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By Curtis EllisPresident's plan will heighten transparency, lessen impact of 'middlemen'
By Curtis EllisPresident's plan will heighten transparency, lessen impact of 'middlemen'
Billions will be watching two contests in which rival teams vie to be world champions. Both contests involve Astroturf.
By Curtis Ellis
The Democrats are feeling their oats after taking over the House.
Now that they're in charge, no policy proposal is too radical or crackpot for the resurgent Democrats to peddle it as the Magic Elixir Tonic to cure all ills.
By Curtis EllisThe party now favors globalist giants over 'the little guy'
If Rip Van Winkle woke up today, he'd be shocked by the role reversal our political parties have undergone.
President Trump supports labor unions while Democrats betray the very people who built their party.
Curtis Ellis, senior policy advisor with America First Policies and former Trump Campaign trade and jobs adviser, on the Trump administration's trade negotiations with China. Would potential lifting of tariffs be considered a sign of weakness by China?
By Curtis Ellis
Looking back, we see 2018 was the year out-of-work Americans found a job and working Americans got a raise.
It was the year companies decided they didn't have to abandon the U.S. to be competitive; they could invest in research and development and could re-shore jobs some had said would never come back.
President Trump pushed the wall while Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer hit the ceiling.
That's the short version of the dueling prime time television addresses.
The Democratic arguments for obstructing President Trump rather than the growing flood of migrants don't stand up to scrutiny.
Let's go through them one by one.
Curtis Ellis, senior policy advisor with America First Policies joins Breitbart News Sunday radio to discuss trade talks with communist China, China's economic slowdown versus US economic strength and the stock market's reaction to the government shutdown.
By Curtis Ellis
On Day 1 in control of the House of Representatives, Democrats broke the promise they made to voters.
They are no longer the party of the working people, unless you're working in the government (except at the border). They are the party of impeachment, amnesty and abortion.
By Curtis Ellis
The first order of business for the new Congress will be securing the border and shutting down illegal immigration rather than shutting down the government as it's currently doing now.
Critics dishonestly try to portray proponents of the border wall as anti-immigrant. That's not true.


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Welcome to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Westonbirt is a uniquely beautiful garden of trees, where you can explore and discover trees from all over the globe. First started in the heyday of Victorian plant hunting, Westonbirt is today a world renowned botanical collection, boasting 15,000 trees and 2,500 species, famed not only for its diversity, but also its breathtaking beauty.
Head over the STIHL Treetop Walkway to explore the leafy canopy, discover more about our trees on our seasonal trails, or get the whole family exploring the family activity trail, the Gruffalo Wood or getting creative at our family arts and crafts events.
Level access
There is level access from the main entrance to:Welcome Building Restaurant Tidings at Westonbirt Shop Public toilets The arboretum
Getting here
Travel by public transport
Taxis are available to Westonbirt Arboretum from Kemble station
We offer discounted entry to visitors arriving by public transport or bicycle
Travel by taxi
We offer discounted entry to visitors arriving by public transport or bicycle
The car park at Westonbirt holds over 400 cars, with 21 dedicated disabled spaces. The distance from the car park to the Welcome Building varies depending on where you park, but from the disabled bays approximately 50 metres.
The car park is flat and tarmac, and alongside the disabled parkign bays is a lit footpath to avoid having to cross any traffic.
Lighting bollards are present in the car park and lights come on whenever the natural light level drops.
Access to the Welcome Building from the car park is via a short slope downhill, and uphill on exit
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
Getting around inside
Things to See and Do
Welcome Building
The Westonbirt restaurant and cafe are situated approximately 300m for the Welcome Building
There is level access to the cafe and gently sloped access to the restaurant. There is mobility scooter parking outside the restaurant
The restaurant and cafe both have plenty of space for pushchairs. The restaurant has a lino floor; while the outdoor cafe floor is level concrete
There are vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free options available on the restaurant menu and table service is provided for cooked food.
Menus are clearly displayed on blackboards, but staff would be happy to relay these to any customers with visual impairments
Seating is at wooden chairs and tables, highchairs are available.
Tidings at Westonbirt Shop
Access to the shop is level is approaching from the Old Arboretum, but a gentle uphill if coming from the Welcome Building or Silk Wood direction
The shop floor is flat and parquet. There is space to manoeuvre a pushchair or mobility scooter around the shop.
Staff in the shop would be more than happy to provide assistance if needed
Public toilets
Toilets are situated at the Welcome Building (upon arrival) and in the area of the main facilities (300m for the Welcome Building). Disabled toilets are available at both, with an adult's changeign room available in the toilets in the main visitor area.
Width of doors: 89cm
Height of WC from floor to seat: 48cm
Space to side of WC for wheelchair 142cm
Grab rail location right hand side 15cm and 33cm from toilet, left hand side has two both 35cm from toilet (one of which is for the sink)
Alarm cord monitored by Welcome Building staff during normal hours, 9am to 4:30pm daily
Our changing place can be found in the toilet block close to the Great Oak Hall. It includes toilet facilities as well as equipment such as a height adjustable changing bed and a ceiling hoist. The hoist can lift up to 190kg and allows users easy movement in all dimensions around the room.
Getting around outside
The arboretum
Westonbirt Arboretum comprises over 240 hectares and has over 17 miles of hard paths, suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, prams and pushchairs, and in most areas can accomadate two side by side.
Other paths may be suitable, depending on ground and weather conditions
Benches are located across the arboretum
The main picnic area is situated on the Downs, which is a level but uneven expanse of grassland. Picnic benches are available in this area.
The Old Arboretum represents one third of the arboretum and is relatively flat with some gentle slopes.
Silk Wood represents two thirds of the arboretum and is more uneven, with some steeper slopes.
The paths around the main facilities are lit and benches are situated across the arboretum
We welcome assistance dogs across the arboretum. Non assistance dogs are welcome in Silk Wood. There are dog bowls available at the restaurant and Welcome Building and dog tie ups at the Welcome Building
Signage is dark blue, with contrasting fonts for clarity.
The main walk of the STIHL Treetop Walkway is fully accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters
Customer care support
Accessibility equipment
Scooter and wheelchair loan
Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available from the Welcome Building. Please book wheelchairs and mobility scooters in advance by calling Visitor Services on 0300 067 4861.
Mobility scooters are available for free loan in two time slots: from 10am to 1pm and from 1.15pm to 4pm.
Please note that bookings for mobility scooters can be made a maximum of four weeks in advance, and bookings are limited to four scooters per group.
Shuttle Service
Our shuttle service runs 10am - 4pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends, to help less mobile visitors get from the Welcome Building to the restaurant and main facilities.
The service is un-timetabled but runs around every 30 minutes or so from the Welcome Building. During peak times, if you are waiting for the shuttle please be patient, it will be there as soon as possible.
Whilst the shuttle is not just limited to blue badge holders only, it is designed for the use of our less mobile visitors, and not for general use. Carers are welcome on the shuttle when accompanying a visitor.
And we've now added a series of short walk routes from the shuttle stops to some of the most beautiful parts of the arboretum, for those only looking for a short walk. Pick up your short walk map on the shuttle.
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rganisation of a Business network programme with stalls put up by the small size upcoming entrepreneurs.
Date: 18-2-2018 Venue: Sunshine P:lay school, Valasaravakkam
Taking Old age people to visit Temples in Tiruvallur District
Special project of taking old age people residing at destitute homes at Kodambakkam and Sholinghur, to temples in Tiruvallur (Pilgrimate tour) Date: 25-2-2018
Newspaper coverage of Various events of VC Chennai and VCV Grand Chennai
Photo.1: Pamphlet released by our Clubs to promote 'Small and Medium size business products of newly upcoming Entrepreneurs in club level" Date: 18-2-2018 Photo 2: Coverage of the above activity in Saskshi dt. 17-2-2018 Photo.3: Coverage of our Clubs "Special Project" of taking old age people residing in destitute homes Read more…
ZC Friendly visit to Vasavi Club Chennai and Vanitha Grand Chennai
Club Name: Vasavi Club Chennai & VC Vanitha Grand Chennai Purpose: ZC Friendly Visit Date: 18-2-2018
Installation of Vanitha Tirupattur
Jai Vasavi Very good evening You guys at tirupathur have given a sensational installation which will go down in our memory lane for a long time to come. Your decoration was simply superb. We had given you a very short notice and still you guys made it really grand. Last Read more…
Installation of Pallipat, Tiruttani, Vanitha Tiruttani and Ammayarkuppam
Jai Vasavi Very good afternoon presidents Subramanyam, Kumar, Jyothi and Manikandan What a day it was I have no words to say but thank you Your welcome was mind blowing and out of this world. I was treated like a royalty, a very unique experience with procession and ammavaru dharshan, Read more…


