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Kevin Schut
"Of Games & God: A Christian Exploration of Video Games"
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Video games are big business, generating billions of dollars annually. The long-held stereotype of the gamer as a solitary teen hunched in front of his computer screen for hours is inconsistent with the current makeup of a diverse and vibrant gaming community. The rise of this cultural phenomenon raises a host of questions: Are some games too violent? Do they hurt or help our learning? Do they encourage escapism? How do games portray gender? Such questions have generated lots of talk, but missing from much of the discussion has been a Christian perspective.
In his book "Of Games & God" Kevin Schut, a communications expert and an enthusiastic gamer himself, offers a lively, balanced, and informed Christian evaluation of video games and video game culture. He expertly engages a variety of issues, encouraging readers to consider both the perils and the promise of this major cultural phenomenon.
Kevin is associate professor and chair of the department of media and communication at Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia. His research uses video games to investigate the intersection of communication, technology, and culture. He has published articles and chapters on video games and history, games and mythology, and evangelical involvement with video games.
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It was inevitable. Certainly in my eyes, anyway. Duncan Fletcher has a memory like an elephant, and an intense loyalty to those who have \"been there and done that\" (come to the party, put their hand up, etc.). Chris Read has done neither. The cynic in me ponders whether this was a master plan by Fletcher. Sack Read; send a rocket up Jones\' backside to get him fired up; wait for Read to fail before reinstating Jones on the grounds of Read\'s inadequacies. The wicketkeeping debate is then quietened for another few months and Fletcher looks like a savior.
Should Jones have a poor Ashes series – and you can almost guarantee Read won\'t play a single Test in Australia – then we\'ll be back to square one. But for now, Fletcher\'s got his own way – and I\'m glad with the decision too. Read is the best keeper in the country by a distance but, with willow in hand, is little more than a rabbit in the headlights in Test matches. Since reinstating him in the summer, Read has done his cause no good; he has dropped some uncharacteristic clangers, too.
The duel between the two has been rolling on furiously on the blog, so it\'s high time we opened it up to you lot. Good decision? Vote, then leave a comment. (if you can\'t see the voting thing below, click here).
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WL-107G 802.11g Wireless Cardbus Adapter
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WL-107G 802.11g Wireless Cardbus AdapterThe WL-107g Cardbus Card incorporates a dual-mode design that enables IEEE802.11b, and IEEE802.11g WLAN standards to operate simultaneously. Moreover, it allows you to set up a software Wireless Access Point on your notebook. Emable access to the internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase a hardware AP or more IP addresses from your ISP. The WL-107g acts as a bridge to extend network coverage. With WDS and NAT function, the all-new Asus cardbus WL-107g brings leading wireless features and technology (All software AP functions are only available under Windows XP OS)
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During the 26th episode of the Minnesota Vikings Chat Podcast, David Erickson reviews the London Town matchup of the winless Vikings vs. the 0-3 Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Minnesota Vikings Chat Podcast: David previews the Minnesota Vikings' 2013 season opener against the Detroit Lions & reviews Joe Kapp's 1969 7-touchdown game.
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David reviews the Vikings vs. 49ers preseason matchup & looks at some individual players who garnered or deserved the spotlight on the Vikings Chat Podcast.
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This Episode: Vikings arrests; Percy Harvin's hip injury; Vikings training camp schedule; Vikings position battles; Greg Jennings' mind games; & AP's HelmetCam.
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Welcome to Mab Lane Primary School.
'Only The Best'...
We are a busy but friendly school, with lots going on. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing regular updated information for both parents and pupils. You will also find information on our school Twitter account @MabLanePri. ( Download Twitter here)
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision and we hope that this website will answer some of the questions you may have.
Mab Lane Primary School has a warm and friendly atmosphere with staff who aim to provide good quality teaching and learning. The school is proud to have achieved several awards including Investors in People GOLD status and Healthy Schools Award.
These all acknowledge the importance our school places on quality provision for learning led by a team of well qualified and committed staff whose aim is to achieve our mission statement: "Only the Best"
We see our role as:
· working alongside parents.
· aiming for good academic achievement.
· helping your child to be happy and confident.
Any parent who places their child in our trust will enter a partnership of shared concern and genuine ambition for their child's success.
Miss Laura Morgan


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Button up and get heads turning in this minimalist chic white shirt dress from ethical fashion label FAETH. Cut from organic cotton, this wardrobe must-have features a high and low hem that's curved at the back. With long sleeves and seriously chic detachable bow – this is perfect for sunnier days. Wear it to work with a statement necklace and androgynous shoes and for your off-duty looks team it with platform heels and long socks to lend it a playful feminine spin.
Conscious: Faeth wants to give people the option to buy without compromising on their ethics or style. They endeavor to make every aspect of their collection as sustainable as possible ensuring fair wages, eco-friendly materials, conscious packaging printed with soy ink and supporting artisans.
Cruelty-Free: Faeth is a 100% cruelty-free brand that does not support the abuse of animals or humans in any form. They only cruelty-free materials in their collections and stand by fair trade practices. They would never use any animal products including leather, silk, wool, down, horn, shell or pearl.
Gives Back: As part of our mission to making a difference with fashion, for every item sold, Faeth donates 5% of profits to VSSM Non-profit Organization, which provides a safe place and education center for kids and women of nomadic (banjara) tribes and saves them from being trafficked and forced into prostitution, which is the plight of most of them.
Timeless style, solid construction, and high ethical standards. Introducing Faeth - thoughtfully created fashion that defies seasonality trap and combines style with ethics. Faeth deeply cares about the people, animals, and the environment, but they also don't believe in compromising on style. Their beautiful collection of conscious clothing is infused with meticulous craftsmanship using finest eco-friendly fabrics and putting attention to every detail – style, cut, quality and aesthetic. Faeth wants to defy the notion that ethical fashion can't be sexy and chic. Ethical fashion redefined. The brand also believes in giving back, as they say, "As part of our mission to making a difference with fashion, for every piece sold we will donate 5% of our profits towards various causes including children education and empowerment of abused women via VSSM. No mass-produced wares or unfairly paid makers".


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Boy Scouts of America votes to ease ban on gay members
The Boy Scouts of America organisation has voted to welcome openly gay scouts, ending a divisive ban.
But a ban on openly gay adult scout leaders will remain in place.
More than 60% of the national council, with 1,400 voting members, supported the change at a meeting in Texas.
The campaign over the ban pitted conservatives, especially religious groups that sponsor local scouting chapters, against liberals opposed to what they deem outdated discrimination.
The change is effective on 1 January.
The resolution repealing the 22-year-old ban "reinforces that Scouting is a youth program, and any sexual conduct, whether heterosexual or homosexual, by youth of Scouting age is contrary to the virtues of Scouting," the Boy Scouts of America said in a statement.
"While people have different opinions about this policy, we can all agree that kids are better off when they are in Scouting."
The issue was put to the organisation's national board in February, but a decision was delayed until the larger council could decide.
Risking donor appeal?
"Today's vote is a significant victory for gay youth across the nation and a clear indication that the Boy Scouts ban on gay adult leaders will also inevitably end," said Rich Ferraro, spokesman for gay rights group Glaad.
But Frank Page, president of the Southern Baptist Convention executive committee, said he was saddened by the development.
"Homosexual behavior is incompatible with the principles enshrined in the Scout oath and Scout law," he said.
In the organisation's 1911 Scouts oath, members pledge: "On my honor I will do my best…. to keep myself physically strong, mentally alert and morally straight."
Some within the scouting movement were concerned conservative and religious groups would withdraw financial support if the ban were lifted.
But many liberal groups also hoped the ban on gay adult leaders would go, finding it absurd that openly gay teenage scouts would have to leave the organisation upon reaching adulthood.
The Boy Scouts of America, founded in 1910, has about 2.6 million young members, down from a peak of around 4 million, and about 1 million adult leaders and volunteers.
As recently as July 2012, the Boy Scouts concluded that its long-standing ban on gay scouts was "the best policy for the organisation".
In 2000, the organisation went to the US Supreme Court, saying its policy of "morally straight" conduct fell within its right to freedom of expression.


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"Best Legs in Kilt" is an award in Dublin, Ohio.
Garth Bishop won "Best Legs in Kilt" according to the signs in the Dublin, Ohio St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday.
