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Using a cron job, you can get a similar result, and it does not require having a script constantly sleeping.
Using a cronjob, you can get a similar result, and it does not require having a script constantly sleeping.
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zh-CN:Feh feh is a lightweight and powerful image viewer that can also be used to manage the desktop wallpaper for standalone window managers lacking such features.
Install feh, which is available in the official repositories.
feh is highly configurable. For a full list of options, run
feh --help.
As an image viewer
To quickly browse images in a specific directory, you can launch feh with the following arguments:
$ feh -g 640x480 -d -S filename /path/to/directory
- The
-gflag forces the images to appear no larger than 640x480
- The
-dflag draws the file name
- The
-S filenameflag sorts the images by file name
This is just one example; there are many more options available should you desire more flexibility.
File Browser Image Launcher
The following script is useful for file browsers. It will display your selected image in feh, but it will enable you to browse all other images in the directory as well, in their default order, i.e. as if you had run "feh *" and cycled through to the selected image.
The script assumes the first argument is the filename.
#!/bin/bash shopt -s nullglob if [[ ! -f $1 ]]; then echo "$0: first argument is not a file" >&2 exit 1 fi file=$(basename -- "$1") dir=$(dirname -- "$1") arr=() shift cd -- "$dir" for i in *; do [[ -f $i ]] || continue arr+=("$i") [[ $i == $file ]] && c=$((${#arr[@]} - 1)) done exec feh "$@" -- "${arr[@]:c}" "${arr[@]:0:c}"
Invoke the script with the selected image's path, followed by any additional arguments to feh. Here is an example of a launcher that you can use in a file browser:
$ /path/to/script/feh_browser.sh %f -F -Z
-F and
-Z are feh arguments.
-F opens the image in fullscreen mode, and
-Z automatically zooms the image. Adding the
-q flag (quiet) suppresses error messages to the terminal when feh tries loading non-image files from the current folder.
A simple but less versatile alternative is
#! /bin/sh feh -. "$(dirname "$1")" --start-at "$1"
This one does not seem to accept options.
As a desktop wallpaper manager
feh can be used to manage the desktop wallpaper for window managers that lack desktop features, such as Openbox, Fluxbox, and xmonad.
When using GNOME, you must disable Nautilus from controlling the desktop. The easiest way is to run this command:
$ gconftool-2 --set /apps/nautilus/preferences/show_desktop --type boolean false
The following command is an example of how to set the initial background:
$ feh --bg-scale /path/to/image.file
Other scaling options include:
--bg-tile FILE --bg-center FILE --bg-max FILE --bg-fill FILE
To restore the background on the next session, add the following to your startup file (e.g.
~/.config/openbox/autostart, etc.):
$ sh ~/.fehbg &
To change the background image, edit the file
~/.fehbg which gets created after running the command
feh --bg-scale /path/to/image.file mentioned above.
Tips and tricks
Random background image
Using a script
To rotate the wallpaper randomly, create a script with the code below (e.g.
wallpaper.sh). Make the script executable:
$ chmod +x wallpaper.sh
and call it from
~/.xinitrc. You can also put the source directly in
~/.xinitrc instead of in a separate file.
Change the
~/.wallpaper directory to fit your setup and the
15m delay as you please (see
man sleep for options).
#!/bin/sh while true; do find ~/.wallpaper -type f \( -name '*.jpg' -o -name '*.png' \) -print0 | shuf -n1 -z | xargs -0 feh --bg-max sleep 15m done
You may have to change
find ~/.wallpaper to
find ~/.wallpaper/ to make the above work.
This version does not fork as much, but this version does not recurse through directories:
#!/bin/bash shopt -s nullglob cd ~/.wallpaper while true; do files=() for i in *.jpg *.png; do [[ -f $i ]] && files+=("$i") done range=${#files[@]} ((range)) && feh --bg-scale "${files[RANDOM % range]}" sleep 15m done
For dual screen no-xinerama
This script replace the call to feh for add a wallpaper on systems with dual screen nvidia twinview (for example).
#!/bin/sh exec feh --bg-max --no-xinerama "$@"
Using a cron job
Using a cron job, you can get a similar result, and it does not require having a script constantly sleeping.
Just do
$ crontab -e and add:
* * * * * DISPLAY=:0.0 feh --bg-max "$(find ~/.wallpaper/|shuf -n1)"
Using systemd user session
Create the unit service file:
[Unit] Description=Random wallpaper with feh [Service] Type=oneshot EnvironmentFile=%h/.wallpaper ExecStart=/bin/bash -c '/usr/bin/feh --bg-max "$(find ${WALLPATH}|shuf|head -n 1)"' [Install] WantedBy=default.target
Now create the timer file. Change the time as necessary. In this example is
15 seconds.
[Unit] Description=Random wallpaper with feh [Timer] OnUnitActiveSec=15s Unit=feh-wallpaper.service [Install] WantedBy=default.target
In this example the configuration is one hidden file on the home directory with the path of the directory where the images are stored
Activate the
feh-wallpaper.timer and
feh-wallpaper.service daemons. Read Daemons for more details.
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Benjamini, Y., 43
Bentzen, P., 65
Chilton, G., 53
Delius, J. D., 33
Farabaugh, S. M., 77
Grant, N. D., 21
Ha, J. C., 65
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Labinger, Z., 43
Marsh, J., 65
Oring, L. W., 1
Regosin, J. V., 11
Sealy, S. G., 21
Woodward, C. D., 77
Xia, L., 33
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American avocet, 1
Apomorphine, 33
Association, 65
Behavioral development, 1
California condor, 77
Feeding, 1, 33
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Incubation, 77
Parental care, 77
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Referent, 11
Relatedness, 65
Respiration, 33
Rhythms, 33
Scrounger, 65
White-crowned sparrows, 53
Zonotrichia leucophyrs oriantha, 53
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Burger, J., 75, 81
Gochfeld, M., 81
|Palestis, B. G., 75
Peer, B. D., 71
Pepperberg, I. M., 51
Sealy, S. G., 71
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Avian communication, 51
Avian intelligence, 51
Behavior, 3
Communication, 3
Dialects, 3
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Egg rejection, 71
Evolution, 3
Evolution of avian intelligence, 51
Foraging, 81
Great-tailed grackle, 71
History, 3
Kin recognition, 75
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Learning, 3
Migration, 81
Nestmate recognition, 75
Quiscalus mexicanus, 71
Sandhill crane, 81
Author Index
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Adkisson, C. S., 85
Baker, M. C., 9
Callo, P. A., 85
Gochfeld, M., 23, 99
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Hicinbothom, G. M., 47
Joyner, K. C., 79
Logan, C., 93
Merritt, P. G., 93
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Peer, B. D., 63
Sealy, S. G., 63, 69
Thompson, N. S., 93
Wapner, J., 93
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Albatross, 23
Approach distance, 23
Bird color, 79
Caching, 85
Egg rejection, 63
|Florida, 99
Gargle calls, 9
Habituation, 23
Invasive species, 99
Mallard ducklings, 47
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Nest site selection, 99
Orientation, 79
Playbacks, 9
Recovery behavior, 85
Scissor-tailed flycatchers, 63
Total nest failure, 15
Underwater feeding, 31
Vision, 31
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It really got me thinking. This discussion couldn't have come along at a better time. I have long been an advocate of owning and valuing your worth and setting rates (or commanding a salary) that you are worthy of. As I read the discussions, even though I was comfortable about my decisions in changing my rates, monetizing some aspects of my businesses and restructuring the way I had been monetizing other areas of my businesses, I became more convinced that I did the absolute right thing. As you already know, I have stepped out of the recruiting world and decided to go full speed ahead and turn Empower Me into it's own real live, sustainable, breathing business entity. I've been praised by many, chastized by a few. But in the end all decisions rest with me.
