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Check out our room here at Twisted Tanyas, under rentels.And dont let the taxi drivers tell you were full. Knock hard on the door if were not open.
If your coming from the UK, PLEASE bring me a Vanity Fair Mag. Paid in full.
Taxi prices from the Hedman Alas into the town, is L20 per person at the most. Taxi drivers are the same everywhere and will try to charge more than that. Most of the time they get it, up to L150!! Don't be fooled. They are regulated and required to take L20. Look out for the English speaking drivers. They are the worst right now. Once in town it's L10 for most anywhere you want to go. It's L20 to Macaw Mountain Bird Reserve, and L50 to Hacienda San Lucas.
For November and December i can charter a plane direct Roatan to Copan, need 16 people. So lets try to get this going.
$165 one way.
Rainy season does not mean it rains 24/7. It's rainy mainly in the late afternoon, making for a fantastic green landscape.
Do not book any Honduras public bus tickets from any office, they will charge a commission for nothing. Get on the bus and pay direct.
Hot springs options, of course take our transport!! Second option, take a taxi moto - $35 - but it is a long hard ride. It is exciting to start off with, but after you are completely relaxed from the pools, it will be uncomfortable to be thrown around on the way home. Many people hitchhike to the hot springs. It is easy to find a ride there from the ball field in Copan Ruinas. The problem is that you might have trouble getting back because of the lack of traffic. Always ask the people leaving the hot springs for a ride, they will always say yes if there is space.
If you are looking for cheap hotels and tours, you will always find them, but take care with your possessions.
I personally love the street food, sitting on a stool in the smoke filled air, people watching. Look for the man frying plantain with pork chops.
Yes you can walk around with a beer or cocktail. Beer bottles are recycled by the bar, so they will give you plastic cup. Cans are also collected for recycling so leave them where they can be picked up.
Most restaurants stop serving around 9pm, bars have to close before 12. There are a couple of bars just on the outskirts of town that open later on the weekends. So start early, and catch some great happy hours - especially at Twisted Tanya's.
The ruins open at 8am, close at 5. You will pay $15 for the main site, $15 for the tunnels, and $7 for the museum. This is a one day pass only. No dogs allowed. Take water with you. There is not a lot of shade in the main plaza, so take a hat. The Macaws in the Ruinas are a project of the Macaw Mountain Bird Reserve. Take the time to visit they need your help to keep this project going.
For the perfect day in Copan Ruinas, do the ruins in the morning, then taxi (L20) to Macaw Mountain for lunch and a swim. It does not get any better than that.
Gas or petrol is $5 a gallon. That's why transport is not as cheap as you would like.
Groups welcome please call us +504-2651-4182
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Ancient wonders and rich culture await in the charming Honduran town of Copán Ruinas. Long known for its Maya ruins, Copán Ruinas offers scenic views and a quaint setting amid cobblestone streets, outdoor markets, boutique shops and authentic cuisine. Explore a variety of cultural sites and ecological excursions in the surrounding Copán Valley, including coffee plantation tours, horseback riding and bird sanctuary visits. Copán Ruinas also boasts natural hot springs, hilltop yoga, a Maya childrens museum, Spanish language schools and much more.
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Our Father in Heaven wants us to be happy. And yet, we all have times of trouble. As Elder Jeffrey R. Holland writes, "One of the unfailing facts of mortal life is the recurring presence of trouble . . . When these difficult days (and nights!) come—and they will—it will help us to remember that 'it must needs be,' that in the grand councils of heaven before the world was, we agreed to such a time of challenge and refinement. We were taught then that facing, resolving, and enduring troublesome times was the price we would pay for progress. And we were committed to progress eternally."
A large percentage of the psalms that appear in the Bible were written for such times of trouble. From petitions for relief to acknowledgments of God's power, these psalms provide comfort, perspective, and spiritual solace when we are going through our own trials.
In this tender book, Elder Holland explores dozens of scriptural passages from the psalms, offering personal ideas and insights and sharing his testimony that "no matter what the trouble and trial of the day may be, we start and finish with the eternal truth that God is for us." Elder Holland's reflections on the psalms provide a powerful witness of that comforting truth.
I just wish I could buy everyone I love a copy of this book and even more the dvd. It's so comforting, and beautiful, I cried through most of it, as did the audience and often Elder and Sister Holland. It's so tender.
Scripture is quoted and then Elder Holland gives no-nonsense, plainly written counsel based on the scripture. I've been using it as a workbook - reading the entire chapter of Psalms as well as additional scriptures listed in the footnotes of the book as well as the Scriptures, and then writing down any impressions I receive. And the DVD that comes with the book us a great bonus. I highly recommend this book for whatever stage of the road to eternity you are on.
Enjoyed the book...but "LOVED" the DVD. It is a full two hours filled with beautiful spiritual advise. I sat writing, and crying all the way through!!! Have already watched it twice...and I am sure will watch it many more times.
The messages inspire you to trust the Lord, and carry on!
Have you ever wished that you could jump into the study journal of Elder Holland? This is book is for you! For the discouraged and the broken-hearted, For times of Trouble (FTOT) offers a breadth of consoling messages expressed with the clarity and power that only an Apostle of the Lord could convey. I read this book cover to cover, jotting notes, making comparisons and seeing the Savior in every syllable. Truly there are messages and helps,both written and unwritten in this wonderful edition from Elder Holland.
Please note that I have yet to mention the DVD. This resource is a marvelous breath of fresh air. Often I've wished for the chance to sit at the feet of the Apostles and just learn, and glean, and feast on their wisdom and insight. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! Like others have said, the DVD is worth the price alone but you would be remiss not to enjoy both the book and video! Enjoy!
I feel so blessed to have wonderful books and other sources of media to enrich our lives. The gospel is uplifting in these times of trouble and what better timing for Elder Holland to address some of our concerns! The dvd left me crying as I watched Elder and Sister Holland speak so graciously to their guests (and me). This was so amazing that I want to share it with everyone.
This is a hard world we live in and I think we all face troubling times. While many of our circumstances are different we all crave help and support from our Heavenly Father. In this new book, For Time of Trouble: Spiritual Solace From the Psalms, by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland he shares with us how to find peace through the scriptures, specifically the Psalms. Historically the Psalms have been classified as prayers and pleadings with God for His help in times of trouble and protection in times of distress. The Psalms are filled with passages that offer courage, compassion, strength and hope.
Over 75 Psalms are broken down, verse by verse, concept by concept. Elder Holland shares his insight and wisdom into each Psalm offering encouragement to the reader and hope for the weary. His reflections on the psalms provide a testimony that God loves us and we can seek Him and find Him in the Psalms.
With lovely pictures scattered through out the book you can read this as a devotional, read it like a novel, or read it in times of trouble. In the preface Elder Holland says, "the entries are primarily meditations, they are my thoughts alone...the book is more devotional in nature than comprehensive in its commentary." As such, it wasn't written with heavy doctrine or outside references and I really liked it that way. There is time enough for heavy doctrine but Elder Holland has written this book like he was sharing his testimony of the Psalms with a dear friend. I could feel his love for us on every page.
