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i think he has a pretty brown eyes what about you !!!
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i think he has a pretty brown eyes what about you !!!
He's quite attractive.
Have an opinion?
I think he looks very well
I felt weird looking at those pics.
If he make smile sure he will be a nice looking guy. By the way you don't need to ask us if you like him. Nothing is beautiful until we love it😊
Hihi... I am sorry, then why you asked about this guy. Is he is very close friend of you.
Oh... nice friendship😍 . yes he is nice tell him as my word.
You are welcome😊
He looks like a deeply disturbed, psychopathic lunatic to be brutally honest.
Looks a little weird and uncomfortable
Ask him if he wants to do a cheekbone exchange with me.
He looks very friendly.
He is cute.
why is he making weird faces?
i think he would look very good.. if his facial expression was actually ''normal''.. lol..
hahahahaha youcef :3
i like his eyes *_*
it is looks sooooo atractive
Then maybe you should date him...
This makes me think you're the dude in the picture and are too embarrassed to ask how you look - even if it is anonymous...
So... Kinda sad.
You're 23 and you ask this pointless question and are also anonymous?
I think you're winning hands down - with the immaturity.
are you by any chance feel inferiority insecure and moral destitution that you compensate with talking non sense and attacking people -_-
my question was clear i didn't ask about should i date him or not i just asked to rate him
don't go very NON SENSE
it's very sad that some people in your age can't understand such a simple question
i don't care if you think that i'm the dude in the picture i'm just interestand by the answer for my question that's all
But (if you aren't him...) aren't you disrespecting him by putting this on here in the first place?
of course i didn't do that BEHIND HIS BACK ,,, if i did something like that it would make me an awful friend -_-
he is always asking me about his appearance and i'm always telling him that he has a pretty eyes ,,, actually i'm new here and when i found that it's possible to put photos asking for rating i just tell him that he can ask for others opinion and he was ok he just said : OK just go ahead ask them ,,, and by the way if i'm showing as an anonymus i didn't ask as an anonymous on purpuse i just didn't get used i'm new here i just didn't notice that it's possible to ask by my user name and i'm Abiiir this is it
That's no friend, that's you! You're too pretty for my tastes
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History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women in our armed forces. Throughout our history, they've answered the call in bravery and sacrifice.
~Tim Pawlenty
Here in the United States, we celebrate Veterans Day every November 11. As the daughter of a retired Army soldier, I am especially thankful, because I have seen firsthand the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families.
I feel honored and privileged to live in a country that offers us such amazing opportunities. Freedom does not come without a price. Some people may take for granted the many basic rights we enjoy in the United States, but these rights have been earned through the ultimate sacrifice paid by the men and women of our armed forces.
If you don't stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
I am in awe of the sacrifice made by all branches of our military and their families to protect our freedoms and privileges. This Veterans Day (and any day), help to financially support the injured and critically ill members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. We've listed a few of our favorite organizations below. Please visit these websites to see how you can help. Learn more about ways to support our troops and their families.
Thank you to all the men and women who serve our country in the armed forces – past and present – and especially all those who died or were wounded protecting our country. You make me proud to be an American.
If you have a favorite organization that we haven't listed, please feel free to list it in the comments section below so that other readers will learn about it.

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Chastleton House – historic house tour
Largely unchanged over its 400 years, the Jacobean Chastleton House in Oxfordshire is like a time capsule, with a gentle air of decline
With its undisturbed cobwebs, decades of dust, and peeling plaster, Chastleton House is like an authentic version of the fictional home of Miss Haversham in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations.
Built for the wealthy wool merchant and MP Walter Jones between 1607 and 1612, the Cotswold property passed down his descendants for nearly four centuries. This line of succession spelt the demise, but also historic preservation of Chastleton House. The family had an unfortunate tendency to choose allegiance with the losing side in any civil unrest – first Royalists, supporting Charles II, then Jacobites.
Their subsequent downturn in fortunes meant they never had the money to make changes to the Jacobean property over the centuries – much to the delight of historians!
Skip to:
- The story of Chastleton's past
- The style of the house
- The interesting collection at Chastleton House
When Chastleton House was handed to the National Trust in its fragile state in 1991, it still contained much of its furniture and original contents. It was the Trust's decision to preserve as much as possible the gradual air of decline, rather than restore the house, and tell the story of all 19 generations of the family who had lived there.
Our Guide: Sebastian Conway
Chastleton house and visitor operations manager
What do you know of the story of Chastleton House's past?
Walter Jones built Chastleton House as a status symbol – to show how he had risen in social hierarchy from trade to Parliament. Seen from the south side the house has symmetrical grandeur, which was the style favoured by the fashionable elite of the day.
Walter Jones's grandson Arthur, known as 'the Cavalier', fought for the Royalist forces in the English Civil War. There is a story of how he had to hide in a closet at Chastleton House over night, while Parliamentarian soldiers searched for him following the Battle of Worcester. The fines levied against him by Oliver Cromwell probably set in motion the family's financial downfall.
The family always seemed to support the wrong side politically: fast forward 100 years and they were heavily involved in the Jacobite rebellion of 1745, as staunch Tories in support of bringing
a Stuart king back to the throne.
Subsequent generations were equally unlucky at making their fortunes. The house was tenanted to a family of tea plantation owners from 1897 to 1923, but they, too, caught the 'Chastleton House bug' and ended up completely bankrupt. It returned to the hands of the family, and with no money still to halt its decline, by 1991 was in a severe state of disrepair.
How would you describe Chastleton House?
These different ages appear as you go from room to room. It's like peeling an onion layer by layer, seeing how the different generations of the family have managed to make their mark on it. From the 17th century Great Hall or Long Gallery, through the White Parlour, which feels quite Victorian, to the Sheldon bedroom, with its 1950s white gloss painted wall panelling.
What is interesting about the collection at Chastleton House?
There is a collection of some 6,000 objects going back over 400 years of the house. It is a real hotchpotch, ranging from priceless tapestries, furniture and art, including rare Jacobite glass associated with the Jacobite Rebellions of 1745 and 1790, through to the most wonderful everyday domestic objects.
If you took them out of Chastleton, many of the items wouldn't be that significant, but they add to the sense of spirit of the property and each takes you off on a different story path.
Images © National Trust Images / Derek Pelling / John Bigelow Taylor
Visiting information:
Chastleton House is open Wednesday to Sunday, 1pm–5pm until Sunday 30 October.
Admission (house & garden): adult £10.50, child £5.50, family (2 adults, 3 children) £27.
Chastleton House, near Moreton-in-Marsh, Oxfordshire GL56 0SU. Tel: 01608 674981


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Three harrowing tales of shoots that were saved by ingenuity, quick thinking and a little luck.
Few cauldrons burn as fiercely as a studio shoot, fueled by sky-high client expectations, impatient art directors and intense deadlines. From within this crucible, some of the world's most extraordinary photography has been created.
Yet even the finest of plans can shift subtly and go awry in an instant. How does one overcome adversity within the studio? Moreover, how does one transform an unraveling shoot into a great success?
Perhaps the key is to think of the studio as a laboratory. Photography could be called the greatest amalgam of pure science and fine art, wherein all great ideas can be tried and tested, and all concepts can be recorded for future analysis.
Sometimes success comes down to that most magical of quotients: luck. However, many of the best photographers say that luck does not happen by chance. Although the shoot may look as if it's going down the tubes, the right combination of opportunity and preparation can help avert disaster.
Musical chairs
The digital age of photography brings new perils and more than enough challenges to the modern photographer. Take a recent shoot by Phoenix photographer Dave Siegel (siegelphoto.com).
Interface had hired Siegel to shoot an advertising image of 11 elite IT executives who had just flown in from all parts of the globe. The ad's concept was that these execs would be turned into superheroes – one guy would fly, one would move at supersonic speeds, lightning would jump from another's hands, one exec's arms would stretch to impossible proportions and so on – all thanks to the wonders of modern postproduction and the powers of Photoshop CS-2.
Siegel shot with a Canon 1Ds, burning the images onto a Mac G4 using Capture One software. About 225 images and seven ITs into the shoot, the glitch happened. A little box popped up on his monitor saying, "Out of memory." Following Siegel's instructions, his assistant deleted three older projects to clear some room and emptied the trash.
Upon restarting the computer, much to Siegel's horror, the 225 images had disappeared into nanospace without a trace.
You don't think it's going to happen to you, but it's musical chairs. It will happen sooner or later.
