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Pat Perry: A gentle giant of art and design
By Tommy Allen, Publisher
Thursday, March 15, 2018
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Pat Perry is one of the more interesting people that publisher Tommy Allen has met in this world. Enjoy this conversation with a truly remarkable artist from Michigan.
It has been years since artist
Pat Perry
and I last had a chance to speak face-to-face at the UICA. He was in town with the touring artist group the Beehive Design Collective, who were showcasing their anthropologically-focused works to a packed room.
From there if I wanted to keep in touch with his career path, I would have to follow him via his Instagram account at
as he toured the nation through various means of transportation and almost always on roads few would venture.
As this former Grand Rapid resident and Kendall College of Art and Design student would criss-cross the world, he would take up formal residencies, like his National Parks Service one in Alaska, or those informal ones, which would appear to be anyplace Perry chose to stop along his journey. Through all his works Perry has remained a bit of a quiet force of visual strength wrapped up in thoughtful mystery.
Perry recently bought a home in Detroit and in putting down roots has been quietly working over the last two years on a new suite of large paintings that reflect the artist's distinct style of observation. From the preview I received, I can safely say these new works expand upon Perry's visual lexicon for taking the ordinary and lifting it up in a manner that is neither judgmental nor mellow-dramatic -- both traps that any artist knows is easy to fall into when addressing such imagery.
He is one of the more interesting people that I have met in this world. So when Rapid Growth's Editor Lauren Fay Carlson was preparing our issue on design, she asked who I wanted to write about. There was only one choice for me.
(To follow is an interview with the artist Pat Perry. It has been edited from its original format for flow.)
Tommy Allen: I understand from other interviews you've given over the years that you're resistant to talking about train hopping. And yet, since this style of traveling is almost as old as the invention of the locomotive, are you still hopping on freight cars to see the country?
Pat Perry: Sometimes. I mean, I still love to do it. Obviously, it's a little different when you live in a house and have that. It's something I still care about, but I never wanted my art stuff to be centered around it. It's something I love, but it's also not something I feel like I need to put in the spotlight as if it is a part of my identity. Trains are my favorite thing. I'm a total nerd about it.
TA: Judging by the long history of hopping on a train, you're not alone. Many thousands spanning as far back to the expansion of the western territories and the Civil War have engaged in this activity. It sounds like now you probably view it now as more of an option when considering your transportation matters.
PP: The thing that I like about train hopping most is the perspective that you get to see from it. The situations you find yourself in where you're all of a sudden somewhere you normally would never go. When you see things because you have to, from a specific angle like that, I think it gives you a different perspective as to what's going on. And then there are the people you meet.
But this happens all the time in Detroit in the same way. I think it's just like trying to find practical ways throughout your life to place yourself in situations that illuminate things for you.
TA: But at the same time, possibly it says a lot about those folks who are fascinated by train hopping. I have to believe that some folks are also projecting their own longing for adventure or the un-mappable journey.
PP: Yeah, totally. Travel is an example of something that takes place in many different forms. But when talking about travel, specifically one has to wonder, how do you travel in a way where it's not gonna be the same story over and over and over again?
TA: I think what we're talking about is the well worn paths we all build into our daily lives. They can be monotonous or produce numbing to the senses through familiarity.
PP: You go to the same exit on every highway when you take your road trip with your friends—and you know it's gonna be super fun—but along the way there's the same Love's Truck Stops, the same Burger Kings, the same signs over and over again no matter where you go.
It's like everywhere you go is the same. That's the scariest part. And that's what's depressing about traveling to me, too, especially in America, is its constant sameness. You can go to Arizona, and you'll have the exact same food options as when you were here.
TA: Sounds like a narrative from the book "The Accidental Tourist." You've just described why I have grown to not enjoy Manhattan anymore. Everything on every corner is reflective of something I can find in nearly every town now as everything I loved is evicted or closed down.
PP: I think the thing with travel for me, whether it be riding trains or hitchhiking, is I want to feel like I am in the shadows. You are on your own, keeping a distance as you're travel on the edge of town. You're doing it, but you're not infiltrating that place.
Also, when you have less resources that you're traveling with, people tend to be more open to you. When I was traveling alone, people would offer assistance like, "There's just one kid there. They wonder what's that kid doing? Maybe I can help him."
TA: People are at that level, I have found on my own journey, to be the most generous of spirit but also inquisitive for sure….
PP: …And the interesting thing is that the people who would always extend a hand to help you are the people who are always on the lower end of the (societal) totem pole. I wouldn't have guessed that.
TA: So is the travel you have experienced a form of diving into a culture?
PP: "Dive into a culture" makes me think, like "mingle with the locals."
TA: Oh, no. I don't wanna make it seem you're a tourist.
PP: No, but I also think it's like a certain brand of tourism to try to not be a tourist right now. It's all being marketed, like, "Come mingle with the locals and have the most authentic experience."
TA: Let's pivot to your beautiful site-specific piece you created in the Canadian town of Churchill.
PP: That project was a situation where a small town sought out artists to help transition their economy from a declining port city to become a tourist destination. It was a pretty rugged town filled with hardworking people who needed to be tough to even survive way up there.
(Publisher's timeline note:
The tiny Churchill community had been working over the prior year on their plans with the artists. However, before the artists would arrive in the community to begin their art pieces, the town would experience a devastating flood washing out the main railroad line used by the already waning port. The locals would learn that the rail line would not replaced, thus accelerating an already economically depressed region as it plunged the already cut-off community into a time of rising prices, starvation for animals, and the reality that their town may go extinct very soon. You can read Perry's insightful letter about the project
I imagine that when you finally arrived even the prospect of making art must have been viewed as a futile gesture. How were the locals?
PP: I felt really welcomed and at home in this community that was going through a rough point in their history. The folks of Churchill just felt like they were on the same level as us. They all wanted to help with the projects that we were there to complete and I needed them, I needed help. And when you have to ask folks for help, I think it's like a good way to bond.
TA: And they had to have known once the railroad line, this economic lifeline, was not going to be replaced, that their fate was sealed as they stared down an extinction of their community now cut off from the economy that shaped their town over the years.
PP: Something changed with that [realization]. We had to ask ourselves
(and as the letter illustrates)
why go up to this town to do an art project, when these people needed real help?
And I love the arts. It's my vocation. But when people are in a crisis, we didn't want to go up to Churchill to do just a cool art project. It just feels a little silly at a certain point once you consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs and the plight of these citizens.
TA: You must have had a lot of questions as you prepared to arrive in Churchill.
PA: Yes, like, "Why am I up here doing this painting project?" And, "Why are we hauling paint up here in this scenario?" So, the only way I felt like—to placate those concerns was to make something that felt like it was really acknowledging what was going on and had that in mind.
TA: To toss out the original plan for the airplane site and let another narrative or idea evolve seems appropriate, but also can be scary.
PA: That's why I tried to weave that into the whole story of what a plane crash is symbolic of and what the whole message of that was reflective of. I think in the end that is why I didn't paint something more jovial. I didn't paint like cute polar bears, (which are indigenous to Churchill.) It is why after meeting with the residents to listen to their concerns that I painted something that was pretty dark, and the whole thing was, is because there are existential threats all around us.
TA: So the piece is about the place but also something we can all see happening in other pockets of the world, too. I have read that the project was well-received, which I believe points to the role of artists often as apt communicators of our present tension. How did the level of this project raise awareness and what is next?