One of the best parts of this book is that it includes a DVD with 2 hours of Q & A from a live audience where Elder Holland, in his quiet way, addresses the challenging issues of our day. I LOVED IT!
I haven't even made it to the book yet, the DVD is so good - I've watched it multiple times and learn something new each time. I can't wait to start reading. Elder Holland truly is called of God and teaches some very simple yet true points that can help anyone no matter what they are challenged with. I highly recommend picking this one up!
I've read a lot of really great books the past year, but I think the combination of this book and DVD far surpass all the others. In his signature way, Elder Holland weaves the daily struggles and pains that we are currently facing in a beautiful tapestry combined with the peaceful poetry of the scriptural psalms. There is a depth and love focusing on the eternal gift of the Savior's Atonement, that pushes you to search the deepest parts of your testimony and your soul and ask the question, "Do I 'really' believe in Jesus Christ?" and "Is this gospel really true?" and "Does he really know me and know my pain."
I strongly recommend this book combination to every reader. And don't skip the DVD. I've already watched it 3 times.
There is such a sense of love you can feel from Elder Holland as well as the love he knows the Saviour has for each of us individually. So grateful for his sensitivity to compose this book/dvd/e-book for these hard times and recognize how individual our struggles are yet convey's the intimate love the Lord feel for every one of our needs.
"When difficult days (and nights!) come-- and they will-- it will help us to remember that 'it must needs be,' that in the grand councils of heaven before the world was, we agreed to such a time of challenge and refinement. We were taught then that facing, resolving, and enduring troublesome times was the price we would pay for progression."
So starts this new book from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland where he helps us find spiritual solace from the Psalms.
Each chapter is only a page or two long so it is easy to read and then ponder. Elder Holland gives excellent commentaries to make these Psalms even more meaningful!
Beautiful artwork is woven throughout the book!
Some of my favorite Psalms in the book:
Wait on the Lord; be of good courage and he shall strengthen thine heart; wait, I say, on the Lord.~ Psalms 27: 14
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.~ Psalms 30:5
As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me. Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I cry aloud; and he shall hear my voice.~ Psalm 55: 16-17
I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of they doings.~ Psalm 77:12
He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children; Praise ye the Lord.~ Psalm 113:9
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear; what can man do unto me?~ Psalm 118:6
And of course, there is a whole chapter on The 23rd Psalm...
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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Sunday, February 15, 2009
Mixed Media Monday - Hearts and Wings
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This is my first venture into a challenge other than my own! This is for Mixed Media Monday- Hearts and wings theme. This 4x4 was done with:
Cherish from the Mini Images Collection
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
Tuesday byhand Challenge - Gold
Well, I'm still on the Valentine's kick.... I set the Challenge for Gold this week without even thinking how difficult it was to scan artwork with gold on it. Sorry!!
Here is my contribution!
Ever felt this way?
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Loves Me/Loves Me Not ATC
Double-sided Valentine atc for the undecided!
Made with white cardstock, ribbon, puffy heart, Yes charm, No charm and 2 ply Country Red Waxed Linen Thread.
Made with white cardstock, ribbon, puffy heart, Yes charm, No charm and 2 ply Country Red Waxed Linen Thread.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Created byhand Challenge - Love quotes
This card was made using the background paper described in the previous post. The quote was stamped with Black Brilliance ink, the overlapping gold foiled heart was made by drawing the heart with the Sailor Glue Pen, then adding gold foil over the glue. Cardstock is Bazzill Monochroms!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Ecoline Resist for Valentine's Day Card
Here is a wee card I made for my friend. The hearts were made with regular crayon on white cardstock then I used a wet in wet technique for adding Ecoline Colours: 311 Vermillion, 545 Red Violet and Scarlet 334. The decorated hearts were mounted on white cardstock and then red cardstock.
Here is the back of the card - her name was done with a Staedlter Calligraph Duo, the Happy Valentines Day with a Gel Extreme white pen and the hearts with a Gel Extreme Gold pen.
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Gee, I hope she doesn't see this till it arrives!!!
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Nora Wallower:
Nora Wallower is a long-time New Yorker with a passion for the countryside's beauty. Though she has spent her last 47 years in a city not known for its love affair with nature, the dog and four cats that keep Nora company in her Lower East Side apartment -- not to mention her many paintings of rural landscapes and natural settings -- betray her dueling loyalties.
Nora, 67, was born and raised in the Pennsylvania countryside before becoming a city girl in the 1960s. She has been an artist all her life -- through her time at her alma mater, the Philadelphia College of Art, through her marriage and the raising of her son, Kahlil, through her many years teaching at schools and day-care centers throughout the area, and through her HIV diagnosis 20 years ago.
Though she couldn't commit to sketching and painting full-time, Nora still often found ways to stay heavily involved in her hobby and passion. In the early '90s she often set up shop near many other artists on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art -- an exhilarating but often brutal way to quickly find out which of your artworks people like and which people don't. Though the experience was frequently exhausting for Nora, it "brought in a nice little chunk of change every week," and, she says, it was a lot of fun.
HIV officially became a part of Nora's life in 1987, though she knows she was infected well before then. Nora's partner, who she spent 13 years with after separating from her husband in the 1970s, was diagnosed with HIV 16 years ago. Though she knew she was likely infected as well, Nora avoided testing at first, she said, because at that time there was little available in the way of treatment.
Two years later, though, with the first wave of anti-HIV medications becoming available, Nora got herself tested -- and wasn't shocked to learn that she was HIV positive as well. Her partner passed away from AIDS-related complications in 1989, four years after his original diagnosis.
Shocked or not, though, Nora's diagnosis inevitably changed her perspective on life. "I guess it's the same as what everyone says," she muses. "You start paying attention to doing what you want to do, that you're spending your time the way you want to spend it."
"Things are very good right now," Nora says of her health -- though it seems she's also speaking of her life as a whole. Over the past 20 years, she has occasionally battled HIV, but her drug regimen is keeping her healthy. Her CD4 count is high, and last year her viral load fell to undetectable for the first time. Osteonecrosis, a bone disorder associated with HIV, makes it difficult for her to walk, but most of the time her health problems are just "general old ages things."
Thanks to early retirement, Nora says, "picture-making is now an everyday activity." Her latest series of painting -- pictures of ponds in New York City gardens -- merges her love of the urban and natural worlds. Virtually all of her sketches, etchings and paintings are for sale, she says -- her artwork is frequently on exhibit. Last year her pictures were featured in a two-person show at the Hudson Guild Gallery called "Nature: Human and Other."
After close to half a century of city life, Nora is planning to finally satisfy the part of her that craves nature by moving to Alaska. There she will join her son and his newborn baby, Ajax. She knows she will miss New York's museums and the "general busyness of life," but looks forward to being surrounded by inspiration for her art. "I'll be intensifying my relationship with the country," Nora says. "There'll be more birds, maybe even a moose in the backyard."


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By Mark Felsenthal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Three top U.S.
lawmakers on key congressional committees have reached a bipartisan deal
on legislation the White House needs to advance international trade
agreements and will introduce the measure early next month,
congressional aides said on Saturday.
The Trade Promotion Authority legislation, which would let the
White House put trade agreements before Congress for an up or down
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European trading partners.