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Have you ever thought about what a whisper will sound like from your future husband? Can you picture the two of you snuggled on a couch? Or at a park? Or walking along a sidewalk? He leans close. You feel his breath on your cheek. What does he say? I love you. I can't wait… [Continue Reading]
5 Things Your Daughter Should Know About Chasing Boys {by Kari Kampakis}
I love reading aloud to my older girls, and this year I came upon a book that we all loved! 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know by Kari Kampakis was one of our favorite reads of the year. I loved it so much that I asked Kari to write a guest post for my blog. If… [Continue Reading]
30 Cheap & Fun Date Ideas
30 Cheap & Fun Date Ideas Have your date nights turned into a routine dinner and a movie? Remember how much fun you used to have when you first started dating? I asked friends for suggestions and came up with a list of 30 great date ideas. Spice up date night with a few of these… [Continue Reading]
The Flicker of an Old Flame
The Flicker of an Old Flame I worked at my desk, noting flakes of snow fluttering down outside my office window. In the windowsill, a family photograph warmed my heart. The "you've-got-mail" chime sounded, and I glanced at my email. Scanning the name, my heartbeat quickened. Steven. My first boyfriend. My first kiss. My first… [Continue Reading]
Podcast: Living Inspired: Peyton Jones | Ginger Ciminello
Living Inspired ~ Thursday 3CT (10/17/13) To listen to the interview: go here and click on the player in the upper right corner of the screen. This week on Living Inspired, please welcome Peyton Jones, author of book Church Zero (David C. Cook, 2013) and Ginger Ciminello, author of book Forget the Corsage (Westbow Press,… [Continue Reading]


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Many of us are interested in an income increase. Lack of enough money to buy the things we need, or do some of the things we want to do, can result in stress. The good news, though, is that you can do something about it. it is possible to increase your income if you are willing to be a little creative, and look for ways to improve your situation.
Make a Plan to Increase Your Income
Before you can make more money, you need to have a plan. Your plan should take into account your abilities, and it should be realistic. Think about the possibilities, and consider your talents and knowledge. If you are good at yard work, you can offer your services around town to help with landscaping. Those who are tech savvy can be social media consultants for businesses, or even build web sites.
Before you can be successful, though, you need a plan. Even if you just decide to earn money through a part-time job over the summer, you should still make a plan. Figure out the best approach, and consider what is likely to result for success for you. Then, implement your plan and watch your income increase.
Putting in the Effort and Time
Earning extra income sounds a little too good to be true in some cases. This is because we tend to try and simplify things. However, it is important to realize that time and effort are required if you want to be a success. Even passive income sources don't start out as passive. You have to create a plan, and then put in the time and effort required to make it work.
This is especially true if your money making idea involves starting a home business. It can take months — or more — for your home business to really take off. If you don't plan for that reality, you can become quickly discouraged. Remember that all good things take some time and effort. You can make fast cash by donating plasma, or by selling your stuff online, or even by taking a part-time job. However, if you are willing to work a little hard and wait a little longer, it is possible to start a home business, or cultivate passive income streams that can provide you with additional money on a longer-term basis.
Bottom Line
You can take control of your financial future. Look for ways to increase your income, and direct your spending to efforts of import to you, and you will find that your situation improves over time.


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Many of the people claims made for bone broth are rooted in its unique protein composition. The problem is that your body doesn't absorb proteins intact. The digestive system breaks proteins down into their individual building blocks, called amino acids which are then absorbed in the body. Take a look at this Bone Broth Protein review, learn about a breakthrough in your protein supplementation that might deliver the benefits of bone broth in your high-performance lifestyle.
The rich of that protein comes from the collagen found in the bones and connective tissue, a protein that transforms into gelatine as it cooks. Since collagen plays an essential structural role in our own joints, skin, and hair follicles, drinking gelatinous broth will help to strengthen these parts of the body.
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Homemade stock is also acclaimed as a rich source of minerals, which are filtered from the bones during cooking. While the mineral content will vary depending on the amount and types of bones and vegetables used as the base.
Bone Broth is a high-volume food that makes you feel full quickly but provides minimal calories and only a modest amount of protein, so it may not be the best choice under these conditions at least in large quantities or as a substitute for other foods.
What is Bone Broth Protein?
Bone Broth is prepared by boiling animal bones, which helps to discharge the nutrients in the bones. This type of recipe has been used for many times in order to boost the health of human beings. They have been promoted as having a wide range of benefits, from reducing inflammation and wrinkles to boost mood and the immune system.
This powdered supplement is rich in protein, collagen, gelatin, glucosamine, and chondroitin. These vital nutrients support a wide range of health benefits in the body systems including:
- Helps support the skin, joints, muscles, and digestion
- Enhancement in the metabolic rate and anabolism
- Increase energy and stamina
- Helps reduction of wrinkles and other signs of aging
- Dairy-free, soy-free, grain-free, and gluten-free
So what is in the Bone Broth Protein?
Bone Broth Protein Powder is derived from dehydrated bone broth made from free range organically fed chickens. It can easily be reconstituted by mixing with water or adding to shakes. Some professional athletes have begun using bone broth as a post-exercise recovery drink. As it rehydrates and replenishes electrolytes and key minerals lost during activity.
Review Section
I just purchased the chocolate flavor. I use in my oatmeal each morning so it mixes perfectly in this application. There is a slight flavor of "meat", lol. I was actually glad to have that hint of flavor because it helps to think yes, there really is bone broth in this. I am a little leery of some supplements, but so far this seems to be what the label says. I have looked at some reviews online and haven't seen anything weird or inaccurate reported about it. The price is a little high, but I would purchase again.
I began using bone broth last year after the onset of severe diverticulitis. Bone broth offered me more long term healing than the prescriptions doctors kept offering me. After antibiotics to subdue the raging infection, I turned to Bone Broth and was very surprised at how quick it starts healing. My body liked it in more ways than one. I had made my own bone broth until I became weary of constantly finding bones to use, and constantly working on a pot of broth.
I love this product! I am a huge fan of making my own bone broth but sometimes I just don't have the time or the bones. This is the best way to get quick and easy bone broth. I've been trying to heal my colitis and infection naturally after some horrible experiences with conventional medicine. This is a must have for gut issues!
I have used this product for several months. My body likes it better than other protein shakes. It can be used daily; I like to start the day with it. I can use it as a substitute for meals to limit calories; I have even done a 5-day bone broth protein fast which is helpful to do occasionally.
Love this product! Have been taking it for over 2 weeks and have had great results. Better digestion, sleep, more energy, calmer overall and joint pain has been cut in half. The proteins curbs my appetite and have lost weight without even trying. My family is feeling fantastic and we will continue to buy this amazing product. Thank God for bone broth!!
Bone Broth Protein Pros & Cons
- Thick and frothy
- Very filling for meal replacement
- Versatile product
- Supports healthy joints, skin, muscles and detox
- Contains No carbs, no sugars
- Smooth to blend, convenient to use and easy to digest
- The smell is bad after taste
- Has naturally bitter taste
- expensive
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Bone Broth Protein is a premium-priced protein powder that is easy to mix and convenient. If you like the sound of bone broth and its benefits and have always been curious about it, then Bone Broth Protein is an easy and affordable way to enjoy those benefits. Bone broth works by delivering amino acids, vitamins, and nutrients into your body after releasing those nutrients from animal bones.
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The Key Ingredients of Bone Broth Protein
Chicken Bone Broth Protein Concentrate (22.25g) – Ancient Nutrition states that each scoop of bone broth protein contains 15.9g of collagen and 1.256g of chondroitin sulphate.
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There are no known side effects of this product when it is managed correctly.
Is Bone Broth Protein organic?
The initial offering of Ancient Nutrition of Bone Broth Protein is not certified organic. They are working with their production partner and their supply chain to raise the bar across the board on all standards related to USDA Certified Organic or in the spirit of what these standards represent.
How is Bone Broth Protein made?
Bone Broth Protein is made on high pressure and sustained high heat to expedite the process using chicken bones, which are naturally high in glycosaminoglycans (Chondroitin, Glucosamine, Hyaluronic Acid) and connective tissue.
Do you test for GMOs?
Chicken bone broth concentrate is PCR Tested to be free of GMOs. PCR testing is the standard DNA test used to detect the presence of GMOs.
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Suggested Use: Mix one level scoop (included) in 12 ounces of water, juice or in a smoothie or protein shake one or more times per day. Great with almond, cashew or coconut milk or added to your favorite recipe. It can be enjoyed warm or cold.