Thursday March 7, 2013 was the '4th Annual Best Legs in Kilt' at Brazenhead in Dublin. Ha'penny Bridge Imports of Ireland sponsors the competition. The Dublin, Ohio store offers a selection of Irish and Celtic merchandise. The store is at 75 South High Street in Dublin. The Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade goes right by the shop every year.
Best back of the head photo? Sorry… he was sitting on the curb before the parade… but needed to stand in the street toward the end of the parade. At the corner of Bridge Street and High Street there were green fences to keep the kids from darting into the street. There were no fences or barricades this far south on High Street in Dublin.
Legs in Kilts in Dublin, Ohio 2013
Longest legs in Dublin
The stilt walkers in Saturday's parade were from Dublin Dance Centre.
Best Legs in Columbus?
I did not make it to the 2013 Columbus St. Patrick's Day Parade :- ( If you went to the 2013 parade in Downtown Columbus and have photos of great legs in kilts or other parade participants add them on '365 Thing to do in Columbus Ohio' on Facebook (link in the sidebar.)
Dublin Irish Festival 2013
More than just another opportunity to see men in kilts, the Dublin Irish Festival is August 2, 3 and 4th, 2013. The music line-up at the Dublin Irish Festival in August includes Celtic rock, traditional music and folk music. The 2013 performers include:
- Gaelic Storm
- Red Hot Chilli Pipers
- The High Kings
- Young Dubliners
- Enter the Haggis
- Barleyjuice
Perhaps some wearing kilts?
Another opportunity to see men in kilts, this time competing in sport, the Highland Heavyweight Games will be Saturday August 3, 2013 at the Dublin Irish Festival. "Back by popular demand" according to the Dublin, Ohio's festivals website:
"Join us on Saturday, Aug. 3 for the Men and Women's Amateur and Men's Master Class competitions when Highland events such as the caber toss, stone put, weight throw, weight over bar, sheaf toss and hammer toss are featured in this demonstration of Celtic proportions."
The festival is one of the most popular in central Ohio. The Dublin Irish Festival is one of the largest Irish festivals in the US. This summer you will have another opportunity to see some of the best legs in Dublin, Ohio


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Unacceptable Evan Bayh
Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana was promoted during his prime-time appearance at the podium of the 1996 Democratic convention as a rising star. He was young, attractive, energetic - kind of like that Republican vice-presidential nominee from Indiana, Dan Quayle. But don't count on him to be Al Gore's running mate.
That's because, as the late Democratic Governor Bob Casey explained in his book "Fighting for Life,"despite the presence of pro-life Democrats, "Often it seemed like the Democratic National Committee had become little more than an auxiliary of NARAL," the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League.
To paraphrase Lloyd Bentsen's rejoinder to Dan Quayle, Evan Bayh is no Bob Casey. He is not a uniformly pro-life Democrat, but he has made the strategic mistake (at least within the Democratic firmament) of voting for a ban on partial-birth abortions. Last year, he sided with the pro-abortion position in four of five abortion-related votes - except for the partial-birth vote. As Governor of Indiana, he indicated support for a 24-hour waiting period for abortions, although he never proposed or signed one into law.
Gore vice-presidential coordinator Warren Christopher has quietly taken an earful from the feminist hard left. "We shared information we have on all the candidates and shared with him our feelings that Evan's record is problematic for us," NARAL's Alice Germond told the Baltimore Sun. "We want to keep the Democratic Party the party of choice. That's a more clearly made statement when the vice presidential nominee reflects the party's position and the nominee's position."
"It causes me no small amount of heartburn that I have been hearing about the possibility of Bayh," said Kim Gandy, the executive vice president of the National Organization for Women. "I didn't take it seriously because I did not think Gore would ever select someone who is so weak on women's rights." NOW boss Patricia Ireland told National Review, "Among our activists, there would be a decided lack of interest in campaigning for him and getting out the vote."
Senator Bayh has yet to make the apparently mandatory journey made by nationally ambitious Democrats Jesse Jackson, Dick Gephardt, Bill Clinton, and Al "I Was Always Pro-Choice" Gore, and abandon whatever pro-life "imperfections" they had to become a 100-percent rubber-stamp for abortion-on-demand Democrats.
Mark my words: the pro-aborts will not stop until Bayh goes down that road. And they'll have plenty of help. These behind-the-scenes burblings over Bayh have yet to stir any interest in most quarters of the national media, despite their ritualistic celebrations of "inclusive" abortion-friendly Republican vice-presidential possibilities, from Pennsylvania's Tom Ridge to New Jersey's Christine Todd Whitman. Much like they labored to ignore Bob Casey being banned from the podium at the last two Democratic conventions, liberal reporters would rather leave the impression that only one party needs to moderate its position on abortion to appeal to those mysterious "independent" voters.
Numerically, Democratic dissenters from the NARAL line are much greater in numbers than Republican NARAL sympathizers. In April, the House voted to outlaw partial-birth abortion by a vote of 289 to 140. The Republicans were almost unified (209 to 8), while the Democrats were split dramatically (77 partial-birth opponents to 132 pro-abortion hardliners).
The hard pro-abortion core of the Democratic Party is maintained by NOW, NARAL, and Planned Parenthood - and yet the harshest label they'll ever receive is "liberal" - and this in less than five percent of news stories about them. Even the stories on Bayh clashing with these feminists contain anodyne descriptions of "women's advocacy groups," as if they spoke for all women. Pro-life groups, by contrast, are labeled "conservative" in more than almost half of news stories. Pejorative descriptions like "hard right" and "far right" are often tacked on for good measure.
This journalistic imbalance fails to address the harsh, unflinching language of the pro-abortion political machine, or the reality that their views are thoroughly out of the mainstream. For example, NARAL's Kate Michelman's post-mortem on the 1998 elections included the sentence that "Almost everywhere across the country, voters rejected extremes - including the extreme initiatives to ban so-called 'partial-birth' abortion." But partial-birth bans have been passed in thirty states, and every national poll finds they are favored by 70 percent or more of the voters. We must ask the media elite: who in this equation qualifies as pushing the "extreme initiatives"?
As new polls from the pro-abortion Alan Guttmacher Institute show support for abortion is falling even among teenage boys, and the Los Angeles Times finds support for the Roe v. Wade decision has fallen 13 points to 43 percent, perhaps poll-watching Democrats and their friends in the media should wonder whether it would be politically wiser to push Al Gore toward Evan Bayh, instead of pushing Evan Bayh toward Al Gore.!->


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Episode 38 – "Man in a Bottle"
What do we desire, and what is of value? This episode begins with those questions. An elderly lady brings a used wine bottle to an antique/junk shop claiming it is an heirloom. But the item is something no one desires … Continue reading
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Episode 18 – "The Last Flight"
There are consequences of our actions, though of course, since effects come after causes, we don't experience those effects at the time they are caused. For contiguous effects, we don't have to wait long. But other effects are long in … Continue reading
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Episode 3 "Mr. Denton on Doomsday"
It's difficult to watch the opening scene without feeling embarrassed and sad for Al Denton. Serling's description of Denton's character captures the key issue: Denton would give an arm or a leg for a "second chance." We're placed in a … Continue reading
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Mazda has introduced seven tuned models that will make its public debut during the Tokyo Auto Salon
Mazda has introduced seven tuned models that will make its public debut during the Tokyo Auto Salon.
Not to be confused with the Tokyo Motor Show, the show is a tuning and aftermarket exhibition in the capital of Japan that will take place between January 9th and 11th next year.
Mazda will bring the track version of the MX-5 roadster that was revealed back in November this year. The racing version of the model is powered by a four-cylinder 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G engine.
Next is a lowered version of the CX-3 SUV that comes with a modified front bumper and new side skirts, as well as new black alloy wheels with red brake calipers. The Mazda2 (Demio in Japan) has also received the same body kit as the CX-3 and will be presented as the Demio Racing Concept.
The Mazda3 (Axela in Japan) will be shown in hatchback and sedan versions with both featuring new side sills, wheels, front bumper and a distinctive color scheme. The hatch is finished in white, while the sedan has a red paint with grey stripes.
Last but not least, the Mazda6 (Atenza in Japan) and the CX-5 have received black paint, some brushed details and new dark grey alloy wheels.


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How can I track my order?
Electric will send a confirmation email with tracking information to the provided address once the package has been shipped.
What can I do if I placed the wrong order?
Please contact the appropriate customer service representative so we can help you make the necessary adjustments to your order.
What is your return policy?
