text:
The Conference of Historical Journals offers this descriptive guide to editorial practices that are generally followed by historical journals. By taking, for the most part, a descriptive rather than a prescriptive approach to the everyday details of scholarly periodical publishing, these guidelines are intended to give both editors and authors a sense of what each party may expect from the other in the publication process. Because these guidelines embrace the practice of most historical journals, they are necessarily less precise than the rules and procedures that define the work of any one journal. Authors therefore need to clarify the practices followed by the journal that is considering their work. The sequence of topics in this set of guidelines roughly follows the stages of the publication process, with articles discussed first, book reviews later.
Many journals print in each issue a brief description of the format they expect authors to follow in preparing manuscripts. They may require, for example, that manuscripts be typed on nonerasable plain paper, be submitted with one or two extra copies, and be accompanied by return postage if, in the event of rejection, the author wishes the manuscript returned. Many require both text and footnotes to be double-spaced, with the notes following the text and not at the foot of the page. Some specify a maximum or minimum length for manuscripts and comment on the acceptability of tables and illustrations. Many identify the published guides, such as the Chicago Manual of Style, that they prefer for style and documentation form. Some journals have their own versions of such guides and will provide copies on request.
By preparing manuscripts in accordance with a journal's stated guidelines, authors can help speed along both the evaluation of their submissions and the processing of them once they are accepted for publication. Some editors will send a sample issue on request; all editors welcome inquiries from authors who are in doubt about any of these ground rules.
Most historical journals accept manuscripts in machine-readable form, either on computer diskettes sent through the mail or by means of Internet connections. The reason for doing so is straightforward: if the journal can transmit an article directly to its own or its service bureau's computer application, it can save a considerable amount of the composition cost. Authors should communicate with the journal about the compatibility of their word-processing application with the journal's (or its service bureau's) applications. Authors should also mention whether they have the means to transmit the manuscript electronically if the journal accepts on-line transmissions.
Authors should keep in mind that even when a journal is able to make use of electronic manuscripts, they are generally required to submit one or more hard copies of the manuscript. Although the copy editors and typesetters will work mainly with the electronic manuscript, the hard copy is important for copyediting use, for reference in case text is somehow lost from the electronic version, or if the journal decides to scan electronically the manuscript to a diskette.
It is uncommon among historical journals to pay authors for articles. Prospective authors should assume that they will receive no financial payment unless the journal in question clearly stipulates otherwise.
Most historical journals will not entertain a manuscript that is being considered by another journal at the same time. In acknowledging receipt of manuscripts, some warn explicitly against multiple submissions. Because it is widely disapproved, authors should assume that the practice of multiple submission is unacceptable unless a journal has made an explicit statement to the contrary.
In some instances authors submit articles that have already appeared, in a slightly altered or abbreviated form, in conference proceedings, edited books, or occasional papers. Authors should inform editors of this fact. If there is any question about whether the submission is "new," they should enclose a copy of the previously published version. Many journals decline to publish articles that have already appeared in a similar form, no matter how limited the circulation of the original publication.
Some journals consider the posting of a work on a Web site "previous publication" and decline to consider such articles. Authors should indicate in their cover letter whether their essay has been shared on a LISTSERV, posted on a home page, or is otherwise available electronically.
Authors can expect a journal to acknowledge receipt of a manuscript as a matter or routine. Because manuscripts and acknowledgments do get lost on occasion, an author who does not receive such acknowledgment within a reasonable time, no more than three weeks, should inquire.
Editors make an initial judgment of manuscripts as they are received to determine whether they merit further evaluation. If an editor rejects a manuscript at this stage, the author normally does not receive a detailed critique. The most common reasons why articles are rejected at this point are that they do not meet the scholarly standards demanded by the journal, their subject matter is inappropriate to the scope of the journal, or although competent and relevant, they address too narrow a topic. Authors are expected to acquaint themselves with the character and scope of journals to which they submit their work. If a particular manuscript clears this initial hurdle, the editor will usually send it to outside readers.
Most historical journals do not accept manuscripts for publication without first submitting them to the scrutiny of readers outside the editorial office. These consultants may be members of the journal's editorial advisory board or scholars with no formal connection to the journal. Although the system of peer evaluation prolongs the time between submission and final decision, it is important to assuring both the expert assessment of manuscripts and the quality of articles accepted for publication.
In choosing readers, editors seek referees whose own publications have earned for them reputations as experts on the subject of the manuscript to be evaluated or who would have a useful perspective on it from the angle of their own related work. To the fullest extent possible, editors avoid choosing scholars known to be or to have been close associates of the author. At the same time, a given field of specialization may be so small that it is not possible to find qualified readers who are not well acquainted with the author.
Most historical journals practice double-blind peer review. To help assure the impartiality of evaluations, most historical journals remove the name or other identification of the author from a manuscript, where this can be done without undue mutilation, before sending it out for evaluation. For this reason, it is helpful if authors place their names only on a separate title page. Similarly, editors normally send reports to authors without disclosing the readers' names, except when readers prefer to forgo anonymity, and sometimes as a matter of policy not even then. Readers ultimately learn the identity of authors whose work is published, but authors may never learn who read their manuscripts. Accordingly, an author of an accepted article may ask the editor to reveal the names of readers, especially if the critiques helped in revision of the article. In such cases, the editor will have to secure the readers' consent before revealing their identities. Some editors routinely decline such requests from authors, preferring to maintain the anonymity of the process even after publication.
Editors normally decide whether a manuscript will be sent to outside readers, and are able to secure them, within two weeks to a month of receiving the manuscript. The time it takes to receive the readers' reports varies from journal to journal and from manuscript to manuscript. The nature of the manuscript, the number of readers, and the length of time allotted are among the main determinants of the duration of this part of the process. Despite variation, most editors expect to have critiques in hand within two to three months after selecting willing readers, and certainly no more than six months. The editor will normally notify the author if a delay seems likely--if, for example, it proves hard to secure readers or if differing opinions among a first set of readers make it necessary to seek additional opinions.
Tardy readers are the most common cause of delay. Editors try to avoid this problem by sending reminders before too much time passes. When decisions are delayed, it is small comfort to authors to be reminded that readers are the unsung volunteer heroes of the evaluation process. Scholars who agree to read manuscripts should keep in mind, however, that this contribution ceases to be an act of collegial altruism when it is not performed in a timely fashion.
When they have heard from a sufficient number of outside readers, editors must next decide what to do with a manuscript. They may reject it and offer little or no encouragement to believe that revision would improve its chances, reject it lout encourage revision, accept it on condition that specified revisions are made, or in rare cases, accept it without revision. Because the range of contingencies is broad, editors try in their letters of decision to communicate clearly to authors the status or prospects of their manuscripts and the requirements for securing final, unconditional acceptance.
The form in which authors may expect the critiques of their work to appear varies considerably. Some journals provide a standard form for readers' reports. Others ask readers to submit evaluations, separate from their cover letters, to be forwarded to the author. Editors usually send readers' reports to authors of both accepted and rejected manuscripts. Editors may sometimes send summaries of outside reports. They also offer their own evaluations and suggestions.
In the case of acceptance, it is important that the editor indicate clearly how the comments are to be used in any. revision, especially where the readers' reports offer, or appear to offer, conflicting advice. Before revising, an author should resolve any doubts about how to proceed by writing for further, clearer guidance. An author who agrees to acceptance of a manuscript for publication may not withdraw it from the journal except in extreme and unusual circumstances. Journals usually provide written contracts that spell out in detail the objections of both parties.
If the editor agrees with an author's wish to have maps, charts, or illustrations printed with the article, the author is normally expected to provide the maps and charts in camera-ready or electronic (computer disk) form and glossy prints of illustrations with accompanying credits and captions. Usually authors are expected to accomplish this at their own expense and to obtain all necessary permissions in writing. They should submit with their final manuscript a photocopy of each letter of permission necessary for use of illustrations. The editorial office usually assumes responsibility for permissions and fees only for those illustrations provided by the journal.
Editors assume that authors who quote extensively from primary or secondary sources have obtained written permission to do so. Some editors require authors to supply copies of letters granting permission to quote from manuscript collections. Authors should acquaint themselves with the guidelines that govern "fair use" of quotations from sources.
Editorial practice regarding two aspects of scheduling articles varies widely: when to assign an accepted article to the issue in which it will appear and whether to notify the author of that decision. Some editors never inform authors when their articles will appear; others are able to specify the issue at the point at which a manuscript is accepted and give the author that information at that time. Normally the editor will indicate approximately when the author may expect to receive the copyedited manuscript or galley proofs, if that is the journal's practice, usually some months after acceptance. At most journals a complete production cycle--from the day the editor submits the copyedited text of an issue to the typesetter until the day the issue is mailed to subscribers--usually takes three to five months.
All scholarly journals copyedit accepted manuscripts for conformity to the journal's house style for footnote form, special terms, capitalization, and the like, as well as standard grammar and spelling. Sometimes the editorial staff will suggest larger changes, such as adding or deleting material, rewriting ambiguous passages, or rearranging sentences or paragraphs to improve the flow of exposition or argument. Often the editor will query the author about internal inconsistencies or apparent errors of fact. Some journals check footnotes and quotations to the extent possible. In most cases, editors give authors an opportunity to see the changes made before publication--in the form of copyedited manuscript, galley proof, or both.
Journals usually send the author a copy of the article as it has been set in proof. Sometimes this copy is at the galley proof stage, at which point the article consists of the unpaginated text and notes. Other journals send authors page proofs, in which the text, notes, illustrations, and tables have been paginated. Still others send a hybrid version that lies somewhere between galleys and page proofs. Some journals send no form of proof at all. Because time is important at this point in the process, the editor may ask the author to return the article, with changes marked in the margins, in a very few days. Editors characteristically request that authors limit changes to correcting grammatical or factual errors and refrain from making stylistic or substantive improvements because of the cost of revising the layout. Indeed, with some journals the cost of authors' alterations is borne entirely by the author.
Each journal determines the number of copies of the issue or the number of offprints of the article that it will send free of charge to authors. Beyond that fixed number, authors may sometimes purchase additional copies. Authors who wish to order extra offprints should inquire no later than the point at which they receive proofs, as it is usually impossible for the editor to have extra copies printed after the regular order has been submitted to the printer.
Authors frequently submit portions of forthcoming books or other work in progress for publication in historical journals. The practice is generally considered a healthy one that enables journals to publish the best current scholarship and authors to present their findings at an early stage. Authors should know, however, that most journals place an important restriction on this practice; most will not entertain an article that will appear later, substantially intact, in a larger work unless a prescribed interval will have elapsed between publication in the journal and in the larger work. Editors commonly regard a year as the minimum such interval. Given this restriction, authors should alert their editors to the likely time of publication of a larger work that contains an accepted article or a substantial portion thereof. They should also inquire as to the form in which the editor requires the journal article to be acknowledged in the larger work.
Although most historical journals publish reviews of books, the volume of scholarly publishing is such that no journal, even one that devotes most of its contents to reviews, can give space to every serious history book in its field of interest. The disappointment of some authors is therefore inevitable. When a book is chosen for review, the editor seeks a reviewer knowledgeable about the subject, prescribes an approximate number of words, and states a deadline. By accepting an assignment, a reviewer tacitly accepts these stipulations. In most cases the only payment a reviewer receives is the copy of the book.
Editors usually avoid choosing as reviewer anyone thanked in the acknowledgments of the book or known to be closely associated with the author. Although editors welcome requests from scholars to have their names placed on file as potential reviewers, some, as a practice, decline a request from a scholar to review a particular book. Others welcome such specific requests.
In many cases editors of historical journals make it a policy not to write book reviews for publication in the journals they edit. When an editor publishes a book appropriate to the review section of the journal, it is customary to ask someone not on the editorial staff to assign a reviewer.
Many journals send with the review copy a sheet outlining what is expected form the reviewer. These instructions typically call for the reviewer to summarize the book's topic and approach, assess its quality, and identify its contribution to scholarship. Most editors judge that the content of reviews, unless wildly irrelevant or libelous, is up to the reviewer. Journals occasionally publish letters written by authors, or others, in response to book reviews. In all such cases, the reviewer is given an opportunity to respond.
The extent to which journals edit book reviews varies greatly. Some consider reviews a species of commissioned work that should be edited mote lightly than articles. In these cases reviews are edited to conform to house style and to correct any obvious errors of fact. Other journals edit reviews much as they do article manuscripts. Some journals send reviewers a printer's proof of their review. As with articles, editors expect reviewers to refrain from making stylistic alterations at this stage and to limit changes to correcting errors of grammar or fact.
Book authors are naturally curious about the treatment their work will receive in the scholarly press. They sometimes ask editors of journals for the name of the scholar assigned to write the review. Although they will tell authors whether their books are being reviewed, most editors decline to reveal the reviewer a name before the issue is in press. Once the issue has been printed, the editor sends copies of each review to the publisher of each book. It falls to the publisher to send a copy to the author. Not all journals send published copies of reviews to reviewers. Contributors should inquire if they are uncertain about the particular journal's policy on this point.
Among historical journals policies governing copyright and republication vary greatly. Authors should enquire about a specific journal's policy before agreeing to acceptance of their articles.
Some historical journals send authors a standard copyright form; others do not. Most require the author to transfer copyright to the journal. All routinely give permission to authors for subsequent use of their own material in their own work without restriction.
Although no standard covers the practice followed by historical journals regarding republication of articles, authors should be aware that a fee is commonly levied on the publisher of previously printed material. Many journals set either a per-page charge or a flat fee and split the revenue equally between journal and author. Authors should clarify the question of republication fees at an early stage in the process of reprinting their work.
These guidelines are just that--guidelines that in general terms describe the day-to-day editorial practices employed by most historical journals. The Conference of Historical Journals does not determine editorial standards or ethics, nor is it prepared to arbitrate disputes. It expects editors, authors, and reviewers to settle differences among themselves. If such efforts fail, appeal can be made to appropriate agencies of the professional associations. Resort to such extreme measures will be rare, however, if authors and editors keep the channels of communication open and question each other whenever ambiguities arise. In particular, it bears repeating that practice varies greatly among historical journals. Editors can help avoid problems by conveying to authors as precise description of the practices followed by their journals; authors similarly can help by using the subjects covered in the guidelines presented here to guide them in questioning their prospective editors to ensure that they understand the particular journal's practices.
Conference of Historical Journals
Spring 2000
Third edition, revised


