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Office hours: Mon - Thu, 10am - 3pm; Fri, Sat, Sun, closed
My daughter started in July with classroom instruction. Not even half way through the instructor quit and a new instructor was sent. After she was done with classroom work it took three weeks for them to call me snd set up an appointment for a driving test. Meanwhile we saw her classroom instructor driving a limo and when we adked he told us that the school hasn't paid him for 2 months.
When she finally got her first appointment this older man spent the hour talking to my daughter about how terrible president Obama I'd and that he was destroying our country. He also trashed Planned Parenthood my daughter doesn't even Care
One occasion he felt asleep (snoring) while she was driving and told her that she was a good driver snd he trusted her. Another occasion he talked about using steroids because he need it them because he was low in testosterone.
This man end up in a hospital and nobody called to cancel his appointments because nobody had his schedule or the phone numbers of thr kids, my daughter waited at the school for 1 hour.
Now in October and she is still waiting to complete her driving hours because they don't hsve instructors to take over this man schedule
This school has both positive and negative aspects, like any other. They were very accommodating to my daughter's schedule, both in behind the wheel and in class. When my daughter had to drop the class because of schedule conflicts she was able to resume it months later, free of charge. The behind the wheel was educational, and I could see improvements in her driving. The management and ownership is lax, however; the owners were unreliable. Consider other options, but keep Confidence in mind; they did teach my daughter to become the excellent driver she is today.
People! most are just being over dramatic. they tell you In class in BOLD letters -LIKE SO- Don't sign up for behind the wheel until your comfortable BEHIND THE WHEEL. You Practice with your parents BEFORE you sign up for lessons. its that simple. No worries Dave is still teaching. I have him. I highly Suggest this class. people, young drivers need to know this stuff eventually!
do not go here! they told my daughter she's not allowed to use the passenger side mirror. I called and asked them about it and they tried to tell me that its state law to teach kids to not use the mirror. I called 4 other driving schools and they said "confidence" is wrong. The way I found out they teach this way is my daughter side swiped my wife's car with mine in our driveway. She knows how to use the mirror now! Avoid this problem with your kids and go somewhere else.
My child was enrolled into confidence driving school about 4 weeks back.
The full payment was made 4 weeks back. At 2 pm on a Friday before the classes were to begin on Saturday (next day at 9 am) confidence called me and told me that the classes were cancelled in the particular location my child was enrolled into & that he should go to a class which is about 12 miles away. When I try to call back to get the money back they were mean to cut off the phone. The confidence school never indicated to me on enrollment, that the classes could be cancelled(not in word or paper). I would not expect any course to do this. These guys do not seem to be committed at all. Any course would give atleast a week notice or disclose these changes upon enrollment....but not confidence driving school. I would NOT receommend this course to anybody
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fabulous experience – My daughter is now a safe confident driver because Confidence driving School and their great staff. We highly recommend them to many area families.
They were very professional and great educators. I was especially thrilled that they scheduled her driving test, gave her a behind the wheel time prior to the road test and amazingly took her to the test. WOW Where else in the world can a consumer get that kind of service? Thank You Confidence
GREAT Learning experience for my kids! – What is wrong with you people?? My kids (twin 15 year old boys) loved their learning experience with Confidence. The classroom teacher was extremely knowledgeable and was able to get the kids to understand the importance of being a safe driver. The teacher was never late and would stay over to make sure all the kids had a way home. My kids actually looked forward to going to drivers ed...I wish I could say the same about their regular school! Keep doing what you are doing Confidence and thanks for the great job you did teaching my kids to be safe drivers.
Go somewhere else! – Hi,
My name is James and over the last 4 years we have put through 3 of our children with this driving school. My first 2 children had an instructor named Dave, who really did a fine job.
We lied Dave for a few reasons, one was he had his own web site, once you were his student you could schedule driving lesson from his web site , he did take our daughter on a busy street, she had never driven, I asked him about it. His explanation was she needed to driven and the side street have many more rules and hazards.
My daughter felt stressed but overall she admitted she learned a lot that night.
This time we had a women named Nancy and my GOD she was horrible, took breaks to smoke, cut lessons short instead of driving for an hour it was for 40 minutes.
Go somewhere else or find out if Dave went somewhere else.
Not Helpful – this is the worst driving school ever my instructtor made me feel stupid and NOT confident. behind the wheels were uncomfortable and i drove better and learned more with my parents. i wish i would have gone to sears or united and learned more and not be scared to drive
The Worst Driving School Ever! – This is the worst driving school ever! My daughter went to Confidence Driving School because her high school used them. The classroom portion was pathetic. Most of the information she was taught was wrong. Her dad and I made sure she had the correct info and sure enough we were right based on her learners permit test.
The behind the wheel portion was even worse than the classroom. The instructor picked her up for her very first lesson - she had never been behind the wheel of a car before - and made her drive down one of the busiest streets in Milwaukee (Silver Spring Drive) in the pouring rain during rush hour. Then as it got darker, she was told to turn onto Hwy 100 - another of the busiest streets in the city.
He yelled at all the kids in the car, gave very unspecific instructions (such as "turn" Should you turn right? left? a little more information would have helped.) and had her park at a McDonalds so he could get a snack and go to the bathroom. Many of the "tips" he gave the kids were not only dangerous, but also illegal!!!
The next lesson was even worse. At that point, my husband and I decided that there was no way our daughter would be allowed back in the car with this idiot! When I called the office to complain - or at least get a different instructor, I was told there was no changing instructors once the lessons had begun and no refunds for unused lessons. The entire operation lacks professionalism and customer service.
I know all driver's schools get some bad reviews but do yourself a favor - don't even consider this school.
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Come view this grower/producer market where all of the vendors make or grow what they sell, including farm fresh seasonal produce, naturally raised meats, and other artisanal goods. The Market features weekly live music, as well as tables with nutrition information, sustainability initiatives at Princeton, and dedicated student volunteers to keep the operation running smoothly.
Location: Firestone Plaza
Date/Time: 05/11/10 at 11:00 am - 05/11/10 at 3:00 pm
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"My specialty at the law school is dispute resolution. The role of the lawyer has evolved. The lawyer is now seen as a problem solver, and not just an advocate," said Knox, who will lead off the Feb. 27 conference at FIU.
Knox subscribes to what he calls the "The Common Enemy Theory," that is, "instead of seeing the people involved in the problem as the enemy, we see the problem as the enemy, to be jointly attacked, cooperatively."
In 2008, Rogers began teaching mindfulness to first-year law students at the UM in a series of classes he developed called Jurisight. Offered every Friday afternoon, and not for credit, the class was completely optional.
"I was asking students to show up on a Friday for a 90-minute class when most of their friends are getting extra studying done or are starting their weekend early," he said.
The students came.
"It was probably the only time I ever felt relaxed during law school," said Saren Williams, 24, a first- year law student who took Jurisight last semester.
Williams noticed how tightly wound she was, when after being in the classroom for 20 minutes, she hadn't noticed that classical music had been playing. By the time finals came around, Williams found the breathing helped her make it through her law school finals.
"I remember sitting down to take my final exams, and I desperately tried to recreate Professor Rogers voice and tried the breathing techniques to relax myself," she said.
Yana Mityaeva, 27, took Jurisight last year. She was a practicing attorney in Russia and enrolled at UM so she could take the bar exam in Florida.
