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Do Americans believe that God exist?
The headlines are certainly provocative: "Nearly half of Americans are not sure God exists." For a country that has always thought of itself as a religious nation, it sounds like we are in deep trouble!
I get so frustrated by the way research and polls get reported in the media. Having been trained in research methodology as an experimental psychologist prior to being called into the ministry, I have an appreciation for how carefully results must be interpreted.
Well, several of things are noteworthy.
- First, remember that the press likes to put its own "spin" on stories in order to sell copy. Read the poll for yourself. It is available at: What the poll reveals is that 73% of Americans report a belief in God.
- Of those believing in God, 58% declare absolute certainty that there is a God. In other words, 15% of believers say that they are somewhat certain that there is a God. In other words, they express some doubts. What the reports fail to understand is that doubt is a part of faith development, not an indication that "I don't really know what I believe. In reality, the honest response for many of us is "I believe; help my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24)
- What is clear is a slight decline in belief in God, from 79% in 2003 down to 73% in 2005. This percentage includes an 8% decline in absolute certainty but a 3% gain in those who say they are somewhat certain that God exists. Finally, there was a 2% increase in those who believe there is no God. What is going on here? Is faith faltering? Maybe not. The most recent poll was conducted over the Internet rather than by telephone. Harris Interactive notes that more people admit to potentially embarrassing beliefs or behaviors when answering online surveys. Perhaps what we have here is not a reduction in faith, but a more accurate reflection of faith in America.
- The "certainty gap" is most pronounced in adults aged 18-24. Does that mean that the Church is doing a poor job of reaching young adults – well, perhaps, although fully 2/3 of adults in that age range profess belief in God. Admittedly, this is considerably less than the belief professed by those over 50 years old. Another way of looking at this finding is that even though a young person has reached the "age of majority" at 18, faith is still in a formative process, growing and strengthening throughout young adulthood.
The best way of figuring out what the poll does and does not say is to look directly at the poll. You can read it for yourself at Harris Interactive.
Is there anything to be concerned about in this poll? I'll say! Just under 50% of Catholics and Protestants attend church at least once or twice a month. Not surprisingly, the number is somewhat higher, nearly 70%, for those who describe themselves as "born again." And the rest? Well, many are "Chreasters." You know, the people who darken the door of the church at Christmas and Easter. These figures have been consistent from 2003 to 2006.
All of Christianity needs improvement in teaching the value and need of corporate worship. What does it say that a sizeable percentage of people professing to be Christian does not find a compelling reason to gather for worship on a regular basis?
Maybe the headline should have read: "US Adults need to worship God more often." But then, that doesn't sell papers, does it?

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Introduction: Checkerboard Bowl
Final product with a Tung oil and Renaissance wax polish.
Step 1: Who Said Geometry Was Useless?
It all begins with a little math. I wanted a lot of segments to equal 1/2" by 1/2" on the outer rim. The thickness of the boards were 1/2 in so the math will come into the number of segments and diameter of the bowl. The diameter of the bowl wasn't that critical other than it needed to be smaller than the capacity of my lathe. I planned on making 60 segments, however it ended up at 62 due to a slight error compounded 60 times in my miter gauge. Use lots of glue on both sides to keep the chance of the piece exploding to a minimum. The whole checkerboard pattern was made with a 4.5" X 30" X 1/2" piece of walnut and maple.
Step 2: Gluing Up the Segments.
Remember to use lots of glue! One thing I did discover was the thin end-grain interior portion absorbed the glue and swelled up quite a bit and caused the pattern to shift. Using a caul helped, but it's not perfect. 1/2 of the circle was glued up at a time.
Step 3: Preparing for the Ring Bevel Cuts
Using a forstner bit I created a reference surface to hot glue a pivot point which will be used later in cutting the rings out. I've also laid out the 45 degree cut lines which will be used in the next step to guide the cut alignment.
Step 4: Where the Magic Happens
The cut line is aligned with the blade and the pivot screw tightened for each ring. I couldn't resist a quick dry fit to get a sneak peek. At this point it was way better than I had imagined. This is the same technique as the "Bowl for a board" technique, however, instead of starting with a "board" it starts with a segmented "disk."
Step 5: 1/2 Rings Into Rings
Gluing up the rings is next on the list. They are no perfectly 90 degrees to each other so I have a 15" plywood disk with PSA sandpaper to take the bare minimum off to get them in perfect alignment.
Step 6: Starting to Build Out the Bowl
To stat building out the bowl I tru-up the enter hole in the 1st ring which will be glued onto a tenon on the base block of walnut. Before gluing on the next ring the face of the previous ring is flattened with chisels and a sanding board. The pattern is aligned and the next ring is glued on.
Step 7: Finishing the Rings and Rough Shaping.
It's just more of the same at this point. The rings are flattened on the sanding disk prior to glue-up. The inside and outside surfaces are trued up.
Step 8: Final Shaping, Sanding and Finishing
Don't forget your PPE! Everything is brought to final shape and size and brought down through the sanding grits to 400. The 1st coat is a Tung oil finish to bring out the contrasting wood colors. The final finish is a Renaissance wax polish. Once the polish is on the bottom is parted off and sanded flat.
I hope you all enjoyed. I can't tell you how much better this turned out than I was expecting. I've watched a ton of youtube videos on segmented turning and on "Bowl from a board" videos and I was struck by the idea to make this.
Step 9: Bonus Step
"Ohio Star" quilt block bowl using a similar technique.
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That's GORGEOUS! Do you take commissions?
I haven't considered it, since I make things for the challenge of making new and different "art." Having 3 kids and a full time job doesn't give a lot of time either. To give an idea of time, this took 2 full days over the weekend and a lot of time waiting for glue to dry.
Nice piece. Do you have photos or additional explanation showing how you made the segments?
Sorry, no photos, but all I used was a miter gauge and table saw. Making this bowl taught me value of precision versus dumb luck. I had more of latter then the former. I've made a new miter sled for my table saw that is a lot more precise (image attached).
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Gorgeous! Extremely impressive.
When I hired kids without experience (whom I was willing to teach) for my small construction company I was amazed at how little math some knew. So I devised a very rudimentary test. How many eights in an inch? What is one half of 3/4 of an inch? If you only have a ruler, straight edge and hand saw, how do you cut a 45 degree angle in the end of a 5 1/2" wide board? Plus some other easy ones. I always asked if they could read a ruler before asking the questions. Sadly, I discovered it was the dumbing down of America.
Your instructable is spectacular!
your bowl looks great, you should enter it in one of the "wood" contests on instructables!
There are good projects, cool projects, pretty projects, etc on this site. But this one is a step above. REALLY NICE WORK. Love the improvisation for the disc sander. Did you make a simpler (non-"mosaic") version first before you invested the time to do the mosaic discs first?
Nice project. I can only imagine calculating all those segments and angles to get it to come out correct. I thought about such projects many time since I do have a couple lathes myself. But with other project taking precedence, I've yet to try it. One day. But Bravo on your turning.