The agreement was reached among Max Baucus, a Democrat who chairs
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which is also oversees trade issues.
The agreement was first reported in the Wall Street Journal.
The measure has a provision directing negotiators to consider
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Foreign exchange fairness is a critical issue for many U.S.
businesses, which argue that some countries suppress the value of
their currency against the U.S. dollar to give their products an
advantage over U.S. goods. China, with which the United States had a
$315 billion trade deficit in 2012, is a frequent target of such
U.S. negotiators are in the endgame of a deal with countries in
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are also working on an accord with the European Union, the
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
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abroad where labor is cheaper. Trade promotion authority is
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free-trade bloc with 11 other countries including Vietnam, Chile,
New Zealand, Japan and Mexico, in an area that makes up about 40
percent of the global economy.
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intellectual property, agricultural tariffs and state-owned
enterprises were unresolved.
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The Spencer County High School blue-white football game will be Friday at 7 p.m.
Admission is $3 for adults, and children ages 5 and under will be admitted free.
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The camp cost is $25 per participant, which includes a camp T-shirt and lunch.
Kentucky farmers can help carry on the hunting tradition and earn much-needed extra cash by enrolling in the Cooperative Dove Field Program. Enrollment is currently underway and will continue until mid-March.
"Under the new Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program, increased payments are available for 2012," said Rocky Pritchert, migratory bird biologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Adults interested in participating in a Spencer County Parks and Recreation basketball league are asked to contact Parks Director Brian Spencer as soon as possible by calling 502-376-9850.
The league will play on Sundays between 3 and 7 p.m. at Spencer County Middle School.
Spencer said his goal is to have enough participants to field eight teams.
The next Spencer County Youth Football Association open board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. at the game field.
Cornerstone Christian Academy in Shelbyville will host a basketball camp from Monday through next Thursday.
The camp will be led by former college coaches and former college and high school coaches. Each day there will be a special speaker. This year's featured speaker will be former Kentucky Wildcat and Boston Celtics player Rick Robey. He will be there to share about his days playing with Larry Bird and Pete Maravich.
The camp will teach fundamentals from some of the best coaches in the area.
Tryouts for Spencer County middle and high school cross country will be Monday, 7 p.m., at the high school track.
For more information, contact Coach Talley at 502-593-5756.
The next Spencer County Youth Football Association open board meeting is scheduled for July 27 at 6 p.m. at the game field.
Grizzly football is starting up again at Spencer County Middle School, and the coaches want to inform parents and students of a few important dates.
A parent meeting is planned in the school cafeteria tonight (Wednesday) at 6 p.m.
Equipment will be handed out on Friday at the first practice, which will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The first full week of practice will begin Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and will continue thereafter.
Spencer County Stallion phenom Jay Smith will take his speed and abilities to the Junior Olympics in New Orleans in August after an outstanding performance in track and field this season.
On July 2 and 3, Kadin Smith, an upcoming sixth-grader at Spencer County Middle School, competed in the AAU Track and Field National Qualifier meet in Springfield, Ohio, and earned a chance to compete at the national meet.
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ODU Rolls Past Towson, 80-57 Behind Bazemore And Hassell
By ODU Athletics
Jan. 29, 2011
NORFOLK, Va. - Old Dominion University had five players score double-digits to lead the Monarchs to an 80-57 win over Towson Saturday evening at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. ODU's basketball alumni were honored at halftime in front of another outstanding home crowd of 8,181 which was the sixth crowd of over 8,000 this season.
The Monarchs scored 46 second half points to pull away after a seven-point halftime lead.
ODU built a 14-point lead on a pair of free throws from Frank Hassell, but Towson cut the lead to 10 on a three-pointer from Josh Brown.
The Monarchs responded with an 11-2 run capped by a layup from Keyon Carter.
Towson was able to get the lead down to 13, but that was as close as they would get as ODU finished the game on a 13-2 stretch.
Hassell set the tone for the Monarchs early, scoring their first eight points of the game. He finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds for his seventh double-double of the season. For the week, Hassell averaged 18.7 points, 9.0 rebounds and hit .588 (20-34) from the floor. He also hit (16-17) .941 from the free throw line.
ODU broke the Constant Center record for shooting percentage and shot a season-best 62.7 percent from the field. Towson shot .479 (23-48) from the field. The Monarchs hit .600 (9-15) from three point range as Bazemore was three-for-four, Finney three-for five and Trian Iliadis hit three-of-four.
Kent Bazemore led the Monarchs with 17 points and also added five boards, six assists and two steals.
Keyon Carter added 13 points while Ben Finney and Trian Iliadis each chipped in 11.
Brown led the Tigers with 19 points shooting 5-of-6 from behind the arc.Brian Morris dished out six assists.
ODU dominated the boards again, 33-12. Joining Hassell was Chris Cooper who hauled down eight boards. ODU also had nine steals led by Finney with three. The 12 rebounds by Towson is a new ODU opponent low. The previous low was 14 by JMU on Jan.14, 1986.
The Monarchs return to action on Wednesday night when they host the Fightin'Blue Hens of Delaware in a 7 p.m. contest. ODU will learn its BracketBuster opponent Monday night when the pairings are released at 6:30 p.m. on ESPNU.


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Title> "Song" by
Artist; Anime used; Producer/Director received ## of the votes cast.
(Numbers may not add up to the total number of ballots cast because some
members did not vote in all categories.)
(665 votes cast, mean number of votes per entry was 95)
WINNER: <Transending Love> "Only an Ocean Away" by Sarah Brightman;
Anime: Cowboy Bebop, Macross Plus & City Hunter; Maker: Vlad G. Pohnert;
received 144 (25%) of the votes cast.
<The One I Love Is...> "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls; Anime: Shin Seiki
Evangelion; Maker: the DIGITALGOD; received 135 (20%) of the votes cast.
"Precious Things" by Tori Amos; Anime: Ah! Megami-sama!; Maker: Lee
Sheng; received 102 (15%) of the votes cast.
"Do What You Have to Do" by Sarah McLachlan; Anime: Rurouni Kenshin
Seisouen; Maker: Misty Caldwell
<Light of Day> "Drops of Jupiter" by Train; Anime: Outlaw Star; Maker:
Probability Matrix
<Rose Rhythms> "Only Time" by Enya; Anime: Cowboy Bebop & El Hazard;
Maker: Jason Tennant
(671 votes cast, mean number of votes per entry was 95)
WINNER: "The Perfect Drug" by Nine Inch Nails; Anime: FLCL (Furi Kuri);
Maker: Astro Glidewell; received 166 (25%) of the votes cast.
<Midwinter Night's Dream> "Once Upon a December" by Liz Callaway; Anime:
Cardcaptor Sakura; Maker: Rachel Wise; received 120 (18%) of the votes
<Faceless Hill> "
Pompoko; Maker: Aluminum Studios; received 119 (18%) of the votes cast.
"Frozen" by Madonna; Anime: Shin Seiki Evangelion; Maker: Derek Lieu;
received 102 (15%) of the votes cast.
<Huntress> "Hunter" by Dido; Anime: Noir; Maker: Petro Productions;
received 98 (15%) of the votes cast.
