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A Tent, A Caravan, 4 Wheels And Me: Wednesday October 19th - Part 2 - A weird and confusing evening
Eileen27 October 2016 at 08:58They sound like a lovely, caring family and community and they certainly fell over themselves to make you feel welcome, even it was all a bit surreal for you. I'm sure your son's dad is going to be very well cared for and looked after.I sometimes think that if anything happened to Martyn I would be all alone where I live. My family are in different parts of the UK and I barely know the neighbours even though we've lived here for twenty years. Just the occasional hello if we seem them in the street. Times have changed and that sounds really lovely to me, a nice welcoming, caring community, something to be envied for sure.ReplyDeleteTigermouse27 October 2016 at 09:22I know they were only making me feel welcome but I felt like I was being bombarded with mugs of tea and heads popping in and out of the doorway and it was all a bit overwhelming. Michael took it all in his stride though and he said that's how these people are - they all know each other (some of them are related, sort of cousins of cousins of cousins) and they all look out for each other - they don't even lock their doors when they go out as it's such a close-knit community. He said Jimmy's a pain with the tv remote but he's a great guy when you get to know him. I must admit, now I've been I'd like to go back in happier circumstances, stay for a few days and really get to know them all properly.ReplyDeletenashvillecats228 October 2016 at 07:25What a wonderful family and that oh so adorable dog. Ireland is certainly a place full of wonder and mistique.Yvonne.ReplyDeleteTigermouse28 October 2016 at 12:16Trixie really is adorable and a very easy little dog to love - I would have brought her home if I could. It's taken me many years to actually agree to go over there - I've never really wanted to before but now I would certainly like to go back again.ReplyDeleteJayne Hill4 November 2016 at 13:18I had a weird night like that once in Scotland when I travelled up for a funeral and discovered I was staying with the lady next door who was a friend of the family. She ran a B&B so had lots of rooms. I was in the garret of a 4-storey old house, in March, with no heating. I wore all my clothes including a wooly hat, ended up taking blankets off the other beds in the room and still was too cold to sleep. The following morning the B&B lady assumed I was going back next door for breakfast. When I got to the other house it was assumed I had been fed at the B&B . . . ReplyDeleteTigermouse4 November 2016 at 15:26I don't think I'd be able to sleep either if the room was that cold :(So what did you do about breakfast, did you finally get some from somewhere?That experience sounds just as weird as my recent one, and though you don't think so at the time is probably quite amusing when you think back on it.ReplyDeleteRepliesJayne Hill4 November 2016 at 20:40Thanks Eunice, it was 20 years ago and I remember existing on coffee until after the funeral . . . sadly I don't look back on it with humour.DeleteTigermouse4 November 2016 at 20:50I don't know if you've ever watched Mrs Brown's Boys but the goings -on in the house that night with heads popping round the door, the tv changing channels every few minutes and the appearance of endless mugs of tea, plus constantly being asked if I was hot/cold/wanted a drink, made me think later that it could easily have been a scene from that programme :)DeleteJayne Hill4 November 2016 at 20:54No, sorry, not my sort of TV. I did think your description of the evening was beautifully written and had me thinking "you couldn't make this up!". It was incredible of you to make the journey with him, very few people would have done that.DeleteTigermouse4 November 2016 at 21:17I couldn't NOT go Jayne, even if it was a very tiring couple of days. I don't know how long he has left to live but if that's the last thing I ever did for him then I'm glad I went, and I know he appreciated it.DeleteReplyAdd commentLoad more...


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by Zo Zhou | May 14, 2010 · 10:51 am
Civil servants will be required to be “apolitical”
“Politically neutral” is a hilarious term to me, except when it actually is put into a set of guidelines for the conduct of civil servants. So far the only mainstream source that has reported on this is the NZ Herald, although when I revisit this issue I’ll try to add more sources. Meanwhile the actual guidelines are available at the State Services Commission website.
So, what does this all mean? The definition of “State servant” according the the SSC, is “everyone who is the chief executive of, or an employee in, an agency in the State Services is a State servant (this excludes board members and members of a corporation sole.” As the guidelines state, it “enables State servants to provide consistent services (including policy development) for the government of the day.” At first glance one might be tempted to agree with such a sentiment, based along the lines of increased efficiency, “neutrality” and cooperation. However, on further inspection the guidelines are more troubling. First of all, it basically gives the employer of any state servant a clear set of guidelines they can point to if they see their employees as acting in a “political” manner (whatever that means). Effectively then, if, as a hypothetical state servant, I gave advice that was critical or challenging, there is now something my employer could point to to shut me up or get rid of me, either by not renewing my contract or just dismissing me. Secondly, what is “apolitical”? What is politically neutral? Apparently no one has a say in this, or is even able to define was this (practically) means. I certainly wouldn’t call the current government’s agenda “neutral,” but then they wouldn’t call mine “neutral” either. Whose view matters most? Thirdly, the guidelines state that personally, you’re allowed to hold whatever political opinions you want, but you can’t let these “affect” your professional life. This is as naive as the expectation of complete objectivity for journalists: it’s utopian, ignorant, and for the most part, practically impossible. Especially since we’re talking about the regulation of “advice”. I would argue that probably 99% of advice, even advice based on mathematical models or scientific consensus, is political. You can’t tear it away from its sponsors, its interests, its theoretical consequences, and its applications in the real world. Lastly, what disturbs me the most is the unabashed way they have tried to equate the policies of “the government of the day” and “political neutrality,” although I’m hoping no one is actually foolish enough to believe that. However, there is a definite attempt to feign neutrality on the part of our government, which is not only untrue, but reductive. There’s also the question of whether being politically neutral is even desirable in the first place.
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Destination Ramaroshan
Welcome to the pristinity……
RamaRoshan region which lies in Accham district, the far western part of Nepal, is famous for its 12 wetlands and 18 flatlands. Locals believe that to explore all the 12 lakes and 18 flatlands one need at least 3 days. The whole areas altitude variation varies from 2050m to 3792m above sea level.
There have been various stories regarding the name of RamaRoshan. Some believes that 'Rama' and 'Roshan' are the two flatlands within a distance of half an hour hence the name RamaRoshan has been derived. On the other story, Rama is a name of different deities and Roshan means the panoramic places and since the deities used to come to that region, the name RamaRoshan has remained.
RamaRoshan lies 42 kms away from the district headquarter of the Achham district, Mangalsain and is easily accessible by gravelled motorrable road. The area itself lies in the middle of 3 districts, Accham, Bajura and Kalikot. The area is a habitant of Nepal’s national bird Danphe, other various birds such as Munal, Kaalij, Dhukur etc. and different wild animals such as tiger, deer, wild boar, beer etc.
The major attraction of RamaRoshan is the flatland and the pond itself. There are huge flatlands adjoining the hills and lakes from where one can go on a hike to nearby districts. A perfect day start with a hike to the pond itself and exploring around the hills. Except for the birds and animals, the area is covered by different varieties of flora and some huge streams.
If you are planning to go to RamaRoshan then you can spare 7 days to visit. A typical itinerary would be:
Day 01: Arrival in Dhangadi. Late Afternoon, nature walk at Mohana Birdwatching Area. Welcome dinner in the evening. (D)
Day 02: Drive from Dhangadi to SanfeBagar, a settlement in the bank of river. (11 hrs drive). Dinner and overnight at the local lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 03: After breakfast, visit the local attraction in Sanfe such as ancient fort, temples etc. after lunch drive to Mangalsen (3 hrs). Rest of the afternoon is free. (B, L, D)
Day 04: After breakfast, drive to RamaRoshan (5 hrs). Stay in a local home stay. Afternoon short hike to surrounding. Dinner and overnight at home stay. (B, L, D)
Day 05: Hike to RamaRoshan Lake (1 hour). Full day activities and exploration at the periphery with packed lunch. Return back for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 06: After breakfast, drive to Belkhet (8 hrs). Lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at local lodge in Belkhet. (B, L, D)
Day 07: Drive from Belkhet to Surkhet (3 hrs). From Surkhet, drive to Nepalganj (3 hrs) or Dhangadi (5 hrs). (B, L)
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Posted by Retirement Alchemy on August 8, 2015 in Uncategorized
Water sunset in Victoria BC
We live on a boat so that’s reasonable. As we cruise along the waterways of Europe the banks are testament to civilization’s relationship with water. There are mills and weirs and locks and places to scoop up water into the kitchens of 13th century buildings.
