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Crocotta Energy Announces Operational Update and Revised Guidance08:00 EDT Wednesday, October 19, 2011CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Oct. 19, 2011) - Crocotta Energy Inc. ("Crocotta" or the "Company") (TSX:CTA) is pleased to announce drilling success at Edson and increased guidance.OPERATIONSSince mid-June, Crocotta has successfully drilled and completed an additional 4 (3.2 net) Bluesky horizontal wells at Edson resulting in 1.0 net Bluesky oil well and 3 (2.2 net) Bluesky liquids-rich gas wells. In addition, Crocotta has drilled an additional 2 (1.6 net) Bluesky horizontals and 2 (2.0 net) vertical step-out Bluesky wells that have not been completed as of the date hereof. Current production is estimated at over 5,000 boepd with an additional 1,000 boepd restricted due to infrastructure constraints. Crocotta is currently constructing additional pipelines and facilities to accommodate the additional production with a projected completion date of mid-December.Due to the successful capital program, Crocotta is increasing 2011 exit guidance from 4,500 boepd to a range of 5,500 -6,100 boepd and net capital expenditures from $51 million to $79 million. Net debt as of the end of Q311 is estimated at $34 million compared to a bank credit facility of $80 million.Forward-Looking InformationThis press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "may", "will", "should", "believe", "intends", "forecast", "plans", "guidance" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements or information. More particularly and without limitation, this document contains forward looking statements and information relating to the Company's oil, NGLs and natural gas production and capital programs. The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company, including expectations and assumptions relating to prevailing commodity prices and exchange rates, applicable royalty rates and tax laws, future well production rates, the performance of existing wells, the success of drilling new wells, the availability of capital to undertake planned activities and the availability and cost of labour and services.Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and information are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general such as operational risks in development, exploration and production, delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures, the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production rates, costs and expenses, commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations, marketing and transportation, environmental risks, competition, the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources and changes in tax, royalty and environmental legislation. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this document are made as of the date hereof for the purpose of providing the readers with the Company's expectations for the coming year. The forward-looking statements and information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws. BOE Conversions Barrels of oil equivalent ("BOE's") may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A BOE conversion ratio of 6 Mcf: 1 Bbl is based on an energy equivalency conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. Information Regarding Reserves and Reserves Values This press release contains information on oil and natural gas reserves and reserve values which are estimates only. Present value refers to the estimated future net revenues calculated at the disclosed discount rate. These estimated disclosed do not represent fair value.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Robert ZakreskyCrocotta Energy Inc.President and Chief Executive Officer(403) 538-3736ORNolan ChicoineCrocotta Energy Inc.Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer(403) 538-3738OR700, 639 -5th Ave SWCrocotta Energy Inc.Calgary, Alberta T2P 0M9(403) 538-3737(403) 538-3735 (FAX)www.crocotta.ca

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Great to have Gerald here- would be great if he did a blog for the fans!!
Hey thanks for this. Really cool to see him actually setting foot in town. Very excited to see how this works out. We've got a blog going tracking the tattoos of the Trailblazers and I just started a thread for GW :) http://www.trailblazerstattoos.com/2011/02/gerald-wallace-tattoos-what-have-we-got-here.html
Welcome 2 RIP CITY Gerald!!! Glad to have you
Should have warned him about Patty Mills and about how if he doesn't join Twitter, Patty will haunt him.
loved the huge smile as he was answering that first question, Sarah; very giddy! it was also great to see him talk to that young fan at the end of the video.@Herr: i expect Patty will have him on twitter soon! lol
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Windows Internet Explorer 8 has topped NSS Labs' web browser security tests for the third time.
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Never give up hope. Take strength from those around you. Embrace your life.
As I sit here writing this, I am hearing all about Angelina Jolie and her revelation about having a preventative double mastectomy. She lost her mother to ovarian cancer in 2007, and had testing to see if she carried the gene that could indicate she was at a risk of getting breast cancer. When it came back that she had something like an 87% chance that she would get breast cancer at some point in her life, she decided to have a double mastectomy to eliminate or at least decrease her chances of it happening.
While I have not been much of an Angelina Jolie fan over the years, I am proud of her for doing something like this, even knowing that a big part of her appeal has always been her "womanliness" or her "sex appeal". While I don't know all the details, I am sure she must have had some kind of reconstruction or implants after the mastectomy.
However, I think it is important not to get all swept up in the hype of it, which often happens when someone in the public eye does something like this. I am a huge advocate for women having mastectomies to save their lives – and have very often said, "they are just breasts". I chose to have a double mastectomy myself, although I already had the cancer diagnosis, the doctor was certain she would be successful just doing a lumpectomy as it was still quite small.
But, as Angelina Jolie has said – I am a mom, and I was determined to do what I had to do to make sure I gave myself the best fighting chance I could. And, I did not want to have to go through all of this ever again. So, I decided to go for the double mastectomy, as I had said all along that if it came back cancerous, I would do.
It is a huge decision. But, if it is what we decide we want, we can't let doctor's talk us out of that decision. Yes, sometimes the lumpectomy is all that is needed, but that doctor isn't the one who has to live every day worrying and waiting for it to come back. And then having to go through the surgeries and treatments all over again.
In Anglina's case, it was preventative. She had never been diagnosed, but she knew she was at a high risk. So why live just waiting for it to happen? Yes, it is a major surgery, but she has hopefully saved herself from having to go through all of the treatments and everything else on top of the surgery that she may have needed if she was eventually diagnosed.
To me, it is a no brainer. And, no one should criticize the decision. Many people don't believe in being tested – they say that it causes worry and stress when something may never happen. As I have said before in a post about genetic testing – if you are already at a high risk due to family history, that worry and stress is there anyway. Testing doesn't take that away or make it worse.
I am frustrated though to hear that the testing in the States is quite costly and that many women may not have that same option as she had. I hope that maybe after her own experience, maybe she can work towards making the testing possible for all women – she has the means and the ability to raise awareness and money for important causes like this. In Canada, as far as I know, the genetic testing is free. My sister, daughters and nieces could be tested if they want, but the doctors don't think mine was any genetic cause – just a fluke.
I am glad that someone like her has brought this into the public eye, but I think we also need to send the same accolades to the many, many women before her who have had their own mastectomies due to high risk or even after already being diagnosed. These are the women who often have to go through all of this without the funds available to the more "famous" patients, or the support systems or anything else that would be open to people like Angelina Jolie.
