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18th century Literature
From 'A History of the British Nation' by AD Innes, 1912
John Dryden died in the year 1700. Samuel Johnson died in 1784. The date of Johnson's first notable publication was 1738, a few years before the death of two of the most prominent literary figures of the previous period, Pope and Swift, the survivors of a literary circle which had once included Addison. Johnson's own circle after 1761 included Burke and Goldsmith, and touched Sheridan. This list of names suggests the characteristics of the whole period; in the whole number there is only one, Edmund Burke, who was not essentially a man of his century - whose work was not an expression of its conventions. As concerns literary form, these were the men who themselves set the conventions which lesser men followed; but the literary form was itself the finished expression of the moral and intellectual spirit of the age. Within a few years of Johnson's death an entirely new spirit had manifested itself, and the canons which had guided or had been laid down by the writers of the eighteenth century were entirely discarded.
The Augustan Age
Poetry, a great critic has said, is a "criticism of life"; the poetry in which an age expresses itself affords at any rate a conclusive criterion of the way in which that age looked upon life. The predominance of the lyrical over the rhetorical implies the predominance of the emotional over the rational, and vice versa. Until Johnson was dead, rhetorical poetry held the field throughout the eighteenth century; the era produced only one lyrical poet of importance, William Collins, though Pope was the most consummate master of the art which claims a purely intellectual appreciation.
The Restoration in the seventeenth century brought with it a revolt of the intellectuals against the tyranny of moral strenuousness - not merely the sour rigidity of the narrowest Puritanism but the emotional intensity which had produced a Milton and a Cromwell. In its first emancipation it flung aside morality altogether. Then came a reaction, when it was realised that there was no essential antagonism between the moral and the intellectual. Under the serene guidance of Addison, decency again became "the mode," and Pope, in finely polished couplets, stereotyped the somewhat superficial philosophy of cultured common-sense.
The morality which could be expressed in epigrams reigned supreme, even while immorality which could shelter behind epigrammatic formulae was rampant. But the criteria applied were those of the intelligence, not those of the heart; the emotions, except as playthings appropriate to the boudoir, were at a discount. Where there is no enthusiasm there can be no lyrical poetry, and the Augustan Age knew not enthusiasm.
It called itself Augustan not inappropriately, for it had much in common with the age of the first Roman emperor, an imitative age with little in it that was spontaneous; an artificial age; on the surface graceful, refined, and polite, below the veneer barbarically gross, and at heart earthy and materialistic. Literature took possession of what was best in it, and that best has a unique charm, an attraction of its own, but it is something very different from the best of the Elizabethans with their vivid and all-pervading vitality, of the Puritans with their fervour of righteousness, or of the new spirit which burst into life with the dying' century.
The materialism was at its worst in the second quarter ot the century; but it continued dominant even while a sturdier morality, deeply rooted, more akin in its nature to Puritanism, was making progress; while Samuel Johnson by force of character more than of intellect was gradually achieving a supremacy among English men of letters; while the Great Commoner in the political world, Wesley in the religious world, were breathing life into the dry bones. The breed of English men of action had not worn itself out, but the reviving national capacity for enthusiasm, faith, and loyalty was not to bear full fruit until a later generation.
In such an age, then, it was impossible that lyrical poetry should flourish In England. Collins stood by himself, while Gray's Odes have little if at all more of the lyrical quality than those of Dryden or Pope. In Scotland song still lived, for Scotland was still emotional, still capable of enthusiasm, or there would have been no "Forty Five." But even in Scotland the song which was spontaneous was also anonymous. And as the repression of the deeper emotions was destructive of song, so also it was destructive of the higher drama which involves the dramatic insteadof lyrical expression of the deeper emotions. Tragedy, instead of depicting human passion, was unreal, conventional, and rhetorical. But the very conditions which were ill adapted for tragedy were perfectly compatible with the development of a prose comedy which is of its nature concerned with the light and superficial aspects of life; and in their own delightful kind, towards the close of our period, the comedies of two Irishmen, Goldsmith and Sheridan, are unsurpassed; just as at an earlier stage Pope's Rape of the Lock was a quite perfect piece of irresponsible daintiness.
18th century prose
The eighteenth century, however, if it was not a great age of poetry, was great in prose, and in other realms of prose than that of theatrical comedy. At its outset the short essay was almost perfected by Steele and Addison in the pages of the Toiler and the Spectator. Pamphleteering was elevated into a fine art by Defoe and Swift. Defoe, in a series of works unmatched in their realism from the Journal of the Plague to Robinson Crusoe, created the English Novel; and Swift made the travels of Gulliver to Lilliput and Brobdingnag almost as convincing as the adventures of Crusoe himself. Addison's creation of Sir Roger de Coverley reveals an aspect of English life which shows that the general materialism was still far from being universal, and gives the first promise of the English novel of character.
The first novels
About the time when Johnson was first shouldering his way into the London world of letters, the novel of sentimental respectability was given its vogue by Samuel Richardson's Pamela, which helped at least to inspire Henry Fielding to the production of Joseph Andrews as a sort of antidote to Richardson's mawkishness. Richardson wrote for ladies, Fielding did not. Richardson was a moralist and a sentimentalist, Fielding was neither. But it was Fielding who, like Defoe, held the mirror up to nature and painted life as he saw it in the middle of the eighteenth century, with the robust and virile humour and fidelity which made Scott and Thackeray regard him as the father of the novel.
Of the same school, though with an exaggerated coarseness, was Tobias Smollett; with these two names is associated that of Lawrence Sterne, whose exquisite humour was counterbalanced by a sort of refined indecency much more corrupting than the audacity of Fielding or the grossness of Smollett; and Goldsmith gave Sir Roger de Coverley a companion in the "Man in Black" of the Citizen of the World, and produced an exquisite novel of real life which was neither mawkish nor coarse in the Vicar of Wakefield.
The contributions of Scotland and Ireland
Before 1760 Ireland and Scotland had taken their share in the production of English literature. Swift and Steele were both born in Dublin. Smollett was a Scot, and so were such minor lights as James Thomson, the authof of The Seasons, and John Home, whose tragedy of Douglas was received with enthusiastic if evanescent applause. Hardly recognised as yet, but destined to be far more influential, was the work of the Scotsman David Hume, whose importance in the history of moral and metaphysical speculation can hardly be over-estimated, while his History of England, though in many respects untrustworthy, gives him a place in the front rank of English historians. In the realm of philosophy Hume, himself an audacious and original thinker, was almost equalled in originality and importance by his predecessor, George Berkeley, Bishop of Cloyne.
And after 1760 the prominence of Scots and Irishmen increased. In the lighter walks of literature the achievement of Goldsmith and Sheridan has already been noted. If Johnson, the greatest literary figure of the time, was English through and through, his biography, the acknowledged masterpiece of its kind, was the work of the Scot Boswell. Burke, the Irishman, was the greatest political thinker of the day, unless we except the Scot Adam Smith, whose great work the Wealth of Nations raised political economy, which had hitherto been little more than empirical, into an acknowledged science, and revolutionised the prevalent ideas on the subject. But though Hume as a historian was surpassed by another Scot, William Robertson, the acknowledged supremacy in that field belongs to the Englishman Gibbon, whose Decline and Fall of the Roman Empirt stands by itself without a rival.
This article is excerpted from the book, 'A History of the British Nation', by AD Innes, published in 1912 by TC & EC Jack, London. I picked up this delightful tome at a second-hand bookstore in Calgary, Canada, some years ago. Since it is now more than 70 years since Mr Innes's death in 1938, we are able to share the complete text of this book with Britain Express readers. Some of the author's point of view may not be currently accepted by modern historians, but it is worth reading as a period piece of British attitudes at the time of writing.
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It's a moot point because of All-Star break, but it would have been a tough call on Wolf Pack practice today if there actually had been one scheduled.
For those who don't know, the Pack practice in the morning, usually starting at 10:30, and because of the snowstorm there was a travel ban on Connecticut roads until 2:00 this afternoon. After a loss in their last game and a day off Sunday, the Wolf Pack coaching staff, I'm sure, would have been chomping at the bit to get back on the practice ice, and when they woke up this morning and saw that the snow amounts weren't as cataclysmic as feared, there probably would have been a severe temptation to say, "Aw, heck, we can go ahead and have practice." The idea of asking their players to defy a state order, though, would probably have at least made them think twice.
Saturday night's defeat in Syracuse notwithstanding, the Wolf Pack entered the All-Star break on a solid roll. The loss to the Crunch was the Pack's first in regulation in a span of eight games (6-1-1-0), and just the fourth in the last 20 games (13-4-1-2), and prior to the setback Ken Gernander's group had climbed to within three points of first place in the Northeast Division.
That's a far cry from last season at this time, when the Pack were dead last in the AHL and desperately scratching to save their season.