text:
ASU and Thunderbird business school will be merging
The Thunderbird School of Global Management will merge with Arizona State University after officials reached a preliminary agreement Thursday afternoon.
The private, non-profit college could become part of the university by the end of the month, according to the Phoenix Business Journal .
ASU officials stated that the merge could mean more job cuts for Thunderbird in order to bring it into the university but ASU President Michael Crow stated that the merger will benefit both institutions and give students more opportunities.
Thunderbird, a Glendale international business school, has previously been struggling with debt and financial issues, especially after a deal between Thunderbird and for-profit Laureate Education Inc. fell apart earlier this year.
The new school will be called the Thunderbird School of Global management at Arizona State University, however, it will operate as a separate unit of ASU.
Thunderbird President Larry Penley believes that Thunderbird is excited to join "one of the world's most innovative universities." He was the dean of ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business from 1985 to 2003.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Bortnick: "Sadist-Khan" Making "War on Cars"
When DOT, at its Fourth Avenue Open House on March 21, unveiled its plans to slow traffic on 4th Avenue, including neck downs, a pedestrian island and more visible crosswalks, Bortnick only noticed the missing parking spots.
Sadik-Khan, Bortnick told Will Bredderman of the Brooklyn Paper/Courier Life, whose article Gothamist referenced, should be known as "Sadist-Khan", because she never met a car she didn't like.
Bortnick's schtick's getting old. There's more to life than parking.
Bredderman's article from the Brooklyn Paper.
1 comment:
- Breukelener said...
It's a shame that there is not more participation by a cross section of Bay Ridge residents at the community board and at these planning meetings.
Cranks will still be there, but they will be a voice among many, rather than the "usual suspect(s)" who can get far more influence/talk time otherwise. Then the local papers amplify this by going to such people for comment on a regular basis.
- 3/26/2013
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
UNHCR is not responsible for the content and availability of non-UNHCR websites. Content displays in a new window.
Letter dated 25 March 2015 from the Permanent Representatives of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General
4 May 2015 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Country Reports
Situation in Honduras : democracy breakdown : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
1 July 2009 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations


text:
Got a minute?
Got a minute?
Children's book authors often have much wisdom to share. Psychology Today writer Juliana Breines, Ph.D., remembers the Mrs. Piggle Wiggle book series. Mrs. Piggle Wiggle took everything literally. For example, when asked to dust the furniture, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle would add dust to the furniture. Her employers quickly learned to ask her to please "un-dust" the furniture. As hilarious as this is, there is more to Mrs. Piggle Wiggle from which we, as adults, can benefit.
(Photo Credit:Filter Forge/Flickr)
Reverse Psychology
Mrs. Piggle Wiggle also demonstrated the merits of reverse psychology. One of the children in Mrs. Pickle Wiggle's care hated taking baths. Mrs. Piggle Wiggle suggested the child be allowed to forgo bathing as long as she wanted. The child became so dirty that radishes started growing in the soil packed up her arms. The behavior that she hated, bathing, suddenly had merit. She freely chose to take a bath and enjoy the benefits of bathing.
The lesson here is that when we feel forced to do something, we don't want to. You may not like having to get up early to catch a train to get to work on time. It may be ill-advised to take reverse psychology too far in this scenario; the advice would be to not allow yourself to get up on time until you were in so much trouble at work that you actually wanted to.
You may harness the power of reverse psychology without risking job loss. Think clearly about what would happen if you got up late, missed the train, and arrived late to work on a daily basis. Go through everything that would happen in your mind and try to feel what it would be like.Think about:
You get the idea. Take some time to sit with how those things feel. Try to experience the fear or desolation of failure. The next thing you know, you may actually be bouncing out of bed in the morning not because you have to, but because you want to.
Reactance Theory
Another way of approaching the task of psyching yourself into success is to carefully consider how you word things.
Reactance Theory is based upon the idea that we don't want to do things that we have to do. Just like the child with radishes growing on her arms, we want bathing to be our choice. We don't want others mandating our behavior.
It may seem like splitting hairs, but it can help. Let's go back to the example of getting up before dawn to get to work on time. You resent it because you have to do it. When you dislike being required to get up early, you may come to resent your employer for the seemingly unreasonable demand that you be at work on time.
In Reverse Psychology above, we used the power of emotion (fear of job loss) to remind us why we get up so early, and use the relief of a good job to make us want to get up. In Reactance Psychology, we simply change how we word and, therefore, perceive the situation.
Reactive Psychology removes the sense of pressure or impending doom, and gives many people more incentive to want to make the right choices.
50 Years Into the Future
Keep your eye on the long-term prize in order to get over the daily issues that you might not enjoy. Remembering who you are, where and why you are going often makes it much easier to work through inconveniences and imperfections in life. Remembering the delayed gratification you are working toward will help you want to do difficult things.
Tell Us What You Think
How do you approach tasks you don't want to do? We want to hear from you! Leave a comment or join the discussion on Twitter.
Thanks! We'll send you a welcome newsletter as soon as we can.
In the meantime, check out our research center.
Looks like your email already exists in our database.
Please log in here.
You are already logged in.