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I have a home loan ECS account with a particular bank in India. I am going onsite now and no salary will get credited to this account. What will be the best way to regularly transfer money to this account from outside the country?
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Get an NRE account with any bank(preferably the same bank as ur hme loan ECS account) in India. Most of them allow free transfer of money to NRE a/c's from countries which they operate in. For eg:- Citibank, ICICI, HSBC etc in US.
From the NRE a/c you should be able to transfer it to the ECS a/c as and when you like. Where are you relocating to? Do you have Indian banks there?
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Which bank is this? Check whether they have NRE/NRO account offering. Get that a/c opened (its only for Non resident individuals). Then either you can get your ECS to be debited from that a/c, or else, set up a Standing Instruction for a particular amount to be transferred from your NRE/NRO a/c into your home loan a/c every month. Just remember to keep your NRI account funded
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Thanks Kuttappan.
I am relocating to Germany. My salary account in Germany will not be this NRI account. Would it be possible to transfer money to an NRI account without charges ? Would I be able to transfer from an NRI account to the account where I hold ECS, as you mentioned ?
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If you inform Bank about change in status (Resident to NRI). You might have to convert your home loan into NRI loan (from resident loan).
Terms and conditions and rates are different for NRIs.
I am not sure about this, basically what is the law and is it actually enforced by banks.
Other then that, check with bank in Germany, you might get a good deal for a recurring transfer to India every month.
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Couple of years ago, I had used ICICI Bank :: NRI:: Money Transfer to send money from UK to my ICICI bank account in India. However, be warned that this is an ICICI Bank venture. I have been one of the lucky few who never had any problems with ICICI bank service.
There are others like remit2india . But I havent used them.
A question I now have is how do we send money outside India? Are travellers cheque the only way?
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Nirmal I use money2india of ICICI from Germany without any problems at all. I use it to transfer to an HDFC account without any problems, its done in a matter of 3 working days.
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I used ICICI's Money2India service to transfer money from my American bank account (Bank of America) to my ICICI account here in India. They take the average or lowest (never checked that) exchange rate and take 4 paise per dollar as commission.
The process takes usually 5 working days and have done it so many time that I have lost count. Never had any issue.
This might be the best option - no complications or any other extra effort; but you need to have a ICICI account (or you can transfer to a friends account and have him move it to your account here in India).
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I have used remit2india some years back , for transferring money from Europe to India, and worked fine without any issues. They took about 4 working days to credit the money.
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You have lot of options to transfer to India. ICICI has tie up with different banks all over the world with fastest credit to the home account. I dont think you need to open an NRE account for a short period (you havent mentioned how long you are going to be away).
Western Union has largest money transfer outlets all over the world. You can transfer money from any german account to ICICI with your SWIFT code and Ac number. Also there are Visa to Visa card transfers allowed by many banks (if you have an ICICI visa card), request for a Visa card from your german bank. Next option is Paypal account or online secure transfers like xe.com or xoom.com.
If none of the above 6 methods work, please PM me for my account number , I will be happy to receive money from your german bank, will make sincere payments to your bank here with a nominal fee as agreed each other cheers: as a true Team-BHP-ian in times of need !!
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Hello All,
I am not sure if this is appropriate to post here. But i am confused
Which is the best way to transfer money from USA to India online?
I know its wire-transfer, but which banks do you think is worth.
As most banks charge transaction fees, i was wondering if any bank does it for free or minimal charge. Also the transaction flow should be smooth with less hiccups. Not those banks that keep you on edge with our hard earned money. If you know what i mean.
Would really appreciate if members opine.
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US to India money transfer
I have been a loyal ICICI customer for years now. But i am looking at options. Usually ICICI is fast (5-6 days), but there are times when they have taken upto 15 days! And i am not too happy with the rates on offer.
What is the fastest and cheapest alternatives to get these transfers?
I usually use eTransfer option on money2india to transfer between the US account and the india account. Anyone used the other "PowerTransfer" option? That is supposed to get the transaction done in 2 days! Does it really work that way?
PS - I saw the replies in this thread, but most seem to suggest ICICI which is what I am using right now. I am looking for alternative options.
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You can try Times of Money. I think the website is timesofmoney.com
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The latest patent, yes we love 'em, shows Apple photo editing software, Aperture, being used on a multitouch interface. Although Aperture looks like the patent is for iPad but Aperture needs a lot of processing power and is normally run on the high end versions of Macs for it to run smoothly. Aperture also uses full potential of the video cards in Mac. For Aperture to run on a multitouch surface there needs to be big spec iPads or a multitouch Mac, either of which would be awesome for everyone. It is unlikely that Apple will tone down Aperture for iPad as that is not the Apple way.
So from iPad Aperture to multitouch Mac Aperture. Another patent was recently filled for a multitouch iMac which could also be laid down and at a slight angle to more easily use the multitouch features.
It also features a touchscreen application on the Mac, like Aperture. During the MacBook Air keynote Steve said that they had tried touch screen on vertical displays but your arm ached after a short while. However he never said anything about horizontal or slanting touch screens. This is all building up for Apple to bring more of the iOS devices to Mac. Also as in their touchscreen devices Apple are looking for the mouse to eventually go. Interesting times, interesting times Apple.


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Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people.
We are pleased to welcome people of all ages in worship any and all the time.
There is always a time of children's focus and in-pew activities related to the themes of the day. The front right side of the church has extra floor space, a toy box and drawing desk so children of all ages can easily be part of worship while having some space to move around.
Elementary-age children also have Sunday School during service on the first Sunday of each month (Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3 2017).
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming our Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator, a full job description can be found here
Services are conducted at Foothills Hospital on a twice yearly basis. Anyone can attend and we enjoyed fellowship with several patients and their families. This year's services will be on February 5, 2017 and August 6, 2017 at 2 pm and volunteers are welcome. Contact Susan Chivers.
Out on the Town is a dinner group that meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, excluding July, August and December. We pick a restaurant and enjoy a great evening of food and fellowship. We plan our dinners by email and are happy to have more people in the group. If you are interested, contact Ginny Betty to have you added to the group email list.
The prayer shawl ministry is a group of eight creative ladies who lovingly knit or crochet prayer shawls for friends, family, and member of the congregation. Shawls are made for those in need as well as baptismal candidates. To join this group please contact Hilda Cox or Pauline Booth.
The Outreach group works in a number of different areas such as the Calgary Drop in and Rehab Centre (The Lunch Bunch), Baby Food collection and the St. Edmund's Foodbank. Volunteers are always welcome for any of these initiatives. Please contact Carole Thomson.
The members of the prayer chain offer up prayer for those who request it either for themselves or on behalf of others. If you feel that you can offer yourself for this ministry please contact Susan Chivers.


