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Traveller has been around for a long time, with the three original 'little black books' appearing in 1977, and this incarnation of the ruleset recreates the excitement of the first, with the same simple and elegant ruleset underpinning everything, streamlined to meet contemporary gaming tastes.
It opens with introductory material including a bare-bones introduction to the concept of role-playing games, thoughts on suitable campaign types and a discussion of technology levels, which vary across known space. We then move directly into Character Creation, which as old hands will know, can be an absorbing pastime of itself never mind essential preparation for participating in an actual game. Starting by rolling characteristics, you then choose a homeworld and the career(s) your character has pursued before embarking on an adventuring career, the main purpose being to gain skills. It also builds a backstory for the character, who is generally quite a mature individual compared to other games. The backstory is based, like a lot of the career progression, on die rolls... and yes, it is possible to perish before you even start play! There's quite a wide range of careers available, over and above the predominantly military ones from the original game - as well as Navy, Marines, Army, Scouts and Merchants there are diverse careers like Entertainer, Rogue, Scholar, Agent (law enforcement), Drifter, Nobility and Citizen from which to choose. A neat addition is the 'skill package', a list of skills appropriate to the campaign type you want to play from which the characters take turn choosing skills that they lack, thus ensuring that the party can at least handle basic tasks that will arise. Add the mustering out benefits and you are ready to go. For those who do not like the basic system, there are variants such as point-buy characteristics and even skills, and details on generating alien characters. So far, a human has been assumed. This talks in general terms to begin with, but also introduces the standard Traveller races quite briefly, noting that each could fill a book by itself. (Over the course of time, these books have been brought out, you'll find them in the Third Imperium line.)
The next section is Skills and Tasks which opens with a explanation of 'Task Checks', the way in which actions are resolved. Most are either skill or characteristic based, with a standard 2d6 roll being modified according to the skills or other factors being brought to bear (brute strength, for example) and situational modifiers. For standard tasks, you need to get an 8 in total to succeed, but difficulty modifiers may be applied at the Referee's discretion to make it harder or more easy. There are plenty of examples, and these continue through the ensuing discussion of all the skills available and how they can be used to effect during the course of a game. This is followed by an extensive section on Combat, again well illustrated with examples and with a wide range of possible actions being presented.
Combat is not the only danger characters face, of course, and the next section - Encounters and Dangers - look at all manner of things other than brawls that could threaten life or limb or spoil your whole day - animals and environmental dangers (natural and unnatural), as well as how you heal, creating NPCs and more. The animals bit provides enough detail to let you invent strange critters to be encountered on the planets that you visit. Within the NPC section there are notes on giving them memorable personalities and a collection of ready-made Patrons to give the party something to do. This section rounds out with a wealth of random encounters and events that may be something going on in the background or else may turn into a complete adventure if not campaign.
Next comes a vast Equipment section which will let your character get his hands on virtually anything he might need for the forthcoming adventures. Not just weapons and armour (although there's plenty of those), there's all manner of stuff from drones to survival gear, medical equipment to communications and entertainment systems... you name it, it's probably there... apart from that necessity, a spaceship. This is dealt with comprehensively in the next section, Starship Design - again something that can be as much fun as creating characters. Examples are given, which can be used straight away if you do not wish to go through the whole process. Once you have a ship the following section, Starship Operations, explain the rules and concepts underlying its use, including operating costs and various dangers... and this is followed in turn by the Space Combat section.
The final sections deal with Psionics (powers of the mind, which you may or may not choose to allow in your game), Trade (with lots of tables to enable you to automate the process considerably yet model it fairly well) and finally World Creation. This provides an elegant system for devising planets in an awesome variety for the party to visit in their travels.
Well conceived and updated from the originals, this work recaptures all the excitement and sheer potential for adventure presented by those Little Black Books. A neat addition is little snippets of information scattered throughout in grey text boxes - anything from the tradition of Jump dimming to an adventure seed you could develop into a complete adventure - which are well worth ready. A worthy successor to the original Traveller which maintains its flavour, its essence, well.
This is a fair attempt at updating what is essentially classic Traveller (CT) little black books to 8. I say 'fair attempt' because although the basic idea was there, it was rather sloppy in it's execution. Overall production quality and layout is no improvement over rpgs from the late 1980's to early 1990's. Artwork consists of basic monochrome drawings in a style of the same vintage, yet other rpgs have moved on with a much more sophisticated level of production. With modern computer graphics available to us all these days, there is really no excuse for such sloppy and lazy production. Character generation is ok - somewhere between little black books 1- 3 and books 4 - 8. Starship construction is essentially books 1 - 3. Larger ships require 'High Gaurd. '
Overall, considering that this is just a core rule book, it is farly expensive for what you get if you pay full price for it. I actually purchased it on special when it was really cheap. At the price I paoed ot was actually a bargain! At full price, however, it is as with a lot of othe Mongoose 'Traveller' rpg products, overpriced.
This is an expensive product for something that was ripped straight out of the d20 3.5 SRD with just the mechanic changed from d20 to 2d6. It's very much like CT in what it does and only the mechanic and skill lists are new, really.
The art work is crap. Sorry but this is what helps set the pace and feel of the game.
It had no connection to the past art of the game, too much FANTASY looking, not very Science Fiction looking.
And the ship floor plans are a nice touch, adding even the fighter. BUT they changed too much and non for the better.
This is first impression once I looked at it. Now I have not read the content, its surface glance. (It looks like the mechanics of the game match up with the old....)
BUT this is often a indicator of if it would get a person to pickup the game and run with it.
The character sheet is TOO busy, I liked the clean simple form from the Classic Traveller. It s like who ever wrote the book and commissioned the art has no idea what Traveller is.
I am happy it is not the crappy Steve Jackson version.... but it has so much wrong:
Regretting I bought this majorly.... Sticking to Classic Traveller now. In the immortal works of Eric Cartman: "Fudge you guys, I am going home!"
I am going to re-edit this crap to a tolerable level on my own.... wow..... I was expecting improvements, better art then even before.... ARGH! Absolute opposite!
So I ask:
What happened? No, I mean it.... what happened???????
(There are players who do not care or seen to notice the art in a book, but I do. What are you trying to do? Make it look like Dragon Ball Z?)
Where is the soap? Need to wash out my eyes....
Excellent - a wonderful re-working of a classic! It's clear and succinct, but has a lot of depth and flexibility. My only niggle is the illustrations - they're too 'cartoonish'
Great update to an old classic. I now have an original version, the GURPS version and this one. For playability this version wins hands down.
I have been playing Traveller since the late 70's and early 80's.