There are irrigation works crisscrossing the landscape. (I am reminded of the incredible ancient irrigation tunnels in Afghanistan which carry water often many meters underground for many kilometers to otherwise parched landscapes). There are nuclear power stations which need massive amounts of cooling water. There are plastic bottles that held drinking water or fizzy water or various sugar flavoured concoctions. There are taps and hoses from which we fill our tank for our daily showers and washing activities. At the moment in 34°C we have cold showers several times a day and drink that bottled fizzy water. We bucket water from the river or canal onto the decks to keep them cool. On our Wifi internet coverage we follow other parts of the world suffering from extremes of water. Droughts and floods, Tsunamis and torrential storms. Fire is the natural balance to water and where water is scarce, fire rages. The west coast of North America is on fire. Our home province of BC has drought and massive forest fires; and even the rain forest is burning. It is impossible to even imagine some of the temperatures across the Middle East. In places the combination of high temperature and high humidity make human life impossible.
Sometimes I wonder at our collective Nero like approach to Climate Change. (I capitalize as it seems important enough to rate capitals). Undoubtedly many of the extreme weather events that we experience are rooted in our changing climate; and our changing climate is rooted in our addiction to fossil fuels. 2015 however somehow seems different. Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’ is perhaps a sign of this. No longer Nero but facing the facts straight on and pulling no punches. Most of the governments of Europe and much of the rest of the world are making strong statements and commitments that indicate a serious wish to confront Climate Change and minimize its impacts. All somewhat too late but perhaps some part of human civilization can continue (for better or worse) if massive action is taken very quickly. I feel somewhat ashamed that noticeably absent from this thrust is the leadership of the English speaking world. I am mostly sure that it is not totally from stupidity. (There are exceptions to this especially in the insanity that is politics in the USA). Obviously, as Laudato si’ makes clear money and greed are the rulers there. In the UK, Canada and Australia Climate Change is not part of the leaders consciousness. In fact in Canada and Australia the prime ministers are out and out climate change deniers. Heads firmly buried in the sand and scientists muzzled from speaking truth.
And so I come to our life aboard Skookum. Grey hair, retirement, some income and some significant skill sets make it possible. The history of the places that we travel through is what pulled me in initially. Buildings and landscape modifications that go back hundreds, and in some cases thousands of years. In British Columbia the First Nation history is as long and in fact with stories and legends is undoubtedly as rich. As an architect however I love the expressions of cultures and power and even strife that are evident in the buildings of stone and mortar. How, in medieval times were such beautiful expressions of power and devotion constructed. Other than the cathedrals and castles medieval towns are so human scaled. Designed for people not cars right off the top. The industry and supply chains were all local. They seem somehow to portent our future.
Linqueda on the Nivernais
Linquenda entering tunnel on the Nivernais
I often tell the story of our first barge holiday in 2008. A week on Bill Wolfestan’s Linquenda on the canal de Nivernais. One day we staked up to the side of the canal and I walked into a village for wine and cheese and bread as one does in France. It was like walking back into the 13th century. Nothing seemed to have changed. I was sold on more of those kinds of experiences and I have not been disappointed. In fact we just left Moret sur Loing which was a favourite of impressionist Alfred Sisley. My first walk over the famous bridge had me speechless at its beauty.
Sometimes I do feel momentarily Neroesque. I am so conscious of how our addiction to oil and other fossil fuels is destroying the very fabric of what keeps us alive and yet here I am using approximately €1000 of fuel a year to live aboard Skookum. And then of course there is flying. Can I justify this to my inner soul? Environmental campaigners run into this all the time. ‘How can you fly to a global conference on climate change knowing that your very flight is contributing to the problem?’ trumpets the also flying Press who are saved for being hypocrites by espousing no values at all. It’s a bit like not going to the hospital for treatment when you are working for a better health care system.
This is our fourth year on Skookum and we can see the possibility of selling perhaps as soon as next year. It was hard to leave Victoria in the summer time as it also is so beautiful. We eventually managed to break out of ‘the velvet rut’ as Victoria is affectionately known, for life on the canals of Europe. It has been a great experience with much to recommend it. If you are reading this you have probably got some sense of what it has been like from Barbara’s writings. I had thought that I would read and drink more g&ts than we have. The days however filled up with travel and exploration and the wine (and Champagne for a month around Reims and Epernay) was the libation of choice. They change from region to region and some have reached the sublime.
Skookum in Sneek, Friesland
Skookum (a BC Chinook jargon word meaning strong, powerful, right for the job) has performed well. The first year I spent a fair bit of time in the basement becoming familiar with all the systems. This year hardly at all. She is a 12.5m Altena Dutch steel cruiser that I call ‘a Dutch Chevy RV’. She (tradition still demands that Skookum be a ‘she’) is a style of boat owned by seemingly everyone in Holland, hence ‘Chevy’ and she is an RV on the water. I wanted a boat which was easy to buy and easy to sell. The romantic notion of a barge was all very nice but the investment in money, commitment and psychic energy was way too high for me. Also staying below 15m is important in terms of regulations in some jurisdictions. So perhaps this is an announcement of intent to sell. However she will be a hard boat to let slip away and I am sure we will do at least one more year. If you have any interest let me know. Several people have also expressed an interest in a share. We have met several boats owned by groups that seem to work quite well.
Skookum at the Reichstag
As many of you may have read I have been following a path as we travel. As a mediator I have been researching conflict and its management especially using concentrated and conscious empathy. This year I attended four days of presentations on mediation from all over the world in Berlin which enabled me to once again visit the amazing history of the city we sailed into two years ago.
Barbara and Carol, my sister at Richmond Park
House boats on the Thames
We also spent a few weeks in the UK visiting Barbara’s mum and her family in Wisbech close to King’s Lynn where Captain Vancouver hails from. I spent a few days with my sister in Twickenham and we had some beautiful walks along the Thames watching the boats and looking at riverside houses that she would like to move to.
Paris had some highlights and it was pretty special to be moored at the Bastille and to cruise past the Eiffel tower and the Louvre. It was however also a big hot city full of summer tourists (like us) and our most expensive moorage ever at €50 a night. We were glad to leave and get back into the rural scene and smaller towns.
So there you have my idiosyncratic contribution to our blog.
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guydauncey August 8, 2015 at 5:27 pm	Reply
Good to hear your thoughts, Martin… life is good, and precious. I’m writing a new poem : “A Modern Alphabet” – all 26 verses. More later. And Carolyn is just busting out with tomatoes and squash, everywhere! 🙂


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Meaning of sentence with double negation - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
I'm a learner of English, and I got this sentence from a dating book which I find difficult to understand:
We know a man who was horribly disfigured by fire who has a constant
stream of women in his life, who would never dream of thinking of
himself as sexually inadequate.
The word never is a negative word and inadequate also has a negative meaning. There are two ways I can understand this sentence:
(1) Negative plus negative gives positive (my Chinese grammar), so the sentence means the same as He would dream of thinking of himself as sexually adequate.