It seems as though there are precious few one-sided games anywhere in hockey these days—most contests are decided by a goal or two—and a big key to the Wolf Pack's success this year has been the fact that they have been particularly good in close games.
Thirty-four of the Pack's 42 games on the year have been decided by margins of two goals or less, and the Wolf Pack is a combined 22-7-3-2 in games decided by two goals or fewer. What's more, Hartford's 15 one-goal wins—they are 15-3-3-2 in one-goal games—are only one behind Springfield and Syracuse for the most in the league.
It's significant to consider, too, that several of the Wolf Pack's high-end players have yet to match their usual levels of production. That's not to say that anyone's effort has been lacking, far from it, and All-Star representative Chris Bourque has certainly been as advertised as an AHL point producer, but history tells us that there have to be hot streaks on the horizon for some others.
Chris Mueller, for example, was a 25-goal-scorer and a Calder Cup champion with Texas last season, and had 18 and 32 goals, respectively, in his previous two AHL seasons, but has been held to four in 30 games thus far this year. Joey Crabb had 15 goals in 62 games with San Antonio in 2013-14, and had a 24-goal season with Chicago in 2009-10, and he has six so far in 34 games this year. And two young guys who were big keys for the Wolf Pack last season, Danny Kristo and Ryan Bourque, have yet to get in a real scoring groove. Kristo was the Pack's goal-scoring leader last season with 25, and has nine in 39 games in his second pro year, and Bourque broke out for 21 tallies in 2013-14 and currently has eight this season.
I would think those guys all have some good breaks stored up, and could lift the Wolf Pack to even greater heights post-All-Star break.

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Spring Sweetness is the elegant Fashioncentric Hunt prize from Mind Games. The dress is aptly named as there are dainty blooms in the material and the style is sweet and charmingly designed. If you love the prize in white, you will be happy to know that Spring Sweetness is also available for purchase in vanilla, lilac, pink, and mint for only L$60!
The second prize is an enchanting jewelry set from Stars! The Kristal set, which includes the earrings and necklace, is astoundingly beautiful and intricately designed. I'm sure you will agree that the prize is exquisite, and will be the perfect accessory for almost any outfit!
That is all prizes I have to show you today, but I will have more prizes to show you from the Fashioncentric Hunt soon! So, be sure to check back often! Also, be sure to check out the Fashioncentric website for hunt hints and information on the weekly linden cash drawing! Happy hunting!
Fashioncentric Hunt Prize: Mind Games -- Spring Sweetness
Fashioncentric Hunt Prize: Stars! -- Kristal set
Shoes: e.one -- Ballet Flats (white)
Hair: A&A -- Florinda (Brown Sugar -- From Flawless Sim Hunt)
Skin: Noya -- Pippa
Shape: Noya -- Pippa
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In a world that revolves around technology, sometimes it is difficult to imagine what there is to do when we don't have access to something we all take for granted. With winter months nearing, it's important to understand that power outages do happen. While it may be a nuisance, in the case that there is a simple power outage on campus, there is no need to worry. Manchester University takes the safety and health of students very seriously, so that isn't an aspect that most MU students fear during power outages. What they do fear, though, is the excruciating boredom that comes with living without the advanced technology that we have grown up with and gotten used to. So, whether it's because of natural causes or something as inconvenient and utterly annoying as electrical maintenance/repairs, ease your mind during the next power outage by trying some of these activities:
1) Read a Good Book
Start that new book that you've been dying to read but just haven't seem to find the time lately to do so yet! Contrary to common belief, there are still people that enjoy reading for leisure, and there are also still books that don't require a tablet or an App Store to access. After all, we are at a college, so the excuse of lacking resources won't apply here. And yes, you can even try actually doing your assigned reading for class (for once) during this down time. A list of the most popular books out right now can be found here, just in case of the unlikely chances that a random power outage would unexpectedly appear in the very near future.
2) Be Social!
In the instance of a non-threatening power outage situation, while annoyance levels may be high, the levels of danger are at zero, so there is no reason to hide in a shell. As a residential campus, Manchester provides its students with a plethora of neighbors to chat with. Whether it's Garver or Helman, each hall will have a variety of Spartans for you to relax with, so go meet some new friends! Being social during a power outage can involve anything from catching up with the latest gossip, to playing your favorite board game or card game.
3) Do Your Body a Favor
You never really seem to get a chance to catch your breath during college, which means that for a lot us, we get sucked into the rat race of life and often times neglect our bodies. In a high-stress environment like college life, exercise can be extremely beneficial for peace of mind, confidence, and mainly just overall health. When we forget to take care of our bodies, it just slows us down even more, which is the last thing students can afford with everything going on. Without the distraction of electronics, there is no better time for a run than during a power outage. Considering what the cause of the outage is and weather-permitting, this could be a great opportunity to get some cardio in. For those who rather live without power for the rest of your life than even think about putting running shoes on, there is a less-sweaty alternative. While running may be a mental getaway for some, it can also be a mental nightmare for others. That's okay, because if you prefer to ease your mind in another way, consider planning out the week ahead. By sitting down and physically writing out when certain assignments are due, where you have to be at certain times, and actually constructing an hourly schedule of your week, you will be able to remove some of the stress that you would've had otherwise. Empty weekly schedule templates can always be found in the Success Center, or yearly planners can be purchased in the bookstore. So, whether it be going on a jog or filling in a planner, a power outage may present an excellent opportunity to take advantage of some alone time and get your mind right.
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This lovely white-flowered plant is related to the Blue Waterlily of Egypt, and parallels between their depictions in ancient art and ritual are striking. In both cultures, deities are shown being offered the flowers to smell for healing and purification, and both societies associate the flowers with the head, particularly the senses and sense input. In both ancient Egyptian and Mayan accounts, the lilies are associated with the creation myth, and their use brings visions and understanding of creation.
In Egyptian texts, they are spoken of as "flowers of sweet odours", like "sitting on the shore of drunkenness" given by the gods, whose "beauty is in every body" and "gladdens the heart". In Mayan codices, it is said: "I drink the precious liquor of the aquatic flowers", the "beautiful narcotic flowers that intoxicate", and see that "I am the unique effigy of the gods, I am their creation" and the flowers "stain my heart". Both of these descriptions speak elegantly to the entheogenic experience in the pure sense of the word, "entheogen" literally meaning "creating the divine within".
At ancient Maya sites, the waterlily motif is most often seen at the temple centers for divination or calendar and astrological calculation, and some anthropologists feel thet the use of the waterlily greatly affected the Mayan cosmology, particularly by how it altered the priests' perceptions of time.
We have found this to be the case, noting interesting sensations of time contraction when working with waterlily, as well as the dreamy, visionary and unconscious-opening effects common to the Egyptian lily. The Mayan is somewhat more dreamy and sedating, and a bit less sharp and clear in the mind, but still excellent for dreamwork and astral travel or skrying.
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Reproduced Jeannette Glass Iris Coasters - Iris and HerringboneBy Mark Chervenka
Reproduced Jeannette Glass Iris Coasters - Iris and Herringbone
A clear crystal coaster of the Iris pattern has been reproduced. Original Iris was made by the Jeanette Glass Company. The original factory name was Iris but it is now commonly called Iris and Herringbone.
The pattern was first made in clear crystal ca. 1928-1932. A limited number of shapes were made in crystal in the 1950s and vases were produced into the 1970s.
Other shapes which have been reproduced include beaded edge 4½″ berry bowl, 6½″ footed tumblers, 10" dinner plate, vase and candy dish. The new candy dish is easy to spot because there is no raylike pattern in the bottom of the piece. Vases were reissued in the 1970s and are the same as vases produced in earlier years.
Generally, molding on originals is much sharper and crisper. This means the original herringbone pattern catches more light and typically has more sparkle and appears brighter than the reproductions.


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Hello Hello, Lil Buns!
It's about 1130 here in NY and this will be my last blog entry for 2016.
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I hope 2017 will bring everything positive and that it will be kind to us. May it also be the year that everything finally comes together and life begins!
Thank you all for staying with me on my journey and hope you continue to tag along!
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Revitalizing Jordan Downs
In 2012, the team of The Michaels Organization and BRIDGE Housing was selected as Master Developer of Jordan Downs. Earlier, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, in conjunction with residents and a broad spectrum of stakeholders, initiated a comprehensive plan to rebuild Jordan Downs into a mixed-use, mixed-income community. The plan has the ambitious goal of creating a vibrant urban village that will serve as a national model for the renewal of public housing.
The multi-phase effort calls for one-to-one replacement of the existing 700 public housing apartments and the addition of up to 1,400 affordable and market-rate homes, along with much needed neighborhood-serving retail, community centers and parks. BRIDGE and The Michaels Organization will also develop a comprehensive Human Capital Plan to provide family support, job training, and community programs for residents to move toward self-sufficiency.
