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In light of the circumstances of Baelor's reign, we feel that the game needs a clear policy in regards to the availability and effectiveness of birth control.
The primary form of birth control available is moon tea, which is a herbal remedy consisting of various plants such as tansy and pennyroyal. Properly speaking—as in, looking at historical examples—such a remedy is an abortifacient rather than a form of birth control. That is, it can cause a fertilized egg to be expelled but it cannot prevent the fertilization in the first place or affect ovulation. It is not strictly clear whether GRRM intends moon tea to function purely as an abortifacient or if he also imagines that in Westeros it can also prevent impregnation in the first place, but for the purpose of the game it is not strictly necessary to know. It does seem as if the most common usage is to drink moon tea after one suspects a risk of pregnancy, rather than to prevent one.
Baelor, of course, does not look kindly upon moon tea. Not only does it potentially allow for inappropriate behaviour but it also kills babies. Given this, selling moon tea or the ingredients needed for moon tea is not acceptable in King's Landing. Anyone doing so risks fines or even expulsion from the city. Nobles will in some cases have access to maesters (though far from all houses will have maesters present in King's Landing), but keep in mind that maesters serve a house and answer to the lord of that house. If the lord's wife is trying to prevent pregnancy without telling her husband, she's as unlikely to get moon tea from their maester as an unmarried daughter who is having an illicit affair.
The result of this is that if your character needs access to moon tea, you need to clear that access with staff as you cannot simply assume that it can be obtained. You will need to put in a +job, explain what you need the moon tea for and propose a way to obtain it. This holds true for characters in Dorne as well, even though it will be easier to propose an acceptable way of obtaining moon tea there as there are no strictures like those in King's Landing imposed on Sunspear.
Furthermore, characters using moon tea will agree to use a random roll (exact format being worked on) on a monthly basis to determine whether it has been working or not. While we see that some characters put great trust in moon tea in the books, it is clear that it cannot be 100% effective since there are a good many bastards in the setting and far from all of them wanted.
To help us maintain a record of the history of the game and to help new players get into the game more easily, it is very important that everyone keeps their characters as updated as possible. As it stands now we often find ourselves forced to close—or even kill off—characters when they are abandoned because it is too difficult to piece together their past history.
Keeping your character updated also affects your progress on the game. If you want to switch to another character or request an alt, we will first request that you update your current character, so doing it regularly makes it much easier for everyone. We also take into account how good a player has been about keeping their character(s) updated when considering applications for Restricted or Limited characters. Finally, when tier advancement is sorted out, how well updated a character has been kept will be an important criteria.
The two most important things to do is to add Events (+HELP CDB EVENTS) when something significant happens and to add or update Relations (+HELP CDB RELATIONS) to other characters. It is also important to regularly look over your History. It should function as a summary of both what is in your character's background and a summary of significant developments since then. Occasionally, you can also take a look at your Persona and Notes and see if anything needs to be adjusted.
For those of you who like to be mentioned in the Tidings or the Chronicle (and who doesn't!), adding Events is particularly important; if you haven't added one for a particular scene, you are much less likely to show up in the writeups done about that scene.
Players who create personal, named NPCs for regular or semi-regular usage need to submit these to the CDB so that their name and any other specific details can be approved and so that they are preseved in the event of a player switching characters. See +HELP CDB SUBMIT for how to do this. Note that tier for such characters will default to V unless the player asks for something else and provides a reason for why it should be higher. More than IV is very unlikely to be approved.
As of August 1st, 2013, Blood of Dragons has become what we refer to as "Blood of Dragons 2.0", although it must be stressed that the name of the game will not be changed to reflect this.
What this entails is that certain characters and certain elements of the game's history have been changed to be more in line with new and future canon information. This means that some information that was valid during "Blood of Dragons 1.0" has now become outdated legacy information.
In most cases, the game's website and the game's CDB have been updated to reflect the new information. However, we have not edited old Logs, except when edits have only entailed replacing a name with another. As such, all logs submitted prior to August 1st of 2013 display a message at the top, warning the reader that not all information in those logs may be valid for game's current incarnation.
It is also quite possible that legacy information has survived in other places, though hopefully such issues will be corrected over time.
Information about specific changes will be collected in the article Blood of Dragons 1.0 and 2.0.
We've had a lot of new players lately and a lot of activity, which is great to see. This has, however, highlighted one of the complexities with how Blood of Dragons is setup, with many characters having been in play before: staying true to what has been established about a character. If you take up a CGed character, you do have to play that character the way it was setup. You cannot ignore or rewrite parts of it that you do not like.
Your character's past should, naturally, stay as it has been established. If something about a character's past appears to contradict something else or seems odd in some other way, please speak to Staff. Sometimes oddities do slip by us at the approval stage and sometimes subsequent players make unapproved additions to History and Events.
Your character's present situation should also pick up where it last left off. It is particularly important to keep in mind that a CGed character will already have been established as being present in either King's Landing or Sunspear. If you want to work out that the character went away for a while and have now returned, you need to speak to Staff first and make sure it doesn't conflict with anything.
Your character's personality and relationship also need to stay consistent with what has been established. You are able to edit existing relationships and to add new ones, but this must never be used to rewrite a character's connections to other characters without IC reasons that develop out of actual roleplay rather than just a player's desire to change something. Do keep in mind that the game is on a 1:1 ratio. Characters can of course develop, both in terms of personality and relationships, but not overnight and not without the roleplay to motivate it.
If you are at all uncertain about any pre-established details about your character and/or whether a change to something is reasonable, please don't hesitate to contact Staff.
These are the seasons that we have worked out for the game:
120-122 = Spring
123-128 = Summer
128-130 = Autumn
130-135 = Winter
135-136 = Spring
136-138 = Summer
138-142 = Autumn
142-145 = Winter
145-151 = Spring
151-153 = Summer
153-154 = Autumn
154-155 = Winter
155-157 = Spring
157-161 = Summer (ended Day 24, Month 6)
161-165 = Autumn (ended Day 29, Month 9)
165-167 = Winter (ended Day 21, Month 8)
167-??? = Spring
If we learn of canon details that make clear or strongly suggest anything that differs from this, we will try to incorporate those changes (as with any non-canon material on the game). Some things cannot be changed (such as the seasons since the start of the game at the beginning of 158), but the further back it goes, the more likely that we would tweak things to fit canon if it becomes known.
Since the question has come up from some Guests interested in playing squires, we'd like to note that the official policy regarding when a PC squire can become a knight is that 18 is the minimum age. This is the general minimum age for having been knighted for those who start playing as knights.
Exceptions are made, both when knighthood is a background detail and when it comes to PC squires, for exceptional combat skills (usually Tier III and upwards), the Prodigy asset and exceptional IC actions. In all cases, admin approval is required for being bestowed a knighthood before the age of 18.
Westeros is not a particularly forgiving place when it comes to behaviour that breaks with what is considered socially acceptable and this is particularly true for women. A woman's reputation is one of her most valuable assets and once it has been damaged it can be incredibly difficult, even impossible, to repair it.
With King Baelor's return to court coming up quite soon, we want to stress the importance of an intact reputation for female characters. Baelor may be very forgiving, but he takes sins very seriously. Keep in mind that this is the king that will be locking up his sisters—forbidding them all male contact—so that their beauty cannot tempt men.
In fact, we know that during Baelor's reign, unwed women are rarely seen at court. It would limit roleplay too much if we went that route, but that makes it even more important that unwed women in particular have near-spotless reputations if they wish to remain at court.
So, what does this mean, in practice? For starters, it means observing thematically appropriate behaviour for unwed women. An unwed woman going off anywhere alone—especially with a man—is highly unlikely, she would always be accompanied by a chaperone, generally a septa if she follows the Seven. If she is not chaperoned, someone will notice. Keep in mind that there are unnamed NPCs all over the Keep and they do gossip.
We do not want to limit anyone's roleplay but we do want roleplay to fall within what is thematically appropriate. We also do not want to end up in a situation where, once Baelor is back in King's Landing, some characters may end up being rendered unplayable because they'll be sent home, sent to a Motherhouse or—later on—locked up in the Maidenvault. But if those consequences are brought on by IC circumstances, they will be enforced.
