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Trial Profile
A Phase III, Multi-centre, Double-blind, Randomised, Placebo-controlled Multiple Fixed-dose Study of MCI-196 Versus Placebo in Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V Subjects on Dialysis With Hyperphosphatemia and Dyslipidaemia (Incorporating Two Parallel High Dose Groups)
Phase of Trial: Phase III
Latest Information Update: 12 Nov 2014
At a glance
- Drugs Colestilan (Primary)
- Indications Dyslipidaemias; Hyperphosphataemia; Renal failure
- Focus Therapeutic Use
- Sponsors Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation
- 27 Jun 2010 Actual patient number (642) added as reported by ClinicalTrials.gov.
- 16 Dec 2009 Status changed from active, no longer recruiting to completed as reported by ClinicalTrials.gov.
- 12 Aug 2009 Additional trial location (Malaysia) identified as reported by ClinicalTrials.gov.
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- Interventions
- Results
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The event, held in the run-up to the Day of the Dead celebrations on 1 and 2 November, is aimed at all ages and whole families dressed up to take part in the parade.
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Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/12/2017 -- With consistently increasing population across the World and rapid urbanization, the demand for energy is incrementing continuously. However, natural resources are limited. In this scenario, the need to develop alternate source of energy, especially those that are environment-friendly, is escalating. The kinetic energy possessed by offshore wind can be converted into electrical power using offshore wind turbines, which generally consists three propeller like blades that rotate around the rotor owing to wind energy. The electrical energy produced can be stored and used at appropriate destination. Investments are pouring in to develop this alternative source of energy and in turn, the demand in the global offshore wind turbines market is expected to expand at a healthy growth rate during the forecast period of 2016 to 2024.
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And so after a rest day the Tour crosses relatively flat land for a few days, and so Mark Cavendish and his Columbia train took another victory, his fourth. Except for the sprint at the end, the rest of the 194.5km leg from Limoges to Issoudun was pretty ho hum, even without radios. Tomorrow looks to be more of the same... some are saying the finish is too tricky for a brute force sprint, but I think Mark will prevail...
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Mark continues the discussion from yesterday's show about consequences of doing the wrong things, then answers a continuing saga email from the mom who didn't know if she should go to her daughter's wedding….but now come to find out, they may not even be married because there was never a marriage license in the first place! A listener wants to know how Christians should treat homosexuals and a soon to be married man wonders about what birth control is okay by God's standards.
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lol i'm listening to this on itunes about a month later…all this talk about being the exception and not the rule makes me feel like I'm listening to a warped version on "He's Just Not That Into You" =D


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Well, I'm in an exceptionally good mood right now, as I've just finished listening to my new CD – Strictly Sousa – a collection of Sousa marches performed by the Dallas Wind Symphony. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for marches and marching bands, despite being a self-declared hard-core orchestra geek. I always try to catch the WRR 101.1 March of the Day, which plays at the odd time of 7:35 every morning. (But, with my new CD, I need no longer depend on it to get my blood going in the morning!) It might be 'Liberty Bell', 'Washington Post', and 'Stars and Stripes Forever'* every morning now : P. (And yes, I know those are the most generically enjoyed ones, but come on, they're greatness. And anyway, I'm more experienced in string and full orchestras.)
So as for the title: You might be a classical music nerd if….
You collect your mail one night and are overjoyed because it contains
- A new CD of Sousa marches
- Sheet music from your orchestra director, asking you to look it over, come to any practice possible, and play in the next concert because he's dangerously low on strings
- Your season ticket to the Ft Worth Symphony Orchestra's Pops Concert Series
So that's my excitement in life at the moment. Is there nothing classical music can't do? Well, maybe classical music and programming combined. That might, in fact, be the recipe for life happiness.
All of you will be overjoyed, I know, to hear that Svara is safely back with me as of 7am this morning. My plane ended up getting in late last night, and I had to leave her another night, poor kitty. She seems very relieved to be back at home.
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If you have been using the OEM recommended Mobil 1 0W40 syn. SN or even better the FS, your engine will be very happy. The 0W flows VERY quickly at start up and it provides excellent film strength in the event of a dry start.
Read here: https://540ratblog.wordpress.com/201...-test-ranking/
2005 Black RC Born on April, 22nd., 16th hour of 2005: BBK, JTSVP Gen II Shifter, JTSVP Under Drive Pulley, K&N Drop-In, Demon Coils, B&B Manifold Back Exhaust w/ Hi flow Cats, SCT Tuned by Torrie, RX Monster Catch Can, JMB QA1 "kicker" shock, Polyurethane Suspension / Sway bar Bushings, AEM Wideband, Raptor Shift Light, Dynamat Interior, JTSVP Oil Cooler lines, 70/30 DiH2O/Dexcool Mix w/ Water Wetter, ALL fluids Synthetic and a few "sneaky" aero mods
2000 ZX1270R, 200 H.P. / 111 Ft. Lbs.
I prefer the 15/50m1 and proved it over 155,000 miles of daily driving, hundreds of track passes, and daily driving duties in Texas where weather ranges from teens to 110. The weight helps keep
The fast bleed lifters from bleeding down so fast and in turn makes a quieter slightly more powerful engine. The main Reason though is years ago I studied oil compositions and additive the packs between major brands and found the 15/50 Mobil1 had much more zinc ppm than any other weight or brand. Long term
Use in my own and customers engines show a extremely clean engine, bearings and most importantly 13 year old 100k + Mile engines are still showing crosshatch on cylinder walls!!!! Other oils leave bearing charred and razor thin, cylinder walls that look like chrome, and cam journals that are shot, as well as Dying the internal parts and casing with whatever crap dyes they add.
So basically, 10 years as an owner/racer/shop owner I've seen a lot and the common thing I see most is clean, salvageable 100k Mile plus engines thatve been run on M1 15/50 majority of their life, while other brands leave issues inside. I have several cams that are shot due to oiling as well as a piston,rod/bearing wall of Shame from other oils.
Thanks for sharing your position on the Mobil 1 15W50 product. I used it for YEARS in my sport bike engines that specified up to a 50 weight with great results. However, as oil engineering has progressed, I've had better results from oil that offers less parasitic losses AND maintains wear protection. Can you share the oils in question from your "wall of shame"?
If I had an engine lifter noise issue or wanted more consistent lift, I'd prefer to switch to slow bleed lifters rather than use a heavy oil to compensate. I'd love to see the dyno result comparing the option(s).
Beware, high Zinc levels = high wear protection is a MYTH...
Quotes from link in post #21:
"In recent years there have been entirely too many wiped cam lobes and ruined lifter failures in traditional American flat tappet engines, even though a variety of well respected brand name parts were typically used. These failures involved people using various high zinc oils, various high zinc Break-In oils, various Diesel oils, and various oils with aftermarket zinc additives added to the oil. They believed that any high zinc oil concoction is all they needed for wear protection during flat tappet engine break-in and after break-in. But, all of those failures have proven over and over again, that their belief in high zinc was nothing more than a MYTH, just as my test data has shown."