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Chicken in a saffron and almond sauce
Pollo en pepitoria
2 chicken breasts
1 large egg
1/2 tsp green cardamom pods
1/2 tsp saffron strands
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
1 clove
1 cm piece cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
5 black peppercorns
Olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 crustless slice white bread
1 onion, finely chopped
100 ml dry white wine
100 ml chicken stock
1 bay leaf
30g blanched almonds
1 squeeze of lemon juice
1 tsp parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper
Boil the egg for 10 minutes. Cool, then peel.
Cut each chicken breast into 4 or 5 pieces and put to one side.
Lightly crush the cardamom pods and remove the seeds from inside.
Add the seeds to a spice grinder with the saffron, coriander seeds, clove, cinnamon stick, nutmeg and peppercorns and grind to a fine powder.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan.
Add the whole garlic clove and slice of bread and fry until lightly golden on both sides.
Transfer to the bowl of a mini food processor.
Season the chicken pieces lightly, add them to the pan, and fry until lightly golden on both sides.
Remove and set aside on a plate.
Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan and add the onion.
Fry gently for about 10 minutes until soft but not browned.
Stir in the ground spices and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the wine and stock.
Return the chicken to the pan with the bay leaf.
Bring to a simmer, cover and cook gently for 40 minutes, occasionally turning the chicken pieces over.
Heat a frying pan and dry roast 20g of the almonds for 2 minutes.
Cool and then add to the mini food processor with the yolk from the egg and 6 tablespoons of the liquid from the chicken.
Grind everything to a smooth paste.
Coarsely chop the remaining almonds and set to one side.
Uncover the pan and remove the chicken pieces to a warmed serving dish.
Add the paste to the sauce and simmer until thick.
Stir in the lemon juice, adjust the seasoning and pour over the chicken.
Sprinkle over the remaining chopped nuts and parsley and serve.
Best served with lots of green vegetables and wild rice.


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Fahrenheit is a Taiwanese boy band that has achieved success in the last two years in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam as well as the rest of Southeast Asia.
This group consists of four members: Calvin Chen, Jiro Wang, Wu Chun, and Aaron Yan. They are managed by Jerry Fen's Comic Productions Co., Ltd. and records albums with HIM International Music. They are also managed by WOW Music 1 in Hong Kong. Fahrenheit are often associated with their seniors, S.H.E, and are commonly referred to as the most successful Taiwanese boy band after F4.
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Only 9 weeks left! Strange, but it still seems really far away. I think with the holidays coming up, it's going to go fast, though!
Seems like we've finally shaken all the bugs and everyone is feeling good. I had my 30 week check-up and all looks good. I'll have another appointment at 33 weeks, then at 36 weeks I'll have an ultrasound at the Texas Perinatal Group to estimate fetal size and check on the placenta. Apparently in those of us of "Advanced Maternal Age," the placenta can start to desentigrate a little too early. I'm hoping I will go into labor naturally this time and won't have to be induced (although I had a great first birth experience even though I was induced). But it would be nice to have the experience once, so hopefully my placenta will keep up just fine 'til the end.
Thursday we have an appointment with the pediatric ENT to see if Davie needs tubes placed. I'm hoping she won't need them, but of course we will do whatever she needs!
Davie is really starting to love school now. She actually asks to go to school on Mondays and Fridays (she goes Tues-Thurs.). She loves to sing us the songs she has learned and show off for us. She's brilliant. 😉
This Friday is our first ladies Sunday School class social since we joined the church. I'm looking forward to getting to know all the ladies better! They're actually going to visit, have food and drinks, and do a craft – make fall wreaths. My mom is going to go with me so we've been watching how-to videos on youtube. It's really got my creative juices flowing! I haven't done anything creative since Davie was born! I'm really looking forward to it.
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How can my son/daughter and I be selected as the "fans of the game"?
Fans are chosen by Sixers staff, Wachovia Center event staff, and NBA personnel. Here are several helpful tips:
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At each 76ers home game, two lucky fans (parent/child) are selected to represent the thousands of loyal 76ers fans throughout the Delaware Valley.
The lucky fans receive a photo of their courtside experience, appear on the arena jumbotron while having their names announced by 76ers PA Announcer Matt Cord, and get the opportunity to line up with the players for the pregame introductions!
This is just one of the many ways that the 76ers want to thank their faithful fans for their continued support!
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"Remember boys, aim small, miss small!" Col. Benjamin Martin, The Patriot (2000)
In the Gazette, Kodiak says he spends a lot of time shooting at the 5 foot mark. If he is shooting at a 24 inch target, that may help his times but does nothing for his accuracy. A 24 inch target at 5 feet is the same as a 100 inch target at 21 feet. Sometimes we just practice missing.
Think about using a 6 inch target at 6 feet. That is the same as a 21 inch target at 21 feet. If you can hit 60 or 80 % in a 6 inch target at 6 feet you should be able to hit consistently at 21 feet.
A 6 inch target at 5.2 feet is the same as a 24 inch target at 21 feet.
It is paramount that the target be set at the proper height. For me I shoot from 42 inches. So my shot must rise 8 inches to the center of the target or .38 inches per foot from the target. Therefore for me at 6 foot my target height is 44.2 inches. (42 plus .38 times 6) Otherwise, I would just be practicing missing.
Coming soon the Arizona Gunslingers' five inch target. Will be made to catch wax at five feet and will be the same as a 21 inch target at 21 feet. A raffle item for Shoot for the Stars!


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The pedestrian attack in France this week killed more than 80 people and was committed by one man with a gun and a box truck. The September 11th attack in the US killed nearly 3,000 people and involved 19 terrorists. Regardless of the financial damage, one bad person can kill a comparable number of people to each member of a group planning for years.
ISIS has brought back what might be considered "old school" terrorism. This is when an enemy in the midst commits a globally small but locally horrifying act. It costs little and only requires the kind of insanity that makes someone want to end their life for some vaguely defined goal. Since one of these bastards could kill dozens of people, it only takes about 1 in maybe 10,000 to keep a population in fear.
The logical way to solve this is to go colonial on their asses. For example, a lot of crap happens because of people encroaching on the Palestinian regions. How about some fuel air bombs (after an appropriate warning notice) to eradicate human life, but make the area inhabitable in a short time?
In World War II, the awesome power of the atomic bomb was so unimaginable, the Japanese weren't sure what it meant. They learned we could do it twice. Most likely, the US or Western Civilization (basically, the same thing) would have to do this a few times. I suggest target #2 be the people who complain or retaliate first. #3 can be ISIS, every ISIS location.
Terrorism is the tool of the tool-less. It's for people who have no real power or influence that just want to strike out blindly at their sad existence. War is the tool of the advanced civilization. For us, compliance is an achievable goal.