PP: There was definitely some coverage. They even shot a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation documentary about it while we were there and it's supposed to come out very soon. I don't know what it's gonna do for greater awareness, but I think that—and I don't wanna speak for all the artists that worked on this one, but I think a lot of them had the same ideas in mind and did a good job at trying to just make the people feel heard and acknowledged in what's going on.
I think that the folks of Churchill want to feel like someone's listening and that we weren't just like chickens running around with our heads cut off. We were paying attention and were down to be reverent to this situation.
TA: I detect a bit of an influence from your time spent touring the country with the
Beehive Design Collective
. Did they have an impact on the development of your listening skills?
PP: A lot. If I could sum it up—I doubt I can do this — but, if I could sum it up I would say I didn't know what I was doing [when you and I met back years at Art Battle in Creston.] I was exploring lots of different things, as everyone does when starting off.
Throughout those years, before working with the Beehive, throughout working with them, and then since thereafter, I've cut my teeth politically.
What I'm just realizing now—and after considering how confusing and complex the times can be—is that when it comes to art, there's a problem with didactic work where you're trying to teach the audience something that you think you know.
TA: Truthfully? You are addressing something all of us artists who work in this space must consider before committing to the path, pen, or paint.
PP: It's not that you don't know your material or that that's not a noble pursuit, but it's just not going to work. It's not a good way to frame the whole art process, even if you feel like there's something that desperately needs to be known. I could make some paintings that were really strong statements that were obvious, that were like some bash on corporate culture, mono-crops, Big Ag, or institutionalized racism. But if you're too crass about it, people will just quickly identify it for what they know it to be because they've heard it all before, and then it is "goodbye."
TA: You have just described what I have experienced with folks who view art at a gallop, never pausing long enough to ponder its hidden language or deeper meanings. Speaking of slowing down a bit, your massive new body of work has been quietly forming in the background over two years. That seems like a long time considering the art market we presently know exists to "pop" new ideas quickly to capture an audience you already clearly have when I review your social spaces for your works.
PP: We're not in a situation, in the art sphere, to gain any kinda traction if you're only gonna put stuff out that takes a long time. That does not fit the format of the way things are going right now. And it is totally possible that that's gonna hurt the ability for this work to be seen or appreciated.
TA: I am assuming, after seeing this very expansive collection of new works from your travels, that you must have a strong desire to keep the new body of art together for as long as possible to retain its meaning through its collective impact.
PP: That's all something that concerns me often. But also, what my friend Colin told me, and what I think is I just have to remind myself, "You can't think about that." My only job is to make the best stuff that I can, and if that's the way that I think it's got to be, then the work is gonna be the best. All you are supposed to do is just honor that path. You really can't worry about how it's going to come off, or that you weren't fast enough, or you weren't cavalier enough or tenacious enough with it. You just have to follow your heart.
TA: Giving space to listen to what's in you is a step in crafting that much-needed balance.
PP: It's so easy to get caught up just talking about the making of the work and the process of creating, but also, I invest a lot of time and energy into being, shaping the person I am to the people and to the community closest around me and my personal life. I've felt more inclined to keep that side of me more private, as things go forward.
Before moving into his Detroit home that had sat empty for more than 20 years, Perry went around the neighborhood asking his community's residents if they were "ok" with him becoming their neighbor. He would employ this technique of communicating with his community again as he prepared his second wall art piece for the 2017 Murals in the Market.
PP: I spend a lot of my time outside of creating more artwork or fixing this house. Instead, I help my friends with their projects, and in doing so I get to make my personal life exemplary in the way that I think is reflected in the virtues I try to show in my work.
Because I hope that when I die or when I'm not around—however you wanna say it—that when someone views the work and they discover the things that maybe my art was trying to say and what virtues it represents, then when they look at me as a person, then those things are not contradictory.
As a close friend of mine once remarked, "Sometimes I forget you even do art. I just am happy with the person you are." That was like a really great thing to hear someone say.
TA: Our present history can be hard and downright depressing at times that to hear those affirmations can be transformative. But we can also sound odd as artists when we try and vocalize such ideas of reconciling our art with our actual person.
PP: I don't want it all to be so abstract, but I still feel really idealistic about making art. I really believe in it, and I think that that has been unwavering. I feel more motivated than ever, because I think it's the most exciting time ever to be making art and trying to do it in a really eloquent and beautiful way.
After several years of being a full-time artist, I am trying to be as careful as I was in the beginning about not getting an ego about it while trying to create the work. I try to live a lifestyle that is conducive to making my art.
To learn more about Perry's work, please visit his
. In 2013 Perry was interviewed by Victoria Mullen for Rapid Growth. you can read that story
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Since I moved to upstate South Carolina two years ago, something has been eating my seedlings. One day I have lettuce, carrot, basil, or broccoli seedlings just barely showing up through the soil, the next day they are all gone. Not a trace. Damping off and cutworms would leave the fallen seedling. I think animals even the size of rabbits would leave prints or scat. I want to blame grasshoppers (there are certainly plenty around), but in 2 years I've never actually seen the culprit. I've made little 2″x2″ window-screen houses and that seems to keep whatever-it-is from ruining my crops. Still, it's a pain. Any idea what the root cause might be? Thanks!
Upstate SC Gardener
Dear Upstate,
I would love to see your tiny window screen houses! Even though they sound adorably elfin, I bet having to build all those 2" x 2" mini-houses begins to dampen your gardening enthusiasm after a while.
The mystery villain is probably slugs! These slippery creatures typically make their visitations during the night, do the damage, and disappear in the light of day; leaving you to wonder where on earth your seedlings went.
You can test for slugs by laying a wide board flat on damp ground near your plants overnight. The next morning, check underneath the board to see if slugs are present. If they are, drop them into a jar of soapy water or sprinkle them with salt (sounds cruel doesn't it?). Slugs are active at night and love damp conditions. To substantially reduce slug damage, avoid watering in the evening ~ but in a wet year, you may have to take more drastic measures.
Warning! Regular snail bait often contains Metaldehyde. It is frequently flavored with molasses and it attracts slugs, but it also attracts pets who think it resembles food. Very small amounts of metaldehyde can be toxic, and even fatal, to pets. Liquid and powdered metaldehyde baits can get on paws and then be licked off, poisoning animals. Additionally, metaldehyde baits are ineffective after getting wet.
There are slug & snail baits that are safe for pets and wildlife, and suitable for organic gardeners. They are effective; some people say they are even more effective than metaldehyde. The active ingredient in these pet-friendly products is iron phosphate, and some brands are OMRI approved. Typical brand names are SLUGGO® and Escar-Go! They will not loose their effectivness after rains, they continue working for up to two weeks, and the bait that is left uneaten by slugs will biodegrade. Slugs stop feeding after eating the bait, they become less mobile, and they begin dieing within three to six days. Dead slugs/snails are not usually visible in the treated area, as they crawl off to die in secluded spots.
Prior to application of Sluggo® type baits, wet the ground if it is dry, and scatter the bait evenly on the soil around or near the plants to be protected, and around the perimeter of the garden. Do not leave in piles. Scatter the bait at a rate of 1 lb. per 1000 square feet, or 1 teaspoon per square yard, and more heavily for severe infestations. Evening is the best time to apply, since slugs mostly feed at night. Reapply as the bait is eaten, after extremely heavy rains, or at least every two weeks. Sluggo works on just about everything, including landscaped areas, gardens, orchards, and container pots.
More slug solutions for organic gardeners:
- You can significantly reduce your slug damage by watering in the morning, so your soil is dry by evening ~ since slugs enjoy damp conditions and work at night.
