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Monday, March 23, 2015
A Homily on the Passion
Often, because of the undue burden placed on all by the sheer mass of the Gospel readings, a homily is abbreviated or omitted. I present this homily for Lenten reflection and as a contingency plan.
The narrative of events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus is a human story about a human person. No one seriously questions the historicity of the general contour of the story of a man betrayed by a friend, falsely accused, tried by his peers and delivered to a foreign power for judgement and execution at the hands of the state. It is also a personal story about a particular man. He had a mission and was joined in it by close associates. His initial success captured the popular imagination which led to general admiration for him in certain circles, even though his success was a threat to others.
The final events of his life were concentrated into hours. He passed from fame to ignominy in a flash, abandoned not just by the general populace but by his closest associates as well. He was personally betrayed by someone who might have even been especially close.
In the flow of fleeting time he is disavowed by everyone. He is completely abandoned, a no-body totally subsumed into the unspeakable and ineffable power of the state. He is publicly mocked, marched through the streets to the jeers of the mob, and finally nailed to a cross, humiliated, defeated, separated from everything, and awaits an exquisitely painful dying.
We must imagine ourselves there: we witness to the event through the witness of the Gospel. We are at the foot of the cross, watching, hearing the anguish and abandonment of someone waiting for death to come.
Now imagine he is your son, brother, husband, friend. Imagine he is anyone's child, sibling, spouse, friend.
Here is your son, in the power of the state, on a gurney about to receive a lethal injection. You are there, separated from him perhaps by a pane of glass; you are there as a witness to the death of your son. Is he innocent? Is he guilty? At this point, what is the difference?
Do you rush to the glass, pound on it, try to break through it to embrace your son, hold him close, prevent it from happening?
You are restrained as you struggle against this impossible moment. Do you scream a scream so screaming the scream itself is impossible?
The injection is given and you see your son's body convulse, tortured in the throes of death. What are you thinking? Saying? Feeling? Does the word 'justice' come to mind?
You see your son's body finally relax. He is dead. What sounds do you make now? Where were you when he suffered death? Where were you in his moment of passing into that death? Does the word 'God' come to mind?
Now imagine God the son and God the father, on Calvary, in the moment. What is it like for God, united to his son, but unable to change the outcome? What kind of sound does God make when he is screaming against the suffering of the son? What kind of terror overcomes the son to witness God the father who cannot break through to the moment?
This is the Cross.
The Cross of Christ's death bears witness to us everyday, and we bear witness to the Cross when we hear its call.
Every celebration of the Mass is a confrontation with the Cross, but especially on the Sunday of Holy Week, when we get to safely drown it all out with really bad acting.
Robert Barron reminds us, and rightly so, that we call the Friday of Christ's death on a cross, 'good.' It is 'good' not because of the horror beyond words acted out this day, but because of our deepest hope that the resounding scream of God overwhelms the howls of execration at the Crucifixion and the powers of the world.
The scream of God does not shatter glass, collapse mountains or hurl the planets into the sun; it is a scream that whispers on Elijah's breeze, barely perceptible perhaps, but beckons insistently, insisting to be received. It is a call without words that asks to exist; the sound that a Sunday morning makes; the sound made that inexplicable first day of the week so many years ago. The sound of the past made present.
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The poignancy of this comment warrants a response, however inadequate it will be. I know it is inadequate before I write it.Delete
There is not only no solidarity here; there is no possibility of solidarity: ever.
I do not know where mercy was on that day Omayra died, or the days leading up to it. The decision to let her die is mind-boggling, horrific, evil.
All these Crosses, all this suffering, go, it would seem, unmarked, unheard, unknown. I wonder if all these crosses of past, present and future pass through the one Cross. Perhaps they are all one and the same Cross, in which past, present and future are silent.
The Cross is never empty, even after resurrection, whatever that could mean. If so, then neither is resurrection ever empty, whatever that could mean.
So we finally found a way to put God himself on the crosses he merely witnessed before in silence.Delete
Good for us. I'll take that moment. And I'll look at God looking at his crossed Son like God looked at muddy Omayra. I will look on the suffering of God with supreme indifference.
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If we can suspend the problem of 'God could' our task still remains daunting with the remaining 'God has' and 'God doesn't.'ReplyDelete
First a homily allows for greater freedom of exploration and expression than other genres. My goal was to put before us a level of emotion and materiality that is lost on Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. So I broke all my analytic rules of eschewing analogical language. Brevity insists on the economy of imagery.
But the theological element should not be so subverted as to be a retraction of all I have written before. Allow me the Homily.
There is no denying 'God has' and 'God doesn't.' That might inform what's going on in 'God could.'
So back to the theological:
1) The resurrection as surprise: Certainly for his followers, Jesus's R is a surprise. They never saw it coming, did not hope for it, and as the Gospels depict, did not believe it with their own eyes until they 'recognize' Jesus.
2) Is God surprised by the R? Perhaps!!!! Is this not the way it is with Love, the gift and hospitality? When giving alms Jesus taught that the left hand should not know what the right is doing: the hands would be surprised at each other. This is a logic of theopoetics; it is impossible, but God is the possibility of the impossible.
3) Catholicism confesses that the deepest reality of Jesus is that he is both human and divine, not that he is really, deep down, God pure and simple: that interpretation is certainly logical, but monophysitism as well. Faith does not simplify; it complicates by 'folding.'ReplyDelete
4) Jesus most certainly had a death just like ours; that is the materiality of the Cross. If that death were not the death of a human, no soteriology worth its salt could have arisen.
5) The R of Jesus is definitionally different from what our own might be. Faith tells us that Jesus's R had a clear trajectory, and religion tells us what it is: eternal life conquers death; vindication of all Jesus was, all about him affirmed and ratified. We are not resurrected to the perichoresis of the trinity. Our R is ordered to something else.
6) History itself presents a God that has material presence in events: Creation, the Theophany on Sinai, the Incarnation--'God has.' But it is no less true that God has been historically silent ever since, at least with respect to the magnitude of what 'God has' done. With respect, therefore, to our own eyes, 'God doesn't.' And all the theodical nightmares, all too real, seem to point to a God that could but won't; this is a nightmare from which awakening is not an option. This is the predicament of faith and the human condition. Our only option is to conclude that a God who could but won't, simply "isn't." This the case for many.I am looking at another option that is experienced on another horizon.ReplyDelete
7) All Christian faith is R faith. There is no other. We cannot 'wink' the bodily R away, and continue anyway because we really need the eggs. It is the earliest teaching of the Church that if Christ is not raised faith is in vain. It is the most stunning, inexplicable event in the bible. It is the saturated phenomenon par excellence, and presents its phenomenality to theology, not any kind of philosophy. The R is impossible.ReplyDelete
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This passage from Ott discusses the Catholic understanding of God's omnipotence. It amplifies the idea that God's power is ordered to a particular reality. 'Impotence,' though a provocative term (especially as weakness), is not the way an ordered omnipotence is framed:ReplyDelete
Speculatively, God's omnipotence flows from his being pure act. The efficacy of a thing is determined by the grade of its real being: (Unumquodque agit secundum quod est in actu) (S. th. I 25, I ad I). To God's Infinite Reality of Being there corresponds an (intensively) Infinite Power. This extends over the whole sphere of real and possible being (extensively infinite). As God's power is identical with God's Essence, it cannot imply anything which contradicts the Essence and the Attributes of God. Thus God cannot change, cannot lie, can make nothing that has happened not to have happened (contrary to the teaching of St. Peter Damian), cannot realise anything which is contradictory in itself. 2 Tim. 2, 13: (He cannot deny himself) negare seipsum non potest. Cf. St. Augustine, De civ. Dei V 10, I; S. th. I 25, 4.
