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Its about an hour North of the town of Krui, which is about 6 hours from Bandar Lampung on mainland Java. You need to fly there from Jakarta or Bali. Its on the main road, about 10 minutes before Jimmy's you turn left, weave through some trees and bang you are there. HINT: Its near a creek run off, watch for the cows, they are always on the beach here :)
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?OK
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
Alternative name Honkey Shacks
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperiencePros or kamikaze only...
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good swell directionSouth
Good wind directionNorth
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Pollution
It comes in as a wedgy wall. Take off deep and backdoor it, otherwise you wont be getting pitted. You have to be quick... its a very fast and steep take off. Inside section also barrels on the right wave but also a frequent close out so choose wisely.
Crazy!! On heavy days this can get like a mini Teahupo'o! For sure one of the hollowest waves in Indo..if you want some local help see a local guy called Chechep who lives at Jenny's, he's super friendly and it's nice to buy a drink etc. from his shop to help him out in return.
Don't believe Secret Sumatra/Villa Desa if they say this is all to themselves, it's easy to find between Jenny's and Jimmy's
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By btjeffreys , 27-04-2010
- right on Adam, people bitching about what boards they're riding shouldn't come to Sumatra, it's a far reach place and everyone should just enjoy seeing each other getting stoked. Just got back and had some great (if sketchy) days out here and enjoyed every moment sharing the waves with surfers and bodyboarders alike. Damn heavy wave and takeoff with the right swell, but it ain't perfect so you have to choose wisely or you'll end up on the cheese grater.
Also, just cause it's big at Karang Nyimbor doesn't mean it's going to be working here, the right swell direction even the local sea witch doesn't know as it seems to need both some S and SW swell that then come together to make the peak. This, along with the need of no wind & high tide meant for me 10trips before I got my one day, but what a day..........
By Adam , 15-08-2009
Lost touch - regarding these last two posts, you guys have lost touch about what surfing is all about. It doesnt matter what kind of board you ride, its how you ride it. ( The board and the wave)
By frewuigi , 07-02-2008
frewuigi - booohoooo are jealous that the boogers can get on this one quicker than you . Geta long baord and go to flat beach bay land . Booohooo
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This is a follow up post from Magical sex without focus on orgasm, also in November.
I am more than pleased when it comes to sex with Charley and the feeling is mutual. It is simply magical. I ask how Bob thinks about no condom usage. He doesn't mind as long as Charley is not fucking others. And if he wants to fuck other girls, then we get back to condom usage. We are all STD tested now and I still want to experience Bob licking my pussy with Charley's cum. I am glad Bob approves, but now I am nervous on how to break it down to Charley. I don't dare to ask him right in the face or on the phone. I feel too shy about it. I decide to send Charley a text.
"Sweetheart, how do you (and your girlfriend) think about no condom usage? I want to ask this already, so you can think about it. We are fine with it and if you want to fuck someone else, then back to condom usage," I text Charley.
"Can I call you?" Charley replies.
"I am at work…" I reply with a flushed face.
"We will discuss it tonight," he says and then goes offline.
OK, this is nerve-wrecking. No answer yet. Guess I wait until tonight. I have a hard time to concentrate at work. I feel nervous and aroused, daydreaming about Charley.
It's dinner time. Charley is running late. Bob and I are famished and start dinner without him. The two of us have a good time, though the absence of Charley makes the condom subject difficult for me to bring up later. I know Bob never has trouble with talking about any subject. I ask him to please help me out if he sees me failing to ask Charley. We know each other long enough to notice when one of us is struggling.
Charley finally arrives, but is still busy mailing for work on his phone. I try to hide my nerves with all my might. I think he is too distracted to even notice. Charley finds his way to the kitchen and grabs some leftovers. I am so glad that he feels at home. He joins me at the dinner table, while Bob sits behind his computer. Charley is wearing a shirt with a collar, it makes me even weaker in the knees when I stare at him. Come on, why am I hiding my face behind my cup of tea. I feel ashamed of my shy face. I do want to blur out the question, but turn silent instead. I am making it awkward for myself. Bob sees me struggling. He will only enter the conversation as a last resort. I am making small talk with Charley, but can't help staring a lot. He looks extremely attractive tonight. Charley, my love at first sight. He is not even aware that he is good looking.
I clean up Charley's plate and go to the kitchen. Charley follows me, like he knows there is something on my mind. Fuck, I fail again. My hormones are taking over as I press him against the wall and kiss him. I am trapped in my own foolishness.
"Have you guys discussed condom usage?" Bob asks while still in the living room.
Bob can't see us in the kitchen. It stays silent for a while.
"Oh, didn't you notice? We have been doing without already! I poked a big hole in the condom," Charley jokes.
Why is he joking? I wonder slightly frustrated. I want to hear his thoughts! But I feel so insecure to ask. I keep on kissing him. I am such a chicken, but my hero Bob is my perfect wing man. Or could it be that Charley doesn't know what to say too? That he also feels insecure? I am thinking.
"I'll go take a shower, OK?" Charley says.
"I'll join you!" I burst out.
"That is cozy," Charley says with a big smile.
I rush into the shower, because I lack confidence today to stand in the bright lights. I am comfortable when the shower curtains are closed and Charley is embracing me. We kiss while our bodies warm each other. Suddenly Charley's expression changes into a serious one.
"About the condom usage…"
"Yes…" I say while I look at Charley with big curious eyes.
"I wanted to wait until you two would bring it up. I do want it, but I didn't want you to feel pressured or pushed. So, I am glad you guys brought it up. The thing is… I need to find the right moment to discuss the subject with my girlfriend. She is in a depression and I don't want her to flip. This is very sensitive."
"That is OK. Take all your time. I just needed to know your thoughts. Even if we can only fuck with condom, I still want you. I love everything with you. I also want to give you the pleasure of cumming, since the condom can block you. "
"You are so sweet…" Charley says with love drunk eyes.
We goof around in the shower, like we do best. I am relaxed now. I finally know the situation. I reach down to wash my vagina, but stop. I am shocked that I am slippery wet and feel like cleaning my love juices is a waste. I wash everything, but not my most intimate zone. I want my pussy to be ready for action.
"Oh my God, I am slippery wet already. I better get out of the shower and dry myself."
"Hmm, how could that be?" Charley reacts while he winks at me.
I leave Charley in the bathroom to check up on Bob. I enter the living room naked and see that Bob hasn't prepared yet.
"Come on boy, it is time for you to get to your place," I say to Bob.
I put some blankets on the floor and grab his puppy collar. In the meanwhile Charley is relaxing on the bed, naked. I sit on the end of the bed and let Charley enjoy how I prepare my puppy.
"On your knees," I command Bob.
Bob kneels down and offers his neck.
I put on his collar. I kiss him on his fluffy head.
"Are you going to be a good boy and lay down for me?" I ask while I pet his head.
Bob doesn't dare to bark, but nods instead. That is good enough for me. I watch my puppy crawling to his corner and make sure he watches me. I turn my back towards him and show my firm round ass. It is no longer his as I crawl to Charley on the bed. Charley reaches for me and pulls me in, grabbing my ass. I am claimed and no longer Bob's for the night.
I might sound like a broken record, but making love to Charley is amazing. He makes me forget about everything. It is just us in a magical erotic trance and my little puppy enjoying the show. Bob can't get enough of seeing me indulge in pleasure. He cums again and again.
I am so addicted to be on top of Charley, with our difference in length it is easier to kiss and fuck each other in this position. But Charley wouldn't be Charley, he wants to control too. Even when I am on top, his hands are grabbing my ass firmly. He is in control of my movements, moving my tiny body up and down his cock. Oh God, my pussy can't stop flowing juices when he does that. When I am in the state of losing it, he chokes me with both hands, moving me up and down like that. I feel one being with him, the rhythm is perfect. He is perfect.
Charley gets even hungrier and comes on top of me. He teases me with the tip of his cock, rubbing my G-spot. He just knows how to contract his muscles down there to please me. He stares at me, eyes fully focused on my expressions.
"You are amazing, you really enjoy this, don't you?" Charley smiles.
I feel shy. I nod and whisper, "Yes…"
He kisses me, a slow erotic kiss. Then he finally let me feel his full length. Again and again. He has such control over his penis. It feels like he makes his cock extra hard with every thrust. Charley lowers himself from being on top with his hands to his elbows. He embraces me and I can reach his back with my arms. We can't see each other's faces this way, because he is such a big man. But I feel him, I love to feel his full weight, his sweet embrace, his hard penis fucking my hungry pussy in a faster tempo. I hear Bob in the background wanking and breathing hard. Do I really deserve this out of this world sex play? I feel so overwhelmed with emotions that I start to cry tears of pleasure. Charley slows down and kisses my cheeks. Kissing my tears away. He knows that I am all right. We keep embracing each other now, feeling both intensely happy. I love him deeply.
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Centella (Centella asiatica): The famous wild vegetable of Asia
Wild vegetable: Centella asiatica
Centella asiatica juice used in Vietnam
Centella asiatica
The names
Classificational name: Centella asiatica (L.) Urban.
Common name: Centella.
Regional names:
-Hindi: Brahmi booti.
-Chinese: Luei gong gen meaning "chipped big bowl", literally "thunder god's root".
-Tamil: Vallaarai.
: Gotu kola Sri Lanka
-Vietnamese: Rau má (mother vegetable).
-Philippinean: Yahong yahong.
it is popularly known by a variety of names: bemgsag, brahma manduki, brahmanduki,
brahmi, ondelaga or ekpanni (south
India, west India), sarswathi aku (Andhra Pradesh), gotu
kola, khulakhudi, mandukparni, mandookaparni, or thankuni ( Bengal),
depending on region.
Centella asiatica, commonly centella is a small, herbaceous, annual plant of the family Mackinlayaceae or subfamily Mackinlayoideae of family Apiaceae, and is native to
India, Sri Lanka, northern Australia, Indonesia, Iran,
Malaysia, Melanesia, Papua
New Guinea, Vietnam
and other parts of Asia. It is used as a famous wild vegetable and as a medicinal herb in Ayurvedic
medicine, traditional African
medicine, and traditional Chinese
medicine. Botanical synonyms include Hydrocotyle asiatica L. and Trisanthus cochinchinensis (Lour.).
The stems are slender, creeping stolons, green to reddish-green in color, connecting plants to each other. It has long-stalked, green, reniform leaves with rounded apices which have smooth texture with palmately netted veins. The leaves are borne on pericladial petioles, around 2 cm. The rootstock consists of rhizomes, growing vertically down. They are creamish in color and covered with root hairs.
The flowers are pinkish to red in color, born in small, rounded bunches (umbels) near the surface of the soil. Each flower is partly enclosed in two green bracts. The hermaphrodite flowers are minute in size (less than 3 mm), with 5-6 corolla lobes per flower. Each flower bears five stamens and two styles. The fruit are densely reticulate, distinguishing it from species of Hydrocotyle which have smooth, ribbed or warty fruit.
The crop matures in three months, and the whole plant, including the roots, is harvested manually.
Centella grows along ditches and in low, wet areas. In Indian and Southeast Asian centella, the plant frequently suffers from high levels of bacterial contamination, possibly from having been harvested from sewage ditches. Because the plant is aquatic, it is especially sensitive to pollutants in the water, which are easily incorporated into the plant.
Culinary use
Centella is used as a leafy green in Sri Lankan cuisine, where it is called gotu kola. In Sinhalese gotu is translated as "conical shape" and kola as "leaf". It is most often prepared as malluma , a traditional accompaniment to rice and curry, and goes especially well with vegetarian dishes, such as dhal, and jackfruit or pumpkin curry. It is considered quite nutritious. In addition to finely chopped gotu kola, malluma almost always contains grated coconut, and may also contain finely chopped green chilis, chili powder, turmeric powder and lime (or lemon) juice. A variation of the nutritious porridge known as kola kenda is also made with gotu kola by the Sinhalese people of
. Kola Kenda is made with very well-boiled red rice
(with extra liquid), coconut milk and gotu
kola, which is pureed. The porridge is accompanied with jaggery for sweetness. Centella leaves are
also used in sweet "pennywort" drinks. Sri Lanka
Indonesia, the leaves are used for sambai oi peuga-ga, an Aceh type
of salad, and is also mixed into asinan in . Bogor
Vietnam and , this leaf is used for
preparing a drink or can be eaten in raw form in salads or cold rolls. In Thailand , vendors in the famous Jatujak Market
sell it alongside coconut, roselle, crysanthemum, orange and other health
drinks. Bangkok
In Malay cuisine the leaves of this plant are used for ulam, a type of Malay salad.
It is one of the constituents of the Indian summer drink thandaayyee.
Medicinal effects
Centella is a mild adaptogen, is mildly antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antiulcerogenic, anxiolytic, nervine and vulnerary, and can act as a a cerebral tonic, a circulatory stimulant, and a diuretic.
Centella asiatica may be useful in the treatment of anxiety, and may be a promising anxiolytic agent in the future.
, tisanes of
the leaves are used as an afternoon stimulant. A decoction of juice from the
leaves is thought to relieve hypertension. A poultice of the leaves is also used to treat
open sores. Thailand
Richard Lucas claimed in a book published in 1966 (second edition in 1979) that a subspecies "Hydrocotyle asiatica minor" allegedly from Sri Lanka also called fo ti tieng, contained a longevity factor called 'youth Vitamin X' said to be 'a tonic for the brain and endocrine glands' and maintained that extracts of the plant help circulation and skin problems. However according to medicinal herbalist Michael Moore, it appears that there is no such subspecies and no Vitamin X is known to exist.
Several scientific reports have documented Centella asiatica's ability to aid wound healing which is responsible for its traditional use in leprosy. Upon treatment with Centella asiatica, maturation of the scar is stimulated by the production of type I collagen. The treatment also results in a marked decrease in inflammatory reaction and myofibroblast production.
The isolated steroids from the plant also have been used to treat leprosy. In addition, preliminary evidence suggests that it may have nootropic effects. Centella asiatica is used to revitalize the brain and nervous system, increase attention span and concentration, and combat aging. Centella asiatica also has antioxidant properties. It works for venous insufficiency. It is used in
opium detoxification. Thailand
Followers of Sri Sri Thakur Anukulchandra, commonly known as Satsangees, all over the world take one or two fresh leaves with plenty of water in the morning after morning rituals. This is prescribed by Sri Sri Thakur himself.
'Many reports show the medicinal properties of C. asiatica extract in a wide range of disease conditions, such as diabetic microangiopathy, edema, venous hypertension, and venous insufficiency. The role of C. asiatica extract in the treatment of memory enhancement and other neurodegenerative disorders is also well documented. The first report concerning the antitumor property of C. asiatica extract was on its growth inhibitory effects on the development of solid and ascites tumors, which lead to increased life span of tumor-bearing mice. The authors also suggested the extract directly impeded the DNA synthesis. "In our study, C. asiatica extract showed an obvious dose dependent inhibition of cell proliferation in breast cancer cells.
