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It is a common and far discussed financial theory which "the wealthy obtain richer". With regards to financial situation, the actual guideline is commonly which people who curently have a particular degree of monetary liquidity often think it is lots simpler to help to make much more cash. Considering the fact that banking institutions as well as expense homes almost everywhere tend to be pleased to possess individuals with tons associated with money shop this on the office space in substitution for a few degree of curiosity payment, it's not hard to understand why all this is kind of, nicely… accurate.
Since the stating will go, "It requires cash to create money". Or even a minimum of it is a great deal simpler whenever this is the situation.
As well as you know what? The very same theory is true with regards to relationship as well as appeal. Individuals who curently have plenty of MOTOS (Members From the Reverse Sex) within their life continue bringing in much more.
Right now certainly, there is no "First Financial institution Associated with Extremely Prosperous Dating" to purchase. Therefore determining the reason why the actual "rich obtain richer" within our area associated with curiosity will have a various teach associated with believed. Listed here are the actual Large 3 explanations why I believe points tend to be how they tend to be:
1) Self-confidence Draws in
As soon as an individual has observed a few achievement within bringing in MOTOS, after that she or he quickly gets really comfy within the idea that she or he GENUINELY Is of interest. This sort of strut normally companies which evasive make of self-confidence which women and men as well believe is actually amazing. I am talking about, after you have really been successful from some thing, there is no use within ongoing in order to question your own abilities, correct?
The majority of who're GENUINELY prosperous monetarily tend to be especially charismatic individuals. In the end, the actual characteristics layed out in the earlier section tend to be EXTREMELY appealing. As well as every one of those characteristics converts PRECISELY in to exactly how a person that produces CRAZY APPEAL performs him or her or even himself.
Consider it.
"Dating Millionaires" aren't centered on "getting someone"-especially sexually. These people guide happy life, as well as concentrate on masculinity or even femininity rather than the natural intercourse behave. Likewise, they're in no way CLINGY or even NEEDY. The reason why? They have been GIVEN. These people are not starving. Lastly, individuals who "get richer" within the relationship globe will never be impolite or even pushy along with anybody. Understanding their own innate really worth, these people carry out on their own having a royal self-esteem as well as pay for other people exactly the same regard.
Will your own mindset fall into line with this of the "Dating Millionaire"? Otherwise, exactly what might occur that you experienced should you visualized perception inside your capability to make it happen? Exactly how might your own lifestyle alter?


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Here we go again! This year H&M collaborates with the amazing Anna Dello Russo! The Vogue Japan editor-at-large created a range of jewellery, bags and shoes that reflect her personal style and character. Inspired by her personal, huge vintage collection of jewellery, Anna wanted to create precious pieces that are hard to find! The collection will be avaiable in stores from October 4. Anna also released a music video with the title 'Fashion Shower'.
So, what do you think about the collection?

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Just a quick and fun blog post (to distract me from other posts i could write which are less fun, say about ITCHING!Arghhh!).
I discovered the other week that if you type "ME symptoms" into Google Images, my Symptoms Picture from ME Awareness Day last year is the top hit! I just did it again and it is still in the prime location. Also the two other images i created for the occasion are on the first page of results. I wonder how long they have held that position?
This really cheered me up when I saw it. I know it is silly on the one hand, but on the other hand it does suggest that many people are seeing them. Some of them may not have ME/CFS and may be learning more about it, which was the point of putting so much work into the images in the first place. It was hard work and it is nice to see it has possibly been worth it.
I have been wondering what to do next year as I was concerned that recent efforts were not having much effect. Maybe they are having more effect than i thought! It is the International Top Hit!!
Also, don't companies pay lots of money/make lots of effort to get the top slot on Google and other search engines? Granted the other images there are a bit rubbish so my competition was weak, but ha ha anyway.
Well, It is International ME Awareness Day 2009 on May 12th,
AND also the first anniversary of my blog!
It has been quite a year for me, health-wise, but you can read about that in previous posts…
Many people are making it into ME Awareness Week and even ME Awareness MONTH, so i thought, why not do a few blog posts throughout the month on various aspects of this illness, to do my bit to spread some very important information and awareness about ME.
I know, i know, there are hundreds of illness out there and no-one can know all about them all, so what is the point? Well, if you read the blue ribbon badges running through this post, you may get a few reasons. ME has been getting a raw deal: it is misrepresented by the media, and (deliberately in some cases it seems) misunderstood by the medical profession, and given next to no funding by the government into its cause or into treatments – despite the large number of people it affects and how severely. We are offered nothing except coping and "management" techniques – most of them really make little difference to our experience at all.
Just by reading this and understanding that it is not "all in the head" and not just about "liking to lie in bed all day" and that so much more could be done and needs to be done to give people with ME (pwME) an equivalent level of care and credibility to other equivalently serious diseases; you are helping to change general opinion about ME.
The more people that know what it is like, and can challenge people who laugh about pwME in the pub (they do – i have heard them) and who call it "Yuppie Flu" (as if we would get up and work if we needed money badly enough); the less the powers that be will be able to plead ignorance and ignore the facts – we need to turn the tide… AND, next time you meet someone with ME, or someone you know becomes ill with it, you will know enough to make them feel less isolated and that there is no support or understanding out there for them.
I will post links to my individual posts here so they are kind of organised ( i will update this as i add new posts)…
- The first one is my exploration of all my Symptoms, to try to show that ME is not just about feeling tired, there is a LOT more to it than that.
- I then did a second post to follow this up, about the Impact of those symptoms. on my ability to function/live life, and also the Things that people say to me about my illness
- Then there is: You look well!
- (maybe more to come!)
If you want to read what other pwME are writing about, and to find lots of information about ME, go to http://meaware.wordpress.com where RachelCreative has been working hard, creating these badges and the site as a hub for all of us who are "Blogging for ME Awareness!"
We have all put in a lot of effort and appreciate you coming to take a look 🙂
So, feel free to have a read, and if you have learnt anything, or were surprised by anything i have written, let me know! I am really interested to know what people who do not have ME know about it, what messages about it they have picked up along the way, and if i, or any other blogger for ME Awareness has changed/challenged any of that, or if you already had a pretty good idea already…
Also see this great & imaginative campaign to raise One Million Pounds for ME research this year: http://justfourquid.com/ Let's do it!
(This is one of several posts i have written for ME Awareness Day – click here to see my main page and link to the other things i have written, and click here to see what everyone else is blogging about!)
I have been mulling over what to write about for ME Awareness Day 2009 for the last few weeks… there are so many issues that i could talk about, personal, political, medical – but in the end i thought i would keep it simple (that was before i started to actually list my symptoms!) and share with people all the symptoms i have experienced in the last few years (I have been ill for over ten years but will focus on the last three years since i left my part-time job when things got worse again. Apart from the initial period of illness, the past three years have been the most consistently severe).
I want to convey the very important message that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (my official diagnosis) IS NOT JUST FATIGUE!!
(I should mention here that i also have another (additional) diagnosis of "POTS" (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) which is a collection of symptoms relating to my Autonomic Nervous System not working properly. Apart from the tachycardia and nearly passing out, I cannot really separate the two illnesses or sets of symptoms as they are interrelated and i have no idea which causes what much of the time, never mind if they are actually part of the same condition/illness. Quite a lot of people with CFS/ME also have POTS and most others will have symptoms of autonomic dysfunction to some extent; particularly those who are moderately to severely affected. These can include: Dizziness and lightheadedness, digestive problems, problems with standing and being upright (feeling much better lying down), lack of temperature control, circulation problems and blood pooling in lower limbs, and many more).
I do not like the name Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS); i think it does minimise the complexity of the illness and lead to many people claiming to have it, or being diagnosed with CFS, who actually do not have it. People can be tired out and run down for many reasons and this can drag on and affect their lives very negatively, and i have every sympathy for them, but it does not mean they have the same illness that i have. Maybe we can all get appropriate treatment once this is sorted out. I won't get into all the ins and outs of this issue here (the variety of diagnostic criteria used to diagnose and the implications this has on credible research into the condition/or conditions) but i feel it is really worth emphasising the full range of symptoms and bodily systems affected by CFS/ME, many of which perhaps do not get mentioned.
