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Bialik, Hayyim Nahman
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BIALIK, HAYYIM NAHMAN (1873-1934), the greatest Hebrew poet of modern times, essayist, storywriter, translator, and editor, who exercised a profound influence on modern Jewish culture.
Born in the village of Radi, near Zhitomir (Volhynia), Bialik's development as a poet was influenced by his environment--the simplicity and fervor of a folk spirituality, which characterized Volhynian Jewry, and the hasidic ambience, alive with mystic lore, in which it was steeped. His father, Isaac Joseph, came of scholarly stock and had been engaged in the family timber trade and in flour milling before coming down in life through his impracticality. For his father as well as his mother, Dinah Priva, this was a second marriage, both having been widowed previously. Despite his family's dire economic circumstances, Bialik retained many happy memories of the first six years of his childhood in Radi. In some of his best poems, "Zohar" ("Radiance," 1901) and "Ha-Berekhah" ("The Pool," 1905), attempting to recapture the lost paradise of childhood, he idealizes the enchanted hours which he spent romping in the dazzling light of the fields and in the secret shade of the forest. Others have fewer happy references and are marked by loneliness, parental neglect, and the almost narcissistic withdrawal of a sensitive, artistic child, e.g., the prose poem "Safi'ah" ("Aftergrowth," 1908).
Childhood Period
When Bialik was six, his parents moved to Zhitomir in search of a livelihood and his father was reduced to keeping a saloon on the outskirts of town. Shortly thereafter, in 1880, his father died and the destitute widow entrusted her son to the care of his well-to-do paternal grandfather, Jacob Moses. For ten years, until he went to yeshivah in 1890, the gifted, mischievous Hayyim Nahman was raised by the stern old pietist. At first he was instructed by teachers in the traditional heder and later, from the age of 13, pursued his studies alone. He was a lonely figure in the almost deserted house of study on the edge of town, for the expanding modernization of Jewish life had restricted the traditional study of Torah to a secluded nook. Passionate and solitary dedication to study shaped traits of character that Bialik was to exalt: "A fertile mind, lively logic, a trusting heart when the knee falters." From this experience of his adolescence stems the sense of vocation of the chosen individual who dedicates his life to an ideal, sacrificing youth and the delights of the world in order to remain faithful to the last. This theme of vocation was to become central to Bialik's thinking and his poetry is a spiritual record of the paradoxical struggle to free himself from his calling and at the same time to remain faithful to it. During this period too his reading of medieval theology and Haskalah works stimulated ambitions for secular knowledge, moving him to seek a more comprehensive education. He dreamed of the rabbinical seminary in Berlin, and of acquiring the cultural tools that would give him entrance to modern European civilization.
Volozhin Period
Convinced by a journalistic report that the yeshivah of Volozhin in Lithuania would offer him an introduction to the humanities, as well as a continuation of his talmudic studies, Bialik persuaded his grandfather to permit him to study there. In Volozhin, a center of Mitnaggedim, his hopes for a secular academic training were not fulfilled since the yeshivah concentrated only on the scholarly virtues of talmudic dialectic and erudition. For a short time Bialik immersed himself in the traditional disciplines. In some of his poems the image of his stern grandfather merges with the image of the uncompromising rosh yeshivah, becoming a symbol of the burning imperatives of traditional Judaism. In the end, however, modernist doubts triumphed over traditionalist certainties. Bialik began to withdraw from the life of the school and lived in the world of poetry. At this time, he read Russian poetry and started his acquaintance with European literature. During the following year in Volozhin and later in Odessa, he was deeply moved by Shimon Shemuel Frug's Jewish poems, written in Russian, and many of Bialik's early motifs echo him. His first published poem "El ha-Zippor" ("To the Bird") was written in Volozhin. In the yeshivah Bialik joined a secret Orthodox Zionist student society, Nezah Israel, which attempted to synthesize Jewish nationalism and enlightenment with a firm adherence to tradition. Bialik's first published work (in Ha-Meliz, 1891) is an exposition of the principles of the society and reflects the teachings of Ahad Ha-Am's spiritual Zionism.
Ahad Ha-Am's Influence
Ahad Ha-Am, whose thinking had a profound impact on Bialik and his generation, first began publishing his essays in 1889. They provided a framework of ideas that helped his contemporaries translate their Jewish loyalties from a religious context into a modern, philosophically oriented humanist rationale for Jewish existence. Bialik recognized Ahad Ha-Am as his great teacher. He wrote of this period, "... the day a new essay of Ahad Ha-Am's appeared was a holiday for me." Bialik later wrote a poem in tribute to his mentor: "Receive our blessing for each seed of... idea/That you have sown... in our desolate hearts." But Ahad Ha-Am also had an inhibiting influence on Bialik's poetic imagination. Preferring a classical and lucid style, Ahad Ha-Am discouraged many of Bialik's ventures into more modernist or more experimental poetry.
First Stay in Odessa
The break with tradition occurred in the summer of 1891 when amid disruptions in the yeshivah, Bialik left for Odessa, the center of modern Jewish culture in southern Russia. He was attracted by the literary circle that formed around Ahad Ha-Am and harbored the dream that in Odessa he would be able to prepare himself for the entrance to the modern Orthodox rabbinical seminary in Berlin. Penniless, alone, unemployed, and hungry, he earned a livelihood for a while by giving Hebrew lessons. He continued to study Russian literature, reading and admiring the poetry of Pushkin and Frug, as well as the stories and novels of Dostoevski and Gogol. He was tutored in German grammar and read works of Schiller and Lessing. At first the shy youth did not become involved in the literary life of the city but when he showed his poetry to Moses Leib Lilienblum the latter commended the poem "El ha-Zippor" to Ahad Ha-Am who passed it on to Yehoshua Hana Rawnitzki to be published in the first volume of Ha-Pardes (1892, p. 219f.). The poem, a song longing for Zion written in the style of the poets of the Hibbat Zion era, was favorably received by the critics. During the six months he spent in Odessa, Bialik wrote several poems and made the acquaintance of prominent literary figures with whom he was to establish lasting relationships. He was especially close to Rawnitzki and their friendship was to develop into a unique collaboration in literary and publishing endeavors.
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In other cases, people just want to know my process. In this instance, the first step is to build a report, which outlines everything; where are you are online, who you are online and website errors. The information retrieved will shape the way to an online strategy. The plan and a price is discussed with you and if you agree, you're invoiced and the strategy is executed once a payment is made.
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Website Audits will give you the scope of your website. They act as the first report and the benchmark for your business and monitoring performance from the start. A search specialist won't be able to optimise your website without knowing everything about your website, business and competition.
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"We are putting up big plants in Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi and Saifai. This would be around Rs 600 crore of investments," GCMMF Managing Director R S Sodhi announced at the UP Investors' Conclave organised here today.
He said the entry of Amul will help in generating employment for lakhs of people in the rural UP.
The dairy major is already collecting 5 lakh litres of milk from 1 lakh families and giving around Rs 700 crore per annum to the rural UP.
He said the company plans to increase its milk procurement from the state to 45 lakh litres over the next three years.
"In the next three years, our target is to reach to 5 lakh families collecting 45 lakh litres of milk and giving every year around Rs 4,000 crore to the rural UP," Sodhi said.
In order to attract investors, the UP government today organised an investors' summit in the financial capital of the country.
In the meeting, the UP government received an investment commitment of Rs 33,000 crore from LG, Reliance Jio, Godrej Agrovet, Idea Cellular, Toshiba Power and ITC, among others.