New pharmacology studies
-Constituents: The purported active components of gotu kola (Centella asiatica), accounting for 1-8% of the constituents, include asiatic acid, madecassic acid, asiaticoside, asiaticoside A, and asiaticoside B.The leaves of Centella asiatica have also been reported to contain 170mg calcium, 30mg phosphorous, 3.1mg iron, 414mg potassium, 6.58mg beta-carotene, 0.15mg thiamine, 0.14mg riboflavin, 1.2mg niacin, and 4mg asorbic acid.
-Alzheimer's disease effects: Asiaticoside derivatives, including asiatic acid and asiaticoside 6, were shown to reduce hydrogen peroxide-induced cell death, decrease free radical concentrations, and inhibit beta amyloid cell death in vitro, suggesting a possible role for gotu kola in the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and beta amyloid toxicity.
-Antioxidant effects: Asiaticoside derivatives, including asiatic acid and asiaticoside 6, were shown to reduce hydrogen peroxide-induced cell death, decrease free radical concentrations, and inhibit beta amyloid cell death in vitro, suggesting a possible role for gotu kola in the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and beta amyloid toxicity.
-Anti-gastric ulcer activity: In rats, extract of Centella asiatica significantly inhibited gastric ulceration induced by cold and resistant stress, similar to the inhibition caused by famotidine and sodium valproate.The titrated extract of Centella asiatica (TECA) has been shown to have protective and therapeutic effects on gastric mucosal damage in rats. Fresh juice of Centella asiatica given in doses of 200 or 600mg/kg twice daily for five days was shown to have protective activity against gastric ulcers induced by ethanol, aspirin, cold-restraint stress, and pyloric ligation.7 The higher dose resulted in significantly increased mucin secretion and mucous formation, while significantly decreasing cell shedding.
-Anti-inflammatory effects: In rats, Madecassol was shown to decrease the severity of radiation-induced dermatitis vs. control.
-Anti-fertility effects: Animal study shows a consistent reduction of fertility in female mice after the ingestion of isothankuniside and its derivative BK compound, both of which are isolated from Centella asiatica.
-Antimicrobial effects: An in vitro study of Centella asiatica powder found no activity against the acid-fastness or viability of M. tuberculosis, despite its use in the treatment of leprosy (M. leprae). A subsequent in vitro study found asiaticoside to have little microbicidal activity against M. tuberculosis or M. leprae; however, when incorporated into liposomal form, the microbicidal activity of asiaticoside was greatly increased. Centella asiatica extract and asiaticoside are active against herpes simplex virus in vitro.
-Antineoplastic effects: In vitro, partially purified fractions of Centella asiatica crude extract significantly inhibit proliferation of cancerous cells in a dose-dependent fashion, with no toxic effects to human lymphocytes. In mice, oral administration of both crude extract ofCentella asiatica and partially purified fractions of the crude extract slow the development of solid and ascites tumors, and increase the lifespan of mice, with possible action directly on DNA synthesis.
-Anxiolytic properties: Bradwejn et al. performed a double-blind, placebo controlled trial to study the effects of gotu kola on acoustic startle response (ASR), a validated instrument used to measure levels of anxiety. At 30 and 60 minutes after intervention, subjects who consumed 12g dose of gotu kola (from crude herb capsules, Nature's Way Canada, Ltd.) mixed in 300ml of grape juice experienced a significant decrease in their ASR, suggesting the possible ability of gotu kola to decrease anxiety. The small sample size and use of healthy (non-anxious) subjects limit the application of these data, but do suggest that gotu kola may possess anxiolytic properties. Although gotu kola has been studied for anxiety, the exact mechanism of action remains unclear.
-Cardiovascular effects: In an investigation of oral Centellase (TTFCA 60mg three times daily) to stabilize carotid plaques, it was reported that TTFCA regulated and modulated collagen production over the 12-month study period.
-Hepatic effects: A randomized controlled trial showed that a combination product (CognoBlend® containing Bacopa monneria, Gingko biloba, cat's claw, gotu kola, rosemary) may be an effective adjunct treatment for patients with liver cirrhosis, although a mechanism of synergistic action in this study is unclear.
-Hepatic effects (hepatotoxicity): Researchers have hypothesized that gotu kola may contain di- or triterpenic active principles, which can produce hepatic injury by promoting apoptosis and altering cell membranes.
-Neuroprotective effects: The effect of chloroform: methanolic (80:20) extract of Centella asiatica (CA; 100 and 200mg/kg), was evaluated on the course of free radical generation and excitotoxicity in monosodiumglutamate (MSG) treated female Sprague Dawley rats. The extract showed significant improvement in catalase, super oxide desmutase, and lipid peroxides levels in hippocampus and striatum regions. Glutathione level was not altered with CA treatment. Similar observation was made with dextromethorphan. The general behavior, locomotor activity, and
a region of the
hippocampus was significantly protected by CA indicating neuroprotective effect
of CA in MSG induced excitotoxic condition. Hence it can be concluded that CA
protected MSG induced neurodegeneration attributed to its antioxidant and
behavioural properties. The researchers concluded that this activity of Centella asiatica can be explored in epilepsy, stroke
and other degenerative conditions in which the role of glutamate is known to
play vital role in the pathogenesis. CAl
-Vascular effects: A controlled study in 21 subjects with postphlebitic limbs or lymphedema reports that daily Centellase (TTFCA) causes a significant decrease in both the lymphatic/plasma protein concentration ratio and distal edema. The total triterpenic fraction ofCentella asiatica (TTFCA) has been noted to reduce ankle edema, foot swelling, and capillary filtration rate, as well as to improve microcirulatory parameters (including resting flux, venoarteriolar response, PO2, PCO2) in subjects with reported venous insufficiency of the lower extremities. HU300 (containing 17.5mg of total triterpenoids derived from Centella asiatica), two tablets twice daily, is reported to decrease venous distensibility index, reduce venous congestion, and reduce supine venous pressure after eight months in subjects with venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis, or perimalleolar leg ulcers.
-Wound/burn healing effects: Asiatic acid, madecassic acid, and asiaticoside have been shown to stimulate the in vitro synthesis of collagen, both alone and in combination.The titrated extract of Centella asiatica (TECA), asiatic acid, and asiaticoside were shown to increase remodeling of a wound collagen matrix after injection into an animal model, through the stimulation of both collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis. Asiaticoside isolated from Centella asiatica increased hydroxyproline content, tensile strength, and collagen content of wounds after topical administration in an animal model. Asiaticoside was found to promote angiogenesis in chick chorioallantoic membranes in vitro.The application of topical 0.2% asiaticoside twice daily for seven days to cutaneous wounds in rats led to increased wound levels of antioxidants (superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, vitamin E, and ascorbic acid) and decreased lipid peroxide levels. Increased cellular proliferation and collagen synthesis was observed at wound sites after treatment with topical or oral extract of Centella asiatica in rats. An animal study found that application of topical Centella asiatica extract three times daily for 24 days to open wounds resulted in increased collagen content and tensile strength. An in vitro study of the effects of total triterpenoid fraction of Centella asiatica (TTFCA) on human skin fibroblasts found the extract to have no significant effect on cell proliferation, total protein synthesis, or proteoglycan synthesis; however, a significant increase in the percentage of collagen and cell layer fibronectin was observed. Asiaticoside was found to cause a dose-related increase in tensile strength after intramuscular administration of asiaticoside.
-Madecassol, an asiaticoside containing compound, inhibited the biosynthesis of acid mucopolysaccharides and collagens in an animal granuloma model. Madecassol also inhibited the proliferation of human embryo fibroblasts in vitro.
-Absorption: An animal study found that madecassoside, asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, and madecassic acid have a bioavailability between 30 and 50%.
-Distribution: Bosse et al. reported that peak plasma levels are reached 2-4 hours after oral ingestion, intramuscular injection, or topical application of Madecassol, a gotu kola preparation. Grimaldi et al. also found no difference in time to peak plasma concentration with different dosages or single versus chronic dosing in a crossover study of the total triterpenic fraction of Centella asiatica (TTFCA). The area under the curve significantly increased in a dose-dependent fashion after single doses of either 30mg or 60mg TTFCA in humans.
After chronic treatment for seven days with either 30mg or 60mg TTFCA twice daily, it was observed that peak plasma concentrations, AUC0-24, and half-life were significantly higher than after single dose administration, possibly explained by the fact that asiaticoside is transformed into asiatic acid in vivo.
-Metabolism: A study in 12 healthy volunteers found that asiaticoside is converted to asiatic acid in vivo by hydrolytic cleavage of the sugar moiety.
-Elimination: Madecassol is predominantly eliminated in the feces within 24-76 hours after ingestion, injection, or application, with a small unspecified amount metabolized by the kidneys.
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Lone Star Creek Vineyard is a well-established vineyard in the Upper Yarra Valley in Victoria. It is just one hour east of Melbourne, with self-contained accommodation on the property.
It is a great location to make your base if you would love to experience all the delights of the Yarra Valley region. The property features wonderful views of the natural environment. Take a walk around the property and alongside the creek. You will see, for example, beautiful tree ferns, manna gums, daisy orchids and other native flora in our bushland.
The property is a working farm, including some sheep that help with our vineyard management. You are welcome to wander on the roads and tracks across the vineyard and the bush areas and down to the dams. However, please be aware that farm work occurs during the week and sometimes on the weekends (depending on the season). This means that equipment such as tractors and all-terrain vehicles can be moving about the property.
Therefore, you may hear some farm sounds like a tractor, or sheep baaing. But mostly you'll just hear the frogs at the dams at night and the bird calls in the morning. We are fortunate to have kangaroos, wombats and echidnas as regular residents/visitors on our property. You will usually see them at dusk and early mornings. They are now used to seeing humans, but please keep your distance as they are very much animals in the wild. You may even be lucky enough to spot a wedge-tail eagle or other raptors!
If you would like a guided walk through the Vineyard to learn about the activities on the farm, we're very happy to provide this. Please call the owners to arrange an appointment.
The vineyard features comfortable, cosy and self-contained cottage accommodation. Just perfect for a weekend (or longer!) getaway for couples.
Vine Cottage is fully equipped for your stay, you can cook or BBQ and eat-in with comfort. Alternatively, you can venture out to the many delicious food options throughout the Yarra Valley.
In short, Vine Cottage is a peaceful, friendly and relaxing place to stay in the Yarra Valley.
Lone Star Creek Vineyard wines exhibit classic Upper Yarra character of elegance and finesse while exhibiting all the power needed for an enjoyable experience with food or stand alone.
Franco D'Anna (winemaker at Hoddles Creek Estate), is making our wines which express the unique character of our vineyard with minimal intervention in the winery. He has a deep understanding of the potential offered by our vineyard, having purchased our wine grapes for his own labels for many years.
Our label is a representation of all that is dear to us, including our Wiltshire sheep that help sustain the productivity of the vineyard. Volumes are small and will remain so.
We aim to deliver high quality and value for money wines.
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More than half of people who attend services at least once a week -- 54 percent -- said the use of torture against suspected terrorists is "often" or "sometimes" justified. Only 42 percent of people who "seldom or never" go to services agreed, according to the analysis released Wednesday by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life.
White evangelical Protestants were the religious group most likely to say torture is often or sometimes justified -- more than six in 10 supported it. People unaffiliated with any religious organization were least likely to back it. Only four in 10 of them did.
The analysis is based on a Pew Research Center survey of 742 American adults conducted April 14-21. It did not include analysis of groups other than white evangelicals, white non-Hispanic Catholics, white mainline Protestants and the religiously unaffiliated, because the sample size was too small.
The president of the National Association of Evangelicals, Leith Anderson, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The survey asked: "Do you think the use of torture against suspected terrorists in order to gain important information can often be justified, sometimes be justified, rarely be justified, or never be justified?"
Roughly half of all respondents -- 49 percent -- said it is often or sometimes justified. A quarter said it never is.
The religious group most likely to say torture is never justified was Protestant denominations -- such as Episcopalians, Lutherans and Presbyterians -- categorized as "mainline" Protestants, in contrast to evangelicals. Just over three in 10 of them said torture is never justified. A quarter of the religiously unaffiliated said the same, compared with two in 10 white non-Hispanic Catholics and one in eight evangelicals.
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As I suddenly have a lot of oranges (courtesy of the orange tree I bought) I am on a mission to find the nicest orange cake – you have to pass the time somehow.
I started off with a version of Felicity Cloake's orange and almond cake from the Guardian. I made this late on Saturday after a long day planting strawberries so not many photos. I might also have forgotten about it, hence the nice well-cooked top. Furthermore …. yes it gets worse …. I forgot about the syrup which became more like marmalade that I spread on the top rather than letting soak in. The cake was still moist. In fact there is so much juice in the syrup that had it not been so thick the cake might have been a bit soggy – who knows?
It was still good.
It is a most excellent breakfast cake.
It is gluten-free.
I will continue my quest….
Almond and Orange Cake: for the cake – 2 organic oranges; 225g caster sugar; 1tbsp honey; 6 eggs separated – I used duck eggs; 300g ground almonds; pinch of salt. For the syrup – 6 cardamon pods, crushed; 1-3 tbsp caster sugar; juice of 4 oranges and 1.5 lemons.
Put two oranges in a small pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 2 hours. Cut and remove any pips, then puree the whole oranges in a liquidiser. Beat the egg yolks, sugar and honey (for the cake) until pale and thick. Fold in the almonds and then the puree. Whisk the egg whites with a little salt until firm then fold into the cake batter. Spoon into a 23cm cake tin lined with baking paper. Cook for about 45-50 minutes at 180C.
Meanwhile make the syrup. Put the juice in a pan, add the cardamon and 2 tbsp of sugar. Heat and stir letting the sugar dissolve. Taste. If you want to add more sugar do. Let it simmer for a while, but don't make marmalade.
When cooked, remove from the oven, poke holes in the top and then slowly pour over the syrup. Let the cake cool in the tin, then eat.