We also want to stress that this does not just apply to unwed women; they are the most vulnerable to having their reputation tarnished, but to succeed at court under Baelor, everyone will need to watch out.
This includes men as well. Even Prince Aegon will be forced to keep his bad behaviour well hidden from Baelor, so debauchery coming from men could very well lead to them being recalled from court by their families since they will be seriously damaging the reputation of their houses in the eyes of Baelor. As with women, we do not want to render any character unplayable, but we will be enforcing IC consequences when necessary to ensure that Baelor's reign has an accurate impact on court.
We hope that everyone will see this as an opportunity rather than a limitation; a religious fanatic as king is an obstacle that should generate a lot of tension and complexities.
Given the increased activity of late, we have taken a closer look at those PCs who are set as Restricted, Limited or Elite. Those roles do come with more of an expectation of activity and roleplay leadership but when there is less activity that is not always reasonable to expect players to uphold.
Players may of course notice that some very inactive PCs remain in such roles. We have a soft spot for those who were on board even before the beta, but naturally we do not want this to impact the options for other players. Anyone left in a high profile role even though they are inactive are only allowed to stay in that role if it is the kind of character we would never let another PC have anyway. Furthermore, if they also have a tier that is under quota, they are not counted against the quota.
On a similar note, when Staff members play more than one character of quota-restricted tier, only one of the characters are counted as taking up a slot.
-There is currently (at the time that this message is posted; for up-to-date information, see +CDB/QUOTA) 6 slots for tier III characters and 5 slots for tier II characters available. As some of these slots just opened up, there will be a 5 day request period from the date of this announcement. If the slots are not taken within 5 days, they will remain open and available on a first come, first serve basis. Please see the quota helpfile for further information about how this works.
Once logged in you will be able to submit logs via the submission form linked off the logs page. A submitted log will not appear until it has been checked over by Nymeria or Balerion, so it may take a day or two to show up. Its important that the instructions on the logs page are followed closely, so that only a minimum of additional editing is needed from the Admin.
You will also be able to contribute entries to the player wiki. If you have any questions about what sort of content should go into the wiki, contact Nymeria or Balerion.
The file on proper NPC usage has been updated, please make sure to read it:
We feel that lately we have seen some NPC usage that does not conform to these rules, with NPCs being used more extensively than has been approved and with no updates being submitted.
Players need to keep in mind that because of how the character system works on Blood of Dragons it is crucial that characters submitted into the CDB are kept updated. If the player of a knight regularly uses his squire as an NPC and establishes personality traits and relations for the squire, yet never submits any updates, a new player may apply for that squire without any knowledge of these things and may CG the character in a totally different way, only to be told when he starts playing that he is doing it wrong.
We want to give players more freedom to use NPCs than we had originally envisioned, but this can only be done if players take care of their end of the bargain by not going beyond approved usage and by providing all relevant updates.
We want to keep the CDB from becoming entirely static by making regular updates to the status of the NPC population with things such as betrothals, marriages, births and deaths. Our initial plan was to do a regular review of the CDB where we go through it and make various changes. For houses with PC members, the idea was then to give them a heads-up regarding changes that we'd like to see in the next few months, and to then let them play it out.
However, doing these regular reviews has proven to be something we just don't have the time for, so we would love some player input. If you have any suggestions for CDB changes along the lines previously mentioned, let us know. In particular, betrothals that should probably have resulted in marriages or pregnancies that should have happened or should have come to term are things we'd love to be alerted about.
We would very much like the help from our players to advertise the game in venues outside of those that we frequent ourselves, whether these are MU*s, livejournals or forums. An official ad can be viewed using '+display nymeria/ad' (this will give you an evaluated version suitable for forums or livejournals) or 'ex *nymeria/ad' (this will give you an unevaluated version suitable for other MU*s). Players can feel free to modify this as they deem appropriate for the venue in question, or to write their own ad, as long as it does not give the wrong impression of the game.
The following points should be kept in mind:
1) Make sure that the venue in question allows advertising.
2) Only advertise in venues where you are a member of the community, unless it is a pure advertising MU*/livejournal/forum.
3) Make sure someone else has not already advertised the game in this venue.
4) If reciprocal advertising is required, we have an ElseMU* board setup for this purpose. However, the other venue would have to allow you to make the reciprocal posting, as guests cannot make use of it.
We'd also appreciate it if you page us or drop us a +mail to note where you have placed the ad, so we can keep track of where the game has been advertised.
Just a quick note for players, as we've noticed this cropping up in logs:
When roleplaying about a house as an entity or collective body, you use the plural form.
Wrong: The Targaryen do not like this.
Right: The Targaryens do not like this.
And so on. And while we're on the subject of nomenclature: the Dornish, the Dornishmen, Dornishwomen. Not "the Dorne". Dorne is a place, not a group.


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"The Senior Class:" Index to Yearbooks from Alexandria (VA) High Schools, 1919-1951
The Alexandria Library, Special Collections has among its collections, a run of yearbooks for several of the high schools which served the city: Alexandria High School, "The Alecko" (1919-1935); George Washington High School, "The Compass" (1936-1965); and T.C. Williams High School, "Cerberus" (1966- ). This project indexes the photographs of the members of the senior classes depicted therein.
For several decades, the schools included students from adjacent areas of Fairfax County, including locations as distant as Fort Belvoir. The public schools in Alexandria had their share of graduates who achieved success in their given fields of endeavor. Quite a number of men attained high military rank, we have politicians, a television celebrity, and the father of a film actor.
This database includes more than 4,700 students from the classes of 1919-1951. The files are large and may take a few moments to appear on your monitor screen. The collection does not include the 1921 yearbook. The collection includes only photocopies of the 1937 and 1949 editions; this will affect the quality of photographic or digital reproduction that is possible. We would be grateful for the donation of the yearbooks for these classes in order to complete the project.
Photocopies, studio quality reprints, or digital scans of the students whose images are indexed are available. Please check the price list, or contact the Library for details.
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Another Day, Another On-Set Romance For Jennifer Aniston
Have things really gotten so rough for Jennifer Aniston that she's gone from dating cokehead models to taking movie roles just so she can date the leading man? That's what this article on Jen's new relationship with Traveling co-star Aaron Eckhart seems to be implying. According to the Daily Mail, Eckhart "personally requested Aniston for the part...and Jen's entire reason for doing this movie was Aaron." Before we got carried away imagining the potential for very cute little blonde Ecklets with rhinoplastic trust funds, we tried to figure out if this "rumor" had any substance.
Of course we're the last ones to believe silly dating rumors, but we couldn't help noticing the girl's age: 39 as of last week. Not to mention her rap sheet on dating set buddies. (Will those awkward kneeling-on-the-beach pictures with Vince Vaughn ever be erased from our memory? Please?) Plus, Aaron apparently ditched that nice bland blonde he's been dragging to red carpets right before filming. So, as annoying as it is to learn that stars sometimes use movies as means to find significant others, we're gonna have to root for this couple to succeed. Especially after reading that Aniston has reportedly been "heartbroken" ever since some relationship with some guy named Brad Pitt. Who knew?
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A federal judge in North Carolina has banned pro-life license plates as unconstitutional unless the state also offers a pro-choice option. U.S. District Court Judge James Fox ruled on Friday that the "Choose Life" plates violate the First Amendment.
Yes, that is the one having to do with free speech. Oh the irony.
In news that will shock no one, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of North Carolina Legal Foundation filed the lawsuit on behalf of North Carolinians seeking a specialty license plate for the pro-choice crowd. Apparently, amendments were introduced to the legislature and rejected six times to authorize a new plate that would read "Trust Women. Respect Choice," or "Respect Choice."
When did "reproductive freedom" and "choice" and "abortion" all become synonymous? I'm all for a woman's right to choose whether or not to reproduce. More power to her, whatever she decides. Six kids, no kids, kids conceived via fertility treatments as well as in the backseat of a '97 Honda, kids at 20, kids at 40, whatever. That's the freedom. That's the reproduction.
Abortion occurs after the reproductive freedom happens. Abortion ends another person's life because his or her existence is "inconvenient."