The video above, created for BRIDGE's 30th anniversary in 2013, introduces viewers to the site, resident Aaron Pineda and Los Angeles Councilmember Joe Buscaino.
The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles produced this video about the formation of a Girl Scout Troop in Watts--part of a community safety initiative supported by LAPD and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles.
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The Do What You Want: Live 2012
DWYW came to Derby in 2012 and held its first event at the Roundhouse on Pride Park. The venue gave us the chance to increase the size of the event and we managed to get 120 exhibitors in the 3 rooms the venue offered.
A dedicated area for childrens and young peoples services was managed by The Stuff project with over 30 organisations showcasing their projects.
The event was visited (to much delight) by Jimmi Harkishin (Dev in Coronation St) who spent several hours talking to organisations and visitors.


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The key is building a community - The White House blogs on success with Drupal
A couple of days ago I stumbled across by Peter Welsch, Deputy Director of Online Platform for the Office of Digital Strategy at The White House. He talks about the improbable way open source software is built and how it can benefit organisations and the success they've achieved thanks to Drupal and it's community. It is an interesting read.
You say sure. When she returns the screwdriver a couple days later, your friend mentions that she made an improvement: now it works with both Phillips and flat head screws. Another friend hears this and asks if he can take a look, too. When he returns the screwdriver, it's been upgraded again: now it's a power screwdriver. Then a third friend gets excited and adds some extra speeds and a better battery.
Read the full story on Whitehouse.gov
Contributing back to Drupal
The White House recently created a Drupal.org user account and have created a poject FortyFour, a base theme currently in alpha. They also have a Git Repo containing open sourced Drupal modules. You can hear Tom Cochran talk about the "We the people" project which he presented at DrupalCon Denver.
It will be interesting to see what developments occur during the next presidential term and what positive impact this has on open source adoption beyond government.
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Barry Steele puts the rock back into "Roy Orbison" as he takes to the stage to celebrate Roy Orbison's 75th birthday.
With full support from Barry's fabulous five piece show band, also performing hits from The Shadows, Ray Charles and Jerry Lee Lewis and special appearances from The Compleat Beatles and Michael King as Billy Fury, there's a great night in store.
Roy Orbison and Friends 75 Special is the only touring theatre show authorised by Barbara Orbison and Orbison enterprises to sell and promote official merchandise and Material. You can't get a better endorsement than that.
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Date: Saturday 17 September
Time: 7.30pm doors, 8pm show
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Pianist Yehong Shi has been noted for his expressive and sensitive playing in both his native China and the US. As a soloist, he has performed at Yanjiao Music Hall, Dayou Music Hall, Music Hall of Central Conservatory of Music School, Scott Hall, and Preston Bradley Hall of the Chicago Cultural Center to name a few. He has won top awards in the Dayou Music Competition and the Chinese Composition Award. He was a finalist of both the First Zhouguangren Piano Summer Institute Concerto Competition and the Manhattan School of Music Concerto Competition. He received second prize in the Rondo Forma Piano Competition and BMC Zimmerli Piano Competition (2016).
Mr. Shi started to learn piano when he was 10 years old. His talents were discovered by Professor Zhou Guang Ren. He has recently completed his master's degree, studying with Dr. Wael Farouk at Roosevelt University Chicago College of Performing Arts. He will join the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in the Artist Diploma program beginning 2017 Fall study with Awadagin Pratt. His bachelor's degree was from the Manhattan School of Music with Dr. Solomon Mikowsky, Mr. Alexandre Moutouzkine, and Dr. Marc Silverman.


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'Aurangzeb was also responsible for the downfall of the Mughul empire because of his several faulty policies.' However, which among his following policies or measures was Not one among them?
(A) (a) Policy of religious bigotry,
(B) (b) Rajput policy,
(C) (c) Revenue policy,
(D) (d) Deccan policy.
Which, among the following, was Not one of the results of the battle of Buxar ?
(A) (a) It proved the superiority of English arms against native rulers,
(B) (b) The Mughul emperor and the Nawab of Avadh became dependent on the English,
(C) (c) There remained no possibility of any opposition by the Nawab of Bengal to the English,
(D) (d) The English became the dejure as well as the de facto rulers of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.
Which, among the following, was Not a measure introduced ' Cornwallis for betterment of trade ?
(A) (a) The number of the members of the Board of Trade was reduced
(B) (b) Duties concerning the trade of the Company were restored Board of Trade.
(C) (c) An Indian was included in the Board of Trade,
(D) (d) Representatives were appointed on commission basis purchase goods for the Company and sell its goods.
Do you think that Haider Ali was a bigot ?
(A) (a) No,
(B) (b) Yes.
(C) None of these
(D) None of these
Sindh was annexed to the territories of the English in A. D.:
(A) (a) 1841,
(B) (b) 1842,
(C) (c) 1843,
(D) (d) 1844.
Which, among the following, was Not one of the terms of the treaty of Yandaboo signed between the Burmese and the English after the first Burma War ?
(A) (a) Burma gave up its claims over Assam, Cachar and Jaintia,
(B) (b) It accepted Manipur as an independent state,
(C) (c) It agreed to a war-indemnity of rupees one and half crore to the English,
(D) (d) It provided permission of trade to the English in Burma without payment of tax.
The Statutory Civil Service Scheme was introduced by Lord Lylton with a view to:
(A) (a) Enhancing the number of Indians in higher Services,
(B) (b) Dampening the spirit of Indians for competing in Covenanted Services Examination,
(C) (c) Reducing the expenditure on Services,
(D) (d) Debarring the Indians from higher Services.
Which, among the following, was Not attempted by Raja Ram Mohan Roy to bring about social reform ?
(A) (a) Sati, polygamy, marriages of minor girls, purdah system etc. should be abolished,
(B) (b) Caste-system should be abolished,
(C) (c) Untouchability should be abolished,
(D) (d) Interreligious should be encouraged,
Which, among the following, was Not one of the provisions of the Company's Charter Act of 1833 ?
(A) (a) The governor-general of India was made directly responsible to the British Cabinet,
(B) (b) The monopoly of the Company to trade with India was abolished,
(C) (c) The Christian missionaries were allowed to come to India,
(D) (d) The Company was asked to spend rupees one lakh a year for educating the Indians.
Which, among the following, was Not one of the results of the efforts of the Swaraj-Party?
(A) (a) Intensified the mass-movement,
(B) (b) Round Table Conferences were held afterwards,
(C) (c) Muddhiman Committee and Simon Commission were appointed,
(D) (d) Exposed the autocratic functioning of the government,
'Group rivalry at the court of Later Mughuls was also responsible for the downfall of the Mughul empire'. Which, among the following, did Not form a group at the court ?
(A) (a) The Rajputs,
(B) (b) The foreign Muslims,
(C) (c) The Indian Muslims.
Which, among the following, was Not one of the conditions settled by Clive with the Mughul emperor, Shah Alam in 1765 A. D. ?
(A) (a) The Emperor permitted trade, without payment of tax, to the English Company all over India,
(B) (b) Kara and Allahabad were handed over to the Emperor where he had to reside,
(C) (c) The Emperor granted to the Company the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa,
(D) (d) The Company agreed to pay rupees twenty-six lakh to the Emperor.
Which, among the following, was Not a new measure introduced Cornwallis in matters of civil judiciary reforms ?
(A) (a) Establishment of the courts of Munsif and, above it, Registrar
(B) (b) Establishment of district courts,
(C) (c) Establishment of four provincial courts at Patna, Dacca. Murshidabad and Calcutta,
(D) (d) Distinction between civil and revenue disputes was abolished.
Do you think that Tipu lost his kingdom because he had lost the loyalty of his subjects ?
(A) (a) No,
(B) (b) Yes.
(C) None of these
(D) None of these
Who, among the following rulers of Afghanistan, appointed Ranjit Singh asSubedar of Lahore ?
(A) (a) Ahmad Shah Abdali,
(B) (b) TimurShah,
(C) (c) JamanShah.
(D) None of these
Which, among the following, was Not one of the causes of the second Burma War?
(A) (a) Imperial Designs of the English,
(B) (b} The new Burmese ruler, Tharrawoddy's refusal to accept the treaty of Yandaboo,
(C) (c) Trade disputes,
(D) (d) Burmese desired to turn out the English from Burma altogether and sought foreign assistance for the purpose.
Who, among the following Governor-Generals, held a Darbar at Delhi where Queen Victoria was declared the Queen Empress of India?
(A) (a) LordLytton,
(B) (b) LordRipon,
(C) (c) LordCurzon.
(D) None of these
Which, among the following, was the novelty of the Arya Samaj while attempting to strengthen the Hindu religion ?