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Description of Greenland Place
Greenland Place is a mixed use development in London SE8.
Designed by RMA Architects, Greenland Place is set over nearly 8,5 acres and comprises a total of 697 new homes over five low-rise buildings, a 19-storey and a 23-storey tower. The development has 6,500 sq m of commercial space, including a new business centre, which offer residents the convenience of working adjacent to their own home if needed.
The first phase launched in September 2013first completions from June 2014. The whole development is expected to be complete by July 2018.
The latest phase Malmo Tower launched in November 2016. The tower comprised 81 one-bedroom suites, one, two and three-bedroom apartments is completing in Spring.
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Help to Buy event at Greenland Place on 6th and 7th May 2017!
Join Barratt at one of the four featured developments at the Help to Buy weekend. New build Mortgage Advisers will be on hand to help see if you could qualify.
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Two-bed homes at Greenland Place start from £571,000.
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NEW YORK — President Obama, delivering a commencement address to nearly 600 graduates of Barnard College, urged young women Monday to strive for leadership positions and become politically involved.
"You are now poised to make this the century where women shape not only their own destiny, but the destiny of this nation and of this world," Obama said at the women's college.
"Don't just get involved. Fight for your seat at the table. Better yet, fight for a seat at the head of the table," he told the graduates.
Obama used the speech to hone his message to women in a year in which their issues have been front and center in politics. The graduates gave him a rousing welcome and greeted his speech with cheers and applause.
The Obama reelection campaign has intensively targeted female voters in the wake of national debates over contraception and working mothers, trying to draw a distinction between the president's beliefs and those of presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney. Polls show that Obama maintains a wide lead over Romney among female voters.
During his remarks, Obama invoked his daughters — 13-year-old Malia and 10-year-old Sasha — to emphasize that he has a personal stake in the debate over legal protections to ensure that women earn salaries equal to men's and receive health-care benefits that include contraception coverage.
"We know we are better off when women are treated fairly and equally in every aspect of American life, whether it's the salary you earn or the health decisions you make," said Obama, who wore a pale blue gown with black stripes and a red sash around his neck.
"How far your leadership takes this country, how far it takes this world, well, that will be up to you," he added. "You've got to want it. It will not be handed to you."
Obama pointedly mentioned female Cabinet members, including Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis, and he encouraged the graduates to pursue leadership positions, whether in politics, business or other fields.
He also talked about his personal history, being raised by a single mother, and he praised first lady Michelle Obama, noting that she was a successful lawyer when they met.
He touted the Lilly Ledbetter law, his administration's first legislative victory, which allows women more time to pursue legal recourse for pay equal to that of their male colleagues.
The president personally requested the speaking appearance in February, and Barnard President Debora Spar made room by asking New York Times Executive Editor Jill Abramson, who had been scheduled to speak, to step aside.
Obama graduated from Columbia College, located across the street, and his half-sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, attended Barnard.
After Obama's address, he taped an appearance on the ABC talk show "The View" for a segment that will air Tuesday in which he discussed his recently announced support for same-sex marriage.
Obama also raised money for his campaign, stopping at two New York City fundraising events — one hosted by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and openly gay singer Ricky Martin, and the other at the home of Hamilton "Tony" James, president of the Blackstone Group, which is one of the nation's largest private equity firms.
Two hundred guests paid $5,000 or more each at the first event, and about 60 paid the campaign maximum of $35,800 at the second.
"I want everyone treated fairly in this country," Obama said, speaking about his support for same-sex marriage at the first event. "We have never gone wrong when we've extended rights and responsibilities to everybody. That doesn't weaken families, that strengthens families."
Romney delivered a commencement address at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., on Saturday in which he emphasized that he believes marriage is between "one man and one woman."
Obama's stop at James's home came a week after JPMorgan announced a $2 billion loss from risky practices, and it came on the same day that Obama's campaign released a television advertisement attacking Romney's record on job creation during his tenure at his private equity firm, Bain Capital.
Staff writer William Branigin in Washington contributed to this report.


