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Tribal Persian Rug Designs: A Brief History
Carpet weaving has always been an important part of Persian culture and art for centuries. Among all the regions in Asia that produce hand woven rugs, Persian rugs are known for the variety and complexity of their designs.
In the past, these rugs were initially woven by nomadic tribes, in villages and towns, and even in the royal court. So, depending on where they were made, rugs represented different traditions, as well as the history of Iran and the different peoples who live there.
For example, the carpets woven in the Safavid court of Isfahan, a centrally located province in Iran, during the 1500s are particularly noted for their sophisticated variety of colors and artistic design. These rugs are important artifacts in museums and private collections all over the world. The design of these rugs is part of a tradition extending for the entire life of the Persian Empire.
Detail of a Safavid court rug. Created in the 16th century.
Carpets woven in places such as Tabriz, Kerman, Mashhad, Kashan, Isfahan, Nain, and Qom are noted for their unique weaving techniques, colors and patterns, as well as for the high quality of the materials they use. Rug makers in places such as Tabriz have been responsible for keeping the tradition of rug weaving alive during periods of historical decline.
Rugs that have been woven by different Iranian tribes all use high quality wool, radiant and intricate colors, and showcase their unique traditional patterns.
Weavers from small villages make rugs with simpler, livelier designs, which contrast with the more complex and planned out designs of the larger manufacturers.
The artistic quality of Persian rugs has suffered during certain periods in history, especially during periods of social unrest or change. One example of this was when synthetic dyes were introduced during the 1850s.
Today, carpet weaving is still an integral part of the Iranian economy. Today's craftsmen have revived the traditional styles of using natural dyes and traditional tribal patterns, combining these with newer and innovative designs. However, the rugs are still woven by hand using techniques that were perfected hundreds of years ago.
Tribal carpets are produced by different ethnic groups with their own unique histories and traditions. They each have their own distinct knots, warps and wefts, selvages, ends and colors.
If you'd like to learn more about the history of rug designs, visit our showroom in Dallas. We'd love to show you some of their gorgeous designs and explain the history and meaning behind them.
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Image by Safavid court manufacture, Persia, 16th century (Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg, Germany) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons


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How to Catch Your Partner Cheating ...
It is something that we all hope we never have to consider or confront, but the suspicion that your partner might be cheating on you is something that can eat away at you and make you both physically and mentally ill. To end the tormented thoughts in your own mind, the only thing to do is try to catch him in the act! It's the not knowing for sure that is the killer, so once you have the evidence, you can move on with your life! For better or for worse, here is how to catch your partner cheating.
1. Old Fashioned Detective Work
The first place to start is by doing old fashioned sleuthing around your home. Take your opportunities while he is out to go through drawers, pockets, bags, even the garbage if you think it might turn something up! If he has any secret spots in the house that he thinks you don't know about, then it is pretty likely that there might be some incriminating evidence being kept there!
2. Spy on His Phone
It's pretty fair to say that a lot of the ground work for modern day cheating is done on cell phones. If you get the chance, there are dozens of different kinds of programs and spy apps that you can install on both your phone and his phone that allows you to do things like intercept text messages, have access to voice mail, read emails ... all those things that might lead to you discovering a case of infidelity.
3. Unannounced Drop by
Try to catch him off guard by making an unannounced drop by to see hi, either at the office where he works or even at the bar that he said he was going to with his friends or colleagues. If he has nothing to hide, then there shouldn't be anything for him to worry about, but if he is playing you dirty, then his shock and unease will be easy to detect!
4. Check Numbers
If you can get to his phone, and he has been smart enough to delete any messages that he might have received, then you can do the next best thing and go to his call log to see if there are any names or numbers that you don't recognize. He might be crafty, he might have her name labelled as someone else in his contacts list, so it is worth doing a little bit extra digging!
5. Look for Signs
This is a more of an instinctual point than anything physical that you can do, but there is a lot to be said about the signs that you can pick up on to try to tell if you are being cheated on. Has he suddenly started to avoid spending extra time with you? Does he make excuses that don't seem to add up based on what you have known about him in the past? Is he bringing home gifts and goodies for no reason when he never did before, like he is trying to make up for something? All of these little behavioral changes can be red flags!
After your intuition kicks in and you think your partner is cheating, find out using the best spy apps and your private detective skills to confirm before you start throwing accusations around.
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The student loan process can be very confusing. Mainly these things are felt because the person didn't realize what they were getting into. However, this article can serve to clarify things and remove that sense of fear.
Always keep in touch with all of your lenders. Update your address, phone number or email address if they change which sometimes happens quite frequently during your college days. In addition, when you get mail from your lender, be sure to read everything. If the correspondence requests you take an action, do so as soon as you can. If you miss something, that can mean a smaller loan.
Private financing is something that you may want to consider. There are lots of student loans available, and there is also a lot of demand and a lot of competition. Private loans are easy to get and there are many options. Ask around your city or town and see what you can find.
Focus on paying off student loans with high interest rates. You may owe more money if you don't prioritize.
It is important to know how much time after graduation you have before your first loan payment is due. Stafford loans offer loam recipients six months. Perkins loans enter repayment in nine months. Other loans vary. Make sure that you are positive about when you will need to start paying and be on time.
Pick a payment option that works bets for you. A lot of student loans give you ten years to repay. If this is not ideal for you, then there are other choices out there to explore. If it takes longer to pay, you will face a higher interest charge. You can also possibly arrange a deal where you pay a certain percentage of your overall post-graduation income. It's even the case that certain student loans are forgiven after a certain time period, typically 25 years.
If you have more than one student loan, pay each off according to interest rates. Pay loans with higher interest rates off first. Paying a little extra each month can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. You will not be penalized for speeding up your repayment.
Reduce the principal by paying the largest loans first. You won't have to pay as much interest if you lower the principal amount. Focus on paying off big loans first. Once a large loan has been paid off, transfer the payments to your next large one. By keeping all current and paying the largest down totally first, you will more quickly rid yourself of debt.
To maximize the value of your loans, make sure to take the most credits possible. Generally, being a full-time student is seen as 9 to 12 hours per semester, but if you can squeeze in between 15 or 18, then you should be able to graduate sooner. This helps reduce the total of loans.
As you can see in this article, you don't need to be scared of getting student loans. With the great advice you were given in this article, you should now know how to proceed when you or a loved one needs student loans. Be sure to use these tips in order to find the ideal student loan for your needs.


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Intimate relationships take work. Opening up our true, authentic selves to others can feel scary and vulnerable.
No matter what kind of relationship you're in there will always be challenges. Often times relationships can benefit from the support of a therapist to help it through the rough times, polish and shine the dull parts, or to find a peaceful and amiable resolution.
I am open to and have experience working with a variety of relationship styles and constellations:
- Monogamous & married
- Open Relationahips
- Triads & more
- Polyamorous
- Kinky
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All of these are part of what make our queer communities unique.
I'm a firm believer that conflict is a sign for us to look at the places in our lives where we can grow and heal. And looking into these places in our relationships can be challenging, and ultimately rewarding. I work to support all people in the relationship toward the best possible outcome of health, wholeness and joy.