— Dave Siegel
Closer examination revealed that the two images that Siegel had just shot were the only ones that remained. One of the models (an IT guy, of course) was a computer wizard, but only for PCs. He placed a quick call to a friend who was conversant in Mac, but the Mac tech couldn't get there until the next day.
To add to the pandemonium, the art director was making like an elastic superhero, bouncing off the walls and ceiling of the studio.
With time slipping away and frustrations building, Siegel decided to use a copy of Disk Warrior and found the photos. The RAW images popped up on I-View, but were oddly corrupted when viewed on Pho-toshop Bridge. Then inspiration struck; Siegel screen-shot the images from I-View, rezzed up the errant images using Photoshop CS-2 and saved them.
So why did this work? Apparently, Canon embeds a 1,500 ppi JPEG within their proprietary RAW file. Siegel was able to extract the JPEG image and give his client a product that was optimum for its usage. The AD finally calmed down, and Siegel finished the shoot.
In doing so, he performed not unlike one of the very superheroes hze was shooting: He saved the day. He was extremely fortunate that this project was destined for the almighty web, and not a billboard or double-truck ad requiring a larger file.
What he learned from this experience was the power of redundancy. To safeguard a shoot, it is imperative to back up work. Saving a project while shooting onto alternate and multiple drives would have alleviated the potential loss of his shoot's imagery.
As Siegel mused sagely in afterthought, "You don't think it's going to happen to you, but it's musical chairs. It will happen sooner or later." So it seems that a little paranoia is a healthy thing.
Don't eat your props
San Diego photographer Michael Balderas (http://www.balderasphoto.com) has been fully digital since 1999 and hasn't lost a shoot yet (knock on wood). Balderas believes fully in redundancy and is always tethered to his external 100G LaCie drive, burning files to both his camera and the diminutive LaCie.
However, Balderas still has a few clients who appreciate the excellence of his 8×10 studio camera and the brilliance of an 8×10 transparency.
Big City Bagels hired Balderas to create four set shots. After reviewing about five bushels of bagels, Balderas found the "heroes" that would star in his shoot. The props were bought, and the set built and lit. His assistant loaded the film. The day went along smoothly, moving from one variation to the next. Balderas' assistant loaded and unloaded the unwieldy large-format film numerous times.
Balderas called home just as his brother- in-law was putting the pick of the litter to the ultimate test with his morning coffee. "Stop! I need my props back!" Balderas cried.
Early the next morning, Balderas returned to the lab to view the test. Much to his horror, the test was double-exposed. He rushed the rest of the shoot through the lab, but discovered that the same double-exposure had happened to all four parts of the project. Apparently, the assistant had accidentally reloaded shot film, and Balderas had reshot over it.
The catastrophe didn't end there. Where were those handpicked bagels?
Balderas called home just as his brother- in-law was putting the pick of the litter to the ultimate test with his morning coffee. "Stop! I need my props back!" Balderas cried. After racing home, he gently placed all the bagels into shopping bags and sped out the door.
By the time he returned to the studio, the set had already been struck. After getting permission from the client for one more day of shooting, Balderas and his properly chastened assistant got back to work. By drawing acetates from the test Polaroids and taping the acetates to the groundglass, he was able to match the design and feel of each shot almost perfectly. They were slightly off, but still excellent.
You can bet that Balderas then ran a film test of each set before he struck the set and moved on to the next assignment.
"Don't eat your props until you get your film back" has become one of the catchphrases of Michael Balderas' successful studio ever since.
Ingenuity: The father of invention
For my own photography, I've always played every shoot conservatively, figuring that if something could go wrong, it would. When clients wouldn't agree with this philosophy, then the responsibility for the shoot would be shifted onto their shoulders, should there be a problem. Most clients, when presented with this dilemma, would agree to wait out the film, tweaking the shot and bringing it to the next-highest level.
In the pre-Photoshop digital world, my specialty had always been experimental, high-risk photography using multiple-exposed, in-camera special effects. Using film, you had one chance to get it right. I danced the razor's edge for 23 years, flirting with disaster each time.
Craig Sheumaker, an art director at Univision, a leading graphic design firm in San Francisco, had faxed me a rough comp of a close-up of a person's eye with a doctor reflected within it. Although I had never done such a shoot before, I sold the AD on the project, and the opportunity became mine for the taking.
The first problem was finding the proper tool for the shoot. I chose a highly specialized 200mm Medical Nikkor camera, complete with variable optical elements. This would allow me to stay pretty far away from the eye and still get a close-up.
I tested a number of eye models, but the AD finally selected Kim, an Iranian woman with the darkest of black irises. Rose, my wife, played the doctor. I covered her with a surgeon's mask, dressed her in a surgical gown and brought in a hospital gurney. The studio was made light-tight, shielded within from all ambient light. Likewise, I took black velvet and covered all the walls with a medium that absorbs about 95 percent of light that strikes it.
The question was: How was I going to put the surgeon's reflection dead center in Kim's eye? I had Kim lie down on the gurney. Rose straddled Kim, facing her. I positioned myself, draped in black velvet like some dark knight of Araby, just over Rose's right shoulder.
I had my assistant, James, scrim and grid the spotlight on the boom and move it into position. I needed the light to be tightly collimated. I focused the light onto Rose's face; in effect, she became the reflector, which shone light back onto Kim's eye. By moving Rose's face back and forth, I could increase and decrease the amount of fill. Any other lights would show up as a reflection onto the model's eye.
In examining the test Polaroid with a loupe, the AD and I noticed that our eye model had gone out clubbing the night be- fore, and her eyes were bloodshot. Normally, even with Visine, this would potentially spell disaster for the shoot, as all elements must be perfect in film. Fortuitously, the reddening of her eye played well to our theme of a doctor's visit, so it didn't become more of an issue.
The shot, although immaculate, still needed more dimension. For one final touch, I had James rig up a secondary spotlight and take the power down to 1/32nd. This balanced nicely, giving the effect of a light source illuminating the dark field of the patient's eye.
We shot three rolls of 35mm film, making slight variations. We gave one to the lab and held two in reserve. Snip tests were run on the first, and slight adjustments were made. Then I gave permission to run the film. Not until we had received and examined the finished first roll did we process the other rolls in sequence. With the shoot in the proverbial can, we hand-delivered the shoot to the designer. Once we had his blessing, we struck the shoot.
I like to reflect on all the unknown factors that could have killed this shoot. First and foremost was the one thing beyond my control: the model's eye. Although we had tested her, the reddening could have killed the shot. Instead, we lucked out.
After this shot, I became known as the "Eye Guy" around the Bay Area, completing high-tech shoots for clients such as KLA Instruments and National Geographic, and winning the top award in New York with a shot that was used in Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" anti-drug campaign.
Since those days, the digital revolution has brought us many things, including the illusion that every problem can be fixed in post-production. Within the 1980s-era world of film, however, post was considered the choice of last resort, a sign of a photographer's failure to anticipate the needs of the art director and the corporate client. That's a creed that many digital shooters should remember when they immediately fall back on their G4s as problem-solving tools.
As Arn Steiner, a well known biochemist, who also happened to be my father, always told me: "Necessity may be the mother of invention, but ingenuity is the father."
We cannot deny the problems that life throws at us during a shoot. But, with the right philosophy, we can transform a potentially disastrous situation into a golden opportunity.
Balderas called home just as his brother-in-law was putting the pick of the litter to the ultimate test with his morning coffee. "Stop! I need my props back!" Balderas cried.


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Written & Directed by Julia Leigh
Produced by Jessica Brentnall
Released by IFC Films/Video On Demand
Australia. 101 min. Not Rated
With Emily Browning, Rachael Blake, Ewen Leslie, Peter Carroll & Chris Haywood
In the same year that Catherine Breillat reinterpreted The Sleeping Beauty as a model fairy tale for feminist girls, Australian novelist and debut film writer/director Julia Leigh takes the more radical and daring approach of exploring and exploding its enduring appeal to men. Her Sleeping Beauty is a lot scarier, and definitely not for children.
A beautiful young woman is first seen grounded in mundane reality. College student Lucy (Emily Browning) struggles to make ends meet as a part-time waitress and medical research subject. She manages to find time to tenderly care for a dying friend, but her roommate's domineering boyfriend first demands she take on more housekeeping duties and then threatens to evict her for rent due. She finds if she puts on a tight dress and tosses her long auburn locks, men will pay for drinks and dinner, and she starts getting more and more reckless in tempting them, and tempting fate.
