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I have always loved a chalkboard, from elementary school to present. I love all the neat chalkboard look items available this Christmas.
I made this chalkboard using chalkboard paint, darling crafty secrets images and washi tape. So simple and fun. Highlighted with pearls and glitters.
HO HO HO!!! Hope your Christmas is MERRY!
14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel .
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Sabazios sounds like a name that should belong to a composer of classical music, but he is in fact an ancient Phrygian god. The cult of Sabazios made it into Athens some time in the mid-400s BC. Which we know for sure because by the end of the 400s Aristophanes had written a play (now lost) in which Sabazios is ejected from the city.
The odd thing is that although the Athenians were extremely tolerant of other religions, they disliked this particular cult. The orator Demosthenes once attacked a political enemy by claiming he partook in rites to Sabazios. The clear implication was that anyone who worshiped Sabazios was a disreputable crackpot.
Demosthenes also says the rites involved frenzied dancing while holding snakes and chanting, "Euoi saboi! Euoi saboi!"
The -zios part of Sabazios is cognate with the Greek Zeus and the Latin Deus. Despite which, the Greeks associated Sabazios with Dionysos. Herodotus refers to the Phrygians worshipping Dionysos in contexts where he clearly means Sabazios.
The most viable explanation is that in Phrygia, Sabazios was a god of the harvest and of barley in particular, thus probably with beer making. Aristophanes in one of his comedies refers to "the sleep of Sabazios" to mean guardsmen who've drifted off after drinking. While in Athens, Dionysos was the god of the harvest and of wine.
There are problems with this though. Archaic images of what's believed to be Sabazios show him on horseback and carrying a staff, which isn't particularly agricultural. Even well into Roman times, the rites of Sabazios continued to involve orgiastic dancing while holding live snakes. While this sounds like fun, the snakes are not even remotely agricultural.
Finally, every shrine to Sabazios had its own Hand. The Hand was always a sculpture, shown upright, in a pose of benediction that might look familiar to modern church goers. Here are some hands of Sabazios:
These are from the British Museum, Harvard, and the Walters Museum. The Hand of Sabazios usually holds something, an acorn or a snake or sometimes even a small figure.
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- Sean Wright said...
I was going to say, this ex catholic has seen that hand somewhere before :D
- April 20, 2013 at 2:54 PM
- Gary Corby said...
Yep. Sabazios was alive and well in Roman times (the far left Hand was found in Belgium). So I don't know if the catholic version is an import or a coincidence. Someone who knows a whole lot more church history than me would have to tell us.
- April 20, 2013 at 3:50 PM
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The Purdue University Northwest Center for Early Learning hosts a five-night "Childhood Conversations" event that is part of a national conversation meant to engage the community in viewing and discussing the documentary series, "The Raising of America." The third video program of this five-night event is Nov. 1 with the remaining viewings on Nov. 15 and 29. A facilitated discussion will follow each viewing.


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I did not know where I was. I looked around, but could not tell whether I was on land or in skies. I felt as if I was atop a mountain. Or maybe amidst clouds. Or maybe under the ocean, admiring the corals. But the whole surrounding was beautiful. I felt as if I was born again in a different world.
Am I the only inhabitant in this land ? I listened. Any sound? No. Birds? No. Animals? No. But wait … I realised there was someone else.. Someone whom I knew. Someone whom I like. Good. So I have company in this world.
We spoke for hours together. But neither of us opened our mouths. It was then that I realised : Eyes can speak. Eyes can convey our feelings. Love, Hatred, Anger, Happiness, Sorrow, anything.
How long has it been since we met? Seconds? Minutes? Hours? Or has someone redefined the unit of time? Or is the passage of time relative to the person whom we are spending time with? I had no idea. Neither did I think about these at that time..Why should I ?
We went for a walk… or were we flying? I could not figure out. Because I did not feel any ground. My legs were only too willing to carry me to the farthest places of this world. We walked for a long time, holding hands. We also had food together. None of the worldly joys or sorrows were lodged in mind. I was very happy. We were very happy. This happiness will last for ever ………..
!@#"Hey Karthik, wake up. Time to get ready and go to college" .. my mom shouted. Was it all a dream? I looked around. My bedroom. No clouds, no corals… Hmmm… those few moments, will I ever get them back? Or was it meant to be a dream ? The walk together, the long hours(or short seconds ??) of talk, were all these meant to be a dream?? Those few moments are etched in my heart. Will we ever get to meet again in this real world? I am wondering…..


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So here's a little secret: this was actually posted on December 29, 2010. Here's the thing: I totally meant to finish this in 2009 and continue the yearly streak of music year-in-reviews, but I kinda' never finished. Thus, this list is mostly without commentary, but I wanted to get it posted before I posted 2010's.
Everything's sorted in alphabetical order.
The Best of 2009
- Ancient Astronauts: We Are To Answer – Bad assness from German production duo.
- Bad Luck: Bad Luck – Neil Welch's latest.
- Del and Tame One: Parallel Uni-verses – Two of the nicest join forces for one of the year's nicest.
- Dollabin: Styles You Can't Afford
- Fire!: You Liked Me Five Minutes Ago – EP of Swedish Psych-jazz.
- JS-1: Ground Original 2
- Erin McKeown: Hundreds of Lions – Album of the year? Possibly.
- MF Woolly: Chrome and Ivory
- Ras Luta: Jesli Slyszysz – Positive (I assume), upbeat reggae. Ras Luta sounds like a Polish Jr. Gong.
- Souls of Mischief: Montezuma's Revenge
- Spinach Prince: Spinach Prince – Live instruments treated like samplers.
- Sunny Tuff: Tuff Luff (EP) – My mellow my man!
- Tame One: Acid Tab Vocab
- The Unknown and DJ Ragz: DC Airways – Beats made on battery power in airports and on planes.
- Wszystkie Wschody Slonca: Japonski Rezyser – Polish reggae/dub
- Wu-Tang remixes/covers (El Michels, vs King Tubby) – Favorite: "Money Rules Everything Around Me" (CREAM & Horace Andy)
- Various Artists: Kind of Bloop – 8-bit covers of Kind of Blue
- Various Artists: Polska Rootz – "Future folk" is an apt description.
The Best of Stuff from 2008 that I Discovered Late, in 2009
- The Vandermark 5: Beat Reader – Funky free jazz.
- Sing Sing Penelope: We Remember Krzeselko
- Built By Snow: MEGA
The Almost Best of 2009
(alphabetical; and this is where I get lazy about linking)
- Brother Ali: Us (love that combatting homophobia in hip-hop is becoming the thing to do)
- Brownbird Rudy Relic/Orb Mellon: The Juke Shall Rise Again EP
- Chip-Fu: Jungle Rock Jr. Stop Playing mixtape
- DMV hip-hop from yU (Before Taxes), dumhi (3!), Diamond District, Oddisee (x2)
- Elzhi: Leftovers mixtape
- Kam Moye: Splitting Image (Best verse of the year: final verse on "Stars")
- Matisyahu: Light
- Mos Def: The Ecstatic
- Q-Tip: Kamaal The Abstract (rec. 2001, rel. 2009)
- Sadat X: Brand New Bein'
- ST/MiC: Honest Music
- Aly Tadros: Things Worth Keeping (really liked "Linger")
Other stuff worthy of mention, crammed into a small space.
Aarophat & Illastrate As Black Noise,
The ARE: IRAN,
Blu: Open,
Built By Snow: Mega,
Chris Read's stuff (The Little Brother Show, The Diary volume 1.5),
Common Market: The Winter's End EP,
Thaione Davis: Still Hear,
Deeskee: Audiobiograffiti,
Esoteric: Serve or Suffer,
Fashawn: Boy Meets World,
Avram Fefer Trio: Ritual,
Finale: Pipe Dream and a Promise,
Mr. Lif: I Heard It Today,
N.A.S.A.: The Spirit of Apollo,
Sage Francis: Sick of Wasting…,
Sleep: Hesitation Wounds,
DJ Spooky: The Secret Song


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This past weekend was beautiful in Los Angeles. With the sun out & a perfect temperature, we decided to take advantage of the delightful weather and headed to Venice for Westside adventure. After making a pit-stop at Intelligentsia for some much needed iced caffeination, we decided to spend our afternoon bike riding along the pacific coastline.
We were lucky, and got to test drive some sweet wheels from Linus Bikes. With their full line of stylish bicycles and gear, this Venice based bike maker is taking cycling and the urban commute beyond just the typical cruiser. There's nothing standard about this sleek & hip mode of transportation.
Linus is inspired by 50's and 60's French bicycle designs, but with modern comfort and reliability. All of their bikes preserve a simple elegance while remaining completely utilitarian – and at a fairly affordable price (bikes start at $465).
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Do you look with wonder upon the world?
Do you see the good that surrounds you, that lies within you?
When was the last time you felt awe?
