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An interesting story, and very good pictures! Why is that square fence inside the water?ReplyDelete
interesting post. i like the last pic. i like how you describe the history and legends of places. thanks
~laura x
Beautiful pictures. The 1st and last pics are really beautiful.ReplyDelete
@ Ginny
As a precautionary measure since the water is deep in the middle.
Fascinating, thank you for sharing this.ReplyDelete
Lovely story this! Love it, how india is so full of these myths and storoes and spirituality is deeply woven into everything. Preyy pictuers too. Have a happy tuesday!ReplyDelete
Lovely kalyani ......ReplyDelete
history is amazing... pictures r good... the temple looks very old in its structure... it gives a rustic look...ReplyDelete
Wonderful post. Thanks.
All the best, Boonie
I was going to ask the same question about the fence. It didn't look as though it is deep. How deep is it?
very interesting post Arti! thank you for educating and entertaining
@ Green Monkey
I do not know the exact depth but its quite deep for sure...
It is just for precautionary measure..
looks beautiful!!!!ReplyDelete
Enjoyed reading this post and lovely pictures, Arti. I loved the last click, simply divine :-)
Congratulations! I have voted for you :-)
Thanks for information on another interesting place. Thank God the current day politicians does not pray and appease the God for getting water to wash of their sins. Had they done it the whole of India will be completely under water ;)ReplyDelete
Hey Arti, thank you for visiting! Hope you have a splenddi weekend, whereever you are - with time for a gorgeous breakfast ;)ReplyDelete
What a fascinating story! And that water is such a lovely, and unusual, colour.ReplyDelete
Nice pics ....I just loved this. Aarti your blog is very different and your efforts are really wonderful....my dear friend!ReplyDelete
After looking at the pics i remembered i took a dip or sip Lolz good coverage of the spot ArtiReplyDelete
interesting story...beautiful pictures...you travel a lot, do you?ReplyDelete
nice pictures :D and a very interesting story to go with it :)ReplyDelete
Interesting history behind the temple. Wonderful shots.ReplyDelete
Loved 'visiting' this place...nice story behind it. WOnderful temple...Great post, Arti:)ReplyDelete
I am learning about this kund for the first time. I had been to Trimbakeshwar but only visited the Jyotirling that too after a wait of around 3 hours. It was very much crowded that particular day. Thank you for this beautiful info.ReplyDelete
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Release Date: Mar 27, 2014
Film Explores Transit as a Universal Experience that Connects Cultures Across Urban Environments
April 1-30, 2014, every night from 11:57 p.m.–midnight
Still from Local/Express. Image courtesy Tribeca Film Institute
(New York, N.Y.) March 27, 2014 — The Times Square Advertising Coalition (TSAC) and Times Square Arts have partnered with Tribeca Film Institute® (TFI) for the second time to present April's Midnight Moment. This month's film, Local/Express, is made by some of the 20 participants in this year's Tribeca Film Fellows® program, a year-long fellowship for New York City students aged 16-18. The film will premiere on Times Square's spectacular billboards just before midnight on Wednesday, April 1st, and play every night throughout April from 11:57 p.m.–midnight.
Local/Express is an excerpt from a short piece conceptualized and produced by the young filmmakers, a group of diverse students from all boroughs of the city. The film explores transit as a universal experience that connects a vast array of cultures in this urban environment. The filmmakers traveled to Tribeca every day from the South Bronx, Harlem, Bushwick, Jackson Heights, and other locations, bringing with them their cultures and communities. They came together to tell stories that were true to who they are and to broaden perspectives across the city. Contributors to this film are: Grace McLeod, Francisco Perez, David Woon, Senetchut Floyd, Stefanos Tai, Johnny Bauers, Kevin Fermoselle, Graciela Rodriguez, and Jonathan Hiraldo.
The full film will be shown during the Our City, My Story screening hosted by Tribeca Film Institute during the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival® on April 24th, 5-8 p.m. at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. The free event is a screening of New York City's most outstanding student-made films.
Francisco Perez, Tribeca Film Fellow 2013 / 2014, freshman at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), said, "This project was just one step for me and a diverse group of young filmmakers towards coming closer to our dreams. We are a collective, from different backgrounds and cultures, working together to both represent and celebrate our communities. This was much more than a project; it was an experience!"
Tim Tompkins, President of the Times Square Alliance, said, "Through this work, the Tribeca Film Institute helps us achieve a major goal of our programing, which is to highlight the creativity and diversity of the entire city."
Sherry Dobbin, Times Square Public Art Director said, "Using film to provide multiple perspectives of daily journeys from different parts of the city, we can remember that no matter how each person's personal reflection of NYC differs, we ultimately come together to share the greatest asset—its diverse community."
Toby Sturek, Chairman of the Times Square Advertising Coalition, said, "Local/Express is a perfect film to showcase on the digital screens right above the most highly trafficked subway stations in the world as part of April's Midnight Moment program. We are delighted to present this piece that explores transit as a universal experience that connects a vast array of cultures in this urban environment on such an appropriate platform."
"This is a wonderful opportunity to connect the millions of visitors who frequent this iconic intersection with the dynamic young people who live and contribute to the social fabric of New York City," said Vee Bravo, Education Director, Tribeca Film Institute. "Having the Tribeca Film Fellows contribute to the Midnight Moment project is extremely valuable for our filmmaking program. What better creative prompt for the next generation of filmmakers than to produce an experimental short that grabs the attention of millions of strangers in Times Square?"
The following digital screens are participating in the April Midnight Moment:
ABC Super Sign, American Eagle Times Square, Bank of America, CEMUSA, City Outdoor, Disney Store Spectacular, JVC Screen, NASDAQ, Spectacolor HD129 / Times Square Museum & Visitor Center Marquee, ClearChannel HD128, Spectacolor HD127 / CNN Screen, Superior Digital Displays Three Times Square #5, Times Square Museum & Visitor Center, Viacom North & South (SL Green Realty) Thomson Reuters, 7TS (7 Times Square), and V Media Times Square.
About Midnight Moment
Midnight Moment is the largest coordinated effort in history by the sign operators in Times Square to display synchronized, cutting-edge creative content on electronic billboards and newspaper kiosks throughout Times Square every night. The program premiered in May 2012 and is organized and supported by the Times Square Advertising Coalition in partnership with Times Square Arts, the public art program for the Times Square Alliance, with additional partners of participating sign holders and artists.
Each night, Times Square becomes a digital art gallery through dazzling visuals on select billboards and newsstands. Every show begins at 11:57 p.m. with a "countdown" that signals the start of the three minute nightly presentation. Past artists featured in the program include Isaac Julien; Robert Wilson; Tracey Emin; Seoungho Cho; Vicki DaSilva, Surabhi Saraf, and Elly Cho; Erika Janunger; Takeshi Murata; Bel Borba with Burt Sun and André Costantini; Zach Nader; Brian Gonzalez (aka Taxiplasm); Björk; JR; Ryan McGinley; Jack Goldstein; Nature Theater of Oklahoma; Ezra Wube; Laleh Khorramian; Brian Dailey; and Yoko Ono. For more information on past projects, please visit www.TimesSquareNYC.org/MidnightMoment.
Times Square Advertising Coalition (TSAC) is a trade association comprised of major advertisers, retailers, real estate firms, media companies and other businesses involved in the outdoor sign industry in Times Square, along with organizations representing Broadway and the community. Members of TSAC include: ABC Regional Sports & Entertainment Sales, Clear Channel Spectacolor, Daktronics, D3 LED, Digital Domination, Hines Management, Jamestown One Times Square, Lamar Advertising Company, Landmark Sign & Electric, Metro Media Technologies, Newmark Knight Frank, North Shore Neon, P.R.omotion!, Sherwood Outdoor, SL Green, Times Square Alliance, The WOW Factor and Thomson Reuters. www.timessquareadcoalition.org
Times Square Arts, the public arts program of the Times Square Alliance, collaborates with contemporary artists and cultural institutions to experiment and engage with one of the world's most iconic urban places. Through the Square's electronic billboards, public plazas, vacant areas and popular venues, and the Alliance's own online landscape, Times Square Arts invites leading contemporary creators to help the public see Times Square in new ways. Times Square has always been a place of risk, innovation and creativity, and the Arts Program ensures these qualities remain central to the district's unique identity. Generous support of Times Square Arts is provided by ArtPlace America and ArtWorks. Visit www.TimesSquareNYC.org/arts for more information. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TSqArts.