(2) Double negative strengthens the negation, so the sentence means the same as
He would dream of thinking of himself as sexually inadequate
He would never dream of thinking of himself as sexually adequate.
meaning-in-context double-negation share|improve this question edited Aug 5 '11 at 14:49
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Your option #1 is much closer to the intended meaning, but you haven't quite construed it correctly. The two negatives do indeed cancel each other out. But when you cancel out the word never the result is always, so the plain un-negated sentence would be something like
He always dreams of thinking of himself as sexually adequate.
However, this still misrepresents the meaning. This is because the idiom to never dream of carries a negative connotation, and when you un-negate the sentence you should take out that idiom entirely. So the plain meaning of the sentence is more like the following:
He always thinks of himself as sexually adequate.
Or, to put it more strongly:
He is confident in his sexual adequacy.
share|improve this answer answered Aug 5 '11 at 14:40
OR that it is not an issue for him.
Aug 5 '11 at 22:48
I don't construe it as meaning he is knowingly confident in his sexual adequacy. Never Dream implies it is something he is not ever concerned with, i.e. self-doubt about his performance never even comes to mind for him. The critical distinction is He is confident in his sexual adequacy. Implies he thinks about it, whereas the original sentence implies it is not even a worry.
Aug 6 '11 at 5:46
@Fake Name Good explanation
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Neither of your proposed interpretations are correct.
In this case the the negatives cancel each other out to make a strong positive statement. When you filter out the prose the meaning is something like this:
He knows he is sexually adequate.
If you would "never dream" something, you know that the opposite is true. You don't have to dream about it being different, you just know. If you would "never dream" about a negative thing it means the positive thing is quite certain in your mind.
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+1 for letting me know that it makes a strong positive statement
Sep 7 '11 at 8:37
The easiest way to explain the meaning of the sentence is to first simplify it (but retain the negatives for now), so the same sentence simplified:
I do not think I am sexually inadequate.
Imagine I ask you the following:
Do you think you are sexually inadequate?
No, I do not think I am sexually inadequate. I think I am sexually
Does this help you understand the meaning?
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Yes this is same as Chinese
Sep 7 '11 at 8:43
The sentence means that he thinks he is sexually adequate. The sentence itself reads strangely. It's very odd to have that many who's in one sentence. I would try to rewrite it in a more natural way, but I'm not coming up with a very good way without editing the sentence too much. Perhaps someone else can take a stab at this?
I feel the same too, I thought the author intentional wrote this way
Sep 7 '11 at 8:47
"He would never dream of being sexually inadequate" is a stronger way of saying "He is of the opinion of being sexually adequate", especially in the light of him being "horribly disfigured". Look at that "never dream of" part as a figure of speech that should not be taken literally.
So the easier way of saying that sentence (without double negation) would be
We know a man who was horribly disfigured by fire who has constant stream of women in his life, who still is convinced of himself as being sexually adequate.
share|improve this answer answered Aug 5 '11 at 14:41
+1 for pointing out it's a figure of speech, as a Learner of English language, sometimes I do think it literally dream. LoL
Sep 7 '11 at 8:45
I'm unclear as to all the confusion. Inadequate is an adjective. So surely the double negative thing isn't relevant. Adequate is the positive, and inadequate is the negative in much the same way that good is positive and bad is negative. They are adjectives.
If you substitued inadequate with bad you wouldn't be talking about double negation.
I think the meaning is clear … that the man would never consider himself as inadequate. So he considers himself as adequate. It's quite that simple.
He would never consider himself sexually bad would not get everyone talking about double negation, so why does the adjective inadequate?
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answered Aug 5 '11 at 22:03
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Well, that's because you are not a learner, for whom a positive statement is usually easier to understand and often less ambiguous, requiring less experience of tone and context to interpret. Compare "Sexually, he's not bad." and "Sexually, he's good." (2) is much clearer. In this case, a learner immediately parses inadequate as not adequate and this gives rise to a double negative and doubt about the meaning.
Aug 5 '11 at 23:16
@Alex I understand what you are talking about, grammatically you are right, I asked this question because my Chinese language grammar made me confused when I read something like this. I wish I could put this in a more decent grammar category
Sep 7 '11 at 8:54
@z& thanks for explaining the reasons for me, the hardest thing is that you want learn new stuff, but you already have something old in your mind
The simplest way to explain is to break down the sentence:
Original: "[He] would never dream of thinking of himself as sexually
inadequate."
Simpler: "[He] would not ever dream of thinking of
himself as sexually not adequate."
The two "not"s cancel each other out (disappear). Now let's replace "ever" with the similar "always" to make the sentence sound more natural.
Rewritten: "[He] would [always] dream of thinking of himself as sexually adequate."
Simpler: "[He] always thinks of himself as sexually adequate."
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Oscar Fashion: The Best Dressed from the 89th Annual Academy Awards
February 27, 2017 February 27, 2017 | Elizabeth
The 89th Annual Academy Awards were held last night, and some rich creative types received gold plated statues, while other rich creative types cheered in expensive gowns.
Although we’ll be talking about the entire Oscar broadcast on Boys Don’t Like Funny Girls Podcast, I thought I’d share my favourite looks from the red carpet!
Emma Roberts in vintage Armani
Chanel Oberlin FTW.
This was my favourite black and white look of the night, with Emma Roberts giving serious Jessica Rabbit vibes with her newly dyed hair. It’s Old Hollywood glam meets Young Hollywood It-Girl!
From the moment she stepped onto the red carpet last night, Viola Davis won. Head-to-toe perfection. The colour and her make-up were the best of the night. With this dress, you don’t need much fuss, and the interesting neckline was just enough to make this a timeless look.
She won on the carpet. She won on the stage. She WINS. Congratulations, Viola!
Before we begin, let’s decapitate this look and completely ignore Dakota’s hair, because I know – it’s bad. It’s a little Arwen from Lord of the Rings, but still. I have to mention this dress because it’s a show stopper. It’s not for everyone, and I know people will either love it or hate it, but I thought it was a throw-back dress and beautiful. I would be sweating through the satin, but Johnson looks like a time-traveling goddess.
If Tom Ford told me to get a bowl cut, I would do it. That’s how much I love Tom Ford.
All Awards Season, Amy Adams has been dressed almost exclusively by Ford who directed her in Nocturnal Animals. Although she wasn’t nominated, Adams stunned in her silver gown as a presenter. Probably my favourite look of the entire night. Yes PLEASE, Tom Ford!
There are very few people in Hollywood who I fan-girl for. To me, Nicole Kidman is a movie star, and I 100% believe she’s a red carpet icon. Last night might not go down as her best or most memorable look of all time, but in a sea of basic-ness she arose like a god-damn goddess. That lip and the rubies? Perfection.
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Patent US4074409 - Compound bow string changer - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsA bow string apparatus specifically designed for use with an archer's compound bow. The apparatus is provided with attachment brackets for attaching a pull cord to the bow cables between the opposite eccentric pulley wheels and the bow string attachment points. The pull cord utilizes a low friction sheath...http://www.google.com/patents/US4074409?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4074409 - Compound bow string changerAdvanced Patent SearchTry the new Google Patents, with machine-classified Google Scholar results, and Japanese and South Korean patents.Publication numberUS4074409 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 05/683,166Publication dateFeb 21, 1978Filing dateMay 4, 1976Priority dateMay 4, 1976Publication number05683166, 683166, US 4074409 A, US 4074409A, US-A-4074409, US4074409 A, US4074409AInventorsJimmie T. SmithOriginal AssigneeSmith Jimmie TExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (8), Referenced by (23), Classifications (7), Legal Events (2) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetCompound bow string changer
US 4074409 AAbstract
A bow string apparatus specifically designed for use with an archer's compound bow. The apparatus is provided with attachment brackets for attaching a pull cord to the bow cables between the opposite eccentric pulley wheels and the bow string attachment points. The pull cord utilizes a low friction sheath member and a sliding-locking bar for pulling tension on the bow and locking the bow in a compressed position while changing the bow string thereof.
