmetics, stress, poor eating habits and lifestyle which result in premature ageing, allergies, food intolerance, cancer, hormonal imbalance, obesity and infertility.
Over time, these toxins accumulate in the major organs and tissues and if not eliminated or neutralised will lead to auto-intoxification and organ damage. This is why total body cleansing — detoxification — is important. it helps to remove all these toxins.
Body detox has been shown to significantly increase the chances of fertility and increase the success of In-Vitro Fertilsation by improving the circulation of blood to the ovaries, uterus, hypothalamus and the pituitary which play important part in fertility in both men and women; and optimising liver function to remove and prevent excess accumulation of unwanted hormones.
Several studies have shown that going through a detox programme can help to normalise the hormone and endocrine system that regulates ovulation, especially if polycystic ovarian syndrome (an abnormality whereby the ovary produces cysts instead of follicles and eggs) is an issue.
Other benefits of a detox programme in the case of infertility are to regulate the monthly period or menstrual cycle, increase blood flow to the womb so as to improve the chances that the embryo will implant, reduce anxiety and stress that may be contributing to the couple being unable to get pregnant; and help to remove heavy metal deposits from the uterus, fallopian tubes and other reproductive organs.
The goal is for conception, healthy pregnancy and healthier life.
Fertility cleansing is not just for women, but also for men. Studies have shown that sperm counts have been reduced to half in the last 50 years and 80 per cent are abnormal. This is because the sperm produced by many men have DNA that is damaged.
Recent studies are now pointing to hormonal imbalances and environmental factors leading to oligospermia (low sperm count), azospermia (absence of sperm cells), and erectile dysfunction or impotence.
Male infertility can be improved by total body detoxification through weight reduction, body cleansing and healthy eating habits.
A few fertility centres now incorporate detox cleansing programme as a diagnostic and therapeutic measure in the management of infertility. An example of Mayr therapy centre is the Mart-Life Detox Clinic in Lagos.
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About MARYLN :
"Im a pretty single blonde athletic girl whos a dancer. Im just looking for a single guy to go out with and maybe more.. I prefer a guy who dances himself or is very sportive. I dont want married man or guys who are in a relationship.. if so.. I m not your girl.
Babara (Age 25)
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"I'm an honest, loving sexy woman, who'sn't getting what she wants.
I love to get naked and have sex uhm lots of sex.. I'm incredibly into oral.
Love to be with a guy who takes control and puts me on my back and just has his way with me..
Can you see my pussy, I would love for you to bury your face in here….xxxxx"
Josphine (Age 23)
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About JOSPHINE :
"I love fun and sex and im merely looking for some adult online fun right now……
Have been out of the adult dating scene for awhile and def not ready for nething serious like a relationship.. Just casual encounters; quick fix with great sex
Send me a message and I might consider you"
Mazie (Age 20)
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About MAZIE :
"Well I am a dirty girl in a very very dirty world ???? I like to suck cocks and I love to take it from behind. Love a guy that has good oral skills, havent met anyone thats really good at it. I have been told that I am an amazing lay a few times already….would like to try out a few more fellas before I look for the last guy I will ever fuck"

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How do I care for my furniture?
UPHOLSTERY: Most stains can be spot-cleaned with a little mild soap and water solution. Using a clean white cloth and a bit of the solution, rub the stain gently with circular motions. Once the stain has been removed, wipe the area again with only water to remove any soap. Finally, blot dry with a fresh cloth; do not leave affected area in direct sunlight while drying. For tougher stains, please consult a professional upholstery cleaner.
WHITE BONDED LEATHER or WHITE MICRO SUEDE: Please see above. Also, avoid wearing dark denim or other dark clothing while sitting in the chair; it may rub off onto the white fabrics and can be difficult to clean.
WOOD FURNITURE: Dust often with a soft dry cloth.
KIDS' CHAIR COVERS & BASSINET COVERS: To avoid shrinking and fading, turn inside out and wash separately in cold water. Never allow covers to remain soaking in water, or colors may bleed. Do not put in dryer; lay flat to dry. Use a cool iron if necessary.
Is any assembly required for your products?
All of our products arrive fully assembled, except for the bassinet rocker base and our beds, which require minimal assembly.
Does your furniture meet all British Safety Standards?
Yes. Our products meet or exceed all British Safety Standards. Rockwell Bassinet is tested for Canadian and US Safety Standards only.
Does your foam or fabric contain any harmful toxins or flame retardants?
No. All of our products do not contain any harmful toxins such as PBDE's or any flame retardants. We are committed to using safe, proven and sustainable supplies for all our customers, especially the littlest ones. For more info, please visit our sustainability page.
Is there a way to lock the gliding motion?
No, our gliders do not have the option of locking. However, our grano glider recliner will not glide once the chair is reclined.
I noticed not all of your fabric options have the same feel. Are they all micro suedes?
Although some of our fabric colors feel slightly different in texture, they are all micro suedes, and all are equally durable and stain resistant.
Are any of your products available in COM (customer's own material)?
We do not offer COM. We can, however, manufacture the lumbar pillow that comes with the chair in your own supplied fabric. Please inquire about details.
What is the warranty on your products?
Our furniture comes with a one year warranty on manufacturing defects. Please note our warranty is voided if the item has been re-upholstered or altered in any way (for example, adding a fabric protector such as Scotch-Guard).
Should I add any additional stain protection to my upholstered item like a Scotch-Guard?
No, we do not recommend treating our fabrics with any stain protectors or treatment products.
Where are your products made?
All our products are made in our Toronto, Canada factory, except for the stand that holds our ninna nanna bassinet, which is currently made in Asia.
What is bonded leather?
Bonded leather is a fabric made from 80% recycled leather and high grade polyurethane.
Does Monte Design Group support any charities?
Yes. We proudly support Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto, Children's Aid Foundation, along with several other local children's charities.
My baby always wakes up in the night…can you help???
We think so! Try holding baby in your arms while rocking or gliding in one of our chairs!! =)


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The brand new Fun Run is the result of a partnership between the
In It Together project - which is led by South Somerset District
Council - and Total Buzz Events.
The route is ideal for all abilities but is especially suited to
women who have just started running or would like begin but just
need some encouragement.
Debbie Hill, Women and Girls Development Officer at South
Somerset District Council commented, "We are delighted to be
offering women and girls aged 16 and over the chance to run in
front of a supportive crowd in the town centre. The In It Together
project is all about getting women moving and what better way to
start than this Fun Run.
"We have already had a great reaction to the Fun Run which is
really exciting. Registering is easy, just visit www.yeovilhalf.com. For
details of other opportunities for women to get active visit www.facebook.com/InItTogetherSouthSomerset
or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com."
Steve Elliott, Race Director, Yeovil Half Marathon commented,
"With the Half Marathon now becoming a 'must do' event in the West
Country running calendar, the launch of the Fun Run gives many more
the chance to enjoy the atmosphere of the Half Marathon. Fun
runners this year, Half Marathon runners maybe next year. We are
delighted to be working with SSDC to bring This Girl Can to
Councillor Sylvia Seal, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture
at South Somerset District Council said, "Spearheaded by the
excellent This Girl Can campaign there is a real movement around
female participation in sport and physical activity at the moment.
We are delighted to work in partnership with Total Buzz Events to
offer the Women's Fun Run as well as the Children's Fun Run.
I would urge people to sign up, the event will have a real
'feel-good factor' and it could be the start of an enjoyable
journey into running."
Above: Organisers of the event (from left to right) Steve
Elliott, Total Buzz Events; Jake Hannis, South Somerset District
Council's Senior Sport & Healthy Lifestyles Officer; Debbie
Hill, Women and Girls Development Officer at SSDC; Lucy Ridout,
Total Buzz Events.
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5 Resolutions for Entrepreneurs
December 21st, 2016
It doesn't matter what you do for a living, when year-end rolls around we all start thinking about making resolutions for the New Year. But when you an entrepreneur, resolutions become exceedingly more important in that it's time to make some commitments to your business too. Whether you're just starting out or you've been an entrepreneur for many years, giving your business views a fresh start on an annual basis is just what it needs to stay fresh. So, making business oriented resolutions for the New Year is a great way to stay on top of your game. Not sure what direction you should be headed? Here are five resolutions for entrepreneurs in 2017.
