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After a hectic few weeks for the team involving a trip to Top Gear Barbados, Japfest and the Irish Drift Championship, it was time for us to return to the Maxxis British Drift Championship, with Round 2 taking place at Knockhill circuit in Scotland.
Japspeed drivers Paul Smith, Shane O'Sullivan and Danny Eyles were eager to take on the infamous Hill, with Shane being especially keen to better his 2nd place finish that he netted at Round 1.
Practice took place under stunning sunshine on the Saturday afternoon, a stark difference to the predicted downpours of rain. For Sully and Paul it was a case of getting back into the Knockhill groove having both competed at the circuit at the end of last season. For Danny, however, it was a case of refamiliarising himself with a circuit that he hasn't driven for many years in a car that he has only driven a handful of times.
After a few initial hiccups all three drivers got into the swing of things and were confident for the following day's qualifying session. However, as Day 1 came to an end the heavens opened and heavy rain pelted the circuit. All eyes were on the weather forecast to in the hope that we would be treated to blue skies and a dry track the following day.
Thankfully we awoke to blue skies and sun as we made our way to the track on Day 2, with our sights set firmly on those Top 16 qualifying positions. Once the Pro class qualifying runs had been completed it was time for Sully, Paul and Danny to line up and focus on their next three runs.
After an intense and extremely tight qualification session it was clear that there was very little to separate the SuperPro drivers from one another. Once the judges scores had been tallied Sully found himself in 5th position, with Danny also making the cut in 13th. Unfortunately for Paul he narrowly missed out on a spot in the battles, cutting short his weekend.
As the Super Pro drivers lined up to begin their battles the beautiful weather gave way to black clouds and heavy rain, washing away all of the rubber and traction that had been laid down since the morning.
Thankfully the drivers had one practice run each prior to their Top 16 battles, giving Danny and Shane a vital opportunity to find out just how much grip had been washed away.
Sully's first battle saw him drawn against Dan Chapman, a pairing of two very experienced drivers who were ready to tackle the difficult conditions. After chasing hard and leading dominantly, Sully secured the victory and a spot in the Top 8.
Unfortunately for Danny his Top 16 battle didn't go quite to plan. Starting in the chase position, his opponent (David Waterworth) spun while leading, leaving Danny with nowhere to go but the side of David's car. Unfortunately the impact damaged both cars but we were unable to repair the Scooby within the allocated time slot, forcing Danny's retirement from the competition.
Sully's next opponent was the aforementioned David Waterworth, and with both drivers eager to progress to the Top 4 tensions were running high. After two exceptionally close runs it was a small mistake on Shane's behalf that saw him eliminated at this stage – a disappointing end to a very challenging weekend.
However, with the championship scores tallied it is Shane that is now leading the Super Pro championship, two points clear of his nearest competitor! This has spurred the team on in the run up to Round 3 of the series as another good result there could see Sully become a serious championship contender for the 2014 title – we can't wait to see how this season pans out!
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By Jodi Rose
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Journeys of the Heart is a book about love and compassion and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a serious but uplifting book; it is the beginning of a conversation about the value of being a carer in today's world.
In 2012, Jodi Rose cared for her beloved husband Murray in his final months of life. She describes the experience as her greatest test, but one that gave her inner strength. In Journeys of the Heart, Jodi shares her own story and presents the stories of many others who have cared for a loved one as they faced death.
Some, like Jodi, lost their life partner. Others cared for parents and siblings as they travelled towards the unknown. Yet others were faced with the terrible knowledge that they would lose a precious child. Despite these profound challenges, each carer ultimately found the courage to be present for their loved one and to achieve a level of acceptance following their loss.
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Jodi Rose's world has always revolved around the rich tradition of classical ballet. At the age of seventeen, her career began in New York with the Joffrey Ballet. Jodi was selected to dance with the Stars of the Bolshoi Ballet and, later, with Margot Fonteyn. Besides being a Principal ballerina, she went on to direct her own dance company for the Los Angeles Music Centre on Tour, and her list of teaching credits includes dance centres and conventions in almost every capital city in the United States, as well as in Australia and Japan.
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FARGO, N.D. (AP) Carson Wentz threw for three touchdowns and ran for another and North Dakota State beat Weber State 41-14 on Saturday.
Wentz scored on a 27-yard run before Jadrian Clark and Cam Livingston combined on a 68-yard pass play to tie the game in the first quarter. But Wentz threw touchdown passes of 55 and 47 yards to Chase Morlock and then a 23-yarder to Zach Vraa to go up 28-7 at halftime.
The Bison (1-1) had 407 yards offense by halftime and finished with 586.
Morlock finished with 136 yards receiving on seven catches and added 76 yards rushing.
The four-time defending FCS champion Bison won their 24th straight home game. They were coming off a loss at Montana.
The Wildcats (0-2) also scored on a 100-yard kickoff return by Eric Wilkes.
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Friday, September 30, 2016
The 2016 Jamaican Halloween Spooktacular Pre-Game Festivities
And so it begins… on Monday that is… the 11th Annual Jamaican Halloween Spooktacular is coming to this very blog to give you chills, thrills and many a nightmare-clouded sleepless night throughout the month of October! Like before, you will be getting a new track for each weekday throughout the month complete with a write-up by myself or one of the list of great guys/good friends who have graciously volunteered to do guest spots again this year. Now all 21 tracks in this years Spooktacular will stand-alone… they are perfectly suitable for listening as you download them but the real fun comes when you collect 'em all, assemble them in a playlist and listen to them in order because this is one seamless mix complete with sound effects, movie dialog, b-movie trailers and assorted other obscure audio spookiness. If you've been here before you know the territory but if you're new, I invite you to give it a try. Believe it or not, not only am I a huge fan of Jamaican music as you probably can guess but I am also a lifelong devotee to Halloween, scary movies, horror comics, spooky sound effects, etc. and during this month I get the chance to combine my two passions. Come on and give it a try! The worse than can happen is that you'll discover a new favorite Halloween tune because god knows if you have to hear Michael Jackson's Thriller or The Monster Mash one more time things are really gonna get scary. Come on in if you dare, we'll leave the crypt door open for ya!
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
The New Scramble for Africa
It couldn't have gone unnoticed the news coverage of Obama's visit to Ghana and Africa but underneath the PR gloss of the memories of slavery roots , a much more mercenary purpose existed.
The new scramble for Africa
Today's race is not for colonies to conquer but for natural resources and America has stepped up pursuit in response to superpower rivals.We read
At Nigeria's Defence Intelligence School in Karu, near the capital Abuja, 30 military officers from seven African countries graduated from a training course designed to meet the "rapidly changing security complexities" of their nations "and the continent at large".Ostensibly organised by Nigeria's Defence Intelligence Agency, the 12-week "Military Intelligence Basic Officers' Course for Africa" - the third this year after two in Mali - was in fact designed by the controversial United States African Command (AfriCom). To exploit and secure the region's oil, the US has to take into account the threat to its interests from terrorist and liberation groups. AfriCom is designed to protect vital US interests, but while its public profile is low its footprint on the ground is increasingly large - hence the military intelligence courses in Nigeria and Mali, and also AfriCom preparations with Mali, Algeria and Niger for a major joint military and police operation along their common borders.While AfriCom's main role is military oversight, it is slightly different from other US commands because it acknowledges Africa's complexities and mysteries by including health and aid experts in its mission. Steven Morrison, director of the Africa programme at the Washington think-tank the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, said the new command is designed to shift US involvement in Africa from a reactive to a proactive commitment.
AfriCom - currently headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, but aiming to transfer to Ghana - is a measure of how seriously Washington is taking the new scramble for Africa and how determined it is to compete there with China, which has major strategic and economic goals throughout the continent, and how seriously it intends securing its burgeoning oil and gas interests in West Africa.
That commitment was also suggested by another little-noticed event: the opening of an Aids testing and counselling centre in the Botswana mining centre, Francistown, built by AfriCom. The centre - one of 12 in the country whose establishment has been supervised by AfriCom's Lieutenant Colonel William Wyatt
President Barack Obama's visit to Ghana this month signalled that America's approach to Africa was emerging from a long, deep sleep and that the US was back in the African version of the Great Game.
In recent years, the strongest winds blowing over the continent have come from China. With the US and European Union preoccupied elsewhere, China has had the African playing field virtually to itself and has won new markets in country after country. Beijing brought welcome foreign investment on a scale not seen since the end two decades ago of superpower competition between the US and the former Soviet Union.
For example, in Angola, which is stunningly rich in natural resources and was fought over by Moscow and Washington's surrogate guerrilla armies in a 27-year civil war that ended only in 2002, China is partnering the country's rapid development with its multi-billion dollar investments in Angola's infrastructure.
Two Chinese oil companies last week bought a $1.3 billion stake in the rich Block 32 development 90 miles off the Angolan coast - already China imports more oil from Angola than it does from Saudi Arabia. At the same time, Beijing announced it will invest $1.2bn in the development of Angolan agriculture over the next four years.