Like gobsmacked-stop-you-in-your-tracks-you-almost-can't-take-it awe?
I want to live like that.
Astounded. Speechless. AWAKE.
I want to see with fresh eyes,
touch with new skin,
taste with eager mouth.
I want wonder to be my bridegroom, for all of my days.
I promised you a few weeks ago that I'd share some more film photos from our trip to Chicago, and I'm here to deliver! This was the first trip in years in which I did NOT bring along my digital SLR, but instead relied only on my Polaroid cameras, my 35mm film camera, and my iPhone. Since it was such a quick trip, it gave me a good opportunity to test how I would feel to only have film cameras with me. For the most part, it felt great — especially for my back! I had to trust that I would get some photos I liked, while knowing there would be others I didn't like so much with no opportunity for a do-over. And, those sentiments proved true. Although there are some photos that didn't meet my expectations, and I couldn't check them on an LCD screen the moment I took them to make sure "I had the shot," I'm okay with that. I embraced an analog weekend, and I'm content with the resulting photographs.
Having already shared my favorite Polaroid shots from the trip, here are my favorite 35mm photos from our 36 hours in the Windy City!
The grounds outside the Art Institute are lovely, as was the light that day…
Couldn't not get a Chicago-dog…
Another shot of the iconic sign at night…
If only bikes really could fly…
The yummiest tacos and Mexican milkshake…
And last, a new favorite reflection self-portrait…
These last two trips with my Canon AE-1 camera — this Chicago adventure and the British Columbia retreat — are making me fall in love all over again with 35mm film. What are you in love with these days?
I've written before about my longing for connection, for kindred spirits, for sisterhood. I've shared with you my loneliness of living in an unfamiliar place, of having a small circle of local friends. These longings and loneliness have propelled me to go outside of my comfort zone and outside of my own town. These feelings have given me the push I needed to create communities of connection, to seek out kindreds and sisters. This began by attending retreats and gatherings, and doing so helped me begin to meet "my people." From there, smaller groups of sisterhood were born.
One of these groups evolved from attending two photography retreats hosted by Shutter Sisters. While attending the second retreat with about 80 women last October, a small circle of us found ourselves at dinner enjoying margaritas, raucous laughter, and each other. As we ate and drank and carried on together, we birthed the idea of splintering off and creating a smaller creative community for ourselves. Within the evening, the Canadians in the bunch decided we would descend on British Columbia for our inaugural gathering. Over the past year, we stayed connected, made plans, rented a house, and bought plane tickets. And a few weeks ago, our idea manifested itself.
Many dreams and projects were shared during our time with one another. One of those ideas was that the group of us would dive into the 10 on 10 project, sharing 10 images shot on one day or in one experience on the 10th of the month. As our first post for 10 on 10, we decided we would each share photos from our time together in BC. Without further ado, here are my 10 on 10 from British Columbia and this magical retreat that was born of kindred spirits coming together for sisterhood, photography, and self-care. (BTW, you can click on each photo to view them larger!)
It didn't take long for this group of photographers to whip out our cameras and start shooting. I think we looked like a group of paparazzi the entire time we were together. After taking the ferry from Vancouver to make our way to Tofino, we stopped at Cathedral Grove, an old growth forest with trees older than 800 years. The massive trees were amazing and the light among these old beauties was nothing short of magical.
After our three hour drive, we arrived in Tofino, our home away from home for the next few days.
And this was the scene RIGHT OUTSIDE OUR DOOR.
On our second day, we ventured to some natural hot springs, a journey requiring another boat ride to get there. Being out on the open ocean, we were surrounded with beauty in every direction. The mountains, the ocean, the fog…breathtaking.
The small cove that houses the hot springs gave us more opportunities to capture the natural beauty that is British Columbia. I had considered not bringing any cameras with me that day as rain was in the forecast, but fortunately I brought one. I would have been so saddened to have missed this reflection shot.
Although we had an epic storm come through, and I do mean EPIC, we were blessed with many moments of sun and gorgeous weather. And this crew of women did not disappoint with the COLOR that they packed to wear.
Amidst the shooting, the relaxing in the hot springs, and the indulging in yummy food and deep rest, we deepened our friendships with one another. We shared our work, told each other our secret (and not-so-secret) creative dreams, and opened up about our struggles. Indeed, a new sisterhood was born in British Columbia.
Although we've been home for only a few short weeks, I'm already missing these sisters. I'm grateful for our ongoing connection and I'm so excited about the new adventures we have in the works. Thank you Cherish, Corinna, Debra, Lindsey, Tamar, and Tara — stay loose. xoxo
All of my photos in this post were shot on 35mm film with my Canon AE-1 using either Fuji 160 or Portra 400 film. The film was processed and scanned by Indie Film Lab. I have Polaroid photos to share with you from the trip and a few more 35mm pics, too. In the meantime, head on over to Lindsey's blog to see her 10 (or maybe more) on 10 of our BC adventures!


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When Testosterone Sabotages A Man's Sex Life
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If you were to distribute a tablespoon of testosterone to a lecture hall full of young men, you'd have yourself a gang of lunatics chasing and humping everything that moves, my professor said. From that day forward, sex hormones had my full appreciation.
Much is made and more is known about a woman's hormonal milieu. From puberty, aunt flow and pregnancy to orgasm, desire and menopause, the female animal has generally captured our attention as much as sex and reproduction are concerned.
Men on the other hand were traditionally thought to operate by a simpler owner's manual. Testosterone, the male sex hormone, was responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics like facial hair, increased muscle mass and a deeper voice. All this manliness was also associated with sex drive and aggression, as my college professor colorfully pointed out, but after a man had reached adulthood, not much thought was given to the rest of his hormonal self.
Sure, we've blame the "macho" hormone for a host of social and personal ills like criminality and commitment phobia, all along offering nary a thought that maybe men had more going on, endocrine-wise, than we were giving them credit for.
If you are guilty as charge, find atonement in that fact that science is finally filling in the gap. We now know that the hormonal roller coaster can also be a man's domain (sorry fellas) for intriguing reasons. What's more, testosterone levels are an indicator of many things, though not necessarily what you may be thinking.
Born to be Dad
Traditional models of human behavior have portrayed women as the family caretakers with men leaving the hearth to grunt and hunt. This prism views modern fatherhood, in which a man is an active and nurturing participant in his child's life, as somehow 'unnatural' or at odds with his primal disposition. Turns out, this may not be accurate.
"Men are, to a certain degree, hardwired to take care of their kids," explained Lee Gettler, professor at Northwestern University and co-author of a new research that tested hormone levels in men both before and after they became fathers. The study, which followed over 600 men in the Philippines, found that men go through a biological transition when doody calls.
They confirmed that men with higher testosterone levels were most likely to become fathers. Unexpectedly, after their babies were born, these new dads had the lowest average testosterone levels of any group in the study, even lower than their single counterparts who started lower and didn't have children during the course of this study.
"It is not the case that men with lower testosterone are simply more likely to become fathers," explained Gettler. "On the contrary, the men who started with high testosterone were more likely to become fathers but, once they did, their testosterone went down substantially. Our findings suggest this is especially true for fathers who become the most involved with childcare."
These variations suggest in ways previously unknown that men are born to be dads. In part, this is because lower levels boost behaviors that are good for parenting – nurturing, holding, feeding, soothing, burping, diapering, etc. - and keep a man focused on his offspring instead of competing for a mate, explained the researchers. Successful daddy hood tends to correlate with fewer stolen hearts and more stolen naps, with the dreaded drop in sex life often a woeful (though not necessarily permanent) consequence.
Help! My Sex Life Has Fallen and Can't Get Up
Do those lower testosterone levels equate with lower sex drive? Nope.
"The reason sex life changes is a lot more complicated than that a father's testosterone levels go down," Gettler said. "The reality is there's not a terribly strong relationship between testosterone levels and libido."
On the other hand, all that time spent taking care of baby encourages a man to spend more time…taking care of baby. Lower testosterone could influence the amount of time a man spends with his family, by tempering bad boy party urges.
"When fathers make this choice, this active decision to be involved, testosterone reacts to that by going down even further," Gettler said. "Their bodies respond by saying, 'this is where we are focused now, we are focused on the kids.'"
The Male Brain
For any would-be papas, have no fear. There's an acceptably safe range of male sex hormones with which to frolic and propagate. If your gonads still feel a bit pickled after reading this bit, it may help to know that testosterone levels returned to pre-baby levels — kind of like your wife's body — by the time your kidlet starts walking, says Louann Brizendine, the author of The Male Brain (Broadway Books, 2011).
This 'daddy mode' is thought to go something like this. First, levels of cortisol — the hormone that regulates the fight or flight response — tend to spike about four to six weeks after a man learns he's going to be changing nappies in the very near future. This sudden increase is likely to correlate to the panicky feeling many dads-to-be experience, and it goes away as his partner's pregnancy progresses.
