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Maha-Shivratri (Devanagari:महाशिवरात्रि, Tamil:மகா சிவராத்திரி, Telugu:మహాశివరాత్రి),is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva. Other alternate common names/spellings include Maha Sivaratri,Shivaratri,Sivarathri,Shivaratra.Shivaratri literally means the great night of Shiva or the night of Shiva. It is celebrated every year on the 13th night/14th day of the Maagha or Phalguna month of Hindu calendar.Since many different calendars are followed by various ethno-linguistic groups of India, the month and the Tithi name are not uniform all over India. Celebrated in the dark fortnight or Krishna Paksha(waning moon) of the month of Maagha according to the Shalivahana or Gujarati Vikrama or Phalguna according to the Vikrama era. The festival is principally celebrated by offerings of Bael or Bilva/Vilvam leaves to Lord Shiva,all day fasting and an all night long vigil. In accordance with scriptural and discipleship traditions, penances are performed in order to gain boons in the practice of Yoga and meditation, in order to reach life's summum bonum steadily and swiftly. A week long International Mandi Shivratri Fair held at Mandi in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh every year is one of the major tourist attractions in the state.
Rituals of Maha-Shivratri
From the very early morning, Shiva temples are flocked by devotees, mostly women, who come to perform the traditional Shivalinga worship and hence hope for favours from the god. Devotees bathe at sunrise, preferably in the Ganga, or any otherholy water source (like the Shiva Sagartank at Khajurao). This is a purificatory rite, an important part of all Hindu festivals. Wearing a clean piece of clothing after the holy bath, worshippers carry pots of water to the temple to bathe the Shivalinga. They offer prayers to the sun, Vishnu and Shiva.Women pray for the well-being of their husbands and sons. An unmarried woman prays for a husband like Shiva, who is considered to be the ideal husband. The temple reverberates with the sound of bells and shouts of "Shankerji ki Jai" or 'Hail Shiva'. Devotees circumambulate the linga, three or seven times, and then pour water over it. Some also pour milk.
According to the Shiva Purana, the Mahashivaratri worship must incorporate six items:
Bathing the Shiv Linga with water, milk and honey, and Wood apple or bel leaves added to it, representing purification of the soul;
The vermilion paste applied on the Shiv linga after bathing it, representing virtue;
Offering of fruits, which is conducive to longevity and gratification of desires;
Burning incense, yielding wealth;
The lighting of the lamp which is conducive to the attainment of knowledge;
And betel leaves marking satisfaction with worldly pleasures.
Tripundra refers to the three horizontal stripes of holy ash applied to the forehead by worshippers of Lord Shiva. These stripes symbolise spiritual knowledge, purity and penance (spiritual practice of Yoga), so also they represent the three eyes of Lord Shiva.
Wearing a rosary made from the rudraksha seed of the rudraksha tree (said to have sprung from the tears of Lord Shiva) when worshipping Lord Shiva is ideal. A rudraksha seed is a mahogany-like color, sometimes black, and sometimes may have traces of sacred sandalwood powder, turmeric, kumkum, or holy ash if the rosary was used in worship ceremonies or anointed.
Shivaratri in India
Mahashivaratri in Southern India
Mahashivaratri is celebrated widely in the temples all over Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Shiva is considered the Adi (first) Guru from whom the yogic tradition originates. According to tradition, the planetary positions on this night are such that there is a powerful natural upsurge of energy in the human system. It is said to be beneficial for one's physical and spiritual wellbeing to stay awake and aware throughout the night.On this day, artists from various fields such as music and dance perform the whole night.
This is a very special and rare puja conducted during 10 days of Mahasivarathri festival. It is well known that Lord Siva is abhishekapriya (lover of ablutions). Lord Parasurama and Kroshta Muni, during their worship of the Lord here, are believed to have bathed the deity with Sahasrakalasam or a thousand pots of holy water according to Vedic rites. Now during Mahasivarathri festival days the Head Priest (Thanthri) and his team perform this puja. It is a ten day function, each day an offering of 101 Kalasam or pots of holy water (100 being made of silver, while one is made of gold), surcharged with mantras recited by learned Brahmins seated on the Mukhamantapam. These are emptied on the deity, the golden pot Brahmakalasam being the last one. A magnificent light is the indication or identity of Lord Shiva and the Shiva Lingam is considered to be the symbol of it. Hence, the formal worship on Maha Shivaratri consists of bathing the Shiva Lingam. Lord Shiva is said to be burning with the fire of austerity and so only those items are offered to Him that have a cooling effect. A cool water bath is believed to propitiate Him best. There is a belief among devotees that participation in Sahasrakalasam and offering holy worship materials, will lead to blessings with prosperity and peaceful life. Hundreds of devotees thronging the shrine with chants of "Namah Shivaya", "Hara hara Mahadeva", and "Sambho Mahadeva". This year Mahasivarathiri is observed on 2 March 2011 in all of South India's temples.
Sivarathri Nrutham
Sivarathri Nrutham at Thrikkuratti temple, according to religious scholars, resembles the cosmic dance of Shiva, called 'Anandatandava,' meaning, 'the Dance of Bliss' symbolizing the cosmic cycles of creation and destruction, as well as the daily rhythm of birth and death. The dance is a pictorial allegory of the five principle manifestations of eternal energy - creation, destruction, preservation, salvation, and illusion.
The Priest keeps sheeveli vigraha (idol) fixed on decorated frame on his head. He makes seven rounds on Pradakshina Vazhi (holy walkway made of granite around Sanctum Santorum). When the fifth round is reached at the west nada (Parvathi nada), the door opens for just 10 minutes. This is an annual ceremony. Thousands of Pilgims rush to have a glance of this auspicious moment. At this time all the pradakshina vazhi will be lit with camphor and brass temple lamps by thousands of devotes who stay awake through the night while chanting "Nama Sivaya", "Hara Hara Mahadeva" and "Sambho Mahadeva". Older devotees sing "Hara sankara siva sankara duritham kala sivane". In this enlightened serene mood, the Priest performs Nrutham and runs the pradakshina vazhi towards the east nada. During the next two rounds he accepts "Valiya kanikka". The Sivarathri Nrutham is followed by the well known magnificent display of fireworks.
Mahasivarathri Procession
On Sivarathri day evening a grand procession starts from Kadapra Kainikkara Temple. It includes, several decorated floats, Kaavadi Aaatam, Mayilattom, Amman Kudom, Thaiyyam, Vela Kali, Kuthiyotta Chuvadu, richly caparisoned elephants and folk art forms etc. attracts thousands of devotees and tourists. When the main procession reaches Market Junction, other mini processions from Kurattikkadu Mutharamman Temple, Kurattissery Kannamkavil Mutharamman Temple, Thrippavoor Mahavishnu Temple, Vishavarsherikkara Subrahmanya Swami temple and Alumoodu Sivaparvathy Temple joins and makes the procession quite livening. The marvellous as well as magical effect of the Sinakari melam and Panchavadyam, a combination of five percussion and wind instruments is to be felt and enjoyed. Among the varieties of festivals celebrated in Kerala, Thrikkuratti Sivarathri Procession is one of the most thunderous, spectacular and dazzling. It is an expression of popular fascination for sound and colour, and because of the pageantry, it appeals to all people including foreigners. Once the procession reaches the temple, Deeparadhana is followed by colourful display of fireworks.