Here's the deal. I'm going to break this down so that it makes you take a look at not what I'm doing, but how you should be viewing your own life/business/career. Here are the business tenants I live by:
* When you're in a business, you're in it to make money and be profitable. You're not in it for hobby or to pass the time of day. Once you throw up your shingle, it is your responsibility to generate revenue to sustain the business.
* Nonprofits have their place. But even they have some for profit activities, otherwise how would they survive? On goodwill, faith and prayer? Yes that is a small portion of it. But rent, utilities etc. have to be paid somehow. Where is this money supposed to come from?
* Nobody is supposed to remain at the same salary level year after year after year. Times change, costs of living change, people change. I've never encountered anyone who has refused a raise. As your skills improve and your knowledge base grows, you are worth more. It's only right that you ASK for it (in some cases demand it). Are you going to stay at the same salary through the life of your career? I should hope not.
* Charge for your VALUE. If you have nothing to offer, or if you offer crap, people will know it. Figure out what you do best and make that your specialty…and charge a premium for it. (Admittedly, I still struggle with this one sometimes). Don't let people dictate what you can charge. You and you alone know what your worth is and what your financial goal is.
* When people want to complain about what you charge, release them. They're not your core customer base. Why waste time and energy on trying to change you to fit what they want. People come to or hire you for a specific purpose. When they really want that, they will pay for it. Period.
Some of these may seem a bit harsh, but you know what? We live in a harsh reality. Women are the main culprits who don't honor themselves by asking for what they are really worth. We let ourselves be used, force to give stuff away for free (through guilt or tug on the heartstrings…."my sista", "my family" "woman to woman" can you hook me up? You owe me.) Say WHAT!!?? Yes, I've heard this. If free stuff was the best stuff, there wouldn't be paid stuff that's worth more than free stuff. I don't think you heard me. Who wants what you can get freely everywhere? Not me. Some things I am willing to pay a premium for. While I'd LOVE free Coach bags, I know that if it came free or cheap, it's probably a knock off of the original thing. I see myself, my skills and knowledge as a Coach Bag. I'm trying to give that type of service, not knock off service that doesn't fulfill my clients.
I had a client (maybe she'll read this, maybe not…I won't mention names) who was so unsure of her rates. She felt "obligated" to remain low priced to accommodate the needs of the people in the community. But guess what? Upon further exploration, I found out those same people were NOT paying her to begin with! They would bargain her down, guilt her into discounts and make her feel bad about losing business if she raised her rates. I told her cut them off. Raise those rates to what was at least competitive. She has children, and bills to pay. Why should she live in poverty and risk messing up her credit and financial standing just to keep a few customers happy who weren't paying her to begin with! That is insanity! I told her to start looking for a better class (yes I said class) of clients.
Let's look at it from a corporate perspective. Say you're used to making $80K per year that allows you to comfortably pay your bills, save and invest, and take care of your family. A hot company comes by and they seem to be the right fit for you. You can grow your career with them, you can learn a lot by working with some extraordinary people. So you sit down to negotiate a compensation package. They offer you $40K. Yes, I can imagine the look on your face. Wait that's not all. They go on to tell you that you should be grateful they are offering you an opportunity to work with a fantastic company AND that you're capped at $40K per year. No increases, no raises, no bonus. How does that make you feel? Would you work for them?
And that ladies, is it in a nutshell. If you know your value and your worth, you don't accept anything less, and you especially don't let other people dictate what you're supposed to make. So why in the world would you ask ANYONE to give you anything for free or ask for the "hook up"? It's human nature to want to get the maximum for the minimum. I can't lie. There are times I just don't want to pay for stuff. But I know I have to, and I do. I don't want what everyone else has access to. It makes it less valuable to me. I want what's premium. I prefer Breyers over store brand ice cream…more money, but better quality. I want the Coach bag instead of the off brand look alike. More money, but better quality. You should be viewing your own business and career in the same vein.
So, stop holding yourself back from earning what you're worth! That's an order. And further more, stop trying to hold other people back. Respect their abilities and pay what they're worth.
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A dashboard can show the results of Nightly and Continuous builds of a software package. This includes warnings and errors from the configure and build process as well as the results of the executed tests belonging to the software package. This is not only displayed for one machine, but ideally for all supported operating systems such results are submitted, also with different configurations, e.g. one for a minimal system with most optional features disabled and one for a full featured system.
For KDE CDash-based dashboards are set up at http://my.cdash.org, a service provided by Kitware. CDash only displays the results, the actual building and testing is done decentral on other machines. When failures occur, like build errors or failed tests, notification emails can be sent by CDash. So by building and testing KDE each day on the supported platforms and collecting the results in a central place, we can make sure that KDE stays compiling and also working on all supported platforms.
You can help too to increase the quality by setting up a Nightly build and submitting the results to http://my.cdash.org.
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Setting up a Nightly build and this way contributing to keep KDE working is not hard.
You need:
This applies to Linux, FreeBSD and other Unixes. It should also apply to Mac OSX, but this hasn't been tested yet. You can figure out how to set up the Nightly builds yourself, but we have also something prepared to make it really easy. Let's assume you want to contribute a Nightly build for the kdeutils modules. That's how you do it:
CMAKE_PREFIX_PATH=/opt/kde-qt:/opt/phonon:/what/ever/else/you/need ctest -V -S /where/you/checked/out/KDE/KDEUtilsNightly.cmake,KDE_CTEST_BUILD_SUFFIX=gcc-4.2.3
That's it basically. The -V option for ctest makes ctest verbose, so you can see what it's doing. The KDE_CTEST_BUILD_SUFFIX will be appended to the buildname displayed at http://my.cdash.org/index.php?project=kdeutils. Setting it to the used compiler is a sensible choice.