text:
Latest Headlines
Cooler than average temperatures this week.
A company said it has faced challenges since seeking approval to put a care ...
The No. 24 Arkansas baseball team (21-13) raced out to an early lead Wednesday ...
Due to the threat of inclement weather, Arkansas baseball's series opener with ...
MIAMI (AP) - It's not that body parts never wash ashore on Florida beaches. But usually it's not an eye the size of a softball.
State wildlife officials are trying to determine the species of a blue eyeball found by a man Wednesday at Pompano Beach, north of Fort Lauderdale.
They put the eyeball on ice so it can be analyzed at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg.
Agency spokeswoman Carli Segelson says the eyeball likely came from a marine animal, since it was found on a beach. Possible candidates include a giant squid, a whale or some type of large fish.
(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


text:
Bankruptcy Law
Bankruptcy Law Questions? Ask a Bankruptcy Lawyer Now.
Hello I am a licensed attorney here to help you with your question, please review my response and do not hesitate to ask for clarification
If the wife is on the lease she would be given an automatic stay,
however, since her spouses case was dismissed you can file an motion to lift the stay, and advise the court that this is a fraudulant filing, and the court should grant your motion,
Also, under the law, in order for the the bankruptcy filing to have any effect on a looming eviction in which the landlord has a state court judgment the tenant must pay one month of rent to the bankruptcy clerk immediately upon filing the bankruptcy petition. In addition to paying the rent to the clerk, the tenant must file a "certification" under penalty of perjury which states that (1) the judgment permits the tenant to stay in the premises upon satisfaction of the entire judgment amount and (2) the tenant has deposited with the bankruptcy clerk "any rent which would become due during the thirty (30) day period after the filing of the bankruptcy petition".
If the tenant complies with the above requirements, i.e., pays the rent and files the certification (and serves the certification on the landlord), on the day that the bankruptcy petition is filed, the tenant is given a thirty day reprieve.
That is only due to the fact she was not a named party at the start
There is no lease. They are the previous owners of the house.
If there is no lease,
and you are the legal owner,
you can ask the trustee to have them pay a rental amount,
for them to stay,
Maybe I need to make my case a bit more clear.
I understand,
this is a common tenant technique,
or home owner technique
under the bankruptcy law,
The husband already filed bankruptcy and case was dismissed.
since she is not on record as filing a bankruptcy,
she would be given an automatic stay,
you would have the burden to file a motion to lit the stay claiming fraud,
in that since her husband filed and his case was dismissed, she has no intention on following through with the case,
and is doing this to prolong there stay in the home
My eviction/judgement/writ of possession was only towards the husband
The case is directed to Mr. XXXXX & occupants.
she should be considered an occupant,
So it is possible for them to stop eviction again
Okay thanks for the information.
the bankruptcy court, does not have her name or social listed, so when she files, it would be considered a separate case,
with a new automatic stay,
you would have to file a motion to lift the stay claiming fraud, and ask for sanctions and fees as well.
Okay. I will do that if they do file for bankruptcy again. Hopefully they won't, but we shall see.
I have already filed to lift automatic stay once, but I guess I may have to do it again.
DISCLAIMER: Answers from Experts on JustAnswer are not substitutes for the advice of an attorney. JustAnswer is a public forum and questions and responses are not private or confidential or protected by the attorney-client privilege. The Expert above is not your attorney, and the response above is not legal advice. You should not read this response to propose specific action or address specific circumstances, but only to give you a sense of general principles of law that might affect the situation you describe. Application of these general principles to particular circumstances must be done by a lawyer who has spoken with you in confidence, learned all relevant information, and explored various options. Before acting on these general principles, you should hire a lawyer licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction to which your question pertains.
The responses above are from individual Experts, not JustAnswer. The site and services are provided "as is". To view the verified credential of an Expert, click on the "Verified" symbol in the Expert's profile. This site is not for emergency questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service (last updated February 8, 2012).


text:
Mencap responds to Care and Support White Paper and draft bill
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Mencap believes reforms will have a positive impact on the lives of disabled people, but that crucial issue on long-term funding must be addressed
"The social care system is in crisis. Years of underinvestment and cuts to services have left one in four adults with a learning disability literally stuck in the home, isolated and at risk, with family carers at breaking point and scared about the future.
We believe that the Government has now set out a framework for reform which will have a positive impact on the lives of people with a learning disability and their families. Crucially, the White Paper and draft bill will set a minimum standard of eligibility and improve assessments, which we hope will end the post code lottery of services that many disabled people face today.
We are reassured to see that the Government has committed to fund immediate reforms, but this promising blue print will never get off the ground if it fails to address the chronic underfunding in social care. The Government cannot delay any longer, and must now outline an urgent plan of how it intends to fund social care reform in the long term."
Notes to editors
For further information please contact Pasca Lane at the Mencap press office – firstname.lastname@example.com, 0207 696 6017.
- About Mencap
There are 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK. Mencap works to support people with a learning disability and their families and carers by fighting to change laws and improve services and access to education, employment and leisure facilities. Mencap supports thousands of people with a learning disability to live their lives the way they want.
We are also one of the largest providers of services, information and advice for people with a learning disability across England, Northern Ireland and Wales. People with a learning disability and their carers can find out more about our services by calling Mencap Direct on 0300 333 111 or by visiting www.mencap.org.uk
- What is a learning disability?
A learning disability is a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities – for example household tasks, socialising or managing money – which affects someone for their whole life.
People with a learning disability tend to take longer to learn and may need support to develop new skills, understand complex information and interact with other people.
The level of support someone needs depends on individual factors, including the severity of their learning disability.


text:
Family Law
Family Law Questions? Ask a Family Lawyer Online.
Yes please
Thank you for your follow-up.Not a problem, and I happen to somewhat disagree with your opinion pertaining to emergency. While it is true that you generally have to battle against some preferential treatment due to being male, since you have been the de facto caretaker for three years, you personally can go to court, even tomorrow, and file an emergency petition for emergency sole guardianship, based on your current bond with the children, and the complete unfitness of ex who has not been acting as a mother to the children. If the judge grants such an order, you would no longer have to give the child over to the mother, and would instead have to later on go to court so as to establish permanent guardianship (or rather, custody, since I assume you are listed as a father on the birth certificate). But if you do not obtain custodial rights, then I am afraid that her rights as a mother would trump you rights, and you would have to provide her with the children, even over your own objections. This is why obtaining a temporary order is so important, as you can later utilize that, along with your three years of caring for the children, as evidence of your 'fitness' and your bond with the children.Good luck.
Thank you so much, I am going to the courthouse no later than Friday!
Attachments are only available to registered users.
DISCLAIMER: Answers from Experts on JustAnswer are not substitutes for the advice of an attorney. JustAnswer is a public forum and questions and responses are not private or confidential or protected by the attorney-client privilege. The Expert above is not your attorney, and the response above is not legal advice. You should not read this response to propose specific action or address specific circumstances, but only to give you a sense of general principles of law that might affect the situation you describe. Application of these general principles to particular circumstances must be done by a lawyer who has spoken with you in confidence, learned all relevant information, and explored various options. Before acting on these general principles, you should hire a lawyer licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction to which your question pertains.
The responses above are from individual Experts, not JustAnswer. The site and services are provided "as is". To view the verified credential of an Expert, click on the "Verified" symbol in the Expert's profile. This site is not for emergency questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service (last updated February 8, 2012).


text:
Intimate Organics Sensual Massage Oil
- You'll earn $0.71 CAD in Pink Apple Rewards
- Shipping Class Size: Medium
Intimate Organics Sensual Cocoa Bean and Goji Berry Massage Oil helps to create an intimate setting and frees inhibitions for both partners. This massage oil blend contains certified organic extracts of aloe, cocoa bean and goji berries.
- Item #: 5317
- Brand: Intimate Organics


text:
After studying all the head on pictures in the database of the B-52 making a turn while taxiing, something seems wrong with the wheel alignment. Normally on a vehicle with 2 front wheels, the inner one in a turn will be turned sharper than the outer one since the outer one will have a slightly larger turn-radius or covering a larger circumference (what is called toe-out in cars)
Most of the pics of the B-52s seem to show that the outer front wheelset is turned sharper than the inner one, (toe-in) therefore creating quite a bit of tire-scrubbing and the wheelsets working against each other.
Please check your spelling (press "Check Spelling" above)
©Copyright 2016 Demand Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved


text:
It should come as no shock that the Rhode Island Senate today unanimously approved legislation that encourages out-of-court settlements in the 38 Studios lawsuit. The news comes from a syndicated Associated Press report. The bill, which was floated to lawmakers by Governor Lincoln Chafee's office earlier this month and supported by the lead attorney representing the Rhode Island Economic Corp. (now known as the Rhode Island Commerce Corp.) in a lawsuit against former 38 Studios executives and others associated with the $75 loan deal that went awry.
Last week Wistow urged a Senate committee to pass the legislation because recoverable resources were "being eaten up very rapidly" by the ongoing legal battle. Wistow also indicated that some involved in the lawsuit had expressed an interest in settling the matter out of court.
The next stop for the bill is the House. This week lawmakers in the house looked at the bill but did not vote on it. We suspect that lawmakers in that chamber will feel pressure from the Senate, the EDC, and the Governor's office to pass the legislation as quickly as possible.
Source: Polygon