"A high level of zinc/phos is simply no guarantee of providing sufficient wear protection. And to make matters even worse, excessively high levels of zinc/phos can actually cause DAMAGE your engine, rather than prevent it. Motor Oil Industry testing has found that motor oils with more than 1,400 ppm ZDDP, INCREASED long-term wear. And it was also found that motor oils with more than 2,000 ppm ZDDP started attacking the grain boundaries in the iron, resulting in camshaft spalling (pitting and flaking). The ZDDP value is simply the average of the zinc and the phosphorus values, then rounded down to the nearest 100 ppm (parts per million)."
"From those failures where I was able to find out what specific oils were used, it turned out that those were oils I had already performed my Engineering Wear Protection Capability tests on. And all those oils had only provided poor wear protection capability, meaning that if they had looked at my test data before using those oils, they would have known in advance that their engines would be at significant risk of failure with those oils. And that is just what happened.
A number of people who have had those failures, and some had repeated failures, have contacted me, asking what they can do to prevent that failure in the future. I tell them to forget all that high zinc nonsense and look at my Wear Protection Ranking List. And to select any high ranking oil there, no matter how much zinc it has, because zinc quantity simply does NOT matter. The only thing that matters regarding wear protection, is the psi value each oil can produce in my testing. The higher the psi value, the better the wear protection. I recommend they use the SAME highly ranked oil for break-in and after break-in. Its that simple."
Food for thought...Cheers!
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2000 ZX1270R, 200 H.P. / 111 Ft. Lbs.
Bottom ends! Clean oil analysis still!
I've pulled apart engines with redline, royal
Purple , and amsoil through them and bearing wear is very evident as well as cam and cam journal wear (no cam bearings)
Piston walls are also smooth and chrome vs showing factory hatch marks at 100k+!
It's the weight and zinc packs that give it protection yessir.
I have never really thought much about it as far as what they recommend for oil weight I mean anything close to it should be fine but thats just me. I ran the 15 50 for awhile but thought it might be ok in the summer not winter
Well buddy, It's time to think about it ...Close is for Horseshoes and Hand Grenades... 15W50 causes the oil/engine temperature to RISE. Hot "flow" is too thick/slow to cool the bearings. More FOOD FOR THOUGHT....
" Oil flow is what carries heat away from internal engine components. Those engine components are DIRECTLY oil cooled, but only INdirectly water cooled. And better flowing thinner oil will keep critical engine components cooler because it carries heat away faster than slower flowing thicker oil can. This is especially important with plain main and rod bearings, since the flow of oil through the bearings is what cools them. If you run thicker oil than needed, you will drive up engine component temps.
Here are some comparison numbers from an 830 HP road race engine on the track:
15W50 oil = 80 psi = 265* oil sump temperature
5W20 oil = 65 psi = 240* oil sump temperature
Here you can see how the thicker oil flowed more slowly through the bearings, thus getting hotter, driving up bearing temperatures and increasing sump temperatures. And the thinner oil flowed more freely and quickly through the bearings, thus cooling and lubricating them better than thicker oil, while also reducing sump temperatures.
Heres some additional background on all this You might be surprised by how much heat can be generated just from an oils internal friction, though friction may not the best term to use here. It is probably better to think of this as the heat generated due to the shearing action taking place within the oil."
So as you can see, "thicker" oil is not always best for engine performance. Generally speaking, Using a quality oil with frequent changes will promote long engine life. Even an oil ranked #170 with "MODEST" wear protection.
Cheers Guys!
2005 Black RC Born on April, 22nd., 16th hour of 2005: BBK, JTSVP Gen II Shifter, JTSVP Under Drive Pulley, K&N Drop-In, Demon Coils, B&B Manifold Back Exhaust w/ Hi flow Cats, SCT Tuned by Torrie, RX Monster Catch Can, JMB QA1 "kicker" shock, Polyurethane Suspension / Sway bar Bushings, AEM Wideband, Raptor Shift Light, Dynamat Interior, JTSVP Oil Cooler lines, 70/30 DiH2O/Dexcool Mix w/ Water Wetter, ALL fluids Synthetic and a few "sneaky" aero mods
2000 ZX1270R, 200 H.P. / 111 Ft. Lbs.
I can't completely buy into the author's absolute authority stand he has taken on several topics, but I still admire his commitment and time taken on the paper. It contains lots of great info.
Parts of it kind of reminded me of the topic of cylinder head porting where some guys insist that more and more flow always means more and more power. I just haven't seen that to be the case at all.
I'm using Mobil 1 0-30 in mine since it was rebuilt a couple of years back. I do buy into the "thin as the engine can get away with" idea for motor oil and so far, so good.
Thanks again for posting.
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Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - The Darfur Regional Authority (DRA) has rated the performance of the UN African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) as poor.
The DRA, which is the overall government that supervises the performance of the five states and equally sees to the implementation of Qatari-sponsored Doha peace agreement, said it is up to the Sudanese central government to agree to a request by UNAMID for renewals of its mandate in Darfur.
Commenting on a request by UNAMID to the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) for the extension of its mandate in Darfur, DRA spokesman Abdul Karim Mussa was reported by the Sudanese Media Centre as saying it is up to the central government to agree to and be consulted on the request after assessment of the UNAMID performance on the ground.
"An assessment must be conducted on performance of the Mission and contribution to the peace efforts in the region throughout its mandate," Mussa said, adding that despite its bulky budget of US$1.3 billion and its intensive equipment and munitions, the Mission has "achieved nothing from its assignments", including resolving conflicts and maintaining security in the region as an original partner for keeping peace.
The spokesman said all reports made by UNAMID on the relatively stable situation in the region were biased and reflected its failure in carrying out its mission.
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NEW YORK, NY – Zang Toi is set to present his "Haute Roman Holiday" F/W 2018 collection on February 13th during New York Fashion Week at Pier 59 studios.
The House of Toi Fall 2018 "Haute Roman Holiday" Collection was inspired by my recent visit to the eternal city…strolling around the historic monuments and palazzos inspired me to create a stately collection consisting of timeless beauties!
Regal Red and Statement Pink & Orange anchored by Black & Grey reflect the magical beauty of Rome!
The collection was finely crafted from Custom Dyed Chinchilla + Saga Royal Mink, Loro Piana Cashmere, Couture Silk Ottoman and Cascading Silk Bouquet to make the most elegant Roman Princesses.
Guests expected in attendance…Kimberly Guilfoyle, Bill Hemmer, Jack Lessing, Carol Alt, Sophia Ritchie, Jordan Sparks, Twila True, Dr. Ruth, George Whipple, Cheryl Wills, Nigel Barker, Pam DeVos, Greg Kelly, Nick Gregory, Brian J. Smith, Amy Carlson, Emily Bergl, Eva Amuri Martino, Annaleigh Ashford, Leah Wear, LaMar Wright, Eleni Tendona, Nicola Scalise and Phoebe Coleman.