God has determined in a certain mode His omnipotence, by freely choosing to realise one definite world-order from many possible such orders. God's might, which activates itself in the framework of the real world-order, is called "potentia ordinata " to distinguish it from His " potentia absoluta."
_Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma_ p.47.
God loves Himself of necessity, but loves and wills the creation of extra-Divine things, on the other hand, with freedom. (De fide.)ReplyDelete
God is not free to choose between good and evil, according to Catholic dogma:
The imperfection which belongs to created volition must not be ascribed to the notion of the Divine freedom. Therefore the Divine freedom is not libertas contrarietatis, that is, a freedom to choose between good and evil; for the possibility of willing evil is indeed a sign of freedom but it is not of the essence
of freedom, and signifies rather imperfection (De verit. 22, 6). The Divine freedom is positively to be defined as libertas contradictionis, that is, the freedom to act or not to act (for example, to create the world), and as libertas specificationis, that is, freedom to choose between various good or indifferent actions (for example, to create this or that worId).
Ott, 46-7.
I hope these 2 comments meet your request for the Catholicity of a qualified omnipotence.
If this is not the kind of 'evidence' you were looking for, perhaps you could be more specific.


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China has affirmed its interest in taking part in Thailand's basic infrastructure development, including projects that will provide better linkages throughout the country like high-speed rail, foreign ministry permanent secretary Sihasak Phuangketkeow said yesterday.
Sihasak, who also serves as acting foreign minister, was speaking after chairing a meeting in Beijing of Thai diplomats, government officials and businessmen working in China.
He was on an official visit to China to participate in the two-day second China-Thailand Strategic Dialogue, which concluded yesterday.
"China has expressed continuing interest to take part in Thailand's basic infrastructure developments such as the high-speed train, which will provide linkage for the region, and the water management project," Sihasak said.
"We have responded that the National Council for Peace and Order intends to proceed with the plan, provided there is transparency and the funding for the projects is manageable within the annual budget. China has accepted our stand in this regard."
Thailand also sought Chinese investments in projects that will give added value to Thai agricultural products, including rubber, rice and cassava, he said.
Sihasak expressed satisfaction with the results of his trip, saying China has a good understanding of the reasons for the May 22 power seizure by the military.
He said China understood that the military had to rein in the situation because the country was tilting dangerously towards major civil strife.
He said he had also explained the reasons behind the coup to western countries and assured them that Thailand still upheld democracy. However, the country needed stability and security because this was the only way democracy could be strengthened.
"Thailand is in a transition period," Sihasak said. "We have to show the world that we can still move forward, especially on foreign affairs."
"We must play strong, proactive roles in bilateral relations with our neighbouring countries in Asean and on other international stages."
Sihasak said his visit to China was aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries, as China was one of Thailand's biggest economic partners and a major export market.
He has proposed to China that a high-level committee be established to oversee all economic cooperation between the two countries.
China has expressed a wish that a third meeting of the joint-committee on trade, investment and the economy be held when Thailand is ready.
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Saigon Business Corporation Pte Ltd (SBC) is incorporated in Singapore since 1994.

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Top 10 Reasons Why Conde Nast Traveler Readers Love Charleston
Conde Nast Traveler, the upscale travel magazine that has ranked Charleston the best city in the U.S. for four years running, has a slideshow on the top ten reasons, via Abigail Darlington at The Post and Courier. Some of the reasons – Food, Easy Day Trips, "and a slower, graceful way of living."
Dewberry Hotel Finally Under Way on Meeting Street
After purchasing the former federal building in 2008 for $15M, John Dewberry of Atlanta has begun to work on what he expects to be a 5-star hotel that will open in late 2015 after he has now secured a reported $35M loan from NBSC. Abigail Darlington of The Post and Courier has the article.
CHS Trade At $37.8 Billion – Brookings Institution
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Myrtle Beach Tourism Strongest in Decade
Researchers report that the Grand Strand's tourism season for the Fall was the best they had reported in 10 years since they began tracking figures. Hotel occupancies from mid-September to mid-October were up 14 percent compared to the same period in 2013. YAY for <$3.00/gallon gas! Link to the Post and Courier article and the report from The Sun News of Mrytle Beach.
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New Apartment Development Proposed For Downtown's West Side
With just 60 units, and some of those "workforce housing", a $15M apartment project has been proposed for the corner of Spring Street and Septima P. Clark Expressway on the west side of downtown near the medical district. Warren Wise of The Post and Courier has the story.
Another Boeing Order – This One for 80 737MAX'
Now at 2,400 planes on order, Boeing announced a leasing company's order to purchase $8.5B for 80 737 MAX jets. Boeing is building a plant in Palmetto Commerce Park in N CHS that makes engine components for the 737 MAX. Warren Wise of The Post and Courier has the announcement.
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I'll save this in case I'm ever asked this question again. lacampbell's rant (apparently by Lewis Campbell) basically amounts to "I want kids but I don't want to pay for them". Astounding that this kind of ranting still goes on:Source


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Here's the skinny on next year's Breaking Bands Festival from the organisers themselves:
With Breaking Bands Festival now far behind us we are very excited and well into the build of the 2016 follow up. We now have 19 bands announced and 3 acoustic acts as well as many sponsors in place.
Breaking Bands Festival is forging a new place in the extremely busy festival calendar in the UK after a successful sold out show in 2015. With next year's headliners announced as Reign Of Fury, Denmark's Evil Masquerade and Ex-Iron Maiden front man Blaze Bayley taking the top slots over another fully loaded bank holiday weekend it has the potential to be even bigger.
Where Breaking Bands Festival shines amongst many other UK festivals is the experience the team have and their passion for finding true musical talent and not about making a profit. Not only that but the team listen to the ticket holders to bring in the bands they want.
A whole host of bands ranging from metal band Godslave from Germany to the funky sounds of Wretched Toad from London, there's guaranteed to be something for everyone. Plans are already in place to add longer sessions on the extremely popular Buskers Stage which we can announce will once again be sponsored by GET YOUR ROCK OUT and THE SESSION STUDIOS WORCESTER will be sponsoring the main stage.
The line-up below is not yet complete but it's easy to see that the bbfest team have once again scoured all parts of the country (and beyond) to find the best bands they can. With ticket sales already over 20% even with an increase in capacity it is definitely looking to be sold out for the second year running. Festival parter Jason McGuire said:
We are delighted to see that the public, the bands and the press are fully backing us for a second year. This is the way we can make a success of Breaking Bands Festival and help it grow into one of the best independent festivals in the UK.
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And the rest:
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- I've never heard of them before.
- Their Baozhong was bought directly from a farmer they trade with - they also stock a fresh Baozhong from the family.
- It's very affordable for an oolong with 25 years of age, only $10 for a 25 gram packet.
- It was one of the first things that popped up on Google.
Enough idiotic buzzwords (my SEO is going to be OFF THE CHARTS!!!!!), let's get to the tea.
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The dry leaves are long, thin, and wiry, just like a Dancong's dry leaves. There's a good amount of earth in the dry leaf aroma, complimented by some fruit and chocolate. After a quick rinse (this is what I use), the leaf begins to smell fruitier. And what about the liquor? It's a dark orange and it smells amazing. It smells exactly like apple pie filling, warm apples, sugar, and sweet spices.