It is the latest phase in the commitment by China of billions of dollars in aid and cheap loans to Angola, which has resulted in Chinese companies building roads, bridges, schools, hospitals and telecoms infrastructure, as well as rebuilding the 835-mile trans-African Benguela Railway, built 107 years ago by Aberdeen engineer Sir Robert Williams but destroyed in the post-independence civil war.
And in Gabon, China rejuvenated the entire national railway grid as the price for developing the huge Belinga iron ore deposits deep in the country's dense tropical forest.
"Beijing's motives are clear," said Professor William Lyakurwa, executive director of the Nairobi-based African Economic Research Consortium. "China is home to more than 20% of the global population. Its growing industries demand new energy; its exporters want markets; its diplomats require support in international organisations.Its propaganda still seeks support from allies to advance Chinese interests and, when necessary, to counter the United States. It views Africa as a centre for military-to-military co-operation and a market for China's growing arms industry."
Obama has made it clear that if the US wants to out-muscle China it will need to commit more to projects like the 421-mile-long West African Gas Pipeline, which is scheduled to begin delivering gas early next year from Nigeria's Niger River Delta to Benin, Togo and Ghana. The pipeline is 40% financed by America's Chevron Oil and is the first regional natural gas transmission system in sub-Sahara Africa.
Within days of Obama returning to Washington from Ghana, the Washington-based International Monetary Fund approved a $603m loan to help the West African nation tackle budget imbalances while preparing to start production from recently discovered rich offshore oil fields - the loan is by far the biggest IMF financing package for an African country since the onset of the current global financial crisis.
Ghana will start pumping crude oil next year and expects to begin producing about 500,000 barrels of oil per day by 2014, about a quarter of the production rate in nearby Nigeria.
It is oil fields like Ghana's Jubilee find - 40% owned by London-based Tullow Oil - that AfriCom has the task of protecting; by diplomatic and aid means if possible and by force if necessary. Already West African nations supply as much oil to the US as Saudi Arabia and the US National Intelligence Council estimates that by 2015 some 25% of US oil imports will come from West Africa. The region's crude oil is overwhelmingly "light" and "sweet", the grade preferred by big refiners and the distance tankers have to sail is less than half that from the Middle East. Also, 83% of West Africa's oil resources come from big, more easily managed fields.
The original scramble for Africa took place in the late 19th century, when Britain, France, Germany and Portugal competed to carve Africa into colonies. Today, governments and corporations from the US, France, Britain and China are competing to profit from the rulers of often chaotic and corrupt regimes.
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A job interview is an opportunity for the company to learn about you, and for you to learn about them. It's an EXCHANGE of information where both you and the company explore a potential "relationship." The interview process allows both the interviewer and the candidate to get the information they need to make good employment decision.
Most interview questions come from an interviewer's concern with three issues:
Why do you want to work with us? Questions to verify your motivation and interest in the company
What can you do for us? Questions to know whether or not you have the skills to excel at the job.
Who are you? Questions to know whether or not you will be a good "fit" for the company
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Thinking you must be "better than" the other job candidates can cause a lot of stress. Feeling that your performance in the interview will determine if you get a job with the company adds to that stress. Being nervous is normal, but the more prepared you are, the less nervous you will be – just like studying for an exam.
Before the Interview: RESEARCH YOURSELF
Employers want to know about YOU. So, refresh your memory all you can about your education, your jobs, your beliefs, your interests, your goals, your strengths/weaknesses, your skills and abilities, in short—your SELF…this is what is meant by researching yourself. Spend some time identifying your skills, abilities and interests. Assess yourself in terms of your creativity, leadership qualities, communication skills, interpersonal skills, technical skills, etc. Analyze your work values, attitudes and expectations. Take a hard look at your educational experiences…what did they teach you about your field and about yourself.
Before the Interview: RESEARCH THEM
This means knowing something about the company and the position before the interview. Interviewers will sometimes start with a question to find out what you know about the company. Be prepared to answer questions about what they do the size of the company, the company philosophy or mission, the company's major clients, training programs or career development within the organization. Doing your homework will make you feel more comfortable.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 24, 2017 – June 24-25 may be a very busy weekend on the water for America's sailors. That's the date of the Summer Sailstice, an annual gathering of sailors where, for the past 16 years, they have celebrated sailing with a schedule of local on-water events that encourage the community to join in on the fun.
Sailstice sponsor Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) encourages sailors to go to summersailstice.com to find an event nearby, or to organize a public or private event such as a day cruise, rendezvous or race. An online event tool kit can help clubs, sailing schools, fleet classes and any group of sailors with ideas and publicity tools to get attention for your event.
Sailors can also get in on the action by entering to win contests with prizes provided by BoatUS, Sunsail, Offshore Sailing School, San Juan Sailing, Navionics, West Marine, Harken, Schaefer, Ronstan, UK Sailmakers, North Sails, Doyle Sailmakers, Weems and Plath, and more.
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Volvo Growth Strategy: Tony Nicolosi, new President and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America says 90% of the senior management of VCNA is new since he took over in October 2013. Volvo's marketing strategy is also going to change with the arrival in January of Bodil Eriksson as executive vice president of marketing and new advertising agency Grey London starting in March. Nicolosi says Volvo will return to its roots emphasizing safety, the environment and the family. The marketing budget for 2014 is bigger by about 50% but its emphasis will shift away from television to digital messaging.
Prior to becoming head of VCNA, Nicolosi was head of Volvo Finance in the USA, so he is very familiar with the leasing game. About 42% of Volvos are leased, well short of the leasing penetration of Audi, BMW or Mercedes. Going forward, Volvo's lease penetration should increase with more concentration on more car for the payment and regular replacement. This will give Volvo dealers the first shot at putting off-lease customers into a new Volvo.
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My Olympus came in the mail yesterday and I've been going crazy taking test shots! It's been such a blast!! I've been into photography for as long as I can remember, and finally my own DSLR camera. Um! I'm so excited!! So, here's what I have. I'm 39 weeks and 1 day pregnant today!!
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text: How can I sum up 2012? It was a very, very colorful year for fashion, to say the least. We saw vibrant shades of red, tangerine and yellow, and soft pastels like robin's egg blue and dusty lilac. It was refreshing to see a broader spectrum this year since in past drab neutrals have made starlets and musicians appear washed out and aged beyond their years.


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One of my favorite folk songs of all time is Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide." I listened to it non-stop as I was letting go of living in my father's rejection. It was time to embrace change and emotional security, and this song gave me the empowerment to do so. Stevie Nick's husky voice filled me with strenth each time I heard the chorus:
"Well, I've been afraid of changing
'Cause I, I built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Children get older
I'm getting older too
I'm getting older too."
Although it has been this particular song of Stevie's that has impacted my life the most, this week (since I happen to be visiting San Francisco) I'm finding her 1960's/70's flower child fashion inspiring. Her later style included heavy velvets and capes, but it was her early years of living in Northern California (1968-72) that I find her most flattering.
*Stevie's mix of prints gives her outfit vibrancy, and the scarf is such an easy way to add glamour.
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Places of Interest near Haridwar
|1. Har Ki Pauri
It is one of the most popular ghats in Haridwar. This sacred ghat was constructed by King Vikramaditya in the memory of his brother Bhartrihari .It is also known as Brahmakund and it is believed to be the place where divine nectar fell from the pitcher.It is the site for famous kumbh mela which is celebrated in 12 years. The golden reflection of floral diyas in the river Ganges is the most enchanting sight in the twilight during the Ganga aarti ceremony at the ghat. Nabuere
|2. Chandi devi Temple
Legend has it that Chanda-Munda, the army chief of the local demon king, Shumbha-Nishumbha, was killed by Goddess Chandi here after which the place got the name Chandi Devi. This temple, situated on top of the Neel Parvat on the other bank of river Ganges was constructed in AD 1929 by Suchat Singh, the then King of Kashmir. The temple is a 3 km trek from Chandighat
and can also be reached through a ropeway takes up just 5-10 minutes.
|3. Mansa devi temple
This temple a top the Bilwa Parvat is dedicated to Goddess Mansa Devi. One can have a panoramic view of Haridwar, the Ganges, and the countryside from this place. Literally meaning the Goddess who fulfills desires (Mansa), is a popular tourist destination, especially because of the cable cars, which offer a picturesque view of the entire city. The main temple
houses two idols of the Goddess, one with three mouths and five arms, while the other one has eight arms. Visitors to Mansa Devi Temple have a number of options for getting to the temple.
|4. Maya Devi Temple
It is an ancient temple of Maya Devi the Adhishtkatri deity of Haridwar, known as one of the Siddhapeethas. It is believed that the heart and navel of goddess Sati had fallen at this ancient saktipeeth, located to the east of Har-ki-Pauri.
|5. Kankhal (Daksheswara Mahadev Temple)
It is an ancient shrine situated to the south of Kankhal town. This temple was constructed by Queen Dhankaur in AD 1810. Kankhal has several other temples and ashrams too.