<The Distant Skies> "Last Stop: This Town" by the Eels; Anime: Macross
Plus; Maker: Steve Pope
(669 votes cast, mean number of votes per entry was 111)
WINNER: <Path of the Deus> "Chop Suey!" by System of a Down; Anime:
Angelic Layer; Maker: Senta Miller; received 310 (46%) of the votes
RUNNER-UP: "Shining Collection" by Iceman; Anime: Ah! Megami-sama!;
Maker: VicBond007 Productions; received 163 (24%) of the votes cast.
<Come to Daddy (Bear Mix)> "Come to Daddy (Paffy Mix)" by Aphex Twin;
Anime: Serial Experiments Lain; Maker: Jesse Anderson
"Just Another Day" by Oingo Boingo; Anime: Trigun; Maker: Nic Neidenbach
(Studio Hybrid)
(678 votes cast, mean number of votes per entry was 135)
WINNER: <Beboppin'> "Can't Get You Out of My Head" by Kylie Minogue;
Anime: Cowboy Bebop; Maker: DJ Fritz; received 466 (69%) of the votes
RUNNER-UP: <The Wickity Wild West> "Wild Wild West" by Will Smith;
Anime: Trigun; Maker: Travis R. Mancour; received 67 (10%) of the votes
<Scatman: The Definitive Biography> "Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bap)" by
Scatman John a.k.a. John Larkin; Anime: Dragonball Z; Maker: Rachael
Hessner, Hayley Gordon & Barry Hessner
"New World Man" by Rush; Anime: Tenchi Muyo!; Maker: Scott A Melzer &
Richard Suchenski
(678 votes cast, mean number of votes per entry was 96)
WINNER: <commercial exploitation '02> "Butterfly" by SMiLE.dk; Anime:
Bubblegum Crisis 2040, Dragonball Z & Saber Marionette J; Maker: Yonder;
received 263 (39%) of the votes cast.
RUNNER-UP: <This Video Sucks> "Life's Gonna Suck" by Denis Leary; Anime:
Various; Maker: Doki Doki Productions; received 233 (34%) of the votes
<The Doom Song Sing-A-Long> "The Doom Song" from the "Invader Zim" TV
Show; Anime: Various; Maker: Baked Potato Sundae Studios
"In These Shoes?" by Kristy MacColl; Anime: Various; Maker: Jason
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text: The Republican "Road to Victory" rally continued in Pella on Wednesday with a stop at Central College. Former Gov. Terry Branstad, State Senator and candidate for third Congressional District in the House of Representatives Brad Zaun, Lt. Gov. nominee Kim Reynolds and Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey were on hand to speak to supporters as they make their final push before this years midterm election. The main topic of discussion was trying to create jobs for Iowans, something Branstad says will be his focus if elected on November 2nd. The event took place at 12:30pm in the Boat Room of the Maytag Student Center.


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Concentration: Pure Mathematics
Fall: February 15
Spring: November 15
Applications are processed on a semi-rolling basis.
Number Required: 3
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from individuals who are well acquainted with the applicant's abilities and achievements in mathematics and related areas, particularly former instructors in mathematics courses and projects. Letters from instructors in related areas such as computation or the physical and life sciences are also appropriate. In certain cases, letters from employment supervisors or project leaders may be appropriate as well.
Applicants must complete fundamental undergraduate mathematics courses.
A Statement of Goals should describe the strengths and motivation of the applicant, the purpose for applying to a graduate program in mathematics, and why the applicant is interested in the intended degree. It should be well written. This forum should be used to make the applicant's strongest case for admission.
The GRE is required. The department considers an applicant's overall record and does not use rigid minimum score criteria. Students who wish to discuss their scores are encouraged to contact the department directly.
Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted: 575 paper-based or 230 computer-based. Any student admitted with a TOEFL score below 600 on the paper-based or 250 on the computer-based examination must pass an English skills course or successfully pass the SPEAK test during the first semester of enrollment at Temple University.
A resume is required.
Students who have taken graduate courses at other institutions, or at Temple University prior to matriculation, may apply for transfer credit. Applications will not be considered until the student has completed at least one semester of full-time graduate study or the equivalent, if the student is part-time. All applicants for transfer credit are reviewed by the Mathematics Graduate Committee and may be denied if the Committee decides that the courses involved are substantially inferior to similar courses offered by the department. No course completed more that five years before the date of application will be awarded credit. Credit for courses substantially similar to courses taken since matriculation will not be awarded. If a course was taken before the bachelor's degree was earned, it cannot be awarded transfer credit. Transfer credit is only available for graduate-level courses in mathematical content. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 9.
An applicant who wishes to have certain admission requirements waived must contact the department directly to discuss the situation. Requests will be considered by the department on a case-by-case basis. In some cases, an additional appeal to the Graduate School may be required. In such a case, the department will make a preliminary determination for the applicant and, if positive, will issue a supporting letter to the Graduate School for the applicant.
Main Campus
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered before 4:30 p.m.
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30
Required Courses:
Students must complete 10 graduate courses in mathematics, chosen in consultation with the graduate advisor. The following courses are recommended for students in the pure mathematics track: Mathematics 417, 540, 557, 559, 565, and 575.
Students in the pure mathematics track must choose either to write an M.A. thesis or to take the M.A. written comprehensive examination (or the Ph.D. comprehensive examination) in pure mathematics when their coursework is complete. The examination is based on material from the courses listed above.
Internship: No internship is required.
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
Comprehensive Examination:
The department offers two examinations for the M.A. degree. The master's comprehensive examinations are taken by students in the M.A. degree programs at the conclusion of their graduate study, typically at the end of the final semester prior to graduation. The M.A. comprehensive examinations are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the last Friday in May. Master's students may, if they wish, take the Ph.D. comprehensive examination. Otherwise, they take an examination designed specifically for the master's degree.
Each examination consists of ten questions, assembled from five areas, with two questions from each area. The student is required to answer five questions, with no restriction as to the choice. Subject areas in applied mathematics include differential equations, numerical analysis, operations research, probability statistics, and grading. In algebra, the areas are groups, definitions of the subgroups, cosets, normal subgroups, quotient groups, homomorphisms, kernels, and automorphisms; automorphism groups, permutation groups, and more general actions of groups on sets; Abelian groups; and Lagrange's theorem, the fundamental theorem of group.
The comprehensive examinations are typically designed by faculty, usually two per exam, who have recently taught courses relevant to the subjects covered. Each question is graded independently by two faculty members, using a scale of 0-5. The grades are reconciled if there is a discrepancy. A total score of at least 15 out of 25 is passing. The case of any student whose total score is slightly less than 15 will be discussed by the graduate faculty, who will review the student's academic record and then decide whether or not the student has passed. If one of these examinations is failed, it may be repeated once, or the other examination may be attempted.
Students plan their thesis under the supervision of a faculty advisor with the approval of the Departmental Graduate Committee. The date, time, and location of a thesis defense are set by the graduate chair in consultation with the student's advisory committee.