$ crontab -e 00 22 * * * /where/is/my/script/run_kdeutils_nightly.sh
That's it. Probably you first want to run the script manually a few times until everything works, but after that you can just have it executed via cron. The next day you should then see your results on http://my.cdash.org.
If you want to contribute Nightly builds for more than one KDE module, it gets a little bit more complicated. You have to make sure that the modules are built in the right order, and that the modules are installed correctly, if other modules depend on them. For examples see kdesdk/cmake/nightly-support/example-scripts/, e.g. Nightlys-2.6.2 is the shell script I use on my machine to build (and install where necessary) all KDE modules on my Linux machine.
Nobody has done this yet for KDE AFAIK, but it should be quite similar. If you intend to do this, please contact the kde-buildsystem mailing list, we will do our best to get it working quickly.
So, you don't want to/cannot submit a Nightly build, but you want to receive notification emails from CDash if the compilation of one of the projects fails or if test cases fail.
If that's the case, you need to
That's all. Now you should receive notification emails whenever problems in this project occur.
In order to be really useful for KDE, we need more fine grained email notifications. CDash supports "subprojects", and users can register to get emails just for subprojects. Setting up these subprojects currently needs quite some manual work: http://www.kitware.com/products/html/CDashSubprojects.html
It would be nice to have a CMake command which takes a list of project()-names and generates the CDash-subproject files, with correct dependencies etc. for them. This needs work in CMake itself.
Currently in CDash you can see everything for one project at once. For KDE we need an additional mode: see everything for one operating system or submitted by one host, also to multiple projects, at once. This way e.g. our Windows contributors would have a quick way to get an overview how KDE is doing on Windows today. This needs work in CDash.
Building of some modules should be triggered when other modules have changed, e.g. when kdelibs has been built all other modules should be built. This needs work on the CTest-scripts which drive the Nightly builds.
If you have any questions regarding Nightly or Continuous builds for KDE or about CDash or CTest in general, please ask on the kde-buildsystem or kde-core-devel KDE mailing lists, or also on the CDash mailing list.


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Peakhunter makes it very easy to keep track of all the summits you have mastered. And it keeps that log of yours safely in the cloud. No worries about changing devices, software updates, damage or loss. Don't waste time staring at an app screen when you should be enjoying the view!
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Good point. But I beg to differ, you see there is brain activity during sleep (ie it has been measured) and we do actually react to external sense input during our sleep: sounds, smells, tactile sensations, tastes, sights (mainly levels of light).wayland wrote:It is easily accomplished in the dream state where a whole dualistic environment is created and upheld by mind without any active external sense input.
No thank you, now that you mention it I remembered that I had heard about these sort of accounts before.catmoon wrote: believe it is only the most severe cases of coma that show no brain activity. I believe some people have emerged from long comas, with intact memories of all the conversations that took place in their room. Want me to dig up some references?
But my point is that in the cases where there is no measurable brain activity, but a recovery, then any accounts of mind processes during the period of coma would be clear proof that the mind is not based solely on brain function.


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Pearls Academy Inc. founder, Rosa Johnson, is looking to edify young women in the community. Photo by Brian W. Carter
The non-profit is helping to create strong and edified young women in the community.
"I feel our community needs reformation," said Rosa Johnson, CEO & Founder of Pearls Academy Inc. (PAI). "[PAI] is exactly what the community needs as far as our young women becoming educated, [aware] and being able to contribute to the community."
Under the umbrella and in collaboration with Eastside Pride Sports Club, PAI is an institution that provides mentorship, educational skills and self-esteem training to young women in the community. Johnson felt the need to fill in the gap that so many minority women fall through.
"As a young girl, looking back, I felt like if I had certain information, I would've made better choices," said Johnson. "I see others, that I grew up with, doing the same thing."
Through PAI, Johnson is hoping to create a place were young women can lean on each other for strength, courage and wisdom. She has created an organization where young women can go to get information, encouragement and feedback.
Johnson is a Los Angeles native and attended 95th Elementary School and Dorsey High School. She later attended Santa Monica College and transferred to Cal State L.A., where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. She recently graduated from USC with a Master's in Social Work.
Now that she's completed her education, she wants to use her skills to help the young women in the neighborhood.
"[PAI] offers mentoring, college prep [and] etiquette [training]," said Johnson. "We want to give them scholarship opportunities.
"Finances are a big issue and I feel that was part of the reason why I was discouraged from applying to school.
"[There] are a lot of organizations that have scholarships and [financial aid] for our youth in this community.
"So… I find these [organizations], put all this information in one place [so] when a young, Black girl tells me, 'I want to go to college,' I can hand her information."
Johnson strongly believes in the term "girl power," which is a powerful motivation for her endeavors with PAI. According to figures, only 8.2% of South L.A. residents have a four-year college degree, that's 749,453 residents.
Some research has found that young women, with a secondary or higher educational background, help bring to economic growth to underserved communities. Johnson hopes PAI can help to start a continuing process where young women will help other young women to reach higher.
"We're very set back in our community and I feel like nobody is coming for us," said Johnson. "And we have to go and get it for ourselves—that's what [PAI] is [about]."
PAI will have tutoring, anti-bullying workshops, volunteer opportunities and entrepreneurship among other subjects and focuses. Johnson stated that PAI is not off limits to young men, but wanted to stress it's true purpose.
"I am helping young men as well," said Johnson. "I will not turn anyone away but [PAI] is specifically for young girls."
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Add a night in Lima and a flight to Cusco to complement your ongoing adventures in the Cusco area. A perfect add-on to our "The Inca Trail" tour (trip code SPIT), this provides peace of mind with those extra details taken care of, leaving you more time to enjoy all that Peru has to offer.
What's Included
Lima hotel. Morning flight to Cusco. Transfer to Cusco hotel. Internal flight.
Sample seafood in Lima, have your logistics organized before a trip starting in Cusco
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
This tour is only bookable in conjunction with a G Adventures tour starting in Cuzco. Travellers will be transferred to the hotel in Cusco and will be met in the evening by the local guide who will give a briefing for the days to come. There will also be information posted in the hotel as well as contact information for any local assistance if needed.
Meals Included
1 breakfast
Local flight, private van.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Hotel (1 nt).