text:
ōAmazing day xoxöAmazing day wish it was longer staff were great location was close to my hotel the meal was a nice touch after. Roxanne074, Visited September 2012
ōBeautiful and SafeöThis is one of the best caves I've ever visited. If you are afraid, don't be, the route is easy and pretty wide open. If you can manage to get a large group together then the tour will go farther. There are places along the tour that they stop to take photos of each group, there were 7 in our family and then a family of three, so there were only 2 pictures to take so it went fast and the guide was able to take us deeper into the cave. Also the grounds around the cave were very pretty and well maintained. The Lunch was spectacular and authentic. Rice, Beans, veggies, potatoes, Taquitos, and wonderful tropical tea. I also really appreciated the Mayan Cleansing Ceremony that they performed before entering the cave! This is a must see for education, adventure, and outright fun! FilmNeil Visited September 2012
ōone of the best attractions I have ever gone onöRio Secreto is a tour of cenotes where you walk, flost and swim through the caves. All the equipment is supplied - helmet, wetsuit, swimshoes & a walking stick if you need it.. You are not allowed to bring a camera but they take pictures for you. The tour is a couple hours and they fed us an excellent lunch after which they called a "snack". Mauricio was our guide. He was very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and spoke English very well. Different guides speak different languages. My favourite part was flosting through the caves and when everyone shut off their lights and we sat in the darkness. You could not see your hand if front of your face. Make sure you do as the guide tells you and take big, high steps - it helps get your footing. Michelle_B563, London, Canada. Visited December 2011
ōTHE BEST TOUR EVER!ö
My husband and I (ages 59) and my son and his fiancķ all took this tour offered thru Carnival Legend cruise. We all loved it. It was a little outside of the box for all of us but we think it was such an adventure and know we will never see anything like it again. All I can say is, Go, Go, Go. Our guide was Linda and she was fantastic and the pictures are truly a memorable keepsake. If you want to do something a little different, take this tour. DolceItalia, Williamsport, Pennsylvania- November 30, 2011
ōBeautiful exerience!öOn our vacation to Riviera Maya our travel agent suggested we try Rio Secreto as an excursion. As my husband has health problems I decided to go myself. It was beautiful! We went in a small group that was warm and friendly, the staff was great! Our guide Alfredo did a wonderful job, it was easy to see he loves what he does each day! I would suggest this for your visit! It is a bit physical but they go slow and remind you to walk with confidence and take your time! Hope you have as much fun as I did! HeatherAn - August 30, 2011- Kansas City, Missouri
ōVery Rugged Adventure - Fantastic GuideöThree not-so-fit mature ladies from NYC visited the underground river and caves with our kind, patient and oh-so-careful guide - Senor Alfredo. When we booked the trip, we had been told there were few stairs and the excursion could easily be done by older knees/hips as well as very rudimentary swimmers. Alfredo guided us, slowly, step-by-step, alerting us when there were sharp rocks to either side of us. He told us "lift your knees with confidence!" (it was his mantra!) and he helped us enjoy a truly challenging 2 hour underground trek. A mom, dad and their two young boys (from London) were in our group and they had a much easier time of it than we three - the kids got a big kick out of the bats, the catfish, and the nearly invisible shrimp in the river. Life jackets, water shoes and helmets required - wet suits optional (all provided by the preserve). Daniela P- August 24, 2011, New York City, New York -Tripadvisor
ōBest experience in the Yucatanö
I grew up in the mountains of Colorado and caving was one of my favorite activities- in fact, my brother and I would scour the hills and try to find unscouted caves in addition to the ones that were on maps. Rio Secreto was incredible and likely the best caving experience I've ever had the fortune to enjoy. The natural beauty of the cave with its formations, fossils, water system, mayan archaeological remains are part one to the formula- incredible guides and a well run company are the second. It was the highlight of our trip to the Riviera Maya- kids, adults, cavers and non-cavers alike. We had our kids- ages 10-12 along and they were able to do the experience as well and also claimed it as their highlight. adventure...
August 23, 2011 seattle -Tripadvisor
ōAWESOME!öThis was the highlight of our trip. Our guide Alfredo was AMAZING. We had our 5, 7 and 12 year old boys with us. The 7 year old as a little scared to start, but was trying to lead the tour by the end. Our 5 year old was scared almost the whole time and our guide CARRIED HIM THE WHOLE WAY. He didn't make that seem like a burden, either. It was a great experience. DO IT! Although there is a cost for the Pictures, it is much less expensive and you feel less ripped off than you do at other excursions. For the $99 package, you get three souvenirs. These include a choice of bottle of local liquor (Xtabeltum?), swim shirts or printed photos. This is in addition to the CD of photographs. Tigger303, July 31, 2011- Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania -Tripadvisor
ōAn amazing sightöWe booked the Rio Secreto Tour after reading the Trip Advisor reviews and it did not disappoint. The fun starts when you get on the van and go for a bumpy ride to the rally point where you meet your guide. Our guide was Rafa. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and truly loves what he does. He stressed the importance of respecting the site and not disturbing anything in the cave. The best part is when he tell you to turn off your headlamps and you sit in complete darkness for about a minute. You are not allowed to bring anything on the tour so they have a photographer follow your group around and you can purchase the pictures at the end (a little expensive but they are worth it). The snacks at the end were good but don't expect them to fill you up. Skip the parasailing and wave runners! Rio Secreto is a must! Escobamx, July 25, 2011, Richmond, Virginia- TripAdvisor
ōThe best Excursion of our tripöWe actually booked this one with the ship. The challenge of getting there from a ship was a little daunting so we let them guide us door to door.We started early on the ferry to the mainland. Sitting on the stern we had a wonderfully bumpy ride and chatted with David who is from Halifax. He was on this trip by himself as his wife was not really an underground secret river type person.Angel met us at Playa del Camon and our group of nine now boarded a van. It took us about 20 minutes to get out of town and then up a very bumpy road into the jungle. We were in introduced to our guide Gonzo and he outfitted us with wet suits, watershoes, helmets, and lights. He made us hit the washroom and have a shower. THIS TRIP WAS AWSOME!!!We started into the caves, (cenote) at times we were walking, wading, swimming and walking chest deep down the river. The sights were more than I really could imagine even having seen the photos ahead of time. We saw crab spiders, also know as whip spiders, bats and catfish. Gonzo was so excited to share his love of the cenote we were in you couldn't help but realize how lucky you were to have him as a guide and to have the honour of exploring the river. We were not to touch things, not to pee in the water, and no cameras. One area had the stalactites quite red/brown looking. That apparently was created by a fridge door being dumped on the jungle floor and left to rust.Two hours sped by and out we came for a light lunch and relaxing in the hammocks.Angel met us and back to Playa del Carmon where there was time for a wander though town and a dip in the water, Berfore we took the ferry arriving back on the ship at 4:50 with a departure at 5. We were fine with the photo cd and the cost was high, but the photos were great and it was something that I enjoyed completely. cruisin_11, Jun 10, 2011 Coconut Creek, Florida - TripAdvisor
ōReally cool, fun, different experience on vacation!öMy wife and I booked this excursion from our Royal Carribean Cruise stop in Cozumel. It was a great experience. Dante was our guide. Very nice, friendly, educated, & fun guide. Never been in caves before, always looking for that different experience... go to beaches all the time. They do not allow you to take your own pics, you have to buy theirs. $69 for allyour pics of the day plus a bunch of stock photos. I think its worth it, gotta have pics of this to show your friends and family. Would highly recommend this trip. sbarrea, Jun 8, 2011 Coconut Creek, Florida - TripAdvisor
My husband and I just returned from a Carnival cruise which took us to Cozumel as our final stop. Months in advance of this holiday, I booked our shore excursions through the cruise line and chose the "Amazing Secret River" at Rio Secreto as our final adventure. What an incredible way to round out a fantastic holiday!! With Alfredo as our guide, we stepped down into another world and were completely blown away. This is a fantastic adventure and easy enough for most people. We had the added bonus of being included in a secret marriage proposal in the pitch blackness of one of the caverns. Kudos to that fellow for his creativity!!! Alfredo was an excellent guide and at one point, as we were floating through a narrow passageway, he pointed out the gurggling sound of the formations and told me he like to think of it as "Mother Nature's heartbeat"...that will stay with me forever. His obvious love of this underground paradise contributed to our enjoyment. I will be sure to visit this park again as I think you could wander the same path for years and never see all that is there. I highly recommend this trip!! Thank you to Alfredo and the staff at Rio Secreto for ending my holiday on a high note. Candus - Kelowna, BC Canada
ōIf you are planning to go to the Mayan Riviera, THE place to visit definitelyöGuau! I'm still amazed at the beauty of this place. I've been at the Mayan Riviera about 10 times, but never saw that kind of beauty. Since you arrive to the last goodbye, the staff is knowledgeable, professional and very friendly. They make you feel safe and therefore, enjoy the experience 100%, and now I can confirm "The most beautiful underground river". If you have the chance to go when visiting the Riviera Maya does not think 2 times. MonyOlivares, Mar 11, 2011- Mexico City, Mexico - TripAdvisor
ōThe very best natural reserve cenote in the Playa Del Carmen area not to be missed by any tourist.öThis is an exciting tour through the underground natural reserve which comes at a very reasonable price and makes a great family adventure. The guides are excellent and take you through an incredible experience to see a most beautiful preserve of underground rivers in their natural state. Truly a wonderful experience for any age. magyar42, Mar 10, 2011- Puerto Aventuras Mexico, TripAdvisor
To the staff of Rio Secreto,
"On the 20th of December my friend and I got off of our cruise ship the Carnival Freedom in Cozumel and boarded a ferry for the mainland. We had booked a tour in a so called "secret river" under the Yucatan peninsula.
We had no idea what was in store for us that day.
Once on the mainland we were loaded into a van and taken on a ride. As we were nearing our destination we saw large highway signs proclaiming "Secret River next exit" and were wondering how secret our tour would really be. While making small talk with the other tourists in the van we turned down a beaten road and started driving through the jungle in earnest. The conversation started to dry up as our surroundings started sinking in. Beautiful scenery surrounded the road. After a ride full of bumps we arrived at our destination, a group of open buildings in the middle of the forest. We were shown the lockers where we could put our valuables and our clothes while the staff got us shorty wetsuits, helmets and life jackets. With the amount of tourists starting to arrive it was time to shower off and get a move on. We were told to clean all the shampoo, deodorant, and sweat off of us, and I don't mind saying that the group of Canadians we were with complained the most about the chilly water we were pouring over ourselves.
At this point we were handed off to our specific guide, and started walking to the entrance of the underworld.
I wish I had the ability to describe the time that followed. We walked down into a hole in the earth that had trees jutting out at odd angles, vines covering every inch of forest floor. The light slowly disappeared as we made our calm walking descent into the heart of Mexico. The sight was so awe inspiring that we didn't notice the final cracks of light being left in the distance. Stalactites staring down at us we continued our trip ever deeper eventually sliding into the clear water that flows through the maze.
After an indeterminate amount of time we emerged at another point in the forest. Having walked, swam, and floated through a remarkable series of sights our small talk had all but petered out, replaced by a silence in the awe of the raw power of nature.
I'm writing this knowing I will probably never be able to afford another trip down to Mexico, or have a chance to take the longer tour. But I wanted all the staff to know how inspiring a trip you are giving to people. Our guide, who we were told to call Gonzo, was amazing, and sounded like he genuinely loved his job, and where he worked. And | don't think anyone could blame him for that. A large part of how much we enjoyed the trip was thanks to him and the information he imparted.
The one comment I would make is the importance of washing off prior to our descent. If we had known how important it was at the start of the tour I'm certain all of us would have washed harder to help protect the caves, but we only understood the true danger of oils on our skins by the end of the tour when it was explained and demonstrated to us.
That day turned out to be the standout of our vacation.
I want to thank all of the staff, for letting us down into that world. For giving us a glance at the beauty of what was there.
Everyone in our group is fairly certain that it will be closed to tourists eventually considering the damage that we can do to it, so once again, thank you for showing us this wonderful world, and I'm going to work hard to get down there again for another look."
Dec 29th 2010, Daniel Dudley, Ottawa, Canada
ōBest place i've visited in Yucatan!ö
Don't miss this. Forget about Xcarets, Xalas. or Xplores. This is a "must go". The tour takes about 1h30m and it's amazing. In the cave is all dark but you carry light with you. On the way to underground river we even saw a tarantula on the road. If you miss it you WILL BE SORRY!- Escut, Matosinhos, Portugal, Oct 6, 2010
"An experience like no other - don't pass on the memorable opportunity"
While recently vacationing in Playa del Carmen we visited Rio Secreto and participated in an experience we will never forget. Our family of five (two adults, three teens ages 17, 15 & 15) had visited a cave previously on another vacation, however this was unique and quite different. Rio Secreto is nature at its finest and possibly unlike any other place in the world. The formations inside are unbelieveable and reflect natures work over 1,000s of years. No words can accurately describe what we saw and the water inside makes the location all the more special.
We had the last tour of the day, so once we arrived at the facility, we checked in and waited for another group to join us. As it turned out they were a no-show so our tour was just our family. How lucky were we?
After a brief preview of what we were about to do, off we went in a van that took us on a jungle road for a fifteen to twenty minute drive to the location of the cave. Our ride there was longer than the return trip due to our driver carefully avoiding water filled ruts and potholes. More about the return trip later.
Once we arrived at the cave site we were greeted by Aida, our guide for the afternoon. She was awesome! Very knowledgeable and definately enjoys her work. We were issued a locker to store our belongings, asked to shower off at an outdoor shower similar to what you would see at a beach so as to not contaminate the water or the inside of the cave. We then put on wet suits, a life vest and a helmet with a light on it. There was a short walk to the cave entrance where we went down some stairs for our first look inside. At that point the only light was from the entrance of the cave.
The inside of the cave was spectacular as we hiked through shallow water, waded through knee to waist high water at some parts, and even had some swimming through the cave where the water was about chest high. There had been a lot of rain recently so the water was a little higher than usual. It was dark inside except for our headlamps and Aida's flashlight. With the water crystal clear our lights made for some spectaculer scenery. It had to be the clearest water we had ever seen or been in. Cameras are not allowed, although there is a photographer that follows along snapping photos that you can buy at the end of the tour. There are some opportunities for posed shots, although most of them are candids that he takes along the way. I would highly recommend purchase of the CD as it not only has your pictures on it, but many beautiful shots from inside the cave that have been taken since it was discovered a few years ago.
The entire tour inside the cave was probably an hour or hour and a half, although it seemed much longer.
After we emarged from the cave we returned the gear, showered off and dried with towels provided by the Rio Secreto staff. We had the opportunity to review and purchased the photo CD. We were then provided a light lunch and loaded up on an old open air military truck along with all the staff, as it was the end of the day, for the trip back to the home base. That ride was quite an experience as well. Being it was a larger vehicle the ruts and pot holes on the road were still there but we just went right over them. It was a bone rattling ride that just added to the great experience.
We would recommend Rio Secreto to anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won't soon forget. - Always_In_July, Folso, California, Aug 14, 2010, TripAdvisor.
ōThis is a very unique exp, combining...ö
This is a very unique exp, combining natural site n physical activities (a bit of hiking n swimming). Inside the cave it was incredibly beautiful n mystical. They have small groups going in at 9, 11, and 1pm. We only come across one other group whole we were inside. Master piece of mother nature! - josefina1, Taipei, Aug 10, 2010- Tripadvisor.
ōuntainted, picturesque natureö
I get the feeling that as soon as the masses catch wind of this gem that it will become americanized. as for now, it's one of the most amazing experiences of my life and i've been a few places... this is a hands-on experience that includes eyeing stalagtites and stalagmites, viewing underground foreign animals and swimming through the purest water you'll skin will have ever touched. in america, this place is impossible, here you have to duck not to hit your head on the stalagtites! i would have paid triple for this experience. at the time it was $59 per person plus an additional $59 for a cd of the images. no outside cameras allowed...HC5984, Charlotte, NC, Jul 27, 2010- Tripadvisor
ōRio secreto is an experience you will always remember.ö
My family and I went to Riviera Maya for one week and decided to go to Rio Secreto as one of our excursions. What a fantastic choice! The calcium stalagmites and stalactites are amazing and the coral is beautiful, too! Our guide's name was Diego and he was very knowledgable but a little bit aggressive when it came to tiping him at the end. The experience however was mindblowing. I will never forget it. The excursion also allows you to purchase photos taken by a professional while you are on the excursion which is a nice memory to have. Go!!- valthetraveller, Montreal, Canada, Jul 27, 2010- Tripadvisor
We visited on March 16th, 2010 from a Royal Caribbean Excursion. FANTASTIC!. Our group of 5 consisted of 2 kids, 8&10, all the way to Grandma "Nene" (71). Mariana was our guide. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is half the experience, really. Her gentle pace, messages and illustrations using cave water, rocks, shrimp, fish, bats & a crab all made lasting impressions. At first I was skeptical of not being able to bring a camera or flashlight, but I was so glad I did not. The helmut & light all played into the experience of shutting down, turning on and watching. Plus when I bring a camera guess who is never in the picture! Their photo DVD with Mariana's excellent added shots is well worth the price. Do this and save the beach for later. Great job guys! Jim Slater- Houston Tx, Mar 24, 2010
ōBest tour we did on our whole tripö
I was a little nervous when my husband said he wanted to do this one...but I thanked him afterward! It was just amazing. It is something you probably won't find anywhere else. We had a great guide named Fernando. You could tell he really loved his job and was very knowledgeable. I think he was just excited to show us everything as we were to see it! I was afraid that it would be too cold, but the wet suits really made it tolerable. I wasn't cold after I put my legs in for a few minutes. It was really beautiful to see all the amazing rock formations and gorgeous water. The tour is a full hour and a half, so it is worth the money. After the tour, they served us a light lunch at no additional charge. The pictures are a little pricey, but probably worth it. You are not allowed to bring a camera into the cave, and even if you were, it would be difficult to get good lighting since there is complete darkness in there and everyone in your group has a head light on! The photos they took are better then anything we would have taken with our own camera. We really loved this tour and we definitely look forward to it again!, MDPA-C- Mongomery, Alabama, May 4, 2010- Tripadvisor
ōAmazing life changing experience. tranquil, informative, humblingö
It was amazing! we heard about it from the people who booked our reservation, and we were NOT disappointed! ASK FOR PABLO TO BE YOUR GUIDE!!! he was funny, energetic, and you could tell he actually loved his job and loves coming in to work everyday. the caves were formed over 2 million years ago and the mayans would go there to worship and meditate. this is a humbling experience, you see all the stuff formed millions of years ago, and it's still being formed today. if you are in the area you HAVE to check it out!!! breath taking!!! and again, ASK FOR PABLO!!!!!!! cashworth1984- Cary, Carolina del Norte, April 19, 2010- Tripadvisor
ōYou must experience a cenoteö
If youÆve never been in a cenote, you should check it out. Rio Secreto gives a nice tour of a large cenote system. The tour takes you inside the underground caves. Guides were well versed in several languages. A more detailed scientific explanation of the many aspects of the cenotes would have been nice, but may have bored others. They provide all the gear and make the tour an event Rio Secreto is a $10-$15 taxi ride from Playa(confirm price with Taxi driver before getting in the Taxi).- DKTravler, Vancouver, Mar 1, 2010 - Tripadvisor
ōSuperb - a "must do"ö
A fabulous experience - spoiled only by the rather lukewarm "meet and greet" service but once we had met up with our guide Mariana things went from great to excellent. Other reviewers rightly sing her praises so I will not duplicate - suffice to say she was FAB!! The photo "scam" is not a scam really - taking photos would have distracted from actually looking at the fantastic scenery in the cave system and other people's flash photography would have been irritating - also without a water tight casing the camera would prob have been damaged. The photo CD is $55 which includes all the photos wth you and your party PLUS about 100 other pictures taken in and around the cave system. Some superb shots which I think are worth every cent! Alltournatives - the parent company I believe has a genuine interest in conservation of both the natural wonders and the Maya peoples livelihoods and I would wholeheartedly recommend this and the other trips they do. See my review of Maya Encounter! :o) DFHurghada, Hurghada, Egypt, Feb 25, 2010- TripAdvisor
"I just came from the adventure of Rio..."
I just came from the adventure of Rio grande, WOW. To think that we just witnessed a passage through time,4 million years! The cool fresh water,the formations and amazing natural energy of these caves is life changing, cleanses your spirit and I consider myself very.lucky to have seen that with my own eyes. Tour guides were rich with info on the history of the Mayans. A must!!!!!!!!! Milosita- New York, April 29, 2010
"Mother Nature offers the best excursion"
We just returned to Atlanta after spending a wonderful week in Playa del Carmen, and cannot say enough good things about the time we spent underground in the amazing nature reserve of Rio Secreto. This is a spiritual setting -- not a waterpark -- and if you want to experience the beauty of this area, spend some time here. We selected this as one of our excursions based on the reviews on TripAdvisor, and had prearranged the day/time of our trip there before we left the states. A driver from the site picked us up, took us to there, and returned us to the hotel -- no problemo! I do recommend that you not wear ANY sunscreen when you come to this site. A woman in our group felt bad about the potential of her leaving some of the lotion in the river since she had loaded up before coming. There is no need since you are underground the whole time! Our guide was a very spiritual person, who shared the history and science of this underground treasure. And it is a treasure. Take some time out of your busy vacation schedule to get back to what really matters and go to Rio Secreto! -fromAtl, Atlanta, Dec 29,2009- Tripadvisor.
"5 stars is an understatement"
Stepping down into the caves, was like entering into a different underworld, dazzling, serene, and creepy all at the same time. Untouched by humans, the caverns seem to swallow you whole, and it's almost like you dont know where to look first to take it all in. The stalagtites dangling precariously, the stalagmites, the crystal water.....ok I'm being dramatic, but it blew my mind. Practically, we took a bus from our resort and really didn't know what to expect. The staff greeted us and took us (7 of us) in an airconditioned van, deep into the 'jungle' until we reached the base. There they have lockers where you can store your stuff, washrooms, and after showering off you can don one of their wetsuits, a life jacket, a helmet with a light and you're off! The caves are all inter connected and marked off with rope. The tour guides took us through...walking, wading, and swimming from cave to cave, explaining the way the different rock formations formed over time. It was spectacular. A photographer takes pictures, as you are not allowed to bring your own equipment. They emphasize not touching or disturbing the rock formations...after travelling underground for 1.5 hours, you resurface and climb out. By the time you return your gear they have processed the pics, and you may choose to buy any number of packages of photo/dvd. They serve you a shot of some honey/anis liquor (deliciously like sambucca) and then you go and have a sandwich/salad....and you've earned it!! Cost was 89$ US and worth every penny. Service was excellent. Guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and spoke English. The caves, breathtaking. Not touristy AT ALL. From departure from hotel, to Rio Secreto and back again, it took 4.5 hours. All equipment is provided, including watershoes. Not a place for toddlers or babies.-Syl, Montreal- Nov 16, 2009, Tripadvisor
"Rio Secreto - the best experience in Mexico"
My name is Gloria and I am 66 years of age. I have been on a fantastic 2 month vacation to Mexico. Of all the places I have experienced my most memorable experience was my trip to Rio Secreto in Playa del Carmen.
We look at the galaxies and are amazed at the intricacies above us. We look at the nature all around us and are fascinated - but to have discovered the absolute wonder underground as I did when touring Rio Secreto where I saw the beauty of thousands of years of formation was awe inspiring.
The amazing underground, crystal clear, fresh, pure water pools (cenotes) which we floated through in our life jackets were beautiful and refreshing - but the sights revealed above and below us as we entered chamber after chamber was breathtaking! - an orchestra of organs where the stalactites and stalagmites formed masterpieces in harmony creating a magnificence - which left one feeling for hours after the experience that was mystical as well as spiritual. Definitely an experience not to be missed! - Gloria, Cape Town - 26 oct 2009, Tripadvisor
"Must See!"
Rio Secreto | Reserva Natural
This is a must see if you are anywhere near Cancun or Playa Del Carmen. It's less than 1 mile south of Xcaret heading towards Tulum. There is a small sign that reads Rio Secreto. The tours are booked for 9am, 11am, or 1pm. It was $49 USD per person if you book on site. This is my favorite place that I've seen in the 15 countries that I've visited. AMAZING! You take a bumpy ride on a dirt road for a couple of miles and then an reach an oasis in the middle of the jungle where you prepare to see the secret river in an underground water filled cave (cenote). You will love it! Worth every minute and every dollar. - socaljeffrey
Los Angeles -, 15 sep 2008, Tripadvisor
"best excursion in playa del carmen in my opinion"
I can't say enough good things about my experience at rio secreto. the caves were overwhelming...i kept wondering if i'd stumbled into another world because it was so quiet and serene yet exciting because the surroundings were so different than anything i've ever seen. The entire adventure was beautiful and informative. Please don't miss this if you get anywhere near playa del carmen, it was worth every penny (and i would have paid double the price knowing what i know now about its magnificence!) - Wichita, Kansas - 23 sep 2008, Tripadvisor