(A) (a) Opposition to idol-worship, ritualism etc,
(B) (b) Opposition to the theory of reincarnation and religious pilgrimages,
(C) (c) Faith in the theory of Karma and transmigration,
(D) (d) The Shuddhi movement.
Which, among the following, was the merit of the Indian Council's Act of 1861 ?
(A) (a) It introduced election-method for the representation of the Indians at the provincial level,
(B) (b) It introduced election-method for the representation of the Indians both at the Centre and in the provinces,
(C) (c) It made a beginning of the legislatures in India both at the Centre and in the provinces,
(D) (d) The governors were subordinated to the governor-general.
Which, among the following, was the year of visit of Cripps' Mission in India ?
(A) (a) 1940 A. D.
(B) (b) 1941 A. D.
(C) (c) 1942 A. D.
(D) (d) 1943 A. D.
Which, among the following, has Not been regarded as one of the causes of the downfall of the Mughul empire ? .
(A) (a) Incapability of Mughul rulers,
(B) (b) Ambitions of the Rajput rulers,
(C) (c) Military weakness of the Empire,
(D) (d) Economic bankruptcy of the Empire.
Which, among the following, was Not one of the conditions settled by Clive with the Nawab of Avadh, Shujauddaulah in 1765 A. D. ?
(A) (a) The Nawab was handed over Avadh,
(B) (b) The Nawab paid rupees fifty lakh to the Company,
(C) (c) The Nawab permitted the Company to trade, without payment of tax within the boundaries of Avadh,
(D) (d) The Nawab agreed to carry on his foreign policy with the assistance of the Company.
Which, among the following, was Not a new measure introduced by Cornwallis in matters of criminal judiciary reforms ?
(A) (a) Four provincial courts were established at Patna, Dacca, Murshidabad and Calcutta,
(B) (b) The Sadar Nizamat orAdalat was established at Calcutta.


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We were at my sister's place for Thanksgiving, and she made a fabulous meal for us! She butterflied a pork tenderloin and covered it with a mixture of mushroom duxelles, dried cranberries, apples, onions, pecans, garlic, rum, maple spice & maple syrup. She rolled it up and secured it with toothpicks, then put it in the oven at 375F for 60-90 minutes. She had lots of the stuffing mixture leftover, so she added pieces of dried bread to it and baked it like regular stuffing for a side dish. She also made mashed purple potatoes (boiled beets mashed in with the regular mashed potatoes), and green beans tossed with bacon and some pecans. To top it all off, she made a red wine gravy that was to die for.
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Nicholas and Sophia Herbert, Donor
Amazing, Gifted Kids Give the Gift of Life
Posted May 14, 2014
Five-year-old Sophia loved to dance and sing. Her 9-year-old brother, Nicholas, was an inventor, who enjoyed designing buildings, robots and machines. Even at such a young age, the siblings were not only recognized as very gifted children, but generous, giving children.
After, a tragic car accident took their lives prematurely, Sophia and Nicholas saved lives through the donation of corneas, heart valves, cartilage and other tissues.
Their parents, Kevin and Cheryl, are registered organ and tissue donors. At such a difficult time in their lives, they made the heroic decision to donate the tissue of Sophia and Nicholas. Kevin said a letter from Mid-America Transplant Services that outlined the gifts donated was very helpful. "It was a dark time, and that letter gave us a lot of hope," he said.
"For each of them, in honor of their lives, we started a scholarship that would provide an opportunity to other children," Kevin said. In memory of Sophia, the family offers a scholarship to St. Peter's Academy of Dance for a girl who would like to dance but can't afford it and to a senior girl who has been dancing while doing good work in their community. In memory of Nicholas, the family sponsors a child to go to a summer camp hosted by the Gifted Resource Council, a not-for-profit education agency serving the St. Louis region aimed at helping bright and talented children achieve their potential. Nicholas was excited about attending the camp, but never got the chance.
"We absolutely loved them," Kevin said. "They were amazing kids, more than we could ever ask for."
Sophia was in pre-school at the time of the accident. In addition to singing and dancing, she was creative. "She kept little notebooks of art and stories," Kevin said. "For a three-year-old, it was really amazing what she was coming up with." In addition to designing things, Nicholas worked out puzzles and went on adventures. He enjoyed rock climbing, hikes and enjoying nature.
"They were amazing kids, more than we could ever ask for."
In May 2013, Kevin helped to open The Center for Hope & Healing, a counseling practice dedicated to supporting families through loss and transitions. The Center is made possible by the generous support of Baue Funeral Homes in St. Charles. Opening such a center has been a dream of Kevin's since before Sophia and Nicholas passed away. He is working now toward creating a support group for parents who lost children.
The accident was really a tribulation," Kevin said. "We were so blessed by the friends and families that were there for us during that hard time."


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While I've been enjoying the sun and sipping on banana smoothies the last few days… Senor Khaleria has been hard at work – on the set of The Scorpion King 3! Say hello to your newest Royal Guard:
Ryan was recruited to be an extra from the guest house we are staying at in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Besides a pretty good time, the pay here for an extra is enough to last us a few days, and a few extra beers! The movie is scheduled for release some time in the summer of 2011.
If Ryan's career takes off from here (which I'm pretty sure it will… check out that royal guard stance), autographs go exclusively to The Khalerias readers.
Being blessed (?) by a monk on set.
*Much to my dismay, The Scorpion King 3 is not starring The Rock. Lame.


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A few questions…
What is the First-Time Home buyer Tax Credit?
•A dollar-for-dollar reduction in what the taxpayer owes in income taxes.
•To qualify, a home purchase must occur on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. For the purposes of tax credit, the purchase date is the date when closing occurs.
How much is the new Home Buyer Tax Credit?
•The tax credit is equal to 10% of the qualified home purchase price, but the credit amount is capped or limited at $8,000. For many first-time home buyers, this means the credit will equal $8,000.
Who is eligible for the tax credit?
•A "first-time home buyer" is defined as a buyer who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase.
•First-time home buyers purchasing any kind of home—new or resale—may be eligible for the tax credit.
•Taxpayer must meet the annual income requirements.
Does the tax credit need to be repaid?
•No, home buyers will not be required to repay the credit to the government.
Who is it for?
•This tax credit is designed to help make home buying possible for first-time buyers in the United States.
•There are additional incentives in a number of states.
Can the money be used in place of the down-payment?
•On May 29, 2009, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a program that allows borrowers to use the first-time home buyer tax credit for a down payment or closing costs on certain FHA-insured mortgages.
If you are a first time home buyer do not let the opportunity get away. The cash for clunkers program is gone. Don't let this pass you by!
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text: Have you ever been talking with someone and they constantly are looking down at their phone and trying to text or do something on social media? Maybe you do that too. It can be tough because everyone wants instant feedback and an immediate response. This episode we talk about being present in our conversations and interactions with others. Remember, whatever happens in life is UP2U!


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10 comments:
- Luis Gomez said...
Love this kind of images. This one is very interesting!
- 08 September, 2010 05:46
- cieldequimper said...
I might just go back to bed because I can't see anything but lines.
- 08 September, 2010 08:23
- Jacob said...
Flip it 90 degrees. I like horizontals! ;-) Nice study in accordions.
Re your comment: We used to bike at Shark Valley in the Everglades on a 15-mile loop...lots of alligators, many of them in the middle of the road. One day we counted 150!
And yes, they can move very fast...I've heard up to 35 miles per hour. Might have a hard time outrunning a hungry one. Fortunately, they eat only once a month. The problem is you never know when that once a month comes up!
- 08 September, 2010 14:01
- arabesque said...
i hate to admit it, but i tend to be the former. ^0^
cool lines.
- 08 September, 2010 16:12
- Lena Johansson said...
I "saw more" and it was an everyday experience Tumba-Alby.I couldn´t guess!
- 08 September, 2010 17:27
- Per Stromsjo said...
Incidentally, there were quite a few passengers inside this bus, wondering what that nut with a camera was after.
Luis Gomez: Glad to tickle your imagination.
cieldequimper: I know the feeling!
Jacob: Certainly a touch of accordion here. Even more so if you follow the link.
arabesque: So am I, sometimes. I guess I'm simplifying a bit too much today. In some areas we might choose to follow the leadership of others. And where we're more comfortable with our own expertise, we will take initiatives ourselves.
Lena Johansson: Interesting patterns are all around!
Thanks all for lining up with us.
- 08 September, 2010 19:44
- Halcyon said...
Really interesting shot here. I am left wondering what this is!
- 08 September, 2010 20:36
- Per Stromsjo said...
I believe the term is Articulated bus . This is a close-up of the middle section where it can bend.
Thanks, Halcyon.
