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The basic adventure type often determines a general tone, suggests a goal to be achieved, and determines a framework in which the story unfolds. Each different type of adventure should directly affect the hero's perceptions, emotions, and actions.
This is the most common and straightforward adventure type. In an Action adventure, heroes are presented with a task and confronted with obstacles to overcome in order to accomplish that task successfully. Heroes characteristically encounter monsters, natural disasters, human enemies, and various opportunities for the characters to exercise their abilities or skills.
This adventure type is humor for amusement's sake. Its purpose is to provide entertainment with a minimum of genuine danger or tragedy. Comedy adventures are designed for laughs. Early in the adventure, heroes should encounter amusing situations which demonstrate that circumstances are genuinely not being taken seriously. Plans tend go horribly awry for both heroes and villains. Strange encounters, peculiar characters, generally non-lethal monsters, witty dialogue, and odd situations abound. Characters, including the villains, are amusing, bumbling, witty, or strange, rather than menacing. Even a very frightening villain should have some crack in his armor, a silly mannerism, a pretentious habit, a mental aberration, or a sensitivity about his physical appearance.
This type of adventure scenario involves covert operations, surveillance, stealthy infiltration missions, intelligence gathering, and other clandestine deeds, such as assassination or rescue. Characters are presented with tasks and must devise intricate or clever plans to accomplish those tasks. Other characteristics include grim, efficient enemies, betrayal, and various cloak-and-dagger encounters. The task often calls for a minimum of bloodshed. For example, the greater the number of characters who die, the less successful the mission.
This type of adventure is designed to scare both the characters and the players. Just having a monster attack is not enough. The monster must first frighten the characters. A Horror adventure should start off menacing and incrementally increase a sense of terror to the end. Heroes are presented with dark, musty, old settings, things creeping around in the dark, terrified characters, violent weather, inexplicable monsters. Use psychology to frighten the heroes. Creeping things constantly gnaw at the very edges of the their perception. They sense some lurking thing watching them. Monsters possess strange abilities and behave in unexpected ways the heroes can't predict.
This type of adventure scenario presents heroes with an enigma, riddle, or mystery, often involving murder. The heroes must discover what's going on, who did what to whom, and why. Heroes are presented with an intriguing question, crime, or macguffin leading the characters to investigate and frequently interact with other characters, such as witnesses, suspects, and authorities.
In this adventure, some villain offends the heroes or targets them for interfering with his machinations. Alternately, an offended character could enlist the heroes to avenge his honor. The villain must be located and confronted, resulting in a final duel or showdown. The insult must be perceived as an intolerable offense. The villain could steal his property, injure or kill his friend, lie to or about the character, etcetera. This grim adventure is characterized by strong emotions and violent encounters.
The central plot of this adventure type is a romance between two characters. Heroes are presented with a relationship complicated by obstacles. Someone kidnaps one of the lovers. A deceitful character convinces one lover of something awful about the other. One lover finds he has to settle an old debt by marrying another. One lover belongs to a profession the other cannot stand. The lovers are from different social backgrounds and are opposed by their families, customs, or society.
This adventure type is actually a hybrid. It primarily combines aspects and elements of action, horror, and mystery adventures. The thriller may or may not include aspects and elements of espionage, revenge, and romance adventures. However, it avoids aspects and elements of comedy adventures.
Simple Versus Complex
Short and simple plots often use only one type of adventure. Longer, complex, and more interesting plots often combine aspects and elements of multiple adventure types. When designing an entire campaign or series of related adventures, one could design multiple simple adventures, each using a different adventure type. Alternately, one could design multiple complex adventures, each using aspects and elements of multiple types in each adventure.
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(Note: Enough of you have complained to my children about me not posting for awhile that you have won. They have diligently passed along your calls for a post pushing it to the top of my list. I have to admit that I am unsure about the power that you have over my family!)
It is common knowledge that parents, in the middle of trying to get a particular child's attention, have a hard time coming up with the right name. I often find myself calling in rapid pseudo birth order many of our children's names when trying to address a child.
If that was the worst that it was, I would not feel too bad. But . . .
I sometimes will say, "Buddy! Little Foot! K.D.! Oh, whoever you are! Pick up those toys right now!" I am desperately trying to curb the "Whoever you are!" because it is borderline derogatory. But in the heat of the moment after I have gone through three, four, or even five names and have not hit the right one yet, it just slips out.
If that was the worst that it was . . .
Tonight I hit a new low. I had the youngest two boys "helping" me fix the gas fireplace. I had to go settle a date-on-the-milk-jug issue (clearly a story for another post) and upon my prompt return, one of the boys had already disappeared.
"K.D.!," I yelled, a little agitated that he had run off.
"Yes," said K.D. who was standing a few feet in front of me probably wondering why I was calling so loud.
It did not register. In my mind the kid in front of me did not have the name I was calling.
"K.D.!" I yelled even louder, now a little more than agitated because I knew he could not have gotten that far yet and was probably ignoring me.
"I'm right here, Dad." K.D. said again. This time it registered. I was yelling the wrong name.
"Oops." I said.
"Little Foot!" I yelled next.
"Here I am!" Little Foot said. He was hiding three feet from me and pretty tickled because he could see what was going on the whole time.

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The truth is that the insurance company is almost always represented by an attorney. That's why you need an attorney on your side, as well. A knowledgeable NJ Workers' Compensation lawyer can make sure that you file all required documents within the required timeframes. Keep in mind that New Jersey law has strict deadlines for Workers' Compensation claims. If you fail to timely file your claim, you could be barred from ever getting compensated for your injuries.
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Panama, Among The 11 Places To Go In 2014
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The journalist Tamara Hilton recommends Panama as a favorite destination to visit. She mentioned the Panama Canal�s 100-year anniversary in August, but said this was certainly not a top five reason for visiting the country in 2014.
Hilton said there are many other reasons to travel to Panama such as the volcanoes, rainforests, coffee plantations and beautiful beaches on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. (Estrella)


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Imagination is here for you…
When I was younger I used to think I could fix anything if you had great hair, great make-up and great clothes…
As I've got older I've realised that if you don't feel healthy, vibrant and full of life – throwing money at your wardrobe only helps so much…
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"Ladies (and gentlemen) ask my advice for many different reasons:
Sometimes they're just curious about which colours really suit them. Sometimes, they may be planning their wedding or their sons/daughters wedding and want to know how to look their best on the day.
It can be a lady who's body has changed shape during the menopause or someone who has lost weight or put on a few pounds.
Often it ladies who hate shopping and have got themselves into a bit of a mess with their wardrobes – not knowing what really suits them or where to buy their best styles.
Others are making big changes to their lives, with new jobs or trying to get promotions, or find a partner to start a new relationship."
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I'd like dressing and looking your best to be a pleasure for you.
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IMAGINATION is a personal and corporate image consultancy based near Maidstone and Ashford and serving London, Kent and the south east of England for private clients. The company is owned and run by Helen Kendall-Tobias MACC (Member of the Association of Colourflair Consultants.) The company was first launched in 2005. Celebrating 12 years in business, Imagination is Kents No 1 Image Consultancy
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Located on the field next to the Lincoln Memorial, this is a spectacular opportunity to enjoy a beautiful cycling route, meet great people, and participate in yoga, wellness, and interactive art workshops. In addition, there will be live music and poetry performances by Fly By Light students and local D.C. artists.
The Peace Ride is a FUNdraiser that supports OCU's arts-driven violence prevention programs, which impact approximately 5,000 youth and families per year.


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Preview: Bucks vs. Pistons
MILWAUKEE — Reggie Bullock won't be available Wednesday night when the Pistons (13-8) face the Bucks in Milwaukee.