- Lay out a wide board, half a down-turned citrus fruit, or a flowerpot wedged up to allow access. This creates the sort of moist oasis that slugs love. Each morning, destroy collected slugs by dropping them in soapy water. If picking slugs up with your fingers makes you squeamish, use a trowel, a spoon, tongs, or even chopsticks.
- Be sure to pull the mulch back from your plant stems to protect them from slug damage. Mulch makes a perfect, dark, moist daytime habitat for slugs. Larger plants are less susceptible than seedlings.
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- Make or purchase a beer trap. Slugs are attracted to beer, so bury a container (like a cottage cheese container) in the ground, with the rim about 1" above soil level. This will capture the slugs and drown them, but keep ground beetles (their natural predator) from falling in. Empty the trap regularly, and top off with more beer – flat beer is fine. Research shows that slugs like grape juice too; cheap juice is fine.
- Copper deters slugs by causing them to experience an electrical-type shock. The area must be completely encircled in copper, and the copper must be wide enough, or tall enough, that the slugs are forced to touch it.
- One Internet source swore that mullein leaves (fresh or dried) "repelled slugs like the plague" when applied around plants like a mulch.
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- Abrasive materials like eggshells, builders sand (it's sharp), coffee grounds, or diatomaceous earth can be sprinkled around the plants as a physical deterrent that slugs find disagreeable. Diatomaceous earth works best when the weather is dry, so reapply after a rain. Microscopically, DE is very sharp and acts to shred slug
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How Does Scripture Illustrate Courage In Confidence of Victory? It would have been easy for the young shepherd to become discouraged. He was the youngest of eight boys and had been given a responsibility which none of his older brothers wanted.Not only did his job require constant exposure to the heat of the day and the cold of the night, but if he lost even one of the sheep under his care he faced the displeasure of his father and the scorn of his brothers. Rather than becoming discouraged though, this young man turned his job into a special classroom, learning two skills which brought success to his life and instilled in him true courage - based on the confidence that God was with him. First, he purposed to do a better job in protecting and caring for his sheep than anyone. Second, he purposed to delight in God and in His Word more than anyone or anything else. This skill involved learning how to meditate on Scripture day and night. He turned his long hours into a classroom as he strove to perfect these two skills. One night he had an opportunity to put his courage to the test. A vicious lion smashed through the brush and lunged at one of his lambs. Quickly the young man put a stone in the pouch of a long leather thong. In an instant the stone went sailing directly to its mark. Long hours of practice enabled him to hit his target with great accuracy. He rushed toward the stunned lion and with all his might ripped open its mouth and released the bruised lamb. Later, a similar incident occurred with a bear, and this gave him the confidence he needed to face a giant. But his second weapon, the skill of meditation, gave him an even greater advantage than his skill with a sling. In learning this, he discovered a new way of looking at the enemy. On the day he faced the great adversary, the young shepherd demonstrated his unwavering courage. All the soldiers of Israel heard the vile threats of this foe and thought, "He's defying the army of Saul." But this young man heard the boastful cursing and because of his meditation on Scripture, realized instead that this adversary was defying the armies of the living God. The army of Saul looked at the giant and thought, "He's too big to hit." The young man, though, regarded the giant in an entirely different way, thinking, "He's too big to miss." Knowing that God was on his side, young David could boldly approach his enemy with the confidence that he could only succeed. (From 1 Samuel 17:1-54)
Why Was David Rebuked By His Oldes Brother Eliab?When David expressed concern that no one would oppose Goliath, Eliab angrily accused his brother of neglecting his duties and said, "I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou hast come down that thou mightest see the battle." (1 Samuel 17:28) Eliab is an illustration of the hypocrite who seeks to remove the speck out of his brother's eye without first removing the log out of his own (Matthew 7:1-5). Eliab was guilty of the very things for which he was accusing his brother (cf. Romans 2:1). Eliab had not been chosen for leadership because God saw the condition of his heart (1 Samuel 16:6,7). David no doubt had pricked his brother's conscience by reminding him of his responsibility to defend the Lord's reputation. Now Eliab was trying to justify his actions by condemning his brother.
What Were The Results Of David's Courageous Act?The immediate result was victory in this critical battle. If the Philistines had won, they would have reduced Israel to a slave state. A more lasting result was the nation of Israel's new respect for the power of their God. No longer would Saul's men need to shrink in fear at the sight of their ironclad enemies.
Why Was David So Confident That He Would Win?Psalm 106 reveals David's understanding of the working of God through the history of the nation of Israel. It is certain that he knew these things before his battle with Goliath. His deep concern and disgust for an uncircumcised Philistine who taunted the armies of the living God was an indication of many hours of reflection on the power of God, His past deliverance's, and His commands to possess the land. It was the responsibility of the father to teach the Law and the history of Israel to his children (Deuteronomy 4:9-10) but it was the responsibility of the child to learn his lessons. Not only did David learn the Law, but he obeyed it, memorized it, loved it and meditated on it (Psalm 119:10-11, 97).
How Does The Striped Skunk Illustrate Courage In Its Confidence Of Victory?Two wounded and weary soldiers stumbled into a clearing as dawn began to brighten the sky. The shoddily clad men had escaped from the enemy's encampment, and they were now within a few days journey to freedom. Worn out from the battle, imprisonment and a two day chase by a Union patrol, the men were near exhaustion. Now they needed to rest. Beyond the next wooded ridge, the fugitives spotted a small clearing and an old weather-beaten barn. The barn would make an excellent place to sleep, and it could also serve as a hideout from the Union patrol which was in pursuit. Approaching warily, they entered the barn, pulled themselves up to a pile of hay, and concealed themselves in the damp, musty straw as well as they could. Their quarters were crowded by an unusual abundance of field mice which scurried along the floor, feeding on remnant grain. After several hours of restless sleep they were startled by a noise. Both men instinctively reached for the one musket which they had managed to grab during their escape. Looking in the direction of the noise, they saw a family of skunks wander into the barn. The soldiers breathed a sigh of relief. This was the friendliest sight they had seen for a long time. The two men had come from the farmlands of Tennessee and knew the ways of skunks. They remained motionless so they would not startle the visitors. Then quietly they began talking to them. The skunks looked at them curiously and then resumed their search for mice. Several minutes later, as they lay amused by the skunks, they heard the dreaded sound of the Union patrol. As the hoof beats grew louder, the patrol on horseback coming close, one of the soldiers had an idea. He knew that the skunks would not be intimidated by the patrol because of their confidence in their effective weapon. He also realized that if he could get the skunks to go out of the barn when the soldiers arrived, they might possibly turn the patrol away. This would mean escaping inevitable recapture. He knew that the skunks weapon might be more effective than the one shot they could get off with their ball and cap musket. As the horses could be heard stopping out side of the barn, the soldier nudged his partner and motioned him to be silent. He searched among the hay for a mouse, grabbed it and threw it toward the opening of the door. The stunned mouse lay there. The skunks spotted it and began pursuing it. The wounded soldiers held their breath. A long tense moment passed. Finally there came that reassuring commotion - the sound of the Union men noisily and quickly trying to get themselves and their horses out of range of the skunks. Their commotion frightened the skunks into positioning themselves to spray. The men quickly mounted their horses and rode away. Relieved, the men flopped back against the straw with a sigh of relief. They had been saved by an unexpected friend in enemy territory.


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This February 2014 H&M will launch the first products made of recycled textile fibers from garments collected from their Garment Collecting Initiative.