If its not broke don't fix it. The classic game Books 1,,2,3 and the detailed Branches 4 Mercs
5 Navy, 6 Scouts, 7 Merchant Marine was the peak. Character creation was a mini game in itself. Unlike the this one.
The current book covers the basic ideas but loses the flavor.
My main reason for buying was to use with the Hammers Slammers expansion.
Sorry but this one missed the mark.
Interesting character background generation. The jumping around the book was a little bit confusing but the searching capabilities helped a lot.
What an amazing book! I've always feared Space Opera style RPGs, but this thing is... Amazing! A total gem to find RANDOMLY while I was just looking around on the website. Excellent.
An excellent release of the rules. In feel, it goes back to the original 3 small books before High Guard and Striker (not that those were bad products). The power is somewhere between the original and the later supplements, but all the character bases of the supplements are covered in the one book. The overall publishing quality is good. For the Traveller fan (or any Sci-Fi loving RPG player) a must buy.
Thousands of sci-fi worlds at your fingertips with this toolbox. Everything is concisely and comprehensively written into this book, meaning it's the only one you will ever need to own. The layout is simple, but very easy to follow (this being the point), and it's as felxible as you want to make it. Totally recommended - and the first truly progressive update on the Classic game.
This is the single best reinvention Traveller has yet experienced. The core rules are everything you could ever want, and does a fine job of selling me on the supplements by virtue of its polished and complete nature....put another way, the core book is so well done it compels me to by the supplements.
LIKES: provides an excellent ruleset from which to run classic science fiction campaigns, and touches on expanding to settings outside of the classic Traveller universe setting of the Imperium.Clean layout, good index, and the V2 edition has some very nice art. This edition is spiritually and mechanically closer to the original CT and MT than any later editions, as well...a good thing for me.
DISLIKES: not much to complain about. Early purchasers for the first print dealt with a few odd bits of errata, but those are all fixed in the PDF edition.
The old Traveller updated, exactly as what you'd expect. A bit overprized for a pdf, though.


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By: Cassidy Ostmeyer || 2/4/17
On a mission to make a larger impact on this world, Women In Business began a new initiative this past semester of funding loans to women in impoverished countries through Kiva, a micro lending organization. Borrowers post their stories on Kiva, and lenders then come together to crowdfund their loans in $25 increments. Over the course of a year, borrowers pay back the money that was lent to them. Kiva is an international nonprofit that works to empower people around the world by creating opportunity for many through microloans.
Over the course of two months, Women In Business contributed to three loans to women around the world. Here are their stories:
Merlita from Montalban, Rizal, Phillipines
Merlita sells premium and unleaded gasoline as well as peanut butter and coco jam. She used her loan to buy containers for gasoline, peanut butter, and coco jam. She uses her business profits to fund her youngest son's college education.
Hoán from Quang Thai, Vietnam
Hoán has sold general goods and dry food in her village for more than 10 years. While the retail business is good income, her hometown frequently suffers from natural disasters which makes that income inconsistent. Hoán used her loan to send her children to school, as well as provide them with books, school supplies, and an electric bicycle.
Judith from Isabela, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Judith is an entrepreneur who runs a food-vending business to support her six children. She used her loan to further her business and buy ingredients. She hopes to save her money so that one day she can expand her business.
Kiva is an incredible organization that allows us to give back to those who truly value our help. We have continued our micro lending efforts this semester, and we look forward to continuing this initiative in the coming years. Make sure to check back in with us to see who else we donate to!


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A photographer that has always longed to be a painter. A single-minded pursuit of detailed perfection ultimately led somewhere quite unexpected. In a world where clarity and detail are common place, my journey took me backward and off to somewhere different. Backwards, for classic lenses that have character and flaws in equal measure. Different, in the desire to create unique images in light that explore another world just beyond our sight.
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First we need to see the world as it is, spotting the wonder and beauty that exists all around us. then we need to see beyond that into a crystal city. just in the corner of your eye… familiar, yet at the same time a flash of something new and unexpected.


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Emotional Connections
Brand personality is a mix of emotional characteristics linked to a company name. It shapes how people feel before making purchases decisions. Often a brand's personality mirrors that of the target customer base. Emotions can exert a more powerful behavioral effect than purely rational decision-making.
Finding your voice, especially as a small business, can be difficult. Identifying your brand archetype will save you time and money. Lytron will help you incorporate this concept on your brand message and marketing pieces.
Brand Personality
Does Your Brand Have Multiple Personality Disorder? We will help you to activate a core emotional response (make them feel secure, make them feel part of the group, etc) in order to build trust and loyalty.
We study and learn what motivates your consumers. We rely on data insights, competition study and analytics rather than blindly guessing. Once we've determined what motivates them, we present a clear point of view that will attract those who are a strong fit for your brand.
We suggest being genuine at all times to make sure your messaging and interactions consistently align with your brand's value proposition.
First introduced in 1919, and primely used in the field of psychology, it became well established that collective unconcious is cross cultural.
Large brands have been applying the Archetype concept for decades to define their identity, amplify their reach and connect emotionally to thier target audience by reaching out to their subconscious and basic human needs. Usually the Archetype concept is not known by digital agencies and small businesses. As Lytron is both branding and digital marketing agency, results focused, we use Archetypes on our brand creation process and sites development to increase conversion rate and ROI
There are 12 brand archetypes. They are divided into four general human needs. Each archetype represents a deeper need that branches out from the main one.
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1. Innocent (wants to be Safe): Brands who use this archetype might want to make their costumers feel safe and beautiful on the inside. Ex: Nintendo Wii, Coca-Cola, Dove
2. Sage (wants to understand): Brands that identify with this archetype tend to have a humanist side and want to help those who follow them. Ex: Google, BBC, Oprah
3. Explorer (wants to be free): A brand that has chosen the Explorer as their archetype may offer their clients a chance to escape. Ex: Corona, Red Bull, REI
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4. Outlaw (wants to liberate): These brands tend to cater to misfits and/or people who like living on the edge. Ex: Virgin, Harley-Davidson, Diesel
5. Magician (wants power): They promise their customers to make their dreams come true by using their impressive skills. It is no wonder that many technology brands use this archetype. Ex: Apple, Absolute Vodka, Axe
6. Hero (wants to master): Brands that shape themselves after the Hero sell themselves to their customers as the one who is going to rescue them from their woes. Ex: Snickers, Nike, Ariel, Printsome
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7. Lover (wants intimacy): A company that identifies itself with this archetype will most likely use suggestive imagery to evoke sensations. Ex: Häaguen-Dazs, Victoria Secret, Chanel
8. Jester (wants enjoyment): A marketing campaign designed for a Jester brand would probably be very funny or at least entertaining. Everyone loves to laugh, that's why Jesters are some of the most beloved brands or at least have the most memorable ads. Ex: Pepsi, M&M's, Old Spice, Budweiser
9. Everyman (wants to belong): Brands who identify with the Everyman archetype relate to people on a "real" level. The Everyman marketing campaign usually evolves around everyday life activities and routines. Their message: It is perfectly fine to be normal. Ex: IKEA, Kit Kat, Visa
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10. Creator (wants to innovate): A Creator brand will empower its customers to use their creativity by selling them a world of possibilities. Ex: Lego, Adobe, Crayola
11. Ruler (wants to control): A brand that wants to "Rule them all" will have a narrative that demonstrates why they're the leader of the industry. These type of brands will suggest to their customers that they can be rulers, too. Ex: Microsoft, British Airways, Mercedes-Benz
12. Caregiver (wants to service others): If the Ruler archetype is your boss then the Caregiver archetype is your parent. They empathise, want to help and protect their clients. Their message tends to be very positive. A Caregiver brand will exude an aura of selflessness. Ex: UNICEF, Johnson & Johnson, Heinz
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We divide the process into 4 phases.