Tribeca Film Institute® champions storytellers to be catalysts for change in their communities and around the world. Each year, we identify a diverse and exceptional group of filmmakers and media artists and empower them with funding and other resources to fully realize their stories and connect with audiences. Through hands-on training and exposure to socially relevant films, our educational programming helps young people gain the media skills necessary to be productive global citizens and creative individuals. TFI is a year-round nonprofit arts organization founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in the wake of September 11, 2001. Visit http://tribecafilminstitute.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @tribecafilmins and Instagram @tribecafilminstitute. Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/tribecafilminstitute
Each year, TFI selects 20 NYC youth filmmakers ages 16 - 18 to participate in our Tribeca Film Fellows® program. Programming includes development of a personal creative project, panel discussions, workshops, mentoring by Festival film directors, screenings, and special events. Through this year-round fellowship, students gain a deeper knowledge of higher education and career opportunities in media through intensive workshops and direct contact with seasoned filmmakers. The program emphasizes creative storytelling and community and works to inspire young people to make films that are truthful and will have impact and be of consequence to people. Fellows forge new positive relationships with peers, educators and Festival filmmakers that will assist with their individual, scholastic and career development. Fellows continue to receive support after the Festival through one-on-one college and career counseling in the fall.

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In order to promote the in-depth training of each post and promote the construction of talent echelon of production line technicians. Under the care of the Federation of trade unions of Nansha District, the 2019 "strike Cup" skill competition is sponsored by Dongyong town trade union of Nansha District and organized by the trade union committee of Guangdong strike Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
It has far-reaching meaning to hold this "strike Cup" skill competition:
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The Sociology and Anthropology Department supports majors in Sociology and Anthropology.
Anthropology majors complete courses in research methods and theory, as well as electives in subjects as diverse as linguistic anthropology, evolutionary theory, magic, witchcraft & religion and gender & sexuality studies. Anthropology also offers substantial opportunity to study off-campus, with semesters (or sometimes even a year) spent in Australia, Samoa, Nepal, Ecuador, Scotland and Namibia. Recent IS topics include investigation of the oral tradition in Ohio, the relationship between poverty and tuberculosis in Ecuador and the significance of dreams to Sioux tribes.
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Islamic Imam Anjem Choudary told Pamela Geller tonight that she should be slaughtered for her Texas cartoon contest.
This was an AMAZING exchange….
Anjem Choudary:
We're talking about people who deliberately had a competition to insult the messenger Mohammad… If you saw the cartoons that Charlie Hebdo drew you would understand the anger. And now this woman was to draw cartoons or have people draw cartoons to insult the prophet knowing full well that this carries the death penalty in Islam… She should be put before Shariah court and tried and of course she would face capitol punishment.
Best Line—
Pamela Geller to Anjem Choudary:
"I'm talking, sir… I know you're used to stepping over women but you're not going to have it here."
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The Sacrament of Penance
Restoring us to New Life
The Sacrament of Penance is a sacred mystery of conversion from sin, confession of guilt, forgiveness of the wrong done, and reconciliation with Christ and His Church. All Catholics over the age of reason should come to the Sacrament of Penance at least once each year during Lent or Eastertide, and as often as necessary when conscious of serious sin; and anyone conscious of grave sin should not receive Holy Communion before being reconciled to God by sacramental confession and absolution. The sacrament is known as Reconciliation, Penance or Confession; each of these words have a slightly differing meaning. Reconciliation emphasizes the fact that a person is reconciled with God and the Church upon reception of the sacrament. Penance refers to the penitent's conversion, which is necessary in order to celebrate the sacrament fruitfully. Confession is derived from the part of the sacrament where the penitents confess their personal sins. Indeed, the Sacrament of Reconciliation relies upon a sense of ongoing conversion, a desire to repent and a need to be reconciled with God and the community.
Christ, in His most Holy Wisdom, gave us this precious Sacrament to literally and truly bestow His grace upon us through His priests as a means of forgiving us and assuring us of His mercy This psychological benefit of "feeling assured" and "clean again" stems not only from the supernatural fruits of the Sacrament, but from our human nature and our need to purge ourselves of those things that plague our consciences. Christ, the Great Physician, knows us well and knows that "confession is good for the soul," in both a supernatural and psychological sense. Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we are restored to a proper relationship with God.
Fruits of the Sacrament
We need the Sacrament of Penance because each of us, from time to time, sins. Like the prodigal son in the Gospel, we long to know again the loving embrace of a forgiving father who patiently waits for each of us. Jesus himself has established this sure and certain way for us to access God's mercy and to know that our sins are forgiven. By virtue of His divine authority, Jesus gives this power of absolution to the apostolic ministry. There is something in our human nature that calls out for the assurance that our sins are actually forgiven. The grace we receive from the Sacrament of Confession helps us combat our faults and failings and breaks our habits of vice much more easily and expediently than we could otherwise do without the sacramental grace.
Confession also brings us peace. When we hear God's forgiving words to us from the lips of the priest in Confession, a burden is lifted off our shoulders and we can again feel the peace of heart that comes from being in a good relationship with God. Every time we experience the Sacrament of Confession, God strengthens our will and our self-control to be able to resist the temptations that confront us in our lives. We become more resolute to follow God's will and not our own whims. The words of absolution in the confessional are truly beautiful: "I absolve you from your sins, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Jesus is waiting to forgive you - all you have to do is ask! Don't miss out any longer on the healing power of Confession.
How to Go to Confession
The basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention of returning to God with your whole heart and to acknowledge your sins with true sorrow before the priest. The Church teaches that all serious (mortal) sins must be recounted in confession, even if they are most secret, for these sins sometimes wound the soul more grievously and are more dangerous than those which are committed openly. At the same time, confession of everyday faults (venial sins) is strongly recommended for it helps us to form our conscience, fight against evil tendencies (patterns of weakness that can lead us to sin), let ourselves be healed by Christ and progress in the life of the Spirit. For a sin to be mortal, it has to meet three conditions:
- Grave matter: Does it involve breaking one of the 10 Commandments, committing one of the Sins that Cry out to Heaven, or failing to uphold the 6 Precepts of the Church?
- Full knowledge: Did you know or should you have known that the act was sinful?
- Deliberate consent: Was your consent to this act sufficiently deliberate so as to be a choice? Were conditions present that influenced your ability to choose?
If you are unclear as to whether a sin meets all of the requirements above for a mortal sin, be safe and confess it, telling the priest of your lack of clarity. The following are a few helpful examinations of conscience that may assist you in your preparation.
- Examination of Conscience for Children
- Examination of Conscience for Teenagers
- Examination of Conscience for Adults
There can be no forgiveness of sin if we do not have sorrow at least to the extent that we regret it, resolve not to repeat it and intend to turn back to God. While we cannot be certain that we will not sin again, our present resolve must be honest and realistic. We must want to change, to be faithful to the Lord, and intend to take steps to make faithfulness possible. Christ's forgiveness always calls for such a commitment: "Go, and do not sin again" (John 8:11).
To complete the process, a penance is imposed. Absolution takes away sin, but it does not remedy all disorders caused by sin. While we are not capable of truly satisfying God for the evil we have done and its consequences, we must make satisfaction for our sin through some action or prayer that will express our desire to make amends and to repair something of the disorder, damage or harm which our sinful actions have brought into the world. The penance imposed takes into account the penitent's personal situation and serves to support his or her spiritual good. It corresponds as much as possible to the gravity of the sins confessed. It may be a prayer, an offering, works of mercy, sacrifices or service to another. But this penance is in a real way our share in the Cross and helps us to be more closely joined to Christ.
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LA Times' New Owner Plans Big Moves. First Up, Relocating to the Suburbs.