Department of Mathematics
1805 North Broad Street
638 Wachman Hall (038-16)
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Kathleen Paul
Program Coordinator:
Eric Grinberg
Graduate Chairperson:
Eric Grinberg
Jack Schiller
The Department of Mathematics offers graduate work leading to the Master of Arts degree. The aim of the M.A. program is to provide students with a foundation sufficient to pursue careers in mathematics in industry, government, or education. The program offers opportunities to conduct original research under the supervision of a faculty member.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 3 years
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered before 4:30 p.m. Students are able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).
Department of Mathematics
1805 North Broad Street
638 Wachman Hall (038-16)
Philadelphia, PA 19122
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This program adheres to accepted professional standards of mathematics education and research.
The M.A. is offered in two tracks: Applied Mathematics and Pure Mathematics. Both can be continued to the PhD. The applied track emphasizes computational mathematics and probability/statistics. The pure track emphasizes the classical areas of mathematics, such as analysis, algebra, probability, and topology.
The department has approximately 40 faculty members actively involved in research and graduate education. With a graduate student body of about the same number, we are a program of moderate size with a high faculty/student ratio. Therefore, we provide students with unique opportunities for flexible program design and ample interaction with faculty. Classes are small and are held in an informal atmosphere enabling students and faculty to work closely together.
The department offers a great variety of choices for areas of specialization. Areas in which there is a strong research presence include computational mathematics, numerical analysis, mathematics of materials, mathematical physics, related probability and mathematical statistics, algebra, algebraic and analytic number theory, combinatorics, several complex variables, harmonic analysis, partial differential equations, differential and computational geometry and topology, and global geometry. Both prospective and matriculated students are encouraged to browse faculty web pages and contact faculty directly for more detailed information regarding areas of specialization and opportunities for further research.
Graduates either continue advanced educational programs or pursue employment in industry, education, or government laboratories and agencies.
The mathematics program at Temple University is affiliated with the American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America.
The program encourages interdisciplinary coursework, research, and interactions among faculty and students with interest in computer and information sciences, physical and life sciences, statistics, and engineering.
Department faculty are active internationally and sometimes travel overseas for conferences and extended research visits. In some cases, it may be possible for students to participate in these activities as well.
Non-matriculated students must coordinate coursework with the graduate chair.
Teaching assistants teach basic undergraduate mathematics courses, ranging from remedial courses through calculus. The standard teaching load is 20 hours per term. In determining the load, credit is given for more difficult and challenging teaching assignments. Research Assistantships are sometimes available, typically through special projects and grants. Support generally covers stipend and tuition, up to 9 credits per term.
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VAN WYCK – The Van Wyck post office survived a potential closing last year, but now faces a reduction in hours, according to the latest cost-saving plan from the U.S. Postal Service.
The Post Office Structure (POSt) Plan calls for reducing hours in 17,700 of 32,000 postal retail locations. For Van Wyck's office, this would mean opening for four rather than eight hours on weekdays.
Last year's proposed closure of 3,700 rural post offices was met with an outpouring of complaints from the affected communities.
Heat and drought have been mentioned in the news this week nearly as much as the 2012 Olympics.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported Tuesday that July was the hottest month ever recorded in the lower 48 states, breaking a record set during the Dust Bowl in the 1930s. The average temperature last month was 77.6 degrees, which tops the record of 77.4 degrees set in July 1936. Records date back to 1895.
A Lancaster County Sheriff's Office investigator – recently named S.C. Deputy of the Year – is recovering after he was slashed in the neck by an inmate Wednesday morning, Aug. 8.
Sheriff Barry Faile confirmed Investigator Fred Thompson was attacked during an inmate interview early Wednesday. He has been treated for his injuries and is recuperating at his home.
The strange case of a Lancaster man found shot to death along a Chester County street took another turn this week when a Richburg man was arrested for his murder.
Antwan Terrill White, 21, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 8, and charged with murder in connection with the death of 39-year-old Lancaster resident Michael Jermaine Terry on July 29, according to a press release from Chester County Sheriff Richard Smith.
Add Linda Blackmon-Brace to the list of candidates who have filed to run for either Lancaster City Council or Lancaster County school board.
Blackmon-Brace, who serves City Council District 3, filed Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 8, said Mary Ann Hudson, the county's voter registration director.
Blackmon-Brace joins Tamara Green Garris (District 4) and Sara Eddins (District 6) as the three City Council incumbents to file.
Jean Cureton has also filed for District 4.
The S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Maintenance Division is replacing the bridge over Little Creek on Horne Twitty Road approximately 3.8 miles northeast of Heath Springs.
According to a SCDOT release, a routine inspection rated the bridge as structurally deficient. Due to the relatively low traffic volume, and to minimize the impact to area property owners, the road will be closed during this replacement. The road will be closed beginning Monday, Aug. 13. The estimated completion date is Oct. 31.
INDIAN LAND – Red Ventures announced Tuesday, Aug. 7, it has purchased 16 additional acres adjacent to its headquarters with the goal of doubling its workforce over the coming five years.
According to the announcement, the company will begin construction of its third building by the end of the year, a move that will allow the company to hire an additional 1,000 employees.
The direct-marketing company currently employs nearly 1,000 employees at its 17-acre, 150,000 square-foot center in the 521 Corporate Center Park in Indian Land.
A fight between two men at a J.B. Denton Road home early Saturday, Aug. 4, ended in the street with gunfire.
One of the men – William Lee Adams, 42, 2120 J.B. Denton Road – was arrested Sunday, Aug. 5, and charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
Adams is jailed at the Lancaster County Detention Center and his bond has been denied.
Sometimes, the daily news headlines can get you down.
Flipping through the newspaper or checking the day's news online, often it seems as if there's nothing but bad news to go around.
Lately there's been plenty, from the movie massacre in Colorado to depressing economic figures and even the passing of Andy Griffith, a man who embodied old-fashioned values from a bygone era.
Craning his neck toward a flat-screen television high on the wall, Nick Mills checked in on the final minutes of an Olympic volleyball match between the U.S. and Tunisia on Monday afternoon.
Though not an avid fan of either volleyball or the Olympics, Mills often finds himself caught up into the action. As the seconds counted down, the U.S. team won 3-0.
It's one of many matches and events at the Summer Olympics in London he's watched in between helping customers at Perks Cafe and Creamery along S.C. 9 Bypass.
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The Nashville Predators represent the city of Nashville, Tennessee in the NHL and play in the Central Division of the Western Conference. Nashville acquired their NHL team back in 1998 as an expansion team and since then they have worked to establish themselves in the Central Division. They have yet to claim a division championship but after placing 2nd in Central Conference last year behind the St. Louis Blues, the Predators may only be a couple more seasons away. The Predators play their home games at Bridgestone Arena, or "The Stone", which has a capacity of just over 17,000 and located right in downtown Nashville. Fans in Nashville have also developed their own traditions, modifying Detroit's "Legend of the Octopus" by throwing catfish on the ice and dubbing Section 303 in the area the "The Cellblock", and the "Loudest Section of the Loudest Arena in the NHL". For more information on the Nashville Predators, visit their website at: http://predators.nhl.com/
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Hearts ... to the Royal Bank of Canada and Boeing for swooping in and saving the Heritage. It's been a scary few months around here with the tournament's future basically being a giant question mark, and it's good to see such uncertainty behind us. Say what you will about the crowds and the traffic, you're a fool if you can't see what the Heritage does for this area in terms of visibility, promotion and charitable contributions. A special tip of the pin to Gov. Nikki Haley for her hard work in putting this up, and a massive standing ovation for the herculean efforts of Steve Wilmot and Co. over at the Heritage Foundation. You guys eagled this one.