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3: Walking through the park, in the woods, what did I see? A faery sitting alone in the dark beside an old tree. She looked up at me with a little smile And patted the ground; "Come. Sit for a while."
5: As I looked about, she spoke. "A perfectly twisted heart; Not like this at the start. From the Darkness it takes its shape and form. Within there rages an endless storm!"
7: The faery sat mending, ever so nimble, With her tiny thread and little thimble. I watched in wonder, not saying a word, And began to ponder all that I had heard. My mind was filled with such confusion. I closed my eyes. Was it all an illusion?
9: "A useless task, I am sure it seems, Mending together broken hearts and dreams." And so she spoke, and every time In whimsical song, or poem, or rhyme, And always mending, constantly stitching, Her speed and her skill magically bewitching. She said, while patching the tears and the seams, "It's a must to mend all of these broken dreams."
11: The Goblin King, Old Goblin King, He stole a faery and her dreams. He cannot dream all on his own. It is what makes him so all alone. And then she softly began to sing This song about the Goblin King:
13: He that lives in the dark of night Will steal your dreams of hope and light! Goblin King, Goblin King. This is the song that we all sing. He that lives within the gloom Brings unto you dark dreams and doom!
15: Goblin King, Goblin King. This is the song that we all sing. He is the cause of your confusion, Pain and doubt and dark delusion! Goblin King, Goblin King. This is the song that we all sing.
17: Together we sat all alone in the dark And I watched her working from dawn 'til dark. Then she handed me a freshly mended heart. "This one is for you! It will be your new start. This Faery has some dreams for you, And I hope you will make them all come true."
19: So I took from the little faery Her tiny mended heart And promised I would never allow The Goblin King to tear it apart. "I will try hard, for me and you, to make those faery dreams come true. And when I close my eyes at night, I will search for her faery light."
21: This is the secret the faery told, A secret humans do not know; "The trees will give you all fair warning In the evening or the morning. When the trees begin to sway, Putting on a great display,
23: And the winds begin their dances Way up in the tallest branches, Listen to what they say! When the Day turns into Night, And the clouds shut out the Light, And all the World turns grey, Then the Goblin King is riding! Then, within the Storm is hiding! And may be on his way!
25: And then, in the blink of an eye, she was gone! She left me a new heart. I will sing her goblin song. And remember a faery light shines on Between the twilight and the dawn. The End
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I know there's a lot of offers out there promising you that you can make a full-time income from home, working just a few hours per week, filling out surveys…
But can you really make money by just filling out simple online surveys?
The short answer is yes, you absolutely can make money online by taking surveys.
However, in my experience you're going to have to work so many freaking hours (way more than a typical 9 to 5 job) to ever come close to achieving a livable wage to support yourself or family.
And the reason I know this is that surveys were actually one of the first ways I started making money online.
Now, I'm sure I didn't have the most optimal system at the time, but most of these surveys only pay pennies each.
There are some that pay a few dollars. But the ones that do may take 25 minutes to complete, so it's really not worth most people's time…unless you live in a third world country and $1/day is enough to live off of.
But for most people in the western world, it's not worth your time unless you're like a teenager.
The most I've ever made filling out surveys, back when I was doing it, was a few hundred dollars per year.
I mean sure it was extra money at the time…
But, would I do it again? Absolutely not.
So, what do I recommend instead of filling out surveys?
Well, I suggest focusing on building up some sort of sustainable, evergreen business…an income stream that's going to stand the test of time and be around for awhile.
Because, if you're going to but any sort of effort into something, you really want it to last.
And the best way to do that is to #1 build an email list.
And #2 focus on building up multiple passive income streams.
The reason you want to build an email list, is so that you can have your own targeted audience, which you can send offers to over and over again.
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Choline and its compounds have been investigated extensively in recent years. Acetylcholine was first prepared by Baeyer in 1867 but remained of chemical interest only until Hunt and Taveau in 1906 noted its marked physiologic activity. Both choline and acetylcholine have been isolated from animal tissues, Dale obtaining the latter in pure chemical form in 1929. Acetylcholine owes its present importance to the almost certain proof that it is the chemical intermediary between parasympathetic nerve stimulation and tissue response (Dale and Alles).
Acetylcholine has three important actions: (1) a parasympathetic effect, inhibiting cardiac action and increasing intestinal tonus; (2) a
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The Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and conductor Dr Nicholas Milton were off to a terrific start for 2017 with their concert entitled GENIUS, part of the year long program entitled ENDURING PASSION.
The concert featured works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Brahms with special guest artist, gifted violinist Lily Higson-Spence.
Overall the orchestra was in fine, glowing form with a delicious rich tone. Dr Milton conducted very energetically yet extremely precisely .
The concert rocketed off to a tense, dynamic start with Beethoven's Leonore Overture No.3. In the form of a dramatic full scale single symphonic movement, the piece was eloquently played and featured an augmented horn section. The work featured surging, crashing, tempestuous strings with a flute soaring above and an inquisitive questioning woodwind, all leading up to an impressive, thrilling finale.
Guest artist Lily Higson-Spence, in a long flowing halter neck beige gown with a large bow at the back, dazzled playing Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor Op.64.
The standard symphonic structure is used by Mendelssohn but slightly changed by the composer. It is regarded as one of the most lyrical and flowing works of its type and is one of the most frequently performed of all violin pieces. The work had its premiere in Leipzig on March 13, 1845.
For this work, Higson-Spence, Dr Milton and the Orchestra combined as one for a magnificent performance. It was mostly Higson-Spence ,however, leading the discussion between the three in collaborative harmony .
Higson-Spence's bravura solos were mesmerising. Her violin had a pure tone, precisely controlled yet volcanic underneath. Sometimes the violin, singing its heart out, was lyrical and reflective, melancholic and passionate, at other times the violin darted about at a blistering pace.
There was a seamless flow between movements : the first was somewhat turbulent, with a wonderful bassoon transition to the ardent second movement and the third movement was animated , leading to an invigorating finale. Continue reading WILLOUGHBY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA : GENIUS @ THE CONCOURSE