The Process
We divide the process into 4 phases.
Conceptual Development
Market Research & Strategy
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• Product Research
Market Research & Strategy
• SWOT Analysis
• Product Research
• Public Audience Research
• Competition Research & Reports
The study of archetypes for brand consolidation
The study of archetypes for brand consolidation. There is no occasional propaganda, everything is worked in details to pass an image or fix stereotypes in people's minds.
Concept Creation
• Dissecting the Product/Brand
• Archetype Analysis & Recommendation
Concept Creation
• Dissecting the Product/Brand
• Archetype Analysis & Recommendation
After you've selected your creative direction, we develop a message or story to facilitate brand roll out
Content Creation
Most projects get stalled for lack of content.
Content Creation
Most projects get stalled for lack of content. It is always great when our clients send their own material. Nobody knows their business and industry better than the owners; however, we can help you creating great content.
By definition, iconography is the "pictorial illustration associated with a person or a subject"
By definition, iconography is the "pictorial illustration associated with a person or a subject"- a.k.a., a logo. A logo is a critical component to a company's overall brand and success because the logo tells the story visually.
Color Psychology
When we develop your brand, we study the industry colors...
Color Psychology
When we develop your brand, we study the industry colors, and based on a deep research and archetypes analysis, the color combination is strategically picked in order to transmit an impactful visual message
Brand Connection
Our Team Finds Your Brand Identity
Brand Connection
Our Team Finds Your Brand Identity
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Welcome Fall NailsI can't believe it's already the time of the year where I do fall nail arts. It just seems fresh when last year I was busy with fall, Halloween , Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year nails! Time flies is all I can say. This time instead of the prompt telling me to fall nails, my polish screamed.
I was cleaning my rack when I saw "Ablaze" by Alanna Renne. It screamed "Fall" and I listened to it with all my heart. So here I am .
I bought them last year and haven't used any yet. And when I eventually applied it after an year I was kicking myself for not using it. It is a burnt orange crelly with black round dots, flakes of orange, red yellow colour, hexes and some glitters. All in all it a gorgeous polish with insane number of elements. It looks very sausy and spicy. If I had to name it I would say "Chillies" or "Paprika".
I applied 2 coats of the polish to get full opacity. The polish is good on its own too. I stamped some fall maple leaves on them using Born Pretty Store BPL24.
The plate has a good mix of flowers and leaves. It's an evergreen plate and I am sure you will never fall short of occasions to use it. You can buy them here and use coupon code HQBQ10 to get 10% off sitewide.
I wanted to give my leaves a gradient effect so I used Gold and Silver polishes for stamping. I am not sure on how much is the gradient visible, but I tried. Doesn't this nail art remind you of fall? I love the base more than the nail art, what do you say?


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Chicken with apple
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Published On: 15 Jul 2011
English: Onion
tamil: Vaengayam
malayalam: Savala
telugu: Nirulli / Ullipayalu / Yerra Gaddalu
kannada: Ulligadde / Erulli / Neeruli
hindi: Pyaz / Dungri / Kanda
Bengali: Pyajj / Piyaz
Gujarati: Dungri / Kanda
Konkani: Sawalo / Piyavu
Marathi: Kandaa
Oriya: Piaja
Punjabi: Pyaz
for more details, click the name of the ingredient
English: Garlic
tamil: Poondu / Vellaipoondu
malayalam: Veluthulli / Vellulli
telugu: Vellulli / Velluri / Ullipayilu / Vellipaaya / Tellapaayalu / Velluli Payalu
kannada: Bellulli
hindi: Lehsan / Lasun
Bengali: Rasoon / Rashun
Gujarati: Lasan
Konkani: Lahsun / Losan
Marathi: Lasun / Lusson
Oriya: Rasuna
Punjabi: Lassan / Lahsun
Tulu: Bollulli
Kashmiri: Ruhan
Urudu: Lassun / Leshun
English: Thyme
malayalam: Thottathulasi
hindi: Ajwain
Marathi: Owaa
Punjabi: Marizha / Masho / Rangsbur
Urudu: Hasha
English: Apple
tamil: Apple
malayalam: Apple
telugu: Seema Regi Pandu
kannada: Sebu
hindi: Saeb
Gujarati: Safarjan
Marathi: Saferchand
Oriya: Sev
Kashmiri: Tsoonth
English: Pepper Powder
tamil: Kurumulagupodi
malayalam: Kurumulagupodi
telugu: Miriyaalu / Miriyala Tige / Savyamu
kannada: Menasina Kalu / Karimenasu / Ollemenasu / Menasu
hindi: Kalimirchi / Kada Mari
Bengali: Goal Morich / Kala Morich
Gujarati: Mari / Kadamari / Kalamari / Kalomirich / Golmirich / Kala-Mircha
Konkani: Miriyakonu / Mirsang / Miire / Mirin
Marathi: Mire / Kale Miri
Oriya: Golmarich
Punjabi: Kalimirchi
Tulu: Eddae Munchi
Kashmiri: Marutus
Urudu: Kali Mirch / Siah Mirch
English: oil
tamil: Ennai
malayalam: enna
telugu: camuru
kannada: taila
hindi: tela
Punjabi: moyen
English: Salt
tamil: Uppu
malayalam: Uppu
telugu: Uppu
kannada: Uppu
hindi: Namak
Bengali: Laban / Noone
Gujarati: Meethu
Konkani: Meet
Marathi: Mith
For preparing special chicken curry, fry chicken pieces in oil until golden brown.
Heat the stock in a vessel.
In another vessel heat oil, add in the fried chicken, onion and garlic. Fry well.