Consider that human babies need help longer than any other known species (and it doesn't stop at 18, or so I've been told), it makes sense that fathers' hormones fluctuate in ways that encourage survival and dual parental care. What's a little more odd, and still unexplained according to an interview with Brizendine is why a man's supply of prolactin — the hormone that helps moms make milk — rises as his testosterone falls.
There's even more to the 'daddy mode' than meets the eye, however, including what — or rather who — may be in charge on all these fluctuations.
Look Who's Ruling
Babies are somehow exerting an influence on fathers, but how? Some scientists point the finger to pheromones. Pheromones are airborne chemical messengers secreted by skin and sweat glands that are not detectable to our conscious brain but somehow manage to regulate hormonal changes nonetheless (the classic example is of women living together in close quarters who start to menstruate at the same time).
One scenario is that the baby is in control from the time of conception by controlling the mother's hormones, which in turn influence the father's. If so, it's possible that pheromones trigger a cascade of hormonal changes in a man's brain to help prepare him for fatherhood.
No one knows for sure. Or if they do, they aren't talking…yet.
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Here's an interesting little article about the Wallabadah Manuscript from one of our past Quirindi tourist brochures. Also the cover and a page from the Wallabadah Manuscript which at one point describes the sometimes violent interactions between Yowies or Yahoos " Australias Bigfoot " and Aboriginal people in the past. It also describes a yowie sighting from near Bingara NSW
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Coveting the Hatchet: Buffs travel to Dodge for grudge game
By BRETT MARSHALL
Neither Brian Hill nor Dave Foster have prepared any pre-game pep talks for Friday's 7 p.m. battle for The Hatchet at Dodge City's Memorial Stadium.
None needed.
All that has to be said is to look at the schedule and see that it is Garden City at Dodge City. Buffaloes vs. Red Demons.
It's all about The Hatchet.
Nope, there will be no Knute Rockne, Notre Dame "win one for the Gipper" talks this week. No Lou Holtz locker room motivational speeches.
While Garden's season has been solid � the Buffs are 5-3 overall, 2-1 in the Western Athletic Conference and 1-1 in Class 6A-District 8 play � the Red Demons season has gone from sweet to sour. Thanks to a defense that has not played well, by Foster's standards, the Red Demons enter the game on a four-game losing streak and are 3-5 overall, 1-3 in the WAC and 0-2 in the district.
Despite the fact the Red Demons are winless in the district, mathematically, they still have a chance to earn the second district spot in the playoffs behind Hutchinson. And so do the Buffaloes. The Kansas State High School Activities Association utilizes a "marginal point" formula in breaking ties in district play when teams finish with the same records.
In the current district standings, Garden City and Maize are at 1-1 with Maize having minus-2 points (calculated by a 5-point loss to Garden and a 3-point win against Dodge); Garden is at a minus-8 by figuring its big loss to Hutchinson a week ago resulted in a minus-13 points (the most any team can be awarded or have deducted) and the plus-5 for its win over Maize; Dodge City is at minus-16.
If Dodge City were to win the game by four points, and Maize loses to Hutchinson by more than 10 points, all three teams would be at 1-2 with Dodge and Garden finishing with a minus-12 points. Maize would then be at a minus-13 or higher depending on their margin of loss to Hutch. Theoretically, if Garden were to lose the game by three points or less, they would still get the district qualifying runner-up spot by virtue of a better marginal point total.
"I hadn't even thought about district points or whatever," Hill said Wednesday in his mid-week interview with The Telegram. "Ultimately, you're trying to win the game, especially this one. If you had the same scenario with another team, another game, you might do something different. But in this game, you win it any way you can. You don't worry about the other stuff."
If your head isn't dizzy from the number-crunching formula, then consider some of the historical background on this all-important game.
The annual grudge match between the only two Class 6A schools west of Hutchinson dates back to 1903, when the teams first met on the field. Since then, the Red Demons have dominated the historical rivalry by a 70-35-4 count. Since the teams began battling for the coveted Hatchet in 1937, Dodge has owned a 47-26-1 advantage.
For the past 12 months, though, the Hatchet has resided in Garden City, thanks in part to a heroic comeback by the Buffaloes that culminated in an 18-15 double-overtime Buffs' victory in 2011, when Tony Rubio scored from six yards out after Dodge's Dillon Burkhard had booted a 27-yard field goal, his fifth of the game, in the second extra period.
"It's an easy week to motivate," Hill said of the mindset of his team 48 hours prior to kickoff. "This game is all about execution. You throw everything else out. It's about community pride. Anything else is icing."
Hill and Foster, both successful and now in the late stage of their third season at their respective schools, know what it feels like to win a game you may well have deserved to lose and conversely what it feels like to lose a game that you likely feel as though you should have won.
Two years ago in Dodge, the Buffs roared out to a 26-0 lead midway through the second quarter only to see the Red Demons score just before halftime and then put on a miraculous rally in the second half, producing a dramatic 29-26 triumph. Then, it was turning the table time for the Buffs, who barely had the ball 14 minutes a year ago, but kept the Red Demons out of the end zone, each time forcing Burkhard to boot a 3-pointer.
"One thing about it, it's a great environment," said Dodge City's Foster. "That first year (2010) was a pretty good top-end class for us and we didn't have a lot of younger kids invested in the weight room at the time. We're paying for that lack of commitment right now, but the kids we've got are good kids and working hard. We just don't have the numbers that you need, especially when you lose some to injuries and you try to fill in. We've got guys going both ways, but I'm sure coach Hill would tell you the same thing. There's a lot of parallels between the schools, and the communities."
The lack of a running game also has plagued the Red Demons this season, as they average just 100.3 yards on the ground while Air Dodge has produced 278.9 yards a game. Junior quarterback Kelan Newton (6-5, 185) has thrown for 2,095 yards and 17 touchdowns and has suffered six interceptions. His Garden City counterpart, junior Greyson Tempel, struggled mightily against Hutchinson in the 56-14 loss, but still has accounted for 1,316 passing yards (112-of-199 and six interceptions) while rushing for 851 yards and 10 TDs.
"With a running quarterback who is multi-dimensional, when he can shake loose, he's a difference maker," Foster said of Tempel. "The key is can you get him to the ground quickly. For us Friday night depends on if we can corral him."
Defensively, Foster said his team will have to shore up many areas if they are to be successful against the Buffs. Offensively, he's not afraid to get in a scoring shootout as they did in their recent 54-51 loss to Maize.
"Garden's defense runs to the ball well and they're very physical up front," Foster said. "They don't have a (Gabe) Luna type player, but they like to bring the heat to you. I'm sure they're not going to sit back and let (Kelan) Newton sling it."
For Hill, the game represents all that is good about high school athletic competition.
"Coach Foster does things the right way, and in the first two years we've played them, it's been the cleanest, most fairest-played game I've been a part of," Hill said. "We're both probably beat up a little. Kids are battered and bruised, but you don't hurt as bad when you're playing a rivalry game. The adrenaline does a lot to make you feel better."
A Buffalo victory assures them of a second-place finish in the WAC and a third consecutive trip to the 6A playoffs. As a runner-up team, they would be on the road the following Friday for a first-round game, perhaps headed back to Wichita where they may face Heights or Derby, which are battling for that district title on Friday. Pairings will be announced by KSHSAA on Saturday morning.
Know the Foe
Who: Garden City at Dodge City
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Where: Dodge City Memorial Stadium
Last Meeting: 2011, Garden City, 18-15, 2 OT.
Series: 110th meeting.
Overall � Since 1903: Dodge City 70-35-4.
Hatchet Game � Since 1937: Dodge City 47-26-1.
Garden City
Class: 6A, District 8
League: Western Athletic Conference
Mascot: Buffaloes (Brown/White)
Coach: Brian Hill, (3rd year, 17-11, .607)
Probable Starting lineup
T--Alex Ortiz, 6-3, 285, So.; Andres Rivas, 6-3, 205, Sr.
G--Ian Jones, 5-10, 205, Sr.; Ben Blood, 6-5, 275, Sr.
C--Mitch Moore, 6-1, 245, Sr.
TE--Taylor Foley, 6-2, 220, Sr.
WR--Dustin Tempel, 5-10, 165, Jr.; Bo Banner, 6-1, 165, Sr.;
FB--Brady Bean, 5-11, 200, Sr.
TB--Jared Koster, 5-8, 150, Fr.
QB--Greyson Tempel, 5-10, 175, Jr.
PK--Rudy Chavez, 5-8, 150, Sr.
E--Andres Rivas, 6-3, 205, Sr.; Kieran Henderson, 5-9, 205, Sr.
T--Humberto Perez, 6-0, 215, So.; Quinton Mead, 5-10, 210, Jr.
LB--Todd Savolt, 5-8, 180, Sr.; Brady Bean, 5-11, 200, Sr.