With a smile on her face, she explained Rogers' text message tactic: "Out of nowhere, he sends you a text message that says 'breathe.' And you're like, 'Oh my God, this arrived at exactly the right moment.' "
Science and research have begun to back up the principles of mindfulness. Rogers, for example, works with UM contemplative neuroscientist Amishi Jha. Together they form UM's Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative (MRPI), an inter-disciplinary collaboration across the university.
"Amishi does the research, and I do the practice," Rogers says. Rogers said his colleagues have helped incorporate mindfulness into the campus by offering "mindful spaces." Through a weekly calendar that is filled with short and long meditative activities, students can study law and practice mindfulness tailored to their area of study. Activities include "The Daily Constitutional," a 30-minute walk around the campus lake with the law school dean, or the "Preliminary Hearing," 15 minutes of listening to relaxing music.
Ryan, the guest speaker at Saturday's event, thinks mindfulness is spreading way beyond law schools. He makes his case in his latest book, A Mindful Nation: How a simple practice can help us reduce stress, improve performance, and recapture the American spirit.
Ryan outlines how the practice of mindfulness, if incorporated throughout the nation, could bring back an America where people were more civil, more community minded and more concerned about their neighbors.
In a telephone interview, Ryan shared his own path to mindfulness.
"In the middle of that summer [2008] — I was 35 at the time — I realized that if I kept up that pace I was going to burn out by the time I was 40."
Two days after the 2008 presidential election, Ryan took off on a five-day mindfulness retreat with Jon Kabat-Zinn, founding executive director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
While five days doesn't seem like a long time, Ryan said that when you're silent for most of that time, it's plenty of time. Through mindfulness, he's learned to be kinder to others, and to himself.
"We talk a lot about being kind to others, but I was many times my own worst critic. Sometimes that can be good, but oftentimes it is counter productive," he said.
Like Rogers and Knox, Ryan also has found that mindfulness has helped him in his career.
"I'm on the budget committee and the chairman of the budget committee is Paul Ryan. Years ago, I would get really upset, and my remarks would have more than a hint of anger. Today instead of reacting with anger, I respond with humor, or a story that will better make my point or my side of the debate. And maybe somebody watching that debate on C-SPAN may be more open to my point of view because of the way I delivered it," he said.
"There is a quiet revolution going on in America and it's being led by the scientists."


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We are currently creating a parallel computing laboratory using grid technology. The local laboratory which is located at SET-B will be shared among members of OSG(Open Science Grid). Local researchers and students will have access to parallel and clustering architectures using grid technology. The laboratory consists of 45 computers. We have already installed grid technology into one of our computers. And have already installed the required software onto two others. An OSG site is composed of a gatekeeper and a backend resource. The backend resource in our case are the 45 machines mentioned, in a cluster format. The gatekeeper is the door onto OSG,this is also called a Compute Element and needs to be installed with the OSG software. VDT is used to get the OSG software on the gatekeeper.And the Pacman in the required software used to download the VDT. Once the VDT is downloaded the next step will be to download the certificates. There are two certificates a host certificate and a personal certificate. The host certificate is to allow the machine onto the site and a personal certificate is used to allow the user onto the site. Afer this is completed the user will have access to the grid and will be allowed to share data and run applications.
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1. Install the software necessary- The grid's software has only a few supported platforms and most of them are in UNIX. What I did first was to install a VMPlayer and downloaded Centos (one of the few supported platforms). This way I could still be running windows in the background and run Centos when necessary in a seperate desktop. Which are the supported platforms? 2. Install the Pacman- Pacman3. Install the VDT 4. Install the Host Certificate 5. Install the Personal Certificate The process works as such:
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Long Beach Medical Center's Home Health Care Agency provides the help you need to recover from illness, injury or surgery in the comfort of your own home. As veterans in the industry, we have established a reputation of high quality care, professionalism, and compassion for our patients. We offer an integrated, multi-disciplinary system of home care services that are specifically designed to meet the health care needs of each individual. Through our services we can: • Help patients recover from surgeries and debilitating illnesses. • Teach patients and families how to manage the patient's illness/rehabilitation. • Assist patients and families in accessing community services. • Provide caregiver support and guidance • Coordinate private insurance, Medicare & Medicaid benefits. • Provide short and long term care. • Serve as patient advocate and family liaison.
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Following a major illness, injury or planned surgery, your doctor may feel you would benefit from additional health services as you recuperate at home. Our Home Care Agency can provide all the assistance you need. Our personalized programs are coordinated by a Registered Nurse who is licensed by New York State and specially trained in home care. Your nurse will coordinate a team of nurses, therapists, social workers and home health aides who will work with you as you recover from surgery, heart attack, stroke, fractures, or debilitating illness. Our professional staff is knowledgeable in the management of chronic diseases such as Congestive Heart Failure, COPD, Diabetes, Stroke, and psychiatric diagnoses. We provide expert Wound Care, as well as a comprehensive rehabilitation program.
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Israel- a Jewish and Democratic state. Most of the year, this definition is complicated and disrupting, but during a few weeks every year – it is beautifully simple and unifying. It happens during the Hebrew month of Tishrei, when we mention Rosh Hashannah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot. In this month, Israel turns into a beautiful vision of brotherhood, as the Jewish citizens of Israel put their differences aside, and celebrate together.
In the States, maintaining a Jewish lifestyle is nothing to be taken for granted, especially during this time of year. You must work hard to surround yourself with holiday customs and habits, as there are more open non-kosher restaurants than closed Kosher ones, and more backyards without a Sukkah than ones with one. Here, in Israel, it is nothing like that. The entire land, from north to south, is dedicated to Jewish customs, and during the month of Tishrei, more than any other time, it is impossible to overlook. It is as if a magic spell was cast on Israel, spreading festivity on every street, coloring the land in pure white, nurturing us with joy.
It doesn't matter where you are on the religion scale - secular, religious, ultra-orthodox, reform – during the month of Tishrei, everyone is simply Jewish. All intolerance and disrespect between us dissolve, and is replaced with a feeling of family warmth. The people themselves seem to be less angry and anxious. It's almost as if we live in a Disney movie. The usually rude, easily triggered Israelis seem to forget their stereotypes, and appreciate their friends, family, neighbors and strangers more than the usual.
Not everybody celebrates the same way, and not everyone is strict on the customs, but on Erev Hag (the holiday eve,) the streets are packed with people, shopping, making last minute purchases of traditional food supplies, of festive clothes, or presents for the hosts. Everyone is smiling, for we all understand each other, sharing the same holiday excitement and getting ready to spend a long anticipated family quality time.
At around 6pm in Rosh Hashannah and Sukkot eves, the roads of Israel are sparkling with light. Although it is the headlights of thousands of cars crawling in traffic on their way to the hosting relative, almost no one is honking or yelling or cursing. Families, all dressed up, are sitting in their cars, barely moving, and enjoying the best of the Israeli music playing on the radio. Even the worst of traffic jams would not ruin the optimism in the air. For about a month, there is almost no bad news. The newspapers are filled with special holiday interviews and very optimistic summaries of the year. It is almost as if all that's wrong in the world fades away.
The highlight of Tishrei is Yom Kippur. It is where the togetherness, the feeling of shared experience, is at its peak. On that day, the synagogues are packed, as even non-religious people feel a bit closer to God. After dinner, when the fast begins, the streets are gradually being colored in white as people leave their houses, and go out to the streets to meet with their neighbors. Some then go straight to temple, some stay and talk with their friends, sometimes until dawn. Since no cars are allowed to drive on that day, the silence and the clear air are being emphasized, empowering the pure atmosphere of that day. Not all people fast on Yom Kippur, but out on the street, everyone respects those who do, and there are no food or beverages plain in sight.