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The Executive Team
Rachel Brydon Jannetta, President & CEO
Ms. Brydon Jannetta is President and Chief Executive Officer of Eurofins TestAmerica Laboratories Inc., and has overall leadership responsibility for all the Eurofins TestAmerica businesses. Ms. Brydon Jannetta is a member of the Board of Directors of TestAmerica Environmental Services, LLC. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and started her career working in the Bank of Scotland. After a subsequent 17 years in finance and general management roles, Ms. Brydon Jannetta served as Managing Director of Severn Trent's UK Laboratories, then President & CEO of Severn Trent Laboratories in the U.S., also joining the Board of Directors of Severn Trent Plc in 2004. She is also a member of the Champions Circle—an esteemed group of former members of the US Water Alliance Board of Directors who have completed their service and will continue to play a leadership role in the organization as strategic supporters and advisers. U.S. Water Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to solving water sustainability issues in the U.S. A native Scot, Ms. Brydon Jannetta and her husband became U.S. citizens in 2012.
Scott Morris, Chief Operations Officer
Mr. Morris has been with TestAmerica for over 18 years, and serves on the Board of TestAmerica. His responsibilities include integration, Mergers & Acquisitions and oversight of EMLab P&K and ESS. Mr. Morris earned his Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration at Warwick Business School (UK), and also holds a BSc with Honors in Environmental Planning. He is experienced in all aspects of business management, having demonstrated 15 years of leadership in a variety of roles encompassing International business, Laboratory Director, post-merger integration, procurement management, quality assurance, environmental health & safety, business development and customer relations.
Heather Collins Villemaire, Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Heather Collins Villemaire has more than 20 years of executive management experience in strategy, finance and accounting, including 21 years of overall experience in the environmental testing industry. Prior to re-joining TestAmerica in 2016, she served as the Americas Shared Services Director at Informa Support Services. Ms. Collins Villemaire started her career with TestAmerica in 1991. Her previous experience included various management and officer positions including Chief Financial Officer, Director of Business Administration, Controller and Director. She was Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of TestAmerica Laboratories, Inc. for 11 years. Ms. Collins Villemaire handled due diligence for numerous acquisitions and managed the integration of Severn Trent Laboratories into TestAmerica, coordinating the consolidation of finance and accounting functions in one location and migrating the company to one accounting and reporting system. She has lived all over the world, including Japan and the UK and started her career in the UK at IBM.
Jenny L. Stewart, Corporate Counsel & Vice President of Human Resources
Ms. Stewart graduated from Columbia University Law School in New York where she was named a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. She is admitted to practice law in New York and Connecticut state and federal courts, as well as the Florida bar as authorized house counsel. Ms. Stewart began her legal career as a federal judicial law clerk for Honorable Gerard Goettel of the Southern District of New York. After her clerkship, she joined Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York as an Associate in the law firm's Corporate/Commercial Litigation Department where her clients included Fortune 100 companies. She has also represented global business clients as an Associate in the Employment Law Department at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker in Stamford and New York, and continued her private practice as Director and Counsel in the Legal/Employment Law Department at UBS.
James H. Miller, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Mr. Miller is responsible for Eurofins TestAmerica's Global Client Program and works extensively with U.S. and multinational Eurofins TestAmerica Corporate clients. He holds dual degrees in Chemical Engineering and Journalism. Mr. Miller previously worked with Occidental Petroleum Corporation in an engineering and production management capacity, and has experience as a Producer and Reporter through various media outlets. He has 27 years of experience in the environmental industry, 24 of which he served in various executive officer posts.
Todd Baumgartner, Vice President Operations
Mr. Todd Baumgartner has 30 years of experience in the environmental laboratory industry. His experience in the industry includes positions in laboratory management, environmental consulting and regulatory technical support at the state and federal levels. Mr. Baumgartner earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Armstrong Atlantic State University. An inspiring and proven leader, Mr. Baumgartner served as the Laboratory Director for Eurofins TestAmerica's Savannah facility. His technical background includes environmental sampling, sample analysis, data interpretation, project management, analytical methods development and quality assurance.
Charles Newton, Vice President Operations
Mr. Charles Newton has more than 20 years' experience in the environmental testing industry. His two decades of experience with Eurofins TestAmerica and its predecessor companies has afforded Mr. Newton with the opportunity to hold roles in Operations Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Customer Service and Quality Assurance. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Alabama. Prior to assuming the role of Vice President of Operations, Mr. Newton served as Laboratory Director in Mobile and Pensacola for 8 years. During his tenure as Laboratory Director, Mr. Newton successfully oversaw the merge of two laboratories, and also served as the local leader of TestAmerica's Houma Emergency Response Laboratory and Sample Management Office in support of the Gulf of Mexico Deep Water Horizon incident.
Rusty Vicinie, Vice President Operations
Mr. Vicinie has been in the analytical industry since 1983 with experience in clinical, industrial hygiene and environmental laboratory operations. He holds B.S. degrees in Chemistry and Biology from Gannon University and leadership training from the U.S. Army, where he served as a Chemical Officer. He served as General Manager since 2007 and is currently Vice President Operations, Central Region. Prior to his role as General Manager, Mr. Vicinie was a Laboratory Director for 10 years. Mr. Vicinie has overseen the successful execution of numerous high-volume, high profile analytical programs, especially in the area of sediment management and emergency response. He has presented at numerous national and international meetings. Additionally, he has been involved in the design, building and moving of several laboratory operations.
Ray Frederici, Vice President of Quality & EHS
Mr. Frederici is the Vice President of Quality & EHS for Eurofins TestAmerica's network of Laboratories and is also the Ethics Compliance Officer. Mr. Frederici has 34 years of experience in the environmental testing industry and extensive leadership & management expertise. He has been actively involved in the development of environmental laboratory accreditations and standards through involvement in NELAC, TNI and working with the U.S. EPA and State agencies. He has extensive experience in commercial, industrial and government environmental programs, including EPA, DoD, NPDES, Drinking Water, and CERCLA. As a decisive leader, he takes personal responsibility to spread ethics and customer service awareness, champion's organizational improvements and drives root cause analysis and problem solving. Mr. Frederici received a B.S. in Environmental Biology from Eastern Illinois University and a Master of Business Administration from Olivet Nazareen University.
Eric Redman, Corporate Director of Technical Services
Mr. Redman has more than 30 years of experience in the environmental testing industry, specializing in the application of analytical chemistry to environmental problems. As Corporate Director of Technical Services, his duties include implementing technical best practices, improving existing methods and development of new methods and processes. From Dioxins to PCBs Congeners to PFAS and other emerging contaminants, Mr. Redman has championed commercial application of state-of-the-art analytical services across a wide range of markets. He provides support for clients, regulators, and other data users regarding trace level analyses. Mr. Redman has extensive experience in industrial and government programs supporting projects for the EPA, ACOE, Navy, and AFCEE. He received his B.S. in Chemistry and Physics from California State University and a M.S. in Chemical Physics from the University of California-Riverside.
Dave Spurlock, Vice President Operations
Mr. Spurlock has over 30 years of experience in the environmental, diagnostics, biotech and healthcare services industries. Mr. Spurlock is responsible for leadership of Eurofins TestAmerica affiliate companies; EMLab P&K microbiology and Environmental Sampling and Supply (ESS) consumables businesses. Mr. Spurlock's previous roles with TestAmerica were Vice President of Sales & Marketing; Vice President of Corporate Development of strategic partnerships, M&A and international business development. His experience is rooted in the clinical laboratory industry where he spent 25 years driving profitable revenue growth at executive and senior manager level roles with companies such as SmithKline Beecham, Quest Diagnostics and Laboratory Corporation of America. He has a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Business Administration from Robert Morris University.
Dennis Corbitt, Vice President, Business Development
Mr. Corbitt has more than 25 years of experience in the environmental and clinical testing business, including almost 20 years in Executive Sales positions with Eurofins TestAmerica. Mr. Corbitt is responsible for developing and growing Eurofins TestAmerica's largest national and global accounts by developing and implementing overall company strategies for the sales organization. He has held several sales leadership positions including Regional Sales Director, Business Development Director and Senior Director of National Accounts. Mr. Corbitt is an active member of many influential trade organizations including the Society of American Military Engineers, the Sediments Management Work Group, and the Carolina Air Pollution Control Association.