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Once a year, generally on the last Thursday of January, the Astronauts Memorial Foundation welcomes the public to join assembled astronauts, family members and space program workers to remember the U.S. astronauts who lost their lives while serving on active duty. On Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 those lost were remembered and their sacrifice honored.
Held on the grounds of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, NASA Day of Remembrance ceremony included an indoor component led by Thad Altman, President and CEO of the Astronauts Memorial Foundation, as well as an outdoor wreath laying at the Space Mirror Memorial.
Following the Presentation of Colors by the Patrick Air Force Base Honor Guard and the playing of the U.S. National Anthem by Pri Thakrar and Josh Johnson, two engineers from Kennedy Space Center, retired NASA astronaut Eileen Collins shared some opening remarks and invited a number of esteemed guests to be recognized.
In addition to such highly-recognizable attendees as Dr. Buzz Aldrin of Apollo 11 fame, Thursday's ceremony also included a number of family members of those lost, including Karen Stevenson, daughter of Charles A. Bassett, II, Sally Kneuven, daughter of Elliot M See, Jr., Beth Williams, widow of Clifton C. Williams, Brent Adams, son of Michael J. Adams and Tal Ramon, son of Ilan Ramon – the first Israeli astronaut and lost crew member of STS-107 (Ramon flew on Space Shuttle Columbia which was lost 15 years ago this February).
Through the sharing of each family member's personal memories, those assembled were welcomed into the homes, the lives and the dreams of the families of those impacted by the loss of each astronaut. One such instance was when Beth Williams spoke of her husband who she recalled finding in the garage one day, and she asked him "What are you doing?," to which he replied "I've polished my brown shoes and I am polishing the brass." She then asked, "but why – you don't wear those uniforms anymore?" to which he replied, "it's respect for the uniform." – and he'd keep it up, going out to the garage once a month to keep these things up. He loved being a marine, but boy did he also love being an astronaut."
Tal Ramon, an accomplished musician who flew to the Space Coast from his home in Israel for Thursday's ceremony, performed two touching songs, one on either side of his spoken memories, reflecting on the connection he was able to make with his lost father upon returning home following Columbia's break up and finding his father's piano sitting before him, silenced.
Under a light layer of clouds and with a cool breeze blowing, the ceremony proceeded outside for the laying of the wreath and the personal presentation of flowers along the receiving fence in front of the Space Mirror. As the formal ceremony concluded, touching conversations followed – family members sought out and thanked NASA program workers who had been a part of their loved one's lives, while community members reflected with each other about what the sacrifice of those brave men and women meant and continues to mean to them.
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A number of articles were critical of the Little League World Series. I loved watching it. The twelve-year-old boys were incredibly talented. Sure, there were errors and disappointments when plays weren't made or a batter struck out. More often than not, however, these kids would pick themselves up, brush themselves off and get right back at it. I also admired the coaching abilities of some of the coaches.
The head coach from Texas was positive. He would tell the players that they were doing well, even when they were down 10-4 against New England. During their last at bat, he encouraged the players. He remained positive, and the kids produced. They tied the game, and it ended up in extra innings, with Texas scoring three more runs in the seventh.
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These games were played on a level playing field. Finishers do not have a level playing field. It seems that when China is up to bat, the bases and outfield fence are moved in 10-20 feet. What can finishers do?
One move is to talk to your representatives in the United States Congress. Another is to talk to your state representatives. Making them aware of the situation may bring a change in the rules. What do you do, while the rules are changing (or stalled in committee)? Another option is to work on self-improvement and innovation—finding another way to compete.
One such company is Roy Metal Finishing in Conestee, South Carolina. The company provides all types of zinc plating. The parts plated included fasteners, automotive pieces and other small parts. Much of the type of work Roy does is heading to China. Roy developed a way to keep the playing field more level by improving itself.
John Pazdan, vice president, and Cliff Roy, president, reviewed the practices of Roy's best customers. What had they done to become and remain successful? John and Cliff implemented these practices (automation, strict quality control and superior customer service) along with new equipment to keep the company competitive.
Automation provided flexibility. Quality control is managed using an extensive computer documentation system for every part and plating process, including real-time documentation that customers can access to find out where parts are in the process sequence. Roy also e-mails certain laboratory results directly to its customers. You can read about Roy Metal Finishing in this month's article, "Gearing Up for Automotive Finishing."
What Roy Metal has done is what many in the finishing industry will have to do in order to level the playing field. Finishers cannot wait for the government to do something because of the amount of time involved in passing legislation. Finishers have to do something now. Companies, such as Roy Metal Finishing, can be viewed as the positive coach when in a losing situation. They are a reinforcement to the industry, showing what can be done to even out the playing field until the rules are changed.


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What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is the ancient and time-tested Indian art of balancing the physical, mental and emotional elements of life. Literally translated as the Science of Life, it is a comprehensive system of healthcare with origins that go back about 3,500 – 4,000 years. Since then, it has been the most important medical system used in India, with clearly defined methods of effectively treating ailments affecting all organs and systems of the body. It is used for healing the sick, preventing illness occurring in the first place, and to help individuals lead a longer, healthier and more vibrant life.
How long have you been practicing Ayurveda?
I am passionate about my work, and about helping people to lead more balanced, harmonious lives. I graduated in 1995, and since then I have worked in all areas of healthcare, including running my own hospital and clinic near the village in India where I was born.
How do I know if Ayurveda is for me?
The question you have to ask yourself is are you looking to solve your symptoms or just have a quick fix? if it is the latter then I would suggest no it isn't for you. Ayurveda is a lifestyle change and if you are looking to get to the bottom of your condition or situation and rejuvenate yourself from the inside as well as the outside then you will amazed at what can happen with your commitment in a relatively short time.
My doctor recommended an Ayurvedic approach to complement my prescription, do the two practices work well together or should I rather pick one over the other?
Yes, Ayurveda works very well as complementary therapy. When prescribed antibiotics, ones digestive power gets disturbed. When Diet and lifestyle changes along with digestive 'tune ups' (a gentle massage to your pancreas, liver and stomach) will help to improve digestion and a better absorption of nutrients to help to improve immunity.
What Ayurvedic fertility treatments do you offer?
You can find a list of my treatments, here on my website.
What can I expect from a typical session with you?
After you have confirmed your appointment you will receive a consultation form, which I would require you to fill in and return to me before your appointment. (Generally described as a Dosha Form). This allows me to understand which area we may need to focus on during our consultation.
- First session – please allow 90 minutes.
- 30 min – diet and lifestyle consultation. This will involve discussing your current diet and lifestyle and see if it is affecting your health at present. We will amend/alter if needed and I will explain why, then we will plan your diet accordingly with mutual agreement. The plan will be emailed to you within 24 hrs of this consultation.
- 15-30 min- planning and explaining treatment plan
- 30 -40 min – hands on treatment
I'm nervous about Ayurvedic fertility treatment. Is it invasive?
All treatments I perform are non-invasive and non-residential.
What should I wear before my appointment with you?
You can wear clothes you like as I do not use much oil during first treatment. I will let you know if lot of oil is being used.
Do I need to have multiple appointments, or is treatment a one-off?
There is no one-off treatment unless you have one-off problem like the occasional headache. For chronic complaints, or fertility treatments these will be planned and treated ideally for 3-6 months.
Do you offer fertility treatments or consultations for men as well as women?
I do offer joint consultations and treatments only for fertility related issues (and as a couple). Husbands are most welcome.
I've heard that I could learn to cook meals that will support my condition or concern – is this something you could teach me?
Definitely. When you are thinking of considering changing to the Ayurvedic diet (it is a lifestyle change), I can assist you with discussing what will help you, sending you the best recipes, and teach you how to cook them. I also run regular cookery workshops, which can be personal or in group.
What does the word "Ayurveda" mean?
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word. The word Ayurveda literally means the science of Life. Following the basic principles of Ayurveda will bring about a profound understanding of the inner ability to have a sound body, mind and spirit.
Do you offer taster or introductory sessions?
I do not offer taster sessions, but I do offer various special offers and discounts for your first session of our group cookery workshops that are held every month. (if you are signed up as a client).
Where is your practice based? Do you offer Skype or online consultations?
I am based in Harley Street in London, and at the Keyajee Clinic in Hertfordshire, although I do offer Skype/or online consultations all over the world.
Do you offer birth support or doula services?
Yes I do. Please read all about it here.
These are just some of the FAQ I am often asked, for more information then please don't hesitate to contact me directly. email@example.com