1. A bow stringing apparatus comprising:a. an elongated flexible pull cord being adjustable in length to provide a cord length longer than the distance between cable ends of a compound bow when a bow is strung but shorter than twice said distance and having a substantially uniform diameter; b. a first cable attachment means removably attachable to one cable end between an associated bow string support and its associated eccentric pulley; c. a second cable attachment means removably attachable to an opposite cable end between an associated bow string support means and its associated eccentric pulley, a rotatable sheave carried by the second cable attachment means; d. an elongated bar having cord attachment means at one end and a transverse bore therethrough spaced from the cord attachment means, said bore being of a diameter substantially equal to that of the pull cord; whereby one end of the pull cord being secured to the first cable attachment means, the other end being slidably disposed through said transverse bore in the elongated bar, passed around the rotatable sheave and secured to the elongated bar cord attachment means. 2. A bow stringing apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the first cable attachment means comprises an elongated plate member having a hook portion at one end thereof, the hook portion having an open slot therein, said slot having a width sufficient to receive a compound bow cable end therein, but smaller than a bow string support, said pull cord being attached to the opposite end of said elongated plate.
3. A bow stringing apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein the open slot has an enlarged opening at the open end thereof.
4. A bow stringing apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the second attachment means comprises an elongated plate member having a hook portion at one end thereof, the hook portion having an open slot therein, said slot having width sufficient to receive a compound bow cable end therein and smaller than a bow string support, the other end of the plate member having a U-shaped slot for carrying said rotating sheave therein.
5. A bow stringing apparatus as set forth in claim 4 wherein the open slot has an enlarged opening at the open end thereof.
6. A bow stringing apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the flexible pull cord is of a braided nylon construction.
7. A method for changing a bow string of a compound bow by means of a tent cord type tightening apparatus and comprising the steps of;a. attaching a first attachment means to one compound bow cable end; b. attaching a second attachment means to an opposite compound bow cable end; c. orienting a pull bar perpendicular to a bow string of a compound bow and pulling the pull bar along a pull cord until a compound bow is compressed thereby relaxing a bow string; d. orienting the bar substantially parallel to a bow string thereby locking a bow under compression; e. removing and replacing a bow string from a bow string support; f. reorienting the bar perpendicular to a bow string and relaxing tension thereby transferring tension to a bow string; g. removing the tightening apparatus. 8. A bow string apparatus comprising;a. an elongated flexible pull cord being adjustable in length to provide a cord length longer than the distance between cable ends of a compound bow when a bow is strung but shorter than twice said distance and having a substantially uniform diameter; b. a first cable attachment means removably attachable to one cable end between an associated bow string support and its associated eccentric pulley; c. a second cable attachment means removably attachable to the opposite cable end between an associated bow string support means and its associated eccentric pulley, means for movably receiving the pull cord therearound carried by the second cable attachment means; d. an elongated bar having cord attachment means at one end and a transverse bore therethrough spaced from the cord attachment means, said bore being of a diameter substantially equal to that of the pull cord; whereby one end of the pull cord is secured to the first cable attachment means, the other end being slidably disposed through said transverse bore in the elongated bar, passed around the pull cord receiving means and secured to the elongated bar cord attachment means. Description
The present invention relates to a bow stringing apparatus and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to an apparatus for changing bow strings on an archer's compound bow.
With the development of the compound bow and the widespread use thereof, there has arisen the attendant problem of replacing defective or worn bow strings. The problem is present since a compound bow with its plurality of pulley wheels and attachment mechanism require adjustments or "tuning" after the bow is strung.
The compound bows utilize a typical fiber bow string which attaches to the ends of the pulley mounted cables thereof. If the bow string becomes worn or defective, the method of simply bending the bow and removing the old string, which is appropriate with conventional bows, completely throws the compound bow out of adjustment.
Therefore, when the new string is attached, the bow must be completely "tuned" again. For the relatively inexperienced user of the compound bow, this tuning operation is difficult and is expensive because he usually has to take his bow to a professional to get it finally readjusted or "tuned".
There have, in the past, been bow string apparatus for use with conventional bows in changing the string thereof. However, since the conventional bow is notched at the ends to hold the bow string the apparatuses were provided with means for attaching the stringing device to the extreme ends of the bow itself outside of the notches provided in the bow.
These devices are not usable with the compound bow since, at the extreme ends of the compound bow, there are eccentric wheels for giving such bows their mechanical advantage.
Further, such stringing devices as that taught in the patent to Allen, U.S. Pat. No. 3,294,078 issued in 1966, have the disadvantage of stringing the pull cord through a ring or the like which gives rise to high friction on the pull cord. This high friction results in added pull force being required to compress the bow and excessive pull cord wear.
The present invention provides a bow stringing apparatus which is particularly designed and constructed for permitting the changing of strings on the compound type bow and which is further designed to overcome the disadvantages present in the prior art devices.
As hereinbefore briefly set out, the present compound bows are normally provided with a pair of metal cables which are attached to the frame of the bow by adjustable attachment means, each cable being strung through two separate pivotally mounted pulleys and then through eccentric pulleys mounted at the opposite extremes of the bow frame. The ends of each of the cables are provided with bow string attachment devices whereby a typical bow string having loops at each end thereof are attached to the ends of the cable in a manner so that there is a constant tension load on the string.
As stated, the frame attachment points for the compound bow cable are adjustable and after the bow is fully strung these adjustments are utilized to "tune" the bow to the particular user. The string attachment means at the ends of each of the bow cables is normally a block, bead or the like that is attached to the end of the cable by swedging, soldered or other suitable means, each having an S-type hook for hooking to the loops on either end of the bow string.
The present invention utilizes a pull cord which is of a very strong twisted or braided nylon and having a diameter of approximately 1/8 inch. The length of the cord is somewhat longer than the bow string itself but not more than about 11/2 times the length of the bow string. One end of the pull cord is firmly secured to a first hook member which has a general cross-sectional J-shape, the hook member has a slot which may be V-shaped at the short leg of the hook which is sized to accept the compound bow cable therein but small enough to prevent the bow string attachment device from being able to pass through the slot. The long leg of the J-shaped hook member is secured to one end of the pull cord. The opposite end of the pull cord is secured to one of an elongated slide bar which is normally approximately six inches in length. The opposite end of the slide bar is provided with a bore transversely therethrough, the diameter of the bore being substantially equal to the diameter of the pull cord which will allow the pull cord to be slidingly passed therethrough.
There is a second substantially J-shaped hook member which is very similar in construction to the first mentioned hook member and has a similar slot member in one end thereof, the other end thereof however being provided with a rotatable sheath for purposes that will be hereinafter set forth.
As stated before, one end of the pull cord is securely attached to the first mentioned hook member. The other end is passed through the bore in one end of the elongated bar, through the sheave of the second hook member with the end thereof being firmly attached to the opposite end of the elongated bar.
When it is desired to change the bow string on the compound bow, the two hook members of the stringing apparatus are attached to the opposite compound bow cable ends between the eccentric pulley wheels and the bow string attachment means. This attachment prevents any interference with the eccentric pulleys during the string changing operation. The elongated bar is then pivoted to a position so that the bore in one end thereof is aligned parallel to the bow string, thereby permitting sliding of the pull cord through the said bore.
Pressure is then applied to the elongated bore in the direction away from the sheaved hook member which in turn applies tension to the pull cord. This pressure is continued which in effect is pulling the cable ends together, thereby releasing tension on the bow string and compressing the bow. When the bow is compressed to an extent sufficient to completely relax the tension in the bow string itself, the elongated rod is rotated so that it is substantially parallel to the bow string which causes the bore in one end of the elongated bar to be oriented to be substantially perpendicular to the bow string line. This causes two sharp bends in the pull cord at the point where it is passed through the bore in the elongated bar, thus locking the bar in position and keeping the bow in a compressed position.