Shiva, as the god of destroying evil, is the third among the divine trinity of Hindu mythology. The holy mantra consisting of five-syllables: "Na" "Ma" "Shi" "Vaa" "Ya" (Om NamaH Shivaaya) in praise of Lord Shiva is chanted incessantly on special occasions like Shivaratri. His thousands of names, each of which describe His greatness, may also be chanted. Shiva means "auspicious". As Shankara, He is the giver of happiness to all. Nataraja (the king of dancers) is a favourite form adored by dancers and musicians.
There is a special mantra in the Vedas (the most ancient scripture in the history of human race and which forms the fountain-head of the Hindu culture) - Rudra Sukta - which is recited by pundits while they offer a holy bath to Lord Shiva by way of washing a Shiva-linga or a Shaligrama which are the symbols of god with the waters of sacred rivers like the Ganges. This ritual is known as "Rudrabhisheka". A Shaligrama constitutes a sacred pebble that often conceals ammonite fossils within. Such precious stones are brought from the river Gandaki at the frozen summits of the Himalayas.
Washing the Shaligrama as a part of Shiva-puja symbolises the removal of impurities from our mind. It also means washing off false ego. Unless we attain self-realization, we all become the victims of a false-self or an ego. False-self is due to an illusion (or ignorance), a covering upon our real soul, of our mind, which then acts from mistaken identity. According to Vedanta (philosophical doctrines), this accumulation of false-self upon our real Self is often the root cause of our bondage and sufferings in life. This notion of purification (of Shaligram stone by holy waters) also symbolises at the philosophical level, the eradication of the accumulated material interests (of us) which often blur the inherent spiritual hard core or Reality.
According to the mystic mythology of the Puraanaas, the Kailasa peak of the Himalayas is the abode of Shiva and He bears the Ganges on His head. As the Lord of creatures, He is metaphorically called as Pashupathi (with Nandi, the bull, His favourite animal) and His fearful nature is euphemised as Sarpabhushana. Shiva's posture in the meditation is ascribed to Him as the head of Yogis (Yogiraja) who practises various spiritual feats to attain salvation. Lord Shiva's divine consort, Goddess Parvati (who is also the daughter of Himalaya), is the deity of strength. Numerous stories in mythology describe the births of their two sons - Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya (or Guha or Shanmukha or Skanda or Murugha) and their various significances.
Mrtyunjaya Mahaa Mantra
The Mrtyunjaya-maha-mantra, which is found in the Rudram, is said to eradicate diseases, pain, sufferings and death:
Om Tryambakam Yajaamahe SugandhiM Pushti-vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaan- Mrityor-muksheeyamaamRtaat - Om (for chanting Purpose only)
Om. O three-eyed one (Lord Shiva), we worship you, the One of sublime fragrance who is the source of all vitality, growth and splendour. Just as a ripe cucumber is plucked from its vine, May we transcend death and gain Immortality.
A procedure, Trayambak Homa, is associated with this. It consists of an offering of drops of cow ghee on a fire, in a havan kund (sacrificial fire-pot), that uses ghee soaked cow dung as fuel. During this procedure, a prayer is said, a swaha:
Swaha Om Tryambakam Yajaamahe SugandhiM Pushti-vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaan- Mrityor-muksheeyamaamRtaat - swaha
Major Shiva Temples in Uttara Kannada District:
- Madhukeshwara Temple- Banavasi
- Mahabaleshwara Temple-Gokarna
- Sajjeshwara Temple- Karwar
- Dhareshwara Temple- Dhareshwara (Kumata)
- Gunavanteshwara Temple- Gunavante (Honnavar)
- Murudeshwara Temple- Murudeshwara (Bhatkal)
- Bhairaveshwara Temple-Yana (Kumata)
- Panchalingeshwara Temple-Panchalinga (Sirsi)
- Devarahole (Sirsi)
- Sahasralinga-Sirsi
- Triyambakeshwara Temple-Sirsi
- Shankaralinga-Sirsi
- Bangareshwara Temple-Gudnapur
- Kavaleshwara Temple-Kavala Caves (Dandeli)
- Channabasaveshwara Temple-Ulavi
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The hired actor plays the somewhat younger Kipps, sent to a remote part of shire (often used in Victorian plays), Crythin Gifford, to attend the funeral of and sort out the papers of Mrs Alice Drablow. Mrs Drablow lived in Eel Marsh house, a lonely isolated residence, and cut off from the mainland most of the time by the tide. In this house Kipps encounters the Woman in Black, a ghost seeking revenge for the death of her young child that was taken away from her.
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Sarah Parish: I don't know, I suppose if I knew the answer to that … then it would be no! (laughs) It depends on what character you're playing. Sometimes you play a character that affects you, and it takes a long time to distance yourself from that character. I'm not saying I'm like Daniel Day Lewis and I go home, wheel myself around in a chair … but there are some characters that sit with you for a long time. I remember working with David Tennant where he played somebody who was badly brain damaged, and I played his wife. That character definitely stayed with me for a while. I would hate to say I bring them home … because I think that sounds a bit wanky.
JP: I don't think it does. I'm just curious. I don't know how easy it is to go from being somebody else to being yourself. For me, going onstage and playing guitar is pretty much the same as playing guitar in the kitchen, just with a few more people hanging around, hopefully. (laughs)
SP: I know what you mean. Some characters are harder to shake off than others, but I don't think I bring them home in a way that would affect my relationships. I know that some actors find it difficult to get rid of a character, which must be agonising. More often than not you're playing somebody who has an extreme side to their personality, otherwise they wouldn't be that interesting to watch, so to carry that around with you would be quite difficult, especially for the people you're living with (laughs). It's a talent to be able put a character away at the end of the day and then pick it up in the morning. As you get older, it becomes easier.
JP: When did you stop thinking of acting as something you wanted to do and realised it was what you were doing? Or do you still think it's something you'd like to do?
SP: I went to see a friend, Hugh Bonneville, the other day who's playing the lead role in a pilot in LA and he said something that really resonated with me. He said he's standing on the set, in the middle of all these people, and he's thinking any minute now somebody's going to tap me on the shoulder and say, "Oi, get out of here!" And that's what I think all the time.
JP: I think it's healthy not to be complacent, not so much from a career point of view but for the quality of your work. I feel, and I'd be interested in your take on this, that something was instilled in us by mum and dad – a certain responsibility to yourself, that whatever work you did onstage, or wherever, it needed to be of a certain calibre, and it would somehow be embarrassing if it wasn't.
SP: Yeah! It's bizarre that you said that. As I was coming over I was thinking I'll probably say that mum and dad instilled a strict work ethic in us, I suppose, and whatever the work is we'll try and do it to the best of our abilities. Otherwise, you're slightly shame-faced. Sometimes I feel I'm turning into mum (laughs). If someone turns up a bit late saying, "It doesn't matter", I'll always say, "It does matter, of course it matters!" You should never be late, you should always know your lines, you should always be professional. I don't know if that's just from mum or from doing dance training, which is disciplined.
JP: I never did any dance training! (both laugh) But I had that discipline. I remember dad saying he'd once had a bit of a cold, and hadn't properly learned this song he was supposed to sing, just at a small local performance, and he messed it up onstage. He was so embarrassed and was determined never to do anything like that again. There was obviously something about the way this story was relayed to me that lodged it in my mind.
SP: And it must have been important for you still to remember it. It's a great thing, but not wholly great, because it's about failure, and I think that's great in some ways because it's made us work for what we want to do and be successful in what we do. But it also instils a fear of failure, which is not always healthy, because sometimes, in order to be creative, you need to fail.