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The Strathisla 12yo is a Highland whisky which is owned and bottled by Chivas Brothers. It sits at 43% abv. The bottle itself is an old medicinal style and wouldn't look out of place being hawked as a tonic for curing any ailments you might have.
An interesting fact about the distillery, whilst not the oldest in Scotland, it is the longest continuous operating distillery in Scotland. It has been in constant production since 1786. The original name of the distillery was Milltown, but was renamed when bought and restored by Chivas Brothers in 1951. Much of the Strathisla produced each year goes into the Chivas Regal blend whisky range, and I can definitely taste Chivas Regal blend in this whisky.
Strathisla 12yo
Location/Region: Highland, Scotland
Alcohol: 43%
Colour : Liquid gold
Nose: Cut grass. Very pleasant sherry notes. No hint of alcohol or burn. Just a wonderful sweet, malty nose. For me this whisky actually tastes similar to its smell.
Taste: Amazing malt and honey notes sit squarely in the middle of the palette. I'm also getting baked apples and fruit cake. Lovely sherry flavours. Interestingly there is little or no taste in the front or back of the mouth for me.
Finish: It threatens to burn, but never does. Long, mellow and soothing. A lasting finish which really completes this whisky well.
This is an easy drinking style of whisky, which seems to hide some real complexity. I would highly recommend this to novice or practised drammers alike.
I must admit, when I first opened the bottle I was not immediately impressed. But as the contents depleted I became more and more drawn to it. There is only 1 or two drams left now so it won't last much longer, but it's been a pearler.
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- Hello and welcome to my blog. Here I will be showcasing all my design team work, general crafting and digital scrap booking.I hope you enjoy seeing my creations and listening to my ramblings. If you leave a comment I'll know you've been and be able to visit you in return. I read and appreciate all comments which are left - good or bad! Thank you for taking the time to visit me. Pop back soon. Carol xx
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Art is Life
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Carol this is so beautiful! Love the colours and your stamping and background is wonderful. I too bought the whole set of DI pens from Joanna Sheen when they first came out, 2 years? and haven't touched one! Michelle xReplyDelete
Stunning creation, loving the image and the colour combo too... Oh wow power in prayer or the power and determination and will of an old man to keep on living....his smile today was priceless and he actually ate a bit of porridge and soup for me today. Yesterday we were told to tell family and have his Last Rights given by the Priest, he was not able to open the Golden Gates... I have decided to come home this evening after spending all night with him and try and relax....and this is how I relax....thanks for your sweet thoughts, I value my friends here...♥aNNieReplyDelete
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This is lovely Carol! I have some inky ones to post soon...it is fun to play isn't it?ReplyDelete
Your inking looks fab and the image is a beauty. This would meet the theme for Mrs A's Butterfly Challenge (Summer butterflies). You should give it a whirl!
Wonderful card Carol.
So beautiful Carol is your card xReplyDelete
Beautiful card , fabulous background and image. Have a great day!ReplyDelete
This is gorgeous Carol. I love the image and beautifully coloured background.ReplyDelete
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This is gorgeous Carol, I think we all have days like that. I do love the beautiful image.ReplyDelete
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This is fabulous Carol, I love your inky background and beautiful image - it sounds like you are having fun experimenting.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! Quite simply gorgeous! Love the background panel you made. The colours you used work together perfectly and the over-stamping is perfect. Love the bird cage Karen xReplyDelete
lovely take on our challenge, beautiful images and colours, thanks for sharing with us at BZ, hugs Liz xxReplyDelete
Fabulous card Carol. I'm like you lately, not happy with anything I do! Susan xReplyDelete
Beautiful!! Thanks so much for participating in our {PIN}SPIRATIONAL challenge!! Hope to see you again for our next challenge!!ReplyDelete
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What a pretty card... lovely background!ReplyDelete
Thank you for participating at {PIN}Spirational Challenges this week!
Awesome card, Carol. Background is busy and beautiful. The bird cage stamp suits the background.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for joining us at Artistic stamper challenge this month. Good luck!!
Many thanks for taking the time to comment on my post. Constructive comments are always welcomed and appreciated on my creations. Carol x


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An Old Man and His Garden
An old Italian man lived alone in New Jersey. He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden; but it was very difficult work as the ground was hard.
His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament:
Dear Vincent,
I am feeling pretty sad, because it looks like I won't be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I'm just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like in the old days.
Love, Papa
A few days later he received this letter from his son:
Dear Pop, Don't dig up that garden. That's where the bodies are buried.
Love, Vinnie
At 6 am the next morning, FBI agents and local police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man and left. That same day the old man received another letter from his son.
Dear Pop, Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now. That's the best I could do under the circumstances.
Love, Vinnie
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A hobbyte.
What would you do if I won the Lottery?
A husband says to his wife, "What would you do if I won the Lottery?
"She says, "I'd take half, then leave you."
"Excellent," he replies,"I won $10 , here's $5 – now Fuck off!"
Auto mechancic vs Cardiologist
A mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a Dodge SRT-4 when he spotted a well-known cardiologist in the shop.
The cardiologist was there waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his car when the mechanic shouted across the garage "Hey Doc, want to take a look at this?"
The cardiologist, a bit surprised, walked over to where the mechanic was working on the SRT.
The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, "So Doc, look at this engine. I open its heart, take the valves out, repair any damage, and then put them back in and, when I finish it works just like new."
"So how is it I make only $39,000 a year, a pretty small salary, and you get the really big bucks, $1.6 million, when you and I are doing basically the same work?"
The cardiologist paused, smiled and leaned over, then whispered to the mechanic…
"Try doing it with the engine running."
Efficiency experts advice – 'Don't try this at home'
An efficiency expert concluded his lecture with a note of caution. "You don't want to try these techniques at home."
"Why not?" asked somebody from the audience.
"I watched my wife's routine at breakfast for years," the expert explained. "She made lots of trips between the refrigerator, stove, table and cabinets, often carrying a single item at a time. One day I told her, 'Hon, why don't you try carrying several things at once?'"
"Did it save time?" the person in the audience asked.
"Actually, yes," replied the expert. "It used to take her 20 minutes to make breakfast. Now I do it in seven."
wipe with a dollar
I ran out of toilet paper the other day, and luckily I had my cellphone and called the wife. She told me to just wipe with a dollar, which luckily I had in my pants pocket. When she walked in the door I had shit all over me. She asked me what the hell happened, and I replied "You try and do better with 3 quarters, two dimes and a nickel."
What is a woman?
A real woman is a man's best friend. She will never stand him up and
never let him down. She will reassure him when he feels insecure and
comfort him after a bad day. She will inspire him to do things he never
thought he could do; to live without fear and forget regret. She will
enable him to express his deepest emotions and give in to his most
intimate desires. She will make sure he always feels as though he's the
most handsome man in the room and will enable him to be the most
confident, sexy, seductive, invincible . . . No wait . . .
I'm thinking of alcohol.
a burglar broke into my house
Get this." said one drinker to his friends at the bar, "Last night while I was here with you guys, a burglar broke into my house."
"Did he get anything?" his friends asked.
"Yeah, a broken jaw, two teeth knocked out, and a pair of broken nuts. The wife thought it was me coming home drunk."