The small forward sprained his left ankle early Monday in Detroit's 110-83 loss to Oklahoma City. Head coach Dwane Casey said Bullock would miss the game after he was unable to participate in the team's practice session Tuesday. Bullock didn't travel with the team to Milwaukee and his return is questionable for the Pistons' next game, Friday at home against the 76ers.
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Bullock is averaging 10.1 points in 18 games this season and has been one of the Pistons' better outside scoring threats this season, connecting on 35 percent of his 3-point attempts and 39 percent of his shots overall.
Luke Kennard saw most of the action in Bullock's place Monday after missing most of the previous five weeks with an injury but went 0-for-5 from the floor, including 0-for-4 from beyond the arc while committing a pair of turnovers.
"He was real rusty," Casey said Tuesday. "Had it in second gear. I thought he avoided some situations, whether it was screens or cracking people, whatever it was, not wanting to hit his shoulder. He needs a little more time."
Casey could also turn to Langston Galloway to fill Bullock's starting role with Bruce Brown and Stanley Johnson available as alternate options.
"We're going to do what's best to get a good start," Casey said. "(Bench chemistry) plays into it some, but we're going to think the whole picture — not just to break up the bench. We need to have a good start. We need physical toughness, mental toughness, a lot of things that we did not display last night."
Missing Bullock is good news for the Bucks. While their offense has surged to life under new head coach Mike Budenholzer's mantra of "Let it Fly," they've struggled with stopping opponents from doing the same.
Milwaukee, the league leader in 3-point makes (14.6) and No. 2 team in attempts (40.5), is giving up an average of 12.7 3-pointers on 35.5 attempts per game, ranking second and first, respectively.
The Bucks are still 9-3 when their opponents attempt 36 or more 3-pointers but their defensive efficiency has slipped from first to sixth as a result and Budenholzer isn't overly keen on giving opponents more opportunities to score.
"I think we would just like to reduce the volume in general," Budenholzer said. "I think we need to be better guarding the ball, I think we need to be better at the point of screens. … I think it's fair to say that's something that's easier said than done, but we'll see if we can get that done."
Milwaukee (15-7) is coming off an overtime loss to the Knicks, who were shooting 33.1 percent from distance coming into the game but knocked down 20 of 34 against the Bucks.
"When we watched the clips, part of it was we were giving them open shots," Khris Middleton said. "They're NBA players — you keep giving them open shots, at some point, they're going to knock them down and they did that."
The Bucks have won four straight over Detroit in Milwaukee and five of the last seven overall meetings between the two teams, who split their four-game season series a year ago.


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Hideaki Tanaka
According to our database1, Hideaki Tanaka authored at least 45 papers between 1984 and 2019.
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Stabilization of Matching via Negotiation for Sharing Systems and Its Application to a Ride-Share Problem.
Proceedings of the 18th European Control Conference, 2019
Traffic optimization via road pricing for queuing and flow congestion.
Proceedings of the 20th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2017
Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Database-Assisted V2V Communications System Over TV White Space.
Signal Processing Systems, 2016
Influence of Tool Run-Out on Machining Accuracy with Multi-Tooth Endmill.
Implementation and Performance Evaluation of Distributed Autonomous Multi-Hop Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications over TV White Space.
Characterization of First and Second Order Statistics of Large Scale Fading Using Vehicular Sensors.
Proceedings of the IEEE 81st Vehicular Technology Conference, 2015
Incentive-Based Multi-objective Fractional Optimization for EV Navigation System with Successive Update.
Proceedings of the IEEE 18th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 2015
Performance evaluation of VCHS queuing model with smarter servers for teaching academic study skills.
Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference, 2015
Stability Analysis of Systems With Generalized Frequency Variables.
IEEE Trans. Automat. Contr., 2014
Vehicles as Information Hubs During Disasters: Glueing Wi-Fi to TV White Space to Cellular Networks.
IEEE Intell. Transport. Syst. Mag., 2014
Cooperative Spectrum Sensing in the Vehicular Environment: An Experimental Evaluation.
Proceedings of the IEEE 79th Vehicular Technology Conference, 2014
Current and Future ITS.
IEICE Transactions, 2013
Short paper: Probing the spectrum with vehicles: Towards an advanced spectrum database.
Proceedings of the 2013 IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference, 2013
Distributed autonomous multi-hop vehicle-to-vehicle communications over TV white space.
Proceedings of the 10th IEEE Consumer Communications and Networking Conference, 2013
The Value of Quantitative EEG Measures in the Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.
QoS-Ensured Network Resource Federation Driven by Bandwidth Brokers in Open Access Network Architecture.
IEICE Transactions, 2012
Comparisons of Non-line-of-Sight Inter-Vehicle Communications in the urban environment between 5.9GHz and 700MHz bands (Poster).
Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference, 2012
Field tests and indoor emulation of distributed autonomous multi-hop vehicle-to-vehicle communications over TV white space.
Proceedings of the 18th Annual International Conference on Mobile Computing and Networking, 2012
Experimental Study of Energy-Efficient WDM Transponder Utilizing Adaptive Interface Control with Link-Aggregation of Ethernet Links.
IEICE Transactions, 2011
The Evaluation for Required Bit Resolution of Digital-Analog-Converter in Optical OFDM Signal Generation.
IEICE Transactions, 2011
MetaVelvet: an extension of Velvet assembler to de novo metagenome assembly from short sequence reads.
Proceedings of the ACM International Conference on Bioinformatics, 2011
Grid Network Service-Web Services Interface Version 2 Achieving Scalable Reservation of Network Resources Across Multiple Network Domains via Management Plane.
IEICE Transactions, 2010
D-stability and robust stability conditions for LTI systems with generalized frequency variables.
Proceedings of the 49th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, 2010
Variable Guard Interval Based on Maximum Delay Estimation for Adaptive OFDM Systems.
IEICE Transactions, 2009
Network Middleware Design for Bridging Legacy Infrastructures and NGN.
Proceedings of the Next Generation Internet Networks, 2009
Customizing Network Functions for High Performance Cloud Computing.
Proceedings of The Eighth IEEE International Symposium on Networking Computing and Applications, 2009
Transfer functions of closed-loop systems in H2 optimal control.
Proceedings of the 48th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, 2009
Cooperative gain output feedback stabilization for multi-agent dynamical systems.
Proceedings of the 48th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, 2009
Orchestration of heterogeneous virtualized resources for end-to-end service control.
Proceedings of the IEEE/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium: Pervasive Management for Ubioquitous Networks and Services, 2008
Network Cache System with the Autonomic Recovery Mechanism for Wide-Area SAN.
Proceedings of the Global Communications Conference, 2008. GLOBECOM 2008, New Orleans, LA, USA, 30 November, 2008
Characterization of discrete-time H2 control performance limitation based on poles and zeros.
Proceedings of the 47th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, 2008
BPEL Driven Policy Management of Virtualized Network Resources for IMS Environments.
Proceedings of the Challenges for Next Generation Network Operations and Service Management, 2008
Secure Generation of Digital Signature on Compromised Computer.
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Information Hiding and Multimedia Signal Processing (IIH-MSP 2007), 2007
G-lambda and EnLIGHTened: wrapped in middleware co-allocating compute and network resources across Japan and the US.
Proceedings of the 1st International ICST Conference on Networks for Grid Applications, 2007
Network as a resource: G-lambda project and its architecture.
Proceedings of the 1st International ICST Conference on Networks for Grid Applications, 2007
Design and Demonstration of 1Gbit/s Optical Wireless Interface for Mobile Phones.
Proceedings of the Global Communications Conference, 2007
Optimum Arrangement of Reliable Label-Switched Paths in MPLS Over Optical Networks.