Add in pepper powder, cayenne pepper and madras curry powder. Mix well.
Then add in the stock, tomatoes, salt, thyme and yoghurt. Stir, cover and cook it for 20 minutes on medium flame.
Peel, quarter and slice the apple.
Add the apple to the chicken and cook it for another 30 minutes on low flame.
Special chicken curry is ready. Serve hot with rice and chutney.
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Located in north inner Nepal, Ghale Gaun is mainly Gurung settlement encouraging unique village tourism and involved society base generosity. Ghale Gaun trekking has considerably contribute to the encouragement of village tourism in Nepal. As part of Nepal Himalaya trekking programmers, Ghale Gaun trek offers the chance for Ghale Gaun village tour, typical festival, culture, lifestyle, and the real Gurung people. The memorial views from Ghale Gau village are Buddha Himal, Himalchuli and Mt. Manaslu to the northeast, Mt. Lamjung and Annapurna II to the north and Mt. Machhapuchhere and Mt. Annapurna South to the Northwest. We begin our trip from Khundi and end in bank of Beganath Tal.
Tourist are welcomed in Ghalegaun with traditional dances. Handicraft exhibition and other entertainment programs are also performed for visitors. Visitors can even participate in traditional Rodhi (Singing and dancing) every evening. Trekking to and staying at Ghalegaun is an exciting and enjoyable experience for both international and domestic visitors. There are few Pahuna Ghars (guest home) also which belong to the Aama Samuha (mother group). If you really want a new taste of Nepalese culture and life style, than Ghalegaun is one of the best destinations for you. The villagers welcome you with red tika and garland. Traditional rituals are still followed during births, deaths, marriages and at other important times in a person's life. Traditional cultural dances like the Jhyaure, Serka, Dohori, Ghantu, Ghyabring, Krishna Charitra and Jhakri are performed on various occasions accompanied by different musical instruments with the dancers in traditional dress. New Year, Lhosar, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated with lot of traditional Ghantu dance.
The ghale gaun lies to the great Annapurna Range which starts from Beshishar around 43 km North from Dumbre the popular stop at Prithivi Highway. Besi sahar can be reached by bus from Kathmandu Pokhara as well from major cities of the country. From Beshishar you can be rolled towards the winding road uphill dotted with the agriculture farm. As you go up, you will see an array of snow peaks crowned with nature and beauty that left breathless, felt like all Himalayan giants are lined up for the cameras to get captured. There are few routes to reach Ghale gaun. Now a day there is seasonable road directly drive too. Here we recommend continues drive to Kudi and start trek to Ghale Gau and end your trek in Pokhara catch the Royal trekking path. If given itinerary is not match feel free to write us we make different itinerary as your interest and time frame.
Day 01 :Drive by Bus to Bensisahar (760m.) continues to Khudi (790m), Overnight lodge.
After breakfast drive by tourist coach to Prithivi high way passing Nagdhunga – Naubese – Bairani – Malekhu – Mukling – Dumre than Besi Sahar continues to Khundi 6/ 7 hours, Overnight in Lodge.
Day 02 :Trek to Ghalegaun 1800m – 6 hours.
Today is the first day of our home stay trekking so we start after a cup of hot tea and some foods. The trial following the Khudi Khola and some up and down to reach in Ghale Gaun. It takes 4/5 hours walk. We have lunch on the way in local people home. Up on your arrive the village people are welcome to you and introduction about village. Overnight in Home stay.
Day 03 :Trek to Ghanapokhara 1/2 hours.
The schedule is depend on local culture and custom so we attend worship and continues the village activities than after lunch we trek to Ghana Pokhara the next village, its takes an hour treks. Overnight in Home stay.
Day 04 :Trek to Baglungpani (1595) 4 hours.
After the view and the hospitability of local people trek start to Baglung Pani 4 hours 1595 meters. We have very nice view on the way and we take lunch on the way local tea shop. Overnight in Home stay.
Day 05 :Trek to Laxmi Bazar 1300m 5 hours.
Our treks start after breakfast to gradually down to Laxmi Bazar 1300m 5 hours. Laxmi Bazaar is the local shops. We will visit around if have time than overnight in local home.
Day 06 :Trek to Begnas Lake & drive back to Pokhara.
Trek to Begnas Lake 3 hours and explore the lake with mountain view than drive back to Pokhara lake side, side tour around Phewa Lakes, dinner, overnight in Hotel.
Day 07 :Drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus or next trip.
After breakfast we drive to Phewa lake dam side than continues drive to Kathmandu 6 hours by tourist bus, overnight in Kathmandu hotel or next trip.


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Best Of 2016: St. Louis-Area Blues, Jazz And Crossover Recordings
It's that time again. End-of-the-year "Best of" lists, ranging from films to restaurants to books to tweets, seem to be popping up all over the media. Just in time for last-minute holiday gift-giving, here's a list featuring some of the more impressive blues and jazz recordings released in 2016 by St. Louis-area musicians, along with a few others who blend elements of those styles with genres ranging from hip-hop to classical music.
Why focus on blues and jazz? There's increased interest in both musical genres here in St. Louis, thanks to the debut of the National Blues Museum Downtown this past April, and the regular blues offerings in Soulard at Hammerstone's, 1860's Saloon and other venues at south Broadway clubs, like BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups, Beale on Broadway and the Broadway Oyster Bar. There's also a growing jazz scene in Grand Center, anchored by the Ferring Jazz Bistro, the Dark Room and the Kranzberg Arts Center, plus performances at KDHX's The Stage during the monthly Wednesday night Grand Center Jazz Crawl.
So without further adieu, let's get started.
The Green McDonough Band
"The Green McDonough Band"
Vocalist Laura Green and ace guitarist Rich McDonough were working in separate bands until they finally decided to form the Green McDonough Band at the beginning of 2016. The combination has definitely clicked. The new group toured Europe throughout April and May to major acclaim, and the debut recording showcases the exciting blend of Green's powerhouse vocals and McDonough's excellent six-string playing.
Jeremiah Johnson
"Blues Heart Attack"
Guitarist/vocalist Jeremiah Johnson has been slowly building his musical resume over the past few years, and with "Blues Heart Attack," he's really hit his stride. On these 12 original songs, Johnson and his talented band create blues with a "Southern Drawl" (to quote one of his song titles).
Roland Johnson
"Imagine This"
Roland Johnson has been a strong presence on the St. Louis music scene for several decades. He's honed his vocal chops over the years and has the ability to make any classic blues song or R&B classic his own. Add his stage presence, charisma and a talented backing band, Soul Endeavor, and it's no surprise he's built a solid following. Now Johnson has stepped out to record his own original tunes on "Imagine This," and the results are worth the wait.