5 Resolutions for Entrepreneurs
#1. Get to know your finances. The worst thing you can do as a business owner is to be out of touch with your own financial situation. Staying in the know and being involved in keeping everything on track is the way to get it done. If your financial situation needs an overhaul, this is the year to reel it in and get it all lined out for success and organization. Don't be afraid to work with someone who knows the business of accounting too – sometimes bringing in the pros is the name of the game.
#2 Make a commitment to growing your skills as a leader. Leadership is what takes most businesses from A to B – and sometimes you need a little guidance to get there. Investing in yourself and in your leadership style is one of the best investments you can make in your business. Without a solid leader, things can't grow and with one, the sky is the limit.
#3. Find a work life balance. This is key to being a great business owner – when you're excited to head to work in the morning because you've had enough time to rest the night before. This is a tough one, especially if you're just starting out – your inclination is to work around the clock. But, here's the thing: that does nothing good for anyone. Getting the rest you need and the quality time with family and loved ones is so important to life and in the long run, will make you a better business owner too.
#4. Make strategic hires. If you're at the point where you're growing your business enough to hire a team, be thoughtful and strategic about who and how you make that happen. Don't simply hire the first person you meet. Hire based on experience and on whether or not he or she will work well in the culture you've created at your business. You want 2017 to operate like a well-oiled machine – think about the type of person and work experience you need to make that happen.
#5. Reignite your passion. If you're at that point in the business cycle where you've lost your drive and your passion to succeed, it's time to reassess and figure out where it's gone – and how to get it back. Perhaps you got burnt out working too many hours last year, and finding that work-life balance is number one on your to do list. Maybe all you need is to infuse a little creativity into your daily work life. Whatever it is, get after it!
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ReflectionRamin Nazer March 11, 2017
Reflection is most fun when there's some time in between.
For example, I haven't gone back and read any of these diary entries. They're not even really diaries cause those are supposed to be personal and emotional and these are pretty broad and more "work" and "creativity" oriented.
But I will one day come back and read them and perhaps not remember writing them.
Like the way photos used to be. You'd take the photo and not know how it turned out for weeks.
People complain about technology and how fast it's evolving and how we just want everything now now now, but isn't that the whole point of the existence?
Getting closer and closer to the everlasting NOW.


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We just ate at an incredible restaurant in Florence. It's called L'osteria di Giovanni, and it's on via del Moro, number 22. Has anyone else tried this place? We were hesitant because we saw the menu posted and the prices were quite a bit higher than the average in Florence. But it looked nice inside, and it was our last night in Italy.
We didn' t make reservations but went around 9, and there were a few tables left. Had the mixed antipasto: Prosciutto, Salame, Finocchiona, Sheep Ricotta, Crostini with Chicken Livers, Crostini with Colonnata Lard - tons of food, but I had to eat it all it was so amazing. Especially the ricotta cheese and prosciutto. It was enough to share, but I was glad to have it all for myself!! The Caprese appetizer was also delicious. Pasta course spaghetti with cherry tomatoes was delicious - more interesting than it sounds - and the 'Rabbit Braised in white wine with Grapes and Green Olives' was also delicious. Chocolate cake was the best I've ever had.
We HIGHLY recommend this restaurant for a more upscale dinner in Florence...and would be interested to know if anyone else has been here or read about it in a guidebook.


text: Existing models of birdsong learning assume that brain area LMAN introduces variability into song for trial-and-error learning. Recent data suggest that LMAN also encodes a corrective bias driving short-term improvements in song. These later consolidate in area RA, a motor cortex analogue downstream of LMAN. We develop a new model of such two-stage learning. Using a stochastic gradient descent approach, we derive how 'tutor' circuits should match plasticity mechanisms in 'student' circuits for efficient learning. We further describe a reinforcement learning framework with which the tutor can build its teaching signal. We show that mismatching the tutor signal and plasticity mechanism can impair or abolish learning. Applied to birdsong, our results predict the temporal structure of the corrective bias from LMAN given a plasticity rule in RA. Our framework can be applied predictively to other paired brain areas showing two-stage learning.


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But let me catch you up on what's been going on.
This was Christmas morning. I love that they line up in the hallway until we tell them they can look at their gifts. They're so cute!
Samuel made All Conference (2nd team) in football. Crazy!
Samuel has played baseball. He made All Confernce for that too.
Anna has loved her dolls well.
And has turned into a beautiful 11 year old girl.
Daniel is 14 and is as funny as ever.
David is 14 too, of course. They are both driving, and doing great in school. They'll be freshman next year. And by next year I mean in August. Yikes!
Stephen is losing weight like crazy. (Samuel preached on this night)
And I'm loving my kids, (and Stephen of course but he took this picture and couldn't be in it.)
School is out and we're ready for summer. Fun times and lots of sunshine. We're ready!!


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The Rivers Run Trailer (1990)
01 January 1990
Cyrus James (Parker Stevenson), an American traveling in Australia at the turn of the century, encounters the riverboat Philadelphia, skippered by Brenton Edwards (John Waters) and his family. The Edwards clan loves plying the river, but when patriarch Brenton is unjustly sent to prison, Cyrus does all he can to help the family put bread on the table until their father can return home.
Watch the official The Rivers Run 1990 trailer in HD below or find more The Rivers Run videos on Vidimovie.


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Thought Leadership
Sasin has a long tradition of thought leadership in Thailand and in the ASEAN region. Our faculty members, our centers, our alumni network and our students all contribute to the creation and dissemination of knowledge.
- Sasin Center for Sustainability Management – SCSM is dedicated to grooming future leaders in the area of sustainability management.
- Sasin Entrepreneurship Center – SEC focuses on curriculum innovation, entrepreneurial outreach, new venture commercialization, and research and consultation.
- Sasin Japan Center – SJC services include research, management education, and consulting for Japanese and Thai businesses.
- Sasin Journal of Management
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Our faculty, administrators and our staff members regularly participate in international, regional and local conferences and seminars as speakers, panelists and moderators. Many of our alumni are also involved in these events, and it's quite common to find more than one member of the Sasin community on stage at the same time!


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2015 – 2016 Executive Board
Stephen Barber … President
Doug O'Brien … Vice President
Joann Vergote … Hall Manager / Ticket Chair (acting)
Steven Hanbury … Public Relations Chair
Phil Connor … Treasurer
Carolyn Connor … Newsletter Editor
Tracy Olinger … Recording Secretary
Frank Clark … Membership Secretary
(Vacant) … Building Manager
(Vacant) … Entertainment Chair
In the 1950's an influx of British people into the Detroit area led to the gathering of groups, in order to socialize on common ground, and to be able to share in their common interests. One such group of people working at the GM Tech Center started meeting at night to finish off a coworker's basement. Upon completion of the project it seemed quite natural to continue meeting, and the idea of creating a British Club was formulated at one of these regular basement parties. So, on December 17th, 1962 "The Commonwealth Club" became a reality and incorporated for the purpose of organizing social functions, dances and charter flights to Britain.
It wasn't long before the average basement was too small to accommodate these new-found friendships. The next step was to rent a hall and promote regular dances and larger parties.
The "Mound Road Dance" (as it was known) quickly became the place to be on a monthly basis for a growing number of ex-patriates; finances soon grew, and buying our own premises was the next step. An old machine shop was purchased in 1969; the inside was gutted, a bar was installed, dart boards were hung – and after many hours of hard work, a few dedicated members transformed it into a clubhouse that they were justifiably very proud of.
It was very sparse in those days, with crates and orange boxes as part of the decor. The club has come a long way since then, and can truly boast as being one of the finest non-profit British clubs in the country.