The fruit translates over to the flavor, apples, spice, and some earth (duh, it's from 1989). It's not bitter or roasty at all, and it has a slight sourness that compliments the
apple notes I get from this tea. I feel that a lot of aged oolongs are ruined by improper storage or excessive roasting/re-roasting, so this one is a standout. The sourness gets more intense as the tea cools down, so drink it while it's hot (I'm sure it won't be hard to gulp this down... this is one of the best things created in 1989, not unlike Seinfeld or the famous Energizer Bunny).
HOWEVER...this tea dies pretty quickly. After the 3rd steep it becomes kind of weak, although this may be because I wasn't steeping long enough or maybe 5g/100ml wasn't enough leaf. Either way it's pleasant and I'd definitely consider buying it. Competition is afoot though, as Floating Leaves listed an Aged Baozhong for $10 an ounce as a base price...that doesn't include their significant discounts at larger quantities.
Overall this is a very good tea, that unfortunately doesn't have much staying power, although that may have been on my part. A good candidate to western steep!
P.S. The packaging was quite nice. Here are some pictures I decided to take in the middle of my savage and uncivilized Opening Of The Packet (note that I don't have a Macintosh computer, it's a knockoff of the Apple Wireless keyboard made for Windows machines
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Makes : 30 fritters
Preparation Time : 15 min
Cooking Time : 20 min
Ingredients :
Spinach (roughly chopped) - 4 cups
Onion (thinly sliced) - 1.25 cups
Salt - 3/4 tsp
Chat Masala - 1 tsp
Corriander powder (dhania powder) - 1.5 tsp
Carom Seeds (Ajwain) - 1/2 tsp
Chilli Powder - 1/4 tsp or 1 green chilli finely chopped
Gram Flour (Besan) - 3/4 cup
Procedure :
1. Wash spinach, onion and put in a colander/sieve to drain excess water.
2. Put them in a flat dish and mix all the remaining ingredients. No need to add any water if you wash the veggies just before adding the seasoning and besan, if you have washed it beforehand, then you may need to add 1-2 tsp of water, but make sure the mixture is wet, lumpy and thick. It should not be runny at all. It will look like this :
3. Divide the mixture into 30 equal portions and roll each portion into a round ball.
4. In a flat bottom kadai/wok, heat oil and deep fry these balls on medium flame, till they turn golden brown from all the sides. The deep-frying procedure should take a little longer then deep frying potato cutlets, otherwise you will find them uncooked from inside, so make sure the oil is medium hot and NOT very hot.
5. Palak kanda bhajji is ready to serve. Serve immediately with tomato ketchup or any chutney of your choice :)
Best Accompaniment : Hot Masala Tea
Tip : You can add 1 tsp anardana (dry pomegranate seeds) in step 2 to enhance the flavour and taste.


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Korg Konnect: A smart amp for small audiences
For large gatherings, PA systems keep you from just yelling at a group of people to share your message. For musicians, a PA is necessary to amplify your voice and instrument to an audience. On the surface, Korg's Konnect PA speaker does pretty much what every other speaker with a few mics attached to it does, make things louder so folks can hear them. But look a little deeper, and you'll see the Konnect takes what Korg knows about sound and performances and shoves it into a four-channel speaker. One you can control via a companion app that's surprisingly robust.
The $400 Korg Konnect is about the size of a boombox (ask your parents) with the usual volume knobs on the back. But it also has a voicing characteristics selector (male voice, female voice, guitar, etc) to help fine tune the sound. Plus it has a feedback suppressor button that reduces the annoying feedback whine that starts nearly every corporate get together and forces someone to run across the room to turn down the volume.
While the Konnect is good for public speaking, it's far more useful for musicians. Many a band (mine included) has had to do its own sound at a venue. That requires someone to leap off stage to make adjustments during songs if something goes awry. For smaller acts with one or two people on stage with a guitar, that's impossible without stopping the song. That's where the Konnect companion app comes in. You can just drag a slider on the phone to tame and offending sound.
During my tests, I could easily adjust the master volume and loudness of all the channels. You can also tweak reverb, voicing and panning among other things without any discernible latency — all via the app. I could also add compressor, chorus or delay effects to each channel without delving into submenus — something that would make the tasks almost impossible while performing.
It's worth noting that once the app is connected to the Konnect, it disables the physical buttons. I found this to be a plus that keeps a "helpful" friend or audience member that wants to "fix" your sound from actually making things worse. If you do have someone that knows what they are doing, just give them the phone with the app. They'll make you sound good without getting up to fiddle with the speaker.
The audio quality on the Konnect for voice is outstanding. It also produced good clean audio when I a plugged in an acoustic guitar. It'll also work with electric and bass guitars but I'd recommend bringing actual amps for those. I found that if your band uses guitar pedals or any real deep bass lines, you end up with muddy and distorted noise. But I was impressed at how well it handled mid-range bass guitar tones for something so small. Synths and drum machine input sounds very clean from the high to about the mid lows. Like the bass guitar, 808 bass hits are better off being played through something larger meant for that low of a frequency.
For performances, it's loud enough to fill a medium size cafe-type venue or medium to large church with a well-behaved crowd. Boisterous talkers in larger venues will more than likely drown out the Konnect.
But this isn't the PA you'd use in a larger venue with squealing electric guitars and bass-dripping beats. It's for intimate settings and pumping up the sales team on the third floor. It's more Shins and Elliot Smith than Sleigh Bells and RTJ.
The Konnect only weighs about 12 pounds, so it's easy to lug around from cafes to art galleries to the occasional small wedding. Plus Korg will sell you a carrying case and the tiny PA supports the industry standard speaker pole so you can get it off the ground for better coverage at gigs.
The Korg Konnect is for a niche market. The small band or singer/songwriter with an acoustic guitar that plays music you could share with your mom as long as she doesn't listen to the lyrics (we miss you Elliott Smith). Or for the company that needs a PA system that's easy to manage and set up for the weekly meeting. Its $400 price tag is in line with the Freeplay portable PA with companion app offering from Mackie. It's not for the Mastedon-influenced rock band doing the bar circuit. They'll have to play their sweet guitar riffs through something else.
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Nothing is faster than light – honestly!
What thrilled the whole world last year seems to have been finally put back to
normal again. Have measurements shown that neutrinos seemed to have been
a tad faster than light, more recent measurements at CERN have shown that also
neutrinos stick to Einstein's Relativity theory (E=mc²). So light is still the fastest!
It seems that a defective fiberoptical cable also led to these measurement delays. So no worry. What we all have learned yet about light is still true and unchallenged so far.
But who knows what will come next from the CERN.© Copyright Netspark, All rights Reserved. Written For: Netspark's Blog
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Gemini Subsector
|Gemini Subsector
|Solomani Rim
|No. of Stars
|Majority Control
|Solomani Confederation - 63%
|2nd Control
|Third Imperium - 37%
|Map Key
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Gemini Subsector, subsector O of the Solomani Rim Sector, is named for the bright stars Castor and Pollux.
- The subsector is split by the border between the Imperium and the Solomani Confederation.
- The Imperial portion is an appendage of the Sol Subsector.
- The Solomani portion (technically an political unit) is dominated by the Near Boötes Cluster.
- 1 Description (Specifications)
- 2 History & Background (Dossier)
- 3 References & Contributors (Sources)
Description (Specifications)[edit]
Although Castor and Pollux are very similar stars, their asteroid belts are quite dissimilar. The Pollux Belt is little more than gravel, and commercial exploitation would be unprofitable. The Castor Belt is, on the other hand, rich in metals, ices, and simple organics, and has many large planetoids suitable for habitat construction. Consequently, Pollux is uninhabited and unvisited; Castor supports a population of five billion.
