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In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata
We see several huge banners of welcome strewn across the city. They are not for Dr Singh. The world's greatest footballer is in town, you see.
Rediff.com's Sanchari Bhattacharya, who travelled with the prime minister to Dhaka, provides a lively glimpse of the proceedings:
Bright pink and yellow luggage tags. Check. Passport. Check. Flight ticket for Air India One. Check.
I am going through the list of must-have items I need as I stand, bleary-eyed, at the AFS, Palam in Delhi. I am headed to Dhaka, Bangladesh, as part of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's media delegation for his much-anticipated bilateral visit to the neighbouring nation.
Unlike most of the 30-odd journalists who will fly with me on AI 001, this is my first trip as part of the PM's entourage. I am endlessly excited and supremely nervous; also a little sleepy.
It is 6 am -- our official reporting time -- as all security formalities have to be completed by 7 am.
The formalities barely take any time. But I do have to flash my tickets and passport to several serious looking officials, over and over again, before I can make my way in.
After having some very questionable tea at the base, I make a beeline for the flight. It is difficult to believe that we are on an Air India flight; the stewards and stewardesses on board are actually good looking and polite! In fact, most of them smile more than models in a Colgate advertisement.
From the moment I sink into my luxurious seat, I feel like a member of the bridegroom's family at an Indian wedding. I am offered beverages, juices, pastries, sandwiches, rolls, hot/cold towels and what not. I lose count of the number of times I say, 'no thank you'.
Image: Air India One
In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata
Officials from the ministry of external affairs and Special Protection Group personnel trudge in and out as the flight prepares to take off.
There is an announcement welcoming the PM, his wife Gursharan Kaur and the four chief ministers of Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam and Tripura on board.
After a most delectable breakfast, I doze off, only to be woken up by feverish activity around me. One of the top officials accompanying the PM is here to give us a sneak peek into what to expect from the Dhaka trip. He fields the tough questions -- the Teesta Treaty falling apart, Mamata Banerjee's absence, Anup Chetia's extradition et al -- with the acumen typical of a seasoned diplomat.
Soon, it is time to land. The Hazrat Shahjalal Airport in Dhaka has giant posters of the PM and Sheikh Hasina, both of them smiling as broadly as the AI crew. Behind them, a red banner welcoming Dr Singh in Bengali and English is such a massive one that Chinese satellites could probably spot it!
Sheikh Hasina, smiling almost as much as her poster, welcomes Dr Singh. Somebody next to me croons, "Oh, I just love her sari."
Our PM, smiling genially, is introduced to the important members of the Bangladesh administration. He proceeds to receive what, after seven years in the hot seat, must be his 50th ceremonial guard of honour. I manage to elbow my way in to get a closer look but am intercepted by suspicious Bangladeshi security personnel.
Image: A giant poster of Dr Singh at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal airport
In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata
Our ride to the hotel from the airport, thanks to Dhaka's legendary traffic jams, is a long one. We see several huge banners of welcome strewn across the city. They are not for Dr Singh.
Argentina's Lionel Messi, currently the world's greatest footballer, is in town. And Dhaka has gone berserk with football fever.
"What is with these Bengalis? They can't play football to save their lives, but they act crazy about it," sneers a senior journalist. An argument defending our passion for football ensues and continues till we reach the hotel.
We are slightly startled at the sight of scores of Special Security Force personnel manning our hotel. Dr Singh is staying at a different hotel and we journalists can't be that important.
It turns out that Lionel Messi is staying at our hotel, hence the Fort Knox-level security. The hotel has turned blue and white for the grand occasion and many of its employees are wearing the Argentina team's jersey.
As I discuss my hopeful plans of running into Messi in the corridors, I am told that during the few brief seconds he is spotted outside his room, he is surrounded by a bevy of heavily armed men with perpetual scowls.
"You seem more interested in Messi than in Manmohan," adds my informer.
Image: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Guard of Honour at Dhaka airport
Photographs: Andrew Biraj/Reuters
In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata
In the evening, as I sit in the bus ferrying Indian media personnel to the Bangaldesh prime minister's office, I see hundreds of Messi fans waiting enthusiastically outside the hotel. Some of them peer at our bus hopefully, probably wondering if it is carrying their hero.
"If they see us, they will be so disappointed that they might stone the bus," observes a scribe. "Anyway, we have disappointed Bangladesh enough by refusing to share Teesta's water."
Dr Singh and his Bangladeshi counterpart are holding talks on a host of crucial issues. The two nations are expected to ink a number of agreements in the fields of cooperation, trade and transit.
The wait for the two premiers to finish their talks is a long one, made a little more bearable by the snacks arranged for by the Bangladeshi PMO. Furious speculation on disagreements over agreements and deal breaking demands go on.
Every five minutes, a Bangladeshi official assures us that the 'the prime ministers will be here right away', while a harrowed man rushes to the podium and checks the microphones.
The premiers make their entry without much warning and minimum fuss. A sudden hush is the only signal that two of South Asia's most powerful leaders are here. Sheikh Hasina is wearing another beautiful sari while Dr Singh seems to have on the exact same half-smile he was wearing at the airport hours ago.
Several deals are signed and applauded; handshakes abound. Many hyped ones -- those on the Teesta, transit, access to ports -- remain in limbo.
Dr Singh then leaves for a banquet hosted by the Bangladeshi premier. We rush to the hotel to file our reports/bytes/analysis on the deals that were signed and the deals that were missed. MEA officials, incredibly efficient and helpful, urge us not to miss our dinner in all the filing frenzy.
Image: Fans cheer the Argentina soccer team during a practice session in Dhaka
Photographs: Andrew Biraj/Reuters
In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata
The next day unfolds on an unexpected note. As Dr Singh is addressing a room full of bureaucrats, academicians and politicians at Dhaka University, text messages alert us about the blast at the Delhi high court.
Later, a few of us decide to wait in the lobby of the hotel the PM is staying in, hoping to get a statement from National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon.
Soon, we spot Dr Singh, External Affairs S M Krishna and Menon, who are on their way back after visiting the Bangabandhu museum.
"Sir, sir, could you say something about the blast?" we ask the PM, almost sure of a negative answer.
To our extreme surprise (and to the surprise of the SPG men who are trying to shoo us away), the normally taciturn PM readily steps forward to talk to us. In an unemotional but succinct, statement, he terms it an act of cowardice. "The fight against terrorism will be a long one," Dr Singh says, adding, "But we will win it".
Back at the hotel, as I grab a quick lunch, I am joined by two friendly Bangladeshi women, both employees of the Indian high commission in Dhaka.
"We have been working round the clock to put things in place for this visit. Your PM's visit is a very, very, important event for this country," says one of them.
After promising to visit Dhaka again, and for a longer stretch, I head back to the airport to catch my flight home.
Image: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the Delhi blast
In Dhaka: With Messi and Manmohan, without Mamata
I am not sure if the welcome banner is still there, but a bright red carpet waits for the PM. ("Please, please don't walk on the red carpet, it will get soiled," implores a local official.)
Back on Air India One, the same wide smiles and the same range of endless savouries greet me. After the drinks and before the dinner, Dr Singh indulges us with a short media interaction.
Up close, he seems more relaxed (but with the same measured smile) and warmly speaks about his first visit to Dhaka years ago. The PM seems to have readymade, comprehensive and non-controversial answers for the variety of questions thrown at him -- on water sharing, the Delhi blast, Anna Hazare, the deadlock in Parliament and so on.
I squeeze a question in (and am later severely rebuked by the PM's media advisor Dr Harish Khare for chewing gum while doing so).
Dr Singh seems to veer off the script only once, when he asks the media personnel with a (wider) smile, "I do hope you were well taken care of."
Yes, we were Mr Prime Minister, thank you.
Image: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina before his departure


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Summary verse to conclude
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – Inspired by God, the Scriptures equip us for every good work
- All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realise what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work.