What started out as a predominately British club may have changed complexion with the times, but our goal, the preservation and demonstration of our centuries-old traditions, has not deviated. Over the years, members have introduced friends, neighbors, workmates, etc. to our ranks — we have enjoyed the support of not only a large number of American members, but also many other ethnicities, creating a unique blend of people with a common goal. We are indeed a United Nations organization with most of our members recognizing the need to preserve British traditions, heritage, art, and social preferences.
In 2012, The Commonwealth Club celebrated its 50th year anniversary – making us one of the oldest (if not the oldest) British Ex-Pat social club in the United States. Our family-like atmosphere and close friendships between members has allowed our club to endure the tests of time. And although our focus is gradually shifting towards becoming a hub of British culture in the United States, we take solace in the fact that we owe our existence and allegiance to each and every one of our members.
From the austere beginnings of basement parties amongst a few friends, has developed an organization we can admire and be proud of. We give our thanks to those who fostered the idea all those years ago, and to all the members old and new who have been instrumental in building and maintaining what we enjoy now; and we look forward to what the future may bring!


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Is it just me, or have the shootings and stabbings been escalating? It seems, now, I read about a new violent incident or attack, more than once a week.
Is that just the news becoming more widespread via internet? These events were happening but we didn't know about them so much? I don't know.
There was recent article on CNN about entertainment violence being "The Other Porn". Some suggest that people become jaded or immune to the horror of violence, by seeing it displayed and glorified, repeatedly.
It seems we, as Americans, are addicted to violence as a form of pornography. Not to judge - many places are violent up close and personal, day in, day out. Sometimes with government promotion and sanction. That's much of the Middle East, it seems, South Asia, and Africa. I speculate some of the violence of Islam - hangings, bombings, be-headings, stonings - is less to do with the intolerance of the religion, and more to do with the gluttony of blood lust. Slavery is also a form of violence, and persists today in numbers most people are not aware of. In the supposedly advanced cultures, Americans do seem to stand out as addicted to many forms of our own blood lust. In pop culture, rap imagery, TV crime shows (I watch those), and the stylized, formalized violence in various sports. I prefer the last as an outlet for human violent urges, instead of girls stabbing their friend in a park.
I read that the human face evolved partly as a defense mechanism against violent injuries, and there is a thousands-year violent history in central California (referenced in a separate post in the Origins group). And everywhere else, for that matter.
But this recent trend is getting to me. I don't think it's because of religion, and is no better for religious tribalism. Reading about anthropology and evolution, it's apparent violence has been around as long as animal life has been around.
But what to do? I don't really know. Just be nice to the people around me, and hope that a little of that rubs off. Or at least doesn't exacerbate the situation.
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For a few moments I'm going to be a curmudgeon.
Several years ago I read of an ancient Greek, one of the famous ones, who blamed young folks for what they believed was going wrong in their times.
How many people here qualify as old enough to do that?
Are you forgetting that folks our age raised them or their parents? Or that folks our age made the world they're living in?
I'm through being a curmudgeon.
My dad's parents did a lot of blaming young folks, and when my sibs and I were kids we didn't like them. Then I learned what had gone wrong in their lives. They were not happy people.
Okay, be pissed off at me if you like.
You're right Tom! For me it's easy to point out what went wrong in young families: Ihave no children myself.
I don't think Sentient's blog here is talking about what went wrong in young families, or blaming young folks for anything. I think he is talking about a trend that society seems to be taking, and he is asking the question "why?"
Michael, assuming that Sentient wants answers, what do people here say?
Or do we ignore his query and let it go unanswered?
Did I wrongly assume that he wanted answers?
A still-Catholic man I know teased me one day with "Once a Catholic, always a Catholic."
I told him I had heard nuns say "Once a priest, always a priest" but not what he said.
After watching him at work for a few days, I told him "Once a Catholic, always helpless."
Helplessness is his style.
Michael, you are right. I am not stating anything about something in particular wrong with young families.
One thing I wonder about is, whether violence really is more prevalent now, especially the kind of killing spree violence that seems to be prompted by nothing in particular. Maybe it is, maybe it is just heightened awareness.
In cultures throughout history I imagine there was never a utopian peace-state. Except maybe hunter gatherer societies. In my mother's bucolic, one-store, one-church town of the great depression, husbands beat wives, adults murdered babies, and black people were murdered by white people, for the crime of being black. That's a time and place that to outsiders looked like "The Waltons".
Then Rome had it's unending wars. As does the United States. And many other cultures, times, and empires / countries / communities. Rome had it's orgiastic festivals of violence in the coliseums, with fites between animals, people and animals, gladiators - slaves, religious minorities and enslaved peoples of conquered countries, and "professional gladiators".
There ave been various ethnic cleansings, long before the Nazis and long after.
What I lead to there is, what if instead of being an anomaly, violence is part of the nature of what it means to be human?
What if we can't cure our species of violence? Can we identify the factors that make it worse, and find protective mechanisms for the innocent victims of violence? If violence is a human drive, like hunger and sex, are there ways to focus violence into more useful ends?
I feel like we are more exposed to violence than in memorable past. That may well be my "silo". I wonder if it is true, and what is the best way to think about it, and what are the things we can do about it.
Same here, Plinius. I didn't want to do to any more children what my otherwise conscientious dad did to his children. Happily, I married a woman who for similar reasons didn't want any children.
"This graph shows the American homicide rate over the last century-plus. (A few notes about construction of the chart are at the end of the post.)"
"The puzzle compounds. We see a roughly cyclical pattern: a high plateau in the 1920s and early 30s; a rapid drop of more than half to a low point in the late 1950s; then, a sharp rise, more than doubling, by 1980 and 1990. That's followed by what will probably be a drop of about half by 2010. These are huge swings.
"We can put this story into yet greater perspective with the graph below. The line in that graph represents my rough estimate of fluctuations in the U.S. rate of homicide over many more generations, drawing on the historical literature (see some references at the end of this post). While the details are informed guesses, the general trend is well established."
The author gives several possible explanations for the changes over time. He then states:
"Back to the Present
"How might any of this explain the latest – the post-1990s – downswing in homicide and in criminal violence more generally? The rates are now at roughly the level of the least violent era in American history, the late 1950s."
This data corresponds with Steven Pinker's findings:
The Better Angels of Our Nature: The Decline of Violence In History...
"One of the most important books I've read - not just this year, but ever ... For me, what's most important about The Better Angels of Our Nature are its insights into how to help achieve positive outcomes. How can we encourage a less violent, more just society, particularly for the poor? Steven Pinker shows us ways we can make those positive trajectories a little more likely. That's a contribution, not just to historical scholarship, but to the world"
~ Bill Gates
Now, all of this said, what about the stabbings and shootings rate over the past 15 years?
U.S. murder rate higher than nearly all other developed countries: ...
"Violent crime in the United States remained close to two-decade lows last year but the murder rate was higher than in virtually all other developed countries, official figures showed Monday.
"The Federal Bureau of Investigation said that violent crime inched up 0.7 percent in 2012 from the previous year, while property crime fell by 0.9 percent.
"The figures were broadly in line with a decline in crime since 1993. While the annual report did not assess reasons for the trend, experts point to the end of the country's epidemic of crack use in the early 1990s."
Joan that made me feel better. It looks like it's the perception and not the actuality that violence is on the rise.
Sorry, I think my next post will put you into the depths! Well, it is better to know what is happening than to believe what is not happening.
The matrix:
I Know & Know that I Know I Know & Don't Know that I Know
I Don't Know and Know that I Know I Don't Know and Don't Know that I Don't Know
So, there is hope after all. The chaos of our present time indicates what Thomas Kuhn called "paradigm shift" when a generally accepted belief falters because of some flaw in its structure. i.e. belief the Earth is flat held true until evidence and exploration proved it is round. The paradigm shift occurs at the change point from flat to round Earth.
OK, here is my take on the patterns. With the economy going sour, caused by lying, distortion, manipulation, denial, self-delusion, fraud, thefts, and with the gap between rich and poor getting wider, people, rich and poor can see the stuff on the shelves in stores or in adv. on TV. Some have the money to indulge their pleasures, others can only dream. Some get angry, frustrated, afraid they will never be able to have what others have.