Scanning the campus newspaper for more opportunities, she responds to an advertisement for "Silver Service." The imperious procurer, Clara (Rachael Blake), teaches her how to formally conform in barely-there lingerie to old rich men's (and sometimes couples') elaborately staged elegant dinners in somewhat stereotyped decadent tableaus. Clara protects Lucy, dressed comparatively modestly in white, when the evenings change from posing to debauchery.
This background all becomes an expository set-up for Leigh to delve into powerful historical and literary images of old men (it's hard not to call them old goats) seeking warmth (and domination) over completely passive maidens. She was inspired by King David's predilections in his declining years, and two novellas about specialized brothels, Yasunari Kawabata's House of the Sleeping Beauties (1961), which was then referenced in Gabriel García Márquez's A Memory of My Melancholy Whores (2004). But none of these were from the point of view of the young women as the sleeping objects of their obsessions.
Lucy presses Clara for more money, though the madam has warned her against getting hooked on the regular income, and she's offered a special job. Entering into a mythic recreation via a modern carriage (a limo), Lucy leaves a trail of red berries into an isolated mansion on the edge of a forest. She undergoes elaborate beauty preparation, much like the Biblical Esther undertook to be selected by the Persian King Ahasuerus, before Clara formally drops a magic potion into Lucy's special tea, leads her to a locked chamber to slumber for the night, and performs the ritual of instructing each nameless client as to the house rules before he joins the young woman in that room—no penetration, but almost anything else goes. The audience watches several excruciating nights, squirming from a static observation point, wondering just how far each Methuselah will go with the naked, living, porcelain doll asleep in his bed. (Browning is fearlessly pliable). Suddenly Leigh throws in an almost sympathetic perspective when the only repeat client (Peter Carroll) delivers a mesmerizing monologue directly to the camera defending his grasping for life.
Outside of this work, Lucy tries, unsuccessfully, to relate to her real world (a brief encounter with a handsome ex-boyfriend provides just a frustrating glimpse of her emotional issues that thwart a happy-ever-after kiss from a potential Prince Charming). To assert control over her life, she rents an expensive apartment to create her own modern fantasy aerie to bring back random hook-ups, but she becomes as curious as Bluebeard's wife to know what goes on behind closed doors back in the mansion. The very banality of human nature that she discovers may be a letdown, especially about the elderly male variety, but the film feels as disturbingly universal as a modern fairy tale.


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746 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201 | 478-743-7417 | MAP
History of Snow's Memorial Chapel
Snow's Memorial Chapel began in 1892 as Burgard Funeral Furnishings. In 1942, William A. Snow, Jr. bought the funeral home for his brother-in-law, Everett Sammons, and changed the name to Memorial Chapel.
Later in 1959, William A. Snow III began working at the funeral home as a partner with Everett Sammons. In 1973, Everett Sammons passed away and William A. Snow III continued to manage the firm along with his wife, Jean. In 1979, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Snow III purchased the funeral home from his father and changed the name to Snow's Memorial Chapel.
Both Mr. & Mrs. William A. Snow III are still active within the firm today. Also having long-term heritage within the funeral home is Reginald Smith, who began work at Memorial Chapel in 1965. William A. Snow, IV who started in 1983, manages the Snow's Memorial Chapel, Cherry Street location, and is also the General Manager of the Macon Georgia group.
Today, Snow's Memorial Chapel is proud to be a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery providers.


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Online safety. For students and parents. The Digital landscape. Digital Natives Born after 1990 Highly connected 97% play video games 75% have cell phones 68% use IM 70% use SN sites Easily adapt and adopt Generate content.
Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author.While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server.
For students and parents
Moshi monsters- choose your own monster (party place, safe chat)
Minecraft forum –posting comments, profile pictures use avatar
Making friends
It is important to help your children understand the following areas:
-Opinions – such as what they like and don't like
-What they are doing
-Pictures of themselves
-Information about themselves – such as their name and where they live
-Videos and music
You can help your child share safely by teaching them to:
Loopholes – even if you have set controls, your child may be accessing the internet through other sources. Many phones can access the internet through Wifi, which could be available on your street and picked up for free. Accessing someone else's Wifi may mean that your safety settings no longer apply.
Monitor and filter websites based on categories and auto enablement of Safe Search.
Monitor and filter Online TV by show rating and block inappropriate YouTube clips.
Monitor music downloaded through iTunes and limit access to explicit content.
Limit online interactions with popular games and restrict access to gaming websites.
Instant Messaging
Monitor or block instant messaging applications and online chat rooms.
Social Networking
Monitor postings on social network sites for personal information or block social networking sites.
Choose to block email, allow it with only approved contacts, or allow unrestricted email.
Activity Reports
Smart, informative reports of online activity with summary reports sent to your inbox.
Instant Alerts
Text Message, Email or Phone alerts when someone visits inappropriate content.
Time Limits
Choose the times of the day that the Internet is available or set a total time that can be spent online.
Remote Management
Change your settings anytime from anywhere using only your web browser.
Multiple Profiles
Setup monitoring and filtering policies for each user.
Sending threatening emails or intimidating someone
Posting hurtful comments on someone's profile/ amending their profile
Saying nasty things in chat and instant messaging
Ganging up on another player or excluding them
Making prank calls, nasty texts and photo messages
Making people do things on webcams that upset them
Ganging up on someone, excluding someone, making hurtful comments
Get Safe Online recently launched a new awareness campaign targeted at parents and other adults responsible for children's safety.
With the internet being such a fascinating place for our kids (but also, sadly, a minefield), it's essential that parents are not only familiar with the ins and outs of their children's digital world, but know to how engage with them on the subject ... and feel comfortable in doing so. Talking to them positively and progressively, rather than using strong-arm tactics. Mixed in with one or more of the many tech solutions open to them these days.
CEOP today warned of a concerning rise in the use of webcam by sex offenders to blackmail children and young people online.
We're asking schools and youth organisations to run assemblies to raise awareness amongst young people of this type of crime.
We want all young people to know that if they are being threatened online, if they've shared something they regret, it's never too late to get help.
Young people might feel like there is no way out but they can always report to CEOP online at www.thinkuknow.co.uk or visiting the CEOP Safety Centre.
CEOP works with a wide-range of organisations both nationally and internationally to promote children's online safety.
Recently, to mark Social Media Day on 30th June, we worked with the British Council to develop an infographic to help parents and carers keep their children safe online. It highlights 5 golden rules for parents and carers to follow and emphasises the importance of staying involved in your children's activities on social media sites like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.


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Hitting the road this summer? We've put together a killer playlist to get you from Point A to Point B, wherever those might be. Whether you're driving Route 66 or "The Road to Nowhere" (a.k.a. US-83), these classic American tunes will help you keep on truckin'. For an even more songs, check out the extended playlist on our Spotify channel.
- Running On Empty – Jackson Browne
- Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles
- Take it Easy – The Eagles
- Send Me On My Way – Rusted Root
- Low Rider – War
- America – Simon & Garfunkel
- Roadrunner – The Modern Lovers & Jonathan Richman
- Route 66 – Chuck Berry
- To Ohio – The Low Anthem
- Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
Before your trip, check out roadtripusa.com or pick up a copy of the full-color 2015 edition of Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America's Two-Lane Highways for itineraries, route ideas, and expert info on where to stay on your trip. For readers who know that the road trip experience is as much about the journey as it is about the destination, author Jamie Jensen has put together the definitive guide to off-beat roadside attractions, quirky mom-and-pop businesses, and the best Americana to be found anywhere east or west of the Mississippi.


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VMware: Can't shutdown a VM, kill the hypervisor process
If you can't shutdown a VM, and it won't poweroff, ssh into your Host and kill the process that hosts the VM:
esxcli vm process list esxcli vm process kill --type=hard --world-id=[WORLDID]
You can choose types: soft, hard, force.
VMware sent me the source code to 5.1.0U1 as requested
So, a few weeks ago I sent a letter to VMware requesting the source for ESXi 5.1.0U1 as stated on their site that any user who would like it should.
VMware's law department creeped a little on my LinkedIn profile, I then received a call from a VMware lawyer a few days later. I explained the truth… I'm just a dude, trying to build a driver that isn't supported. I just wanted the source so I could properly build the driver. I'm not looking to resell or reverse engineer… just some dude. He forwarded me to their driver project manager who followed up (within two days) with a call. I never followed up.
Today, I received "the source code" on a CD. Very impressive customer service.