LOS ANGELES — As a son of Chinese immigrants growing up in apartheid South Africa, Patrick Soon-Shiong spent his afternoons racing through the streets of Port Elizabeth selling the evening newspaper. The job, he likes to say, shaped his views on the power of the press and the plight of the underdog.Posted — Updated
LOS ANGELES — As a son of Chinese immigrants growing up in apartheid South Africa, Patrick Soon-Shiong spent his afternoons racing through the streets of Port Elizabeth selling the evening newspaper. The job, he likes to say, shaped his views on the power of the press and the plight of the underdog.
"The newspaper is really important to bind the community," he said in a recent interview at his biotechnology company's sprawling headquarters in Culver City, California. "It bound us in my world of South Africa, and it's really a voice for the people."
It is a conviction that Soon-Shiong, a biotech billionaire who is considered the richest man in Los Angeles, has relayed often in the days since he agreed to buy The Los Angeles Times from media company Tronc for $500 million. But if his purchase was motivated by a nostalgia for his paperboy days, those who know him say he also wants to secure his place among the city's power brokers, win credit for restoring the paper to its former glory and establish his legacy.
Addressing reports that the sale had stalled, Soon-Shiong spoke to the paper's employees for the first time Friday and dropped a bombshell that is sure to prove controversial in the newsroom: He is moving the newspaper from its historic art deco building in downtown to the suburban city of El Segundo.
But overall, employees seemed impressed and hopeful by his plans, and the meeting ended with a standing ovation.
Negotiations over the purchase of the paper, which some people familiar with the deal had expected to be completed by the end of March, have dragged. Part of the issue is that the deal was put together quickly — in just a matter of days — and due diligence is taking longer than expected. Tronc's technology had also been supporting The Times, and the two sides are trying to reach an agreement to keep the paper running until it can build its own capabilities, according to one of the people.
On a recent afternoon, Soon-Shiong, dressed in a dark suit and light blue Ferragamo tie, laid out an ambitious vision for The Times that involves leveraging technology, extending the paper's video and podcast abilities and moving its headquarters to a new campus. At turns jocular and loquacious, he discussed hiring a top editor and stressed the importance of editorial independence and tolerance. Among the prominent editors he has pursued are two Los Angeles Times veterans — Dean Baquet, executive editor of The New York Times, and Marty Baron, executive editor of The Washington Post.
"I look upon the newspaper — on the newsroom side of it and the editorial chief side of it — to be completely independent, factual, honest, fair," he said. "It also needs to be inspiring, compassionate and caring."
Journalists in the newsroom, which is exhausted by years of tumult under previous ownership, are cautiously optimistic that Soon-Shiong will reinvent the paper and return it to financial strength, just as another billionaire, Jeff Bezos, chief executive of Amazon, has done at The Washington Post.
The city's political and cultural elites see Soon-Shiong as the last, best hope to restore the paper's place as an important civic institution in a sprawling region that lacks a true center of gravity, with a mayor whose powers are smaller than in other big cities, and where economic power is diffuse, spreading across industries like Hollywood and tech.
"I see it as a mechanism of binding the community," Soon-Shiong said. "And sort of a grounding force."
For now, at least, Soon-Shiong's purchase has achieved one goal long held by civic leaders — and Times journalists: Return the paper to local hands.
Since the Chandler family sold The Times Mirror Co. to the Chicago-based Tribune Co. in 2000, The Times has operated under corporate control, weathering cost cuts, severe layoffs and, for a time, a frat house culture that spilled from the top ranks.
Despite the renewed buoyancy in the Times newsroom, it is not clear whether Soon-Shiong, who moved to Los Angeles in 1980 and built a fortune in health care, can reinvigorate a once-storied news organization whose newsroom is so hard-pressed for resources.
He has no experience running a newspaper, though he had been a major shareholder in The Times' parent company, Tronc. While he has amassed a fortune from a successful cancer drug, Abraxane, and built an array of health care companies that deal with artificial intelligence high-speed computer networks, he has been dogged by detractors. Scientists have met with skepticism his stated ambition to cure cancer by stimulating a patient's immune system. And he has been accused of steering philanthropic donations to entities that do business with his companies.
"I'm ambitious," he said. "I want to cure cancer, I want to find a universal flu vaccine, I want to find the cause of Alzheimer's, I want to figure out how to regenerate your tissue. That is an ambitious program."
"I think if you are trying to do a cutting edge, complex, ambitious project, that may be perceived as overpromising," he added.
His plans for The Times are certainly grand, if undefined.
In the weeks since the deal was announced in February, Soon-Shiong has been on something of a listening tour, calling on former staff members and seeking out advice from luminaries in journalism. He has spoken, for instance, to Baquet of The New York Times and Baron of The Washington Post, as well as Donald Graham, the former publisher of The Post, and Norman Pearlstine, a former top editor at The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Time Inc. In private conversations, Soon-Shiong has mused about trying to lure a big name editor to lead The Times.
"He's swinging for the fences, and I think that's a good strategy," said Matt Toledo, former publisher of the Los Angeles Business Journal and a friend of Soon-Shiong's.
Though he had not yet addressed the Times newsroom before Friday, he had met with the paper's top editors, telling them he planned to invest in the paper, make Washington reporting a priority and expand the paper's foreign coverage, according to two people familiar with the meeting.
He also told them he had decided to buy the paper after hearing Tronc planned to close its Washington bureau so it could afford an expensive new lease for The Times' headquarters.
In the interview, Soon-Shiong expressed interest in expanding Times journalism beyond the written word and said he would build a state-of-the-art studio for video and podcasts. He has been particularly enamored with "Dirty John," a true-crime podcast produced by Times reporter Christopher Goffard, and attended a Lakers game recently with Goffard.
Though much of his plans are still unclear, he spoke excitedly about goals for his newspaper's new space.
He wants lots of light, a day care center, a museum to honor the newspaper's history and modern technology. Eventually, he said, he would like to build a basketball court — he has one below his Brentwood mansion, as well — and open the campus up to the public to allow readers to see how the newspaper is put together.
And while he is still grappling with whether The Times should be a local or regional newspaper versus a national or global news outlet, he said he thought the country needed a major news organization on the West Coast to countervail the powerful institutions, like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Post — on the East Coast.
"I think we will make each other's boats rise and save this whole industry," he said. Several people who have spoken to Soon-Shiong about the newspaper characterized him as smart, tech savvy and eager to learn about a business in which he has until now largely admired from afar. But many of his inquiries have revealed his inexperience in running a newspaper: He has, for instance, asked how journalists put together coverage and whether the same newsroom staff can work on print and digital.
Soon-Shiong's wife, Michele Chan, a former actress, has accompanied him to some of the meetings about The Times, and also seemed to be involved in decision-making, Pearlstine said. "She talks really eloquently about wanting the workplace to be more diverse and more reflective of the community it covers," he said.
Pearlstine said that in their discussions about the newspaper, Soon-Shiong "talked a lot about this desire for a legacy."
Not exactly an unknown in Los Angeles, Soon-Shiong remains a largely obscure figure in a city that values celebrity and personal achievement. His philanthropy has been mainly focused on health care — his name adorns a hospital in Santa Monica. And he prefers to pal around with ballplayers (he owns a piece of the Lakers) rather than Hollywood types. He is, though, close to Mark Burnett, the reality television producer behind "The Apprentice," who sits on the board of one of his biotech companies, NantHealth.
Soon-Shiong said that his focus will remain on his day job — trying to cure cancer. But he has suggested to others that he may appoint himself as publisher of The Times. He dismissed that out of hand in the interview, saying, "I see myself as an owner who can approach the challenges facing the industry with a fresh set of eyes."
Still, there are questions of whether or not he will seek to influence the positions of the editorial page. The Los Angeles Times, once a conservative paper, is now a liberal voice in a city and state that is solidly progressive. Much like the state and city it covers, the editorial pages have been a voice of opposition in the Trump era.
Soon-Shiong describes himself as an independent, and he has supported both Republicans and Democrats. He said he has a fondness for Rudy Giuliani, a Republican and the former New York mayor, whom he met when Giuliani was treated for cancer.
During the transition after the 2016 election, Soon-Shiong met with Donald Trump and discussed a job overseeing health care. A job offer never materialized, according to a person apprised of the talks, because of the controversies over Soon-Shiong's charitable giving, which were laid out in Politico last April.