S--Hunter Delgado, 6-1, 165, Jr.; Dozie Ekweariri, 5-8, 145 Jr.; Emilio Parr, 6-2, 175, Jr.
CB--Denton Keller, 5-10, 170, Sr.; Dustin Tempel, 5-10, 165, Jr.
P--Mitchell Hernandez, 5-9, 170, Jr.
2012 Results (5-3, 2-1 WAC, 1-1 District 8)
Aug. 31--BIXBY, OKLA., L 42-7
Sept. 7--at Woodward, Okla., W 17-7
Sept. 14--at Great Bend#, W 45-28
Sept. 21--HAYS#, L 29-21
Sept. 28--LIBERAL#, W 37-14
Oct. 5--at Wichita East, W 34-13
Oct. 12--MAIZE*, W 31-26
Oct. 19--at Hutchinson*, L 56-14
Oct. 26--at Dodge City*#
*--Denotes Class 6A District-8 game
#--Denotes Western Athletic Conference game
Dodge City High
Class: 6A, District 8
League: Western Athletic Conference
Mascot: Red Demons (Scarlet/Royal)
Coach: Dave Foster, (3rd year, 19-11, .727)
Probable Starting Lineup
T--Bryce Sonday, 6-3, 220, Sr.; Alfredo Hernandez, 6-0, 230, Sr.
G--Jacob Harshberger, 6-3, 215, Jr.; Justin Gemaehlich, 6-2, 275, Sr.
C--Chris Brownback, 6-3, 230, Sr.
WR--Dakota Duckett, 6-2, 198, Sr.; Taylor Murphy, 6-1, 170, Sr.; Jordan Doan, 6-0, 165, Sr.; Immanuel Galloway, 6-0, 170, Jr.
RB--Parker Davis, 6-0, 205, Sr.
QB--Kelan Newton, 6-5, 185, Jr.
PK--Dillon Burkhard, 5-9, 145, Jr.
E--Ryan Lomas, 5-10, 175, Jr.; CollinGifford, 6-1, 175, Sr.
T--Justin Gemaehlich, 6-2, 275, Sr.; Jacob Harshberger, 6-3, 215, Jr.
LB--Parker Davis, 6-0, 205, Sr.; Layton Ediger, 6-2, 185, So.
S--Taylor Murphy, 6-1, 170, Sr.; Immanuel Galloway, 6-0, 170, Jr.; Jordan Doan, 6-0, 165, Sr.
CB--Trace Pike, 5-9, 145, Sr.; Rashaan Taylor, 6-0, 170, Sr.
P--Dillon Burkhard, 5-9, 145, Jr.
2012 Results (3-5, 1-2 WAC, 0-2 District 8)
Aug. 31--WICHITA SOUTHEAST, W 40-6
Sept. 7--at Wichita Northwest, W 31-14
Sept. 14--WICHITA HEIGHTS, L 39-24
Sept. 21--at Liberal#, W 62-48
Sept. 28--GREAT BEND#, L 24-7
Oct. 5--at Hays#, L 52-31
Oct. 12--HUTCHINSON*, L 49-17
Oct. 19--at Maize*, L 54-51
Oct. 26--GARDEN CITY#*
*--Denotes Class 6A District-8 game
#--Denotes Western Athletic Conference game


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Introduction to Programming Fundamentals
Programming is one of the most rewarding activities you could become engaged in. It is one of the best things I have ever learned and I think that learning to program is for everyone. Before we dive in and discuss what this course is all about I want to encourage you to watch a video that I really enjoy.
Getting Started
My Model
This course will have a scheduled class time where I lecture and you listen but is designed to let you learn entirely on your own if you choose. I have prepared a number of lecture videos and documents for you to watch and read. These can take the place of lectures and should teach you everything you need to know to complete the homework assignments.
My reason for this model is that I want people to be able to learn at their own pace and not feel left behind if they miss class or held back if they are hungry for more. I want to have some face time with the students so I will make myself available on a weekly basis for anyone to come and ask me questions in person.
Our Environment
We are going to learn to program using the Python language. There are different environments that you can use to program in but the environment I recommend is a cloud environment called Cloud9.
Cloud9 is nice because you can use it from any computer that has Internet access and everything comes pre-installed. If you would like to use Cloud9, You will need to create a free account so that you will have an environment to program in. They will ask for a credit card when you sign up but you will not be charged unless you upgrade your account. You will be enrolled into AWS Free Tier which gives you 12 months of free access to various AWS services. Go ahead and click the link below to sign up for Cloud9.
Another option is to install Python and a text editor (I recommend Atom) onto your computer. This route will not require you to put in any financial information and will always be free. The downside with this option is that you will need to take your computer with you whenever you want to program. This is my preferred method of programming though because it works better for my workflow and I sometimes like to program when there is no Internet.
WARNING: If you are installing Python on a Windows computer, you will need to do something special during installation. Select "Customize installation" push "Next" and check the box to "Add Python to environment variables"
Our Book
This is a stand-alone course and you will not need to read a book to learn the material but I know that many people learn better from reading. I have, therefore, provided a book that I think is extensive and appropriate for the topics we will be learning. The book is free and has an online copy. Check it out at the link below.
You can also purchase a hard copy if you are more into that. Since I don't have a hard copy I will not be able to give page numbers. So you are on your own.
Purchase A Byte of Python (Optional)
I will provide links to appropriate portions of the text as they apply. You may read them if you wish. It is often nice to learn from multiple sources so I encourage you to do so but it is not required. You will see links to the online text throughout this course that look like:
We learn programming through experimentation and repetition. When talking to computers you must be very precise. Because we learn by doing, I will encourage you to take breaks from the lessons to try out a few of the things that you are learning. I call these experiments and will prompt you with the following indicator:
Try it out!
The Syllabus
The main purpose of this class is teach the basics of creating computer programs. It is not to teach about using computers. Basic computer knowledge is a pre-requisite for this class.
Lessons will be broken up into various principles. Completing a lesson will consist of watching the required videos and reading the lesson documentation for each principle and then completing the homework assignment(s).
The homework assignments will typically be programming assignments or question and answers. There is, of course, no grading associated with these assignments. I will be available on a weekly basis to discuss any problems you may experience with the lessons or the assignments. You will turn in the question and answer homework through email or GitHub but you will submit the programming assignments only through GitHub. You will, therefore, need a GitHub account. Click on the link below to setup an account.
I will not discuss how to use GitHub here because the first lesson covers that.
The syllabus for the class is simply the left-hand pane of this website. Each topic is assigned a lesson and there are questions and programming assignments at the end of each lesson.
My Availability
I will be available weekly:
- Where: Pleasant Grove Library
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
The first hour will be regular instruction where I will go over topics from the course. The last 15 minutes (and longer if needed) I will answer questions so please come and get help. I am also available to answer questions by email. My email address is reedcwilson at gmail.com. You can also learn more about me at my website.


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Roasted Corn & Poblano is our newest flavor. Flame-roasted poblano peppers and toasted corn make for a surprisingly sweet, mellow flavor combination! Tied together with sauteed red onion, pureed organic Yukon Gold potatoes and a hint of ground cumin.
Ingredients: Superpremium Haiga (partially milled brown) rice, sustainable non-GMO corn, organic Yukon Gold potatoes, red onion, seasoned rice wine vinegar, kosher salt, cumin.
Allergens: Made in a facility that processes nuts, wheat, dairy and soy.
Nutritional Info: 80 calories. 1 gram fat. 2 grams protein.


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Wentworth Bridge upgrade nears completion
18 November 2013
Wentworth Bridge upgrade nears completion
An upgrade to the lifting mechanisms of Wentworth Bridge over the Darling River at Wentworth is nearing completion with improved access and safety expected for road and water users, John Williams The Nationals Member for Murray-Darling said.
"The NSW Government has provided $1.9 million to replace the lifting mechanism which opens the bridge to waterway traffic higher than 5.3 metres," Mr Williams said.
"The project aims to replace aging infrastructure and reduce future maintenance costs.
"Roads and Maritime Services consulted with the community before work started to minimise delays for motorists and other road users during three planned road closures.
"Roads and Maritime thanks road and waterway users for their patience while work was carried out and during the two recent full bridge closures.
"Operation of the liftspan resumed on 27 September. One final night closure planned to remove the old hydraulic cylinders from the liftspan and complete final work from 10pm on Sunday 24 November to 5am Monday 25 November.
During this time, the road and the pedestrian path will be closed to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. The waterway under the span will also be closed to vessels.
"Maintaining infrastructure in the south west of NSW is part of Roads and Maritime Services' commitment to improving every journey," Mr Williams said.
A three hour detour will be available via Pooncarie during the bridge closure.
Emergency vehicles will be able to cross the bridge when required.
Motorists are advised to plan their journey, allow extra travel time and obey all signs.
Vessels less than 5.3 metres in height can navigate the bridge however as river heights can vary boat skippers are advised to check clearances.