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Sports present so many opportunities to teach life lessons, for example: perseverance, self control, and teamwork. This is true for even non-Christian programs. But imagine using these life lessons integrated with a Christian world view! Today's culture tells youth that it's all about winning, trash talking and "style" points. Our Athletics Program instead strives to develop character, perseverance, and sportsmanship in both winning and losing. The administration and coaching staff are comprised of Godly men and women who take seriously their role as mentors and role models.
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Banning boosted players in wave is pointless
So Riot ban boosted people in waves. Unfortunately it is not working at all. Who cares those boosted players/boosters will get banned after half a year if they will ruin so many games during this time. It's like waiting to catch a whole group of murderers instead of catching tevery single one that appears as soon as possible before they commit more crimes. Riot just lets these boosted players ruin games for half a year or sometimes more and think everything is fine. Yes I made that thread, because I met a boosted player from silver in plat 4. He admitted he was boosted and didnt even care at all. I reported him and few other people as well. What will we achieve? Nothing. He will ruin more games most probably untill the end of the season before Riot ban wave hits. Of course it is pretty obvious that Riot with their excuses "we can't ban them immediately because it would reveal our secrets how we find out these boosted players" is made just so they won't ban them asap, because mostly those people are buying RP and skins. So Riot earns on them and at the same time on our misery, trying to justify themselves with lame excuse that is complete bullsht. TLDR: Current elo boosters ban system is bad and is focused on making as much money as possible on people who are using eloboost/boosting players to ban them as late as possible to maximize Riot's profit.
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GRAND RAPIDS — The national economy will weather the sub-prime storm, but it will be a drag on economic growth for at least the next year.
There's no reason to expect a quick turnaround, said Mitch Stapley, chief investment officer for Fifth Third Asset Management. He foresees economic growth below 3 percent in 2008. Stapley spoke at the Fifth Third economic luncheon at Meijer Gardens Wednesday about what can be expected now that the contagion in the sub-prime market has spread to other sectors of the financial marketplace.
Prime borrowers can still get a 30-year mortgage fairly easily, at an interest rate of about 6 1/8 percent, Stapley said. A person with slightly less qualified credit might be able to find a mortgage for around 9 percent. A sub-prime borrower would simply be out of luck: Even if someone agreed to write a mortgage for a sub-prime borrower, the mortgage probably would have an interest rate of about 12 percent, he said.
"People in the sub-prime market can't refinance their homes, and we're seeing the impact of that," Stapley pointed out. "If the problem stays contained to just the mortgage market, we'll be OK. The issue is what kind of contagion, what kind of kickback do we get?"
The sub-prime contagion has spread to an area that can truly shut the economy down, he said. It shuts down businesses' ability to borrow, and if they can't borrow, they probably won't invest in plant equipment and the inventories they need, and then layoffs follow, he explained. Things are getting better, Stapley noted, but the country isn't out of the woods yet.
"It all goes back to the real estate market. How soon can the real estate market turn around? I do not support the idea that the real estate market is going to heal itself quickly any time soon," Stapley predicted.
This is the first time since the Depression that the country has had a national decline in overall home prices, and local markets are experiencing even more of a downturn, Stapley pointed out. In Detroit, for example, home prices have turned down nearly 32 percent from a year ago.
"A couple of things need to happen: We need to have house prices continue to come down or mortgage rates come down more, so normalcy returns to the mortgage market to help bring that affordability measure up," Stapley explained.
"Until we bring the supply of homes on the market down, there's really no realistic way home prices are going to rebound quickly. Key to this market turning around is the selling off of the existing home inventory."
The good news is that there are some fundamental sources of strength. Consumer spending was down 2 percent at the end of the second quarter, but third-quarter data shows consumer spending rebounded to about a 3 percent level, Stapley noted. Another plus is that core inflation has been very well contained and is now below 2 percent. Too, the global economy has given "a huge, huge boost" to the situation the nation is facing today: For the first time in a decade, the global economy is growing faster than the U.S. economy. World GDP growth is expected to grow at about 5.2 percent this year, whereas the U.S. economy will probably grow at 2.5 percent or less. The value of the dollar on the foreign currency market is down 11 percent, and export spending around the world has been up 13 percent in the last year, Stapley noted.
"The rest of the world's demand for our exports is something that's going to basically stabilize the downturn in our economy," Stapley said.
"Michigan's manufacturing community has really benefited from the decline in the dollar because the increase in exports has helped cushion, and in some ways eliminate, the impact of low GDP growth."
For Michigan and all of the Midwest, the continuing struggles at Ford and GM will overshadow the economy for at least the next two years. Because the fundamentals are stronger today than in the past, the economic impact on the Midwest will be mitigated, though it will still lag behind the national economy.
Stapley said volatility is to be expected in the financial markets, but what matters is that earnings growth still supports stock valuations. It's not an expensive market, he stressed. He said international stocks represent near and long-term opportunities, and he reminded investors of the importance of diversification and re-balancing their portfolios for long-term performance. His current picks are stocks over bonds, large cap stocks over small cap, and higher quality over lower quality stocks and bonds.


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It's that time of year, but this year there is a new player. I am sure I am preaching to the choir when I suggest that Pinterest should play huge role in your marketing strategy this Holiday season, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Pinterest users engage, convert and buy, plus their demographics are better than any other social site. Im going to lay out a handful of strategies that you can hopefully use to structure and execute on this season. *Note Pinterest should not be your only place you are doing Black Friday/Cyber Monday stuff, you should be doing it across all social, email etc...but Pinterest will be a huge factor this year because it works so well and its the new Social Media darling.
Get Your House In Order
First things first, most of you probably don't have that great of a following on Pinterest yet, but hopefully you have been pushing well on Twitter, FaceBook and email campaigns over the years. Start now on alerting your followers, customers, contacts and prospects, get the word out that you will be blasting social and for them to follow you wherever they are not currently. Tell them you will be doing unique coupons and deals on Pinterest to entice them to follow you there. Put a huge button on your site alerting them to follow you on social before Black Friday and Cyber Monday starts. Write up a blog post, send an email blast. Get your follower count up and active prior. *The #1 reason "Pin it to Win it" contests don't always work is because the company thinks the contest is strong enough to carry itself without having an audience first. So start nurturing your audience. Create a "Black Friday" board and a "Cyber Monday" board now, put some filler on or an image pin that says you will be posting tons of deals and for them to follow the board now.
**Make them feel special by creating a Pinterest only Coupon ahead of time that they can bring in on their phone, or a Pinterest only coupon code for online, this will make them feel special and spread the word. Your coupons will go viral. Or enter "Pinterest Black Friday" as a coupon code for exclusive savings for Pinterest users.
Contribute to HUGE boards (Get 100k New Followers in a Week)
One of the most effective ways you can grow your audience in rapid time is becoming a contributor on related boards that already have massive followings. Not a lot of people know this but once you get good at it you can literally grow your follower count to 100k+ in less than a week. This isn't 100k followers to your account per se but if you are a contributor to a 3 boards all with 30k followers or more it is virtually just as powerful. Colby Almond our Pinterest aficionado is always actively doing this and one of our clients had a brand new Pinterest account last week and now has a reach of over 300k because of the boards they are now contributors on. Their average Pins are way up and their SuperPins take off even quicker. This is one of our best kept secrets and we have never shared this info before, but it is huge and you need to do it. Colby will be doing a video on best practices around this next week. This is not referring to boards that have a lot of followers, there are some boards (it is hard to identify) that are open/community boards where the owner has opened it up and you can become contributors there. One thing that has helped in getting accepted is relevance and showing that you have a blog in that niche.
Use SuperPins to raise awareness
SuperPins, Instructographics it's all the same, you are creating well thought out images with a message that is large that stands out from ordinary pins. These are images that are going to generate 10's of thousands of Pins and piles of traffic. We have found that 5,000 pixels long is the perfect number to generate more traffic to your site. Anything smaller is more like your run of the mill pins and it won't stand out. So plan out some How To's or DIY's or some thing very inspirational or motivational that is related to your products that you will be selling come Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Make sure these live on your site and put some call to action near them, show product, email subscriptions, call to action to follow your black Friday board etc...If you are a bigger brand you have it made so make a SuperPin saying follow our Black Friday/Cyber Monday boards. Do one that is going to show how many deals you will have and what the average savings will be in how many categories. Almost like an infographic on how awesome your black Friday/cyber Monday deals are going to be.
Examples of Superpins or Instructographics:
The big day is here you need to start early, I would start the night before so first thing in the morning you have some saturation. Start pinning your deals. Put #blackfriday on the image and or in the description as I would suspect a lot of Pinners will use that to search for deals. Pin each deal separate if you are a huge retailer and you literally have thousands of things I would create category specific boards for black Friday/cyber Monday. If you have retail locations post pics of the madness, pin hot items that are in stores, post coupons etc...If you do not have retail locations pin the hot products from the website and show the deal in the Pin. "Was $99, Today Only $59" you get the idea. The more you can do to make Pinners feel like you are doing stuff tailored to them the better success you will have.
Remarket to all your Black Friday followers for Cyber Monday and do it all over again. Put out teasers on Sat and Sun after black Friday to get them amped for Monday.
Lead Nurture
Through all of this you should be growing your social reach and capturing leads that you can nurture forever. If you are health/fitness related do another blast for New Years Resolutions, if your related to Valentines day etc...make sure that one of your main goals on top of selling merchandise is to get leads.
Final Thoughts and Extra Tips
- I haven't looked into this, but what if you did a portal on your site where you have to be a Pinterest user to login in, so they would login with their Pinterest credentials and that would give them exclusive deals and extra savings only to pinners. I think that would go over huge, when you help Pinners they help you by spreading the word. I would do this with FB too. I think this would really work. If you didn't want to build the login then have a splash page that says, "Follow Us on Pinterest to Get To our Exclusive Deals Just For You." Make them follow you on the splash page which will trigger the gateway to load with all the "exclusive" "top secret" deals that are just for them.
- I don't think there is a better time to test out some ideas and leverage Pinterest it is going to be a feeding frenzy come November 23rd and you should be right in the middle of it.