I guess we will see how it plays out – this is a very good opportunity for someone as famous as her to raise awareness of mastectomy as a treatment option, and if Angelina Jolie is OK with getting rid of her breasts, it just might make more women realize that breasts don't make them a woman.Read More
(OK – so I wasn't sure what to use for a title, since I am talking about 3 pretty random things – although I do my best to tie it all together:-)
I wrote a post on my mom blog, that I thought of putting over here – but figured I will just put a link for anyone who would like to read it. It talks about my daughter coming into my room last night after having a bad dream. She had dreamed she was in heaven, and she was all alone and there was nothing to do. She was terrified, and had a million questions for me about heaven, and what if it wasn't real. I just didn't know the answers.
We have been struggling a lot financially since all of my treatments and stuff, (as I have mentioned before….even though it is humiliating to have to admit – but that is the sad truth a lot of people who have gone through an illness are faced with), and unfortunately, our worries have spilled over and caused my daughter to have her own worries too.
So, click here if you would like to read the post about that……Mom, Is There A Heaven?
In the meantime, I am sitting her watching the clock and knowing tickets to the KISS concert are going on sale at the very minute I am writing this. I would love to go – yes, I am a HUGE KISS fan – always have been. I saw them before I was married, and it was the best concert ever. Gene Simmons is my absolute hero….(I know, very strange hero for a mom to have, but I think his business sense is just amazing and he seems like such a nice man). And, behind the makeup and onstage persona, is someone who I think is a very kind hearted person.
And, I can't afford tickets to a concert that they are putting on in a small little rural area that they are coming to near where I live!! (Last time I saw them, I had to drive over 2 hours and spend the night in the city they were in). But, this tour, they are playing some smaller venues, and we were chosen. It is going to absolutely kill me in July when I know Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, (who I will admit to having a crush on in my younger days:-) are less than a half hour away from me and I can't see them!!!!
I am NOT looking forward to going on to Facebook after writing this, because I will see nothing but posts by everyone saying they got tickets. And yes, I will fully admit I am insanely jealous of anyone who gets tickets. I am thinking they are most likely already sold out by now – as I have been sitting her writing this and watching the clock. They have been on sale now for about 10 minutes.
The worst part is, everyone knows what a huge KISS fan I have always been. So, as soon as we got word this week that they were coming to Brandon, I was getting phone calls and messages from people making sure I had heard. I know I'm going to be hearing things like, "YOU never got tickets?", "YOU aren't going to the concert??"
Well, no – unfortunately, I just can't justify spending the money when we are struggling to dig back out of this mess. And, both my girls birthdays are this month, so any extra money I can find will be going to get them something and give them their parties.
So, I will apologize now if you end up having to hear me whine for the next few months about not getting to see KISS:-)
I had my last Herceptin treatment in January, and I see I haven't posted anything since then! Everything has gone OK. I am waiting to hear about a surgery date for my hysterectomy, which they are trying to co-ordinate to have my port taken out at the same time. It has been weird not seeing a doctor every 3 weeks, I have to admit. I have seen a doctor on a very regular basis for almost 2 years when I was diagnosed, and now – I haven't seen anyone since my last treatment! I go down every month to have my port flushed, but it's just the nurses, so I don't even see a doctor.
It is a bit hard to get used to. And, a bit scary, if I'm being completely honest. You get used to being monitored so closely for so long, and now all of a sudden, you are on your own!
But, I just want to have my hysterectomy and be done with it all. So, hopefully that will be soon, and I can start trying to get some sort of normal back to my life!!
I also wanted to mention that I have put together some new designs for my shop. I admit I feel good when I see that someone has bought something I designed, and that maybe there is a woman out there feeling proud to wear something that shows the fight she has won, or feeling supported by someone she loves wearing something for her.
But, they have a ton of other things as well, besides just t-shirts.
Some of the breast cancer awareness merchandise you can get include water bottles, bumper stickers, mugs, jewelry, bags, phone covers, teddy bears, cards……just a ton of stuff!
One thing I notice they have added are foil balloons and blankets. I was thinking after I had had my mastectomy, how nice it would have been for someone to have been able to bring a balloon in with a matching blanket saying something inspirational to give me a pick-me-up.
There are really some awesome ideas – and some of the new designs I have are quite cool, (if I do say so myself!). The one that has been really popular, is one about how "yes they are fake….my real ones tried to kill me!" for women who have had a mastectomy and aren't afraid to shout it to the world!
So, I made up a couple other versions of that one – and I think I will be ordering myself a hoodie with it on it!
Anyway – I have a few more designs I am working on which will be going up in the next few days, so stay tuned! And, if you know anyone who could use a boost, or who might benefit from something showing how much you support their fight, take a look around and see what you can find! There is so much more than just t-shirts!
Here is the direct link to my shop – you can see some of the designs I have here….and take a look around! There is a lot of stuff to choose from!!
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Tomorrow is my final Herceptin treatment – after a year of going every three weeks!
It is a strange feeling, knowing that it will FINALLY be over – but also having that feeling of….oh my god! It's over – now what??
I have gone for 4 chemo treatments and then 19 of the Herceptin treatments.
It has become a part of my life, knowing that every 3 weeks, I need to get someone to come and take the girls to school because I have to leave at 7:30 to be there for the doctor.
I have seen my doctor and my nurses in the chemo unit every 3 weeks without fail.
And now – I won't be!
I will admit that while I am so happy to be done, I am feeling a bit of anxiety about my treatment being over.
At least while I was still going, I knew I was still working at keeping the cancer away. But now….
And, I will kind of miss seeing my nurses, sitting down there chatting with them while I have my treatment. I always knew that they would find out anything I needed to know about any scans I needed, or results I was waiting for…..they have just always kept me in check.
So, I will go tomorrow and find out what the next step is for me. I will need to get my port removed. And, the hysterectomy is still up in the air.
This chapter of my cancer journey is over – and it will be a day full of mixed emotions for me, I am sure. But – I will look forward to many new beginnings that this past year has given me:-)Read More
I read a post today in a private forum I spend time in from a man who had found a website that could test you to see if you had the genetic disposition for just about every condition under the sun. He was unsure about whether he would like to try it, to see if he was at higher risk for some of the conditions they could test for.