This month is one of the biggest collective experiences of the Jewish community in Israel. Moreover, it is the time when we put our own problems aside and open our wallets and our hearts for the ones in need, in order for them to have a decent holiday dinner as well. This, to me, is simply beautiful, and Israel at its best.
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10 things you must know before visiting Israel?
CNN published an article on their website of 10 things a tourist must know before visiting Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. They wrote about the special scenery, the uniqueness of Tel-Aviv and the magic of Jerusalem. While trying to stay balanced and not get into political matters of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, they sometimes tripped by using certain words charged with political opinion. What do you think? Is this article the closest to a balanced piece of journalism about Israel?
Read more here.
The teacher who made Israel disappear
In an Arabic class at San Diego State University, the professor handed out a map of the Middle East, with places like Jordan and Lebanon. Israel was "conveniently" left off, and instead, the map reads "Palestine." As a response, Jewish communities and students were outraged and demanded an apology. However, some of them were unsure how to protest because they feared speaking out publicly could have a negative impact on their grades. Is this the face of the Academia?
Read more here.
Golden treasure found in Jerusalem
During archeological excavations held at the foot of Temple Mount, two bundles of treasure were discovered, containing 36 gold coins, gold and silver jewelry, and a gold medallion with the Menorah symbol, a medallion of a shofar (ram's horn) and a Torah scroll etched into it.
Read more here.
Will Israel soon be flooded with Chinese tourists?
According to Israeli Transportation Minister, Yisrael Katz, a new aviation agreement recently signed between China and Israel will make each country able to operate up to 14 weekly flights on the Israel-China route and another seven cargo flights, compared to three weekly flights currently operated by El Al. This means that millions of tourists from China might stop by for a visit.
Read more here.
A night all about science
For the second year in a row, the annual Researchers' Night took place in Israel. On the night before Yom Kippur, hundreds of events took place at over a dozen universities and colleges, celebrating all things scientific.
Read more here.
Jewish art in Jerusalem
The first ever Jerusalem Biennial for Contemporary Jewish Art will open on September 16th, just before Sukkot. This special event will provide a stage for the creative forces that are active today and relate, in one way or another, to the Jewish world of content. From this year on, once every two years, all those interested in art, Judaism or both, will gather from around the world to enjoy a wide range of unique and revelatory art.
Read more here.
Israeli team on its way to World Group
After advancing to Davis Cup's World Group last year, Israel's national tennis team is optimistic about returning there. Israel will be playing in the World Group playoffs for a fourth straight year, hoping to claim a second straight road win after last year's victory over Japan following two playoff defeats at home against Austria and Canada
Read more here.
Israelis win US triathlon
A team of Israeli diplomats led by a security guard at the Israeli Embassy in Washington won the first place in a local triathlon, beating thousands of competitors.
Read more here.
Cancer-Phone correlation found?
We've all heard that talking on our cellphones for too long or being near those devices most hours of the day might be a cause of cancer. Researchers from Tel Aviv University might have finally found a scientific proof for that claim. The study does not present a direct connection between cancer development and cellphone use. Rather, it creates the potential for new research, and establishes a connection between long-term use and the effects that lead to molecular changes.
Read more here.
Tel Aviv – now a home to non-Jewish expats
Israel is well known for being the Land of the Jews, but also for being a Startup Nation. Turns out, this small dot on the world map called "Tel Aviv " is now a desirable destination for computer geeks from all over the world, including non-Jewish expats who wish to evolve at the beating heart of the Startup Nation.
Read more here.
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Posted by Noga Gur-Arieh
Hanna Watts's mother was a holocaust survivor who managed to survive the horrors thanks to her artistic talent. Watts herself, who was born on 1962, paints and draws ever since she can remember. "I was an autodidact when it came to painting and drawing," she tells Israelife. "Around 1996, I started using references from my private family photo album as an inspiration, when my goal was to go back and experiences the essence and experience of those times. My creations touch issues such as identity, gender and existence, sometimes through humor, and sometimes as a criticism or idealization."
"Some of my paintings started as a reference and continued with the character of me today, as I reflected to myself in the mirror. The purpose was to create an image that tells a story, with the combination of reality and imagination" Nowadays, Hanna paints from her home in Ometz, Israel, but in the future, she plans to build a studio.
Enjoy a few examples of Watts's work. You can see more here.
September 12, 2013 | 1:34 pm
Posted by Noga Gur-Arieh
People say "don't compare," but comparison of recent events in Syria to Europe in the 1940's cannot be avoided. Millions of Jews were led to their deaths in the most hideous ways, the U.S, as well as the rest of the world, held photographed facts of the holocaust horrors, yet chose to refrain from any action. The question on whether to take a military action in Syria is the talk of the day in the western world. Solid proofs have been presented to world leaders: Assad is killing its people, and moreover, is using chemical weapons to do so. The evidence has been lying on Obama's desk for many days now, and while he ponders, Assad continues.
Obama is stalling because the public opinion in the U.S is that the country should refrain from getting involved in Syria. The people wish for the U.S to stop getting involved in other countries' businesses, for it damages the internal affairs of their own country. However, less than a year ago, Obama pledged, for the second time, to fill his role as the Leader of the Free World. As such, he, and his people, must take upon themselves a massive role in international-relations. His job is to consider the facts and take action when it is needed, even if the troubles are far away from our close circle of day-to-day life. As part of his job, the Leader of the free world makes sure no one enters artillery into Israel, in spite of accusations of mass murder of Palestinians, and assures we stay safe from propaganda lies. Another part of his job, though, is to take action when it is needed.
True, there were times in the not- so- far history, when U.S troops took action when it wasn't completely necessary, but be sure it is not the case. We've come to the point when no diplomatic solution can truly be achieved. We're at the point when we're already too late, and we cannot take another day to think. Negotiation will make Assad a winner, after killing hundreds of thousands of innocent people. A diplomatic solution means we chose to look the other way as a tyrant butchered innocent people, and this resembles, even if only a little bit, the 1940's. Now, as history is being written, the only question is will Obama accept his role as Leader of the Free World?
September 9, 2013 | 1:42 pm
Posted by Noga Gur-Arieh
Birthright for Christmas
Israeli Tourism Minister Uzi Landau came up with a new initiative to increase the number of tourists arriving in Israel: bringing young Evangelical Christians to Israel for a trip of a lifetime. In a press conference held in Tel Aviv ahead of Rosh Hashannah, Landau said his future plans for increasing the volume of tourism to Israel included a Taglit (Birthright) -style journey for them.
Read more here.
High-Tech park opened in Beersheba
Last week, all eyes were on the capital of southern Israel- Beersheba. The Beersheba Advanced Technologies Park (ATP) was officially inaugurated in a gala ceremony featuring top figures from government, business and academia. The park will eventually include almost two dozen buildings with 190,000 square meters of office and shopping space.
Read more here.
Hummus in Budapest
Hundreds of Hungarians attended the big opening of The Israeli Market in Budapest last weekend. The market, an initiative of the Israeli Embassy in Hungary, includes stands presenting the best produce the Jewish state has to offer, alongside exhibitions about Israel and travel agents making offers Hungarians couldn't refuse. The highlight of the event was an extremely large plate of Hummus, offered to the visitor for a taste.
Read more here.
Currency of the future?