Subsector Summary: 1116[edit]
Gemini, subsector O of Solomani Rim has 19 worlds, of which 15 have native gas giants. The estimated population for the subsector is 10 billion sophonts (not necessarily humans). There are four High population (Hi) worlds, four Moderate population (Ph) worlds, four Non-industrial (Ni) worlds, four Low population (Lo) worlds, and one Barren (Ba) world. There is one Agricultural (Ag) world versus three Pre-Agricultural (Pa) worlds, and two Non-Agricultural (Na) worlds. There is one Rich (Ri) world versus one Industrial (In) world. There are two Asteroid (As) belts, no Desert (De) worlds, no Garden (Ga) worlds, no Ice-capped (Ic) worlds, two Poor (Po) worlds, two Vacuum (Va) worlds, and three Water (Wa) or Ocean (Oc) worlds. There are five Naval bases in the subsector, no Scout bases, and no Way stations. The Imperial nobility includes six Knights, two Baronets, two Barons, three Marquises, two Viscounts, no Counts, and no Dukes. The highest population worlds are Hamilcar (Solomani Rim 1738) and Castor (Solomani Rim 2339). The highest tech level is E at Hamilcar (Solomani Rim 1738) and Aristotle (Solomani Rim 1740). The average technology level is 10 (with most between 6 and 13).
Polity Listing[edit]
The Solomani Confederation in Gemini has jurisdiction over seven worlds with a population of 2 billion. The highest population world is Castor (Solomani Rim 2339). The highest tech level is D at Gwynedd (Solomani Rim 2138). The average technology level is 9 (with most between 4 and 13).
The Third Imperium, Domain of Sol in Gemini has jurisdiction over six worlds with a population of 921 million. The highest population world is Inferno (Solomani Rim 2131). The highest tech level is D at Hephaistos (Solomani Rim 1931). The average technology level is 11 (with most between 9 and 12).
The Solomani Confederation, Bootean Federation in Gemini has jurisdiction over five worlds with a population of 6 billion. The highest population world is Hamilcar (Solomani Rim 1738). The highest tech level is E at Hamilcar (Solomani Rim 1738) and Aristotle (Solomani Rim 1740). The average technology level is 11 (with most between 8 and 13). The subsector capital is Hamilcar (Solomani Rim 1738).
The Non-Aligned Human-dominated worlds in Gemini encompasses one world with a population of less than 1 million.
World Listing: 1116[edit]
The following systems and worlds can be found within this area:
Astrographic Features & Trade Routes: 1116[edit]
The following astrographic features and trade routes can be found within this area:
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
- Hephaistos is one of the few terraforming projects completed by the Imperium. Begun during the Interstellar Wars, the project was alternately abandoned and resumed several times. The project was finally completed by the Hephaistos Company, chartered by the Imperium in 632, and the planet was opened in 835 and sections were sold off to several colonial groups. Although the project is officially complete, work still proceeds to reduce and fine-tune the ocean and atmosphere.
- Smade's Planet was settled by a single family a century ago, taking advantage of a dormant Imperial claim to the world; to date, the Solomani have not contested their presence. The Smade family, eager for news and offworld goods, welcomes visitors and traders (although local prices are extremely high).
Polity Listing: 1116[edit]
The following polities can be found within this subsector:
- Independent Powers
- None
- Non-Aligned Powers (World-States)
- None
- Other Powers
- None
- Solomani Confederation
- Various member systems and worlds.
- Third Imperium
- Solomani Autonomous Region
- Various member systems and worlds.
Native Sophonts: 1116[edit]
The following races (sophont species) are believed to have originated in this area:
- Humaniti (Human races)
- None.
- Non-Human Races
- None.
- Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
- None.
Demographics: 1116[edit]
Significant populations of the following races (sophont species) reside within this area:
- Non-Human Races
- None.
- Terragens (Non-human Terran races)
- None.
Major Historical Events Timeline: 1116[edit]
These are some of the more important historical events that have affected this subsector:
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
|This page has a world list.
This article was copied or excerpted from the following copyrighted sources and used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author.
- Classic Traveller Alien Module 6: Solomani
- Classic Traveller The Solomani Rim (Supplement 10)
- GURPS Traveller: Rim of Fire: The Solomani Rim Sourcebook
- Traveller: The New Era Traveller Chronicle 10


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All anyone is talking about is Lady Gaga's performance last night. Which is great. Because that's exactly what we should be talking about.
The 88th Academy Awards took place last night. The event was held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA and was hosted by Chris Rock.
The event was star studded and awesome! – But the most memorable moment of the night was Lady Gaga performing her Oscar nominated song, "Til It Happens to You." The song was written by Gaga and Diane Warren for the documentary, entitled The Hunting Ground.
For those of you who don't know, The Hunting Ground is an incredibly powerful documentary about rape and sexual assault on college campuses.
The memorable moment began with Vice President Joe Biden, and author of the Violence Against Women Act, introducing Lady Gaga:
"Despite significant progress over the last few years, too many women and men, on and off college campuses, are still victims of sexual abuse, and tonight, I am asking you to join millions of Americans, including me, President Obama, the thousands of students I've met on college campuses and the artists here tonight to take the pledge," Vice President Biden told the audience. "A pledge that says – I will intervene in situations when consent has not been given. Let's change the culture. We must and we can change the culture. So that no abused woman or man, like the survivors you will see tonight, ever feel they ever have to ask themselves 'What did I do?' They did nothing wrong."
The performance was truly breathtaking. Gaga sat at a large, white piano, and sang her heart out. About half way through the song, she was joined by a group of sexual assault survivors. The survivors had words written on their arms such as, "Survivor," "You Are Loved," and "Not Your Fault."
For me, knowing that Gaga is a sexual assault survivor herself made her performance even more amazing – She was singing for herself, for those surrounding her, and for every other survivor across the globe. It was such a moving, beautiful, supportive, uniting, and empowering performance.
You can watch Lady Gaga's performance below:
(And please remember to share this important message and take the pledge. XO)
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Archive for the 'Mantras & Yantras' Category
How To Perform Puja
Posted August 2, 2013on:
How To Perform Puja
Puja is a sacred practice of reverence, honor, adoration or worship from the devotee towards the Almighty. Puja could mean different things to different people. For Puja, all you need to have is a devoted heart full of love for the divine. The merciful God overlooks the shortcomings of men if they follow the path of spirituality with devotion. So, minor faults don't really matter, if the devotion is sincere. God is kind and grants blessings to the devotees with sincere heart.
How is Puja Celebrated?
According to Hinduism, a formal puja consists of meditation (dhyana), austerity (tapa), chanting (mantra), scripture reading (svadhyaya), offering food (thaal) and prostrations (panchanga or ashtanga pranama, dandavat). People apply tilaka on their forehead with sandalwood paste, and a vermillion dot (kumkum Chand) in its centre. The centre of the forehead is considered as the crucial point suggesting the omnipresence of the Divine. Puja is generally concluded with aarti to the lord.
Puja can be celebrated by an individual person or in gatherings. The ceremony may be done in silence or accompanied by prayers. Sometimes a puja is done for the benefit of certain people, for whom people ask blessings.
Steps of a Puja
Each and every sect, family or an individual have their own way of doing Puja. Every time when you say "samarpayami" (I m offering), offer two akshatha with love and devotion to the lord.