Montez Coleman
"New Beginnings"
Montez Coleman has built a national reputation as a jazz drummer, touring and recording with the likes of trumpeter Roy Hargrove and piano legend McCoy Tyner. Now, he finally gets a chance to step into the spotlight as a leader with "New Beginnings." Coleman is backed by an all-star lineup of musicians: pianists Peter Martin, Adam Maness, Phillip Graves and Tony Suggs, bass players Jahmal Nichols and John King, guitarists Eric Slaughter and Tom Byrne, as well as vocalists Brian Owens and Anita Jackson. Outstanding.
Joe Mancuso & Dave Black
"Just the Two of Us"
Vocalist Joe Mancuso and guitarist Dave Black both have established themselves as major talents. On this duo recording, they strip tunes that span the Great American Songbook ("Witchcraft," "Summertime"), rock ("Moondance"), R&B ("Unchain My Heart"), blues ("Sweet Home Chicago") and reggae ("I Can See Clearly Now") down to the basics, recreating them convincingly in their own inimitable way.
The 442s
Combine violinist Shawn Weil and cellist Bjorn Ranheim of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra with bassist Sydney Rodway and multi-instrumentalist Adam Maness (think everything from piano, guitar and accordion to melodica, glockenspiel and assorted percussion) and you've got the 442s. "Relay" is the group's second recording, and the band's acoustic approach somehow balances influences from classical, jazz, folk, pop and touches of international flavor into a mesmerizing sound all its own.
"Gone With the Trends"
The iLLPHONiCS continue to break down musical genres and barriers with this excellent release. The band recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, and "Gone With the Trends" just may be the best of the group's five recordings. Over the years, the iLLPHONiCS have honed a well-crafted balance of hip-hop, rock and jazz influences, and this recording nicely balances elements of all those styles.


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Press release from the issuing companyST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 20 -- Catalina Marketing Corporation and Valassis today jointly announced the sale of Catalina Marketing's direct mail division, Catalina Marketing Direct Marketing Services, to Valassis out of cash for an undisclosed amount. As part of the agreement, Valassis is pleased to assume and honor all existing Catalina Marketing Direct Marketing Services customer contracts and employees. This transaction supports Catalina Marketing's previously announced strategy to focus on proprietary applications delivered at the point-of-sale and enhances Valassis' existing 1 to 1 direct mail business. Both Catalina Marketing Direct Marketing Services and Valassis' 1 to 1 direct mail business specialize in direct mail that is targeted based on the actual consumer purchase behavior and lifestyle changes of consumers. "With the sale of our Direct Marketing Services division to Valassis, Catalina Marketing continues our focus on core business applications and positioning the company for long-term profitable growth," said Dick Buell, chief executive officer of Catalina Marketing. "We are pleased to have found a partner in this transaction that values the good work and talent of our Direct Marketing Services employees and will invest in their further success." "Combining our expertise provides exceptional solutions and service capabilities for our customers, and an opportunity for accelerated growth in the area of targeted direct mail," said Alan F. Schultz, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Valassis. "We will work with our customers and explore opportunities to create greater value for them while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of their frequent shopper data. Incorporating the best practices of each organization, including continued relationships with high-quality vendors, will create 'best in class' direct marketing solutions for our customers." Gridley & Company LLC participated as Catalina Marketing's financial advisor throughout the execution of this deal.
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Pharrell Williams on Fashion and Philanthropy
At an event to promote his collaboration with fashion label G-Star RAW and Bionic Yarn, Pharrell Williams talks about why it's important for the fashion community to support philanthropic causes. Photo: Getty Images
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Where do you go for a good read?
1. Writers' Writing
The Solace of Lowered Expectations, http://thesolaceofloweredexpectations.wordpress.com/
When readers comment on Barbara Sullivan's blog, they don't just say "great blog", they write volumes. A "once-a-month field report from the tall psychological grass off to the side of life's beaten path." She has this way of saying things that makes you want more. Not a how-to with tips to make you a famous novelist, just life, raw and imperfect, beautifully written.
2. Quick Read: Food facts
Foodimentary, http//foodimentary.com/2012/03/20/march-21-national-crunchy-taco-day-2/
John-Bryan Hopkins takes the cake, and today the tacos. Every day he celebrates a National something day (yesterday National Crunchy Tacos day), and embellishes with food-related "things I should have known but didn't." For example: "1914 At the National Gallery in London, a suffragette slashed Diego Velázquez's 'Rokeby Venus' with a meat cleaver." Want to know the history of banana cream pie? Check March 2. Five food finds about Sloppy Joes? March 12.
3. For Cyclists with a Sense of Humor
Bike Snob NYC, http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/
Look hard for the name of the author. It ain't there. Says a lot about a guy in this you-must-have-your-name-out-there world. Of course, it might be protection against retaliation. Bike Snob writes: "I love cycling and embrace it in all its forms, I'm also extremely critical. So I present to you my venting for your amusement and betterment." He apologizes for offenses he might cause, with good reason. Nothing is sacred, which makes this site a good antidote for taking things too seriously. This guy is funny. So are the rest of us, which Bike Snob is kind enough to point out. He's promoting his second book this week in Washington, D.C.: "THE ENLIGHTENED CYCLIST, Commuter Angst, Dangerous Drivers, and Other Obstacles on the Path to Two-Wheeled Transcendence." If you're in the area, he says that he's happy to deface a copy for you with his signature.
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Bus rides in Central America can be challenging. There is no end to how uncomfortable they can be. Although I must admit they can also be a lot of fun, as one gets to meet other backpackers, share tips and stories.
Getting to Copan Ruinas, Honduras, from Flores, Guatemala, was a really long trip that tested my spirit for adventure, my patience not to mention my physical and mental fitness! It started at 4:30 am, when a cab drove me to the bus station in Santa Elena, which is really just next to Flores. Then I boarded a Fuente del Norte Bus going to Chiquimula. It was predicted that the bus would take 8 hours. I think it easily took 10. Fuente del Norte is a national company, similar to Viazul in Cuba, with the difference that it is widely used by Guatemalans, so it really is cheap. Compared to it, Viazul buses are like first class. I was sitting in a tiny spot, it was loud, dirty, crowded, rotten, I am pretty sure the seats had fleas, and it was hot as hell, not to mention the fact that the driver would stop every now and then to let vendors in, so I got to see a lady selling "chicharrones", a boy selling water, another candies, a man who predicated something and then tried to sell pamphlets and another who sold who knows what.
By 10 am the bus had a flat tire. It did not occur to the driver that since it was crazy hot he may let passengers out to go in the shade a bit, while he changed the tire. No. He left us on the bus, under the sun. I thought I would go crazy from that heat.