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Rosa Bonheur, The Horse Fair. Oil on canvas, 1853-1855. 8' 1/4" x 16' 7". Metropolitan Museum of Art
Turns out that 1850s women weren't allowed to enter the (manly) Paris horse market, but Rosa wanted to draw there. She simply disguised herself as a man and went anyway. Years later, it was discovered that she painted herself as one of the jockies in this towering masterpiece.
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Resort Terra Parasio - Goa
(4-Days and 3-Nights)
Resort Terra Paraiso a unique boutique resort that surrounds you with everything you need to make your holiday special. Resort Terra Paraiso, our seaside haven is surrounded by fascinating Goan culture on one side and the blue seas on the other.
Starting From
(Per Person)
Day 1
Arrival at Goa
- On Arrival at Dabolim Airport or Thivim railway station we will trasner you to the hotel
- A day is lesuire at your to roam around North goa is famous beach Like Calangute Beach,Baga Beach,Anjuna Beach,Candolim Beach etc
- Overnight stay at Resort Terra parasio
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 2
- Morning breakfast at hotel
- We will pick up you in the morning for Full day city tour of goa in shared coach to Calangute Beach,Baga Beach,Anjuna
- Beach,Candolim Beach we will also visit Dona paula,Fort Aguada,Panaji etc
- Overnight stay at Resort Terra parasio
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 3
- Morning breakfast at hotel
- A day is lesuire at your to roam around North goa is famous for shopping also you can have chance to shop ethical goan jwellery,Handicrafts,Cashew,Indian Masala etc
- Overnight stay at Resort Terra parasio
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day 4
Departure Goa
- Morning breakfast at hotel
- After check out at Hotel we will trasnfer you to Dabolim airport or Thivim railway station.
- Overnight stay at Resort Terra parasio
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch
Package Inclusions
- A traditional (non-alcoholic) drink on arrival
- Scheduled AC Coach Transfers from Airport / Bus /Nearest Railway Station.
- One full Day Sightseeing in a AC Coach.
- Complimentary 1GB WiFi for entire Stay.
- 2 Bottles of Mineral Water (500 ml ) Complimentary daily
- 20 % discount on the Saloon / spa
- Complimentary Head or Foot Massage for a couple for 15 minutes (once during stay)
- Tea coffee maker in room Complimentary, (Replenished once daily)
- Free usage of swimming pool and fitness center
- Meals as per Plan
- Taxes included
Package Exclusions
- If you wish to travel in advance of the departure date as mentioned in the Itinerary or like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable (subject to availability of seats for the given dates and ticket validity) which will be Advised to you by our sales staff/ travel agent. Kindly note, the deviation will be actioned only 30 days prior to departure date
- Cost of any optional tours/ excursions
- GST @ 5% on gross billing is extra
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry, telephone bills, minibar, etc.
- Any meals not specified in the Package Inclusions column
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- Child – Above 6 years below 12 years , Adult – Above 12 years(The discretion of identity age of the child lies in the hands of the hotel in the absence of the age evidence)
- Check In – 2:00 Pm & Check Out – 12:00 Pm
- All transfers and tours are on seat in coach basis
- Cancellation of booking is subject to the rules & regulation of the hotel & our service charges are concerned by hand on such
- The rights to vary, amend, alter or withdraw any particular itinerary, departure or excursion rests entirely with the company. Due to demand of a particular airline the in/ out points may change. Services however, will remain unchanged
- Any damages caused to the hotel rooms/ coach during your stay, shall be borne by the concerned passengers
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We value public education in the 151st Legislative District. All four of the school districts, North Penn, Hatboro-Horsham, Upper Dublin, and Wissahickon, are excellent because we as local taxpayers prioritize education.
Strong schools create a strong community and are critical to our local economy. Businesses, both large and small, depend on having an educated and trained workforce. To keep the jobs we have and to attract new ones, we must continue to value our schools. But without increased state funding, local property taxes will continue to rise, jeopardizing our home values and forcing those who can't afford their taxes to leave.
As we know in the 151st, a good education costs money. In 2011, nearly $1 billion of funding for public education was slashed from state budget and has still not been fully restored. Today, Pennsylvania's ranks 46th in the nation for state funding for public education. The lack of state funding especially hits home our district. Although the state average for state funding of public education is 37% of a school district's budget, our school districts receive far less. State funding for the 2016-2017 school year is as follows: Hatboro-Horsham 19%, North Penn 20%, Upper Dublin 17%, Wissahickon 19%. Because our legislators have not invested in our children, we shoulder the burden of public education through our property taxes.
Our community needs a State Representative who prioritizes funding education above special interests. As an Upper Dublin school board member, public school graduate and public school parent, Sara knows the importance of public education. She understands the need to work with our teachers, the significance of local control, and the impact of too little state funding. As State Representative, Sara will continue to fight for strong public schools.
The government must create the right setting for a strong economy. Maintaining a nearly $3 billion structural deficit in the State Budget is a recipe for economic disaster.
We cannot continue to "balance" the State Budget with high interest loans or temporary "fixes." Authentic financial planning is required so that Pennsylvania's credit rating does not drop even further.
While wealth does not trickle down, tax burdens do. For too long, taxes have been pushed to people who can least afford them. Instead, corporate loopholes must be closed and recurring revenue streams must be created. Pennsylvania is the only state that is a major supplier of natural gas yet is without a severance tax. We must implement a severance tax on the gas industry as well as close the "Delaware Loophole" while reducing the corporate income tax to insure that all companies pay their fair share of taxes.
At the same time, we must increase the minimum wage to a living wage and work to reduce Pennsylvania's unemployment rate that remains above the national average. By investing in infrastructure, jobs will be created, businesses will benefit, tax revenue is increase, and our Commonwealth will be literally strengthened for the present and future.
Sara will work across the aisle to improve our economy to benefit all Pennsylvania families.
One of the most basic tenets of government is to provide a safe and healthy environment for all its citizens. The Pennsylvania Constitution states that "people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment," yet clean and safe water is a huge concern in the 151st Legislative District.
Since 2014, hundreds of water wells, including 5 public wells in Horsham, were shut down in the areas surrounding two military bases, the Willow Grove Naval Air Station-Joint Reserve Base in Horsham and the Naval Air Warfare Center in Warminster, due to firefighting foams that were used by the military contaminating the water with perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).
The consequences of the contamination are largely unknown and the federal government has refused to pay for blood-testing of the tens of thousands of affected residents. Lawsuits have been filed and the concerns for our community remain.
Sara will support the residents of Horsham Township and the Horsham Water & Sewer Authority in their plans to reduce perfluorinated compound levels and work with our federal officials including US Senator Bob Casey and Congressman Brendan Boyle to hold the federal government accountable for the contamination.
If you have questions regarding Sara's positions on other issues, please contact us.


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As I begin my sixteenth and final legislative session, I find the moment bittersweet. On the one hand, I am extremely excited about the opportunities ahead; on the other hand, I continue to be nervous for our future. Maybe it's the parent in me, maybe it's the realist developed by what I've witnessed in government or maybe it's just healthy to be nervous about change. Government service is a difficult venue for "Type A" personalities like myself. We want results quickly and if it doesn't work, we immediately want to implement changes.
For better or worse, government doesn't work that way. It's a much more slow and deliberate process. Many times I warned concerned constituents that it can be good a bill takes so long. Ideas that change our way of life need to be vetted. It seems the quicker government reacts, the more unintended consequences that occur.
Even though I am leaving elected office, I highly encourage involvement. Keeping up with public policy is not a part-time venture; it starts with an election and carries through to the last day in office. There are good people who will run for office. It's up to each of us to make our state a better place by being informed voters, so take the time to call a candidate or two. Don't just rely on glossy mailers or robo-calls when you are making a decision as important as who is going to represent you in government.
My thanks to you for a great ride on this rollercoaster. I wouldn't change one moment of the ups and downs of the legislative process. There will be a few more ups, downs, and twists ahead, but I do see the platform and others waiting for their turn. In the meantime, please let me know if I can be of service and my sincere thanks to you for the opportunity and the trust you bestowed upon me while serving our community in Springfield.
Timothy Schmitz, State Legislator, District 65