Jonathan Rouach, founder of Bits of Gold, is introducing the world with the "Internet-mined" money that is not under the control of any central bank and has proven to be far more popular than anyone could have imagined a few years ago. In fact, Germany already recognizes BitCoin as a currency that can be used in business, to pay taxes, and more.
Read more here.
When Israel and Disney work together
Haven't you always dreamed of drawing like an artist without actually having the talent? Israeli researchers are working with the technology arm of Disney to develop software that learns artists' drawing style and how they select features to highlight as they interpret a face in a portrait. In order to do so, the team develops a database representing abstractions of a set of artists. Each one of the seven artists recruited for this task sketched portraits based on 24 photographs of male and female faces using a stylus pen that enabled the researchers to record each stroke.
Read more here.
Israelis who give everything to others
An organization founded by a group of Israeli volunteers operates countries where human rights are being violated and provides refugees with food, medication and equipment. Some of the volunteers are currently assisting Syrian civilians who can hardly survive under Assad's regime.
Read more here.
The end of another World Cup dream
Bad news for Israel's national soccer team: Saturday night's match against Azerbaijan at National Stadium in Ramat Gan ended with a draw, which means that any hope Israel may had of advancing to a first World Cup since 1970 - ended. Another four years of drought.
Read more here.
Israelis take over Vanice
The 70th Venice Film Festival was struck by a wave of Israeli talents. Some Israeli actors and directors were honored with nominations but left empty handed, but two Israeli directors left the even with big smiles on their faces and shiny awards in their hands: Yuval Alder's film "Bethlehem" won an award on Friday on behalf of the Federation of Film Critics of Europe and the Mediterranean (FEDORA) as part of the independently-run Venice Days event, and the Lion of the Future Award for a Debut Film Jury was given to Noaz Deshe for his film "White Shadow."
Read more here.
Watch White Shadow's teaser:
Rosh Hashannah may be behind us, but the pomegranate leftovers are still everywhere, including our favorite white shirt…Check out Israel 21c's Top 10 reasons to love pomegranate:
Read them here.
An update on Shurat HaDin's complaint
On July 31, 2013, an Israeli civil rights group, Shurat HaDin, has filed a class action complaint under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 with the Australian Human Rights Commission over a Sydney professor's participation and public support of boycotts of Israel including an academic boycott of Israeli universities. A few days ago the Human Rights Commission replied and terminated the compliant.
Shurat HaDin said to Israelife: "The Human Rights Commission has terminated the compliant as expected because Prof. Lynch effectively refused to conciliate. We are now preparing to take the next step which is bringing representative proceedings in the Federal Court. "
Prof. Lynch said to Israelife: "The complaint to the AHRC is without merit. Supporters of the military-security lobby in Israel are stepping up their attacks on BDS because it is beginning to take effect. Hence their revival of the tired old smear – any criticism of Israel's policies towards the Palestinians must be anti-semitic. It's nonsense, and will be shown to be so."
September 6, 2013 | 11:30 am
Posted by Noga Gur-Arieh
Eyal Edlin from Herzliya, Israel, decided he can no longer stand still to the horrors in Syria. So he opened a Facebook page, "Israelis for the children of Syria" (ישראלים למען ילדי סוריה) and alongside the IL4Syria organization, went on a journey to shake up and wake up the world and get people out of their indifference regarding the situation in Syria. The group, counting more than 3500 members in just over a week since it opened, drew the media's attention in Israel and worldwide. In an interview to "Israelife," Edlin talked about his new mission.
What drove you to open this group?
"Not too long ago, I went on a trip to Poland where I visited some of the death camps and concentration camps where Jews were butchered by the Nazis. On this trip, we talked about the killers, but also about those who stood aside and ignored. Let things happened while looking the other way. That was why the genocide continued to happen for so long. We blame the world for remaining silent and not interfering during the Holocaust, for example, we blame the U.S for flying above Auschwitz Birkenau and not bombing the place. Now, we live in a reality where for over two years a systematic killing of helpless children and grownups occur. Under the ruling of the current regime, people are being tortured and murdered and later their bodies are being dumped, so they don't even receive a proper burial. Now, there is also the use of Chemical weapon, which is something we cannot ignore, cannot be silent about. I reached a place where I see us becoming those who look the other way, those we talked about all those years. I decided I can't stand it anymore, and I can't let it happen, so I started this group together with IL4Syrians, and we protest in front of the embassies of China and Russia."
Why China and Russia of all countries?
"Because we are all mankind. When a country commits crimes against mankind, the whole world must unite against it. This is our moral duty. Unfortunately, while most of the leading countries of the world gathered against Assad, Russia and China had not. They even tried to put a spoke in any planned action against this terrible situation. Iran is also a part of this group, but there is no point in talking to them. That is why we aimed to the Chinese and Russian embassies and that was where we protested. We now live in a world where crimes against humanity are held, and we mustn't stand aside. History is being written nowadays and it will judge the nations and countries on how they acted and behaved during this time. We cry and scream for the ones whose voices cannot be heard."
"Last Friday, hundreds of us protested in front of the embassies. Even though we weren't that many, we were a wide range of people: Jews, Muslims, religious, secular, left- winged, right- winged. It was beautiful. We all stood at the same front and said the same words. This is a cross-nation saying. During the first week of our activity, we received a wide media coverage. We interviewed to BBC, to Reuters, to a big Chinese network, and to Israeli news channels and talk shows.
Do you think you changed something? Made a difference?
"Unfortunately, I don't think we're going to save the children, but we cannot stay silent, either. We must make a statement- the citizens of Israel cannot tolerate the situation in Syria. We all saw the horrifying pictured of dead children, we cannot ignore it! We must shout as loud as we can, and the purpose is for this shout to echo to the rest of the world. We must do all in our power to influence the decision makers to take action."
And now, after you shouted and made your statement, do you feel you've reached your peak?
"Absolutely not. President Obama's reaction is being delayed, so we might need to protest in front of the U.S embassy as well. It is important to state that we do not call for a certain tactic. There is no right or wrong as to the way of action. A military action might be the right thing to do, and severe sanctions might also be a right thing to do. All we ask is for the world to take action and stop being passive."
September 4, 2013 | 11:42 am
Posted by Noga Gur-Arieh
Rosh Hashana, my favorite holiday! It is a time of relaxation, listening to classic holiday songs on the radio, enjoying beautiful weather and spending quality family time. The only question is, what family? This complicated political question has been in peoples' minds for centuries, ever since marriage was carefully and intelligently arranged. Although there are major differences between then and now, the strategic decision of "which family to choose" is still a big part of any family's day-to-day life.
Every holiday, my parents must choose which house we will visit for the holiday dinner. These seconds, right before their mouths open to determine our fate for the evening, always seem to last forever, as each path takes us on a drastically different journey. On my father's side, we have Iraqi native parents, two Israeli sisters with deep Iraqi roots and all of their families, too. On my mother's side, we have an Israeli born mother with very very very deep Polish roots, and Israeli brother and sister with the same deeply ingrained roots, and all of their families. Two sides of the family, and two very different worlds.
This annual Rosh Hashannah dinner announcement must be made relatively early, for we must be Ashkenazi or Sephardic oriented from the start. First of all – there is wearing the proper attire. For both sides, we must wear something rather loose, to make space for...expanding during the rich dinner that awaits us. My Iraqi side is more religious, and there is an expectation for formal attire, with preference for bright colors (which will probably be returned home with a nice, visible stain after the feast!). My Polish side is quite the opposite, which means the outfit must lean towards more comfortable, business-casual.