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Do I Need New Glass or a New Door?
If you would like to see a picture of your door with a Dream Doors and Windows decorative glass installed into it, before you even make a purchase, we have just the thing for you!
Simply take a picture of your door with a digital camera and save the image to your computer, then come back and fill out the form below. The last step allows you to upload a photo of your door. Acceptable file formats: .JPG or .JPEG
Please follow the tips below to allow for the best photo:
- Use a high pixel digital camera or cell phone (if possible)
- Remove all objects from in front blocking the door, such as plants or furniture
- Stand back at least 20 feet and get a picture of the whole door and the front of your house
- Make sure picture is taken straight on, without tilts, square as possible
Then fill out the form below (including uploading your photo), email your photo to email@example.com, or bring a copy with you to the showroom.
How great is that? Only at Dream Doors and Windows!
Send Us A Pic Of Your Door:
We love our Double French doors made by Dream Doors. They were able to place blinds inside the doors, so there is no maintenance. The blinds give us complete privacy, but they can also be raised with a simple lever to give us an unobstructed view of the backyard. The doors look great, and they were installed within a couple of hours. The main thing that I love about these doors is not even the way they look, although they are a nice as anything on the market. What i like best is that they are completely secure. A sliding glass door can be broken, but the glass in these doors is resistant to breaking. They are super secure. I would recommend Dream Doors to anyone who wants a beautiful, low maintenance, and secure door!
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This photo is of the large also very pretty pool, up to 14 metres deep, at Dalhousie which is a very warm 35-38C - it is like getting into a warm bath - it is just delicious.
Dalhousie Springs is like a large upside down shower, discharging water from the Great Artesian Basin through approximately 80 holes called mound springs. Water from Qld and the NT soaks underground and travels here slowly under layers of hard rock. The high temperatures of the earth's core heat the waters of the Great Artesian Basin.
This is the downside at Dalhousie - the flies. We called this the Dalhousie reading room. The amenities block is nicely shaded and a pleasant place to sit. Please note the essential mosquito netting for the flies not mosquitos.


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Peanut Butter/Recipes
Peanut Butter Parfait
With Veeba Crunchy Peanut Butter
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup dark chocolate
- ½ cup condensed milk
- ½ cup Veeba crunchy peanut butter
- 400 ml whipping cream
- 2-3 Crushed oatmeal cookies
Method: This recipe involves 2 stages, one for the preparation of peanut butter cream and the other for the preparation of chocolate fudge. Preparation of chocolate fudge:
- Heat pan over stove or induction cooktop and melt the butter.
- Add dark chocolate and still till it melts.
- Add condensed milk and stir well until they combine
- Turn off the heat, chocolate fudge is ready.
- In a bowl, take a small portion of whipped cream and mix Veeba crunchy peanut butter till they combine well.
- Add the mixture to the remaining whipped cream and mix well till all of it combines.
- This is peanut butter cream.
- Take a mason jar
- Pour in half of the chocolate fudge
- Make the next layer with half of the peanut butter cream
- Sprinkle crushed oatmeal cookies
- Pour the remaining chocolate fudge for the next layer
- Add another layer of peanut butter cream
- Sprinkle with crushed oatmeal cookies
- Your exotic peanut butter parfait is ready
Other Veebalicious Ideas Relish with friends and family or indulge alone, you'd want to whip this delicious crunchy recipe over and over again.


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CHATHAM — Harlan Community Academy High School held its first graduation Tuesday for students in its four-year-old science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program, which the school's principal said was created to help attract more students.
"There are 3,500 students who live in Harlan's attendance zone, but too many students leave the area to attend other high schools," said Harlan principal Reginald Evans. "I wanted to change that trend and make Harlan a viable option for parents on the South Side."
The nearly 200 STEM graduates were accepted into four-year colleges and universities, according to Kenneth Clark, engineering coordinator at Harlan.
"My students are going to the University of Illinois, University of Wisconsin, Morehouse College, Howard University, Ohio State University and beyond," said Clark, a former engineer for Motorola Inc. "I never knew teaching could be so much fun. I have never been a teacher before, but now that I am, I can truly say it is one of the best jobs one could imagine."
One of Clark's students, Akilah Davis, an 18-year-old Roseland resident and the class valedictorian, plans to study chemical engineering at the University of Wisconsin this fall.
"The STEM courses were rigorous but necessary to push me to do above average work. Before I entered the program I had no interest in becoming an engineer," Davis said. "But after I learned more about engineering and the countless contributions engineers make to our daily lives, I developed an interest. There's nothing like having a career that allows you to change the lives of everyday people."
That's also why Janee Thompson, also 18 and from Roseland, said she plans to study engineering this fall at the University of Missouri.
"I would recommend the STEM program to any student. It was a great experience and you do not have to be a lover of math, either," said Thompson, a 2013 Gates Millennium Scholar finalist. "We [STEM students] started together as freshmen and ended together as seniors. That makes us family, and family sticks together even if we are separated for a while."
Commencement speaker Chandra Gill, an author and motivational speaker who grew up in Woodlawn, said Harlan's graduates need "to become creators and go out into the world and do big things."
"[Blacks] come to school too late and drop out too early," Gill said. "You see [blacks] are consumers and not creators."
The neighborhood school held its commencement ceremony for the first time at Chicago State University for 196 graduates, including 26 from the STEM program.
"Normally we would hold our graduations at Christ Universal Temple [in West Pullman], but this time we decided to have it in our on community," Evans said.