If you are not completely satisfied with your product we will accept returns from orders on our website for a full refund up to 30 days. Return will only be accepted if send back in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received. Please follow the Return Process (here)
What is Electric's sunglass warranty policy?
Electric offers a lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defect in material and workmanship with proof of purchase. If you believe you have a warranty claim, please contact the appropriate customer service representative.
Am I able to purchase lenses or frames separately?
Yes, some Electric sunglass styles offer spare lenses. If you think you have a warranty issue please contact a customer service representative.
How do I clean my Electric sunglasses?
We recommend only using micro-fiber for cleaning. All Electric eyewear comes standard with a microfiber bag or cleaning cloth. For extreme dirt, we recommend warm water and a soft detergent.
What does the "M" and "P" stand for on my glasses?
The "M" stands for melanin infused lenses, and the "P" stands for polarized lenses.
What is polarization?
Polarized lenses provide the benefit of filtering out reflected light and glare off cars, water, pavement, sand and snow. This lens works great for any activity where high glare conditions exist. Electric's polarized lens achieves 99% efficiency in blocking polarized light waves and blocks 100% of the suns damaging UV rays, while maintaining optical clarity.
What is melanin?
Melanin is a natural pigment which is found throughout the human body. Its role is to protect you against sunlight damage by filtering UV and blue light. It prolongs your retinal health, and acts as a SPF 140 for your eyes and skin. Melanin improves visual clarity and contrast while relaxing your eyes.
What is Blue light?
Blue light is the most damaging portion of the visible light spectrum. It is also the most harmful to your retina, and after prolong exposure damage and premature aging can occur. Blue light also causes eye strain and visual haze. Electric's melanin lenses block up to 98% of blue light.
What is Acetate?
Also known as Cellulose Acetate, is a nylon based plastic that is hypo allergenic, and has more transparency and gloss than any other plastic. Acetate produces some of the most aesthetically pleasing eyewear, which is ideal for custom fitting and pliable when heated. Electric exclusively uses Mazzucchelli acetate for all of our handmade Italian acetate frames.
What is grilamid?
Grilamid is a high tensile strength plastic that will retain its shape under all temperatures. This material is impact resistant, flexible, light weight, and durable. Electric uses grilamid in all of its mold injected eyewear.
What is Electric's goggle warranty policy?
Electric offers a limited lifetime warranty with proof of purchase against defect in material and workmanship up to (1) year from date of purchase. Normal wear and tear and abrasions to the strap or lens is not covered under warranty. If Electric products are proven defective, Electric will replace them at no cost to you.
Can you swap lenses with different styles?
Lenses are designed to only fit the designated goggle frame.
Do previous season's lenses fit into current seasons goggles?
Previous season of the same goggle style lenses will fit into our current season goggles.
How do I clean my goggles?
All Electric goggles come with a microfiber bag for cleaning and storage. Gently blot away any moisture on the goggle lens. Do not use gloves or other abrasive materials to clean your goggle lens.
Do you have goggles designed for women?
All of our goggles are unisex, but for a smaller face we would suggest the EGB2S, the EGB2 & the EGV goggle.
What does "+BL" stand for?
"+BL" stands for bonus lens, which comes standard with most our goggle products, except the EG1K.
What color bonus lens do Electric goggles come with?
The bonus lens is a green lens, which is beneficial for cloudy, snow and night conditions.
What is Electric's watch warranty policy?
Electric offers a limited lifetime warranty on all watch movements and cases. There is a limited warranty on workmanship and materials for a period of [5] years after original purchase from an authorized Electric dealer. The limited warranty on battery life is [2] years from date of purchase.
What if my watch needs repairs?
If you believe your watch needs to be repaired, please contact the appropriate customer service representative.
Is damage to the band covered under warranty?
Manufacturer defects are covered, but not normal wear and tear onto the band (ie: scratches, scuffs and fraying).
Do you sell watch bands separately?
At this time we do not sell separate watch bands. If you are experiencing a problem with your band, please contact the appropriate customer service rep.
Can my stainless steel band be resized?
All of our stainless steel bands can be resized. Electric watches are unique and require special care, so please take them into a jeweler in order to be resized.
How do I clean my nato watch band?
Rinse off the band with mild soap and fresh water. Then let the band lay out and air dry. Be sure to rinse all watches with fresh water after exposure to salt water, or other harmful elements.
What type of movements do Electric watch's use?
Electric analog watches use Swiss & Japanese movements.
How do I recalibrate my chronograph hand when it does not line up at the 12 o'clock position?
The chronograph hand is the long hand on your watch that may look just like a regular second hand. This is an original stopwatch, and leaving it constantly running may dramatically reduce the life of your battery.
To recalibrate:
- Unscrew the top pusher completely
- Pull out the crown to the first position
- Click top pusher until the chronograph is in the desired position
- Unscrew and click the bottom pusher once to reset
How do I know if my watch can go in the water?
All Electric watches are water proof. However, to prolong the life span of your watch, we recommend rinsing all watches off with fresh water, after being exposed to salt water
Thank you for your continuous support of Electric! We will be sending out company stickers as we get some in. Please mail in a self addressed and stamped envelope along with your email address to:


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Karl BraatenSecond Violin
Karl is originally from St. Paul Minnesota. He has been a member of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra since 2000, where he joined the 2nd Violin Section. Before coming to the ASO, Karl played in the Florida West Coast Symphony, Naples Philharmonic, and the Florida Orchestra. Karl received his Bachelor's Degree at the Cleveland Institute of Music. After that he went to Northwestern University for his Master's Degree while playing with the Chicago Civic Orchestra.
Besides playing in the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Braaten has been a member of the Lake Placid Sinfonietta since 1999, where he has also performed as a soloist.


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What is a Natural IVF procedure?
A Natural IVF procedure is a more economical in vitro fertilization procedure that does not require fertility medication. A patient's cycle is closely monitored in an effort to harvest her egg at an ideal time.
All patients at New Hope Fertility NYC receive customized In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) care. Customized IVF care is the development of a treatment plan specific to the individual needs of each patient. Whenever possible, our fertility treatments include natural IVF approaches. Our Natural Cycle IVF™ and Mini-IVF™ protocols are proven to be safe and successful. Like Mini-IVF™, Natural Cycle IVF™ is a gentle alternative form of IVF that is holistic and lowers health risks associated with Conventional IVF. Natural Cycle IVF™ also allows you to avoid the high costs associated with fertility drugs and avoid the discomfort of daily fertility drug injections.
Am I a Candidate for Natural Cycle IVF™?
Here at the New Hope fertility clinic in NYC, we see many patients who have been turned away by other fertility centers because of age, difficulty of the case, or many other reasons. Some fertility centers are concerned with national success rankings, and as such will reject potential patients who they deem as difficult to get pregnant. As poor responders to treatment, these patients may have even been told they could never conceive. Every time we have pregnancy success with patients previously diagnosed as having a low-to-no chance of conceiving, we reaffirm our belief that all it takes is one good egg to overcome female infertility.
Prime candidates for Natural Cycle IVF™ encompass women who:
- Have high follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels
- Who are at a high risk for developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
- Are unable to produce a large number of eggs during a single cycle
- Do not respond well to fertility medications
- Are at an advanced maternal age for fertility (over 35)
- Are able to ovulate and do not want to use fertility medication
- Do not want to absorb the expense of fertility medications
- Do not want to produce multiple embryos for religious or ethical reasons
One Good Egg Policy
Our One Good Egg Policy: We focus on the quality of a woman's egg – not the quantity of eggs she is able to produce.
The Natural Cycle IVF™ protocol doesn't adhere to the idea that multiple eggs and embryos equal a higher chance for pregnancy success. The one good egg a woman produces naturally each month is harvested for fertilization in vitro and transferred to her uterus for implantation. The doctors at New Hope Fertility NYC believe that a woman's naturally produced egg is usually the best quality and likeliest to result in a successful pregnancy.