JP: That's an interesting point – I completely agree with that, or rather I would say that you have to take risks, which open you up to the possibility of failure.
SP: Exactly, and sometimes I say, "No, I'm not going to take the risk". I've sometimes turned down jobs because I've thought I might fail, and that's so awful. I think you have to take risks.
JP: I agree, and that took me a long time to learn, to have enough confidence to do that. When I was working working with Giant Sand, there was always the possibility, and sometimes the actuality, of failure – but also amazing results that couldn't have been achieved otherwise.
SP: Right, and when you failed you didn't die … you're still here! I feel I'm at that point now. I'm not saying mum instilled the idea that failure is bad in us. I always remember her saying, "Go on, just have a go". But I think we wanted to impress her, because she was incredibly good at what she did, and so was dad. So doing something and not coming up to the mark would have been embarrassing for us, even though she would have probably thought we were great.
JP: They were incredibly supportive. I don't think I could have struggled through all those early years of little or no recognition without the confidence and conviction they'd given me.
This conversation took place in Clapham, London on 18 March 2009


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Health Benefits of Turmeric
Hundreds of years back, turmeric has been used in India as a spice and medicinal herb but today people from all over the world use this herb in their food preparation. Often called as the "Queen of Spices". Perhaps it is one of the most beneficial nutritional supplement that can be bought because contains a wide range of antioxidant, antiviral, antifungal, anticarcinogenic, antibacterial, antimutagenic and even anti-inflammatory properties. It is also packed with a large number of healthy nutrients like for instance protein, dietary fiber, niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and minerals such as copper, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc. As a result of all these factors, turmeric has to offer numerous health benefits. So below are listed some of the most important benefits.
Natural Anti-Inflammatory Capacity. One of the most respected functions of turmeric is as an anti-inflammatory agent. Turmeric has active ingredients that are extensive, but an especially crucial compound is curcumin. This substance possesses significant attention in the medical community on account of its powerful anti-inflammatory abilities. Believe it or not, the power of this substance is likened to some of the most powerful pharmaceutical choices for reducing inflammation. Due to this fact, consuming turmeric is commonly recommended for the reduction of arthritic pain, gout, and even muscle pain following exercise or injury. Turmeric has the ability to achieve this relief in both, topical forms or perhaps when is normally consumed. Topical salve may also be made to decrease the inflammation of hemorrhoids.
Reduces Cholesterol Level. With simple words using turmeric as a food, seasoning is effective in reducing serum cholesterol levels. Actually, it is known that high cholesterol levels can result in various serious other health problems. Keeping up the right cholesterol level can protect you against numerous cardiovascular diseases.
Gastrointestinal Issues. Turmeric is used for a long time as a stomach soother and is especially effective for constipation, cramping, and even useful for irritable bowel syndrome. The anti-inflammatory ability of curcumin furthermore comes into play here, since it can decrease the possibilities of developing ulcers, bleeding in the bowels, and typically eliminates discomfort throughout the gut. It is often recommended for those people (patients) who are suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease as well as for more serious illnesses, such as Crohn's disease. Turmeric also contains dietary fiber which is significant and can help to smooth your digestive processes.
Weight Management. Turmeric powder can be very useful in keeping a proper body weight. A component contained in turmeric aids boost to the flow of bile, which is an important element in the breakdown of dietary fat. Those people that would like to lose weight or maybe to deal with obesity, as well as other related diseases, can benefit from taking one teaspoon of turmeric powder with each meal.
Cancer Treatment and Prevention. It appears that the entire world is looking for a cure for cancer, and turmeric is among the best herbal methods of the treatment or prevention of numerous kinds of cancer. Curcumin is a strong antioxidant agent that is directly connected with a reduction in colon cancer cells as well as being even a direct inhibitor of a protein which is essential for tumor growth. This clearly informs that turmeric is a stunning addition to any kind of diet as a preventative measure and also as a way of decreasing metastasis of cancerous growth. The Turmeric's cancer prevention effects on colon cancer are most extensive researched, but nevertheless, other types of cancer research associated with curcumin are currently underway.
Immunity Booster. Turmeric possesses a substance commonly known as lipopolysaccharide, that helps to stimulate the body's immune system. Antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agents additionally assist in strengthening the immune system. A powerful immune system reduces the opportunity for suffering from colds, flu, and even coughs. In case you get a cold, a cough or maybe the flu, you can actually feel much better faster by mixing 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in a cup of warm milk and drink this mix once daily.
Heart Health. There are several various ways through which turmeric will increase your cardiovascular health. One is curcumin and the other one is vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 can efficiently slow down the manufacture of homocysteine, which happens to be a negative bodily by-product that honestly damages cell walls. All these weak walls can result in many different complications in the heart, especially when exacerbated by high blood pressure or maybe plaque build-up. The second thing is curcumin which can directly regulate your cholesterol levels with eliminating excess LDL most known as bad cholesterol from the arteries and also blood vessels. That will assist to prevent atherosclerosis, and when combined with far better blood vessels, turmeric represents a complete solution for an array of heart issues.
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Thank you everyone for your kind words and thoughts during the difficult time surrounding Mingma Tenzing Sherpas death. They help and know we appreciate it.
We just landed with all our bags and are sitting down for breakfast while our bags are getting loaded up on the animals and porters.
Here's most of our crew. Team introductions will be coming shortly. Onward and upward we go! Monjo tonight for what I know will be the best sleep for a very long time for all of us.


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US Treaty with Tripoli, 1796-1797"As the government of the
United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian Religion"
is to be remembered that the Barlow translation is that which
was submitted to the Senate (American State Papers, Foreign Relations, II, 18-19) and which is printed in
the Statutes at Large and in treaty collections generally; it
is that English text which in the United States has always been deemed the text of the treaty.[10] However the Arabic and English texts differ, the
Barlow translation (Article 11 included) was the text presented by the President and ratified unanimously in 1797 by the
U.S. Senate following strict Constitutional procedures.
Book of Knowledge ch 5:41. Jehovih said: Before this (the beginning of kosmon), I had searched
over all the earth, and selected and provided a place for My kingdom. By My angels I inspired the founders of this new country (United States of America) to banish the dominion of Church
with State, and to provide for the spirit of man to proclaim Me and My Person. They became a mighty
nation, and the spirit of manhood |1531| was in them, for as I taught them to deny the divine right of kings, I foresaw
they would also deny the same thing of Christ, and cast him out. |1532|1532 Hence while some would like
to have called this a Christian nation, from the start it was not to be so.http://oahspestandardedition.com/OSE_37c.html#i029
The main thesis of the book, found on page 134, is that the U.S. Founding Fathers fell into three religious categories:
1. the smallest
group, founders who had left their Judeo-Christian heritages and become advocates of the Enlightenment religion
of nature and reason called "Deism". These figures included Thomas Paine and Ethan Allen.
Oahspe Book of Es, Daughter of Jehovihhttp://www.sacred-texts.com/oah/oah/oah555.htm
Chapter XII:23. My angel hosts shall inspire the mortals of Guatama [North
America] to found a government free from the dominion of Gods and Saviors [the Beast].
Book of Es, Daughter of Jehova: Chapter II:15. In the olden times, they had inquisitors [the Beast], to
watch as to what another did, or said,* or intimated; now, behold, in kosmon,
exactly the opposite of this shall be the behavior of My chosen.