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All Hallows Eve!October 31, 2006 at 6:45 pm | Posted in Halloween, Movies, Music, Nightlife | 2 Comments
Urgh! No parties. No friends over. Nothing. This hallowe'en really sucks. But i refuse to let myself get blown down on the eve of fright and cripes. So I'm gonna pop in a movie. The Omen. Or The Exorcist.
Oh, heres a game to keep some of you busy for a while if you need somehting to do:
And Some music playlists to keep you busy:
[MP3] The Automatic – Monster
[MP3] Band of Horses – Monsters
[MP3] DangerDoom – The Mask
[MP3] DJ Shadow – Giving Up the Ghost
[MP3] Gnarls Barkley – The Boogie Monster
[MP3] The Heartless Bastards – Searching For the Ghost
[MP3] I Am Kloot – Gods and Monsters
[MP3] I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness – The Ghost
[MP3] Longwave – Ghosts Around You
[MP3] Matt Pond PA – Halloween
[MP3] Of Montreal – October is Eternal
[MP3] Onelinedrawing – A Ghost
[MP3] Portastatic – Registered Ghost
[MP3] Ryan Adams – Halloween
[MP3] Ryan Adams – I See Monsters
[MP3] Say Hi To Your Mom – I Think I'll Be a Good Ghost
[MP3] Sound Team – Movie Monster
[MP3] Sparklehorse – Ghost in the Sky
[MP3] Ted Leo & The Pharmacists – I'm a Ghost
[MP3] Tegan & Sara – Walking With A Ghost
"New Evangelion Theatrical Version"October 26, 2006 at 1:25 pm | Posted in Anime, Movies, Reviews | 1 Comment
Listening to: Justin Timberlake – My Love
Yet another one from Moon Phase Zasshi:
[アニメ]「新世紀エヴァンゲリオン 新劇場版」前編、中編、後編、最終話の4部作にて製作決定。
"New Evangelion Theatrical Version" will be a 4-part project.
According to previous leaks, it was thought that the new project consisted of 3 summary movies of the TV series and 1 new movie, but now it turns out that all 4 movies will be new productions. Also, the movies are neither sequels nor remakes. We had previously thought that those leaks were faked, but apparently there really are going to be 4 new movies…
Ok, how cool is this? I mentioned this to some people already, but seriously, I had to say it again.
Kakkoii!! !!
Of course, now we can expect another decade's worth of Eva merchandise. lol, but hey, i guess it really was only a matter of time. ^^;
As i hear it, Hideaki Anno will be in charge of directing again (for better or worse, heh). They will go hand in hand through one production, not four seprate storylines. In tail of this amazing enlightment, there will be purist and fundementalists who will start nagging and prissy about how it won't be good and blah blah blah. Can it. This is nothing more than a 'what if' situation.
For those that don't quite understand what's the story behind this movie (which will be released in Summer of 2007!!): The story follows the orignial plot line of Eva, with the same Angels and conspiracies. But with one major difference, Shinji knows of the ultimate fate of mankind. In his quest to change this fate, we see the romance between Asuka and Shinji take a different turn then the orignal plotline. But where does this leave Rei? I guess we'll see…
I'm actually hoping for more brainfuck scenes. Even though they left me thinking…
KoreanBBQ/CALORIES!!/Bar(on a MONDAY?!)/last bus/rainOctober 21, 2006 at 4:16 pm | Posted in Nightlife, rant, tis another blog, Weather | 3 Comments
Reading – Beast by Donna Jo Napoli
Drinking – MUGS Root Beer
Currently Listening to – [No music]
Sorry for the absence of posts recently. So much happened and I've been crazily busy. Today Will be a longer then usual post, lol, so you better get some tea and snacks. :p
Yeah I don't even know why, but I ended up at a bar drinking on a Monday night with some friends. Originally we were meeting up since we haven't seen each other in a few months. Had a mini party at a Korean BBQ place (too bad it wasn't a buffet though…probably a blessing in disguise since I'm trying to loose weight. ;_;), then we marched around in the nightlife of the city for a while and finally (how they came to it, I haven't a clue) decided it would be a good idea to stop into a Coffee and Cake-house for a snack.
Now, for those that don't know what this is…Its basicly a bakery that serves nothing but cakes and coffee/tea. Personally, I think walking into these places is by itself a sin. You can never walk out without collecting a few hundred calorie points…and something in a doggie bag. Yet, here we are as a group of eight people…eight people around 18 to 21 years old.
Nothing good was going to come out of this.
So two kinds of cheesecake's, a double chocolate slice and cup of green tea later…I was looking for that blessing again. I got abandoned. I'm going to calorie hell.
At this point the group had to split up, it was getting late and exam time for some of them. So we saw them off at the bus station and wandered around for a bit more. There was only four of us left at this point, so I assumed we would break up since it was getting late too.
I was so wrong.
One of them suggested going to a bar and just chat for a while. It was only about 10PM so the other two agreed and I went along, really I had nothing much to do anyways.
We got to a bar that one of them was familiar with and order a pitcher of Alexander Keith's. But we soon discovered that it only held enough for three pints! So we had to re-pour into four cups until it was even. LOL. It was so depressing.
An hour later they decided to go to walk around a bit. Then pop into another bar.
WTF?! These guys are so….well…drunkards. Two different bars in one night…and a Monday of all days. hahaha, i got pretty hungry though…so I ordered eighteen hot wings. I KNOW! CALORIES! SHUSH!!! Oh, and also a pitcher of another Beer. xD I don't even know what beer. I jus drank and ate. I think at this point I'd given up hope on saving myself from calorie hell.
What a great start to a new week. ;_; I had a feeling it wasn't going to get better at this rate.
So there's this one crazy girl in our group of four. She loves drinking. She lives bars. She loves clubs. Guess who suggested going to a bar…twice. While you're at it, guess where she wanted to go next…yeah…a club. AND THEY ALL AGREED!
Now, I should tell you that I don't actually live in the same city as them per se. I live on the outskirts of Toronto. So it takes me a good two hours to get here, and another two to go back. While on that note, its already 12AM. I have to take the bus back. But the last bus leaves at 1:30AM, so they convinced me to stay a little longer.
I GOT CARDED!!! I mean, i'm legal age. But I've NEVER been carded! Not even when I bought smokes back in the day! I got carded at a no-cover club on a monday night, of all things. Yeah i look young for my age…but I loved that i never got carded. Ah well. The bouncer (he was white…and skinny. I'm sorry…I could have mugged him if I wanted. no racial slurs intended. ^^) looked like he was pissed off too, so we jus tip-toed up the stairs to the floor.
There was a grand total of approximately twenty people there. They were all kind of freaky actually…some were almost 30 and above. I wasn't really feeling the beat either. My drunkard friend decided to order another pint of beer. I can see how her future will play out already. lol.
It started raining when we got out, nothing but a drizzle at first. We managed to get to the station in time for the last train. We had split up since two of us were going in the opposite direction. I got stuck with the crazy drunkard girl. I called her that too, she laughed out loud (lol'd? lawl'd? lawled? xD) and agreed. So I have no guilt for calling her that.Getting off at my terminal I found that my bus had already left. I MISSED IT BY 10 MINUTES!!! OMG! @_@;
Have you ever been stuck in a bus terminal after hours? There are some crazy creepy people there. One guy was drunk off his…butt. Asking me for directions on how to get home. I kind sympathized and went to a map and told him how.
I have to learn how to say NO to people. Major character flaw. Good thing I'm not a girl. xD I'm kidding I'm kidding…:p
Well, after getting the drunk guy on his way (lucky bastards bus was a 24hr one) I ran to the remaining transit operator and asked if there was another way to get home. I ran into an Angel. He told me I have to go to another terminal from there and take a bus and transfer. [GLEE GLEE GLEE! ^__^] I hugged him and ran off towards the trains. I wonder what was going through his mind…a 21 year old male hugging him. @_X
It's almost 2AM and I realized that the Toronto Bus will take me where i need to go, but the MARKHAM BUS WASN'T RUNNING ANYMORE AT THE TRANSFER POINT!!! NOOO! OMG!!!!
I was screwed. I can get to the outskirts, but the Markham city busline is what i need to take me home the final stretch. Urgh. It's like a two hours walk from there to my house. After much contemplation, I called a friend who lived nearby there if i can crash at his place. Bastard was a sleep. He has one of those live voice messages, so you hear when I'm saying as it records. I left some disturbing voice messages i think. He picked up after the ninth message.
The bastard moved. He doesn't live anywhere near there anymore. In fact, he lives farther then i do.
God hates me. He fattened me up, and left me to die.
Oh, but then my friend calls me back and tells me he remembered his old place isn't sold yet, and gave me the combo for the door…(TELL ME THAT SOONER YOU PRICK!!!! I WAS STANDING IN THE FREEZING RAIN!!!).
Arriving at his place (i had to walk for another drenching 15min from the bus stop to his house)…I find there is no working gas line. So i'm freezing from the rain and the coldness the house has accumulated from the night, wen i find a heater stuffed away in the closet.
After intense silent prayers for the electricity to be working, i was so out of my mind i didn't realize i flicked on the light switches…duh, electricity), I got the heater working. I found the smallest room i can and closed the door and put it on full blast. It was 3AM. By 3:10AM i was out cold.
It felt so good to wake up in that warm room. It was beautiful. Though i needed a shower, too bad there wasn't working gas to get hot water. But meh, it was warm in the room. I open the window and look out…
The walk to the bus stop was so depressing.
Getting off the bus in markham, the transfer point has no bus shelter. It was still pouring rain. I'm actually startin to shiver at this point. A whole forty-five minutes standing alone against a post with no nearby shelter. My MP3 Player died on me too. It's a good thing kame-sama hasn't forgotten me. -__-;
The bus finally came and I was getting optimistic…until i realized i had a twenty minute walk from the bus stop to my house.
My last thoughts as i trudged my way home…"Bar on a monday night…never again."
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IBM Previews X4 Architecture
Posted by: ReMeDy on: 09/07/2007 06:01 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
International Business Machines. The Big iron that previously had a Core Logic Platform named, X3. The platform featured Intel's Xeon (Netburst Technology) working in 32-way environment. Scalable to 512GB of memory. The X3 was an Enterprise Power House for the x86 market. Fast forward to today and Intel has launched & released the Caneland platform that consist of the E7300 series Quad-Core Xeon MP and 7300 series chipset. The X4 will continue the tradition of what the X3 has. Support for up to 16 Sockets (64 cores) and 32 DIMM slots (256GB DRAM). Also packed in is a maximum of 584GB Hard Disk Storage.
IBM states this product will launch Q4 '07. Read the rest of the article here.
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SPORTS SHORTS: Register now for MOBI boys basketball
The Marshalltown Noon Optimist Club is again sponsoring a boys basketball tournament for students in grades 5-8. The boys' division will be played Feb. 3 with an entry deadline of Jan. 22.
Each team is guaranteed three games in pool play with four teams from each division qualifying for the championship round. Cost per team entry is $175.
Entry forms may be downloaded at www.noonoptimist.org. Tournament rules and a list of entrants can be found there as well.
Coaches may direct their questions to tournament chairman Larry Park at (641) 485-6134 or by email at email@example.com.
The girls' MOBI scheduled for Jan. 20 has been canceled due to a lack of teams entered, according to Park.
Rewoldt's double-double leads Tigers
ELDORA — The South Hardin boys basketball team earned another NICL West Division win on Tuesday night with a 73-61 win over BCLUW.
The Tigers (7-5, 4-2) had four players in double figures in the win, led by Kevin Rewoldt's double-double of 19 points and 13 rebounds. Cade Spieker also had 15 points and eight rebounds, while Cauy Teske and Jacob Vander Wilt each had 11 points. Vander Wilt also led the team with nine assists and five steals against the Comets (1-11, 0-7).
Pirates pick off Mustangs in cross-NICL
HUDSON — The East Marshall girls basketball team fell to Hudson on the road Tuesday night, 42-32.
After a slow start to the game had the Mustangs (3-8) down 25-9 at halftime, East Marshall came back strong in the third quarter by outscoring the Pirates 11-6 out of the break. The Mustangs won the fourth quarter as well, but only 12-11, leading to the 10-point loss.
Melinda Puumala was the leading East Marshall scorer with eight points, followed by Olivia Terrones with six.
Hudson (6-5) was led by Olivia Kolterman with 18 points, while Aubrey Gronoski had nine and Morgan Galbraith eight.
Top-ranked Indians take down STC girls
MARION — The South Tama County girls basketball team failed to win its third-straight game on Tuesday as it fell on the road to Class 4A No. 1 Marion, 68-34.
It was a tight and high-scoring game in the first quarter of this WaMaC Conference West Division, as the Trojans (5-6, 3-3) trailed just 19-16, but in the second quarter the Indians (12-0, 6-0) scored 25 points and started to pull away from STC.
Jessica Musgrave was the lone Trojan in double figures with 12 points, and she led in rebounds with nine, assists with four and steals and blocks with three apiece.
Ella Van Weelden led Marion with 18 points off the bench, while Mia and Kayba Laube had 12 each.
North Tama notches win vs. Plainsmen
TRAER — The North Tama boys basketball team won a non-conference tilt against Belle Plaine on Monday, 67-65.
The Redhawks (4-7) trailed 46-38 after the first three quarters but managed to outscore the Plainsmen (6-5) 29-19 in the fourth to secure the victory.
Nicholas Sierra led North Tama with 24 points, followed by Lance Zobel with 12, Noah Bond with 10 and Hale Hulme and Cael Even with nine each.
Belle Plaine's Garrett Straight led all scorers on the night with 28 points.
Redhawk girls fall to Belle Plaine
TRAER — The North Tama girls basketball team fell to Belle Plaine on Monday, 42-28.
The Redhawks (1-10) kept it close through the first half, as they only trailed 20-14 at halftime, but the Plainsmen (8-4) put the game away by outscoring North Tama 14-4 in the third quarter.
Hope Brubaker led the Redhawks with eight points, followed by Takoa Kopriva with seven and Rylee McLean with six. Kenzie Mantz had 19 points to lead Belle Plaine.