(Akshatha is uncooked rice; if possible color it with kumkum, saffron powder, turmeric and a little bit of water. This can be made for a week in advance and can be kept near the Alter)
A typical Puja involves the following 27 steps:
•Dhyaanam Samarpayami (Think or meditate on the Lord)
•Aawaahanam Samarpayami (Offering invitation the Lord)
•Aasanam Samarpayami (Offer a seat to the Lord)
•Paadyam Samarpayami (Offer water to wash the feet)
•Arghyam Samarpayami (Offer water to wash the hands)
•Aachamaneeyam Samarpayami (Offer water to drink)
•Snaanam Samarpayami (Give bath to the Lord)
•Maha Abhishekam Samarpayami (Give main head bath to the Lord)
•Pratishtaapayaami (Make him seated)
•Vasthram Samarpayami (Offer clothes to the Lord)
•Yajnopaveetham Samarpayami (Offer the Holy Thread)
•Gandham Samarpayami (Offer sandalwood paste/powder)
•Akshatham Samarpayami (Offer Akshatha/ Rice)
•Pushpam Samarpayami (Offer Flowers to the Lord)
•Ashthothtra Poojam Samarpayami (Offer the holy 108 names)
•Dhoopam Aaghraapayaami (Offer Fragrance / Agarbatti)
•Deepam Darshayaami (Offer light to the lord)
•Neivedyam Samarpayami (Offer Food to the Lord)
•Phalam Samarpayami (Offer Fruits to the Lord)
•Taamboolam Samarpayami (Offer betel nut and leaves)
•Dakshinam Samarpayami (Offer money to the Lord)
•Maha Nirajanam Samarpayami (Offer aarti to the Lord)
•Pradakshinam Samarpayami (Taking clockwise rounds of arti)
•Namaskaram Samarpayami (Offer Prostrations)
• Mantra Pushpam Samarpayami (Offer incantations and flowers)
•Praarthanaam Samarpayami (Offer prayers, request your desires)
• Kshamaapanam Samarpayami (Offer apologies & ask for forgiveness)
Ganesha Mantras
Posted August 2, 2013on:
Ganesha Mantras
Ganesha Mantras are known as Siddhi Mantra (the one with perfection). Each and every mantra is full of energy and power of Lord Ganesha. It is believed that mantras of Ganesha, when chanted with genuine devotion, give positive results. These mantras ward off all trials and troubles gracing the devotee with every success. All mantras are disclosed by the Almighty, through the Intelligence, Vision and Experience of the divinely illuminated and perfected sages and men of integral God-Experience.
Ganesha is the power of knowledge, success and fulfillment. It is believed that people get benefit out of these mantras when chanted with utmost devotion and faith. Success is not far when you have love and respect, faith and understanding, kindness and willpower in your heart and when you are in touch with that power which breaks up all restrictions, obstacles, problems ,difficulties and makes available to you the rays of success, prosperity and abundance. Some such Mantras are given below for the spiritual benefit of the readers –
Special Ganesha Mantras
• Aum Shri Ganeshaya Namah
"Praise to Lord Ganesha". This is the mantra of prayer, love and adoration. It is chanted to get Ganesha's blessings for the positive starting of a project, work or simply to offer him the praise.
•Aum Gan Ganapatye Namah
This is Lord Ganesha's mula ("root") mantra .It is also known as his "beej" Mantra. This mantra is used for Yoga Sadhana in which we pray to Lord Ganesha and merge ourself with the supreme knowledge and peace. This is a mantra from Ganapati Upanishad. One can always use it before starting any new venture so that success comes without any hassle.
•Aum Vakratundaya Hum
This is a powerful mantra from Ganesha Purana. When things are not in your favour, or when the minds of the people turn negative, depressed or discouraged, the attention of Ganesha may be drawn by this mantra to straighten their ways. The HUM symbolizes "Delay no more, my Lord, in straightening the paths of the crooked-minded ones." This mantra is used many a times in the Ganesha Purana to reduce the violence of cruel demons. In addition, this mantra could also be used for healing any spinal problem, such as curvature of the spine or curved limbs. Dedicate 1,008 repetitions of this holy word to straighten and heal such deficiencies.
•Aum Kshipra Prasadaya Namah
Kshipra means immediate. If some danger or negative energy is coming your way and you don't know how to get rid of that danger, with true devotion, practice this mantra for quick blessing and purification of one's aura.
•Aum Shrim Hrim Klim Glaum Gam Ganapataye vara varada sarva janamme vashamanaya svaha
There are several beej (seed) mantras in this mantra. Among other things, it says, "Shower Your blessings, O Lord. I offer my ego as an oblation."
•Aum Sumukhaya Namah
This mantra has a lot of meaning, in simple terms, it means you will be always very beautiful in soul, in spirit, in face, everything. By meditating on this mantra, very pleasing manners and a beauty comes on you. Along with that comes peace, which constantly works in your eyes; and the words you speak are all filled with that power of love.
• Aum Ekadantaya Namah
Ekadanta refers to one tusk in the elephant face, which means God broke the duality and made you to have a complete one-pointed mind. Whoever has that oneness of mind and single-minded devotion will achieve everything.
•Aum Kapilaya Namah
Kapila (red) means that you are able to give colour therapy. You are able to create colours around yourself and around others, soak them in that colour and heal them. As per the mantra you create, so will you create the colors. Another meaning is "wish cow," the "cow of plenty." It means that whatever you wish, that comes true. There is a wish-cow inside you. Whatever you wish, especially for curing others, comes true instantly.
•Aum Gajakarnikaya Namah
The ears of Ganesha, the elephant – god, are constant fanning, which means people can talk a lot, but you are not receiving inside anything other than what is important. It also means that you can sit anywhere and tune this celestial tube (the body) with seven channels (chakras) and all 72,000 nadis, to any loka and be able to hear ancestors, angels, the voice of God or the voice of prophets. That kind of inner ear you will develop through this mantra.
•Aum Lambodaraya Namah
This means you feel that you are this universe. It means that all the celestial bodies are within you. Like an entire tree is in the seed, the whole universe is in the sound of creation, which is Aum, and that Aum consciousness in you makes you feel that you are the universe. Therefore, if you say, realizing the oneness with the universe, "shanti to the world" every day, then the grace of God will come and there will be world peace, universal peace. It is the universe within Aum and Aum within you.
•Aum Vikataya Namah
This means realizing this world as a dream or a drama. When you are in that high consciousness, this whole world looks like a dream. All of us have taken a role. We have to play our role in life as wife or husband or children or citizens, all consistent with the role we have taken. When an actor bitten by a sponge cobra that is brought on the stage falls, the entire audience cries; but that boy who has fallen knows it was not a real cobra and he is not dead. Life is a drama –definitely life in this material world, this physical world of ego, is a drama. But inside, like the boy on the stage who is quite happy knowing that he didn't die by the bite of the sponge cobra, like that, the truth never dies in us; it is immortal. So everything else you consider as drama. That consciousness comes to you by knowing this mantra.
•Aum Vighna Nashanaya Namah
This mantra invokes the Lord Ganesha to remove every hindrance in your life and in your works. By constant meditation on this mantra, all obstacles and blocked energy in your physical and cosmological bodies are released.
•Aum Vinayakaya Namah
Vinayaka is the name of Ganesha in the golden age. So by realizing this mantra, your life will have a golden age. In your office, in your work, you'll be the boss. Vinayaka means something under control. Vinayaka means the Lord of resolving problems.
•Aum Ganadhyakshaya Namah
This mantra is very important. Suppose you have a group, a country, neighbours, or any kind of group therapy, group healing or a whole country requiring healing, then you have to bring that entire group to your mind's arena and say this mantra. A group healing takes place by this mantra.