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A home grown Austin wedding: Liz + Matt
When it comes to planning, designing, and building a super fabulous wedding – you can't really get much more perfect than a pair of architects. Insert today's lovely couple: Liz & Matt, who met in NYC while starting work at the same architecture firm on the same day (it was fate!) Nearly three years later, these two moved to Austin, the perfect place to host their gorgeous wedding, the theme of which is almost as adorable as their story – "a home grown wedding under the stars."
It's no surprise that these two talented professionals designed, built, and crafted nearly everything themselves – including all the paper goods, lighting stands, loads of bunting flags, and more. We are officially impressed.
The venue was a beautiful old church structure from the early 1900s. A ceremony held under giant oak trees, a cocktail hour on the neighboring lawn, dinner on the gravel patio, and of course – dancing inside the house. Doesn't that just sound peeeeerfect?
Can you guess what this delightful seating chart was made out of? An old school bus door! Courtesy of their landlord, who had previously used it as 'yard art!' We think this is a much cuter use.
Those pretty table settings look so classy under the strands of lights with the glossy black chairs and white linens. Liz used Ikea tea towels in lieu of paper napkins (cute idea), along with vintage vases, tablecloths and overlays, and count 'em SEVENTY sets of vintage silverware. Yeah, wow.
Liz & Matt were devoted to keeping the ceremony as much about family & friends as possible. This beautiful sign was a gift from Matt's sister, in memory of her husband Chris (Matt's brother-in-law), who unexpectedly passed away earlier in the year. The quote on the sign, by Chris, was a loving tribute to Liz & Matt and a sweet and playful recount of the early days of their relationship.
What a happy, charming, and lovely event. All the comforts of home with the beauty of Austin's scenery and weather. Well done, you two, and congrats!
Photography: The Nichols (Jennifer and CJ are such awesome folks!) / Venue: Mercury Hall / Catering: Word of Mouth / Music: Rock 'n Roll Rentals & iPod / Desserts: Bride and family / Ice Cream: Amy's Ice Cream / Flowers – Concept and Design: Elizabeth Lewis / Assembly: Loretta Flower / Bride's Dress: Jenny Lee via Ebay / Bride's Shoes: Frye / Bride's Earrings: Silver Seasons / Bride's Wedding Band: Tiffany & Co. / Hair: Shannon Hacks-Briggs at Path Salon / Make-Up: Nisa Nicole / Groom's Suit: already owned / Groom's Shirt and Tie: Banana Republic & Macy's / Groom's Boots: Lucchese / Groom's Wedding Band: Jesse Danger via Etsy
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The Wedding Outlet on Dec 7, 2010
The guest book signing table is great, I love how the photos of the couple are put on display.
Julia @ Brides Up North on Dec 7, 2010
Been reading the site for ages, love the new look, am adding you to my "LINKS I LOVE" on my blog. xxx
Jennifer Nichols on Dec 7, 2010
Liz and Matt are such wonderful people, with fabulous design sensibilities! We had a great time documenting their wedding day!
Rachel - theWeddingVine on Dec 7, 2010
The flower cup cakes are so cute! Great idea!
paperdollmn on Dec 7, 2010
The more I see individual or "not totally matching" bridesmaid dresses, the more I can't believe any of us ever fell for uniformity.
lydia {ever ours} on Dec 7, 2010
love all the DIY details.
Sarah on Dec 7, 2010
Wow this is beautiful! I love all the sparkly lights.
Tasty Fare, Pretty Wear on Dec 7, 2010
What a gorgeous wedding - the little details make it so personal and meaningful.
liz on Dec 8, 2010
thanks ladies! I had far too much fun planning it. and sarah--- small world lady, I hope to see you around. lots. and words to the wise: the nichols are talented as they are awesome. aka: matt really wants to ask CJ out for a beer/man date. you will too, I think.
RobbieLee at Chickiedee on Dec 8, 2010
What a precious wedding! I love the colors and the banners...
Dynamite Weddings on Dec 8, 2010
Love the idea of their own bridesmaid dresses!
Jessica Define on Dec 8, 2010
There's so much to love about this wedding, that bus door, the maids in different dresses, that sweet reminder of the groom's brother. AND DUH I LOVE THE NICHOLS. I may be a little biased, they'll be at our wedding in 2011 and Jennifer couldn't have done more for us than she already has---these two are unparallelled.
Betsy on Dec 13, 2010
Love the invites -- were they DIY or ordered somewhere?
Ann on Dec 14, 2010
LOVE the flower petal cupcake liners. Where did you get them? Please tell!
liz on Dec 15, 2010
Betsy - I made the invites myself via a combination of gocco and blind letterpress. (a labour of love, to say the least). Let me know if you'd like more info on them!
liz on Dec 15, 2010
And Ann - the cupcake liners all came from Bake It Pretty (http://www.bakeitpretty.com) - good luck!
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Calling a game in baseball, particularly in the majors, requires a variety of speaking skills. Not the least of them is a deep knowledge of the game and an understanding of a wide range of situations and tactics that may arise without notice. The ability to speak extemporaneously and with authority requires that knowledge base. A baseball fan myself, I know how nerdy we can get about plays, particularly during a playoff game. And a nationally televised playoff is, of course, broadcast live with a big audience. But the big challenge? Calling a game, at this level or almost any other, has almost exclusively been the province of men.
Mendoza's break really happened back in August, when veteran player and announcer Curt Schilling was taken off the announcer and analyst team for sharing a meme that compared extremist Muslims to Nazis. Already an analyst for ESPN, she was tapped then to take his place. At the time, the New York Times noted:
A woman calling M.L.B. games is a rarity. Suzyn Waldman started calling national and Yankees games on television in the mid-1990s before joining the Yankees' radio booth in 2005. Gayle Gardner called a Colorado Rockies-Cincinnati Reds game in 1993. Michele Smith, also an Olympic softball champion, was a guest analyst for one game on TBS three years ago. And Jenny Cavnar, host of the Rockies' pregame and postgame TV shows, will fill in this weekend as an analyst on the team's radio broadcasts.
"I want this to be more than a one-off," Mendoza said. "If you do it just one time, you'll never see any growth."Calling a baseball game doesn't yield a lot of rhetorical wonders. It's a marathon of sorts for the analysts. But the Times, following her calling of the playoff game, noted the quality of her calling content and her speed:
On Tuesday night, she showed her primary expertise in batting analysis, most notably on how the Astros' George Springer was able to hit a double over Brett Gardner's head: by standing far back in the batter's box to react to Masahiro Tanaka's splitter. But she also did good — and quick — work on pitch selection and outfield positioning.That critic noted she'd performed so well that ESPN had "no choice" but to offer her the job permanently, despite backlash on Twitter and elsewhere about including a woman to call a playoff game. Some of the offensive tweets have since been deleted, but here's one that grudgingly acknowledges her insights:
Didn't think I'd like this woman announcer but she actually makes a little sense when she talks lol
— ⚾ Jacob Leclaire ⚾ (@TheRealKing32) October 7, 2015
We don't have the entire game calling for you to hear, but the video below offers a sample of the pre-game banter in the booth.
Jessica Mendoza the 1st woman to call playoffs
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Green heels and eco-celeb spotting alone won't save the world, but L.A. eco-fashionistas took a small, stiletto-heeled step towards sustainability by donating pre-loved purses, eating organic for a night, and getting pretty eco-style at green fashion and beauty site EcoStiletto's two-year anniversary party last night.
More than 400 well-heeled guests mixed and mingled at Rolling Greens Nursery in Los Angeles with green-minded celebs like Fernanda Romero (Hunter's Moon), and Maria Elena (Kill the Habit) — both above, flanking "EcoBrow" expert Marco Ochoa. I got a free mini eco-lip makeover from Jane Iredale cosmetics before posing for this photo with Rachel Sarnoff, founder of EcoStiletto.