New Living Translation (©2007)Then I witnessed in heaven another significant event. I saw a large red dragon ...- Revelation 12:3
New Living Translation (©2007)And no one could buy or sell
[or say] * anything without that mark, which was either the name of the beast or the number representing his name.
- Revelation 13:17
In the 1950s Eric Berne developed the theory of Transactional
Analysis, a theory that sees any conversation or non-verbal communication as a transaction [buy or sell]
taking place between two people. As a result, any communication includes a transactional stimulus and a transactional
During the time of the Inquisition in Europe there
was Enforced Religion and no freedom of speech. You could not say [buy
or sell conversate] without the approval [mark] of the Beast [enforced governement religion] or you would be persecuted and
put to death....some countries punished heresy with the death penalty.[10] [11] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inquisition
"receive a mark in their right hand [action], or in their foreheads
[thought]" - ◄ Revelation 13:16 ► of the Biblehttp://biblehub.com/revelation/13-16.htm [Think and act like an Idol worshipper].
OAHSPE Book of Es, Daughter of Jehovih CHAPTER 9:20. And it came to pass that no man could express
a word or thought, reflecting
upon Looeamong's earthly doctrines or government, without falling victim to mortal and angel emissaries of this false Kriste.
Truly, many of these mortal cities were obsessed by angels of darkness and evil.-New Living Translation (©2007)He was then permitted to give life to this statue [Idol-form] so that it could speak. Then the statue [government] of the beast commanded that anyone refusing to worship it must die. - Revelation
Wisdom is needed here. Let the one with understanding
solve the meaning of the number of the beast, for it is the
number of a man [Looeamong].
His number is 666. - Revelation 13:18
The number of Looeamong is 666, Loos, 66, and 666. Book of Cosmogony
and Prophecy CH. VII:18.
New Living Translation (©2007)I saw that one of the heads
of the beast seemed wounded beyond recovery--but the fatal wound was healed! The whole world marveled at this
miracle and gave allegiance to the beast. - Revelation 13:3
Looeamong's Christian crusader
armies were completely defeated during the Seventh Crusade (1248–1254). During
the Eighth Crusade in 1270 Louis IX again attacked the Arabs in Tunis in North Africa...his
army was devastated...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crusades
New Living Translation (©2007)They worshiped the dragon
for giving the beast such power, and they also worshiped the beast. "Who is as
great as the beast?" they exclaimed. "Who is able to fight against him?" - Revelation
The British Empire comprised
the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power.[1] By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population
at the time.[2] The empire covered more than 33,700,000 km2 (13,012,000 sq mi), almost a quarter
of the Earth's total land area.[3][4] As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power,
it was often said that "the sun never sets on the British Empire", because its span across the globe
ensured that the sun was always shining on at least one of its numerous territories. The whole world
marveled at the British Empire and said "Who is as great as the British
Empire, Who is able to fight against him??"
Looeamong's connection to Great Britain (before 1870):22. Looeamong, the false Kriste, perceived
the design of God, Jehovih's Son, and immediately sent down to the earth, to Guatama, two thousand angel warriors, to overthrow
Paine's doctrines, and to precipitate the colonies into war
against the home government in western Uropa. |1212|1212 This was Great Britain versus America; being the American Revolution (war
of independence), 1775-1783 c.e.http://oahspestandardedition.com/OSE_29.html
British symbol the cross on union JackThe cross of St George, patron saint
of England since the 1270's, is a red cross on a white ground...The Welsh dragon does not appear
on the Union Flag. This is because when the first Union Flag was created in 1606, the Principality of Wales by that time was already united with
England and was no longer a separate principality. http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/Symbols/UnionJack.aspx Union Flag of 16061707 (Great Britain)
The Welsh Dragon – Welsh: Y Ddraig Goch ("the
red dragon") pronounced [ə ˈðraiɡ ˈɡoːχ] – appears on the national flag of Wales.
Oahspe Book of Es, Daughter of Jehovih: Chapter XIII http://www.sacred-texts.com/oah/oah/oah556.htm
47. Ye go now far off from the earth. But as ye freed this land unto itself, and now go away, behold,
I will call ye back again before another hundred years, to free the people from the doctrines and creeds of the ancients.
No God nor Lord nor Savior shall be enforced in this land! Till then, Jehovih be with you all, and give you joy and happiness!
Oahspe Book of Es, Daughter of Jehovih: Chapter XIII
28. For seven
years the war lasted, and during all the while, the earthly commander, Washington, was under the guardianship of the commander
of the angel hosts. And there were detailed to guard Washington, day and night, one thousand angels. And though he was shot
at, and in many ways sought for to be destroyed, these angels saved him, even catching in their hands the bullets that were
fired at him.
29. And in like manner were many other mortal leaders and privates in the war protected
and saved from harm by the angels.
30. And yet all this while the angels of Looeamong fought on
the other side, endeavoring to pull away the guardian angels, and so make the mortal leaders vulnerable.
The Bulletproof Presidenthttp://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-philadelphia/the-bulletproof-president
I would like to share a story that we no longer hear being told. It's an account that for over 150 years
was contained in our history books.
here were 86 British and American officers involved in that
battle; at the end of the battle, George Washington was the only officer who had not been shot down off his horse -- he was
the only officer left on horseback.
Following this resounding defeat, Washington gathered the
remaining troops and retreated back to Fort Cumberland in western Maryland, arriving there on July 17, 1755.The next day,
Washington wrote a letter to his family explaining that after the battle was over, he had taken off his jacket and had found
four bullet holes through it, yet not a single bullet had touched him; several horses had been shot from under him, but he
had not been harmed. He told them:
By the all powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been
protected beyond all human probability or expectation.Washington openly acknowledged that God's hand was upon him, that
God had protected him and kept him through that battle.
An old Indian chief from far away, having
heard that Washington had come back to those woods, traveled a long way just to meet with him.He sat down with Washington,
and face-to-face over a council fire, the chief told Washington that he had been a leader in that battle fifteen years earlier,
and that he had instructed his braves to single out all the officers and shoot them down. Washington had been singled out,
and the chief explained that he personally had shot at Washington seventeen different times, but without effect. Believing
Washington to be under the care of the Great Spirit, the chief instructed his braves to cease firing at him. He then told
I have traveled a long and weary path that I might see the young warrior of the great
battle....I am come to pay homage to the man who is the particular favorite of Heaven, and who can never die in battle.
1755 = warm (above normal) dan, 2nd highest (highest point 1754) 1750-1800.
1. AS Jehovih, through His God, bequeathed to the children of Guatama a government unfettered by the name of God
or Lord or Savior, so Jehovih sanctified the day of the ratification and the signing and sealing of His compact (American
Constitution), as the DAY OF THE HOLY SEAL.
2. And the sign thereof He made, A HAND HOLDING A
3. Which shall be the master's sign of salutation in the lodge on the day and evening commemorating
the same.
4. And Jehovih made the answer to the master's sign, THE HOLDING UP (by the member of
the lodge) OF A PIECE OF PAPER, signifying, CONSTITUTION.
5. Therefore it was said: The master
saluted on the sign, DAY OF THE HOLY SEAL, and the lodge answered in the sign, CONSTITUTION.
And Jehovih said: Remember this day, and keep it holy, to the end of the world, for hereat was the beginning of the liberty
of man!
Common Sense by Thomas Paine review
As we can see from the chart above The United States of America was founded during a warm (dan-light)
period even during the cold period of "The little Ice Age". It is as if the cold nebulous cloud of a'ji was parted
for a few years (1773-1776) to allow the light and inspiration of the high heavens to shine through.