The bow string may then be easily removed and replaced with a new or different bow string. After the new bow string is secured to the string attachment means at the end of each cable, pressure is released on the pull cord by pivoting the elongated bar to a position perpendicular to that of the bow string and releasing the tension off the pull cord and back onto the new replaced bow string.
By utilizing the above described method and apparatus, the bow string is replaced without ever relieving tension on the compound bow string cables thereby preventing the requirement of major adjustments or tuning of the bow. It is also readily seen that this has been accomplished without any interference with the eccentric pulleys located at the ends of the bow frame. It is also noted that the utilization of the rotating sheath in connection with one of the hook members prevents any rubbing or frictional contact with the pull cord itself which prevents excessive wear of the pull cord and makes the compression operation easier due to reduction of friction. Further, since the only major frictional contact with the pull cord is through the bore in the elongated bar, this friction is reduced to a minimum by the orientation of the bar and when locked in place the friction is totally in the nature of static friction, which again reduces any excessive wear on the cord itself.
Other and further advantageous features of the present invention will hereinafter more fully appear in connection with the detailed description of the drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is an elevational side view of a compound bow having attached, a bow stringing device embodying the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an elevational side view of the bow of FIG. 1 after having been compressed by the bow stringing apparatus of FIG. 1
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the bow stringing apparatus of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is an elevational detailed view of the bow stringing apparatus depicted in FIG. 2 in a locked mode.
FIG. 5 is a prospective detailed view depicting an alternate string attachment means.
Referring to the drawings in detail, reference character 10 generally indicated a bow string apparatus for use with a compound bow 12 for changing the bow string 14 thereof.
The bow 12 normally is provided with a frame member having handle 16 and tapered oppositely directed frame members 18 and 20. The frame member 18 is provided with a rotatable adjustment pin 22 having one end of a wound metal cable 24 attached thereto and wrapped therearound. Between the pin 22 and the outer end 26 of the frame member 18 is a pivotally mounted pulley 28 over which the cable 24 is passed.
Likewise, the frame member 20 is provided with a similar rotating pin 30 having a second cable member 32 attached thereto and wrapped therearound. There is likewise a pivotally mounted pulley member 34 which is attached to the frame between the pin member 30 and the outer end 36 of the frame 20 over which the cable 32 is passed.
The outer end 26 of the frame 18 is provided with an eccentric mounted pulley wheel 38 and an oppositely disposed similar eccentric mounted pulley 40 is attached to the opposite end 36 of the bow. The cable member 24 after being passed over the pivotal pulley 28 is then passed over the eccentric wheel 40 and terminates with an enlarged bead member 42. The bead member 42 is provided with an S-shaped hook member 44 for attaching to one end of the bow string 14 as will be hereinafter set forth.
The cable member 32 after being passed through the pivotal pulley member 34 is passed over the eccentric wheel 38 and likewise terminates with an enlarged bead member 46 and associated S-shaped hook member 48 for attaching to the opposite end of the bow string as will be hereinafter set forth.
The bow string 14 is normally of the strong fiberlike material which is provided with a loop 50 at one end thereof for attachment to the S-shaped hook member 48 and a second loop 52 which is attachable to the opposite S-shaped hook member 44. The bow string 14 is also provided with an enlarged wrapped mid-portion 54 for receiving the notch of an arrow (now shown).
When the bow is completely fitted with cable and string as shown in FIG. 1, the bow is tuned so that particular length of string and archer's need by means of rotating the cable pin members 22 and 30 so that the bow is in the proper state of compression when fitted with the proper string 14.
The bow string apparatus or device 10 generally comprises a hook member 56 which may be constructed of a flat plate having a substantial J-shaped cross-section, the elongated portion of the J-plate having an attachment hole 58 therethrough. The opposite curved end of the J-shaped plate is provided with a notch 60 having an opening of sufficient width to receive the cable 24 therein, but being sufficiently small as to not allow the bead member 42 at the cable 24 to pass therethrough. The open end of the notch 60 has an enlarged window 61 for a purpose that will be set forth.
The apparatus 10 also comprises a similar hook member 62 having a J-shaped configuration, the smaller curved portion having a slot or notch 64 therein which is sufficiently wide to receive the cable member 32 therethrough but sufficiently small to not allow the bead member 46 to pass therethrough. The elongated end of the J-shaped hook 62 is provided with an enlarged opening 66 therein for receiving a pulley member or sheave 68. The sheave 68 is rotatably mounted to the hook member 62 by means of a pin member 70. The open end of the notch 64 has an enlarged window 65 for a purpose that will be set forth.
The apparatus 10 also comprises an elongated bar 72 having a first transverse bore 74 near one end thereof and oppositely disposed transverse bore 76 adjacent the opposite end thereof. The device further comprises an elongated flexible pull cord 78 which is normally constructed of a twisted or braided nylon material and having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the bores 74 and 76 such that said pull cord 78 may be slipped through said bores so long as the bores 76 and 74 are substantially perpendicular to the orientation of the pull cord 78. The length of the pull cord 78 should be somewhat longer than the bow string 14 but in most instances should not be longer than one and one-half times the length of said bow string 14.
One end of the pull cord 78 is attached to the hook member 56 by means of the attachment hole 58, and can be attached simply by the knot 80 as shown in the drawings. The opposite end of the pull cord 78 is slidingly passed through the bore 76 on one end of the elongated bar 72, over the rotatable sheave 68 and through the bore 74 at the opposite end of the elongated bar 72. The end of the pull cord 78 may be attached at the bore 74 by another simple knot 82 as shown in the drawings.
The method for changing the bow string 14 by use of the apparatus 10 is described by the following steps:
Step 1 -- attach the hook member 56 to the cable 24 above the bead member 42.
Step 2 -- attach the second hook member 62 to the cable 32 above the bead 46.
Step 3 -- orient the elongated bar 72 perpendicular to the bow string and pull the bar along the pull cord 78 in a direction away from the hook member 62 until the bow is compressed thereby relaxing the bow string 14 as shown in FIG. 2.
Step 4 -- orient the elongated bar 72 to a position substantially parallel to the bow string 14 thereby locking the stringing apparatus 10 in position as shown in FIG. 2 which in effect locks the bow frame in a compressed state as shown in FIG. 1 and as indicated by the dashed lines of FIG. 2.
Step 5 -- remove and replace bow string 14 from the S-shaped support hooks 44 and 48.
Step 6 -- replace the bow string 14 with a new string attached into the loops thereof to the S-shaped support hooks 44 and 48.
Step 7 -- reorient the elongated bar 72 perpendicular to the bow string and relax the tension thereon until the tension is transferred to the bow string 14.
Step 8 -- remove the bow string apparatus 10.
It is noted that Steps 1 and 2 may be interchanged and naturally the bow stringing apparatus may be hooked oppositely to the configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
It is apparent by utilizing a bore size 76 which is compatible with the diameter of the pull cord 78, that when tension is pulled on the bow stringing apparatus and the elongated bar 72 is oriented parallel to the direction of that tension as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, that the pull cord 78 is forced to make two substantially right angle bends at 84 anf 86 which creates static friction at that point to the extent that the pull cord will be prohibited from sliding through the bore 76 thereby locking the pull cord apparatus in a state of tension.
Referring to FIG. 5, the end of the cable 32 is provided with an alternate type string attachment means 88. The string attachment means 88 comprises a bead portion 90 which is attached to the end of the cable 32 and having an enlarged offset portion 92 for supporting the loop 50 of the string 14.