Many partygoers arrived with a purse in hand to donate to Dress for Success, a nonprofit that provides career outfits and advice to low-income women in more than 75 cities worldwide — including at its new Los Angeles headquarters. In exchange for my donation, I got a gift bag to fill with green giveaways from Zhena's Gypsy Tea, Tom's of Maine and more.
On display was a Sustainable Sirens mannequin, which points out the wastefulness of Hollywood's entertainment industry and our consumer culture — which lent a nice contrast to the $4,000 sustainable Edge bed and the "Green Car of the Year" 2010 Audi A3 TDi — which fanned consumer desires for eco-luxe items.
Guests drank organic vodka cocktails and nibbled on organic, fair trade Nicobella chocolate truffles and organic vegan appetizers by Chef Makini Howell of Plum Bistro Seattle, served from WorldFare Bustaurant. The vegan mac and cheese was especially delicious!
Wish you'd been invited to the party? Help make the third year of EcoStiletto a success by signing up for the email list — which will turn you onto green giveaways, eco-fashion trends, and future L.A.-area events and parties.
Top two photos by Amy Graves for EcoStiletto.com; all other photos by Siel


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The Armenian Forests: Threats To Conservation And Needs For Sustainable Management
Free (open access)
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R. Moreno-Sanchez, H. Sayadyan, R. Streeter & J. Rozelle
In this paper we identify the characteristics of a sustainable forest management strategy and provide specific recommendations to move toward this goal in the forests in Armenia. To provide a context for these recommendations we present brief overviews of Armenian human and physical geography and the forests in the country. Also, we highlight how several crucial issues in the forestry sector have remained unchanged from the Soviet era to the independent period and the implications of this lack of change for the evolution and current state of forests in the country. Keywords: Armenia, forests, sustainable management, Caucasian region. 1 Introduction The forests of the Caucasian region are a hot spot of biodiversity and they contain a large number of endemic plant and animal species [1]. In this drysubtropical region, forests also play a major role in preserving favourable environmental conditions for sustainable development. This is particularly true in small countries like Armenia. The 1988-1994 war with neighboring Azerbaijan and the great social, political and economic changes that have occurred since the country gained independence at the time of the collapse of the United Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in 1991 have created tremendous pressures on the Armenian forests [2]. Ongoing developments and policies continue to threaten the quality and extent of Armenian forests [2, 3].
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Sunday, April 15, 2012
Nonfiction Monday: Touch the Sky
written by Ann Malaspina; illustrated by Eric Velasquez
2012 (Albert Whitman & Company)
Source: Review copy provided by the publisher
Check out Nonfiction Monday at The Nonfiction Detectives
As a child in 1930s Albany, Georgia, Alice Coachman loved to run and jump. She played basketball with the boys. Her teacher took Alice to a track meet where she watched the high jump. This inspired Alice to tie rags to sticks planted in the clay and practice her jumping over the makeshift bar. Alice's high school was going to the Tuskegee Relays and needed a jumper. Teachers pitched in and bought her the necessary equipment so she could compete. Alice won first place which caught the eye of Tuskegee coach Cleve Abbott. She was given a one meet tryout at a national meet which resulted in another first place and an invitation to join the Tuskegee Institute High School Tigerettes. Her papa wasn't sure, but he knew he couldn't stand in the way of Alice's dream. To pay her way, Alice took on many chores including sewing, mopping, and rolling tennis courts. Becoming a national champion, Alice then looked to the Olympics. World War II interrupted her dream in 1944, but she received another chance in 1948. Competing against the world's best in London, Alice did indeed touch the sky and became the first African American female and only U.S. female in London to win a gold medal. In the author's note, we learn that Alice later became a teacher and was elected to the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame.
Touch the Sky is a biography in free verse that shines light on an athlete who was probably unknown to many sports fans like myself. We teach character traits, such as determination, to students and stories of historical figures like Alice Coachman help in this regard. Alice had many obstacles (poverty, racism) in her path, but she worked hard to overcome these and realize her dream of winning a gold medal. Touch the Sky would be an excellent addition to your picture book biography collection. Click on this link to find a teacher's guide provided by the publisher.
Other reviews of Touch the Sky:
A Year of Reading
Picture Book of the Day
Posted by Jeff Barger at 1:07 AM
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Thank you for the nice mention of Touch the Sky and for encouraging teachers to bring Alice's story into the classroom!
Wow...this sounds like such an inspiring read! Thanks so much for the review.ReplyDelete
Hi Jeff! The story of Alice sounds like an inspiration to all, not just to athletes and sports enthusiasts. I enjoy reading books like this, and it being a picture book biography makes it a really great read. Thanks for sharing! :)ReplyDelete
Thank you everyone for stopping by! Congratulations, Ann on a great book.ReplyDelete
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Although his death was not unexpected, the loss is a profound shock to all who knew him. John was a tireless champion of volunteering and volunteer management.
Without his passion, drive and energy the Association of Volunteer Managers would not exist. A great volunteer manager himself, his gift was bringing people together from across the field to build the organisation that we are today.
He was our Chair 2005-09, and continued to be actively involved with AVM. In typical fashion, John volunteered to run a workshop at the upcoming AVM conference in October. He will be sorely missed.
Many of you will have memories to share and tributes to pay. Do please leave your comments here below or email us at [email protected] if you prefer.
We will pass on all messages to his wife and daughter and extended family who can take comfort from the respect that he had within our community.


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Why crouch down to pick gobs of beans being produced so prolifically that we can't possible eat them all, nor do I want to freeze or can them, beyond just a few packages?
So delicious pole beans have been my go-to standby, especially a French filet pole bean, Emerite (introduced by a French seed company, Vilmorim, some years ago), but available in this country through specialty vegetable seed suppliers interested in flavor (Renee's Garden Seeds is where I've bought mine over the years). Renee has sought out the best-tasting vegetables for her seed offerings over the years, and I've found her selections to be great.
Emerite is a winner.
|Emerite and Romano beans sorted out (for cooking and freezing, according to size)
The photo shows the harvest from trellises of about 10 feet total ( in two separate beds) over 3 days. More than we can eat (we just finished a delicious bean dish and have squash to eat, too); so, some went into the freezer, and some were made into the same delicious cilantro-ginger-lime-peanut bean dish, thanks to Yottam Ottolenghi's recipe in a recent Bon Appetit.


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Peace TV Bangla is not just another Islamic TV channel. Nor will it promote any particular Islamic sect or dogma. Peace TV Bangla will, InshaAllah, provide its viewers with state-of-the-art TV programmes. These would be based on authentic teachings of the Qur'an and Hadith.Peace TV Bangla will, InshaAllah, be backed by the best available media technology, creativity, research and operational management.
Peace TV is the most watched Islamic TV Channels having Millions of viewers around the World. Until now there are two Islamic TV Channels in Peace Network Peace TV English Peace TV Urdu and Peace TV Bangla. Peace TV English is for the views which know English. It is mostly watched in Western Countries and US. Peace TV Urdu is for the viewers which know Urdu and Hindi. Peace TV Bangla is for the viewers which know Bangla. It is mostly watched in Bangladesh.


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HOW very considerate of Home Secretary John Reid to tell us that we aren't, after all, being racist when we speak of our fears of mass immigration to Britain.
I'd never thought I was racist - but immigration is a matter that worries us for the future of our little island.
At present, illegal immigrants, of whom there is no official record, are mainly young and in good health.
But put the clock forward 50 years and they'll be queuing up for medical services already denied elderly tax payers in today's Britain.
If we can't guarantee care for the old in 2006, all of whom have contributed to our NHS, then what hope for Britain in 2056?
Over the years, of course, legal newcomers to Britain have added to our culture.
Huguenot weavers settled in the south east and became part of English society. They had come for religious freedom and, in return, blended with the British way of life.