Dear Matt, In response to your request, please find enclosed a CD containing the source code corresponding to the binaries for the open source components and modifications of those components distributed in VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1. Sincerely, VMware
Minimizing esxtop output for targeted stats captures
You can easily use `esxtop` in batch mode to generate a CSV file containing specific performance stats.
There are some caveats to this process, but you can make it through relatively unscathed capturing, generally, only what you need.
Patch ESXi without Update Manager
Download the patch bundle and incremental patches:
1) Download the latest patch bundle and any patches since the latest patch bundle.
There seems to be a naming convention for patch bundles as follows: "update-from-esxi5.0-5.0_update01", "update-from-esxi5.0-5.0_update02"
Patch bundles are cumulative, so at this point, I would only need to download update-from-esxi5.0-5.0_update02 and any patches that were issued after its release.
Unfortunately, you can not use the native ESXi `wget` binary, as the downloads are only accessible via a logon session.
2) Using the vSphere, focus your host in the left pane> summary tab> resources panel> storage section> right-click on the datastore> Browse Datastore
3) Click the icon with the hdd icon with the green up arrow and upload the patch bundle and patches to your store.
Install the patch bundle, then the patches:
1) Connect to you ESXi server via SSH.
2) Verify the presence of the patch bundle and patch files by checking /vmfs/volumes/datastoreN (where N is the datastore number):
ls -al /vmfs/volumes/datastore*/*.zip
3) Check to see if any of the vibs require your server to be placed into maintenance mode:
for f in $(ls /vmfs/volumes/datastore*/*.zip) ; do ( python /sbin/esxcli.py software sources vib get -d $f | grep -E .*Name\|Maintenance.* ) ; done
4) You can then place your server/host into maintenance mode:
/bin/vim-cmd hostsvc/maintenance_mode_enter
5) To install all VIBs:
for f in $(ls /vmfs/volumes/datastore*/*.zip) ; do ( python /sbin/esxcli.py software vib install -d $f &>> /var/log/vib_install.log ) ; done
6) Review the log for information on failures and pending reboots:
less /var/log/vib_install.log
7) Reboot the host if necessary:
reboot #yep, that's it
8) You can take the host out of maintenance mode:
/bin/vim-cmd hostsvc/maintenance_mode_exit
VMware ESX: Quick script for VM management
This article will expand over time.
I decided today that I was going to stop messing with the vSphere Client, and start doing all my work with VMs through the command line interface presented through SSH.
I soon realized that some of the interface is not so nice. I really want to bang out commands with tab completion, in luie of no true console like interface. I figured I'd throw together (and expect to expand) some bash scripts for ease of use.
VMware: Thick vs. Thin provisioning benchmarks
Update: Here's a valuable thread on HardForum. Here is info on using the VAAI and issuing SCSI UNMAP to reclaim thin provisioned space. You may want to disable this automatic functionality to control when it occurs.
There are three options for allocating space out of your storage for your VM disks:
Thick Provisioning Lazy Zeroed: Allocates the disk space statically (no other volumes can take the space), but doesn't write zeros to the blocks until the first write takes place to that block during runtime (which includes a full disk format).
Thick Provisioning Eager Zeroed: Allocates the disk space statically (no other volumes can take the space), and writes zeros to all the blocks.
Thin Provisioning: Allocates the disk space only when a write occurs to a block, but the total volume size is reported by VMFS to the OS. Other volumes can take the remaining space. This allows you to float space between your servers, and expand your storage when your size monitoring indicates there's a problem. Note that once a Thin Provisioned block is allocated, it remains on the volume regardless if you've deleted data, etc.
By definition, you would expect Thick Provisioning Eager Zeroed to be the fastest.
Misguided Opinion: Why does everyone care about the VMware source being "leaked?"
Suddenly, 17 days after the 'leak press release' was published by HardcoreCharlie to pastebin, the news story broke far and wide that VMware source code has been leaked.


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Adult classes
We are strengthened by the time we spend studying God's word together and we look forward to doing the same with you. We encourage you to visit many bible classes until you find the "perfect fit". A floor plan to help you locate each classroom is posted in each of our lobbies.
Sunday Morning: 9:00Am
This class is designed for college aged individuals who are seeking a relationship with God and who are learning how to navigate the everyday struggles of adulthood.
20s & 30s
This class of young adults, both single and married, is engaged in a variety oflife-changing Bible studies taught by one of our elders, Jeff Bonney. This class meets in Room 117 (south hallway).
30s & 40s
This class of adults, made up of many walks of life, whether that is married, single or divorced chooses topics that are of particular value to them at this stage in their Christian lives. This class is taught by two of our deacons, Steve Sims and Dan Skaggs and one of our deacons, Dwight Berry. This class meets in the South Overflow (west hall just outside the chapel).
50s & 60s
This class is made up of those approaching the "empty nest" years. This class is lead by elder, Dr. Guy Ross. This class meets in Room 116 (south hallway).
60s & 70s
This class is primarily made up of many of our older members. This class is primarily taught by Barrett Huddleston. This class meets in our SOS classroom, Room 121 (southeast lobby).
WEdnesday evening: 7:00PM
Adult Bible Class
"Ancient Counsel for Current Challenges: Studies in 1 Corinthians" taught by preaching minister Randy Johns. This class meets in the SOS classroom, Room 121 (southeast lobby).
Women's Bible Class
This semester the ladies bible class is continuing a book study. This class is led by Debbie Yeagley, Loree Johns and Natalie Bonney. This class meets in Room 117 (south hallway).


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We always knew this day would come; like Sean Connery's departure from James Bond, or Harrison Ford handing over the keys to the Falcon, sometimes actors are just a little long in the tooth to play a role forever. As Hugh Jackman brings to close his 17-year reign as #Wolverine, his 10th film as the berserker member of the #XMen bows out with the superb #Logan.
While the fandom remains split on if it should be his last round in the ring, the 48-year-old seems to have made peace with the fact that no one can carry a role forever (did you hear that, Daniel Craig?) and even he looks forward to the future of the carnivorous Canadian. Retracting his claws for the last time and hanging up his yellow lycra for permanent storage, all eyes will inevitably be on who could/should ever replace #HughJackman as Wolverine.
Jack's Ya Lot
Speaking to the New York Times, Jackman said that Logan was indeed his final run with the mutants, confirming what we already knew:
"When I had the script, I was like, 'Yes,' and when I was shooting the movie, yes. As I sit here today, yes...God knows how I'll feel in three years, but right now, absolutely...The character will go on. Someone else will play it, for sure."
He claims that that is part of life, "unless Daniel Day-Lewis plays him and wins the Oscar — then I might have a little problem."
At least he doesn't seem too phased by his departure, citing that other actors (naming no names) may struggle to leave behind some of their bigger parts:
"Occasionally, you feel, hang on a minute — that's my role! Macbeth is what I played! Shylock is what I played! What are they doing?"
Jackman's portrayal was a strange beast; where the likes of Famke Janssen, Ian McKellen, and Patrick Stewart had to share their roles with younger counterparts, Logan's healing ability meant that we have only ever known one man in the role. Jackman became synonymous with the feral mutant, but after the likes of a middling The Wolverine, and only a brief cameo in X-Men: Apocalypse and, there were signs that "Logan's Run" was coming to an end. Admittedly, the Wolverine standalones grew in popularity, starting with the 38% RT rated X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2009, moving onto The Wolverine with 69% in 2013, and finally Logan's shining 97% currently. It is only fitting that the third chapter's swansong be the best, but what could the future hold for Weapon X?
Let's see who else has the look of Logan, and an exoskeleton of Adamantium, to bring the most notorious X-Man to our screens (don't worry, this is one fancasting I'll keep Tom Hardy out of):
1. Kit Harrington
From Game of Thrones to Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, Kit Harrington certainly has the grizzled look of a wild man. We already know that he is good at wielding a blade or flying into battle, and he has nailed being a miserable bastard. After being the male lead of George R.R. Martin's book-to-screen, he has become somewhat typecast as Jon Snow, so it's a perfect time to branch into other roles. With HBO's Game of Thrones winding to an end after eight seasons, that gives us just enough time to mourn the departure of Jackman and queue up Kit for the role.
2. Hugh Dancy
Sticking with the floppy-haired look, and another Hugh, Hannibal's Hugh Dancy certainly has the intense stare of Wolverine and the muscles to match. We saw him play the disturbed FBI profiler for three season's of Bryan Fuller's cannibal feast, and there were more than enough nude shots to show he has the "assets" to play Logan. An underrated actor, Dancy's parts in Black Hawk Down and King Arthur show that he has some serious action chops.