It particularly frustrates me when doctors and other medical professionals (who should know better) say to me, when i am feeling particularly bad at an appointment, and have lost the ability to speak clearly and express myself:
"Yes, I know, you are feeling very tired today"
I suppose they are attempting empathy and trying to make me feel understood, but i just scream inside that they know nothing if they still think of CFS/ME in this way. I do NOT feel tired: i feel physically and severely ILL. I feel that essential bodily functions/systems are shutting down one by one and it is truly frightening to experience my body in this state of crisis.
I often feel i am moaning on too long for people to tolerate if i talk about my symptoms in detail, in fact i often do not focus in on them myself unless they are severe as it is just easier to get through the day by distracting myself from them/ignoring them as much as possible… but here they are in all their glory…
(List of symptoms included at end of post in case you cannot read the image)(To see the image larger, click on it, which will link to Flickr)
This is just a personal picture,of course, and other people will have a different set of symptoms and will experience my more minor symptoms as major and vice versa. I have found that the symptoms seem to evolve and change over time, some improve, but often others move in and take their place, so it feels that quality of life does not change much overall.
The implications of these symptoms obviously affect every single minute of my life, and everything i (attempt to) do. Everything i do manage to do comes at a high "price" in terms of having chosen it over other things (this often means choosing between things that others would deem as all "essential" tasks to do in a day) as well as in terms of what is officially called "post exertional malaise" or otherwise known as "payback" (if i do something that uses too much energy/exertion i will then have a period of hours/days/weeks where i am operating at a much lower level of functioning and experience many more symptoms, and more severely, than usual) so every little thing needs to be considered as to it's importance in relation to how strong i am feeling at the time, a wearying decision-making process in itself, and always a gamble…
I have made two more pictures like this, about other aspects of ME: the impact of these symptoms on my ability to function, and the things that people (mostly medical professionals) have said to me about my illness. Click here to read that post too!
Please do not use my image/artwork without asking!
This work is licenced under a Creative Commons Licence.
Symptoms: Vertigo, noise sensitivity, tightness of scalp, sensitivity to light, lack of stamina, nosebleeds, dizziness when standing, sitting, moving, speaking or concentrating, tinnitus, TMJ (Jaw joint) dysfunction, breathlessness, light-headedness, eye muscles slow to react to light/focus, tension headaches, clicking of back, neck and other joints, facial paralysis, dry eyes, constant thirst, aching eyes, blurred vision, mental fatigue, tri-geminal neuralgia, neck, shoulder and upper back pain and tension, painful points on scalp and upper back, hormonal issues, reactive depression, swollen and painful lymph nodes, shivering/goose bumps/spasms when not cold, sensitivity to movement in visual field, tachycardia (POTS), memory and concentration problems, difficulty speaking, pallor, weak bladder, almost fainting, pins and needles/severe itching of legs, shaking, muscular weakness and fatigue, ticks/twitches in muscles, lacking in energy, paralysis on waling, defecation syncopy, IBS, freezing cold feet when body hot, lack of stress tolerance, movements slowed, need to be horizontal and have bed-rest in day, weight gain/loss, post-exertional malaise/payback, disturbed/prolonged sleep, generalised weakness, lack of body temperature regulation, excessive sweating, hot flushes, trembling leg muscles, walking difficulties, sensitive skin – easily irritated and painful to touch, heavy aching thighs.
(This is one of my "Blogging for ME Awareness Day" posts – see the rest of my posts for this event here, and what others are writing/doing here!)
Here are some additional pictures, following on from my previous post and the image of my Symptoms.
One is showing the impact of my symptoms (see the connected post first) on my life and ability to function, and the other is some of the things that people say to me about my illness.
(click on the image to link to Flickr, where you can view "all sizes" and see the image much larger, to make it easier to read. The text in the image is reproduced at the end of this post for those using a screen reader).
There is much more i could have included in this image, had i the space, and the impact of the "things people say" image (below) would be another picture in itself!
Things People Say:
(click on the image to link to Flickr, where you can view "all sizes" and see the image much larger, to make it easier to read. The text in the image is reproduced at the end of this post for those using a screen reader).
The bold quotes are what medical professionals have said to me, the unbolded are the general public. Of course these are just a selection, some i have heard many times. I have focussed on medical ones as it hurts the most coming from them…
The effect of all of this is, of course; social isolation, depression, frustration, difficulty maintaining relationships with friends and family and meeting new people, difficulty pursuing interests, difficulty being a member of any community (except the online ME community – thank goodness for internet) and much more…
…and we are largely left to get on with it, or to fight: for credibility, benefits, medical attention or other support, and for research into treatments and causes which is only just beginning, and not government backed.
I feel there could be many more pictures to make in this vein, but perhaps these three give some idea and increased awareness of the lot of people with ME…
One other idea was to label the body with the findings of abnormalities from medical research to date, to show how much has been discovered already about the physical basis of this condition, but it has taken me weeks to do what i have done already for this year's ME Awareness Day and the thought of searching through medical info and jargon was a bit overwhelming! Maybe another time…
Please do not use my image/artwork without asking!
This work is licenced under a Creative Commons Licence.
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Travelling anywhere very challenging due to sensory overload of visual stimuli (light/movement), noise, speaking to people, strong smells; plus the effort of getting ready, stress of remembering what I need, pain from bad seating, having to walk/stand on demand, and more, mean the I often feel terrible after only short journeys, meaning I am not well enough to do whatever I went out for and need to get home to bed asap to recover. If this is not possible I can become very ill and be barely able to speak of walk.
Being in bright, noisy, hot, busy environments like restaurants, cinemas, shops or other social settings is very draining.
Sitting on any chair/sofa that is not fully supportive of spine and head soon causes pain and takes more effort/energy to hold myself up. It is hard to know in advance if there will be anywhere suitable to sit when I go out. If there isn't, I have to leave much sooner.
Payback after anything more than a small amount of activity (how small is variable, as are recovery times)
Moving around the house, climbing stairs, rising from chair can be hard.
Walking any distance challenging/very draining or simply impossible.
Need for regular bedrest during the day, often after only an hour since getting up the last time.
Cognitive problems cause difficulty with memory, understanding what people are saying to me, being able to respond quickly enough, reading and taking in information, and concentrating on these things makes reading, having a conversation (phone or in person) organising myself and so on, very exhausting. A five minute conversation can put me in bed for an hour or more.
Standing very difficult: to cook, clean teeth, dress, shower, walk, queue, do housework, talk at the front door, stand to chat, and much more are affected.
Muscular weakness makes reading, being on the computer or doing creative things hard because my eyes get tired, painful and blurred quickly; as well as obvious things like walking, carrying even a light bag for a short time, housework… repetitive things like chopping things, stirring, rubbing (eg to wash hair) are particularly hard as muscles can seem ok initially then lose power fast.
Things they say to me:
(The medical professionals)
I have met lots of people like you, I can fill out these medical questions for you…
I feel you have helped me more than I have helped you
You don't look ill
You just want to be cared for – you can't face adult life and responsibility
Do you do pacing? So how do you know your limits if you never reach them?
You will never get well if you are depressed
What are your hopes and goals for 2008?
Your illness is certainly mostly psychological
If you look hard enough into yourself you will find the reason you continue to feel ill
It could be the position of your bed… in relation to ley lines
Everyone has baggage and issues – what we need to work out is why people with ME don't deal with them in the normal way and become ill
You are depressed. You don't feel depressed but it is manifesting itself physically
Just try turning the tap on a little bit at a time rather than having one big cry
Who do you blame for your parents' divorce?
(Other people):
We all get tired
Your life sounds like everyone's ideal life
There are much worse jobs than this, you don't know how good you had it here
You should go to Pakistan and see a witch doctor, my uncle couldn't walk at all, NHS couldn't help him: now he is fine!
You're too ill to work? (chuckles) what's that like?
Do you believe in God? You should…
I was off work once when I hurt my back, but after a few weeks I had to go back: I had no choice
(This is one of my "Blogging for ME Awareness Day" posts – see the rest of my posts for this event here, and what others are writing/doing here!)
I was reading this great blog (as part of Blogging Against Disablism Day (BADD) click link to read more!) and saw an excellent paragraph in it, which was actually taken from here:
Please understand the difference between "happy" and "healthy". When you've got the flu you probably feel miserable with it, but I've been sick for years. I can't be miserable all the time, in fact I work hard at not being miserable. So if you're talking to me and I sound happy, it means I'm happy. That's all. I may be tired. I may be in pain. I may be sicker than ever. Please, don't say, "Oh, you're sounding better!". I am not sounding better, I am sounding happy. If you want to comment on that, you're welcome.