1850: The Little Ice Age ends around this time.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_centuryThe Little Ice Age (LIA) was a period of cooling that occurred after the Medieval Warm Period (Medieval Climate Optimum).[1]
While it was not a true ice age, the term was introduced into the scientific literature by François E. Matthes in 1939.[2]
It has been conventionally defined as a period extending from the 16th to the 19th centuries,[3][4][5] or alternatively,
from about 1350 to about 1850,[6]NASA defines the term as a cold period between AD 1550 and AD 1850 and notes
three particularly cold intervals: one beginning about 1650, another about 1770, and the last in 1850, each separated by intervals
of slight warming.[7]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Ice_Age -Thomas Paine began writing Common Sense in late 1775 under the working title of Plain
Truth.Common Sense is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. It was first published anonymously on
January 10, 1776, at the beginning of the American Revolution. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Sense_(pamphlet)1775 = up spike warm period (above normal), 1775-1776 = warm period (above normal) = dan, light
The year 1775 is central in the study of Paine's development. It witnessed his transformation from an obscure and
penniless middle-aged Quaker new to our shores into the foremost popular exponent of the American Revolution.http://www.classicapologetics.com/special/Smith.Paine.AL.01-1930.pdf
The Declaration of Independence: A TranscriptionIN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.The unanimous
Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html
Russian Revolution - 1917Lenin was the founder of the Russian Communist Party, leader of
the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, and the architect, builder, and first head of the Soviet statehttp://www.history.com/topics/russian-revolutionRussian Revolution - 1917 = cold a'ji down spike (greatest from 1900-1950)http://www.longrangeweather.com/1900ad.htm
the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, when the once-mighty USSR crumbled into 16 independent
nations.http://www.history.com/topics/fall-of-soviet-union1991 = warm almost (1 year from) up spike (90% up slope)http://www.longrangeweather.com/1950ad.htm
Rise and fall of Nazi GermanyNazi Germany and the Third Reich are common names for
Germany during the period from 1933 to 1945, when its government was controlled by Adolf Hitler and his National Socialist
German Workers' Party, commonly known as the Nazi Party. Under Hitler's rule, Germany was transformed into a totalitarian
state where nearly all aspects of life were controlled by the state. Nazi Germany ceased to exist after the Allied Forces
defeated the Wehrmacht in May 1945, thus ending World War II in Europe.After Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany
by the President of the Weimar Republic Paul von Hindenburg on 30 January 1933, the Nazi Party began to eliminate all political
opposition and consolidate their power.The official name of the state was the Deutsches Reich (German Reich) from 1933
to 1943, and the Großdeutsches Reich (Greater German Reich) from 1943 to 1945. The name Deutsches Reich is usually translated
into English as "German Empire" or "German Reich".[2]Common English terms are "Nazi Germany"
and "Third Reich." The latter, adopted by the Nazis, was first used in a 1923 novel by Arthur Moeller van den Bruck.
The book counted the medieval Holy Roman Empire (962–1806) as the first Reich and the German Empire (1871–1918)
as the second.[3] Modern Germans refer to the period as Zeit des Nationalsozialismus (National Socialist period) or Nationalsozialistische
Gewaltherrschaft (National Socialist tyranny).http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_German1933 = cold (a'ji) down spike1945 = warm (dan) inbetween (1 year from up and down spike) 50% down slope
The Confederate States of America, also known as the Confederacy, was a government set
up on February 8, 1861, by six of the seven southern slave states that had declared their secession from the United
States. The Confederacy went on to recognize as member states eleven states that had formally declared secession, two additional
states with questionable declarations, and one new territory.The Confederate Constitution of seven state signatories—South
Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas—formed a "permanent federal government"
in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1861. Four additional slave-holding states—Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina—declared
their secession and joined the Confederacy Founded: 1861http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederate_States_of_America1861 = cold a'ji down spikehttp://www.longrangeweather.com/1850ad.htm
By 1865, after very heavy fighting, largely on Confederate soil, CSA forces were defeated and
the Confederacy collapsed.1865 = cold inbetween (1 year from up and down spikes) 50% down slope
first Klan was founded in 1865 in Pulaski, Tennessee, by six
veterans of the Confederate Army.[16]Six well-educated Confederate veterans from Pulaski, Tennessee created
the original Ku Klux Klan on December 24, 1865, during the Reconstruction of the South after the Civil War.[32][33]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ku_Klux_Klan1865 = cold (a'ji) down slope (1 year from 1866 down spike)http://www.longrangeweather.com/1850ad.htm
Oahspe Book of Es, Daughter of Jehovih CHAPTER XX:32. Thus
these great angel warriors allotted themselves to the work. And, lo and behold, the northern armies ran forth over the enemy's country
as if war were only play; and the southern armies
vanished, disarming themselves, and returning to their homes.33. The slaves were free!34. Jehovih said: Let this be a testimony, that this land is the place
of the beginning of the Kosmon era. There shall be no caste
among My people.
Definition of CasteA caste is a social category to which
a person belongs involuntarily (one's social status is ascribed); a caste contrasts with a social class. A caste system, then,
is a social structure in which people belong to such social categories; historically, an example is the caste system of India.
In sociology, a caste system describes one form of social stratification. Castes also explain why some societies offer little
social mobility: if a person occupies a low social status in that person's caste, then it is difficult or impossible for that
person to achieve a higher status, as typically one cannot change one's caste. Interaction between people of different castes
is restricted; for example, commonly people must practice endogamy (marriage within their own caste).http://www.chegg.com/homework-help/definitions/caste-49
The abundance of colorism is a result of the global prevalence of "pigmentocracy,"
a term recently adopted by social scientists to describe societies in which wealth and social status are determined by skin
color.[8] Throughout the numerous pigmentocracies across the world, the lightest-skinned peoples have the highest social status,
followed by the brown-skinned, and finally the black-skinned who are at the bottom of the social hierarchy.[8] This form of
prejudice often results in reduced opportunities for those who are discriminated against on the basis of skin color.[8]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discrimination_based_on_skin_color
Definition of BIBLE BELT: an area chiefly in the southern United
States whose inhabitants are believed to hold uncritical allegiance to the literal accuracy of the Bible;
broadly : an area characterized by ardent religious fundamentalism http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bible%20belt
(Book of Cosmogony and Prophecy 8:10) The prophet is thus enabled to determine,
by the vortexian currents, the rise and fall of nations, and to comprehend how differently
even the same showers and shadows of the unseen worlds will affect different peoples. And the same rules apply in
the manifestation of dan; according to the grade of a people, so will they receive its light.
Book of Es, Daughter of Jehovih CHAPTER 1:30. My prophets shall remember the
countries of old that strove against Me and My chosen, and how they went down in darkness.
Vortexian (galactic tidal) currents bring the nebulous clouds (a'ji) into the path of the earth.
Nations that are born (rise) in an cold a'ji down spike year and strive against Jehovih and his chosen are doomed
to fall (collapse) soon.