After many more stops, I finally made it to Chiquimula, where as soon as I got off the bus I boarded another one going to El Florido, which is the border with Honduras. The bus could fit some 20 person but I promise there were at least 15 more: they even had extra seats in the corridor. And it kept stopping to let people on and off. There is no proper stops, so when people need to get off, they just call the driver. The problem is that they kept wanting off, every 10 meters! So I was wondering how on earth it would not occur to them to just walk those 10 meters and it would have been much faster. Nevermind! I was just worried that I was not going to make to the border in time to cross (they close here!), and would be stuck who knows where. So at some point I started calling from the rear of the bus asking if it was actually going to El Florido/La Frontera, and they said it was, but it took forever.
I eventually made it there, crossed the border surrounded by people who wanted to change my Quetzales in Lempiras, had to pay a fee to leave Guatemala and one to enter Honduras (a total of 4 dollars) and that was it – although the border control in Honduras did not have change and had to go around ask for it. When I was finally done, I started my way towards the bus stop, but I guess by then I looked so tired as a guy from France stopped me and offered me a ride on his van, he was actually going to my same hostel. At least, I did not have to take another bus from hell!
I then left Copan Ruinas, thinking this time I would travel first class and pay a little extra cash. Apparently there is no such thing in Central America. I spent 18 hours on a tiny bus. It had air conditioning and free wifi, but in order to fit more people, the bus company removed the original seats and in their place put smaller ones, so instead of 15 passengers they could carry 20. It was crazy uncomfortable. But the best part is that to go from Honduras to Nicaragua we actually crossed into Guatemala, then El Salvador, then back to Honduras and finally Nicaragua.
You can surely imagine how happy I was when I made it to my hostel in Leon.
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I Live Life (ILL) to the Fullest
When someone asks me how I live life to the fullest, my answer is simply to make every moment count. Life is short, and there is no reason for you not to smile and enjoy every second of it. Yes, tragedies do occur but they are meant to make you stronger. Many people wonder how to make every moment count. The answer is simple; always be optimistic and find the good in everything and everyone. Being optimistic about every situation that is thrown my way is how I life my life. If something isn't going my way, I look to the brighter side and find positivity.
I have noticed being more positive in my daily life when I joined a sorority. Before I had 100+ sisters, I barely saw the light in things. When I developed this habit, I didn't notice it until someone pointed it out to me. I was so used to being positive that it was just a part of my language and how I carried myself. There have been few people who called my positivity being naïve, but I just brushed it off because those are the pessimists who only see the negative side. In my eyes, there is a huge difference in being naïve and optimistic. Although I do see the positivity, I am not blind sighted. It is extremely important to not live your life through one lens. I see the world through many different lights, but bringing out the positive is always most important.
Struggling with an obstacle is a person's best opportunity to smile and find the positive light. One hurdle that I had to jump was leaving my friends at Southern Connecticut State University behind. I transferred to a new school this fall and the most difficult aspect was leaving my good friends in New Haven, Connecticut while I was moving south to Glassboro, New Jersey. Although this was tough and I had to make the decision for multiple reasons, I focused on the positive. Instead of dwelling on the negatives and having to start fresh, I focused on the fact that I get to start fresh and make another group of friends. I kept my head held high and didn't let negativity get in the way. Staying positive throughout the process has made the transition much easier for me.
Through tragedy and triumph I have learned to look at the glass half full. I live my life with an upbeat outlook. From the moment I started being more positive, I have been a happier, well-rounded person. Think about it, would you rather surround yourself by negative people who bring you down, or positive people who lift you up? The obvious answer is positive people who lift you up. Being that upbeat influence is what pessimists need in their life. Pessimists are in constant search for the positivity but can't find it because they cannot get past the tragedy or what ever is bringing he or she down. Be that positive influence! Be the person who lifts other people up. Now that I am that person for my peers, I am overall happier and I am proud to live my life with a smile.
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Join Safe Kids Spartanburg, led by Spartanburg Regional Hospital System, in reducing preventable childhood accidents. Learn about a range of safety topics including water safety, poisoning, tip-overs, and more. Don't miss out on a day of family-friendly fun with fun games and giveaways.


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I called to the Lord, and he heard me.
He heard my cries.
He lifted me out of the grave.
He lifted me from that muddy place.
He picked me up, put me on solid ground, and kept my feet from slipping.
He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.
Many will see what he did and worship him.
They will put their trust in the Lord. (Psalm 40:1-3 ERV).
Have you ever been in despair or just feel "down in the dumps" or have anxiety? Despair or anxiety comes from many places. And can change depending on what stage you are in your life. My son who is 17 and in grade 11, he feels great anxiety from the pressure of school, friends, fitting in, doing well, etc. Myself, I feel stress from my just being a wife and having a family.
Am I living up to the standard of the Lord? Do I get angry? Am I patient? Am I kind?
This is what the Lord wants from me. Be fair to other people. Love kindness and loyalty, and humbly obey your God. (Micah 6:8). To be honest, I have struggled with depression since I had post-partum after my daughter was born and she is 15.
So, have I been in the depths? Yes. Do I understand what you're feeling? Yes. Have I been in the muddy place as the verse says? Yes. But…
"The word says He lifted me from the muddy place. He picked me up and put me on solid ground AND kept me from slipping "(Psalm 40:2). This is the good news. The Lord lifts us up! He helps us to be patient, kind, lower our anxiety. He brings people into our lives that speak His words of truth and encouragement. The Lord puts me on solid ground and keeps me from slipping.
Worship is not only about singing praises to the Lord, but in this case, the Word is saying He puts a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God" (Psalm 40:3). I love worship songs. All sorts. I love old hymns, rap and hip hop and more traditional praise songs. I put a smile on my face and in my heart. I drive a lot! I drive 45 minutes each way to take my kids to school. So that leaves plenty of time for worship. Worship helps to set your heart on the right path and right attitude.
When the Lord puts us up on the rock and keeps us from slipping, then we have a story to tell. Our testimony is our story. I have come through a rough patch in the last few weeks and the Lord lifted me up. He brought people into my life to encourage me and keep me from slipping. He put a new song in my heart. And now, I have a story to tell. I have to obey and encourage others with my story. My story will meet them on their path with the Lord. It will lead to them trusting in the Lord. Maybe not at that moment, but somewhere down the line. I am a part of that person's story.
Mrs. Elizabeth "Liz" Even
"He is before ALL things and in Him, all things hold together" (Colossians 1:17).


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The councillor, who represents Central ward, booked his adventure and then decided he would also like to raise money for three charities close to his heart.