The enlarged window 65 of the hook member 62 serves the dual purposes of guiding the cable 32 into the slot 64 and for allowing the end of the hook member 64 to clear the enlarged portion 92 of the attachment means 88.
Whereas, the present invention has been described in particular relation to the drawings attached hereto, it is obvious that other and further modifications apart from those shown are suggested herein may be made within the spirit and scope of the invention.
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WORLD DIARY1[COVERING ALL SPHERES OF LIFE]: Nigerian catfish pepper soup may harbour cancer, killer fats – experts
Nigerian catfish pepper soup may harbour cancer, killer fats – experts
one of the most popular and readily available fish in Nigeria. In fact,
its delicacy – irresistible to many people – is very common at social gatherings.
know that the omega 6 fatty acids in catfish can increase your risk of getting
blood clots, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and some cancers?
say that catfish is loaded with bad fat and high cholesterol that encourage clotting of the blood, a condition whereby blood flow is impeded. This may lead to cardiac arrest, thrombosis and, in some cases,
Anisulowo says, “Fish is better than meat, no doubt. It digests easily and it contains proteins. However, catfish is not really a good option, especially the ones they sell these days, which are cultivated with hormonal feeds that are filled with steroids and other fattening chemicals just to make them profitable. These chemicals are cancerous in
According to the researchers, three-ounce portion of catfish contains the same amount of bad fats found in red meat.
This is not to say that one should give up eating the fish as catfish contains some nutrients such as Omega3 fatty acids that are good for the body.
Anisulowo says, “If you can get the one from the river, which is rare in most cities, then you may eat it twice a month. But if the only one you can get is the one that is being reared by farmers, you don’t have to eat at
all, or just eat it when it is partially smoked. In that way, some of the fats would have been lost in the process. Better still, there are some other species of fish that are oily but they contain good fats and are more nutritious.”
Here are some other species that you can add to your diet:
They are popularly known as Titus fish. The oily meat found on mackerel is its main health benefit. The fish oil, which is also known as omega-3 fatty acid, can be so beneficial that it is used as a supplement.
It lowers triglycerides. High levels of triglycerides in the body have been linked
to heart disease and stroke. The most common causes of a high triglyceride level are obesity and poorly maintained diabetes, mainly stemming from an inactive lifestyle.
Some researchers have found out that omega-3 fatty acid is even more effective in reducing heart attacks than some commonly-prescribed drugs.
Mackerel and other fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids are good for the blood. They help to boost blood circulation and lower blood pressure.
a high-quality fish. It has proteins and contains all the essential amino acids your body requires from food diet to help to build proteins.
One portion of tilapia cooked using dry heat contains about 26 grammes of protein. The Institute of Medicine recommends that adult men consume at least 56 grammes of protein, adult women consume at least 46 grammes and pregnant and nursing women consume 71 grammes of protein each day. Eating tilapia can help you to achieve that.
It may help in weight control. Tilapia is naturally low in fat, and only contains about 128 calories in each portion. According to a study published in a 2006 edition of “The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation”, subjects who consumed eight grammes of tilapia each week showed an improved body weight.


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Simply Books: Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin
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I read this in 2007 I think, and I seem to remember thinking it was just 'okay' overall. It was good, but I didn't really find myself thinking about it afterwards.
I loved Zevin's Elsewhere, so I think I'll check this one out. It doesn't sound as good, but still...
And I love your blog! I'm following you now! (:
Hmm, I wasn't really fond of Elsewhere, so I don't know if I'll pick this one up, but nicely written review.
And YES, small world. I love it. If she works at Sharples then that probably means I see her all the time and will probably recognize her face. Which means that we have this crazy connection even before we met :)
awee! i love James!
and Memoirs (:
Earlier this year when I got back into reading this is one of the books that convinced me to keep on reading. Excellent book.


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o one has to know everyone< "ust make sure you are a member of a subcongregation. The 6uestion of e*cellence is fre6uently confused with )ollywoodism. The choir of a church can be a subcongregations. or professional interests.Conditional $: 333333333333333333333333 The instant a church pushes through a ceiling of 1 !. the more subcongregations will appear. read. The greater hidden need in many churches may be in the area of administrative coordination. #llowing un6ualified people to carry out leadership functions simply because 9everyone ought to have a chance: cannot work in a large church. and the subcongregational structure allows for relationships within a large church. the person in 6uestion should be e*posed to other opportunities in which his or her gifts can be better used and appreciated. . business. youth staff workers. . The work of God cannot be represented by anything less than the standard to which the culture is accustomed. it needs to make sure that participants in ma"or services sing.: The 2erusalem church was obviously a large church. =nly after the pastor has begged and ca"oled. and the evangelistic calling team are subcongregations. music. music. it consists of at least two or more subcongregations. and lead at the highest possible caliber. These are groups with an affinity7geographical location. A sensitive and prayerful leadership will―in conjuction with the pastor―determine the need for staff well ahead of the panic moment. only after he has worked himself into e*haustion is the congregation willing to respond. but the fact is that a growing church has newcomers each week who are making long%range decisions on first impressions. &habbiness in preaching. and programming will 6uench a growing church+s momentum every 6uickly. Many churches wait far too long to implement this.: Condition %: 33333333333333333333333333 Growing churches must give serious attention to the multiple%staff concept. Condition &: 3333333333333333333333333333 #s a church grows larger.: the answer is simple8 9. similar tasks within the church structure or shared similarities of age. They are the basis of fellowship for each believer. administration.
. children. education. .n addition to senior pastor of some kind must be appointed for every >!! regularly attending persons. @outh is one e*ample. and its subcongregations met 9from house to house.f reasonable e*cellence cannot be achieved. 9The church is getting so large . The point is this8 the larger a church becomes. am aware that . &unday school teachers. &o are the young married group and the senior adult class. They are confronted with e*cellence every day of the week in entertainment. don+t know everyone. 1hen someone says. administration. ?sually a church responds to the most critical need on the surface. # good formula for multiple staffing is this8 . and community.o one can relate to more than forty or fifty people anyway. &taff pastors offer a church speciali5ed styles of ministry8 youth. shall never convince all the skeptics on this one.
am talking about at least two things8 membership that is not cheap. . there will be growth. classes. The preaching must be biblical in base. and membership that compels involvement. and confrontational in terms of re6uiring a constant series of decisions about personal living standards and relationships. Eull%spectrum education implies not only a massive effort toward good teaching.t provides a curriculum in which all parts of the -ible and /hristian doctrine are e*amined. &hort%term artificial growth can be achieved by making membership a simple matter. #nd it offers practical courses on ethics and ideas. applicable to life. This is not "ust &unday school. # growing church sets high standards for anyone wishes to identify with the church family. am convinced that most #merican churches demand a one%man pulpit ministry that systematically teaches the 1ord of God.t makes every wise effort to ascertain a person+s personal relationship to God and God+s people. =ver a long period of lAtime. .
. . Deople need to know how they should live and how they should cope with the pressures crushing down upon them each week. Condition (: 333333333333333333333333 Growth in numbers must be accompanies with total commitment to church education. and confrontations with the needs of the church.t is education aimed at every human being in the church. -ut long%term growth depends upon whether or not the senior minister can preach well enough to feed the inner spirits of worshipers. but it demands that no reasonable costs be avoided to provide the most comfortable and effective learning facilities. . Eull%spectrum education includes classes and learning e*periences for new /hristians as well as mature /hristians. it cannot be shared by a team of preachers Balthough they are few unusual e*periments across the country that speaks to the contraryC. /hurches can grow for a period on the basis of attractive programs< they can momentarily benefit from the work of specialists being flown in for special functions. to the most aged member sitting in a class on -ible e*position.t tests integrity through interviews. beginning with four%week%old infants. although it begins there. . #nd it is not education targeted only at children. Long%term real growth cannot happen without everyone involved in /hristian education. 1hen there is a pulpit giving honest answers to real%life 6uestions based on e*position from God+s 1ord. but long%term growth cannot happen unless the 6uality of members is ensured. . it is a ministry that comes from one preacher. Condition ): 33333333333333333333333333 1hen . although it includes term. -asically. speak of a disciplined membership. who are brought to a warmly lit and comfortable nursery to gain their first impressions of church.Condition ': 333333333333333333333333333 Long%term real church growth rests heavily on a systematic ministry of preaching that feeds people. where /hristianity challenges the modern world view.