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It has been a really exciting start to summer 2015, here at Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures HQ. With our new branding, website and also our new Via Ferrata in Squamish – things are shaping up to be very busy this season!
For those visiting (or even for those of us who are lucky enough to live here!) the Squamish and Whistler area this summer, we have plenty of unique adventures and experiences for all ages and abilities!
We caught up with some of our Mountain Top Guides, to get the 'hot off the press' updates in our early Summer Condition Report 2015.
The Whistler Glacier is in perfect condition for ascending and glissading with a nice approach, on our Glacier Discovery tours. The little alpine oasis is now beginning to bloom with tiny wildflowers popping up as well as some vibrant green moss. We're also seeing Marmots becoming more active – sunbathing on the rocks!
The weather glaciated rock is now exposed, which demonstrates the age and history of the glacier. Watermelon algae are in full bloom through many areas of the snow, which is unique to conditions this time of year and overall, the snowpack is soft and fun for exploring!
– Jen McGoldrick (Mountain Top Guide)
Whistler Via Ferrata tours are also seeing Marmots and the current course across a snow slope, makes for nice fast travel to the base of the Via Ferrata course. The creek is flowing well from the glacier, which makes the approach enjoyable and just really nice. We are still kicking steps into the snow as it melts, as we've experienced a very hot start to the summer, so our boots are getting wet!
The course itself is in great condition, and has recently been nice and dry. There is a small snow slope about half way up the climb, which makes for a perfect spot for pictures and a snack. 'Topping out', at the end of the tour is great right now, with some amazing views of the surrounding peaks and mountains. With enough time, we can slide and glissade down on the glacier, or for the larger groups, it is a nice relaxing download on the Whistler Peak Chair.
We've had all kinds of fitness and skill levels on the course so far – from those who've never climbed, to vastly skilled mountaineers and everyone is loving it!! This is truly perfect for all kinds of abilities!
– Brad Schalles (Mountain Top Guide)
The Squamish Via Ferrata has great views and is perfect for those with no climbing backgrounds and who are interested/curious about the feeling of climbing. It is an easy level trip with both horizontal and vertical traverses, making for some interesting features and amazing photos!
The blueberries are coming out now, and the hike through the old growth forest is spectacular.
Already, we have guided all ages including an 8 year old, who absolutely loved the trip! Some people start a little tentative, but they really get into it very quickly and we are seeing nothing but smiles, thumbs up and happy faces!
With the recent sunny weather, the views go as far as the eye can see, over the Howe Sound – it is very picturesque.
– Kenzie Ann (Mountain Top Guide)
So, if you're looking to do something you never thought you could do – take a look at what our guides can show you! Come and experience something exciting and memorable with us, at Mountain Skills Academy & Adventures!
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Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, Abu Zaby, United Arab Emirates
Overlooking the Arabian Gulf and Corniche, this modern hotel is part of the iconic 5-tower complex in Abu Dhabi. Apart from its landscaped pools and gardens, it also features a private beach and a spa.With stylish furnishings and cutting-edge technology, all rooms offer views of the city skyline or the coast. Each includes a flat-screen TV and a iPod docking station. Some rooms include access to the executive lounge.Fine dining can be enjoyed at Jumeirah's 2 restaurants serving sophisticated world cuisine. For casual dining, guests can choose from 5 different venues, while drinks are offered at the hotel's 2 bars.The Jumeirah has a full-service spa with 13 treatment rooms, and a large fitness centre with modern equipment. Located on level 74, the Observation Deck is the highest vantage point of Abu Dhabi.Abu Dhabi International Airport is a 30-minute drive from the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Hotel. Marina Mall is a 5-minute drive away.More...
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City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of International Affairs Hosts the Inaugural Atlanta International Economic Development Summit
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Christina Cruz-Benton, Press Information Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2017
News Release
City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of International Affairs Hosts the Inaugural Atlanta International Economic Development Summit
ATLANTA –The City of Atlanta announced today that the Mayor's Office of International Affairs (MOIA), in partnership with the Brookings Institution, is hosting the inaugural Atlanta International Economic Development Summit, a three-day summit on economic development best practices with partnering cities across the globe. The summit which is being held September 6 – 8, 2017, will bring together an intimate group of 50 thought leaders and economic development professionals from Atlanta's sister and partnering cities to discuss the importance of city-to-city cooperation and how it can be leveraged to create economic development opportunities.
Representatives from participating cities including Cape Town, South Africa, London, UK, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Paris, France and Ra'anana, Israel will participate in the summit. At the end of the three-day event, MOIA will launch an online platform which will enable this global network of cities to exchange contacts, trade and investment leads, industry needs, upcoming trade events and more.
"I am pleased to host this summit and leaders from cities around the world, who will share their ideas for how this network can be leveraged for economic opportunity and prosperity," said Mayor Kasim Reed. "This diverse network of international cities offers an invaluable resource for global cooperation and collaboration, and I look forward to the ideas and partnerships that will emerge from this summit. I offer my thanks to our partners who have made this summit possible."
The summit kicks off with a welcoming reception at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and continues with a day of roundtable discussions at the Metro Atlanta Chamber. Confirmed speakers during the three-day summit include Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, President and CEO of Sister Cities International Mary Kane, President and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber Hala Moddelmog, Dentons Principal and incoming President and CEO of the Atlanta BeltLine Brian McGowan, Brookings Institution Fellow Marek Gootman and high-level economic development professionals from participating cities.
"The summit gives us an incredible opportunity to establish concrete cooperation projects with cities that share a long-lasting relationship with Atlanta," said International Affairs Director Claire Angelle. "Our goal is to generate new economic development and job opportunities within each of our cities."
MOIA will also host a city tour which will include stops at the Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Ponce City Market and Tyler Perry Studios.
Since July 2013, the Mayor's Office of International Affairs has worked to strengthen the mission of the Atlanta Sister Cities Commission whose purpose is to increase efficiency and focus on economic development initiatives. New programming, including the first sister city startup exchange program, has been established to align with this renewed purpose.
The Summit has been made possible with the support of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Invest Atlanta, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, the Atlanta Sister Cities Commission and the Metro Atlanta Chamber.
For more information about the City of Atlanta, please visit http://www.atlantaga.gov or watch City Channel 26. Follow the City of Atlanta on Facebook and Twitter @CityofAtlanta. Follow Mayor Reed on Facebook and Twitter @Kasim Reed
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421803159202685822.post7973066711860974751..comments2020-06-04T12:34:54.447+03:00Comments on Poetic Justness... Love & Life: Intimate ViolenceVincent de Paulhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421803159202685822.post-19914021503174581422012-05-06T15:07:24.302+03:002012-05-06T15:07:24.302+03:00How quickly can that blissful, loving relationship...How quickly can that blissful, loving relationship turn to hatred and revenge. There is such a thin line between love and hate. Once crossed, it is all down hill.Ivyevelyn, R.S.A.http://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421803159202685822.post-27160682109622317122012-05-06T14:56:46.626+03:002012-05-06T14:56:46.626+03:00Wonderful thought you have there. 'I had no idea ...Wonderful thought you have there.

'I had no idea that the judiciary had such power as to enforce a marriage against anyone wish.does it?'… NOT IN THAT SENSE… DESPITE THE MUCH WITNESSED VIOLENCE WITNESSED IN THE INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE MANY PEOPLE ARE WED DAY IN DAY OUT….

THANKS!!!Vincent de Paulhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421803159202685822.post-66553867058039428442012-05-06T14:55:45.612+03:002012-05-06T14:55:45.612+03:00a very sensitive piece you have here,good points t...a very sensitive piece you have here,good points too.

I keep saying how cool love is, because I Know that it is. Love is not an emotion like sadness,joy,anger etc

Love is a conscious state you choose to surround your being with,hence it's constant and realistic.@ lelouch
"if love fails it didn't, the partners did" says it all. Folks are in love with the idea of being in love.

Christianity may very well be against divorce,but mankind has become dogmatic is adapting to this teaching.

The only mediator between man and God is Christ, hence the choice one makes as a Christian in a situation where a life is endangered should be one of the conscience and what it allows.

I had no idea that the judiciary had such power as to enforce a marriage against anyone wish.does it?