"The trend is moving more and more towards working with recycled fabrics and as a designer you of course want to work with the latest trends and developments." says Jon Loman, the concept designer who worked with the recycled denim fabric, in a press release.
"It feels good to do something that both we and our customers believe in and that benefits the environment"
The goal is to use more and more post-consumer recycled materials. The new jeans collection contains 20% recycled cotton, which is the maximum amount that can be used today when making new fabric without compromising the quality.
What do you think about this new denim collection? Will you purchase any items?
H&M Launches First Products from Recycled Textile Fibers
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Microsoft's share price has plummeted almost 10 per cent in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange, after profits fell in the second quarter.
Shares opened at $42.96 after closing at $47.18 on Monday night.
In its earnings report for the quarter ended 31 December 2014, the company revealed a 10.6 per cent drop in year-on-year net income to $5.86bn.
Microsoft insisted its $26.5bn sales for the quarter were better than financial analysts had expected, but investors seem more concerned with a nine per cent drop in earnings per share, which fell to $0.71.
An earnings call to investors revealed a number of worrisome underlying trends. The company ended its support of the XP operating system last year, meaning a number of businesses switched over to a new Windows operating system all at once.
Now the rush has subsided, sales are expected to slow down. Microsoft is also making Windows 10 a free upgrade, meaning it will miss out on any added revenue there.
Chief executive Satya Nadella faces his first tough task in turning around investor sentiment since he was appointed to the role in February 2013.
Nadella said in a statement:
Microsoft is continuing to transform, executing against our strategic priorities and extending our cloud leadership.We are taking bold steps forward across our business, and specifically with Windows 10, to deliver new experiences, new categories, and new opportunities to our customers.


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Raptor Photonics, a global leader in the design and manufacture of high performance digital cameras has launched a new member to its family of SWIR and Visible SWIR cameras. The OWL SW1.7 CL-640 is a rugged, high sensitivity digital VIS-SWIR camera that uses a 640 x 512 InGaAs sensor from SCD. Raptor's VIS-SWIR technology enables high sensitivity from 0.4mm to 1.7mm and 15mm x 15mm pixel pitch ensures the highest resolution. A rugged housing with no fan enables integration into UAV, handheld or any Electro-Optic system
As with all Raptor cameras the OWL 640 is an ultra-compact, low power (<5W) camera which makes it ideal for hand-held, mobile or airborne systems. It is also very rugged, Peltier cooled, and has no fan enabling integration into UAV, handheld or any Electro-Optic system.
Raptor also offers a 320 version of this camera and a High Speed version (up to 350Hz). All come with powerful Image Analysis Software (XCAP) and a standard CameraLink frame grabber (EPIX).
Raptor's rugged, high sensitivity, digital VIS-SWIR OWL SW1.7CL 640 is the best performing SWIR camera in the world – sample applications include:


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Mom Central campaign and we were really impressed with these two items.
Fold & Go Bouncer ($49.99) is a townhouse or apartment dweller's dream. It is so compact and lightweight it can be taken and stored anywhere and fast. Watch a demo here. With our first child we had an old bouncer and she never really took to it. We decided to skip borrowing or buying one for our second child who didn't even like swings all that much. This third baby will have quite the range of products including the Fold & Go Bouncer. I love how compact it is first and foremost. But it's also great for babies up to 25 lbs and has soothing music.
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•Unique easy-to-fold, space saving design. Can't beat it!
•Includes plush seat, padded head support and waist harness. The head cushion is perfect for small and newborn babies.
•Removable entertainment bar adjusts and includes two detachable toys! Love the versatility of the removable bar and toys. Baby will too.
•Comforting bouncing action occurs with baby's natural movement. No funny electronic motions here. Just going with the flow and with baby. My second child adored this feature.
•Machine washable seat cover. Who doesn't love this feature?
•Simple, no-hassle assembly! It really is that easy. It took mere minutes to assemble and without any help from others.
•Requires 3 "AA" batteries
I really love the multiple settings on this chair. Not only is there volume control and three types of music and two nature sounds plus heartbeats and vibrations. All of my kids have loved these features on other swings, pack and plays and other devices. The Fold & Go is no different.
MPR Rating: Four Stars.
MPR Rating: Four Stars.
Disclosure: I am a participant in a Mom Central campaign for Infantino and have received various Infantino products to as part of my participation.
Disclaimer: MPR was not paid for this post. All products were for testing and review purposes only. Opinions are my own.
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TWA chief quits after eight months
Troubled airline TWA's international managing director for sales and marketing, David Richard, has quit after only eight months in the job.
Managers at the international division near Heathrow will now report directly to the company's headquarters in St Louis, Missouri, in the US.
Richard officially left "to pursue his own interests". He was promoted to the post last May following a five-month search for an executive.
Before joining TWA, Richard was British Airways' multinational sales manager.
TWA switched its $50m (£33m) global account to D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles, from Bates Worldwide, last October (MW October 21).
The account changed hands as part of a major overhaul of the firm's marketing strategy. TWA, which only emerged from bankruptcy 15 months ago, will now focus on destination and pricing rather than product-led campaigns.


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New "Roman" Sword Discovered
In ISAW Papers 9 (2015), "A New 'Roman' Sword from Soknopaiou Nesos (El-Fayyum, Egypt)," Paola Davoli and Christian Miks report on the discovery, conservation, and characteristics of a long and well preserved sword that was recorded in 2006 during the archaeological excavations carried out by the Soknopaiou Nesos Project (University of Salento, Lecce) in the temenos of the main temple in Soknopaiou Nesos, modern Dime. As discussed by the authors, the current state of research suggests classification as a Roman, or at least Roman influenced, weapon of the late Republican period. However, some peculiar elements of this sword seem to point to an oriental or Egyptian final assemblage. It thus may give a new impulse to the still open discussion about the appearance of Hellenistic swords starting from the period of Alexander's Successors. The weapon could have been used by soldiers of the late Ptolemaic period, as well as by members of the Roman army. The question whether the sword ended up in the temenos as part of local defensive arms or as a votive object will largely remain speculative, as its find context is not stratigraphically reliable.
ISAW Papers is an open-content digital journal that publishes article length works on any topic within the scope of ISAW's scholarly research. Nine articles have appeared to date and are available in partnership with the NYU Library, which provides permanent archiving of all content.


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A new report by Global Detroit and Data Driven Detroit says that the largest immigrant group in metro Detroit is from India. That is an anomaly in a nation where immigrants from Mexico outnumber all other groups.
Niraj Warikoo has the story about Indian immigration for the Detroit Free Press.


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Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey announced for 3DS
Due out in 2019.
Nintendo has announced Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey for 3DS. It will launch in 2019.
Here is an overview of the game, via Nintendo:
In this Nintendo 3DS remake of a classic Mario & Luigi action RPG adventure, fans can replay (or play for the first time) Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, one of the most critically acclaimed games in the Mario & Luigi series. It features new graphics and a new mode that tells the behind-the-scenes story of Bowser Jr.
Watch the first footage below (from 2:47 to 3:43). View the first screenshots at the gallery.
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Appalachia resides in the American imagination at the intersections of race and class in a very particular way, in the tension between deep historic investments in seeing the region as "pure white stock" and as impoverished and backward. Meredith McCarroll's Unwhite analyzes the fraught location of Appalachians within the southern and American imaginaries, building on studies of race in literary and cinematic characterizations of the American South. Not only do we know what "rednecks" and "white trash" are, McCarroll argues, we rely on the continued use of such categories in fashioning our broader sense of self and other. Further, we continue to depend upon the existence of the region of Appalachia as a cultural construct. As a consequence, Appalachia has long been represented in the collective cultural history as the lowest, the poorest, the most ignorant, and the most laughable community. McCarroll complicates this understanding by asserting that white privilege remains intact while Appalachia is othered through reliance on recognizable nonwhite cinematic stereotypes.