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text: Researchers at the University of Tokyo have demonstrated a compact, self-contained supercontinuum laser based on the addition of a length of highly nonlinear dispersion-shifted fiber inside the resonator of an erbium-doped fiber ring laser. The laser's output is continuous-wave rather than the pulsed output more common to supercontinuum sources. Because of its relative simplicity and small size, such a device might be more appropriate than conventional supercontinuum sources for applications such as optical communications and coherent tomography.Figure 1. The highly nonlinear fiber was inside the resonator, where it experienced much higher powers than in the laser's output beam.The simple fiber-ring resonator included a 5-m length of erbium-doped fiber to provide the gain and a 2-km length of highly nonlinear dispersion-shifted fiber with a zero-dispersion wavelength of 1554 nm (Figure 1). The erbium-doped fiber was pumped with up to 2.2 W of 1480-nm radiation from an IPG Photonics Raman fiber laser. An optical isolator ensured unidirectional oscillation around the ring, and an 80/20 splitter coupled 20 percent of the circulating power out of the resonator.Figure 2. When the nonlinear fiber was removed from the resonator, the intracavity power showed virtually no spectral broadening at any pump power.Previous CW supercontinuum sources have been based on a high-power pump laser whose output beam is injected into a nonlinear fiber or other medium, where the supercontinuum is generated. By placing the nonlinear fiber inside the laser resonator, where the intracavity power is significantly greater than in the output beam, the researchers were able to generate the supercontinuum with a relatively low power laser.They measured the spectral output of their laser at different pump powers. When they removed the nonlinear fiber from the resonator, they saw little change in the spectral characteristics from threshold to the maximum pump power of 2.2 W (Figure 2). When the nonlinear fiber was included in the resonator, however, they saw dramatic spectral broadening (Figure 3). Even at low pump power, they observed that the 1562-nm erbium peak had a much broader bandwidth -- 9 nm -- than when the nonlinear fiber was absent.Figure 3. When the nonlinear fiber was in the laser resonator, the intracavity spectrum broadened significantly as pump power increased. At a pump power of 1.9 W, the spectral width (measured at the –20-dB points) was 250 nm.As the pump power increased to ~0.5 W, additional wavelengths generated by stimulated Raman scattering began to appear; at ~1 W of pump, several Raman lines were clearly visible. At even higher pump powers, a much broader spectrum began to oscillate in the laser.The researchers do not fully understand the mechanism by which the continuum built up, but they suspect that it may result at least partially from modulational instability. At a pump power of 1.9 W, they measured the supercontinuum's 20-dB bandwidth as larger than 250 nm.They noted that the supercontinuum extended to wavelengths shorter than the erbium laser line, and they concluded that the 1480-nm pump light also played a direct role in building up the supercontinuum. At the same time, at the long-wavelength end of the supercontinuum, their measurements were limited by the spectral responses of the optical signal analyzer and the output coupler.The supercontinuum source exhibited stable operation over a period of several hours. The scientists recorded the output spectrum every 15 minutes during a two-hour period and observed no significant spectral fluctuations.