Thought provoking write up though, one to seriously ponder on.Dotta Raphelshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421803159202685822.post-23942444495440047692012-05-06T14:53:25.950+03:002012-05-06T14:53:25.950+03:00Yes, you have a point. Love is not violence. Viole...Yes, you have a point. Love is not violence. Violence is not love. No, true love is not false, but most peoples' conception of it, shaped by unrealistic material, is. If a couple is mutually hostile, what business do they have getting married? How is it the clergy's fault when they do….nobody 'sends' them on this mission, it's typically voluntary. Christianity doesn't permit divorce for plainly obvious reasons, but separation isn't forbidden. If a partner is adjudged to be repeatedly and fiercely abusive, the other partner reserves the right to separate, WITHOUT divorcing. The life-long span of marriage is intended to portray the heavy responsibility that true love demands. It's not all flowers and moonlight, it requires actual commitment from both parties. If love fails, it didn't. The partners did.Lelouch Lamperougehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7421803159202685822.post-3852296560106916082012-05-06T14:51:48.585+03:002012-05-06T14:51:48.585+03:00Hmm…brilliant and deep. This is actually a growin...Hmm…brilliant and deep.

This is actually a growing concern nowadays, and I like the way you addressed it.

"True love is not real, unless you pretend" – Don't agree, but "It is not wise to permanently chain two hostile souls together yet this seems to be the mission of the clergy" – I totally agree

Well Done @elovepoetry, I rily enjoyed this piece.

"Love is a freak; worse still (is) to love and be loved by a freak." – me thinks

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An avatar goes to see the doctor: Is this the future communication within the health sector? The film "Edd Kewin. Eine kleine, kleine Narbe" premiers at this years Hauptstadtkongress Berlin.
The session "ConceptHospital 8.6: the future of health" (June 4th 2008, 14 pm, ICC, ICC-Lounge) within the Hauptstadtkongress medicine and health (June 4th-6th 2008) presents a premiere to visitors and participants: a 10-minutes-movie, set in 2028. In this movie a successful Berlin playwriter sends his avatar out to look for a suitable hospital for an upcoming operation within the virtual reproductions of Berlin clinics. Based on the recommendation of a "befriended" avatar, the playwriters avatar visits a hospital, receives consultation by the head physician which includes the simulation of pains and scarves, and finally "books" a date for the real operation of his "master", the playwriter. The avatar of the head physician is called and talks like Prof. Dr. med. Jan Langrehr, head physician of the departement of visceral surgery at the Waldkrankenhaus Spandau. Professor Langrehr accompanied the film production as consultant and will be present at the session.
The movie – that should not be taken too serious – is set in reality as well as in the virtual world of Second Life®. It was produced by the agency specialized in health economy PR-Agentur WOK and realized by Berlins specialists for threedimensional webcontent, YOUin3D.com. The film was directed by Christian Asbach. The project was developed by the three founders of "ConceptHealth": the physicians Dr. Markus Müschenich, Dr. Dirk Richter and Dr. Pascal Scher. "ConceptHealth" is a brainpool that occupies itself with the future of our health system.


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- Talk to Yasuji (A) at Conflux #3.
- Open a blue Sturdy Pyxis to get the key item Medical Supply Chest.
- The item will not show up in the chest when peering in.
- If you open the chest using a Forbidden Key you won't get the key item. You need to open chest via guessing game.
- When obtaining the key item from the chest, you will still receive the regular reward that the chest contains.
- A chest obtained with capped Azure (Magic kills) lights seems to have more chance to drop the key item, but it is possible to get it out of a 1-guess chest.
- Return to Yasuji (A) for your reward.
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"Supporters for both Dutton and Turnbull say they believe it was actually Morrison's backers who secretly forced matters to a head, voting for Dutton in the first ballot to boost his numbers and generate a crisis for Turnbull, while intending all along for their man to prevail."
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MEEKER I At the request of the Meeker Board of Education, Bob Amick, a representative of the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) and technical director for the Meeker High School Drama Club, gave the board an update on the high school auditorium stage renovation project March 17.
The MACC and the school district have had an ongoing collaboration to raise funds to support the renovation of the auditorium and performing arts center.
Amick reported the total scope of the project may exceed $625,000 in order to bring the school performance facilities into compliance with modern theater arts standards.
Amick's report stated that the existing auditorium was built in 1955 as part of the then-new Meeker High School. Since 2006, gradual improvements have been made in acquiring new stage lighting instruments and a new wireless sound system and mixer.
In 2009, as part of the bond issue to build the new elementary school, major infrastructure renovations were made to the building to address electrical and plumbing issues. The auditorium heating and air conditioning system was improved and cosmetic changes were made to the walls and ceiling along with minor electrical modifications to stage lighting circuits. However, no improvements were made to the lighting control system or wiring nor to the aging rigging and drapery, audience seating, etc.
Most of the auditorium is the original 1955 material and does not meet current standards, Amick said.
From 2006 through 2012, for Phase I of the project, Amick lists $33,000 raised from the Fairfield Trust, WREA, Meeker Human Resource Council, the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District and private donations; $15,000 from the Fairfield Trust in 2013; $13,000 from the Fairfield Trust in 2014; and $60,000 from the Meeker Cemetery District totaling $121,000.
Phase II, involving the digital electronic lighting control system, related wiring and signaling systems, associated wiring and digital networking systems, is projected to cost $92,000 and is currently under design and engineering.
Amick reminded the board that further work with the ERBM District on the project would require a meeting between the school board and the ERBM District board that needs to be scheduled soon, now that ERBM has their new director on board. He concluded, stating that, "Performing and fine arts programs greatly enhance student performance and development of neurological skills that enable high achievement in the core academic skills … as well as composition, leadership, poise, self-confidence and even athletics."
The board was assured by Amick that investment in these upgrades and new technology would be easily moved to and utilized by a new venue should the district be able to build a new high school in the foreseeable future.