Unwhite demonstrates how typical characterizations of Appalachian people serve as foils to set off and define the "whiteness" of the non-Appalachian southerners. In this dynamic, Appalachian characters become the racial other. Analyzing the representation of the people of Appalachia in films such as Deliverance, Cold Mountain, Medium Cool, Norma Rae, Cape Fear, The Killing Season, and Winter's Bone through the critical lens of race and specifically whiteness, McCarroll offers a reshaping of the understanding of the relationship between racial and regional identities.
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As noun, plural multis
a pattern of several colors or hues, usually in stripes:This dress comes in pink or green multi
As adjective
As noun
an amusement or pastime:children's games
the material or equipment used in playing certain games:a store selling toys and games
a competitive activity involving skill, chance, or endurance on the part of two or more persons who play according to a set of rules, usually for their own amusement or for that of spectators
a single occasion of such an activity, or a definite portion of one:the final game of the season; a rubber of three games at bridge
the number of points required to win a game
the score at a particular stage in a game:With five minutes to play, the game was to
a particular manner or style of playing a game:Her game of chess is improving
anything resembling a game, as in requiring skill, endurance, or adherence to rules:the game of diplomacy
a trick or strategy:to see through someone's game
fun; sport of any kind; joke:That's about enough of your games
wild animals, including birds and fishes, such as are hunted for food or taken for sport or profit
the flesh of such wild animals or other game, used as food:a dish of game
any object of pursuit, attack, abuse, etc
:The new boy at school seemed to be fair game for practical jokers
a business or profession:He's in the real-estate game
fighting spirit; pluck
As adjective, gamer, gamest
pertaining to or composed of animals hunted or taken as game or to their flesh
having a fighting spirit; plucky
having the required spirit or will (often followed by for or an infinitive):Who's game for a hike through the woods?
As verb (used without object), gamed, gaming
to play games of chance for stakes; gamble
to play computer or video games
As verb (used with object), gamed, gaming
to squander in gaming (usually followed by away)
to manipulate to one's advantage, especially by trickery; attempt to take advantage of:The policy is flawed and many people try to game the system
As Idioms
die game, to die after a brave struggle
to remain steadfast or in good spirits at the moment of defeat: He knew that as a candidate he didn't have a chance in the world, but he campaigned anyway and died game
make game of, to make fun of; ridicule:to make game of the weak and defenseless
off (or on) one's game, Sports
playing very badly (or very well)
not functioning (or functioning) at one's usual level: She's been off her game since she came back from vacation
play games, to act in an evasive, deceitful, manipulative, or trifling manner in dealing with others:Don't play games with me—I want to know if you love me or not!
play the game, Informal
to act or play in accordance with the rules
to act honorably or justly: We naively assumed that our allies would continue to play the game
As noun
an article of furniture consisting of a flat, slablike top supported on one or more legs or other supports:a kitchen table; an operating table; a pool table
such a piece of furniture specifically used for serving food to those seated at it
the food placed on a table to be eaten:She sets a good table
a group of persons at a table, as for a meal, game, or business transaction
a gaming table
a flat or plane surface; a level area
a tableland or plateau
a concise list or guide:The table of contents in the front of the book includes chapter names and page numbers
an arrangement of words, numbers, or signs, or combinations of them, as in parallel columns, to exhibit a set of facts or relations in a definite, compact, and comprehensive form; a synopsis or scheme
(initial capital letter) Astronomy
the constellation Mensa
a flat and relatively thin piece of wood, stone, metal, or other hard substance, especially one artificially shaped for a particular purpose
a course or band, especially of masonry, having a distinctive form or position
a distinctively treated surface on a wall
a smooth, flat board or slab on which inscriptions may be put
the tablets on which certain collections of laws were anciently inscribed: the tables of the Decalogue
the laws themselves
the inner or outer hard layer or any of the flat bones of the skull
a sounding board
the upper horizontal surface of a faceted gem
a gem with such a surface
As verb (used with object), tabled, tabling
to place (a card, money, etc
) on a table
to enter in or form into a table or list
Parliamentary Procedure
Chiefly U
to lay aside (a proposal, resolution, etc
) for future discussion, usually with a view to postponing or shelving the matter indefinitely
to present (a proposal, resolution, etc
) for discussion
As adjective
of, relating to, or for use on a table:a table lamp
suitable for serving at a table or for eating or drinking:table grapes
As Idioms
on the table, Parliamentary Procedure
submitted for consideration
turn the tables, to cause a reversal of an existing situation, especially with regard to gaining the upper hand over a competitor, rival, antagonist, etc
:Fortune turned the tables and we won
We turned the tables on them and undersold them by percent
under the table, drunk
as a bribe; secretly: She gave money under the table to get the apartment
wait (on) table, to work as a waiter or waitress:He worked his way through college by waiting table
Also, wait tables
As preposition
with the object or purpose of:to run for exercise
intended to belong to, or be used in connection with: equipment for the army;a closet for dishes
suiting the purposes or needs of:medicine for the aged
in order to obtain, gain, or acquire: a suit for alimony;to work for wages
(used to express a wish, as of something to be experienced or obtained):O, for a cold drink!
sensitive or responsive to:an eye for beauty
desirous of: a longing for something;a taste for fancy clothes
in consideration or payment of; in return for: three for a dollar;to be thanked for one's efforts
appropriate or adapted to: a subject for speculation;clothes for winter
with regard or respect to: pressed for time;too warm for April
during the continuance of:for a long time
in favor of; on the side of:to be for honest government
in place of; instead of:a substitute for butter
in the interest of; on behalf of:to act for a client
in exchange for; as an offset to: blow for blow;money for goods
in punishment of:payment for the crime
in honor of:to give a dinner for a person
with the purpose of reaching:to start for London
contributive to:for the advantage of everybody
in order to save:to flee for one's life
in order to become:to train recruits for soldiers
in assignment or attribution to: an appointment for the afternoon;That's for you to decide
such as to allow of or to require:too many for separate mention
such as results in:his reason for going
as affecting the interests or circumstances of:bad for one's health
in proportion or with reference to:He is tall for his age
in the character of; as being:to know a thing for a fact
by reason of; because of: to shout for joy;a city famed for its beauty
in spite of:He's a decent guy for all that
to the extent or amount of:to walk for a mile
(used to introduce a subject in an infinitive phrase):It's time for me to go
(used to indicate the number of successes out of a specified number of attempts):The batter was for in the game
As conjunction
seeing that; since
As Idioms
for it, British
in (def )
As noun
a child or young person
(used as a familiar form of address
a young goat
leather made from the skin of a kid or goat, used in making shoes and gloves
a glove made from this leather
As verb (used with or without object), kidded, kidding
(of a goat) to give birth to (young)
As adjective
made of kidskin
younger:his kid sister
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- Police at Italy have arrest two Ghanaians and a Nigerian for forcing young girl into prostitution
- All three immigrants are believed to have used magic to woo the girl
- Government through the foreign affairs ministry is yet to respond to this development
Two Ghanaian immigrants and a Nigerian have been arrested by police in Italy after using black magic to forcibly engage a child in prostitution.
Yen.com.gh is reporting that these Ghanaians and Nigerian had brought the young girl from Nigeria to Italy so they can pimp her into prostitution and make extra money.