But enough from the pro-life soapbox -- let me step down and get on my pro-government one. This is a perfect example of why living in a republic is so awesome -- we get to elect our representatives. If North Carolinians are so intent upon a legislature that will approve pro-choice license plates, then they should vote for candidates that will do so. That's what elections are for.
Plus we have that wonderful Tenth Amendment, which allows states to make their own laws based on the needs and wants of their residents. Residents of a state that won't create a pro-choice license plate are welcome to move to a state like Virginia that does offer them.
Leave it to the ACLU to outlaw North Carolinians' ability to practice free speech on their license plates in the name of free speech.
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Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through the urine.
Alternative Names
Urine appearance and color; Routine urine test
How the test is performed
A urine sample is needed. Your health care provider will tell you what type of urine sample is needed. Two common methods of collecting urine are
The sample is sent to a lab, where it is examined for the following:
Physical color and appearance:
- What does the urine look like to the naked eye?
- Is it clear or cloudy?
- Is it pale or dark yellow or another color?
Microscopic appearance:
- The urine sample is examined under a microscope to look at cells, urine crystals, mucus, and other substances in the sample, and to identify any bacteria or other germs that might be present.
Chemical appearance (
- A special stick (dipstick) tests for various substances in the urine. The stick contains little pads of chemicals that change color when they come in contact with the substances of interest.
How to prepare for the test
Certain medicines change the color of urine, but this is not a sign of disease. Yourhealth care providermay tell you to stop taking any medicines that can affect test results.
Medicines that can change your urine color include:
- Chloroquine
- Iron supplements
- Levodopa
- Nitrofurantoin
- Phenazopyridine
- Phenothiazines
- Phenytoin
- Riboflavin
- Triamterene
How the test will feel
The test involves only normal urination, and there is no discomfort.
Why the test is performed
A urinalysis may be done:
- As part of a routine medical exam to screen for early signs of disease
- If you have signs of
diabetesor kidney disease, or to monitor you if you are being treated for these conditions
- To check for
blood in the urine
- To diagnose a
urinary tract infection
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy Acute nephritic syndrome Acute tubular necrosis Acute unilateral obstructive uropathy Alkalosis Alport syndrome Analgesic nephropathy Anorexia nervosa Atheroembolic renal disease Atrial myxoma Bladder stones Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy
- Chronic glomerulonephritis
Chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection Chronic renal failure Chronic unilateral obstructive uropathy
- Chronic urethritis
- Complicated UTI (pyelonephritis)
Congenital nephrotic syndrome Cystinuria Delirium Dementia Dementia due to metabolic causes Diabetes insipidus -- central Diabetic nephropathy/sclerosis Enuresis Epididymitis Failure to thrive Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis Goodpasture syndrome Heart failure Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) Henoch-Schonlein purpura Insulin-dependent diabetes (IDD) IgA nephropathy (Berger disease) Injury of the kidney and ureter Interstitial nephritis Irritable bladder
- Left-sided heart failure
Lupus nephritis Malignant hypertension (arteriolar nephrosclerosis) Medullary cystic kidney disease Membranoproliferative GN I
- Membranoproliferative GN II
Membranous nephropathy Myelomeningocele (children) Necrotizing vasculitis Nephrotic syndrome Noninsulin-dependent diabetes (NIDD) Orchitis Ovarian cancer Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Polycystic kidney disease Post-streptococcal GN Prerenal azotemia Primary amyloidosis Prostate cancer Prostatitis, acute
- Prostatitis, chronic
- Prostatitis, nonbacterial
- Pyelonephritis, acute
- Rapidly progressive (crescentic) glomerulonephritis
Reflux nephropathy Renal papillary necrosis Renal tubular acidosis, distal Renal tubular acidosis, proximal Renal vein thrombosis Retrograde ejaculation Rhabdomyolysis
- Right-sided heart failure
Secondary systemic amyloidosis Stress incontinence Systemic lupus erythematosus Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Traumatic injury of the bladder and urethra Ureterocele Urethral stricture Urethritis Wegener granulomatosis Wilms tumor
Normal Values
Normal urine may vary in color from almost colorless to dark yellow. Some foods (like beets and blackberries) may turn the urine a red color.
Usually, glucose, ketones, protein, and bilirubin are not detectable in urine. The following are not normally found in urine:
- Hemoglobin
- Nitrites
- Red blood cells
- White blood cells
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to yourhealth care providerabout the meaning of your specific test results.
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal results may mean you have an illness. Your health care provider will discuss the results with you.
What the risks are
There are no risks.
Special considerations
If a home test is used, the person reading the results must be able totell the differencebetween different colors, since the results are interpreted using a color chart.
McPherson RA, Ben-Ezra J. Basic examination of urine. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henrys Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 22nd ed. Philadelphia, PA:Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 28.
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Francisco can begin throwing in six weeks, and is expected to be ready for Opening Day.
Francisco went 1-3 with a 5.53 ERA in 48 relief appearances in 2012, having allowed 26 earned runs, 47 hits, 21 walks with 47 strikeouts in 42 1/3 innings in 2012 - he was shutdown after September 16 after being diagnosed with right elbow soreness.
Francisco's first season with the Mets was absolutely lost. He started off strong, but began to falter almost immediately. He reached a low point in Miami in early May when he blew two saves in three days. He seemed to bounce back after that, but then he injured his oblique, missed six weeks, and never got on track. He was intended to solidify the back end of the bullpen, but he did anything but in 2012. Between his contract (he's under control through 2013), injuries and poor performance, he doesn't have much trade value. So hopefully he can get his elbow healthy and be a stabilizing force next season.
By the way, it's worth mentioning the Mets are now heading into camp with Francisco recovering from this surgery, Lucas Duda coming off wrist surgery, Johan Santana's questionable shoulder, and Dillon Gee is coming off season-ending surgery to repair an artery in his shoulder...


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All You Need to Know About Genital Warts
All About Genital Warts
There are over million women who come into contact with the Human Papillomavirus each year. The unfortunate aspect of this is that most women diagnosed with it do not even know that they had been carrying the virus. Learn all about this medical condition that can threaten your fertility and create a ruckus for your medical problem.Loading...
What are Genital Warts?
Genital warts are growths on the skin as well as the mucus membranes of the genitals. They may be found on the vulva, penis, cervix, urethra, vagina and in and around the anus. Even though genital warts happen in both men and women they most commonly occur in women.
How do Genital Warts Develop?
Genital warts develop when a person has contracted the human papilloma virus, which exists in over 70 different varieties. There are certain types of the virus that can lead to precancerous changes occurring in the cervix, anal cancer or cervical cancer. Such viruses are referred to as high-risk viruses.
How to Prevent Genital Warts
The only way genital warts can be prevented is by not having sexual contact. Chances of getting an STI or genital warts can be reduced by having a sexual relationship with just one partner who is disease-free or by engaging in any form of sexual contact after checking-up with the doctor. Condoms cannot completely protect men and women from genital warts because the virus can also be present on skin nearby.
Signs of Genital Warts
One of the first signs of genital warts is formation of flesh-coloured spots that are either raised or flat. The growth will look like the top of a cauliflower that is in particular area of the genitals and/or on the skin nearby. The warts may occur on tongue, lips, mouth and throat apart from the genitals themselves.
Genital Warts in Women
In women, genital warts can be easily spot inside the anus or vagina, on the cervix inside the body and outside the anus or vagina or anywhere on the skin nearby. Other symptoms include increased vaginal discharge, dampness in the area around where the wart is located, itching in the genitals and vaginal bleeding while having sex.
Genital Warts in Men
Genital warts in men develop on the scrotum, penis, thighs, and groin area and inside or around the anus. Itching of the genital area is also common among men as much as it is in women. Consulting the doctor at the first sight of these symptoms can treat the problem beforehand.
How to Diagnose Genital Warts
At the doctor's clinic, you would be required to go through a physical exam. Women would have to go through pelvic examination in which a magnifier is used to check where the warts are located. The doctor may use acetic acid to clearly see where the warts are located. The virus that triggers genital warts may cause abnormal Pap smear results. If you keep getting abnormal results, the best thing to do would be to do more frequent Pap smears.