Here is a reply that I posted in that thread:
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I'm torn on this – and here's why:
On the one hand, yes it may be good to be proactive and see what genes you might have that could cause you to end up with one of these diseases or conditions.
I went in for genetic counselling to see if I carried a gene that would make my kids more likely to get breast cancer in the future. It was determined that it wasn't likely, and the only one who would be at higher risk was my sister who shares the exact same genetic makeup.
But, obviously my kids will be at a higher risk, as will my nieces and other women in my family, just due to the fact that I had it. Genetic testing really is only a formality as far as I'm concerned. My sister now goes for yearly mammograms, as does my mom – and I am already educating my daughters that they will have to be very proactive when they get older.
The truth is, if you have someone in your family with a condition, you are likely at a higher risk. You don't need to be tested to know that – just live proactively making sure you stay on top of any concerns you have.
Both my maternal and paternal grandma's have macular degeneration. It is known to be hereditary. So, most likely, I will have to deal with that someday in the future. One of my aunts already has it.
I am already screened for it at every eye test simply because of my family history, so I am hopeful that if I get it, it will be caught early.
But would being tested to see if I was likely to get it change anything? No, because I already am doing what I can to ensure I am prepared.
I hear what you are saying about Alzheimer's. That would be a horrible thing to inherit. And, you say maybe you should be tested to know if you would be at a higher risk, or will possibly develop it – that maybe you would live a little differently if you knew.
Here is my suggestion for everyone – live like you ARE going to get it someday. Maybe even live like you are going to get cancer some day. And, yes, that you will some day be blind and even deaf.
No one knows what the future holds – and genetic testing can't give you definites.
What if you found out that you had a high likelihood of getting some horrible condition like Alzheimers and you spent your whole life worrying, and seeing doctors – only to never get it.
Why not just assume you will get everything – and just live like you know that.
Because you will be blind some day, commit everything to memory – every flower, every face you care about – really take the time to see them, with the thought that some day you might not be able to.
Enjoy every moment with family and friends, knowing that perhaps someday the time will come that you won't remember them.
You really don't need testing to make sure you do all of that – everyone should be doing it anyway.
Trust me – the summer I was diagnosed with cancer, and I didn't know what my future held, I would sit outside and really hear the sounds – the birds singing, my kids playing, even the wind. I smelled grass being mowed, I felt the warmth of the sun…..and I made sure that I did as many things as I could to make memories for myself and my loved ones.
And, even though at this moment it appears I have beat it, I no longer live with that "it won't happen to me – it only happens to other people" way of thinking. I know it can come back. I know that I can get anything else.
So now I really take the time to enjoy every little detail of every single moment. And the truth is, everyone really should try living that way – regardless of what any genetic testing says.
Just my long winded 2 cents:-)
What is your opinion? Have you been tested? Would you want to know if you were likely to get any of the many conditions you could be tested for?
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Today I have a guest post that I think tells an amazing story and offers some hope for anyone suffering through a diagnosis of any type of cancer during the holidays. While hearing a cancer diagnosis is never easy, having to face it during a time of family and joy, it can be heartbreaking. I can only imagine what this young mother was thinking during the Christmas that she was diagnosed with mesothelioma only months after the birth of her little girl……
By: Cameron Von St. James - Husband of Mesothelioma Survivor Heather Von St. James
Each year, I looked forward to the holidays. I looked forward to the memories, and the happiness, and the traditions, and my loved ones all getting together and celebrating our good fortune. That was especially true in 2005 when my wife and I would celebrate our holiday season as a family of three. Our only daughter, Lily, was born in August and we were beyond thrilled. We talked about the things we'd do with her during our first holiday as a family of three. We talked about old traditions we wanted to share with her and new ones we wanted to start.
Three days before Thanksgiving arrived, my wife was diagnosed with mesothelioma, and our whole world changed. Lily was only three and a half months old and everything was changing for us. I no longer felt that I had anything to be thankful for. I was so angry and so sad. I knew Heather's future didn't look good and I wasn't able to enjoy the holidays. While I hoped for the best, all I could see was the worst – me a single father, and Lily growing up without a mother.
We still celebrated the holidays, but it was far from the joyous occasion we had hoped for. To make matters worse, we had to have a conversation that for a long time, I considered one of the worst of my life. Heather's parents joined us for Thanksgiving and Christmas that year, and during our holiday dinner, we discussed our entire financial situation with her parents. We had to figure out what assets we could liquidate, what we could afford, and what her parents could afford to take over for us. We were both employed, but the bills were piling up from her cancer diagnosis and we were struggling in a major way, and soon Heather would not be able to work anymore. I was mortified and embarrassed, and for years I would only ever be able to look back on that conversation with shame. Now, however, I see how mistaken I was to view it that way.
My pride did not allow me to see just how thankful I should have been that time of year. I should have been so happy and so thankful to have a family who was willing to rush to our side and offer to help in any way they could to make our lives easier during this terrible time. They were ready and willing to make incredible sacrifices of their own in order to help us through this difficult time. However, it took me years before I was able to see that. Now I am able to see it and I am so thankful for them. I am also thankful to have my wife and daughter in my life to make memories with. After intensive mesothelioma surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments, coupled with the love and support of a wonderful, caring family, Heather beat her cancer and we have celebrated seven Christmases and counting together with Lily. We hope that our story of success can be a source of hope and comfort to all those currently struggling through cancer this holiday season.
Cameron Von St. James
Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
It is amazing how being tested with a cancer diagnosis can truly open your eyes to what is important, and what all you have to be thankful for. I posted something similar in my post about understanding what is important in life…..
I am so glad that Heather has been able to enjoy 7 Christmases with her family, and can look forward to many more in her future. She sounds like a very strong woman, and I am glad to hear her story. I hope that it gives everyone some hope for those days when you just feel like giving up.
Thank you for the story Cameron – I am sure your support and love for your wife helped her more than you will ever know.
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I was contacted the other day from a company that is doing a free wig giveaway for women going through treatment for breast cancer. It is a great offer, and I wanted to be sure to get it posted up here today since the deadline for entries is November 18th!!!
Here are the details:
Follea, the leading manufacturer of natural wigs and hairpieces, is hosting a Breast Cancer Wig Giveaway.
Participants who share their inspirational story will have the chance to win a Gripper-2 wig, a
beautiful Tres Chic wig or a super-soft bamboo sleep cap.