|6. Vaishnov Devi Temple
This temple is a newly constructed and a true replica of the original Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu & Kashmir. Similar to the temple in Jammu, the path leading to worship Goddess Vaishno Devi is full of tunnels and caves. This temple was recently built and does not fall into the league of ancient temples.
|7. Pavan Dham
A modern temple, made entirely of glass pieces, and now a popular tourist destination.The Temple complex was constructed by the effort of His Holiness Swami Vedantanand Ji Maharaj and the Institiute is growing under the Leadership of His Holiness Swami SahajPrakash Ji Maharaj.
|8. Sapt Rishi Asram
According to Hindu Mythology, Sapt Rishi Ashram is regarded as the place where the seven great sages, or Sapt-Rishis, Kashyap, Vashisht, Atri, Vishwamitra, Jamadagni, Bharadwaja and Gautam meditated. The Ganges split herself into seven currents at this place so that the Rishis would not be disturbed by the flow.
|9. Gaurishanker Mahadev temple
Gaurishankar Mahadev temple is one more religious place in Haridwar. Positioned near to the Chandi Devi temple, this temple is recognized to represent Lord Shiva. Gaurishankar Temple is a part of the various religious festivities held throughout the year. Any religious individual offering prayers with all his devotion gets his wishes fulfilled in this temple.
|10. Shanti Kunj Gayatri Parivar
Shantikunj is the headquarter of famous spiritual and social organisation All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) established by Pt Shriram Sharma Acharya. Its located at a distance of 6 Kilometers from Haridwar railway station towards Rishikesh/Dehradun on NH58. At the bank of the holy Ganges and between the Shivalik ranges of the Himalayas, its also a place of attraction for tourists as well as seekers of spiritual guidance.
The little village of Bhairogarh near Siddhavat is famous for its tie and dye painting for centuries. In ancient times when trade with other countries flourished, exquisitely printed cloth from Bhairogarh used to find its way to Rome and China.
|11. Gau Ghat
One among the many sacred sights of Haridwar is Gau Ghat. The Gau Ghat is also known to offer solace to those who have lost their near and dear ones. Offering of rose petals and coconuts ensure peace to the souls of ancestors. A fact not known to many is that the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi were immersed in this Ghat.
|12. Vishnu Ghat
Vishnu Ghat, named after Lord Vishnu is believed to be the place where Lord Vishnu bathed. Bathing in this ghat, or taking a dip in the holy river, is known to wash away all your sins. A visit to the religious land of Haridwar without taking a dip in the holy river leaves a sense of loss.
|13. Kanva Rishi Ashram
Kanva Rishi Ashram is sited just 42 kilometer from Haridwar, this ashram is enrooted to Kotdwar and one has to travel through a path along the forest. Kanva Rishi Ashram is a quick getaway from Haridwar, being on the outskirts. Needless to say, a visit to this ashram promises a feeling of peace and security.It is a treat to nature lovers.
|14. Kamraj - ki – kali Temple
Kamraj-ki-Kali temple can be approached en route the Chandi Devi temple; the best way to commute is to walk your way to the temple. Kali or the Goddess of Time and Change is usually depicted in her fierce form, but is worshipped by devotees all over. Identified as the slayer of demons and supreme mistress of the universe, Goddess Kali is worshipped by many to gain a feeling of liberation and sustenance. Goddess Kali is also the Mother of Destruction.
|15. Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar
This Bird Sanctuary is situated on the main Ganges river, or Neel Dhara, at the Bhimgoda Barrage, it is a paradise for bird watchers and home to many migratory birds during the winter season.
|16. Pir Kaliyar Sharif
Built by Ibrahim Lodhi, a ruler of Delhi, this 'Dargah' of Hazrat Alauddin Sabir Kaliyari, a 13th century, Sufi Saint of Chishti Order (also known as Sarkar Sabir Pak), in Kaliyar village, 7 km. from Roorkee, is a living example of religious harmony in India, visited by devotees from all over the world, during the annual 'Urs' festival, which is celebrated from 1 st day of sighting the moon to 16th day of Rabeeull month Islamic calendar.
|17. Doodhdhari Barfani Temple
Doodhadhari Barfani temple in Haridwar is a big centre of attraction. It`s not only for its spiritual importance but for its beautiful construction work also. The temple is to be found in the Doodhadhari Barfani Baba Ashram. The temple complex is built in white marble. Inside the temple complex, there are other temples as well dedicated to various Hindu gods and goddesses.
|18. Bhimgoda Tank
This tank is situated at a distance of about 1 km from Har ki Pauri. It is said that while Pandavas were going to Himalayas through Haridwar, prince Bhima drew water from the rocks here by thrusting his knee (goda), to the very ground.
|19. Parad Shivling
Situated in Harihar Ashram, Kankhal. Parad Shivling (Mercury Shivling) weighing about 150 kg and Rudraksha tree are the main attractions here.
|20. Maa Anandmayee Ashram
Situated in Kankhal, one of five sub-cities of Haridwar, the ashram houses the samadhi shrine of Sri Anandamoyi Ma (1896–1982), a noted saint of India.
|21. Rishikesh
It is a small serene town famous for meditation and yoga. It is a gateway to Himalayas. Being on the bank of river Ganges it is an ideal destination for activities like rafting, trekking, rock climbing, mountaineering etc. Rishikesh is 25km ahead of Haridwar at an elevation of 356mts above sea level.
|22. Dehradun
Nestled in the mountain ranges of the Himalaya, Dehradun is one of the oldest cities of India. Dehradun houses all that is elegant and bright in the nature. A historic town in the lap of the majestic Himalayas, this pretty town is now the capital of the newly formed State of Uttaranchal. A tour in Dehradun provides one with the unforgettable charisma of impeccable sceneries that would stay with one for a long.
|23. Mussoorie
Mussoorie is a hill station in the Dehradun District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is located about 35 km from the state capital of Dehradun and 290 km north from the national capital of New Delhi. This hill station, situated in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges, is also known as the Queen of the Hills.
|Being at an average altitude of 1,880 metres (6,170 ft), Mussoorie, with its green hills and varied flora and fauna, is a fascinating hill resort. The name Mussoorie is often attributed to a derivation of 'mansoor', a shrub which is indigenous to the area.
|24. Ranikhet:(approx 280km from Haridwar)
Ranikhet, which means Queen's meadow in Hindi, gets its name from a local legend, which states that it was here, that Raja Sudhardev won the heart of his queen, Rani Padmini, who subsequently chose the area for her residence, giving it the name, Ranikhet, though no palace exists in the area. The climate of the village is very cool.
|25. Nainital:(approx 223km from Haridwar)
Nainital is a glittering jewel in the Himalyan necklace, blessed with scenic natural spledour and varied natural resources . Dotted with lakes , Nainital has earned the epithet of ' Lake District ' of India . The most prominent of the lakes is Naini lake ringed by hills.
|26. Solan:(approx 236km from Haridwar)
Solan is a city in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Solan has one of the oldest breweries in the country and which is a place worth visiting while travelling to the place. It is also known as the mushroom capital of the country due to the large amount of mushrooms that are cultivated in the place. here are a few temples and monasteries that are located in the region and these are good places to visit for those who are spiritually
|inclined. There is a Tibetan monastery called the Yungdung Monastery and is an ideal place to unwind. The Jatoli Shiv Temple and the Shoolini Mata Temple are also important tourist places in the city. Many devotees from the nearby areas can be seen in these religious sites. A 300 year old fort is located in a place called Nauni and this Gurka Fort is primarily in ruins. However it is still a nice place to visit. The fort is situated on top of a mountain and has a panoramic view of the countryside. There is a horticultural university and museum located at Nauni and one can also visit this during their stay at Solan.
|27. Kasauli:(approx 235km from Haridwar)
Kasauli is one of the small towns developed by the British during the 'hey day' of the empire. This small hill station seems to live in time warp that belongs to the 19th century. The narrow roads of Kasauli (1951m) slither up and down the hillside and offer some magnificent vistas. Directly below is the spread of vast plains of Punjab and Haryana which as darkness falls,
unroll a gorgeous carpet of twinkling lights. The upper and lower malls run through Kasauli's length and one can enjoy longs walks. A mixed forest of pine, oak and huge horse-chestnut encircles the town. Its colonial ambience is reinforced by stretch of cobbled road, quaint shops, gabled houses with charming facades and scores of neat little gardens and orchards.
|28. Almora:(approx 286km from Haridwar)
Almora, a hill station fully developed by Indians situated pretty above 6000 feet on a crescent shaped mountain, is in the Kumaon mountains of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand State in India. It is assumed that Almora has a long history and has existed since the Vedic Age. This is a crowded hill town in North India and is highly attractive for the astounding
|natural beauty. Almora is a town of temples, with temple of Goddess Nanda Devi placed in the centre of the town. The mountain, the undulated terrains with greenish luxury all around, is visible from the nearby areas as well.