Frustration based on economic corruption quickly turns to rebellion and revolt. Sadly, the feelings of helplessness and hopelessness too often become displaced, not directed at the ones who created the income gap, but too often against people of their own class.
I witnessed it in Washington, DC in 1968 when the blacks burned Anacostia, the black section of DC. No mansions were torched, nor were shops and stores outside their area. Black businesses, homes, establishments were set on fire ... one and one/half mile of the neighborhood was burned to the ground.
I was teaching a class of black girls in a housing project, Valley Green Housing Authority, when the riot started. That is when the black men of the community came into my classroom, picked me up physically and carried me to my car, They escorted me out of Anacosta with cars front, back, and on both sides of my car until I crossed the Anacostia River in DC. I drove through the monuments toward my home in Bethesda, MD and looked over my shoulder at the flames rising behind the monuments.
"The California Economic Development Department had at the time painted a bleak picture of L.A.'s labor market as "experiencing one of the most severe recessions of the postwar era." Between April 1991 and April 1992, 108,000 local jobs vanished. Black and Latino communities were hard hit, with a combined 29.7 percent in poverty and more than 13 percent unemployed.
"Perhaps worse, L.A. was in the throes of a vicious era of street violence, and a years-long bloodbath was unfolding in U.S. cities. Driven by armed gangbangers and violent crack and PCP dealers, the mayhem in L.A. produced 1,025 murders in 1991 and 1,092 in 1992 (there were 612 in 2011). It wasn't safe to walk in South L.A. in the afternoon - that's when armed teenagers got out of school."
Commentary at the time described how the majority of businesses and homes destroyed were of the poor of the city of LA. No the wealthy.
Hard economic times, high unemployment ... not the official figures but the figures that count those who have stopped looking for work ... seeing prosperity all around with no access to sharing in the stuff of modern commerce, creates frustration and acting out.
Yes, I think we are seeing the consequences of our time. Helplessness and hopelessness drive some into a frenzy.
Therefore, it is even more important that clear thinking, careful planning, effective and efficient actions is one's goal. These can sustain the level headed. That is not to say we won't be caught up in the chaos. However, chaos is when badly needed changes occur. Chaos generates heat, heat generates energy, energy can generate critical thinking and effective action. Read James Gleick, a writer of popular science in the tradition of Stephen Hawking, Carl Sagan, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
"Chaos introduces a whole new readership to chaos theory, one of the most significant waves of scientific knowledge in our time. From Edward Lorenz's discovery of the Butterfly Effect, to Mitchell Feigenbaum's calculation of a universal constant, to Benoit Mandelbrot's concept of fractals, which created a new geometry of nature, Gleick's engaging narrative focuses on the key figures whose genius converged to chart an innovative direction for science. In Chaos,Gleick makes the story of chaos theory not only fascinating but also accessible to beginners, and opens our eyes to a surprising new view of the universe."
"The butterfly effect is a metaphor that encapsulates the concept of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory; namely a small change at one place in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere."
Big Brains. Small Films. Benoît Mandelbrot, The Father of Fractals
"A fractal is a never-ending pattern. Fractals are infinitely complex patterns that are self-similar across different scales. They are created by repeating a simple process over and over in an ongoing feedback loop. Driven by recursion, fractals are images of dynamic systems – the pictures of Chaos. Geometrically, they exist in between our familiar dimensions. Fractal patterns are extremely familiar, since nature is full of fractals. For instance: trees, rivers, coastlines, mountains, clouds, seashells, hurricanes, etc. Abstract fractals – such as the Mandelbrot Set – can be generated by a computer calculating a simple equation over and over."
Patterns are also evident in economics, politics and religion. Patterns repeat over and over and over. They continue until chaos emerges caused by dysfunction that grows and grows and grows. Human culture functions as fractals. Thinking based on beliefs that may or may not be true, continue until their dysfunction becomes intolerable. That is when change occurs.
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East Jerusalem represents the eastern half of the once-divided city of Jerusalem.
Politically, the Old City is part of East Jerusalem. The area within the city walls is discussed in the Old City article, while many important sites just outside the city walls are discussed in this article. These sites are concentrated in the City of David, Mount Zion, and the Mount of Olives. There are also some sites of interest in more distant parts of East Jerusalem.
The ancient city of Jerusalem was located in today's East Jerusalem. The city began in a small area now known as the "City of David", just south of the current Old City walls, which were built by the Ottoman Turks in 1538. When Jerusalem began to spread outside the Old City in the late 19th century, Jews mostly settled west of the Old City while Arabs mostly settled to the north and south. The 1948 war left Jerusalem divided, with the western neighborhoods under Jewish control, while the Old City and eastern neighborhoods were under Arab control. This forms the basis for the current division between "East" and "West" Jerusalem.
In 1967, after capturing East Jerusalem, Israel decided to annex a large area surrounding the city, to provide room for the city's future growth. This large area included what were the Arab parts of Jerusalem at the time, as well as a number of nearby Arab villages, and large open spaces. Since 1967, the villages have grown into large suburbs, while Jewish neighbourhoods have been built in the open spaces. In this time, East Jerusalem's population of 66,000 Arabs has grown to a total of approximately 260,000 Arabs and 200,000 Jews.
East Jerusalem is also the location of the first campus of the Hebrew University on Mt Scopus, established in 1925. From 1948-1967 the campus was an island of Israeli control in East Jerusalem, though it did not function as a university. After 1967, the university was re-established on the site.
East Jerusalem remains a major point of contention in Arab-Israeli relations, as Israel has annexed it, but Palestinians claim it as their capital. Peace negotiations typically envision Jewish and Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem becoming part of Israel and a Palestinian state respectively. The status of the Temple Mount/Noble Sanctuary in the Old City has been harder to negotiate, as both sides have deep theological and historic links to the same location.
There has been periodic violence between Arabs and Jews in East Jerusalem (and on the boundary between the East and West), most recently the current (2015-2016) "Intifada of the Knives".
Get in[edit]
By bus[edit]
East Jerusalem has three central stations for Arab urban and intercity buses. All are close to each other, just north of the Old City. Listed in geographical order, from west to east:
- 1 HaNeviim station. Buses to Bethlehem, Hebron, and southern Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem. Adjacent to the Damascus Gate light rail station.
- 2 Nablus Road station. Buses to Ramallah and northern Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem
- 3 Sultan Suleiman station. Buses to Bethany, Jericho, and eastern Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem
Here the stations are named after the street they are on. If you are asking for directions, it may be more useful to tell people your bus destination.
For a listing of routes and destinations, see here.
By light rail[edit]
Coming from West Jerusalem, the light rail enters East Jerusalem, stopping first at Damascus Gate next to the Old City. It then turns north, paralleling the boundary between East and West Jerusalem, before continuing north into additional East Jerusalem neighborhoods.
To see Mount Zion and the City of David, the best stop is 4 City Hall light rail. To see the Mount of Olives and sites just north of the Old City, the best stop is 5 Damascus Gate light rail. For sites further north, stay on the light rail for a few more stops (depending on the site).
On foot[edit]
Most sights within East Jerusalem are close to the Old City, allowing them to be explored on foot.
Get around[edit]
Close to the Old City, the streets are limited and crowded, and you are best off walking.
If you are visiting the Mount of Olives, keep in mind that it is quite steep. You might want to take a very short cab ride to the top to save you the climbing, particularly in hot weather. It should be easy to flag down a cab near the Old City.
For the few East Jerusalem sites that are far from the Old City, there are buses (separate but overlapping Jewish and Arab networks), as well as the light rail line.
Mount Zion[edit]
This hill is located next to the Old City, just south of the Armenian Quarter. "Zion" is an old name for Jerusalem. "Mount Zion" received its name in the Middle Ages, when it was thought that the original location of Jerusalem was on this hill. However, that is wrong, the original location is the "City of David" which is located east of Mount Zion. Mount Zion is relatively unique among Jerusalem historic areas in that it was under Israeli control from 1948-1967.