Telecommunication Systems, 2006
Optical Network Design Considering Transmission Equipment Failure and the Maintenance of Two Transmission Lines.
IEICE Transactions, 2006
G-lambda: Coordination of a Grid scheduler and lambda path service over GMPLS.
Future Generation Comp. Syst., 2006
Management Capability of Wide-Area Ethernet Network Using Ethernet OAM Functionality Based-on a Resilient Packet Ring Equipment.
Proceedings of the Global Telecommunications Conference, 2006. GLOBECOM '06, San Francisco, CA, USA, 27 November, 2006
A Distributed Route Computation Method to Promote Bandwidth Sharing between Backup Lightpaths.
IEICE Transactions, 2005
Deflection Routing for Optical Bursts Considering Possibility of Contention at Downstream Nodes.
IEICE Transactions, 2005
Performance improvement due to secondary LSP re-routing in MPLS over optical networks.
Proceedings of the Global Telecommunications Conference, 2003
Managing Information of Real-World Objects through a Cellular Phone Java Client (i-Mode Java Application).
Proceedings of the Human-Computer Interaction INTERACT '01: IFIP TC13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, 2001
Length and structural effect of signal peptides derived from Bacillus subtilis alpha-amylase on secretion of Escherichia coli beta-lactamase in B. subtilis cells.
Nucleic Acids Research, 1984


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Mega Man Vol #7 Blackout- Curse of Ra Moon
- Publisher: Archie Comics
- Written By: Ian Flynn
- Art By: Bob Smith, Gary Martin, Jack Morelli, John Workman, Matt Herms, Mike Cavallaro, Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante
- Language: English
- Digital Release Date: September 17th, 2014
Price: $7.99
Fresh from the history-making crossover with Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man is back with an all-new adventure! The world has gone dark. Robots have collapsed in the streets. Mega Man awakes to a world without electricity—and a crumbling civilization! With the help of the brilliant Dr. Light, Mega Man and a handful of Robot Masters are sent to the Amazon to stop the source of the world's power failure. But their mission is not an easy one. The malevolent Ra Moon has awoken, and its out to destroy the world. At its command is the unwitting Dr. Wily and his army of Wily-bots and Robot Masters. Can Mega Man and his friends overcome the odds and save the world? Or is this the end of an era?


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I'm still waiting for an American Christian leader to stand up to condemn threats against the Pope and defend Benedict's remarks.
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The GGB is reviewing major Christian Web sites to see if I've missed anything, but so far nothing has shown up in the major press.
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Franklin Graham? Rick Warren? James Dobson? Anyone? Anyone?
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UPDATE: Finally, someone's speaking up. And he's a Brit. (Hat tip: Michelle Malkin)
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Lynsey Purl and her husband James are expecting their third child this winter. They were kind enough to let me take a peek at their nursery, which lies ready and waiting for their sweet baby girl. I also did a story on their home for Houzz.com. You can take a look at the full article and see all the photos of their home HERE. But today, I thought I'd share their gray and pink nursery with you. Didn't Lynsey do a wonderful job? Lucky baby!
If you're interested in taking a look at my other articles on Houzz,
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Healing with Hemp CBD
More and more, people are becoming open to the idea of cannabis as a medicine and even as an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Even with their openness, they have decades of fear and misunderstanding to shed. Take this essential beginner's class (for healthcare professionals, caretakers, and wellness enthusiasts) to demystify this alluring herb and enter the wonderful world of cannabis healing. Learn firsthand from experienced cultivators, formulators, and healthcare practitioners so you can provide the knowledge you, your patients, clients, and ailing loved ones need in order to make informed healthcare decisions regarding CBD.
60 minute class Topics Include:
- The Endocannabinoid System: Understanding the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is fundamental to grasping how cannabis & cannabinoids influence health & the healing process.
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- THC vs. CBD: What are the main differences between hemp and marijuana?
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- Personalized CBD Dosing: 4 popular ways to take CBD (Oil Tincture, Capsules, Vaping, Topicals) and their benefits.
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To celebrate the birth centenary of the UAE founder and his legacy, a UAE minister announced the launch of a global online platform to share the country's success stories to the world.
During a late afternoon session on the first day of the World Government Summit, Lt-Gen Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, announced the launch of the global inspiration platform 'Zayed, The Inspirer' as a database of inspirational stories from all over the world.
The platform, www.zayedtheinspirer.ae, aims to be "a source of inspiration of all mankind" and is launched to mark the centennial anniversary of the birth of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who was born in 1918.
It features initiatives that positively impacted citizens' lives such as Souq.com, ride-hailing app Careem and Sellanycar.com. People or companies with inspirational stories are urged to share their experience on the platform.
"Through the platform, we share with the world the successes that will enable us
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
During his keynote address, Lt-Gen Sheikh Saif said that Sheikh Zayed has taught people that inspiration creates opportunities; and that opportunities are the key component in the journey of determination towards success.
"The Emirati inspiration is inherited into our leadership, who pass it on to our people," the minister said.
"The main element of great civilisations is
Lt-Gen Sheikh Saif demonstrated that behind the countries that achieved great success throughout history, was the humans who converted challenges to opportunities.
The late Sheikh Zayed had
"Today, the cost of material used to generate clean energy is reduced by 90
And as the country prepares to release its Hope probe to Mars in 2021, he said that UAE founder met astronauts in 1974 before they go to space, and then listened to their experience when they landed two years later.
"Of the main achievements we have today are satellite communications, as well as batteries used for heart surgery."
The minister further added that the success of the UAE goes back to the leadership's positive and inspirational outlook on challenges. If the leadership was able to move the country to where it has reached with capabilities they had back in the 60s and 70s, he said, then the youth must explore the capabilities they have and look towards the future.
"If you want to achieve your objectives, you have to spread positivity around you," he added. Since Sheikh Zayed broke the ice between supervisors and employees, it inspired the formation of a digital platform to answer employees' inquiries. Today, 80
"We need to relook at our history to find the solutions of tomorrow," Sheikh Saif urged.
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The result, he said, is that the UAE became a land of inspiration and opportunities to expats and residents alike. "If you see an opportunity, take the initiative to develop it whether at home or at work. Connect your goal with positivity," he said.


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That familiar email sound just got a little sweeter…it's my favorite email of the day! It arrives like clockwork every day around 11:50 am from the Gilt Groupe. The Gilt Groupe provides instant access to top designer labels at up to 60% off retail if you're a member!
Today's bargains are Balenciaga, Rachel Zoe and accessories for under $75, among other name brand deliciousness. This opportunity is the reason that I was awkwardly and anxiously backing away from a friendly colleague, trying to chat after our 11 am meeting. With much excitement and great anticipation, I rush back to my desk to log on, and to my dismay EVERYTHING good is sold out already! How could this be? I glance at my clock and of course, now it makes sense—it's 12:10 pm. Those ten minutes trying to get away from my colleague have cost me the opportunity to snag the items I want. Grrr.
Have any of you ever experienced this problem? Well, I can't get those Chloe sunglasses from yesterday to magically reappear in your shopping cart, but I can offer some helpful tips on making the most of your Gilt experience. Here they are, give them a try and let me know if it improves your experience!
- Try to be at your computer, ready to shop, at 11:58 AM!
- Once you receive the email log on to the site and at exactly 11:59 am start refreshing the site.
- Once all the boutiques open, quickly add everything available that you could POSSIBLY want in your size and put it in your shopping cart. Do NOT waste time thinking about it at this stage–GET IT IN YOUR CART FIRST!
- You will then only have 10 minutes or less to evaluate the contents of your shopping cart and make the final decisions.