Wet weather may change work dates and times.
For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com, download Live Traffic NSW for iPhone® and iPad from the App StoreSM, download Live Traffic NSW for AndroidTM from Google Play or call 132 701.
Contact: John Williams 0438 808 722
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Sales Orders
This section enables Companies to manage Customer Sales Orders as well as Internal Stock Orders from creation to completion. For each order a progress review is available where any data related to it is visible thus making answering queries on progress is fast and accurate.
Customer Returns are also available with different options depending on the type of returns.
And services (items outside of your core business for which you need to charge your customers) are set up prior to use in the Sales Orders.
Finally a comprehensive price maintenance module enables global changes to your prices based on a multitudes of parameters set by you.


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Miso fish with spring onions and sesame seeds
- Serves: 4
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Effort: easy
- 4 X 180g peices firm white fish fillet, such as snapper, line-caught bass or oganically farmed cod, skinned
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
to serve
- finely shredded spring onions
- sesame seeds
- steamed rice
- steamed green vegetables, such as baby pak choi and asparagus
1. Place the fish on a lightly oiled baking tray.
2. Preheat the grill to high.
3. Stir the miso paste, sugar, lemon juice and olive oil together in a bowl to combine
4. Brush the fish with the miso mixture and place the tray under the grill for 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked through
5. Serve at once, sprinkled with shredded spring onions and sesame seeds. Accompany with steamed rice and green vegetables.
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Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)
Established in the fall of 2009, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Doane University provides professors and teachers instructional practices and materials which can be immediately implemented to the benefit of their students.
CETL strongly believes in a philosophy where faculty support faculty. This philosophy is reflected in the programming of CETL which provides a number of opportunities each year for members of the Doane faculty to share their experiences and best practices with other members of the faculty. This is complemented by bringing other educators to campus to share their experiences and best practices.
Information on this website can be found on the following:
- Ideas and resources (general effective practices and also those related to specific student learning outcomes),
- Schedule of upcoming faculty development opportunities offered by CETL ,
- Ongoing faculty development offerings sponsored by CETL including annual events, programs, and consulting services, and
- Contact information for the CETL staff.
CETL's mission is to serve as a catalyst for individual and institutional growth and development in pursuit of transformative learning.
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Lately it seems like I am seeing feather jewelry everywhere. It was at Topshop in New York, and Urban Outfitters has a large selection of earrings and a few necklaces featuring feathers. This is my take on a feather necklace, but you could easily use the same technique to make feather earrings instead. In fact, I think that's what I'll do next.
Small feathers, 10-15 or so
Crimp beads
Jump rings
Needle-nose pliers
Crimping pliers
Wire cutters
1. Take a feather, a crimp bead, and an eyepin. If necessary, cut the eyepin so that it's only about 1/4 of an inch long. Place the crimp bead on the end of the feather and slide the eyepin end through the crimp bead, too.
2. Crimp the bead shut. If you don't know what a crimp bead is or how to use them, this link will help.
3. Repeat the last two steps for the rest of your feathers. I did 13, but you might want to do more or less depending on your feather size.
4. Using jump rings, attach the eyepin on the end of the feathers to the necklace chain.
5. Add a clasp to your necklace, and you're done!
Looking for more tutorials and DIY projects? Check out my What I Made page!


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We at A Fun Zone find many things interesting. And you can read all about them here. We have articles on Games, Puzzles, Brain Teasers, Sudoku, IQ, Education, and so much more. A couple of times a week we update and add new articles for your enjoyment. Also if you have something to share just let us know. Send us some copy and who knows, we might just post it for all to read.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Sudoku Puzzles Are Challenging - But They're Not Only For Math Majors
Sudoku puzzles have reached legendary popularity over the past few years. If you play regularly, then you have a pretty good idea what makes this puzzle game so special. If you have never played before there is only one question to ask. Where have you been? Open your eyes and grab a pencil, because it is time to join the rest of civilization.....Read On
Sunday, September 22, 2013
The Distracted Driving Quiz - One Test You Can't Take Twice
Most of us are self-proclaimed experts on the dangers of distracted driving. You think you know it all; even say you do. Research shows that...yea, you probably do. Yet, given all of that knowledge, you or someone you know continues to engage in distracted driving (even if it's illegal or banned in the state you live in). So, let's test this knowledge shall we? Take the following quiz. Be honest with yourself. After all, you're putting all of us in harm's way when you drive distracted....Read On
Monday, September 16, 2013
Solitaire - The Game That Tests Your Patience
Solitaire is one of the most popular card games that has endured time and enthralled generations due to its unique appeal. The solitaire game is very simple yet extremely addictive in nature. All one needs is a pack of 52 playing cards and you are set to be drawn into the world solitaire. Online solitaire games are available freely over the Internet and mostly available as a free gift with the popular operating system of the day. Free solitaire games are easy to play as the basic idea is to arrange pre-set decks of cards in the ascending/descending order till every card has been accounted for. You juxtapose cards, manipulate within the given format and swap places of cards with the intent of arranging every single card as soon as possible....Read On
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Have Fun With Recipe Games
A meal may be created into perfection having a sweet finale. There are lots of dishes that you and your girls can experiment with and you and other players may laugh in festivity right after savoring your cooking masterpiece. Other gamers and you do not have to be an experienced cook to dream of this effect. Even the novice can be festive in sweet desserts that are basic and quick to complete. If you and other gamers nonetheless have the fearfulness of trying bowls, try to be sweet and give adore with cooking video games....Read On
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Children and Scrabble: The Perfect Match
Scrabble was a tradition in my family. From the time I could barely see the board from my vantage point at the edge of the table, I witnessed the subtle strategies used by my older brother and sisters at play. I dreamed of the day I was old enough to play—how I'd dazzle them all with my victory! But that day was long in coming. If there's any game that makes kids feel left out, it's Scrabble. Because it requires reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills, many parents think Scrabble isn't for the very young. Think again! Parents these days can easily introduce the game....Read On
Monday, September 2, 2013
8 Tips On How To Win Up Big At Roulette
Have you ever noticed that players that sit around a roulette table either win lots of money, or lose their entire bankroll in about 2 minutes and walk away sulking. In fact you might have been in the situation a few times. Frustrating and annoying isnt it? but you see there is an easier way to win up big at roulette and their are no tricks or gimmicks and there is not technical mathematically equations to figure out. Here is an easier way for you to walk away a winner at the roulette wheel as soon as you sit down at the table. Follow these simple steps. 1. Understand the house edge....Read On
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(Carlisle, Pa.) – The #19-ranked Dickinson women's squash team survived a thrilling match up with #22-Franklin & Marshall, turning back the Diplomats, 5-4, at the Kline Center on Saturday.
Domenica Romo (Ambato, Ecuador/Colegio Atenas) and Eloise Nimoityn (Bryn Mawr, Pa./Episcopal Academy) had strong outings to win the second and third flights in straight sets.
Stuart Lemay (Harwich Port, Mass./Westover School, Conn.) and Carley Barton (Harare Zimbabwe/Chisipite) played well in a pair of five-set thrillers in the fourth and fifth, but both came up short, 3-2.
Jaime Leigh Edghill (Diego, Martin, Trinidad & Tobago/Holy Name) overcame a tough start to win the seven spot (2-11, 11-8, 5-11, 11-9, 11-7). Abbie Wingerd (Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga) finished strong to capture the eighth flight and Alanis Perez (New Haven, Conn./Canterbury School) rallied from a 2-1 deficit to win in the nine spot.
The Red Devils improve to 7-8 on the season. They are home again tomorrow, hosting St. Lawrence University on Senior Day at 11:00 am.


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Chunky Italian Soup
1 pound lean ground beef or beef tips
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans Italian tomatoes
1 can tomato soup
4 cups water
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. dried basil
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 can kidney beans, drained
16 oz. can Italian green beans, drained
1 carrot chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
8 ounces rotini noodles, cooked
Cook beef and onion in Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain. Add tomatoes and next 7 ingredients; bring to boil. Reduced heat; simmer stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
Add kidney beans and next three ingredients. Stir in pasta.
Yields 10 cups. Grated parmesan cheese may be sprinkled on top before serving.
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Yahoo and Facebook are in negotiations to settle their nasty patent dispute, according to AllThingsD's Kara Swisher.
Yahoo's suit and Facebook's countersuit hung over both Facebook's less-than-successful initial public offering as well as Yahoo's perennial attempt at a comeback. Yahoo's original suit, which essentially attributed much of Facebook's success and nearly $4 billion in revenues last year to Yahoo patents in social networking, advertising, messaging, and more, reportedly was pushed by former CEO Scott Thompson.