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Optional Activities
- Coricancha and Santo Domingo Visit
- Cusco City Tour (45PEN per person)
- Inka Museum (10PEN per person)
- Cusco Cathedral Visit
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
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Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation
The Planeterra Foundation planeterra.org is a Canadian non-profit organization that helps empower local people to develop their communities, conserve their cultures, and create humane and supportive systems for their endeavours. Planeterra provides capacity building and catalyst grants to get community social enterprises off the ground. These businesses address local challenges by providing benefits for indigenous people, empowering marginalized women, and granting disadvantaged youth access to education, employment, and brighter futures. Planeterra also works to ensure these businesses have a thriving customer base by integrating programs into G Adventures' itineraries globally.
G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.
Dollar-a-Day Program
G Adventures' Dollar-a-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar for every day you are on trip. 100% of these donations go directly to support community development projects worldwide that are implemented by Planeterra.
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Minimum Age
Minimum age of 5 years for this trip.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) in Lima.
Day 1: Lima
There are no planned activities until an evening meet and greet with a G representative at the hotel. Check for information about the exact time of this meeting when you arrive.
If you arrive early and have time to explore, Lima is a friendly city filled with excellent restaurants. Seafood lovers in particular should be sure to try a ceviche, for which Lima is well known.
Additional Notes:
Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Peru (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.
Included Activities:
Meet and Greet Hotel Welcome Meeting
Day 2: Lima/Cusco (1B)
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. On arrival, get a transfer into the city. Tour ends on arrival.
Typically this package is purchased in conjunction with "The Inca Trail" tour (trip code SPIT). If you have purchased the Inca Trail tour, you will be met by your local guide at the hotel in the evening to go over the trip ahead.
The transfer typically takes travellers from the Cusco airport to the Prisma Hotel in Cusco. If you have not booked anything further with G Adventures, the driver will be happy to drop you at whichever hotel you have booked.
The rest of the day is free to relax and explore the fascinating city of Cusco, and to acclimatize to the altitude.
Transfer from the hotel in Lima to the airport to catch your flight to Cusco.
Travel from the airport to the city centre.
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It doesn't seem possible that the time has come to look back on another full year that has passed but here we are. I wanted to take a little time to share some favorite from the past twelve months and invite you to share some of your in the comments section too. It has been fun to do this each year and I hope you will enjoy it as well!
I usually start with favorite books so that's where I will begin this year. My favorite fiction read this year was by the same author who wrote my favorite fiction read last year - Anthony Marra. His newest book, The Tsar of Love and Techno wins that top spot again because it was such an extreme pleasure to read. He has a way of creating such compelling characters - giving them heart and humor and impossible situations. There is a lot of darkness and a lot of light in his books and you can bet I will be reading anything and everything Anthony Marra writes from here on out.
Other great reads of the year were Want Not by Johnathan Miles, Redeployment by Phil Klay and the Jaguar's Children by John Vaillant. I am suddenly feeling so very lucky to have had the chance to read so many great books in the past year! You can find what I am reading and share what you are reading with me over on Goodreads (love that place!)
On the big and the little screen I am at a bit of a loss. I am trying to remember what I saw in the theaters in 2015 and all I can come up with is the Spongebob Squarepants movie. *sigh* It's been easier to wait a few months and catch movies at home so I have been luckier that way. I just sat down and watched "Amy" and really enjoyed that. I am a big Amy Winehouse fan so it was facinating to me to see some 'behind the scenes' type footage. Even people who aren't fans of her music would probably still find her story intriguing.
In tv land my husband and I finally caught up with the rest of the world and watched "Breaking Bad." this Fall. Okay guys - I see what all the hype was about - that is a fantastic series! I was so sad when we reached the end. Even though we missed all the water cooler conversation way back when this series aired, there is some advantage to being able to watch it all at once and for free (thanks St. Paul Public Library!)
My favorite new place I visited in 2015 was Fraconia Sculpture Park. We actually happened upon it by accident and decided to take a closer look. Their website the park as this:
Located in the scenic St. Croix River Valley, Franconia Sculpture Park is a nonprofit arts organization operating a 43-acre outdoor sculpture park, active artist residency, and community arts programming.We all enjoyed our time exploring there so much and it's an ideal way to experience sculpture. If I can expose my kids to art and watch them have a blast at the same time that is a win-win in my book.
What were your favorites from the last year? And what will you be seeking out in the coming year? Leave a comment and share your 2015 discoveries!


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NEW JERSEY - TAPinto.net CEO and Publisher Michael Shapiro appeared on "One on One" with Steve Adubato Thursday night and answered questions about the role of hyperlocal online news media.
The interview was broadcast on WNYY, NJTV and WNET. Adubato closed by saying that "Michael Shapiro, he is on the cutting edge of media."
Shapiro answered a wide-range of questions about TAPinto.net and its 5.5 million readers and revealed some interesting statistical trends about online, local news.
"I think there is the greatest demand for local news coverage," Shapiro said. "We see that in our statistics. Sixty-seven percent of our readers come from mobile devices, so print newspaper can't service those people.
"The other interesting thing is that more and more older Americans are reading their news online. In terms of our demographics of our own site a great majority of our readers are 45 and older. In fact, 20 percent of our readers are 65 and older. This notion that older people don't read online isn't true."
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Onboard Activities
So much to do onboard...
Whether it's reading a book by the pool or dancing the night away, we've got something to fit your pace. When was the last time you shot from the free throw line or tested your short game? When was the last time you asked the piano man to play your song? We've got karaoke, games, social activities, shopping and the best casinos at sea. No pressure of course, doing nothing at all is perfectly fine.
Basketball Courts
Hoop there it is! Get in the game or start your own at our upper deck court with the most amazing ocean views and welcoming sea breezes. Play morning, noon or night.
Deck Sports
Sports enthusiasts won't miss a beat onboard Norwegian. On the sports deck, you'll find a jogging track, golf driving range, and a court that basketball, volleyball and tennis enthusiasts alike can use.
Driving Ranges
You may find it difficult to practice your swing in our netted driving range because the ocean views can be very distracting! Check with the reception desk for where to get your bucket of balls and clubs.
Jogging Track
Get in your daily walk or run while breathing in the fresh ocean air and soaking in the panoramic views. Signage will tell you the distance of each lap as it may vary by ship.
Group Fitness & Yoga
No need to fall off the fitness wagon while on vacation, you'll find a plethora of classes to keep you in shape from Tai Chi to spinning and yoga to Pilates.
Nightclubs & Dancing
Love the night life? Get your groove on at your choice of onboard nightclubs. Spicy Latin, sizzling South Beach, 70s dance parties…the dance floor's calling.