This really made me smile and pins down something i have been bothered about in the back of my mind for some time: Why does it annoy me so much when people say "You are looking well", or "You sound good" or whatever. I always feel a bit guilty about feeling so prickled by it, when they simply want me to be feeling well and to be improving with all their hearts and are just expressing it… but it feels like it is just a conversation to make them feel better about it; to let them off the hook; to avoid facing the truths about my illness. When i try to explain that they have simply caught me at a good moment and that in general nothing has changed, i get this look, as if to say "Why are you denying improvement? Don't you want to get well? Be grateful for what good times you have!"
(I must say i am more tolerant of this when it comes from people very close to me who do know largely what my life is like or who see/speak to me regularly, as maybe i do sound a bit better than the last time, but i am safe in the knowledge that they know this does not mean anything more than that, that right now i can speak, but afterwards i will be exhausted and i may not be able to…)
I may look well because i have spent all the day up to this point (and probably yesterday too) making an effort to be clean, have had my hair washed, to have sloughed all the unsightly dry flaky skin off my face and moisturised, to have got out my nice clothes, rested effectively and eaten sensibly and taken a sleeping tablet, a painkiller and all the other things that i need in order to ensure i can function for this occasion of seeing you. I may even feel quite good after all this planning and preparation and be enjoying myself in this rare foray into your world, but like Cinderella, the mirage will soon fade, and i will feel so ill and have so many extra symptoms over the next few days in "payback" that i really cannot just forget this and enjoy "looking so well". It is not your fault, of course, but how i look at the moment is irrelevant to the bigger picture. "Looking well" can sometimes feel like a curse and a barrier to understanding.
The other common exclamation is "Isn't it lovely weather, that must really help you!" It helps me in the same way it helps anyone else, and yes, it is nice now that spring has come that i can sit in the back yard and get some fresh air and sunshine (occasionally) and have a change of the usual four walls to some al fresco four walls with birdsong and the like, but it is said to me as if it will actually make me well… My illness is not caused by depression, i actually don't think it is perpetuated by depression (it just makes it harder to live with). To suggest that all i need is some sunshine for my severe and chronic health condition to improve is really irritating, and again i feel so guilty for being grumpy about it and usually just say, "oh yes it is nice to have nice weather" (and think "but i feel as ill as ever)".
So now you are reading this and thinking "well i didn't mean anything by it, what the hell am i supposed to say then? Nothing?" No of course not, but please, just ASK how i am. If you must, you can ask if the sunshine helps me(but don't expect a sunny answer to that one – my patience is wearing thinner and thinner on this issue).
When you do ask me how i am, of course, that opens up a whole new set of issues: Do you really what to know how i am? Do you want details? Do you want to understand what my life is actually like? Or do you want a "Fine thanks" or a "Not bad today" with no details? It is hard for me to know. Even if i know you really do care and want to engage with it, how can i explain how i am? How can i quantify my wellness or illness in a way you can understand? Sometimes i can say i am "better" but do you know what that means? Do you think i am on the way to getting properly better? Or do you know i mean a-tiny-bit-that-only-a-chronically-ill-person-would-notice-as-an-improvement-and-it-could-all-change-in-the-next-five-minutes-better?
I find when asked "how are you?" these days, i just say "i am ok right now thanks" or something along those lines, because, of course i have been better, and i have inevitably been a lot worse (well i am having a conversation, so evidently not SO bad) so everything else is just in between these two… how i am changes minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day but also not a lot really changes.
So i appreciate you asking, and that you do care, but know that these questions are so loaded for me, and there is a lot more going on behind my reply…


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While passing through Grevenmacher today, we've seen on the window of a red Subaru the advertisement for an on-line sex shop with home delivery in Luxembourg:
Naturally :), when it comes to sex, people get curious so we checked out the website to see what's it about.
To start with, the shop is dedicated to women in and around Luxembourg, so men have to find something else, if needed.
Basically, they have a catalogue of sex toys, sexy lingerie, etc and they come to the client's address to sample and sell the products.
Apparently, starting with January 2010 they will also have an active on-line shop, but, why wait for it :)


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We have an incredible amount of slab material drying in our yard; approximately 50,000 board feet of local salvaged species. Trees are salvaged from city streets, universities, construction sites, forest fires, rural homesteads and other sites. Trees are removed for any number of reasons and we like to salvage them. Of course we are particular in our selection process in order to offer quality slab material. Salvaged trees are not saw logs, which means there is always imperfections or as we say, "Salvaged material has character". There are knots, holes, bark inclusions, rot and irregular shapes which define each slabs unique personality.
Log sections are delivered to our yard. We mill the logs into horizontal slab sections which we keep in sequence for a complete boule. The slabs are stickered, to let air pass between the sections, and banded and placed in our yard to air dry for a number of months to years. When ready much of the material is then kiln dried and ready for presentation in our warehouse or online.
Salvaging trees is rewarding and inspiring. We rescue tree sections from adding to the landfill and the beautiful wood is implemented into projects. Our clients create amazing furniture, instruments and design elements from our material. The process and time is worth the reward.


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Around the Shop
See us in Action
We love showing pics Around the Shop!
They say "Don't turn your hobby into a career, because you'll end up hating it." That is far from true with the team at Import Auto Experts. We love what we do and we love showing our customers.
Check out pics from around the shop. Enjoy.


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At first glance, this bird looks inconspicuous enough...
You know, just a regular bird, relaxing on a bench, looking for a handout. However, as you're about to see, this is anything but a normal bird. This bird is a straight up G.
At first, he plays it cool. He doesn't make his intentions known. He just calmly hops on over to his new friends, maybe just searching for a crumb to eat. This is all a charade though, there's something that caught this birds attention.
These guys don't know it yet, but they are about to be robbed... BIG TIME...
He tries to play it off like he's just a cute, innocent bird by hopping up on the guy's arm, but when you're about that #ThugLife, nothing is what it seems.
As soon as the opportunity arises, this bird makes his move, swoops in, grabs the guy's cigarette and takes off with it. This bird is not about to share.
You gotta hand it to the bird, that was a pretty nifty move. Definitely did not see that coming, but when you're about that life, anything is game. Watch the hilarious video below.


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Want to go to Goa? But have time and money constraints? Are you a Mumbaikar?
If the answers to all the above questions is yes, then I've got a solution for you! Not so far from Mumbai, there's a place called Alibag.. It's got the sun, sand, fish, booze and all that you need for a good weekend trip with family or friends.
I have never really been to the place for a stay.. but have visited it quite a few times for a one day trip after I discovered this little place called Bohemyan Blue Cafe in Alibag. It's described as "an open garden cafe with wholesome fresh farm food and a personally curated design shop" I would say this description does little justice to the lovely restaurant that has an old world charm to it. Located in a bungalow in Alibag, this place is co-owned by Mr. Albert and his lovely wife, who are warm and hospitable people – always welcoming you with a smile.
The ambiance of this place is amazing, be it the music or the cute pieces of cane & wooden furniture around or the innovative use of sewing machines as tables! In all the times we visited this place, Mr. Albert took special care of us. His wife was kind enough to guide us around their menu and suggest what to try from their home style delicacies.
You can find directions for the place on Trip Advisor
This is the address and contact information:
Address: Plot # 1 Agarsure Alibag – Rewas main Road, between Chondhi and Zhirad, Opposite Fountainhead, Alibag, Maharashtra 402201 Phone:098234 81829
Open 11.30 am to 7 pm
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An average Joe for President?
By Steven Martinovich
Every election cycle brings out the predictable -- the candidate approved of by the establishment and married to the big money that a campaign seems to devour just to get off the ground.
But along with the usual gang of idiots come regular citizens who seek high office. Hampered by a lack of money, little -- if any -- party structure, and no press attention these people run in the tradition of the citizen-candidate, the very group of Americans that the nation's Founders hoped would be its future leaders.
Joe Bellis considers himself one of these candidates. With all the disadvantages that his campaign has, Bellis has turned to the World Wide Web to promote himself and his platform for the 2000 election.