Zang Toi also designed a backpack for the Jed Foundation's Suicide Prevention Campaign- #WeGotYourBack, targeting 14-30 year olds, which will be featured on the runway.
We've paired with Joel Warren, a globally recognized colorist, product developer, TV personality and salon owner who has created The Salon Project a unique beauty retail concept. He and his team will assist Eiji and Team with the backstage hair looks.
Zang Toi established the "House of Toi" collection in New York in 1989. Malaysian-born Zang Toi is a graduate of the famed Parsons School of Design. Toi burst onto the scene with vibrant hues and bold designs. Never to miss even the smallest details, his timeless designs have stood the test of time.


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I had a fantastic weekend. It was incredibly busy, gave us virtually no time to relax and left me with giant bruises on both of my arms, but this past weekend definitely deserves two very enthusiastic thumbs up.
Friday after work, Clay and I met up with our favorite new couple at Malibu Grill for a nice dinner before we drove down to the Harrodsburg Haunted House (I had the Mediterranean salad and perhaps the most delicious Long Island Iced Tea ever). All of last week I had been dreading going to Harrodsburg because the first and only other time I went to that haunted house, I was scarred for life. Apparently the ghouls and goblins at haunted houses loooooove to prey on the most easily scared person in a group and what do you know, that person was me. I couldn't help it. I was trying my hardest not to act like I was terrified, but how do you not scream when a girl who's head is stuck in cage chases you for 20 yards? I was in tears by the time we made it the grand finale and almost punched the guy wheedling the chain saw in the face. But I decided to suck it up and go this weekend because while I do hate being scared, I love my friends even more and wanted to do something that they wanted to do.
So Friday night, as we pulled into the parking lot and I saw the haunted house looming in the distance, my panic began to set in. I kept chattering a million miles a minute and laughing a little too loudly at what everyone was saying to try and give off the vibe that I was a cool, down-to-earth, way-to-awesome-to-be-scared-of-something-so-ridiculous chick. And I think it was actually working because my friend's wife was the one the creepy straight-jacket guy (see above— that's him!) started harassing while we were waiting in line. However, once we were standing at the giant door to enter the haunted house, I started shaking so hard that it felt like the earth underneath me was vibrating. Clay kept squeezing my hand and reassuring me that no one was going to touch me and I could just close my eyes and look down if I needed to. It sounded like a plan.
When our little group make its way into the first room of the house, we were greeted by a "doctor" with a hacksaw slicing up one of his "patients". (I demand to see a copy of his medical license.) When he heard us come in, he looked up from his "work" and stared at all of us, unblinking, for an uncomfortable length of time. Then, in true haunted house fashion, he lunged at us with his saw, never taking his creepy eyes off of us. But I didn't scream. Rather, the first thing I did was blurt out, "You're really good at this! Have you had formal training?" The "doctor" just looked at me blankly, and let us move on.
The next room was fashioned to be a meat locker and we had to make our way through by moving giant slabs of hanging meat out of our path. Of course, there was some equally crazy-looking dude wearing spikes in his head hiding in the shadows and waiting to jump out at passerby who walked a little too close. As I moved a giant rack of meat out of my way, the ghoul jumped in my face and screamed. I recoiled briefly, but then remembered my method for making it through this haunted house without having a stroke:
"Your costume is great! Super scary. I almost believe you actually have spikes in your head! Hey, do you know how to get of this room?"
The confused actor pointed me in the right direction and let me be, opting not to follow me into the next room like so many of the ghouls the first time I was there.
I started to relax.
In fact, my "kill them with kindness" act worked wonders and I walked through the rest of the haunted house complimenting all of the scary things on their realistic costumes and acting abilities. None of them made it a point to keep bothering me because I was doing a marvelous job of acting myself and successfully convinced the skeleton man running around in the cornfield that he didn't bother me.
After the haunted house, my entire body shivered with relief that it was over. We went back to our friends house and enjoyed drinks and s'mores that ultimately led to Mario Kart racing and lots of trash talk. I'm blaming the fact that I didn't win a single race on not being able to be Yoshi. I'm always Yoshi. But he's slow. So I opted for baby Luigi instead (not like it made a difference).
Saturday morning I woke up bright and early to go out for a training run of 11 miles since I knew I wouldn't have an opportunity to do it later in the day. My car is currently being worked on (again) and Clay was using his vehicle, so I ended up having to run a mile down to the trail. The run felt amazing during the first 8 or so miles, but by mile 9 I was painfully aware of how tired my body was. I think I've been overdoing the running a bit lately and it really hindered me as I tried to run up the monstrous hill on the final mile back to my house.
Feeling nauseous and sore, I crawled back to our apartment and was greeted by Clayton standing at the top of the stairwell … with half of our couch.
"Oh great, honey! You're right on time! Care to help me get this couch down to the truck?"
I wasn't going to get a chance to run later in the afternoon because Clay and I promised the woman who bought our couch that we would deliver it to her house—her house over an hour away in Paoli, Indiana. When I left the apartment to go run, Clay left the apartment to drive to another city to swap cars with a friend so we'd have a truck to cart the couch in.
Legs shaking with exhaustion, I looked up my darling hubby who was waiting expectantly at the top of the stairs.
"Fine," I agreed tartly, "But if I throw up or crap my pants, you're cleaning up the mess."
Needless to say, moving two sections of a bulky, heavy couch immediately after running a tiresome 11 miles did not go smoothly at all. Carting the sofa down the steps halted several times due my frequent exclamations of "Stop! I think I'm going to barf!" or "I REALLY need to use the bathroom".
It was not pretty. Some words were said. Some feelings were hurt. But I'd like to think that Clayton and I came out through the couch-moving experience a stronger, closer couple that is much more in tune with each other's personal plumbing systems.
At least I have now proven to Clayton once and for all that runners' diarrhea is not a myth.
Moving the couch down to Paoli and back took the better part of our Saturday afternoon because hauling a giant piece of furniture held on the back of your truck with nothing but a bungee cord is a very delicate process. But along the way we enjoyed the time we had to talk and admire the insanely breathtaking hills of Southern Indiana that were perfectly dotted with colorful, autumn trees. After a little debate, Clay and I comfortably decided on the term "fallgasmic" to describe what we were looking at.
After dropping off the couch to the sweetest old woman on the planet (who happened to live in BFE), we made the trek back to town so we could stop by a furniture store, pick up our new couch, and drag it up the stairs to our apartment. Aside from losing one of the new couch's cushion in the street and having a kind soul chase our car down to tell us, we were finally able to grunt and strain our new piece of furniture into the apartment … and then weep with the reality that in just two weeks, he will have to lug the thing back out again.
We ended up sore, grouchy, and tired, but also incredibly thankful that we were able to sell our beloved sectional couch and purchase a new one in the same weekend without losing any money on the deal. The new couch is nice. It's brown. It's a couch. It will work. We both decided we were over the entire thing and didn't care anymore.