Natural Cycle IVF™ Procedure
- A woman's natural egg production will be monitored through regular blood tests and ultrasounds
- When her egg has reached a mature state, ovulation will be induced
- She will undergo egg retrieval via outpatient surgery
- Egg fertilization and embryo development will take place in a controlled laboratory setting
- When the embryo reaches a quality stage it will be transferred into the woman's uterus via a thin catheter – similar to a Pap smear procedure
- Progesterone vaginal suppositories will be self-administered by the patient to prepare her uterine lining for the embryo's implantation
- A pregnancy test date will be scheduled
Natural IVF and Conventional IVF Comparison:
Natural Cycle IVF™ Pregnancy Success
By treating each of our patients as individuals, we are able to create treatment plans addressing their specific medical and personal needs. Our Natural Cycle IVF™ treatment plan allows for pregnancy without the use of large quantities of fertility medication. We believe that every woman should have access to fertility care to help her achieve her dream of motherhood. Our One Good Egg Policy reminds us all that the quality of a woman's egg is what matters most. It only takes one good egg to make a healthy baby!
(click the links below for more information on natural fertility treatments)
- Learn more about whether or not you might be a good candidate for Natural Cycle IVF
- Why Natural IVF is a good option?
- What is the difference between Natural IVF and Mini IVF
- Low cost options for IVF in NYC
- Where to find the best center for a natural IVF cycle?
- How does a natural ivf cycle work?
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When :from Thursday 3 October, 2013 09:30 to Friday 4 October, 2013 16:00
Type of event :Category 7-Seminar and Workshop
Where :UNESCO Headquarters, Room IX, 7 place Fontenoy, 75007, Paris, France
Contact :Ms. Puji Iryanti, firstname.lastname@example.com; Mr. Yuxin Deng, email@example.com
Ten countries in the Arab Region namely Algeria, Kingdom of Bahrain, Egypt, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Lebanon, Kingdom of Morocco, Sultanate of Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Tunisia have completed a Study of Policies and Practices on Technical and vocational education and training teachers and instructors in the Arab Region. The study is a joint initiative of the Member States, the International Task Force on Teachers for Education for All, the UNESCO Section for TVET, the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET in Bonn, Germany, and the UNESCO Regional Bureau in Beirut.
The purpose of the validation workshop is to share and disseminate the outcomes of the study and the good practices. It will also explore collaborative actions in response to challenges.
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'Time' is arguably our most precious resource. It's important to use it wisely in order to cope effectively with the demands of university life.
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Study for about an hour at a time then have a short break. This is an efficient study method because while you are taking a break the brain is still processing the information. Breaks between study blocks also ensure that your levels of concentration are more likely to be maintained.
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A large assignment or project may appear overwhelming however it becomes manageable and achievable when broken down into several smaller parts. Complete one part at a time.
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After having completed a piece of writing it can be very useful to leave it for a day or two and then to return to it with new ideas and enthusiasm. Effective time management can allow you the space to do this.
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Develop strategies that help you resist being hindered by procrastination. Make decisions that are valuing of you and undermining of procrastination. It can be useful to start early in the day. Completing one small task soon after waking up is very empowering and can reduce the risk of procrastination. Reward yourself when you have successfully resisted procrastination and completed your tasks.
- Learn how to deal with interruptions:
Let the person interrupting you know that you are studying and that you really need to continue. Effective time-management allows you free time so learn how to politely and assertively invite people to phone or visit you during these specific, non-study times.
- Take care of yourself:
Ensure that your diet is nutritional, that you get sufficient sleep, that you get enough exercise and have time to 'smell the roses', plan an hour each day for 'Me Time'.
- Make time for a social life:
Ensure that you schedule time for socialising, catching up with friends, seeing a movie, visiting family members etc. This contributes to achieving balance in your life which is beneficial to effective study.
- Spirituality:
Life is more than study and work. Give yourself time to explore the spiritual dimension and reflect on the amazing journey that is your life.
- Keep the big picture in mind – value yourself and what you are wanting to achieve in your life.


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Oral Roberts (10-17, 6-6) at North Dakota State (13-12, 7-4)
Date/Time: Thursday, February 14, 2019 / 7 p.m.
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Location: Fargo, N.D. / Scheels Center
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TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts men's basketball team will spend the weekend in the state of North Dakota for a pair of Summit League games, beginning with a trip to Fargo to face the Bison of North Dakota State Thursday.
Thursday's game will tip off at 7 p.m. and will be televised by MidcoSN and available on ESPN3 and the WatchESPN app. Adam Hildebrandt's radio call of the game can be heard on The Franchise at 107.9 FM and 1270 AM, and online at TheFranchiseOk.com.
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Live Stats: at North Dakota State
TV / Live Video: MidcoSN / ESPN3
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Scouting the Opponent
• Vinne Shahid has been the hot hand as of late, and is NDSU's leading scorer this year at 12.3 points per game. Deng Geu and Tyson Ward are also averaging double-figures at 11.5 points per contest, and are also the rebounding leaders for the Bison.
• NDSU's current four-game winning streak started at the Mabee Center, which also jump-started Shahid's up-tick as the transfer scored 23 points on a 6-9 mark from 3-point range in ORU's first meeting with the Bison.
Quick Hits
• The all-time series with NDSU is tied 12-12 entering Thursday's game. ORU's last win in Fargo was February 4, 2012.
• ORU is 20th in the nation in total rebounds with 972 and 45th in the nation in total 3-pointers made (225).
• DeShang Weaver is 44th nationally in 3-point percentage (42 percent) and 60th in total 3-pointers made (68). Weaver is the top freshman in The Summit League in 3-point percentage, and second among freshmen in blocked shots and 3-pointers made
• Kevin Obanor is top 10 in The Summit League in scoring (ninth, 14.6 ppg), field goal percentage (third, .585) and rebounding (sixth, 7.2 rpg), and is the top freshman in all three categories.
• Kaelen Malone is third in The Summit League in assist/turnover ratio (2.0) and in total assists (101).
For the latest information on ORU men's basketball, follow @ORUMBB on Twitter or Instagram, or go to www.ORUAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading the ORU Athletics Front Row App at ORUAthletics.com/frontrow or the ORU Golden Eagles Live App in iTunes or the Google Play Store. For tickets, visit mabeecenter.com or call 495-7ORU (7678).


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Belarus has pursued a gradual transition path, characterized by limited structural reforms and a modest expansion of the private sector. Policies have focused on supporting state-owned enterprises (SOEs) with the help of subsidies and preferential loans through state-owned banks.
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I like to explore, so a few weeks ago I spent the day driving some back roads and small towns in the Shenandoah Valley. The shot above is in the middle of the town of Staunton, but you would never think so looking at the picture. The site is a former jail and before that a mental hospital. Now the property is being redeveloped into condos. The current economy seems to have slowed the project so perhaps I will get to return one day before the site is fully redeveloped.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
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Considering that I live so close to our nation's capital, I rarely go into town to make pictures. A couple of weeks ago a few friends wanted to get together and shoot the monuments. I'm sure glad we did, the afternoon started out raining so we did some shooting inside the Lincoln Memorial. We noticed the rain stopped and a rainbow appeared over the Mall and behind the memorial we were treated to an epic sunset. I only got one shot before the sunset started to fade, but for me just this one shot of Abraham Lincoln was worth the trip.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
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I'm just home from a 10 day visit to Iceland. This was my 2nd trip to Iceland and my love of this country's landscape grows with every visit. I'm just starting to take a serious look at my images and will post more in the next couple months. In the shot above we were pretty much rained out on our second day in the field, but the weather in Iceland is always changing and a slight break in the clouds allowed me to capture mountain peaks in the distance. I love the simplicity of this scene.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
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Most people who spend the night at the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum are Ghost Hunters. The above photo is from my most recent tour at the Asylum. I did not have any otherworld experiences, this time. I did in the past but that is a long story. As with most of my light painting, this is a composite of multiple images.
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To take over, duly organise, fully enrich and properly preserve 'Shri Raghubir Library', Sitamau, as a unit of the Samsthan.
To establish and develop 'Shri Keshav Das Abhilekhagar' as a unit of the Samsthan, and to duly preserve the records, etc. that be collected therein.
To establish and devlop 'Shri Raj Sinh Sangrahalaya' as a unit of the Samsthan, and to duly preserve the object and exhibits, etc. that be collected therein.
To establish and duly organise a research centre for carrying out its programmes of historical researches and studies, and other particular research projects undertaken by the Samsthan for due implementation.
To establish, organise and duly develop a unit of its own for preparing micro-films or any reproductions by some other processes for purpose of historical researches and studies.
To provide facilities and to extend necessary cooperation to researchers visiting the Samsthan for historical researches and studies there, and also give them any helpful guidance, if asked for.
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Maharajkumar Dr. Raghubir Sinh was born on 23rd February, 1908 at Laduna Palace of Sitamau in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh.