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Teres Model 135 Turntable Review
Author: user510
Model:Model 135
Suggested Retail Price:$1350 less arm, add $425 Expressimo RB250 tonearm less cartridge
Description:The company's least expensive solid acrylic turntable
Manufacturer URL: http://www.teresaudio.com
The Teres Model 135 with Expressimo RB250 tonearm.
Having had the past six months to gain some perspective on this turntable I offer the following to those who would like to know what it's like to live with one of these beauties. This particular turntable is composed of:
1) a solid, heavy clear acrylic base resting on three BDR cone feet
2) a SUBSTANTIAL spindle bearing of a design said to limit drive-belt-induced-micro-rocking common to most designs.
3) a solid acrylic platter
4) a solid acrylic arm board.
The tonearm is offered as an option. I chose the Expressimo RB250 arm. This is a Rega RB250 tonearm modified by Expressimo Audio of Eureka, Ca. http://www.expressimoaudio.com
This tonearm is modified as follows:
1) plastic counterweight stub shaft is replaced with machined solid stainless stub shaft.
2) Rega counterweight is replaced with the Expressimo manufactured "The Heavyweight" counterweight that features an offset stub location placing center of counterweight mass to approximately the same vertical location of the cartridge stylus.
3) Expressimo VTA adjuster is added to the tonearm
4) Cardas one piece wiring set.
This table is offered as a "kit". As such it requires the purchaser to assemble the unit. The acrylic requires sanding and polishing to achieve the clear appearance seen in the above photo. For a detailed description of my experience with the assembly, polishing and setting up see this link: http:// www.theanalogdept.com/teres.htm .
Price breakdown:
Table: $1350
ToneArm: $425
BDR cones: $50 Black Diamond Racing cone feet.
Shipping & Handling: $57 (UPS, Colorado to Washington state)
Total: $1885.00 (rounded off to the lowest $5.00 by Chris over the phone) less cartridge or phono preamp
Date of purchase: April 15, 2002
Date of delivery: April 18, 2002 via UPS
This table offers a unique operation capability. Primarily due to the electronic controller in the motor pod, the platter can be started and stopped by man-handling it. Give the platter a push and it starts. Gently hold the spinning platter with your hands, and it stops. I find this very entertaining. The table's solidness and heft contribute to a feeling of substantial hardware when doing this. There is a push button on the motor pod that can be used to start, stop and change between 33-1/3 and 45 rpm. Operation is simple and intuitive this way as well.
Motor Pod: Solid machined aluminum case design with a bolt down top and anodized black finish.
Motor: Maxon 110189 precision DC motor
Power supply: Tamura wall transformer with cable. 120 Volts AC in, 14Volts DC out at 850 Milli-Amps
Drive Cord: Silk string with knot
Motor Controller: Teres describes their controller circuit as one that brings the platter up to the correct speed then switches to a mode that will only change the output voltage a few milli-volts per minute. This avoids hunting (constantly making small speed adjustments) Once locked in the Teres controller adjusts the speed only enough to compensate for the slow speed drift that occurs during operation. Teres describes this as a self calibrating DC regulator.
In practice, I have noticed that the motor will make corrections when physical mis-alignments exist between the motor pulley and platter. If a high degree of precision is not exercised in obtaining parallelism between platter and pulley, excessive force will be read by the DC motor controller and an audible slow-down followed by a correction will be plainly heard...! My experience has been that even though both motor pod and turntable are sitting on the same flat and level surface, alignment is not close enough to avoid these correction episodes. I have found that I can tune my alignment by placing shim material under one of the motor pod feet to gain an adequate alignment. I've noticed that Teres is now offering their motor pods with a new design of pulley. The speed correction episodes have been discussed at length over the Teres email list. I should note that had I complained directly to Chris Brady at Teres, he Would Have offered a replacement or made any effort to correct this condition. In the end, I preferred to find my own correction and now do not suffer these correction episodes.
Motor pod update October-2002: With the 'Signature Motor Controller Upgrade' now available at $65 to all current Teres owners, any issue with pitch stability has been eliminated. Additionally, sonic benefits derived from an even more rock solid pitch give substantial reason to reconsider my descriptions of an already excellent sounding turntable. Further, the Signature Upgrade has become the standard motor pod sold with all Teres turntables.
A two piece "Reflex clamp" is offered with the base kit. The clamp operates via a screw down thread on the center post. There is a solid delrin curved puck that fits over the spindle post and under the LP. This serves to influence a curving direction when screwing down the clamp over the vinyl LP. Also noteworthy is the absence of any platter mat. The intent is for the LP to be placed directly against the bare acrylic platter. In practice this system works superbly. I use this clamp always. In many cases, a slight vacuum will be observed when removing the LP from the platter. I can't imagine a clamping system better than this without going to the expense of a vacuum platter. Absolutely superb...!
What does it sound like...?
Considerable influence is offered by the choice of tonearm and cartridge. However I was able to make a comparison between my previous table and the Teres using the same phono cartridge. The cartridge in question at the time was the venerable Shure V15VxMR. This mm cartridge was used on my former table, a heavily damp-modded Thorens TD160 MK I using the standard TP16 MK I tonearm. Clearly, the Teres exhibited superior detail extraction in all frequencies over the vintage Thorens. Modified though it was, it could not produce the sense of natural timbre, ambience or sound stage definition offered up by the Teres. The Teres exhibited a precise sound stage with borders clearly sketched out in 3D space. Bass notes seemed tighter, more controlled but with slightly less slam that what was produced by the Thorens. Background noise seemed similar between the two tables. The Thorens isolates it's arm and cartridge through a spring suspended sub-chassis design, the Teres isolates by virtue of the physical characteritics of the materials and amount of mass in it's construction.
A month later, I installed a Shelter 501 type 2 MC cartridge to the Teres. This resulted in a dramatic increase in detail extraction. With the Shelter, subtle, soft notes and sounds now became better defined. A sense of naturalness and with accurate timbre seemed more apparent. Soundstage became even better defined. I noticed the soundstage tended to be more forward and closer to the listener than before. I also heard improvements in dynamic transitional passages. Dynamics got faster and more explosive. This is a nice sounding cartridge. US list price is $800. It was offered directly from Japan at approximately $590 plus S&H. I found a US dealer who was willing to strike a balance between the two extremes in price.
Late October, I received the Signature Upgrade to the motor pod. This upgrade was highly recommended by the Chris at Teres and also by those who had purchased this upgrade. Cost was $65 plus S&H. At first listen my impression was of improved midrange. In particular, vocals and single instruments had a sweeter, more fully developed tonal texture. Coltrane's tenor seemed to take on an even more dissonant tone. Davis's trumpet had more bite and pinch when playing the SDMPWC album, side 2, "Teo". Bass seemed just a bit more solid, but not by much.
A week after listening to and liking the Signature Upgrade, I could wait no longer and found a new phono preamp to finish off the vinyl front end of my system. This unit is one that had been reviewed in a national audiophile magazine, "Listener" in the May/June 2002 issue, the Wright WPP100C. I had considered trying an EAR 834P with step-up transformer, a Tom Evans Micro-groove and had actually tried out a Musical Surroundings "Phonomena", however, the Wright took the sounds of this table to a significantly higher level, adding increased presence and aliveness to the mix. Bass was dramatically improved. My review of the Wright with this table can be found here.
Excerpt from the Wright WPP100C review:
In general I would describe the sound of the Teres/Shelter with the Wright as having articulate, fast transients while preserving delicacy and detail. There is no sonic coloration that I can detect, but rather the unit reproduces a natural, fully timbered, rich and revealing presentation of each instrument and voice. I've also discovered a pronounced aliveness to the sound. Reverberant passages evoke strong ambiant* sensations. Dynamics are fast and explosive. Rapid, dense musical passages are fully detailed.
Example: Moody Blues "In Search of the Lost Chord", "Departure". This is the intro into "Ride My See Saw" that features a synthesizer tone rising in pitch in a seemingly endless linear climb ultimately reaching a climactic crescendo at the end. This manages to raise the hairs on the nape of my neck repeatedly...! So far three times in a row. I like it when that happens.
The midrange is reproduced natural and alive. Vocals are natural and full with subtle neuances in texture. Highs are rendered fully and even impossibly fine detail is reproduced in a delicate sharpness. Bass reproduction is terrific with deep, extended, large, round, full low frequency notes delivered with concussive force. This definitely makes an improvement over the inboard Classe' phono stage that had seemed just shy of delivering low frequency satisfaction for this listener. This is also really a plus for the cartridge in use, a Shelter 501 type 2. This cartridge, while very, very good all over is known for lacking that last little bit of bass extension and slam that some audiophiles crave. With the Wright, there is no need for a cartridge upgrade just to get some more bass extension. It's here now...! As an example, one of the records I use to test bass extension is the soundtrack from the movie "2001 A Space Odyssey". The track is titled "Also Sprak Zarasthustra" but many simply know this as the theme from 2001. Whatever your reference title, there is a 30 hz organ pedal note in this piece that plays through, beginning to end. This very low note is delivered to good effect. While not seismic, the bass is delivered with greater force than before. I consider it a good thing if a system can reproduce this note at all. When the note gets more forceful as a result of an upgrade like this, I'm encouraged.
To sum:
At first I compared this turntable to my previous table, a fully 'damp modded' Thorens TD160 MK I, which I had been tweaking for a period of months, and making great progress in extracting better sound from that unit. Link here for the modded Thorens.
The Thorens had developed into a very pleasant sounding and satisfying table to live with. With the Teres, however, there was a much more accurate, natural and detailed sonic picture than that of the vintage Thorens. The Teres seemed to come up slightly lacking in bass extension and slam by comparison, however.
The difference became even more exaggerated with the addition of the Shelter MC cartridge which added depth and detail to all sonic ranges except for the very bottom of bass extension. This changed for the better with the addition of the Signature motor upgrade which added a richness to the midrange and a slight increase to bass slam and extension. Then with the addition of the Wright WPP100C and step up transformer the sonic transformation seems complete. No longer will I make a comparison between this turntable and the old Thorens. Any issues with bass extension and slam are forgotten as this table now delivers the goods in a satisfying manner completely and in all frequencies. There is much to like.
Product Weakness:The motor controller 'did' require precise physical alignment with the platter to avoid a pitch correction episode. This anomaly was eliminated with the addition of the Signature Upgrade to the motor controller, now standard.
Product Strengths:Superior record clamping, highly detailed, accurate, live presentation.
Associated Equipment for this Review:
Photos of system: (link to system info)
Amplifier:Classe' CAP 151 integrated stereo amplifier, rated @ 150 rms wpc into 8 ohms.
Phono Preamplifier: Wright WPP100C with the Wright WPM100 MC step up transformer
Sources (CDP/Turntable):Teres 135, with modified Rega RB250 tonearm, Shelter 501 type 2 MC cartridge
Speakers:NHT 2.9 (rated @ 6 ohm)
Cables/Interconnects:Tonearm IC: Cardas, Phono Preamp IC: Audioquest Jade, Speaker cable: Monster
Music Used (Genre/Selections):Classic Rock, 50's and 60's jazz, some better known classical
Room Size (LxWxH):30 ft. x 12 ft. x 18ft (room photo)
Room Comments/Treatments:Vaulted ceiling
Time Period/Length of Audition:6 mos.
End of Review
1) This Teres was purchased direct from the manufacturer. Contact: Chris Brady, E-mail: [email protected], Ph: (303) 466-1743
Addr: Teres Audio, 2190 Snowmass Circle, Broomfield, C), 80020