Holding a doctorate in theology from the American Theological Seminary in California, He describes himself as an ordinary man who drives a rusted 1979 Chrysler LeBaron and who works as a project manager at an Overlan Park, Kansas software firm.
It's still too early to declare the citizens of the Internet members of a digital democracy, but Bellis hopes his low cost approach translates into grassroots support in his quest for nothing less than the presidency of the United States.
How serious are you about your candidacy?
My decision to seek of office of President has not been entered into lightly. In fact, it is the culmination of a six year labor of love. Yes, I am serious.
I have researched how our government and political parties currently work and should work. I have studied every bill passed by Congress and signed by the President in the last four years. I have analyzed each of the President's last three budget proposals. I have reviewed the platforms for every major and even some of the minor political parties. And last, but by far not least, I scrutinized have the Constitution of the United States, the document our nation was founded upon.
Over the past six years, I have developed a sense of how government is being run and how our government should be run. When I look at the offerings of the other candidates, I am left wanting. My candidacy gives the American people a voice in the coming election.
What would you consider the central focus of your campaign?
Today the American people support the federal government by means of taxes, taxes and more taxes. The true purpose of government is to serve the people. Abraham Lincoln closed his Gettysburg address with these words "... that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth." That government that Lincoln spoke of has ceased to exist.
America is crying for change, "Less government, less interference, less intolerance and less taxes." The voice of the people is not heard on these matters. Instead our elected leaders listen to influence peddlers, other politicians and the media. Their attention is piqued only by campaign contributions. The purpose of government is now to create more government.
This cry of the American people is the main focus of my campaign.
What other issues will you concentrate on during your campaign?
The return to our Constitutionally mandated form of government will be the other focus issue. This covers a whole range of issues from taxation to states rights.
Why turn to the Internet?
The internet is a great tool and a growing form of communication. Additionally it is not controlled by the liberal media machine. Opinions and viewpoints are widely spread every day. There is no other media where I can be in contact on a personal basis with thousands of people on a daily basis. I can share my thoughts and I can receive feedback and hear the thoughts of the American people.
As the internet becomes more mainstream, the importance of this tool will only grow.
How much press attention have you received to date?
I have sent out literally hundreds of press releases, locally and to the national media. The response I get, when I get a response, is that there are too many campaigns already and how can I justify my news worthiness. Looking at the news today, several stories about possible candidates that have decided not to run.
To date, I have been ignored by the traditional liberal media. I have enjoyed some local radio news coverage and exposure on several talk radio shows.
I'll continue to send out my press releases and eventually someone will take notice.
Besides the Internet, what else are you doing to promote your candidacy?
I have a plan to build a grass roots support network, the organization of which is coming along nicely. I am currently campaigning on weekends in the Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. This summer the campaign swings will take me to Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Additional campaign outing will be scheduled as the network of state organizations continues to build. State level organizations have been setup in California, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington.
Time is our enemy right now. The grass roots network will need to be established in all 50 states before the beginning of the year. Ballot access initiatives will begin in earnest at the time. We have been in contact with all of the states to determine requirement for ballot access.
What would be the first action you would take if you were elected president?
My first action as President will be to meet with the Congress and explain to them the importance of the Constitution and the responsibilities granted to each branch of government. Our elected officials have forgotten this basic civics lesson.
The Congress will be informed that as President, I will take very seriously my oath of office, in particular, the responsibility to uphold the Constitution. Any legislation passed by the Congress that does not meet constitutional muster will be vetoed. The Congress than would have the opportunity to override that veto. If they should decide to do so, I will take the issue to the American people.
The Congress will be told that the Office of the President will be a bully pulpit with the purpose of returning government to the people.
Why did you decide to run?
I have decided to run for President because of the lack of honesty, integrity and morality in Washington today. Our elected officials sing two songs.
First, is the "Please elect me" song. Campaign pledges and promises. Anything to buy your vote. Second, is the "I don't have to listen to you" song. Once elected, the desires of the American people are ignored until election time rolls around.
The American people have allowed this for too long. The media doesn't play this side of the story. I am tired of it and I believe the American of tired of it also.
In the movie "Network" the character Howard Beale, a newscaster, gets fed up with everyone in society, and suggests to his viewers that they go to an open window and yell "I am as mad as hell and I am not going to take this any more". I feel this way, but better than just yelling about, I will do something about it.
You say that you are sometimes more conservative then Pat Buchanan. How so?
The conservative movement in America today wants a return to a Constitutional form of government. The American people also want the same thing, they just don't know it yet. The leaders of the conservative movement, Pat Buchanan is among these great Americans, have much to say on this subject. Herein lies the problem, they are all just talk. Has conservative change to government been wrought? No.
A truly great conservative leader must put actions to those words. I am putting action to my words. Can Pat Buchanan say that?
Pat Buchanan has been a leader of the conservative movement for over twenty years. What change has been affected by his words?
Do we have a truly constitutional form of government? Have the rights of the states usurped by the federal government in the early part of this century been returned to the states? Has our illegal system of taxation been repealed? Are the American people represented in Washington? The answer to these questions is no.
Pat Buchanan is a great man, a great conservative, he just seems to stop short. This is caused by his undying allegiance to the Republican Party.
You describe yourself as an ordinary man. Some people would look at that as something that would hold you back in Washington, D.C. How do you react to that?
Being an ordinary man is what has caused me to be able to the true needs of the American people. These are my needs. Once I am elected, the desire and wishes of the American will empower me to be their voice. I will no longer just an ordinary man, I will be the collective voice of the ordinary America. If the Washington establishment is resistant to that voice, the people will replace them.
When did the idea of running for president hit you?
I have been contemplating this campaign for six years now. I begin work on the campaign the day after Bill Clinton was elected President.
The idea for this campaign was actually planned in my mind while I was a junior in high school. I had the privilege on meeting and becoming a good friend of former President Harry Truman. During the hundreds of hours of conservation that occurred before his death in 1972, he taught me civics from a wonderful perspective. He encouraged me to not to take for fact anything being taught and dissect, research, study every issue before developing and opinion or accepting fact. He also encouraged me to make a difference.
I took his words to heart. I have dissected, researched and studied. I have developed my opinions, they do differ from his in some ways. I will now attempt to make a difference. This campaign is my way of honoring him.
Any previous political experience or elected office?
No. I have do not have prior political experience. The qualifications to be President don't require previous experience.
What has the country gained from the prior political experience of our currently elected President and representatives? Perhaps a lack of previous political experience should a requirement for seeking office.
How does your family feel about your campaign?
My family is entirely behind me on this campaign. The process of getting to this point for the past six years has helped. Their biggest concern is the loss of privacy. The media has no respect for privacy today. I will strive to maintain their privacy.
A lot of people view third-party or non-mainstream candidates as cranks, what would you say in reaction?
Some people hold this opinion because this is what the media tells them. They are spoon fed by the media everyday and only know what the media wants them to know.
There are three kinds of people in the United States. The informed, the misinformed and the uninformed.
The informed are the citizens with the desire to know more and will accept the opinions of others only after research and study. These are the Americans that know politics is a sham and the our government is not governing correctly.
The misinformed are the citizens that do not have the desire to know more and easily accept the opinions of others as fact. These Americans feel that something is wrong with government, but think they must be wrong because the media tells them everything is okay.
The uninformed are citizens that follow simply because they have always followed.
You've launched a new political party, America's Party. Tell us about that?
America's Party was founded to facilitate ballot access in the 37 states that require party nomination to listed on the ballot. Response has been so great to the ideals of my campaign that America's Party will attempt to organize in all 50 states and place similar ordinary citizens on the ballot. Giving the American people a true choice politically.
For more information on the Bellis campaign, visit the web site at http://www.joebellis.com.
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In a talk show on one of Egypt's TV channels, an episode turned into a wrestling ring between two guests on a program, when one of the guests, lawyer Nabih Al-Wahsh, a close associate of Al-Azhar, took off his shoes and hit the reformist Sheikh Mustafa Rashid. The debate was about the daring religious edicts (fatwas) of Sheikh Rashid.