The same pattern is visible in Jewish migration here and in early West Indian, Asian and Irish waves of newcomers.
But these settlers were prepared to accept our customs and aspirations. They wanted integration, to be accepted as new Britons prepared to work and mingle with the indigenous population.
Many achieved their aims. We all know families who came here in search of a better life and found it. Many have become rich, their success springing from their having integrated even to the point of inter-marriages.
The problem now is that newcomers here, and the children of those who settled here years ago, have different agenda. They see themselves as set apart from the native British. They want to live in separate communities.
Whether society has induced this belief is debateable.
What's clear, though, is that many of us are afraid at how this perceived alienation erupts - at which point we must begin to question open borders.
The new Poles are doing well here now, probably because they come from a land not unlike our own. But Bulgarians and Romanians, poised to arrive next year, spring from a different experience. Their countries are, in many aspects, still in the Third World.
We must be vigilant in guarding our national identity.


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Time interval limitsTo reduce costs and keep the API as cheap, reliable and fast as possible, a number of limitations is enabled per API-key for the methods. The limits are as follows:
- GetLiveScore: 20 seconds
- GetLiveScoreByLeague: 20 seconds
- GetOddsByFixtureMatchID: 1800 seconds
- GetHistoricMatchesByLeagueAndSeason: 1800 seconds
- GetAllTeams/GetAllTeamsByLeagueAndSeason: 1800 seconds
- GetAllLeagues: 1800 seconds
- All others: 300 seconds
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Some of the methods, for example the GetLiveScoreByLeague, also takes the league as one of the input-parameters. All methods that does this also uses this parameter to calculate time between each call.
As an example: This means that it is perfectly legal for you to call the GetLeagueStandingsBySeason as quickly as possible as long as the league-parameter differs. This is practical when cycling through all of your leagues - just keep in mind that it must take 300 seconds before your next cycle begins (requesting data for the same leagues again).
One specific method (GetOddsByFixtureMatchID) is ID-dependent. This means that the timelimit only applies per match. (You cannot request odds information for the same match just after another call).
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Stan, Thank you for sharing this video with us. I am enjoying it immensely. It really requires watching more than once to absorb all the wisdom.
I am so fortunate to be where I am in life, able to do what ever I decide I really want to do. In retrospect, I find that even though there have been times of stress, pain, and unforeseen circumstances that I perceived at the time as negative experiences, overall, I have been able to maintain a positive "state".
As I age, and my personal goals change, many burdens that come with striving, seeking, searching for self prescribed levels of success, seem to disappear. I am left with happiness, joy, contentment, appreciation, and a tremendous feeling of gratitude.
I find myself living almost continuously in a positive state. This awesome video will have different meaning for everyone who watches. For me, it serves as a reminder to be here now, and appreciate all the good in my life.
You Stan, are just one aspect of the good in my life that I appreciate. Thank you for being my friend, and for helping me so very much. I hope we meet again someday.
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So what?
A shingle falls from a roof
Scatters the birds as it shatters
Into infinite pieces
Permeates the earth
Seeps into the dirt
Injects our water
Swims in our blood
Sticks to our organs
Digests into our words
and the way we are
So what?
A shingle falls from a roof
Scatters the birds as it shatters
Into infinite pieces
Permeates the earth
Seeps into the dirt
Injects our water
Swims in our blood
Sticks to our organs
Digests into our words
and the way we are
some scratches
I can't see both things
The night in the day
When I close my eyes
I miss the gold edges of clouds
That roll and wisp
But in the night when I'm asleep and there are people in the world
I wonder what it's like to be somewhere else
some scratches
When I see you in the middle of the day
Three benches in from the Brooklyn Bridge
In that little park we used to share, but is now only just yours
We split a chocolate chip cookie
And smile at our levity
It feels like we are getting away with something that we shouldn't be doing
But we're really just living
some scratches
I pressed my palm against
the window with crisscrossed brown mustard lines
In my mind I watch
you lift your arm
palm out
to meet mine
The cold glass
a shiver
through my wrist
to my elbow
settling in my Chest
Swallowing my breath
You stood
Arms still as
My hand
We both waited
some scratches
Now you're Bones are in the ground and mine pass you by on the other side of the peeling wrought iron gate of the church cemetery
some scratches
There is a glare
Caused by the stream of sun ray
Swimming in through the corner window
Her face is always clear
But his looks splotchy
Blotted out like he could be anybody
She's wearing a sky blue dress
The color of it on a 72° day and no clouds
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He's in a three piece suit
Minus the jacket
Minutes before he minuses the tie
After the picture
He clinks his knife against his champagne glass
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Raises the bubbles in the air
And swallows it in one gulp
On the way home she holds
His hand as he looks
At the pastures that embrace the country road
At the stars that dot the midnight sky
Anywhere but at her
As she folds her hand into his
Trying to make it fit
To feel safe
To feel warm
The car pulls up to their apartment
It is tall and wide and unimpressive except that they have doormen, a pool, and a view from the 26th floor
some scratches
We passed from 199,999 to 200,000 somewhere between North Carolina and Georgia
I held the grey leather steering wheel from the passenger seat
Giving us both the illusion that we were doing it together
His foot was on the accelerator
At 226,744 miles
Smoke rose from the green hood
Third time this week
I was hemorrhaging coolant
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How to make a forest from branches. Pictures.
Family Land
I was up early this Saturday morning answering emails. Then we were off for the day to the Fire, Water and Ice Festival up in Salt Lake (or thereabouts).
On the way up, I had my laptop hooked up in the car and I made some good inroads into finishing up any client communication that needed to happen.
When we got there, there was a huge line waiting to get in. We had some Little Ceasar's pizzas so we layed into those for a slightly early lunch. Tamie got the kids rubbed down with some sunscreen. Tamie's sister was working there and so we were able to get a good spot by passing out lawn chairs over the fence to her. Plus we got free tickets!
The kids spent the day frolicking in the various water playgrounds. What does this mean for daddy? Following Griffin around to be sure he doesn't get into any trouble. He has no sense of personal danger and if left unattended for five seconds will throw himself off the highest point. He is very dextrous and athletic. It was a magical time, being in the water with him, his dusty blonde hair plastered around his ice blue eyes; smiling and sputtering.
Both the boys need haircuts.
What else? I got a much needed mini-massage; melting away giant lumpy knots of stress. We ate some overpriced "hostage food" meat kabobs of some kind.
About five hours into the deal, I was spent. I headed out the car, turned on the AC and started pounding the keyboard and listening to some music (Rush, Quiet Riot, et. al.). I think I got it pretty much cleared out. If you are waiting for some kind of communication, you might want to re-send; I'm sorry about that.
I also walked down to the local grocery store. I would have driven but Tamie asked that I not lose our sweet, sweet parking spot. This paid off later when we had to leave and we got out right away. Here's what I bought: peanut butter cookies, gummy worms, chocolate milk, two burger (from Arctic Circle), and ice.
In the afternoon, clouds gathered and cooled the scene down with a light spattering of rain. For about fifteen minutes, longabout 7pm there was a crack of thunder and a downpour culling some of the less dedicated pool-goers. My kids love that sort of stuff, and generally adapt well to new circumstances. This is bound to be the doing of the mother.
With the pools now empty, what was left was a thin "people soup" of skin flakes, hair, bandaids, and diluted urine.
Then the fireworks. I must be getting old. Fireworks are yawn-worthy. Even the kids are like "been there, done that". Tamie insists though, she's a stickler for traditional stuff like that. Fireworks? We're going. It's our civic duty.
On the way home, every one except the driver fell asleep. We were all completely and utterly exhausted. Griffin had some trouble, waking up distraught about an hour into the sleep cycle. We think he was just over stimulated. His little brain short-circuited.
Final Note: it is very strange for me to take a day off. It's been years plowing away.