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Glimpses of Life and Manners in Persia:
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Plain of Gilpaëgan – Melon-fields – Various travellers in Looristan – The manners of the Loors – Derveesh Ali – Khousar – Ispahan – Former splendour and general decay – Shah Abbas's Hall of Audience – Persian frescos – Felicity of the pigeons – The Armenians of Julfa.
Gilpaëgan, May 27th. – To reach this city from Sultānabād we were, according to custom, forced to cross a high pass. One would be disposed to imagine that Persia, which is a succession of natural fortifications, would, of all countries in the world, be best able to resist the progress of a foreign enemy. Yet few nations have suffered more from the aggressions of invaders than this. From all time Assyrians, Scythians, Toorks, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Turks, Afghans, and Russians have made it their battlefield.
Our only incident hitherto has been a deluge of rain during two hours, which speedily filled the tent with water a foot deep. I sat on the table as the only secure place for some time; but I was conveyed from that disagreeable harbour of refuge luckily just before the ponderous tent fell bodily like a log. Gilpaëgan is an extensive and most fertile valley. Grain is so cheap in this part of Persia as to have almost only a nominal value; and unfortunately there is no mode of exporting it unless by mules, which is too expensive a process for a distant market. I often think what a different country this would
be if it were intersected by good roads, waggon-roads even, instead of the mule-tracks which now form the communication from one city to another. A large portion of the revenue of Persia is paid in grain, which, consequently, in Central Persia is not a profitable arrangement for the Government. I remember hearing in Tehran that the Shah had paid his gholāms, or personal guards, by assignments on the grain revenue of Gilpaëgan, Melayer, Mehellāt, and other places in the centre of Irāk. His Majesty's paymaster-general estimated the grain at the Tehran price; but when they arrived at the spot they found themselves obliged to sell it at less than a quarter of the sum. The expenses of the double journey left only a pittance of their salary.
The town of Gilpaëgan was in a more than ordinary state of decay. An impression was made on me of this place by a present of a camel-load – really an ass-load – of roses. They had no stalks, and were tied up in a large cloth. As soon as it was untied the sweet perfume filled the whole tent, and attracted Frances, who sat down in the midst of the fragrant heap, and would have made a pretty picture with the roses scattered on her head and lap. I am told that in this part of Persia, and in Kermanshah, melon-fields are to be seen three or four miles in length, and a mile and a half in breadth. I really believe there is no exaggeration in the statement.
On entering the valley of Gilpaëgan we had noble views of the glorious mountains of Looristan, the abode of a genuine Persian race, the worst and most ferocious robbers throughout the land; for the Toorkomans cannot be considered denizens of Persia. Their poverty and
their barbarism are equal, and their own clan-feuds interminable; otherwise it would be impossible for the more peaceable population of the plains to live in their neighbourhood. The mountains were covered with snow, looking grand and solemn, and exciting a lively desire to penetrate their fastnesses. Forty-five years ago two English officers, named Capts. Grant and Fotheringham, who were sent by Sir John Malcolm to make investigation into the state of Looristan, were both murdered by the tribe of Feilee. Other Europeans have travelled hastily through the territory of these tribes, whose forefathers, in all likelihood, partook in the expedition of Xerxes, and who themselves probably preserve the manners and state of society of those days. But the distinguished author of the 'Antiquities of Nineveh' has had the rare fortune of passing some time among these mountaineers, and it is to be hoped he will reveal the result of his experience.
Europeans have been, no doubt, deterred from penetrating the almost inaccessible haunts of these lawless mountaineers, either by the danger, or by the want of objects of curiosity to compensate for the risk. Yet there is an attraction in examining a state of society so unlike our own, where there is little or no law, and where personal freedom is carried to the verge of dissolving the bonds of society. This is the state of civilisation in which Toorkomans and Loors exist. Every man is his own protector, and allows himself the fullest liberty of action, knowing at the same time the penalties of trenching on the similar rights of his neighbour Toorkoman or Loor. A nearer examination generally dispels the visions one
may have formed of these supposed unsophisticated beings, passing their lives in the solitude of their mountains, engaged in the care of their flocks and herds. The unveiled display of intense avarice, of poverty, squalor, ferocity, idleness, and tyranny among the men, toil and slavery among the women, soon displays the naked reality, and disgust succeeds sympathy.
Mr. Riach, formerly physician to the Mission in Persia, made a journey through these mountains with a caravan many years ago. The journey from Kermanshah to Desfool occupied eleven days. The population along the road was nearly all residing in tents, and had every appearance of the greatest poverty, which prevents them from procuring arms, otherwise the country would be impassable. Clubs and stones are their weapons. The travellers never ventured to undress to go to bed on this march, so imminent was the danger of an attack of the Loors. The state of society was such, that old clothes, needles, pepper, and salt were better than money for procuring necessaries. He describes the Loors to be "handsome, strapping, ferocious-looking fellows, and far from civil."
It is strange that in these savage regions Mr. Riach should have found the ruins of the "finest bridge he had seen in Asia." The two extremities rested on rocks three hundred feet apart, and thirty or forty feet above the level of the stream. The few arches remaining were supported by pillars of great size, and the span of one of them was not less than sixty or eighty feet, and eighty or ninety feet in height, the whole formed of hewn stone. Who can have built this?
More than twenty years ago another Englishman lived among these tribes. He assumed the character of a Mussulman and derveesh, and called himself by the name of Derveesh Ali. So well did he personate the character that on one occasion he appeared at Tabreez before several English gentlemen, and exclaimed "Hoo, Hak!" with such emphasis and discretion, that until he addressed them in English his disguise was not detected. In his peregrinations through Looristan he had taken a Loor wife, whom he afterwards found it convenient to exchange for a donkey. Derveesh Ali was a very eccentric person, and passed many years of his life in wandering over the East in the above disguise.
I have seen extracts from a journal of Derveesh Ali, from which the following passage will illustrate the state of society in Looristan: –
"In Looristan proper there are no houses. Half the year the people live in the higher mountains in arbours formed of twigs and bushes, the other half is spent in tents below the mountains in the germseer, or hot region, during winter; six months of the year they live on acorn-bread, steeped in mud to remove the acrid taste. Saw a girl, sixteen years old, reaping corn in a field, in the dress of Eve before the Fall. Gum arabic, gum mastic, and gum tragacanth abound in these mountains; also sulphur and bitumen. The lower range of mountains towards Desfool is covered with large oak-trees, fit for ship-building, which might be floated down the Kerkha, and thence through the marshes to the Tigris at Shat-el-Had."
Colonel Rawlinson, Colonel Williams, and Baron Bode
of the Russian Legation in Persia, are, it is said, the only other Europeans who have visited these mountains.
Khonsar, May 30th. – From the hot valley of Gilpaægan we were delighted to reach this cool spot. The town of Khonsar lies chiefly at the bottom of a deep ravine, and therefore does not partake of the cool breezes we enjoy, for we took care to pitch our tents on the high land. Judging by the climate we found, I conjecture the cold must be exceedingly rigorous in winter, on which account, perhaps, the ravine was selected as the site of the city. The town is of great length, and is pretty. The valley is narrow, full of fruit and other trees, which, to the exclusion of tillage, seem to occupy all the care of the inhabitants; it is closed on both sides by very high mountains.