- 13 September, 2010 16:29
- Tinsie said...
Hmmm. This image is too interesting for me. Know what I'm saying?
- 30 September, 2010 00:40
- Per Stromsjo said...
There's a right moment for everything, Tinsie.
- 05 October, 2010 23:01


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Dharamshala: - It was a warm day in McLeod Ganj on Wednesday 28 May 2014 when His Holiness the Dalai Lama the spiritual leader of Tibet gave the second public audience in recent weeks, attended by approximately 1500 people from 62 countries, including 300 Indians nationals.
His Holiness arrived at 10am and walked from his office down to the Tsuglagkhang courtyard where people had been organised in to national groups, he then posed for pictures, shook hands and exchanged greetings with well-wishers.
Once photographs had been taken His Holiness went into the Tsuglagkhang to pay his respects while the busy crowds settled and rearranged themselves in order to listen to him. Firstly, he began by expressing his decision to revive his custom of periodically meeting with the pubic and those foreigners who travel many miles to come and visit Dharamshala.
"We are all the same," he said, "physically, mentally and emotionally. We all want to lead a happy life and we have a right to do so."
He spoke about how people depend on sensory objects and experiences to be happy in a materialistic world, but these experiences are short lived. He said that by developing inner peace can be more effective in the search for happiness; he conceded that each of us are driven by self-interest he said:
"The key is to follow self-interest wisely by developing concern for others rather than foolishly being only concerned for ourselves."
In Tibetan Buddhist traditions the knowledge involved in mental training derives from the traditions that have flourished from the Nalanda University in India. His Holiness expressed gratitude to the ancient Indians who he regards as Tibet's gurus, while urging contemporary Indians to keep up their longstanding practice of ahimsa, a non-violent approach and the inter-religious harmony the exists throughout the country, that derives from a respectful secular approach to each other's spiritual traditions.
When answering several questions from the audience he affirmed that no matter how troublesome the world around us may be, it is always wiser to resolve conflict through non-violence and dialogue. When asked how friends can support Tibetans he said the Tibetan cause is a just cause, so to support it is to support justice.
He said he sometimes characterises the situation as a struggle between the power of the gun and the power of truth. In the short term, the gun seems stronger and more effective, but in the long term it is the power of truth that will prevail. He expressed optimism that the present younger generation, who belong to the 21st century, will be able to shape a happier, more peaceful world.
Rajdip Ray, from Pune attended the public talk with His Holiness, he said, "The speech from his Holiness was very enlightening and inspiring," he added, "I thought it was great that His Holiness reached out to the foreigners and Indians who come to Dharamshala and I feel very privileged to have seen him speak."


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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Possible New Director For 'The Lost Symbol'
Romanek is best known for 2002's One Hour Photo and the recent Never Let Me Go.
The film will be a high visibility project for Freemasonry, with much of it taking place in the Scottish Rite's House of the Temple (too early to know if they will actually shoot in the HOT, or create it on a soundstage as they did the Vatican in Angels & Demons). And in case you think these have been inconsequential films, The Da Vinci Code made $758 million worldwide in 2006, and A&D made $486 million — over a billion dollars combined.
No word on a possible release date yet.
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What I am most interested to see is how they will portray Freemasonry on the big screen. Whether or not they will "Hollywoodize" us too much, and maybe portray us in a seedier light for more dramatic effect.ReplyDelete
What is everyones opinion on this? Will it be good for Freemasonry, or bad, with such a large movie placing our fraternity right dead center of the spotlight. Too much attention and focus?
I wonder if it might be a good idea to have open houses etc to coincide with the release of the movie. I'll wager that we will have alot of people seeking information after its release onto the big screen.
Yes this will provide a great opportunity for the fraternity to capitalise on - lots of open days and relatively easy chances to get positive press copy out there.ReplyDelete
PLEASE sign or otherwise identify yourself in your comment posts. I have been FLOODED for months with spam comments, and I've been forced to laboriously screen every post now. Anonymous postings on Masonic topics have the same status as cowans and eavesdroppers as far as I am concerned, and may be deleted if I don't recognize you or if I'm in a grumpy mood.


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Wednesday, 30 January 2013
On the go.........
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I feel the same. January is almost over and I don't feel like I have the energy to do what I want to do and I haven't achieved nearly enough. I love your block scarf, the pattern and colours are beautiful. Julie xReplyDelete
I know that feeling too. I can't wait for Spring. It has been a lovely, blustery day here today, and the sun has made an appearance. I thought I'd take some photos of the colour in my garden, as I try to do each month. There isn't a lot - but there soon will be. There are lots of bulbs now through, and in a few weeks I know will be colourful - but I really don't want to wait! In the meantime, my colour fix has to come from crochet and card making.ReplyDelete
I love the look of your new scarf - those blocks are gorgeous and the yarn looks so soft. I look forward to seeing the "finished" photos.
Sara x
Isn't it hard to get out of bed this month!! Argh! I have also crocheted myself a lovely warm scarf, it does help a little. But I really feel like just splurging my creditcard and booking a trip to somewhere warm.ReplyDelete
helloooo lovely vanessa xxxxReplyDelete
i still must reply to your kind email~ i seem to be catching one bug after another at the moment though ;0(
i think January is the 'lets just reach the end of it' kind of month...it does feel bleak at times all those dark cloudy rainy days dragging tired legs back from School.
i love your photography my sweet- it cheers me up ;0)x
Your scarf is taking shape beautifully, and I can appreciate the effort taken to crochet each block! The yarn looks sooooo amazing, and must feel sensational against the skin?! I always enjoy the sumptuousness of your photographs, I just want to step inside and spend some time there :)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous30 January 2013 at 17:11
Lovely photos and your scarf is going to be gorgeous. Coincidentally I was just looking through my block book (200 crochet blocks for throws and afghans) and am taken with a block that looks very similar to the silver/grey one in the front of your first photo - it wouldn't by any chance be from the same book would it? I am starting on a new lap blanket and want to use something different than the normal granny square. NikkiReplyDelete
I'm loving your projects! They look heavenly!! :) Your pictures are just beautiful! :) Wishing you a lovely and creative day! xo HollyReplyDelete
- Anonymous30 January 2013 at 17:20
I have been sleepy too.Here in Finland we have today snow storm,again...i`m waiting summer and sun ....Sorry my English,Ìts not so good at all :)ReplyDelete
Ooohhh both your shawl and scarf are gorgeous, the time and concentration spent is obviously worth it! I love your eye for colour too xxReplyDelete
love the colour combination of your new scarf, looking forward to seeing the finished article. SueReplyDelete
I love the colours and reading your blog.ReplyDelete
They are such lovely colours. That will make a fab scarf. I hate blocking too and am often prone to pretend I dont have to.ReplyDelete
More reason to use cheap acrylic :)
It's getting lighter in the evenings.....spring is around the corner!ReplyDelete
Love your crochet, can we see it when you've finished? :) x
I've been so sleepy too! LOL I just love your crochet. I can tell from your pics that you have great technique. I started crocheting 32 yrs ago. I've seen a lot over the years. So glad to have found your blog!ReplyDelete
Oh my your crochet is wonderful, wish I was that talented. Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing your projects finished.ReplyDelete
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Beautiful colors and lovely projects.ReplyDelete
Oooooohhhh..... very, very nice... I looove your shawls!!!!!ReplyDelete
I looooooooove your photos and I loooove your blog...
all, all is beautiful...
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Oh, I love that scarf. What a lovely idea to make different squares for one piece; it's going to be gorgeous. It already is.ReplyDelete
That butterscotch is a great colour! It looks like it would go with almost anything! And the motifs on your scarf are lovely. Who cares if nobody else notices how beautiful they are - you do, and they're oh so close while wearing, you could admire them with ease!ReplyDelete
Beautiful photo!! Love all the doilies!!! Such pretty yarns and your blocks are gorgeous!!! Have a lovely day! xo HeatherReplyDelete
Your blog is so gorgeous - I'm so glad I found it!ReplyDelete
Sarah xx
No such thing as too many shawls (or chrocheted items for that matter). Your other shawl is becoming beautiful as well!ReplyDelete
Love, Kirsten
I have just downloaded the shawl pattern, just have to figure it out from the chart.ReplyDelete
Never crocheted from a chart before. Love both your shawl and scarf.