|29. Shimla:(approx 283km from Haridwar)
Snow-capped Himalayan peaks and green pastures surround Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Enjoy a heritage walk through Shimla's Victorian-era architecture, labyrinthine bazaars and lengthy pedestrian shopping mall.
|30. Kufri: (approx 292km from Haridwar)
Kufri, a small picturesque hill station at the foothills of Himalayas, is located at the southern part of the state of Himachal Pradesh and is known for its pleasing climate and scenic beauty. It is a pleasant location near the majestic hill station Shimla. Kufri, perched at a height of 2,510 m above the sea level, is known for its picturesque trekking and hiking trails.
|Adventurous travelers prefer to visit Kufri during winters to experience and enjoy the skiing and tobogganing along its snow clad mountainous slopes. Exquisite nature parks and scenic spots in the backdrop of natural settings are prime attractions in Kufri.
|31. Dev Prayag
Dev Prayag is the confluence of the two holy rivers, the Bhagirathi - the chief stream of the Ganges and the Alaknanda. It is the first prayag on the way to Badrinath. This is also where the Tehri Garhwal and Pauri Garhwal districts of Uttarakhand meet. There are two Kunds or ponds on the banks of the rivers which join here, these are: the Vasistha Kund on the
|Bhagirathi and the Brahma Kund on the bank of the Alakananda. Legend also mentions about this site being Vishnu's navel and that Brahma meditated here.
|32. Karan Prayag
Karnaprayag is situated at the sacred confluence of the Alaknanda and Pindar rivers. And 11 km from Gauchar. The Pindar, which gushes forth from the Pindari Glacier, is a rapid torrent, which whips into the equally feisty Alaknanda to form a broad sangam.The place derives its name from Kama, the son of the Queen Kunti and her fiery lover, Lord Surya (sun),
|Kama's lineage was kept a secret, but he propitiated the Sun God here, and acquired a pair of earrings & armour that made him invincible.
|33. Nand Prayag
Nand Prayag is the second prayag in the cascade sequence of the confluences where the Nandakini River joins the main Alaknanda River. Legend has it that this prayag was earlier known as Kanvasu, after Maharishi Kanva who had his ashram here.
|34. Rudra Prayag
The Rudraprayag is the meet point of Alaknanda and Mandakini River. The confluence is named after god Shiva, who is also known as RudraRudraprayag is also known as 'Sangeet Nagri' after the mischievous sage Narad Muni, who attained prowess in playing the veena here. The spot where he meditated for more
|than a hundred years to gain this knowledge is marked by a black rock known as Narad Shila. The Rudranath or Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple stands resplendently in the shade of a peepal tree.
|35. Vishnu Prayag
Kasauli is one of the small towns developed by the British during the 'hey day' of the empire. This small hill station seems to live in time warp that belongs to the 19th century. The narrow roads of Kasauli (1951m) slither up and down the hillside and offer some magnificent vistas. Directly below is the spread of vast plains of Punjab and Haryana which as darkness falls,
|36. Gangotri Temple
The holy river Ganga is known to be originated from Gangotri itself, through the prayer made by king Bhagirath. Gangotri lies at an altitude of 3,200 mts about the sea level in Uttarkashi district where thousands of devotees pay their visit to wash away their sins in the urge of salvation. The Ganges is believed to be the sacred source of purity and sanctity
|and so before visiting the temple, devotees take a holy dip in this mighty river.The shrine of Gangotri temple is 18th century old with an exquisite 20 ft structure made of white granite and people can enjoy the tour fully during the months of May to June and September to October.
|37. Yamunotri Temple
Located at Uttarkashi at an elevation of 3164 meters from the sea level, Yamunotri Dham temple sanctifies thousands of moods and spirits bringing the origin of River Yamuna. It is the only place where the devotees can find both the amalgamation of hot and cold environment. The Himalayan environment is purified and freezes with the cold tides of the glaciers of River
|Yamuna and the sides are remained warmed up with thermal springs which are known as 'Kunds' of Goddess Shakti.
|38. Shri Kedanath Temple
Kedarnath Temple in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand state is elevated at an altitude of 3584 m above the sea level flanking around the river Mandakini. It is considered as the most pious abode of Lord Shiva and is believed that one of the 12 forms of Lord Shiva in the shape of "Jyotirlingas" was dropped at the hills of Mandar where the main temple is located.
|The famous Jyotirlinga shrines are must visit places where Lord Shiva appeared as a fiery column of light. This is the reason tremendous pilgrims visit this original place to seek blessings of Lord Shiva.
|39. Shri Badrinath Temple
A perfect example of devotion for humanity and mankind, the Badrinath Temple is elevated at an altitude of 3415 meters in the Garhwal Hills on the bank of Alaknanada River. One of the famous shrines of the Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand, it is the sacred place devoted to Lord Vishnu. Legend says Lord Vishnu meditated at this place for thousand incessant years under the Badri tree and so the name is given as Badrinath.
|40. Joshimath
Joshimath is a popular hill station and a famous centre for pilgrimage at a height of 1,890mts above sea level in Chamoli district of Garhwal division in Uttarakhand. Joshimath is one of the four maths or monasteries established in the 8th century by Adi Guru Sri Shankaracharya. The rivers Alkananda and Dhauliganga meet at the confluence of Vishnuprayag
|located just below Joshimath. In winters, the town becomes home of Lord Badri,who is brought down from Badrinath to Vvasudeva temple at Joshimath.
|41. Auli
Auli is the most popular skiing destination of Uttaranchal state. Auli is situated in Chamoli district of Garhwal region. Auli is a "bugyal" which means meadow in the regional language. Auli is blessed with invigorating views of the splendid mountain range, Himalayas. The slopes of Auli provide enough thrills to professional skier and novice as well.
|42. Valley of Flowers
The Valley of Flowers National Park is the second core zone of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. The credit for the discovery of the Valley of Flowers goes to the British mountaineers Franks S. Smythe and R.L. Holdsworth who incidentally reached this valley after a successful expedition of Mount Kamet in 1931.
|43. Hemkund Sahib
Hemkund Sahib (also spelled Hemkunt) is a Sikh place of worship Gurudwara, known as Gurudwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib Ji, devoted to Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666–1708), the tenth Sikh Guru, which finds mention in Dasam Granth, a piece of work believed to be narrated by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, located in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.


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Agudas Achim Anshei Sfard (Newton, Mass.), 1912, 1990s
Contains the original (very fragile) and copy of the first announcement for the Synagogue's opening in Newton, Massachusetts in 1912, as well as more current notices regarding membership and the congregation. Agudas Achim Anshei Sfard, also known as the Adams Street Shule, was Newton's first synagogue.
Agudath Israel of Boston, undated
Contains a flyer warning Jews of clothing containing Shatnes and announcing the availability of a laboratory to test their clothing. The flyer is in English and Yiddish.
Alperin, Mr. and Mrs. H., 1912, 1985
Contains a letter from Nathan Kaganoff, Librarian at AJHS, to Ms. Marilyn Barron, who donated the program card and dance list for the 25th Anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. H. Alperin, who were Ms. Barron's maternal grandparents.
Annual Chanukah Festival, 1957, 1961, 1963
Contains playbills for the 4th, 8th and 10th Annual Chanukah Festival held in Boston. A ticket stub to the 6th annual celebration is also included.
Associated Communities Hebrew School (West Roxbury, Mass.), 1972
Contains "The No-Name Newspaper," the newsletter from the Hebrew School.
Beit Havurah (Norfolk, Conn.), 1974-1979
Contains a draft of the by-laws and newsletters.
Bet Sefer Ivriyah (Boston, Mass.), undated, 1975
Contains a letter of explanation from Abraham Kamberg to Bernie Wax, and correspondence from the school.
Beth El Temple Center (Belmont, Mass.), undated, 1971
Contains programs, brochures and notices from the synagogue.
Beth Israel Synagogue (Waltham, Mass.), 1930s
Contains meeting minutes, programs and newsletters.
Beth Pinchas Chasidic Center (Brookline, Mass.), undated, 1970s-1980s
Contains newsletters, programs and a newspaper on Chasidism.
Beth Shalom (Framingham, Mass.), undated
Contains a dedication book.
Bicentennial Celebrations, 1976
Contains programs, flyers and a newspaper documenting the Jewish community's celebration of the bicentennial.
Black-Jewish Relations, 1960s-1990s
Contains meeting minutes, articles and reports.
B'nai Israel (Bridgeport, Conn.), 1958
Contains a dedication book.
B'nai Jacob (Milton, Mass.), 1975
Contains a photograph with accompanying photocopy of news article regarding the B'nai Jacob Sisterhood.
Boston Academy of Talmudic Research, 1991-1993
Contains newsletters.
Boston Committee to Challenge Anti-Semitism, 1979-1981
Contains correspondence, meeting minutes, and reports.