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The little village of Bellagio Italy on Lake Como offers couples romantic getaway ideas, romantic wedding locations and romantic atmosphere to celebrate your anniversary.
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The Spiritual Work of the United Nations and the Liberation of Humanity
Libra Meeting, October 1, 2001
Freedom From Fear
Thank you for being here. In light of recent events, our intent to energize "The Spiritual Work of the UN and the Liberation of Humanity" takes on an even more critical and poignant immediacy than ever before.
In our work, we seek to transform and uplift consciousness-individual, group, national and planetary consciousness. We know that without such a change in consciousness, the pressing global problems of our day cannot be solved. As many eminent thinkers such as Einstein have proclaimed, a problem cannot be solved at the same level in which it was created.
Esoterically, we know that the more we are able to move into higher or deeper realms of consciousness, the clearer the perspective; that is, the more light in terms of intelligence and the more love in terms of love-wisdom can we bring to bear on any situation.
The esoteric wisdom also recognizes the principle of freedom as one of the attributes of deity about which we yet know very little.
The four freedoms for which we struggle-the freedoms which seek the liberation of all the oppressed and enslaved people of the entire planet-are actually the lowest aspects of the cosmic "Law of Freedom" practiced on the greater sun, Sirius.
As most of you know, since May of this year, at these public monthly meditation meetings we've decided to focus on the UN's role in implementing the Four Freedoms. Tonight our focus is on "Freedom from Fear."
It's interesting to note that this morning, in what was the first time since 1952 that a mayor addressed the General Assembly of the UN, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, talked about "freedom from fear" as a basic human right.
He also quoted from the Charter of the UN. In the Charter, the very first article indicates that one of the major purposes of the UN is "to maintain international peace and security." To that end it calls for the taking of "effective collective measures for [both] the prevention and removal of threats to the peace." The way to do this, as stipulated in this first article is by "peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law."
Tonight we are most pleased to welcome as our guest speaker, Dorothy Tilson who is a long-time active member of the United Nations Association/USA who will address the UN's work in insuring "Freedom from Fear" for all people on our planet.
Freedom From Fear[1]
Dorothy R. Tilson
"Those who observe world events may perceive
something higher than human logic."
Supermundane, Book One, p. 43
We might say that those who are in alignment with the higher spiritual realms eliminate fear to a great extent because they have a broadened consciousness and see the whole picture-the whole Plan within a wider cycle. They see no dangers, only obstacles. Fear creeps in for those who see only a piece of the picture-and this piece seems to threaten their security. Ravi Ravindra in his book Science and the Sacred states that he "is convinced that our global dilemma stems largely from a divorce of the intellect from the higher and deeper feelings, a divorce that causes self-alienation and its accompanying anxiety. In this sense of isolation of oneself from all else…fear and self importance enter. The silence of the vast spaces frightens us if we do not feel deeply that we belong to the entire cosmos. Then we want to control others and conquer Nature. Much of our modern predicament arises from this very dedication to truth in an exclusively mental manner." To correct this state of affairs those who see must "direct thought along the lines of cooperation and nationwide creativeness." (Supermundane, Book One, p. 90.)
Let us examine "Freedom from Fear" through at least four different aspects: through the personal, the national, the international and the global.
From the personal aspect, this includes the individual at various stages of spiritual development. The Tibetan Master Djwhal Khul (DK) states, "The masses of the people are today Atlantean in their consciousness and are only slowly emerging into the Aryan point of view. This must change and the mind activity be rapidly enhanced or else true spiritualism will be unable to express itself. Spiritualism, in its lowest and material aspect, is a low grade expression of the seventh ray and is-for the masses-definitely a line of least resistance." This line of negative activity also leads to a destructive aspect of life and prevents the "positive intelligent understanding of the world on the other side of the veil where there is no fear." "The secret of fear is hidden in the etheric body, and the particular substance out of which it is built." "Fear is illusory." "Fear cannot coexist with attainment." "One who is bound by fear does not create a suitable atmosphere for action. DK asks us to "Project the energy of love out into the world of men to aid in the destruction of fear."
We now turn to the national perspective. Here we are confronted by the fears that governments use in keeping the masses of people in subjectivity. Although today there are many countries that are democracies which govern by using a lesser amount of fear there are still dictatorships that rule with the use of fear. For example, the August 2001 U.S. News and World Report published an article by Masha Gessen entitled "A Tyrant the World Ignores." In Belarus, Lukashenko rules by decree, whim, tantrum, and-maybe-murder. Mr. Gessen states, This is a place not so much frozen in time as frozen in fear. Belarus is Europe's forgotten dictatorship, whose post-Communist leader, Alexander Lukashenko, opposes, intimidates, and, by some accounts, is even responsible for the murder of his own people to retain his grip on a nation of 10,000,000." We have also heard of ethnic cleansing in other countries. In these instances there is not only fear within the masses but the dictators themselves are governed by fear.
Let us look at the international scene. Here we find nations conducting business governed by various fears of each other. Some statements by DK regarding fears in some countries include: "The fact that Russia is the spiritual custodian of a revelation and sensed by other nations in the world, the first reaction is fear." "Materialism and fear plus lack of spiritual interest makes France an obstructionist in World action." These statements were made during the war period. Since then we have seen many changes. Among them the lessening of fear of Russia by the U.S. as multiculturalism and greater cooperation in space projects and various other business endeavours occur.
In a UN Wire of August 6, 2001 commemorating the 56th anniversary of the first use of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, Kofi Annan said in a message read by the UN Under-Secretary-General Kenzo Oshima that the international community must get rid of weapons of mass destruction. In a ceremony attended by 50,000 people in Hiroshima's Park, Prime Minister Junichiro Kotzumi pledged that Japan, as the only country ever to have undergone a nuclear attack, will continue to work for complete world nuclear disarmament. Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba called for the creation of nuclear-free zones in Asia and the conclusion of a global treaty banning nuclear weapons.
We cannot ignore the "Forces of Darkness who are powerful energies, working to preserve that which is ancient and material; hence they are pre-eminently the forces of crystallization. They endeavor to counteract the effects of the oncoming culture and civilization, to bring blindness to the peoples and to feed steadily the existing fires of hate, of separateness, fear and cruelty. They hold back the forces of evolution and progress for their own ends. These ends are as inscrutable to us as are the plans of the Ruler of Shamballa." We also need to study earth changes and their effect upon humanity.
From the Global aspect we look to the Global center-the United Nations-the focal point for helping humanity to attain some security and freedom from various fears. During the conference of "Agenda 21" a new term was coined-"sustainable development." This focused attention to the world problem of economic development. Recently the UN has created a new term "sustainable disarmament." "This term emerges as a focal point of efforts within civil society to pursue a better world. It is a political strategy to enhance security, promote human welfare and protect the environment through the process of destroying weapons that jeopardize human civilization. It does not take political will for granted and it recognizes the need for both citizen education and action to create and reinforce that will among national leaders. It recognizes the need for institutional support, to give it a steady focus and permanence as a goal of policy and of law. It means more than just the physical elimination of this or that weapon system; it seeks to develop an institutional support system, rooted in civil society, to advance collective ends with fewer arms."
The UN's Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations met to discuss the "Brahimi report." According to Mr. Duval, one of the participants, fears were expressed of what was referred to as, "suffocation from the North." That is, that peacekeeping would be used as an excuse to intervene in the internal affairs of Member States. Another expressed fear was that peacekeeping operations would be improved at the expense of development issues. Mr. Duval stated, "Personally, I think it is a fear that is not based on logic. You cannot rationalize fear, but that is where the fault-line was." Even so, he noted that, despite some apprehension it was recognized that there was a need for a stronger peacekeeping capacity in the Secretariat." As a result, the Special Committee decided to resume its consideration of the Brahimi Report and the implementation plan during its forthcoming regular session which was held after the completion and submission of the comprehensive review of peacekeeping that it had asked the Secretary-General to prepare and which was expected by May 2001. A 92-page Report of the Secretary-General was submitted June 2001. This report includes a Comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all its aspects.