He was the eldest son of Raja Sir Ram Singh, K.C.I.E., the ruler of the former Sitamau State of Central India.
He received his primary education at home and Middle School education at then known as Shri Ram High School, Sitamau.
He joined the Daly College, Indore in July 1920, but had to leave it owing to illness after a few months. He passed the
Matriculation Examination of Bombay University from the Barod High School in 1924 and the Intermediate Examination in 1926,
both as a private candidate. Then he taught in shree Ram High School, Sitamau for two years.He passed the B.A. Examination
as a teacher candidate in 1928. Thereafter he joined the Holkar College at Indore and took his LL.B. Degree of the Agra University in 1930.
He again joined the staff of Shree Ram High School, Sitamau as an honorary teacher and worked there for another three years.
He passed the M.A. Examination in History of the Agra University in 1933 as a teacher candidate. Then he undertook the D.Litt.
research work on the subject "Malwa in Transition 1698-1766", under the guidance of the great historian Dr. Sir Jadunath Sarkar
and received the D. Litt degree from the Agra Univerdity in 1936. He was the first D.Litt. of that University.
In his school days he used to bring out a hand written literary magazine "Kiran" in Hindi and English.
It was the budding of his natural talent. His writings in that magazine show that he was developing as
a serious writer of essays and Prose-poems, having his own style of writing expressing suitable emotional
nuances evoked by social and national issues. It also shows that, inspite of his feudal and princely environment,
he had already imbibed liberal, nationalist and democratic ideas, thus laying foundation of his future growth and build-up.
His advanced liberal and democratic views led him to undertake reformist actions in his state.
His father had taken a keen interest in his education and academic development, had great faith
in him and never objected to his progressive views. In his young age he dreamt of a new progressive
Sitamau State leading other princely states of India in constitutional, social and cultural development.
Soon after passing his LL.B. Examinations in 1930, he was appointed as the High Court Judge of the Sitamau State in 1932,
on which post he worked upto August 1940. Along with the judicial work, he was also assigned the responsibility of many
other departments of State government, e.g., Revenue, education, police, health and local self-government in July, 1934
and continued to hold the charge of these departments till December, 1938.
In order to give a concrete shape to his liberal and democratic ideas, Dr. Raghubir Sinh got drafted a new constitution of the state,
which was inaugurated in december 1938. The constitution marked a fundamental change in the governance of the state by associating
the people with the state administration, the constitution provided for the establishment of a state legislature (Rajya Parishad)
having a majority of elected members. This constitution continued to be effective till the integration of the state in June 1948.
The constitution also provided for the state Executive (Shasan Samiti). He worked as the president of the Shasan Samiti from
December 1939 to August 1941 and again from July 1945 to June 1948. He also presided over the State Legislative from May 1939
to August 1941 and again from July 1945 to June 1948. During the period of his administration, he made far-reaching reforms
in Primary Education, health development and rural development activities of the state.
As soon as the Second world war began in 1939, the British Government sought the services of the Princely States of India in several ways,
particularly by providing troops, horses and ammunition. The British Government emphasised the need of associating the youth of the royal
families and those of jagirdars and zamindars. Raja Ram Singh of Sitamau, thereupon, agreed to send his eldest son, the then administering
authority of his state to join the British Army. Dr. Raghubir Sinh joined the O.T.C. at Indore and received full military training for
Indian Observer Corps from 1st Oct. 1940 to 28 Feb. 1941. He was appointed as a captain Indian Observer Corps at Rawalpindi on 1st Aug. 1941.
Thereafter he received permanent posting of emergency commissioned officer at Queta on the north-west frontier on 12th Sept. 1941. Between
24th August 1942 and 10th September 1942 he was at Peshawar for 'Officer's Training'. After the completion of training, he was posted at the
Peshawar Cantonment and was sent to 'Naushera' where military manoeuvres were being held. In October he was sent to Madras Presidency to observe
its sensitive areas, particularly Soinoor and Calicut. He remained there from 18th Octoner 1942 to 10th February 1943. Thereafter he was sent to
juhu (Bombay) for a three week special training. Soon after this training he was promoted as a Major, then he was again sent to Madras Presidency.
He was first posted at Pallavaram and then afterwards at Waltair where he remained till the end of his military career. He resigned his commission
and retired from the army in April 1945.
Dr. Raghubir sinh had been a keen student of politics and constitutional law from his early days.
He was closely associated with various activities of the Chamber of Princes ever since 1930 and
continued his participation upto its very end. He studied very carefully the problems of Indian
States with particular reference to their relationship with the constitutional development of
India as a whole including the Indian State as well. He wrote a book on this subject: " Indian States and the New Regime",
published in 1938, which was used as a text book on the subject in many Indian universities for several years. He could foresee
the coming political changes in India and the imminent withering away of the old political order. Hence he took keen interest in
and worked for the political unification of the States of Malwa region along with others in the adjoining areas during the years
1945-47. He was one of the members of the Central India Region committee appointed in 1946 in order to unite the small states
of Malwa into a collective union. Thus he actively participated in the process of bringing about the formation of the
Gwalior-Indore-Malwa (Madhya Bharat) Sangh in 1948.
Dr. Raghubir Sinh was a gifted writer. As has been earlier, he brought out a hand-written magazine in his school days.
He began contributing light essays, critical reviews, short stories and historical narrations from 1927 onwards,
which were published in leading Hindi magazines. His initial writings were published in Bal-Sakha and Kshatriya.
Later on his thought provoking articles, reviews and stories were published in Saraswati, Sudha, Chand and Madhuri.
As we have seen he worked as a teacher, an administrator a judge, an army officer a constitutional expertn a negotiator
in political affairs and a public worker of repute. However, he was basically an academician, yearning for knowledge,
searching for truth and presenting new ideas and plans before the people. His academic performance is visible in all
his activities he under took. He was a man of emotions and he emerged mainly and wholly as a writer. His natural talents
in writing literary pieces and historical articles. He founded best exposition of his discipleship of the great historian.
Dr. Sir Jadunath Sarkar, his association with other eminent historians like G.S. Sirdesai, Prof. Mohd. Habib, K.R. Qanungo.
G.H. Ozha, Tarachand, Jaichandra Vidyalankar, P. Saran, H.R. Gupta, Prof. Ganda Singh, Ishwari Prasad, A.L. Srivastava and
prof. Satish Chandra etc., and his constant correspondence with great Hindi writers like Jaishankar Prasad, Suryakant Tripathi Nirala,
Sumitranandan Pant, Hazari Prasad Dwivedi, acharya Ramchandra Shukla, Mahadevi Verma etc. had a greatly moulded his ideas and writings.
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of Chand magazine published in November 1928, reflected his nationalist
and revolutionary outlook. The noted Hindi Novelist Acharya Chatursen Shastri, who was the editor of that special issue, wrote about
Maharajkumar Dr. Raghubir Sinh
That issue of Chand was proscribed by the Government. Whereas several prominent writers got
their articles published by pseudonym. However young prince of Sitamau State showed great courage to publish his article in his own name.
The publication of Maharajkumar's article greatly disturbed the British Government authorities and political officers and they made enquiries
about the young Prince from the State Government. Thereafter, the British Government remained very suspicious about his views and attitudes.
Dr. Raghubir Sinh always aspired to meet and correspond with the patriotic and revolutionary political leaders of India. The wellknown revolutionary leader,
Thakur Kesari Singh Barhat of Shahpura was in correspondence with him. The Thakur highly appreciated the new constitution of Sitamau State in one of his letters.
Maharajkumar attended in 1935 the Indore session of Hindi Sahitya Sammelan and came in touch with Mahatma Gandhi. He was in continuous correspondence with
Jaichandra Vidyalankar, the known revolutionary and noted historian of India since 1932. He was closely associated with Jaichandraji in the formation and
working of Bharatiya Itihas Parishad, founded in December, 1937 at Varanasi. During these years he also came in close touch with Dr. Rajendra Prasad and
Kanhaiyalal Maniklal Munshi, at Bharatiya Vidyabhavan Bombay.
His first book was published in 1932. It was "Purva Madhya-Kalin Bharat", which at once got great appreciation in academic and literary circles and was prescribed
as a text-book for Intermediate and B.A. Classes. It was followed by another literary book "Bikhare Phool", published in 1933.
Malwa in Transition was published in 1938 and its revised Hindi edition "Malwa men Yugantar" was published next year. His another work of political and historical value.