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Less than one month after being given a pat on her back from President Xi Jiping for having made a good start since taking office on July 1, Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor is confronted with a serious political crisis erupted even before her newly-appointed justice chief was sworn in on Saturday.
Before Teresa Cheng Yuek-wah sat down in her office in the Justice Department on Saturday, she was struck by media reports about a scandal over illegal structures found in her house in Tuen Mun. Similar additional structures were identified by local media in a home next to hers. They include a basement, a rooftop glass house and a garden pool.
Cheng held a hastily-arranged press conference in the afternoon, offering an apology for "any inconvenience caused by this incident." "I admit I could have done better in being alert in this respect."
As if the saga has not been juicy enough, she revealed Otto Poon Lok-to, a leading engineer who owned the villa next to hers, is her husband. He has also admitted lack of vigilance over the additional structures in his home.
Cheng has kept mum after she apologised on Saturday. Mrs Lam, the Chief Executive, has issued a statement via her office on the same day, saying Cheng had informed her of the matter on Friday afternoon and that Cheng was advised to give an open account as soon as possible to allay public concern. Mrs Lam has sought to distance from the scandal over the weekend.
On Sunday, Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung Kin-chung has pledged to review the effectiveness of integrity check system for principal officials. He called on the public to give Cheng more time to settle the matter.
Executive Council members and lawmakers from the pro-establishment camp made mild criticism against Cheng over her lack of political sensitivity.
Their attempts to shift public attention on Cheng's lack of sensitivity and the effectiveness of integrity check, however, are not likely to put doubts on her credibility to rest in the wake of the scandal.
Serious questions have and will be asked about whether she was indeed aware of the existence of illegal structures in her home when she bought it in 2008.
Documents obtained by local media relating to the property deal showed she had either inspected or authorised other persons to inspect the home.
Cheng did not categorically say whether she was or was not aware of the additional structures when she signed the agreement.
With the string of controversies surrounding the illegal structures found in former chief executive Leung Chun-ying and some of his principal officials still vivid in the minds of people, revelation about illegal structures at Cheng's home was greeted by disbelief.
It raises serious questions about the government's integrity check system and the political sensitivity, or the lack of it, of the Carrie Lam team. The lack of vigilance, or perhaps more accurately, the failure of the new team to learn from the mistake of the Leung team is indefensible.
It is not difficult to understand why pro-establishment figures have moved to define Cheng's problem as a case of lack of political sensitivity. Doing so could help defuse criticism on a far more important respect, namely credibility.
Nevertheless, her credibility has and will be mired in doubt if she fails to categorically deny she was aware of the additional structures when she bought the home.
Doubters and cynics have good reason to believe she knew her home has additional structures not found in the original house layout.
That she was not alert to the legal and political risk then is not difficult to understand. This is because of the simple truth that the additional structure would have been no big deal if she stays in private practice with limited public limelight caused by her public service.
It has become one now that she carries the official title, namely Secretary for Justice. That the government's top lawyer is found to have breached the Building Ordinance is not just embarrassing, but dealing a body blow to her credibility and trustworthiness.
Insisting she has nothing more to add, Cheng is clearly hoping to cool down the row as soon as possible. While trying to divert public attention onto the issue of integrity check, top officials are anxiously keen to lower the political temperature to help ease the pressure on Cheng.
Coming in the midst of a bitter row over the joint checkpoint plan over the high-speed rail link, it looks certain the pro-democracy camp will give neither kindness nor benefit of doubt to Cheng. She looks set to face side attack on her credibility while defending the co-location arrangement when the bill goes to the Legislative Council.
Battered by the pro-establishment camp with the backing of the Government over the amendment of Legco's Rules and Procedures, the pan-democrats will capitalise on the Cheng case to strike back.
Both Cheng and the Chief Executive are likely to have to pay dearly for their forgetfulness of the importance of being "whiter than white" for anyone who brave the heat to join the "hot kitchen."
This article also appears on Voice of Hong Kong, www.vohk.hk