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New friends, new adventures . . . shocking revelations and harrowing experiences make for riveting reading in this second installment of the Sabrina Strong Series.
Lorelei Bell has created another unique and mesmerizing mystery masterwork that tops its prequel Vampire Ascending in drama, fast-paced action, love, passion, heartache, and devastation. New friends, new adventures, shocking revelations, and harrowing experiences make for riveting reading in this second installment of the Sabrina Strong Series.
Sabrina learns more details - through Vasyl's recounting of his human and vampire life— of what her role as a sibyl means and how the past and the future will come together. She finally learns what role Vasyl has played in his search for the next sibyl and why she is so tremendously important.
As Sabrina's partner, Dante, puts himself at risk to help all of mankind, Sabrina learns why newcomer, Bill Gannon, is so interested in her, and she works to protect Bjorn Tremayne from losing it all. Sabrina's past catches up to her, and she discovers that not everyone is, or was, what she thought. New characters, some kind and trustworthy, and some not, contribute to a captivating story line, and Sabrina finds herself on a journey she never thought possible.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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Some times we don't always feel we have enough time in the day to look our best! This may be true, but you can look GREAT in just a few minutes each day. Just like wearing your favorite outfit you'll feel good with healthy, glowing skin.
To keep your skin healthy, make sure you're using a good skin care system. Not a bar of soap girls! Most soaps aren't formulated for our face. It can strip natural oils and cause more harm than good. Make sure to find the right system for your skin type; are you dry, oily, combination, acne prone? A skin care system should include at least a facial cleanser and moisturizer. In just a few minutes each morning and evening you can cleanse and moisturizer your face in seconds.
Tips: Remember a little goes a long way. A good rule of thumb after applying moisturizer is to wait a few minutes and if you feel you need more moisture apply another lay. Be careful not to over moisturizer or you may tend to get shine later in the day.
The three essential MUST HAVES: foundation, mascara and lipstick or gloss.
Foundation: After cleansing and moisturizing apply a foundation that matches your skin tone as well as your neck. Blend well with a damp sponge or a foundation brush. If you find your foundation doesn't blend well you may need more moisture.
Tips: More is not always better. It's best to apply a little and then add more if needed.
Mascara: Find mascara that fits your needs. You may want to add length or thickness. There are many formulates to choose from to give you the look you want.
Tips: To open up your eyes, curl your lashes first before applying mascara.
When it comes to one coat mascara, that's what it means. If you apply more than one coat your lashes may look clump and not very natural. Be sure to clean off the mascara wand before applying if you want to apply more than one coat.
Lipstick/Gloss: You'll want to find a lipstick that matches your skin tone; ivory, beige, bronze. If you're not sure a lighter shade lipstick is always best.
Tips: Pamper your lips like you do your face. You'll want to exfoliate your lips a few times a week and keep them kissable with a good lip balm. Apply balm to lips in morning and evening after you have cleansed and moisturized your face to keep them baby soft.
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Saturday, April 29, 2006
We Raise a Little Heck
You may remember that this position was also Fergus's favorite place in Portland. They look angelic at the moment but that is because they just got here and it is a big strange house.
The drive to Portland went well, though Harper yelled "Are we there yet?" most of the way. (Thanks to Magoo, Smudge, Bella and Dolce for the translation).
Ramona, The Queen of Cool, slept in the car carrier with the door open. (I have come to the conclusion that she is the brains of this duo.) Harper, of course, had to be held and watch everything going by. On the way there is a turn where one way you are going to the V-E-T and the other way you are going to Portland to visit Uncle Sid. Brendan knows which is which and he sat up ....
"I really hope it's Portland and not the vet."
We made the turn.
"Good," says himself and sits back down. He was happy since his car seat was in front and he got to ride shotgun with Olof. He likes to navigate.
The kittens are having a grand time. They discovered going up the down staircase and that Uncle Sid gets to dine on Fancy Feast and they have to suffer with Wellness Kitten Formula. And yes, the crash I just heard was "the vase that was commonly thought to be Ming." No kidding. It didn't break thought. Good thing my in-laws find kitten antics amusing.
At the moment the kittens are using the couches as trampolines.
We'll be heading home today. Spring is busting out all over at Caturday so there is a lot of spring cleaning and gardening and landscaping to work on. Not to mention video projects.
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- The Meezers said...
Ramona sure sounds like she will be the brain behind most mischief. Glad the trip went well. More "are we there yet" to come today I guess.
- Zeus said...
It sounds like you had a great trip! We know our way to Dr. Vet too, and we get very frightened when the turn is made. Brendan has more guts than me, I think!
- ~ J ~ said...
What a wonderful photo!
Brendan so relaxed and the kittens on high alert!
- ~ J ~ said...
ooops...I forgot something.....
I see they have their places on the sidebar now too...they should be proud to be in such great company over there!!!
- Magoo, Smudge, Bella & Dolce said...
I hope every who reads your blog finally understands the benefits of adopting two kitten siblings. I can see in my mind Brendan sitting up in the car at the turn off to the Vet. I can just imagine him saying to himself. What the Heck? No one said anything about a Vet visit. If those two kittens are forcing me to go to the vet with them, there will be a cuff or two dished out later.
- Zuleme said...
I would never adopt one kitten again. Twos are it. These guys are so happy to have each other and they entertain each other and us. It makes them feel more secure and they are very affectionate with us from their security rather than neediness.
If you have a single kitten they may be more attached to you if you play with them every day and you may be closer but I like it that the kittens have their own society.I think a single kitten can be lonely for someone who understands him. H and R are sleeping together upstairs, exhausted from their exciting trip.
- Edsel/The Pooch said...
wonderful photo. thank you for sharing them with us, it is precious to witness the young ones. we're gland Brendan is getting along with them. we've put you in our blog roll finally.
- Scooby, Shaggy & Scout said...
I absolutely love these stories you tell. There must be a book for you in her somewhere. Richly illustrated of course. I too, could picture the V-e-t turnoff and the relief crossing his face when you went the other way. Totally agreeing about the 2-kitten theory. sss's mom (So glad Miss R is mended!)
- Fat Eric said...
Sounds like everyone had lots of fun. I don't enjoy car journeys much as I always have to travel locked in my carrier. My mum thinks I would be calmer if I sat on her lap, but my dad refuses to drive the car unless I am locked up. Can't think why...