When asked about the paper's position on Trump, and if he would impose his own views on the editorial board, Soon-Shiong said, "I need to set the tone of compassion and caring. I don't want a vindictive paper."
Of Trump, he said: "I think my best response is he's our president. I'm here to say that what we need to do is ensure that we can do everything we can for the president to succeed because I think it's good for our nation."
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Read this Siem Reap temple guide to find out everything you need to know when visiting the temples at Angkor.
The ancient Khmer people were prolific builders and built thousands of temples during their reign as rulers of a vast empire. Most people know about Angkor Wat and a few of the other popular temples such as Bayon and Ta Prohm. What they don't know is that there are many temples to visit in the Siem Reap province, and neighbouring provinces in Cambodia. This Siem Reap temple guide will help you get the most out of your visit to temple town.
Angkor Archaeological Park
The Angkor Archaeological Park, sometimes known as the "Angkor Park", is where most of the main temples in Siem Reap are situated. For more information about individual temples in Siem Reap province, we have an alphabetical list below.
Practical Information
You'll need a ticket to enter the Angkor Park and they are sold at the ticket office along the way into the temple complex. There are also a set of rules which are designed to protect the temples and help all visitors enjoy their stay in Siem Reap.
Click the icon or text for more information about the Angkor Archaeological Park.
List of Temples in Siem Reap
Here is a complete list of all the temples you can see in Siem Reap province in alphabetical Order. Although many of the temples visitors want to see were built in what is today called Siem Reap province, there are Khmer temples all over Cambodia and also in the neighbouring countries. The ancient Khmer empire used to cover much of Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.
This Siem Reap Temple Guide contains information about everything you need to know to enjoy you visit and make the most out of your time in temple town. Each individual guide contains details about the history, location, facts, map, structure and layout of each temple. Happy reading!
Ak Yum temple is one of the earliest temples with inscriptions dating back from the 7th century under King Jayavarman. It's thought that it was partially buried by the construction of the West Baray reservoir in the 11th century.
Angkor Thom translates as the "Great City" and was once the capital city of the Khmer empire. The city contains some of the most popular temples including Bayon, Phimeanakas, Baphuon and other major sites popular with visitors.
Angkor Wat temple is the main reason why most people visit Siem Reap. It was constructed by King Suryavarman II in the 12th century. Originally a Hindu temple, it was later transformed into a Buddhist temple.
Bakong temple is one of the four temples which make up the Roluos Group of temples. It was the first temple mountain built in the late 9th century and was the official state temple of Indravarman in the capital city Hariharalaya.
This 10th century temple is located near the South Gate of Angkor Thom. It is a pyramid style temple and like many temples in the area, it was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The temple was completed in 948 AD by King Rajendravarman II.
Banteay Kdei means the "Citadel of Chambers" and was another temple built by the prolific Jayavarman VII in the 12th century. It's located near to Ta Prohm and Srah Srang and is one of the more popular temples on the tourist trail.
Banteay Prei is another temple built by King Jayavarman VII in the 12th century. It isn't as big as the other nearby temples and is mostly in ruins. But it's worth a visit because it is quieter than other nearby temples in the region.
Banteay Samre is instantly recognisable as a smaller version of Angkor Wat. It is a Hindu temple built by King Yasovarman II in the early part of the 12th century. Not much is known about this fascinating temple, but it's worth visiting and exploring.
Banteay Srei translates as the "Citadel of the Women" – it's thought that the carvings are so fine that they could only have been carved by the hands of a woman. The pink sandstone and well-preserved carvings make for a fascinating visit.
Baphuon is a multi-tiered temple mountain built by King Udayadityavarman II and was dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva. It was later converted into a Buddhist temple and a 70m long reclining Buddha was added in the late 15th century.
Bat Chum temple was built in the 10th century. It's located a few hundred metres away from Srah Srang. Unusually, it wasn't constructed by a king, instead it was built by a Buddhist minister called Kavindrarimathana.
Bayon is one of the most popular temples in the Angkor complex. It's where you'll see the famous faces of King Jayavarman II looking down at you from the towers of this magnificent temple and it's definitely not a temple to be missed.
Beng Mealea is known as the "Jungle Temple". It's been mostly left unrestored and lays in ruins. This charming temple is surrounded by thick jungle and it's not as busy as the other temples. You can explore and enjoy the open spaces.
The Angkor kings built many hospitals. These hospitals no longer exist because they were made with perishable materials. However, many of the chapels built for the hospitals do exist, like this one which is located near to Ta Keo temple.
Chau Say Tevoda is another Hindu temple built in the middle part of the 12th century. According to the sculptures and inscriptions found here, it was built by King Dharanindravarman who was the father of the prolific King Jayavarman VII.
East Mebon is a 10th century temple built by King Rajendravarman. Here you'll see the elephant guardians which sit on each corner of the lower terrace. It used to stand on an artificial island in the middle of the East Baray, which is now dry.
It's not known what the purpose of the Khleangs were for. They are located near the Royal Square in Angkor Thom. It's thought that they were used as reception areas for visitors, although this cannot be confirmed.
Krol Ko is another structure built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. It was built in the Bayon style and is often overlooked by visitors. It's a small temple, but worth a stop along the way to it's larger neighbour, Neak Pean.
Krol Romeas is located just outside of the ancient city of Angkor Thom. Not much is known about this structure. There is a circular stone wall around the outside and it's clearly not a temple. But historians can't agree on what it was used for.
Kutisvara is a small temple with three temples which lay in various states of ruin. It is thought to have been built in the 9th century by King Jayavarman II, but not much is known about this construction. The towers have long since collapsed.
Lolei is another temple which forms part of the Roluos group and the ancient city of Hariharalaya which was the Angkorian capital city before it moved to Angkor Thom. It was built in the late 9th century before Angkor Wat.
Neak Pean translates as "the entwined serpents" and is an artificial island in the middle of the Preah Khan Baray. It is yet another temple built by the prolific King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. It's thought to represent Anavatapta.
Phimeanakas is known as the "celestial temple" in English. It's a Hindu temple and according to legend it's thought that the king used to spend every night with a woman who represented a Naga. If he didn't, calamity would strike the land.
Phnom Bakeng is the most popular spot to see the sun setting over the towers of Angkor Wat and the jungles surrounding the vast temple. Before the sun sets, you can explore this beautiful 9th century Hindu and Buddhist temple.
Phnom Krom is situated around 12km outside of Siem Reap on the banks of the Tonle Sap lake. At the top of the moutain, you can visit Prasat Phnom Krom which is a 9th century Hindu shrine dedicated to the gods Brahma, Vishu and Shiva.
Bei means "three" in English and Prasat Bei translates as "temple three". There are, funnily enough, three brick towers which sit on top of a laterite platform. Not much is known about this mysterious construction and is often overlooked by visitors.
Prasat Kravan is another early temple built in the early 10th century. It was dedicated to Vishnu and is located just to the south of Srah Srang. There is a small moat surrounding it and the bas-reliefs depict both the Hindu gods Lakshmi and Vishnu.
Prasat Prei is a small temple located near Neak Pean temple. It's been left largely in ruins and is rarely visited by tourists. It is a peaceful place and few carvings can still be seen. This is yet another temple built by King Jayavarman VII in the 12th or 13th century.
Prasat Suor Prat is a series of 12 towers which are located near the Royal Square in Angkor Thom. Their original function is unknown. Some the temples are in danger of collapsing and aren't open for tourists to visit. They are a nice area to stop for a picnic.
Prasat Top (East) is also known as Mangalartha and it's located in the ancient city of Angkor Thom. It's a few hundred metres from the Victory Gate. It's a tiny Hindu temple built during the reign of King Jayavarman VIII. It's a small shrine and overgrown.
This is another tiny structure, again located inside Angkor Thom. It was built in the 13th century, but the materials date back from the 10th and 11th centuries. These materials were recycled from from a previous structure. This is a Buddhist temple.
Pre Rup is a large and popular Hindu temple built by King Rajendravarman in the mid 10th century. The name translates to "turn the body" and it's thought it was used for funerals with the ashes being rotated as the funeral service progressed.
Preah Khan is a 12th century temple built by King Jayavarman VII in honour of his father. It's located inside Angkor Thom and was once home to nearly 100,000 officials and their servants. Today, Preah Khan is a popular temple for visitors.