To view the Follea video "A Woman's Spirit is
Unbreakable: A Tribute for Breast Cancer Awareness Month", visit
Here are the Follea Breast Cancer Wig Giveaway instructions, which can also be viewed at
1. There are two different ways that a woman with breast cancer can be submitted for a chance to
win these prizes:
2. Submit video by Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 11:59 pm PST.
3. All winners, including grand prize, second place and third place winners, will be determined
based on the number of votes a contestant receives, in comparison to their competitors. Voting
closes Friday, December 14, 2012, at 11:59 pm PST. :
4. Follea will announce the winners on December 17, 2012 at 12:00 pm PST.
Also, every Friday through December 14, Follea will conduct a random drawing of all of the contestants'
names, giving all participants the chance to win one of Follea's bamboo sleep caps every week.
About Follea: The company's 2012 collection includes wigs and hairpieces that are specially designed for
women with little to no hair such as the Gripper collection, which is light, breathable and stays securely
in place with affixed medical grade silicone tabs. Follea has ICARe representatives and ICARe salons
around the world, so women can get hands-on help choosing just the right wig or extensions to suit
their needs.
So, if you or someone you know could benefit from some of the amazing prizes in this giveaway – make sure you enter!! If any of you do happen to win after hearing about it from my blog, I would be thrilled if you could come back here and let me know:-)
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I am finding that I have less and less tolerance for complainers. I never really paid much attention before, but after going through some of the things I had to over this past year and a half, I just don't have the patience to listen to it anymore.
I had a friend, who has been undergoing surgeries to replace metal in her legs after years of problems, tell me something yesterday that I will always remember. She has been in a lot of pain, and in my eyes has endured a great deal without a lot of complaint. She does mention now and then when something hurts, but I think that is completely understandable.
But, she told me that she had been thinking about me the night before. That she was thinking about everything I have gone through over the past year, she never once heard me complain. I admit I honestly never realized I hadn't. I know I wanted to on more than one occasion – I wanted to complain about how unfair it was, and how I wish I could go back to being who I was before. But, complaining to friends or family wasn't going to accomplish anything, so I just didn't see the point.
I believe everyone has their own struggles to deal with in life. That is what life is about. We can choose to let it define who we are, and let it bury us in resentment and whining – or we can take the chance to learn from it and make the best we can out of the situation we have been dealt.
However, when I go on Facebook or have to sit and listen to people complain about how they are struggling with day to day things, and that it just isn't fair, and that no one else in the whole world could possibly understand how horrible it is for them…..the truth is, it is very hard for me to hold my tongue.
I get that maybe being a single parent isn't easy. Of course it isn't. But, there are many single parents out there dealing with it every day. Some of them may even be facing more challenges – maybe they have a sick child, or are fighting for their lives themselves.
And, I understand that sometimes you are overwhelmed with the fact that you have 7 kids, a husband who is away for work, and bills to pay due to buying a brand new house…….yep – that is rough.
But guess what? Until you have had to fight for your life, fight for the opportunity to watch your kids grow up, fight, and do whatever you had to do – including digging yourself into thousands of dollars of debt and hoping you can somehow afford to keep a roof over your heads – to even just be given the chance to spend a few more years with your kids…..I really don't have the time to listen to your complaints.
I know that everyone goes through rough patches and sometimes it can be so hard to just keep going. I have been there myself. And, I am not here to say that my troubles are any worse than the next person, or that I am a better person for not complaining about it. I am just as guilty as the next guy, I am sure.
I completely understand how hard it is to face all of these challenges. My husband is a truck driver, so even during most of my treatments and surgeries, I have done the single parenting thing.
I know all about being so broke you just don't know how you are going to pay all your bills. I am pretty sure there is no way my husband and I will ever dig ourselves out from this past year. Being sick costs a lot of money – and we will have to face this every day for a very long time.
But – I just can't find it in me to feel sorry for you when you are complaining about things that everyone has to deal with in their own way. Be thankful for what you have for crying out loud! Yes, you may have a lot of struggles, but most of you have a roof over your heads, food on the table, and healthy children. There are a lot more people out there who don't have even that.
If there is something in your life that is giving you problems, most of the time, you have options. Sell something you have to pay off some bills, (maybe you have a brand new camper – guess what! That is money sitting right there!!) Or, maybe cut out some extra-curricular activities if you are a single parent struggling to keep up with everything. I know sometimes these are things you don't want to have to do, but remember…you have the choice and the power to fix things.
Life isn't easy for anyone, (unless maybe you are Oprah, although I am sure she has her own struggles she deals with every day too!) But, most of these problems have solutions that while they may not be perfect, will help you.
However, when you or someone you love is fighting every day to survive, and sometimes the options they are offered will dramatically change their lives forever – that is when you will realize that all the other stuff before was just that…..stuff. And that in the big picture, can all be managed without needing to complain to everyone who will listen about how unfair things are for you.
So – the point of my rant I guess comes down to a quote I believe sums it up perfectly:
"No matter how good or bad you think life is, wake up each day and be thankful for life. Someone somewhere else is fighting to survive."Read More


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By Waqar Saif - February 12, 2013 | Tickers: GOLD, SSL, AUY
Randgold Resources
On the Feb. 4, Randgold Resources (NASDAQ: GOLD) announced its earnings for 4Q12. As earnings per share were up $0.50, the company announced a 25% increase in its dividend. Total cash stood at $50 million less than the previous year amid a $560 million investment in capital development.
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The Federal Reserve favors continued easing years into the future. That's a boon for hard assets like gold to hedge against inflation. But what's the best way to invest in gold? Something called royalty streamers.
All That Streams Is Not Silver
By J. Keith Johnson - May 1, 2012 | Tickers: SSL, STTYF, SLW
Silver Wheaton's (NYSE: SLW) success is known to many investors, continuing as a strong investment in gold's shiny cousin. Nolan Watson and David Awram both were a part of SLW during its early years. In fact, at only 26, Nolan became the youngest multi-billion dollar company CFO listed on the NYSE. It seems that young Nolan found his niche.