Boston Committee to Save Ethiopian Jews, undated
Contains a letter to the editor and meeting notice.
Boston Hebrew Association of the Deaf, 1976
Contains a souvenir program for the biennial conference and a constitution.
Boston Jewish Federation, 1980
Flyer for speech by Rabbi Meir Kahane entitled, "Is American Jewry Doomed?"
Boston Jewish Labor History/Singers' Protective Guild of Boston, undated, 1938
Reprint of an editorial in the Jewish Advocate and letter from Harry Feller, chairman of Singers' Protective Guild of Boston.
Boston Jewish Sanctuary Network, 1991-1992
Contains a letter and information on the coffee boycott.
Boston Rabbinical Seminary, 1962
Contains a program from the 6th annual banquet.
Boston Yeshiva Academy, 1949
Contains a packet of raffle tickets for a TV set or Oldsmobile.
Brockton YM & YWHA, 1975
Contains an issue of "Community Link."
Brandeis University, 1969
Contains newsletters and information pertaining to the "Eleven Days at Brandeis" when students seized Ford Hall on campus.
Brookline-Brighton-Newton Jewish Community Center, 1981
Contains newsletters and flyers.
Business Cards, undated
Contains business cards for Jewish businesses and individuals across New England, including one for Percy Brand, violinist.
Cambridge Chronicle, "One the First Cambridge Synagogue," 2000
Contains the above titled article and a letter from the author, Arnold Schutzberg.
Camp Naticook (South Merrimac, N.H.), 1937
Contains a brochure for the camp. Offices were in Boston.
Camp Princeton (Princeton, Mass.), undated
Contains a brochure for the camp, including an application form.
Camp Winneshewauka, undated
Contains a brochure and informational book on the camp.
Chabad Tifereth Israel/Sons of Jacob (Worcester, Mass.), 1989
Includes a press release for an event featuring Elie Wiesel.
Charles River Park Synagogue (Boston, Mass.), undated
Includes a pamphlet.
Charter Oak Temple Restoration Association (Hartford, Conn.), 1984-1987
Contains newsletters, updates and a proposal to restore the Charter Oak Temple.
Chelsea Hebrew Academy, 1969
Silver Jubilee program.
Chelsea Hebrew School, 1928-1941
Contains a newsletter, flyers (one for an anti-Nazi rally) and a receipt.
Chelsea Hebrew Sheltering Home, 1926-1956
Contains meeting notices.
"Church and Synagogue in Boston Renewal," 1964
Contains a copy of the addresses delivered at the Harvard Colloquium in January 1964.
Citizens Concerned for Safety in Dorchester-Mattapan, undated
Contains an unsigned petition.
College of the Holy Cross, 1981
Contains programs for events pertaining to the Holocaust.
Committee for a Viable Israel, 1981-1982
Contains news clippings and letters.
Community School of Religion (Boston, Mass.), 1942-1943
Includes the yearbook, "Templight."
Congregation Adath Jeshurun (Boston, Mass.), [1916-1920s]
History of the congregation. Includes news clippings.
Congregation Agudath Achim (Boston, Mass.), 1960
History of the congregation as well as blank receipts.
Congregation Agudath Achim (Fitchburg, Mass.), 1960
Contains a program for the service of dedication.
Congregation Agudas Achim (West Hartford, Conn.), 1987
Program for the centennial celebration of the synagogue.
Congregation Beth-El (Sudbury, Mass.), undated
Contains the book, "Teaching, Scolding and Love Letters,' a collection of articles from the congregation, as well as news clippings.
Congregation Beth-El Atereth Israel (Newton, Mass.), 1970s-1980s
Contains programs and booklets.
Congregation Beth Israel (Boston, Mass.), 1942
Contains a photocopy of the resolutions honoring Ezra Andelman. The original was decaying and could not be preserved.
Congregation B'nai Israel (Northampton, Mass.), 1993
Includes a commemorative dedication booklet.
Congregation B'nai Moshe (Brighton, Mass.), 1940, 1946, 1954
Contains souvenir books and a dedication book.
Congregation B'nai Or of Boston (Watertown, Mass.), 1996
Includes a newsletter.
Congregation Chai Odom (Brighton, Mass.), 1979
Includes the 77th anniversary booklet.
Congregation Emmanuel (Chelsea, Mass.), 1939
Contains a booklet for the dedication of the building and installation of the Rabbi.
Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (Westport, Conn.), undated
Information about the congregation and humanistic Judaism.
Congregation Kadimah-Toras Moshe (Brighton, Mass.), 1987
Invitation and program for the testimonial dinner honoring Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger.
Congregation Kehillath Jacob of Mattapan, Newton, 1926, 1971
Certificate of incorporation, meeting minutes, news articles.
Congregation Kehillath Jacob (Newton, Mass.), 1971-1974
Programs and newsletters.
Congregation Klal Yisrael (Stoughton, Mass.), 1990s
Congregation Mishkan Israel (New Haven, Conn./Hamden, Conn.), undated, 1924-1929, 1935
Newsletters, anniversary programs.
Congregation Rodeph Shalom (Bridgeport, Conn.), 1949, 1956, 1959
Dedication and anniversary journals.
Congregation Shaaray Tefila (Boston, Mass.), 1879-1880
Invitation to synagogue consecration ceremony.
Congregation Shaarei Tefillah (Newton, Mass.), undated
Flyer for a rally defending religious freedom.
Congregation Shaarei Torah (Worcester, Mass.), 1991
Information on services.
Congregation Sons of Israel and David (Providence, R.I.), [1877], 1980
History, photocopy of the constitution, programs.
Congregation Sons of Zion (Holyoke, Mass.), 1958
Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution, "Little Green Book," undated
Information about the Little Green Book on immigration.
Dorchester-Mattapan Hebrew School (Temple Beth Hillel), 1955
Graduation Exercises book.
Dorchester-Roxbury-Mattapan Association, Inc., 1982-1988
Emanuel Synagogue (Hartford, Conn.), 1988
Sisterhood Recognition Ceremony booklet.
Entertainment, undated, 1882, 1916-1980
Includes fliers, programs, brochures and information related to various plays, entertainers and events in Massachusetts relating to Jewish subjects or performers.
Ephemera from Menorah Shop, undated, 1896, 1899
Includes an advertisement for the Massachusetts Kosher Duck Company, Rome Family wedding invitation and Goldberg baby announcement.
Falmouth Jewish Congregation (Mass.), undated
Franklin Park Theatre, undated
Programs and flyers in Yiddish.
Free Medical Association of Chelsea, Mass.undated
Information in Yiddish. Very fragile, handle with care.
Fall River United Jewish Appeal, 1940-1941
Financial reports.
Food and Household Related, undated, 1967
Recipe book and newsletter related to food and household issues.
Gloucester, Mass.: A Brief History of Mount Jacob Cemetery, 1990
History booklet written by Robert Kramer.
Golder, Melvin: Vilna Shul Recollection, 2008
Contains a CD recording of Melvin Golder, aged 87, about the Vilna Shul.
Greater Boston Bickur Cholim Hospital, 1929, 1932
Invitations for inspection and visitation, as well as a receipt.
Green, Milton, 1999
Various photocopies of information sent to Efraim Weinreb from Milton Green relating to Falmouth, Massachusetts, Greene's history with Harvard Athletics, and news clippings.
Hampshire College, 1974
Curricula developed by Hampshire students on American Jewish history.
Hartford, Conn. Jewish Federation, 1953, 1963
Yearbook and letter from Combined Jewish Philanthropies.
Harvard University, 1989
Contains the booklet, "Judaica Librarianship: Facing the Future."
Havurat Shalom (Somerville, Mass.), 1968-1973
Bulletins and pamphlets.
Hebrew Culture Society of Greater Boston, undated
Notice in Hebrew.
Hebrew Home for the Aged, undated, 1991
Pamphlet and news clipping.
Hebrew Ladies' Free Loan Association (Roxbury, Mass.), 1941
Payment book.
Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the Aged, undated, 1979, 1991
Residents' newsletter, booklet.
Hebrew Women's Home for Children (Hartford, Conn.), undated
Hebrew School (Portland, Maine), 1937
"The Shofar," the school's magazine.
Hillel Academy (Swampscott, Mass.), 1984
Newsletter and booklet about school.
Hillel B'nai Torah (West Roxbury, Mass.), undated
Dedication book.
Home for Jewish Children (Dorchester, Mass.), 1921, 1923
Issues of "Chronicle."
Horse Racing in New England, 1967, 1974
Information pertaining to local Jewish history and horse racing.
Hurwitz, Albert, [1920s-1960s]
Contains court cases, including the one that led to the creation of the Jewish Community Council.
Independent Sons of Israel, undated, 1916
Letter to Brotherhood membership and notice with map printed (Yididsh.)
Indian Acres Camp for Boys (Fitchburg, Mass.), undated
Information booklet with photographs.
Interfaith Dialogue and Conferences, 1931-1980s
Pamphlets, reports, meeting notices.