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Park Chaser Profiles
In 2018 we launched our "Park Chaser" profile series. Each Q&A interview post introduces you to a different National Park Traveler who is chasing a visit to each of the more than 400 national park units in the park service. Just like us, our profile guests share their travels and where you can follow them online.


text: Stacy of SMS Photography emailed me this morning to tell me about a bridal shoot I might want to share. It made me think: Hmmm…California girls don't know what that is. You see, a bridal shoot is (to my understanding) a very southern tradition. The bride typically has a solo photo session with her photographer in full makeup, hair and dress, often times months, weeks or days in advance. The bridal shoot is NOT done on the day of the wedding. The photos from this shoot are so fun, it makes me realize why some brides do this–plenty of time for fun, artsy shots.


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I Heart Characters! #2: Fae Love Interest
Happy Wednesday, everyone! This is my second time participating in a brand new meme on Wednesdays, and I'm having a lot of fun with it! It's titled I Heart Characters!, it's hosted by Dani @ Perspective of a Writer, and here is the information post if you want to learn more about the meme. I think it's cool… Read More I Heart Characters! #2: Fae Love Interest


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Welcome to Mt. Zion UMC
Mt. Zion is a body of Christ in which all people are welcome. No matter who you are, where you are, or where you are from, Mt. Zion exists in order to be a refuge for those who God loves. God is love, and we want to make sure you know that love and feel God's presence in your life.


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Conferences: Yes, They're Mandatory
First of all, remind yourself that the teacher isn't the only authority figure at the conference. You're meeting as equals who share an interest in your child's education.
Think of the conference as an opportunity to ensure that your kid is getting the most out of school. When else do you get the teacher's undivided attention? Best of all, he or she will be able to give you some insight into how your child behaves in a classroom setting (i.e. when you're not around).
This is also your chance to ask a few questions. You can find out about the teacher's educational approach and methods for maintaining classroom order. Before heading off for the meeting, it's a good idea to write down a list of questions. One tip: Try not to be confrontational. Be polite, and really listen to the teacher's response. After all, you want the teacher to be on your (and your child's) side.
When it's all over, you should feel like you've established a partnership with the teacher. This open relationship will allow you to work together in the best interests of your child's education.


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Why Refinance a Mortgage?
One of the best ways to save money on your home mortgage is to get it refinanced. With interest rates at an all time low, many have already taken advantage of home loan refinancing in the form of better terms and rates.
What is Mortgage Refinancing?
Refinancing a home loan is simply the process of replacing a mortgage loan with a new one. The old loan is completely paid off with the funds from the new loan. While the loan typically comes from a different lender, it's not uncommon for many individuals to continue using the same lender.
Benefits of Refinancing a Home Loan
As refinancing allows you to change your loan to one that is better suited for your needs, it also offers additional flexible features. Whether you changed your job or need the extra cash for a side project, below are just some of the benefits to refinance a mortgage and how doing so can help you save money.
Lower interest rates: Refinancing your mortgage to new terms can allow you to take advantage of lower rates on your home loan. Reducing the rate even by a single percentage can save tens of thousands of dollars over the course of the loan, even after closing fees and fees are calculated.
Reduced monthly payments: If your financial situation can only allow you to pay a certain amount per month on your mortgage, then refinancing can allow you to lower your monthly payments. This generally requires extending the length of your loan.
Flexible rate options: Homeowners with variable rate loans can change their mortgages to a fixed rate by refinancing. This is particularly beneficial as having a fixed rate means paying the exact amount each month, even when markets are constantly shifting directions.
Debt consolidation: Chances are you have some form of debt such as credit cards or student loans. By refinancing, you can consolidate all your debt together and potentially save even more money. Doing so also lets you easily manage your financial obligations into one monthly payment at the same rate.
Redraw: Situations outside your control can happen at any moment. Any extra repayments that are made towards the mortgage can be withdrawn should an emergency arise.
Unlock home equity: Whether you have a home improvement project or need extra cash for an investment, home equity loans can allow you to access the equity in your current property. The amount you qualify for depends on a number of factors.
When it Makes Sense to Refinance
Refinancing allows homeowners the opportunity to lock in a low interest rate, lower their monthly bill, switch to a fixed rate loan, and even pull equity for a large purchase.
The following should always be taken into consideration when deciding if refinancing is ideal for your situation:
- Interest rates: What are the current rates? Refinancing your mortgage even by half a percent would still be worthwhile and allow you to easily recover additional costs.
- Credit score: How has your credit changed since having your mortgage? If your score has drastically improved, then this increases your chances of qualifying for a better rate.
- Future plans: How long do you plan to stay in your current property? If you are in the long haul, you are in a much better position to quickly recoup the refinancing costs sooner rather than later.
- Income: Are you earning more money? Shortening the loan term on your mortgage allows you to quickly build equity in your home and pay less interest over the course of the loan.
When to Reconsider Refinancing
Refinancing is not always the ideal solution for everyone and there are times when it simply does not make sense to do so. Locking in a low rate may sound appealing but the amount you potentially save is easily negated by closing costs and lending fees.
It may not be ideal for you to refinance your mortgage if you:
- Have had your mortgage for a long period of time
- Have plans to move out within the next few years
- Have a mortgage with a prepayment penalty
- Are not sure of your long term goals
- Have poor credit or expect to change jobs soon
How to Approach Mortgage Refinancing
While opting for a new loan can be advantageous in certain situations, it's important to be clear about your goals. Why do you want to refinance your mortgage? What are your long term goals? Is refinancing in your best interest?
The process to refinance a mortgage is straightforward but these are questions that you have to ask yourself as knowing the answers can prevent potential refinance troubles before they occur.
To get started on refinancing your mortgage, simply fill out the form on this page. One of our consultants will contact you within 24 hours with more details


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Yarn bowl knitting or crochet wool hand thrown ceramic pottery heart
With little hearts cut out for the thread to pass through, this yarn bowl will stop the yarn skidding around under the furniture and picking up all that fluff you've been meaning to vacuum out from under the sofa.
Also useful for keeping the cat away from the wool!
The bowl was thrown by me on my pottery wheel using strong white earthenware clay and then carved it out whilst still damp.
The bowl measures 17.5cm wide and 8.5cm high.
I have finished it in a pretty red, orange, black and white speckle glaze.
Weight 750gms.
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Answers to Quora Questions by Yair Davidiy
Does God want all Jews to be Orthodox?
(15 April, 2018, 30 Nisan, 5778)
The Bible tells us what God wants from the Jews. Orthodox Jews as far as I can see come the closest to fulfill the requirements made. They provide the framework and give the answers.
Deuteronomy (NASB) 10: 12 "Now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require from you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways and love Him, and to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and to keep the LORD's commandments and His statutes which I am commanding you today for your good? 14 Behold, to the LORD your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is in it. 15 Yet on your fathers did the LORD set His affection to love them, and He chose their descendants after them, even you above all peoples, as it is this day. 16 So circumcise your heart, and stiffen your neck no longer. 17 For the LORD your God is the God of gods and the LORD of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe. 18 He executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and shows His love for the alien by giving him food and clothing. 19 So show your love for the alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt. 20 You shall fear the LORD your God; you shall serve Him and cling to Him, and you shall swear by His name. 21 He is your praise and He is your God, who has done these great and awesome things for you which your eyes have seen. 22 Your fathers went down to Egypt seventy persons in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars of heaven.