- 1 Church of the Dormition. 9AM–noon and 12:30PM–6PM Monday through Thursday; 9AM–noon and 2–6PM on Friday; 10:30AM–6PM on Sunday. Adorned by a conical dome and a tall bell tower, this Mount Zion church is the traditional site of the Virgin Mary's death. Several churches have been built on the site. The present-day structure was built in the early 20th century for the visit of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The main part of the church contains a mosaic floor featuring the signs of the zodiac and the names of various saints and prophets. A statue of the Virgin Mary rests in the crypt surrounded by images of various women listed in the Old Testament.
- 2 King David's Tomb. Summer hours: Sat-Thu 8AM-8PM, Fri 8AM-2PM. Winter hours: Sun-Thu 8AM-sunset, Fri 8AM-1PM. Adjoining the Church of the Dormition and located on the lower floor of the Crusader building is a small chamber venerated as King David's Tomb. The chamber—divided for separate viewing by men and women—contains a sarcophagus covered by a drape. From 1948-1967, when the Old City was under Jordanian control and there was no access to the Western Wall, Jews would come here to pray. Today the entrance hall is still used as a synagogue. Admission is free.
- 3 Chamber of the Holocaust, ☎ +972 2-6716841, fax: +972 2-6717116. Sun-Thu 8AM-5PM, Fri 8AM-1PM. Located directly opposite the Tomb of David on Mount Zion, this small museum is maintained by the Diaspora Yeshiva. The collection includes Holocaust artifacts, artwork inspired by the Holocaust, an exhibit of anti-Semitic publications throughout history, and memorials to individuals and communities that perished. It differs from Yad Vashem in that it puts the Holocaust in more of a Jewish-religious context. ₪12.
- 4 St Peter in Gallicantu. 8:30AM–5PM Monday through Saturday. Located to the east of Mount Zion and overlooking the Kidron Valley, this church commemorates the traditional site of St Peter's denial of Christ. In the crypt below the church are ancient caves, purported to be the place where Christ spent the night at the hand of Caiphas before being presented to Pontius Pilate. A large wooden model of an 18th-century Old City is on display in the courtyard, although it pales in comparison to the more elaborate model on display at the Citadel (see Armenian Quarter). ₪7 adults / ₪5 students. Children under 13 are free. Parking is available at a charge of ₪10.
- 5 Schindler's Tomb. Hours are not set and more often than not, the gate to the cemetery is closed and locked. Down the hill from the Zion Gate is a small Christian cemetery. It is here that the grave of Oskar Schindler is located. Schindler, a German industrialist, saved 1,200 Jews from the Holocaust by hiring them as laborers in his factory. The story was memorialized in Stephen Spielberg's Academy Award-winning movie, Schindler's List. (A phone number has been hastily painted on the upper gate and can be called if desiring entrance)
City of David[edit]
Located south of the Temple Mount, this area is the oldest inhabited part of Jerusalem. When King David conquered Jerusalem from the Jebusites (around 1000 BCE) and made it his capital, the city was limited to this area. David's son Solomon began the process of expanding the city to the north and west, so since then, the original city has been known as the "City of David".
- 6 City of David and Jerusalem water system, ☎ +972 2-6750111. 8AM–7PM Su–Th, 8AM–5PM, Fr (from October to March, till 5PM and 1PM, respectively); last entrance two hours before the closing time. To get here, exit the Old City through Dung Gate (by the Kotel), turn left, and then take the first street on your right. The site comprises two archeological findings. The City of David is the oldest part of Jerusalem with remains of buildings up to the city's capture by the Babylonians in 586 BC. The ruins include 13th century BC walls, as well as fortifications and fragments of a palace attributed to David, the second king of Israel. ₪25-50.
- The second thing is the Warren's Shaft, the underground water system named after Charles Warren, its 19th-century discoverer. The system was originally built by the Jebusites to ensure a water supply during sieges. In the 10th century BC a tunnel (presently known as a Canaanite tunnel) was dug to take water from the Gihon Spring to the fields of the Kidron valley. King Hezekiah had a new tunnel built to bring the spring water right into the city. Hezekiah's Tunnel ran 533 m (1,750 ft) from the spring to the Pool of Siloam in the southern end of the city. Now, the visitors have two options. You can either walk through the Hezekiah's (wet) tunnel or take the shorter Canaanite (dry) tunnel. In the wet tunnel, you will have to wade in thigh-deep water (flashlight and proper shoes are required). It takes about half an hour to pass through, and the ceiling is high in most places. The dry tunnel is really dry and quite narrow (in fact, it is a crack in the rock).
- In front of the ticket office is a metal staircase leading down underneath the metal mesh floor. This takes you down to the "Large Stone Structure", which is claimed to be part of the building work undertaken by either David or Solomon, perhaps even being King David's palace. This claim, which is not without controversy, makes the site popular with earnest young Zionists. A building above this site houses a free film outlining Jewish history in the area. From the terrace behind the building an excellent view of Silwan and the ancient rock-cut tombs can be obtained.
- 7 Tomb of Absalom. An impressive burial monument, approximately 20 meters tall, that is mistakenly attributed to King David's rebellious son Absalom. It is in the valley between the Old City and the Mount of Olives. Just to the south is the so-called Tomb of Zechariah which is also impressive. Between these is Tomb of Bnei Hezir which is cave cut into the cliff, rather than a free-standing monument. All of these date to the Hasmonean period (2nd-1st century BCE).
Mount of Olives / Garden of Gethsemane[edit]
It is recommended that one explore the Mount of Olives from the top down, as the uphill climb is fairly steep. The best ways to travel to the top of the Mount of Olives are by sherut (shared taxi), which will cost 20 shekels, or by bus (275 from the bus station in front of Herod's gate), both of which are easily accessible from the Damascus Gate.
If you decide to walk, the best route is to go up the lane beside the Garden of Gethsemane (Church of All Nations) and turn right, then follow the tarmac road up past the Dominus Flevit church and the Tombs of Zachariah and Malachi to the short flight of stairs which brings you out at the viewing point overlooking the Old City. If you go up and down the same way, use the stairs a little further behind where the lane up starts and walk back down the lane. Be aware that pickpockets are a real menace at this spot and make sure that your valuables are safely stowed away and that you are aware of anyone coming close to you. Photographs and engravings dating back to the late 1700s show three paths leading up over the Mount of Olives which correspond to the two paths and one road in existence today. As the right-hand path is the shortest route to Bethany, it is possible that Jesus really did follow this path on Palm Sunday, as tradition claims.
Steimatzky's bookstore in West Jerusalem carries a very good pamphlet called "The Mount of Olives" that includes an account of the history of each church, in addition to readings from the Gospels and notes from pilgrims to the area. It also covers Bethphage and the Church of St. Lazarus in Bethany.
The following points of interest are listed from the top of the Mount to the bottom. Once you have finished on the Mount of Olives, it is a short climb to the Old City's Lion's Gate.
- 8 Mosque of the Ascension. The courtyard and chapel are open daily (if closed, ring the bell). Sacred to Muslims and Christians, this medieval chapel—now part of a mosque—is on the supposed site of Christ's ascension. The chapel was built around AD 380 around a venerated imprint, now set in stone, of Christ's right foot. The chapel became a Muslim shrine after Saladin's conquest in 1187. If given a "tour" by the pushy guard, he will expect a gratuity for his services. Seems just to be a tourist nap, especially for Russians. Just remind him that you already paid ₪5 and walk away. Otherwise just skip this whole site. ₪5.
- 9 Church of the Pater Noster. 9–11:30AM and 3–5PM Monday through Saturday. Built over Constantine-era ruins, this church sits atop a grotto where Christ is believed to have taught the Paternoster (meaning "Our Father"), or Lord's Prayer. The church is famous for its tiled panels inscribed with the Lord's Prayer in more than 130 languages. The Seven Arches Hotel is a short walk from the church. ₪10/8 adult/student.