Vortexian currents bring a'ji (nebulous clouds) and dan (light) to the
Above NASA global climate graph of 1800-1812. Oahspe
says an abundance of a'ji bringeth a cold year upon the earth. In 1812
the global temperature took a sharp cold dry dip (a sign that
the earth was passing through an a'ji region of space). During a'ji
periods mortals of spiritual grade 0 to 66 are more inclined to war. During the year of 1814 when the tornado formed
and went toward the british army the global tempreature sharply
rose (up-spike) which is a sign of dan (light
region of space) which is a sign of divine intervention.http://www.longrangeweather.com/1800ad.htm-The Tornado That Saved WashingtonOn the night of August 24, 1814, British troops
led by Rear Admiral Sir George Cockburn marched on Washington, D.C. and set fire to most of the city. Dolley Madison
famously saved the Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington and a copy of the Declaration of Independence before she fled
to nearby Georgetown. The British didn't stay long, though; their occupation lasted just 26 hours. What happened? Current
Washingtonians will recognize this scenario, as we've had a wild summer of heavy heat and damaging storms. But August 25,
1814 was even worse. The day of the invasion had been hot, 100 degrees. With much of the city aflame the next day, British
soldiers kept moving through, lighting more fires. They didn't notice the darkening skies, the thunder and lightning. City
residents knew a bad storm was on its way and quickly took shelter. The British, though, had no idea how bad a D.C. storm
could get. The clouds began to swirl and the winds kicked up.
A tornado formed in the center of the city and headed straight for the British on Capitol Hill. The twister ripped
buildings from their foundations and trees up by the roots. British cannons were tossed around by the winds. Several British
troops were killed by falling structures and flying debris. The rain continued for two hours, dousing the flames. The
British decided it was time to leave. Local meteorologists later wrote in their book Washington Weather: As the British
troops were preparing to leave, a conversation was noted between the British Admiral and a Washington lady regarding the storm:
The admiral exclaimed, "Great God, Madam! Is this the kind of storm to which you are accustomed in this infernal country?"
The lady answered, "No, Sir, this is a special interposition of Providence to drive our enemies from our city."
The admiral replied, "Not so Madam. It is rather to aid your enemies in the destruction of your city."Was
the admiral right, or did the storm stop the British rampage? President Madison returned to the city on August 27, and
a peace between the two nations was signed the next year. Though Congress briefly considered abandoning Washington to make
a capital somewhere else, the city was eventually rebuilt. Tornadoes
are rare in D.C., which makes the 1814 incident even more amazing. Three
struck that day in 1814 (they may have all been the same one, though) and only seven others have been reported since.
The most recent occurred in 1995; it whipped through the National Arboretum. Damage was limited to uprooted trees.http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-tornado-that-saved-washington-33901211/?no-ist-War of 1812: Tornado (not Americans) defeats
British ArmyHollywoodMarine wrote:The Burning of Washington was an incident of the War of 1812 between
the Great Britain and the United States. 24 August 1814, a British force occupied Washington, D.C. and set fire to many public
buildings following the American defeat at the Battle of Bladensburg. The facilities of the U.S. government, including the
White House and U.S. Capitol, were largely destroyed, though strict discipline and the British commander's orders to burn
only public buildings are credited with preserving the city's private buildings. This has been the only time since the Revolutionary War that a foreign power has captured and occupied the United
States capital.From what I watched on the History Channel, it is estimated that probably 3/4 the of the British
Army occuping the Capital was wiped out by the tornado.Astaran
wrote:Interesting read, never knew about a Tornado hit on the British forces in 1812. Thanks for sharing!Marmot1
wrote:Well, since US army failed to defend capital, there must have been divine intervention to crush British Indeed it should be a good script for movie. Something like "The
Patriot" and "Day After Tomorrow" mixed togetherHollywoodMarine wrote:At the time, there were approximately
4000 British troops in Washington. If I remember correctly, I believe 3100 were killed and injured by the twister (there could
of been two tornados instead of one).http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?198746-War-of-1812-Tornado-(not-Americans)-defeats-British-Army-Odds of that tornado forming that year and that day:Tornadoes are rare in D.C.,...only seven
others have been reported since.The mathematical odds:Only 7 tornadoes since 1814 in Washington D.C. = 2014 -
1814 = 200 years 200 / 7 = 28.57 to 1 to occur in that year. Washington, D.C. borders the states of Maryland and Virginia.Peak tornado months for Maryland and Virginia are May-July for Maryland, and Apr-July for Virginia.http://0.tqn.com/d/weather/1/S/i/-/-/-/tornadostatepeaks.jpgThe climatological peak for tornado occurrences in the area is in July;[3] however, most Washington tornadoes
have struck in May.August 25, 1814: A "most tremendous hurricane" struck the city during the Burning of Washington
during the War of 1812. There are few historical accounts of this event, and many sources disagree on the details. Some sources
question whether this event was a tornado or a hurricane. However, most agree that it was a true tornado, and some maintain
that it was a tornado followed closely by a hurricane. Whatever its nature, the storm tore the roofs from many buildings.
Several cannons were thrown through the air by the violent winds. Thirty British soldiers and some residents were buried in
the rubble, and several died. Damage to trees also occurred "higher in the country." The British Army left Washington
soon after the storm, and heavy rains which accompanied the storm helped extinguish the fires.[4][5][7][8] At least thirty
people died.[9]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Washington,_D.C._tornadoesThe Tornado of 1814 in Washington D.C. happened outside of the peak tornado months for the area. From
April to August (5 months) the odds of a tornado forming on that day in 1814 was aproximatley 5 (months) x 30 (days) = 150
to 1. 150 to 1 (day) x 28.57 to 1 (year) = 4,285.5 to 1 odds of a tornado forming in Washington D.C. that year (1814) and
that day (August 25).
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Rachel has the absolute gift of a voice that is wise beyond her years and deceptively powerful for someone so young. Couple that with lyrics that will easily resonate with anyone who has toughed out a hard relationship before, this is a girl who knows what works and what doesn't. And, of course, she's going full throttle with the previous.
Miles Away is a different sound for this genuinely up-tempo songstress. But producing something that shows off your vocal ability (especially if you can sing like Rach) is a super smart move. And, as a fan, it's always nice when an artist mixes it up.
A complete gem of a track.
Your newest single Miles Away has recently dropped, how are you feeling now everyone gets to hear your hard work?
The feeling is incredible, I have spent countless hours and sleepless nights on this song and to hear everyone's positive feedback is just the best feeling in the world!
Is it scary releasing new music or are you just excited?
I get a little nervous before I release anything but other than those little nerves, it's just excitement!
What was the launch party like? Was this your first one?
The launch party for Miles Away was PERFECT! I didn't expect that sort of outcome and the numbers of people that showed up. I have never had a launch night for any of my singles, so this definitely took my breath away.
I hear your YouTube channel is growing all the time, is this something you want to keep or will where you share your music change in the future?
I started posting YouTube videos when I was around twelve years old and it's something that I still do to this very day. I don't think I'll ever grow out of it or stop.
Miles Away is a bit of new sound for you, why the change up?
I've always released upbeat dance songs, so this year I really wanted to show off my vocals and the beautiful storyline [and] melody of this song and really get the audience to connect with me.
Do you think you've found your genre now, or will it keep changing?
I have not found my genre. I know I love singing ballads, but I also love pop songs, so I guess my genre will keep forever changing.
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I tend to use a wallet until it is falling apart. I like to get my money's worth out of them. Around Christmas I knew the time was quickly coming to find a new wallet, and started looking into thin wallets.
I've never quite had the same problem George had, but I've tried to keep wallets out of my back pants pockets for years. I don't even really carry cash with me anymore, just a lot of plastic. I was also thinking if my wallet held less stuff, I'd be forced to carry less.
I don't exactly remember how I came across Trayvax, but the more I looked into what they do and make, the cooler they were for me.