Sheikh Rashid, a graduate of Al-Azhar himself and the Grand Mufti of Australia, has dozens of publications, fatwas and bold opinions that have been a subject of controversy in debates around Islamic jurisprudence since he issued them. His views are profoundly discrepant from those of Al-Azhar ulama in particular and imams of Sunni Islam in general. Rashid's most prominent arguments are that alcohol is not forbidden in Islam and that women are not obliged to wear the veil. Intriguingly, Rashid supports his arguments with evidence from the Quran and Sunnah, which are considered the key sources of legislation for Muslims. Because of these arguments, he was accused of blasphemy and infidelity, especially that many imams across the Arabic speaking world were campaigning against Rasshid to distort his reputation as an Islamic scholar.
Undoubtedly he isn't the only religious figure who was intellectually persecuted in Islam. Citing an article entitled "A Long History Of Persecution And Confiscation," published in the online magazine "Masr madaniyya", the modern history, especially in Egypt, registers many similar incidents dating back to the Ottoman occupation, all of which ended with suppressing thinkers and their ideas, precisely the ones rejected by Al-Azhar ulama. For instance it happened with thinkers such as Mohammed Abdu, Qasim Amin, Taha Hussein, Ali Abdul Razak, Khaled Mohammed Amin and many others until the present time.
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By going further back into the Islamic history, incidents of religious persecution were also present. Such incidents have claimed the lives of many great thinkers starting form the killing of Mansur Al-Hallaj in Baghdad and Suhrawardi in Aleppo, to burning the books of Ishaq Al-Kindi and Muhammad Al-Razi (Rhazes or Rasis) and from persecuting Ibn Arabi to burning the writings of Ibn Rushd (Averroes) and exiling him because of his response to Al-Ghazali's book "The Incoherence Of The Philosophers" [lit. Tahafot Al-Falasifa], in which Al-Ghazali accused Muslim thinkers such as Avicenna and Al-Farabi (Alpharabius) of disbelief.
We are not talking here about crimes of persecution of secular intellectuals from an Arab or Muslim origin. Despite the seriousness of these crimes, we are mentioning only cases of persecution that targeted Muslim thinkers and reformists.
But why are these Muslim thinkers being persecuted? Why do "official" religious authorities reject their opinions and work hard to remove their sanctity accusing them of blasphemy, which sometimes puts their lives at risk?
Since Islam's inception until today, religious authorities close to ruling political elites have played a crucial role in the survival and dominance of authoritarian political forces in the Arabic-speaking world and Muslim-majority countries.
In fact, repressive political regimes like those in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Gulf States, Egypt and Sudan wouldn't have continued had it not been for the support of religious authorities. Ruling political leaders derive the legitimacy of their control of and continuity in power from the religiously-coloured cultural and political propaganda promoted by ulama.
For a deeper understanding of the alliance between political forces and religious authorities, it is useful to cite examples from reality. Lebanon has been suffering from a state of political paralysis since the assassination of its Prime Minister Rafik Al-Hariri. This mainly owes to the intransigence of political elites. In spite of the deteriorating economic situation of most Lebanese people, the various religious leaders still support political forces that belong to their own religion or sect.
In a rare, yet expected political landscape, and in spite of all deep political differences, the ruling political elites were able to unite their interests several times in order to counterbalance syndicalistic and popular movements demanding change, such as when Hezbollah struck an alliance with Al-Mustaqbal Movement during the trade union elections or when all political and religious forces harmonised their responses to the demonstrations during the garbage crisis, which is still an on-going one. Interestingly, religious leaders have been supportive of political forces in Lebanon, despite the contradictions that marred their policies.
In most of the Levant and North Africa, ruling elites realised the importance of religious leaders' support: On the one hand, ruling elites opened the door wide for religious leaders to exercise and espouse religious activities, and supported them politically, economically and culturally in order to keep the society in check. On the other hand, ruling elites fought and cleared their countries of both leftist and secular oppositional forces.
Outside the context of the alliance between religious authorities and ruling political elites, it would be difficult to understand the spread of a huge number of mosques and the establishment of official Quranic institutes in major cities in a country like Syria, which is a country governed by a dictatorial regime claiming to be secular and has no religious character. It is the same regime, which committed horrible massacres under the pretext of eliminating the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood movement, as classified by the regime. And it is the same regime, which then turned its brutality toward the left-wing opposition forces, arresting most of their leaders and shoving them into prison for many years. That's, however, before the eruption of a massive popular uprising that turned into one of the most brutal civil wars in modern history. Nevertheless, until now the official religious establishment represented by the Ministry of Religious Endowment and Dar Al-Fatwa has been providing an unlimited support for the regime, despite all its crimes committed against the Syrian people.
Reflecting upon the Lebanese and Syrian cases confirms the hypothesis that the attitude of religious authorities is not based on any religious principle or moral values but rather on their own interests.
Both parties, religious and political leaders, also understand that any process of religious reform must end with removing both of them. The relationship between them is organic, as religious leaders tolerating ideas of reform necessarily paves the way for criticising political power, demanding to fight corruption and holding those in charge accountable. Thus turning these forces from a supporting force for political elites to an oppositional one.
Also any real attempt by ruling elites to support ideas of religious reform will make them lose their most important backers in the society and eventually lose political power. Both parties share several qualities such as tyranny, intellectual oppression and rejection of any attempt to achieve a real change. They are also aware of the seriousness of any clash between them because it presents an opportunity for other forces in the society to compete for power.
It is true that a large part of unofficial Islamist factions are in a state of clash with the ruling political power, especially in Arabic-speaking countries, as is the case with the Muslim Brotherhood and more radical currents in Egypt, Syria and Jordan, but in fact these oppositional Islamist factions don't seek any religious reform. They are even more radical and reactionary in interpreting scripture and hadith than official religious authorities are. They don't aim at any democratic change that allows all forces in society to participate in a political process. But they are struggling to seize power in order to realize their Islamist vision of state and society without any regard for the rights of citizens, and thus re-creating an authoritarian political power that doesn't differ in substance from the current political elites. Through seizure of power, these factions attempt to ensure their long-term control of state, as is the case in Iran.


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One of the best parts of visiting somewhere new is shopping for souvenirs to commemorate the occasion! In fact, it's almost like taking a little piece of Huntington Beach home with you! No matter where you're from, these items are sure to bring some Surf City sunshine to your home, office, or souvenir collection.
Huntington Beach Tees from Huntington Surf and Sport (HSS)
Come back home showing off some true surfer style! Huntington Surf and Sport carries a variety of California inspired gear for all ages including tees, sweatshirts, hats, swimsuits, and more. The shirts are especially comfortable and are made by surf brands popular in Orange County.
These classic souvenirs are inexpensive and can be used for so much more than giving to friends and family. How about sending one to yourself? Write down your favorite HB vacation memory and mail it home. It will be waiting for you when you get back, so you can relive your trip to Surf City USA. The crafty scrapbooker in your family may enjoy stocking up on different styles of postcards and adorning the family photo album with them. The possibilities are endless!
Kites from Kite Connection
With our annual Kite Day celebration and a dedicated shop located right on the pier, kite flying has become a favorite Surf City USA pastime. Your family-especially the kids-will enjoy flying the colorful kites, and the activity presents plenty of photos opportunities for even more memory making. Plus, they are easy to pack into a suitcase and can be used at home!
Huntington Beach Chronicles: The Heart of Surf City by Chris Epting from the Main & PCH Marketplace
Can't get enough of the Surf City vibes? Author Chris Epting curated over 70 stories about the town's culture and history as told by HB locals. Through the Main & PCH Marketplace, you can also request to have your copy signed and inscribed by the author. The online shop also offers a wide variety of handmade goods lovingly made my Huntington Beach locals!
Handmade Crafts, Art, and Clothing from the Surf City Nights Certified Farmers Market & Street Fair
Every Tuesday night, local Huntington Beach artists and vendors set up shop right on Main St. and 5th St., so you can browse through hundreds of handcrafted products and artwork right by the pier. Shopping at Surf City Nights is an experience in itself, too! Why not enjoy delicious snacks from the food tents and jam out to local, independent musicians while you look around?
Maps and Brochures
Not only are they informational, but they're also free and fun to scrapbook with! The visitors' kiosk and various attractions in Huntington Beach have plenty of handouts printed with beautiful photos and fun facts. If you loved the heritage in the Huntington Beach Historical Walking Tour, try pasting the map in your photo album or shadow box.