text:
Wiki > Main > SansaE200FirmwarePartition (compare)
Difference: SansaE200FirmwarePartition (r7 vs. r6)
SanDisk Sansa E200 Firmware Partition
The SanDisk Sansa e200 series has a 20MB hidden firmware partition. It holds both the bootloader and main firmware. This partition is hidden by e200r firmwares.
The partition is 20MB and is at the end of the disk. It doesn't have any partition table, but has files at specific address locations inside it. Each file has a 512B (1 sector) header which has a 4 character string describing its contents, followed by a 32-bit little endian number indicating the length of the file in bytes. There is then a 32 bit number with an unknown purpose.
Addresses are relative to the start of the partition. The partition is divided up into 3 block. The first block is 512KB for the bootloader. The last 5MB of the partition is for the ppfn (image?) data. The remaining space in between is used for the main firmware.
Sometimes it can be useful to dump the partition to a file, for example to experiment with the database rebuild byte at offset 0x7810e1.
$ ./sansapatcher.exe -l sansapatcher v0.5 with v3.0 bootloaders - (C) Dave Chapman 2006-2007 This is free software; see the source for copying conditions. There is NO warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. [INFO] Scanning disk devices... [INFO] e200 found - disk device 2 [INFO] Reading partition table from \\.\PhysicalDrive2 [INFO] Sector size is 512 bytes [INFO] Part Start Sector End Sector Size (MB) Type [INFO] 0 580 7813119 3814.7 W95 FAT32 (0x0b) [INFO] 1 7813120 7854079 20.0 OS/2 hidden C: drive (0x84) [INFO] Image 1 - 60416 bytes [INFO] Image 2 - 5798912 bytes
$ dd if=/dev/sdc of=part1.bin skip=7813120 count=40960 40960+0 records in 40960+0 records out 20971520 bytes (21 MB) copied, 5.156 s, 4.1 MB/s
View topic | View difference side by side | History: r7 < r6 < r5 < r4 | More topic actions
r7 - 22 Oct 2007 - 17:22:20 - BertrikSikkenRevision r7 - 22 Oct 2007 - 17:22 - BertrikSikken
Revision r6 - 21 Oct 2007 - 19:54 - JackSuter
Copyright © by the contributing authors.