- American company
- Products made in the USA
- Wallets are RFID resistant
- Lifetime warranty
- Partner with and support veterans
This wallet is made out of solid, tough materials I dig. The design is minimal and slim to carry my plastic cards and a few bills with ease. It's smaller than my cell phone so it's not like it crowds my front pockets. The wallet is also modular, allowing you to loosen or tighten the strap to securely fit what you're carrying. If you're concerned about the wallet opening up, you can secure it with a carabiner or other similar item.
I think what has struck me most, is all the positive comments I have received from cashiers when I go to pay.
"Is that a wallet?"
"Where'd you get that?"
"That's so cool!"
I'm not sure why, but cashiers seem to love wallets, beards, and Trejo's Tacos t-shirts. I've also used the Trayvax Axis as a tool of sorts to pry or smash things. So far it's held up quite well.
If the Axis isn't your style, Trayvax does offer three other models with color variations and accessories. Be sure to check out what they offer. Did I mention they have a Youtube channel?
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Alfresco Activiti
About seven years ago we started the conversations that led to Activiti being created as an Apache licensed project. At Alfresco, we felt it was important to be able to use components within our architecture that gave us more options to develop our community and build business opportunities. Business Process Management is one of those critical components of any content management system. As a liberal license, the Apache Public License provided opportunities for others to add and enhance the project and perhaps we may get the capabilities that we alone can not create. An Apache licensed process engine was my idea, but it aligned with what the original founders of Activiti were thinking as well.
Over a period of nearly seven years with the initial hiring of Tom Baeyens and Joram Barrez, Activiti evolved into a robust offering that has challenged significant commercial vendors who are dedicated to the BPM market. Despite our small size at the time, I made sure that they got the resources they needed and gave a pretty free hand in how the project evolved. Over the years, I estimate that Alfresco has invested at least $7 million in the development of pure open source software available to the community. Our plan is to continue and actually accelerate investment in this project.
Clearly, this is a valuable and freely available resource that many have and will find very useful. There were many enterprises using Activiti in critical business processes and incorporating into various software products without necessarily giving back. That's open source! However, we were getting requests for support and additional features, which allowed us to go beyond using Activiti as a component and provide direct support last year. In order to monetize the investment in Activiti, we provided enterprise support and additional enterprise features, which follows along the lines of other successful open source companies building products around an Apache license, like Cloudera.
In addition, we found Activiti so useful and so critical to our vision of digital transformation that we have made it a critical part of our future architecture. We plan to take Activiti to the next step in the marketplace and to provide features that will provide clear leadership and differentiation in the BPM market. We have a clear plan for Activiti that very much includes our open source community. If anything, we believe that the Activiti project will be more open than ever. We see Alfresco and Activiti as separate, but equal. And increasingly integrated and interoperable without sacrificing the independence of either.
Unfortunately, some of my early friends on the Activiti project have disagreed with our direction and have taken the step of forking the Activiti code. This is disappointing because the work that they have done is very good and has generally been in the spirit of open source. However, the one thing that we could not continue to give them was exclusive control of the project. I truly wish that we could have found a way to work with them within a community framework. The article that they reference in their announce of the fork references that forks just happen in open source. It has happened with Activiti before because it is good and it is valuable.
But we are redoubling our determination to grow Activiti faster, better and more openly. We are hiring more people than ever before and recruiting more partners. We look forward to working with developers of Activiti on a more open and collaborative contribution process. We have no plans to change Activiti's license or how we develop with open source. We will be more explicit in our roadmap and our leadership in BPM. If you disagree with that roadmap, then let's work together on it. Our intent is to challenge and change the market the same way that we have with Alfresco with open source.


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Working on ways to improve the tooling/work environment when in a JPA project.
In the past, pretty much hand-code everything and rely on maven/unit-tests to catch errors.
Quicknote experiences:
* To get JPA Tooling working, need to map the jdbc driver manually/directly to the filesystem jar location through the Eclipse->DataManagement features.
* More on JPA tooling, particularly with maven layout, here: http://www.eclipse.org/forums/index.php?t=msg&goto=508143
* To get Hibernate Tooling working, need to add the jdbc driver to the classpath, EVEN IF you are using Database Connection:JPA project configured option (i.e. see above direct jar filesystem mapping does not carry over to Hibernate Tooling).
* In the persistence.xml, to avoid dealing with a lot of issues, remove JTA requirements. This works for me as the Entity class/domain are in a project seperate from the Session Bean (the Entity Managers), so the Entity class/domain has a non-JTA persistence.xml, while the Session Bean (entity manager) project has a JTA persistence.xml. I hate inconsistencies, but only way this seems to work.
* In JPA tooling, immediately checked the model to the database structure, and identified a couple of case-sensitivity issues between the field name and the column name that were easy to fix.
* In Hibernate tooling, can test-run jpa-ql queries to see if they work as expected, timing, and review results. Can also look at the Dynamic SQL Preview to see the actual sql used for future index optimizations.
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Who Gives A Damn(ina) About Stamina
Stamina stacking has been pretty common for tanks for a while. Stamina was generally seen as the default go-to stat for any tanking class at least throughout the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. It was the best way to increase effective health, which was ultimate in tank survivability.
I think, though, that Cataclysm has changed that. The only benefit to increased stamina, really, was the initial buffer before dying. Health pool measures only one thing: How much damage you can take, without healing, before you die. That's it. That was useful when most tanks had between 20k-60k (depending on when in the previous expansion we're talking about) and hits could take 10-20k health. An initial buffer to allow tanks to take some hits before healers stabilized things was valuable.
However, Cataclysm has completely changed the landscape in terms of the "spikiness" of encounters. It's a combination of overall size of default health pools (the health you get from level and unmodified gear) and bosses having less damage potential per hit, generally, if mechanics are obeyed. Tanks are no longer at any risk of dying within two to three bad hits. That means the value of an initial buffer has been reduced massively.
Let's take an example. An average raid-ready tank will have around 10-12 gem slots available. Let us say this tank gems straight stamina (and is not a jewelcrafter, so has no access to Chimera's Eye cuts). At 12 gem slots, with a +60 stamina gem in each, this adds up to 720 extra stamina. Each point of stamina is 14 extra health, so the tank gains 10,080 extra health. The average raid tank has around 140k default health, so the extra from gemming pushed him or her to 150k or so.
What does this mean when fighting a raid boss? It means only this: the tank can absorb an extra 10k health before dying if he or she gets no heals. That's all. As soon as the tank falls below 140k health in this example (i.e. essentially the first time the tank takes damage), the value of the extra stamina is gone. After that, the entirety of his or her ability to survive until the end comes from the tank's own avoidance and mitigation and the output of the raid's healers. Total health pool has no more impact.
In Shocking News, Health Is Not The Same As Mana
Stamina for tanks is not akin to intellect for casters, because total health pool does not have the same effects as total mana pool. Even leaving aside the fact that intellect has other benefits (spellpower, most notably), there are key mana regeneration mechanics that operate as a percentage of total mana pool. Therefore, having a larger total mana pool has a direct relation to longevity of that mana pool...it's not merely an initial buffer.
Total mana pool would be nothing but an initial buffer if the only mana return that existed was MP5, as that would be a rough analogue to healing. Healing works as raw numbers, just as MP5 does, not as percentage of total health pool. Therefore, the total size of the health pool (in the universe of normal tank pools...no tank is going to be sitting at 30k total health nor is any tank going to be sitting at 1 million total health) has virtually no impact on the longevity of the health pool. Only things like dodge, parry, mitigation (armor, block, etc), tank skill in employing cooldowns, healer skill and healer mana really have significant impact on the longevity of a health pool.