Darts ... to the winners of the Golden Fleece Awards. BT columnist Ed Loughrey has dedicated the last two weeks of his "Taxing Issues" column to exposing some of the head-scratchingly dumb ways your tax dollars get spent, including studies to determine why certain baby names are so popular and why rats clench their teeth. We're glad Ed is here to tell us about these things, but we are bummed that they're happening on our dime.
Hearts ... to Diamond Riegel of Sun City, who sparkled recently at the Ms. Senior South Carolina pageant. The 70-year-old shimmied her way to the national championships with a compelling belly dance, and will spend her 71st birthday at Harrah's in Atlantic City competing for the title of Ms. Senior America. We're pulling for our own local gem, and will let you know how she does at nationals.
Darts ... to the drought. Even though the greater Bluffton area received about 2 inches of rain overnight Wednesday, water tables remain low and one downpour isn't enough to alleviate weeks of hot, dry weather. That hot weather will continue throughout the weekend with temperatures topping out in the 90s and little hope of showers.
Hearts ... to K9 Dixie of Urban Search and Rescue. The local 10-year-old dog went to the big dog park in the sky this past week after a brief illness. She will be missed by many, in particular her owner and companion/handler, Dan Fuller. Dixie received national attention while working on several high-profile missing persons cases, including the Florida toddler Caylee Anthony. Dixie is a top dog in our book.


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When Jesus entered Jerusalem the week before his death and resurrection, crowds of people greeted him by waving palm branches and covering his path with palm branches. On Sunday, April 13, the children will begin the church service, entering the sanctuary bearing palm branches in celebration. Children who wish to participate in this event should be in the foyer by 9:45 AM.
Thursday, April 17, is Maundy Thursday. This day commemorates the last supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples. Beginning at 6:00 PM, there will be a choir/orchestra performance of "Song of the Shadow" followed by worship and communion.
Good Friday is on April 18. The church building will be open from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM for "come-and-go" meditation and communion.
The journey to the cross ends on Easter Sunday with a celebration of the resurrection. A sunrise service will be held at 7:00 AM in the Prayer Garden. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:00 AM and the traditional Easter service will be celebrated at 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary.
Children's Church will begin at approximately 10:15 in the Christian Life Center. There will be a special presentation by the Puppets for Jesus featuring the Easter story as well as games and prizes.
The First United Methodist Church is located at 105 North Montgomery Street in Gilmer. We are a loving supportive family of faith, working together to share God's love. Everyone is welcome to attend these services.


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Feds can continue to pay into their retirement plan despite financial hardship withdrawal.
Federal employees affected by Superstorm Sandy can withdraw emergency funds from their retirement account, the Thrift Savings Plan has announced.
Workers who live in the covered disaster area -- counties in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island -- or who have relatives affected by the storm can withdraw money from their TSP investments to pay for losses.
While TSP typically prohibits employees who use the "financial hardship" provision from making contributions in the six-month period after withdrawal, it will make an exception for those who take out money because of Sandy.
Standard financial hardship withdrawals are only for employees who have "an immediate and significant financial need that necessitates a distribution" as a result of negative monthly cash flows, medical expenses, legal expenses for separation or divorce, or personal casualty loss. The funds are subject to federal income tax and an additional 10 percent early withdrawal penalty tax if the employee is younger than 59.5 years old.
Employees must work for the federal government currently and apply by Jan. 25, 2013, to be eligible for the Sandy withdrawal option.


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Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
The Hokitika Wildfoods Festival is as much of a culinary experience as it is a visual one. Adventure guaranteed.
Hokitika is a small town on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. If you're lucky enough to be on the rugged West Coast in early autumn, be sure to visit the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival.
It's as much of a culinary experience as it is a visual one. Adventure guaranteed.
Just to give you an idea of the setting, it's... wild.
The West Coast is where glaciers come down to almost sea level, where you get bitten by a gazillion of sandflies while marvelling at Mitre Peak in Milford Sound, and where you cruise State Highway 6 with the Tasman sea to one side and the lush rainforest to the other, with the Southern Alps in the immediate backdrop.
It is home to national parks and World Heritage Sites. And a very unique festival.
How the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival was born
Hokitika itself has a population of just over 3,000. It was the gold rush of the 1860 that led to its foundation. Today, Hokitika's main industries are tourism, agriculture and forestry. It is considered the hub of the West Coast and has its own port and regional airport.
The Hokitika Wildfoods Festival is held annually, on the second Saturday in March. It all began in 1990, when a Hokitika local, Claire Bryant, set up the first Wildfoods Festival to celebrate the tastes of the wild West Coast.
Since then, the festival has grown from an event attended by 1,800 locals to a full-blown, internationally renowned festival, attended by 15,000, and winning several tourism awards.
Every year, new wild foods are introduced. From clams to offal, from wasp larvae ice cream to ostrich sandwiches, from whitebait to escargots and shark and scorpions (raw and cooked), there's nothing too scary or wild to be featured at the festival.
Are you hungry?
Try huhu grubs for starters:
The huhu is a big beetle endemic to New Zealand. The white larvae are about 7cm long and are found in dead wood.
Then move on to worm delicacies:
The Startled Worm Cafe enticed festival visitors with its menu of Chocolate Worm Truffles, Worm Sushi and Worm Dukkha.
And for the sweet tooth, a dairy treat (kind of) for dessert:
Colostrum is a kind of milk that is high in antibodies and protein. It is the milk that is produced by the mammary glands in the late stage of pregnancy, just before the birth.
This stand offered several colostrum desserts, for example "Mastitis Mousse", "Colostro-Yummy Cheesecake", or "Colostrum Shots".
Not being hungry isn't an excuse either for the faint of heart, because there are plenty of snacks on offer as well. You could go for grasshoppers, crickets, beetles, huhu grubs or worms, or perhaps enjoy a drink?
If you're feeling adventurous, there are horse semen shots available, which you wash down with an energy drink; or might you be interested in rhubarb champagneperhaps? Maybe have a glass of Gorse Flower or Broom Flower wine at the end of the day.
A treat for the eyes
The festival is not all about food; there is plenty of entertainment to be enjoyed aside from the obvious culinary adventures.
Stage performances by bands, comedy and dance acts, or mime artists, just to mention a few, keep festival goers entertained throughout the day. And of course, let's not forget all those that attend the festival in costume - there is also a best dressed competition!
Further, the annual festival is also an important fundraising event for local communities on the West Coast. Local stallholders raise quite a few thousand kiwi dollars for their community halls or donate the money raised to causes such as the West Coast Cancer Society.
You thought you were being brave thinking of trying the chocolate-dipped chillies, weren't you? But fear not, there are plenty of traditional palate pleasers available, too.
The 2011 festival also included a German sausage stand, for example, selling pork and fennel sausages, which won the grand award at the Great New Zealand Sausage Competition. So, even the conventional food is outstanding!