Hi! Beautiful photo. I see the beauty of the first time. with love LeisanReplyDelete
- Anonymous31 January 2013 at 18:58
Love the thought of a butterscotch shawl - good enough to eat! I'm ploughing on with my absolutely huge Carnival blanket. It's a colourful, weighty project but not too far to go now! Good luck with your scarf.ReplyDelete
Hi, I do not think it at all possible to have too many shawls!!!! They are cozy and warm and I love being wrapped up in warm woolyness! Love the butterscotch color!!ReplyDelete
I love the colours you've used here! Very, very pretty :)ReplyDelete
January flew by for me! i was busy at work. I'm looking forward to a much more relaxed month in Febuary :)ReplyDelete
Those block colours are divine!ReplyDelete
Love the way your scarf is looking! Happy weekend!ReplyDelete
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your scarf is looking so lovely! :)ReplyDelete
I definitely enjoying every little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post."ReplyDelete
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Hmmm, lovely colours. And yes please to Spring. I'm all over winter - it's doing my head in!ReplyDelete
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Hi, love your blog, all the from Portugal.ReplyDelete
Were can I find those block patterns?
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your blog is adorable, as are all of your crafty endeavors. glad i found you. :)ReplyDelete
hello beautiful, just stopping by to say hello, I have been bit pants at my blog, must catch up with it soon, IG so much easier.ReplyDelete
I'd love to know the title of the motif book you used for the shawl made of blocks. It's very pretty, love the colors. This would give me a way to improve technique without a huge investment in yarn.ReplyDelete
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The US government has alleged that Russia is sending attack helicopters to the regime and warned that Syria's conflict could become even deadlier. Russia has continued to insist that any arms it supplies to the country are not being used to suppress anti-government dissent. Personally I think that's bullshit- Russia's veto of the UN security council resolution on Syria was followed by reports of continuing arms sales by Russia's state arms trader.
It is estimated that almost 10,000 civilians have been killed in Syria – the time has come for Russia to stop transferring arms to Syria. But Russia isn't the only one responsible for the deadly but booming arms trade- $45-60 billion arms sales are agreed each year. Each year enough bullets are made to kill every person on this planet twice; At least 1500 people are killed in armed conflict & violence every single day- these deaths are not unavoidable. They are the tragic consequence of an arms trade that is out of control.
It is one of most corrupt trades in world, a lot of the arms that western governments have sold have gone into the hands of military dictatorships or corrupt governments. Tea gas grenades used by Egypt security forces to gas their own citizens in November 2011 were supplied by the US, some were even made in the UK. A recent Amnesty report highlighted how the UK, USA, France and other countries sent weapons to Libya, Bahrain and Yemen despite clear signs that these weapons would be used by repressive governments against its own civilians.
This senseless violence could have stopped a long time ago, but for Russia and China vetoing UN Security Council resolutions, putting profit from arms sales before people.
We have treaties to regulate the global trade of many products, even Bananas, dinosaur bones, postage stamps, but not guns & bullets- there is virtually no accountability on how weapons are traded between countries, or how they are used.
There will be a meeting at the United Nations in New York next month, where countries from around the world will gather to negotiate the first-ever international arms trade treaty.
The aim of such a treaty is to have a globally agreed set of standards to regulate the trade of all conventional arms, stopping the sale of weapons to places that pose a serious risk to human rights.
A draft treaty has already been published, which – if adopted – would ban all weapons sales to countries that could use them to abuse human rights, or encourage corruption or armed violence. Most countries support the idea of such a treaty, but under pressure from their own arms industry, some want it watered down. China, India, Pakistan want to leave out small arms like machine guns & assault weapons. US wants to leave out bullets. Anna Macdonald, head of arms control campaigning at Oxfam, states: "Guns are useless without bullets. Bullets are what turn guns into lethal weapons. It is absolutely essential that the sale of ammunition is included in the treaty. It would be totally irrational to leave it out. The price paid in human lives for the trade in ammunition is incalculable."
The UN security council's permanent members, China, France, Russia, UK and the USA, are also (alongside Germany) the world's largest profiteers from arms sales. If this treaty is going to work, it needs to include a wide range of weapons, equipment & deals, & it must safeguard human rights.
There is a need to push for a treaty that regulates and asks states to track their sales of ammunitions. The problem is that conflict zones are already flooded with weapons. It is the continued sale of ammunition that makes those weapons far more deadly than the clubs they would be otherwise.
The UK government must take a leading role in the international talks to secure a binding and comprehensive arms trade treaty to stem the flow of weapons and ammunition to rights abusing governments. To help save those lives all you need to do is persuade Cameron to get it right. He can only do that by publically committing that the UK will not compromise on human rights during the negotiations.
The world needs a bullet proof arms trade treaty. Please email your MP now asking them to support one
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by Felix J. Palma
Those who read Felix J. Palma's The Map of Time are well aware of the author's hijinks and trickery. Be forewarned, he is again up to his clever tricks—though not, perhaps, exactly the ones we've seen before. No, this is a writer who will keep readers on their toes!
So, about The Map of Time… You should read it before you even think of picking up this book. For a long while, I thought it would be unnecessary, but as I got deeper into the novel, it became obvious that you'd be missing much without having read the first volume in the trilogy. And if The Map of Time is Palma's homage to H.G. Wells' The Time Machine, then The Map of the Sky is his homage to The War of the Worlds (as well as other early science fiction classics).
This second volume is similarly structured. It's told by the same omnipotent narrator about whom I desperately hope to learn more in the final volume! This unnamed voice is a major presence in the story he tells, with remarks like: "What happens next is hard to describe. Perhaps a more seasoned narrator would have no difficulty—I am thinking of Wilde or Dumas—but unfortunately it falls to me." And, "I hope you will forgive me for having left our hero in such a delicate situation; think of it as my homage to the serialized novels of the time." Yes, that kind of intrusiveness can grow precious, but Palma walks a delicate balance and really pulls this device (as well as the literary equivalent of breaking of the fourth wall) off terrifically well.
Also like the prior novel, The Map of the Sky is told in three parts, each of which is a distinct, but linked story. And again, author H.G. Wells, plays a role in each. The dire events of this novel are kicked off innocuously enough, as Wells meets an American hack writer for a liquid lunch. When his counterpart offers to show him a real Martian, how can Wells resist? The story rapidly moves from the preserved specimen in the British Museum to the events many years earlier that led to the collection of the museum specimen. This first section is a harrowing tale of Antarctic adventure.
The second section of the novel brings Wells back to the center of the story, and reintroduces a character from the last book in a new guise. Identity is a tricky business in this novel. It's that magician's misdirection; never assume you know who anyone really is. Oh, that Palma is a delight! The second part of the novel involves a Martian invasion of London much as Wells wrote in his novel a year prior. This alone makes him suspect and brings a Scotland Yard inspector into the tale. But what at first appears to be a hoax quickly turns far darker than expected. Always Palma defies expectations.
The third part of the novel takes place two years later, and here the story again revisits a secondary character from The Map of Time. In this section, his tale is the center of the story, but it serves to move the whole narrative towards its terrifically satisfying and pitch-perfect conclusion.
If the novel has a weakness, it is that at 608 pages, it may be a tad overwritten. I think this is largely due to Palma's writing in Victorian style. Why use 100 words when you can use a 1,000? Despite the occasional excess, the story moves along rapidly and it was torture to put the book down. The one other criticism I'd noted after reading more than half the novel was a failure to connect with the characters emotionally in more than a superficial sense. Well, Palma had me eating those words, and in the latter part of the novel he delivered big time.
This trilogy has proven to be a pure delight. Mr. Palma has left ample clues about which of Wells' novels will be featured in the final volume, so I've got some reading to do before next summer. I can't wait to see what he delivers next.
And finally, I will leave you with a quotation, completely out of context, just because I like it so much:
"Grieving for the death of beauty is a very human idiosyncrasy. Do you know, Mr. Wells, when a star dies, the light from it goes on traveling through space for thousands and thousands of years? The universe remembers for a very long time whatever dies, but it doesn't grieve. It is natural for things to die. Yet I'll grieve for you when you're gone, for the beauty you are capable of creating, sometimes unconsciously. I'm sorry I can't offer you greater solace, the solace a priest offers his flock. But all of us are subject to the laws of the cosmos."


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Then finally, after years of suffering from exhaustion from the pressure of the industry and a lot of self doubt I took my teacher training with The Yoga People. I slowly started to regain my own inner strength and I now do what I love for a living teaching all around our beautiful planet Mother Earth. My style draws strongly from my dance background but also infuses the yogic traditions of Meditation, Ashtanga, Yin, Rocket as well as Shamanism.
I use the classical tradition of dance mixed with the principles of Yoga in a free flowing way, allowing new shapes to take place, but also accepting and embrazing what may be found, in places hidden deep within. In a few simple words:
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I hope to inspire the joy of movement to all living beings... for us all to find our inner dancer which ever form that may be: yoga, dance, pilates, singing, painting, acting, managing, nursing, teaching, crafting etc. Anything in life can be a dance. Can be yoga. We are all gurus for one another."
To quote my dear teacher Lolo Lam: "No effort is EVER wasted."