Thompson left in mid-May under a cloud after only four months at the helm when it was revealed that his resume was embellished. Now, with Yahoo executive Ross Levinsohn in charge, it seems Yahoo is eager to settle the suit and move on to more important things, like surviving. According to Swisher, who writes that the talks are being led on Facebook's side by Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg and VP of partnerships Dan Rose:
The key terms being discussed, said sources, include a massive cross-licensing of patents between Internet giant and the social networking kingpin and an even deeper integration of Facebook into Yahoo and vice versa, which has been a key element of improved engagement of late on Yahoo.
One possible glitch: While Facebook has indicated a willingness to perhaps buy some of Yahoo's valuable patents, sources said the company is not likely to fork over a massive cash payment to Yahoo as part of a deal.
As I wrote before, this is one thing Levinsohn needs to do to win back some of its dwindling goodwill in Silicon Valley. And since Facebook has since spent big bucks to buy its own patents, it has seemed all the more likely the two companies would find a way to settle the cases without the multi-year, multi-million cost and uncertainty of a trial.


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Domenick Bulfamante & Sons Inc., is a family owned and operated Westchester NY landscaping company and Westchester NY nursery with a long and rich history in Westchester and Fairfield County since 1970.
For decades, Domenick Bulfamante & Sons, along with their professional staff has prided themselves in the utmost quality and workmanship in all facets of the business. As Westchester NY landscapers, Domenick Bulfamante & Sons take great pride in spearheading an organic lawn and land care programs in our area. Dedication, hard work, and customer satisfaction are amongst the many qualities that make Domenick Bulfamante & Sons a company recognized for its excellence.


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Napa, CA
Napa, CA
Trinitas Cellars Tasting $35.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6
Enjoy a flight of select Trinitas Cellars wines at our beautiful bar. Choose from $20 Old Vine Flight or our Signature Series at $35/person. One Fee waived with the purchase of 3 bottles. Approximately 1 Hour.
A beautiful new tasting room in the southern end of Napa Valley.
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For over a decade Trinitas Cellars has been delighting visitors with their delicious wines in their Estate Cave, tucked 40 ft. underground behind the Meritage Resort. Today Trinitas fans can enjoy their favorite wines in the new Trinitas Cellars Tasting Room. Complete with warm wood finishes, a cozy atmosphere and of course, great wines, the Trinitas Cellars Tasting Room is a welcoming and enjoyable space, ready for you to enjoy with your friends. Now located in the Village at Vista Collina, Proprietors Garrett and Betsy Busch would love to welcome you to their Tasting Room and share a glass!
Fantastic customer service and wine :)
The sommelier was very knowledgeable and was able to convey the wine and it's history. He was very friendly and the wine was delicious
We went for a tasting. Atmosphere was great, wine was excellent, server was outstanding. Would definitely recommend.
Beautiful tasting room with fantastic hospitality. The wines are excellent and offered at a really good price point for Napa Valley. We will be back soon!
After being recommended by friends Trinitas was difficult to get in touch with to reserve a tasting. There was some confusion upon arriving as they did not have our reservation. But everything turned out great. The experience ended up great with great wines.
Excellent tasting experience.
The gentleman working the tasting room that night were very knowledgeable and friendly.
It was OK. Crowded, with very little individual attention. Felt a little rushed. And not terribly comfortable. Standing around a bar in a cold cellar is not, to my way of thinking, the most relaxing way to enjoy a tasting.
Our experience was Wonderful - we were greeted and sat down and enjoyed some wines and some chocolates. Cannot remember the name of the gentlemen who helped us (sorry), he was GREAT!! I would recommend this winery to anyone who loves to go and do tastings!! Very happy!! Barbara
Bigger pours, tasty wines, and amazingly nice staff.
The Trinitas Cellars Cave was wonderful! Tony Robustelli instantly made us feel right at home. He also went to great lengths to explain each wine in detail...GREAT GUY!!
Nicole did a great job helping us explore wine options to try. Giving us plenty of time to evaluate. Thanks Nicole
We were basically ignored the entire time. When we asked about the history of the resort and winery we were told to wait, there was apparently a larger group down at the end that was more important.
Superb wine, loving hosts and fun atmosphere. If you have Matthew or Bret host you, you are sure to have a great time. Step into the library tasting room for BB! It's a must!
This was the perfect start our day in Napa Valley! The scenery, stories, and education on the vineyards/region/winery were so interesting and informative. A memorable experience in wine country for sure. Cheers to Trinitas Cellars!
Had a reservation for our tasting and when we arrived there was no room in the tasting room for us. It took 15 minutes for somebody to acknowledge us, then once he acknowledged us we didn't see him again for another 10 minutes. I was extremely disappointed in the service so we canceled our reservation and went to a different winery for tasting.
Easy, fun, enjoyable
Ken was great. Thank You!!!
good wine. overpriced tasting
We loved the wine and the ambiance.
Trinitas is a very nice tasting room and the wines are good . The wine experts were very personable and knowledgeable. The Cave tasting room is behind the Meritage Resort so it is a little difficult to find if you are unfamiliar with the area.
A Fabulous Experience!!
My husband and I enjoyed the elite attention given to us!! They were very warm and friendly. A wonderful experience ??
The person who served us was extremely arrogant and made us feel very unwelcome. We will not be returning and recommend others go elsewhere.
I did not think that our server was motivated to sell us any wine, explain the wines to us, she was serving someone else and seemed more motivated to sell to them . Two other people were there mainly cleaning glasses - they could have stepped in. We went to another cellar who treated us better and had a wonderful experience - we bought a $95 bottle of wine - your loss.
Fine, nothing special. Didn't like walking through the pool area to get there.
Welcome on curb was not positive.
It was wonderful!! Eddy was a wonderful guide and made us feel at home. I would recommend Trinitas Cellars to everyone!! Delicious!
Matthew is an excellent host! We enjoyed the wines. Thank you for a great experience!
we had such a great time and the bartender was so knowledgeable and helpful!
Our time at the cellar was great. We had a pre-arranged time but couldn't make it because of other tours around Napa. Trinitas was incredibly accommodating, allowing us to come when it was convenient rather than losing out on the experience. They also let us take a glass to go for our stroll through the vineyard. I would go back tomorrow if I lived closer!
Tasting room staff were very nice and allowed us to walk through the cave on our own. We were told the Pope has been requesting their wine. It was good wine, we each bought a few bottles to go.
Al was our tour guide. He was great. The trip was enjoyable. Loved the cheese and dried fruits that go with it.
Exceptional wine and service. Would recommend
I had a reservation and the person who met us didn't even ask for a name for the reservation. The wine was not very good, and then when we were trying to checkout to make dinner reservations, the person working there ran off to help other people and left us waiting for 30 minutes before we ended up grabbing the iPad and doing it ourselves.
Had a wonderful time at Trinitas Cellars and Bri was amazing with her assistance in working with me to find the best gifts of wine to bring back home.
Rebekah was awesome! It's a gorgeous place with excellent wine!
We had a great time. Beautiful tasting room and awesome staff.
We judge joining wine clubs by as many wines we like. Trinitas met that criteria therefore we joined.
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Set only blocks from the beach, Courtyard Bali Seminyak Resort welcomes hotel guests with deluxe amenities and award-winning service. Legendary Potato Head Beach and the Beach Club are only moments drive away, as are the tempting restaurants and bars of Eat Street. Relax and recharge in our well-appointed hotel rooms and suites, which offer premium bedding, rain showers, working desks, free Wi-Fi and private balconies or terraces with direct pool access. Upgrade to a suite to enjoy extra living space, ideal for those traveling with family. Numerous delicious dining options await you. Pamper yourself with a spa appointment, take the plunge in one of our three-tier pool, work out in our modern gym and treat the family to time at the Kids Club. If you are planning an event, you'll love our ballroom, intimate studios, garden space and private rooftop venue, as well as our expert planning services and custom catering. We look forward to welcoming you to Courtyard Bali Seminyak Resort.Show More
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In the discussion thread below, you must produce some sort of reaction - a question, a comment, a compliment, a criticism, a connection to the modern day, an epiphany - as we watch Hamlet. You are to do this on your little phone in class.
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April 5, 2017
All of our 5th grade students should have returned their registration forms for the middle schools. Registration forms were due March 10th. Make sure your child has returned their registration form to Mrs. Gant. Students will receive a list of their
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President-elect Donald Trump's decision to cancel a long-scheduled press conference on Thursday –where he was expected to address how he would separate himself from his businesses — opened up a can of worms Monday night, with a CNN panel wondering why the Trump continues to duck the press.
CNN host Erin Burnett asked CNN media analyst Brian Stelter about the curious decision to duck teh press at a time when there are so many controversies swirling around the president-elect.
"Is this about he doesn't want to have a press conference right now before the electoral college or something else?" Burnett asked.