With so many shops and vendors in Huntington Beach, the options for souvenirs truly are endless. You never know what treasures you'll find at the street fairs and downtown boutiques! Of course, no matter what you take home with you to remember Huntington Beach, the best souvenirs are the stories and memories you made with loved ones while you were here.
What Huntington Beach souvenirs do you have at home? Share them with us on Facebook and Instagram (by tagging #surfcityusa)!


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"She's afraid that if she leaves, she'll become the life of the party" — Groucho Marx
This is a great celebratory wine. The color is dark purple raising to fuschia. The flavors are bold and bright, raspberry, blackberry and pepper. One of the tasters, Eve Sieminski, declared it was "a backseat of a limo wine, a very sexy wine!"
The details: 14.5% alcohol. Cork closure. Appellation: Knights Valley, Sonoma. Retail price $28 USD or $203 for a case (which works out to $17 a bottle), available at the Three Coins Wines website. Three Coins is a division of Lawer Family Wines. This was a media sample kindly provided by the winery.
Eve's music match is Rod Stewart's "Tonight's the Night" from the album A night on the Town. Open a bottle and become the life of the party.


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I am incredibly excited to connect with all of the amazing women at BlogHer '12, an annual conference that brings women in social media together. One of the most powerful ways to deliver a message in social media is through video. That's why I want to share this video with you, which we'll screen at BlogHer '12. It includes shots of multiple health workers from all over the world. I met one of them, Madalitso Masa, along with her son Patience, who lives and works in a rocky and mountainous part of Malawi where she helps prepare women for a healthy pregnancy.
Madalitso is a new mother herself, and she understands the importance of things like prenatal care and encourages expectant moms to go for regular prenatal check-ups at their local clinics. During her many home visits, Madalitso also educates mothers about good eating habits, breastfeeding and other ways they can ensure their children get a good start in life.
We need 1 million more Madalitsos in the world to ensure that the millions of people who don't have access to the health care system still can receive the lifesaving care they need and deserve. Please tell your Member of Congress to support more frontline health workers like Madalitso today!


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Given my penchant for the various earobic goodies that keep coming from the Silver Lake music scene, I'm always thrilled to see the live version when one of the bands happens to make the trek east. This thrill gets even more amped when it's a long-time favorite such as The Happy Hollows/MSPCE who played here last week at The Red and the Black. The Hollows, a three-piece who play rhythmic indie-pop songs punctured with jagged rock edges, had been namechecked to me countless times by bands and reviewers from that scene, and all with the same comment: "great live show." And boy, were they right.
Leading this musical geothermal friction was lead singer/guitarist Sarah Negahdari. There's a cool dichotomy in terms of stage presence between her and her band mates, bass guitarist Charley Mahoney and drummer Chris Hernandez, in that the guys provide a calm background to the female Jekyll/Hyde pairing that is Negahdari on stage. While off-stage she's soft-spoken and well, sweet (an adjective I'm sure she's sick of hearing about herself, but she really is), onstage she seems to channel another personality altogether, one that stomps and screams and seriously rocks her face off.
The way the Hollows played their hearts out at TR&TB, it was obvious that this is a band that thoroughly enjoys playing music. Be it playing for 20 people in the crowd, like it was at TR&TB, or 200 people like it is for them typically back home, the Hollows play with the same level of enthusiasm and intensity all the time. Hell, these guys probably rock out in their practice space just playing by themselves. It's easy to play an invigorated show in a venue filled with friends and fans; it's much harder to do that in a room 3,000 miles from home, to a crowd of 20, where maybe two people have heard of you. And while that's something you should probably be able to do if you're in a band, that's not something every band does.
The Happy Hollows may have only played to 20 people at TR&TB, but their obvious enthusiasm for playing definitely captured those people enough that they happily tossed themselves against their jagged rock edges, and walked out as new listeners to the Happy Hollows siren call.
See more photos from the Happy Hollows show here.
Listen: Vietnam-The Happy Hollows
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Show Review: The Happy Hollows @ The Red and the Black, Washington DC (10-28-08)
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The highly competitive world of aquascaping — artfully arranging aquatic plants, rocks and other objects in an aquarium — combines biology, design, landscaping and a great deal of patience.
Although the tanks range in size, aquascapers often work with aquariums no larger than one you might keep in your home. Many of the tanks contain less than 100 gallons of water.
It can take months or even years to complete an aquascape, but the finished products are nothing short of amazing.
Check out some of the finalists from the Eastern European Planted Aquarium Design Contest, which took place in Moscow in November.
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Laura Moss is an editor and writer at Mother Nature Network.
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Travel Reporter Debbie Griffiths completes her visit to Central Otago by taking a Heritage Cruise with Clutha River Cruises, cycles the Roxburgh Gorge Trail with Trail Journeys, explores the heritage precinct at Clyde and stays at Olivers Lodge and Stables.
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Xenia Border (Xenia Frontier) is the twenty-first dungeon in the game, and is the first dungeon of the Xenia Continent. This dungeon is the only one to have two main bosses on separate paths, but players only need to defeat one boss to complete each dungeon run. Each of the paths has a mini-boss, which is a weaker version of the main boss and cannot summon monsters.
Upon reaching Xenia, the group encounters Sieghart, who learns the group are actually the Grand Chase. He warns the group about the dangers in the continent and rushes off to help protect it with the Chase following behind.
After clearing off a wave of numerous foes, a guardian named Lenasian instructed to meet the Chase by a Virtuous Man, who gives them a brief story of Xenia; Long before humanity came into existence, the Gods peacefully ruled over the land, but now, a dark essence is taking over. Lenasien quickly leaves to return to his post.
After crossing through the Violet Forest, seeing Lenasian in groaning pain. Arme (foolishly) attempts to heal him, where Lass advices its too dangerous. The spell worked, but only made the Darkness' grasp on him stronger. After defeating him once, he is shocked on his actions but the Darkness returns to corrupt him once more. Again, he is defeated and thanks the Chase for their deeds.
After crossing the Red Forest, Octus, the second guardian, is seen though he mocks the Chase. He leaves for a while, and then transforms against them when they try to follow him. He is defeated, and then shocked on his actions, and yet the Darkness comes and takes his grasp once more. Defeated again, he also thanks the Chase and opens the gate to Xenia.
Normal (Level 54-56)
Hard (Level 55-57)
Very Hard (Level 56-58)
Champion Mode (Level 57-59)
- Native Spearman
- Native Leader
- Carnivorous Plant Jr.
- Beholder
- Mutated Skeleton
- Moss Monster
- Octus (Left Boss)
- Lenasian (Up Boss)
Item Drops
- Refined Topaz
- Refined Ruby
- Refined Sapphire
- Aging Core
- Grand Chase Helm
- Grand Chase Upper Armor
- Grand Chase Lower Armor
- Grand Chase Gloves
- Grand Chase Shoes
- Grand Chase Cloak
- Grand Chase Weapon
- Wild Force Horn (Boss only)
- Wild Force Wing (Boss only)
- Wild Force Tail (Boss only)
- Wild Force Shield (Boss only)
- Book: Honor Rune-Helm (Boss only)
- Book: Honor Rune-Armor (Boss only)
- Book: Honor Rune-Weapon (Boss only)
- Book: Old Honor Rune-Helm (Boss only)
- Book: Old Honor Rune-Armor (Boss only)
- Book: Old Honor Rune-Weapon (Boss only)
- Crystal (Boss only)
Sieghart: Hmm? Aren't those the children from the Outer Wall of Serdin?
Lire: Hey! What are you doing here?
Sieghart: You kids shouldn't be here. Xenia here is shrouded in darkness, full of danger and destruction.
Elesis: It's none of your business what us "children" are doing here. Besides, we are the Grand Chase. Who are you?
Sieghart: You're the Grand Chase? Really? Ah, like I said before, my name is Sieghart. You would know if you were a member of the family.
Arme: Oh, of course! You're *that* Sieghart! The only Ruby Knight to be addressed solely by his family name. The legendary Gladiator, Sieghart!
Sieghart: Oh, so you know who I am? What an honor to be recognized. Anyway kiddies, I'm off for the interior of Xenia. Catch me if you can. Especially you, Red. I have high hopes for you.