When, in alignment with Hierarchy and Shamballa, personal, national, international and global aspects are integrated and working cooperatively, then may we look to a degree of "freedom from fear."
Additional References: UN Chronicle, Dec-Feb 01; Mar-May 01, The following books by Alice A. Bailey: The Destiny of the Nations; Discipleship in the New Age, Vols. I & 2; The Externalisation of the Hierarchy; Problems of Humanity. See also the UN web site on Peace and Security: http://www.un.org/peace/index.html
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[1] Presented at the October 1, 2001 monthly meditation meeting in New York City: "The Spiritual Work of the United Nations and the Liberation of Humanity"


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How to Change Hearing Aid Batteries
One of the trickiest parts about having a hearing aid is getting the routine maintenance and care down. While daily cleaning isn't necessary on all aids, one thing that nearly all aids have in common is that the batteries do need to be changed. Hearing aid batteries are available in 4 sizes, from the smallest (size 10), to size 312, size 13, to the largest (size 675). For more on hearing aid batteries, see this post.
So hearing aid batteries typically need to be changed about once a week, maybe a little more or a little less. Most hearing aids give the wearer an "indicator" tone when the battery needs to be changed. In newer hearing aids, this is usually an actual voice which comes through the hearing aid and says "battery," or something along those lines- to alert the wearer the battery needs to be changed. In most units, changing the battery is pretty easy, but some are easier than others. In order to preserve the battery life and make it last longer, it's always a good idea to open up the battery door when the hearing aid is not in use. This allows the hearing aid to breathe and let any moisture dry out, and also prevents the battery from draining unnecessarily.
Most hearing aid battery doors have a small ledge or groove that can be pried open using your fingernail. When the aid is not in use, you will simply pry this door open gently to turn the aid off. When the battery actually needs to be replaced, you simply pull the old battery out, and then put the new battery in by first taking the sticker off the battery, and then setting the new battery inside the door, while making sure that the battery is facing the right direction. Many battery doors also have grooves inside the door which help ensure that the battery has been placed correctly. When the battery is in correctly, the door should close with minimal effort. If you have to push hard to close the door, you have probably done something wrong.
If you wear a behind-the-ear unit and would like to watch a brief video on how to change batteries, this one gives a great overview. If you wear an in-the-ear unit, this video is good. If you still can't figure it out, you'll need to make an appointment with your hearing provider so you can be re-instructed. Although changing batteries is tricky for most people, remember, you only need to change them around once a week, depending on your hearing aid, so this isn't something you'll have to struggle with daily. Many people who have arthritis, poor dexterity, or no control in one of both hands, will often have a friend, family member, caregiver, or nurse change the batteries for them. If changing batteries is just not an option, you may want to research the "Lyric Hearing Aid," which doesn't need to have the battery changed.
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Kandy Destination Guide
Delve into Kandy in Sri Lanka!
Kandy in the region of Central with it's 111,701 residents is a place located in Sri Lanka - some 60 mi (or 96 km) North-East of Colombo, the country's capital.
Local time in Kandy is now 10:24 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named "Asia / Colombo" with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yatigammana, Wattewa, Werawala, Trincomalee, Siyambalapitiya or Galkanda. While being here, you might want to check out Yattakula, Yatiwawala, Yatirawanagammedda, Yatihalgala Pallegama, Yalegoda and Kandy as well. We discovered some clips posted online. Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation.
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Sri Lanka Ceylon Kandy Lake: Mango Sa...
A popular healthy mango fruit snack is sold here beside the Kandy Lake by a vendor. Skillfuly the fruit skin is sliced away to avoid loss of the eatable parts grown arround the inner stone. The plasti...
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Temple of the Tooth. Sri Dalada Maligawa (Sinhala: ) or The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex which hou...
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Go to migrationology.com for lots more travel and street food! Kandy, Sri Lanka is the ancient Kings' capital of the jewel shaped island. It's a historical city with many things to do and see. Located...
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Several Snapshots giving just a first idea about the two to three hours drive from Colombo to Kandy in a private Bus. The ticket price is arround 3 USA dollars in local currency. No booking needed. Ju...
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Interesting facts about this location
Trinity College, Kandy
Trinity College, Kandy founded in 1872 by Anglican missionaries, is an Independent elite private boys' school providing primary and secondary education in Sri Lanka. It is widely considered to be the premier private boys' school in Sri Lanka.
Located at 7.3, 80.64 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 0 mi away.
A9 highway (Sri Lanka)
The A9 Highway is a 321-kilometer long highway in Sri Lanka, which connects the central city of Kandy with Jaffna, a city on the northern tip of the island.
Located at 7.3, 80.64 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 0 mi away.
Mahamaya Girls' College, Kandy
Located in the heart of the City of Kandy overlooking the Kandy Lake, Mahamaya Girls' College is one of Sri Lanka's finest public Buddhist girls' schools. The school is named after Queen Mahamaya, the mother of the Lord Buddha.
Located at 7.3, 80.64 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 1 mi away.
Aruppola is a suburb of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Aruppola is about 4 kilometers from the heart of the Kandy City. Aruppola is popular for its government-funded Technical College. The population of Aruppola consists of mostly middle-class families who work for both the government and the private sector. Arruppola shares a border with the longest river in Sri Lanka, which is Mahaweli river.
Located at 7.3, 80.64 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 1 mi away.
Dharmaraja College
Dharmaraja College, founded in 1887 is a premier Boys' School in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is a Buddhist school with around 175 teaching staff and around 4,500 students. The school has many renowned figures in its alumni (aka Rajans) including William Gopallawa, A. E. Goonesinha, T. B Kehelgamuwa and others. A land area of 54 acres is owned by the school spreading over half of the Dharmaraja hill.
Located at 7.3, 80.64 (Lat. / Lng.), less than 1 mi away.
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Copywriting and Blog Writing
Producing good content requires writing skill. The key is to provide relevant, useful content to your target audience. You've also got to think about the stage in the relationship they are at with you and the mindset with which they approach each media channel. The same person is looking for something quite different from Facebook than they are from LinkedIn and your story's approach and tone must reflect this.
To stand out in a world awash with good content you've also got to offer something different from everyone else. You've got to give your target audience a reason to care. You wouldn't go to market with a product that offered nothing new for the consumer. Nor should your copywriting and blog writing add to the glut of look-alike content out there. Duplicate content does not help your brand, and, these days Google will penalise you by pushing you to the back of the search queue. Original content butts right in up front. The holy grail – for both search and value to your audience – is to find yourself a niche and fill it with good content your target audience can't get anywhere else.
You're talking to humans. People. Like you. That should inform every creative decision. For example, everyday words are easier to read than industry jargon, so use simple language. Or, how about this thought… your B2B customers don't stop being human when they get into the office, so appeal to their emotions. And, always, always keep in mind that what you want to tell them or sell them comes a distant second to what you can do to improve your audience's day or add value to their life. Your purpose it to build a relationship and it takes time.
You can hand the making and management of your content over to a third party but the raw content that informs your copywriting and blog writing must come from you. Find a third party you trust and can stick with for the long haul – a person or people who will put the effort into getting to know your business and your brand almost as well as you do. Form a partnership to produce your content, then keep contributing. Nobody is closer to what your customers and prospects need or want than you.
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Investigator Asric is a member of The Scryers who has been tasked with investigating the stall formally held by Griftah prior to his exile from Shattrath City. He occasionally mentions how much he hates the job of investigating and the poor state of the stall.
He was added to the game in Patch 2.2.0.
As of Patch 2.3.0 Asric and Peacekeeper Jadaar were both moved to the World's End Tavern in Lower City, where they argue over who was responsible for the failure of the investigation of Griftah.