Preah Ko was the first temple built in Hariharalaya, the capital city of the Khmer empire. It was built in the late 9th century. Nowadays, Preah Ko makes up the group of temples known as the Roluos group, about 15km outside Siem Reap.
Preah Palilay is also located inside Angkor Thom. It's a small Buddhist sanctuary just a few hundred metres from Phimeanakas. Although small, it's a charming temple and often a quick stop for most visitors exploring the ancient city of Angkor Thom.
Preah Pithu group is a group of five temples located inside Angkor Thom. They weren't originally built as a group and were completed at different times. All the temples are in poor condition, but they do have interesting carvings.
The Roluos Group is located about 15km outside of Siem Reap and is made up of three main temples (Bakong, Lolei, and Preah Ko) and one smaller temple (Prasat Prei Monti). They were once the capital of the Khmer empire.
Spean Thma is a bridge of stone located near Ta Keo temple. It's one of the few bridges which has survived. This name means "Stone Bridge" and it connected Angkor Thom and the Eastern Baray.
Srah Srang is a large reservoir located near Banteay Kdei temple. The reservoir is 700m by 350m. It was dug out in the 10th century and it's a popular place for tourists looking to see the sunset.
Ta Keo was the first temple to be built completely from sandstone. It was used as the state temple by King Jayavarman V and is surrounded by a moat which symbolises Mount Meru, the home of the Hindu gods.
Ta Nei is yet another temple built by the prolific Jayavarman VII temple. It's located near the East Baray and is a Buddhist temple. This 12th century temple was later enlarged and contained unfinished city walls, much like Ta Prohm temple.
Ta Prohm temple is one of the most famous temples in Siem Reap. It's known as the "Tomb Raider" temple as it was used as the backdrop for the famous Lara Croft movie. Tourists flock to see the temple with the jungle growing through the middle of the structure.
Ta Prohm Kel is a small 12th century hospital chapel built by King Jayavarman VII. It was built in the style of Bayon and had fake doors on three sides of the building. The one entrance opens to the east. Ta Prohm Kel was built from sandstone.
Ta Som was also built by King Jayavarman VII in the 12th century. It's located just outside of Angkor Thom and was dedicated to the King's father, Dharanindravarman II. The temple has been left largely unrestored and the jungle is literally growing right through the ruins.
Tep Pranam is located inside Angkor Thom nearby the Terrace of the Leper King and the Royal palace. It contains a large seated Buddha which locals still use to worship to this day. It's a small temple, and often overlooked by many visitors to the great temples.
The Terrace of the Elephants gets its name from the carvings of elephants along the walls. It was used as a platform to view the returning victorious armies by King Jayavarman VII. The 350m long terrace is one of the most popular places to visit in the park.
The Leper King Terrace gets its name from a 15th century sculpture of Yama. The moss growing on the sculpture resembles a person with leprosy. The original name of the terrace isn't known and it's thought it was originally used as a royal cremation site.
All what is left of Thma Bay Kaek is some small ruins. This temple was once a Hindu temple built by King Yasovarman I in the style of Bakheng. It's often used as a quick stop on the Small or Big Circuit tour as it's just outside the Angkor Thom South Gate.
Thommanon is a Hindu temple built by Suryavarman II. It's a small temple and it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple was dedicated to both Shiva and Vishnu. It's thought that the temple was built around the same time as when Angkor Wat was started.
Wat Athvea is a Hindu temple built in the 12th century. It's located just outside of Siem reap along the road leading to the Tonle Sap Lake. It was built by King Suryavarman II, who was responsible for building the famous Angkor Wat temple. Not many guests come here.
West Mebon is located in the centre of West Baray which was the largest reservoir built during the Khmer empire. The the dry season it is accessible by land. In the wet season, the baray fills up with water and the temple becomes an island only accessible by boat.
Siem Reap Temple Guide
Here at Just Siem Reap, we've worked hard to create this Siem Reap temple guide to help you make informed decisions about each temple during your stay in town. There are many temples to see and it can sometimes be difficult to decide.
Of course, you'll want to see see the most popular temples including Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm and other famous temples. What you won't know is that there is so much more to see in Siem Reap than just these three! Hopefully, this guide will go some way to help you know what you can see when you're in Siem Reap.
Each individual guide offers information which you should find helpful including some basic facts, how to find the temple, a map, reasons to visit, history, layout and structure, and information about tours. With 51 temples listed, this is a complete guide to the temples in Siem Reap.
Please Note
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Today's Situation Update for Feb. 5th, 2021 reveals how media propagandists and narrative engineers hijack your conscious focus through a process I call "NeuroPsychoCyber warfare." Through this mechanism, they are able to deploy what I call weapons of mass distraction, allowing them to carry out all sorts of nefarious, anti-human agendas while distracting your conscious focus through the use of engineered fear, hysteria and outrage.
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I have a confession: I hate long books, particularly long novels.
When I was in college, if you couldn't stomach a long novel then you weren't a true Literature student. Long live Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy! And some of those masterpieces (particularly Dostoyevsky's) were compelling enough to keep my attention.
Most of them put me to sleep, though.
A quality novel can be defined as a good and complete story, rather than some 19th century concept of word count. When a long novel is a good story, it captivates you with a compelling plot and storyline. You don't really care about how long it is, you just want to devour it! But before that ideal state of reading pleasure, a tome is prohibitive because of assumed time demands.
Sometimes a long book is necessary. I'm a big fan of breaking up lengthy works. Tolkein's Lord of the Rings was actually one novel that the publisher divided into a trilogy. That didn't turn out too bad!
Long Novels in a Digital World
Things haven't changed in the publishing business even though media has evolved. Publishers frequently push long novels.
I cannot help but turn my nose up at these wares. Unless a long book has fantastic word of mouth, I am not reading it. A good story is a brisk one, at least to my tastes. I find most of today's writers embellish their novels with back story and details that leave me bored and disenchanted.
I remember how good Neal Stephenson used to be before 1000 pages became his average. How I long for the Diamond Age.
Currently, I am reading Stephen King's Doctor Sleep. Great prose, fantastic start, fluid and easy to read, but pages 50-120 were slow. In my mind, they could have been 20 pages instead of 70. I began wondering if the remaining 400+ pages would be worth it. And the book didn't strike me as long. You get my point. Fortunately, things seem to be moving along again in Doctor Sleep.
In this digital age with so many other entertainment options besides reading, will people keep tolerating books greater than 100,000 words in length? Personally, the Kindle and other eReaders makes the experience of a long book more difficult.
Frankly, I think 50-75,000 is the ideal amount. Some call the shorter side of that a novella, I call it a reasonable risk.
One more thing about shorter lengths: Great writers deliver impact with each sentence. They focus on quality, and reveal their story in a meaningful captivating fashion. When I read Philip Roth, who often (but not always) clocks in under 300 pages, I am certain that every chapter will be great. He respects the reader with a tight well written novel (or novella) everytime.
What do you think?
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Steven's Resurrection from Debt
Debt is a disease that destroys peace of mind, cripples enthusiasm, and crushes enterprise and ambition. Steven's story is typical of small business owners who embrace their entrepreneurship but are ill equipped to handle the financial side of the business so they simply avoid doing the math.
Several years ago Steven Taylor launched an exciting new life and career for himself as a small business owner. A hair-stylist by profession, Steven's chance at working for himself came when the owner of the salon where he was employed offered to sell the business to him. He jumped at the chance, even though he had little management experience and no business plan.
"I had no idea how much it would cost to run a salon. I had no business structure and no budget."
Initially, the employees loved his laid-back approach to business, but before long, some of the stylists were requesting more organization and structure. Several became disgruntled with the manager Steven hired and one left for another salon. When other stylists left and took their clientele with them Steven's income dropped dramatically.
"Little by little I was losing control. It got to the point that I didn't even want to know what was going on."
Meanwhile, Steven's spending increased. He lavished gifts on friends and family, joined two health spas and hired a personal trainer. He says he never really stopped to add the costs. "I just thought the money would be there."