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A very strange case of ill-treatment, caste bias and harassment from fellow judges has come up in the judiciary. A sitting judge of the Madras High Court Justice C.S. Karnan (pictured) has made a repr
As a lawyer myself I take this profession to a very high esteem and would like to say to my fellow lawyers in madras high court in fact appeal to them that by doing such lowly acts they are shaming the very dignity of such a high profession. They should respect the profession and its officers and should explain to their small minds that our Indian constitution provides right to equality which is also a fundamental right and that too acting in such a lowly manner against a judge that too on cast basis lowers the dignity and the professional face of this coveted profession. I am surprised that these kind of acts are being backed by some other judges as been allegated by Justice Karnan. One should not be judged by his cast creed or religion but the right scale of judgement is his/her acts.And such an act by these fellow lawyers make me think that they are not fit for this profession and their actions are much lowly than what they think about the Sc thing. In this profession there should be no cast bias and these kind of lawyers should be booked for criminal contempt as they are mere goons and have a low soul.
Discrimination on caste basis is not a new thing. In free India scheduled caste people are still subject to slavery and 2nd class citizen. In every field SCs are discriminated. In judiciay first of all they are not elevated to the Bench. If some one is elevated then discrimination starts from distribution of work. Brother Judges never treats SC Judges equally. Judiciary is not independent. The manner in which the Judges are appointed, is totally wrong.
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"For women in villages, traditional codes of conduct can still trump the laws of the state," says Osborn Elliott Prize finalist Gordon Fairclough of the Wall Street Journal.
"We do not expect the situation for the Rohingya to improve," says an AP journalist who covered some of the most shocking sectarian conflict in Myanmar. "In fact, things will probably continue to get worse."
Few Asian countries have a national team to root for, but the 2014 World Cup has become the source of festivities across the continent.
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Newer drugs aren't any better at treating a first episode of schizophrenia than the older drug haloperidol, according to a new study. Even so, more patients seem to prefer the newer drugs, researchers say.
Researchers randomly assigned 498 patients with schizophrenia or schizophreniform disorder to use either haloperidol or a second-generation drug such as amisulpride, olanzapine, quetiapine, or ziprasidone. Regardless of which drug they took, 60% of patients experienced a reduction in symptoms, and researchers found no significant differences in adverse reactions or behaviors such as drug abuse or suicidal behavior. But during the year following the start of taking the drugs, 63 patients stopped taking haloperidol, compared with:
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The researchers concluded that effective treatment of schizophrenia for at least 1 year is achievable, but that second-generation drugs aren't necessarily any more effective than haloperidol.
Patients and physicians participating in the study weren't blinded to the assigned treatment. In commentary accompanying the published study, an expert speculated that physician's enthusiasm for newer drugs may have influenced the results. He calls for an objective double-blinded trial to get a clearer picture of patients' preferences.
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When running in Windows 95, Windows NT and Win32s it will infect:
- DOS COM files - DOS EXE files - Windows 95 PE EXE files - Windows NT PE EXE files
The virus carries a dropper of a Macintosh virus in it's code. This will work under Mac and PowerMac and will infect:
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Esperanto activates every year on July 26th. The first book in the international Esperanto language was released on this date. When an infected file is executed under Windows 95 or Windows NT on this date, the virus will show a dialog box with the following texts:
Never mind your culture / Ne gravas via kulturo, Esperanto will go beyond it / Esperanto preterpasos gxin; never mind the differences / ne gravas la diferencoj, Esperanto will overcome them / Esperanto superos ilin. Never mind your processor / Ne gravas via procesoro, Esperanto will work in it / Esperanto funkcios sub gxi; never mind your platform / Ne gravas via platformo, Esperanto will infect it / Esperanto infektos gxin. Now not only a human language, but also a virus... Turning impossible into possible, Esperanto.
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Meet five great pets ready for adoption today - you can take one or more to their forever home from the Arizona Animal Welfare League in Phoenix. To learn more go to www.aawl.org.
Animal ID 20621688
Species Dog
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Age 1 year 6 months 25 days
Sex Female
Size Medium
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Spayed/Neutered Site Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA
Location Building 6
Intake Date 7/30/2013
Adoption Price $200.00
Hello! My name is Mandy and I am looking for someone to further my training because I am so smart! I already know sit and I will sit patiently and look to you for further instruction. I love attention and affection! I would do best with a polite, mellow dog like myself. So if you have dogs already, please bring in to meet me. I would love to go on quiet walks and then curl up and watch TV with you! I even wouldn't mind a cat at home. Come down to AAWL today and meet me!
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Age 8 years 9 days
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Size XL
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Location Building 7
Intake Date 8/2/2013
Adoption Price $60.00
Hi, it's me Norm! Just your friendly neighborhood Greyhound Labrador Retriever mix. Looking for a family to love me with all they've got. I'm smart and can shake hands. Mellow is more my speed- so a nice low key older family would be wonderful, but I'm not picky. I like toys and treats. I still have a lot more to give. Please come down to Arizona Animal Welfare League and give me a chance.
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Intake Date 3/9/2013
Adoption Price $150.00
OH BOY!!!! It's mee Pal. Wanna be best friends? Let's be best friends. Please oh please!!! I had a lonely start to life so all I really want is a family who wants to spend lots of time with me and shower me with love. Let's go running, let's go hiking, let's go swimming, let's have a picnic, let's go sight seeing. I want a family so bad. I still need lots and lots of training but I promise I already have huuge amounts of love to give. Come to Arizona Animal Welfare League as fast as you can.
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Color White
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Intake Date 7/22/2013
Hi, my name is Ziggy! I'm a bundle of love and joy! I'm a rare exotic breed called a Khao Manee(Cow-Manee) from Thailand. I'm not sure what that means but it sounds spiffy which is what I am! I'm so rare in the United States that shelter databases don't recognize me. I love everyone I meet and want to be right next to them. I purr away in content and love to sit in laps. I'm an all around lover who just wants a forever home to call my own. Everyone who meets me falls in love with me but now it's time for me to find my loving family. I'd love a soft bed where I can take naps when I'm not sitting next to you while you watch a movie. I use to have a home of my own but my past owner became very sick and could no longer take care of me. All I want is a place to call my own and someone to love. Please come down to the shelter and see if I am the purr-fect match for you! Because of my purebred status I even have special paperwork of my own to give to my lucky adopter. I am registered with TICA the international cat association. Since I am so rare and exotic I have a special adoption price of $600. Please come to the shelter and meet me in person.