- 10 Tombs of the Prophets. Mon-Fri 9AM-3:30PM. At the top of the Jewish Cemetery, which spans the southwestern slope of the Mount of Olives, lies a large catacomb complex containing oven-shaped graves (kokhim). The Palestinian family which discovered the catacomb claims that the tombs belonged to the 5th century BCE prophets Haggai, Malachi and Zechariah. In reality, the catacombs date from a much later period, the 1st century AD. Bring a flashlight or use your smartphone's light.
- 11 Dominus Flevit Chapel. 8–11:45AM and 2:30–5PM daily. Its name meaning "The Lord Wept", this chapel was identified by medieval pilgrims as the place where Jesus wept over the fate of Jerusalem. The chapel's west window frames a breathtaking view of the Old City. A small collection of stone artifacts from nearby excavations are on display.
- 12 Church of St. Mary Magdalene, ☎ +972 2 628 4371. 10AM–noon, Tuesday and Thursday (call to double check the times). This Russian Orthodox Church, with its gilded onion domes, was built by Tsar Alexander III in 1885 in memory of his mother, Maria Alexandrovna, whose patron saint was Mary Magdalene. Tsar Alexander III's sister-in-law, Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna, was buried here after her murder during the Russian Revolution in 1920.
- 13 Church of All Nations / Garden of Gethsemane. 8AM–noon and 2:30–5PM (summer: 6PM) daily. Also known as the Church of Agony because it is built over the rock where Jesus agonized about his death, this 4th-century church has been rebuilt many times, the most recent structure being the result of financial contributions from 12 nations. To commemorate the benefactors, the church was designed with 12 domes adorned with each country's coat of arms. The rock in the center of the nave is the remnant of the ruined Byzantine church. The plan of the Byzantine church is outlined on the floor in black marble. Next to the church is the surviving part of the Garden of Gethsemane with its centuries-old olive trees.
- 14 Tomb of the Virgin / Cave of Gethsemane. Hours for the Tomb of the Virgin are 8AM–noon and 2:30–5PM daily. Hours for the Cave of Gethsemane are 8:30AM–noon and 2:30–5PM daily. Directly across from the Church of All Nations, the Tomb of the Virgin is believed to be where the Disciples entombed Mary, the mother of Jesus. Forty-seven steps lead past side niches and down to crypt, which contains the burial place of Queen Melisande of Jerusalem, St. Anne and St. Joachim (Mary's parents) and the Virgin Mary. Outside, to the right of the entrance, is the Cave of Gethsemane, also known as the Cave of Betrayal, the traditional place of Judas's betrayal of Jesus.
North of the Old City[edit]
- 15 Rockefeller Archaeological Museum (Just outside the northeastern corner of the Old City). 10AM–3PM Sunday through Thursday and 10AM–2PM on Saturday. the Rockefeller Museum was made possible by a substantial contribution by American oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller. The museum houses an impressive collection of antiquities, including a number of the Dead Sea Scrolls. ₪54/39 adult/student.
- 16 Garden Tomb. 8:30AM–noon and 2–5:30PM Monday through Saturday. Disputed to be an alternative to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as the location of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ, the Garden Tomb is located a block north of the Damascus Gate. British general, Charles Gordon, popularized the view that the skull shaped hill just north of the city was the Golgotha referred to in the New Testament. Excavations have revealed an ancient tomb along with ruins of a cistern system and winepress—evidences that the site was once the location of a garden. Regardless of its authenticity, the lovely garden is worth a visit. Admission is free; donations are accepted.
- 17 Armenian Bird Mosaic, HaNeviim 16. An impressive mosaic floor designed by Armenian Christian artists in about the 6th century. Call the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem (+972 2 628 2331) to arrange a visit.
- 18 Tombs of the Kings. The burial site of Queen Helena of Adiabene, a 1st-century Jewish monarch. The site is owned by the State of France, and unfortunately cannot be visited except on rare occasions.
- 19 Tomb of Simon the Just (Kever Shimon HaTzadik), 'Uthman Ibn 'Affan Street. An ancient cave tomb, traditionally the burial site of Simeon the Just, a Jewish leader and high priest in the 3rd or 4th century BCE. If you cannot get to Meron for the annual Lag BaOmer festivities, there is also a celebration here.
- 20 Cave of the Minor Sanhedrin. An ancient underground tomb with 23 niches, matching the 23 members of the "Minor Sanhedrin" (an ancient Jewish court).
Other sites[edit]
- 21 Ammunition Hill (Givat HaTachmoshet) (Ammunition Hill light rail stop). This was the main Jordanian fortification in East Jerusalem. Israel overran it in a bloody battle in 1967, leading to the capture of all of Jerusalem. Now the IDF runs a museum here commemorating the battle.
- 22 Hebrew University - Mount Scopus. The humanities faculties of Hebrew University, Israel's top-ranked university, are located here. The campus is quiet and leafy, but confusing to navigate. There are impressive lookouts on the Old City to the south west and the Judaean Desert to the east.
- 23 Tomb of Lazarus (Bethany). This Christian site is located in Al Eizariya village, an eastern suburb of Jerusalem in the West Bank. Take bus 36, 63 or 263 from one of the Arab bus stations.
- 24 Tell el-Ful (Short walk from Beit Hanina light rail stop). Archaeological digs have shown that this hill is the Biblical city of Gibeah, which was King Saul's capital before David came to the throne. The ancient ruins are not visible, but you can see a large ruined modern building. King Hussein of Jordan started building a palace here in the 1960s, but the 1967 war interrupted this and the palace was never finished. Be careful around the palace ruins, as they are not in good repair. There is a good view from here of the surroundings.
- 1 Temple Mount Sifting Project, Tzurim Valley National Park (Enter from Derech E-Tur Shmuel Ben Adaya), ☎ +972 2-6280342. 9-17. Participate in salvaging antiquities from debris that was dumped out of the Temple Mount during construction by Muslim authorities there. The basic program is two hours long. At the beginning, you get instructions on how to sift through the archaeological debris. At the end, the guide explains the significance of the artifacts that each of the participants have found. (Since April 2017, the debris is from the City of David, not from the Temple Mount, but this might change in the future.) ₪15.
- Kan Zman Jerusalem Hotel, Nablus Road, ☎ +972 2 6283282. 7AM-12AM. Middle Eastern specialities plus pasta and salads. Not kosher. Main courses start at about ₪30, and there are ₪50 buffets on Thursday and Saturday nights.
- American Colony Hotel, One Louis Vincent St., ☎ +972 2 6279777. 12PM–3PM and 7PM-11:45PM. French and Middle Eastern cuisine. Reservations advised. Not kosher. Three course meals from $25.
- Shababeek Restaurant, 7 Shimon Hatsidik St (Sheek Jarah), ☎ +972 2 5322626. noon-11PM. Lovely old style restaurant serving selected Mediterranean food.
- Gossip. Great Palestinian beer, nice atmosphere, and their Gossip Special Argila (shisha) is amazing.
Most, but not all, East Jerusalem hotels are located a short walk north of the Old City.
- 1 Palm Hostel (Close to the Damascus Gate), ☎ +972 2-627-3189. Not the best ones around, but ok for the price. Dorm bed from ₪60.
- 2 Ramsis Hostel (email@example.com), 20 Haneviim St (outside Damascus gate), ☎ +972 2 627-1651. No curfew. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 10:00. Very friendly. Located in a historic building on the border between East and West Jerusalem, with the West Jerusalem bars a 5 minute walk away. Wireless internet included in price. The Owner and manager is Mike Mushasha, a very friendly and experienced man who speaks fluent English, Hebrew, and Romanian. dormbed $10, private $15, free tea or coffee.
- 3 Capitol Hotel, Salah Eddin St. 54 guest rooms. From US$99.
- 4 Mount of Olives Hotel, 53 Mount of Olives Rd, fax: +972 2 626-4427, e-mail: email@example.com. Affordable family-run hotel situated at the summit of the Mount of Olives, next door to the Chapel of Ascension. Surrounded by famous churches and holy sites. Commands a dramatic view of the Old City and the Dome of the Rock. Accessible by bus #75 from Damascus Gate. From US$59 for a single in low season to US$148 for a triple in peak season (2015/16 prices).