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The state is working on a new General Plan. The next meeting, the second of three public meetings regarding the new General Plan, will take place in June. We need to be there because it will affect everyone who rides at Carnegie. See: http://carnegiegeneralplan.com/announcements/13
"This workshop presents three concept alternatives that were developed based on reviews of natural and cultural resources, comments and ideas from the first public meeting, an online survey, stakeholder meetings, discussions with agency representatives, emails and letters, meetings with tribal representatives, and the many other public comments we received."
Many of these individuals are not riders. They have their own agenda and it has nothing to do with off road recreation. The emphasis is on natural and cultural resources. Some of them assert a spiritual or religious affinity to our land. Their world view is based on a battle between good (themselves) and evil (us).
The Tesla property (bought over fifteen years ago) is part of the battle. We still can't ride there. It is ridiculous to think that a few trails are going to result in such desecration. There are trails mapped with GPS wave points. They go around protected resources and need to be opened.
Carnegie is our park (1 0f 8 State Off Highway Vehicle Parks) while they have 272 non-OHV parks where they can impose their values. We can't ride in their parks (which we support financially with general fund moneys) and now they want to take away our right to ride in our parks.
These are many of the same people who went to court in an unsuccessful attempt to close down Carnegie in 2009. Karen Schambach is California's PEER coordinator and now they have filed a lawsuit to effectively close Ocotillo Wells SVRA in Southern California. See: http://www.4x4voice.com/index.php/easyblog/entry/53-lawsuit-to-close-ocotillo-wells-svra-filed
They will never give up.
They also want to create trails for non-OHV recreation in our park. They don't understand the concept of an off-highway vehicle park.
If that happens it won't be long until we are banned completely. Remember what happened to Mammoth Bar in Auburn when we let the kayakers use our access road. They complained of noise from the motocross track and banned us from riding even on the trails several days a week including one day on the weekend.
We own Carnegie. It is our park purchased and maintained with our money (registration fees, gas tax for fuel used off road and OHV use fees).
They will be at the public meeting bombarding the staff with their anti-OHV comments. If you are reading this page you know who you are.
It is time to step up to the plate. If you ride and want to keep Carnegie as the place we have come to know and love and if you want to open up the new property, please get involved and come to the meeting. Bring your friends. Bring your children. Bring your relatives. Bring everybody who loves to ride.
Public Workshop
June 10, 2013
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (drop-in anytime)
Tracy High School Cafeteria
315 East 11th Street
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Gečytė, Perla return for sixth 'Jazz Upstairs'
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 by GEORGE VANDOREN Special to The Press in Focus
Viktorija Gečytė and the Gene Perla Trio are making their sixth appearance in the "Jazz Upstairs" series in the Rodale Community Room, Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown.
The 7:30 p.m. May 17 concert is part of the group's 11th annual tour. After Lehigh Valley and New York area concerts, the group heads to the Bay Area. Then it's off to Europe where the ensemble plans to make a recording.
Gečytė, a native of Lithuania, has been performing since age five. She was a scholarship student at Lafayette College. After graduating, she played jazz clubs in New York and around the United States. She found a home in Paris and has performed there and around Europe ever since.
Critics have raved about her great phrasing, impeccable timing and elegant, swinging performances.
Bassist and trio leader Gene Perla agrees: "Her sound is so desirable. It's smooth with a very melodious lower range. Her rhythmic placement just fits like a hand in a glove. Her pitch is dead-on."
Perla says they met around 2007 and he became intrigued, adding, "By the way, she can deliver a song and really tell a story."
The next year, they formed a group and have been performing together ever since.
Perla also began his musical experience at age five, studying classical piano. He played trombone in high school. He went to college with an engineering degree in mind, but wound up attending the Berklee School of Music and Boston Conservatory.
After relocating to New York, Perla switched to bass as his main instrument and became in-demand. He has played with Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Woody Herman, Elvin Jones, the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Band, Sonny Rollins, Frank Sinatra and Sarah Vaughan. He is in his 18th year teaching music business at Lehigh University and his 10th year at the New School in New York.
Rounding out the group are Edsel Gomez, piano, and Adam Nussbaum, drums.
Nussbaum started with drums and piano, getting his first drum kit around age 12. He studied at the City College of New York.
He has played with John Abercrombie, Carla Bley, Michael Brecker, Gary Burton, the Eliane Elias-Randy Brecker Quartet, the Gil Evans Orchestra, Stan Getz, Dave Liebman, John Scofield and Toots Thielemans.
Says Perla, "He's a monster. Playing with him is like sitting on a very comfortable couch."
Gomez hails from Puerto Rico. He was nominated for a Grammy for Cubism Music in 2007. He has worked with Dee Dee Bridgewater, Don Byron, Jack DeJonette, Brian Lynch and Eddie Palmieri.
He undertook a research study promoted by the Philippine Heritage Library and Ayala Museum in Manila, Philippines.
Following that, he formed the Edsel Gomez World Fusion Band, which combines traditional Philippine and tribal music with Afro-Caribbean music and jazz.
Says Perla, "I met Edsel when he was playing on a record I was producing and I've been performing with him the last few years with Adam Nussbaum.
"Because of Edsel's Latin bent, we're going in that direction. We're revising some of the songs we've done in the past with a Latin flavor."
Perla says that for the "Jazz Upstairs" concert, "We'll also play some new songs that Viktorija and I have written."
Tickets: Miller Symphony Hall box office, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown; millersymphonyhall.org; 610-432-6715