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Gasunie Zuidwending Auction - Slow Motion 2014
21 Feb 2014
Auction details
Gasunie Zuidwending will sell additional storage capacity and volume by means of a special one year deal via an auction-process scheduled for Wednesday March 12th 2014. This Slow Motion 2014 product will be for the period from April 1st 2014 until April 1st 2015. The product will consist of a total of 292,560 MWh of volume with an injection capacity of 90 MWh/h and a withdrawal capacity of 225 MWh/h (ratio = 0.4:1:1300; injection:withdrawal:volume). For each gas day the maximum withdrawal duration is 20 hours at maximum withdrawal capacity. The point of delivery is TTF. The product includes cost for injection and withdrawal. Gasunie Zuidwending maintains a reserved price. The reserved price for this product in this auction will be € 2.10 per MWh WGV.
More information
You can find more details on this auction in this document which describes the auction-procedure that will be applied by Gasunie Zuidwending, the process on how to join the auction as well as the processing of bids.
In order to have the auction process completed in time, parties that are not currently registered as a Gasunie Zuidwending customer are requested to go trough the registration process to become a customer. This process should be completed at the latest on Thursday February 27th 2014. More details on this registration process are described in the above mentioned auction-procedure.
On May 20, 2014 Gasunie Zuidwending changed its company name to EnergyStock. This news item was posted by EnergyStock's predecessor Gasunie Zuidwending before the name change.


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Just a Bigger iPad
Is the iPad Pro just a "bigger iPad?" I'd argue not, in the same way a 4WD isn't just a "bigger car" or a A380 just a "bigger aeroplane."
My experience with both the iPad Pro, and the iPhone 6s+, is that the footprint makes a significant difference by itself. And then there are additional features to boot.
Some areas which have made a material difference in these tools for work and travel:
1. Battery life.
My phone easily lasts 2 full days. And I never worry about turning off services, or not using it for location tracking, photos, email, messaging, calls, video etc.
The iPad Pro easily lasts a week most weeks, and well over 12 hours of full usage (Internet, Video editing, composing etc)
2. Screen Real Estate
Both the iPad Pro at 5.6MPx and the iPhone 6s+ at True HD 1080p have striking screens that is brilliant for consuming video. The iPP actually is the best device I've used to date to edit video as well. You get all the screen size to view original HD footage, and plenty of space for video & audio tracks, transitions, titles, and clips.
The iPhone display finally makes it a device I'm happy to read novels on (although still use Audible more than Kindle when out and about). It's actually big enough for chord charts for my guitar at a pinch. And as a navigator on the bike or in the car, the 5.5″ screen is bigger than many commercial GPS units. Suffice to say, previous iPhones now seem ridiculously small and unusable.
The iPP display makes it the ideal device for handwritten notes, and drawings. I regularly use this as a portable whiteboard with clients and colleagues.
3. The Camera
I still find it wierd to use the iPP as a camera, although it does a pretty decent job at 8MPx. Video is a respectable 1080p.
The iPhone 6s+, however, has an awesome camera. And with 4K video, about the only time I use another video camera is the GoPro Hero 4 Action Cam because I need to be hands free.
Both of these come into their own for Video Conferences, Facetime with family and friends, or Skype (for Business)/Zoom for work conferences. But it's the size (again the screen) that make this a great experience.
4. Other Features
We've already mentioned other features that put the Pro into iPad Pro, like the Pencil, Keyboard, Speakers etc.
Don't Dimiss It
So be careful not to dismiss the iPad Pro as a professional tool, because you have experience with previous iPad's and consider this just a 'bigger' device. I encourage you to give it another go, because you can do so much more.


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text: Richard of PopCults.com writes "For the most part, I am really in love with Tomb Raider. It is a very close representation of gaming perfection as can be. At least when it comes to the single player campaign. But once you add in the multiplayer component, the old adage that sometimes less is more really applies. Had it not been for the multiplayer part of the game, and the duality between Lara's innocence and uneasiness with killing versus being rewarded for graphic kills, really brings down the game's overall score. More so the multiplayer than the gameplay, but it still registers as a negative. When taking in all the factors of the game, Tomb Raider ends up with an A- as its final grade."


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Taking Courses Outside of UCI
Continuing Bren School students may petition to take up to four approved, UC-transferable, lower-division courses—excepting writing classes—at a community college or other university.
» Finding Transferable Courses
Consult www.assist.org to find courses that are UC-transferable.
It is extremely important to consult with a Bren School academic counselor prior to taking off-campus courses, and especially if you are near or in your last year prior to graduation.
A counselor will review your list of proposed courses to:
- ensure that they will count towards your general education or major requirements
- ensure that students do not compromise your ability to meet the UCI residence requirement.
» Transferring Credit
Students must submit an official transcript in order to have any course taken outside of UCI applied to their degree audit.
For courses taken at another 2- or 4-year institution, send official transcripts to the Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools.
For courses taken through UCI Extension or Access UCI, send transcripts to the Office of the Registrar.
Note: If you are a graduating senior, it is strongly recommended that you submit your transcripts as soon as grades are posted, and inform the appropriate the appropriate office(s) of that submission.
» Studying Abroad
ICS students are encouraged to study abroad. However, it is critical that students plan ahead well in advance of departure.
Please start learning about the study abroad process at the Study Abroad Center Website
- Frequently asked questions regarding these items can be found there:
Students must first apply to study abroad and be selected by UCEAP/IOP/UC Summer Abroad in order to move forward with an evaluation of transferable classes.
Programs where students have successfully transferred coursework in the past include:
University of Melbourne Australia University of Glasgow Ireland University of Auckland New Zealand University of St. Andrews Scotland National University of Singapore Singapore Kookmin University South Korea Yonsei University South Korea Lund University Sweden University of Edinburgh United Kingdom University of Stirling United Kingdom
Students are recommended to study abroad between their 1st and 3rd year.
- Summer study abroad programs work best for timely academic planning.
To receive credit for coursework taken abroad, please carefully follow the instructions detailed in the ICS Study Abroad Academic Planning Form:
- ICS Study Abroad Academic Planning Form
- Coursework taken abroad will only be formally evaluated for equivalency after students have been selected for a study abroad program.
- Please be aware that this is a multi-step process that will take several weeks.