International Torah Corps (Concord, N.H.), undated, 1974, 1980
Booklets and information related to a summer program for teens.
Jacob and Rose Grossman Camp (JCC Boston), 1972, 1978
Jerusalem Dental Center for Children (Brookline, Mass.), 1989
Informational pamphlet and letters about business.
Jewish Advocate, 1927, 1974, 1989
Program for testimonial dinner for Alexander Brin, invitation to anniversary dinner, and publication information for special Israel Visitation issue.
Jewish Book Week, 1939
Advertisements and programs for this event.
Jewish Business, 1920
Laminated calendar strip from L.A. Lebowich insurance.
Jewish Cemetery Association of Massachusetts, 1985-1990
Guidebooks with listing for Jewish cemeteries.
Jewish Family Welfare Association of Boston, undated
Includes report, "The Evaluation of Juvenile Courts and Clinics" by Henry Elkind and Maurice Taylor (Massachusetts Society for Mental Hygiene and Jewish Family Welfare Association, respectively.)
Jewish Folk Chorus (Boston, Mass.), 1952, 1954, 1956
Programs for the 28th, 30th and 31st (37th?) annual concerts. Both programs were conducted by A. Abramowich.
Jewish Home for the Aged, 1958
43rd Anniversary Book.
Jewish Memorial Hospital, 1963, 1990-1953
Program for 14th annual celebrities night, several issues of "Vision"—the hospital's newsletter.
Jewish Orthodox Community Council of Greater Boston (1938)
Includes a report.
Jewish Socialist Folks Library (Worcester, Mass.), undated
Contains a card in Yiddish.
Jewish Survival Legion, 1971
Information on Soviet Jewry.
Jewish Teachers Association of New England Liberal Schools, 1930, 1932
Certificate for $100 deduction for a catering order, program for the 6th annual conference and booklet titled, "Teaching God through the Bible."
Jewish Theatres, 1970s-1990s
Contains promotional material for the National Jewish Theatre and Jewish Theatre of New England.
Jewish Vocational Service (Boston, Mass.), 1971, 1989-1991
"Free Voices" newsletter and writings.
Jewish Tuberculosis Sanatorium of New England, undated, 1928-1945
Newsletter, concert program, brochure.
Jewish Women's College Club, 1947-1956
Event programs.
Jewish Women's Council of Norwood (Mass.), 1931
Invitation to a formal dansant.
Jewish Worker's Cultural Club, undated
Meeting notice in Hebrew.
Jewish Service Council, undated, 1950
Programs to events.
Judaica/Hebrew Materials, undated, 1923, 1930, 1933, 1936-1937, 1947, 1999
Contains sheet music, cookbooks, Hebrew workbooks and texts, and reports.
Katz, Abe, 1911-1912
Contains a postcard written in Russian and sent from Russia, as well as a travel document. The document is very fragile and should be handled with care.
Kaufman, Sol, undated, [1889, 1920], 1944, 1953-1954
Copies of a Ketubah for Chaim Aaron Kaufman and Batiah Borchuk, as well as an English translation of a Russian passport for Bessie Kaufman. The translation was done in preparation for an application for citizenship.
Ladies' Deborah Society (Hartford, Conn.), 1969
Anniversary history and copies from the account book.
Ladies' Hebrew Charity Societies (Lowell, Mass.), 1939
Program for 34th annual ball.
Ladies' Helping Home for Jewish Children (Brookline, Mass.), 1952-1962
Programs for meetings.
Leopold Morse Home for Infirm Hebrews and Orphanage, 1912
Letter from treasurer stating that the above mentioned organization is out of business.
Letterhead, undated
Samples of letterhead from Israel Numismatic Society, Lynn Hebrew Young Men's Aid Association, and Central Jewish Relief Committee for War Sufferers, among others.
"The Life of All Worlds," by Marc Widershien, 2001
Contains a copy of the above titled book and relating documentation.
Local Elections- Boston, 1940s-1980s
Election paraphernalia from various elections in the city.
Matai Collection, 1979
Information on the above group.
Maimonides School, undated, 1980s
Includes programs, newsletters and register of classes.
Maimonides School, 1963, 1966
Contains annual yearbooks.
Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center, [1944-1994]
Contains photocopies of news clippings and sermons. The Clintons visited this synagogue in 1994.
Mayberg, Rose Alperin, undated
Contains various membership cards for Rose Alperin Mayberg.
Menorah Institute on Elm Hill Avenue, 1990
Contains a letter from Ellen Feingold detailing the history of this institution.
The Menorah Journal, [1945-1950], 2004
Print out from website on the history of The Menorah Journal from 1945- 1950.
Moeth Chitim of Malden, undated
Contains a receipt for $1.00.
Misc. Invitations and Programs, 1950s-1990s
Contains invitations and programs to various Bar and Bat Mitzvahs in the community.
Misc. Political Materials, 1955
Contains printed statement by Florence H. Luscomb to the Commission to Investigate Communism in Massachusetts on January 7, 1955.
National Religion and Labor Foundation (New Haven, Conn.), 1950
Contains newsletters, pamphlets and reports.
New England Hebrew Academy, undated, 1951
Contains raffle tickets, brochures and pamphlets.
New England Leadership Conference, 1971
Contains a statement of resolution on policies on the Middle East.
New England Salvage Stores for Palestine, undated
Contains a promotional brochure on what is needed to help families settle in Palestine.
Newport Rhode Island Jewish Community, [1978, 1700s, 1905]
Contains photocopies of original documentation regarding the Newport Rhode Island Jewish community, including information pertaining to Touro Synagogue.
North Shore Hebrew Foundation School (Malden, Mass.), 1964
Annual yearbook for 1964.
Orthodox Rabbinical Council of Greater Boston, 1950
Contains the booklet, "Rules for Passover."
Order of the Eastern Star Germania Chapter No. 111 (Boston, Mass.), 1930
Contains the booklet on revised code of by-laws.
Obermeyer Foundation, 1994-1995
Contains copies of the American Editorial Review, published by the Obermeyer Foundation.
Obermeyer, Julia, 1996
Contains a memorial pamphlet for Julia Obermeyer.
Palestine Scholarship Association of Boston, 1930
Includes notices for a luncheon benefit on May 21st, 1930
Pearlstein-Burrill Family History, 2008
Contains a copy of the Pearlstein-Burrill Family History, written by Emily Arulpragasam, who used photographs in the AJHS archives.
Pittsfield Jewish Community Center, undated, 1949, 1973
Contains newsletters and a provisional constitution.
Quincy Jewish Community Center, 1945
Rabbi Kahane, MK, undated
Advertisement for November 13th lecture at the Old South Meeting House.
Rabbinical Seminary (New Haven, Conn.), undated
Receipt for $1.00
Religion and Socialism Committee of the Democratic Socialist Organization, 1980
Reports on Universities, 1962
Reports on Brookline High School and relation to Hebrew Teacher's College.
Rhode Island JCC, 1984
Programs, correspondence, newsletters and history of Rhode Island's Jewish Communities.
Roxbury Ladies Aid and Fuel Society, 1935
Announcement and program for a get-together at Kehillath Israel in Brookline.
Rowan, Darilyn, 1933-1939, 1984, 2006
Articles written by Darilyn Rowan and correspondence about these articles.
Sabbath Book (copy)- Religious Literary Society (Boston, Mass.), undated
Copy of Sabbath book given out by the above named organization.
Sci-Art Publishers, undated
List of "Curiosities of Yiddish Literature" in Yiddish, and informational brochure on I.L. Peretz's books.
Sharon Memorial Park, undated
Directory and information on services.
Sinai Temple (Springfield, Mass.), undated, 1980
Blank letterhead and invitation to an event.
Society for the Study of the Talmud, [1894], 1983
Correspondence and a copy of a journal published in 1894.
Society of Hebrew Farmers in New England, 1892, 1982
Invitation, newsletters, and correspondence about the materials.
Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston, 1967, 1979, 1984
Yearbook and a book of poems written by children at the school.
Southeastern Massachusetts Library, 1984-1986
Programs, brochures and correspondence.
Southern Brookline Community Center, 1946
Stanetsky-Schlossberg Solomon Memorial Chapels, 1943, 1975, 1981
Receipt, brochures, in memoriam pamphlets
State Elections- Massachusetts, 1920s-1980s
Correspondence, pamphlets and a membership card in Hebrew.
Stores, 1930s-1950s
Pamphlets and advertisements for stores, some of it in Hebrew.
Striar Hebrew Academy of Sharon, 1989
Synagogue Center (Burlington, Vt.), undated
Photostat pamphlet of various letters and information pertaining to the Vermont Jewish communities.
Synagogue Photographs, Chelsea, Massachusetts, 2000
Contains photographs of various synagogues, including the Shurtleff Street Shul, Orange Street Shul, Onichty Society (formerly Temple Emanuel), and the Walnut Street Shul (Litvashe Shul. Correspondence about the photographs is also included in this folder.