- 5 Jerusalem Hotel, Nablus Rd, ☎ +972 2 6283282, fax: +972 2 6283282, e-mail: email@example.com.
- 6 Jerusalem Panorama, Ras el-Amud St (Hill of Gethsemane), ☎ +972 2 6284887, fax: +972 2 6273699. This hotel offers good service and facilities for the price. Most rooms are air conditioned and children's facilities are available. Rooms offer fine views but those overlooking the street can be noisy. This area is not serviced well by public transportation. ₪448-784.
- 7 Seven Arches, Main Rd (Mount of Olives near the Church of the Paternoster), ☎ +972 2 626 7777, fax: +972 2 627 1319. This large, modern hotel is on the summit of the Mount of Olives and offers spectacular views. ₪448-784.
- 8 American Colony Hotel, 1 Louis Vincent St, ☎ +972 2-627-9777, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Luxury, historic boutique hotel in East Jerusalem. Popular with visiting dignitaries and diplomats. Ten minutes walk north of Damascus Gate. Has 86 unique rooms and suites, outdoor pool, spa treatments, breakfast buffet, free internet access and complimentary parking.
- 9 Dan Jerusalem Hotel, 32 Lehi St, 97856, ☎ +972 3-5202552, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Designed around a series of central patios, this hotel sits on the slopes of Mount Scopus, overlooking the skyline of the city and surrounded by the hills of Judea. From ₪600.
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Telling Time Pocket Flash Cards
This flash card set contains 56 cards: 52 analogue clock cards and four information and activity cards.
The clock cards have all the o'clocks, fifteens, thirties, and forty-fives for each hour. These groups are colour-coded for easy sorting. For extra challenge, there are also four cards with five-minute increments. The reverse of each clock card gives the digital form and time words for the time on the clock.
Children can use the telling time cards in the following fun ways for learning time, and you can make up your own activities too!
Time Fun. Start out by working with the "o'clock" cards, then the "thirty" cards, working up to the "fifteen" and "forty-five" cards.
Look and Say. Look where the hands are pointing on the clock face, then say the time. Turn the card over to see if you're right. Stack the right answer cards together. How many clocks did you identify? Score a point for each.
Sorting Fun. Shuffle the cards so they are out of order. Pick 10 cards randomly out of the stack. Put them in order by their time. Shuffle the cards again and try with 24 cards.
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Armstrong, who was last of the 148-strong field to ride down the ramp and into torrential rain, started the day with a 1min 05sec lead over German rival Jan Ullrich who was hoping to reduce the deficit ahead of Sunday's 20th and final stage.
However Ullrich, despite a fast start, failed to repeat his earlier time trial victory over the 31-year-old American champion who held on to finish in third place behind Millar and compatriot Tyler Hamilton, who was second.
Armstrong came over the line 14secs behind Millar's winning time of 54min 30secs, punching the air in victory after having avoided the fate of Ullrich who had crashed in the tricky latter stages of the course.
"I was relieved to make it through a time trial that was very dangerous at the end and relieved to have got so much closer to winning the Tour de France, " said Armstrong.
"I was extremely nervous this morning. I even tried to take a little nap this afternoon but I couldn't.
"There was no point in me taking risks with the wind and the rain like that. Then when I heard that Jan had fallen I just told myself, 'keep calm'.
"It wasn't important for me to win today. It was just important to stay on the bike."
Given the stakes -- joining the exclusive club of five-time Tour de France winners -- his anxiety is understandable.
Armstrong will join Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault, Belgian Eddy Merckx and Spaniard Miguel Indurain in the five-time winners' club.
And if he stays out of trouble on Sunday's stage Armstrong will also equal Indurain's record of winning the race five years in a row (1991-95).
The 31-year-old US Postal rider now has a virtually unassailable lead of 1: 16 over Ullrich, the 1997 champion who is poised to come runner-up for a fifth time.
Ullrich had a slim chance of overtaking Armstrong at the last hurdle if he managed to pull off another stunning time trial win.
However, the 29-year-old Bianchi rider, who beat Armstrong by a massive 1min 36sec in the 12th stage time trial in Toulouse, was never a danger to the American.
The German, who started the stage three minutes earlier, took a few seconds off Armstrong in the first part of the course but was less quicker on the second.
And when he came sliding off his bike after failing to negotiate a left hand bend on one of the many roundabouts, his chances of making up any time disappeared.
Ullrich admitted defeat, but his surprising second place finish in the race looks promising for the future.
"I'm disappointed with not winning the stage," said Ullrich, who was left with a heavily bleeding right forearm and scrapes on his leg after his crash.
Ullrich had come into the race after a few chaotic months of preparation and had simply been hoping for a stage win before making a bid to win the race for a second time next year.
"Overall I'm pretty satisfied. Even before the crash I knew I wasn't going to gain more time on Armstrong," he admitted.
The careful approach of both Ullrich and Armstrong left Millar with a safety margin after his blistering time had separated the contenders from the pretenders.
And it more than made up for the big Cofidis rider's disastrous Tour de France so far.
"I'm in heaven," said Millar, who almost quit the race a few days ago before his team-mates convinced him he could still pull off a late win to make up for his opening prologue disappointment where he lost to Aussie Brad McGee by eight hundredths of a second.
"I was totally relaxed and wasn't really caring too much about the result. I just went out and did my best."
Referring to his nightmarish time in the Pyrenees which almost ended his race prematurely, Millar said: "I found the joy of riding a bike again."
Armstrong meanwhile admitted it had been the hardest and most challenging Tour win he has ever faced in his 12 years of riding in Europe.
After facing the threat of on-form Spaniard Joseba Beloki, who crashed out of the race early on, then dealing with the unexpected arrival of Ullrich, he said that US Postal's strategy had played a major role in his success.
"This year we had to rely more on strategy than on physical gifts or fitness," said Armstrong.
"But it's good for me to have a tough year for a change because with victories of five and six minutes you can start to take things for granted.
"This year was different and guys like Beloki and Ullrich are for real. Beloki crashed out but could have caused problems and Jan is still a big champion.
"But I won't make the same mistakes again."
Stage 19 results, top 15 (Pornic -- Nantes, 49 km ITT):
1. David Millar (GBR/COF) 54min 05sec
(average: 54.361 kph)
2. Tyler Hamilton (USA/CSC) at 0:09
3. Lance Armstrong (USA/USP) 0:14
4. Jan Ullrich (GER/BIA) 0:25
5. Laszlo Bodrogi (HUN/QST) 0:26
6. Viacheslav Ekimov (RUS/USP) 0:56
7. Victor Hugo Pena (COL/USP) 1:00
8. George Hincapie (USA/USP) 1:08
9. Sylvain Chavanel (FRA/BLB) 1:12
10. Marzio Bruseghin (ITA/FAS) 1:26
11. Stuart O'Grady (AUS/C.A) 1:38
12. Michael Rogers (AUS/QST) 1:40
13. Christophe Moreau (FRA/C.A) 1:43
14. Laurent Lefevre (FRA/DEL) 1:46
15. Michael Blaudzun (DEN/CSC) 1:56
Stage 19 overall standings, top 15
1. Lance Armstrong (USA/USP) 80hr 02min 08sec
2. Jan Ullrich (GER/BIA) at 1:16
3. Alexander Vinokurov (KAZ/TEL) 4:29
4. Tyler Hamilton (USA/CSC) 6:32
5. Haimar Zubeldia (SPA/EUS) 7:06
6. Iban Mayo (SPA/EUS) 7:21
7. Ivan Basso (ITA/FAS) 10:12
8. Christophe Moreau (FRA/C.A) 12:43
9. Carlos Sastre (SPA/CSC) 18:49
10. Francisco Mancebo (SPA/BAN) 19:30
11. Denis Menchov (RUS/BAN) 19:44
12. Georg Totschnig (AUT/GRL) 21:47
13. Peter Luttenberger (AUT/CSC) 22:31
14. Manuel Beltran (SPA/USP) 23:03
15. Massimiliano Lelli (ITA/COF) 24:15
Complete overall standings, Stage 19


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That could mean light-duty four-wheel-drives, a coupe and even an entry-level small hatch.