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October 2005
Beth Dugan
Snake Agent by Liz Williams
The question of what hell is like has been posed by countless authors, filmmakers, and artists. Joss Whedon's television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Hellblazer and Hellboy of comic book fame have recently tackled the question with charismatic characters like John Constantine and Buffy Summers to lighten the heavy load of all the Hell entails. In these works, Hell is usually somewhere you can visit, but nowhere you would want to stay.
Liz Williams's new science fiction novel Snake Agent introduces another variation on the theme. In her novel, set in the near future, takes place in Singapore 3, a mass produced spin-off city (like a McDonald's or Borders but bigger) in China. Detective Inspector Wei Chen is the 13th precinct's Snake Agent, or the cop in charge of all things supernatural and mystical. DI Chen has dedicated his life to serving the forces of good, but things have gotten messy and gray areas have sprung up. For one, his wife Inari is a demon from Hell (he rescued her on a previous trip). Also, demons are showing up in Singapore 3 trying to steal the ghosts of innocents that are bound for Heaven, and a plot is uncovered that these demons are actually murdering the innocents to get their souls. Chaos ensues.
Hell itself is close to a mirror image of Singapore 3 in terms of layout. It is a bustling city with a government and Ministries of Epidemics, Wealth, and Civil Strife. The denizens of Hell, hellkind, consist of demons and souls of the once living. They own businesses, earn wages, pay taxes and have families. Yes, the air is putrid and the rain burns but it is a functioning and livable city.
Seneschal Zhu Irzh is hellkind, a cop in the Vice squad (to promote and regulate vice) in Hell. He emerges in Singapore 3 to investigate the same case Chen is working on. A perfect foil for Chen, Zhu Irzh is urbane, sleek, political, ambitious and something of a lothario. He and Chen seek the same end from different angles and he presents an alternate view of Hell; it is comfort, sanctuary, and home.
Chen is a reluctant hero and a quintessential cop. He is an average Joe, a public servant doing his duty and trying to balance the demands of Heaven, Hell, the city, the politics that invade all police activities, and his wife. Because of this everyman aura, his forays into mystical dealings with deities, Hell, and with the superstitious untrusting cops in his precinct have a subtle and wry humorous irony.
At the crux of the story is the idea that even in the battle of good and evil, there are the kind of good and the sort of evil. Black and white exist only in the mind of a zealot. Chen is literally and figuratively caught between two worlds. His deity protectress to whom he has sworn allegiance in his fight against evil demands one code of behavior from him and his job dealing with mystical criminals, another. Not to be outdone, his counterpart Zhu Irzh has what most demons do not: a conscience. He finds it mostly annoying and tried to have it removed but it stuck and now he is forced to do his job with it hanging over his head.
Williams's language is lyrical and elegant. "Uneasily, he turned to bow to the statue of the goddess that stood, book in one hand, peach in the other, at the far end of the courtyard. Her flawless face looked even more austere than usual; Chen felt like the boy at the back of the class, caught with comics or catapult." The dialogue has a patina of Britishness about it that adds to the feeling of other that permeates the book. The first in a series, Snake Agent set the pace for what will no doubt be an exciting and worthwhile series. I am looking forward to the next Zhu Irzh and Inspector Chen novel.
Snake Agent by Liz Williams
Night Shade Books
258 Pages


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Ankaran is famed for its pleasant climate. Boasting one of the largest RV camps in Slovenia, Ankaran is a town that brushes against the Debeli Rtič Landscape Park.
Many describe Debeli Rtič as a beautiful beach, others say it is a wonderful area in which to take walks, while scuba divers regard it as a colourful treasure trove of nature.
Slovenia's Mediterranean and Karst
Debeli Rtič and St Bartholomew Bay are sites of archaeological remnants dating back to the Roman times.
Memorable experiences in Ankaran
Explore Ankaran and its surroundings by rambling among the olive groves and vineyards, and along the coastline. Breathe in the relaxing scents of the sea and pine trees.
Slovenian Mountain Trail
Set out to explore Slovenia from the coast to the mountains. Ankaran is the starting point of the Slovenian Mountain Trail, which is the longest and the most popular Slovenian long-distance trail. From Ankaran the trail leads you across the Karst world to the Julian Alps, via the Karavanke mountain range to the Kamnik–Savinja Alps, all the way to Pohorje and Maribor. The trail can also be traversed in the opposite direction, which means you will finish it by taking a refreshing dip in the sea.More
Along Bebler's Route
Explore Ankaran and the surrounding area by embarking on Bebler's Route, which was named after Aleš Bebler – Primož. The route will take you past Črni Vrh, the village of Hrvatini and the hamlet of Božiči, over the Sanator hill to Sveta Katarina (Polje Bay), where a shell dune is located. Another point of interest is the salt marsh beside St Nicholas.More
Beach by the Monastery of St Nicholas
Seek summer refreshment at the bathing area next to the former Monastery of St Nicholas, and learn about its history. The monastery with the adjoining park and bathing area back to the 11th century has changed owners and its purpose of use throughout history. Initially a dwelling for monks, it came under the ownership of a noble family of Madonizza from Koper in the 18th century, and served as a military hospital during Napoleon's Illyrian Provinces.More
Fun at sea and by the coast
Make sure your holidays are active and fun. Explore the underwater world around Debeli Rtič by scuba diving. There is a cove that is perfect for fishing boats located in Valdoltra. There is not a single dull moment to be had at the coast either, as the camp offers tennis and mini golf facilities; alternatively, you can try your hand at frisbee, and play beach volleyball at St Katarina.More
Debeli Rtič Wellness Centre
Relax in the healing environment of Debeli Rtič. A pleasant climate, complemented by the scents of the sea and the pine trees, will soothe and re-energise you. At the Debeli Rtič Wellness Centre, Youth and Health Resort, operating under the auspices of Slovenian Red Cross, guests can indulge in massage therapies, saunas and the gentle embrace of sea water in the indoor or outdoor pool.More
Adria Ankaran Wellness
Visit the Adria Wellness Centre situated in an idyllic environment, away from the urban hustle and bustle. Unwind with massages and saunas, or dip into heated pools filled with sea water. Your well-being will be restored by natural Mediterranean resources such as unrefined sea salt, rosemary, lavender, algae and clay.More
Summer in Ankaran
Experience Summer in Ankaran and discover the diverse range of culture offered by Slovenian and foreign artists. See plays and listen to concerts featuring various types of music taking place on a floating stage with the setting sun providing a stunning backdrop, while children can have fun at plays staged especially for them during the day and be creative at workshops.More
December in Ankaran
Spend a merry December in Ankaran. Children will enjoy ice skating, and adults can learn new dance steps at dance workshops, and show off their new knowledge at evening dances. The atmosphere is enlivened by a variety of concerts and numerous events for gourmets. The events culminate with New Year's celebrations and jumping into the sea is an exciting way to start the brand new year.More
Green facts
Slovenia is writing its green story. Feel it at every turn.
A special type of meadow developed on the silty, moist and salty ground of St Nicholas in Ankaran, which is the perfect ground for the seaside rush as well as many other interesting plants.
The natural monument of Debeli Rtič is one of the few areas on the Slovenian coast where pristine nature meets remarkable biodiversity.
At the coast by St Katarina there lies the only shell dune in Slovenia, featuring 234 species of snails from the Gulf of Trieste, and at least 30 species of birds.
Scampi alla busara
The cuisine of Ankaran is very diverse owing to the several cultures that meet in an area of merely 8 square kilometres. Due to the immediate surroundings and the vicinity of the sea, dishes connected with the Mediterranean prevail. A number of fish and seafood dishes are popular. One of the delicious dishes that are also available at certain local restaurants is scampi in tomato, garlic and wine sauce, also known as scampi alla busara.
Experience a pleasant getaway and have some rest
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Learn about the stories stemming from salt, carved in stone and hidden among the green vineyards. Descend into the karst caves, enjoy the beach, explore its hinterland with a diverse range of tastes and enjoy the view of the fertile landscape with a glass of top-quality vine.
When you wish to get away for at least one day.
Begin your journey in Maribor, the town with the oldest vine in the world. Continue by discovering t
Simply indulge in our culinary pampering.
Get to know this land of great wines and enjoy a unique experience specially tailored for lovers of
Near-by destinations
Set out to a ramble around Slovenian Istria. Only 7 kilometres away is Koper, one of the oldest Slovenian towns, with a stunning old city centre and rich architectural heritage. Continue towards Izola, a lively town that has preserved its tradition of fishing and wine and oil production. Izola is only 17 km away from Ankaran. A further 8 kilometres away lies the coastal pearl of Piran, which is regarded as one of the most beautiful medieval towns along the Adriatic coast, and which grew on salt. If you decide to take a trip to inland Slovenia, we suggest visiting Lipica with its beautiful Lipizzaner horses, which are only a 42-kilometre drive away. Other treasures of the Karst world are waiting to be discovered as well.
Slovenia through the eyes of visitors
Take a look at the images of Slovenia captured on camera by visitors. Capture your own unforgettable experiences and share them with us on social networks.
Ankaran in greater detail
For more information please visit the website of the town of Ankaran.