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Training Locations
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High-Altitude Running
From 4,000 to 12,000 feet, we've got it covered!
Great Temperatures
With an average annual high of 70F in Prescott, 60F in Flagstaff, and 75F in Sedona, you sure can't beat that!
Abundance of trails
That's an easy one. Hundreds and hundreds of miles of trails all around.
Amazing Vistas
Plenty of those anywhere you look.
Tracks, hotels, restaurants are plentiful.
Proximity to large airport
And with PHX less than two hours away, transportation is easy.
Prescott, AZ
Prescott is home to some of the best high-altitude running in Northern Arizona. Its close location to Phoenix, ideal altitude of 5,500ft, access to trails as high as 7,000ft, hundreds of miles of runnable trails within 30 minutes of downtown and a great infrastructure of hotels and restaurant make the charming Northern Arizona town a great running destination. And with a buzzling downtown area, especially on the week-end, you will find great local restaurants, shops and Western themed bars, within walking distance of your hotel.
Located at a mile-high, Prescott offers a great elevation for a smooth transition to high-altitude running. It is also a destination of choice from Spring to Fall for Phoenix residents who are looking to escape the heat. With an average yearly temperature of 70 degrees, Prescott offers a dry and mild climate year long. With an average of 5 days of snow every year, it is a great alternative to the heavy snow accumulations of Flagstaff. You will appreciate the drop in temperatures at night in the summer, along with the 65-70 degree afternoons in the Spring time.
Experience the Prescott Circle Trail
The Prescott Circle Trail (PCT) is a 56-mile trail that circumnavigates Prescott. The PCT is comprised of a variety of individual trails, all interconnected to create an amazing trail experience. The Prescott Circle Trail is composed of 22 different trail segments which totals approximately 6,700ft of elevation gain. You can choose to hike or run the entire course with our two options:
High-Altitude Running
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Whiskey Basin Ultra
With an 88K, 57K, 31K & 10K options, this race offers a distance for everyone, right on the Prescott Circle Trail.
Flagstaff, AZ
With many professional athletes training there, Flagstaff has built a reputation for being one of the running mecca in the United States, right there with Boulder and Eugene. Standing at 7,000 feet elevation, it's easy to see why. With great infrastructure available at Northern Arizona University (NAU), runners are not the only pros who come to Flagstaff. Swimmers and bikers are amongst the Olympians and World Records holder you may run into during your workout. And since it is located less than two hours from Prescott, Flagstaff is a perfect satellite location for some quality high-altitude running.
If the pros can train in Flagstaff, so can you! Hence our training camps include at least one run in Flagstaff, possibly more depending on the weather at the other two locations.
Highest Peak in Arizona
Flagstaff is home of the highest peak in Arizona: Mount Humphreys. Located in the San Francisco Peaks area, Humphreys culminates at 12,637 feet, offering incredible views of the surrounding areas. Accessible from a trail head located at the bottom of the Arizona Snow Bowl, the 5-mile, 3000-foot climb to the top will challenge your fitness. With the thin air at the start becoming thinner, a series a switchbacks zig-zag to a final section of rocky trail that finally takes you to the top. If you still have energy left, the 5-mile return can be substituted for an 18-mile extension to the west, often referred to as the best trail run in Arizona.
Trail head by the Arizona Snow Bowl.
View of the sky slopes.
Almost to the top!
Almost to the top!
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Like most Aamir Khan Productions, Dangal, released two years after his previous box office hit PK is setting another box office record. The promotions were low key, but Dangal's trailer promised to deliver an action-packed edge-of-the-seat experience. The promise was well -fulfilled.
The film stars two little-known faces, Fatima Sana Shaikh as Geeta Phogat, the heroine, and Debutant Sanya Malhotra as Geeta's sister Babita Kumari. Television soap Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki fame Sakshi Tanwar as Daya Kaur, Mahavir Singh Poghat's wife, sort of completes the cast.
Dangal is a true story of two young female wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat, trained and encouraged by their father Mahavir Singh Phogat, an amateur wrestler who gave up wrestling due to financial difficulties. Mahavir dreams of having a son who would soon fulfill his dreams. His wife, however, bore them four daughters and he gives up his wrestling dream. Until one day, when parents of a boy from his daughter's school came complaining that the girls beat up their son black and blue. Mahavir, who always believed that wrestling lies in a person's blood immediately starts training his daughters with an aim to see them winning a gold medal for India.
The arduous journey of Geeta and Babita is described beautifully. The conservative mindset of society contrasted the love and concern of a father. The girls were rudely woken at 5 am, made to run kilometres and given grueling workouts. He made them wear oversized t-shirts and shorts, eat meat despite being vegetarian and cropped their hair short. Their cousin, Omkar, starred by Aparshakti Khurana, played a critical role in their development into wrestlers.
Sceptical event organisers initially rejected their bid to wrestle with boys. One organiser gave in, thinking it will provide them with an audience but got the shock of their life when the boys, bigger than the girls were beaten to a pulp. This was the beginning of the girls' journey to qualify for Haryana state team and later in the national team.
Success at an early age breeds ego, and Geeta's ego took better of her after she started training in National Institute of Sports, Patiala. She rejected her father's methods for her coach's methods. She realised her mistake after losing several international tournaments and reproached with Mahavir who restarted her coaching. The Institute banned him from training her after they found out they were meeting secretly. So, he went through videos of tournaments to give her instructions and guide her over the phone. Geeta regained her winning streak and finally won the gold in the Commonwealth Games 2010. Babita won the gold in CWG two years later.
The film brought about an emotional moment when the audience in screens across Dubai stood up for the national anthem, played at the end. The movie reminds us that love for our country crosses all barriers, and with a little push, no win is unachievable.


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2019 San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment
Experience cannon and musket fire at the 2019 San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. The Battle of San Jacinto reenactment itself, complete with cannons, horses, and pyrotechnics, takes place at 3 p.m. Relive the day In 1836, that Texian troops surprised the Mexican army camped here. Shouting "Remember the Alamo" and "Remember Goliad," the rebels routed the larger force in only 18 minutes. Walk in their footsteps, explore the museum, and enjoy a bird's-eye view from the top of the monument. Canceled for 2019 due to nearby chemical spill.
San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment
The San Jacinto Day Festival is a full day of entertainment, vendors, food, family activities, cultural exhibitors, games and fun set amidst living history: music and dancing on three stages featuring country-western bands, flamenco dancers, Native American presentations, square dancers and much more; food vendors; make-and-take activities and crafts for children; children's train; petting zoo; medicine wagon show; birds of prey; weavers, spinners, blacksmiths, other demonstrators; and dozens of unique hand-crafted items for sale – and, of course, the San Jacinto Battle Reenactment.
San Jacinto Battle Reenactment
Booming cannons, cracking musket fire, thundering hooves and desperate battle cries resound across the San Jacinto Battle Reenactment as hundreds of history reenactors recreate the events leading up to Texas winning its independence at the decisive Battle of San Jacinto.
Tentative Schedule
10:00 a.m. Festival and Re-enactment Camps open; Festival Demonstrations, Lectures and Entertainment
3:00 p.m. Battle of San Jacinto Reenactment
4:30 p.m. Memorial Service for Combatants on both sides
5:00 p.m. San Jacinto Dau Festival & Camps close
This dramatic battle reenactment is the centerpiece of the admission-free San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment, held on the grounds surrounding the San Jacinto Monument. Sponsored by the San Jacinto Museum of History, Texas Parks & Wildlife and the San Jacinto Volunteers, the festival is a full day of music, entertainment, food, games and fun set amidst living history.
Presented by the San Jacinto Volunteers and other living history organizations from across the state, the San Jacinto Battle Reenactment dramatizes the decisive battle where General Sam Houston led his Texian soldiers to victory over the Mexican Army eventually leading to almost one million square miles of Mexican territory becoming a part of the United States. The historical reenactors dramatically interpret the Runaway Scrape, the cannon duel and the final battle between the two forces.