Soon, the signs of trouble were everywhere. The paychecks he wrote often bounced and he was sometimes locked out of his business for unpaid bills. Once his landlord confiscated his possessions in lieu of back rent. Steven's growing debt was taking a toll on his health.
"The pressure was so intense that I started smoking, stopped taking care of myself and I didn't get any sleep."
A generous nature, a failing business and a "laid-back" approach to budgeting had pushed him to the brink of financial disaster. He talked to accountants and small business experts, but their advice seemed too complex and impractical. Some advised him to file for bankruptcy.
Just as he thought he was at the end of his rope, Steven found out about a debt management class. He attended a half-day seminar that introduced him to a simple debt payment plan, a few simple financial principles and a common-sense budgeting philosophy.
The seminar, "Good Debt, Bad Debt" by Austin-based Human Excellence, an experiential training company, made a tremendous difference in Steven's life. The instructors presented essential information in a format that he found easy to understand, inspirational and even fun.
"It was like someone turned on a light bulb. No one had ever talked to me about money in that way. It made a huge difference in my life."
In this and other seminars, Susan and Robert Meredith of Human Excellence use several alternative formats to present information and appeal to the different ways in which people retain knowledge and learn. The core of Human Excellence's training is to provide human empowerment and business success by combining traditional training methodologies with experiential training techniques. In this particular case, Steven was able to practice and experience new ways of thinking about finances rather than merely hearing about them through passive learning. The seminar not only offered Steven practical tools such as a payment program, but human empowerment tools to change the behavior patterns that drove his spiraling debt.
"I'm extremely visual," Steven said. "Just hearing or reading about how to manage my finances didn't work for me. The fact that they showed it and walked us through the entire system visually, made a big difference. That's the most important part of the class. When they showed me, in black and white, that there was actually a plan that would work I finally understood. Before, the big numbers overwhelmed me. In the seminar, I realized that even though my debt had gotten way out of control, there was a solution."
"Good Debt, Bad Debt" gave Steven the direction and tools he needed to change the way he was living and to climb out of debt. He sold his salon, got a job, and changed the long-standing habits that had led him into debt. Susan Meredith of Human Excellence further reports, "The last time I spoke with Steven, he asked me for the name of a good financial planner. He has not only eliminated his debt; he is now on the road to building wealth."


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ThinKom Phased-Array Antennas Enable Satellite Connectivity for Indonesian Federal Police
ThinKom Partners with Skyreach, Heimdall and Newtec to Supply High-Speed Satcom Systems for Mobile Command Centers
Hwathorne, Calif. – Sept. 10, 2019 – ThinKom Solutions, Inc. has supplied its ThinSat 300 flat-panel phased-array antennas for Indonesian Federal Police command center vehicles to access satellite broadband on the move.
The project is a collaboration of ThinKom, Skyreach, Heimdall Defence and Newtec. ThinKom supplied the antenna, integrated with the Newtec Dialog® Hub. Heimdall was responsible for system integration, installation, user interface and operator training, and Skyreach is providing VSAT connectivity.
Initially, the systems have been deployed on two Indonesian Federal Police vehicles. Other installations are expected to follow in the coming months.
The field-proven ThinSat 300 antenna is just 4.3 inches high and mounts on a standard roof rack. Total weight, including the radome, is 120 pounds. Based on ThinKom's patented phased-array technology, the vehicle-mounted antenna enables robust IP networks, streaming video and voice-over-IP applications without stopping to deploy a fixed satellite terminal or waiting for a blockage recovery.
"The ThinSat 300 mobile satcom antenna provides uninterrupted communication links for the command vehicles, even at highway speeds and off-road terrain conditions," said Darin Anderson, director of international business development at ThinKom. "The antenna's spectral efficiency of up to two bits per Hertz delivers high throughput on narrowband channels without spreading the signal, resulting in a substantial savings in operational expenses."
"Since the beginning, Skyreach, with its experience in mobile satcom technology, has responded to users' needs for high-quality video surveillance on the move, and the suitable choice has been identified as a combination of ThinSat 300 and Newtec MxDMA technology," said Jo Rudy Haryoto, founder and CEO of Skyreach.
"This satcom-on-the-move capability will be a tremendous asset to the Indonesian Federal Police in sustaining mission-critical operations across the 6,000 inhabited islands in the Indonesian archipelago," said Riana Ng, Heimdall regional account director. "Many of them have limited or no terrestrial mobile communications network coverage."
"Satcom-on-the-move is also useful in urban areas, especially at busy times when a mobile network will not be able to accommodate constant data transfer and cellular 4G bonding technology will fail to accommodate video-streaming," added Haryoto.
"Emergency services have to deal with life-threatening situations, often with little warning, and in areas where terrestrial connectivity has been degraded, or even destroyed," said Andrew Faiola, head of mobility at Newtec. "Yet, communications and coordination are mission critical. The communications solution delivered to the Indonesian Federal Police is a winning combination from ThinKom, Heimdall Defence and Newtec that is cost-effective, easy to use, reliable and secure. It dramatically improves the capability of the police to do their jobs while reducing risk and uncertainty."
About ThinKom Solutions, Inc.
ThinKom Solutions, Inc. (www.thinkom.com) is a leading provider of innovative, highly affordable, compact broadband antennas and products for aeronautical, vehicular, user terminal, gateway, satellite and man-portable applications. The company's primary products uniquely enable near-term worldwide availability of high-data-rate connectivity in the X-, Ku-, Ka- and Q-bands. ThinKom offers a range of reliable, proven technology solutions for the consumer, enterprise, first responder, civil, military and intelligence communities.
About Heimdall Defence
Based in Singapore, Heimdall (www.heimdalldefence.com) offers a well-established product line of highly specialized systems and platforms for the military, police and intelligence agency user communities. The company's main core business involves the distribution and bespoke provider of electro-optical solutions, night vision imaging systems, surveillance equipment, command-and-control solutions, tactical method of entry systems, detection and jamming equipment, and operational training programs, equipment and facilities.
About Skyreach
Skyreach (www.skyreach.id) is an Indonesian-licensed VSAT operator with complete experiences in providing satellite-based services and solutions for maritime, rural, media/video uplink, land mobility, government and military operations. Skyreach owns and operates "thereach" a neutral teleport and data center, hosting and operating various VSAT systems, HTS gateway and interconnection for various local and international operators.
About Newtec
Newtec (www.newtec.eu) is specialized in designing, developing and manufacturing equipment and technologies for satellite communications. Newtec's products and technologies can be applied in a wide range of single and multiservice applications from DTH broadcasting, video contribution and distribution and disaster recovery and backbones for cellular backhauling, to small and medium enterprises, SCADA and oil and gas networks, aircraft and vessels. Newtec is a European company headquartered in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, and has commercial offices in Dubai, Singapore, Beijing, Sao Paulo and Stamford, Connecticut, as well as an extensive network of over 100 certified partners.
Media Contacts:
Greg Otto
ThinKom Solutions, Inc.
+1 310 802 4507
Jim Rhodes
Rhodes Communications, Inc.
+1 757 451 0602


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Army patrol vehicle targeted with IED blast in Pulwama, 9 personnel injuredtext_fields
Srinagar: Nine Army personnel were injured when militants triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) fitted in a vehicle near an Army patrol in the militancy-hit Pulwama district of south Kashmir Monday, officials said.
They said the multi-vehicle patrol of the 44 Rashtriya Rifles was moving on Arihal-Pulwama road when the IED was detonated by the militants, injuring the personnel travelling in a bullet-and-mine-proof Casper vehicle.
The Army personnel immediately swung into action and fired in air to dominate the situation and ward off any surprise attack, the officials said.
The injured have been admitted to a hospital and all of them were reported to be in stable condition, the officials said.
Srinagar-based defence spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia said it was a "failed attempt" to attack the patrol and except for a "few minor injuries, all troops are safe".
"A failed attempt was made to attack a mobile vehicle patrol of 44 RR with a vehicle-based IED while the Army patrol was moving in the general area Arihal in district Pulwama today evening," he said in a statement here.
"Troops are all safe, (except a) few minor injuries," the defence spokesman said, adding the damage was minimised due to the alertness of the patrol team.
The area has been cordoned off and a search operation is in progress, he said.