READ ALSO: Women brought sin and death to the world, we are powerful - Vim Lady
Upon refusing to take such an offer, the men started to abuse the lady and even used black magic to get her do the very things she is against. The names of the Ghanaian are Seate Seth Asare - 32-years-old and Joy Kingsley 48-years old.
According to police officials, the two men plus the woman cast a spell on the young girl thus possessing her spiritually to engage in the trade.
So far, the ministry of foreign affairs is yet to comment on the issue as investigations on all three of them including both Ghanaians continue.
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A man was wandering in the woods, pondering all the things of life, and his own personal problems. He couldn't find the answers so he sought help from God.
"God, God, you there God?" he asked.
"Yes, what is it my son?" God answered.
"I have a few questions; mind if I ask?" the man said.
"Go ahead, my son, anything."
"God, what is a million years to you?"
God answered, "A million years to me is only a second"
The the man asked again, "God, what is a million dollars worth to you?"
God replied, "A million dollars to me is worth only a penny."
The man lifted his eyebrows and asked his final question. "God, can I have a penny?"
God answered, "Sure, in a second."
A young man asked an old rich man how he made his money.
The old guy fingered his worsted wool vest and said, "Well, son, it was 1932. The depth of the Great Depression. I was down to my last nickel.
"I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the entire day polishing the apple and, at the end of the day, I sold the apple for ten cents.
"The next morning, I invested those ten cents in two apples. I spent the entire day polishing them and sold them at 5:00 pm for 20 cents. I continued this system for a month, by the end of which I'd accumulated a fortune of $1.37."
"And that's how you built an empire?" the boy asked.
"Heavens, no!" the man replied. "Then my wife's father died and left us two million dollars."
Dave won $1,000 from a Microsoft XBOX competition. When they asked what will he do with the money, he said "I'm buying Playstation 3!"
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Improvement Employees often know as well or better than managers when their work processes or productivity could be better. In many cases, employees are missing the tools, education or organization to achieve their potential. Motivational Training, particularly for departments, workgroups, and teams can help get...Read More
We all dream about that Big Corporate Job throughout our career. For some it is a sense of pride, for others it is the better life, and for some it is that utmost sense of achievement after years of learning. And finally, when we land up at the footsteps of that dream company and crack that super-tough interview we feel we have made a mark on the world. While some get selected for their technical expertise, others for their selling and marketing capabilities. We use all that we have learned in our schools and colleges and try to make the best impact. Training and Development Programs and technical training like SAP training, ERP training will help them to Improve themselves.
That's when the trouble starts!!
Our education system does an Okay job in getting us technically sound to crack that interview but does not do enough to deal with real-life problems. Today Corporates are continuously complaining that students right out of college do not have the apt acumen and knowledge to handle the real pressure. But, not many are really working towards solving this problem. There are still many employees in big organizations that have remained as that loose spoke in the wheel which can break the car anytime. Silos of under-utilized blokes have killed many corporates today. Companies have stopped performing to their capabilities.
A very common Corporate joke about Managers:
"What if we train our employees and they LEAVE? What if we don't …… and they STAY?"
We have seen many employees switching companies because of lack of inspiration and growth and better opportunities.
Gone are those days where a single person joined one company and retired at the end of 30-40 years with truckloads of experience. They made an IMPACT. Today there are none who think like that. Everyone is focused around short-term goals and instant gratification.
This affects Businesses in the long term and they go into this vicious cycle of hiring, firing, and re-hiring.
Therefore, it is the utmost duty of every businessman, entrepreneur, and corporate honcho to make sure that they take care of their most important assets; their employees. They need to be groomed for the longer vision. Here are some of the reasons why employee training is required.
Employee Training not only benefits your employees but also your business. It is needed for increasing the efficiency of your employees and your business. There are many reasons to suggest that initial training should only be the first step of a long-term process. Regular training is worth the investment for any business because it developed skills will effectively improve your company's performance.
It's time to reimagine—and democratize—corporate training. In too many companies, training is seen either as C-suite perk or a reward to the internal department that makes the best pitch for the available dollars. There is a better way to view and implement corporate training; it should be return on investment (ROI)-focused and individualized.


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This is a simple framework to overcome festive blues and to get back to feeling in control over one's life: –
After spending a wonderful holiday over the Christmas and New Year period some people feel post-Christmas Blues, defined as a mental distress occurring after holiday season.
The Year 2016 was a difficult year for many people. Some believe the planets play a role in it. Factually, the Rand weakened, people lost jobs and commodities rose in price. The political structure of SA was unstable and then added to that the influence of Brexit and Trump; these have all had an influence on us.
In light of the above people are vulnerable and the Media create Christmas as a gigantic event not to be missed. Something you cannot live without. This leads to a two-fold reaction. Most people see it as a reason to release their stress with retail therapy, shopping and partying. There is also a group of people who become depressed because they don't have money and therefore have a lack of the above.
January arrives and many people come back disappointed because the holiday did not live up to expectations and they have spent more money than they thought they would. Family members fought, the weather wasn't ideal, and generally a sense of the expected euphoria was missing.
Back at home and after the banks have been taken care of, washing, cleaning, shopping (which can be difficult by one's self), resume. On a makro scale it still looks bleak.
Now one has to start working on one's self.
"to better yourself and your circumstances
in every aspect of your life"
This means acknowledge your feelings and take stock of what worked and what didn't work last year. What can you do differently this year not to make the same mistakes of last year?
In human relations it can be to set aside differences by strategically confronting them by using the "I" word…. "I felt very left out when you did…..". "I feel as if you are shouting at me all the time, although I know you might not mean it that way".
Learn to say no even to yourself…. you want to see a movie but you have to work, say 'no' to yourself according to
Learn to say no even to yourself…. you want to see a movie but you have to work, say 'no' to yourself according to importance of the work. It means live authentically, be true to your values. Ask yourself "is my true the truth or am I rationalising".
No one can always live on cloud nine, it would become boring.
In the book "the book of Joy by The Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu" it mentions the neuro-imaging research into a unified theory of the happy brain. There are four independent brain circuits that influence our long-lasting well-being. The first is our ability to maintain positive states. The ability to maintain positive states and positive emotions already impact on one's ability to experience happiness.
The second circuit is responsible for our ability to recover from negative states. It is important to remember these circuits are totally independent. One could be good at maintaining positive states but easily fall into a negative state from which one had a hard time recovering.
The third circuit is also independent but essential to the others "our ability to focus and avoid mind wandering". This of course is the circuit that so much of meditation exists to develop.
The fourth and final circuit is ability to be generous. It is amazing that one has an entire circuit for developing generosity. It is no wonder then that our brains feel good when we help others or are helped by others.
Many of us need to learn to accept help. There is a strong and compelling research that we come factory equipped for co-operation, compassion, and generosity.
In the book of 'ask and it is given' by Hicks, it explains in full we have a great say in our own wellbeing than what most people acknowledge. Meditation and talking to one's self has a mega effect once you start to do it, you will notice the difference.
One of the most important aspects of beating the blues is taking control of your budget and finances. Be aware of the sales and bargains. Ask yourself 'do you need it or do you want it?' Of most importance is can you afford it? Look at your financial list of responsibilities then summarize a priority list. If necessary go and get financial advice and help to consolidate your debt.
Most importantly you must stay within your budget and if possible have a section for holiday money.
Self-discipline and the ability to follow through and keep going are the outstanding characteristics to make 2017 a better year for you. Be gentle but firm, keep your word, and fulfil your promises!