"Indian States and the New Regime" was also published in 1938. These books were highly acclaimed as a great contribution to historical learning and established him as
a leading researcher and historian. "Sapta Deep" another book of literary essays in Hindi was also published in the same year. Thus by 1938, Dr. Raghubir Sinh had
already emerged as rising star on Indian literary and historical horizon. He was well versed in writing prose-poems and his book, which brought him great reputation
and name, was "Shesh-Smritiyan" published in 1939. His prose-poetic writings included in this book were unique for expressions of deep emotions and poetic beauty
that touched the heart of every reader. The great Hindi litterateur of the period Pandit Ram Chandra Shukla himself contributed a detailed critical introduction
to this book. The book was prescribed as a prose-text for the M.A. Examination in many universities. It was translated in Gujarati under the title "Shesh Sambharana",
by Ramnik Meghani.
In 1945, Dr. Raghubir Sinh was awarded "Mangla Prasad Prize" for the year 2003 A.V. by the All India Hindi Sahitya Sammelan of Allahabad
for his contribution to Hindi literature on his book "Malwa men Yugantar"
He was associated with Indian Historical Records Commission as a corresponding member by the Government of India for the period 1937 to 1942.
He read many important papers at its different sessions. After independence the Government of India nominated him again as a corresponding
member of the commission (1952-72) Since 1972 he had been a permanent government nominee on it.
He was entrusted with the great task of editing Poona Residency Correspondence Series (Vol. IX, X and Extra Volume) during this period,
which were published in 1940, 1943 and 1951.
Dr. Raghubir Sinh was fond of collecting books concerning Hindi and English literature and history. By 1936, he had a large collection
of books in his palace at Sitamau. Dr. Sir Jadunath Sarkar inspired him to established a research library of history and literature.
Thus "Raghubir Library" came into existence in 1936. He arranged the books in a seperate building. The library gradually devloped as
a very big and valuable collection of rare printed books, photoprints and transcripts of micro-film copies of unique and historical
manu- scripts in Persian Rajasthani, Sanskrit, Hindi and Marathi languages, particularly relating to Indian history from 13th century
A.D. to early 19th century, Sir Jadunath Sarkar described it as an important and most valuable collection not only in Malwa and Rajasthan
but in whole of India. Lately several original collections of old manuscripts and documents have been received from individuals and former
Jagirdars. Since 1946 onwards researchers working for Ph.D. or D.Litt. have been coming from various universities and other institutions
to utilize the books, manuscripts and records of the library and receive guidance from Dr. Raghubir Sinh for their work.
After the merger of Sitamau State in the Madhya Pradesh Union in 1948, Dr. Raghubir Sinh's duties as an administrator came to an end. However,
considering his efforts towards the merger of the states in the Indian Union and formation of the Madhya Pradesh union his experience in the legal,
constitutional and administrative functions, his reputation as a litterateur and historian and his popularity in the people of Madhya Pradesh,
Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehuru got him nominated as the member of the Rajya Sabha on 13th May, 1952 which he remained up to 1962.
Thus a new responsibility was developed on him. He used all his knowledge and experience to fulfil this responsibility. He took great
interest particularly in Education. Defence, Communications and cultural affairs.
As an eminent historian Dr. Raghubir Sinh showed keen interest in the writing of the hisotry of freedom struggle in India and rewriting of
Indian History factually with a clear Indian perspective. He particularly took great pains in raising the problem of protection and preservation
of old cultural and archaeological wealth of the country. He, time and again, emphasised the need of giving full attention to preserve old monuments,
temples, buildings and other works of art, which were getting ruined day by day. He made suggestions for proper amendments in the Act and for preparing
a complete national list of all available monuments and works of Art of historical and archaeological importance in the country. Participating in
the debate in this regard he informed the House that many of the monuments mentioned by Col. James Tod in his book "Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan"
and "Travels in Western India" are not visible now as the authorities have been indifferent towards their value and they have been destroyed.
He mentioned the case of monuments of Chandravati, near Abu, how they have been carelessly destroyed in order to lay a railway line.
He asked the government to take immediate and concrete steps to save such monuments of international importance as Khajuraho.
Mandu,Sanchi, Vidisha, Hinglajgarh etc.
Dr. Raghubir Sinh was appointed as a parliamentary adviser to the Indian delegation to participate in the 11th session of the United Nations Ganeral Assemby
in November, 1956 and represented India on the 4th and 5th committees. Prominent member of the delegation were V.K. Krishna Menon, G.S. Pathak, Arthur S.Lal.
He actively participated in the discussions of the delegation. On the request of the Teachers College, Columbia University Department of History, he visited
the college on 4th December, 1956 and delivered a lecture there on political and social conditions of India gave satisfactory replies to the questions
raised by the audience.
As has been mentioned above, Maharajkumar Dr. Raghubir Sinh had emerged as a literary writer and historian in the thirties and got great prominence in the forties.
After independence he got more time to devote himself much more to his literary and historical research work. His two literary work in Hindi Jeevan Dhuli and
Jeevan Kan were published in 1949 and 1950 respectively.
His two historical works of great value Ratlam ka Pratham Rajya and Poorva Adhunik Rajasthan were published in 1951. The first containing history
of Rathor princely families of Malwa during 17th century based on new research and the second containing a brief but detailed survey of historical
events and changes in Rajasthan during 1527-1949. It was a first attempt to wirte a general history of Rajasthan, not state and ruler-wise,
but in a combined and period-wise system. It received high appreciation from academic circles with the hope that the attempts would be made
to adopt this method in writing future histories. He translated J.N. Sarkar's famous book "A short History of Aurangzed" into Hindi and got
it published for Hindi readers. In 1949, he prepared a list of important historical manuscripts preserved in the Raghubir Library, Sitamau
and got it published for the information of historical researchers throughout the country and abroad to enable them to make use of the
preserved research material in the Library for their projects.
Since Fifties Maharajkumar began devoting mainly to historical research work and gradually ceased writing literary essays in hindi. However, he continued enriching
Hindi language by writing his historical articles and books mainly in Hindi language in his own lucid and attractive literary style. His style gave a new dimension
to historical writing, which remained no more a dry and uninteresting reading but became attractive and absorbing for the readers.
He contributed research articles to various historical journals of the country bringing out new facts and information and presenting new analysis
and interpretation of the historical events. His every article used to become a source of discussion in academic circles and the letter always
aspired to read his next writing. In 1973 his short book on "Maharana Pratap" was published and a book on "Durgadas Rathor" in 1975 both in his inimitable style.
In 1979 his book on Rajasthan historiography "Rajasthan ke Pramukh Itihaskar aur Unka Krititva" was published. He rewrote the biography of Rana Pratap,
analysing the Rana's character and role in a new light. This book "Maharana Pratap : Jeevani, Mahatva aur Den" was published in 1983. In 1984 he got
published in English "The Julusi Sanehas of the Mugal Emperors of India (1556-1857 A.D.)" His edited books on Shivaji and Aurangzeb in Hindi were
published in 1985. His edited work on the records of Malwa concerning the Great Indian rebellion of 1857-1858 - "Malwa ke Mahan Vidroh Kalin Abhilekh"
was published in 1986.
As described earlier, he edited English records of Maratha History in 3 volumes with the title "poona Residency correspondence",
which were published in 1940, 1943 and 1951 respectively.
Dr. J.N. Sarkar and Dr. Raghubir Sinh Jointly edited the work "Shivaji's visit to Aurangzeb at Agra" based on Rajasthani records,
which was published in 1963 Dr. Raghubir Sinh in joint co-operation with Dr. Satish Chandra and Dr. G.D. Sharma edited "Jodhpur
Hukumat ri Bahi" and published the work in 1972 with the title "Marwar under Jaswant Singh (1658-1678)". His edited work "Fort
william India House correspondence (1786-88)" was published in 1973. He revised and edited Sir Jadhunath Sarkar's book "A History of Jaipur",
which was published in 1984. He aslso edited Hindi records in the Peshwa Daftar and got the work entitled "Selections from the Peshwa daftar"
published in 1979 and his another work concerning sources of Maratha history "Maratha Rajya Sambandhi Abhilekh" was published in 1982.