Saturday night we stopped by the in-laws for Grandma's 88th birthday. Since my birthday is this Friday, some of the festivities were for me as well and that included a wonderful gift of two Yankee Candles. A little birdie told my mother-in-law that Macintosh Apple was one of my favorite all-year-round scents and she also surprised me with that and a Mango Peach Salsa. I think my sister-in-law summed it up best when she said, "Yankee Candles are like crack for women." True 'dat.
Sunday we joined our good friends at my hubby's childhood church to celebrate the baptism of little Nicholas. He's grown like a weed and his hair is still redder than ever. After the service we went back to their house to eat lots of homemade tamales (yum!) and much to my delight, cake.
So you know that I had a good time.
Clay also finally let me go to the store and buy a new running watch. Running with a watch is a luxury that I will never take for granted again. Sunday evening I went out on a 3-mile recovery run and almost fell over with surprise when I realized that my sore thighs managed to carry me at a 7:50 minute per mile.
So that was my weekend. A little hetic, a little tiring, but also incredibly fun and exciting. I saw old friends, hung out with new friends, and had cake. What's NOT to love about that?


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The history of Anals in the context of ethnic violence
L Wolring *
A traditional Anal Dance presented by "The Anal Lenruwl Taangpi, Imphal" on Oct 19, 2007 at Kuki inn, Imphal
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The Anals were first settlers of Chandel District since BC. The historical ethnic violence prevailing today in Manipur state is the same condition as it was done in 18th century. The Kukis came to Manipur in A.D. 1840 and reached Khangbarol village in Chandel District in 1854 AD and they have killed many innocent Anals in their attempt to occupy the Anal land as they repeatedly do that at the present situation. The Churachandpur District is also the original land of "Hmar" or "Pakan". Most of the Shingphos of Manipur have surrendered to the Kukis. Their names are ending with "Te" like Paite, Ralte, Zoute, Simte, Sukte, Gangte, Mate and Baite etc.
Sir Alexander Mackenzie says in his book (The North East Frontier of India), pp. 83 & 146 that the Old Kukis were reported in 1853 to be four clans, viz., Khelema, Ranthai, Bete and Lamkron. The New Kukis (of 1851-52) were of three tribes Changsen, Thado and Shingshon. They inhabited "Kuki Country", a portion of the Barail mountains which is one side of the head-waters of the Lanting and Dhansiri take their rise and go off towards the west and north. And on the otherside, Chuline, Makho and Jhiri Rivers flow towards east and south, a tangled mass of forest-clad hills comparatively low ridges thrown off from the present range upon which the broad conical peaks of Angoolo and Laishang rise up nearly 7,000 feet above the sea level. It helped us to understand that the Anal is neither reported to be Old Kuki or New Kuki even in Kuki country.
In Manipur, a god of waters (Sea King) appeared in the form of Python-man called Wangparel who married an Anal-woman WL. Shanghra of Anal Khullen village in A.D. 15 and to whom a male child was born and he became the first King of Manipur (A.D. 33-154). The name of the said King was called "Nongda Lairen Pakhangba". The word "Lairen" or "Python" is simply interpreted in Sanskrit language as "Nag or Naga or Snake". The Anals of Manipur are not real snakes but the Snake King ruled over them and converted all the Anals to the Naga tribe. This historical event proves that the Anal became Naga more than one thousand years ahead before the arrival of the Kukis in Manipur.
According to Shri L. Joychandra Singh in his book "The Lost Kingdom (Royal chronicles of Manipur) page 5 para I stated that in the year Sak 1479 (English Era 1557-58), King Chalamba conquered the Naga villages of Anan, Moirang, Thingnong and Engthi but died in 1484. His son King Mungyanba also conquered the Naga villages of Chakpa, Cherang, Sakang, Anan, Kabui, Shama, Thingnong, Engthi, Torang, Lanhang, hooitok and Tongal in Sak 1495 (English Era 1562-63). In the year Sak 1600 (English Era 1678-79) during the month of August, King Paikhomba attacked and conquered the villages of Anan and captured 30 men as captives. It was during the reign of Raja Charairongba arrested 23 Anan Nagas and convicted then in the year Sak 1626 (English Era 1704-05). These historical records of Ancient Manipur Kings proved that the Anals were original Nagas for thousand years before Kuki came to Manipur in 1840.
Some people who have read the book "The Lushai Kuki Clans" might have believed J. Shakespear's note, "Anal is one of the Old Kuki Clans of Manipur" is not an innate occurrence. But it is an attempt to absorb the Anal tribe into Kuki Group. The meaning of "old" proves that the Anal is an old tribe of the first settler. In the book "Report on the Eastern Frontier of British India" by Capt. R. Beileau Antiquarian studies in Assam, Gauhati 1966, page no. 58, Para no. 60th stating that "Anal is one of the tribes belonging to Nagas". And also G.A. Grierson states in his book "Linguistic Survey than the other dialects of the Kuki-Chin group.
Moreover, Capt. Rajendra Singh in his book "The Anals of Manipur" pp. 18 & 19 states that in the wake of Naga insurgency, the underground movement gathered momentum in the Anal area in 1961. The so-called 10th battalion of the Naga Army operated in the present Chandel District while the 11th Battalion was in Tangkhul area and the 12th Battalion was in Mao area. In this present situation, Chandel District is an area of NSCN activities as the area is occupied by the Anals and other Nagas from time immemorial.
R. Brown observed in his book "Statistical Account of the Native State of Manipur and Hill territory under its rules, 1893' that the stone (Patha) as landmark erected by the Anals can be found as standing even today on the hill sides in Burma, the Lushai hills, and South East Manipur. For example, Thanlon in Churachandpur District is the word derived from the Anal dialect. The word "Than" means grave and "Lon" means hill so the meaning of Thanlon" means "Grave-Hill". This proved that the Anals were the first settlers in Thanlon Sub-Division of Churachandpu District. And also, the Zote village situated just opposite of Aizawl in Mizoram is the old village of Anals as it has an evidence proof supported by one of Anal Folk songs which is still sung by Anal cultural dance group. It reminds us that the Anals were one of the major offshoots of the Indo-Mongoloid people. And their historic events have contributed greatly for day-to-day historic events of the Manipur State.
Non-relationship by blood means not having co-existence between the Anal-Naga and the Kuki-Chin through all the bygone times. Referring to the history of Manipur at a glance, King Kiyamba was noted for military and civil administrative achievements. He made military expedition to the east in order to make eastern boundary of Manipur with annexation of Kabow valley to Manipur bounded by the Chindwin River. And also, he sent military arbitrators to the South-Front line of Manipur where inter-tribal feuds intensified the aggressive role of the Awa (Burmese) King.
At that time, there were seven features of tribal folks in the South-Front line of Manipur namely Pawite (Pwois), Sukte (Chhawhte), Ralte, Kelki, Lungting, Adang and Pholkong were recognized as "Anan Hao" and "Chaba thakpa nanba Anan Hao". The Kuki proverb says "Mikhou kaphatle mi anette kanet, yuongkhou kaphatle yuong anette kanet". It is meant that the Kuki community is not serious minded of dirt and cleanliness about eating and drinking in the olden days. These two groups were fighting each other through all the bygone times. Today, their names are changed to the Kuki-Chin and the Anal-Naga.