Elesis: So, that really was Sieghart? That doesn't make sense, he must be several hundred years old then! He can't still be alive. But anyway, let's hurry up and get to Xenia!
On the way
Arme: Who is that up there?
Lire: I'm not sure. He doesn't seem like an enemy.
Lenasien: I've been waiting for you. I am Lenasien, one of the two gatekeepers of this continent. I have been instructed by a Virtuous Man to expect you.
Ryan: A virtuous man? Gatekeepers? What are you talking about?
Lenasien: I am a Gatekeeper here, along with Octus. A Virtuous Man left his home in our care. I will quickly brief you on Xenia before telling you more about the Virtuous Man. Xenia is home to the gods. Long before humans came into existence, this land was ruled peacefully by the generous gods. Each god has his or her own special power and the responsibility to care for and guard this land. This they have been doing since time immemorial. But, as some unusual events continued to arise we sought out your help, ultimately bringing you here. But, I must not leave my post for too long. I must go back. Please excuse me.
On the way to Lenasien
Elesis: Is this the new continent?
Arme: Where did Lenasien go?
Lire: I don't have a good feeling about this.
Elesis: But we need his help in order to find more about this continent.
Ryan: I have a bad feeling about these carnivorous looking plants.
Lass: Seeing how those monsters are coming towards us, I'd say your feelings are correct.
Elesis: Oh no! Everyone, prepare to fight!
Mini Boss (Lenasien Side)
Elesis: Oh! Hey, Lenasien is over there!
Lenasien: P-Please...L-Leave...Get away, now...
Arme: Are you all right?
Lire: Don't go near him! There's a sinister energy about him!
Lenasien: I...I...can't...control myself any longer...please go...
Arme: We must do something! I'm going to cast a healing spell!
Lass: No, Arme! It's dangerous!
Lenasien: Kyaaaaaaaa!
Arme: Aaahhhh!
Guardian of the Wind, Lenasien: Grrr. You will be destroyed at my hands.
Lass: Arme, are you all right? You could've gotten hurt!
Elesis: Everyone, watch out! He's coming!
Boss (Lenasien Side)
Elesis: Lenasien? Are you all right?
Lenasien: Oh...what have I done...
Ryan: Don't go near him! Something's not right.
Voice of Darkness: Lenasien. More blood must be spilled.
Lenasien: Ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!
Lass: Where is that voice coming from?
Lire: The dark forces in this place is overwhelming.
Elesis: I don't think he's going to go down that easily.
Guardian of the Wind, Lenasien! Kyaaaa!!
Post Boss Battle (Lenasien Side)
Elesis: Is he really down now?
Arme: Ack! What's this black smoke?
Lire: I think Lenasien's coming to.
Lenasien: Everyone, thank you. You've released me from the spell that was controlling me.
Ryan: Controlling you?
Lenasien: I am a gatekeeper, concerned with outside matters, thus I know little about matters concerning the heart of the continent. Perhaps, the Virtuous Man residing in the temple may know.
Lass: Can you guarantee that this Virtuous Man won't be possessed as you were?
Lenasien: I am afraid I cannot. I am sensing some very strong evil. I am certain that a dark fate has befallen the temple's inhabitants.
Elesis: So basically, we won't know until we get there.
Arme: A Virtuous Man, Kaze'aze, and the legendary Sieghart. Ah~ So complicated!
On the way to Octus
Elesis: Is this the new continent?
Arme: Uuh~ Too many things are going on at once! Sieghart, gatekeepers, a Virtuous Man, I can't keep track of all this!
Lass: What's this? Death lingers in the air.
Octus: Who are you? Outsiders can't just come in at will. Get out now.
Ryan: A virtuous man has asked us to...
Octus: Turn around right now. If you don't...
Elesis: I think that's Octus, the second gatekeeper Lenasien was talking about.
Lire: But, he seems so different from Lenasien. Ahh! Let's go after him!
Mini Boss (Octus Side)
Octus: Do you not heed my warning?
Elesis: Octus, sir?
Ryan: I don't have a good feeling about this.
Octus: Kaaaaaaa!!!
Arme: Wh-What's that?
Guardian of the Forest, Octus: Krrrr. Death awaits all intruders.
Elesis: No!
Guardian of the Forest, Octus: Kuuwow! Die!
Boss (Octus Side)
Elesis: Octus, please stop. You're badly hurt.
Octus: Huhuuu...What have I done.
Voice of Darkness Octus...spill more blood!
Octus: Kuuwow!!!
Elesis: ?!
Lass: He's coming! Everyone be careful.
Lass: Who's behind that voice? I really want to know!
Ryan: He's coming! Watch out!
Guardian of the Forest, Octus: Grr. Everyone must die!
Post Boss Battle (Octus Side)
Ronan: Ha ha...that was certainly a tough battle.
Ryan: Indeed. But if the gatekeepers are that powerful, then just how much more powerful are the gods?
Lire: Wait. Octus is coming to.
Octus: What...what's going on?
Elesis: I think he's returned to his senses. What's going on here?
Octus: Are you the Grand Chase? The Virtuous Man had entrusted me to be your guide. I suddenly felt something take over my mind.
Lire: That's the same thing that happened when Kaze'aze was involved!
Octus: Kaze'aze? I don't know that name. But I am sorry for what had happened. Now, if you go this way, this path will take you to the Virtuous Man.
Lass: ...So I see this isn't over yet. Maybe the Virtuous Man can give us some clues.
Octus: Good luck.
Elesis: Thank you. All right then, let's go!
Arme: A Virtuous Man, Kaze'aze, and the legendary Sieghart. Ah~ So complicated!
Ryan: We will be successful, as we always have been! And we will be happy together, just as we always have been!
- This is Sieghart's 5th and final appearance.
- However, when he was first released, he never made an actual appearance, despite that he was marked. This becomes fixed in the Bermesiah Revamp.
- In Friend's List, "Xenia Border" is written as "New world" ("W" in "World" is not caps).
- This is the only dungeon that has two bosses, though fought in different plains. However, the Sentry Keeper No. 1 and Sentry Keeper No. 2 from Under Hammer are fought at the same time.
- It would appear as if Lenasian and Octus are related, as they have a similar appearance.
- The Wild Force accessories may have been based on these bosses.
- Some of the roots here resemble the Mutant Skeleton, Beholder, and Moss Monster.


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I've never done a product review before but last weekend I tried out a shoulder bag from Bottles 2 Bags by act2. Act2 is what founders Tom and Debbie call the second installment of their company that is now dedicated to making all of its products from green materials by the end of the year.
My bag is green and made from 10 post-consumer 16-oz. PET bottles. They tell me that the amount of energy saved by using recycled materials is enough to power my laptop for 77 hours. Read about how act2 turns plastic bottles into bags.
It's the perfect size (9" x 8.5") - smaller than a big work purse but bigger than a cutesy purse that doesn't hold anything. It's got lots of pockets and I could fit my mid-sized cell phone, wallet, camera, and tons of other stuff all into this comfy little partner.
The outside of the bag is a textured fabric and super durable. I rubbed dirt into it to see whether the texture would make it difficult to clean but it came out quite easily. The inner lining is branded with act2's recycling logo and I was initially skeptical of its thinness, but I played pretty rough with it and it's held up well so far. I think this bag is going to be a staple of my South America trip this fall.
Final verdict: Highly recommended.
Many thanks to Paul at GreenSmith Consulting for the introduction to act2.
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Western Balkans Public Media on Life Support
17 August 2016 By Davor Marko
Public service broadcasters in the Western Balkans have become increasingly unaccountable to their audiences and tone deaf to their needs. At stake is the very legitimacy of public service broadcasting in the region.
Public service broadcasters in the countries of the Western Balkans – Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia – are in crisis.
In Bosnia & Herzegovina, the state-level public broadcaster BHRT announced in July 2016 that it would stop broadcasting its programs due to the lack of funding, highlighting the deep structural crisis of the public service broadcasting system in the country. The decision was later revoked; but the crisis remains.
In early 2016, in the Serbian province of Vojvodina, the regional public service broadcaster RT of Vojvodina was put under direct control of the central government. In Croatia, an EU member, the national broadcaster HRT underwent a radical reshuffling of key personnel and changes to editorial policy only a few months after the new conservative government took office in late 2015. Similarly, the public broadcaster in Kosovo is in a deep financial crisis, facing eviction from the premises it can't afford to rent. In Macedonia and Montenegro, the status of public service media has been the subject of protracted negotiations among political actors, the international community, and media professionals. Besides financial and operational problems, Albania's public broadcaster is struggling to draw in eyeballs; it has the lowest audience share compared to other public broadcasters in the region.