His other edited important works include "Vachanika Rathor Ratan Singhji Ri" (p. 1960), Kavi Kalanidhi Shri Krishna Bhatta Virachit-Sambhar Yudha (p. 1969), Shah Jahan Nama Munshi Devi Prasad Krit (P. 1975), Ajit Granth (p. 1978,) Shyamaldas Krit Veer Vinod (p. 1986), ShriDhar Krit Jangnama (p. 1986), Jodhpur Rajya ki Khyat (p. 1988).
Maharajkumar Dr. Raghubir Sinh's valuable contribution to Hindi language and literature and to historical research and learning received due
recognition from vatious institutions and organisations and he was duly honoured by them. As mentioned earlier, he was awarded Mangla Prasad
Puraskar in 1945, by Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Allahabad. In February 1954, he was given prize by the U.P. Government of his book "Poorva Adhunik Rajasthan".
In December, 1975, Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Allahabad honoured him by conferring him the honorary degree, "Sahitya Vachaspati". In 1978, U.P. Hindi Samsthan,
Lucknow specialy honoured him and presented special prize of Rs. 15,000/- for his life-long services to Hindi language and literature.
Dr. Raghubir Sinh presided over the Gwalior session of Madhya Pradesh Hindi Sahitya Sammelan in April, 1976.
Dr. Raghubir Sinh presided over Local History Section and Mughal Hisotry section of Indian History congress at Gwalior in December,
1952 and at Waltair in December, 1953 respectively. He presided over Annual Session of Madhya Pradesh Itihas Parishad held at
Jabalpur in December, 1974. He presided over the Chaupasani (Jodhpur) session of Rajasthan History Congress in March, 1979.
Dr. Raghubir Sinh's valuble honorary services and assistance were acquired by government bodies and other institutions from time to time.
He worked as Chairman, Madhya Bharat Regional Records Survey Committee between 1953 and 1956 and then continued working in that capacity
since 1968. He worked as a member of the Madhya Pradesh State Advisory Board for the revision of the District Gazetteers since 1958.
He had been Trustee of the All India Kashiraj Trust, Fort Ramnagar, district Varanasi since 1957. He was Fellow of the Royal Asiatic
Society London for life. He was life member of the following bodies - the Asiatic Society of Bengal, Calcutta, the Asiatic Society,
Bombay, the Calcutta Historical Society, Calcutta, P.E.N. India, Bombay, Nagari Pracharani Sabha, Varanasi and Indian History Congress.
He remained member of Madhya Pradesh Itihas Parishad, Bhopal and Rajasthan History Congress, Jaipur.
The greatest achievement of Dr. Raghubir Sinh's life was founding of the research institute - "Shri Natnagar Shodh Samsthan, Sitamau by him on 14th August 1974.
Since its foundation the Samsthan has conducted and completed several valuable research projects under his supervision and a
few of them have been published which are very useful for the researchers. His greater emphasis had been to provide more and
more source material to the researchers by editing and publishing the original material available in the Samsthan's Library.
Maharajkumar always abhored luxurious and easygoing life. Despite being a prince, he kept away from all ostentations of the royal life.
He disliked ostension and pretension. He liked to lead a simple life from his early years. As he came into contact with the great persons
in political and literary field, he developed modern ideas of nationalism, patriotism and revolution and feelings of renunciation and sacrifice.
During his early age itself he made up his mind to work for the awakening and upliftment of his country. Consequently he devoted his entire life
towards attaining that object working in political field but mainly through literary and historical writings. When his father Raja Sir Ram Singh
died in 1967 he voluntarily stepped aside in favour of his elder son Raja Krishna Sinh Rathore. By nature he was very hard-working and never wasted
time in useless chores. He had a charming, unassuming and pleasing personality. Till the end he led almost a saintly life living in a simple
room with very few necessities. He wore simple Khadi clothes and ate simple food. Indeed he was a saintly prince. In the academic circles of
the country he was known as the Princely Historian.
Maharaja KrishnaSinhji Rathore was born on November 18, 1934. He was the elder son of Maharajkumar Dr Raghubir Sinh and his mother's name was Mohankumari.
KrishnaSinhji Rathore's primary to high school education was completed at Sitamau. He passed the High School Exam from Shriram School,
Sitamau in 1949 under the Education Board, Ajmer and the Intermediate Exam from Daly College, Indore in 1951 under the MP Education Board,
Bhopal. He passed his BA from st. Johns College, Agra in 1953 under the Agra University and also his MA (History) from same college in 1955.
He did his LL B from Delhi University, Delhi in 1958 and Certificate of Proficiency in Law from same University in 1959. He was selected to
the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1959 itself and joined duties on October 30, 1959.
He remained in Abu from October 1959 to October 1960 for training as Assistant Superintendent of Police and from November 1960 to November 1961 he trained in Rewa.
After getting these trainings, he was posted at Assistant Commandant with the First Battalion of SAF at Indore. He remained on this post till June 1961. After this
he was posted at Sub-division Officer Police (SDOP) of Alirajpur from June 1962 to June 1963 and as Deputy Commandant of CSWT, Indore from June 1963 to June 1964.
He remained in charge as Commandant of First Battalion of SAF Indore from June 1964 to January 1965.
From January to June, 1965, he undertook an advanced course at National Police Academy, Abu and then was posted
as Superintendent of Police in Shivpuri in July 1965. He remained on this post till April 1967. From July 1967
to October 1968, he was posted as deputy director with IB, New Delhi. He was transferred as Deputy Director (Adjutant)
at National Police Academy, Abu, where he remained from October 1968 to January, 1973. From June 1973 to January 1974,
he was the commandant of SAF (15th Battalion). He was then posted as Commandant of Basic Training Centre, Boster Security Force Academy,
Tekanpur, where he remained till March 1977.
From March 1977 to December 1977, he was posted as Deputy Inspector General with BSF, Agartala (Tripura).
From there he was transferred as DIG Commandant Signal Training School, BSF Headquarters, New Delhi and
remained posted from January to April 1978. From May 1978 to December 1978, he was posted as Deputy Commandant (DIG),
BSF Academy, Tekanpur. From October 1979 to April 1983, he was posted as General Manager of Tear Smoke Unit at Tekanpur.
In this duration, he also remained in charge as Director (Officiating) of BSF, Academy, Tekanpur from January to April 1982.
From May 1983 to January, 1986, he was posted as Deputy Inspector General with Armed Police Training College (APTC), Indore.
After this, from January 1986 to October 1988, he was posted as Inspector General with BSF, Jodhpur. While on this post,
he was in charge of the area of Gujarat and Rajasthan states, bostering Pakistan.
From here, he was transferred to APTC, Indore where he stayed form 1988 to April 1991. From April 1991 to 1992,
he was Additional Director Lokayukta (SPE) and from January to May 1992, he was Additional Director General
(Training) at Police Headquarters, Bhopal. On May 10, 1992, he was appointed as the Director General of
Police of Madhya Pradesh and retired from the same post on November 30, 1992.
Going by the ideologies that were in his blood, Maharaja Krishna Sinh Rathore
dedicated himself to education and even while in Indian Police Service, he took up several courses and trainings unrelated to his work.
He got IPS Training at CPTC, Abu in 1959-60 and Smoke Gas course from MPPC, Sagar in 1961. In 1962,
he completed Platoon Science Course from Infantry School, Mhow and a training course in Training Science
from Sainik Shikshan Kendra, Pachmarhi. In 1965 he did an advanced course from NPA, Abu and in 1967,
a basic intelligence course from IB Training Centre, New Delhi. In 1978, he did a Research Methodology
course from ICFS, New Delhi, in 1980 a management (public undertaking) course from IIPA, New Delhi and in 1987,
a `high inter-personnel relation' training from NPA, Hyderabad. He undertook training of Indian Institute of
Public Administration from ASCI, Hyderabad. He did a training on use of technology from DCPC, New Delhi.
Shri KS Rathore's activities did not remain confined to his posts, but going by the tradition of his dynasty,
he made several achievements. He was a multi-talented personality and had a long list of achievements. They are as follows:
Shri KrishnaSinhji Rathore set up a Central School on Arms in 1963. Terror of dacoits reigned in areas around Shivpuri.
Shri Rathore very competently controlled the dacoity activities from 1965 to 1967 in the area.
Even while serving in police department, he was constantly connected to social activities. During his stay in Abu from 1968 to 1973,
he made great contributions as chief organizer of salute parade, cultural programmes, Red Cross festival, Abu festival and others.
During his tenure, welfare, construction work, housing, new battalion ranging and other activities were at peak.
He was the chief patron of Rajasthan Basketball Association from 1986 to 1989.