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Frank Barnako, the "Internet Daily" columnist for CBS Marketwatch, was kind enough to interview me on the move to Military.com. Here's a snippet:
Do you write for yourself or the reader?Sometimes both. I think it comes out best when I write for myself. And I try to let my own sense of urgency and my own sense of cool guide me.What's more critical, content or opinion?I think content. The Internet is full of people who will rant and rave with no facts behind them. So with the stuff I am doing, content is more important. There is a tendency in the mainstream press to just gawk and drool over the latest hardware idea without really looking at what its real capabilities are, how close it is to actually happening. That's why I think content trumps opinion.


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Letter to FolkWorks re: Yuval Ron Ensemble concert
When I got the flyer about FolkWorks presenting the Yuval Ron ensemble on May 31, 2014, in Santa Monica, I immediately wanted to go. Thanks to the generosity of Steve and Leda Shapiro donating tickets to KPFK and the wonderful synchronistic symmetry of 'me' calling in at just the right time to 'win' them, I got to share the experience with a friend. Despite traffic being clogged by an accident on the way, we got to Santa Monica from the 'Eastside' in good time.
This "Rose Garden of Peace" captivated me from the beginning. A warmer and richer tone than previous performances was apparent when to open, a saffron/maroon costumed dancer balancing a tray of lighted candles on her head glided down the center aisle to a Yiddish sounding melody, reminding me of a Havdalah ceremony. A Yemenite dance with a 'square tune' (contradance musicians take note) featured percussion produced on a cooking oil can since women had ignored a ban on music and dancing and made it while in the kitchen.
Unlike other of Yuval Ron performances, many children including Yuval's curly headed young son and his older daughter, a talented violinist who performed with the group on one of the numbers, contributed to the very friendly atmosphere which prevailed throughout. A lot of exercise was gained by the diverse audience/participants during 'free for all dance in the aisles fest' to the rousing tones of the Turkish reed trumpet and special drum. This 'brought down the house'.
The familiar transcendent solemnity was evoked by the haunting Hebrew Ode to Light set to an Arabic tune. 'Erev Shel Shoshaneme/Shalom/Salaam' melding and a provocative 'Yerushalim Shel Zahav' caused me to say a heartfelt "AMEN". During one memorable melody the talented, flexible dancer seemed to transform herself into a shimmering, iridescent swirling mermaid.
So much more wonderful music and talent flowed from the six regular musicians (each with his or her own 'fan following') and the guest singer and accordionist, that it would take many more words to describe them. All this preceded the finale, the world premiere of a new concept set to music by Yuval Ron, describing the seven pillars upon which peace on earth can be built. A book will be coming out soon to capture the stories Yuval Ron so engrossingly tells with his Israeli accent, about Hafiz of Shiraz, a famous Farsi poet and others and the connection of the concept of Sufism to many other cultures and to the present time. More details can be found at his website.
The tireless, much appreciated and valued devotion of Steve and Leda, the FolkWorks Board and the 'tekkies' and 'roadies' to the preservation and promotion of all forms of folk music and dance was well expressed in the marvelous participatory performance experienced by all.


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Cardi B stunned the crowd as she brought out Lil Nas X during her headline set at Wireless Festival.
The Grammy winner rocked the stage on the first night of the festival at London's Finsbury Park on Friday (05Jul19), and treated her fans to a set which included her hits Bodak Yellow, I Like It and Press.
Cardi then introduced Lil Nas X as the crowd went wild, and the pair performed his debut hit, Old Town Road.
Taking to Twitter after the gig, she heaped praise on the rapper, who recently came out as gay.
"I'm going to bed I have such S bad headache .I want to thank @LilNasX for coming out tonight at Wireless ! It was lit keep doing your thing ,the stars is the limit …..Stream rodeo for a date with lil nas," she shared.
The mother-of-one also asked fans to return her wig after she threw it into the crowd during her exuberant set.
Video taken from the gig shows Cardi kneeling on the stage before ripping her wig off mid-song and throwing it into the audience, leaving people scrambling and fighting to grab the souvenir.
"I GOT CARRIED AWAY …….I want my wig back:/ Dm me," she posted on social media.
Fans advised the New York rapper to check the auction site eBay to see if it was being sold.
The hip-hop festival runs until Sunday (07Jul19), with performances from Travis Scott, Future and Rae Sremmurd.
A$AP Rocky was due to take to the stage on Sunday, but his set is in doubt after he was arrested and detained in Sweden on assault charges.