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Age 5 years 2 months 10 days
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Size Medium
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Spayed/Neutered Site Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA
Location Petco - Dobson & Chandler
Intake Date 4/16/2013
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You may wonder why you have recurring problems with Ants inside your home:
Without the proper commodities of food or water, forager ants will find that commodity for the large number of hatching larvae.
- Water: Water is normally the commodity that brings them into your home. When Ants are in your landscape, your house will be the closest place they can find water and is usually found in your sinks.
- Food: Ants are actually liquid feeders and the food the adults eat is almost exclusively the secretions from aphids and other homopterous (plant sucking) insects that infest your landscape plants. Ants build new colonies close to a good food source where aphids or whitefly are infesting plantings. Now they are in your landscape and close to your house.
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Weddings at The Sanctuary Thailand
We love special days!!!
Be it Buddhist, non-religious or gay marriages, we make them all a magical special occasion!
"…The Sanctuary serves some of the best vegetarian food this side of California…"
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The Sanctuary Resort, Spa & Wellness Center is located on a remote tropical beach on Koh Phangan, a sister island to Koh Samui. This alternative island resort has developed a reputation over the years for offering a personal service to its guests, that special touch that has guests returning year after year.
The Sanctuary is pleased to offer you a very special and alternative location for your marriage, and we promise to make it truly a day to remember. We will handle all your local needs including logistics, a service of your choice, photography and more. We can even organize live music on the beach or an international DJ in a local dance venue or you can simply bring along and enjoy your favorite music.
Your marriage service is special and we are pleased to offer a selection of services for you to exchange your vows.
Traditional Buddhist Ceremony
This is a special occasion where you will be married in front of 9 Buddhist monks. The monks offer prayers and chants to bless the occasion while the abbot ties sacred white string around the couples' wrists and sprinkles holy water over their heads with a leafy branch. All other guests are encouraged to also tie string around the couples wrists as a symbol of binding and unity.
After the ceremony gifts are given to the monks and abbot. They can stay for the photo shoot before returning to their Wat (temple) on the other side of the island. This ceremony must take place in the morning time as the monks are forbidden to eat after midday. Obviously The Sanctuary will organize all the needs of the monks.
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Non-religious services
A non-religious service can also be catered for, you provide the vows and we can provide the perfect 'vicar' who can add that touch of magic to this non-religious occasion. If you have another non-religious service you would like to perform please ask and we will endeavor to cater to your needs.
We acknowledge that all weddings have their unique needs and we love making these dreams a reality. We have organised make up artists, special entertainment, Thai Love Lantern ceremonies, and special intimate weddings for the happy couple only -and we love to throw in a sprinkling of magic and make the occasion a very special and unique event!
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What Kind of Paint Is Used for Concrete?
Sealing the area and durability are key factors
By Stevie Donald
Concrete and masonry are fairly easy to paint. The kind of paint you choose depends on the surface. A garage floor requires a different kind of paint than an interior wall.
For most concrete, water-based or epoxy paint works better than oil-based paint because it's less likely to peel. Use regular latex acrylic wall or house paint for concrete walls. Epoxy paints provide the best durability for high-traffic areas and garage floors.
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Elastomeric paint is an excellent water-based choice for exterior concrete block and aged, cracked concrete. It is very thick and fills in cracks and imperfections.
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Concrete must be clean and aged for at least 30 days before painting with any type of paint. Smooth, newer concrete may need to be etched with muriatic acid prior to painting.
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Most concrete paints last longer and look better if applied over a masonry sealer or primer. Read the label on the paint you choose to see if primer or sealer is recommended and what type. In many cases, an acrylic block fill will be suggested.
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Neihardt Site Director Announces Retirement
The John G. Neihardt Foundation board of directors has announced the upcoming retirement of Nancy Gillis, Executive Director for the Neihardt State Historic Site museum in Bancroft, Nebraska for May 2014.
Gillis, with the foundation for seventeen years, has become a well known presenter to schools and organizations across the state on Neihardt and the Native cultures of the Great Plains through her role as Executive Director and as a popular speaker with Humanities Nebraska.
She moved to Nebraska in 1987 to work as a missionary with the Winnebago Reformed Church and expanded her opportunities to educate and inspire by also serving both Wayne State College and Northeast Community College as adjunct faculty from 1995 until 2012.
She also taught for Nebraska Indian Community College for many years and currently teaches part-time at Little Priest Tribal College in Winnebago. Describing the position of Director as one both challenging and thoroughly enjoyable, Gillis said, "I've looked forward to every day here. The most interesting people are drawn to this place and chance encounters have led to some long lasting friendships. One of the greatest delights has been the interaction with students of all ages, to introduce them, not only to John Neihardt's work, but the rich history and current lives of native people, an area where they are often sadly lacking in accurate knowledge."
Gillis is of Cherokee and Choctaw heritage and draws on her traditional upbringing for many of her presentations. She will continue to do programs on topics such as "Native American Women's Oratory," "The Legacy of Neihardt and Black Elk," The Homestead Act and its Impact on the Tribes of the Great Plains," as well as workshops for teachers on fully integrating Native Americans into their curriculum, and other programs.
The Bancroft site is a branch museum of the Nebraska State Historical Society, and Gillis believes it to be "one of the state's true treasures and it has been a privilege to have had a part in promoting it."
Her retirement leaves the position open and Dr. Jon Cerny, Board President, is accepting inquiries. The position requires a number of varied interests and skills, particularly in education, literature, and the history and cultures of the Great Plains as the museum's focus. Visit the Foundation's website at www.neihardtcenter.org.
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Nato Attack On Gadaffi Kills Son & 3 GrandChildren
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The attack on Gadaffi kills his son and 3 of his grand children and many others that are not being mentioned.
Libya is saying this is an illegal act but nato says they are defending the innocent citizens, and if Nato considers themselves at war with libya then its probably legal in war. (im not sure)
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Liz House meets £85m at Waterloo
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London & Regional Properties has exchanged contracts to buy the Elizabeth House development site in London's Waterloo for £85m.
The company, which is led by brothers Ian and Richard Livingstone has agreed to buy the entire 240,000 sq ft block and development site from owners MSREF and P&O Estates.
The deal exchanged at the end of last week and was paid for in cash.
London & Regional saw off bids from Henderson Global Investors, Frogmore and British Land amongst others for Elizabeth House.