Ispahan, June 15th. – We were four days reaching this renowned city from Khousar. For miles before approaching its walls the country was covered with cornfields, melon and cucumber fields, vineyards, and orchards of all the fruit-trees produced in Persia. Whoever wants to know what Ispahan was two hundred and fifty years ago can consult Chardin, who says it contained six hundred thousand inhabitants, and was twenty-four miles in circumference. Now the population is supposed to be under one hundred thousand – an estimate to which its untenanted and deserted streets give credibility. Its capture one hundred and thirty years ago by the Afghans, who committed great ravages, commenced its downfall, which was completed by the transfer of the seat of the monarchy to Sheeraz and afterwards to Tehran. The Ispahanees bear the reputation of being the most
intelligent and industrious, as well as the most effeminate and timid, among the inhabitants of Persia. The inconceivable subjugation of their city when it held five hundred thousand souls by a body of twenty thousand Afghans, is a confirmation of the latter portion of this character.9 Still enough remains of fine bridges, mosques, beautiful avenues of plane-trees, and crumbling palaces, to attest its former greatness. It enjoys the inestimable and in Persia the rare advantage of being situated on the banks of a fine river, which covers its immense plains with abundance and fertility. Its desolation and lonely, silent streets, make a deeper impression than even the mouldering ruins of its departed grandeur. We pass through stately bazars of immense length utterly tenantless; not a human being in them: yet even now Ispahan continues to be a place of considerable trade and manufacture, and contains many wealthy merchants – all the great roads of Persia from every quarter concentrating at this spot. Its silks, velvets, brocades, satins, chintzes, arms, and lacker-work, [sic] bear a high reputation. The climate has a character superior to its merits, the heat being very great and the odours overwhelming.
September. – It would be superfluous to describe the curiosities of Ispahan in palaces, gardens, and so forth, when they have been already so ably depicted by such writers as Morier, Porter, and Fraser. Besides this, the
prodigious heat and exhaustion arising from a residence in a house nearly open, with an aspect only to the south, had fairly worn me out during our abode of nearly three months, and prevented me from undertaking extensive researches. Add to this the circumstance of her Majesty's subjects having received an increase a month after my arrival,. and my lack of enterprise will appear excusable; still I cannot forbear from recalling to remembrance the splendid maïdan, or square, of Shah Abbas, and the equally splendid mosque at one extremity of the maïdan, to the gate only of which we were allowed to penetrate. The inspection of some of the palaces of that monarch, who appears to have built all the palaces, and caravanseras, and everything else of note in Persia, gave us great pleasure, and I am happy to say that some attempt is now made to rescue and to preserve them from ruin. The building which made most impression on me is the large hall of audience called Chehel Sitoon, or forty columns. Besides an unbounded supply of looking-glass, gilding, and paintings on the walls and ceiling, this hall contains several frescoes representing Persian royal life two or three hundred years ago. The colours are vivid, and the execution by no means despicable. I caused some of them to be copied on a reduced scale, which I preserve as souvenirs of Ispahan. In one of these paintings Shah Tamasp, who reigned three hundred years ago, is represented entertaining his refugee guest from India, Hoomāyoon Shah; the courtiers are seated around, dancing-girls are performing, and wine and drinking cups are not wanting. In another, forty years later, we see Shah Abbas himself seated with the Turkish ambassador,
evidently at a drinking-party. The Turkish and Persian courtiers are seated on each side, whereas the present etiquette inflexibly requires them to stand with folded arms. The attendants are looking on from behind, and dancing-girls occupy the foreground. It is evident that the debauch has made considerable progress. In one corner we see a man prostrate, very drunk, holding the wineflask to his mouth; while another of the carousers, in a shocking state of intoxication, is borne away in the arms of the attendants. But we do not see the brave Sir Anthony and Sir Robert Shirley, who often partook of the orgies of this monarch. These were two Englishmen who entered the service of the Shah, and who, by their ability and military qualities, raised themselves to high favour. I have been told that these two gentlemen were among the first, if not the first, Englishmen who entered the Persian service. Hanway says that in those days the English residing in Ispahan were numerous, and lived with a magnificence amounting to extravagance. In the present day it would be difficult for a numerous party of Englishmen to find subsistence in Ispahan, much less live there in splendour. The Suffavee dynasty of monarchs seem nearly all to have been devoted to wine, and to have indulged in this propensity without scruple, careless of the opinions of their subjects. Perhaps their subjects partook with more freedom, or at least more openly, than at present of these forbidden enjoyments. From these paintings and from the memoirs of Sultan Baber, the founder of the Moghul dynasty in India, and a devout worshipper of the wineflask, we are able to judge of the habits of Asiatic royalty in those days.
Persia is decidedly the country for men of good luck, enterprise, and intrigue to choose for a career. Obscurity of birth, as before said, is no bar to advancement, nor does it prevent the "right man from being in the right place." In this point, at least, Persia has a superiority over England. The late Prime Minister was a schoolmaster; I have already mentioned Meerza Tekkee Khan's descent; the Governor of Ispahan was once the latter's menial servant, and a previous Governor was the son of a small greengrocer in the same city. This last was a man of great capacity, who raised Ispahan to a high state of prosperity; and the present Governor, if not possessed of the same rare abilities, is a man of moderation and firmness, who rules the people with equity, and pays the Shah his share of the revenue without undue peculation. Ispahan is beginning to recover from the deep ruin into which it had fallen. Its remaining edifices, as I said before, are protected, its commerce is improving, and the merchants are becoming wealthy. A continuance of the present moderate system of government, aided by the wonderful fertility of the soil, will ere long restore to this ancient city a share of the prosperity it once enjoyed. The late and the reigning Shah have often formed schemes for establishing their capital here, but reasons of state have hitherto prevented this desirable change from being carried into execution.
Ispahan is the land of promise for pigeons; they swarm like locusts, and not only are never eaten, but are highly cherished and thrive accordingly. Their residences, high, malakhoff-looking towers, painted white, dot the whole country, and these buildings are evidently
objects of great care – much more so than any other edifices.
We resided in the quarter of the Armenians, which is separated by the Zayenderood from the Mahommedan city. It has received the name of Julfa, in memory of the town near Nakhshewan, from which these Christians were forcibly conducted by Shah Abbas. Their number was then estimated at twelve thousand families, which are supposed to be now reduced to six or eight hundred. Notwithstanding their thrift, the Armenians have participated in the general decay of Ispahan. They have been reduced to great poverty: one sees the streets crowded with young men, sauntering, or seated at their doors, without any employment, They go to India in great numbers, where they are distinguished for their habits of industry. After a few years' exile they return with a competence to their native land to spend the remainder of their days.
Their spiritual chief is a bishop, nominated by the patriarch at Etchmiatzin, near Erivan, consequently a Russian subject, like his colleague at Tabreez. This Bishop of Julfa visited us more than once during our stay in Ispahan. His appearance and manners were highly dignified and agreeable, and he was evidently a man of education – very different from the unfortunate Armenian clergy of Persia. We heard that he was in despair at the ignorance and clownishness of his clergy and flock, not one of whom did he find to be a suitable associate. He consequently lived in solitude. We heard also that the worthy Bishop condemned himself rigorously to abstain from wine, lest his life of solitude should seduce
him to the habits of inebriation to which his co-religionists are often addicted. At his breast he wore a beautiful cross of diamonds and emeralds, and by its side a decoration of the same materials surmounted by the double-headed eagle, showing clearly whose subject he was.
The conventual system exists among the "orthodox" Armenians, as they designate themselves. At Ispahan there is a convent containing six or eight old and exceedingly ugly ladies, who used occasionally to visit me. They were evidently extremely poor; their residence was inconveniently close to us, as I used every night to bear their loud summons to matins by knocking a mallet on a piece of wood.
We also found here a small community of Catholic Armenians, presided over by a venerable gentleman called Padre Giovanni, who, originally from Angora, had been educated at Rome, and had afterwards devoted a large share of his life to the care of his humble flock at Ispahan, where, soon after our departure, he died.