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20Nepal - Kathmandu & theWildlife of Koshi & ChitwanNational ParkA 10-day holiday combining sightseeing inKathmandu with birdwatching and wildlifeexploration - on foot and from rafts, canoes,jeeps and elephant-back - among thewetlands of Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve andthe jungles of Chitwan National Park. GangesRiver Dolphins, wild Water Buffaloes, IndianRhinos, plus many deer, monkeys andcrocodiles, may be among the highlights.Fri 19th - Sun 28th Oct '12, Fri 15th - Sun 24th Feb & Fri 25th Oct - Sun 3rd NovCost: £1,895 (adult)NPL14£1,695 (U12s)Temples & Wildlife in Northern India! A 9-day holiday combining the best of India's wildlife and culture, with visits toBharatpur to see pythons, birds and otherwildlife; the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri; the Taj Mahal, Orchha, Khajuraho and Panna Tiger Reserve, plus an optional 4-day extension to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve for Tigers! Sat 16th - Sun 24th Feb, Sat 30th Mar - Sun 7th Apr & Sat26th Oct - Sun 3rd NovCost: £2,195 (adult)IND13£1,995 (U12s)India - Spices & Elephants in Kerala!A 9-day holiday combining the best of Kerala's wildlife and culture, with visits to Periyar National Park to look for wild Elephants, Munnar to enjoy the dramaticscenery of the hill station, Kumarakom and an overnight cruise to enjoy Kerala'sbackwaters, Kochi, and Kodanadu elephantcamp to see the trained Elephants. An optional 4-day extension to Marari Beach Resort offers the chance to relax on one of Kerala's fabulous beaches. Sat 16th - Sun 24th Feb & Sat 6th - Sun 14th Apr Cost: £1,895 (adult)IND12£1,695 (U12s)India - Tigers & Forts of RajasthanA 9-day wildlife experience to some of the most famous sites in northern India, includingthe Taj Mahal, Jaipur, pythons in Bharatpur, and Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Sat 16th - Sun 24th Feb & Sat 26th Oct - Sun 3rd NovCost: £1,795 (adult)IND14£1,595 (U12s)Brown Bears in FinlandA 4-day break to watch wildBrown Bears in the taiga forests that straddle Finland's borderwith Russia.Thu 25th - Sun 28th Jul (see page 53) Cost: £995 (adult)FIN02£695 (U13s)Peru - Wildlife & CultureA 14-day wildlife holiday including sea lions,piranha fishing, monkeys and macaws, plustrain rides and Machu Picchu. Please contact Andy on 01962 733051 email@example.com for more information.Sweden's BearsA 4-day holiday to an idyllic land of forests andlakes where we will look for Brown Bears from aluxurious purpose-built hide and enjoy thenatural history, beauty and extraordinarytranquillity of the Swedish boreal forests. Thu 8th - Sun 11th Aug(see page 145)SWE04Cost: £795Big Game in South Africa'sKruger NPA 10-day tour to eastern South Africa, includingsix nights in Kruger National Park. Fri 19th - Sun 28th Oct '12 & Fri 18th - Sun 27th Oct ZAF04Cost: from £2,295FamilyWildlife AdventuresOur programme of Family Wildlife Adventuresis aimed at those of you wishing to travel witha child (or children), and for 2013 we areoffering the favourites listed below (though anyof the holidays in our brochure can beoperated for your family - or a group offamilies - on request). What better way ofoccupying a half-term or holiday than byjoining like-minded families to enjoy the world'stop wildlife spectacles with your children.Brown BearLion cubsSpotted OwletsAll the above Family Wildlife Adventures are also offered by us as private holidays,tailormade to suit your requirements.
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Spondylolisthesis and spondylolsis
I recently was injured by a bike causing a fracture (spondylolsis) and causing spondylolisthesis in my L5 and L4.
I am a mother of three young children and i feel like the news has completely put a stop to my otherwise hectic life. I can barley keep up with any house work before needing to rest. I get vertigo so bad that i cant function for hours after. even walking 5 blocks to drop and pick the kids up from school is agonizing. I have a physio appointment for next Monday, where they are supposed to tell me how to "live" with this condition. I can find a lot info about spodylolisthesis, but I can't seem to find a lot about the fractures, Spondylolsis. I worry about the fractures, my doctor didn't go into details and left it up to the physiotherapist to tell me more. It was my husbands idea for me to come on here and find out more about my conditions and talk to others who are going through the same thing.
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I also have vertigo issues from cervical spodylosis. Dizziness nausea and severe headaches. Sometimes I feel like no one understands or wants to hear about it LOL... especially my 11 yr old girl and twin ten year old boys. How long ago did you find out?
I was born with congenital spondylolisthesis . I was diagnosed when I was 17 and fused in my late 20s, at L5-S1. I wish I didn't have to say this but I have a lot of knowledge and experience with back pain and back issues . That being said, there is no such thing as Spondylolsis. According to the chart of ailments and conditions on this site, they associate something similar to that word with spondylosis/osteoarthritis. I don't know about that word spondylosis, but DO know about & have osteoarthritis (assuming that's the same thing you're talking about.). Overall, I would say it might be a good idea to see an orthopedic surgeon or possibly a physiatrist. Get a good set of x-rays (and possibly an MRI) of the area(s) that troubles you . That will be a starting point and a baseline for treatment and things to come. You may have something that requires immediate attention and not realize it - which is why I suggest having the x-rays and/or MRI. Having young children and a family to take care of, means that you need to put your health first . I would pursue a firm diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible. In the meantime, you might want to see your PCP or (possibly a pain management doctor), explaining to them how you need to get through the day with your painful problems, while you are waiting to move forward with treatment (some medication and physical therapy might do you some good) - and no, I don't believe in the saying, "you have to live with it - that's a bunch of bunk. Sending positive vibes your ways & hoping for a speedy path back to your normal life.....Misfit


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Arlington Heights police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 4:48 PM Wednesday to a report of a fire in an apartment basement 410 Circle Hill Drive Arlington Heights, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report from police officers on the scene that there was a confirmed fire with the fire extending.
Arlington Heights upgraded the fire call to a working fire response which brought Palatine firefighters to the scene and Prospect Heights firefighters to stand by at an Arlington Heights fire station.
Dryer Fire Quickly Extinguished in Apartment Basement on Circle Hill Drive, Arlington Heights
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Firefighters pulled two lines to the apartment building and searched the first and second floor for residents that may have needed help with evacuation.
The crew from Arlington Heights Fire Department Engine 4 reported the fire was a dryer fire and was extinguished by 7:28 p.m.
Buffalo Grove firefighters also assisted Arlington Heights firefighters at the scene.
A water main also broke in the 400 block of East Valley Lane early in firefighting operations, Heavy water flow, covered the street in freezing temperatures — flowing westbound toward the corner of Valley Lane and Circle Hill Drive. The water main break apparently did not affect firefighting operations.
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Mommy van Gogh
By Melissa Face
"Draw," says Evan, my nineteen-month-old. His tiny hand grasps the red crayon and moves it back and forth across the lined paper. I clap for him, tell him he is doing a great job, and his round face lights up. He is proud. "Draw. Draw. Draw," he repeats.
Evan continues marking the paper with the red crayon, and I keep reinforcing how wonderful his artwork is. And it is wonderful. Evan is my firstborn; so, by nature, everything he does is just wonderful.
Then, Evan does the unthinkable. He takes the red crayon and the notebook and shoves them both in my direction. He looks at me with hopeful eyes and says, "Draw, Mama."
"Oh no," I think to myself. "I was afraid of that." I have dreaded this moment for a long time. I am terrible at artwork. I have always been terrible at artwork.
In elementary school, my classmates skipped down the breezeway when it was time for art class. I hung back at the end of the line and walked slowly. Less time in class meant less opportunity to embarrass myself with another horrific creation.
Throughout the years, I painted, sculpted and drew as required. And since it was elementary school, I was given a passing grade on my creations. I brought home numerous stick figure drawings, paint smears, misshapen globs of clay and papier-mâché distortions. And like any good parent would, my mom and dad praised my artwork and displayed it somewhere in the house.
I remember making a butterfly in Bible school, a candle at youth camp, and a cloth heart at mission friends. My parents lovingly placed each item on the desk in their study. I shuddered when I walked past their little desktop gallery. I knew I wasn't an artist.
I am thirty-three years old now, and little has changed in terms of my artistic abilities. I have not progressed past a stick figure drawing; I can't cut out a heart shape from a folded piece of paper, and I am incapable of neatly folding the corners of a gift-wrapped package.
But today, my toddler wants me to draw. He insists that I draw. So, to avoid letting him down, I pick up the red crayon and begin. I draw a smiley face. Evan laughs. Then, I draw a sun in the corner of the paper. Evan keeps smiling. "Draw, Mama," he repeats.
I get braver and attempt one of my trademark stick figure people. "Da-Da!" he squeals. With a little more confidence, I draw another stick figure next to the first one. It has a triangle dress and long lines of hair. "Ma-Ma!" Evan squeals again and claps his hands. Clearly, my drawings are better than I thought.
This is not as unpleasant as I feared. In fact, I am starting to have a little bit of fun. I draw a picture of our dog, Tyson, beside the two figures. "Horsey!" Evan shouts. Close enough.
For the next few minutes, Evan and I engage in our own version of Pictionary. I attempt to draw something that he recognizes, and he shouts out the object's name. Sometimes I am successful, and sometimes I fall short. But regardless of the quality of the finished product, each of my attempts is met with an appreciative giggle or squeal.
Today, I am an artist.
Now I know that I do possess a little artistic talent. I had just never met with my ideal audience until the other day. I am meant to draw only for the non-judgmental, inexperienced, completely open-minded toddler. My work is meant to be displayed on etch-a-sketches, magnadoodles, and coloring books throughout my home. I am particularly creative with stickers, magic markers and of course, red crayons.
I am an artist. I am Mommy van Gogh.
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With the site's facelift I thought I'd kick off with my top 5 list of games that you should be playing right now… like, stop what you're doing, pick one and let it be the best thing ever!
5.) Warhammer 40,000 (40k)
Games Workshop has long been the table-top gaming juggernaut, and Warhammer 40,000 has been their flagship to make that happen. 40K combines amazing models and a rich fictional world to deliver an engaging gaming experience that few other games can compare to. Where 40k can fall short is its rule system; when you make your rules specifically to fit a story or thematic concept, things can get unbalanced really quickly. This game can be played competitively, but personally, I'd suggest it if you love the aesthetic and love to play out some amazing cinematic moments.
40k is by far the most expensive game on the list, earning it last place. The barrier to entry is fairly steep and frankly, can scare of new players. Don't fall for the lie that you must own a massive and expensive army to play, but it will require a substantial investment to make it happen.
4.) Infinity
Corvus Belli, the up and coming game developers over in Spain took all the things that made 40k wrong and turned it upside down. Infinity is a skirmish level game, requiring between 13-18 models for intense squad based tactical assaults. While 40k is great for representing a grand warzone, Infinity represents the small tactical strikes that happen behind the scenes in war. Think D-Day Vs. Saving Private Ryan; one is grand scale, the other is micro scale. Another very important note is that Infinity is designed for competitive play from the get-go, this allows those more tactical thinkers to really explore the mechanics and game space. Oh and another thing, all the rules are free; as in they don't cost a thing. With so few models and free rules, the cost to play is really low, something you can pick up and try without major investment.
3.) Warmachine and Hordes
The partner games of Warmachine and Hordes (Aesthetically different but built to play one another), are the brainchild of Privateer Press located in Washington, near Seattle. In terms of comparing this game to the others, it's a cross between infinity and 40k. Battles are skirmish level, but can run between 25-50 models, has a rock solid rule set and like 40k, has a rich back story. The game system is less focused on cinematic moments and on organized play. Costs are reasonable (and few), while model quality is constantly improving at PP. Those looking for a more competitive (read: less rules debates) alternative to 40k will be very happy with WM/H
2). Age of Sigmar
The newest brainchild of (and second game on the list from) Games Workshop. This last year Warhammer Fantasy Battles imploded in several book/month-long story called the End Times; In its wake, Age of Sigmar was born, and with it GW showed that it's trying to keep up with the current trend in gaming. Free rules, all old models are useable and a desperately needed facelift. All of that comes at a price: this is by far the least competitive (but not boring) game on the list. Why is it here? Where Infinity is purely focused on hardcore rules, AoS is purely focused on thematic moments. It's fluff gaming at it's best! Read a book and want to re-enact it? No problem. Want to play out the events of 300? Sweet. Age of Sigmar swings the pendulum far in the favor cinematic gaming, and if that's your cup of tea, you wont find anything better.
1.) Star Wars X-Wing
Fantasy Flight games has exploded in popularity over the last few years, part of that success is due to X-Wing, one of FF most popular games. X-Wing is a small dog-fight style game where squads of star-fighters battle off for the fate of the galaxy. So why is it in my number one spot? A few reasons: X-Wing is easy to learn, hard to master. The core set is extremely simple to teach/learn, while buying up expansion adds immense amounts of tactical depth. Another extremely important part of X-Wing is the cost of entry. the equivalent of an "Army" can be bought for $80, (meaning, a playable force). That low-cost does 2 important things: it makes the game more accessible to a younger/ more frugal crowd; secondly, its makes the risk of investing in a game you don't like nearly insignificant. Gamers can pick up a force for X-Wing without worrying about wasting their money, because frankly, it doesn't cost much. Any game that can function as a relaxed game-night experience and also have a national tournament built around it is worthy of special mention.