How does it get Treated
Genital warts do not go away by themselves. They would have to be treated by a doctor. So, make sure that you do not use OTC medicines that are meant for general warts. Treatments used by a doctor may include skin treatment at the clinic, prescription medication that will have to be applied at home for a week. The warts may also be removed with the help of surgery like electro cauterization, cryosurgery, laser therapy and surgical excision.


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Bright skies on my mind
Am I a free man or a prisoner?
I spent all my life trying to survive. Tired eyes don't feel this way.
I've been awake for far too long. I'm over feeling like the only man alive.
A story with no end.
(Delay the senses that came to us)
Father can you hear me? Why don't you see us struggling?
(Nothing's left in our head, we've all forgotten the last line so help us with this one)
Why cant you see that everyone you love is hating?
You wont die in my own hands.
Dont be afraid just yet.
If you take one step and push away those dreams you will soon enough again wake up
to the memories of times shared.
(So now we'll sing, just because its beautiful
And not because it sounds sane
And now we'll sing, just because its beautiful
And not because we can)
Now that your lies are all unfold
You would see that my hands aren't as cold as you think they would be.
With no direction, just straight ahead.
Ignored will be my voice which was meant to save.
Save you from a story that you wont ever forget.
A story with no end.
We can't be stopped.


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MarketingMyCraft.com / MarketingMyArt.com
Hi there!
Marketingmycraft/marketingmyart is a small business that helps talented artists and crafters get their fabulous things out into the big wide world.
Many talented folk are great at creating art, or making their craft, but not so hot at selling it. That's where we come in.. we help them get set up to sell online, sort out their marketing plan, all sorts of good stuff so they can make wonderful things AND keep the wolf from the door.
We might be biased, but we think what we're doing is pretty terrific.
This logo/identity needs to be friendly, fun but professional looking (no comic sans, for the love of pete!!)
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They're arty and smart and definitely not in the mainstream. They have an appreciation for classic design, and what's hot right now.
They might be a bit nervous about taking the next step with their business, so the image needs to be friendly, and not look like it will cost them an arm and a leg. It also needs to look like we will take the same care and attention to their business that they do.
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Leo Thomas Cerino, 74
Leo Thomas Cerino, 74, of Blackfoot passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at The Willows in Blackfoot.
Leo was born July 6, 1938 to Columbo Cerino and Esther Judith Madzeweyu. Leo was raised in Blackfoot, graduating from Blackfoot High School. He attended barber school in Dallas, Texas, and moved to Arizona where he lived for over 40 years, with his companion, Agnes Soliz, before returning home to live in Idaho.
Leo married Gay Cutler and they divorced. He later married Joyce Ballard and they later divorced.
He worked as a barber in Arizona. In his free time he enjoyed rodeoing professionally, calf roping, team roping and was a world champion calf roper and heeler.
Leo is survived by sister, Lupe Carol (Grover) Yellowbird of North Dakota; brother David Cerino of Fort Hall; grandchildren Sherri Rae Cerino and Dillon Hawk, both of Fort Hall; Nieces Caroline Dixey and Robin Matsaw, both of Fort Hall, and many other family members.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents; son, Silas Vincent Cerino; brothers, Robert, Dominick and Clifford; and a baby brother; sisters, baby sister, Betty Cerino and Pat Sabori.
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iluvk9 wrote:Alyssa, I never thought of that. He was SO wide awake at the Vet's when I got him, I forgot he even had anesthesia.
Malli wrote:Has Truman had anything to eat, Joyce? This is a good indication of the severity of discomfort and pain.
iluvk9 wrote:No poop yet.
amazincc wrote:iluvk9 wrote:No poop yet.
You gotta give Pony time to "fill up" again first. He DID skip breakfast, lunch, and dinner yesterday, right?
Malli wrote:yay! eating is a good sign! We have to remember, too, that he did just have knee surgery, so he will be uncomfortable, there is just no way around it; we just want to try and make sure they are not "too" uncomfortable.
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Bag of Spare Adapters?
Bag of Spare Adapters?
Btw, I highly recommend getting the Tesla NEMA 5-20 adapter. I just finished a 24 hour trip (3 hour drive, stay overnight, drive back the next evening), and it was critical that I could get enough charge in that overnight period. The only plug available was a garage 120V plug, but luckily it was a NEMA 5-20, so with my adapter, I grabbed 50 miles of charge overnight versus 34 miles if I had only the default NEMA 5-15 adapter that came with the Tesla. Yes, that extra 16 miles did mean something - peace of mind and the ability to drive fast on the way back.
Various adapters do come in handy from time to time.
So far I haven't found the NEMA 5-30 mentioned. I have a house vacuum plugged into a high-amp 110V outlet. I know the adapter for the Tesla immediately drops the current pull if it senses 110V rather than 240V, but it would be nice to get ~24 amps from a 110V plug that already exists in my garage. It's plenty for my driving range. A NEMA 5-15 is not. I hate to invest in a 240V install when I don't really need it. Anyone know if the Tesla charger is current-restricted BECAUSE it's drawing from a 110V source or BECAUSE the 110V source won't supply more current? The designer for our house had installed nearly 100kW worth of solar panels, and put in industrial-grade wiring throughout, so there are a number of 110V high-current outlets that are NEMA 5-20 and 5-30. Tesla made it clear they won't provide a 5-30 adapter, but I think I could make one if the car can pull 24 amps from 110V. This seems like the correct forum to ask this.
(LMB spouse)
@Shop - Might want to be a bit careful with 5-20. Non-professionals who install outlets aren't always careful about wire size, breaker rating, or shared loads. If you know everything is good or you can check it, no problem. Otherwise...
@pstaffor - NEMA 5-30 are not very common, so I'm not surprised that Tesla won't be making such an adapter. You have several options.
1. Buy the Tesla 5-20 adapter. I believe (don't know for 100% sure though) that a 5-20 plug can fit into a 5-30 receptacle. With the Tesla 5-20 adapter, you'll be able to charge at 16A, 120V. This will give you about 5 miles an hour, or 60 miles for a 12 hour period.
2. Make your own NEMA 5-30 to NEMA 14-50 adapter, and then use Tesla's NEMA 14-50 adapter. You will then be able to charge at 20A (since Tesla's software limits you to 20A charging at 120V). This will give you about 75 miles of range per 12 hour period.
3. Splurge the $500 or so to have an electrician install a 240V receptacle.
As to why Tesla limits 120V charging to 20A, beats me. My wild ass guess is that they didn't realize there were many 30A 120V sources, and they decided to be ultra cautious and limit charging so as to not pop breakers in case people started making their own home made adapters and using them improperly.
Note that you should not use the same circuit as your house vacuum should you decide to use one of your 30A 120V circuits. The Tesla load and the vacuum load together would trip the breaker (hopefully).
@LMB - don't worry, the 5-20s I've seen were in relatively new condo garages - there is little doubt they didn't build them to code. The 5-20s weren't add ons...
@pstaffor - 100 kW solar array? Really? That's like 260 panels - That's like 10,000 square feet of panels - or about 1/4 of an acre.
If you have 100kW of solar, you should just get a old 90kW supercharger for your garage :)
@shop, your adapters PDF at http://cosmacelf.net/Home%20Made%20Adapters.pdf is awesome. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
I made a NEMA 6-50 to 14-50 adapter using the parts you specified. I'd love for the group here to take a quick look to make sure that nothing terrible will happen if I plug this in! Thank you. I am a new Tesla owner, and am super excited to drive it and to participate in this community.
Pictures here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a8cf0tsu2b0humj/AADrw2vK_YCUmL8e6GQnHm29a
@public looks good.
Yes indeed, looks good.
@shop - you saved me. I had made my two 30A 240V adapters per your careful instructions and thought I was good to go for a KOA 30A charge at a friends permanent site. Then at the last possible moment I learned from your (updated) instructions that RV 30A hookups are completely different. Just had enought time to order and make my TT-30 adopter before I left yesterday for upstate NY. It's working like a champ and, without your detailed advice, would have been SOL. You're da man! Thank you.
Resurrecting this old thread to point out that Tesla has just posted a NEW adapter that people can buy: a NEMA 6-15.