The site does not have planning consent after Communities and Local Governmnent minister John Denham threw out the 1.4m sq ft Allies & Morrison designed proposals last year. It is expected that the London & Regional will propose a smaller office led scheme.
Despite this, Elizabeth House is still considered to have tremendous potential by property insiders who cite the nearby redevelopments at the Shell Centre and Waterloo railway station as part of a wider regeneration of the area.


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Hanamizuki is nominated in the Chowzter Global Food Awards for Best Noodle Dish. Ricky Ly of TastyChomps is representing Orlando at this week's awards.
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In 1865, Horace Greeley said "go west, young man," and, for a century and a half, men and women, young and old, were keen to listen. Even into the early 2000s, the sunbelt stretching into the suburban southwest fattened with new housing developments—ultimately, to disastrous effect. But in the last decade, the ambition to go west has been replaced with a lazier notion—to "stay put."
"Americans are moving far less often than in the past, and when they do migrate it is typically no longer from places with low wages to places with higher wages," Tim Noah wrote in Washington Monthly. "Rather, it's the reverse." Why America lost her wanderlust is not entirely clear—perhaps dual-earner households make long moves less likely; perhaps the Great Recession pinned underwater homeowners on their plots—but those still wandering aren't going to the right cities.
When Greeley suggested a westward move, he wasn't making an argument for sun and gold. He was, above all, suggesting that young people escape from areas with expensive housing
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AL Gores "mistake" concerning CO2 and Earth temp..
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AL Gores "mistake" concerning CO2 and Earth temperature - A Nobel prize winner and his "mistakes": first rises CO2 in the atmosphere and then the earth tmeperature, says Al Gore. But this connection goes the other way round: first rises earth temperature then CO 2 in the atmosphere...
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i don't need to know gore in order to know that he's a liar.nothing complicated about that.
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I have friends that know Al. They don't have much to say about him. It's a complicated relationship.
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I have made this for 3 different events. Each time the entire dish is gone. Great served with bagel chips, crackers, and vegetables. Try adding one or all of the following; green onions, bacon, and mushrooms. It doesn't hurt to add a little more spinach either. This recipe was easy and would be great to bring to any potluck,. party, or just to have.
Garlicky Spinach Dip with Hearts of Palm
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I am asked to make this repeatedly now. Additions I have made are: 1 tbsp. clam juice, 1 tsp. tabasco, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1 cup half-and-half, 1/4 cup white wine, 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper, and 1 lb. shrimp I have cooked in butter and garlic. Served with sourdough and club crackers. So delicious!
pgawido Posted: 11/29/08
Served this at Thanksgiving...HUGE hit. I have to admit, I don't like either spinach or hearts of palm but warm it in this cheesy dip and it doesn't matter! Serve with something bland because it's flavorful on it's own. I served with fresh veggies and wheat thins. I used my crock that has a tea light under it to keep it warm.
MonicaDavis Posted: 12/01/08
I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! Per the other comments, I did add an extra box of spinach drained really well. I also added 9 garlic cloves. I served it with a side of picante and sour cream. I will definitely make this over and over again!! Awesome!
storm2be Posted: 02/15/09
Made this for the Super Bowl and everyone loved it. Saved time with store bought chips and they did break a bit, but it worked out fine. There was alot, but nobody minded eating it for the next week! Our young kids loved it too- they couldn't believe they liked the spinach.
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A pretty good spinach dip...but warning: This makes a ton of dip! This recipe really does make 22 servings, so cut in half if you don't want to be eating leftover dip for the next week!
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This was very easy and delicious. I subsituted lowfat plain yogurt for the sour cream and added cayenne pepper and a few drops of hot sauce for a little more flavor. I served it with multigrain tostidos, but crudites would be perfect too. It makes a lot so I served half and froze the other half. It was very garlicky but was a huge hit at my cooking club last night!
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SOOOOO yummy and doesn't taste light at all!
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My family and I love this dip! I have made it several times and it is my favorite spinach dip. I will definately be making this dip again and again.
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First of all the CHIPS were OUTSTANDING! However, the dip was not very good at all....My husband and I both felt it was lacking something. I went back twice to make sure I read the recipe right and included all the ingrediants. I made it just as suggested and unfortunately it was horribly bland.
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This was outstanding. I will be making this again. Cheesy and delicious!
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Substituted artichoke and served as appitizer during for fall outdoor dinner party. we used wheat crackers.....yummy.
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This was a huge hit. Made this for my picky in-laws and they loved it. Personally I would add more spinach and more hearts of palm, but the foundation is there and it is delicious.
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We had this dip at our book club meeting last night and it was a huge hit!! Members were asking for a copy of the recipe.
skreis73 Posted: 10/12/10
Took it to a party and the whole thing was completely gone by the end of the evening. Like other reviewers, I used artichokes instead of hearts of palm.


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Construction in Progress at ISKCON Salem, Tamil Nadu16,836 Views / EMail This Post / Print This Post / Home » Construction in Progress at ISKCON Salem, Tamil Nadu
By Basu Ghosh Das ACBSP (Baroda - IN)
Salem is a town in Tamil Nadu with almost a million ("ten lakhs") residents and is a reputed business center, with a large retail market in gold ornaments and jewelry. The anglicized word "Salem" comes from the Samskrita word "Shailam", or "hill." There is a well-known "hill station" that was popularized during the days of British rule, Yercaud, located twenty-five kilometers from Salem at a height of just under four thousand feet. It remains a popular place for summer visitors.
Located two hundred kilometers southeast of Bangalore, Salem is home to a very enthusiastic group of ISKCON devotees, mostly young brahmacharis, who have recently relocated to a new property, a three-acre plot of land, just a half kilometer from Periyaar University and the Government Engineering college (which is part of the reason they purchased land in this area). Gokul Chandra Prabhu, a towering six-foot, five-inch tall Croatian brahmachari, who's been residing in India for the past thirteen years, is the temple manager. These devotees have been inspired by H.H. Bhakti Vikas Swami Maharaj, and are working under his guidance and with his blessings.
The new land is located just three kilometers outside Salem, off the main highway to Bangalore, well known as the Bangalore-Madurai highway, which is in the process of being upgraded to a four-lane highway. There's tremendous economic development going on along both sides of the highway and land prices are "shooting through the ceiling". It's a great boon to ISKCON to have been able to acquire this large piece of private land "timely."