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你好, Hello, Shalom: Beijing Nightlife
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[The second in a series of travel essays from China, New York, and Israel]
While it was raining when my plane landed in Beijing, it was in the 70s and sunny most of the next two weeks. I was staying on the 24th floor of an apartment building and could see the surrounding mountains nearly every day. The haze that the city has become known for wasn't completely absent, but was generally never an issue. But with good weather combined with the National Day and Golden Week that followed, areas of the city grew to even more phenomenally crowded than what is normal. I had initially contemplated trying to travel outside of Beijing, but after hearing horror stories from travelers about overbooked trains, no hostel availability, and sleeping in a karaoke room for the night — I decided to stay put.
While it was sometimes frustrating navigating the crowds in the Summer Palace, Tiantan, and Houhai, I was smart enough to avoid Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City during the main holiday week. While I did venture to the Great Wall, I avoided the worst parts of it, and managed to find a quiet spot to enjoy a peanut butter and jelly sandwich while overlooking the surrounding mountains and valleys. (Oh, sweet culture clash). Walking along a few centuries old structure, crumbling in many areas, but still retaining the honored dignity and respect that it naturally deserves is a magical feeling, and anyone who knows my affection for cities and modernity will tell you I don't spill such praise lightly. The walk from Jinshanling to Simatai, approximately 10 km and 500 m high at its peak, was a struggle at points, and bordering perilous at others. Little of this section of the wall, if any, has been restored the way it has been in the more popular areas. It seems to be one of the few things China will allow itself not to modernize.
While walking along the wall, we were approached a few times by farmers trying to hawk souvenirs or just drinks. A simple "No thank you" is usually good enough, but one lady insisted on following me for some time. It was an awkward situation. She attempted to help me down some stairs, and walked alongside me for a good 10 minutes before she got the message that I wasn't going to buy anything. I was annoyed that she had disturbed me –and my grand idea of the wall as a place for reflection, clarity and general solitude. But later I felt guilty. She was just trying to make a simple living. And while I don't have a lot of money, I certainly have some. I came to China, barely knowing the language, expecting to go into restaurants, find food, people, culture without being overly hassled. Then again, is it really so bad to feel uncomfortable while traveling? I knew consciously when booking the tickets that I become "The Other," as so many do when they visit my city, Chicago.
Conversely, it's easy to feel extraordinarily comfortable in Beijing's nightlife scene. I avoided Sanlitun, a bar heavy area that caters more to expatriates, and despite the lakeside views and rooftop patios, the vibe in Houhai just wasn't for me. Unexpectedly, I found myself attracted back to the hutongs. It's not too difficult to find a jazz club, clever mixologists, or just a bar with a wide variety of imported craft beer. Modernista felt like an absinthe lounge straight out of Paris, and Cellar Door sold Brooklyn Lager for cheaper than anywhere in the city where it's brewed.
With packed days riding around the city and seeing as much as I could, I wasn't the night owl I normally find myself to be. While venues would list showtimes, events really wouldn't start till at least an hour after the listed time (a tradition that knows no border). I missed out on some of the few shows I wanted to catch, particularly at the jazz clubs, but did manage to see some bands play at the Old What Bar. On the West side border of the Forbidden City, this place is an outlier in the otherwise quiet neighborhood. The second time I went there introduced me to two bands. Dischord, a four piece Chinese punk band, didn't sound too far off from Rancid and Pennywise (complete with unspiked mohawks). They reinforced that "fuck emo" is an international sentiment. The other band was Skarving, who were reminiscent of the Specials. Not to mention that in true ska fashion, the singer must have been the dorkiest dressed guy in the room (sunglasses over bucket hat, oversized sweatshirt, striped pants). I was pretty surprised at the amount of ska, dub, and reggae I heard at various bars, as well as the handful of times I saw someone sporting dreads. At Dada, I even caught a showing of Babylon as part of their weekly cult-classics film screenings.
The experience of traveling to such a different culture has no end of surprises. To see people casually eating a hard-boiled egg at the Summer Palace, littering the sidwalks with egg shells. To sit down at bench after a long walk to discover a collection of toe-nail clippings already gathered on the ground. The cabbie who made "bang, bang" noises and a gun gesture when we brought up where we were from and President Obama. The gold kitty waving good-bye to me after eating at a Mexican restaurant. And I have to admit I've made more eye contact with defecating males hovering over the squat toilets in the public bathrooms than I'd like to admit. And there are always those lingering questions: Did I see enough? Did I buy enough? Did I eat enough? Did I take enough pictures? Did I value my time enough?
Traveling as a non-Chinese person, the physical difference is constantly present; it is literally impossible to blend in. Even in an international city like Beijing, people will stare at someone who looks different, although without the negative connotations such behavior has in American culture. The public displays of bodily relief, from gobbing, snorting, passing gas, or allowing children to relieve themselves in public, isn't something most Americans condone. But viewing these subtleties firsthand allow for less of a critique of another culture, but rather the reverse: it allows one to reflect on the values they hold and to think critically about what we hold sacred. While an American may congratulate himself for not living in a society that censors its writers, it's just as easy to recognize how strict limitations we have considering transportation, food, alcohol, etc.
The first time I left China, my expectations were fervently exceeded. This time, I felt cemented that it is a place that is endlessly fascinating, that the excruciatingly frustrating times are no match for the gems waiting to be discovered, whether it's in the layered history, a food stand packed with locals, or sharing a drink with friends old and new. I can't say when I'll be back, but I will be. For now, it's time for me to return to the States, and the megalopolis about which most other Chicagoans don't admit their admiration, respect, and jealousy: New York City.
Andrew Hertzberg is a staff writer based in Chicago. His last essay in this series discussed bikes, beer, and baozi in Beijing.
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Hello everyone, this is a guest review of "Valkyrja" by Tyr written by Morgan Rider, lead vocals and bassist for folk metal band Vesperia and bassist of power metal band Crimson Shadows. You can check out Vesperia, here, and also Crimson Shadows, here. Don't forget to listen to the respective bands here and here, as well as buy merch here and here.
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1. Blood of Heroes
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9. Fánar Burtur Brandaljóð
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I had the pleasure of having TYRs latest offering passed along to review this month. VALKYRJA is what this molten, expertly crafted slab is entitled and we must once again applaud our favourite Faroese heroes for displaying their mastery of their art. At no point does VALKYRJA fail to harness your full attention with it's crushing riffage, intoxicating hooks and an overall velocity that takes you for one massive ride into and across the rocks of their native
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The opening track BLOOD OF HEROES cracks off in true TYR fashion, immediately commanding your neck muscles to thrust your skull back and forth with no other goal than to splinter bones and sever blood vessels, leaving you blood-high in battle fervour. The chanting full chorus lines have you humming along before long and begins to set the stage for the awesome sing-along and sexually explicit lyricism on MARE OF MY NIGHT.