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Lectio Divina
"... fulfilled in your hearing."
Luke 4:21
And from the urban hymns and city psalms of The Pilgrim, words worth considering in the manner of lectio divina:
"... by being there, not not wanting to be there." (Italics mine.) --Kevin Walker, "Tranquility" (a meditation by homeless person on a sleeping soundly by the Charles River and waking up to perfect silence)
"Learning to see every moment as sacred is rough work, but eventually a tender heart makes up for it all." --Brian, "The Roughest Sweetest Place" (which for him is his meditation cushion)
The Pilgrim in the chapel stall, The City in History on my night-table. Literary dispatches from the New Jerusalem, and a postmortem on the glory and horror of ancient Rome. Both are bracing reading.
Morning prayer and Mass combined in the back chapel, followed by our typical day of extended personal time. Brother Jack took the New York/New England novices and our brother from the Guam vice-province to Buellton for lunch. We went to a place called Andersen's, an inn-bakery-restaurant renowned for its "world famous" split pea soup, which it has been ladling since 1924 and now serves to the order of 2 million bowls every year. Having passed by the place many times now on the way to church or ministry or recreation, I had to test their claim to fame. So I had two bowls with bread, crackers, and Danish red cabbage. If I wasn't so concerned about eating temperately, I would have had more bowls. The staff were kind and gracious and the atmosphere most pleasant. Good company and good food.
Now I have to say that our kitchen manager makes as good a pea soup as the Andersen's cooks. Both he and they make a great soup. But our dedicated kitchen captain can only serve it to thirty hungry friars. Bless the cooks and servers at Andersen's who bring such a good soup to hundreds of thousands of wayfarers.
Why this fuss about pea soup? I would like to think it's not gluttony or untoward cravings (God forbid), but the cultivation of a spirit of simplicity and a cheerful appreciation for common things. In a culture that valorizes unbridled material consumption; in an economy whose wealth depends on the masses' insatiable desire for sights, sounds, smells, and tastes in endless variety, the more exotic, even deviant, the better; in a society that pays tribute to those who can satisfy their cravings on demand -- in sum, in a world that turns the person into a mindless devourer, a body suckling at everything it can grasp and evacuating it all, making waste of life -- I think the alternative is to put down the menu and go with the pea soup.
This afternoon, sent off the last (but not least) of the correspondences I have been meaning to write. Thank you, friends, for your patience. An hour on the treadmill, plus a little reading, to which I now return for the duration of prayerful silence, then night prayer, and communal recreation.
The world grows a little colder but it grows warmer within.


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At the end of last week, a fascinating mini-meme broke out in the political blogosphere's brainier precincts: a left-right convergence on the subject of urban sprawl.
The proximate cause was a typically deep-thinking broadside from ABC News' resident libertarian goofball, John Stossel, in which this living tribute to '80s porn fashion blasted "smart growth" and extolled endless suburbia. I can't find the appropriate Stosselian link, but I think we can summarize: Free market…elitism…social engineering…free market…live how I choose…American dream…did we mention the free market?…et cetera.
Anyone who follows this delightful issue has seen the like about a million times, from sources ranging from John Tierney's ponderous NYT Mag encomium to the expressway to Portland's own professional property-rights talking shop, the Cascade Policy Institute. The "libertarian" conception of sprawl as an organic manifestation of America's free-living mercantile zest (rather than a byproduct of massive Big Gub'mint regulations and subsidies) dies hard.
In this case, bloggish reactions came swiftly. Of course, everyone would expect a geeky liberal like Matthew Yglesias to rush to high-density zoning's defense. And so he did. The more intriguing responses came from a few clicks to the right. My True/Slant colleague E.D. Kain brought the hammer down with particular force:
…zoning and central planning is the culprit when if comes to urban sprawl. I think this issue rests at the heart of what went wrong with conservativism…I believe that the death of Burkean conservativism and the rise of this hyper-ideological movement conservativism has many roots, but one important and oft-overlooked one is this modern American landscape of sprawl and steel, of suburbs and hour-long commutes, of strip-malls and vast concrete scissures.
Over at The American Conservative, Austin Bramwell echoed Yglesias, in his own way, in a link-heavy salvo well worth clicking through:
For the 101st time: sprawl—an umbrella term for the pattern of development seen virtually everywhere in the United States—is not caused by the free market. It is, rather, mandated by a vast and seemingly intractable network of government regulations…If Stossel wants to expand Americans' lifestyle choices, he should attack the very thing he was defending, namely, suburban sprawl.
This analysis—in which, if I may make my own extrapolation from what I think Kain and Bramwell are getting at, sprawl is just another symptom of community-destroying, tradition-eroding liberal materialism, and a root cause of right-wing distemper—seems most at home among what you might call the blogosphere's introspective conservatives. Within this loose constellation of writers, the word "Burkean," as per Kain, looms large; philosophy matters; and a sort of tweedy wistfulness about modernity's discontents tends to prevail. I would put ur-crunchy con Rod Dreher in this camp, as well as the Times' charming (if often super-weird) Ross Douthat and just about everyone who writes for The American Conservative. David Brooks flirts with this kind of stuff in his more soulful mode, as does Andrew Sullivan—though Sullivan, of course, contains multitudes.
True, these writers hardly find themselves at the white-hot center of the current "conservative" resurgence—but that's a good thing. As a bike-riding, organic-egg-loving Portland nerd, I can find some common ground with these dudes. I wish the American electoral system provided an opening for a radical-localist, anti-corporate small government party composed of neck-bearded Tolkein fans—hell, I might even vote for such a party from time to time. (I wrote about the rough British equivalent to this alternative tendency, the Red Tory tradition, for Good last year.) In the absence of such an opportunity, these thoughtful characters must revert to their habit of staring into the middle distance and talking about Michael Oakeshott every time the Republican Party suffers one of its frequent hormonal imbalances.
Or—maybe not? Could last week's minor alignment over shared hatred of stripmalls point the way to a practical, issue-oriented rapprochement, to use a French term, between some segments of our nominal left and right?
At the moment, sprawl is not a top-tier national political concern, sharing its obscurity with urban policy in general. (I've been disappointed that Obama's campaign-trail talk about a new vision for "metropolitan policy," and his early establishment of a White House office on urban affairs, have not so far yielded much.) But you never know. A major transportation reauthorization is due from Congress soon, and some creative ideas are percolating in that area, inviting bipartisan support. As far as the issue's broader potential goes, some current Oregon affairs are at least suggestive.
Oregon adopted the nation's most comprehensive land-use and anti-sprawl (or, as I suggested in another recent article for Good, "slow sprawl") laws back in the 1970s. The original, landmark legislation resulted from a collaboration between a renegade Republican governor and a Democrat-heavy legislature. Even today, as this Oregonian article reports, the entwined issues of urban growth and agricultural preservation can forge alliances between "conservative" farmers and "liberal" environmentalists.
I don't know if this adds up to much. But perhaps the old saying that all ideology is false is especially true when one is standing in a Chili's parking lot.