Political Pressures, Broken Funding Model, Outdated Broadcasters
These problems exist amidst the wider challenges stemming from small and oversaturated media markets, growing competition from the private sector, and changing audience preferences, which are rapidly moving away from traditional broadcasting towards online and mobile media platforms and asynchronous consumption of media content.
The failure to deal with all these problems and adjust to new technology-driven trends and audience needs undermines the very legitimacy of public service broadcasting in Western Balkans. This issue was raised at an international gathering of media experts in Sarajevo last May.
Although these broadcasters are funded by citizens through license fees or state budgets, it seems they are less and less accountable to them, do not provide the necessary services, and almost never include citizens in discussions on program quality and service improvements.
All of these symptoms of crisis point to three underlying existential threats faced by public serfvice broadcasters in these countries.
The first threat is that of political colonization and instrumentalization of public service media, which is the consequence of illiberal tendencies and the politicization of the media landscape in general. That means political elites control and use the public media as an instrument to pursue their own interests. Regulation and legal protection of these media's independence are ineffective against populist and increasingly authoritarian elites who adjust laws as they wish in a bid to turn these broadcasters into instruments of political power or to minimize their influence as independent and democratic voices.
The second threat is that of a broken funding model. The funding models for these broadcasters have virtually collapsed in several countries, in particular in Bosnia & Herzegovina and Kosovo. Countries that still have license fee systems are struggling with inefficient fee collection. Those public broadcasters funded from the state budget are becoming even more vulnerable to governmental interference into their daily operations.
Finally, the third existential threat comes from the failure of these broadcasters in the region to adjust to the new technological environment and redefine their structure, operation, and services in line with consumption habits and preferences of the audience. In the West, the concept of public service broadcasting has evolved into a public service media (PSM) model where mobile technologies, internet platforms, and interactive content are adjusted to reach out to increasingly fragmented audiences. In the Western Balkans, such a transformation occurred only partially, in Croatia and Serbia. These broadcasters still operate in an outdated paradigm of traditional public service broadcasting, almost completely neglecting the rapid changes in the media landscape. That makes them less and less relevant.
Advice: Rebuild Everything
These threats highlight fundamental problems that public broadcasters face in the Western Balkans. If the public service broadcasting system is to survive, significant changes must be introduced in the way it is governed and funded and in how it positions itself in the digital media environment. Ongoing debates on the future of public broadcasting should be open to new approaches and ideas.
First of all, new models of funding securing adequate financial resources should be introduced. Such models should reduce the room for political interference. These models can't be simply transplanted from other countries but should be developed internally by each respective country, taking into account the local context.
The finances of public broadcasters should be fully transparent. Mechanisms of public control over their financial operation – such as regular reporting on financial activities, publishing annual financial reports, public hearings and discussions, and free access to information and documents – should be in place. The Croatian and Serbian cases offer examples of good practice in that respect. For example, they regularly publish information on their employees' income.
Secondly, public broadcasters' management should be more accountable. Their governance should be restructured to ensure that citizens have control over their operations and to reduce the space for interference from political parties, the government, and businesses. This can be done, for example, by increasing the number of members in the supervisory boards or program councils of these broadcasters. This way, more segments of society will be represented.
Moreover, the decision-making procedures in these broadcasters should be more transparent. Citizens thus should be allowed to fully access information about how these broadcasters function. Their independence should be guaranteed through laws and regulations. Appointing people known for their integrity and expertise in these governing bodies would also secure more independence.
To address the fragmentation of audiences, public broadcasters should preserve its core function, the universal reach. But they should find a balance between this universal reach imperative and what today's audiences want: more personalized and specialized content. A combination of new media channels and social media platforms and classic broadcasting could solve that.
To achieve all this, public broadcasters in Western Balkans should start rebuilding their operations from the ground up. They have to leave the dysfunctional models behind and build new, stronger relations with the public audiences. People will come to public media if they are given quality programs, trust that these media operate independently, and if they see transparency.
Failure to do that means that these broadcasters will become even more irrelevant; and with them the very concept of public media will remain a 20th century washout.Editor's note: this is an edited version of an article published Analitika.ba.
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More stories on Western Balkans
17 May 2016 By Marius Dragomir
The integrity and independence of journalism is in dire straits in eastern Europe. The preferential distribution of state advertising has had to do with much of this.
23 March 2016 By Ivana Peric
Shortly after grabbing the country's political helm, Croatia's government has begun brashly purging institutions of whomever is not their friend. The public broadcaster HRT is one of their more prominent victims.
15 March 2016 By Zaklina Hadzi-Zafirova and Xhelal Neziri
Digitization of broadcasting was hoped by many in Macedonia to pave the way for new voices to enter the media market. Instead, a digital dictatorship was established.
Owners of Internet Providers in Eastern Europe and Former Soviet Union: Non-Transparent, Dubious, Politically Linked
19 January 2016 By Marius Dragomir
The Internet has become the new heaven for unheard voices, new forms of commerce and limitless communication across eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. But who owns the companies providing this service? Many of these owners are unknown, others are linked with politics and some are dubious characters embroiled in criminal investigations.


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This file folder game, "Let's Read" is part of the word work with Surah An-Nas for the Qur'aan centre:
The game is placed in the Qur'aan centre and when each group of students has their turn at that centre, they play this game to help them in their goal to read surah An-Nas independently insha'Allaah (students have been working with Surah An-Nas before this game is placed in the Qur'aan centre so these words should be familiar to them).
Up to four students can play. To play the game, you will need game pieces for each colour on the board (i.e. one green, one yellow, one blue, and one red game piece). You can use Counting Bears:
Or you can use Snap Cubes (pictured):
To play the game, each student picks a different colour playing piece and sets their piece on the start circle that matches the colour of their playing piece. The playing cards are shuffled and placed face down on the opposing page of the file folder. Students take turns picking a word card. If that word is a word from their column and they need that card, they read the word on the card and then place their playing piece on the word. They return the card to the botom of the stack. The next student takes his/her turn, doing the same thing. If players pick a word card that is not in their row, they replace the card at the bottom of the stack.
It will happen that players end up moving backward and forward on the game board because they will pick words that are ahead of the space they are currently sitting on or behind the word they are currently sitting on. When this happens, the player moves his/her piece to that word.
When a player reaches the last word in his/her row, on his/her next turn, he/she must read, accurately, all of the words in their column to be able to advance to the square that has a picture of the Qur'aan. If/when they do this, they have won/completed the game. If they cannot do this, they must wait until their turn comes again and attempt to read the words accurately. While they wait for their turn to come again, they use the words on the board (in their row) to review the words. When their turn comes again, they make a second attempt. When a player reaches the Qur'aan picture and has finished the game, the other players continue playing.
Enjoy insha'Allaah!


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Cashback websites offer rewards to customers in the form of cashbacks for shopping on third party websites by following links (to the third party website) placed on the cashback site.
It is interesting to note that the cashback websites do not themselves sell any products/services. They simply direct shoppers to third party sites(merchant websites) that actually sell such products or services.
The question that quite naturally comes to our mind now is how do these cashback websites make money when they do not themselves have any products or services to sell and additionally have to pay a cashback to users making purchases on third party sites via their website.
What then is the Revenue Model of Cashback websites?
Revenue Model of Cashback Websites
We have already said that Cashback websites do not have any products or services of their own. They direct users to sites like Amazon (known as merchant websites) that actually deal in such products or services.
Each time a user makes a valid purchase on the third party site following the link placed on the cashback site, the cashback site earns a commission from the thirdparty website.
In advertisement parlance this is known as "Affiliate Marketing" where commissions are earned on each successful referral.
The cashback website now extends a part of this commission earned to the user making the purchase in the form of cashbacks (which can in most cases be redeemed to a bank account or wallet).
In other words, the cashback websites make money (in the form of commission) by facilitating sales on merchant websites.
The spread i.e difference between the commission earned and the commissions shared with users in the form of cashbacks, represent the gross margin for the cashback websites.
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