Being a fan of the band since I was introduced to them in 2008, I held high hopes that TYR would follow up with a fresh and catchy album to keep the momentum they amassed when they released their 2011 album THE LAY OF THRYM. HEL HATH NO FURY instantly pours the groundwork to what I felt was so resolute on their last album, offering their excellent grooving riffs and bouncing choruses which just feel so right. THE LAY OF OUR LOVE opens and immediately slows the mood of the album to a more somber note. I was surprised at first at the inclusion of the female vocals, but as the song progresses you begin to realize the texture they add as vocal harmony upon vocal harmony build on top of it. Before you know it, you have your fist in the air, shouting 'FUCK YEAH' at how badass it turns out sounding. I would definitely recommend this track as a highlight of the album.
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NATION, ANOTHER FALLEN BROTHER, GRINDAVISAN & INTO THE SKY offer the best driving music I have had in a few months and further display why I should not be listening to metal while driving. I am amazed my dash is not covered in speeding tickets. Maybe one day soon when I have amassed many tickets, I will take a picture of them and the VALKYRJA album then send it to them as fan mail. Getting back to the point; TYR further encourage the sing-alongs (despite the fact many of their fans probably do not speak Faroese. though we try!), and endeavour to create two-man mosh pits in the kitchen while drinking home made mead. In my opinion this part of the album is over way too quickly and I was left hoping at least one of these songs would last just another minute! FANAR BURTUR BRANDALJOD begins in a style reminiscent of TYR's earlier days with 2 guitars playing a folk style before Heri begins to sing in his native Faroese. The song immediately burdens up with a heavier groove, which gives way occasionally a nice folk melody. A very nice interlude song.
LADY OF THE SLAIN immerses us immediately and slams into a beast of a gallop riff that definitely had me thinking of the song THE LAY OF THRYM. The chorus lyrics in this song are fucking awesome. I have had them stuck in my head for days since I started spinning this record. The title track VALKYRJA is the longest song on the record, spanning exactly 7 and a half minutes, tying the record together and brilliantly shines as a classic TYR song.
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Railway tunnel offers potential to reshape Midd's downtown
A proposed railway tunnel in downtown Middlebury connecting the Main Street underpass to the Merchants Row underpass is an imaginative vision that deserves wholehearted support from town officials and community residents — and creates the opportunity to address adjacent problems that have gone unresolved for far too long.As envisioned, the tunnel would be a 600-foot concrete structure spanning the length of the railway that currently bisects the Town Green. The tunnel would cover what is currently a 15-foot ravine fenced off on both sides by an imposing wrought iron, spiked barricade. The town has done its best to camouflage this unsightly gash with a masterful job of planting blooming vines and flowers on the Merchants Row side of the fence, but weeds sprout up around the underpasses and the gash itself creates a dubious, underground hangout. The tunnel, on the other hand, would be covered with dirt and sod, creating a grassy lawn between the water fountain on Triangle Park and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. The comparative vision between what is and what could be is breathtaking.********** While the improved aesthetics of the Town Green would be enhanced tremendously, that is merely a by-product of the main objective — improving the railway through the downtown so that it can accommodate taller freight cars and faster trains. In that respect, the idea of a tunnel seems most practical.Consider: • The railway needs an additional three feet in height from the railway bed to the inside top of any underpass through the downtown. Elevating the roads three feet is a non-starter (the state AOT initially proposed that idea and it was shot down immediately because it meant raising the roadbed higher than the downtown sidewalks — a pedestrian hazard to say the least. The state AOT agrees and has said that notion is now kaput.)• Going down three feet creates the likelihood that water seepage would be a problem, so some measures will have to be taken to control water damage and the prospect of flooding. A full-fledged concrete tunnel with adequate drainage (railways do this all the time when going under rivers and other bodies of water) is a time-tested solution.• The current underpasses are in a critical state of disrepair and their replacement is a top priority for the state.• The tunnel has the added benefit of improving the aesthetics of the downtown, while also making residents safer and minimizing noise from trains that will soon be stopping at a passenger depot station in the downtown to accommodate travelers heading to New York City and beyond via Albany.The proposal, in short, is a win-win for the town and the railway. Hopefully, Middlebury's town fathers will get behind the idea — as will the state's congressional delegation — and the town will resolve this long-standing problem with a little time to spare.**********AN EXCITING VISIONBesides replacing the decaying underpasses, the proposed tunnel offers the opportunity to envision ways to improve the railway coming into and out of the downtown. From the north, we would hope improvements would start near the Elm Street railway overpass and extend to the downtown (particularly along the section that adjoins the historic Marble Works Business District). This section of town has seen vast improvements over the past 25 years — notably with the recent addition of 30 high-end condominium units — yet, the rail bed remains littered much of the year and overgrown with vegetation throughout the summer. Sprucing up this section of the tracks would cost relative pennies, but would greatly enhance the travelers' visual impression of the town. A companion project for the town is to re-invent how the Main Street underpass area might work better by taking out the metal-frame Lazarus building to create a safer pedestrian walkway into the busy Marble Works, create more parking and, perhaps, construct a smaller building in its footprint that more closely matches Main Street's historic streetscape. On the south end of the proposed tunnel, the 100-yard stretch from Merchants Row to the Cross Street Bridge offers a wonderful opportunity for a complete makeover. Imagine a passenger depot just downhill of Cross Street near that bridge. 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Imhoff, Catharina Friedli (d. 1537)
Catharina Friedli Imhoff, an Anabaptist martyr, was executed for her faith at Bern, Switzerland on 28 August 1537. This martyr is not found in the Dutch edition of van Braght's Martyrs' Mirror, but only in the German and English translations.
The name Imhof occurs frequently in Switzerland and the Palatinate, and is also found in Illinois.
Braght, Thieleman J. van. The Bloody Theatre or Martyrs' Mirror of the Defenseless Christians Who Baptized Only upon Confession of Faith and Who Suffered and Died for the Testimony of Jesus Their Saviour . . . to the Year A.D. 1660. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1951: 1129. Available online at: http://www.homecomers.org/mirror/index.htm
Hege, Christian and Christian Neff. Mennonitisches Lexikon, 4 vols. Frankfurt & Weierhof: Hege; Karlsruhe: Schneider, 1913-1967: v. II, 409.
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Driver charged over tandem deaths
A motorist has been charged with killing a husband and wife who died when they were knocked off their tandem bicycle.
Nicky Lovell, 38, will appear before North Avon Magistrates' Court on Wednesday accused of two counts of causing death by dangerous driving.
Lovell, of Oldland Common, South Gloucestershire, has also been charged with driving while disqualified; driving without third party insurance and driving a vehicle and failing to stop after a road accident.
Cyclists Ross and Clare Simons died in the crash on Sunday in Hanham, near Bristol.
Allie Longhorn, senior crown prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "I have today authorised Avon and Somerset Police to charge Nicky Lovell with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving.
"I have also authorised charges of driving while disqualified; driving without third party insurance; and driving a vehicle and failing to stop after a road accident.
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Lovell was arrested after handing himself in to police hours after the collision involving Mr and Mrs Simons.
The young couple died less than 24 hours after they celebrated the news that they could undergo fertility treatment to start a family.
Mr Simons, 34, and his 30-year-old wife - described by friends as "two peas in a pod" - died when their bicycle was in collision with a Citroen Picasso car. Their families described them as "very special" and said they had "no words" to describe their loss.