United Orthodox Congregations (Springfield, Mass.), 1926-1927
Contains booklet, "Information List of all Jewish World Institutions Deserving Support."
University of Connecticut, 1944
Pamphlet called, "We Hold These Truths" for The Religious Embassy conference.
Temple Beth David (Westwood, Mass.), 1989
Architectural descriptive sheets and a news clipping.
Temple Beth El (Dorchester, Mass.), 1924, 1929
Service information, sermon booklet, and souvenir program.
Temple Beth-El (Providence, R.I.) Oral History, 1997
Recaps of oral histories taken from various members of the congregation.
Temple Beth-El (Quincy, Mass.), 1975
Temple Beth-El (Springfield, Mass.), 1934, 1972, 1988
Correspondence, programs, pamphlets.
Temple Beth Shalom (Needham, Mass.), 1991-1996
Temple Beth Torah (West Roxbury, Mass.), 1962
Dedication book.
Temple Beth Zion (Brookline, Mass.), 1961
Brotherhood advertisement for "A Night of Jewish Music."
Temple B'nai B'rith (Somerville, Mass.), undated
Flyer for events.
Temple Emanuel (Andover, Mass.), 1991-1993
Temple Emanuel (Andover, Mass.), 1994-1996
Temple Emanuel (Lawrence, Mass.), 1946
Play program.
Temple Emanuel (Newton, Mass.), 1950s-1990s
Programs, news clippings, anniversary books.
Temple Emanuel (Providence, R.I.), 1935
Invitations and programs for installations.
Temple Emanuel Religious School, 1932-1934
Confirmation booklet.
Temple Emanuel (Worcester, Mass.), 1946
Silver anniversary booklet.
Temple Isaiah (Lexington, Mass.), 1968
Program for musical event.
Temple Israel (Natick, Mass.), undated, 1945, 1974
Programs and booklets for anniversary dinners and dedications.
Temple Reyim (Newton, Mass.), 1963, 1991
Music program and flyer.
Temple Shalom (Newton, Mass.), 1960s-1990s
Temple Shir Tikva (Natick, Mass.), 1981
Dedication book.
Temple Shir Tikva (Wayland, Mass.), 1981
Information brochure, dedication book.
Temple Sinai (Brookline, Mass.), 1980s-1990s
Programs and booklets.
Temple Sinai- Rabbi Cohen School (Brookline, Mass.), 1968
Dedication booklet for school.
Temple Tifereth Israel (Malden, Mass.), 1978
Anniversary flyer.
Tifereth Israel (New Bedford, Mass.), 1952, 1-55, 1966
Consecration service booklet, anniversary booklet, Sunday school information.
Touro Cadets, 1901
Convention of Jewish societies for promoting physical culture among Jewish communities in Newport, Rhode Island. In Hebrew.
Tribute to Golda Meir, 1960
Program for event held at the Statler Hotel.
United Hebrew Trades, 1922
General donation request letter.
United Jewish Charities (Hartford, Conn.), 1914
Membership booklet. In Hebrew.
Vaad Hahinuch Haharedi, undated
Booklet. In Hebrew.
Voice of the Turtle, 1970s-1990s
Promotional material for Jewish music group.
West End Shul built by Sam Katz, [1920]
Reproduction of photograph of the West End Shul.
Women's Pioneer Club of Providence, 1936
Concert program.
Yeshivat Ohr Yisroel of Boston (Brookline, Mass.), 1980s
Flyers and programs.
Yiddish Music, undated
Catalog of Yiddish sheet music held by the National Yiddish Book Center.
Y.M. and Y.W.H.A. (Chelsea, Mass.), 1934-1935, 1973
Y.M.H.A. Alumni Association of Mattapan-Dorchester-Roxbury, 1977- 1991
Y.M.H.A./Y.W.H.A. of New Bedford, Mass., [1924]
Photocopy of newsletter.
Y.M.H.A./Y.W.H.A. of Waltham, Mass., 1925
Program for dedication exercises.
Y.M.H.A. of Newton, Mass., 1935
Souvenir Program, "Minstrels of 1935."
Worcester Young Men's Hebrew Association, 1916
Program for annual cabaret and dance.
Young Israel (Brookline, Mass.), 1970s-1980s
Programs, membership information, flyers.
Young Woman's Aid Association (Worcester, Mass.), 1912
Program for annual minstrel show and dance.
Zamir Chorale of Boston, 1969-1990s
Programs and flyers.
Zionist Council of Greater Boston, undated
Photocopy of constitution.


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This is the first time I've seen a stamp set like this - all wood, quips and manly man - so I had to get it. The Wood You Be Mine? stamp set is in the 2015 Occasions Catalog, which started January 6. I made this card for a 20-card class, which is why I opted to skim right over the saw teeth instead of cutting them out individually.
I'm diggin' the designs in the Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack too. There are so many great mancard patterns and designs. I'll get lots of use out of this great stamp set, since my hubby plays with wood for work.
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There are a lot of words in American English that have confused me at one time or another, cilantro being the first mystery I had to solve. With all this Mexican food, surely they must have coriander! Luckily I now have coriander planted outdoors so I won't have to go looking for cilantro anymore.
Archive | Culture
Chinese culture
Hard Hats
No matter where you go in Suzhou, you can find a man wearing a hard hat. Like many of the still growing cities in China it has a constantly changing skyline.
Talking English
Even though my dad was once a teacher, I never had much interest in the profession. When I was asked to start a conversational English class with Chinese employees, I was only mildly excited but decided to give it a try just for the experience (and the cash…).
Just one of those days
Sometimes you just get those
days weeks when everything goes wrong. Two weeks ago I was on my way home from work and as I was waiting in line at the train station taxi stand I received a call. There had been some trouble in our bedroom (not the kind you're thinking of). Part of the ceiling had fallen down onto our bed. I was told not to worry and some pictures were on its way. Luckily my phone died before I got into the taxi as it would have been a stressful ride otherwise.
Kites & tyrants
When you walk around Jinji lake in Suzhou it's not hard to figure out that people in China love flying kites (they invented them too). The many kite sellers and their customers are a dead give away, although they all seem to be hiding from the heat these days. Of course the Chinese would not be the Chinese if their kites did not have bells and whistles, usually in the form of lights, some so strong that we wondered what in god's name was flying so high up in the sky on a recent summer evening. Apparently Chinese people like to fly their kites as high as possible and then let go of the string. In an article by CRI English on kite-flying in China Cui Puquan explains why:
All the way along the wind
Did I mention that I love learning Chinese?
Even though I have been at it for almost a year now and still feel like I don't speak much, I do enjoy it most of the time. From the start I have been collecting words or sayings that I really like or find interesting and I thought it was time to share some of my favorites!
Here they are:
- yǒu qián -> lit. have money = wealthy
- mǎi dōng xi -> lit. buy east west = shopping
- tíng chē -> lit. stop car = to park
- – add chǎng (meaning a large space) to make tíngchēchǎng = car park
- cháng dèng -> lit. long stool = bench
- kǎo xiāng -> lit. roast box = oven
- wèn dá jìngsài -> lit. ask answer competition = quiz
- guò mǎ lù -> lit. cross horse road = to cross
- bù kěnéng -> lit. not maybe = impossible
- huǒ huā -> lit. fire flower = spark
- xiào huà -> laugh words = joke
- jiǔ ròu péngyou -> lit. alcohol meat friend = fair weather friend
- xǐ wǎn jī -> lit. wash bowl machine = dishwasher
- shǒu jī -> lit. hand machine = mobile phone
- diàn chuī fēng -> lit. electric(ity) blow wind = hair dryer
And lastly yīlù shùnfēng -> lit. all the way along the wind = have a pleasant journey!
Reading about China
I recently dusted off the book Wild Swans by Jung Chang and started reading it again. Rarely do I read books twice but I read this one many years ago and recall it impressed me. It was before I ever thought I would be living in China so I am now reading it with different eyes.
Someone asked me recently if I had read any books about China and I decided to have a look on the bookshelf, both wooden and digital. Apart from the obvious culture-shock-avoiding and roads-less-travelled type of guides, there are a few more books I have enjoyed.
River Town by Peter Hessler, an American Peace Corps volunteer who spent two years in Fuling (Sichuan province) in 1996, teaching English at the local college. He recently returned to the river town and wrote an article about it for the National Geographic: Return to River Town.
This week I finished my last Chinese class as a 'Survivor'. An appropriate title for a beginner course as it feels like surviving most of the time. Keeping my head above the water as a sea of strange sounds tries to drown me!
As I was writing my presentation for the end of the last module (I have survived three) I once again realised how much there is still to learn. Remembering words is easy. Remembering their tone marks, not so much. And that's of course exactly the part that makes you screw up the pronounciation, gets you strange looks, etc etc. I am considering signing up for the next level 3 HSK exam as this may be the proverbial Dutch stick I need behind the door. On the bright side, I am able to tell a joke and a few taxi drivers have laughed at them. Now you can never be sure they are laughing at the joke as I can imagine my speech is funny to them too but so far the laughing has only occurred at the punch line and not during the whole 'conversation' so I think I'm ok.