It happened that, attending Mass on one occasion at his church, service was performed in old Armenian by a Catholic Armenian clergyman. To our surprise, and to the consternation of our Irish servants, we found that part of the congregation consisted of the wife and three daughters of the officiating clergyman. They were ignorant, and we had forgotten, that the discipline of celibacy among the priesthood is not applicable to the secular clergy of the Eastern churches of the Catholic faith. I hear, however, that marriage is allowable only before ordination.
In former days the Jesuits and various other orders
had each their establishments at Ispahan, and I believe that at this moment there is ground in that city claimed as belonging to the French Government, in virtue of some immunities conferred two or three hundred years ago on French ecclesiastics. Padre Giovanni and his small flock were then the representatives of all these establishments, the names of whose occupants crowd the enormous cemetery to the south of Julfa.
There is great similarity between the two Armenian churches, "orthodox" and Catholic. I do not know whether this title "orthodox" is one assumed by themselves or conferred by Protestant American writers. I believe it is the latter. The ceremonial in regard to the use of vestments, incense, candles, veneration for pictures, but not images, representing sacred subjects, holy water, the sign of the cross, and similar minor observances, is much alike in both creeds. In doctrine the great difference seems to be the disavowal of the spiritual authority of the Pope by the Armenians, their rejection of certain general councils, and a disagreement from Catholics, as well as Protestants, in the procession of the Holy Ghost. They also acknowledge only one nature in Christ, and anathematize all who dissent from this doctrine. It is on this account that they are considered as schismatics in the Church of Rome, Transubstantiation, baptism, confession, and the remainder of the seven sacraments, are alike in the two churches. Purgatory is nominally rejected; still masses, prayers, and alms are offered for the dead. They communicate in two kinds, – by dipping the bread in the wine. As in the Catholic Church, the bond of matrimony can be annulled
only by death; they also admit the efficacy of good works.
The fasts are most numerous, far surpassing in number and rigour those of the Roman Catholic faith: they exceed one hundred and fifty days in the year; meat and fish of every kind, with eggs, milk, butter, cheese, are excluded from consumption on these days. It is said, moreover, that the Armenians are rigid in the observance of this ordinance.
The practice of covering the mouth, even in their houses, seems to prevail among Armenian women everywhere. They live, especially the married women, in a state of seclusion much more severe than that imposed on Persian females. A woman, for years after her marriage, is not allowed to see her nearest male relations. She lives in complete silence for a long time, and conceals her face from even her husband's father and mother. They are, in fact, menial servants; their ignorance is extreme, it not being considered prudent to give them any education. Though much fairer than Persian women, their appearance is exceedingly coarse; their countenance often possesses a wonderfully crimson hue, not, however, of an agreeable tinge, as it reminds one too strongly of the source from which, if fame does not slander them, it is often derived. They have the reputation of indulging sometimes in the deep potations to which the Armenian men are habitually addicted.
I have been told that there is a striking uniformity in the character of Armenians in all parts of the world – at least in the East – Persia, Turkey, Russia, and India. It possesses some qualities calculated to attract regard, and
the inflexible tenacity with which the Armenian has clung to his faith during centuries of persecution claims respect. He is a model of frugality and self-denial, excepting, it must be avowed, when he encounters the temptation of the wine-skin. With little to boast of in point of honesty, he nevertheless exceeds the other natives of the countries where he resides in these virtues. A most keen and indefatigable trader, Tartary and China are the limits of his commercial enterprise in the East. His hatred to the profession of arms is extreme. It may be doubted if the recent concession in Turkey of the abolition of the kharāj, or poll-tax, will be a boon to this real "peace party" in the East, In Persia, I am satisfied, the Armenian would rather pay a double poll-tax than be a soldier. Oppression has made him timid and cringing, yet, with all his defects, the Armenian is certainly an improvable person, willing to adapt himself to the progress of civilization.
It is remarkable that in the vicinity of Ispahan there is a district called Feraidoon, inhabited by Armenians, who form a complete exception to the above remarks. They are courageous, warlike, and always ready to appeal to arms in their unceasing feuds with their neighbours the Bakhtiarees.
The uniformity observable in their characters exists also in their features. Their faces are large and full, with prominent hooked noses, rendering them extremely like the sons of Israel in countries where the fine countenances of the latter are not deformed by oppression. The appearance of the women has been described in a previous page.
The industrious habits of the Armenians make them valuable as Rayas or Ryots in Turkey and Persia. In both countries, particularly in Turkey, a Mahommedan landlord much prefers that his tenants should be composed of Armenians rather than Mussulmans. As far as my husband's observation extends, the treatment of Armenians and other Christians in Turkey is more just and moderate than in Persia. This remark does not, of course, extend to the Turkish Koords, whose treatment of the Nestorian Christians is infamous. It is not that a Persian is less tolerant than a Turk; on the contrary, in many respects he is more so; but he is more covetous and grasping, more profuse and extravagant, and the law is weaker in Persia than in Turkey.
Russia, too, seems to place an equal value on an Armenian population. In her last wars with Persia and Turkey, she inveigled many thousand families of this race from Tabreez, Erzeroom, and the adjacent districts into Georgia.
9 The palm of timidity is disputed by the Kashees, or natives of Kashan. A body of soldiers from this city, being permitted to return from Tehran to their homes, made a petition to the Shah that a few of his ghoolams, or personal guards, should be ordered to see them in safety through a dangerous defile near Tehran. This is a popular anecdote illustrative of their reputation.
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The Days that Make for a Great Life
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- velhodechapeuAsked on April 28, 2011 at 07:26 PM
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my language is portuguese brasilian (i can use pt_pt just fine) but the dropdown show months in english.
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Whenever you edit and save your form, be sure that you choose your language in the language options
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John 14:6 / Proverbs 4: 6-7 / James 1:5
Discussion Questions:
What sorts of "words of wisdom" have you received in your life? Have they helped?
How important is passing lessons of from one generation to the next? How are we doing this today? How could we do this better?
How much do you think about your "way" or the "path" of your life? If you were to describe yourself to someone, what would you say?
Why do you think God uses the language of "path" & "way" in the Scriptures so much? What does this mean & why is it important?
What are the strengths & weaknesses of contrasting the "righteous" with the "wicked"?
How does wisdom literature point us towards the Good News of Jesus?
How do words of wisdom help you grow as a disciple who loves God, loves people & serves the world?


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Please just axe IE and don't rebrand with the Spartan project. You're literally the worst browser in every conceivable test http://html5test.com http://css3test.com and yet you make fun of people who critique you instead of dumping resources into fixing your garbage browser. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD9FAOPBiDk
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Supporting calc() in flexbox is now on the Microsoft Edge backlog.
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Can you please provide me a repro of what this is referring to. I don't think there is a gap in this space any longer, especially since this is pre Edge, I think this has been fixed - but before closing it I want to reach out and ensure you weren't referring to something that we hadn't covered. Thanks!
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"the worst browser in every conceivable test" -> http://kangax.github.io/compat-table/es6/
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Ah, so you want IE6 to happen again to Chrome? Why are people like you even on this site?
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This NEEDS to be fixed, so badly. This browser alone is killing the web from moving forward.


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who firmly believed in re-incarnation, not happy with having rebuilt from scratch his new home :
Yes, that's the view of it from the Chateau. Yes, the stables are bigger than the castle!
Its now a living museum of equitation with displays every day except.....Tuesday. Today. And the Chateau has a library with the Tres Riches Heure manuscript by the Duc de Berry on display - one of the finest gothic manuscripts surviving. Except it's shut. Pooh. Still, more ducks and carp to feed in the surrounding moats and lakes.