Healer skill and healer mana are not within the tank's control and tank skill is not affected by gemming and enchanting choices. Only avoidances and mitigation are, which is why those should be the only focuses of gems and enchants (this can include mastery, of course, since tanking mastery largely seems to be mitigation-focused).
So Is Stamina Useless For Tanks?
Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: ...Yes.
(Okay, to be a little less glib, by "stamina" I mean the stamina acquired from gems and enchants. The stamina you get from your gear is necessary but that's something you get automatically. Thanks for reading. I'm going to end the piece on this parenthetical comment because I'm a writing rebel.)
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I agree with this post 100%. Gemming for straight stamina is no longer the best option. I've healed for tanks that gem for stam and I've healed for tanks that gem for mitigation, and the mitigation tanks are easier by far to keep alive.ReplyDelete
Part of it is probably just the sheer size of the health pools these days. Adding an extra 10k hit points to a tank that already had 150k hit points just doesn't help much. Hooray, they can absorb part of one more hit from a boss! And in a fight like Chimaeron, where the tank is routinely being reduced to 1 hp, and where the healers are only supposed to heal him up to 10k health and no more anyway, the extra stam is completely useless. Avoidance tanks are king for that fight.
I think it will take a while before the mindset of gemming all stam changes though. It's been so ingrained.
Good insight, I've seen it echoed around the community a lot and I definantly agree with you on this (I've started inspecting tanks for stam gems first thing if they are taking lots of damage). I looked at some of your other posts and like a lot of them so I added you to my blogroll,and I hope thats ok with you.ReplyDelete
Thanks, Tamek. I definitely have no problems with you adding me, in fact I appreciate it. I'll check out your blog, as I'm always interested in other viewpoints on the game, especially from other healers.ReplyDelete


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For those who missed the notice they received from IBM : here's the annual price change announcement 'Price Change(s):Price Changes in Monthly License Charges (MLC) on Selected IBM System z Software Programs (516-001)'.
As of January 1, 2016 there will be a price increase of about 4% for a list of MLC softwares. You can find the list in the announcement, but it's pretty much all the important MLC softwares that are around ranging from DB2, CICS, IMS over COBOL, PL/I up to z/OS itself.
There's a special mention for the zOS V2 SDSF feature (5650-ZOS) (so only z/OS V2) that will " increase by approximately 20%, effective January 1, 2016 and apply to
all software billing metrics. This increase reflects the additional
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Announcement letter, ZP15-0369, and planned to be available beginning
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Don't fall for these skin myths
Think you know a lot about skin and skin care? You might be surprised at how much "common knowledge" about how to keep your skin clear and healthy is simply not true. Here, we debunk 10 common myths about skin.
1. The right skin cream can keep your skin looking young.
There are hundreds of skin treatments that claim to help you look younger or slow the aging process. For reducing wrinkles, the topical treatment with the best evidence behind it is retinoic acid (as in Retin-A). Many over-the-counter products contain retinoic acid as well, but it's difficult to say if one is better than another. But the best ways to keep wrinkles at bay are using sunscreen and not smoking.
2. Antibacterial soap is best for keeping your skin clean.
Skin normally has bacteria on it. It's impossible to keep your skin completely free of bacteria for any amount of time. In fact, many experts are concerned that the use of antibacterial soap could lead to more antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Antibacterial soap is not necessary for everyday use. Regular soap is fine. Thorough and consistent hand-washing, not antibacterial soap, is what helps prevent the spread of infection.
3. Eating chocolate or oily foods causes oily skin and acne.
The truth is that an oily substance called sebum causes acne. It's made and secreted by the skin. In fact, there's no evidence that any specific food causes acne.
4. Tanning is bad for you.
Spending an excessive amount of time in the sun or in a tanning booth can increase skin cancer risk, especially if sunscreen is not used. Skin cancer risk is correlated with total lifetime sun exposure and frequency of sunburns. Excessive tanning can also damage skin, causing it to wrinkle and age prematurely. But developing a light or gradual tan through repeated, but careful, sun exposure isn't dangerous. As long as you're taking precautions — such as using a sunscreen of at least SPF 30, applying it thoroughly and reapplying when necessary, and avoiding peak sun exposure times — a light tan with no burning isn't a warning sign.
5. Tanning is good for you.
People often associate a dark tan with the glow of good health. But there's no evidence that tanned people are healthier than paler people. Sun exposure does have a health benefit, though. Sunlight activates vitamin D in the skin. Vitamin D helps keep bones strong, and may also lower the risk of certain cancers and boost immune function. Depending on how much vitamin D you're getting in your diet, a lack of sun exposure could increase your risk of vitamin D deficiency.
6. The higher the SPF of your sunscreen, the better.
Above a certain level, a higher sun protection factor (SPF) has little added benefit compared with a lower SPF. Experts generally recommend using sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, which blocks out 97% of UVB radiation. It may be worth a higher SPF if you're planning to be outside for more than two to three hours, especially during hours of peak sun exposure (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). But in most circumstances, a higher SPF may not be worth the extra cost.
7. A scar that is barely noticeable is the mark of a good surgeon.
The true skill of a surgeon is demonstrated by what he or she does between making and closing the incision. While surgeons routinely pay more attention to incisions on the face (using thinner suture, making stitches closer together, or avoiding the use of sutures altogether if possible), the appearance of a scar tells you little about the skill of your surgeon.
8. Vitamin E will make scars fade.
There's little evidence to support this claim. Talk to your surgeon or dermatologist if you have concerns about the appearance of a scar. There are many options for improving the appearance of scars, including laser treatments.
9. Crossing your legs causes varicose veins.
There are a number of risk factors for varicose veins, but crossing your legs is not one of them. Heredity is one of the most important — an estimated 80% of people with varicose veins have a parent with the same condition. Other things that make a person prone to varicose veins include smoking, inactivity, high blood pressure, pregnancy, obesity, and having a job that requires prolonged standing. If you already have varicose veins, elevating your legs and using compression stockings may be helpful. But keeping your legs "uncrossed" won't prevent or improve the condition.
10. Scalp massage can prevent baldness.
There's simply no evidence that scalp massage prevents baldness, tempting as it is to believe.
If you see something unusual on your skin or have concerns about how to keep your skin healthy, talk to your doctor or dermatologist. And if you hear someone repeating these skin myths, you can set them straight.
My Take: If you see something unusual on your skin or have concerns about how to keep your skin healthy, talk to your doctor or dermatologist. And if you hear someone repeating these skin myths, you can set them straight.
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Eagles / Jimmy Buffett Show Review
I have a policy these days that if a band does not approve me for press credentials, I don't cover them on the blog. But, it's my blog and I'm allowed to break the rules. And, last night was a show that just begged for an exception.


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Whoever Got Him... Keep Up The Good Work
Another Minnesota man recruited to join an Al Qaeda-linked group in Somalia has been killed in the war-torn African country, according to a spokesman for the man's family.Speak Good Of The Dead Terrorists? He's Dead, Good.
Family members of 20-year-old Jamal Bana found photos of his bloody body online, according to Abdirizak Bihi, who has represented many of the families whose loved ones left the Minneapolis area last year to join al-Shabaab, which has been warring with the moderate Somali government since 2006.
The FBI has been looking into how more than 20 young, Somali-American men from the Twin Cities and elsewhere were recruited to train and possibly fight alongside al-Shabaab.