In the meantime I continue to survive all sorts of things, good and bad, in this strange but wonderful land. From tasty pancakes to floating pigs, when its good its good but when its bad, it really is bad. It makes China very interesting but also hard to comprehend at times. But I continue to the next level of my course which is called 'Social' so who knows I may be able to chat about it over a cup of coffee soon.


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people are the key to startups
On October 6th
This post by Matt Milosavljevic titled What I Learnt at Startup Camp supports my thesis that human factors are a huge make-or-break factor in startups, bands, and other creative entities. He puts it rather nicely:
People, in my opinion, are the key differentiators between the success and failure of pretty much any startup. It's true that lady luck can make several cameos during the course of an act, but really it's the cast that will makes or breaks the show.
Well said. I like his Venn diagram about the degree of "overlap" between people. I'm inclined to agree.


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KAZAN, Russia, June 30 (Reuters) - France have the youngest squad in the World Cup knockout phase, but they made up for a lack of experience with raw talent and character as they came from behind to beat Argentina 4-3 in a last-16 thriller on Saturday.
Les Bleus' average age is 26 years old — like England — and Kylian Mbappe is 19, but it was he who ran riot after France fell 2-1 behind early in the second half.
Five players in France's starting line-up had never played a World Cup game before coming to Russia but debutants Mbappe and Benjamin Pavard found the back of the net when the team was in trouble.
"We were up against a highly experienced Argentine team but we showed we were there and the team showed they had character," Deschamps, who led France to World Cup glory as captain in 1998, told a news conference.
"When we were 2-1 down it was not easy but we kept fighting. The mentality in this group is excellent."
After opening the scoring with an Antoine Griezmann penalty, France looked too strong for Argentina, but they wasted chances to bury their opponents and were punished either side of the break.
Angel Di Maria benefited from the French defence's passiveness to equalise with a long-range cracker before Gabriel Mercado flicked Lionel Messi's shot past Hugo Lloris.
It was a moment of truth for France, who could have crumbled under a mix of fear and disappointment, but Deschamps was never worried.
"We couldn't miss it and we didn't miss it," said Deschamps, whose experience as a player and coach instils confidence in his squad.
"I'm not afraid, I'm not fearing anything. When this second (Argentina) goal was scored, it was a blow," he said.
"We could have equalised quicker with Antoine. As long as you have time, even if you have a highly experienced team in front of you, I know that the French team are ready to face it."
Pavard's stunning half-volley, which brought back memories of fellow full back Lilian Thuram scoring twice in the 1998 World Cup semi-finals, restored parity, and Mbappe's raw pace ultimately made the difference.
Although France must improve in defence after conceding three goals, they know they can score even more as they gear up for a quarter-final clash against a more robust team - Uruguay or Portugal.
"Even if we had less possession of the ball on some counterattack we could have scored more goals I think," Deschamps said.
Paul Pogba bossed the midfield with N'Golo Kante.
"Mentally, physically, technically, we showed we were a great France team today," Pogba said.
"We showed our qualities and we demonstrated that we could be there against the big teams. But we're not world champions. We'll be happy until tomorrow and then, back to work." (Reporting by Julien Pretot, Editing by Ed Osmond)


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Confession: I'm a little bit of a free spirit. Okay...a lotta bit. As I've grown older (wiser is TBD), my life philosophy has taken the course of a "do no harm, take no shit" perspective. I like to be able to do whatever the hell I want to do, provided it's not having a negative impact on anyone else's physical or emotional health. Because, well, it's my fucking life. To that point, I think it's important that, when you're in a relationship with another person, the other person be able to also be themselves and "do them" - just as we are always telling you to "do you."
I'm not going to lie to you. I've absolutely been a Stage-5 Clinger in my past life. To be clear, there are only 5 stages of clinginess. Stage 5 is akin to 2-day old mascara under your eyes because you haven't washed your makeup off (or showered or gotten off the couch) and now you're going to need a chisel and some turpentine to knock that shit out. It just won't Fucking. Come. Off. Looking back, I'm annoyed at my behavior. So I can only imagine how annoyed the men that I've been with were at the time. It's embarrassing how needy and dependent I acted and how suffocating it must have been.
Would I change my past if I could? Nope. But it sure would have been nice, while I was out there in the dating world, if someone told me, "Saera, that dude is trying to break up with you because you're ridiculously clingy, so you should probably stop making his bed, arranging his hats, and cleaning his room for him."
So maybe I can save you some embarrassment and subsequent annoyance at yourself by sharing some things that are really sort of necessary to foster a supportive relationship as opposed to a clingy one - and where to draw that line.
4 Ways To Not Be A Stage-5 Clinger:
1. Respect Interests. Pretty self-explanatory, right? No. Complicated. Here's what respecting a person's interests means: It means you give your person the time to enjoy the things he or she loves. It'll make them happy, and they'll want to make you happy...because they're happy. This does not mean be up in their grill about whatever hobby or sport or book they're knee-deep in. You can inquire mildly about it at a later time, but it's exceedingly difficult to enjoy any activity you are really into when you have to stop every 5 minutes to explain how and why it's enjoyable. Further, their interests do not have to be your interests. You do not (and should not) pretend to enjoy something that you couldn't give a shit less about for your person's sake. It's disingenuous and the truth will eventually rear its ugly head at some point - typically in the form of resentment. I can hear the wailing of the Clingy Siren now: Why do we always do all the stuff you're interested in and we never do anything that I like to do? Blech. Nobody made you do shit. You chose. Let your person do their thing without you. And, if you genuinely have mutual interests, this does not mean that each and every time one of you partakes in that activity, the other has to be lock-step with it, which brings me to my next commandment...
2. Respect Space. Just go away. I don't mean to sound harsh, but give your person a breather from you. Presumably you're with this person a lot already, and not all people are cut out to be around someone 147% of the time. Short absences do actually help some folks regroup so they can refocus on you when you reconnect. Everyone - and I mean, everyone - needs downtime. Downtime does not mean you hovering over them while they're sitting on the couch. Leave the room. Leave the apartment or house. Leave the city. But be there if they need you.
3. Jealousy Is Gross. Warranted or unwarranted, a relationship is no place for jealousy. Pull up your big-girl panties and save that shit for when you're at Baskin Robbins and see someone eating the Triple Scoop Double-Stuffed Oreo chocolate-covered waffle cone. That's jealousy-worthy. Look - if you can't trust the person you're with, then one of you shouldn't be in that relationship. It's either you - or it's them. Either way, if jealousy is a consistent issue, it might be time to reevaluate if one or the other of you is grown-up enough to be in a relationship. Now, before you get your panties in a wad, I'm not saying "don't feel jealous." I'm saying don't bring it into your relationship and let it fester. Mature folks feel the jealousy washing over them and they sit with it, accept it as their own perspective, and sometimes admit it to their partner with the caveat that "it's not you; it's me." Unless it's them doing something genuinely fucked up. Then, bye, Felicia! No discussion needed.
4. Do You. This is my absolute favorite way to avoid being a Stage-5 Clinger. Who the hell has time to be all clingy when you're too busy being awesome at your life instead? You have fascinating interests that are all your own. You have time and space you'd like to take for yourself to do things that make you happy. You have better things to do with your energy that worry about what your person is doing or not doing. So do all of those things. Do you. Stop fretting, worrying and/or trying to control your person. You can't. Life doesn't work that way. The only thing you have control over is your own thoughts and behaviors. Thoughts and behaviors that should be purposefully directed at creating a life that is uniquely yours. Wanna knit a blanket for your cat? You should do that! Wanna go try on all the Jimmy Choos in the store? You should that! Wanna pound some whiskey and go ice skating? You should do that! Wanna write an article detailing all of the horrifying relationship mistakes you've made in the past by being a Stage-5 Clinger? Well, I guess that one's taken. But you can still do that.
And just remember: At some point, the shoe may very well be on the other foot. You may have to be the one to throw up the Red Alert for a Stage-5 Clinger you can't get off your back. Better to understand now what a supportive relationship looks like rather than a suffocating one. Start practicing these with regularity - they'll make your person happier and, I promise, they'll make you happier too.
We have a version of this list coming for singles - stay tuned.


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A group of teenagers board a bus for West Virginia, leaving the streets of Washington, DC to participate in an ambitious peace education program. For the first time in their lives Mark, Asha, Martha, and Corey play in mountain streams, sing under the stars, and confront the entrenched abuse, violence and neglect cycles of their past. But as they return to DC, each young person faces an unforgiving series of hurdles and roadblocks that challenge their efforts to build a better life. Through breathtaking visuals from street corners to mountaintops, FLY BY LIGHT is an intimate exploration of the chaotic, confusing, and emotional journey to rewrite a young person's future.
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