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Kayak Lessons
Saturday Mornings: 9:30am – 12:00pm
Saturday Afternoons: 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Paddleboard Lessons
Saturday Mornings: 9:30am – 11:30am
Meet at the Cole Lake Paddling Centre, Nobel, 15 minutes north of Parry Sound.
Important Things to Know
- Arrive at the Paddling Centre at least 15 minutes early to register
- Please review & initial the Waiver in Bookeo confirmation email
- Full payment due upon booking
- Lessons go rain or shine
- We only cancel due to high winds or lightening (if that's the case, we offer a full refund)
- Full refund (less $25 admin fee) for cancellations more than 3 days out
- No refunds for cancellations within three days of lesson
What to Bring:
- Sun gear: long-sleeved shirt, sunscreen, sunglasses with tether & brimmed hat
- Rain/wind gear: rain coat, windbreaker or paddling jacket
- Swimwear: swimsuit & towel
- Spare gear: sweater, long pants, t-shirt, shorts
- Footwear: closed toes shoes (ideally) that can get wet. You must wear footwear at all times.
Clothing Suggestions:
If it's cold or wet, then you need materials that retain heat when wet and wick moisture away from the skin, such as wool, fleece or polypropylene. Paddling jackets are ideal, but a windproof/waterproof shell will work fine. For hot, midday paddling, a light, long-sleeved shirt is great to keep the sun off. Have a warm sweater and pants for cooler weather. Specialized paddling clothes/gear add to your comfort, but they aren't necessary unless you intend to get serious. Our shops are full of top gear and clothing that we use ourselves.


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Have you at any time questioned by yourself, "the place can I get tanning mattress financing to purchase my own tanning bed I can preserve at house?" Residing in the northwest exactly where viewing sunlight is a freak prevalence, I have listened to this issue asked more occasions than any individual should ever have to listen to.
Above the last decade and a fifty percent or so, it would seem that tanning salons are popping up virtually as rapidly as espresso retailers. But you might not constantly feel up to the prolonged trek out to your regional tanning salon, so what is actually the alternative?
Purchase a residence tanning mattress.
There is a single issue that stops most individuals from getting a residential tanning mattress however. Buying your possess tanning mattress usually costs a quite penny. And because many of us do not have a few thousand dollars just stashed away, funding can surely grow to be an problem below.
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Adelaide locals, Cobra are releasing their very own Live Concert DVD. A blend of psychedelia-laced prog metal and the addition of conceptual animation is set to blow and intrigue the mind. One & Three are excited to give you an exclusive first look at the teaser, containing live film clip footage of Cobra's track 'The Golden Age'. [embed]https://vimeo.com/123814338[/embed]
With multi-award winning director Henry Thong on board for the project, the DVD incorporates live footage from their support peformance with Olmeg, Sumera and Mammoth. To mark this exclusive first look, Jonty has teamed Cobra's only April live gig with his Thursday night band night at Ancient World, Cobra Presents. April 30th, pop it in your diary!
During a short term hiatus, local psych band Cobra have had member changes and a rearrangement of musical roles, giving them a whole new dynamic to play with. Slick Arnold front man Jack Crawford has joined as Cobra's permanent bassist whilst Yanni Apostolidis has stepped up to lead guitar with Jonty Czuchwicki remaining behind drums.
Cobra Presents: Volume IV
Basement Sunraysia Liotta The ZJQ Array Flying Doormat Cobra The Realm Superjam
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In less than six weeks, the federal government will be treating New Mexicans as foreigners, as your state driver's license may no longer get you through airport security.
Drivers Licenses Won' Be Valid At Airports
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Secretary Rick Homans said a federal law called "The Real ID Act" is putting your driver's license in jeopardy to be used for travel security.
"Right now it's a game of chicken, between the federal government and the state governments," Homans said.
The Bush administration passed the law, designed to stop terrorists from entering the country, after Sept. 11, 2001. All 50 states have to comply with its regulations by Jan. 1, 2010.
[BTC- Nothing will happen if States do not comply. Funding will not be cut. No large electrocution from the sky will befall States. Nothing... will happen except Washington will have to accept that these regulations are inappropriate for American life. More and more Americans are adjusting to a life of inconvenience as an alternative to a life of surveillance. 36 States have already called DHS bluff. Just repeal it. Repeal the Real ID Act.]
Sec. Rick Homans said the clock is ticking and New Mexico is nowhere near close.
"The way it is right now, come Jan. 1st, residents of New Mexico and residents of about 25 other states wouldn't be allowed to board airplanes unless they had a valid passport."
The biggest issue is that New Mexico gives driver's licenses to foreign nationals and illegal immigrants, which under the new law, would be illegal. The Obama administration has been promising to modify the law, but so far no action has been taken. Lawmakers in Washington have been so consumed with health care reform that the "Real ID" law issue has been put on the back burner.
"So I think that's the issue our delegation in Washington needs to deal with," Homans said.


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A researcher and Marcellus shale drilling opponent who said he is leaving the University of Pittsburgh over "philosophical differences" can speak his mind about environmental dangers of natural gas extraction, Pitt officials said yesterday.
Researcher Conrad "Dan" Volz told the Tribune-Review for a story on Sunday that he would step down as director of Pitt's Center for Healthy Environments and Communities because the university said he could not be an advocate for public and environmental health causes. He said yesterday that he expects to leave by the end of May.
"The university does not oppose Dr. Volz's personally held views," said Allison Schlesinger, spokeswoman for Pitt's Graduate School of Public Health, where Volz worked since 2004. "He, like any other researcher or faculty member, has the academic freedom to study and research anything he'd like and to express his views based on that research and study."
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These photos are real! Taken with my iPhone! In the same corner of the closet a few months ago! Such an exciting transformation!
This is the beautiful end to a collaborative effort; and truly, it's never "the end" because as we all continue to grow and change our closets and clothes ought to adjust accordingly. There's editing to be done on a regular basis!
This process has included many editing sessions, creating a carefully designed built-in plan with a closet installation company to maximize storage space AND a design to make this closet knock-down, drop-dead gorgeous!!!!!!
The final icing-on-the-cake details will include: mirroring the third wall, hanging a crystal chandelier and adding a soft emerald green velvet bench. The upper cabinets store off-season items, everything else is beautifully displayed, accessible, and represents Marie as she is RIGHT NOW! (The pleated, red plaid Pendleton maxi-skirt with the big pin had to go!)
Marie is thrilled with her closet!
Her "Cadillac Package" includes:
- More than one editing session (it usually takes a few times through to get clear)
- Working through blocks and limiting beliefs around clothes, body image, identity and health
- Hiring a closet company to design + install a beautiful and functional built-in system
- Boosting the energy in the closet so that it stays dazzling AND picked up!
- Adding beauty with gorgeous color, lighting, mirrors, art and balance.
- Editing sessions (for maintenance) twice a year
3 EXTRA Gifts from Creating your Conscious Closet:
Discover blocks, boost personal growth
If you're into personal growth, and you're a woman, there's no better portal than your closet for a little soul-searching. This will be an upcoming blog post so let's just crack open the door and say… The skeletons and secrets that most of us hide in our closets are plentiful and they can lead to HUGE shifts in the areas of identity, body image, and health. Are you willing to turn on the light and take a stand for your health and happiness?
Create an identity that matches you TODAY
Your clothes are a metaphor for your life. First, get clear about the image you want to project. This may take some more of the aforementioned soul-searching! Who are you? Strong, sexy, creative, classic, elegant? Then take an objective look at your clothes (easier said than done, I know); they hold messages for you. How many of the sad, stretched thin, somber pieces can go BECAUSE THEY DON'T MATCH YOU? It is a process, don't expect it to happen all at once, but start, take out at least one item from your closet right now that doesn't match YOU! Right now! GO!