Because of these religious and cultural differences, the proper stomach preparations for the pre-dinner part must also be taken in advance. It is a simple mathematic calculation: we must eat enough food in advance so that we stay focused and relaxed during the pre-dinner ceremony. On the day of a big dinner, we usually try to avoid eating, unless it is necessary. However, as dinnertime approaches, we lose patience, and become anxious as our mouths begin to water as the smell of food catches our attention.
My Iraqi family's dinner usually starts about an hour and a half after we arrive, which means I usually eat a small meal before leaving home. First, we say "hello." We hug, we kiss and we wait for my aunt's family to arrive, late as usual. Then, we stand around the table as my grandfather leads the Rosh Hashannah Seder. He does not skip a word, and we all must have at least a taste of all of the holiday's traditional foods, including dates, fish head, Lubia bean, beets, leek, Pomegranate and apples dipped in honey.
Then my grandfather makes a speech, congratulating each and every one of us for our achievements in the past year. He then reviews his year, and only after that, can we start eating my grandmother's delicious food. The meal includes Couscous, Kuba, Iraqi rice, and Tbit. We barely talk during dinner, because our mouths are too busy chewing. After dinner we rest, just until we have enough room for dessert, and then we rest some more. After we're done resting, my father takes out his guitar and we all sing together.
My Polish-Ashkenazi dinner begins about 20 minutes after our arrival, which means no pre-dinner meal is needed. We don't really need to say "hello" or catch up, since we all live next to each other, in the same small town. This, however, does not stop me from being bombarded with traditional Polish questions from every corner. Much of the interrogation relates to when I will get married and to reminders that at my age, my grandmother already had two children, and my aunt and uncle were already married to their spouses.
After this little ceremony is over, my father usually throws a symbolic ten minute Seder, including apples dipped in honey, a pomegranate and a drawing of the head of a fish (most of the family members on this side cannot stand fish.) Then, everyone digs in, enjoying Chicken and vegetable soup, Kneidlach, Gefilte Fish (for the few of us who eat fish,) potatoes, salads and beef. In between bites, we catch up on the latest gossip, and I'm asked again, just in case, if my boyfriend and I are getting married soon and if my brother wants to meet my aunt's sister's neighbor's daughter.
Then, we move to the living room where each of us spreads out on the couch or on the carpet, and we rest from the tiring exercise of eating a large dinner. After we're done resting, my father takes out his guitar and we all sing together, because no dinner is complete without my father's sing-along hour of fun!
Both sides of the family are completely different. Both sides are different types of fun. Which one will I enjoy this year? Only time (and inter-family politics) will tell.
September 2, 2013 | 12:29 pm
Posted by Noga Gur-Arieh
Exploring Jerusalem without leaving home
Want to visit Jerusalem but currently don't have the time or money to travel to Israel? Thanks to the wonders of the 21st century, you can experience the wonders and magic of Jerusalem without leaving home. Just click on the link and go on a virtual tour. That is, until you can experience the real thing…
Click here to take a tour.
Israeli young woman wins Judo World Championship
Yarden Gerbi, 24, became the first Israeli to win a gold medal at the Judo World Championships in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday night, recording ippons – judo's version of a knockout – in all five of her fights. Gerbi is now the world champion in the under-63 kilogram competition, after winning over Clarisse Agbegnenou in the final in just 43 seconds.
Read more here.
A house to visit
Miriam and Theo Siebenber's house is nothing but ordinary. Their place of residence, purchased after the Six Day War, was discovered to contain a treasure trove of history buried deep underground. After years of digging in the basement, they now present a collection of archaeological artifacts that appear on display. Arrowheads, inkwells, coins, ancient pottery, a glass cup and pieces of jewelry including a bronze key ring, likely used in the Second Temple era by a woman to unlock her jewelry box, can all be seen in their display. But even more intriguing is the remains of an ancient Jewish residence and a way of life one can see when visiting this special house. The remains date back to the days of King Solomon and the Second Temple period.
Read more here.
President Peres honored
President Shimon Peres received the Golden Victoria award from a visiting delegation of the German Magazine Publishers Association on Wednesday. Dr. Rudolf Thiemann, a vice president of the association, which includes 400 publishers, more than 6,000 magazine titles and 10,000 websites, led the four-person delegation, which honored Peres for being an outstanding figure whose actions have brought positive change to the world.
Read more here.
Britain searches for the next big startup. Will it be an Israeli one?
When we read about Britain and Israel, it usually involves calls for BDS, but as it turns out, there is still some good news to tell about the relationship between the two countries. London has come up with a Million Pound Startup contest, in which one lucky company, out of the 700 competing, will win one million Pounds, as well as free marketing, legal and mentor services from the contest's sponsors. So far, 15 Israeli startups signed in, in hoping to get in business with the British.
Read more here.
Israeli celebrities against anti-Gay laws in Russia
A new project, involving a list of Israeli celebrities and titles "Red Flag," releases as a response to the seeming anti-Gay crusade Putin has been spearheading in Russia. The project, led by David and Jonathan Marketing, consists of a series of images showing celebrities dressed as Soviet soldiers, with blood running from their mouths. This is a play on the iconic Pierre et Gilles photograph depicting a soldier with a tear streaming down his cheek.
Read more here.
Israelis for Syrian children
A new Israeli- origin Facebook group, founded last week, decided to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. Members of "Israelis for the children of Syria" protest in front of foreign embassies in Israel, calling for the world to step in and take action in Syria. The group in connected to the Il4Syrians organization: "The organization is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that delivers lifesaving aid to communities affected by natural disasters and human conflict.
We operate in places where local regimes prevent entry of formal international humanitarian organizations. We focus on countries that lack diplomatic relations with Israel, transcending differences, including prejudices, race, nationality, religion and creed.
We are a group of Israeli citizens who love their homeland and believe in a Jewish tradition and culture that values a compassionate, open-minded respect for the sanctity of human life and dignity. We believe we are blessed to be born in a democratic country that enables its citizens to travel to challenging and dangerous places."
Googling Peres
Last Monday, President Peres visited Google Israel's main R&D center in Tel Aviv, and was more than impressed with what he saw. After touring the place and meeting with the employees, he said that Google is launching a new paradigm for the corporate world, and for life in general. He also addressed the recent suspicions that Google is cooperated with the National Security Agency.
Read more here.
Tom Jones under attack
In exactly one month, singer Tom Jones is expected to take the stage in Tel- Aviv. But behind the scenes an online battle is being waged between anti- Israel BDS activists, who are pressuring the singer to cancel his performance in Israel, and Israel supporters who express their encouragement and love for the singer. Many before him were targeted by BDS activists, some cave in, some came here with pride. What will Tom do?
Read more here.
Tel-Aviv's arts and crafts fair
Planning to visit Israel this holiday season? Don't miss Nachlat Binyamin - Tel Aviv's arts and crafts fair:
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This has been a LONG week! Full of interning, applying to jobs, fittings and of course being goofy with my bff's. Too many things going on, this week…I will let my video speak for me. (at the end of the movie is what happens after a long day of interning and schooling when all you want is Cold Stone and the line is around the store!—oh yea, that's Martha and Grace!)
Oh, good news!….Interview next week!!!
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(Inspired by my friend Molly who creates short movies if awesome times in her life!)


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Home & Garden
Our finely crafted and tastefully decorated ornament is sure to become a family heirloom.
3-3/4"H x 1-1/2"W$9.954.8/5 (64) -
Home & Garden
Get ready for the holidays with holiday decor, or create an outdoor oasis with garden and patio furniture and fashions that are fun and functional.