White Hot Party
Ice ice baby. Don your white attire and get to the pool deck for the most invigorating, blacklight glowing, electrifying party beneath the stars. Dance with our white-winged angels and be sure to purchase a souvenir t-shirt.
You already know you're a rock star, come show off those finely tuned pipes at one of our Karaoke events. You'll find places and times listed in your Freestyle Daily.
Sports Bar
Just because you're miles at sea doesn't mean you have to miss the big game. Join fellow sports fans for a brew, catch up on scores, or get caught up in the current excitement. You can't lose!
Movies at the Cinema
If the only way you get to watch movies is when they arrive in the mail, take time to enjoy a movie on the big screen of our onboard cinema. You'll find show schedules posted right outside the door, and best of all, they're always complimentary.
Pub Crawls
They're almost legendary. Sign up and join us for our shipboard Pub Crawl and you'll not only meet fellow pub-lovers, you'll experience new tastes, learn a few drinking games, play some trivia, laugh uncontrollably, and only be an elevator ride away from home.
Libations in Bars & Lounges
With multiple bars and lounges, finding your favourite won't be easy, but it will be fun. From the hottest dance clubs to an intimate pub, we invite you to explore the possibilities.
Coffee Bars
Get your coffee or cappuccino served the way you want it - iced, hot, double shot, whipped topping or not. Teas, espressos, pastries and other sweet treats available, too.
Wine & Beer Tasting
Expand your palate or simply satisfy your curiosity about your choice of wine or beers of the world. It's refreshing and it's a fun learning experience.
This isn't your grandma's Bingo…today's game is an uber chic, high-tech version complete with big-time payouts. You can even get a free t-shirt with a minimum purchase.
Find Lady Luck in our Casinos at Sea at your favourite slot machines and table games, including live poker! Adding to the excitement is our Players Club that rewards you with everything from spa treatments to complimentary cruises.
Shuffle Board
If you're a shuffleboard pro, you already know how glide your biscuit perfectly, with your tang, of course. Even if you're not a pro, you're invited to come grab a stick and give the puck a whirl, anytime.
Cruise Director Games
Onboard Olympics, the Not-So-Newly-Wed game, challenging trivia…the list of daily activities hosted by our cruise directors add instant fun to your day, and night.
Card & Game Room
Love the solitude of solitaire? How about a rousing game of Gin Rummy? Pull up a chair, admire the ocean views and settle in for a friendly game of cards, chess or dominos.
Sightseeing from Deck
Put extra camera batteries in your pocket and make your way on deck for some spectacular photo opportunities. You never know what you'll spy - from majestic creatures to Mother Nature's spine-tingling scenery.
Pools & Hot Tubs
Whether you prefer a cool dip or a warm soak, you can find it onboard. Some are kid-friendly, some adults-only, but all are perfectly inviting. You'll find beach towels in your room and on the pool deck.
Art Auctions
No need to rappel from the ceiling and dodge lasers to steal a fabulous piece of artwork, just attend one of our onboard art auctions. It's a great time, whether you're bidding or curiously watching.
Duty-Free Shopping
The only thing better than shopping, is shopping duty-free. Fine jewelry, perfume, clothing, liquor, cosmetics, ship souvenirs…it's a shopper's delight. Keep an eye open for sale tables set up throughout your cruise.
Splash Academy & Entourage
Kids ages 3-12 will have a fantastic time in our Splash Academy (don't be surprised if they don't want to leave when you pick them up)! Teens ages 13-17 will enjoy Entourage, their own cool space for hanging out and having fun complete with video juke boxes and theme parties.
Ship & Galley Tours
Put on your walking shoes and we'll show you places to see and be seen onboard (as well as some pretty amazing, behind-the-scenes galley magic. It's also a great way to meet your fellow cruisers.
Port Shopping Talks
Want to know what's hot in each port, shopping-wise? Then don't miss these valuable Port Shopping Talks. Our shopping expert has fab connections and insider knowledge and will hook you up with special deals you won't find anywhere else.
Looking for a good book to read by the pool? Want to learn something unique about your next port? You'll find what you seek, along with quiet nooks and comfy chairs, in our onboard library.
Internet Cafe
Even though you may feel worlds away, you can still surf the web, check your private email, or chat online - on one of our computers or your own - at our 24-hour Internet Café. Staying in touch is easy, if you want to.
Nothing at all
The only requirement is continual breathing; anything else you choose to do with your "I'm doing nothing" time is completely up to you. Practice jedi mind tricks. Take a nap. Watch the world go by.


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With 7,155 acres of parkland in Lakewood, maintaining the high standards of care we have set for our open space requires a lot of work and a lot of community involvement. The City of Lakewood provides many opportunities throughout the year for individuals and groups to help keep our parks and trails beautiful. Donations of money, food, time and materials allow us to involve the whole community in keeping Lakewood beautiful.
Opportunities include:
Head Start/Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Head Start and ECE Programs offer quality education services for children 3–5 years old. Resources and support for families include self-sufficiency, family literacy, nutrition, and health and wellness. The program promotes parents being actively engaged in their children's development in the classroom and at home.
Clements Community Center's Older Adult Programs and Services
The Lloyd G. Clements Community Center offers a gathering place and a wide variety of services for older adults. Activities include hot lunches, support groups, arts and computer classes, dance, outdoor recreation, travel, social activities, and mind and body fitness programs.The goal is to sustain independence by offering a wide variety of activities that emphasize social, mental, and physical wellness.


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When it comes to birthdays, there are few that are as memorable as a 60th birthday. And, when it comes to finding great 60th birthday gifts, there's no better places to shop for fun and fabulous gift ideas. With hundreds of decadent, delicious and truly delightful gifts for men and women, we have 60th birthday shopping all wrapped up.
Kick off a sophisticated birthday celebration with a few of our gourmet picks like chocolate berries and champagne. Looking to toast the birthday boy or girl? Then check out our many great premium wine gifts! Year in and year out we feature the best gourmet gifts and a luxury selection of great wine gift baskets featuring everything from quality French, Spanish and Italian imports and prestigious homegrown Californian favorites. Simply pick from our many red wines, white whites and sparkling wines and uncork a gift that's perfect for a milestone 60th birthday.
Can't make it to all the birthday celebrations? If you're shopping for a great 60th birthday surprise you can ship long distance, look no further. Whether you want to send a box of delicious chocolate truffles to Tennessee, cookies to Colorado or birthday cupcakes to California, we can deliver! Simply log on, check out the huge variety of items we have on offer and we'll help you put together a sweet 60th birthday surprise like no other.