text:
I have a complex structure in a C program which has many members that are allocated memory, dynamically. How do I write this structure to a text / binary file? How will I be able to recreate the entire structure from the data read from the file.
struct parseinfo{
int varcount;
int termcount;
char **variables;
char **terminals;
char ***actions;
The members variables, terminals and actions are all dynamically allocated and I need to write this structure to a file so that I could reconstruct the structure later.


text:
Summer Camps Featured on MetroScope
Gary Bloxom of MetroScope interviewed music faculty Emily Ross and Justin Smith about Marylhurst's summer camps.
Marylhurst University awards a range of scholarships to degree-seeking students who need financial assistance.
(includes institutional scholarships and deadlines)
Key categories of scholarships:
Graduate scholarships
Undergraduate scholarships
Military service scholarships
We ask all of our scholarship recipients to complete some additional tasks to acknowledge the generosity of their scholarship donors.
We also offer a scholarship workshop every January to provide students with information about searching and successfully applying for outside scholarships.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The Old Library (room 200), BP John Administration Building
Marylhurst University
Gary Bloxom of MetroScope interviewed music faculty Emily Ross and Justin Smith about Marylhurst's summer camps.
Learn about bachelor's degree programs, financing your education, earning college credit for life learning, and your career options. Take a campus ...
The thought of financing your education can be daunting. We're here to help! Contact us today.
Marylhurst University's Title IV code is 003199.