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Now that the last month of the year is upon us, I'm reflecting on the status of the music industry. In 2015 we as an industry have not made much progress in the terms of growth in sales or the development of new technology. The music industry has a hard time knowing the power of … Continue reading
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Since the beginning of its time, Spotify has always been a controversial streaming service. Ek and his team have told the music industry that his streaming service would make up for dwindling sales and help off center the effects of piracy. The truth is, Ek's business model and background are questionable. Ek was once the … Continue reading


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Some welcome news coming out of Albuquerque, NM about Presbyterian Rust Medical Center. The hospital has partnered with Adelante Development Center, Rio Rancho Public Schools, Vocational Rehab, NM Dept of Health, and U of NM Center for Development and Disability to offer internships for people with developmental disabilities who have graduated high school and are between the ages of 18-22.
Interning is a great way to gain job skills, but can be hard to find for people with developmental disabilities. So far this program is producing positive results with many interns from the previous year landing paid jobs.
It's encouraging to read about opportunities like this and hopefully more hospitals will partner with school districts for providing internships.
It's definitely a step in the right direction showing people with disabilities are capable if given an opportunity.
This internship program is part of a wider network of intern opportunities across the country with Project SEARCH. Their high school transition program "...provides real-life work experience to help youth with significant disabilities make successful transitions from school to adult life."
You can see what programs are available in your state (and a few countries as well!)
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is a charming village with a picturesque rural ambience and a rich
cultural heritage. Khajuraho is located in the state of Madhya
Pradesh, the heart of Central India. Khajuraho was the capital of the
Chandela dynasty. The Chandela Kings claimed descent from the moon.
Khajuraho or 'Khajur-vahika' (bearer of date palms), also known as 'Khajjurpura'
in ancient times derives its name from the golden date palms (khajur)
that decorated its city gates. All over the world Khajuraho is famous
due to its temples. Temples of Khajuraho are the finest examples of
temple craftsmanship in the whole of India. After Agra the most
frequently visited place in India is Khajuraho. The maximum
temperature in Khajuraho is around 47 degree Celsius and in winters it
is around 4 degree Celsius minimum. The common languages spoken in
Khajuraho are English and Hindi. Best time to visit Khajuraho is from
October to March.
Chitragupta Temple
was the cultural capital of Chandel Rajputs, a Hindu dynasty that
ruled Khajuraho from the 10 to 12th centuries. Chandel Kings never
lived in their cultural capital because of this Khajuraho has no
forts. Chandela Kings claimed descent from the Chandra, the moon god.
Hemvati, the beautiful daughter of a Brahmin priest of Varanasi was
seduced by the Moon God while she was bathing according to a legend.
The child born of this union was a son, Chandravarman. The unwed
mother took refuge in the forest as condemned by society. The boy grew
up to found the Chandela dynasty. He dreamt that his mother wanted him
to build temples to reveal human passions. Chandravarman began the
foundation of the temples and successive rulers added to the complex.
After the decline of Chandela dynasty's decline in the 13th century,
the temples were concealed by dense jungles. In 1838 a British army
engineer, Captain T.S. Burt rediscovered Khajuraho. Khajuraho was
opened to tourists only a few decades ago.
tourist attraction in Khajuraho are the Khajuraho temples which are
India's unique gift to the world. Khajuraho temples are the finest
examples of temple craftsmanship in India. These temples are a
collective salute to creativity, joy and life. Erotic sculptures in
the temples of Khajuraho display different aspects of Hinduism. The
temples are divided into three geographical groups namely, Western,
Eastern and Southern. Various temples like Chaunsat Yogini Temple,
Varaha Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Chitragupta Temple, Matangeswara
Temple, Kandariya Mahadeo Temple, Devi Jagdambe Temple, Nandi Temple,
Lakshmana Temple etc are in the Western Group. In the eastern group
there are Hindu and Jain temples which are close to Khajuraho village.
The largest Jain temple, Parsvanath, belong to this group. Other
temples are Adinath Temple, Ghantai Temple, Brahma, Javari and Vamana
temples. Southern group is about 5 kms away from Khajuraho village.
Duladeo Temple and Chaturbhuj Temple belong to Southern group of
Chitragupta Temple
Jhansi is the nearest railway station on the main Delhi to Mumbai
railway line from Khajuraho. There is no direct route that links
Varanasi to Khajuraho. Satna is the nearest station which is about 4
hours from Khajuraho.
Khajuraho is linked by road to the various parts of India. There are
regular bus services from Gwalior, Jhansi and Agra.
By Air:
Khajuraho is linked with various cities of India. Khajuraho airport
is about 5 kms from the village centre. Indian Airlines daily operate
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Weekly Astrological Forecast March 12-18
Bob Mulligan | Mar 11, 2012 | Comments 0
From March 12th to the 18th overwhelming good fortune can follow our enthusiastic involvement with our everyday practical concerns. Finishing up long standing projects can lead us to the point of accepting important new projects.
12th – Monday – Mercury turns Retrograde, Mars Contra-parallel Neptune, Jupiter Trine Pluto – Take stock of everything necessary to get to the goal. This is a time for choosing objectives. The ideal and the practical are not necessarily at odds with each other. We are entering a process of re-evaluation.
13th – Tuesday – Venus Trine Pluto – Working for harmony, peace, and stability can bring amazing results. Be willing to put your heart completely into your project at hand and go forward with confidence.
14th – Wednesday – Venus Conjunct Jupiter, Venus Trine Mars, Mars Trine Jupiter, Sun Semi-square Jupiter, Mars Trine Pluto – Real abundance and joy comes when we are inclusive. A happy world comes when it is tenanted by happy individuals. Make others happy and you will experience unbelievable joy. As Meher Baba said, "Real happiness lies in making others happy."
15th – Thursday – We have lots of energy and we do best by setting a steady course of action and then adhering to it. A conservative approach to taking on obligations allows us to be effective.
16th – Friday – Romantic thoughts and artistic expression have a way of lifting our spirits. Our cautious impulses carry more weight than usual and help channel our enthusiasm into practical matters.
17th – Saturday – Sun Contra-parallel Uranus – If we are to feel satisfied today we need to keep the big picture in mind. Not every prompting to change is an invitation to a better life. Sometimes nervous and impatient impulses come from feelings of isolation; talk to people.
18th – Sunday – Sun Quincunx Saturn, Mercury Conjunct Uranus – Frustration emerges if we try to translate all that we see and think about into instantaneous satisfaction. Wait until you perceive clearly before you act on new information.
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About the Author: Bob Mulligan, an astrologer with clients and students all over the world, is a celebrated astrologer, since 1974. Bob sees clients and operates THE MASTERY OF ASTROLOGY™ correspondence school. Both his chart interpretation program INDRA, and book, "BETWEEN ASTROLOGERS AND CLIENTS" receive praises. He is available for personal appointments, astrology classes, and astrological material. Call him at 239-261-2840 or by e-mail [email protected] Visit his web site, http://theastrologycompany.com. Bob writes an astrological forecast for the day, week, and month for Happiness Series.


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New Thought
Lightworker by Sahvanna Arienta
It is the Lightworkers' mission to lend their light energy to a planet heavy with fear and negativity. But Lightworkers aren't all well known spiritual gurus. They are musicians and artists, shopkeepers, accountants, stay-at-home moms, and people you pass on the street. They share their gifts by speaking out for those who have no voice and they create glorious works of art that beautify our planet or write music that elevates our spirits. Many have forgotten their divine purpose; they live among us unaware of who they really are. Although it's not always obvious who these Lightworkers are, nor is it easy to recognize or understand their special qualities, one thing is certain: the Earth is more in need of them than ever before.