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Charcoal Grills And Wood Burning Grills: Gas And Charcoal Grill
We've tried to include grills at a variety of price points so there's something for everybody. And now, without further ado, here are our picks for the top 36 charcoal grills in 2017.1) Weber 14401001 Original Kettle Grill | 2) Profire Bravo Kamado Ceramic Grill | 3) Char-Broil Charcoal Grill | 4) Char-Griller 1515 Charcoal Grill | 5) EasyChef Charcoal Built-in Grill | 6) Marsh Allen 30052AMZ Hibachi Charcoal Grill | 7) Jumbo Park Charcoal Grill | 8) Char-Griller 5050 Gas-and-Charcoal Grill | 9) Char-Broil Oklahoma Joe's Charcoal | 10) Blackstone 3-in-1 Kabob Charcoal Grill | 11) Char-Griller Charcoal and Gas Grill | 12) Blackstone 36 inch Gas Grill | 13) Weber 721001 Charcoal Smoker | 14) Weber 10020 Portable Grill | 15) Char-Griller 2-2424 Charcoal Grill | 16) Camp Chef Tahoe 3 Burner Stove | 17) Char-Griller 26720 Charcoal Barbecue Grill | 18) Char-Griller 16620 Charcoal Barbecue Grill | 19) Backyard Grill 17.5" Charcoal Grill | 20) Dyna-Glo DGN576SNC-D Charcoal Grill | 21) Char-Broil Charcoal Gas Hybrid Grill | 22) Kingsford Bandit Charcoal Grill | 23) Kingsford GR1031-014984 Charcoal Grill | 24) Kingsford 24" Charcoal Grill | 25) Char-Broil Gas2Coal Gas and Charcoal Grill | 26) Char-Griller Akorn Charcoal Grill | 27) Char Broil Performance 650 Gas Grill | 28) Smoke Hollow 4-in-1 Gas Charcoal Smoker | 29) Royal Gourmet Charcoal Grill | 30) Thermos 480 4-Burner Gas Grill | 31) Stok Gridiron Gas Grill | 32) Folding Charcoal BBQ Grill | 33) Cuisinart CCG-100 Charcoal Grill | 34) Weber 741001 Charcoal Grill | 35) Char-Broil 465131014 Charcoal Grill | 36) WolfWise Foldable Charcoal BBQ Grill |
Charcoal grills and wood burning grills are less expensive than gas, produce more smoke and therefore better flavor, and, with the exception of gas grills with small sear burners, charcoal and wood burn hotter, so they are better for searing steaks.
Here are some of the things to look for when considering a charcoal grill and links to related articles that will inform your decision to help you make a choice that will suit your cooking needs and budget. At the bottom of the page is a link that will take you to all the all the charcoal grills and wood burning grills currently in our database.
Important Features on Charcoal Grills
Start your shopping by doing some reading. How to Buy a Grill is a detailed checklist of things to look for and things to look out for on all grills. Then read my article pitting the pros and cons of charcoal grills vs. gas grills will help you decide which is best for you. Even if you think your mind is made up, this article exposes the strengths and weaknesses of both systems.
My article on the thermodynamics of cooking will explain the different types of heat and how they impact food and what is important to know about heat before you make a choice. It will also explain how charcoal grills cook.
You should also check out charcoal smokers because many of them are also good at grilling.
Temperature control. You cannot be a good cook unless you know your oven temp and can control it. Indoors, your oven can be set for a temp and it will stay pretty close to it. Outdoors? Good luck! Temperature control on charcoal grills depends on: A lid, dampers, the ability to adjust the distance between the coals and the food, thermometers, and practice.
Lid. You must have a lid to capture heat, and the tighter it fits, the better. Click here for an article about when to cook with the lid on or the lid off.
Dampers. Charcoal grills need at least two dampers, an intake and an exhaust. You control the temperature primarily with the intake damper. That's how the oxygen gets in to feed or choke the fire.
Make sure the damper fits tightly so you can accurately choke off oxygen when you want to lower the temp. Most of the time you will leave the exhaust damper wide open so smoke and gases can exhaust. Click here to read my article on using the dampers.
Adjustable. Another way to control temp is by raising and lowering the charcoal. Temperature drops off as the coals drop down. I love to start cooking burgers and many other meats on a low temperature and then at the end, raise the coals and sear the surface to create the deep complex flavors that occur with the Maillard reaction and caramelization. Click here to read my article on cooking temperatures.
Thermometers. Cooking without good digital thermometers is like driving at night without headlights. Dial thermometers are technology from the 1800s. Without good digital thermometers there's a good chance you'll be making lame excuses for overcooked meat, undercooked meat, or, worst of all, apologies in the hospital as your guests recover from food-borne illness.
Thermometers pay for themselves in a hurry. Here's what you need to know about thermometers for grills and smokers as well as food thermometers.
2-zone cooking capability. One of the most important techniques an outdoor cook must learn is how to create a 2-zone setup. This allows you to move the food off the flame into a cooler area where it roasts from convection and indirect heat.
To do this you need to be able to push the coals to one side. So a good grill must have space to move the coals to one side. If your grill doesn't allow 2-zone cooking, you will be handicapped. First read my article on 2-zone setup and then read my article on how to set up a charcoal grill for 2-zone cooking.
Access to charcoal. It is important to be able to easily add more charcoal or move the charcoal around. Some grills have a door that allows you to add charcoal or move it around. This is a very nice idea for helping you keep temp under control.
Ash removal. It is nice to have a good ash removal system. Ash is an excellent insulator, so if you don't remove it, it will absorb heat and reduce performance.Grates. You want a good cooking surface, and often the cheap wire grills are the best choice. Cast iron? A pain to maintain, and they mistreat the surface of meat. Yes, I know you've been told just the opposite and you really don't want to have me bust the cast iron mystique, but they are rarely a good choice.
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First of all, I have to preface this post by introducing a series of modules revolving around Dr. Null. They are well-written and fun to play through. They were for 2ed, but can easily be converted. What follows is based off of one such module.
In the module, Dr. Null unleashes a swarm of robot bugs on the city. The bits are the ultimate recyclers and have the ability to use assorted raw materials and make new 'bots. I quote....
"Dr Null has created a mechanical army of Bugbots in his latest scheme to conquer the world. The genius of his plan is that his robotic soldiers are capable or constructing their own reinforcements from materials they gather. The more they conquer, the more Bugbots they create, until the entire world is under his control. It's world domination through recycling!"
"Bugbots are programmed to seek out raw materials and use them to construct additional Bugbots. Each one is a mobile factory, capable of cutting, welding, and wiring together more mechanical terrors in its own image. Raw materials like steel plates, machine parts, and electronic circuitry are salvaged and incorporated."