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There's no doubt about it. People want to reach out and touch this phenomenon called the Rolling Stones — to touch the hem of the robe, as it were — and the craving is so strong that it overwhelms and distorts patterns of normal behavior.
That incident with Bennie was typical. I mean, friends and old lovers and acquaintances and people I didn't even know, coming at me in order to get at the band. It wasn't me; let's face it. It was the Rolling Stones.
And that's a fairly difficult thing for a guy like me to wrestle with, since I'd be very happy if it was me that they wanted to see. Very happy indeed; that's why I counted them friends of mine. And so it hurt a bit to think that so many of them only counted me as a friend, too, when the Rolling Stones happened to be staying at my home in North Brookfield.
Please. No tears on my behalf. My feelings weren't that hurt, if you want to know the truth. A lot of those bastards had it coming to them — dopes from the past, who used to bully me around a bit in the old days, now that I come to think about it. Screw them.
Also, I'm quick to recognize that some of my bona fide friends — people who would not, for the world, have knowingly made things difficult for me — simply got carried away. Infected by what Kathleen and I dubbed "Stones Fever." There's no doubt about it. People want to reach out and touch this phenomenon called the Rolling Stones — to touch the hem of the robe, as it were — and the craving is so strong that it overwhelms and distorts patterns of normal behavior.
You don't get a temperature with Stones Fever; but you act weird. Less cool, less composed. You suspend other priorities in your life, which may or may not involve other human beings, and become Stones-focused instead. You lose track of your manners and sense of decorum. You forget yourself outright, during intervals. You feel distracted, compulsive — as though driven by some elemental force.
"Stones Fever." That's what it's like. The only possible immunization process involves intense will power, usually surfacing in the form of a rabid professionalism. That can keep you from getting Stones Fever, if you want not to get it. Some people want to get it, of course.
It was filled with churchly reflections such as these that I left Long View Farm early Sunday morning for the Cape, by airplane. Bennie had meant me no harm the night before, he just got carried away. Another cipher in the "Stones Fever" column. I was going to forget about it all anyway, and try to have some fun down at the beach with Nancy and the kids. I figured, quite mistakenly, that I might be able to stay a couple of days or so.
"Monday night?" I shouted over the beach phone to Kathleen. "That's tomorrow night! I just got here. It's at the Cove, you say?"
"They're trying very hard not to say it's so, Gil, but it's got to be Sir Morgan's. Stu's been in touch with them ever since we made the visit that night. It's got to involve WAAF, too. Rob Barnett keeps on calling, and Stu's been buying him meals at the Paxton Inn."
"So should I come back, Kathleen?"
"Oh, no, Gil. Oh, no, I'm doing fine, I mean really fine. I think. Hold on, I've got to put you on 'hold.'"
As soon as Kathy put me on "hold", I put her on "hold", and called pilot Bob Adams requesting a near immediate pickup at the Provincetown Airport. "You just got there," Bob said, "and I just got the airplane put away."
"Well I still need you to come down again. Can you?"
"You got it, Gil."
"See you then, Bob," I said, punching back the blinking button which was Kathleen on "hold", but Kathleen wasn't there; only the click-clickswere. I was the one still on "hold". A full minute passes.
"O.K., Gil," I hear, "where were we?"
"I was saying how I was coming back this afternoon, and how I needed a pickup at Worcester at, say, four o'clock."
"No problem, Gil. Bennie just called you. He said to say 'Thanks for the hospitality.' Don't know what he means by that, but that's what the message was."
"I know what that's about, Kathy."
"Oh," Kathleen said. "Also, call Bob Connolly, 791-3242. That's his home telephone number."
"Who's he?"
"Didn't say. I thought you knew who he was. That's the way he talked, in any case. He says it's important, so do what you want."
"I'll call him from the airplane, Kathleen, which I'm not going to meet on time unless we cut this short. See you later."
"See you later, Gil."
And I did call this fellow Bob Connolly, just as soon as we were airborne, and only seconds before the Twin disappeared into the thick cloud cover which had already brought rain to the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania, and which would make tomorrow, Monday, a very rainy day in Worcester County.
"Bob Connolly?"
"This is Gil Markle, Bob. Returning your phone call."
"That's good of you, Gil. I'm a reporter for the Worcester Telegram, and I'd like your confirmation of the Stones' plan to play a surprise concert at Sir Morgan's Cove tomorrow night, Monday."
"I can't do that, Bob," I said. "For one thing, I don't speak for the band on such matters. And for another thing, I don't know. I simply don't know whether or not they're playing anywhere, or when. I really don't."
"You're saying it's the Cove, but you can't be quoted as saying that?"
"No, Bob, I really don't know whether or not it's the Cove. But I can tell you this. It's Sunday now, and you're looking for a gig at the Cove, or in one of three or four other places, tomorrow night. You shouldn't have too much trouble figuring this out. I'd go down there if I were you — to Green Street — and see what you can see. If the Rolling Stones are playing there tomorrow night, I'd bet you'd be seeing some signs of activity, even now. And you could judge for yourself."
"I hear you, Gil. I was hoping you'd say something like that. Thanks."
"Call me back when you find out, Bob," I shouted back over the air-to-ground telephone, bumping along in the clouds toward Worcester. "I'd really like to know myself."
"I'll let you know, Gil." Bob Connolly said, and we signed off.
"Air-to-ground Operator. Do you wish to make another call, sir?"
"I do, Operator. Same QM number. Number calling, Area Code 617; number: 867-7050." This was the number most likely to be free at Long View. Miracle of miracles; it rang. Jesse Henderson answered. "Hello, Long View," Henderson began.
"Jesse. It's Gil. Listen, I'm in the airplane. Just broke out of the clouds. Let's see, what's down there... where are we... "
"Should be just about over the Farm, Gil," Pilot Bob Adams shouted back through the partition.
"Jesse," I shouted. "We're just over the reservoir, headed directly at you over Stanley's farm. Low. About five hundred feet. See us?"
"No, Gil. But if you're over Stanley's, check out the sound reinforcement system, the platform, and the young rock 'n' roll band playing down there. Stanley rented them the space for the afternoon, I guess."
Adams threw the Twin into a tight bank, my wing down. Beneath me I saw a rock 'n' roll band playing on a platform using what seemed to be a very large sound system. "See them, Jesse," I spoke through the phone.
"Friends of Stephen Jo Bladd's son. Steven was here, to see Charlie Watts. He was embarrassed by it all. Couldn't believe it. I think Steve's gone now."
"And how are the distinguished guests taking it? I mean, the band playing down there and making a lot of noise. They're still playing. I can see them."