He was the chairman of the Indore branch of the Youth Hostels Association of India from 1998 to 1991.
He was life member of World Wildlife Fund
He was life member of Indian Institute of Public Administration
He took special interest in the internationally acclaimed desert festival of
Jodhpur and Jaisalmer and encouraged it by participating in it with famous tattoo show and BOP Orchestra of the Boster Security Force.
In this duration he constituted the world famous `Camel Mounted Brass Band' of BSF that found place in Guiness Book of World Recost.
He organized Camel Safari on Indian-Pakistan boster in 1986 and relay
race of camels in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Pakistan bosters in 1987.
In 1992, he organized national and international riding
competitions in Bhopal
In 1991, he was the regional convener of INTACH
He was life member of the Indian Red Cross Society
From August 1991, he was the president and director
of Shri Natnagar Shodh Sansthan, Sitamau
The Indian Show Jumping team bagged two silver
medals in Tokyo (Japan) in team and individuals categories while he was coach of the team in 1991
The Indian Dressage Team bagged fourth place in
Bangkok (Thailand) with him as coach.
He was member of Royal Asiatic Society, London
He organized All India Police Equestrian Competitions
between 1970 and 1985
He constituted the equestrian teams of MP Police and
Boster Security Force and training them. These teams remained best in country in future.
In November 1975, a team of BSF participated in
International Tattoo Show in Muscat (Oman) under his leadership
He has also been judge and coach of International
Equestrian Panel
From 1973 to 1998, he was member of the executive committee
of the Equestrian Federation of India and was its vice- president. He was also the chairman of the selection committee
(three years term each times). He was also life member of the organization.
In 1977, he completed his work successfully as DIG of
BSF in Tripura
Between 1979 and 1983, when he was posted as general manager
with Tear Smoke Unit in Tekanpur, the unit became very productive and the production went up by 120 percent per year.
Between 1983 and 1985 he played big role in setting up
of Armed Police College in Indore and strengthening it
As Inspector General of Police with BSF between January 1986
and 1988, he took charge of both Rajasthan and Gujarat states. During his tenure activities in boster areas of both states
– such as operation intelligence, sports, shooting, cultural activities, welfare, various construction works, housing, new
battalion ranging and others were at peak.
Shri K.S. Rathore, not only made achievements in country, but also upped the honour of the country in foreign lands by
undertaking several foreign trips and posting achievements. His foreign trips, made for various reason –
were as follows:
In 1964, he undertook tours of Europe, Egypt and Beirut
duling holidays.
In 1972, he visited Munich Olympic, Ireland, Germany and
Austria (Vienna) as observer.
He visited Oman in 1975 along with equestrian and band team
of BSF in the International Tattoo Show.
In 1986, he undertook study tour to England, Switzerland,
France and other countries.
In 1990, he visited England, Italy, Switzerland and Austria
as judge, coach and observer for international equestrian panel.
As coach of Indian equestrian team, he visited Japan and Hong
Kong in 1991 and Bangkok in 1996.
As known, KrishnaSinhji Rathore was the elder son of Maharajkumar Dr Raghubir Singji. Father of Dr RaghubhirSinhji – Raja
RamSinhji passed away on May 25, 1967. After death of father, eldest son ascends the throne, but Dr Raghubir Sinh was such
a lover of literature and history that he refused to ascend the throne and thus KrishnaSinhji took up the ascendancy and
fulfilled his familial responsibilities very well. When Majarajkumar Dr RaghubirSinhji died on February 13, 1991, the post
of president of Shri Natnagar Shodh Sansthan – the historical pilgrimage of Sitamau set up by him – became vacant.
Then Shri KrishnaSinhji took up this responsibility too. To fulfill his father's desires, he contributed vastly to the
progress of the research center, which posted several achievements during his tenure.
In November 1991, a two-day symposium on `Political, Social, Economic and Cultural study of pre-modern Madhya Pradesh' was
organized. Also a seminar on `Cultural history of Malway' was held on December 24, 1991. The seminar was inaugurated by the
governor of MP Kunwar Mehmud Ali Khan while erstwhile home minister Kailash Chawla presided. About 150 experts from Madhya
Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi and other parts participated in the seminar.
Between February 23 and 25, 1994, a three-day seminar on `History of Malwa' and `Rock Art of Mandsaur (Dashpur)' was organized.
The symposium was inaugurated by eminent historian Prof Heeralal Gupta while former vice-chancellor Vikram Vishwavidyalaya,
Ujjain, Prof KK Kemkar presided. About 63 persons participated in the symposium.
Between May 15 and 17, 1996, a seminar on `History of medieval and post medieval Malwa, Rajasthan and Gujarat' was held.
The seminar was inaugurated by vice-chancellor of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, A.R. Abbasi and 60 experts participated
in it. Between December 13 and 15, 1998, a symposium on `Conclusive battles of medieval Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat
and Maharashtra' was held. MP Dr Laxminarain Pandeya inaugurated the seminar. About 65 experts from various parts of country
On November 24 and 25, 2000, a three-day national seminar on `Revenue system of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra
and North India (from 16th to 19th century) was held. The erstwhile Public health and family welfare and public relations minister
Subhash Sojatia inaugurated the seminar. About 60 experts from various regions participated.
From January 10 to 12, a three-day national seminar on `History of Forts: Their battling maneuvers, practical role and their
future' was held. This seminar was inaugurated by Deputy High Commissioner of India Dr TCA Raghavan and about 85 experts
participated in it.
On May 11 and 12, 2006, a two-day seminar on `Attack and attackers of India' was held and was inaugurated by MP Dr Laxminarain
Pandeya. About 60 experts participated.
In 2007, a daylong seminar on `1857' was held at Shri Natnagar Shodh Sansthan, Sitamau. From February 23-26, 2008, a four-day
seminar on birth centenary of Maharajkumar Dr RaghubirSinhji was held at Rajniwas Garh Laduna. Experts presented research papers
on personality, achievements of Maharajkumar RaghubirSinhji and research style and history of 1857 revolution were presented.
The present Chairman, Shri Puranjay Sinh Rathore was born on 1st July, 1971 in Mumbai to HH Maharajah Krishna Sinh Rathore of Sitamau and HH Maharani
Yogeshwari Kumari, daughter of the late Maharana Bhagwat Sinh.
Puranjay Sinh started his formal education at the Scindia School in Gwalior and then joined the historical school,
Daly College in Indore. He was the fourth consecutive generation in the same school. He majored in Economics Honours
from Delhi University and went on to Switzerland –where he completed hotel management at Institut Hotelier Cesar Ritz
and later did a B Sc in International Hospitality and Tourism from the International College in Brig, Switzerland.
His leaning towards the Hotel industry comes from the fact that he is the grandson of
the late Maharana Bhagwat Sinh who was a pioneer in the early 1960's. He was the first Indian
ruler to convert his Palace into a hotel. Young Puranjay's upbringing revolved around hotels
both in India and abroad. After several part-time stints in Europe he joined American based Hyatt
Hotels in 1996 in the US itself. His first assignment was at the Hyatt Regency Dallas/Fort Worth.
Whilst working with this Group he travelled and worked in the Island of Saipan and also did stints in Japan,
Korea and Mumbai. He then moved to The Oberoi Group of Hotels in 2003 and has held diverse and interesting
portfolio's from the I.T. city of Bangalore to the tigers of Ranthambore and now in the concrete jungle of Delhi.
Like his father and forefathers his love for the out-doors and animals lies deep within him and still remains
his biggest passion. He is an avid reader, a golf and cricket enthusiast to the core and is at his happiest when he spends time with his dogs.
Puranjay married Princess Arunima Kumari of Kuthar in Himachal Pradesh– daughter of HH Rana Arun Sen and HH Rani Nimmi Sen.
The literary streak which is so defined in this Sitamau family was always an integral part of his personal life
and all through his school and college life, he won the best student awards both in India and abroad.
Puranjay is very deep-rooted in the customs, traditions and the literary glory of Sitamau and together with the modern
life and exposure to the professional world on a global basis, his dream is to take the Natnagar Historical Institute
to International standards and recognition so that the lifetime work of his grandfather Dr. Raghuvir Sinh gets the due
international acclaim. Equally important is that Sitamau will rise high on the global, historical and literary map of
the world. This will benefit Sitamau not only academically, but also economically, thereby bringing back prosperity to
the region like the golden days of the past.
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