text:
|Beautiful, well built home between I-10 and Vets in Metairie. Features of this property include 4 large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Real Mahogany wood floors, formal dining room great spaces for entertainment. A Must see to Appreciate. Presented By Allen Leone Keller Williams Realty 1-888-351-1111LLC Published on 10/29/11
|This VisualTour is provided by: http://TeamLeone.com


text:
For a political party bruised by corruption scandals, charges of poor governance and electoral defeats, Rahul Gandhi will have to be a miracle man to help restore the health of the Congress, India's oldest political party.
Three years ago, the 42-year-old did have stature, largely due to the overall performance of the Congress in the Lok Sabha elections and its remarkable run in Uttar Pradesh.
Instead of capitalizing on the goodwill he had earned then, the young Gandhi squandered it away, by repeatedly turning down suggestions that he play a bigger role in the Manmohan Singh government. Had he joined the government at the start of UPA-II, Gandhi would have had three years of administrative experience by now, a vital necessity for one seen as a possible prime minister of the world's second most populous country.
Naturally, the announcement now by Gandhi that he was ready to play a proactive role in both the government and the Congress hasn't ignited the sparks it was expected to.
At one level, what Gandhi has said is not surprising. It was always clear that he was the chosen successor in a party controlled by the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty since the time India gained independence. That he is already the de facto number two in the Congress is also not in doubt. Whatever his designation, it is Rahul Gandhi who counts the most in the Congress after his mother and president Sonia Gandhi. His word is supreme.
So if he is named the "working president", it will be a mere nomenclature. That is what he is now for all practical purposes and intent.
Despite being a member of parliament since 2004 and one of the general secretaries of the Congress since 2008, Rahul Gandhi's overall performance in the Lok Sabha and elsewhere has been below par.
After some initial hopes, he also failed to inject life into the Indian Youth Congress and the National Students Union of India (NSUI).
No doubt, he overcame initial hiccups as he entered politics when he was frequently compared with his charismatic younger sister Priyanka. As he began to play a larger role, he did gain public support. Many thought he had charm.
He won admirers by refusing to hanker after a government post - when any could have been his for the asking - for the five years of UPA-I.
When the 2009 Lok Sabha battle was waged, he led from the front in Uttar Pradesh, where the Congress had been virtually written off, and pulled off a coup. The Congress finished second after the Samajwadi Party.
By then whispers of Rahul-should-be-PM had started in the Congress. This was when Gandhi should have taken the plunge.
Instead, he chose to be outside the government.
Today, if Gandhi were to become the Congress president or assume a major role in the government, only then would it be deemed significant.
But it would not necessarily fetch more votes for the Congress. Indeed, it could even prove to be a liability for the younger Gandhi as he would pay the price for the government's present battered image.
In politics, innate strength and abilities do mater; dynasty can help, only up to a point.
Whatever Rahul Gandhi does now, he will have to deliver - and fast. The next Lok Sabha election won't be easy for the Congress. And it is less than two years away.
By M.R. Narayan Swamy


text:
You have not viewed any products recently.
Share This Product
100.0% would recommend this item to a friend.
18 out of 18 people found the following review helpful:
What are the pros? Lovely foliage and flowers.
What are the cons? No fragrance
This plant would be a wonderful addition to any flower garden that is located in a "glade-like" area like where my house is.It has beautiful foliage,beautiful chartruse yellow petals that hang straight down.It gets about 2-3 ft. tall, so must be planted in the middle or back of a flower bed.As with alot of other native plants,it can survive on less water than non-native plants and attracts BUTTERFLIES more than bees.If you should plant any seeds for the plants,they should be planted in the fall where you want them to grow.The seeds will sprout at the proper time int he early spring the next year.*Otherwise all the soaking,planting,etc.the next year will do you no good.If you are a person who is allergic to fragrances,this may be an ideal plant to have,since it has no fragrance.
Would you recommend this product to a friend?


text:
It Remains Extremely Challenging to Identify...
To Know Where Biosimilars Are Going,...
The World Vaccines Market Is Predicted...
Researchers Are Developing Ways to Edit...
Silence Therapeutics received $1.90 million from Quark Pharmaceuticals with the initiation of a Phase II trial evaluating an siRNA candidate based on its technology. The company has also been awarded a three-year, €1.50 million, or $2.33 million, research grant from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research to support research on RNAi.
The mid-stage investigation on RTP801i-14 is being funded and conducted by Pfizer in collaboration with Quark. Under the agreement between these two companies, Quark reports that it received the main milestone fee, a small percentage of which was given to Silence Therapeutics and Alnylam.
The study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the candidate in improving visual acuity compared to laser treatment in patients with diabetic macular edema.
In 2004 Quark and Silence Therapeutics inked a collaboration agreement to develop siRNA molecules for the gene target RTP-801. The partnerhsip resulted in RTP801i-14, a 19 bp long, blunt-ended molecule developed on Silence's AtuRNAi platform. Pfizer then in-licensed RTP-801i-14 from Quark in 2006 under a deal related to a treatment for AMD.
Should the Federal Government Pass a "Right to Try" Bill Allowing Terminally Ill Patients Access to Experimental Medicines?
Be sure to add [email protected]
to your Address Book or Safe Senders List.
here for instructions.
If you have any questions about your subscription, click
here to email us or call at (914) 740-2189.
You may also be interested in subscribing to the GEN magazine, an indispensable
resource for everyone involved in the business of translating discoveries at the
bench into solutions that fight disease and improve health, agriculture, and the
environment. Subscribe
today to see why over 60,000 biotech professionals read GEN to
keep current in the areas of genomics, proteomics, drug discovery, biomarker discovery,
bioprocessing, molecular diagnostics, collaborations, biotech business trends, and
© 2016 Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News All Rights Reserved


text:
BFBC Online Giving
Will you join with hundreds of faithful friends who support the ministries of Berea First Baptist Church? Click the online giving button to go to our Online Giving Page.
Welcome to Berea First Baptist Church
Welcome to Berea First Baptist Church. We hope that your online experience will provide you the information you're looking for and a picture of our church community. Whatever your age or stage of life, we think you'll find a home here at Berea First. If BFBC is already your home, welcome to our online community.
Schedule – Sundays
8:15am – Encounter Service (Worship Band)
9:30am – Sunday School
10:30am – Worship Service (Choir & Orchestra)
6:00pm – Evening Worship Service
Schedule – Wednesdays
5:15-6:30pm – Supper (by reservation only)
6:00-6:45pm – Preschool Choir (Main Room – Child Develop. Center)
1st to 5th Grade Choir (Choir Room beside Sanctuary)
6:30-7:30pm – Adult Bible Study & Crosswalk Student Ministry Worship
6:45-7:30pm – Age 3-5 Mission Friends, RA & GA Groups (1-5th grades)
Upcoming Events at BFBC
Dr. Chad Rickenbaker
In summer 2013, Dr. Chad Rickenbaker began his ministry with us as Senior Pastor. He has served in churches throughout North and South Carolina. He is a gifted communicator with a passion for teaching God's Word from the pulpit and in small groups. He has an earned doctorate from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. We are blessed to have Dr. Rickenbaker as our pastor.
Our Purpose
Our purpose at Berea First Baptist Church is to Connect people with Christ through celebration, community, and calling. It is a purpose statement that impacts every ministry of our church. Whether you are worshiping with us in one of our two morning worship services, attending a small group Bible study, or a student involved in our Crosswalk Ministry, we want this purpose statement to be evident. Connecting people with Christ is a biblically based motivation for all that we do! Join us this week as we help one another connect with Christ!
Our Ministries
We believe God has given us a calling and the wonderful blessing of ministering to the entire family. Walk the halls on any given Sunday and you will hear rooms filled with laughter and fun among our kids (and from the adults too). We enjoy being together as a church family and we want to provide a place where everyone can feel connected. We encourage you to spend a few minutes looking at our website. It's a great first visit to our church. Not all of the site is fully up and running, but hopefully there is enough here to give you a glimpse of our congregation!


text:
Landfill workers found a man's body in a pile of waste being deposited at the main Sonoma County landfill Wednesday, prompting a Sheriff's Office investigation.
Detectives responded early Wednesday afternoon to the central dump on Mecham Road near Cotati.
Workers made the discovery about 12:40 p.m. as they were unloading a new batch of garbage at the landfill, said Rick Downey, division manager for Republic Services, which manages the landfill.
The body was only visible from the chest up, Downey said. It was hard to tell how the man was dressed or what condition he was in, Downey said.
"Thank God we spotted him," Downey said. "If nobody knew he was gone, we might never have found him."
There were no obvious signs of foul play on the clothed, 39-year-old man. Detectives are withholding the man's name as they reach out to family. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday.
It was uncertain Wednesday exactly where the body originated, but based on the time it appeared at the landfill, it likely came from the Healdsburg transfer station, Downey said. That means it could have come from Windsor, Healdsburg or the surrounding rural area.
This isn't the first time a body has been found at a waste disposal site in Sonoma County. Last January, employees found a body at a waste transfer station in Petaluma. At the time, authorities said the man may have been sleeping in the dumpster to stay warm. Sheriff's Sgt. Shannon McAlvain could not say whether or not the man found Wednesday was homeless.
Downey said it's not uncommon for garbage truck drivers to find someone taking shelter in a dumpster. "It happens way more than you ever know," he said, adding that its something drivers "really have to be cautious of."
The landfill was closed for about three hours as sheriff's officials investigated. Other areas remained open for landfill customers to deposit their truckloads.