I see Yoga as medicine for the body, mind and spirit and started the charity community class at Yotopia in order to enable everyone to practise yoga regardless of finances. The donations received are given to various projects in need of help such as Ruddi's retreat (a Children's Cancer Charity) or the Nepali family I stayed with weeks before the first earthquakes took place in Kathmandu.
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Rural livelihood in the heavily populated Indo-Gangetic plains depends almost completely on agriculture. A large percentage of the rural populace in the region, primarily in the central and eastern zones, presently earn less than USD 1.25 per day. Despite being highly fertile, substantial tracts of agricultural land remain under-used. Low productivity and land under-use in this region can be associated with poor farm management practices and environmental and social conditions. However, efficient land and resource utilization could transform one of the poorest regions of India into the country's breadbasket. The region has immense potential to increase farm productivity that can ensure food security, improve nutrition and increase farmer prosperity. But, this is only possible with efficient use of technology and proper farming practices.The Agricultural Innovation Partnership (AIP) project launched with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), under the 'Feed the Future' initiative, endeavours to increase food security and improve the quality of life in the targeted regions in the Indo-Gangetic Plains. AIP aims to achieve this by improving agricultural education and extension systems and creating a convergence of public and private enterprises working towards ensuring prosperity in the region.
AIP comprises a consortium of agricultural universities and institutes in India, land-grant universities in the US and various private enterprises involved in offering products and services to the agriculture value chain. Presently, Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat; the Institute of Agricultural Sciences at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut are working together with Cornell University, Ithaca, New York; The Ohio State University, Ohio; Tuskegee University, Alabama; the University of California, Davis; The University of Georgia, Athens; and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and private enterprises such as Tata Chemicals Limited, John Deere and Sathguru Management Consultants on collaborative development initiatives covering agricultural education and extension.
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Nashville Wedding Photographer's Lens Guide
Nashville Wedding Photographer's Lens GuidePosted By Admin: 8/24/2012 10:09:21 AM. Posted To Photographers / Guest Authors
Choosing the correct lens for photographing a wedding can be tricky. Doerman Photography, Nashville Wedding Photographers, has a guide to getting the best use of your lenses.
Wide Angle Lenses - This category covers lenses with focal lengths of less than 35mm. Wide angle lenses are not simply for "getting it all in," but more about putting the viewer into the action. Wide angles are great for receptions or to add some drama to portraits at interesting locations. Be careful, though, wide angles create distortion. Arms or legs that are near the edge of the frame can appear much larger than normal.
Normal Angle Lenses - This category covers lenses with focal lengths 35mm to 70mm. Normal angle lenses are closer to how the human eye perceives the world. It's safe to use normal angle lenses for any type of situation. These lenses are generally cheaper in price than the other two types. The 50mm 1.8, for example, can be purchased for around $100. Normal lenses are agile in the fact that they can be used for a large number of events. They will rarely limit you in photographing a wedding. Keep in mind that normal lenses can be considered boring if you use them throughout the entire wedding. Be sure to mix things up with different focal lengths.
Telephoto Lenses - This category covers
lenses with focal lengths above 70mm. Telephoto lenses are required
when you are not able to get close to your subject. These are great
for ceremonies because you can be towards the back and not interrupt
the service. Additionally, telephoto lenses are ideal for portraits
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amount. Telephoto lenses do not give this effect and will be more
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"The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman tackles all kinds of subjects in the comic book's letters column, and this week, he branched out into a question about the popular AMC television series based on the comic -- specifically, one of the show's most popular characters, Daryl Dixon as played by Norman Reedus. In "The Walking Dead" #130 letters column (via ComicBook.com), Kirkman was asked if Daryl Dixon could possibly be gay.
"All I can say is that it's been discussed," Kirkman wrote in the letters page. "We have very specific ideas about Daryl's sexuality (or the seeming lack thereof), and if there's ever a quiet period in the show where he's not consistently distracted by crossbowing... we'll tackle it in the show."
When further asked if AMC would allow the possibility of Daryl Dixon being gay, Kirkman said, "For the record, they absolutely would."
Kirkman and Reedus are currently paired up for Skybound Entertainment's "Air," a science-fiction thriller film set in an underground facility that houses cryogenically frozen people intended to re-establish society after a massive nuclear fallout. Reedus was also recently revealed as the star of the upcoming "Silent Hills" video game.
"The Walking Dead" returns for its fifth season Oct. 12 on AMC.


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Salty Wench working our lovely new T shirts and our pretty bake sale sign.
Rocio and Laura (Spank 'N' Bury) ready to sling some baked goods.
Rocio and Laura (Spank 'N' Bury) ready to sling some baked goods.
The SASS ladies, myself included, whipped up tons of treats to raise money for the league. We also sold T shirts and stickers.
Sylvia, aka Hep Cat, super excited about our very first T shirt sale! Yeah!!
You guys want some cookies??
This guy and his friend each bought a t shirt, stickers, and yummy baked goods! Then they stopped before pulling out of the parking lot to show that he was already sporting our T!
Future derby girl showing off her new purchase! Besides raising money, we also recruited some girls to come out and skate.
This was the face that kept customers coming bake for treats! And I ran into one of my students this semester, Sarah. She was making a trip to Walmart with her mom. I think I might have freaked her mom out, but it was so much fun.
Altogether, we made some great money and also got the word out about San Angelo Roller Derby. We all had so much fun, but we always have fun together. Yeah, SASS!


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Mónika Rudics is a Graphic Designer from Budapest, Hungary and this nice project — Typop-Up Basic rules of typography — is made at the Media and Design Department, Eger, Hungary, Graphic Design MA. ➔ More works
ATypI Antwerp 2018
Between 11-15 September, in Antwerp took place the ➔ AtypI 2018 event, the sixty-second annual conference of the non-profit Association Typographique Internationale.
The biggest calligraphy artwork in the world by Pokras Lampas
Calligraffiti artist Pokras Lampas in cooperation with Voogie creates the biggest calligraphy artwork in the world. This happened in September 2015 on the Red October factory plant roof Moscow.
TCCC Unity – Coca-Cola custom typeface
It seems that this trend (see Apple, Samsung, IBM, Youtube etc.) to be continuing. I have no idea why now and not 10 years ago and also why only for such companies is considered "news".
The typeface was designed by Brody Associates.
Peter Bankov posters
➔ This guy rocks! Some words about him can ➔ read here.
Arche68 website
Designed by ➔ Bureau.Cool, an interactive studio founded by Ben Wegscheider (designer + developer) in 2016. I would say, the whole web would be a better place with similar approach. Really nice to see their works. Visit ➔ Arche68 here.
Materia branding
A new identity for Materia, an artist-run centre contributing to the dissemination of fine crafts while promoting artistic research and creativity.
R-Typography is a type foundry run by Rui Abreu
Rui Abreu is a type designer living in Lisbon dedicated to R-Typography's retail Library which provides custom typefaces for corporate clients.
Lahti font
Lahti font designed by ➔ Kitya Toropowski
Le Combo Design Graphique
The Combo is a collective of graphic designers based in France.
Annual Report for TuerkTraktoer
Annual Report Design for a Turkish tractor company named TürkTraktör.
Stopwatch free typeface
Stopwatch is a typographic experiment designed initially as part of an on-air graphics pitch designed by Alex Townsend.
Banto typeface
Banto typeface is designed by Teo Tuominen and has six weights from Extralight to Extrabold but only the Medium has full Latin extended language support and punctuation.
Ali and Nino monument designed by Tamara Kvesitadze
Ali and Nino (Man and Woman) is a monument erected in Batumi, Georgia designed by Tamara Kvesitadze, one of the famous Georgian artist.
Liquid Series by Alissa Volchkova
➔ Alissa Volchkova is a Franco-Russian designer based in London developing the potential of different materials, with a particular attraction for ceramics and glass.
Illustrations by Malika Favre
➔ Malika Favre is a French artist based in London.
Cinematic New York by Stijn Hoekstra
Should I say something?! Probably, but if you want to discover more of his work follow ➔ this link.
Le Graphisme augmente by Laura Normand
Le Graphisme augmente, a project designed by Laura Normand, a french graphic designer based in Amsterdam.
Handmade toys for kids by ZooModern
ZooMODERN is a top online design studio based in the New York area, focusing on handmade fair-trade, organic gifts and toys for kids, founded by Glen Hay, an American designer and illustrator living and working in Northern New Jersey. ➔ Take a look on their website to find out more.
Japan House Sao Paulo by Kengo Kuma
The first of Japan House projects started as a base for overseas dissemination of Japanese culture by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A warm "house" with wooden facades and Japanese paper interiors emerged in the big city, refurbishing the bank branch facing Sao Paulo's city center Paulista street. Read (see) more about this architecture studio
Bilingual Lettering by Tien-Min Liao
Bilingual Lettering is a study by ➔ Tien-Min Liao, a New York based graphic designer with a focus on typeface and logotype design. It's a series of Latin-Kanji pairing studies for use in ➔ bilingual lettering and logotype.