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Today is day 20 of the Omer, that's 2 weeks and 6 days into the journey from Egypt to Sinai, from the moment we left the dark places to the time we received the instruction (Torah) which gave us direction.
I imagine what it was like to be an Israelite during that journey. Clear that I was leaving an unhealthy place, I lacked a clear picture of where I – where we – needed to go. It would have been a period of intense uncertainty; the anxiety threatened to overwhelm.
I imagine what it is like today to be an Israelite (a Jew, a member of a Jewish family, you), trudging slowly forward on an uncertain journey. Is your wilderness trek taking you:
- Away from a dead end job?
- An unexpected layoff?
- On a search for financial security?
- Out of a home that hurts you?
- A relationship that drains you?
- On a quest to renew love and warmth?
- Toward recovery from addiction?
- Release from pain?
- On a hunt for hope and healing?
In times like these, our prayers are many. One of my favorite modern liturgists, Alden Solovy brings together so many of our jumbled emotions and needs in his prayer Transitions:
G-d of sacred moments,
G-d of endings and beginnings,
Hear this prayer for guidance and deliverance
As my life moves in new directions,
Onto new paths,
Into uncertain water.
Grant me courage as an answer to fear,
As the winds blow,
Strength as an answer to doubt,
As the storms gather,
And wisdom as an answer to uncertainty.
Grant me grace in the face of obstacles,
As fires rage,
Patience in the face of detours,
As the earth trembles,
And trust in the face of the unknown.
Grant me joy in my successes,
As the sun warms the land,
Humor in my defeats,
As the cactus opens a flower,
And acceptance throughout my days.
Grant me faith in Your guidance,
As songs lift my heart,
Gratitude for Your works,
As love lifts my life,
And joy in Your gifts.
G-d of Old,
Rock and Shelter,
My time is a blink,
My journey a puff of wind,
My life fragile and fleeting.
G-d of Secrets,
Grant me delight,
Luminous, majestic delight,
In using these blessings
In service to Your Holy Name.
© 2011 Alden Solovy and www.tobendlight.com. All rights reserved.
Question: Where are you in your transition? What do you need to pass from here to there?


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If you have not guessed it, this site is all about food storage containers and the technologies that surround them!
Non-perishable technologies has always been fascinating to me. I guess it all started back in high school with a contest to see who could keep an ice cube from melting the longest. All the tools we had were some aluminum foil and cotton wrappings. It was our job to wrap the ice in a specific way that best optimized the materials to prevent the ice from melting.
Needless to say, I lost. If I remember right, the winner was able to keep the ice around for a couple days, which really intrigued me and started a lifetime fascination with storing perishable items. This site is the culmination of that fascination!
Whether you're trying to keep your lunch warm as long as possible or you are trying to preserve your food in 'healthy' containers, this site is dedicated to showcasing the best of the best in this industry (and it's a big one).


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Boston (MA) – Researchers at MIT say they've found the answer to the question of why the lunar rocks brought back by Apollo astronauts from the moon produce magnetization. It has to do with the notion that the moon once had a liquid core which acted as a dynamo, like Earth today, which produced a strong magnetic field.
MIT staff carried out a thorough analysis of the oldest pristine rock from the Apollo collection. The team used a commercial rock magnetometer that was specially fitted with an automated robotic system to take readings. Faint magnetic traces in this rock provided them knowledge that over 4 billion years ago the moon's core was much more active.
The magnetic field necessary to have magnetized this rock would have been about one-fiftieth as strong as the Earth's is today, the researchers said. The more sophisticated equipment allowed them to study the magnetization of the rock in much greater detail than was previously possible. The data they collected also let them rule out other possible magnetic sources, such as magnetic fields briefly generated by some of the huge impacts on the moon.
This particular rock was of great value to the study as it is the oldest of the rocks in inventory to not have been subject to impact shocks on the moon – as such impacts erase all evidence of earlier magnetic fields.


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A criminologist is someone who studies aspects of crime other than the law, including the causes of crime, crime prevention, criminal behavior, and society's response to crime. The word may be confused with criminalist because of the similarity in spelling, but a criminalist is an expert in evidence collection and examination. Criminology is one of the branches of sociology, and it has a fair amount of overlap with psychology. Criminologists work in a variety of settings, including universities and other teaching institutions, as well as all levels of government, from local to Federal.
To become a criminologist, there is not the set path that there is for some other fields. First of all, there is no undergraduate degree in criminology at many schools. Criminology is widely considered a multidisciplinary field, and as such, its graduate programs draw on enrollees with a range of undergraduate majors. In these cases, you may do an undergraduate degree in biology, computer science, criminal justice, economics, psychology, or sociology and become a criminologist through graduate study.
At schools that do have an undergraduate major in criminology, they may also provide the opportunity for an undergraduate minor. With an undergraduate degree, one may have access to jobs in various areas of criminal justice, but is not be possible to become a criminologist in all areas of practice without a graduate degree.
In schools that offer graduate programs, masters degrees may be offered as a master of science program or a master of arts program, and the school or department of the university offering the degree may or may not have the word criminology in its title. Other names to look for are criminal justice, sociology, crime, law and society, and law and justice. Some schools only offer a Ph.D. degree. Graduate study generally involves set courses, some electives, research, and a written report. For the doctorate, a comprehensive examination, independent research, and a dissertation are standard.
Beyond the degree program, you should check your state's regulations to see if a written license exam is required to become a criminologist. If you are considering working for a law enforcement agency, be aware that a background check will be required, as well.
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We are hiring several Shipping Distribution Handlers, for various shifts, to work out of our Vista, CA headquarters!
Are you a safety focused individual and have experience operating a forklift in a fast-paced work environment? As a Shipping Distribution Handler, you will pull high-end spa products based on a loading manifest provided by the Dealer Support department. Your day-to-day duties will rotate between wrapping, pulling, and stacking the spas to prepare them properly for shipping. These positions report to the Shipping Supervisor and various shifts are available.
At Watkins Wellness®, people matter. To help you, "Feel good. Live well™", at work and at home, we provide a competitive package including: exceptional health and wellness benefits, paid time off, bonus, profit sharing, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more.
We look for candidates that exhibit The Watkins Way (always Ethical, endeavors to be Transparent, embraces Inclusion, welcomes Diverse backgrounds and perspectives, Accommodating, believes in Work-Life Balance, puts Safety First, Accountable, values Relationships, Passionate, Team Player, and Goal Driven).
The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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