text:
Belated resolutions
February 8, 2012 - Betsy Bethel
While my New Year's resolution should perhaps involve more punctuality and less procrastination, I am nonetheless now ready, on Feb. 8, to declare my 2012 intentions.
My New Year's resolutions this year involve 1) adopting a healthier lifestyle — especially getting sufficient sleep and oiling my rusty joints and bones (I feel like the Tin Man) — and 2) nurturing more kindness in my household. January was a wash in the healthy lifestyle department, so I started this past weekend stretching every morning. I am so stiff that it hurts just to sit straddle-legged on the floor, let alone try to bend forward! I've stretched every day for the past four days, though, and even though I am not even slightly loosening up, I am trying to be patient. Once I get some flexibility back and rediscover that I do have muscles, I am hoping I will remember how to use them again.
As for the kindness part, it's a family endeavor. My daughter told her class in January that her resolution was to "be a better friend." So we are not only working on that at home but also at school. I would like to get us involved in some community service work, too. And while I haven't done much so far toward that end, I have the church we attend, Covenant Community Church in Wheeling, for really getting that ball rolling.
I'm not sure what her Cov Kids group talked about this past Sunday, but on the way home from church, Emma told me she would really like go to Toys R Us and buy presents for "children in need." She reminded me of the times we have put together shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child, which we neglected to do this past year. I already felt guilty about not participating, so I was more than willing to try and make up for it. I told her we had a set amount of money and asked if she wanted to buy many gifts or just a few. She said many, so we bypassed Toys R Us and went to Deals in St. Clairsville, which is going out of business.
Now we had to figure out who to buy for, and what to buy. We decided to serve the children who live in an orphanage in Monterrey, Mexico, where my sister and her family serve every summer through Back2Back ministries. A quick call to my sister helped us narrow down what to purchase. We bought flip flops, toy cars, dolls, a beach ball and a few other items for eight to 10 little boys and girls. It was fun loading up the cart and thinking about how the recipients might react to their gifts.
Satisfied with our excursion, on the way home, Emma said: "I bet God is very proud of me." My heart melted. "I bet He is, and so am I," I said. "And how do you feel?" I asked. "Happy," she replied, and we both smiled the whole rest of the way home.
I am mindful that it doesn't have to be orphans in Mexico but could be the family next door with a newborn or an ailing parent, the woman at work who is starting out on her own and needs household supplies, the family member who is looking for love and acceptance. ... There are many ways we can serve each other in our daily lives, and I am looking forward to involving our entire family in these worthwhile endeavors.
And maybe, like she did Sunday, it will be Emma who involves us!
Article Comments
No comments posted for this article.
Post a Comment
You must first login before you can comment.


text:
With the world's greatest river, longest mountain range, highest active volcano and tallest waterfall, quite frankly it can sometimes seem like South America is just showing off. But we have to admit, South and Latin American holidays and honeymoons take some beating for sheer variety and vibrancy, with tours and adventurous itineraries taking in steamy rainforests, eerie deserts, ski slopes, tropical beaches, European-style capitals and indigenous villages - as well as many luxury hotels.
From Argentina to Peru, the Galapagos to Brazil, Colombia to Chile, the Exsus team has travelled all over South America - in fact Exsus played a pioneering role in offering South American luxury holidays since our inception over 15 years ago, with South America being the very first continent in which we specialised.
South America is Exsus' top pick for a once-in-a-lifetime luxury holiday or honeymoon.
With the Andes to the west, the mind-blowing Iguazu Falls to the northeast, and to the south, Patagonia, with its vast steppe, glaciers and sub Antarctic wildlife, Argentina offers breathtaking scenic extremes – washed down with world renowned wines in the vineyards of Mendoza and lashings of culture in bustling Buenos Aires.
From La Paz, the highest capital in the world, to Salar de Uyuni, a spectacular 4000-square-mile expanse of glistening salt flats, and from the whitewashed houses of colonial Sucre to the absorbing history of Potosi, once South America's wealthiest city, Bolivia brings a gripping new dimension to adventure travel.
It's easy to fall for Brazil. Covering half of the landmass of South America, Brazil has the lot: endless beaches, fabulous luxury hotels, the spectacular Iguazu Falls, the wildlife-rich Pantanal Wetlands, the Amazon and the jewel in her crown, the effortless cool of Rio de Janeiro.
Tucked away behind the Andes is South America's tall, leggy beauty, Chile. From the arid Atacama Desert in the north through to temperate rainforests, the spectacular Chilean Lake District and the glaciers, lakes and fjords of Southern Patagonia, Chile's dramatic landscapes will literally stop you in your tracks.
Colombia is the rising star of the South American travel scene. With security concerns a thing of the past, Colombia's beautiful Caribbean coast, lush coffee region and stunning colonial cities are welcoming more and more visitors, yet Colombia still remains blissfully unspoiled and relatively undeveloped.
Divided by the Andes into coast, highlands and jungle, Ecuador is a tiny country by South American standards, but still packs a punch: the Andean scenery here is stunning, the Amazon jungle lodges and hotels are some of the best in the continent and the people utterly charming.
The Galapagos Islands offer the ultimate wildlife holiday, honeymoon or family adventure- they are renowned worldwide for their stunning array of land and marine life. Get close to some of the most colourful and fascinating species on earth, in one of the world's most incredible natural wonders.
For a shot in the arm of South American culture and adventure, head for a luxury holiday or honeymoon in Peru. Peru lives and breathes its Inca heritage, from the world-famous site of Machu Picchu to colourful village communities. Some 3000m lower, you'll discover steamy Amazon rainforest and further south, the deepest canyon in the world.
Fighting for the limelight between Brazil and Argentina is little visited Uruguay. Argentineans have been hitting Uruguay's beaches and luxury hotels in Punta del Este for years and we suggest you do the same for some r&r at the end of one of our South American adventures.
The end of the earth awaits. Marvel at glittering, brilliantly blue icebergs, see whales breach and smash glassy water into smithereens, watch clumsy elephant seals wallow in the mud and busy penguins rush in and out of the sea. Antarctica offers a truly unforgettable adventure into one of our planet's last frontiers.
Thank you for your interest, you will be added to our mailing list shortly.


text:
Today I'd like to talk to you about a special game which will always hold a spot near and dear to my heart: Super Mario 64. My younger 12-year self could barely contain himself as he tore into that crinkly cellophane wrapping, cautiously using his t
humbs to make a hole in the corner of the plastic without tearing the tabs on the box. The sweet smell of instruction manual fragrance filled my nostrils as I jammed the plastic cartridge down into my game console as if it were some type of Indiana Jones Holy Grail.
My first 3D game experience transported me to another world complete with physics-defying wall jumps, ground pounds, and tree handstands. I must have played the game for at least a hundred hours attempting to collect all 121 stars and make it to the roof of the castle. Of course, I was way too impatient for that so I eventually ended up using a GameShark instead. Chalk that up to 12 year old impatience. But either way, I enjoyed the game so much that I kept it in rotation for years and I couldn't help but watch a few minutes of this video when I came across it while surfing one day.
To me, this is just incredible! Under two hours? Get the heck out of here with that! That's more than one star for every minute of game play. I guess it makes sense that some people would play it enough to get that good but seriously that's just insane. I guess it follows that some people might even find some interesting glitches and add them to the mix like the next video. WARNING: If you have ever played Super Mario 64, your mind is about to be blown.
What??? You must be kidding me. If you watch anything in that video, check out 03:05. Notice how each of the long jumps come so precariously close to the lava. That's stone cold jedi precision. But unfortunately, friend, it also happens to be an illusion. What you have just witnessed is called a "superplay" and it is created by using a special tool called Toad's Tool 64. Using this software, editors can change a plethora of things including in-game textures, mechanics, and controls. This video is actually a series of clips which have been masterfully plugged together to create the impression that it's a continuous shot. Using Toad's Tool you can make changes which make it seem like an entirely different game.
For example, let's say that you wanted to make the game Super PAPER Mario 64. Sure, why not?
Impressive, okay how about Super Mario GALAXY 64? We got you.
Alright, fine. But can we take it back real old-school? (Older-school?) Heck yeah!
If you had shown me any of this 10 years ago I would have said no way; that the actual programmers of the game must have gone back in and played around. But no, these game mods are simple enough for your average teenager to do them! The videos speak for themselves, technology is an amazing thing. I want to leave you with the most impressive and complete mod I found – Super Mario 64: Icy Adventure. Heads up: you may want to turn your speakers down because the music gets a little grating.


text:
Product Details
You may also like:
Pleasing PeopleLou Priolo
Our price: £8.90 or less
Oxford And The Evangelical SuccessionMarcus Loane
Our price: £8.79 or less
This product is not currently availableTo add to your wishlist, please login.
A first for Sovereign Grace Ministries, Songs for the Cross Centered Life is a worship CD inspired by a book. What C.J. Mahaney's book does in print, this CD does in 14 cross–centered songs. Five of them are new and nine are updated favorites from earlier recordings. The CD includes a booklet that contains the entire first chapter from The Cross Centered Life, making the project an inspiring reminder of how to preach the gospel to ourselves and equipping us with songs that help us do just that.
Track Listing:
1. The Gospel Song
2. The Glories of Calvary
3. Jesus, My Only Hope
4. Wonderful Savior
5. The Glory of the Cross
6. This Fathomless Love
7. The Look
8. I Will Glory in My Redeemer
9. Only in the Cross
10. Glory To
11. I Come By the Blood
12. Before the Cross
13. Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed
14. Before the Throne of God Above
15. The Gospel Song (Reprise)
"'My heart is filled with a thousand songs proclaiming the glories of Calvary.' This line from the chorus of 'The Glories of Calvary' by Steve and Vikki Cook explains why we produced Songs for the Cross Centered Life. Using various musical styles ranging from Celtic to pop, from classical to gospel rock, we extol the glories of the Lamb who was slain for our sins. Some of the songs may be familiar, some you'll be hearing for the first time. But all of them are simply a distant echo of the glorious new song being sung around the heavenly throne. Our prayer is that as you listen, you will be drawn to worship the Savior whose cross will ever be the center of our lives."
— Bob Kauflin
"I'm no singer (ask my friends), but I love to sing about the cross. A Christian's heart should be brimming every day with the song of Calvary… If like me you can't play an instrument, worship to recorded music. There is no better way to start each day than to employ songs and hymns that speak of the cross with clarity and power."
— C.J. Mahaney, from The Cross Centered Life
|Sovereign Grace
Related TitlesClick here to view all
Customer Reviews
- No reviews added yet - click here to add one


text:
Yamaha Marching Bass Drum Head with Fork Logo White 32 in.Product #444730 Yamaha 444730 MBGC Marching Drum Heads https://www.esnapw.com/rses/ESnapServlet?MerchantNumberSent=63655
- Write a Review
- Seen a Lower Price? Click Here.
45 day price guarantee, 45 day return policy, 100% secure shopping
Yamaha Marching Bass Drum Head with Fork Logo
review resources /productDetail/reviews/productReviews.jsp 1
write a review
Also consider