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This course helps parents understand the natural laws of growth and self construction in a child. Thus as a parent, you can help the child to grow to his full potential , and not unwittingly hamper the path of nature. You can help your child become a fulfilled, independent, individual who will grow to be a contributive member of society.
This course is highly recommended for young people interested in helping small children. Our students work for a teaching diploma examination and at the same time, they are helped to attain a higher standard of education themselves with the help of written and practical work. On completion of the course, one could find suitable jobs in Montessori environments.
This course is recommended to all experienced teachers of young children who wish to gain insight into the best way to individualize their teaching curriculum, so that children of mixed abilities may work at their own pace. Teachers should consider this course as an up-grade, and could implement the Montessori methodology in the conventional classroom.
Montessori trained teachers who wish to refine their skills and develop a deeper more in-depth understanding. Montessorians should consider modular training as a top-up to their existing qualification.
The course covers in detail the needs of the handicapped child. The entire course will benefit immensely anyone wishing to teach handicapped children and will enable such children to be integrated into the classrooms in preparation for life in the community.
As well as giving all the benefits described above, the course includes a thorough module on setting up a Montessori School, including basic office administration and classroom layout and design. Our team will give advice to any students who have successfully completed the course and who wish to start their own pre-school.


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Macarons de St EmilionWednesday, August 13, 2014
Another of the Best, also from St Emilion. The Real macarons, way different from the sugary pastel sandwiched Parisian delicacies, are flatter, perhaps a little bigger, and heavily consists of almond meal. That is what I assume anyway, since the authentic recipe - the one and only - is a huge secret, handed down from person to person, one at a time. The first recipe came from a dream to a Ursuline sister in a convent near the current shop, in 1620. I adore Parisian macarons, but I really took to these too, though with only one flavour it can get a bit monotone. Half the fun in the Parisian namesake is trying to decipher the flavours and critiquing how well they turned out, after all.
The macarons come stuck on white paper, written the true macarons.


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The self-pitying ramblings of the demented University shooter, Cho Seung-Hui, have been aired on almost every news network across the English-speaking world. Sent to NBC News as Cho readied himself for the second phase of his killing spree, the package contained an 1,800-word manifesto-like statement in which Cho expresses rage, resentment and a desire to get even. He talks at length of his hatred of the wealthy.
"You had 100 billion chances to have avoided today but you decided to spill my blood. You forced me into a corner and gave me only one option.
The decision was yours. Now you have blood on your hands that will never wash off.
I didn't have to do this. I could've left. I could've fled.
You just loved crucifying me. You loved inducing cancer in my head, terrorising my heart and ripping my soul all this time.
I may be nothing but a [expletive].
You had everything you wanted. Your Mercedes wasn't enough, you brats? Your golden necklaces weren't enough, you snobs? Your trust fund wasn't enough? Your vodka and cognac weren't enough? All your debaucheries weren't enough? Those weren't enough to fulfil your hedonistic needs? You had everything."
For some, perhaps many, there will be a stirring of empathy for what they see as a mirror in their own lives where they see the affluent and untroubled lifestyles of their peers contrasting starkly with lives of struggle and emotional upheaval. Like Cho, they may be bullied and ridiculed by fellow high school students.
Michael Welner, a forensic psychiatrist and ABC news consultant, sums it up: "I promise you the disaffected will watch him the way they watched 'Natural Born Killers.' I know. I examine these people," he said. "I've examined mass shooters who have told me they've watched it 20 times."
The most chilling part of Cho's message indicates he hoped to elicit copycats and was deliberately trying to persuade those who also felt disaffected into following in his bloody footprints;
"You thought it was one pathetic void life you were extinguishing. Thanks to you I die like Jesus Christ, to inspire generations of the weak and the defenceless people."