Never heard of it? Don't worry, you aren't alone!
Odd choice for a new adapter, but hopefully this means that a new NEMA 6-50 adapter is in the works, as well as a new NEMA 14-30 adapter, and maybe others too.
I noticed that today as well. That does make it possible to add a two pole breaker to an existing 120V 15A circuit and double your charge rate. Of course all outlets on the same circuit will be 240v as well but I've seen garages that have dedicated circuits for refrigerators or workbenches that could be re-tasked.
@shop, Yes, that is the most confusing thing, since 6-15 is almost nonexistent out in the wild. Why would they add an adapter for that one. Also, on an odd note: notice anything odd about it? Look at the orientation of the raised plastic part with the "T" logo, versus the metal pins. The raised plastic is the "top" of the adapter, so the UMC cord will hang down below that, but the plug pins are rotated a quarter turn, so whether the 6-15 outlet is installed right side up or upside down, the UMC is going to have to hang sideways with strain on the plug. Design screw up?
@hammer, Thanks for pointing that out. The needed wire thickness is based on current, so you can use a 15A wire for 120V or 240V--cool.
Oddly enough, I had already made an adapter for a 6-15, because I got a Quick220 box that combines two 5-15 plugs, so it outputs in a 6-15 outlet.
ordered - I'm OCD about having adapters…


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Background on Zoning Confirmation Letters Beginning October 3, 2016
As of October 3, 2016, the Planning Department will now provide a Zoning Confirmation Letter upon application and payment of a $38.00 fee for daycare providers, and a $76.00 for all other requests.
- The current or proposed zoning of the property (for address and legal provided)
- Confirm if the property is subject to a special permit, use permit or PUD
- Confirm that the City is not aware of any zoning violations
- For apartments, if the apartment license is current for each licensed building
For any property in which the Building and Safety Department is currently handling a zoning violation, the City will not issue the letter until the violation(s) are corrected. If the violations are not corrected, the application fee will not be refunded.
For apartment complexes, the City will not issue the letter until all apartment licenses are current. If the license is not issued, the zoning confirmation application fee will not be refunded.
Once the research on the zoning confirmation is underway, the City will not refund the application fee, even if the applicant determines they no longer need the letter.
The application fee covers one letter per premises. One premises may include multiple contiguous lots and multiple apartment buildings. For requests with multiple locations to be confirmed, a separate fee is required for each premises. For example, if requests comes in for an apartment complex of 12 buildings on two contiguous lots, only one fee will be required, even though each building has a separate address. But, if a request comes in for 12 apartment buildings on multiple separate sites scattered throughout the City, then a separate fee will be required for each address.
The reason for the separate fees is that the research into one premises takes up most of the staff time. Separate premises scattered about require additional research time. Each separate premises requires a separate letter and fee. It is anticipated that a basic letter generally could be available within 48 hours.
Please use the online application form. Each application must include the following information:
- Contact information for the applicant including email address
- Application fee for each premises
- Address of each property to have zoning confirmed
- Legal description of property
- Address of person or institution where the letter should be sent (if different than applicant)
- Current use of property to be confirmed (such as apartment, commercial, single family)
You can either print the application form and bring it into our office along with the fee in cash or check payable to "City of Lincoln" or you can complete the form and submit via email to firstname.lastname@example.com and we will bill you for the application fee. If you have any questions, you can contact Amy Huffman in our department at 402-441-7491.


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I got this recipe some time back from Manasi, my blog reader. I gave it a try one day and it was instant hit at home. The recipe does not demand for "pricey dal" to make it tasty. Carrots and few spices with coconut and voila! you have finger licking saaru. You can drink it as a soup if you want to, but it tastes yumm with rice. Give it a try..
Thanks you Mansi for sharing this recipe with me :)
Photo : From me.. :-D
Thanks you Mansi for sharing this recipe with me :)
Photo : From me.. :-D
Recipe from Mansi :
Carrot -2nos
Coconut - 3 tbsp
Tamarind paste- 1 tbsp
For Masala
Jeera - 1/4 tbsp
Coriander seeds - 1/2 tbsp
Dried red chillies - 3nos
Asafetida - pinch
Fenugreek seeds - Less than 1/4 tsp
1. Cook the carrots until they are soft and allow it to cool.
2. Add 1 tbsp of oil and fry the dried red chillies, jeera, coriander seeds and fenugreek seeds for a couple of minutes.(masala)
3. Grind the carrots, masala mixture and the coconut into a fine paste.
4. Add 4 cups of water, tamarind paste , jaggery and salt to the above mixture and allow it to boil.
5. For seasoning - add 5-6 cloves of garlic, mustard seeds and red chillies.
6. Add above seasoning to carrot saru.


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WHEATON, Ill. – Quarterback Spencer Krauss (Tipton/Clinton) passed for 216 yards and running back Clinton Orr (Buchanan) rolled up 234 all purpose yards, but Albion College had a difficult time keeping eighth-ranked Wheaton College from scoring in the second half. The Thunder scored touchdowns on four of their five second half possessions to turn back the upset-minded Britons, 54-34.
Albion matched Wheaton's scoring production in the first half and it trailed by just five, 26-21, at halftime. The Britons received the opening kickoff and moved the ball 44 yards to set up Justin Hunter's 37-yard field goal. The big play of the drive was Krauss' 36-yard connection with Brian Spencer (East Lansing) on the first snap.
Wheaton responded with an 11-play, 62-yard touchdown drive as Garrett Meador found Brannen Dorman for a 2-yard score.
Albion's offense managed 20 yards on its next two possessions, but the Britons regained the lead early in the second quarter when Charles Young (Detroit/Martin Luther King) returned a fumble 33 yards for his first career touchdown. The Britons settled for a 9-7 lead after the extra point was no good.
Wheaton responded with a 4-play, 61-yard drive capped by Peter Jarrett's 1-yard run, and the Thunder added a 27-yard field goal by Scott Roche on their next possession to extend the margin to 17-9.
Orr broke loose for a 93-yard kickoff return to bring the Britons within two, 17-15, with 7 ½ minutes left in the first half, and Albion took the lead for the final time of the evening when Krauss and Spencer hooked up for a 34-yard strike that made the score 21-20 with 1:07 on the clock.
Meador, who completed 22-of-29 passes for 257 yards, threw touchdown passes on three of Wheaton's next four possessions to put the game out of reach.
Krauss used four receivers to pass for 216 yards. J.C. Cruse (Detroit/Grosse Pointe South) hauled in five passes for 50 yards and a score. Zach Brewer (Adrian/Madison) hauled in four passes for 82 yards, and Spencer had four catches for 81 yards.
Linebacker John Lesinski (Grass Lake) led the defense with 13 stops, including two tackles for loss.


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2008-01-23 / Columnists
Pets, Pets, Pets . . .
Inscribed-"Blencathra Bell Boy (Thomas) / I belong to the Duke of Windsor"- it's not your typical dog tag; nor is it your typical price tag. This metal ID hangs from 1 of 5 leather collars that once adorned Pugs owned by the British royal couple. Bonhams, in Manhattan, expects the lot to fetch up to $3,000 during The Dog Sale, the gallery's 26th annual auction Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The Windsor collars are part of a treasure trove of 250-plus pieces of dog-related paintings (many by sought- after artists like Emms and Wardle) and other objets d'art, including nearly 100 antique collars, offered at the 595 Madison Avenue sale room. Among the highlights is an oil of a resting Collie and Terrier titled "Cosy Spot" by Wright Barker (1863-1941). It's expected to bring more than $50,000.
Last week the Metropolitan Dog Club (MDC) hosted a lecture on "Investing in Dog Art" at Bonhams. Charlotte Reed, the club's president, stressed the MDC must "provide community service and cultural events for dog lovers that celebrate the history of our breeds as seen through the arts". Dog art serves many purposes- it reminds us of the original jobs our dogs were bred for- be it hunting, guarding or confidante; chronicles canine relationships with their favorite humans; and captures country lifestyles in different eras.
News flash: Happy to report that MDC's proceeds from the Bonhams lecture, as well as the upcoming Bonhams Barkfest preview brunch, benefit the newly formed American Kennel Club (AKC) Humane Fund which will promote all my "pet projects": responsible dog ownership, shelter outreach, and breed rescue clubs.