Enjoy physical health benefits
Quick weight loss tip: get rid of ALL of the clothes in your closet that are too tight for you. And guess what will happen? Yep, you will lose weight! Relaxing into who you are AT THIS MOMENT and dressing beautifully and in alignment with the image you want to offer to the world (see #2.) will ABSOLUTELY open up space for other health gifts to appear.
In our years of working together, Marie took up weightlifting + healthy eating and lost 30 pounds and has kept it off for 5 years. She also dealt with an addiction that had kept her from being her best self. She said, "I would rather drink wine than go down the basement. (or into the closets, office, or cupboards)"
This work can rock your world, it's powerful and EXCITING to see the results!
Please let me know if you want a FREE consultation to discuss your closets, or any other place in your home where your "stuff" resides! I would LOVE to have the chance to hear your story.
I hope to see you at Soft Surroundings, brand new store at Greenway Station on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 10am, for a fun event:
Take your Closet from Chaos to Class
3 surprising ways to create a closet that matches your glittering, gorgeous self!
Please call the store: 841-1246 to RSVP.
Lots of treats and fun!
Thank you for reading, please share if you know someone who would LOVE to be included in the conversation. Keep sending your comments and questions, it's amazing to hear from you!
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Albella Boys Home was started back in the late 1950's by a missionary couple from England. It is a Christian run home with local Christian staff that provides a home for 140 resident boys aged between 4 ½ and normally 19 but there are two 23 year old boys doing BA courses. Albella also owns and operates a primary school that provides education for our boys plus over 100 local day scholars from needy families in the area.
Around 20 girls are sponsored as day scholars in Kalimpong schools, these girls are from families whose parent(s) previously suffered from Leprosy and are unable to work. Thankfully leprosy is now a disease of the past in the Darjeeling district.
I am the Administrator for the UK based fund raising charity - Friends of Albella Boys Home Darjeeling (FABHD) and has been involved with the home for over 35 years.
A team us from or connected to FBC, led by me are visiting the home this April to run an after school club for the boys, a football tournament, to assist in the school during lesson time, to run a Sunday service for the boys and to cement the relationship between FBC and ABH. It is also expected that Christopher will make contact with local church leaders in Kalimpong.
This is the first time in the homes existence that a team will have visited! There have been many visits but these have only been by individuals and couples. Heshron, Rahmi and his staff are welcoming our visit.
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About Cherilyn
Cherilyn Cowell is an Esthetician, Makeup Artist and Owner of Blush Skin Bar. She started in the industry working at the department store counters for prestige beauty brands such as Estee Lauder, Clinique and MAC. Working for these companies inspired her to learn more about skin and how it works, so she went to school and became a Licensed Esthetician. She studied under the direction of a wonderful Plastic Surgeon, learning the more medical side of skin care and has now been treating clients for 15 years.
In 2017, Cherilyn started Blush Skin Bar with a passion to bring the best skin care treatments and professional makeup services to her clients. She specializes in PCA Chemical Peels, Dermatude Meta Therapy and Airbrush Makeup for weddings and other special events. She is adamant about using good sun protection and loves introducing the world to Indie Beauty brands, which she often talks about in her weekly blogs, website and social media accounts.


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Craig Tindle
Craig Tindle grew up in the small rural town of Lott, Texas. He attended Baylor University then later received a BBA in insurance, real estate, and marketing from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. Craig worked in the roofing industry while attending college, then pursued a career as a multi-line agent for Texas Farm Bureau after graduating. After four years in the insurance industry. Craig returned to a successful career the roofing field. In 2001, Craig married his wife Heather and they have four children: Hailey, Cole, Riley, and Eli. They currently enjoy living in the country just outside of Mart, Texas. When Craig isn't working, he enjoys spending time with his family, camping, and coaching his children's sports teams.
Derek Houser
Derek Houser graduated from Baylor University in 2001 with a BA in Marketing. He enjoys lending his expertise in business management to the team. Derek's background in financial planning brings a valuable source of security to Big Bear. A well-respected member of the Central Texas community, Derek is a member of the Leadership Waco class of 2005. Derek is an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and a passionate sports fan.
Jerome Smith
Jerome Smith grew up in Katy, Texas, then moved to Waco and graduated from Baylor University. Jerome was in the construction business for many years, before entering into the school system as a coach and Athletic Director for 10 years. He then transitioned into the roofing industry in 2007. In his spare time, Jerome and his wife Amy enjoy spending time with their family and attending their 3 children's activities and events.
Robert Tindle
Robert Tindle has lived most of his life in Falls County. He attended Stephen F. Austin State University. After attending college, Robert retuned to work at General Tire as an Industrial Mechanic. After several years there he purchased an Exxon and Texaco service stations in Lott, Texas. His affiliation with Farm Bureau at the stations led him to a career with Farm Bureau Insurance. He was agency manager of Falls County Farm Bureau for 23 years. After retiring from Farm Bureau, he went to work in the roofing industry as a sales representative for ten years. Robert is proud to be a part of Big Bear Roofing and Construction as a sales representative. In his leisure time, Robert spends time with his wife of 41 years, Debi, at their home on Lake Brazos. Robert and Debi have three children and eight grandchildren.
Les Farmer
Dr. Les Farmer spent 31 years in public education as an AG teacher, college professor and school superintendent. He is a Vietnam Veteran. His college degrees were earned at Stephen F. Austin State University, Tarleton State University, and Oklahoma State University. He has been married to Jimmie Sue Farmer for 47 years. They are the proud parents of a son and daughter and have 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Shawn McCallum grew up in the small North East Texas town of Mt.Pleasant. He attended North East Texas Community College and Devry University in Irving Tx. Shawn graduated from Harvard University Business and is certified in corporate audit, training, human resources and marketing. Shawn has been involved in business sales and marketing for over 20 years. He has two beautiful daughters Heaven and Tori. When not working Shawn loves photography, media creation, and spending as much time in the outdoors as possible.
Ethan Deike grew up in a small community called Hallsburg, which is located roughly 20 miles east of Waco. Ethan attended from Mart High School, and was a part of the Football, basketball, and basketball teams. During his senior year, he was on the 2010 State Championship football team. Ethan graduated from Mart in 2011, and then attended Sam Houston State University. Ethan majored at SHSU in Kinesiology, with a minor in Health. Ethan graduated from Sam Houston State University December of 2015, and started working for Big Bear in January of 2016. Ethan enjoys being around his family and friends. Ethan also enjoys watching/playing sports, as well as hunting.
Samantha Ryals
Samantha Ryals grew up locally in Waco, Texas. She graduated from McLennan Community College earning her AA. She plans to further her education in Business and Human Resource Management. Samantha has had 14 years in the customer service industry and strives for excellence in service. She is a proud mother of two. Her hobbies consist of reading, sports, and watching her children play sports. In her spare time she loves spending time with family and friends.
Jay Michael Helleck
Jay grew up in Hallsburg, TX graduated then started going to Axtell High School. He lettered in Football, Baseball, Basketball, and Track and graduated in 2011. Went to Texas State University and graduated with a B.A. in History and English in the spring of 2016. Jay returned to Waco and began working with Sykora Family Ford, before joining the Big Bear team. He enjoys spending time with his family, friends, along with going to watch live sports and music.
Mike Priest
Mike Priest graduated from Texas A&M with a BS in business management. For 20 years, Mike has worked with over 1000 small to medium sized businesses assisting them in start up and continued success thereafter. He is certified Miller Heiman sales trainer for both strategic and conceptual selling as well as a certified marketing executive (SMEI).