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South Africa: Caught in the Grip of Hunger and Poverty
In an effort to reduce extreme poverty and hunger, ROKPA has been running a Soup Kitchen in Johannesburg for 20 years. The other ROKPA Projects in South Africa also focus on nutrition and self-sufficiency.
South Africa's economy is in bad shape: The extremes of wealth are stark - in 2011, Statistics South Africa estimated that in the city of 4.4 million South African citizens, 1 in 4 people of working age was unemployed. Opportunities to earn money can be found in agriculture and mining slate, but the wages are extremely low. The local population suffers from poverty and hopelessness and drug addiction is widespread.
In addition, studies have shown that children in this region are often abused – affecting about 60% of the girls and 40% of the boys. In hardly any other country on Earth so many girls and women are raped as in South Africa, with many victims not only suffering psychologically from the consequences of the abuse, but also becoming infected with HIV at the same time.
Our Projects
Facts & Figures
|54.8 Million
|Gross Domestic Produce per head (US$):
|13'500 (Switzerland: 61'400)
|Unemployment rate:
|Life expectancy at birth:
|64 Years (Switzerland: 83 Years)
|Doctors per 1000 inhabitants:
|0.82 (Switzerland: 4.25)
|Underweight children under 5 years of age:
|5.9% (Switzerland: 0%)
|AIDS patients:
|7'200'000 (Switzerland: 20'200)
|AIDS Prevalence rate:
|18.8% (Switzerland: 0.4%)
Source: CIA - The World Factbook as of 18th of October 2018


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The benefits of solar energy include more than just savings in your electrical expenses- home and business owners can take advantage of state and federal incentives for renewable energy to pay a system off quickly to start making money earlier. In short, the financial benefits of solar power range from immediate reductions in the out-of-pocket costs, to long-term programs designed to provide a source of income for years to come.
You save money by generating your own power instead of using the power from your electricity provider. An average residential system in New Jersey (for example) will produce approximately 8,400 kWh every year.
At a $0.16 per kWh, you'll save $1,344 in the first year. And that doesn't count the income that could be generated by SREC's on top of that! With skyrocketing electricity prices, you could easily save over $15,000 in just 10 years by owning a solar electric system.
Incentives vary from state to state and whether the system is for commercial purposes or for a home. States with incentives typically have rebate-based incentives, production-based incentives or a combination of the two making the benefits of solar energy more accessible for their citizens. The Federal government also offers tax credits or grants for renewable energy systems.
According to an article on CNNmoney.com, "A study in Appraisal Journal found that for every utility-bill dollar saved annually because of an improvement, you gain $10 to $20 in property value." Therefore, saving $1,300 in the first year off of your electric bill could increase your property value $13,000 to $26,000!


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Mayor Breed Signs Bill To Build Eagle Plaza In Western Soma Neighborhood
Mayor London Breed signed new legislation that will allow the construction of Eagle Plaza in the Western SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco, Mayor Breed announced Friday.
Breed hopes the new public space will serve as a focal point for the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural Heritage District in the city.
"While our federal administration is attempting to erase members of the LGBTQ community, we in San Francisco take pride ion celebrating all those who bring diversity to our city," said Mayor Breed in a statement.
Eagle Plaza will be located on 12th Street between Harrison and Bernice Streets with open areas for recreations and gatherings, events, and performances.
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Pythagoras, best known for his triangle theorum, believed that the world could be defined in terms of patterns of energy. He assigned numbers to those patterns, becoming the father of numerology.
Numerology is a fascinating study of how numbers determine our personality, life path, soul secrets, and path of destiny. An excellent read and how to for applying numerology to your own life is Numerology and the Divine Triangle, by Faith Javane. Dan Millman looks at the numbers, and patterns, related to birthdates, in his book, The Life You Were Born to Live.
The idea that who we are can be defined by patterns, in this case numbers, is an interesting consideration.
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mahasiswa teladanhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161317748955286461.post-47882610803566718992013-10-08T19:28:47.925+01:002013-10-08T19:28:47.925+01:00Good review Kevin. This is a great game.Good review Kevin. This is a great game.Blane Williamshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161317748955286461.post-63861739330171330722013-02-13T22:36:42.296+00:002013-02-13T22:36:42.296+00:00Hunters & Gatherers is not an expansion but a ...Hunters & Gatherers is not an expansion but a standalone game. It is to my mind slightly more complex or at least offers players more choices for tile placement, so for players that suffer from AP (analysis paralysis) me included it feels slower. That said it's an interesting game and depending on how much you like Carcassonne, and how many players you have may be worth taking a closer look at. This review will shed more light on the game http://www.boardgamegeek.com/video/1307/carcassonne-hunters-and-gatherers/tims-board-game-review-episode-14-carcassonne-hunt

Charity shops are always worth checking out, it is a very random way of getting a game but worth the visit. We have other friends who picked up their copy of Carcassonne from another charity shop. With Christmas just past and Watersones and WH Smith carrying more board games than ever before, there are likely to be some amazing bargains for some lucky charity shoppers. It absolutely does not replace your FLGS (Friendly Local Games Store) but costs you and them nothing.

My game purchases come mostly from the Essen Spiel, but in the UK I use GamesLore and BoardGameGuru both of whom I would highly recommend, although neither have a high street presence. Kevin OSullivanhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161317748955286461.post-76009388649519636422013-02-13T16:59:34.099+00:002013-02-13T16:59:34.099+00:00I've played with a couple of the expansions fo...I've played with a couple of the expansions for Carcassonne - Princess and Dragon, Traders and Builders, The Tower - but haven't tried the Hunters and Gathers expansion. Is it any good? I've never seen any games of this sort in my local charity shops - I wouldn't have thought that people got rid of them!

I usually get my packs from a local independent retailer who's just launched -  Henchman's  - as I'd rather give them encouragement to grow on the high street than give my money to a large corporation. Where do you normally purchase your games from?Sam Oxbyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161317748955286461.post-39471230450423533672013-01-26T09:19:23.600+00:002013-01-26T09:19:23.600+00:00I'm really impressed together with your writing ta...I'm really impressed together with your writing talents and also with the structure to your blog. Is that this a buy runescape accounts online paid subject matter or did you customize it yourself? Either way stay up the nice quality writinyolanda zhaohttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161317748955286461.post-46183192695477436132013-01-26T09:18:55.345+00:002013-01-26T09:18:55.345+00:00I think other website proprietors should take this...I think other website proprietors should take this site as an model, very clean and magnificent user genial style and design, buy runescape accounts legit as well as the content. You're an expert in this topic!yolanda zhaohttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161317748955286461.post-14167460854921054212013-01-07T22:05:00.969+00:002013-01-07T22:05:00.969+00:00hey, that's me in that pic :)hey, that's me in that pic :)Chooihttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161317748955286461.post-73047053669250177092012-12-17T15:15:38.741+00:002012-12-17T15:15:38.741+00:00It also get's a thumbs up for me in terms of b...It also get's a thumbs up for me in terms of better location.The Green Team!https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161317748955286461.post-58363808557742137412012-12-16T14:14:02.794+00:002012-12-16T14:14:02.794+00:00Yep, we definitely scared the family next to us. I...Yep, we definitely scared the family next to us. I remember that moment when I said loudly: " Kevin, we're going to get you in the showers"(Alcatraz), the mum clearly gave me a bad look. Anyway, I liked both games, anything set in a jail or remotely Japanese work with me. I thought Alcatraz had a strange co-op feel, I liked it a lot more than Panic Station.
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Paranoia Station: the game left me frustrated to be honest. Being the host there's no way I could have contaminated anybody with the level of trust on the table. I tried to be as devious, sneaky as possible but I'm clearly not Martin. Targeting people without gas is the way to go but most players had some and if one hadn't he would hardly make it public. It means that you have to gamble on who doesn't have any and take the risk to revel yourself. Without having contaminated anybody and alone against 4 players, you're left with little options. I got a tiny bit of hope when the hive was revealed behind a locked door and I was the only one with the key card, my plan became to slow the game down and hope for the viruses to do some damages. However, I find the viruses very weak (1-2 damages on players with 2 characters with 4 life points…), not helped by the fact that all the players by that time were full on armour and health kits. It meant that the players finished undamaged with little injuries, a smooth clean win if anything a bit boring. Maybe it was my lack of experience in the game but replaying it now, not too sure what I would do differently.