Alan Fausel, Bonhams vice president and director of fine art, described this year's collection and spoke about the problems investing in dog art. Fausel who also teaches at NYU and gives expert appraisals on the Antiques Road Show, warned that selling vintage canine paintings may not be the novice's best financial bet because of high capital gains taxes, fragility, and changing tastes of dog fanciers. If you're a (wealthy) investor striving to make a profit, buy the best; buy the signed. Realistically, you should acquire dog art because you love it.
Fausel added that it used to be difficult to sell a painting that depicted a dog with a cat, or a mixed breed but there is less resistance now. Breed popularity changes. Old breeds like English White Terriers or Red Setters don't exist any more so they appeal to few, while there has been a resurgence of interest in Cavalier King Charles and French Bulldog paintings. Labrador Retriever (AKC breed #1) paintings
are scarce so they are snatched up quickly. For some unknown reason, Collie and German Shepherd works are harder to sell. He urges clients to buy "known sitters"- meaning champion or well-known dogs.
Sporting dog pictures, our English heritage in action, are always popular but Fausel advises buyers to become cognizant of the trends. We are farther removed from our food sources. Most of us are no longer farmers or hunters. Today's
gentile society is appalled by blood
sports so coursing and shooting scenes that show the kill are not in demand. Too bad they aren't digitals, for "photo shopping" an old oil to remove a dead rabbit or bloody bird could actually increase the value.
Besides the Windsor collars, Bonhams boasts an impressive collar collection being sold individually. Most are decorative metal, the oldest a 16th German spiked iron worn to protect the throat of a dog from wolves while guarding the flock. Leather collars include a 19th C. double coursing slip that would release two Greyhounds at once and WWII message carrying collars for American war dogs to sneak communications through enemy lines.
Finally Bonhams will be offering select, unique pieces from a personal collection of 1,900 items amassed over 50 years. There are rare samples of early photography- tintypes of dogs. Fausel said that dogs were difficult to pose alone because the technology of the time demanded a wait of 20-30 seconds. Some dogs appear sluggish since someone sneaky drizzled brandy into the water bowl. Other pups are so alert because the photographer undraped a nearby bird cage synchronized with his camera's flash.
Alas the House of Windsor collars are a bit over my budget, so I've set my sights on a 1930s curling iron that rests inside the mouth of a silver Bulldog. Please don't outbid me. To view the entire catalog for The Dog Sale, visit www.bonhams.com/us or call 212-644-9001.
•The special poster dog this week resembles the Egyptian god Anubis; thus the dog art of antiquity. "Poe" is not at a town shelter, but instead was rescued by the Pharaoh Hound Club of America (www.ph-club.org) from a hoarder in New England. He was kept outdoors along with many other sighthounds and exotic breeds. "Poe" short for "Pothinus" is a handsome, approx.2 year old neut. male, up to date on all vaccines. He is very sweet but somewhat sound sensitive, and not yet tested with cats or children. He is in need of a forever home; sighthound experience preferred. Contact 917-626-1374 or email@example.com.
•Brief list from Babylon Town Shelter (643-9270) Lamar St. W. Babylon: red Siberian Husky Cage 25; Pug/ Jack Russell Cage 27; singing older Husky mix cage 87; Malinois mix pup Cage 9; great torties-lobby.
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The Rum Howler Awards – Part 2
Posted by Arctic Wolf on October 20, 2010
Yesterday I began to bestow my first ever Rom Howler Awards for Rum and Whisky. These awards are based upon my peculiar palate, and my peculiar way of enjoying these rums and whiskies. (Although to be honest I do not think that I am that far off of the norm when it comes to rum and whisky.) I had an award for the best rum in a Daiquiri, and the best whisky in a Horses Neck. And an award for the best overall White Rum, and the best overall Blended Whisky. I wrapped up Part 1 of my awards with an award for the best spiced/flavoured rum and the best Single Grain Whisky. I think I deviated a bit from how others hand out their awards by choosing in each case to mix some cocktails as part of the judging system. That's because it is my belief that is exactly how most person's actually enjoy those particular spirits. I also sipped most of the spirits neat, again as part of the judging. I think for the most part, everything worked out rather well.
So it is today that I am going to continue my awards. I plan to concentrate on regional distinctions between various rums, and therefore my awards today will be bestowed in a regional manner. I must apologize at the outset, as I cannot represent every region equitably, nor even fairly. My experience is just too limited. But I can do my best, and that is what I shall do.
Unlike yesterday judging for the regional categories did not include any cocktail construction. All nominated rums were sipped at room temperature with no ice in side by side comparisons.
The Rum Howler Award for the Best Central American Rum goes to:
Flor de Caña 12 Year old Rum
Honourable mention to Zafra Master Reserve.
In all I sampled five rums which I thought were worthy contenders for the best rum of Central America, but in the end it was a two-horse race between the Zafra Master Reserve and the Flor de Cana 12. And it was the consistent excellence of the Flor de Cana from start to finish which left me no choice but to declare it the winner. (I must apologize for being unable to place the Ron Zacapa XO 25 into the mix, as alas I had no left over rum from that particular bottle.)
The Rum Howler Award for Best South American Rum:
Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva
Honourable mention to Juan Santos 21 Yr Old.
It was difficult to know where to start when choosing the best rum of South America. The El Dorado Rums were obvious contenders, as were the rums from Diplomatico . In the end I sampled four rums from Venezuela, two rums from Guyana, and one rum from Colombia. The Colombian Rum (Juan Santos 21) was the big surprise taking Diplomatico Exclusiva to the limit and almost winning. For those interested the Colombian Rum is sold as Ron Santero 21 in other markets and is well worth looking into.
The Rum Howler Award for Best Caribbean Island Rum:
Cubaney 25 Solera
Honourable mention to Appleton Estate Master Blender's Legacy, Havana Club Barrel Proof, and Bermudez Anniversario.
There was so much to choose from! The Appletons from Jamaica, Havana Club and Legendario from Cuba, Doorly's from Barbados, and so many more. In the end it was a little known rum from the Dominican Republic that stole the show. I thought perhaps it was because I had so recently reviewed the rum that I was still in love with it. So I had a few friends help me out…. I should not have worried, the palates of my friends confirmed my impressions and the result was unanimous, Cubaney Ron Tesero Grand Reserve was the best.
The Rum Howler Award for Best Non Caribbean/South American Rum:
Renegade Panama 1997
Honourable mention to Old Port Deluxe (Amrut).
Those Renegade Rums made my life difficult. Do I classify them based upon the country of origin, or based upon the country where they are aged and bottled? In the end I decide they were a product of the United Kingdom and that decision pretty much ensured the victory for the Don Jose Panama Rum in this category. The Old Port from Amrut gave it a small challenge and a Mexican Rum called Macombo was in the mix briefly as well. But the Port enhanced wonder from the Renegade Rum Company could not be denied.
And there you have it, the next four Rum Howler Awards!
The Rum Howler Award for the Best Central American Rum, Flor de Caña 12 Year old Rum.
The Rum Howler Award for Best South American Rum, Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva.
The Rum Howler Award for Best Caribbean Island Rum, Cubaney 25 Solera.
The Rum Howler Award for Best Non Caribbean/South American Rum, Renegade Panama 1997.
Tomorrow I tackle Regional Whiskies.
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Music began to occupy an important place in the cultural life of the Jewish community in the Land of Israel after World War I, with various attempts made by enthusiastic amateurs and a tiny cadre of trained musicians at forming a symphony orchestra, a choral society and even an opera company. Music on a professional level, however, became a major activity only in the 1930s when hundreds of music teachers and students, composers, instrumentalists and singers, as well as thousands of music lovers, streamed into the country, driven by the threat of Nazism in Europe.
The Palestine Philharmonic Orchestra (today the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra), founded at the initiative of Polish-born violinist Bronislaw Huberman, gave its first concert in Tel Aviv under the baton of Arturo Toscanini in 1936. It immediately became one of the pivots of the country's musical life and over the years acquired the reputation as one of the preeminent orchestras in the world. Soon after, a radio orchestra was established (today the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra), whose broadcast concerts attracted tens of thousands of listeners.