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Show Jumping Report Sunday 13th October 2013
By Lucy Greenwood (event organiser)
Congratulations to all who competed at the SWDG SJ competition on Sunday. We had a great turnout despite the rain. SWDG member Pippa Tucker took 1st place in several classes, conceding to Lydia Hannam in the 80cm and 90cm classes. It was great to see many more juniors than at other events this year showing a promising rise of the next generation. Results in full are below.
We also held a produce stall raising money for the RDA. It was a great success raising £57.50, thank you to those who contributed to the stall. Also a huge thank you to Sara and Simon Greenwood for all their hard work in making this competition such a success raising £375. Hope to see you all again next year!


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Modern Day Maven is a high end apparel company produced by two young entrepreneurs whose idea was to embody their brand. Inspired by the efforts of other young, passionate pioneers in their varying respective fields, they sought to make a business that represented much more than just a clothing line, but rather, a lifestyle.
A maven portrays determination, focus, and perseverance, and through the combination of these, you can strive to turn your dreams of success into a reality.


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NFL 2012/2013 Wild card Playoffs were played this weekend (5th and 6th January 2013).
4 teams went through to the Divisional Playoffs: Texans, Packers, Ravens and Seahawks.
We get it right in our Saturday matches' predictions (since Texans and Packers won), but failed in both Sunday games because Colts were trashed by Ravens and Redskins did not take advantage of playing as hosts (although they were leading the match when the 4th quarter commenced).
The Divisional Round Playoffs will be held next weekend (12th/13th January) between these 4 teams and the ones that got their byes directly to this Playoff stage: Falcons, 49ers, Patriots and Broncos
American Football: Format, NFL 2012/2013 Update and Scoring
Saturday 12th two games will take place:
MATCH HOUR: 4:30 PM ET or 9:30 PM CET
– Denver Broncos will host Baltimore Ravens. The Broncos (13 wins and 3 losses) took advantage of the Texans' final season's weakness and became the highest seeded AFC team. During the regular season the Broncos just lost one match in their grounds (precisely against the Texans). Ravens (10-6) lost 4 of their 8 road games and in their other two defeats at home, one of them was…against Broncos (17-34). Although cruising easily over the Colts in the wild card phase, we believe the Ravens will be 'caged' by Broncos.
MATCH HOUR: 8:00 PM ET or 01:00 AM CET (Sunday already)
– Green Bay Packers (winners of NFC North Division, with 11-5) will visit San Francisco 49ers (who won the NFC West Division with 11-4-1). The Packers won easily over Vikings in the wild card playoff (24-10) but now the challenge is bigger and played away. The 49ers just lost one game (New York Giants) and tied another (St Louis Rams) in their field. This tie was the only one of all regular season matches. There was one game between Packers and 49ers. The 49ers won away 30-22 in week 1 of the regular season. On the other hand Packers, lost 4 of their road matches. We think 49ers have discovered the key to beat Packers and that they will do it again.
Saturday 13th the other two games will put face to face:
MATCH HOUR: 1:00 PM ET or 06:00 PM CET
– Seattle Seahawks – runners-up of the NFC West Division behind the 49ers with 11-5 – have conquered their way to Divisional Playoffs by beating the Redskins yesterday (24-14). Counting this match and the final of the regular season. The Seahawks are on a 6 games winning streak games. The problem is they will have to play in Atlanta against the Falcons – the best and more regular team of the season – that won the NFC regular season (13-3) and lost just one game at home in the last week of the regular season against Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons already have clinched their bye and somehow rested their team to the Playoffs. On the other hand the Seahawks lost 5 of their 8 regular season road games. This match is probably the most unbalanced match of the Playoffs and Falcons should get their 'prey' easily.
MATCH HOUR: 4:30 PM ET or 9:30 PM CET
– New England Patriots (runners-up of the AFC Conference, with 12-4) will host the Texans. The Texans were the best NFL team during most part of the regular season but they lost 3 (1 at home) of their 4 last games and lost also their 'bye' to the Divisional Round. However, in the wildcard playoffs they managed to beat the Bengals but in what was a rather tight win. The Patriots also had a 12-4 record in the regular season losing only 2 games home: Arizona Cardinals in week 4 and 49ers in week 16. Week 14 saw the only game between the Patriots and Texans, and Patriots trashed the Texans 42-14. We believe this match will be very tight though but in the end Patriots will move forward.
You may follow these 4 matches live on:
The NFC and AFC Championship title matches will be held next January 20th and decide who will play the Super Bowl.
If our previsions may prove to be right those games will oppose:
AFC: Broncos Vs Patriots
NFC: Falcons Vs 49ers
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Woodhouse Moor Cricket Ground
Filed under: General — Bill @ 4:00 pm
oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooOrdnance Survey map circa 1892
Because of the large number of accidents to passers-by, in the 1860s, playing cricket outside designated areas on the Moor was made contrary to the byelaws. Despite this, accidents continued, such as the following one described in a letter published in the Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer on Tuesday 13 April 1880:
To the Editor of The Yorkshire Post,
Sir,— You will greatly oblige me by allowing this letter appear your paper. I think it my duty to let the public know the danger of enjoying the air on Woodhonse Moor. As my wife, two children, and nurses were walking the footpath towards the fountain this afternoon, about half past four, my wife, who had the baby In her arms, was struck with a cricket ball on the side of the head with such force that she fell to the ground, and it was some time before she was able to return home, and I fear she will for some time suffer from the shock. Had it struck the baby, I have no doubt it would hare been his death-blow. I find this is not by any means the first time that serious accidents of this kind have occurred. Can nothing be done by the Corporation or those in charge yo enable people to cross the moor in safety !—I am. &c,,
J. R, H. Anderson 16, Coventry Place, Leeds.
To deal with the problem, in 1884, the council levelled the part of the Moor we now know as Cinder Moor, to create a cricket ground. This is described in an article published in the Leeds Times in 1884, 1 of which this is an extract:
"It has been previously explained in this journal that the Corporation intend to level the lower part of Woodhouse Moor, on the north side, for the use of the cricketers. The plan for this improvement has been prepared, and will shortly be submitted to the Town Council for approval."
Cinder Moor continued as a cricket ground, and then as a combined cricket ground and football ground until the area was designated as a heliport in 1953. Although never used as a heliport, the site was not restored as a green space when it was re-designated as such in 1973.


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I started this book because I needed a good gun fight. This book did not have as many gunfights as I thought it would, but that is okay because it surpassed my expectations.This book is about, Day and June, who live two completely different lives. Day is a notorious criminal who harasses the republic. He causes lots of trouble for them and he is the only criminal that the government has not been able to stop. June is a prodigy, life is good and everything is just handed to her, until her path crosses with Day. This book is told from their two different perspectives, and it is really cool to read how their paths cross. This book is a cross between The Selection, Divergent and Uglies. It takes place in the future and it is a great read. Something that I enjoyed about this book was the way that I did not have to yell at the characters to do what I wanted them to do, but they did not solve their problems super easily either. I really enjoyed reading it and I am so glad that I do not have to wait for the next one.
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Happy Father's Day to all you awesome fathers who work very hard to provide for your families and strive to raise your kids the best way you can!
Let it not be just a one-day affair on the official 3rd Sunday of June or June 17, 2018. Together, let's claim June as a month-long celebration of Fatherhood.
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