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I think there is a big deviation and someone has altered standard settings in a big way.
First of all you cant delete an activitiy physically and there is no status as DLT status.
you can apply deletion flag, but only when activity is either CRT or in CLSD status.
and there are no commitments / purchase requisitions against the same.
hope above helps you in investigating and restoring standard settings
Case closed:
1. We implemented user exit to give warning to the user if component has open orders etc.
2. We implemented program that can be used to unflag system status DLT.
Thanks for your answers!
my problem is how control user
Disallow any change in material through CJ20N IF PR is release and PO Exist


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text: Located 15km's from Muswellbrook this 461 acre property which backs onto Crown Land is an ideal country retreat. There is approximately 60 acres of open grazing land around the homestead plus another 40 acres on top of the mountains with the remainder being timbered ridge lines. There are 2 good stock dams & the fencing is in good condition. The homestead is nicely positioned offering outstanding views of the property & surrounding country side. There are 3 big bedrooms with one bedroom formerly being 2 rooms, which could easily be converted back to 4 bedrooms. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe & ensuite. The living area is open plan with a lounge/dining room with a combustion fire & R/C air. The kitchen is in very good condition with an electric cooktop & oven, with plenty of cupboard space. There is a verandah at the front & a deck to the side overlooking the fully fenced yard. There is an above ground pool with an entertainment area & solar heating. (Pool need's work). For storage there is a 4 bay shed, workshop, carport & garden shed. Situated on the property is also a half finished steel framed weekender which would be ideal for guests once completed. Near this home is an 8 bay open shed & carport. There is a solid set of steel cattle yard's. This is an ideal lifestyle property with riding tracks throughout, good grazing country to run a few head of cattle & all only 15 minutes to Town.


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Combine mass haul plans with a schedule based on resources, quantities and locations, with help of the online scheduling assistant. Use the powerful time-location and map views to complete realistic schedules in a fraction of time compared to traditional Gantt chart planning.
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Back in the early 1990's was an exciting time for PC games. For one thing the PC had moved from being a strictly IBM platform that was overpriced and essentially used just a monochrome monitor to an open system with many companies making graphics cards and color monitors. Also, the processors had gone from the 8086 through 286, 386 and to the 486 which could handle enough memory to make games viable. So around about 1991 or so we saw a bunch of great games, many of which are still classics. We had Civilization, Master Of Orion, RPG's and a funky game that was sold as shareware called Castle Wulfenstein, which the very first first person shooter. That game, though and all the others that followed it may never have existed except for a Mario port that was never sold.
In 1990, id Software, the game company behind the Doom and Wolfenstein franchises and the forefathers of the first-person shooter genre, struck a deal with Nintendo's then-president Shigeru Miyamoto.
id Software had recreated the immensely popular side-scrolling platformer Super Mario Bros. 3, but for MS-DOS. It took them just one week, working on the project after hours and full-time on weekends. They were looking to see if they could get Nintendo to license their PC port. You can see the first few levels of ported version of SMB3 in the video above.
If you're a details person, you'll notice a couple things are off: infinite flight, sprites, and music to name a few. Mario's a little chubbier, the sounds effects aren't exactly the same, and Mario can fly without a running start when he gets his leaf power up. Those imperfections exist because the team had to recreate pretty much everything from scratch: They had a tile editor onto which they'd redraw sprites, recreate enemy programming, and recompose maps and music.
"The timeframe was short because we already had the scrolling engine and some player code. Using a 4-head VCR we recorded gameplay so Tom could freeze frame the tape and copy the graphics perfectly," John Romero told me in an email.
The team sent the port out to Nintendo of America, then got sent up the ladder to Japan. The port, unfortunately, wasn't released to the general public. It had been rejected.
"The head guys in Japan headquarters decided they would keep the IP on their own consoles. We were told no-go and decided to make Commander Keen instead," he said. "There was no reason at all to [make the port] it if we didn't send it to them."
Later, the company was picked up by Apogee Software (now 3D Realms), a video game publisher that advanced id $2,000 to develop Commander Keen, the side-scrolling episodic platformer game that really brought id out of obscurity.
So, instead of a Nintendo PC game empire, the game industry got the shareware games, Commander Keen, Castle Wulfenstein and finally, Doom. History has strange twists and nothing is a straight path.


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Stabbing In Seward Park; Fireworks or Gunshots?
1) Police say a man was repeatedly stabbed in the head in an attack in Seward Park Tuesday afternoon.
Officers found the man—who is in his 30s—lying in the street near 50th Ave. S. and S. Hudson St. around 2:00 Tuesday afternoon. The man been stabbed in the head eight times, according to a fire department spokesman, and was in stable condition following the incident.
The man only gave police a vague description of the suspect.
2) Good news for Seattle's cabbies: police have tracked down two men suspected of robbing cab drivers in SoDo earlier this month.
Robbery detectives arrested one of the men in south Seattle last night, and learned that a man suspected in another robbery was already in police custody in Snohomish County for an unrelated case.
3) I've had a couple people ask if I know anything about a round of gunfire in the Columbia City/Seward Park (49th and Dawson-ish) area late Sunday night. After poking around a bit, it sounds like that pop-pop-popping some folks heard was was (probably) just fireworks related to Chinese New Year. Gong xi fa tsai!