Additional musical organizations were founded at later dates, including the Israel Chamber Orchestra, the Beer Sheva Sinfonietta, and orchestras based in Haifa, Netanya, Holon, Ramat Gan and Rishon Lezion, as well as the Israel Kibbutz Orchestra, whose members are drawn from kibbutzim throughout the country.
In the early 1980s, the New Israeli Opera began mounting productions on a high professional level, reviving public enthusiasm for operatic works which had declined following the disbanding of the first permanent opera company some years earlier.
During the early 1990s, Israel's musical life underwent a transformation with the massive influx of over one million Jews from the former Soviet Union. This immigration brought with it many professional musicians, including instrumentalists, singers, and music teachers, whose impact is felt with the formation of new symphony and chamber orchestras, as well as smaller ensembles, and a dynamic injection of talent and musical vitality into educational frameworks in schools, conservatories, and community centers throughout the country.
The chamber music tradition, which also began in the 1930s, includes a number of internationally acclaimed ensembles and choral groups, which have expanded in range and variety since the immigration of the 1990s. Leading groups include the Israel Camerata, the chamber orchestra of the IDF Education Corps, and the Kashtaniot Camerata of Ramat Hasharon. Many cities and towns sponsor their own choirs, and several festivals are devoted to choral music, including Jerusalem's Liturgica, vocal music in the churches of Abu Ghosh, and the Zimriya festival.
Musical performances, from recitals to full symphony concerts presenting a wide range of classical works, are held in historic settings like the restored Roman amphitheaters at Caesarea and Beit She'an, and in two major concert halls, the Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem's International Convention Center. Smaller venues include the Jerusalem Theater complex, Tel Aviv's new Performing Arts Center, the Tel Aviv and Israel Museums, as well as cultural centers in towns and kibbutzim throughout the country.
Israeli concertgoers are enthusiastic and demonstrative, attributes much appreciated by the renowned guest musicians and world-famous Israeli soloists, such as Pinchas Zuckerman, Shlomo Mintz, Daniel Barenboim, and Itzhak Perlman, who are part of the country's music scene every year.
World-class music events which take place in Israel include the International Harp Contest and the Artur Rubinstein Piano Competition. Local festivals such as the Music Festival at Kibbutz Ein Gev, the Chamber Music Festival at Kibbutz Kfar Blum, and the Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eilat, draw appreciative audiences, while the Israel Festival, which features music, theater, and dance performed by groups from all over the world, turns Jerusalem into a cultural magnet for three weeks each spring.
The creation of specifically Israeli music has been evolving since professional composing began in the country in the mid-1940s. While Russian and French traditions, German romantic and post-romantic forces, and the lively evocations of later European composers all left their mark on local compositions, a new expression of modern Israel in the so-called 'Mediterranean' style, integrating traditional Eastern melodies and the cantillation of ancient prayer, has gradually crystallized.
The first generation of Israeli composers, all European-born, made great efforts to write in a new musical idiom after immigrating to the country. Paul Ben-Haim utilized expanded tonalities to create a post-expressionistic style, welding old and new, East and West; Oedon Partos saw in the assimilation of authentic folklore an important compositional method; Alexander Uriah Boscovitch used popular forms of expression as a compositional building block; Yosef Tal founded electronic composition in Israel; and Mordechai Seter concentrated on integrating Yemenite melodies and rhythms into his works.
The second generation, most of them direct and indirect students of the first, has worked toward a musical expression which integrates the Hebrew language, with its consonants and intonation, its relevance to Jewish liturgy and tradition, and its incorporation into the Eastern world.
The third and most recent group of composers manifests a desire to participate in international composition with no national profile, to grapple with the Holocaust through music, and to break down barriers within music (such as in the music of Yehuda Poliker), merging Eastern and Western traditions and incorporating some innovations from popular music genres.
Talented young Israelis begin their training by attending one of the many conservatories or by studying with one of hundreds of private teachers; many gain experience by joining one of the country's youth orchestras. Further study is provided at the degree-granting academies for music and dance in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Master classes for singers, instrumentalists, and chamber groups are frequently conducted by visiting international artists at the academies, as well as at the Jerusalem
Music Center.
Music education and research at institutions of higher learning were inaugurated at the beginning of the 1960s with the establishment of the Artur Rubinstein Chair of Musicology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Since then, musicology departments have been added at Tel Aviv University and Bar-llan University. Two major areas of specialization are offered: Jewish music and the music of Israel's various ethnic groups, with particular emphasis on the music of the Eastern/Sephardic communities.
"Songs so far"Tears and laughterVoices of men, stars of time.The sun and the seaBread, the world,The bitter, the sweetAnd everything that has beenwe shall leaveTo live within the song.Lyrics: Natan Yonatan
The early pioneers brought their songs with them, translating the original lyrics into Hebrew or setting new Hebrew words to treasured tunes. Since then, thousands of songs have been written, with melodies incorporating elements of the musical styles brought by consecutive waves of immigrants, ranging from Arab and Yemenite traditions to modern rock and pop, sometimes set to biblical or traditional texts or to the modern verses of Israeli poets and lyricists.
While it is difficult to define a typical Hebrew song, Israelis differentiate between songs written in Hebrew, on various themes and in a variety of styles, and the Shir Ivri ('Hebrew Song'), whose words transmit the voices, values, and moods of the country and whose melodies are dominated by Slavic influences. Accompanying the major historical events in the national life of the Jewish people over the past century, these songs have recorded the nation's dreams, pains, and hopes. While expressing universal sentiments like all folk songs, they also strongly articulate Israeli feelings such as love of the country and its landscape. These are the songs everyone knows, the songs which have become an integral part of the nation's cultural legacy.
Israelis love to sing their songs, from those of the pre-state period to ones just written. Community singing takes place in public halls and private homes, in kibbutz dining rooms and in community centers, during hikes and around bonfires, often under the guidance of a professional song leader, accompanied by piano, accordion, or guitar. Participation in such group singing generates a sense of togetherness, evoked by patriotic sentiments as well as by nostalgia for the early pioneering days and the struggle for independence, for wars won, friends lost, and recurring moments of hope and love.
The Song to Peace :
Let the sun riseAnd give the morning light,The purest prayerWill not bring us back.He whose candle was snuffed outAnd was buried in the dust,A bitter cry won't wake himWon't bring him back.Nobody will return usFrom the dead dark pit,Here - neither the victory cheerNor songs of praise will help.
Refrain:So - sing only a song to peace,Do not whisper a prayer.Better sing a song to peaceWith a big shout.
Let the sun penetrateThrough the flowers,Don't look backwardLeave those who departed.Lift your eyes with hope,Not through the rifle sights.Sing a song to love,And not to wars.Don't say the day will come,Bring the day,Because it is not a dream,And within all the city's squares,Cheer only peace.Lyrics: Yaacov RotblitMusic: Yair Rosenblum
Idan Raichel (Courtesy Israel 21c)
Contemporary Music
The contemporary music scene in Israel is hugely varied and often audacious. Hip hop band Hadag Nahash, for example, uses music to display political cynicism. One of their most famous hits is "Shirat Hasticker ("The Sticker Song" in English), written together with Israeli novelist David Grossman. The song's lyrics are an amalgamation of slogans seen on Israeli bumper stickers. The opposing political slogans are juxtaposed to create a furious, ironic, and often absurd portrait of Israeli life.
Other ensembles such as the Idan Raichel project have fused the Ethiopian musical heritage with Middle-East soul and liturgical influences. Bands such as Teapacks, Mashina, and Knisiyat Hasechel, as well as solo artists Ehud Banai, Shlomo Artzi, and even Sarit Hadad are all veterans on the mainstream Israeli music scene, but have maintained their popularity.
Many of the newcomers to Israeli music's pop scene have emerged through the TV program Kochav Nolad (A Star Is Born), Israel's answer to the U.S.A.'s American Idol. Ninet Tayeb, Harel Moyal, and Yehuda Sa'ado are just some of those who have launched their music careers through this popular program. 2007's winner was Boaz Mauda, whose Israeli Yemenite family tradition can be heard in his music.