3. Jake Gyllenhaal
He may be on about every superhero fancast out there, but surely it has to happen sometime? Going from the awkward, skinny teen in Donnie Darko, Gyllenhaal has certainly buffed-up in recent years to take on more adult roles. He once almost played Batman in the Nolanverse, so why not give him a crack at #Fox's hottest property? If you still aren't convinced, check out his shredded abs in Southpaw!
4. Karl Urban
Hopefully this ones doesn't fill you with "Dredd," but the Star Trek alumni is an out-there choice to slash his way into the X-Men. He may be slightly on the tall side, but you can easily imagine Urban chomping cigars as the gruff mutant, thanks to his role as the titular Judge in 2012's reboot of Dredd. While a sequel/possible TV continuation to Dredd has been long-mooted, maybe Urban should forget it and move onto another project, oh, say, Wolverine?
5. Taron Egerton
Perhaps the most logical choice would be to completely hit the reset button and have a much younger Wolverine, a'la the rest of the current X-Men universe. Making big waves in Hollywood, 27-year-old Egerton is becoming one of cinema's new golden boys. Portraying dapper and suave in Kingsman: The Secret Service, Egerton has also shown diversity as Eddie the Eagle alongside Jackman in 2016. He may seem a little soft for the role, but perhaps he could grab a few tips off the departing Aussie?
See also:
- 'Logan' Review: It's The Best X-Men Movie Of All Time And Will Change The Superhero Genre Forever
- Like Father, Like Daughter: 4 Comic Book Storylines That Would Make A Great X-23 Solo Movie
- 'Logan' — Every Marvel Easter Egg, Comic Book Reference & X-Men Movie Link
It appears that it isn't only the fandom that will mourn the loss of our loose cannon lothario, Professor Xavier himself, Patrick Stewart, commented on the situation, saying that Hugh "very much senses" the weight of Wolverine's loss. "But I have to tell you, Hugh Jackman carries that weight very lightly." The two have developed something of a bromance since appearing together in Bryan Singer's first X-Men film, and Logan serves as a love letter for the pair and a Thelma & Louise-style road trip.
Just as comic books survived for a while after the "death" of Wolverine, perhaps the character should spend some time rejuvenating at the Alkali Lake facility while we let old wounds heal; in the meantime, let's start "ClawsOutForJackman" trending on Twitter and give Jackman's tenure as Logan the respect it deserves.
Check out the Easter Eggs you might have missed from the Logan trailer, and don't forget our poll below!
Want more Movie Pilot video? Click here!
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My grandmother loved grapefruits, and my grandfather loved dark chocolate. I remember this because I also love both of those foods, and I am the only other person in my family who does. When they were alive, these common loves made me feel special in the eyes of my grandparents, and I still feel a connection between each of these foods and the people I loved.
Likes and dislikes, fears and pet peeves – these little pieces are part of our stories. They may seem insignificant, but just one shared love can strengthen a bond across generations. These little pieces are the focus for this month's Who I Am project; if you care to join me, jump in now with this easy one!
I've written about the things I love and hate* before, as well as the things that scare or annoy me. To create something new for this post, I'm using all five senses.
*My sister and I were not allowed to use the word "hate," and that habit is hard to break. I'm going with "strongly dislike" instead.
I love the sound of m&m's being poured into a bowl.
It reminds me of my childhood, when my mother hosted her weekly evening Mah Jongg game. Dessert was not a given after dinner, but I knew I'd get it on those nights.
I strongly dislike the sound of popping knuckles or joints. It makes me nauseated.
What scares me – the telephone ringing in the middle of the night.
What annoys me – the dog barking even though she's been out, she's been fed, and she's been loved. What does she want from me????
I love the smell of Play Dough, fresh basil, and oranges.
I strongly dislike the smell of ranch dressing and buffalo wings. I will not dine next to anyone eating hot wings.
What scares me – the smell of propane. When I turn on the grill and smell the gas, I'm always scared it's going to blow up in my face as I ignite the flame.
What annoys me – the smell of garlic I forgot to watch and therefore burnt in the pan.
I love any large body of water. I don't need to be in it or on it; I just want to look at it.
I strongly dislike our lawn. It is 90% crabgrass and weeds.
What scares me – clowns and dolls. It started with the movies Poltergeist, It and Child's Play, but spread to even benign, non-murderous dolls and clowns.
What annoys me – littering. How hard is it to hold onto your trash until you can throw it away? Seeing a driver toss his cigarette butt out the window infuriates me.
I love holding hands with Matt, getting my hair shampooed at the salon, and hugs from my kids.
I strongly dislike the feel of someone's chin (usually James') on my shoulder.
What scares me – the feel of a bug on my skin or in my hair.
What annoys me – touching my lower back. It is so ticklish that it's irritating.
I love expertly cooked scallops, the perfect berry, and a chocolate-covered caramel.
I strongly dislike yogurt and any kind of vinegar.
What scares me – the taste of anything coming back up.
What annoys me – the taste of soap that gets in my mouth when I wash my face too enthusiastically.
Maybe twenty years from now, I will snuggle with my granddaughter, sharing a bar of dark chocolate and laughing about our mutual irrational fear of clowns. My grandson will nestle in too, and I may even like it when he rests his chin on my shoulder.
Care to join us this month, or for the last four months of 2016? Jump into the Who I Am project anytime; if you want to receive the monthly prompts, simply click the graphic below. The link-up is open for three weeks, so you have plenty of time to write.


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According to the novel, Lord of the Flies are humans inherently good or evil?
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Golding set out, in Lord of the Flies, to prove that humans are indeed basically savage and only civilization has made a difference to the way we behave - the need to conform. Lord of the Flies was
an attempt to trace the defects of society back to the defects of human nature.
He believed that, once the rules no longer apply, conflicting human instincts and survival skills will cause man to descend into violence - survival being the only motivator.
Lord of the Flies, ..., essentially explores the dark side of what Golding felt was the true nature of man: evil.
At the same time, Golding does acknowledge that goodness is also present in each person who has the capacity to be
just, virtuous, or kind ...conforms to the moral order of the universe.
but, disillusioned from his experiences of war, even the good characters have a 'dark' side. There is a relativity to it and Ralph and Piggy especially, have the potential not to be swept away by evil. Their experience of it is enough for them to realize that goodness must prevail. Piggy's earlier appeal to Jack
not as a favor . . . but because what's right's right
is ineffectual on Jack as he no longer recognizes
a moral code where law and cooperation is best and killing is wrong.
Simon recognizes evil within us but his attempts - when he is relieved that the beast is not actually 'real' - bring real irony into the story as he still falls victim to this 'beast.'
Even the ultimate 'rescue' is steeped in meaning. As the boys are 'rescued' from the island, what are they returning to? They cannot recapture their lost innocence and they will return to a war-ravaged situation. Ralph, at the end, cries for
the darkness of man's heart.
However, to have a concept of everything that has happened, he must have an inherently 'good' side. Evil is so evil that it does not see the good but good can tell the difference!


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'Spent Two Days Down South on HWY-DD
Wednesday was the sloppier day by far. A fine group of comrades gathered to trade battle secrets in a Team Seagal / Mesa Cycles combo assault on the venerable Council Bluff Trail, found directly off of HWY DD in south-eastern Missouri. The 12+ mile loop is famously impervious to all varietals of moisture no matter which is on the forecast...so we all thought until yesterday. Early Spring thaw produced a rather tender situation on a good portion of this otherwise supremely buff trail. If riding clockwise ala Rim Wrecker, you will find the 4+ mile section of trail stretching from the Enough Boat Launch Site to the footbridge intersecting the Trace Creek / MiddleFork Spur offensive in many ways. Trail surface that belongs on the trail is deposited all over your bicycle and person when you ride this section. There are big rocks that get in the way and if Furby was there he'd probably be bad-mouthing you or making you look at pictures of his mini-hearse. Despite this, two bad-ass Rim-Wrecker laps were crushed with fury. Crushing of items continued when we stopped at Dos Primos afterwards and saw "Enchiladas YoLandas" written on the weekly specials board. Holy-Shit. After dinner, Coach took a pen from his pocket and began to draw on the top of his white styrofoam to-go box. Among other things, a male stick-figure with breasts appeared from the pen in his hand - this signaled the appropriate departure time for the Mesa Crew. 4+ hours spent in the car, 25 or so off-road miles done and done.