There is some speculation that Asric was bribed by Griftah, as prompted by this exchange of dialogue between Asric and Jadaar in the tavern:
- Asric: [Thalassian] That man didn't pay me enough to put up with this blowhard...
- Jadaar: What was that?
- Asric: Oh, nothing. Merely thinking aloud.
In Wrath of the Lich KingEditThis section concerns content exclusive to Wrath of the Lich King.
- Main article: Asric
It would appear that the Griftah incident did not go down well with the leadership in Shattrath, as both Jadaar and Asric were fired by the Sha'tar and left Shattrath to find new employment. In Wrath of the Lich King, they found their way to Northrend, where they sit in the Cantrips and Crows, the bar in the Underbelly of Dalaran. Asric, who kept his fine clothes (minus his Scryers tabard), blames Jadaar for his loss of employment due to his involement in the Griftah investigation. He constantly teases Jadaar for his perceived incompetence, all the while pointing out that they were now free agents no longer tied to politics or duties. They later moved to Argent Tournament grounds but various issues have kept them from competing.
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- Peacekeeper Jadaar says: I must have taken leave of my senses, allowing a Scryer to aid in such a delicate operation...
- Investigator Asric says: My servics were rendered. The protection of the city is not my jurisdiction. I believe that's why they call you "peacekeepers?"
- Peacekeeper Jadaar says: Had we been fully handling the investigation, I assure you, the evidence would have remained safe. Instead we used your highly questionable methods...
- Investigator Asric says: Of course. My methods are questionable. It was my methodology, I'll note, that exposed that "Griftah" as a fraud in the first place! You had only to keep the peace, and you failed in that simple task!
- Peacekeeper Jadaar says: [Draenei] Ashjrakamas nagasraka zekul (Translation: Incompetent, sniveling dandy.)
- Investigator Asric says: [Thalassian] Shan're dor'ano shan're (Translation: Pompous, uptight windbag.)
- Peacekeeper Jadaar and Investigator Asric glare at each other silently, their eyes narrowed.
- Peacekeeper Jadaar says: How could you have lost the evidence?!
- Investigator Asric says: I thought it was secure! If your peacekeepers had the clout to control the thieves of this city, this wouldn't have happened!
- Peacekeeper Jadaar says: You blame the peacekeepers for your failure? You were entrusted with a simple task. The troll was obviously a fraud!
- Investigator Asric says: And you're entrusted with keeping the city safe! How am I supposed to perform my simple task if the streets are thick with lowlifes? I can't spit in Shattrath without hitting some gruby burglar.
- Investigator Asric says: …not that I would spit, of course.
- Peacekeeper Jadaar says: I was trying to oust one of those lowlifes you so loathe permanently! Next time, I'll be certain to specify that I require a competent investigator!
- Investigator Asric says: [Thalassian] Ri osa FULO talah banthalos (Translation: Do you EVER cease prattling?)
- Investigator Asric says: [Thalassian] Diel nei dorNi ala ni ethala do ala ri shar diel mandalas (Translation: That man didn't pay me enough to put up with this blowhard...)
- Peacekeeper Jadaar says: What was that?
- Investigator Asric says: Oh, nothing. Merely thinking aloud.


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I'm not sure about you, but every time I try something new or want to learn more about a particular topic, I hit the books. The best vegan books provide a wealth of information that can help you to be better informed and make better decisions when it comes to your lifestyle.
In this post, you will find the top recommended books about veganism, these are the 6 best vegan books that we have read. Give them a read to get ideas, stay motivated, and learn more about eating vegan foods.
Our Favorite Vegan Books
How Not to Die by Dr. Greger
How Not to Die is an incredibly popular book, and for good reason. It takes the top 15 causes of death and shows how they can be prevented or reversed with a plant-based diet. If you are looking for cold hard evidence, as well as great advice, pick up this book. The second half gives a lot of recommendations on how to balance your vegan diet.
The Homemade Vegan Pantry: The Art of Making Your Own Staples by Miyoko Schinner
This is the one of the best vegan books for those who love to cook. Recipes are relatively easy and are for everyday use. This book takes everything that vegans don't eat, like mayo, yogurt, and cheese, plus some meat dishes, and creates equally tasty staples and entrees.
Becoming Vegan: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant Based Diet by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina
This book is very comprehensive and covers absolutely everything you need to know about getting the necessary nutrition out of your vegan diet. Even if you have been eating a plant based diet for some time, this is an excellent refresher. It touches on topics that aren't usually discussed in detail, such as practicing veganism during pregnancy and when you get older. There is also an "express" version that is more concise.
Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer
If you have ever been interested in really exploring where your food comes from, this is one of the best vegan books for you. If you aren't vegetarian or vegan, this book might push you to be. It isn't pushy itself, just informative. If you are already not eating meat and meat products, this will solidify your resolve.
Forks Over Knives: The Cookbook by Del Sroufe
This is a popular one. As a follow-up to the documentary, Forks Over Knives has published a very useful cookbook that gives recipes for every meal imaginable with seasonal and year round produce. Recipes are known for their simplicity and healthfulness.
Plant-Strong: Discover the World's Healthiest Diet by Rip Esselstyn
Why is eating plants important? What can they do for you? Find out the answer in this educational book. It's a New York Times bestseller and has ton of good information. Plus, there are 150 recipes included!
Educating yourself is probably one of the best things you can do when it comes to your diet. It's extremely important to know what you are putting into your body and what you need to be healthy. The books listed here will help you do all of these things, so get them on your reading list asap!


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Let's be honest date nights with the hubby are sometimes what get me through the week-something to look forward to. I start planning my babysitter and which movie the Sunday prior to next Saturday night's date night. I actually get giddy to date my husband! He still makes me feel like I did about him when I was 16, (yes we started dating when I was 16) yes that is WAY too young; thats a whole other post on why you shouldn't fall in love at 16. Our dates don't have to be expensive, or lavish, just a night alone. When we were younger and poorer our dates would even consist of 7-11 and going up to "make-out point" or just anywhere we could park our car and chit chat, in silence.
Steps to actually making Date Night a priority in your marriage:
- Plan a babysitter a week in advance. I know everyone has their own opinions on who they will allow to watch their children. If this is what is holding you back from alone time with your husband, really try and search out in your church, schools, or ask friends who they use, but just find one. You will try several before you find that MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN between you, your kids, and your sitter.
- Find a friend to swap! If you are frugal or don't feel that your pocket book can afford to pay a babysitter… find a friend to swap with. When we were in college we were unable to go out AND pay the babysitter. We found friends that were in the same circumstances and we swapped nights. There were no time specifications, we would just put kids to bed at each others houses and enjoy the night!
- Plan your adventure prior to. Our usual date consists of dinner and a movie. We have tried to make one date night every month or two a little more exciting. We will try and do a show on the Strip, bowling, concert, or anything that spices things up a little. But, like I said when the pocket book doesn't allow, even a drive-thru In-N-Out burger and "make-out point" with no yelling in the background is AH-MAZING!
- Schedule a day together. We like Saturdays because after all day of chores, games, and just trying to keep the kids entertained… we are exhausted and need the night off. I know many people who desperately need that break after the work week and love Friday nights. Just PICK a day and GO!
- Home date if nothing else. If you are unable to get out, put the kids to bed early and one of you go grab some take-out and rent a movie on iTunes, play board games (we love Zarahemla), or go lay on a blanket out in the back yard and look at the stars. Yes, we have done all of these.
- Take turns planning! I love taking turns that way it doesn't become a burden to one or the other and it spices things up a little. Now if you have a husband who will call a babysitter, that is awesome; my husband believes that is my job and I am totally ok with it.
- Now PLAN that date night!
"Dating and marriage aren't final destinations. They are the gateway to where you ultimately want to go." —Robert D. Hales


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The Texas Rangers, just days removed from watching their season come to an end in heartbreaking fashion in Game 5 of the ALDS in Toronto, announced on Friday that two of their coaches will not be back for the 2016 season.