King of Tokyo: I really like that game, I thought it was good fun even for a group of new players. What has to be mentioned about it is that all the cards are unique creating surprises in every game unless you're playing it 24/24. It's easy to learn without been silly, a step up from "Zombie dice" imo. Artwork is awesome and can play up to 6. The elimination thing, I personally don't see this as a problem. An average game last about 30mns, if you're dead after 10, well you miss a bit but not that much. Plus, the game accelerates and finishes quicker with fewer players. There's an extension coming up soon called "Power up" which will include a Panda Giga-monster and some new rules giving special powers to the monsters. Exciting^^…Dr. Willett's Workshophttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7161317748955286461.post-20154350534690128052012-07-05T18:54:53.304+01:002012-07-05T18:54:53.304+01:00Hi Nicolas You can email me at khoATgordain-enter...Hi Nicolas

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Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) were among several outspoken progressives named Tuesday to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Tlaib, the freshman congresswoman who used profane, impassioned language in promising to impeach President Trump, and Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, will ensure that the committee will be a high-profile forum in which Democrats will go toe-to-toe with the Trump administration. The panel's subpoena power could be a powerful weapon in their arsenal.
"I'm not going to be handing out subpoenas like somebody's handing out candy on Halloween," the committee's chairman, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), said after the midterm election on ABC's "This Week."
But restive members on his side of the aisle may accept nothing less. Along with Tlaib and Ocasio-Cortez, the committee will add to its ranks left-wing Reps. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.).
The additions were announced by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who has hardly shrunk from confrontations with the president. And Cummings, for all his avowed restraint, has also made his mission clear.
"We want to figure out if the president is acting in the interests of the American people or in his own financial interest," he told The Washington Post last year.
New lawmakers, new approach
The committee's new members will bring a new approach, born in the bare-knuckle disputes of the Trump era.
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Twitter was also the platform on which the young lawmakers embraced their new mission — with typical savoir faire.
Even before the new appointments, the House Oversight Committee was destined to be a key battleground of a newly divided government. Cummings has said Democrats will seek to review Trump's tax returns and to look into the relationship between the federal government and the Trump International Hotel in Washington.
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The influence of the House Oversight Committee
Over the years, Capitol Hill has offered a dramatic stage for revelations about government malfeasance, including the Teapot Dome scandal, Watergate and the Iran-contra affair.
The House Oversight Committee also has been used as a tool in partisan warfare. In 2015, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), then-House majority leader and now the minority leader, credited the long-running House investigation of the attacks in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 with lowering Hillary Clinton's stature.
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Amid the longest government shutdown in history, Trump's approval rating is decreasing. His net rating has fallen by seven points since December, according to an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey conducted from Jan. 10 to Jan. 13.
The president has promised to fight fire with fire when it comes to congressional investigations, pledging in a tweet after the midterm election, "Two can play that game!"
How Democrats decide to play the game — or whether they make it one in the first place — could become clear as soon as next month, when Michael Cohen, the president's former lawyer, testifies before the panel.
"We haven't figured all this out yet," Cummings told The Post in November. By the time Cohen appears on Feb. 7, the chairman will have had exactly three months to figure all this out.


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December 3
You have two digital deadlines this week!
Overview & Things to Keep in Mind
1.This is our last day in the lab together. Next week, come back to the classroom. Come to class next week ready to show&tell your webpages. Monday is a 10-point deadline.
2.This week, you have two two tasks (deadlines #3 and #4): your main page and your collaborative tasks.
3.You will finish the rest of your subpages (essays #2 and #3) for December 14.
4.Do NOT change fonts unless the whole group decides to; do not USE cursive fonts as the main font. THIS IS UNREADABLE!
5.Do NOT hit publish. The website is not done!
Page Style I:
Steven's Photo-Essay Page
You will take your essay and create a multimedia version of it.
Today's 10 Tasks
1. Decide which page style you like more (see above).
2. Give your section an interesting title. You need to make sure that your title resonates with your group so that there is UNITY. See this site or this site. You need to use PAGES for this. Find the page and click it. Once it opens up, click right on the page name and type your new title in.
3. Give ALL of your individual essays an interesting title. You need to use PAGES for this. Find the page and click it. Once it opens up, click right on the page name and type your new title in.
4. Go to your main page now. Create an interesting header.
5.Make sure that you know ALL three of the essays that you are using. Do NOT write something brand new. For each of your three essays, change the background image of the page break to highlight the essay.
6.Write a title for each essay on your mainpage. Weblink the title back to the essay
7.Write an abstract for each essay.
8.Write an overview for your whole section.
9.Once you are done, decide on group roles: a) one person as the webmaster; b) one person as the biographer; c) 2 people as the presenters on Monday. Webmasters must give a note to Carmen at the end of class.
10.Build your page break on the homepage.
Website Group Tasks
Webmaster: Make sure everything on homepage is done; come up with final title, URL, and header for the site
Biographer: Create the bio mainpage. See here and here for examples.
Presenters: In 10-15 minutes (not shorter, not longer), explain your website's URL, title, and each person's contribution; show all the pages to the class.
Make sure that you review your last point-spread to see how each digital deadline is graded from now until the end of the semester.


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Vata Season Pantry-Stocking Tips
Fall is here! This is my favorite of the four seasons for so many reasons, and I could go on forever about how much I love the thick, warm, nourishing meals so inherently enjoyed during fall and the beginning of the holiday season. Even without Halloween parties and Thanksgiving get-togethers, I'd still look forward to this time of year with more excitement than any other season. And we're also coming into the Ayurvedic Vata season, which runs from late fall to early winter. With so many things to look forward to and prepare for, I always make sure I give myself the time to clean, rearrange, and re-stock my pantry according to the Ayurvedic principles I try to incorporate into my everyday living (it's called "spring cleaning," but I do it every few months with the changing seasons). Below, you'll find the steps I take and the tips I follow to make this transition into fall and Vata season within my kitchen as easy as possible, especially when I've got so many holiday parties and group dinners to start planning.
Not only does keeping a pantry fully stocked and organized for each season feel amazingly satisfying (I find myself sighing peacefully every time I open mine), but it makes cooking meals so much easier, faster, and less of a hassle when I know exactly what I have and how much. This Vata season, I can see everything in my pantry quite clearly, can easily glance at the expiration dates, and have already filled it with the foods best suited for both the change in weather and the Vata-pacifying qualities I need to nourish my own body.
Cleaning the Pantry
Like I do with every shift into a new season, I clean my pantry from top to bottom before I restock it with the best Ayurvedic foods for any given time of year. I take everything out and get rid of what is no longer usable (and I make sure to use everything I can quickly before it goes bad so nothing goes to waste). Then I take out the shelf liners and wash both them and the shelves with an all-natural cleaner of white vinegar, distilled water, and Thieves Oil® essential oil—clove, lemon, rosemary, cinnamon, and eucalyptus. I also like to change out the shelf liners as well, both for freshness and because it's another way to incorporate color therapy in my everyday life. My pantry now boasts burnt-orange liners—a refreshing burst of Vata-pacifying color below all my seasonal foods.
Sort the Good from the Bad
I rarely have processed foods or refined sugars in my house anymore, as I've been cooking to Ayurvedic standards for a while. But if you're just starting your journey now, a little bit of change can go a long way. Of course, whenever I revamp my pantry, I make sure to remove anything that may have gone past its expiration date or is no longer usable. This is a great first step. And when preparing your own pantry for the first time, look for the things that don't belong in an Ayurvedic kitchen—processed foods, refined sugar, anything laden with pesticides, and white wheat products. Some of these are hard to let go of, I know, but they really won't do you any favors in the long run when it comes to nourishing your body and sustaining a healthy, balanced diet during the Vata season.
Start with the Essentials
There are a few things I keep stocked in my kitchen year-round, both for their versatility in cooking and because they're great staples for any meal and almost every season. Coconut oil, ghee and extra-virgin olive oil are must-haves, as well as cumin, ginger, turmeric, fennel, cardamom, Himalayan pink salt and black pepper. I also keep my jars of mung beans, adzuki beans, black beans and chickpeas full beside those of quinoa and basmati rice. So many delicious Ayurvedic recipes call for a huge number of these ingredients, and I've been experimenting with different amounts of each for particular flavors I like best during the various seasons. Not only are the beans, quinoa, and rice packed with protein and healthy, fueling carbs, but they tend to take on the flavor of almost anything I put in the pot with them.
Add the Vata-Season Foods
It's no surprise at all that the fruits and vegetables most regularly in season are the ones our bodies need most during that same time. Mother Nature knows what she's doing. Because Vata is inherently cold, dry, rough, and light, the foods best suited for eating this Vata season are warm, smooth, oily, moist, and nourishing. Plus, incorporating foods with natural sweetness—like pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes, milk, fresh yogurt, and eggs—will also add to the Vata-pacifying qualities of your meals. You can find a more detailed list of Vata-pacifying foods here. I label my containers with the purchase or use-by dates and organize them according to use and frequency on my shelves, which takes a little more time but is so worth the trouble of rifling through a stuffed pantry.
So now that Vata season is here and the holidays are coming up, my kitchen is ready to handle any kind of cooking party my friends and family can throw at it. Yesterday, I cleaned out the pantry with my favorite Vata-specific essential oil in an all-natural cleaner, made sure I had plenty of my beans, quinoa, and basmati rice staples, then went to the green market afterward to load up on sweet potatoes, yams, and plain yogurt. If you have any favorite Ayurvedic recipes perfect for Vata season and the approach of the holidays, I'd love to see them! And you might even find you have some extra space in your prepped pantry for a sweet indulgence to celebrate the season with friends and family, like our Chai Me Up or Cinnamon Shan-tea candies.