"A single Bugbot can build a new Bugbot in one hour if all the necessary raw materials are present. Gangs of Bugbots will usually work together–up to six can cooperate to cut construction time down to 10 minutes."
OK... now we are all up to speed....
From the text samples above, we could (using comic logic) extrapolate that if it takes 1 hour to make a new bugbot then their generation cycle would be approx. 1 hour. Humans range from 20-30 years. (Average 25 years)... SO... if every hour, the "bugs" could produce a new generation. in one human day (24 hrs) you would have @ 24 generations.... equating to @ 600 years of human evolution. Having said all of that... What do you suppose would happen to a race of robots that have 600 years to evolve??? I realize that they would not just blatantly continue to build bugbots for no reason... but I DID mention comic logic!!
This is where my geekish mind kicks in. I have always been a big fan of Transformers... specifically Beast Wars. I think that they were cool and with the new movies and the newer "less thrilling" toy lines... Beast Wars still holds as my favorite.
Here is my theory.
Dr. Null created the Bugbots to reproduce and to continue to follow his orders. Following the Bay Bridge battle, multiple Bugbots are thrown/blown/dropped from the bridge. They plunge into the depths of the Bay River and sink out of our thoughts....believed to be "dead".. But they weren't. The few remaining bugs start to follow their orders, but there is a glitch. Damage to one of the bugs slowly starts to filter into the design. After mutliple "generations" the glitch has taken hold and full-on free thought has evolved. The bugbots have now started a process of evolution, or redesign and of inquiry. They are able to tap into the internet and television stations and they soon realize that the world is not what they thought.
As the generations of builds continue they craft newer, more intricate designs. They optimize themselves for camouflage and newer, better models develop. Months go by and the new 'bots are ready to explore. They emerge from hiding, not as bugbots, but as robots in disguise. (Is that copyright infringement?) They have the ability to transform from an animal form to a robot form. Their size is that of a normal human. Weight and camouflage being a prime reason for the limited size but also the idea of power consumption. The bigger the 'bot, the bigger the power need. A balance had to be struck. There are some 'bots that are bigger, but they are usually the leaders and have a larger share of the power supplies.
Somewhere in the back of their minds, Dr. Null is still considered "Father", but their is also enough free will so that they do not blindly follow him.
Welcome the next form of life to Earth..... Ani-Mechs!!!!
It's just a thought.....
I also envisioned that as they evolve to higher levels, schisms form within the group and they form different factions... One group wanting to live in peace with the humans while another wants to move away and ignore humans and yet another group that holds onto Dr. Null's thinking and wants world domination.
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It is Ganesh Chaturthi today, the birthday of India's beloved elephant-headed god, Ganesha or Ganapati, and the Indian blogosphere has been abuzz with greetings and photographs of the festival.I haven't celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi for years, because neither Desi nor I are big on religious rituals. But when this festival rolls around each year I cannot help but miss those wonderful days of my childhood in Bombay when my cousins and I would wake up early in the morning, filled with anticipation for the five fun-filled days that lay ahead of us.There was that raucous trip to the idol-maker with my father and uncles to pick up the clay Ganesha idol, beautifully formed and painted in garish but still pretty colors. On the walk back to my uncle's home, where the idol would sit in a decorated niche for the next five days, we would shout ourselves hoarse screaming "Ganapati Bappa Moraya," (Salutations to Ganesha) in an effort to out-cry every other group carrying their own little idol to their own home.
It was a time to meet relatives, those you met regularly and those you only saw once a year when they came to pay their respects to the deity. It was a time to get together with girlfriends and make the rounds of every home in the neighborhood that had their own Ganesha idol, simply so we could eat the prasad (a sweet offering for the deity) that was distributed to guests. It was a time of eating some of the most wonderful food made by the women in the family who would all get together in the tiny kitchen at my uncle's home and turn out the most amazing dishes.
On the evening of the fifth day, the idol would be carried to the sea, where it would be immersed. It was a poignant time for us kids, although I can imagine now that the adults were perhaps more than just a little relieved after the busy five days.
All this reminiscing made me want to cook up some wonderful Indian sweet today, but unfortunately I just didn't have the time. So instead I am going to share another dish that I made for last night's dinner and which, to me, is special enough: Navratan Korma.
The word "korma" works like magic on Desi who for some reason will eat anything with this suffix. But he is more than a little partial to Navratan Korma which incorporates spices and vegetables with the sweetness of fruits and nuts, and is quite delicious. It is also typically rather rich because it uses a good amount of cream.
I replaced the cream with a ground paste of cashewnuts, which is a much healthier substitution and which goes perfectly with the fruits and spices. In fact, even in my pre-vegan days, I'd often use cashewnut paste or pistachio paste as a substitute for cream in meat and vegetable dishes.
I used vegetables I had on hand, including sweet potatoes, potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, and carrots, but peas, beans and peppers would also be great here. I also added some soy yogurt, which I love, to the recipe, and I think it really enhances the taste.
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all.
Navratan Korma
- 3 cups mixed vegetables , chopped in a fine dice, and then cooked or microwaved until tender. (I used a mix of potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini and carrots and nuked them with about 1/2 cup of water for around 8 minutes in a microwave-safe bowl covered loosely with a ceramic dish.)
- 2 medium tomatoes , diced
- 1 medium onion , diced
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp grated ginger
- 1/2 cup soy yogurt
- 2 pineapple rings , chopped (I used canned)
- 1/2 cup cashew nuts , soaked in about 1 cup of water for about half an hour and then ground into a fairly smooth paste (I like a few bits of cashew in there but you could grind it very fine if you prefer).
- 1/2 tsp
- turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 3 tbsp coriander leaves , chopped
- For the masala , powder in a spice grinder:
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
- 1 tsp peppercorns
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 5 cloves
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- 2 1- inch pieces of
- cinnamon
- 2-3 dry red chillies
- Set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat the canola oil. Add the onion and stir occasionally until brown spots appear.
- Add the ginger and garlic and stir another minute. Do not let them burn.
- Add the powdered spices and stir until coated with oil and lightly toasted, about a minute.
- Now add the tomatoes and turmeric and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes break down.
- Add the soy yogurt and let the paste cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add salt.
- Add the cooked vegetables and mix well.
- When the gravy comes to a boil, turn down the heat and simmer on a low flame for another five minutes for the flavors to incorporate.
- Add the pineapple rings and cashewnut paste and heat until just warmed through.
- Turn off the heat and garnish with coriander leaves.
- Enjoy!