"We are looking at numerous alternatives to broaden the model range," said Niklas Andersson, deputy director corporate and product communications. "But exactly what will come and when, I cant say."
First and foremost in the companys mind is to update the existing model range, which is being hindered not only by a 9-3 thats showing its age but by vastly increased competition. An all-new 9-3, to be based on Opels Epsilon mid-size car platform, is not due until about 2002.
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Either way, Saabs technical and development team will be much bigger and harder-working than it has ever been before. Instead of working on one model at one time and focusing everything on that vehicle, Saab says it will be working on at least three different model lines at any one time.
The massive sales expansion (speaking relatively, of course) will see production spread from just Sweden and Finland to at least two other countries, including Austria, and at least one other General Motors production facility.
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The inclusion of multimedia content in different web-based services has increased significantly. Through an extensive subjective testing campaign, the authors analyze the quality of experience concerning video transmissions associated to these types of services when accessed from mobile devices and mobile Internet connections. Contrary to traditional normalized quality assessment studies, they point out the service context as a key aspect in quality assessments. Specifically, they analyze the impact of the duration of the test material on quality assessments. They find out that tolerance to visual degradations is higher in the specific context of use compared to when using standardized methodologies for quality assessment, which has a significant impact in terms of commercial service acceptability.


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Different Features in Nokia Mobiles
There are Nokia 3G mobiles available in the market. These mobile phones are there in the market with features of dual SIMS and dual processors. C2 series of Nokia mobiles is there that is helping people in using two SIMS in a phone at a time. This is how you categorize Nokia latest and old releases according to their features. Once you know about all the features of the Nokia phone then you can easily distinguish between the latest as well as old releases of the phone. There are dual processors in practice now-a-days that's why whole of the Nokia new releases have dual processors in them. Nokia E6i is the latest release of Nokia Company. There are many things that are available as its software in the market. The software may include games and internet software. Touch screen has other advantages there; such as people can play touch screen games and can enjoy 3D effects. Dual processors enable new Nokia releases to perform with 4G of speed. E6 and N8 are two mobiles of Nokia that are there in the market with internet and WI-FI support. Whereas people who want to buy phone on behalf of internet only and no other utility is that much important for them then they can use Nokia C 6 and Nokia C 7. Moreover these devices are especially made for internet lovers. People can learn about these software and updates from any website. If they want to learn about it then they simply has to search for Nokia software's and their updates. People cannot only use net to download them but they can upgrade their existing one as well.
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There are few phones of Nokia that are known as Satellite phones. These are called so because these can be used anywhere in the world. There range is not limited. Coming soon mobiles of Nokia may include Nokia 100, N9 and C5. There prices will be decided according to their utilities and software's. But Nokia is a reasonable brand that is used by all type of customers all along the world. The latest mobiles of Nokia even have office documents in them.
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TODD AND RICK KELLY LOOK TO IMPROVEMENT FOR SUNDAY Jack Daniel's Racing drivers Todd and Rick Kelly will work hard on improvement for Sunday's 200-kilometre race after midfield finishes at the Falken Tasmania Challenge in Launceston...
Jack Daniel's Racing drivers Todd and Rick Kelly will work hard on improvement for Sunday's 200-kilometre race after midfield finishes at the Falken Tasmania Challenge in Launceston today.
Rick Kelly scored a 14th place finish in the 50-lap race at Symmons Plains Raceway today in his #15 Jack Daniel's Commodore, followed home by brother Todd in the #7 Jack Daniel's Commodore.
The team-mates have also identified better form in qualifying as crucial to an improved performance on Sunday, in a race that could be shaped by wet weather if forecasts prove to be correct.
Craig Lowndes won today's race at Symmons Plains Raceway ahead of Garth Tander and Greg Murphy.
RICK KELLY - #15 Jack Daniel's Holden Commodore
"We had qualifying dramas when we got held up," said Rick Kelly.
"We did not get the best out of the Jack Daniel's Commodore in qualifying and had to start back in 17th unfortunately, which hurt us.
"It was always going to be tough from there but we made a couple of spots off the line. Then at the hairpin I chose to go the low line and I lost a few spots in the traffic as cars passed around the outside.
"Then in the pit stop we gained a few spots due to a good strategy call by 'Swenno' (#15 Jack Daniel's Commodore Race Engineer David Swenson). I think we picked up three spots there.
"Everyone was doing the same pace out there on the soft tyre and it was impossible to make a big gain in that form of racing.
"I think what we learned today is that we need to qualify a lot higher tomorrow."
TODD KELLY - #7 Jack Daniel's Holden Commodore
"I got a knock to the back of my car in that second lap crash, which pushed me into the back of Rick, but I survived the silly stuff at the start," said Todd Kelly.
"I was just trying to look after the tyres in the early part of the race and did some pretty quick lap times in the middle.
"But at the end of the day our pace was just nowhere near where it should have been. We were around 3 tenths off the leaders per lap and that's all we had.
"We've got a pretty good indication of what we need to do tot he car for tomorrow. We are losing a fair bit of time in a couple of corners with the way the car is behaving on the soft tyres.
"We are confident we can have a better run tomorrow."
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ESTATE agency Countrywide has appointed former Bupa boss Alison Platt as its new group chief executive.
The company, Britain's largest estate agency by revenue, said its current chief executive Grenville Turner would become non-executive chairman from that date.
It was announced in February that Turner would step down in 2014 to take the chairman's role.
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Countrywide said the appointment was still subject to Financial Conduct Authority approval.


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#AUW2017: Why utilities need to build better brands
The ever-vibrant and inspirational Thebe Ikalafeng delivered one of the keynote talks at the recently concluded 2017 African Utility Week. His key message was that the utilities sector across the continent needs to start building great brands and, in turn, deliver on the promise of those brands.
Thebe Ikalafeng, brand and reputation expert, at 2017 African Utility Week
What's in a brand?
More than just a logo, "a brand is the stuff you communicate about yourself and the stuff you communicate despite yourself," said Ikalafeng, paraphrasing former Fortune 200 CEO David F. D'Alessandro. "Be careful the promises that you make," he warned, "because it is through those promises that you are held accountable." He used the example of the complaint made against the City of Johannesburg, which was upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa. The radio advert, which promoted Johannesburg as a "world-class African city", was deemed misleading and it was ruled that it be withdrawn.
A brand also helps you stand out, he said, "You are either distinct or extinct." But how do you create a distinctive brand? Ikalafeng provided seven key ingredients:
1. Clarity: "There must be clarity about what you stand for, what it is you are delivering, and what is it you are promising," he said.
2. Communication: He advised to focus on making emotional connections between customers and products. Brands should take advantage of the number of tools, such as social media, at their disposal to help them stand out in terms of what they deliver.
3. Delivery: What drives a brand and its services, he said, is the interaction between people and the product. This interaction has been found to determine 70% of the perceptions that people have about a brand, he pointed out.
"We need to encourage customers to do in the public sector what they do in the private sector - they will put up a billboard and take their money somewhere else. The only language that government seems to understand is when we start destroying the poor goods that they've put out there... and that shouldn't be how it's done. We should not get to a situation where the people are saying out with the leadership, but that's exactly what they do in the private sector," explained Ikalafeng.
4. Patriotism: Brands need to be able to identify with their countries and with the continent, he said, pointing out that countries with the highest GDPs are those with the biggest brands.
5. Alignment: Brands must align the experience they offer with the image they project, he explained. Employee behaviour should be aligned with the values a brand espouses.
6. Collaboration: There needs to be more intra-African investment and sharing of best practice across the continent between regions, countries and industries.
7. Leadership: Strong, purposeful leadership is needed for brands to help drive the African economy.
Ikalafeng concluded his keynote with a quote from former president of Ghana Kwame Nkrumah, "We face neither East, we face neither West, we face forward," he said, because Africa is the future.
The 2017 African Utility Week took place at the CTICC in Cape Town, 16-18 May. For more info, go to www.african-utility-week.com.
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