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Calc. Var. (2017) 56:132
DOI 10.1007/s00526-017-1234-5
Calculus of Variations
Global dynamics of the Lotka–Volterra
competition–diffusion system with equal amount of total
resources, III
Xiaoqing He
· Wei-Ming Ni
Received: 11 April 2017 / Accepted: 30 July 2017 / Published online: 23 August 2017
© Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany 2017
Abstract In this paper—Part III of this series of three papers, we continue to investigate
the joint effects of diffusion and spatial concentration on the global dynamics of the clas-
sical Lotka–Volterra competition–diffusion system. To further illustrate the general results
obtained in Part I (He and Ni in Commun Pure Appl Math 69:981–1014, 2016. doi:10.1002/
cpa.21596), we have focused on the case when the two competing species have identical
competition abilities and the same amount of total resources. In contrast to Part II (He and Ni
in Calc Var Partial Differ Equ 2016. doi:10.1007/s00526-016-0964-0), our results here show
that in case both species have spatially heterogeneous distributions of resources, the outcome
of the competition is independent of initial values but depends solely on the dispersal rates,
which in turn depends on the distribution profiles of the resources—thereby extending the
celebrated phenomenon "slower diffuser always prevails!" Furthermore, the species with a
"sharper" spatial concentration in its distribution of resources seems to have the edge of com-
petition advantage. Limiting behaviors of the globally asymptotically stable steady states are
also obtained under various circumstances in terms of dispersal rates.
Mathematics Subject Classification 35B40 · 35B30 · 37C75 · 35J57 · 92D25
Communicated by P. Rabinowitz.
X. He is supported in part by Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China (No. 2015M580304) and NSFC
W.-M. Ni is supported in part by NSF and NSFC, 111 Project and Recruitment Program of Global Experts in
Xiaoqing He
Wei-Ming Ni
Center for Partial Differential Equations, East China Normal University, Minhang 200241,
Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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I think I did something to it. I don't know what…. all the sudden it just started to hurt. I *think* it was maybe getting the infant carseat in and out of the minivan. (I still shudder a little when I say that word…. minivan…. *{{shudder}}*
….minivan…. *{{shudder}}*)
It's getting better, but it's like a headache that won't let up. It's keeping my shoulders really tense, up to my ears. I don't deal well with tension.
Plus, I have a TON of things to do around the house. I need to clean. Not that Alex believes that when he comes back to a clean house that it was clean the whole time he was gone. He knows better. He knows ME. So maybe I don't have to clean very well. Heehee.
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Evansville Junion Prom Court, Saturday, May 12, 2007. First of Two parts.
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Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services will offer a memory cafe from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Friday of each month at the Cambridge Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave.
Memory cafes are social gatherings for people with dementia and their care partners. This is a joint venture between SCES and the Cambridge Council on Aging, which are splitting costs of hosting the monthly cafe and hiring a coordinator to run it.
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Supercross 2018
Claremont Showgrounds, Claremont , Australia
Under lights at the Claremont Showgrounds!
WAGE Round 3 & State Championships
Greenmount , Australia
2018 WA Gravity Enduro State Series - anyone can race!
Date : 05/05/2018
WA Cross Country State Series - Round 2
Kalamunda Mountain Bike Trail Network, Paulls Valley , Australia
2018 WA Cross Country State Series - anyone can race!
The Gibb Challenge
Derby , Australia
A socially competitive 660 km team relay event raising community awareness & funds for charity
Date : 13/05/2018
Festival / Social
Margaret River Muster
Wharncliffe Mill Bush Retreat, Margaret River , Australia
A combined social riding weekend away between two MTB clubs
Date : 18/05/2018
Cyclocross (CX)
Seven 120
Nannup , Australia
TOMR leaves the tarmac behind for a day of epic trail riding
WA Downhill State Series - Round 3
Wellington Mills Downhill Trail Network, Wellington Mill , Australia
2018 WA Downhill State Series - anyone can race!
Date : 19/05/2018
Numbat Cup - Round 2
Fishmarket Reserve, Guildford , Australia
2018 WA Cyclocross State Series - anyone can race!
WA Downhill State Series - Round 3
Wellington Mills Downhill Trail Network, Wellington Mill , Australia
2018 WA Downhill State Series - anyone can race!
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Break the Boundary is putting the call out for a couple of MTB mechanics who can donate basic components and spare a few hours each month to help maintain their adaptive bikes, so they can continue to meet their objectives and service the community.
The organisation has been successfully operating as the only community group that helps Australians with a disability live a healthier and happier life through adaptive off-road cycling. And from that success, the demand for more programs, events and clinics continues to increase and therefore they need to expand.
CLICK HERE for more details.
Recently there has been a deal of social media comment about the effectiveness (or lack of) of WAMBA and of WestCycle. Much of this comment appears to be born from ignorance and we hope that this open letter will help the community understand WAMBA's role and focus:
WAMBA is recognised by the State Government as being the state sporting association for mountain biking and our constitution says that our mission is "to work collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify, develop and sustain mountain bike experiences in Western Australia".
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries currently provides funding to WAMBA to help us realise our objectives and to implement the State Mountain Biking Strategy. That funding supports WestCycle's Mountain Bike Development Manager – Peta Demidenko - whose sole purpose is support mountain-biking in WA. It also allows WestCycle to:
The achievements of WAMBA since this arrangement was implemented have been, frankly, outstanding and a credit to the tireless efforts of the volunteers who make up the committee and to the people within WestCycle who put in a massive effort on our behalf.
Click here to read the entire letter.
Yet again it's set to be another cracking year of racing with a jam packed 2018 season across all disciplines.
A massive THANK YOU to Dean Wright for once again coordinating the calendar on behalf of WAMBA and the WA mountain bike community - it's not an easy job, but a vital one.
Thank you to all the race organisers for their assistance, commitment to mountain biking in WA and patience in the preparation of the calendar.
And thank you to Bryan Stevenson for doing the graphics.
Head to the Event Calendar tab to find the Full Race Calendar and download a printable PDF version - http://www.wamba.org.au/index.php/events/full-calendar
The online Event Calendar will shortly be populated with all the details of these races and all the other MTB events happening next year. Check it out in early 2018.
The draft standard for Mountain Biking & Cycle Touring for the Australian Adventure Activity Standards (Australian AAS) has just been released for public comment. All members of the outdoors community can have their say about this activity standard by visiting yoursay.australianaas.org.au/mt-bike-cycle-touring/
Adventure Activity Standards (AAS) are industry best practice guidelines used to manage risk and safety across a wide range of outdoor adventure activities. They are designed to be used by skilled outdoor leaders who are responsible for participants in these activities.
The draft standard is available to download or readable online via the website. Feedback submissions can be lodged via the websites submission forms. These include general impressions, as well the opportunity to provide detailed and specific feedback on any piece of content or section.
Feedback submissions will close on the 9.00am (AEDT) 9th October 2017.
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Find out more about the Australian AAS, go to www.australianaas.org.au
As many of you will be aware, the 2016 Yarloop Bushfire caused extensive damage to the South Shore facility in the Lane Poole reserve and as a result of the near total loss of the many structures that made up South Shore, a sum or money has been agreed between the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA / formerly the Department of Parks and Wildlife) and their insurance assessors.
WAMBA were approached by DBCA to comment on their plan to take the South Shore insurance proceeds and use them to decommission the South Shore facility and use any remaining funds to support the development of Trails 1 & 2 (black and blue DH trails) in the Murray Valley Precinct. This is in support of the Murray Valley Concept Plan (MVCP), a project that has been running for approximately 4-years and is focused on the development of a trail facility in the Murray Valley region.Read more ...


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Reportstack has announced a new market research report on The Global Electric Vehicle Charger (EVC) Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.28 percent from 2014-2018.
Governments are taking an active interest in reducing emission levels through promoting clean and efficient means of transportation, and finding alternatives to gasoline and diesel-based vehicles.
The report emphasizes the growing focus on extending the life of lithium-ion batteries, which are already used in a variety of applications like cellphones, laptops, electric bikes, electric scooters, UPS systems and transit buses.
"Lithium-ion batteries have completely replaced lead-acid batteries, since lithium has the highest electrochemical potential of all metals and these batteries have high energy and power densities. These features have improved the performance and efficiency of micro electric vehicles,".
With growing concerns surrounding environmental protection and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, micro electric vehicles have become a strong alternative and the most viable solution to the problem of emissions. Quadricycles and similar vehicles have gained a solid reputation among consumers, which will boost the prospects for the Global EVC Market through the projected period.
To access full report with TOC, please visit Global Electric Vehicle Charger Market 2014-2018.