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Most sites say which tribe LOSES. So I wonder...like at Lance's Pickem, if we pick any of the other 3 tribes, we get credit for any of those 3? Or, only credit for the one that takes FIRST in a challenge??
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We're finally back to civilization (well close enough to it in the tiny town of Upernavik, Greenland) and can report on our last few weeks of climbing.
Two weeks ago we arrived at the impressive Sortehul Fjord just South of Upernavik and happily dug out our climbing gear from the boat's hold. The position and scale of the cliffs really impressed us and we felt more than a little nervous about the bold plans we'd laid an ocean ago.
Checking out an iceberg that floated right by the start of Impossible Wall
First up was the 450m Red wall, ostensibly our warm up, but a 20 hour push in itself.
We split (paper-rock-sissors!) into two parties (Clinton/Steve and Dave/Andrew) and chose two potential new lines on the wall. A short sketchy dinghy ride later, and we were on the wall and ready to go.
Some hours later each party stumbled up to the summit, two proud new lines established on virgin rock. The Clinton/Steve party suffered a difficult night huddled behind a rock after missing Bob's new anchorage position – eventually traversing an entire fjord with tape bound feet to reach the only other yacht within miles, which was just on its way out as they approached (but could thankfully ferry them to the Dodo's new position). Lucky! The incident really hit home how isolated we are out here.
Clinton high on Red Wall
Before and after. Steve taping up on the summit and then showing off his handiwork 10 hours later
Looking on the Belgian topo for a new crack in the armour of Impossible Wall
After a few days rest we picked out a potential line on Impossible Wall and packed our haulbags: 80 litres of water, 100 cans of food and a mountain of hardware and ropes, over 300 kg in total. After a nervous night of sleep we woke early and sailed across the fjord to mount our assault. Another round of Paper, Rock, Sissors picked Steve to lead the first pitch and with a hop, skip and a jump we were off. We would next see horizontal ground nine days later.
Steve fighting grass on pitch numero uno
Bob's deck takes one for the team
Wide-cracking it up. Andrew on his scary chimney pitch
Ningo seconding the second Sword of Damocles pitch
Steve forging ahead on a recon day
Rather than provide a blow by blow account of our adventure, here are a few fun facts:
1) Midnight Sun. We climbed at "night" when the sun fell on the wall from the North, and slept during the shady "day." This worked well apart from the occasional sleep-sunburn when we turned in early!
El Cap by the sea? The 850m Impossible wall bathed in midnight sun
2) Tuna Surprise. A frequent and particularly unpleasant experience was being puked on by protective mother seagulls. It wasn't long before everything smelled of roting tuna: hair, gear, ropes, sleeping bags, portaledges, etc.
Very cute, but the reason a lot of semi-digested fish was wasted
3) Hygiene. Given the steeepness of the rock and remoteness of the area we were able to avoid the hassles of carrying a poop-tube, favoring instead the "air-dump" method. This involved abseiling a few metres below camp, unclipping the leg loops of ones harness, pulling down ones pants, and voila, bombs away!
Clinton satisfied with himself after a good execution
4) More Hygiene. Virtually all forms of washing were considered too extravagant for our precious water supply (body, clothes, cutlery, etc). But our mothers will be pleased to hear that we did all brush our teeth every night. A surprising comfort when it's all you can get clean!
5) Rock Quality. While the rock was mostly of good quality, there was much grass and mud to deal with, and occasional sections of rotten granite. We all carried heavy gauge wire brushes and nut tools which seemed to do the trick. Poor belayers often dissappeared under growing mounds of debris as leaders carved their way up. One evening we were treated to a massive rockfall. A worried Dave asked rhetorically: "What the hell was that?". Clinton's stoic response, "Rockfall. It happens in the mountains".
Clinton getting his grass on
6) Balls-to-the-wall. Given our boat-side start combined with the fact that Bob disappeared for most of the wall, retreat was all but impossible. Nothing like a little forced commitment to focus the mind!
7) Hanging out. Living on two large postage stamps (portaledges) for nine days had a certain charm, but also brought with it a raft of inconveniences. Everything needed to be tied in at all times, desired gear was always at the bottom of the haulbags and midnight bathroom escapades involved coordinated counter-shifting of bodies, an awkward abseil and then a jumar to get back up. Tea and meals were cooked from stoves hanging above the ledges, and there was always the possibility of the ledge flipping–an interesting proposition given our long leashes (sometimes up to 5 metres in length.) All that said, the cool-factor definitely outweighed the inconvenience. Theres no better way to enjoy a good horizontal sun-rise!
The finest portaledges around, thank you Black Diamond! These pictures were taken from the same position – one looking down and one up.
8) Awef-haul days. Some days were devoted to moving our camp up the wall. These were miserable days filled with never-ending logistics and an even greater number of opinions on how to solve them. Luckily, after we finally reached our new camp spot, erected the ledges and circulated a few cups of hot chocolate, all was well with the world again.
9) The Route Name. We named our route Improbability Drive after the propulsion unit on the Heart of Gold spaceship in the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. By calculating exact improbability, the Drive allows you to travel to any point in space and time; the only way to scale an impossible wall?
Steve emerging from his rotten overhanging corner and on to a changing corners move – one of several lucky links on the climb
10) Celebrations. How to celebrate, once safely back in the boat? Nothing beats a round of pancakes with speculoos (in honor of the Belgians) and chocolate spread!
And, of course, Greenlandic beer joined the party once we hit town
Here are some more pics from our journey:
Scoping out Red Wall
Time for a dip!
Careful where you stand! Sometimes perfectly normal looking ground turns out to be mud-soup
Bob sails by Impossible Wall
Ledge-mates Dave and Steve on set for their upcoming rap video
Chief Safety Officer Dave gives thanks to the 11mm static as we top out. No rope has done finer service!
Enjoying the views high on Impossible Wall
Ningo, showing off his chicken-legs on the summit
Back in camp at last – now to wait for the elusive Captain Bob
Our trusty jetboils ready to fire out some victory hot chocolate
Four amigos ready to celebrate
On to the next adventure. Baffin here we come!
Helmets ready for action in case of a rock-sighting!


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Blantyre (Malawi): Malawi`s president was
hospitalised on Thursday with a heart problem, officials said.
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because
they were not authorised to speak to journalists, said
78-year-old President Bingu wa Mutharika was taken to a
Lilongwe hospital this morning.
Further details on his condition were not immediately
Mutharika is a former World Bank official once heralded
for his stewardship of a southern African country that is
among the world`s poorest. In recent years, he has been
accused of trampling on democratic rights.
Mutharika first came to power in a 2004 election, and was
overwhelmingly re-elected five years later. Elections are not
due again in Malawi until 2014.
During his first term, Mutharika persisted with a program
to help farmers buy fertilizer even though Western donor
nations and agencies said subsidies should be avoided in a
free market. His subsidies were credited with boosting
Malawi`s economy.
In more recent years, the economy has stumbled, with
shortages of fuel and foreign currency and high unemployment.
Anti-government demonstrations across Malawi last year
were met with an unprecedented security crackdown that
resulted in at least 19 deaths.
Malawi`s relations with foreign donors have been strained
by accusations Mutharika is authoritarian and responsible for
human rights abuses. Last month, a US aid agency that rewards
good governance suspended USD 350 million worth of assistance
to Malawi.
Mutharika also has clashed with politicians at home,
including his own vice president, Joyce Banda. She was
expelled from Mutharika`s party and formed her own but remains
vice president and under the constitution would become
president if there was a sudden vacancy at the top.


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A belated welcome aboard! =) Hope you're doing well today...
Ohhhh, yeah. Colorado Springs is the home of a few of those nationally-known, politically active (Dominionist) megachurches, isn't it? I have difficulty keeping a lot of those cities straight. Isn't Ted Haggard from somewhere around there?
I've been all over the eastern half of the country and then the west coast. There are huge swaths of the country, west of Iowa and Kansas, that I've never seen.
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Wow, interesting area to be an atheist. On the one hand, the Boulder area is very liberal, isn't it? On the other hand, it's psycho religious ... or at least that's the impression we get from the outside. Is that an accurate picture?
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