Hitting instructor Dave Magadan, who just completed his third season with Texas, won't return in what the team called a "mutual parting of ways" as Magadan will pursue opportunities closer to his Florida home.
The veteran hitting coach, who had a long tenure in Boston before coming to Texas prior to the 2013 season, took a lot of heat from Rangers fans in his first couple of seasons but actually had a lot to add to his resume in 2015 as the team finished near the top of the American League in runs scored, on-base percentage and OPS. He also played an integral role in the second-half surges for Elvis Andrus and Shin-Soo Choo, who were both terrible at the plate in the first half.
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Also on his way out is veteran bullpen coach Andy Hawkins, who has been on the Rangers' staff since 2008, when he was promoted midseason from the minors to pitching coach. In 2009, he was made the bullpen coach, where he's been ever since. Hawkins resigned his position with the thought he'll be a candidate for several pitching coach openings around the league.
All of the Rangers' other six coaches were asked to return in 2016, including pitching coach Mike Maddux and bench coach Steve Buechele.


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Summary: The main feature of a web page inside a web site created with Sharepoint is a Web Part. This component is a visual representation of a list of items that can be shared by the Sharepoint users. This video discuss how to add an existing web part to a web page, how to customize it and how to remove it. Also, the video discuss about insertion of existing list of data and the creation of new lists from templates. Web Parts are used extensively to customize and provide sharing capabilities to web sites but they are limited by the edition of Sharepoint. Developers can create new Web Parts or even buy them from third-part companies that specialize in the creation of web parts from Sharepoint 2010.
Methodology: The video shows how to enable and view the debug and tracing information provided by the developer dashboard in Shareping 2010.
Technology Used: Windows 2008, Sharepoint 2010
Keyword: Sharepoint, Web Page, Web site, Web Part, List,Libraries, Documents


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Topic: Kabbalistic Concepts | Posted:March 22, 2016
Michael discusses that there is no such thing as a small action, and how the Light is equally everywhere. The labeling of "lesser than" or "greater than" creates separation and comes from the ego. While we may have some understanding of the spiritual tools, at the end of the day, we have no idea why we do the things we do. The Light does, and the Light knows how to fix us better than we know ourselves.
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Paul Woolford
Through his work as DJ, producer, dancefloor experimentalist, remixer, collaborator and label owner, Paul Woolford has succeeded in bringing a rare level of artistry to the world of modern dance music and in doing so, made an enduring global impact. His name is synonymous with high-quality.
As we enter 2009, the projects through Woolford's Intimacy studio include Morgan Geist "The Shore" for Environ (for which Beatportal awarded a 'Bomb Alert' and DJ Mag included in their 'Killers'), remixes on the Ewan Pearson-produced band Delphic for R&S, The Juan Maclean "Happy House" for New York's DFA, DJ Hell feat P.Diddy "The DJ" for Gigolo in Berlin, and Chelonis R. Jones "The Cockpit" for Systematic, also in Germany. On top of these remixes, there is a fierce release schedule for Woolford's own singles of which there will be one-per-month on his Intimacy imprint, starting in April with "Pandemonium", followed in May with "Timebomb" and then in June with a James Zabiela re-working of "Knives". Aside from this he is also working on production and remixes for the Mercury Music Prize-nominated act Maps for Mute Records. The quality of each of these projects speaks for itself.
Initially inspired by the constant throb of the radio throughout his childhood, the seeds of his future direction were sewn by the time a record-collecting addiction kicked in properly during his teenage years. This insatiable appetite for musical stimulation has driven Woolford to explore far beyond the cutting- edge house and techno that is his stock-in-trade, and led him down more experimental paths, embracing aspects of improvised jazz through his collaborative work with Paul Hession, and taking huge inspiration from the modern composition of Steve Reich. All this is distilled within the techno dynamic that Woolford has made second-nature.
As a DJ, Woolford tours the world constantly as a guest of the finest clubs and festivals (such as... Tokyo's Womb, Madrid's Goa, Berlin's Panaramabar, Venice's Il Muretto, Chicago's Smartbar, Paris' The Mix, Manchester's Sankeys & The Electric Chair, Buenos Aires and Sao Paolo's Pacha, Riccione's Cocorico, Dusseldorf's Tribehouse, LA's Avalon, Las Vegas' Jet, Milan's Amnesia, Zurich's Q Club, a career-defining performance in 2007 at Serbia's Exit Festival, Buenos Aires' Creamfields, Global Gathering, The Glade Festival, Glastonbury ) and has a frequently exhausting schedule that runs into overdrive in the summer when his main weekly residency at WeLoveSpace on Sundays in Ibiza starts. He was awarded 'Best Newcomer' in Ibiza's DJ Awards in 2006. In addition to this, he now holds a monthly UK residency at Matter London at which he can approach things in a different manner more appropriate for this worldwide hub of dance music.
It is with this highly personal and chameleon-like ability that Woolford makes his mark, creating bespoke re-edits built purposefully for each environment, ensuring that you KNOW it is Woolford and Woolford-only in the booth when you hear them.
Many know Paul Woolford's name through the 2005 slow-burning hit "Erotic Discourse", released on 2020 Vision, the Leeds label with which he made his name initially. The success of this proved he has the ability to create a genre-defining sound and led to sales of over 15,000, capturing the imagination of DJs across the board from The Chemical Brothers, Richie Hawtin and DJ Hell to Francois Kevorkian, Laurent Garnier, Trevor Jackson and Erol Alkan. It was Erol Alkan that described the track as "a modern day psyche record" and the track became a classic.
Magazine Covers have included DJ Mag August 2006 (with Nic Fanciulli), One Week To Live October 2006, IDJ in January 2008 with a photo shoot from Tate Modern's Doris Salcedo installation "Shibboleth" (after a personal email from Woolford, Salcedo gave her express permission) and an exhaustive 5 page feature to mark the release of his "The Truth" album on 2020 Vision.
Irrespective of your position on the dancefloor or listening at home, Paul Woolford's tropes and idiosyncrasies are unmistakable and he has become a force to be reckoned with in modern dance music.


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Ownage came Saturday night in the form of a two-word, two-emoji tweet sent by the Florida Gators' official football account on Twitter.
— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) April 23, 2017
The LSU Tigers canceled their spring game due to inclement weather, and Florida took advantage of the opening with a solid jab — obviously showing some Southern respect when it could've delivered an uppercut.
If you're reading this and in desperate need of context, Hurricane Matthew forced the Gators to postpone their game against the Tigers during the 2016 season. LSU attempted to paint the decision as cowardice on Florida's part and showed a complete lack of empathy for an entire state facing a deadly storm. The Tigers seemingly put one roadblock up after another when it came to rescheduling the game, going so far as to basically rule out the game being played unless the Gators gave up their home game and agreed to play on the road in Tiger Stadium.
An LSU-favored compromise was eventually reached with Florida agreeing to go on the road for the game in exchange for the Tigers playing at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in back-to-back seasons. The Gators then went on to win 16-10 on Nov. 19, 2016, earning that victory with an epic goal line stand that will go down in program history. It resulted in an incredible celebration in the locker room and Gators play-by-play man Mick Hubert losing his damn mind.
"How about that?! … Played team on the road for a home game and won the SEC East, didn't we?!" head coach Jim McElwain said live on TV after the game. "They got some pride. They were called out. We came on the road and won a game. That's the way it should be. … The incident that happened back then, there were lives involved. This was a game. And we won."
He later added: "The way I look at it, they got what they deserved. It should have been worse."
The ultimate result of LSU's grandstanding? A loss, consecutive games in Gainesville, Florida, and an epic social media burn from its cross-division rivals.
That's pretty awesome. Just the right amount of force too, as Adam alluded. Well-played, Coach Mac.