The Anal Naga people are first settlers of Chandel District and their brethren namely Maring, Lamkang, Moyon, Monshang, Tarao and Chothe tribes are also first settlers of Chandel District.
May I take this opportunity to appeal to my brethren Nagas and Kukis in Chandel and Manipur to remember that the world today is troubled. People everywhere are seeking the solution to their problems and longing to know what is the real meaning of life and the destiny to which it leads. The world ever remains as a big house of sickness, suffering and death. Fear, hatred and distrust within the hearts of every mankind. Earthquakes, famines and disaster multiply on every hand. Despair grips the hearts of millions. Leaders of men labour in confusion, disorder and bewilderment. Despite of all the religious, social and governmental organizations for the welfare and security of people in this present world, we still have sin, sorrow, poverty and woe. We could not buy a friend, character, peace of mind, a clear conscience, or a sense of eternity.
In a hundred ways man dies by the machines and weapons of his own invention. Thousand perish by the accidents. The time has come when a deceived person believes that he is right when he is wrong, or thinks a thing is wrong when it is right. Satan is the master of such trickery and deception. It seems there is no security everywhere in this present world. The whole world lieth in wickedness 1 John 5:19. Jesus Christ was betrayed by one of His own disciples. The deposed Iraqi president Saddam Hussain was betrayed by none other than one of the members of his families and was captured without firing even a single shot. It is because of love of big prize money for the head of Saddam. Missionary Paul said, the love of money is the root of all evils but according to the new gospel, love of money is the very root of all success.
God said, "Nevertheless I have this against you that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place unless you repent." Rev. 2:4-5. Jesus said, "Thou shall love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." Matthew 22:37-39.
As we professed as Christians or followers of Christ and became as a neighbor, let us adjust ourselves as neighbours and respect each other's original history, rights of land and peaceful way of life. Let the love of God be within our heart and house. Joshua said, "Choose you this day whom ye will serve but as for me and my house, we will serve Lord." Joshua 24:15. Let us all join Joshua to serve the Lord and live peacefully.
Lastly, in the conflict between good and evil, between love and sin, between Christ and Satan, we are all involved. The present feelings of our human heart for just livelihood are not a safe guide in taking decision to determine our destiny. In my conclusion, though our present life is full of pride, arrogance and rebellion, God is still lovingly, tenderly and patiently speaking to us:
Look unto me and be ye saved Isaiah 45:22
Come unto me, I will give you rest Matthew 11:28
I am extending my special gratitude to Dr. Mono T Inbung of Chakpikarong Khupi, Chandel District, Manipur for guiding me, Mr. S. Wurngam, Former CEO, Chandel District Council for providing valuable book in preparation of this brief history.
* L Wolring wrote this article for The Sangai Express
This article was posted on December 30, 2012 and updated on Dec 31 with a date correction for 1854 AD.
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My friday foto was taken from the same spot the next day, rain all over. This is our meeting room, where we hash out ideas and plans, coffee breaks and even lunch is spent out here. After the rain the birds go crazy, they enjoy it as well. As the school holidays are on, I am on my own so its a good chance to catch up on some of the magazines for inspiration.This is some inspiration I found in an older Somerset Studio. Photo on the right is one photo and the same photo printed onto a transparency with the back painted with Titan Buff acrylic paint. Best to allow your transparency to dry completely, maybe a week, then paint fairly thickly on the back with Titan Buff, try not to paint over your painted area to much as it can drag your image. Looks like an old tin type photo, I am impressed, I can use this technique in my vintage journals.


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Greece is a country of countless islands, and one of the most beautiful in the whole Cylcades is Mykonos. The island is home to just a dozen or so seaside villages, with their narrow streets of white-walled houses and quaint blue and red shutters. The rest of Mykonos is an unspoilt natural wonder, with beaches ranging from world-famous sandy stretches to untouched, hidden creeks. Villa Diakopes looks out over the famous Elia Beach, one of Mykonos' most beautiful spots just a few miles outside Chora.
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Dine under the sails of a mill
Dive into the culinary world of the island in an unusual setting. In the hills overlooking Chora, the table is set up in the garden of a mill. Dig into the typical dishes of the island prepared by a local chef: stuffed cuttlefish, Louza Loukaniko sausage, Kopanisti cheese ... all accompanied by Retsina wine. Dine to the rhythm of Balarist dances, performed by an orchestra of violins and bouzoukis, before joining the dancers yourself.
Explore Rhenia and Delos by catamaran
Jump on a catamaran to discover the islands of Rhenia and Delos. Dive into the clear waters surrounding Rhenia and stop in a lonely cove for a lunch prepared by a chef on board. Then set sail to the archaeological island of Delos and follow our guide who will take you through the legends of the ancient city.
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1. Anchor
Think of the recently launched Anchor as an audio-based social network. Users upload and share short audio clips, and others can listen, share and respond — think Twitter and Facebook interactions but with voices instead of text. The result is a stream of incredibly diverse conversations that you can easily listen and contribute to.
2. Shorts
Paul Davison, the creator of Shorts, knows a thing or two about going viral at SXSW. In 2012 he launched Highlight, which went crazy viral in Austin before fading into app oblivion. Like Highlight, Shorts is also about sharing (or oversharing, depending who you ask) with friends and people nearby.
Each time you open the app, Shorts challenges you to share the photos from your camera roll. You can follow friends or look for people nearby to get a peek into their day through their photos.
3. KnowMe
Backed by JJ Abrams and Moviefone cofounder Andrew Jarecki, KnowMe allows you to create short video clips using your voice and photos and videos from your camera roll. The app has a Vine-like interface that makes it easy to browse other users' videos and share your own creations with the app's community. Both Abrams and Jarecki will be on-hand at SXSW as the two are teaming up in a session Monday where they are expected to talk about robots, murderers and — you guessed it — KnowMe.
4. Tribe
Tribe, which began gaining traction almost immediately after it launched at the end of 2015, puts a slightly different spin on video messaging. The app has a simple one-screen interface that makes it easy to quickly share short audio or video messages with just one tap. Tribe even has a slightly gameified "points" system, which awards you points based on your activity within the app.
5. Cola Messenger
Cola Messenger aims to make messaging simpler with its "cola bubbles" — interactive elements that let you take an action directly from a text message. You can share availability to schedule a meeting, take a poll, create a to-do list or share your exact location from within the bubbles. Better yet, the friends you share with don't need to have the app installed in order to interact with the bubbles.
BONUS: Snapchat
Though far from an up-and-comer, 2016 is shaping up to be the year Snapchat becomes truly mainstream and we expect this year's conference will see more snaps and stories than any year before. In addition to the inevitable steady stream of selfies that will pass through the app, there are entire panels devoted to burgeoning world of Snapchat marketing and celebrity. Meanwhile, those following along at home should keep an eye out for stories from the ground in Austin.