•Aum Bhalachandraya Namah
In Sanskrit, bhala means the forehead center. Chandra means the crescent moon. Bhalachandra means that chakra from where the nectar drips. That is the secret of all healing. It is to feel yourself as Shiva, identifying yourself with the Truth and feeling constantly that you are carrying the crescent moon, the symbol of growth and nectar of peace.
Shri Narasimha Kavacha – Youtube
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Shri Narasimha Kavacha – Youtube
Simple Worship of Yantras
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The yantra can be re-energized by another purohit or by yourself at home. Here is a procedure for :
Simple Worship of Yantras
a) In the morning after having bath, start with a clear and positive mind frame.
b) Find a place on the floor in the puja room facing east where you will be undisturbed.
c) Light incense and diya (it does not matter how many you light).
d) Place fresh flowers and fresh fruits on the altar. Make other sweet offerings if you wish, such as honey, sweets, milk, curd, etc.
e) Place the yantra alongside the deity of the yantra (if you have it) and your Ishta Devata.
f) Take water with any leaf from any tree and sprinkle it on yourself followed by sprinkling on the yantra.
g) Surrender yourself and ego completely to God and chant the mantra of the yantra for 21 times.
h) Close your eyes and concentrate on the deity of the yantra to bless you in whatever endeavor you are trying to achieve.
By the way, here is the link to good information about yantras:
Om Bholenath
Shree Yantra Pendant
Posted October 24, 2008on:
Shri Yantra Locket Posted at Rudraksha Societies Beads Club (RSBC) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rudrakshabeadsocietiesclub/ Message Number 13774, 6 Jan 07 Namaste Helen, its good to hear you practiced MahaLaxmi's mantra for 2 decades. Generally if there are no big losses of monies, businesses, properties and assets, then one is considered to have the blessings of MahaLaxmi. Like Lord Kuber, MahaLaxmi can be elusive and gives what She deems is enough for any person. They may also with-hold blessings due to past life karmas and rnanubandhana. They may also take a long, long time to bestow blessings but when the blessings come, they come bountifully. Very few people are born under the same stars as the famous, influential multi-billionaire Mr. Lakshmi Mittal who obsviously did many good deeds in past lives to reap the fruits in this lifetime. He would have had a "good karmic bank balance" and lack of bondages regarding phenomenal monetary wealth, name and fame from past lives too. For many others, maintainging good health and abundant but ongoing prosperity is better than hoping to to gain vast monetery wealth instantly and regularly. However, while you prayed to MahaLaxmi, did you also pray to Lord Ganesh for removing obstacles? Lord Ganesh is also the Keeper of Akashic Records. Ommmmm --- In email@example.com, Helen Khajekian <helenkhaj@...> wrote: > > Hello Mr. Narasimhaye and Mr. John > > Thank you for both of your email. Beside my Shree Yantra, I have Shri Sarva Kashta Nivaran Yantra Raj - The most powerful yantra combination which Mr. Neeta send for me. Also I have Siddhi Rudraksh ( on my alter ) + Indra Rudraksh ( I have with me).Both are complete set. I bought all my items from Ms. Neeta. She knows me very well. Also I forget to mention in my last email. I practice Mahalaxmi's mantra daily for more than 20 years. > > Thank you > > Helen ================= 13751, 5 jan 07 shri yantra locket Namaste Mr John Tan & Helen, Thank you for your kind input John; its much appreciated. Absolutely agree with you about Helen getting a Ganesh Yantra or Ganesh Rudraksh for removing obstacles to receiving blessings from MahaLaxmi. To Helen, if you would like to get Ganesh Yantra or Ganesh Rudraksh, please write directly to Ms Neetaji at email@example.com Helen, by the way, apart from Yagya at the temple, its also important to recite MahaLaxmi's Mantra at home at least 108 times a day for 45 days. Its ok to recite for 40 days if you wish: Om Shreem MahaLakshmiye Namaha. Ganesha Sharanam --- In firstname.lastname@example.com, John Tan <bejohn46@...> wrote: > > I would like to make additional input to Narasimhaye's contribution. Perhaps, Helen, you should get a Ganesh yantra or Rudraksha to clear all your obstacles first before Lakshmi Devi can do her work. Ms Neeta should be able to assist in getting the Ganesh yantra and or Ganesh rudraksha. > > best wishes > om gang ganapataye namah ========= > > Helen Khajekian <helenkhaj@...> wrote: > I have Shri Yantra almost more than three years. I do Mahalaxmi Yagya 2-3 times ( maybe more) in temple each year. I keep Shri Yantra in my alter close to Mahalxmi picture at home. > But result nothing. Thanks. Helen > > narasimhaye <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > Namaste Helen, how long have you got Shree Yantra. Did you do puja and > recite mantra for MahaLaxmi? These are essential to perform in order > to get benefits. Please have faith and you will see results eventually. > In some cases, Yantras take a little longer time to work - it depends > on past life karma and rnanubhandana too. Wishing you wealth and > success. > > Ommmmm > > --- In firstname.lastname@example.com, Helen Khajekian > <helenkhaj@> wrote: > > > > What can we do that get benefit from Shri Yantra. I have a long > time but I did not feel and get anything from it. Can you advise. > Helen =========== Message thread 13733 dated 3 Jan 2007 Namaste Albertnettey, Shree Yantra lockets can be found at: http://www.rudraksha-ratna.com/dispCategory.php?catId=11 Some Information about Shree Yantra Shree Yantra is one of the most auspicious, important and powerful yantras worshiped for gaining the grace of MahaLaxmi, Godess of wealth. Sri Yantra is one of the most auspicious, important and powerful Yantras, which not only gives the maximum benefit, but also proves beneficial for almost everybody. It is the source of attaining all worldly desires & fulfilling all wishes through inner cosmic power & mental strength. "Shree Yantra" - Shree meaning wealth and Yantra - Meaning "Instrument" - The Instrument for Wealth The Shree Yantra brings about material and spiritual wealth. Sri Yantra has that unexplained power to fulfill all our wishes and change our life for the better. Shree Yantra is definitely the answer to all the problems and negativity in our life. Any Person using Shree (shri) Yantra achieves much greater affluence, peace and harmony. Shree Yantra helps in breaking all the Obstacles in our life. It helps us push indefinitely and easily the limits of growth - both spiritually and materialistically. There are negative energies around us in greater or smaller magnitude. These negative energy stands in our way of achieving greater success, affluence, Harmony and Peace. Many times we find that life is out of our control. We find ourselves in a position of extreme stress, lack of peace and harmony, high degree of anxiety, friction in relationship with others, bad investments, faltering business, stagnation in life and profession, decreasing financial prospects, insecure feeling, repeated failures and sheer bad luck - Though we involve our best efforts, hard work, intelligence and good intentions . Sri Yantra Sacred Geometry - help in clearing all the negative energies - the fog that surrounds our life - standing in our way of Peace, Prosperity and Harmony and make everything work for us in orderly manner. Shree Yantra the Multi Pyramid Geometric Grid is in 2 Dimension or 3 Dimension form. In 2 Dimension Form it is a Symbol of 9 Intertwined Isosceles triangles. It has been experienced World wide that Intertwined Triangles. The 6 pointed Star or Double Triangle Jewish sacred Geometry has always been proven to be Good Luck and sacred symbols. Shri Yantra is the symbolic form of all Gods and Goddesses. Shree yantra was possessed by Brahma, the creator of the Universe and praised by Vishnu the lord of the Earth. Shree yantra is connected deeply with the Ancient Art of Vaastu and has been specifically mentioned in the 'Vaastu Shastra'. All constructions based on Vaastu must essentially have Shree Yantra in it. The Vedas explain Shree Yantra as a scientific, cosmic and planetary energy zone. Shree Yantra is the source of supreme energy and energy is nothing but another form of element in the shape of waves and rays. Shree Yantra is highly sensitive and has magnificent magnetic powers. Shree yantra is said to be a divine store-house of energy which pick up particular cosmic ray wave emitted by the planets and other universal objects and transform them into constructive vibrations. These are then transmitted to the surroundings where the Shree Yantra is placed, thus destroying all destructive forces within the vicinity. Shree Yantra is credited with supreme hidden powers which can be noticed within a short span. Ommmmm --- In firstname.lastname@example.com, "albertnettey" <albertnettey@...> wrote: > > > Greetings > > PLEASE COULD ADVICE ME HOW TO THE SHRI YANTRA LOCKET ............. Posted at Rudraksha Societies Beads Club on 6 Jan 07
Mantra and Yantra for Highest Soul Energy
Sri Kaleshwar
Any saint, any person, who wants to win spirituality, has to go through these three doors—mantras, yantras, and the creation of a new divine energy. When we combine a mantra and a yantra and implement those energies together, we create a new high divine energy. You are chanting the mantra and visualizing the yantra to create this new energy. If you miss even one door, you can't reach your goal.