Bob's legions of fans, although devoted, are not available for 24/7 worship.
Fortunately, this treasure chest of cheer is here to step in and save the day. Every time the lid is opened, a perky voice pipes up: "Lookin' good, Bob," "You sure are sexy, Bob," "Way to go, Bob," and "You're the man, Bob."
Wooden keepsake box is great for watches and big send-offs.
Requires 2 AAA batteries (included).
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Home & Garden
Get ready for the holidays with holiday decor, or create an outdoor oasis with garden and patio furniture and fashions that are fun and functional.
Personalized World Traveler Map Set
Record your travels-past, planned, and hoped for - on this grandly-sized, full-color map. What makes it truly fabulous is the metal crest printed with up to 50 characters of your choosing: "The Taylor Family Travels," "Andrea and John's Honeymoon Trip," for example.
Foam-core-mounted map comes with 50 red pins (to mark your travel), a blue flag (your next trip), a yellow flag (favorite destination), and 10 green pins (dream destinations).
Select framed or unframed item.$99.95 - $169.954.6/5 (87) -
Pillow is reversible with messages: "LOVE YOU" and on the other side, "LOVE YOU MORE".
Made of 100% polyester/cotton. Fill is 100% polyester.
12-1/2"W x 8-1/2"H
Love You / Love You More Pillow
Catalog Misprint: Dimensions are correct as listed above. We apologize for this error.$12.954.7/5 (67) -
Two elephants with raised trunks double your luck.
Link them together and their trunks form a heart. Cast resin finished to look like wood.
7"wide (linked), 9" high.$35.004.7/5 (48) -
Historic English architecture inspires these intricately constructed lanterns.
Lead solder creates lacy fretwork frames for beveled glass windows which brilliantly reflect light. Open latched door to insert a tealight or votive (not included).
Indoor or outdoor using tea lights only or our rechargeable tea lights (sold separately).
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Yell "Ding Dong!" Doormat
Who needs a doorbell, or even a knocker?
Mat is durable 100% olefin, made in USA.
27" x 18"
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Sippy Wine Glass
When standing and noshing, juggling a glass of wine can be challenging. Enter this acrylic wine glass with a no-spill sippy lid. Ingenious!
The double-wall insulated design helps wine stay cool and won't sweat.
Bob Ice Cube Tray
Even if your name's not Bob, your ice cubes "bob" in your drink. And if your name is Bob? Woah. Personalized ice cubes bobbing in your drink.
Silicone tray measures 5-3/4"H x 9-1/2"W x 1/2"D.
Makes 9 cubes, 1-1/4"H x 2-1/2"W x 1/2"D each.
Dishwasher safe.$9.954.6/5 (27) -
Quick! What time is it?
You'll have to take our word for it that each complex expression results in the number where it's placed on the face. Or so we're told... Great for classrooms, game rooms, or anywhere smart people congregate.
Brushed aluminum frame with glass face and a green background reminiscent of the chalkboards of yore.
11-3/4" Dia. x 1-1/2"D
Requires 1 AA battery (not included).
Mathematical Expressions Match Clock$29.954.6/5 (88) -
A great touch for any cat lover's home, our woven tapestry floor mat has rubberized backing to prevent slips; soft polyester/cotton surface will soon be claimed by the reigning cat-in-residence.
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Exceptional grandchildren aren't just born. They're made--by exceptional grandparents, of course.
Grandparents will love showing off this doormat to guests and visitors, related or not. Because mom and dad have a hand in childrearing, mat is also available as "Exceptional Children." Durable 100% Olefin. 27" x 18". Made in USA.
Choose Grandchildren or Children in the drop-down box and personalize it with family name.$29.954.7/5 (46) -
Paper towel in the kitchen? Toilet tissue in the bathroom? This giraffe keeps what you need at hand.
Made of cast iron, it has a round base and loooooong neck-room for any size roll of TP and a spare. Decorative, functional, and fun.
5" base, 18-1/2" high.$29.954.4/5 (97) -
Skel-E-Gnome, Skel-E-Gnomette, & Skel-E-Dog Garden Sculptures
Just when you think you've seen them all, these overworked garden friends will make your neighbors and passersby look twice. They've been garden-guarding so long they're nothing but bones.
Indoor or outdoor use.
Painted polyresin.
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When guests come to your house, they'll know right where they are. Doormat is personalized with the coordinates for your city or town. Don't worry; you don't have to know them.
Specify the 5-digit ZIP code and we'll figure it out. USA only. Doormat is 100% Olefin with a synthetic jute backing. To clean, just hose it down. 27" x 18".
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Special effects!
You must see it to appreciate the dazzling, three-dimensional, holographic light show that goes on in this hand-blown crystal hurricane. A single flame becomes dozens of shifting, dancing, multicolor rainbows. So unique, it's patented.
Uses tealight, not included.
3-1/2" dia. x 7"H
Crystal Prism Hurricane Candle$29.953.5/5 (13) -
Camera Lens Mug
Totally detailed, it looks and feels like the real thing. Even has a lens cap that doubles as a coaster or cookie tray!
Holds 15 oz.$29.955.0/5 (2) -
It's an argument no one minds having: "I love you." "I love you more."
Repeated over and over on a woven throw, perfect for cuddling under together for reading time or naptime.
Natural on red 100% cotton.
50" x 60".
Machine wash.
I Love You / I Love You More Throw$69.954.6/5 (19) -
Some things really are written in stone, like the forever love you feel for that certain someone.
Precisely carved and sandblasted smooth, stone measures about 4" x 6". Sizes and shapes will vary slightly.
I Love You "Written in Stone"$24.954.9/5 (9) -
A fluid, graceful cross is embraced by a heart: symbol of the Father's love, the gift of His son, and the promise that whoever believes in Him should not perish."
Designed by artist Patrick Neuwirth, handmade in his Texas studio, steel cross has predrilled nail holes for attaching to a wall.
9" x 15". Story card included.$59.954.8/5 (40) -
No punctuation is needed to get these 25 life-affirming words of encouragement across in a really big way.
The white lettering on black sign is a shallow wood box with a distressed look. Lean against a wall or hang as a canvas.
11"W x 1-3/4"D x 20"H.
Have Hope, Be Strong Sign$34.954.5/5 (2) -
The most lady-like 'staches ever.
Black resin handlebar mustache pendant is 2-1/2" across; silver-tone metal necklace is 16" long with 2" adjusting links. Ring features 1-1/4" wide, black resin 'stache on an adjustable silver-tone metal band. Tres chic.
Mustache Necklace & Ring Set.$14.95 -
Christopher Robin Plaque
"Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."
Christopher Robin said these words to his favorite Bear. Give someone you love a nudge in the direction of courage and confidence--or inspire yourself to be better than you know. Off-white plaque has a distressed beveled edge and hanging notch.
7" x 18".
Made in USA.$29.954.6/5 (37) -
Swooping in to protect gardens and yards everywhere -- who is that masked mutt?
Polyresin wiener dog is captured in midflight, complete with matching cape and mask.
Dog is 15"L x 9"H x 5"W.
Metal ground stake is 16"L.$39.954.5/5 (12) -
Craving a little recognition? Someone who gets your jokes? Open the Box of Applause and be greeted with the sounds of cheering and clapping from a very enthusiastic crowd. Or open the Box of Laughter to hear uproarious guffaws. Close your eyes and imagine yourself accepting that Oscar, Nobel, or Best Comedy Emmy. Desktop day-brighter is MDF with a dark cherry finish and magnetic closure. Takes 2 AAA batteries (included).4-1/2"w x 3-1/2"h x 4-1/2"d.$24.954.0/5 (26)
In math, irrational numbers are those that can't be represented by simple fractions.