"The question is, what is he hiding? What is he hiding?" Stelter said. "I keep asking what is he afraid of the answer? This is not about, to me, not about his businesses. Most president-elects have a press conference a few days after being elected. That means early or mid-November. This goes all the way back to Carter. Normally you step out and answer questions whether you're elected for the first time whether you've been re-elected. it's been almost five weeks. So what is it that he doesn't want to answer? Yes, he's given a few interviews, 60 Minutes, Fox News, and he's been tweeting. We've not seen him answer a lot of question, so what is he hiding? why doesn't he want to answer questions this week from reporters?"
Trump advocate Jeffrey Lord jumped into defend Trump saying the president-elect "wants to get it right, because if he gets it wrong "the media would be all over him."
Former Hillary Clinton aide, Nayyera Haq proceeded to lecture Lord that Trump has failed to hold a press conference in five weeks, adding that he's ill-prepared to become president.
"He could have been far more transparent in sharing what the challenges are," Haq explained. "We haven't seen tax returns. We're not seeing a press conference in 140 days on any topic. There's a consistent lack of transparency almost that indicates me wasn't expecting to be president."
"I mean, he's known for a long time he was running for this office, why weren't things in the works?" she continued. "Why wasn't this a process that had been sorted out or at least a direction?. He's benefiting from a lowered set of expectations, where it's easy to say,'Well, this is a unique circumstance.' He knew what he was getting into and it's not fair to say that he's absolutely not going to divest and not going to create a trust."
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We traveled to regional water sources to capture macro images and video of film ephemera in various locations to create a look that would be used as key assets in the numerous elements created for the festival. The result was vibrant graphic treatments for windows, name tags, posters, billboards and the opening film trailer. (www.riverrunfilm.com)
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New Delhi: IVF experts have sounded a warning for women who show signs of lactation without pregnancy – it may be a sign of infertility.
This is a medical condition known as hyperprolactinemia, that is caused by the increase of prolactin hormone, wherein a woman witnesses loss of menstrual cycles and libido besides the production of milk.
"In hyperprolactinemia, there is a rise of prolactin hormone over the normal level. High levels interfere with estrogen production and cause changes in ovulatory cycles leading to irregular menstrual periods. Though not very common, high levels of prolactin in men can lead to loss of impotency, erectile and dysfunction," said Arvind Vaid, IVF specialist at Indira IVF Hospital here.
He said high prolactin levels in blood affect reproduction by either disinhibition or excess production from prolactinoma, which inhibits the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus.
"This decrease in level of gonadotropin-releasing hormone in turn decrease the secretion of luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone leading to infertility," said Vaid.
Proclactin's primary function is to enhance breast development during pregnancy and to induce lactation.
Even though a woman is not pregnant, small amounts of this hormone circulate in the blood increase during pregnancy and after birth.
More than 75 percent of the women in this condition produce milk without being pregnant.
"In some cases, changes in menstrual flow is marked along with amenorrhoea. Even on not being pregnant, breast produces milk with pain due to tissue changes there with increased levels of prolactin and loss of libido also causing vaginal dryness," said Simanti Pathak, gynaecologist at Safdarjung hospital.
About diagnosing hyperprolactinemia, doctors advised, as a first step, a blood test to check serum prolactin levels, preferably fasting. If the levels are high, further assisting tests may be required.
"In case if the prolactin levels are very high, a tumor may be suspected and in that case, MRI of the brain and pituitary glands is advised that uses high frequency radio waves to obtain images of the tissues and the size of tumor," said Ahmedabad-based IVF expert Parth Joshi.
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The conflict between Haven and Manticore reaches absurd levels with the new pod technology. Both sides want peace but they are frustrated time after time. Eventually it leads to the ultimately battle in the Manticore home system. And it ends with over 2 million dead and over 500 ships of the wall destroyed. Honor Harrington's 8th Fleet are now Home Fleet, the only Fleet the Alliance have left.
Manpowers involvement in the conflict starts to unravel.
Honor Harringtons son is born as well as Emely's daugther.
This story shares a timeline with The Shadow of Saganami and Storm from The Shadows. Manpower launched a delayed attack on Manticore at the end of Storm from the Shadows. And the solies prepared an offensive in the Talbot cluster against Manticore.
The next main story book Mission of Honor, will be out in 2010, and it is the first book in the war with the Alignment. According to David Weber the Alliance will have a rough time the next few books.
The next side story Torch of Freedom, will be out in October 2009.
You can also read At All Costs online at Baen Free Library (link). It is available in a number of formats including Microsoft Reader and MobiPocket.


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Phil Weiand
Born 1913 in Los Angeles, Phil Weiand who at the age of 14 was an aspiring musician that traded away his mandolin for a 1922 Model T Touring car. Another trade allowed him to replace the Touring body with a Model T roadster body. His time in high school shop class paid off as he built his first custom exhaust header with straight pipes and a downdraft carburetor intake manifold.
After graduating Phil took his heavily modified roadster to Muroc Dry Lakes. It was May of 1933 and he was able to hit 91.80 miles per hour. In a quest for more speed he replaced the Model T frame with a 1926 Chevrolet chassis, added a Franklin front axle and two Ed Winfield's downdraft carbs on his Weiand manifold. The next runs he made 102, 109 and then 116 miles per hour – the fast time for that event.
With the race season over Phil overhauled his car for the upcoming season. On January 21, 1934, at 20 years old, Phil, with some friends, took his car out for a test run on deserted roads. This decision would drastically change his life. Phil's passenger became spooked at the high speeds and an upcoming bend in the road. The passenger pulled the emergency brake which sent the car into a skid then a roll. Phil was thrown from the car and his injuries would leave him a paraplegic.
Phil wasn't sure what to do with his life after the accident and to keep busy he started working on developing a manifold with inspiration from Jack Henry's two carburetor system. He was able to modify a factory manifold by adding high-rise runners. At that time he decided to get Vic Edelbrock Sr.'s opinion and learned Vic had some ideas on improving a Thickstun manifold. Phil made his decision and with a $250 loan set off on having 10 manifolds cast of the soon to be famous Weiand High Rise.
It was the mid 50's when Phil got in to forced induction. GMC 6-71 roots blowers were becoming more popular on the strip so Phil created a manifold specially for the supercharger. By 1957 Weiand was developing complete GMC 6-71 blower drives.
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Award: Phil Weiand Inducted into Drag Racing Hall of FameAchieved: 1992
Phil Weiand was inducted into The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame along with 19 others.
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'Savannah Square by Square' Book Signing and Film Premiere
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
Coastal Heritage Society invites the community to attend the book signing for Michael Jordan and Mick McCay's new book Savannah Square by Square. CHS will also screen the recently updated film that inspired the book on Thursday, December 17 beginning at 5:30 pm at Savannah History Museum, 303 MLK Jr Blvd.
First released in 2010, this hour-long video guide to Savannah has been updated to include recently opened museums and attractions. The film explores Savannah's beautiful parks and architecturally significant buildings, while examining why millions of visitors travel to the Southern city each year. DVDs of the video and Michael's other Savannah history films will be available for sale.
Immediately following the film, Michael and Mick McCay will give a presentation about the book Savannah Square by Square and sign copies.
This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be provided, and the museum's gift shop will remain open late for last-minute holiday shopping.


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This step by step diy project is about how to build a porch stair railing. Building railings for the porch stairs is the last step of a complex and larger backyard project. Therefore, we strongly recommend you to check out the rest of the project, if you want to learn how to build a front porch from the frame up to the wooden stairs. Make sure you adjust the design of the project, as to fit your needs.
If you want to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to work with attention and to plan everything from the very beginning. It is essential to invest in quality materials and to use professional tools, otherwise the end result might not satisfy your tastes. Align the components at both ends and drill pilot holes before inserting the galvanized screws, to prevent the wood from splitting.
Work with attention and with great care, if you want to get the job done properly. Read the building codes before building the porch stair railing, as there are a couple of requirements that you need to comply with. Make sure you leave no more than 4″ between the balusters, especially if you have small kids. Check if the wooden components are in a good visible condition, before locking them into place.
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Building porch stair railing
- A – 2 pieces of 4×4 lumber – 75" long POSTS
- B – 4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 57 3/4" long CLEATS
- C – 16 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 26 3/4″ long BALUSTERS
- D – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 64″ long HANDRAILS
- Safety gloves, glasses
- Miter saw, jigsaw
- Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
- Drill machinery and drill bits
- Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
- Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface
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- Part 1: How to build a front porch
- Part 2: How to build porch railing
- Part 3: How to build porch stairs
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The first step of the outdoor project is to attach the the posts into place. If you want to get the job done in a professional manner and to lock them into place properly, we recommend you to dig 3′ deep holes and set them into concrete. Check out the step by step procedure here.
The next step of the woodworking project is to attach the cleats, made out of 2×4 lumber. Adjust the components at the right size, making sure both end are cut at 53 degrees. If you want to get a neat appearance, you have to use a miter saw. Drill pocket holes at both ends of the cleats and lock them to the posts with 2 1/2″ galvanized screws. Add waterproof glue to get a rigid structure.