Mantra means the divine vibration. Yantra means the soul diagram, the hidden energy home. With the mantra you can suck the power and you can give the power. While chanting when you're in the highest deepest trance you can see visions of the yantras. Then, with the mantra and the yantra, like a flame using the gas, you can make it run. The high divine energy that you receive from putting the yantra and mantra together has a huge effect. Fixing the yantra, bringing the mantra, and channeling it to remake the energy and change the vibrations, put it in your own style, then throwing it into nature to make it work. It's a kind of technique to make your will come true through your sadhana. Mantra, yantra, then creating a new divine energy—that's it. More than that, nothing is there.
Working with the soul and angel channels, controlling and handling spirits, communicating and hooking angels, making them work, bringing your own energy up to connect and communicate with Mother Divine. Once you experience Her energy, that energy is with you all the time. That energy purifies everything around you. Your soul turns as a divine soul. These are all unbelievable, interesting techniques. It's completely inner feelings' knowledge.


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Eventually I became curious if I would be able to make my own compression program so I decided to give it a try. After checking the books I decided that I could try to implement the Huffman algorithm for fun and see where that got me. Today I came across that old patch of code, and ported it to c# 2.0 for your viewing pleasure :-)
If you, my beloved reader, is a data-dummy, here's a quick intro to the concept of lossless compression:
Most uncompressed data is stored pretty simple. The data consist of bytes, and each byte consist of 8 bit (0's and 1's). A character is often a byte (although some encodings use two bytes per character) making it possible to have 2^8 = 256 different characters. However this way of storing data isn't all that optimal since not all characters occur as frequently as the others. The concept of most compression algorithms is to find out what characters are the most popular and describe those in the fewest bits possible, while then using more than 8 bits to store the most uncommon characters.
My small code demo works in several steps. First of all it breaks up the text to compress into characters, creating an object for each (in this case called a "LeafNode"). Then it counts how popular each character is and assigns it as a weight.
private void BuildTree()
//Prep leaves for tree
LeafNode[] leafs = new LeafNode[rawList.Count];
this.rawList.Values.CopyTo(leafs, 0);
//Make Queue's
Queue<LeafNode> q1 = new Queue<LeafNode>(leafs.Length);
Queue<InternalNode> q2 = new Queue<InternalNode>(leafs.Length - 1);
foreach (LeafNode ln in leafs) q1.Enqueue(ln);
//Build tree
while ((q1.Count > 0) || (q2.Count > 1))
HuffNode hn1;
HuffNode hn2;
//Get the two smallest nodes from either queue.
if ((q1.Count > 0) && (q2.Count > 0))
hn1 = (q2.Peek() < q1.Peek()) ?
(HuffNode)q2.Dequeue() : (HuffNode)q1.Dequeue();
else if (q1.Count > 0) hn1 = q1.Dequeue();
else hn1 = q2.Dequeue();
if ((q1.Count > 0) && (q2.Count > 0))
hn2 = (q2.Peek() < q1.Peek()) ?
(HuffNode)q2.Dequeue() : (HuffNode)q1.Dequeue();
else if (q1.Count > 0) hn2 = q1.Dequeue();
else hn2 = q2.Dequeue();
//Create a new internalnode pointing to the two found and enqueue it.
q2.Enqueue(new InternalNode(hn1, hn2));
TreeRoot = q2.Dequeue();
Afterwards it builds up a binary tree of the characters, based on popularity (the most popular has the shortest distance from the top). From this tree you can extract the bits needed for each character when compressed.
The binary tree showed here is for the text: "Lossless compression is lots of fun". Notice for instance how the "s" character that occurs 8 times has a very short binary signature 00 while "r" that only occurs once has the signature 11101.
When this tree is ready, it's just to look up each LeafNode and find it's bitstring (by recursivly examining the parents) and append the bits to your compressed output. You are effectively looking down-up. When you want to decompress a compressed string, you just need to do the opposite - start from the top, follow the bit-patterns down until you reach a character. Then start from the top with the next bit again.
The encoding code looks like this:
//Build conversiontable
//Make a frequency list of chars
//Temp: output tree
//Encode string
StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
foreach (char c in s)
string myBitString = sb.ToString();
When I execute the included console program, that first compresses and then decompresses the above string I get the following output:
As you can see we managed to compress to 43% of original size (35 bytes went down to 15). However note that in this compression we did not include a description of the tree, which would be necessary to decompress it.
I remember that I played around with this for a while back in the day and I even wrote a small commandline util that would compress and decompress a file. However after I did some compressions tests, comparing my implementation with Zip, it all of a sudden wasn't that fun any more :-)
Download the full C# 2.0 source code sample here.


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Blair's 100000 bribe to the Labour Party disposes of the lie that Miliband has broken with the crimes of the Blair years. If they had a shred of dignity they would tell Blair to take his blood money and stick it where the sun doesn't shine.
More simply it could be used to help widows and orphans in Iraq. Blair lied. People died.
Blair is currently the paid lackey of the regime in Kazakhstan. Now a handful of the millions of dollars which he receives for helping this regime are in the hands of Labour candidates. They should hang their heads in shame.


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Job description
Job Summary
Our Finance team serves as a critical business partner responsible for managing all global activities related to financial performance, accounting, tax, forecasting, risk management, and asset management.
What will I be doing?
For the Internal Auditor Manager position, we believe that you will have the opportunity to contribute to/lead project reviews of financial, operational, and compliance risks and controls across our global portfolio of business divisions and hotels, from planning to final report issuance. We also believe you will have the opportunity to be part of a team primarily responsible for risk-based audits across Hilton''s Americas operations, but you may also be asked to audit hotels and processes across Hilton''s Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions.
You will work on individual project assignments that will be performed under the direction of the Vice President and Senior Director of Internal Audit, with specific project oversight provided by the Senior Managers of Internal Audit. We believe exemplary leadership and communication abilities, detail oriented, and strong business insight will be keys to your success.