Thursday was cloudier but warmer and so much nicer overall. The home office of Wesley McLaren, M.D. was the first stop of the day, it was less then 9:00am when we departed together for a certain small gravel lot located near the the intersection of HWY DD and 32 in South-Eastern Missouri. We suited up and took off on the fantastic MiddleFork Section of the Ozark Trail. The temperature was 58 degrees or so when we left the car, it was well before high-noon. The Dr. and I found terrific trail conditions and proceeded to treat all climbs and descents encountered like our very own tiny fe-male dogs. We rode approx 20 miles out on MiddleFork to the big creek and turned around and rode back. I kept a totally steady pace that stayed well south of bonkville. The Dr. tested his race engines and crushed it both directions. Here are the photos documenting today, Thursday March 5, 2009 which included 5,000 feet of climbing and another 4+ hours in the car.
Thanks for stopping by, we hope to see you all again real soon.
-Nico Toscani
9 comments:
- Sandbox/Gino said...
Coach does possess many a skillset that he can use to make people leave a room.
- March 6, 2009 at 8:55 AM
The sepia toned photo of the good doctor is now gracing the desktop background of my intertubes viewer. The bocomo TS wanna-be & I are heading down to CB tomorrow. Perhaps Middlefork is the better choice. We shall put the crush to Dos Primos post ride....CockPuncher
- March 6, 2009 at 8:56 AM
- Casey Ryback said...
Gino is correct in stating my many room-clearing skills.
1)SBD (silent but deadly)
2)perversions of the mind, most likely stemming from winters spent working at the TC Man with Robort
3)"blue" jokes
4)a collection of music that most people think is simply recordings of voice-boxes passing through garbage disposals
Seriously though, I'm one jealous sonofabitch. When do I get to ride Middlefork?
- March 6, 2009 at 9:20 AM
- Davey B said...
good post and rad pictures!
- March 6, 2009 at 1:24 PM
- Mitch the Masher said...
- March 6, 2009 at 2:02 PM
Coach is perhaps almost as deadly as his namesake in Under Siege, certainly Team Seagal's most dangerous weapon.
Nice choice of safe for work desk top background puncher, you are truly a man of sophisticated taste. I hope that you and Todd's mustache are enjoying the pristine Middlefork conditions as I write this. Ya'll a bunch of bitches.
- March 7, 2009 at 9:46 AM
- Brian said...
Coach Furby here. I'm sorry about the tough love I gave your boys on my WEBPAGE. It was intended as constructive criticism.
Your young soldiers have much to learn about maximum achievable velocity where loss of altitude is concerned, but who doesn't? (Other than Energor)
By the way, life is incomplete until you've owned a mini-hearse.
- March 7, 2009 at 9:10 PM
- Living a Lie said...
Sick work on the Middlefork. I think it is the best trail around here. If conditions allow, I would like to give it a run on Wed.
- March 9, 2009 at 8:17 AM
- Chris Wurster said...
Nico, you look a bit surprised in the portrait, I sense someone caught in the act of sacrifing gogi berries.
- March 9, 2009 at 9:53 AM


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Category Archives: Dead Sea
Night Hike near Masada – Havarei Masada Family Hike near the Dead Sea
Until about 17,000 years ago, a large lake filled the Jordan Valley area, from the Hula Valley in the north to the Arava in the south. The lake collected waters from the rivers in the area. When the animals living in the rivers and sea died, their bodies sunk to the bottom.
Hike from Shvil Haratz to Ma'ale Mor – Hike the Runners' Path by Masada and the Dead Sea
Hike in Ma'ale Rahaf near the Dead Sea – Challenging Hike in the Nahal Rahaf Riverbed
This hike leads into Ma'ale Rahaf, one of the most beautiful canyons in the Dead Sea area. The waterfall at the end is a popular spot for rappelling.
Hike to Rosh Tzukim Lookout – Hike in the Ha'Etekim Cliffs Nature Reserve
Hike to the Murabat Caves at Nahal Dragot – Hike near the Dead Sea to Bar Kochba period Caves
Circular Hike at Nahal Tze'elim – Challenging Hike in the Tze'elim Canyon to the Ein Namir Spring
Nahal Tze'elim is a riverbed located near the Dead Sea, between the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and Masada. The river is one of the largest which flows from the Hevron Mountains to the Dead Sea. Three caves were found along the stream: the arrows cave, the scrolls cave, and the skull cave. There are four pools of water along Nahal Tze'elim, the Tzfira pool, the Naama pool, the Ein Namir spring and the Ein Anava spring; this trail passes the Ein Anava spring and the Ein Namir Spring which flows year round with clear water.
Circular Family Hike at Nahal Salvadora – Hike near the Dead Sea
The Nahal Salvadora Stream is located near the Dead Sea, just north of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. The Stream gets its name from the Salvadora Tree which grows in the stream with a small spring underneath. The tree provides food for ibex and hyrax who live in the stream.
Monks' Caves by the Dead Sea – Burial Caves and a Byzantine chapel for monks
The monks' caves are manmade caves which were carved in the rock. The caves appear to be of two types.
Ein Plutit Spring near Sdom – En Pluttit salt water spring near Ein Tamar and Neot HaKikar
The Ein Plutit Spring is named for one of Lot's daughters, who was known for looking after runaways, people who had lost fights, the homeless and the hungry.
Memorial for Victims of Arab Terror near the Dead Sea Works
In 1929, the Dead Sea Works (known at the time as the Palestine Potash Company) were given a mandate to utilize the resources of the Dead Sea and harvest the minerals. The company, located at the southern tip of the Dead Sea, had a difficult time recruiting Jewish workers.
Har Yishai Mountain by the Dead Sea – Ein Gedi Hike to Har Yishai Lookout
Har Yishai is located in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. The summit is 214 meters high, and the climb is steep, over some loose gravel and small rocks. A challenging hike, it is fun for good hikers.
Ein Gedi National Park – En Gedi family hike in Nahal Arugot
The Ein Gedi National Park is a nature reserve near the Dead Sea, with an oasis and surrounding desert. Nahal Arugot is one of the most popular hikes in the area.
Ma'ale Ha'Isiyim at Ein Gedi – Isi'im Ascent from Ein Gedi to the desert plateau
This Ein Gedi hike is for experienced hikers. It leads from Nahal Arugot along the dry trail, ascending to the desert plateau beyond. The Isi'im ascent is an ancient trail.
Nahal David Hike – Ein Gedi National Park – Ein Gedi Hike in Nahal David's lower stream
The Ein Gedi National Park is a nature reserve near the Dead Sea. The reserve includes an oasis and the desert area around it. The Nahal David hike is one of the most popular hikes in the area.
Challenging hike at Ein Gedi – Maale Bnei HaMoshavim and Maale Ein Gedi
Maale bnei hamoshavim was the first trail in Ein Gedi which was made in recent times. It is named bnei hamoshavim after the youth group which made the trail in 1963. The trail leads from the Nahal Arugot Wadi to the desert plateau above Ein Gedi. The trail is difficult and requires climbing up the rocks at some points.
Qumran National Park – Qumran Settlement and the Dead Sea Scrolls
The Qumran National Park includes the settlement of Qumran and the caves where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Over 900 scrolls dating from the second temple period were found in eleven caves. The scrolls sparked interest in the inhabitants of the community of Qumran and their lifestyle; much information about this was found in the scrolls.
Ein Gedi National Park – Hike in Nahal David upper stream and the Dodim Cave
The Ein Gedi National Park is a nature reserve near the Dead Sea. The reserve includes an oasis and the desert area around it.
Lot's wife by the Dead Sea – pillar of salt near the Dead Sea
The biblical story in Genesis, tells of how the cities of Sodom and Gemorrah were destroyed because of the wickedness of the people who lived there.
Ein Gedi National Park – Medium and Difficult hikes in En Gedi Nature Reserve
The Ein Gedi National Park is a nature reserve west of the Dead Sea, with an oasis and surrounding desert. It is a popular hiking spot for tourists and Israelis alike.
Ein Gedi Nature Reserve – Botanical Gardens at Kibbutz En Gedi
Kibbutz Ein Gedi is located on the ridge above the nature reserve. It was founded in 1956. The kibbutz has a well known spa as well as an internationally acclaimed botanical garden with over 900 species of plants from around the world.
Ein Gedi Synagogue – Ancient Synagogue at Tel Ein Gedi
The Ein Gedi National Park is a nature reserve west of the Dead Sea. It also has a tel with an ancient synagogue.