Two examples are pi and the square root of 2. Designed by a mathematician, for mathematicians (and others in the know, like engineers and scientists), this clock tells time in irrational numbers logically placed on a 360-degree circle. For example, pi (3.14159...) is just a few degrees past where the 3 would be on a regular clock face.
Black with white markings and hands, metal clock runs on 1 AA battery. 12" diameter.$34.954.3/5 (20) -
Blessings translate from one culture to another.
California artist Cynthia Webb borrowed from the Judaic tradition of doorway mezuzahs to create this handcrafted pewter accent. Display it by the door, on a wall, anywhere. A thoughtful wedding or housewarming gift.
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I am by no means the greatest player ever, and this guide was made from
countless hours spent in 5v5 pubs. Use at your own risk(though this build is sure to give success)
PM me your hatred if you had bad results.
PandamoniumAwww yeah. Stuff gets real in this guide. Cute and fuzzy he looks, but
everything loses it's charm the first time he butt crushes you, the first time his bamboo stick flicks
you in uncomfortable areas and pushes you around, then your face gets smashed?! Yeah. ****
definitely gets real.
1. Way of the Warrior
2. Skillbuilds
3. Itembuilds
4. How not to get flamed while playing Pandaman
5. Laning phases
6. Replay
7. Questions and Answers.
Way of the Warrior
The looks of a serial killer.
Starting stats
Damage 48-57
Armor 5.38
Move speed 295
Attack type Melee (100)
Attack rate 0.59
Strength 23 (+2.7)
Agility 17 (+1.7)
Intelligence 15 (+1.8)
Now there's a couple of things to note here, Panda has amazing starting
damage as well as a great animation for excellent last hitting. The only
downsides he has would be his below average movement speed, which isn't
important due to flick. Really, his only downside would be his 100 attack
What is Panda's role?
First of all, Panda is not a carry despite what many love to believe. Meaning
he will not be expected to farm for 50 minutes and then come out of the
forest to charge his team to victory. He is instead a powerful semi-carry,
initiator, disabler, and tank rolled into one fluffy package. Is he nub friendly?
Definitely no. Is he hard to master? Extremely, as a game with Panda you will
ALWAYS be changing your game style to fit that of the battlefield. You'll
hardly play a boring game with this hero, but that's what makes him exciting
to master.
Your farming as well as DPS burst+mini disable throughout the game. Flurry is
the exact reason why Panda scales so well, as well as why you do NOT need
a Runed Axe to farm, as 2-3 good flicks will net you waves of gold easily. It's
awkward to aim at first, but I'll show you how to aim and use it.
Panda's primary setup for the rest of his skills to follow up, Flick is the perfect
tool for those pesky runaways or for that extra edge in ganks to make sure
everything goes smoothly. Notice in the image where you flick your opponent,
directly behind you. ALWAYS USE THIS SKILL FIRST BEFORE EVERYTHING
Cannon Ball
Your AoE disable as well as massively powerful nuke early-mid game. 325
physical might sound scary as is, but combined that with Flick's armor
reduction and you're guaranteed easy kills as low as level 3.
Face Smash
Your ult. The best way of describing it would be a melee version of
Succubus's hold. I'll go into more detail about this later.
1. Flick/Cannon Ball
2. Cannon Ball/Flick
3. Cannon Ball
4. Flurry
5. Cannon Ball
6. Face Smash
7. Cannon Ball
8. Flurry
9. Flurry
10. Flurry
11. Flick
12. Flick
13. Flick
14. Face Smash
15. Stats
16. Face Smash
The only thing you should ever be confused about when building
Panda would be whether to get Flick or Cannon Ball first. Both are equally good, the only difference is
that Cannon Ball will get you out of a gank better.
Leaving Face Smash at level 1 is because that early into the game, your other skills will do more
damage. Level 2 Face Smash is more mana for the same amount of disabling time.'
Starting Out
This is your starting items for whatever the situation. Offers you a bit of
everything, enough for survival until you can get your core.
Core Items
Enhanced Marchers is absolutely needed and better than other boots.
You NEED that extra burst of speed for quick Flicks, it's the difference
successful or fail ganks. Power Supply for that quick burst of mana
when you need just one more extra Flurry. Shrunken Head to turn you
into the ultimate initiator. Bottle would be the only debating item, some
consider it optional, I however call it core.
Blink Dagger if you need to become THE initiator, disabling their most vital
players. Heart to become a tank, Riftshards for lolcrits.
Insanitarius if you're struggling and need a cheap route to more of everything. Out of these items,
I don't recommend getting neither Shieldbreaker nor Breastplate. There's a lot
better people out there who could get Breastplate, and Shieldbreaker is not
needed seeing how it adds no extra base damage to your skills.
How Not To get Flamed While Playing
Skills Indept
-Note that when you use Flurry, it disjoints your body. Meaning you can use itJust kidding. This doesn't work anymore. :[
to dodge upcoming Valkyrie arrows, or even phase right through Pharaoh's
walls. It's like hacks but legit!
-Never use Flurry when chasing, unless you have Phase boots activated.
Even then I don't recommend it unless your enemy is sitting on 100 HP,
because if he survives, you would have only helped him by pushing him where
we wanted to go.
-As with all of Panda's skills, the best time to use Flurry would be after
a well placed Flick. Where with that armor exposed, your attacks
pierce right through.
-Aiming your Flurrys
-When you're using Flurry, it helps to spam/SMASH your movement button
on your mouse in the direction you want to go. It's possible to change
directions mid-Flurry doing this as well.
-The best way to connect with your Flurry is after you've flicked someone,
then you right click them once to stick on them and Flurry away.
-If you miss one Flurry, don't continue to just Flurry into the air and waste
charges, stop smashing the Q.
-Go into practice mode and get a good feel for how it handles.
-Always use this to initiate in a 1v1 situation. Hell, even in a 2v2, or even a 5v5. It's that good.
-Save your Flicks, it has the longest cooldown out of your spells aside from
ult. Instead, wait and watch your enemy team to slip up. A straggling pusher
that went to far, an initiator who fell far from his team searching for a rune, a
careless jungler who didn't have wards, these are the openings for your
Cannon Ball
-Your main nuke/disable in the game
-At level 1 Flick, your opponents still have enough speed to dodge your
Cannon Ball if he has any sort of brain power,
instead auto attack him down or Flurry him a bit, scare him off to the point
where he's just spam clicking to run away, that's your chance to finish him off
with a Cannon Ball and a few more autoattacks for the kill.
-Don't be afraid of how he gets disabled if he misses as a way to not escape.
Use it to jump up or down cliffs, or over forests or into forests.
Face Smash
-Use this after all of your other skills in a 1v1 for maximum damage output.
-In a teamfight, between all of your spells available you'll often find
yourself wondering just who the hell to disable or what to use them on.
Ulti their main disabler, or even the carry. Just whoever you need to shut
What is Panda's skill
-In a 1v1, it would ideally be Flick-->
Cannon Ball-->Flurry-->Face Smash
What to do in Teamfights.
-Until you have your Shrunken Head, you are not THE initiator of the group
-Wait for a chance to Flick
-If that opportunity does not arise, Cannon Ball face first into the other team.
Be warned that until you have your Shrunken Head, this is almost fatal.