One of the most interesting aspects of this new construction is that Gokul Chandra Prabhu has been inspired to use "traditional" building materials — for the most part, but with a few exceptions — to construct the "ashram" buildings, including a few residential huts, a temporary temple, a library and a kitchen.
The foundations of these buildings were made with large, cut stones cemented with "natural" limestone mortar — unmixed with modern cements. The limestone mortar is prepared by mixing limestone powder with fermented sugar cane juice. This limestone mortar seems to be very sandy and porous after it dries. However, after the initial setting, water is poured on the mixture daily for three weeks as a part of a curing process, and thereafter it bonds fully and becomes as hard as a rock.
On top of these foundations, "sun-dried" bricks are employed to construct the walls. All these bricks are made by hand, and all just by one "skilled working couple" — who work on a commission basis — they are paid for the number of bricks they manufacture. The bricks are a combination of local earth, red clay that's brought in from outside, and some straw. The bricks are harder, heavier, and stronger than the usual "fired" bricks used in modern construction. Walls made with these bricks need to be fully plastered before it rains; otherwise, yes, they will "melt away." Therefore, these walls must be quickly plastered, again with the same combination of powered limestone and fermented sugar cane juice! This mixture bonds the limestone powder. Once this limestone mortar is plastered onto the walls, and then cured by watering, daily for three weeks, the limestone mortar becomes as hard as a rock. Water just doesn't penetrate the plastered wall thereafter for years. And no modern cement is required in the process.
In two of the huts, on top of the stone foundation, mud walls were also constructed that are three feet wide. Then on top of these mud walls, sun dried brick walls were laid up to the ceiling height. The labor to construct the mud walls was done by the brahmacharis themselves and was exhausting work. The reason it was exhausting is that large quantities of mud are put on top of the foundation, by manual labor. After applying about a foot of mud, there is a waiting period for the mud to dry, before more mud is applied. Totally, the mud wall, which becomes much stronger than the sun-dried brick wall, goes up about three feet high, and thereafter, sun dried bricks are used. However, since it was a very difficult task to perform, only two of the huts were constructed using these type of mud walls. The rest were constructed using the sun dried bricks from the foundation upwards.
One of the special points in using these traditional materials for construction, besides their being totally natural, is that they keep the interior of the buildings cool in the summer and warm in the winter, unlike modern construction methods that uses various types of cement and cement plaster, in place of this old method that uses powdered limestone. It's seen that the modern constructions built with modern materials absorb heat in the summer and reflect heat in the winter. In the hot climate found throughout India's plains regions, this is an important consideration that was employed exclusively in the past. It's sad that's it's being forgotten nowadays.
Another interesting aspect of the construction of these buildings is that wooden-roof framing was used, upon which ceramic tiles, brought from nearby Kerala State, were fitted. These types of traditional roofing were very common in many parts of South India, and they can be made totally waterproof, which is very important in view of the annual monsoon season. Salem is unique in that it gets heavy rain in both the "Southwest monsoon," like most of the rest of India (the Southwest monsoon season has already started in much of India as I write this) and the "Northeast monsoon" that specifically visits most of Tamil Nadu — to the exclusion of most of the rest of India — from October to December, annually.
Gokul Chandra Prabhu envisions constructing a large temple on the property after finishing the present "ashram" buildings, which are almost half completed at the time of this writing. The "Math" foundation work, ashram huts, temporary temple, kitchen, library and guest-room huts were works in progress when I visited Salem in May.
One aspect of preaching in Salem is a weekly television show entitled "The Science of Self Realization", where a lecture on Bhagavad-gita is presented, either in Tamil or if the speaker (like myself) doesn't know Tamil, then it's translated into Tamil. This program has been broadcast regularly, each Friday at one p.m. — and it is seen by thousands of local residents of Salem — for the past seven years! The show has done much to spread ISKCON's message locally. Viewers are given a chance to telephone the television station and ask pertinent questions to the devotee speaker or guest speaker — I was recently on the show — live, each week.
There are regular programs for the university and college students, plus regular satsangas at the famous "Salem Steel Factory," which is the largest stainless-steel manufacturing unit in India.
Anyone interested in any aspect of the project can contact Gokul Chandra Prabhu via e-mail: email@example.com or phone: +91-94421-51492 or visit ISKCON Salem directly.
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Amazing project, dear Gokul Chandra Prabhu. I'm aspiring to go and see you there and lift some bricks, y/s Sankirtan dasa
Dear Gokul Chendra Prabhu
pamho, agtsp.
congratualtion for your hard work and sincere devotion to Lord Sri Krishna and Srila Prabhupada. your old servent of Neyveli now in Perambur , chennai. please bless me
damodar prasad das
Gokul Chandra Prabhu, I am really glad and enthusiased to see such a nice progress from you all, hope I may help your project in some way may be in the form of Lakshmi seva.
arvindaksha das
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Thanks, that's really nice to hear. Glad you got something out of it. Makes me feel like I may not be wasting my life. :)
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Salbutes—crisp little handheld tortillas topped with shredded turkey, avocado, pickled onions, and cabbage or lettuce—are a popular street food in the Yucatán region of Mexico. Serve them for lunch or as a crisp and palate-refreshing snack after Thanksgiving. The sauce is quite hot, so use sparingly. (If you love heat, use 1 habanero chile, as is done in the Yucatán, instead of the 2 serranos.)
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1. In a small pan over high heat, cover red onion with cold water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and drain. Put red onion in a small bowl with vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 1 week covered and refrigerated.
2. To a small frying pan over high heat, add 1 in. of vegetable oil and heat to 375°. Fry tortillas, one at a time, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
3. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add sliced white or yellow onion and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring, until onions are soft, about 4 minutes. Add oregano and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add turkey and broth. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a steady simmer, and cook, partially covered, for 10 minutes to let flavors blend.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chiles, lime juice, orange juice, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Set aside.
5. To assemble: Divide turkey-onion mixture among the 8 tortillas, then top each with avocado, cabbage, and drained pickled red onion (you will have extra onion; see Notes). Serve with serrano-citrus sauce.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
Salbutes are best served on 4- to 6-in. tortillas, which make them much easier to pick up and eat. Look for the tortillas in large packs (they freeze well) at Latin American markets or in supermarkets with substantial Latin-food departments. Use leftover pickled red onion on sandwiches or salads.
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