LattexPlus Festival website
A very nice website made by ➔ monogrid a creative studio based in Florence, Italy, made for ➔ LattexPlus Festival, an avant-guard events organization looking at the most innovative music tendencies, taking place in Florence and Tuscany.
BMW Concept 8 Series photo session
BMW Concept 8 Series photo session by ➔ Agnieszka Doroszewicz.
Henningsvær Idrettslag Stadion, probably the most stunning location for a stadium
Probably the most stunning location for a stadium is ➔ Henningsvær, a fishing village located on several small islands off the southern coast of Austvågøya in the Lofoten archipelago in Norway. "Henningsvær Idrettslag Stadion Description: HIL Stadion Artificial turf, floodlights for training purposes and a slight amount of concrete around the field. Around 500 people
Jacob Hashimoto selected exhibition
➔ Jacob Hashimoto (born 1973, Greeley, Colorado, USA) is an artist based in New York. Drawing on his Japanese heritage, he creates light three-dimensional structures such as wall hangings comprising thousands of miniature "kites": bamboo-stiffened rice paper hexagons suspended with nylon fishing line. (➔ wiki) _ Index images 001-005 Skyfarm Fortress, Mary Boone Gallery 2014
Essential mobile phone, probably the most serious competitor to iphone.
➔ Essential mobile phone, probably the most serious competitor to iphone. Great product, great website … what else can I say?! The first Essential phones will begin shipping in June, till then, you can ➔ reserve it.
Decant packaging design by Karim Rashid for Stratus Vineyards
Decant packaging design by Karim Rashid for Stratus Vineyards "I wanted to create an iconic bottle that metaphorically deconstructs the traditional bottle while adding functionality," said Rashid. "I'm very proud of the bottle and it still proves that all archetypes need to be revisited and, even more so, that every brand must differentiate itself in
Wait, the perfect time for a perfect tea designed by Landor Paris
Landor worked with Wait to develop a new tea brand with a clear and differentiated positioning. The brand addresses a common, modern-day problem: a lack of free time. Wait encourages customers to take a break—"the ultimate luxury"—by waiting for their tea to steep. That down time is made enjoyable with intricate package illustrations and a
The Crash Billboard, a brilliant campaign targeting pedestrians
The Crash Billboard, a brilliant campaign targeting pedestrians created by the Agency Serviceplan France and the French road safety authority DRIEA (Direction Régionale et Interdépartementale de l'Equipement et l'Aménagement). It would be nice if this campaign will be implemented in other countries too. Read more: ➔ serviceplan.com
Jetfoiler, a watercraft equipped with hydrofoils by Don Montague
So, I would start with this: e•foil /ē,foil/ noun 1. a watercraft equipped with hydrofoils that uses an electric motor or motors for propulsion. verb 2. to ride on or operate such a watercraft and continue with some info from their website: Kai Concepts is a team of creative problem solvers with a unique combination
Carolinéale typeface
"The emergence of early musical notations, which started from the eighth century onwards, ended a secular tradition of melodies' learning based on word-of-mouth. The first musical notes written down on parchment (called neumes) will then evolve over the centuries to become our modern system of musical notation. Two carolingian scriptures particularly caught the attention of paleographers:
Soundframe website designed by 101 Coding und Design
New website for ➔ Soundframe, an agency for audiovisual art designed by ➔ 101 Coding und Design.
Because Music presents Because Recollection
From time to time, my eyes are witnesses to such visual experiences. Well, 10 years ago or more in the "flash era" this kind of thing was normal but not anymore. ➔ Click see more.
Marchoc packaging design
Marchoc, packaging design for a series of flavoured drinking chocolates for professional use created by Luminous design group, Athens, Greece.
Typomag .typography in magazine
Typomag —typography in magazines— was curated and designed by Laura Meseguer with the help of Floor Koop, Claudia Parra and Luis Mendo. Paperback: 191 pages Publisher: BIS Publishers BV; 01 edition (27 July 2010) Language: English
Punkt rebranding
Punkt rebranding by Rosie Lee and illustration by Anna Kövecses
Michael Mabry – visual alchemist
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Michael Mabry's eclectic work has received numerous accolades internationally. Michael received his BFA from University of Utah, with honors in graphic design. In 1979 he went to work as a senior designer for venerable designers Nicolas Sidjakov and Jerry Berman at SBG Partners. At the tender age of
Toiletpaper magazine by Maurizio Cattelan & Pierpaolo Ferrari
➔ TOILETPAPER was founded in 2010 by ➔ Maurizio Cattelan and ➔ Pierpaolo Ferrari with the art direction of ➔ Micol Talso as a picture-based (one of the best) magazine.
Arne Quinze installation
Arne Quinze was born in 1971 in Belgium and lives and works in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium and Shanghai, China. In the eighties he began working as a graffiti artist but he never finished an official art education. Quinze creates large and small sculptures, drawings, paintings, and large-scale installations. (source: ➔ arnequinze.com)
TypeCon 2016 Clock App
MuirMcNeil have designed a clock for TypeCon 2016 using 9 typefaces / 66 fonts from MuirMcNeil's TwoPoint and TwoPlus type systems. In two precisely registered layers, fonts for time, date, and background panels are programmed to change randomly each minute. With layer colours reversing for am and pm, this results in a possible 8,712 overlay
ecal typefaces project
With this website initiated with Swiss Typefaces, ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne is probably the first university in the world to have launched an online type foundry, allowing direct access for anyone to a selection of typefaces, all designed by students. Fonts designed by students from the Bachelor Graphic Design and Master Art Direction
Pirelli calendar 2017 by Peter Lindbergh
"For the 2017 Pirelli Calendar, Peter Lindbergh goes beyond the camera with the idea that "talent is more important than beauty." To do so he recruited 15 actresses – Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Dame Helen Mirren, Uma Thurman, Robin Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Alicia Vikander, Julianne Moore, Rooney Mara, Jessica Chastain, Charlotte Rampling, Zhang
New features in Glyphs v2.4
What you'll find in Glyphs v2.4: — Preliminary Support for Variable Fonts — Color Fonts — Interpolation — Path Editing — Image Improvements — Sidebar Filters — Better Compression for WOFFs — TrueType Zones — TrueType Instructor: Deltas, Shortcuts, and more — New Custom Parameters — Improved AppleScript support — UI Improvements and more …
The Kunsthal Rotterdam website
➔ The Kunsthal in Rotterdam is one of the icons of modern architecture and is visited every year by large numbers of architecture lovers from all over the world. The world-famous architect ➔ Rem Koolhaas designed the Kunsthal in 1988-1989 in conjunction with the project architect Fuminori Hoshino from the Rotterdam firm of architects ➔
Zeitung typeface
The Zeitung typeface was designed by Bas Jacobs, Sami Kortemäki and Akiem Helmling and released by Underware foundry in nov. 2016 It is available in Thin, Extralight, Light, Regular, Semibold, Bold, Extrabold Black plus Italics. underware.nl/fonts/zeitung/features/
FontLab 6 Public Preview available for download
FontLab 6 Public Preview now available for download. Have no clue the date for the final version but i think worth the wait. Take a look for new features and more … (all bellow images © fontlab)
The Tomogram toy
The Tomogram toy creates a new wave of lathe-made toys with an unusual aesthetic. The Tomogram comes in a fresh and delicious palette of colors that are absolutely new to the lathe toy industry. Each toy also has a bespoke quality about it, and you're encouraged to build your own, choosing from a set of
The Floating Piers by Christo and Jeanne-Claude
For sixteen days – June 18 through July 3, 2016 – Italy's Lake Iseo was being reimagined. 100,000 square meters of shimmering yellow fabric, carried by a modular floating dock system of 220,000 high-density polyethylene cubes, undulated with the movement of the waves as The Floating Piers rose just above the surface of the water.
Typo 9010 .Czech Digitized Typefaces 1990–2010
Typo 9010 unites an encyclopaedic collection of Czech digitized typefaces starting from 1990, a time when computers were starting to replace phototypesetting and copying letters by hand, and ending with 2010, when almost a dozen small type foundries were operating in the country. Over the past twenty years Czech type designers have created a number
Typodarium 2017
The new Typodarium 2017 with 365 fonts from 263 designers from 30 nations in 12 fresh colors. Editors: Lars Harmsen, Raban Ruddigkeit Art direction: Florian Hauer Publisher: Hermann Schmidt Mainz Publication: September 2016 Format: 8.5 x 12 cm Scope: 263 designers from 30 countries on 384 sheets Language: English Price: 19,80 Euro