-In a dream simulation, you'll want to Cannon Ball in, Flurry their whole team,
followed by Face Smashing their main priority.
- Of course, this is almost impossible to do in most situations. So instead
Cannon Ball in, followed by just ulting their main priorty.
-Last hit creeps, if you happen to miss just Flurry them for the gold.
-If you're pushing, Flurry the whole wave to wipe them out in 3 shots.
-Don't ever Cannon Ball to farm lanes, it's an overkill of mana.
-The same applies as above, use Flurry to wipe out camps.
-Panda is one of the best mass neutral killers. Meaning that 5-6 camp stack
is cheese for him to slice through. So stack as much as possible.
-This goes the same for Ancient creeps as well, though this is better off
left for the carry, if they're not going for a Runed Axe, take it.
Laning Phases
Early game
-Choose a lane, Panda is exceptional in any lane he's put in. I for example
NEED to solo middle as him.
-Aim to last hit, don't worry about harassment for now, you have a nice sum of HP and armor early game to take abuse, and you'll hand it out soon enough
-As early as level 3 a kill is easy, even by yourself! If your partner has a
disable, it's almost impossible not to. Start with Flick, autoattack then stun,
before or after their disable.
-If you're soloing as Panda in mid, be sure to ferry over a bottle ASAP to start
rune whoring, if you find a nice invis or haste be sure to gank. Panda's an
exceptional ganker.
Item Order
Mid Game
-Lanings over, no more of that. You're a full time team assistance now, you'll
get your Shrunken Head farm from assisting the team. Notice how little your
core was, now take this chance to disrupt their team who are still trying
to farm.
-Rune whore everything, gank their neutrals, lanes, everything. Everytime
your ult's off CD, is the time to kill someone.
-Defend your tower if it needs to be defended, push their tower if a push
is called. Move to where the team needs help, always, ALWAYS carry TPs
-If you're outta ideas what to do, start stacking some camps or ancients
and farm.
Item Order
Late Game
-This is where your power starts to slightly diminish since Cannon Ball won't be the once almighty nuke it was 30 minutes ago.
-Start getting some +strength items to increase your damage. A Heart if
you find yourself needing more HP. An Insanitarius if you're struggling to get
-If you're absolutely dominating, I suggest you try out Portal Key. It's
an underused item on Panda, when it's freakin amazing giving him mobility
like no other.
-Heart+Insanitarius=Ungodly power with no side effects!
-Push like no other, you're literally glued to the team by this point.
-A funny game you'll definitely enjoy by me
-A pretty damn close game, I eventually turned the whole thing around with
my Shrunken Head completed.
As always, if you got a replay I'll gladly put it up.
Questions and Answers
Why is there no Runed Axe you NOOB?!
What's it needed for? You have Flurry to farm. The regen it provides
is unnecessary with your Bottle/Power Supply. you won't gain any extra damage from your skills
with Runed Axe neither, but of course you'll always have the die hard Runed Axe users.
So I present to them this.
What is the exact damage calculations for
Flurry? How much is it affected by items?
The great debate for the first 2 pages. the calculations for Flurry
is as followed (Base Strength+Strength from items)*1.45 + (Damage from item)= total damage for Flurry
Thanks to ElementUser for clarifying this.
Meaning, if you have nothing but straight attack items on Panda,
his Flurry's will only do his AUTOATTACK damage everytime you use it. So they
will NOT get the bonus 45%.
How much does strength give into each skill?
Do attack modifiers work with Flurry, and if so
which one works best?
Attack modifiers do NOT work with Flurry.
Rice?! What about the RICE?!
I'm sharing some with my newfound Panda pal here.
Done for now with this guide, I rushed the end to just get it out.
Drop some comments and what not, I bid you adieu`
Last edited by who8myrice; 03-23-2010 at 11:34 AM.
nice nice, but shieldbreaker DOES add 60 damage to your flurry and ulti
Flurry - Deals Physical damage equal to one attack with +15 / 25 / 35 / 45% base damage.
Basically agree with everything. thank GOD u didnt recommend runed axe
Omg Rice, what an amazing panda guide.
I cant play panda for ****, hopefully following this guide will help my play.
I love you.
If it helps, Flick moves the unit exactly 150 units behind your hero when you successfully start the actual movement displacement of the target.
Flick mechanics for those that are interested: http://forums.heroesofnewerth.com/sh...ad.php?t=78948
Also, Panda's Flurry doesn't disjoint - there isn't any invulnerability or any disjoint code line in the code files for Flurry.
Oh and there's this too (Version 0.1.48):
Shieldbreaker's armor debuff does not apply on the Flurry hits - only stuff that affects Panda's base damage (+Str items usually do this) gets amplified by Flurry's +% base damage, hence the direct +60 damage from Shieldbreaker will not be amplified by Flurry (but will still get added onto the Flurry hit)Pandamonium
- Flurry no longer Disjoints
Last edited by ElementUser; 03-20-2010 at 10:52 AM.
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Look for my highlighted text (important information) and grey text (interesting but not required information).
Ah yes, I was waiting for Element to come in and clarify some things with his knowledge :P
Also, if I'm reading those codes right, Flick makes Panda immune for exactly 1 second?
That sounds amazing.
And another thanks to settling the Shieldbreaker debate there.
EDIT: I just tried this in practice mode, but Flurrying does indeed phase you right through Pharaoh's Walls. Not sure if this is intended.
Doesn't work on Valk's arrows however. :[
Last edited by who8myrice; 03-18-2010 at 11:22 PM.
I like your take on the Runed Axe issue.
No it doesn't make him immune, it simply means that Panda's Flick cannot be stopped once the check for whether the unit is <500 range is made.
Flurry can't bring Pandamonium into the Wall of Mummies, but if Panda is inside the wall he can Flurry outside - don't know the cause of this. I know Flurry offsets Panda but that doesn't explain why he can't Flurry into the Wall.
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Look for my highlighted text (important information) and grey text (interesting but not required information).
+ Damage items do make flurries do more damage.
Get 2 pandas, 1 with nothing and 1 with 6 doombringers and see who flurries harder.
I have returned
I thought Panda's face Smash does not cause damage anymore? It was in the change list in 1.53. Acts only as stun. Or am I mistaken?
would suggest an alternative build:
1 Flick
2 Cannon ball
3-5 Flurry
will grant a nice amount of dmg early on if you hit your target with flick + cannon ball, should deal overall more dmg then the normal route with maxing cannonball.
another item worth of suggestion is the always ignored null stone. i bought it a couple of times when i started to play panda, runed axe was not needed but the stats on it (especially the manaregen) was quite nice.
if shrunken head is not desperatly needed and you buy a sustainer for the additional manaregen you can upgrade it to a nullstone, counters for example pyro ultimate or the annoying vindi ulti (well, his aura is actually worse, but better to block one silence then none)
I'm goign to give this question a shot. Not got code but i think i know why you can get out but not in.
It's because of the distance in which flurry moves you. You only need to travel >the radius of mummywall when trying to get out, bt when trying to enter it you need to travel the radius of one mummy + 100 (the radius in which the knockback would apply) after each flurry there will be a check to apply any new aoe to panda i assume, this is why he cant get inside because one flurry does not push him > 100 range.
[i don't know the exact numbers]
Is this plausible ?
Aaaah what a great guide!
At last someone doesn't say "omg goes farm teh runed axe"; instead recommending going straight for shrunken head.
Exactly the same way I build my panda, and it works wonders .


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