(Pro-tip: Be sure to turn on travel mode so Snapchat won't eat your data while you're out and about.)


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Fear of God Devotional: Grace Alone
What was the Puritan's view of Scripture and of grace?
Joel Beeke explains in this video that everything that comes to us is by God's grace. The Reformers and the Puritans loved Scripture. They meditated on it. They were guided by it. They understood that everything was a gift from God. They were saved by grace.
Living by grace alone, by faith alone, and by Scripture alone fosters a genuine piety in the life of the believer. It is distinct from the Roman Catholic idea that piety is based on one's owns works. Rather, true piety flows out of a gratitude for God's grace and the gift of salvation.
Hebrews 12:28 (NKJV) – "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear."


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Business directory
Minnesota Mold Doctor L.L.C.
Phone: 651-642-1288
Website: www.Minnesota Mold Doctor LLC
Business address:
1682 Taylor Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Mold inspections by the mold doctor who has a Ph.D. studying mold. (University of California Davis 1989). Taught mycology (molds, mildews, mushrooms, etc) and Botany at the university level. Published in professional, refereed journals. My services include: ➢ Evaluation of both the interior and exterior of your home or business; ➢ Sampling, using a variety of methods; ➢ Moisture testing; ➢ Humidity testing; and ➢ Analysis of samples in my own laboratory. Your customized reports include: • Identification of fungi, if any, that are present • Fact sheets about each fungus • Evaluation of the structure, and why molds were able to grow • Recommendations to eliminate the fungi, and • Recommendations to correct any problems that have allowed fungi to grow Expert witness. I also provide: VOC, Mold VOC and Formaldehyde testing,
Roots Covenant Church
Phone: 651-243-2465
Website: Roots Covenant Church
Business address:
775 Lexington Parkway North, Saint Paul, MN 55104
A community of misfits finding identity in Jesus. :) Meeting on Sundays at 10 am, with teaching, community-building, and service opportunities throughout the week.
The Center for Irish Music
Phone: 651-815-0083
Website: The Center for Irish Music
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@ The Celtic Junction
836 Prior Avenue, North
St. Paul, MN 55104
The Center for Irish Music (CIM) is a thriving music school based in St. Paul's Hamline-Midway neighborhood. The CIM is dedicated to handing down traditional Irish music to the next generation of musicians in our community. Through private lessons, group classes, sessions and events featuring world-class artists, the CIM aims to inspire and support the traditional Irish music community in the Twin Cities, throughout the Midwest, and Canada.


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SOLD: Sparta Lake Mohawk Home LESS THAN $190K!!!!
Posted November 9, 2018 By Lynn Garafola
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- Address: 435 East Shore Trail
- City: Sparta
- State: NJ
- Zip code: 07871
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2.0
- Lot size: 8712 sq. ft.
- Price: $185,000
- Under Contract: Yes
- MLS Number: 3424449
- MLS Link: http://bit.ly/2fRX46T
- Listing URL: http://bit.ly/2fRX46T
- Realtor name: Lynn Garafola
- Phone: 9732223777
- Realtor Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Realtor Website: http://www.teamnestbuilder.com
- Agency Name: Team Nest Builder
- Agency Phone: 973-222-3777
SOLD: Who wouldn't love a year-round getaway Lake Mohawk home with seasonal lake views for an improved price of ONLY $185,000K? Now's your chance to own one! Don't miss this RARE 3 BR, 2 bath, lake-style home at 435 East Shore Trail, Sparta, NJ.
On cooler days, warm up in front of the rustic wood-burning stone fireplace. On warmer days, amble down to the nearby Lake Mohawk Boardwalk to check out the restaurants, stores and services.
Explore your new home's hidden storage closets easily overlooked in paneled walls. There's also a Pellet Stove in Basement for supplemental heat on those extra chilly winter days.
Easily access area highways from your new home's garage, and travel to New York City--just one hour away!
You'll love 435 East Shore Trail--we know it! So call Lynn Garafola at Team Nest Builder at 973-222-3777 now to arrange a private showing!


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The Eve Online 0.0 Experiment - Post 070 - Around The World In 100 Jumps
Over the next few days, like a retired theatre actor, I was not able to play much, but was informed that like two drunks fighting over a bottle of whiskey, control of the distillery had swung back and forth between I.A.C & Allies and the Mercenary Coalition & FIX several times.
By all accounts it had been a tremendous war and both sides had very much enjoyed the fighting. The last I heard of it was that it was now back in control of I.A.C for the moment.
I had jumped out of G-7 into my jumpclone in Ushra Khan space, thus leaving a clone at the distillery, so if the desire to observe the crushing brutality overcame me once more, I could easily jump back there, from wherever I was in the world.
After starting a manufacturing job of 12 executioners at ISS Fabrica, and studying the map for a while, I decided that since I had been to Emilio land at the beginning of my adventure, and had spent much time in the South, I was now ready to go somewhere new, and I randomly opted for the western side of the universe.
I plotted a 60-jump course around low-sec empire, deliberately taking the anti-clockwise scenic route to one of the western exits of empire space. From western empire it was then a further 30-40 jumps through "Syndicate" and then into the "Fountain" region in the far west, to reach my thrilling destination.
Since I was going to be travelling for quite a long while, I thought it would be a good idea to stretch out in the comfy leather chair in my pod, while munching on fresh red grapes, sipping fine Italian wines, and listening to the radio.
Unfortunately, this was what I heard when I switched it on:
41 jumps later, and for the first time since I had been blown up by the Titan, I entered a system where it appeared to be broad daylight in space:
I eventually arrived in the Placid region, just a few jumps from one of the main western exits from empire into 0.0, and began a conversation with the local residents (one of whom, for reasons that will become apparent, later requested anonymity)
I said goodbye to the locals, and a few jumps later, while I was studying my map in the system next door to the empire exit, I encountered Dubya again, who informed me that he was going to dramatically save my life.
Apparently, the exit had a huge gatecamp on the other side, waiting to viciously tear apart anyone who so much as dared to fly into it. This was yet another example of why it is so excruciatingly difficult for n00bs to get into 0.0, and I was immediately filled with rage.
However, to my surprise, Dubya then informed me that he would be able to get me through it, and he promptly jumped to the other side to perform a very secret negotiation.
An astonishing fact then transpired:
Incredibly, Dubya was a secret alt of the CEO of the corporation that was running the gatecamp, and was also a shareholder in INNOMINATE NEUTRALITY!
Clearly, it was in his corporation's financial interests to see that I came to no harm, and I was quickly escorted through and made blue with the group. What a stroke of luck!
After discovering that for a monthly fee, corporations can open offices in NPC stations, I opened one in Syndicate (which would enable me to move my medical clone there whenever I wanted to) and continued in my epic journey down to Fountain.
Another hour or so later, I eventually arrived at my final destination, and rested my weary feet at the local inn. I wondered what the people who lived here would be like. Would they treat me with fluffy kindness, or would I be spat upon with piercing hostility?