The site of the blast is 27 kms from the area where a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was attacked by a suicide bomber on February 14 in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed.


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Tour Dates
May 21, 2022 - Chicago, IL - Athenaeum Theatre
May 26, 2022 - Seattle, WA - Neptune Theatre
May 27, 2022 - Portland, OR - Aladdin Theater
May 31, 2022 - Los Angeles, CA - The Regent Theater
With special guests Lee Rogers and Gareth Dunlop
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"We're here to have fun. What are you here for?" A question Foy Vance posed to the crowd before he launched into a song that broke two of his strings on his acoustic guitar. Vance, an energetic performer, looked to have as much fun as those in the sold out crowd that came to see him and two fellow Northern Irish musicians, Lee Rogers and Gareth Dunlop.
The video for Rogers "Life and Lies" takes place in a pub and the concert at the Cedar had the feel of being such a place. Thirty songs over three hours that started with Vance hanging out before the show, taking selfies and mixing with the crowd before the lights began to dim. Then after a brief introduction, Dunlop unassumingly took the stage with a five song-set.
Dunlop jokingly said that he had been called a lot of things over the years but never "Gareth Reynolds" which was how he was incorrectly introduced.
Dunlop used his acoustic guitar as a percussive instrument with a pizzicato style with "My Kind of Paradise" and a ticking clock with "Can't Stand Myself." He probably didn't want to overshadow what is a rather quiet, comforting voice, the kind of soothing voice an understanding father might have when he says everything is going to be alright even though you crashed his vintage Ford Thunderbird.
Dunlop and his reassuring voice have been featured in many movies, commercials and TV and he sang "Devil Like You" which aptly found its way in the TV show Lucifer.
For his last song "Look Back Smiling" Dunlop switched to the keyboard. He stated that during the pandemic he worked on quitting cigarettes and learned how to play the piano which he said he was now "certified as below average."
After a brief intermission, Rogers sauntered onto stage and surprised the crowd with a brief "Hello!" and off he went with "Rest of My Life."
Where Dunlop may have the voice of a caring parent, Rogers' voice has a full-throated, deep reservoir like a man who has seen quite a bit over the years and is lucky to survive it. And he is funny, saying that his song "Ada" has never been on a TV show.
Even though Rogers looks like a guy who would work on your vintage Ford Thunderbird, there is a more reflective, thoughtful presence behind the gruff veneer with lyrics like "I fell in the water. I drown in your eyes." (Life and Lies) And "The road to heaven runs through hell." (Silent Song)
Foy Vance then took the stage at first by himself. He said that his debut album Hope was now fifteen years old and he started off the set from a song from that album "Treading Water."
Then Vance went on and on with a 21 song set with an energy that seemed to increase with more and more energy as the evening went on.
Vance's dad was a preacher and uprooted his family from their Northern Ireland home to work the Southern Black churches in America when Vance was all of four years old. It was there that he fell in love with the musical traditions of gospel, blues and soul.
"A showman of the first order, he is a generous mentor, championing the works of his opening acts…"
Vance doesn't have much love for traditional religion, but those formative years in America had instilled in him a revival sprit. A showman of the first order, he is a generous mentor, championing the works of his opening acts, his influence filtering through Dunlop and Rogers.
Vance highlighted songs from his six studio albums, moving from the guitar to drums to the piano, back to the drums and guitar, letting individual band mates takes center stage, even inviting his daughter onto stage to sing.
The set ended with a stirring rendition of "It Ain't Over" from his latest album Signs of Life. But as quickly as he and the band left, he was back on stage with six more songs that included "Indiscriminate Acts of Kindness" and "Shed a Little Light" from Hope.
Vance ended the evening with "Guiding Light" from Joy of Nothing, a song that Ed Sheeran would sing to close his set when he and Vance were on tour together. Vance said that a lot of people misinterpreted the song as having a religious tone. He said that his guiding light was not God but you. He then pointed to the audience and jumped into the crowd encouraging them to sing along.
|dave ♥ weheartmusic.com ♥ twitter.com


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Bitter cold, lots of snow, high winds —oh, right, it's winter. The many Sightings received demonstrate that in between thawing out frozen pipes, many enthusiasts still search out Land Rovers in advertisements, commercials, movies and online sites. We're thankful for their effort and energy.
It's always helpful for veteran and novice Sighters alike to review the rules that govern when we award a Coveted Mug:
Rule # 1 – All Sightings receive recognition and our appreciation, but not necessarily a mug. We reward only those Sightings that capture the unique qualities of Land Rovers and their owners and display them in a distinctive way.
Rule #2 – If your Sighting doesn't really surprise you, it won't surprise us, either — thus we can't award you a mug. We're delighted, but not surprised, that Land Rovers appear in British television programmes, British publications, films with British themes and media covering African safaris. You shouldn't be surprised, either, and should consider another way to get a coffee mug.
Rule #3 – At an ever-changing date before publication, we close off the Sightings; for this issue, it was December 8, 2017. If we've mentioned the Sighting in an earlier issue, we might not mention it again. If you're new to the family of Land Rover enthusiasts, you may not have seen your Sighting in an earlier issue.
Rule #4 – We're not outfitting your kitchen. If you qualify, one mug per Sighting per issue.
Rule #5 – Sightings that are Land Rover references in books go to our Literary Land Rover editor for the mention, but only when space permits.
Rule #6 – Psst… email submissions — remember we can't send a mug by email. Send us your real name and shipping address, too. (To assure your privacy, the magazine does not have access to Rovers North customer information.)
Rule #7 – Grudgingly, very grudgingly, the Editor admits he might have made an error. Let us know if you think you've been jobbed, but all decisions of the Editor are final.
Magazines know that the presence of a Land Rover can enliven every story. Ken Eiler, Harker's Island, NC, spotted the Defender in Outside magazine's full-page photo of hiking in western Georgia — the country, not the state. Chris Isenhardt, Jacksonville, NC, noticed a photo of a young woman lying atop a RoW Defender 90 in WSJ. Magazine. Simon Green, Simsbury, CT, spotted the Land Rover in a Daniel Island travel ad in Garden and Gun.
Movie producers have always recognized the power of Land Rovers to enhance any movie. Kevin King [see Rule #6] and Brent Lane, Saco, ME, spotted a soft top Series II-A in the trailer for the movie Walking Out. Brian Jones, Raleigh, NC, found a brief scene with a Land Rover in the trailer for It Came from the Desert. Gary Anderson, Cleveland, TN, noted the Series III that plays an important role in I Can Only Imagine.
Television loves Land Rovers, too. Rob Modica, Tucson, AZ, enjoyed seeing the Matchbox Land Rover 109" in the opening scene of Young Sheldon. Ken Burns' documentaries on PBS need little help, but it's no surprise that William Ellis, Gainesville, FL, spotted Series Land Rovers at work in one episode of Vietnam. Scott Just, Berkley, MI, found a Series III in the Science Channel's "Mysteries of the Abandoned" episode on Project HARP. Joel Mercer, Clayton, NC, enjoyed seeing a Discovery II in a body shop in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Will and Katie Skidmore, Neptune, NJ, enjoyed seeing an RoW Defender 110 in an episode of Blacklist. While working in his shop, Jeff Bang, Staunton, VA, watched an episode of the 1970s tv show, Emergency, with a Series III 88" in full view. In a more modern context, Jeff watched a Defender 110 Double Cab during a CBS Sunday Morning episode on Princess Diana's family.
Webmasters know that Land Rovers drive click-throughs. Michael Carnell [see Rule #6] noted the rear of a Defender 110 in a Wix website ad. Duluth Pack featured a Discovery II in their email blast, notes Scott Just, Berkley, MI and Shawn Davis, Owosso, MI. James Howard, Tucson, AZ, notes that his daughter received a mailing from Boot Barn featuring a Land Rover. Gene Lytle, Boulder Creek, CA, noted that Skysoft Video Converter software's promotional page features a Defender 110 in a stunning outdoor scene. Kevin Assari, Alpharetta, GA, spotted several Land Rovers in an online video promoting Abu Dhabi. Andy Estep, Dupont, WA, spotted the Land Rover on the web page of Bath and Body Works.