Ein Gedi Beach – Dead Sea Beach
The Ein Gedi beach is located on the Dead Sea, near the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.
Masada National Park – Masada Fortress – King Herod's Fortress in the Desert
Masada is an ancient fortress on the top of a flat mountain in the Judean desert near the Dead Sea. Palaces were built atop the fortress by King Herod. Later, after the destruction of the second temple, the fortress was used by Zealots who chose death at their own hands rather than at the hands of the Romans.
Einot Tzukim Nature Reserve – Enot Tsukim Spring – Ein Feshkha Spring
The Einot Tzukim Nature Reserve is the lowest nature reserve in the world. It consists of three parts, the closed reserve on the north, the open reserve in the middle, and the hidden reserve on the South. The closed reserve is completely closed off to visitors, to protect the native fauna and flora of the area. The middle area includes pools of mineral water for bathing in, lined by high shady foliage. The hidden reserve can be entered only with a guide; Guided tours are generally available on weekends, but can be arranged at any time.
Roman Ramp at Masada – Roman path on the Western side of Masada
In 70 CE, Rome destroyed Jerusalem and the Jewish revolt against Rome ended. Some zealots fled Jerusalem to Herod's fortress at Masada.
Mass grave of Masada zealots – Sicarii from Masada reburied in communal grave
The story of Masada as told by Josephus is well known; the zealots of Masada committed mass suicide rather than become slaves to the Romans.
Masada Museum by the Dead Sea – Museum honors Yigal Yadin
The Masada Museum was built in 2007; the museum was built in memory of Professor Yigael Yadin, who excavated the site from 1963-1965. The museum is a theatrical setting with archaeological artifacts displayed alongside sculptured figures set in the times; explanations and historical stories are provided by individual audio guides.
Shvil HaRatz hike at Masada – Challenging hike by the Dead Sea Fortress
Shvil HaRatz is an alternative hike to the snake path up Masada. The path is 3 kilometers long, taking you around the northern side of the mountain and up the Roman Path, known in Hebrew as Shvil HaSolela.


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Recently we've been surrounded by friends whose work situation is changing. They're either moving to a new city and don't know anyone but have to find someone to watch their kids, they've taken on a larger roll at their companies, they're starting their own business or their companies are decentralizing and sending them to their home offices. Families who may have never considered having a nanny are now looking at their options to find out which is most realistic and cost effective. Below, Elizabeth Juline, placement consultant and founder of Jack and Jill Nanny Agency, gives us the scoop on the growing trend of hiring nanny.
Local versus online agencies
When families make the choice to look for a nanny, there are lots of choices. In recent years, many online services have sprung up, providing everything from one-time baby sitters to long-term nanny services. In many cities, local agencies have opened too. And each has its plusses and minus.
National services often have a larger database of potential care-givers, and their size may allow them to provide additional services like extensive background checks and care-giver training. But many online agencies don't have local or regional outlets, so families might not be able to meet their potential nanny in person until they arrive on the job.
Local services have the advantage of meeting with your family, to determine what your needs and lifestyle. For many, the "personal touch" of meeting with an agency representative and meeting potential nannies in advance is a big plus to using a local agency. And should a problem come up, or a replacement caregiver be needed, the agency is nearby, instead trying to reach someone by phone or e-mail.
What makes a qualified nanny?
Most parents agree that the most important aspects in finding a nanny for your family are:
- Character
- Experience
- Background checks
- Reference checks
- Training and certifications (i.e., early childhood education, CPR)
And no one would argue that all of those are critical in the person who will care for your babies. But the truth is, each nanny also brings their own unique personality to the family they work for. It's important to match the family's personality to that of the nanny, so other factors are also important. Before you select nannies to interview, think about things like:
- Diet – if yours is a vegetarian family, or one which follows Kosher or Halal dietary laws, a nanny who shares that practice might be a better fit
- Language – for safety sake, it's important that the nanny understands and speaks the local language, as well as any other language usually spoken in your home
- Lifestyle – for example, if your family typically enjoys a very active outdoor lifestyle, a nanny who can participate would probably be a better choice than one who prefers a more sedentary activity level
- Philosophy on child rearing – chosing a nanny who shares your views on bedtimes, discipline, playtime and other elements of child care will make the experience better for you and your children
Odds are you have at least one or two more factors that are important to you. Before you contact any agency, make sure you have your requirements and preferences written down. It's easy to overlook some of these less traditional requirements, especially if you're in the midst of career changes or relocation at the same time, so having a written list will keep all factors in front of you and the agency.
Look for positive results
The best agencies always work with your family on any concerns or problems you might encounter through the whole process. Pay attention to the agency's response to your questions and concerns. Do they take your concerns seriously? Do they answer your calls or return message promptly? If the answer is no, it's time to look for another agency!
Many agencies will have a guarantee replacement on their contract if the placement did not work out. The right nanny agency will always be there when you need them. Remember, the time spent on chosing a nanny agencies and finding the right nanny are an investment in your children's future. Make the right choice, and you will be able to go to work feeling confident that your child is in the best possible care.
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Denver police have arrested the second of two men wanted in connection with a Dec. 13 break-in and rape.
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Elaine R. Gagne EDUC 8841 Walden University. Cell Phones in College Courses. Implementation Proposal. "... If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow…"-- John Dewey (Founder of American Public Schools). Needs. Cell Phone Integration.
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Implementation Proposal
"... If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow…"-- John Dewey (Founder of American Public Schools)
Cell Phone Integration
Ziff Davis (2010). U.S. cell phone penetration. Retrieved January 8, 2011, from http://www.gearlog.com/2007/11/us_cellphone_penetration_tops.php
Perceived Problems in Integration
Internet Browsers, Cameras, GPS, Memory Slots, Apps, Graphic Displays, SMS, Email, MP3, Games, e-Book, Calculator
Media Labs
Professors receive instructional support & interact with students
Generate Future Leaders
Students participate in collaborative activities
Pilot Courses
U.S. has critical mass in cell phone usage.
Japan uses cell phones in education.
Critical Mass not yet achieved in education in U.S. college classrooms.
Fuse cell phone usage into Advanced Placement courses.
Coordinate with college cell phone carrier to offer student discounted rate plans as an incentive.
Agent #1
Technology Coordinator
Agent #2
Pilot Course Faculty
Roger's Change Agent Roles
Show need for cell phone integration
Create Pilot Course Cohort
Create Student Voice Exchange
Offer incentive to try course
Student Satisfaction Survey
Amalgamate with Blackboard
Offer other courses using same model
Low Cost
Excellence in Teaching
Excellence in Innovation
Creative Integration
Google & Podcasts
Twitter's Hoot
iTunes University
1,000's more Apps…
Communication & Collaboration
Discussion Threads
Photos, Videos, & Music
AOL, MSN Messenger, Skype Mobile
Blogging, Wikis, & Social Networking
Hey, Professor!
Do you think U.S. educators will ever embrace cell phones in the collegiate classroom?
Social Change
Kolb, L. (2007). Cell phones as classroom learning tools. [audio]. Retrieved January 12, 2011, from http://k12onlineconference.org/?p=109
Prensky, M. (2004). What can you learn from a cell phone? Almost anything.
Innovation. Retrieved January 6, 2010, from
Rogers, Everett, M. (2008). Diffusion of innovations (5th ed.). New York, NY: Free Press.
Thornton, P., & Houser, C. (2005). Using mobile phones in English education in Japan. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 21(3), 217-228. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2729.2005.00129.x
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by Frank Overton
Cyclo-cross season will be here before you know it. Are you ready? Now is the time to start refining your 'cross skills so you will hit the ground running – literally! – when the races heat up.
Cyclo-cross (also known as CX, cyclo-X or 'cross) is physically challenging and demands strong cardiovascular fitness, as well as technical bike-handling skills. The sport originated in Europe and unlike most bike racing, 'cross season starts in the fall and runs into winter. The colder and messier the better! Courses consist of many laps over a variety of terrain, from pavement to grass to mud to sand and snow. Riders dismount to carry their bikes over obstacles, then hop back on to pedal furiously up hill and down dale, even running up steps while carrying their bikes.
Needless to say, 'cross racers' bodies take a beating. That is why it is important to work on fitness and skills before the season begins. Most 'crossers already race mountain bikes or road bikes and have good bike-handling skills but cyclo-cross brings another dimension to those talents. That is why attending a 'cross camp can help you dial in those skills. The benefits will be immediate and will include how to get your bike set up properly and to learn what you need to do for fitness training. This will leave time to actually train specifically for 'cross before the season starts.