%rowth demands it.f he is genuine in his love and capable of e*pressing it. and that churches everywhere might grow.genuinely hope for your success. -ut it begins with the leadership. #s the disciples put nets into a sea seemingly bereft of fish.o church has ever been blessed by God+s &pirit if it restricted its decision making to the obvious and 9safe:. They step forth in faith. .then I will rejoice in your success.plan for your success. the effect will be contagious.#n involved membership is also part of discipline.7Gil Beers
. 1hen they find it in a church fellowship. or professional difficulty. They are not the result of one person who wishes to build an organi5ational momentum to himself.ntidote for En/0 If I think about your success. and work for your success. that more might be won to 2esus /hrist.old De-i ion /hurch growth is ultimately accomplished in a climate of faith. and God responds. they are the believing decisions made by a prayerful leadership of men and women of faith who are trusting God for great things. )here these conditions prevail" the plateaus of growth are easily passed . This condition begins with the pastor" who must show a sincere and honest love for people. Condition *: 3333333333333333333333333333 (o church that is relationally cold will grow for very long.ord" and where he leads it will be his concern. Members should be e*pected to contribute at least four things8 ( ! their loyalty to the major services of the church" (#! their willingness to use their spiritual gifts when called upon" ($! their financial gifts on a proportional basis to %od&s blessing in their lives" and ('! their positive and encouraging support of church leaders.n a world that tends to e*ploit and dominate. +old decisions are made by people who are not totally sure of the results" but they know their church belongs to the . %rowing churches must find ways to break people down into small caring groups7perhaps different from subcongregations % where immediate attention can be given when a person faces a need caused by sickness. 1armth can be easily engendered in a large congregation as well as in a small one. The church grows more significant to all of us as society becomes more anti%/hrist. so the church is called upon by %od to make bold moves to which %od can respond with power and approval. death. The relational emphasis must pervade the church program. . they wish to be part of it. Gather. 1e cannot wait another moment< we must bring these conditions to pass than more might hear. . %rowth cannot happen without this. . Condition 1+: . -old decisions are not stupid ones. people crave to be loved. . emphasi5ing the family structure and meaningful friendships that support people in times of need. *aith demands the willingness to take large risks" which aren&t really risks at all . )ith such a relational emphasis" no one will ever feel lost" unneeded" unloved.pray for you success.
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Is Lord Shiva First Vaishnava (Devotee of Lord Vishnu)? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
My question is that Lord Shiva is also Vaishnava (Devotee of Lord Vishnu). Because I read this fact before from one scripture, so anybody can attach that scripture which claimed that Siva is greatest Vaishnav.
edited Oct 23 '16 at 11:34
asked Jun 2 '16 at 14:23
I dont think it is wise to indulge in such comparative ventures. – Amit Saxena Jun 2 '16 at 14:41
@AmitSaxena : Yes it is true,brother and answer already given by ram look out the answer.. – Shree Krishna Jun 2 '16 at 14:46
Yes, there are many scriptural statements about Shiva being the greatest Vaishnava. So that's pretty much a universal belief among Vaishnavas. But the notion that Shiva is the "first" Vaishnava is something that's unique to Vallabhacharya and his followers. That's because they trace their origin to the Rudra Sampadayam. You see, Vishnu is said to have taught the principles of Vaishnavism to four disciples: Brahma, Lakshmi, Shiva, and Sanat Kumara. Sri Vaishnavism traces its origin to Lakshmi, which is why we're called "Sri" Vaishnavas. Vallabacharya's sect traces its origins to Shiva. – Keshav Srinivasan♦ Jun 3 '16 at 1:25
@KeshavSrinivasan : exactly, Keshav ,now days Everybody interrupt the scriptures as per their own speculation, and not understand from the actual scriptures and accept the truth, anyway good comment. – Shree Krishna Jun 3 '16 at 5:56
yes shiva & vishnu r each other's greatest devotee & each other's guru & each other's deity & even that's why shiva being tamasik lord he is white & vishnu being satvic is dark...but yet parvati is dark like ma kaali & is sister of vishnu so white r shiva & saraswati who r bro sis & so r lakshmi & brahma yellow...:) – Shivam Ner Jun 13 '16 at 11:20
Just as Ganga among rivers, Achyuta among gods, Shambu among Vaishnavas, This (Bhagavatam) is the same among Puranas.
edited Oct 23 '16 at 11:33
Whether Lord Shiva is greatest Vaishnava or greatest Shaivite or greatest Shakta or greatest any other, depends on scripture which you read.
As per Shiva Purana:
In Koti Rudra Samhita Shiva Purana chapter 42, Suta states:
सर्वे रुद्रं भजन्त्येव रुद्रः कंचिद् भजेन्न हि ।
स्वात्मना भक्तवात्सल्याद् भजत्येव कदाचन ।।
All worship Rudra but Rudra worships none. But for the sake of devotees sometimes he worships/meditates upon Himself.
Thus as per this Lord Shiva is neither greatest Vaishnava nor Shakta nor Iskcon.. etc.. But he is Shaivite himself.
As per Srimad Bhagvatam:
Srimad Bhagvat Purana in 12.13.16 states:
निम्न-गानां यथा गङ्गा देवानाम् अच्युतो यथा ।
वैष्णवानां यथा शम्भुः पुराणानाम् इदम् तथा ।।
So, as per this Lord Shiva is greatest Vaishnava here.
As per Devi Bhagvatam:
Devi Bhagvatam in 3.5.22-23 states:
Brahmâ said :-- When Shiva of wonderful fire and energy, said this, the Devî Ambikâ clearly uttered the nine lettered mantra. Mahâdeva accepted the mantra and became very glad. He fell down at the feet of the Devî, and then and there began to repeat the nine-lettered mantra together with Vîja (seed) that yields desires and liberation and can be easily pronounced.
So, here we see Lord Shiva is a greatest Shakta here.
I haven't read Brahma Vaivarta Purana yet, but I'm sure there **Lord Shiva is a greatest Gaudiya. Similarly in Padma Purana Uttara Khanda (and also in Ramcharitmanas) Lord Shiva is greatest Ramanandi. Similarly in some chapters of Uttara khanda of Padma Purana, Lord Shiva is greatest deceiver also ... and so on.. the list continues.
Srimad Bhagvatam is best among Puranas and summary of Vedas itself. What it says is always true and other are false.
If we see towards end part of each Purana we find every Purana say that Purana is best among the Purana. And every Purana repeat many many times they are expanding Shrutis.
Here are possible solutions to solve this matter:
1) As every Purana are sectarian in literature so each of them try to make deities devotee of their Supreme Lord.