I'll leave you with a picture of Freddie after his appointment today with the cardiologist who sedates him every few months for an ultrasound of his sweet little heart which is functioning with a broken mitral valve. The old guy was completely out of it when Desi took this picture, in fact he still is as I write this, but he still looks awfully cute, doesn't he?
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Almighty Allah created the spiritual structure of people very differently. Every person has different interests and different social relations. For some people, it is exciting to jump into the sea from 20 meters high and for some it is exciting to sky glide and for some it is simply to sit at home and read books…
The "amygdala" region inside our brain is an area of the brain responsible for our various behaviors such as fear, trust and social relations. The amygdala is an almond-shaped mass, located roughly under the limbic circle in people, on the brain stem and is composed of structures connected to one another. It is made up of two lobes, one on the right and the other on the left. This region determines what we fear by catching the signals around us and helps us decide whether to react to this fear.
Our Brain's Amygdala Region is the Source of Emotional Reactions
Almighty Allah transfers 80% of the data that belongs to the outside world into our brain through our sight organ, the eyes. The image, which is focused on the retina by the lenses are turned into electrical signals and then transmitted to the brain by optical nerves at a time interval of one in ten thousandth of a second. The signals gathered from both eyes contain all of the characteristics of the object being looked at. The brain combines the images that come from both eyes as a single image. It differentiates the structure and color of the object and determines its distance. In short, it is not the eye itself that sees the objects, but it is the brain. The electrical signals coming from the eyes reach the primer sight region at the back of the brain. This center is 2.5 millimeters thick and a few centimeters wide. It contains one hundred million neurons (nerve cells) in six layers. The signal first comes to the forth layer; after it is analyzed here, it spreads to other layers. In this center, every neuron takes signals from one thousand neurons and sends signals to almost one thousand other neurons.
While visual signals are transmitted from the retina to the thalamus region of our brain via the nerves, the brain determines the reactions for the image and if the reaction is emotional, the amygdala is referenced as the source of emotional repertoire. If the potential of the data coming from the retina (for example, a shocking incident) is positive, this time some of the data that reaches to the thalamus directly goes to the amygdala and causes the emotional reaction to begin. At this point, there is no time for the visual cortex to know what is going on. After this, the only thing the cortex can do is to form the reactions the amygdala commands.
Could it Be that the Amygdala Region in the Brain is the Center of Individual Behaviors?
Scientific research confirmed that the amygdala region is responsible for personal behavior. When we are exposed to danger, the brain is warned by questions such as "is this something I hate? Does this hurt me? Is this something I am afraid of?" and if the answer to these questions is "yes", the amygdala produces a sudden reaction in the form of a nervous signal and transmits a crisis message to the rest of the brain. The amygdala has a rich communication network within the brain. In an emergency situation, it controls and governs a big part of the brain, including the rational mind. The structure in the limbic system is the expert of learning and remembering processes and the amygdala is the expert of emotional situations.
Even though it is known that our emotional reactions and fears are controlled by the amygdala region, all the functions of the amygdala are not known. Scientists are not yet able to answer these questions:
Scientists have based these changes on a gene called "Neurod2". Experiments carried out on guinea pigs found that when they decreased the gene in the amygdala region of the brain, the guinea pigs began to take greater risks as their fear emotions were decreased. This gene also exists in people, but could this gene and its genetic coding determine whether we take risks or not, our choice of the number of friends, our hobbies and tastes? In other words, could a small piece of flesh inside the brain determine our personality and emotional choices? What is the real thing that determines our feelings?
The Source of Our Individual Behaviors Is Not the Amygdala, But the Soul
Our senses are formed by electrical signals. So is it our brain, which interprets these signals and turns them into a friend we know, a beautiful flower, an endless view, our mother, children playing on the street, fear, joy and choosing our friends?
Technically, it is true that signals are interpreted in the brain. Materialists start out from this point, and go on to claim that we are nothing more than neurons in the brain and the world we live in is a result of the communication of these neurons with one another. They defend that the being who thinks, smiles, gets happy, recognizes a person and can make a comment is "a mass of neurons" in the words of evolutionist physicist Francis Crick.(http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith2003/lecture1.shtml) http://www.harunyahya.web.tr/evrim/ruh/ruh04.html - 83
For a materialist, it is not important how a person thinks and makes reason out of senses. It is not important, because he has no explanation for these. According to him, everything must be examined from a material view. However, this is a great lie told to draw people away from faith in Allah. This is because the owner of a person's consciousness is not his brain, but rather his soul. The being that says "I see" for the image inside his brain, that says "I hear" for the sounds inside his brain and that is conscious of his own existence is the soul which Allah in His infinite wisdom bestowed onto man. The materialist mentality abstains that this truth is known and recognized. The basic cause of the claims of "consciousness has not yet been discovered" by scientists is this. The certain existence of the soul, the truth that Allah is the One Who gives man the soul destroys all of their materialist beliefs and claims. Even though they try to mark this as "unexplained", it is an open and certain fact that the soul is the source of consciousness, and it is the reality that belongs to man, the being that says "I am me". Allah revealed in the Qur'an that He first created man out of clay and then He breathed His Soul into him:
"When your Lord said to the angels, 'I am creating a human being out of dried clay formed from fetid black mud. When I have formed him and breathed My Spirit into him, fall down in prostration in front of him!'" (Surat al-Hijr, 28 - 29)
The amygdala, which is located deep inside the brain and in the shape of an almond, is a region that helps us understand other people's emotions. The research shows that it has an important role especially in fear but scientists think that it is also related with several mental events.
For example, the amygdala of people with the disorder known as autism, which is about avoiding social relations and not understanding others' emotions, contains neurons less than the normal number. However, it is no doubt impossible that a structure made up of fat, water and proteins could form human consciousness and turn the person into a being that senses people, thinks, gets happy, becomes proud, gets excited and establishes social relations. It is the "human soul" that can see without the eye, hear without the ears and think without the brain.
A person is a being that has concepts such as honor, love, respect, friendship, loyalty, and honesty through his soul, that can express an opinion and oppose other opinions. Just as a single cell at the tip of your finger cannot have qualities such as thinking, making a decision, being sad or happy, it is also impossible that neurons in the brain have these metaphysical traits. This is an obvious truth, which all people can easily see and understand without the need for scientific evidence. Almighty Allah points out the subject of the soul in one verse of the Qur'an as such:
"They will ask you about the soul. Say: 'The soul is my Lord's concern. You have only been given a little knowledge." (Surat al-Isra', 85)
What Happens If the Amygdala Region Does Not Exist?
The life of a young person whose amygdala is removed changes to a considerable extent by turning into an inadequacy to evaluate the emotional meaning of events and an emotional blindness.


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