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- Greeks sailed extensively on the Aegean Sea and settled on islands and in Asia Minor. Iron replaced bronze in the making of tools and weapons. During the eighth century, the Greeks adopted the Phoenician alphabet, and Homer wrote his famous epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey.
- Independent city-states became the focus of Greek life. Trade and the search for new farmland led to colonies throughout the western Mediterranean. Trade also produced a new group of wealthy individuals who resented the power of the aristocrats. The new rich, along with many peasants, supported the rise of tyrants who seized power from the aristocrats. When the rule of tyrants declined, some city-states became oligarchies.
- In Sparta, a military state, a small group of men decided what issues to place before adult male voters: Oligarchy
- In Athens, aristocratic rule dissolved into political strife between peasants and aristocrats. Leadership shifted between reform-minded aristocrats and tyrants, until land reform and an assembly served as the foundations of Athenian democracy.
1. Students will finish their proposals for the World Leader project and turn those in to Mr. Duez. The proposal will have this filled out:
1) Who is the leader?
2) Why are they important to you?
3) What accomplishments do they have and how have they led people?
4) What do you propose to do for the product portion of the project - video, power point, poster, skit, song?
Mr. Duez will hand out Campbell's 6 Characteristics of a Leader
Students will read this when finished with their proposal. We'll discuss the text briefly and they will need to bring it next week during block day for a Socratic Seminar.
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JoAnn Tschanz is the recipient Utah State University's highest research honor, the 2017 D. Wynne Thorne Career Research Award. Tschanz is a professor in the department of Psychology, who focuses on cognitive diseases. She will receive the award Friday, April 7 at the Research Awards Gala, the premiere event of Research Week.
Tschanz is the second in the department of Psychology to receive the award since it was first created in 1979.
"Dr. Tschanz has made remarkable strides in understanding the causes of Alzheimer's disease and dementia," said Noelle Cockett, president of Utah State University. "Her important findings and datasets will provide even greater understanding well into the future. Utah State University is proud of her commitment and exceptional work and the broader reach and impact it will have. She has not only advanced understanding but identified strategies to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, helping to make life better for affected individuals and families."
She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Indiana University, and then went on to work at the University of Washington Medical Center until she came to Utah State to be the clinical director and neuropsychologist for the Cache County Study on Memory and Aging. She now works as the USU associate director and neuropsychologist, as well as an associate professor in the Psychology Department.
"I can think of no-one who is more deserving of this award recognizing her record of research productivity over her 22 years at Utah State University," said Professor Kathleen Welsh-Bohmer in the Department of Psychiatry at Duke University.
Throughout her work in Alzheimer's disease and dementia, Tschanz has made a large impact on the Cache County Study on Memory and Aging. This study is a collaborative effort among researchers from Utah State, Duke University Medical Center and The Johns Hopkins University.
All research for the study is conducted in Cache County and examines the risk for Alzheimer's diseases and dementia from genetic and environmental factors, such as vascular conditions, depression, and hormone replacement therapy. This study has been shared with researchers all over the world and has changed thinking on the causes of Alzheimer's disease in populations.
"Dr. JoAnne Tschanz has made tremendous international impact on the study of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias by being one of the instrumental players since the initiation and planning phase of the Cache County Study," said Ingar Skoog, professor at the Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology at Gothenburg University.
Previously, Tschanz has received the Research Project Grant (R01) from the National Institutes of Health, providing more than $2 million for research. She was also awarded a large grant through the National Institute of Aging to research cognitive, functional and psychiatric change over the course of the stages of dementia. She was nominated for the College of Education Researcher of the Year at USU in 2002.
The Cache County Memory Study team, which Tschanz has been a part of for more than 20 years, received the 2012 Lifetime of Exceptional Achievement Award from the Utah Alzheimer's Association for their research. Success of her research is also displayed in more than 100 peer-reviewed articles. Together, their research has been cited more than 4,000 times since 2012.
Tschanz has also been a mentor to many graduate students.
"The doctoral students [Tschanz] trained were among the best and brightest students at Utah State," said Constantine Lyketsos, the interim director of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins. "They sought out Professor Tschanz as mentor given her accomplishments. With a steady hand, she successfully supported their development, sharpened their critical thinking and turned them into important emerging or independent investigators
The D. Wynne Thorne Career Research Award is named after USU's first vice president for research and is the most prestigious research award that Utah State gives.
"We are pleased to honor Dr. Tschanz's work this year through this award. Her contributions to the field of psychology have been vital when examining the causes of cognitive diseases," said Vice President for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies Mark McLellan. "We are lucky to have her as a researcher at Utah State."
The D. Wynne Thorne award recipient is decided through nominations and letters of recommendation from experts in their field of study. Only one university researcher can receive the award per year and has to be recommended by the previous award recipients. The recipient receives a cash award, a plaque recognizing the achievement, and the opportunity to present their research in a lecture.
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"I would love for Kol HaOt to be a very successful venture and really become a hub of activity. I don't mean just a physical space but really a buzz where the idea of using the arts for Jewish content is sort of trickled out to the whole Jewish world via the kind of tools and education that we're building and creating.
"Art is a very strong and powerful way to bring people together, to make people consider their Jewish heritage and culture, not necessarily in a practicing way, but just in a value-based, identity aspect.
"If people had one 'ah-ha!' Jewish moment because of me, I would be very happy. Meaning that they'll remember that I helped them learn, experience, grapple with, something Jewish. That's a success for me."
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Some of the Trinidad and Tobago athletes competing at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi were able to show off their skills in front of a home crowd at the 2018 Trinidad and Tobago Beach Games in October. If practice makes perfect, the athletes below are one step closer to bringing home medals!
Some powerlift athletes.
19-year-old Shania (left) is a World Games veteran, having competed in Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015. She says she continues to swim because it is such a great workout. For Stefan (right), who is 28 years old, international competitions are particularly fun and exciting.
The bocce competitors learned that playing on the sand presents its own unique challenges. However Kenrick (back left), a Unified partner, felt that such a challenge will make the team better prepared for anything they may face at the World Games.
Leon (front in green shirt) was proud to take the lead in the first-ever Law Enforcement Torch Run during a Beach Games event. He will carry the torch for the Trinidad & Tobago delegation during the Final Leg in Abu Dhabi. Leon participated in his first Torch Run at the age of 16 and is pumped up to represent the 33 athletes who will participate in the 2019 World Games.
Watch news coverage of Trinidad and Tobago's road to the 2019 World Games here.


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"It is a privilege to report today on an economy which the IMF predicts will be the fastest-growing major advanced economy in the world this year"?
So much for the IMF. So much for Philip Hammond.
So much for Brexit, too – as it is said to have much to do with the UK's fall down the international league table. And so much for Theresa May, who is determined to ram it down all our throats.
I thought Brexit was supposed to be a joyful release from the strictures imposed on us, and a leap into a bright, bountiful future.
It has been nothing but misery so far.
The Indian economy has overtaken its colonial ruler UK's economy to become the fifth largest in the world. India's economic growth is expected to clock between six to eight percent compared to the UK's expected growth of one to two percent until 2020.
Following Brexit (Britain's decision to exit the European Union), the value of the British pound declined and thus contributed to India jumping ahead of Britain's economy in gross domestic product (GDP) terms, Sputnik news reported.
The jump in ranking can be attributed to India's rapid economic growth over the last 25 years and due to Brexit. Not only has India overtaken the UK but it is also expected to widen the gap on the back of robust economic prospects. Even if the currencies fluctuate, the Indian economy is expected to remain ahead of that of the UK on the basis of future growth prospects.
Source: Indian economy: India overtakes UK to become fifth largest economy in the world
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Influencers Can Really Help Promote Your Affiliate Program
We have advised e-commerce professionals on methods of attracting top affiliates to their affiliate marketing programs. But some have come back and reported that those methods are not enough. They feel that they are stuck in a chicken-and-egg situation where people are willing to try them out only after they have heard good things about them. And that sort of reasoning will help you promote your affiliate program.
Attracting influencers in the affiliate community, and seeking their assistance in spreading the word, comes into the picture. But are we going to get stuck into yet another chicken-and-egg situation? Not necessarily. There are a couple of elegant tactics to get influencers curious and impressed. Keep in mind that influencers are the masters of marketing, and might be averse to being marketed to. So keep it above board and elegant. Here is a small list of ideas:
Offer Influencers Special Deals to Promote You
If you are just getting started, it is a perfectly fine strategy to come up with special offers for influencers. One such offer could be giving them 5% (or some other number) lifetime commissions on sales made by affiliates who sign up due to them. Another idea could be to consider relaxing some of the terms for followers of these early influencers. Also, you could consider offering exclusive affiliate tools to select influencers.
Consider a Limited Amount of Investment in Paid Posts
We worry about paid posts seeming spammy and scammy. However, we do buy advertising, and in a similar vein, we could consider buying some posts on blogs that are popular with affiliate marketers. Naturally, decency, decorum, and subtlety are expected in paid posts.
Maybe You Should Consider Advertising
You can buy advertising on websites run by top influencers of affiliate marketers. The idea is that, since the influencer has published the ads, some of the influence will rub off on your advertisement too.
Try Out Some Online Outreach Programs
There are many forms of online outreach that you can consider. One that works very well for me is video-interviews of influencers. Influencers are usually open to a video interview. And nothing influences more than watching the words flow out of the horse's mouth.
And Then There Are Offline Outreach Programs
Affiliate marketing has evolved into a large industry. As a result, there are several affiliate marketing conferences that take place around the country and the world. You could select the conferences where you feel you could reach out to influencers. If you can afford it, try and find a speaker opportunity for yourself.
Make Sure to Join the Conversation
Most, maybe all, influencers run their own blog, Twitter account, or some other form of social communication. Make sure to join their conversation. This could involve leaving comments on their blog, responding to their tweets, or whatever.
Involvement Is a Great Way of Engagement
Here is a high impact method of engagement with influencers: why not invite them to contribute to the design of your affiliate programs? It is not going to be easy. But if you succeed, this will be a great method to create a sense of ownership in affiliates. Of course, if they get involved and then realize that it was all a big public relations hoax, this method could backfire. Like all areas of marketing and communication, you need to come across sincerely.
Final Words
With the maturing of the affiliate marketing industry, we are witnessing the emergence of influencers. These could be gurus who conduct programs in affiliate marketing. Or they could be bloggers who specialize in writing about affiliate marketing. Or they could be affiliate marketers who openly share their secrets of success. If some of these influencers put in a good word for you, their credibility could end up giving you nice inroads into the affiliate marketing community.