Continue the backyard project by attaching the 2×2 balusters to both sides of the stairs. Cut the top of he balusters at 53 degrees, making sure they all have the same size. Drill pilot holes trough the balusters and insert 2″ screws into the cleats, after plumbing them with a spirit level. Don't forget to place a 4″ block of wood between the balusters, in order to get consistent gaps.
One of the last steps of the porch project is to attach the hand rails to the top of the cleats. As you can see in the image, we recommend you to use 1×4 or 2×4 lumber. Cut the components at the right size, making sure one end is adjusted at 37 degrees. Attach the handrails into place, drill pilot holes and lock them into place with galvanized screws. Countersink the head of the screws, if you want to get a professional appearance.
Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues. Take a look on the rest of the project is you want to learn how to build the frame of the porch and the stairs.
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Backers who helped the Omate TrueSmart watch to raise over $1 million in funding via the Kickstarter crowd funding website during August and September. Will surely be disappointed to learn that the new Omate TrueSmart Watch will unfortunately not now come with access to the Google Play Store.
Originally during the Kickstarter campaign the connection to the Google Play Store was a main feature promoted by the developers of Omate TrueSmart Watch. However this week it has been revealed that unfortunately the watch will not be shipped with access.
Omate TrueSmart Watch CEO Laurent Le Pen has posted an news updated on the projects Kickstarter page informing backers of the watch concept that the device will not have access to the Google Play store initially. However the developers of the Omate TrueSmart Watch are currently in discussion with Google over access to the store to have the watch certified to run Google Play Store and Google Services.
To re-cap the Omate TrueSmart Watch is powered by a Dual Core Cortex A7 1.3GHz processor and fitted with a 1.54'' TFT created by LG display offering a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels. Running a custom Omate UI 1.0 based on Google's latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system.
Other features of the new Omate Smartwatch include a 512MB + 4GB memory that is expandable using microSD 8/16/32GB cards together with a 600 mAh battery offering up to 100 hours standby time.
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Leaders of the world met to discuss and find a solution to tackle the alarming rate of increasing carbon emissions in Paris. The United States, Europe and now China are the biggest producers of greenhouse gases. They have the biggest carbon footprint of them all. 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference was held in Paris on 12th of December, 2015. It was the first time the countries agreed actually to do something about the emissions and greenhouse gases. It was a historic event. Nearly 200 countries agreed on to work on the issue together and do something about the changing climate. The world nations decided to cut the greenhouse causing emissions and cut the global average temperatures "to well below 2 degrees C" compared to pre-industrial levels. India is world's third largest greenhouse gases producing country. Europe as a whole surpasses it but otherwise, China is at the top, the second is the United States and India is third. Russia is fourth in the list. Pakistan stands at 36, between Vietnam and Algeria.
Recently, we heard the news that India is putting a ban on new diesel cars in its capital New Delhi. No new diesel cars will be registered. According to the Yale University Environmental Performance Index Report, Delhi overtook Beijing to become world's most polluted city a couple of years ago. We have seen the horrific smog blanket photos in Beijing on the internet. They had to stop their heavy transportation and factories near the capital city for 14 days to clear the skies before their national day celebrations.
RELATED: China's Battle With Smog
A Chinese artist vacuumed the air of Beijing for 100 days and made a brick out of all the smog particles collected in the vacuum cleaner.
But it turns out, Delhi has surpassed Chinese capital city when it comes to pollution. On December 12th, their National Green Tribunal (NGT) announced this important ruling regarding safeguarding the state's climate. NGT also encouraged Indian central government and Delhi local government to stop purchasing new diesel cars. Diesel cars older than ten years were already banned in the city by the orders of Green Court back in April.
We talked about how the automobile companies have started to downsize their engines to cut the emissions and are adding small turbochargers to compensate for the smaller engines. The point was to stop smaller engines to rev higher to make power. High revving engine means the engine is working harder to make usable power. The small turbochargers were added to help engines make usable torque in lower RPMs. Companies like VW had shifted to turbocharged engines back in the early 2000s to meet the Euro Standards in Europe and EPA in the US. Except Toyota, rest have been focusing on downsizing quite a bit. Toyota believes hybrid is the way. But after Volkswagen's 'dieselgate' debacle, car companies are also of the opinion that maybe a diesel is not suitable for modern emissions control standard. The diesel engine produces 15% less CO2 than a petrol engine but emits four times more nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and 22 times more particulates. These are the tiny particles that penetrate the lungs, brain and heart if you stay among them for a prolonged duration. When the emissions standards were being toughened and developed countries were obliged to reduce their CO2 emissions by an average of 8% over 15 years back in 1997 after the signing of the Kyoto Protocol Climate Change Agreement, Japanese, especially Toyota, started perusing research in hybrid technology. Americans also followed the suit. However, German giants like Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen lobbied hard to incentivize diesel. At that time, it was thought it would be the cheaper and faster way to reduce the carbon footprint.
Also Read: Like The New 2016 Honda Civic, Other Carmakers Are Moving To Smaller Turbo Engines As Well
As mentioned above, we fall very low on the list of greenhouse gases producing countries, and that is a good thing. But unfortunately, we are also very susceptible when it comes to climate changes. And slightest of variation can cause extreme changes in climate. Even if we are not producing harmful gases, others around us, like India and China, are doing the job for us. Temperatures in the Northern Areas of Pakistan have already risen 1.9 degree Celsius in the past hundred years. You might think that is nothing compared to the number of years, but that is not true. In term of climate changes, that 'small' rise is massive, and temperature increase like that drastically changes the behaviour of seasons and increase the chance of natural disasters. Although we don't make as much greenhouse gases as many others, we need to rethink our strategy. Less reliance on fossil fuel and more green energy like the wind and solar power.
We effectively don't have new diesel cars in Pakistan. Corolla 2.0D used to be the love of many, but Indus Motors effectively killed it during the tenure of 10th generation Corolla. Diesel used to be heavily subsidised in Pakistan back in the late 1990s and early 2000s. That was the time when people used to throw their cash at Indus Motors to buy their diesel Corollas. I clearly remember, back in 1999, a class fellow of mine went to Peshawar and got a diesel engine swapped in his 1988 Toyota Corolla. Diesel cars were the fad in those years. After 2004-5, diesel prices took a jump and love of a diesel car started to fade away.
So the fact that diesel cars are getting less and less is a good news although I am sure many diesel fans would seriously disagree. But we need to manage the currently running diesel heavy transportation in our country as well. The legendary Bedford trucks have been among us for decades. But I think it is time to bid them farewell. I mentioned above how German carmakers made EU incentivize the diesel vehicles. It is something Pakistan government should do voluntarily as far as heavy duty transporting vehicles running on diesel are concerned. Trade in your half a century old Bedford for a newer relatively modern truck that won't emit boatload of diesel particles. Many might not believe it, but we actually have a vehicle health or fitness department that checks your vehicle and issues a certificate that makes it legal to use on the public roads. That department needs some serious limelight and restructuring. Fitness certificate is mandatory for public transport, and it expires after every six months. You need to take your bus/van again to the transportation department and get a new health/fitness certificate for your vehicle. That wacky wobbly bus whose roof you used to ride to your school needs a government certificate to be allowed on the road. The department seriously lacks the proper and up-to-date equipment to test the vehicles fairly. According to Regional Transport Authority, only 5pc of owners bring their vehicles for the certificate, and, unfortunately, the depart is not fully equipped to certify even those 5pc vehicles.
Diesel in Pakistan is not of great quality anyway. The 2C engine in those Corollas could run on mud with a hint of diesel in it, so it wasn't an issue for those cars. You might have heard stories of the newly imported diesel Toyota Vigo pickups from Thailand blowing their injectors back when they were new. Even Indus Motors launched the Vigo shape Hilux with a regular diesel engine and not the common rail one.
Currently, we are living times where even your fancy and expensive SUVs are petrol driven. Majority of imported cars in Pakistan are petrol powered. People have mostly stopped buying diesel cars. Diesel cars are increasingly becoming a thing of the past in Pakistan. Suzuki never offered any diesel car in Pakistan, and I don't remember Honda Altas selling any types of diesel either. Considering how vulnerable we are and how bad changing climate hurts our country, I think it's a good thing. But petrol is not a sustainable option as well considering how much Pakistan government depends on it to raise revenue. OPEC is producing a record amount of fuel. Crude oil prices were about to hit 11-year low but the price rose just a little before the closing of the trading at the US $36.31 a barrel. But today I read in the newspaper that Pakistan government is considering to increase fuel prices by 50pc. Also, sales tax was increased on diesel by record 50pc back in October. The diesel's import price was PKR 40.54 and the government fixed its rate at PKR 84.04 per litre.
CNG is already not an options considering we actually don't have left. "Gharoun mein rotian pakk nahi rahein, carein kya chalani hein!" as an attended at the CNG very nonchalantly commented on my last trip to the station.