2) Every God worship all Gods and oneself too. And thus every Purana only keep part of this truth in it. Eg. Lord Shiva is greatest Shaivite, Vaishnava, Shakta, Gaudiya etc.. and all. But Puranas only keep part of truth in needed segments.
edited Oct 23 '16 at 11:02
Why so many downvotes to such an correct answer??? – Rickross Oct 22 '16 at 16:11
# 1-i think this question is asked with "the same ulterior motive",because ,it can not be that a vaishnava(who knows many other similar verses)isn't aware of this rather famous verse given in the selected answer.Now,if a devotee of a Ugra Devata gets fanatic or extremist in his behavior that can still be understood(however that does not even actually happens), but how can by worshiping the most benign(Soumya) of all Gods one get so much of fanaticism and hatred??When i used to do ekadashi fasts i did not have hatred even for my enemies. – Rickross Oct 23 '16 at 14:51
#2 I don't think that this "downvoting" serves any purpose unless the user is made to post his reasons alongwith.Only then the system becomes constructive.And,that's mainly y i have stopped downvoting entirely. – Rickross Oct 23 '16 at 14:51
@Tezz does Brahma vaivarta purana and RamCharitmanas call SHiva greatest Gaudiya nd Ramanandi resp.? If so pls attach some reference. – Vishal prabhu lawande Oct 26 '16 at 12:47
Is other part needed? Bhagavatam explicitly says Shiva is a greatest vaishnava. But no other text claim that he is a greatest shakta or something like that. There are only incidents worshipping devi and meditating on himself. Please do not add your opinions like greatest Ramanandi, gaudiya etc., You should not give speculations. You already know that. – Sarvabhouma Apr 6 '17 at 18:14
// yes shiva & vishnu r each other's greatest devotee & each other's guru & each other's deity & even that's why shiva being tamasik lord he is white & vishnu being satvic is dark...but yet parvati is dark like ma kaali & is sister of vishnu so white r shiva & saraswati who r bro sis & so r lakshmi & brahma yellow...:) – Shivam Ner Jun 13 '16 at 11:20 //
But we have Veda Vyasa saying in the Mahabharata:
12328020a तस्मिन्हि पूज्यमाने वै देवदेवे महेश्वरे 12328020c संपूजितो भवेत्पार्थ देवो नारायणः प्रभुः
Krishna continues: If Śiva, the devadeva, maheśvara, is worshiped, Lord Nārāyaṇa stands well worshiped.
12328021a अहमात्मा हि लोकानां विश्वानां पाण्डुनन्दन I am the Self of all the worlds (beings), O Arjuna.
12328021c तस्मादात्मानमेवाग्रे रुद्रं संपूजयाम्यहम्
Therefore, I worship My Self that is Rudra,first.
12328022a यद्यहं नार्चयेयं वै ईशानं वरदं शिवम् | 12328022c आत्मानं नार्चयेत्कश्चिदिति मे भावितं मनः
If I do not worship Śiva, the Lord, the bestower of boons, no one will worship the Self. Such is my conviction.
12328022e मया प्रमाणं हि कृतं लोकः समनुवर्तते 12328023a प्रमाणानि हि पूज्यानि ततस्तं पूजयाम्यहम्
That which I place as a role model for people, they follow suit. Those which are the ideals are to be worshiped and hence I worship Śiva (who is such an ideal).
12328023c यस्तं वेत्ति स मां वेत्ति योऽनु तं स हि मामनु 12328024a रुद्रो नारायणश्चैव सत्त्वमेकं द्विधाकृतम् He who realizes Śiva, knows Me and he who realizes Me, realizes Śiva as well. For, Rudra and Nārāyaṇa are one Principle, manifesting as two.
And Sridhara Swamin, says:
माधवोमाधवावीशौ सर्वसिद्धिविधा यिनौ। वन्दे परस्परात्मानौ परस्परनुतिप्रियौ॥ [invocation to the commentary to the Srimadbhāgavatam]
I bow to Mādhava and Umādhava (Shiva) who are both 'Isha-s' Supreme Lords. They are capable of bestowing all accomplishments (to their devotees). They are both the selves of each other and both love to engage in the stuti of each other. And the Skandopanishat says:
http://upanishad.info/upanisha ds/text/krishna-yajurveda/ sanskrit/skanda [Sri Upaniṣad Brahma Yogin, an advaita Acharya, has written the commentary for this Upaniṣad as well along with the entire 108 Upaniṣads.)
शिवाय विष्णुरूपाय शिवरूपाय विष्णवे । शिवस्य हृदयं विष्णुः विष्णोश्च हृदयं शिवः ॥८॥ यथा शिवमयो विष्णुरेवं विष्णुमयः शिवः । यथान्तरं न पश्यामि तथा मे स्वस्तिरायुषि ॥९॥ यथान्तरं न भेदाः स्युः शिवकेशवयोस्तथा ।[Skandopaniṣat]
[(obeisance to Śiva who is of the form of Viḷṣṇu, and to Viṣṇu of the form of Śiva. Śiva's heart (self) is Viṣṇu and Viṣṇu's self is Śiva. Just as Viṣṇu is fully verily Śiva, so too Śiva is fully verily Viṣṇu. As I do not see any difference between them, let me be prosperous and long-lived. Let there be no difference between Śiva and Keśava. In fact the Mahabharata itself contains a similar verse:
शिवाय विष्णुरूपाय विष्णवे शिवरूपिणे ।।
दक्षयज्ञविनाशाय हरिरूपाय ते नमः। 3.39.76 (हरिरुद्राय) [These are the words of Arjuna to Lord Śiva.]
In the Harivamśa, an extension of the Mahabharata, we have Markandeya's words:
मार्कण्डेय उवाच॥ शिवाय विष्णुरूपाय विष्णवे शिवरूपिणे। अथान्तरं न पश्यामि तेन ते दिशतः शिवम् ।
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It is often seen that Ram worshipping Shiva is referred to as Shiva is great, but the fact is in the avtara of Ram NY Vishnu, never ever shows he was great in whole Ramayana, hence Worshipping Shiva won't make him the great amoungst both. Further as per Bhagvata Vaishnavas (Madhwacharya ) Vishnu from his nabhi raised a lotus in which Bramha was created, once Bramha was very angry n he pinched his lalata (part between eyebrows where anger is represented) there Shiva was born. Hence as per us there is no surprise that Shiva was great Vaishnava, But he comes after Bramha, Madwa/Hanuma/Bhima, Vadiraja. N then SHIVA.
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Promised Land - Renate: February 2007
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I arrived in Australia when I was 14 in 1956 so do know, and do remember that time, especially red-back spiders under toilet seats in outside toilets...
This is Anita. We met at the German club where you showed us your wonderful paintings and of course I got your book.
I started to read it, then every time Walter visited me, he grabbed it and started reading, it... so much so that he got AHEAD of me!! So in the end I said "here you take it home and read it, and when you are finished I will read it..."! I think it was such a parallel experience for him, in reading your book.
My life was less dramatic... but now I look forward to reading your life story.!!
Walter keeps commenting about parts and pieces out of the stories... the chiropractor, the rip-offs... and so on. Kept me smiling…
Anita Chant and Walter Hammer
Congratulation on the publication of your first book –
I enjoyed your book so much finding it almost impossible to put down until I had read it from cover to cover.Even the second time around it is still fascinating.
A truly breathtaking story of unfailing courage, strength, love and commitment to family and many needy causes.
Margaret Pusterla, Gold Coast
So, What is the book all about?Well, it’s my life story: a story that covers four different countries, each in a different continent. It is fast moving and gives a glimpses into what has occurred in those various countries at those periods of time.
As the book is divided into 4 books, I’ll tell you about each book, one at a time.
Here is what the first book is all about:
Book I -The land of Israel
I was lucky my parents took me, at the age of two, out of Nazi Germany in 1933 - the year Hitler came to power, and transplanted me into the then Palestine under the British mandate.
While the Shoah – the Holocaust – was in progress in Europe, a small but very determined group of Jewish people were buying land in Palestine and were rebuilding the land of Israel in preparation of it becoming a state.
Through my growing up years I was a part of this unique process and went through all the different stages; I lived in country towns, in cities and in the kibbutz.I took part in Israel’s war of independence and worked with immigrants from Baghdad in the preventive health services.
in a kibbutz high school - after school
Next time – Book II – Sydney Australia.
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