A few minutes later, I found out...
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Salford workers threaten more industrial action unless employers give them a pay rise after four profitable years
Unite members working for API Holographics in Salford are today on strike over a breakdown in negotiations with the company surrounding long running disagreements on a pay freeze agreement.
The workers at the packaging firm have also given notice to stage further 24 hour stoppages should the dispute remain unresolved.
Unite says the company is refusing to offer an acceptable review to existing staff of a "pay neutral" agreement, signed in 2009 when the company was in some financial difficulties and making redundancies at the site, although the fortunes of the company has now changed. A clause in the agreement specifically allows for this to happen, yet all attempts to resolve the dispute by negotiation have not as yet been successful.
The workers at Salford are also planning to take industrial action consisting of a continued over-time ban in an effort to resolve the dispute and restart meaningful negotiations.
Unite regional officer Alison Jones said: "Our members in Salford feel they have no choice but to take this action as discussions with the company have failed to provide a satisfactory outcome. The staff have always worked with their employer to ensure that it remains competitive and have shown their willingness to compromise regarding previous wage claims.
"However, as the company has now returned to profit, they just wish to be rewarded for the commitment and support they have given as these workers have not had a pay rise since 2007.
"We remain available to talk with the company at any time to resolve this issue and urge management to return to the negotiating table."
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Friday, 30 May 2008
Sluts to show in New York?
The Sluts show now has a 4th location - it will open in New York City on Tuesday September 23rd, 2008 @ Flux Factory, 38-38 43rd Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 USA.
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Linux driver for Samsung QL-6050 laser printer
Linux driver for Samsung QL-6050 laser printer
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I need a driver for the Samsung QL-6050 laser printer. The printer supports HP PCL 6 emulation, therefore should be compatible with HP2100 or HP4000 series printer drivers, however, I cannot even find Linux drivers for these printers.
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"Ah, Mr. Gadson, do come in! I can't tell you how pleased I am that you took time from your busy schedule of videogame development to pay me this little visit. Congratulations, by the way, on the phenomenal sales of your latest... what is it called? Shiftemon?"
"Yes. Thank you. The animated series has certainly helped bolster its popularity... But I hardly think I've been invited to the office of the President of Lucitania in my capacity as a game developer... unless your grandfather was hoping to invite me to join his company? I do hear he's interested in the video game market..."
"My... grandfather? You mean Theodore Smith? I beg your pardon, but it was actually my father, George Sr., who-"
"I meant, Lucien."
"Luci- do you mean my great grandfather, or my..." the President frowned and counted on his fingers, "Um, my great... great... great grandfather. I think I got that right." He looked up again at his guest and said, "Anyway, they're both long dead, I'm afraid. Why do you mention Lucien? Either one?"
Clifton Gadson rolled his eyes and said, "Your great grandfather might be dead, but hardly so your elder ancestor. I know well that he has guided every generation of the company he founded back in the Civil War days. It's certainly evolved a great deal over the past couple of centuries..."
"Sir, I'll thank you to stop talking like some kind of madman. No one lives that long!"
Gadson remained silent for a few moments, and focused very closely on his host's face. Finally, he said, "You know, Mr. President, you bear a striking resemblance to your father. As did he to his great, great grandfather. I almost wonder..." He again fell momentarily silent and thought back a few years... "I find myself suddenly recalling a terrorist attack in the early days of your presidency. Alot of people in the news wondered if you'd survive..." and then the man broke into a wide smile. "Lucien..." and again made his expression more serious. "My condolences on the loss of your great great great grandson. And, you know, on having to bear the name 'George, Jr.' for the past few years."
The President sighed, looked down, then back up. "Well, Shifty, it beats being called 'long dead.' In any event, no, I didn't ask you here in your capacity as a game developer, even if that is the only capacity in which the world currently knows you... Mr. Gadson. But, it's not your only role, whether anyone else knows it or not. The Masks still follow you, don't they? Do you ever walk amongst them, at all?"
"Who, me? Make a personal appearance? In this day and age? Are you mad? Because they'd certainly think I was mad, if I showed up proclaiming to be the One True God. Don't you think?"
"Oh, I'm sure you'd find a way to prove it."
"You grossly underestimate people's capacity for skepticism. Even among the devout. These days anything that looks like magic is just explained away as computers and holograms, that sort of thing. Hell, even a hundred years ago they would have called it smoke and mirrors.... No, I'm content to make myself obscenely wealthy by catering to the idle lifestyles of the young and young at heart. For now. But you're right, the Following does go on.... And by the way, don't call them 'Masks.' And just to remind you, don't call me 'Shifty,' either."
Lucien was silent, and his smile slowly changed to a frown. "Very well. But I hope you'll extend me the courtesy of not pretending that the Verilies had no connection to the terrorists responsible for the real George, Jr.'s death."
God looked away. "I'm truly sorry about that, Lucien." Looking back, he added, "But you must admit, it did make it possible for you to seamlessly assume his position as President. Which surely must be a better use of your time than sitting alone in a darkened secret room just off Tad's office at Smithcorp."
"It's not like I ever spent a lifetime there. I got out, you know. Not so often in my own body, it's true..." he trailed off, then shook his head. "But you're right, it's been convenient. Though less so to have to pretend to be Margaret's husband, especially early on when she was newly a widow and had to pretend to be happy her husband survived. And George's brother Tad, since you mention him, is under greater pressure than ever to produce an heir, lest the company should fall into outsider hands. Because Margaret and I sure as hell won't be producing one..."
"Enough with the family drama already! I'm not that interested. What I want to know is why exactly you've called me here today. So please come to the point."
"You're right, of course. Well. Your little Following may go on, as do any number of terrorist groups around the world, both associated with the Verilies, and not. But we both know there are bigger concerns than them. In case you haven't noticed, the world is on the brink of nuclear war. Luckily the terrorists don't have nukes, nor, as far as I know, do your Followers, who these days- for the most part- seem content to remain a humble, minor religion, rather than any kind of political power. Same goes for the Seers, though-" and here Lucien allowed a small smile- "they do seem rather more firmly entrenched as a religious power than do the Verilies."
Getting no reaction from God, Lucien continued. "Anyway, Lucitania has come a long way since its Civil War, generations ago. But then, alot of countries have grown more powerful as technology has progressed, and not all of them share our great nation's ideals."
"To answer your question, Mr. President- if I can really call you that, considering no one elected you- I do, in fact, watch the news. You're not telling me anything I, or for that matter any 5th grader, don't already know. But what I wonder is just what you think it has to do with me. As you said, my Followers have lately become quite the peaceful lot, a few radical malcontents aside. And I am a humble programmer of video games. So I repeat, why am I here?"
"You are here, Clifton, because I know full well that the Followers of the One True God have never been your only pawns in this little game of ours. You're always working a great many angles. And I don't believe for a second that the Jagarans would have developed nuclear weapons without your help. Even if it was indirect."