Hilton is seeking a Manager with excellent skills to lead its internal audit activities. Specifically in the Manager Internal Auditor position, you will contribute to teams responsible for performing financial, operational, and compliance reviews across various departments and hotels, including the following:
- Efficient execution of assigned projects (primarily hotel audits) included on the department''s risk-based Internal Audit Plan
- Participating in detail testing of key financial controls in support of the company''s Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR)
- Conducting independent and objective assessments of internal controls, financial results, corporate processes, hotel operations, compliance requirements, etc.
- Managing the delivery of timely audit reports/results and high-quality deliverables
- Partnering to develop corrective action plans in response to all Internal Audit observations and subsequent follow-ups to ensure closure
- Participating in Hilton''s internal controls SOX compliance efforts and/or audits of hotels, Area Offices, Central Accounting and other business areas (secondary responsibilities)
- Helping refine departmental methodologies and deliverables in accordance with professional standards
- Supervising/working with the audit team, including Internal Audit Team Members, guest auditors, and Hilton''s co-source service providers
- Educating and advising management and process owners on accounting and internal controls
- Interacting regularly with process owners and senior management
- Building working relationships and partnering with regional Operations Finance Leadership
Essential functions:
Planning Activities (25%)
- Prepare draft audit programs, request listings, test strategies, and other pre-audit planning activities aimed at ensuring an efficient and effective audit
- Schedule and conduct meetings with management to describe audit objectives, coverage areas, timing, and protocols for concerns, changes and critical issues
- Coordinate travel plans and logistics for scheduled audits
- Coordinate follow-up meetings and document action plan statuses based on discussion with respective management action plan owners
- Build relationships and work with leadership to identify and mitigate property and Corporate-level risks
Organizing and Executing Activities (30%)
- Execute various aspects of assigned Internal Audit projects (i.e., planning, fieldwork and testing, workpaper preparation, draft reporting, etc.)
- Ensuring timely project execution and project/workpaper closure
Directing Activities (25%)
- Opportunities may exist to lead individual audit projects (based on level of experience)
Staffing Activities (20%)
- Staff jobs with internal, co-sourced, or ""guest auditor"" resources in order to achieve project objectives and coverage
Supportive functions:
In addition to performance of the essential functions, for this position you may be required to perform a combination of the following functions, with the percentage of time performing each work area to be solely determined by the supervisor, based upon the particular requirements of the company:
- Various ad-hoc projects for Internal Audit leadership and/or regional management
- Internal audits of hotels, corporate, shared services, and other business areas (as needed)
- Partner with co-sourced Internal Audit resources and guest auditors on various audit projects
- Educate, train, and advise hotel staff and management on accounting and internal control requirements
- Build solid working relationships and partner closely with regional leadership and hotel management
- Any and all other job duties as assigned
What are we looking for?
We believe for the success in this role, you will demonstrate the following attributes and skills:
- Having a strong business sense, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and an innate interest to grow professionally are keys to success in this challenging position
- Experience/knowledge of auditing processes and methodologies, including flowcharting
- Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and prior experience testing key controls
- Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to lead meetings
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with superior interpersonal, analytical skills and collaboration skills
- Strong work ethic with self-accountability for high-quality results
- Positive attitude and perseverance in the face of challenges and/or changing circumstances
- High-energy self-starter capable of completing a diverse workload within strict timelines
- Absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information
- Highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity
To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:
- Five (5) years of general accounting experience
- Four (4) years in public accounting
- BA/BS Bachelor''s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Understanding of internal control concepts and frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT)
- Knowledge of current accounting (GAAP) and auditing standards
- Travel up to 50%, including international destinations requiring a passport and/or visa
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- MS/MA Master''s Degree
- Seven (7) years of professional experience
- Four (4) years of managerial experience
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Location
- McLean, VA, United States
- Department
- Finance/Accounting
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I'm doing it—writing. Now my goal is to be able to do it full-time.
Are you a city slicker or country lover?
Definitely a country lover—that is where I feel most at home. I've lived in large cities and worked for large, multi-national corporations. I've traveled internationally for business and experienced many well-known global hubs. But I grew up spending summers on the ranches and farms of my relatives, owned horses, and lived on acreage far away from the frenetic pace of a large city. I always gravitate back to small town America.
What's your next project?
I still have three more books in the MacLarens of Fire Mountain series: Stronger Than The Rest, about Drew MacLaren and due for release in early 2014, plus two more. After that, a six to eight book western historical romance project is in the pipeline focusing on the 1865 to 1880 time period with the first book scheduled to release in late 2014.
How do you feel about self-publishing?
It is an incredible time for authors with the advent of a solid self-publishing industry. Authors have so many more options today than they did ten years ago. As readers, voices we would have never had the privilege of reading are now available at the touch of a computer key, and at an affordable price.
Do you know your neighbors?
Yes, but I'm basically very private. My husband is much more outgoing and is the one who usually makes the first connection.
How important are friends in your life?
Their importance is critical to me and my sanity, and I admit my life is populated with many very good friends, some whom I've known most of my life. I consider myself truly blessed by my circle of friends.
How many friends does a person need?
I believe everyone needs one or two close friends. These are people you can confide in about just about anything without fear of being judged or losing their friendship. Beyond that, all of us need a circle of people with similar interests, values, and hopefully, memories.
What social issues interest you the most?
Foster care and children who are sent into the world without an adequate emotional or educational foundation. Laws in most states allow the emancipation of foster care children at 18 regardless of where in their schooling that occurs. If a person turns 18 in January, during the middle of their senior year in high school, they are often pulled from their foster parents, given an embarrassingly low stipend, and told "good luck." In my opinion, this is not only inhumane, but short-sighted as it creates a pipeline to poverty and failure. Everyone needs a support system, but these children are often left with none.
Do you find time to read?
The only time I can read for pleasure is just before I fall asleep. I wish that wasn't the case, but it is. Thanks goodness I'm a pretty fast reader as my "plan to read" list is quite long.
What is your favorite quote, by whom, and why?
"Never give in–never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy." Winston Churchill. I believe this pretty much sums up my thoughts on how to approach a project, your family, your job, and life.
What's your favorite place in the entire world?
I've been blessed to have traveled to many fabulous places in the world. Each has its own beauty and reasons to be chosen as a favorite. My reality is that where I live now, in a small town in northwestern Arizona, is exactly where I want to be.
What genres are you most comfortable writing?
I love writing western historical romance, and American historical romance between 1830 and 1880 and am most comfortable in telling stories in these sub-genres. I also love writing contemporary action-based romantic suspense.
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Genre – Western Historical Romance
Rating – PG-13
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Monday, November 3, 2008
Denim Clearance Sale
Jeans are one of my favorite things to wear. I always love when I find just the right pair of jeans, that are a perfect fit. I also love when I can find a great price on jeans. Well there is a website called Heavenly Couture that has a great selection on Cheap Jeans.
The quality of the jeans are not cheap, just the price. Right now Heavenly Couture is having a denim clearance. Available only online, all denim is on sale for only $13.80. I found a couple of jeans on their website that I really like. The first one pictured below, is a wide flared dark denim jean, with cuffed back pockets. I really love the look and feel of flared jeans. The second picture is of the other pair I like. It's actually the back pocket of the jeans. These are shooting star boot cut dark denim jeans. I like the look of the pocket and I also like boot cut jeans.
Both of these jeans are priced at $13.80! If you're looking for a great price on jeans check out Heavenly Couture for their denim sale! Their website is also full of great Teen Clothes. So if you want to know where to look for a great selection on Discount Clothes, teen clothes, and cheap jeans then visit Heavenly Couture today!
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To give students of all ages the opportunity to learn, experience and develop their musical abilities.