If you can't do a camp, what kind of skills should you work on? Since cyclocross is a combination of of cycling and running, you need to be fit. That means get out there and do both! But you also need to learn how to be smooth at dismounting and remounting so that it becomes second nature. Try practicing on grassy terrain where you'll have a soft landing if needed.
Another extremely important skill to refine is cornering and being comfortable with the rear wheel sliding. Check with your local bike shop to see if it offers clinics teaching this and other bike-handling skills.
Having a bike fit you specifically for 'cross racing can make all the difference in placing – or not! Yes, you are the engine but the vehicle has to be suitable for the changing terrain of a 'cross course and suitable to your size. 'Cross bike are similar to road-racing bikes with narrow (but knobby) tires and drop handlebars but have stronger frames and brakes that don't clog easily with mud. And they have to be light to be easily carried. Camps usually incorporate a bike-fitting session and offer advice on what you can do to upgrade your bike to its best 'cross fitness.
And speaking of you, the engine, an important aspect to your training is your recovery. Your legs take a beating with all that dismounting, running, remounting and pedaling so wearing calf compression sleeves during a race will help to reduce the vibration and pounding, improve oxygen delivery to those hard-working muscles and even protect your shins from getting whacked by your pedals. And wearing RecoFit's full-leg compression sleeves between races, or to sleep in afterwards, will continue the recovery process while preventing swelling.
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Inhibition of MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation by Diarylthiourea Analogs
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Randall Hall, Ph.D.
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Maggie Louie, Ph.D.
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Mary Sevigny, Ph.D.
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Fallatah, Maryam, "Inhibition of MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation by Diarylthiourea Analogs" (2016). Master's Theses and Capstone Projects. 215.
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1 lb cut-up lean beef for stir-fry
1 package (3 oz) oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
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1 bag (10 oz) romaine and leaf lettuce mix
1 cup fresh snow pea pods, strings removed, cut diagonally in half
1/2 cup julienne carrots (from 10-oz bag)
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained
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American Horror Story Season 6 is not too far away, and filming for the much-awaited series is underway.
Actor Evan Peters revealed that filming for American Horror Story Season 6 will begin on June 7. Here's every important thing we know so far about the upcoming season of the American Horror Story series.
Show adapts space theme?
The American Horror Story cast and crew have been mum about the concept for the sixth outing. There are rumblings that it would feature a story relating to children and would take place in an orphanage or a boarding school.
However, Peters has a creepier concept that would take horror anthology to new heights—literally!
"I really want to do space. Like a space station – like a contained space station. I don't know if it would be on Mars or the Moon or what but I think that would be amazing," Peters told Vulture.
Home sweet home… #AHSHotel pic.twitter.com/4PIpJw7tDP
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He continued, "I keep pitching that it should be in space because I think the contained thing in space is really scary! It's not as sexy as some of these past seasons, but space is very intense, and there are a lot of things can go wrong."
Bradley Cooper joins the series?
Cooper is one of the biggest names recently attached to American Horror Story Season 6. It all started when he was spotted having dinner with Lady Gaga for the first time in Los Angeles. Their public rendezvous was very unusual, considering that both stars were not involved in any previous projects together.
A source told Us Magazine that Cooper and Gaga "might be working on a project together." It is reported that Cooper is in talks for a role in the sixth season, in which Gaga is confirmed to take the lead role in place of former AHS frontrunner, Jessica Lange.
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper headed to dinner together on his motorcycle: https://t.co/pHDKZy6Ot5 pic.twitter.com/POIZl4dVFd
— Us Weekly (@usweekly) May 1, 2016
This wouldn't be the first time the show bills a top Hollywood star to join the ensemble. Aside from Lange, Kathy Bates, Chloë Sevigny, and Neil Patrick Harris also appeared in previous American Horror Story episodes.
Season 6 deals with two storylines?
For the first time in the series' history, it may try to hit two birds with one stone. Many believe that season 6 may explore two storylines after American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy revealed to TV Line that two concepts are currently being developed for the upcoming American Horror Story episodes.
ALSO READ: AHS Season 6 Spoilers: Jessica Lange Never Coming Back?
"The interesting thing about this season is we've been working on two ideas at once, which we've never done. So I don't want to say what it maybe is," revealed Murphy. Both plots are said to have "a different form."
Casting: Who's in, who's out?
So far, the only cast members confirmed to return are Lady Gaga, Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, and Dennis O'Hare.
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Murphy also revealed that Kathy Bates, Matt Bomber, Finn Wittrock, Wes Bentley and Cheyenne Jackson have been invited to join American Horror Story Season 6, but nothing has been finalized yet.
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Wittrock, however, revealed that the sixth season will have a "smaller cast," with some of the show's previous cast members not returning.
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As I start writing the short stories that will make up the artifact portion of my thesis, the idea of the thesis question has come back to haunt me. Should a piece of fiction ever set out to answer a question or questions? Or should it, as Barthes would have us believe, set out to examine questions and offer readers the opportunity to answer the questions themselves.
I arrived at my thesis questions easily:
If, as Bataille, Lacan, Foucault and Barthes all have insisted, transgression is a fundamental part of eroticism, what transgressions are possible in a society that has accepted and legitimized many of the things once considered prohibited or taboo? In our efforts to liberate ourselves from earlier erotic restrictions, have we killed off the possibility of eroticism?
Of course, taking a look at the fictional subject restrictions for almost all publishers of erotic fiction, it's clear there are still some things the mainstream considers taboo: bestiality, incest, underage sex, necrophilia, snuff and rape. But literary publishers don't put such restrictions on works. It's simply considered in bad taste to overtly eroticize those subjects. If the reader happens to masturbate to Chuck Pahlaniuk's "Snuff" or to Brett Easton-Ellis's "American Psycho" – well – that's up to them.
Even more to the point, if one accepts Zizek's premise that pornography is essentially conservative and prescriptive, offering us superficially 'forbidden' but in fact widely available and avidly consumed exemplars of how to 'do sex right,' then no amount of explicitness can truly be considered transgressive and erotic anymore.
The low-hanging fruit would be simply to produce a set of short stories that explored, in an overtly erotic manner, the list of no-go subjects I listed above. 'See?' I could exclaim. 'There are still transgressive possibilities! Here they are.' But there are thousands of pieces of erotic fiction spread all over the net that eroticize these subjects. Admittedly, these pieces are often produced by people who lack basic writing skills, but this doesn't mean they aren't 'writing' or negate them as cultural product. Especially in this new era of self-published e-books and the ever-increasing number of indie e-publishers. Taking the same subjects and simply writing them with more literary eloquence would not, in my view, address my thesis questions.
Moreover, I would argue that many of these 'no-go' subjects are written about and consumed by the mainstream in transparent metaphor. Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight" series – in fact the whole romance with vampires genre – feature a lot of living people having sex with the dead. Similarly all those sexy stories about sex with werewolves are tales of bestiality in thin disguise. We might not be producing any new "Lolitas" but the sexual inexperience and mental age of the female character in "Fifty Shades of Grey" is nothing if not a sexual experience between a very young virgin and an older, experienced man. The fact that the author slammed an age (22) that bore no possible resemblance to the sexual maturity of the average western 22-year old female is what made it publishable.
What I decided to set out to do was to examine the things in our culture that were considered repulsive, unforgivable, politically incorrect and fundamentally unworkable and to say… I think these may be our new taboos. And here… we may seek new transgressions, and therefore new eroticisms.
For instance: in a society where money has become the sole measure of valuation, what happens when it is fundamentally rejected? In a time when surveillance and exposure are considered not only the measure of safety but also the path to savvy marketization, what of those who might obsessively seek out privacy and anonymity? Now that we are constantly exhorted to proclaim our identity, to 'sell' ourselves, our personas, our 'brand,' what might happen to people who absolutely refused to do so? And in a culture where time is money and money is everything, is there not some terrible transgression in squandering it? In refusing to consume or to consummate? In refusing its meaning?
Literary fiction has certainly explored levels of abjection, but it has also, overwhelmingly, refused it any metaphysical meaning. It often represents love as hysterical or naive unless it is can be portrayed as relativistic, transactional, or delusional.
And finally, if in the past transgression has been dependent on what the group considers prohibited, might there be scope for transgressions that are entirely singular? Transgressive singularities?
I don't think any good piece of creative writing can or should offer answers to a question. But I think it can and should propose that subjects – in this case, what is erotic – be reconsidered.