Every product looks more appealing with a Land Rover attached to it. Hannah Ford, Lexington, KY, Rick Prudhomme, Hendersonville, NC, John Eraklis, Flagler Beach, FL, Jeremy Vilisnik, Panama Beach, FL, Josh Harris, Jamul, CA and William Stewart, McMinnville, OR, found candles and bags with pictures of Land Rovers on them at Bed, Bath and Beyond. Jeremy also found that American Eagle has socks with Land Rover images, "Which I totally bought!" Kevin Kelly, El Macero, CA and Hillary Atkinson, Williamstown, NJ, came across a J McLaughlin catalog featuring a Defender 110. Dixon Kenner, Ottawa, ON, sent in a mention of a British McDonald's ad that features a Series I. David Russell, Snellville, GA, found a Defender Quad Cab in the latest Onward Reserve catalog. When Ikea wants you to buy a kitchen item that likely has more screws than a Series III floorboard, they entice you by showing — what else — a Series III, reports Owen Mesdog, Seattle, WA.
Quinn Lynch, Apex, NC, found a Young & Rubicam promotional ad touting their role in creative work for Land Rover. Toby Oddy, Ridgefield, NJ, and Nathan Tucker, Oregon City, OR, spotted Defenders in Iceland in the latest Marine Layer catalog — although their website features only a Bay Window VW Bus. Aubrey Taylor, Raleigh, NC, spotted the Range Rover P38 on the Primus Camping website. Adam Setliff, Flower Mound, TX, noted the Academy Sports offers a sports shirt filled with Defenders; Clay Ayers, Potomac Falls, VA, found a similar shirt at American Eagle. Tom Sennett, Chatham, NJ, spotted a buggy Defender in a Toronto toy store. Ron Dade, Washington, DC, noted that clothier Core 72 uses a Defender 90 in its full-page ad in The Scout Guide. Tom Sennett, Chatham, NJ, and Brandon Lokits, Wilmington, NC, noted the side of a Defender 110 on the SteepandCheap website.
We've mentioned these before, but want to commend Sighters for their efforts. Erik Oren, Albuquerque, NM, spotted the Collete Vacations Defender on safari duty. Dr. Ed Kollar, Natchitoches, LA, Philip Perkinson, Raleigh, NC, Keith Boldridge, Leavenworth, KS, Rob Modica, Tucson, AZ, Scott Just, Berkley, MI and Kevin Eyres [see Rule #6] enjoyed seeing the Series Rover in a Jim Beam Black ad. Kurt Krauss, Boonton Township, NJ, Paul Skold, Arvada, CO, Howard Morrison, Savannah, GA, Ron Dade, Washington, DC, Jackie Pippen, Westfield, MA and Walt Brown, Burlington, NC, noticed that Orvis continues to feature Land Rovers in their catalogs. Dana Leslie, North Bend, WA, and Howard Morrison, Savannah, GA, spotted the Series hoop set in the latest Rohan catalog — they know a good thing when they see one! Eric Allen, Burtchville, MI, enjoy seeing the Land Rover in the Schott catalog. Derek Leith, Frontenac, MO, Doug Gable, Cooperstown, NY and Steve Stricker, Oxford, MS, noted that Alex and Ani Jewelry continues to use a Land Rover in its commercials.
John Vanderwall, Vancouver, BC, James Wollschlager, Groton, CT, Doug Gable, Cooperstown, NY, Keith Comess [see Rule #6], John Karlsson, Hope Valley, RI, and Rick Ward, Pasadena, CA spotted the famous VW urban safari ad. Henry Gazaro, Fairfield, PA, sent in a copy of the Mizzen + Main promotion that featured at Defender 90. Ken Eiler, Harker's Island, NC, also spotted the Free Fly Apparel ad with the Series III. Erik DePetris, Middleburg, FL, Patrick McGrew, New Orleans, LA, William Hutchings, Wilmington, NC, Tyler Lucks, New Albany, OH, Buzz Dozier, Jacksonville, FL, P T Schram, Churubusco, IN and Lola Raithby, Chester, MD, noted the Land Rover in the Huckberry catalogue. Tom Sennett, Chatham, NJ, spotted the Defender in the movie Troll Hunter. Mike Thomas, Westfield, MA, reminded us of the Defender on the Uncrate website. William Hutchings, Wilmington, NC, noted the Land Rover on the Toad and Company site.
The January mudslides in California caused significant losses of life and property. Thompson Smith, this magazine's Creative Director and a SoCal ex-pat, spotted a Range Rover amongst them. We send our best wishes for everyone's safety during a winter of severe storms nationwide.
- Clay Ayers Potomac Falls, VA
- Josh Harris Jamul, CA
- Ron Dade Washington, DC
- Adam Setliff Flower Mound, TX
- Simon Green Simsbury, CT
- Aubrey B. Taylor, III Raleigh, NC
- Jeremy Vimislik Panama City, FL
- John Eraklis Flagler Beach, FL
- Owen Mesdag Seattle, WA
- Andy Estep DuPont. WA
- Gary Anderson Cleveland, TN
- Rick Prudhomme Hendersonville, NC
- Kevin F. Assari Alpharetta, GA
- Rob Modica Tucson AZ
- Gene Lytle Boulder Creek, CA
- David M Russell Snellville, GA
- Brent Lane Saco, ME
- Hillary Atkinson Williamstown, NJ
- Kevin Kelly El Macero, CA
- William Stewart McMinnville OR
- James Howard Tucson, AZ
- Shawn Davis Owosso, MI
- Hannah Ford Lexington, KY
- Corey Anderson Penn Yan, NY
- Ken Eiler Harker's Island, NC
- Scott Just Berkley, MI


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Friday, August 15, 2008
White Hart Lap Dancing Application Refused
Although I opposed the plan (see earlier posts) I do not wish to join any kind of witchhunt to force the landlord out of town. I really hope that the pub survives, in fact part of the reason why I objected to the lap dancing plans was that it would no longer really be a public house. I have had a couple of memorable drinks there myself and chatted to the landlord who was friendly enough to me. It could certainly do with brightening up a bit, but the place has plenty of potential, a good location and space for music and dancing.
The landlord is not without his supporters, but some of them are not really helping the future survival of his pub. Over at the Millwall fans forum House of Fun, there's been some discussion about this, basically suggesting that people should stop worrying about strippers when there's more important things to oppose like an Afghan Community Centre in the area and 'a dubious club a few doors up, looks like an Africans only place' (presumably a reference to Scenarios - get up to date lads, it's been closed for ages). The same guys regularly seem to spend more time on the forum spouting racist nonsense about everything under the sun than talking about football - though they do get pulled up on it by other Millwall fans who are definitely not all racists, contrary to popular prejudice and BNP/NF fantasies.
Someone posted some anonymous comments here last night too seemingly implying that the closure of local pubs was the result of some liberal lefty drive which was forcing 'common white people' to move to Bexleyheath. Well I've posted lots here against closing local pubs and about the history of 'common white people' (like me), but I also think 'common black people' are just as much part of our area. Why shouldn't there be an Afghan Community Centre in New Cross, there's plenty of English people in Aghanistan, most of them in uniform admittedly.
People who really care about pubs surviving should think about whether their behaviour is part of the problem. Because who really wants to take their kids or girlfriend/boyfriend to a pub that is dominated by racist pissheads giving off loads of attitude to people they judge as 'off the manor'.
(Comment welcome but racist comments will be deleted - if you don't like it start your own blog)
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I suspect the references to the other club(s) a few houses up the road could be about De Lords Canteen or Goddis (both fit the description, and both were mentioned by local residents in at least one or two complaints in the paperwork for the White Hart license variation)
- 18 August 2008 at 09:07
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Well I don't know enough about the specifics of these places to know whether they could be judged as being in any way 'dubious', but the tone of the original discussion on HoF seemed to suggest that the fact of being frequented by Africans dubious in itself.
- 18 August 2008 at 20:21
Does Transpontine know if they are going to appeal the decision or try to attract custom in a more enlightened way (i.e. bands, food, redecorating, better promotion of the venue)?
- 6 October 2008 at 20:28
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The landlord is appealing, first hearing at Magistrates Court on 15th October 2008.
- 7 October 2008 at 08:06