"Hmmm. Sounds like rather hypocritical talk, considering your own actions in the Civil War. Besides, I hardly think Lucitania would have nukes without your help, even if good old Smithcorp has been out of the arms business for quite a few decades now."
Lucien looked down momentarily, suppressing a humorless grin, before looking up and responding, "I had little choice. As always. I have no intention of losing the game, or at least not of making it easier for you than it has to be. Besides which, I care about this country-"
"It does bear your name, after all."
"That is not how it got its name! ...Or at least, not as far as anyone knows..." He shook his head. "In any event, I care about the people of this country. And whether or not they elected me, I intend to serve them as best I can. That includes not allowing their enemies to get the upper hand."
God sighed. "Understood completely. But if you think I have any influence upon the government of Jagara, you're sorely mistaken. Hell, the only direct connection I have to that country is the fact that my game's tie-in cartoon is produced by a Jagaran animation studio, and I'm pretty sure they have no political pull, either. So, short of possessing the Emperor, there ain't alot I can do, directly or indirectly. So... I'll leave it to politicians and diplomats such as yourself to try to defuse the current situation. And if you fail... well, there are other countries in the world. And even if they all got nuked, we'd just have to wait a few million years for a new race to evolve, and then we could start over fresh." He smiled. "Every game must have a reset button, you know."
Lucien smiled back at him. "Aptly put. And yet... I'm not really all that afraid of the wost actually coming to pass. They'll never allow it, you know. No matter how much you might try to push things in that direction... is it because you don't like seeing my side winning? You may have more points in the game, but that's... eh, kind of abstract. In a very tangible sense, I'm winning. And in the business world, appearance is often pretty much everything. Or... do you simply want to score a point for causing me emotional distress? Surely you know how much it would hurt me to have to wait millions of years to start over, after I've only enjoyed a few thousand years of civilization. That motivation would seem even pettier, you know. And yes, as much as you protest that you have no control over foreign governments, and as much as it may be true, I'm pretty sure you'd really like this war to happen. In fact I think your current occupation would easily score you a point on its own, both for the aptness of a game designer who is actually the ultimate gamer, and for your little 'reset' metaphor. ...But as I say, they'll never allow it. It's simply not going to happen."
God had been smiling throughout Lucien's entire speech. "And just who isn't going to allow it? -By the way, I will claim a point for the game designer metaphor & joke, even without the war. -But seriously, do you think the people of this world, be they Lucitanians, Jagarans, or any other nationality, are just so good, so sensible, that they won't let the war happen? We've both seen enough wars over the millennia to know that's rubbish. The concept of nuclear weapons as a deterrent is just as ludicrous. People on just about any world in any universe crave battle. They may hate it, too, because, you know... people are paradoxical like that. But hey, the critters in my video games may be cute and lovable... they're also fierce. And the kids eat it up. The young, and the young at heart alike." He leaned forward and said in a serious tone, "They... are... monsters." Leaning back in his chair, "Every single one of them, and don't you deny it. They have the capacity for lasting peace in them, but they're not quite that evolved yet. And I think, perhaps, they never will be."
Lucien smiled. "Oh, you're right. But I wasn't talking about the people of this world. They're not the ones who won't allow it."
God frowned. "Who, then?"
Lucien's gazed drifted slowly upward, and he pointed toward the ceiling. "Them."
Just then, the President's heretofore dormant computer screen activated, showing an image of space above the planet. A fleet of ships decloaked, and the image was quickly replaced by a face that wasn't quite human. "People of the planet Akkadia, we hereby invite you to join the Interstellar Alliance of Free Worlds. We bring you peace and prosperity... new technologies, new horizons, and of course full and equal membership in the Alliance. That is, if you are capable of setting aside your internal squabbles and come together as one people. If not... I'm afraid you will become subjects until you have learned not to act like savages, at which point the issue of full membership would be reexamined...."
As the envoy continued his speech, God turned to Lucien and said, "You know, I really hate you sometimes. Very well- point for you. But don't forget, I also scored a point today, so don't think you're getting any closer to catching up..."
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Ok, not that kind of Jeans, but I had to show off what my sister can do! She made this for my birthday - that was August 31st - Can you tell far behind in posting I am?! I just about fell over when I got it - it was her first one and she gave it to me!!! Call me special! She's making a bunch of them for a craft fair this November. I totally love it! It's one of several purses I got this year for my birthday (5 in all!) and one of two that were handmade just for me!
Yes, that's my chubby hand, yes, I'm in the car, NO I'm NOT driving - what a first, not doing 2 things at once in the car. I took it and emailed it to my girlfriend Patti while we were going somewhere via the iphone. Gary is driving! Start placing your Christmas orders - or come visit us at the Craft Fair in November in Hartford, Wisconsin! (I think it's the 4th - Saturday 9am to Noon).
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ISLAMABAD: There is hardly any substantial increase in the budgetary allocations 2016-17 for sports-related development schemes across the country.
The Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) which oversees the country's sports sector has been allocated Rs 630 million for various development schemes in 2016-17 as against Rs 609 million allocated for sports schemes in the previous budget.
According to the budget document, the federal government has allocated Rs 630 million for four ongoing and two new development schemes with Rs 450m being earmarked for one of the ongoing schemes in the construction of Sport Complex Narowal while Rs 18.866m have allocated for another ongoing project in the construction of Bio Mechanical Lab at Pakistan Sports Complex.
On the other hand, an amount of Rs 50 million has been kept aside for holding the National Games with another Rs 2 million being earmarked for laying synthetic hockey turf in a Gilgit-Baltistan stadium.
Also, the federal government has allocated Rs 50 million for laying new synthetic hockey turf in different stadiums of different cities with another Rs 60m being earmarked for laying synthetic hockey turf in Swat.
Source: http://www.dawn.com/news/1262577/no-substantial-budget-increase-for-sports


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Congratulations to OPRF semifinalists for National Merit scholarships!
September 12, 2012
Oak Park and River Forest High School is proud to announce that 17 of our students have placed as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists in the 2012-2013 program. The National Merit semifinalists in this 58th annual scholarship program are among 16,000 academically talented students named nationally who represent less than 1 percent of the nation's high school seniors. About 1.5 million juniors from 22,000 high schools nationwide entered the 2013 program seeking to qualify by taking the 2011 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
The Oak Park and River Forest High School National Merit semifinalists this year are: Eigen Aoki, Louis Blankemeier, Ricardo Castaneda, Jack Cramer, Scott Daniel, John Davis, Will Drickey, Emilia Floody, Benjamin Levin, John Martin, Rucha Mehendale, Elliot Mertz, Maya Rawal, Lauren Richardson, Leah Sacks, Cody Stocker, and Ruth Whittaker.
Of 168 Illinois schools with students participating in the 2012-2013 program, OPRF had the seventh highest number of National Merit semifinalists. Schools with more semifinalists this year are the Illinois Math and Science Academy, Hinsdale Central and New Trier (tied), Neuqua Valley, Adlai Stevenson, Naperville Central, and Benet Academy and Loyola Academy (tied).