"You bet they are. I can hear them. Can hear you now, too, Gil. That last pass brought you nearly overhead. No one seems to mind, to answer your question about the band. They're playing Stones tunes. Keith's out on the deck now, laughing over it. Mick's outside the Farmhouse on the porch, and he's laughing, too. So I wouldn't worry about it."
"We'll do one more pass, and then back to Worcester, Jesse. This time we'll come right overhead." Bob Adams heard me, and took the plane out of its circle over Stanley's farmhouse and headed straight toward Long View. Once again, he stood the airplane on its wing, just over the porch, and there on the porch was Mick and Prince Rupert, and they were both laughing. Mick pointed up at the 75 X-Ray, as we roared overhead.
"That's it, Jesse," I continued into the telephone. "See you in an hour or so."
"See you, Gil. We're breaking down the gear tonight after rehearsal. The whole lot of it. The whole setup. Everything into the truck for the gig tomorrow night."
"At the Cove, Jesse?"
"Yeah, Gil. Sir Morgan's. It's at Sir Morgan's."
Bob pointed the airplane back toward Worcester, and I hung up the sky-phone. The gig was at Sir Morgan's Cove. Bob Connolly was right.
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How does Nat save the day with his mysterious witness?
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Previously in the story, Nat was banished from Wethersfield under the threat of punishment should he return. Kit is on trial and realizing that the situation is hopeless because, besides her uncle, no one will speak up for her. Just before the end of the inquiry, Nat arrives with Prudence in tow. He has risked his own safety and freedom to help Kit.
The magistrate quizzes Prudence about her ability to read and write. All the while Goodwife Cruff, Prudence's mother, is railing against Kit as a witch. Prudence is able to show the magistrate that she is able to read and write and explains that Kit taught her. As a result, all charges against Kit are dropped. Nat leaves as soon as it becomes apparent that he has been recognized as a banished person, however the magistrate is willing to let him go since he violated his banishment in order to achieve justice for Kit.
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By showing that Prudence can read, he shows that Kit was teaching her to read (and not doing witchcraft). This saves her from a harsh, possibly deadly, punishment.
His mysterious person that that saved the day was Judith. the way she saved the day was that she said she wrote in the book and kit only wrote her name once and she copied it. the second think that she did was that she said that kit taught her to read. they asked her what she read she said the bible. so they thought that the devil wont work agianst the devil so thats how kit got saved. i hope this answered all your questions.Good luck!
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You are browsing through your Facebook profile when all of a sudden, without warning your laptop completely powers down. You haven't restarted your laptop in days (possibly weeks, and may God help you if it is in months) and there is no visible sign which may have caused your laptop to shut down. That is, until you hover your hand over your laptop and realize that your laptop is scorching hot. Laptop overheating is a problem that many people face and one can have dire consequences on your beloved laptop.
Why do laptops get hot?
The simple answer is that laptops are computers, and computers generate heat. The main difference between a laptop and computer is that laptops are a portable version of a computer and luckily for us, laptops generate less heat than computers due to their relative small size. Computers get hot as they generate heat by using electricity. To prevent this heat from damaging the mainframe, nearly all computers and laptops come with a built in fan. However sometimes, a simple fan is not enough to cool the system down.
Clogged laptop vents: If your laptop hasn't been cleaned recently, chances are there is an excess of accumulated dust that is clogging up your laptop's air vents. This drastically reduces the amount of heat that can exit from the laptop itself and thus, leads to the eventual overheating which can severely damage your laptop.
Improper laptop placement: It is crucial that you realize the importance of proper laptop placement. A general guideline is to place a laptop in an empty, cool space (around room temperature, anything hotter may cause build-up of heat), on a flat surface. Placing anything to obstruct the air vents on a laptop will cause the laptop to heat up, therefore it is advised to locate the air vents on your laptop and remove all obstacles.
Malfunction of fans: As stated earlier, most laptops come with an inbuilt fan. However, as with all mechanical products, a fan is prone to malfunction for whatever the cause, and a malfunctioning fan will cause your laptop to overheat. It is similar to a car's engine, if the cooling fans were to stop working, the engine will heat up. The same holds true towards laptops.
Over performing laptops: A computer is powered by the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and the more processing power the CPU needs, the more heat it will generate
Problems of overheating
Overheating in a laptop can cause serious damage other than the initial discomfort which the user may experience. It can also cause damages to your internal hardware, leading to shortened lifespan, irreparable damage and potential data loss of data. Overall performance is also decreased. Common phenomenons experienced on an overheating laptop are unplanned shutdowns of the computer speed of browsing and lag.
On Windows laptops, it may even cause the dreaded 'blue screen of death'. Although uncommon nowadays, overheat can cause some components of your laptop to melt due to exposure of extreme heat.
The toasting skin syndrome is a brownish discoloration of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to laptop heat. The syndrome was named after a 12 year old boy was found with brownish skin near his left thigh. A running laptop can approach temperature upwards of 40 degrees Celsius, more than enough to burn human skin if exposed for extended periods of time. To avoid burns, never place a laptop directly on your skin (i.e. your lap).
A simple solution?
There really is no 'definite solution' to keep your laptop cool. Best case scenario, simply relocating your laptop may be sufficient to maintain a clear air vent. In other cases you may need to visit your local hardware store and renew your ragged fans. The most important aspect of maintaining a healthy temperature in laptops is simply to preserve a healthy airflow in and out of the air vent. An efficient way to cool your laptop is by buying a portable laptop fan. By putting your laptop on top of these, the portable fans are able to cool your laptop much more effectively than the internal fan in your laptop.
To prevent your CPU from heating up, first open your task manager by Ctrl + Alt + Delete. From there, you can look at the bottom right screen to see your CPU Usage. 0 – 10% is the safe zone, and any number higher than 50 is usually when your computer heats up. To prevent your CPU Usage from going up, you can close programs that you are not using. To see what programs are specifically making your CPU Usage high, go to the Processes tab. Under this tab, there will be a header named CPU. Double click the header CPU and the programs that use your CPU will show up.
As the majority of overheating in laptops is caused by dust and other unwanted particles clogging the fan and the air vent, one easy-to-do solution at home would be to simply clean these vents. Most Windows laptops allow for their users to dislocate the bottom protection plate (unscrew them with a screwdriver) which reveals the powerhouse of your laptop. How do the insides look? If there is an abundance of gray matter, it may be wise to purchase a can of compressed air. For its price the can does wonders, cleaning vents by 'shooting' the insides with compressed air, removing the dust from the vents in a relatively short time. Just remember to not spray too close to your motherboard, and instead just focus mostly on removing the dust from the clogged fans. Once complete, reassemble your laptop and voila! Enjoy your laptop in pristine condition once again.