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When it's your umpteenth time in Rome, and you have already seen all tier 1 sites on your previous trips, there is still plenty of tier 2 sites for you to see here.
Mind you, tier 2 in Rome would easily qualify as tier 1 anywhere else in the world. This city is so full of wondrously beautiful monuments and museums, it could easily fill the list on tier 3 and 4, and maybe even tier 5.
Rome is a gracefully aging aristocrat. It is distinctly male; handsome despite but also because of his age, elegantly dressed and decidedly noble. Its color is honeyed. The hues of terra cotta are subdued and gentle on the eye. It's a portrait in sepia.
No effort is made to upkeep the facades; the paint is peeling, the marble is cracking, the plaster is chipped, and the statures are covered with grey soot. Yet it doesn't take away but adds to the painting that is Rome.
Only the Trevi fountain has been thoroughly cleaned and restored to its original glory by the Fendi family. I thought it was beautiful before; but now, it is blindingly resplendent in its dazzling whiteness.
Rome is made up by a mishmash of palazzos, churches, piazzas, and grand houses seemingly thrown together with complete disregard of any city-planning. No straight lines here, no Haussmann-type boulevards. It is laid out more like a small medieval town than the great metropolis it is. Yet somehow, this complete mishmash is crazily artistic. It's like a piece of art that looks random but that was actually carefully designed by a genius to be this way. Only it wasn't. It just happened naturally, or at the whim of each next builder. But since each next builder clearly had a refined taste, each next building complemented the previous setup rather than going against it.
There are more stunning facades on a single Roman street than there are in any given city, which makes the city itself an open air museum.
Our tier 2 visits included two magnificent palace-museums, Palazzo Colonna and Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, two privately owned opulent residences whose aristocratic owners still live on the premises while they open the doors to their palatial public spaces and art galleries to visitors. Most cities can't boast the likes of such palaces and such art collections in their major museums.
The food scene is also becoming more exciting. Some brave chefs are daring to step away from the traditional. We had an outstanding meal at Retrobottega – a take on the classical Italian fare with a decidedly modern twist.
One sorrowful observation: you don't see fashionable people here anymore. Gone are the high heals and fancy dresses. Men in smart suits are a rare sight. Jeans, sneakers, and teeshirts prevail. Not even fine designer and well-fitted items, but well-worn cheap clothes and athletic sneakers. How sad!


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Photographer Ann Marsden, who died last Sunday at 55, was an essential part of the performing-arts community in the Twin Cities.
Along with Michal Daniel, whose frenetic energy contrasts with Marsden's quiet intensity, she was the go-to photographer for many local theaters, dance companies and musicians.
Up until her diagnosis of cervical cancer in July 2010, there hardly was a week when I did not encounter an Ann Marsden image. Her photos often leapt above the promotional norm, as her subjects seemed to bare their souls to Marsden, conspiring to create provocative pictures that goaded, invited or seduced us into their worlds. Like most accomplished artists, she made her striking work look easy.
She did with her camera what directors do when they make their stage pictures. And she honored, and sometimes elevated, what they did by creating images reflecting essential moments.
But she was not limited to, or by, the stage. She photographed children, families and executives. She also photographed scenes in temples, street corners and wherever else she happened upon inspiration.
After her passing, many of her subjects have been updating their Facebook pages with a cavalcade of photos she took of them, a digital share-a-thon that unfurls Marsden's extensive network of friends and admirers as well as her keen eye.
There is actor Regina Marie Williams, her survivor's face not giving away any emotions in a still from Lynn Nottage's powerful war-and-prostitution-themed "Ruined." Marsden shot James A. Williams for Penumbra Theatre's "Fences," a simple image that telegraphed the whole story.
Other images include actor Stacia Rice at a moment that could have been captured somewhere in the Middle East: she melts into the blackness with everything covered but a slit of eyes. There is actor Molly Sue McDonald, facing us on the floor, in flight. There is a singing Austene Van at an old-style microphone in "Ain't Misbehavin'," captured looking inside-out as she spreads her flapper energy wide.
Let's not forget contemplative Mikhail Baryshnikov or joyful Bobby McFerrin, his dreadlocks flying over his eyes as he expresses pure delight.
Marsden's photos of famous, semi-famous and ordinary people give us things that we recognize with our emotional and aesthetic intelligence. We feel the energy and pulse of souls in her pictures as she draws out idiosyncrasy and eccentricity, vulnerability and strength. There is one in which actor Maggie Chestovich looks like a steely, determined Audrey Hepburn swimming in a background of dappled light. For pure delight and whimsy, she captured actor Zach Curtis dressed as a waving, 6-foot-tall chipmunk. One of Marsden's most memorable images is of a little boy, photographed from beneath, with one hand outstretched. He looks like the inspiration for a Michelangelo painting.
Marsden's work shows us that the art she first took up at 15, and that she described as a kind of spiritual awakening, continued to nourish her all the way through her too-brief life. We, in turn, get to partake of her spiritual pursuits every time something in her pictures moves us.
In chronicling the Twin Cities theater scene -- her images were in programs, posters and newspapers all over -- she helped shape it like few others. In the wake of her death, many are mourning her loss. But her legacy lives on in what her images evoke in us. Marsden brought to her subjects her own striking light.
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Testament unleashes surprises while uniting Alamo City's brotherhood of thrash
Testament, including guitarist Alex Skolnick (left), vocalist Chuck Billy (right) and drummer Gene Hoglan, headlined the Aztec Theatre on Saturday night in downtown San Antonio.
Currently celebrating 30 years since its debut album The Legacy, Testament has consistently marked its territory as one of the pioneers of thrash metal — lack of accompanying Big 4 moniker notwithstanding. In recent memory, that has proven true on land and sea. But the two-time alums of the 70000 Tons of Metal cruise put on the type of show Saturday night at the Aztec Theatre in downtown San Antonio that they not only hadn't displayed on either of their 2017 cruise's pair of performances two months ago (coverage here). Testament also exhibited the type of gig fans hadn't seen in, well, however long recent memory suggests.
Touring in support of the Oct. 28 release of Brotherhood of the Snake, Testament unveiled five new tunes, a large number for a band's most recent work when it possesses three decades of material. But that wasn't all. While showing unwavering belief in its new songs, Testament dusted off tracks from the 1990s it hadn't played in ages, let alone on the cruise. And lo and behold, all four instrumentalists enjoyed brief moment-in-the-spotlight solos Testament almost never employs.
It all resulted in a show that proved even more satisfying than Testament's most recent visit to the Aztec nearly two years to the day with Exodus and Shattered Sun (coverage here). This time, Sepultura and Prong provided support with new deathcore Ohio band The Convalescence opening up.
Vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick, bassist Steve DiGiorgio and drummer Gene "The Atomic Clock" Hoglan played a 1-hour, 33-minute set mostly under a huge backdrop of the new album cover's menacing image of snakes that would've scared the wits out of Samuel L. Jackson. A staircase flanked Hoglan's kit, allowing the rest of the band to play, or sing, perched atop his setup, befitting of a group worthy of kings-of-thrash status (Big 4 identification . . . oh, never mind).
The title track to the latest disc set the tone for a riveting show that featured several unexpected songs. Testament revisited 1992's "Electric Crown," stunned many to near silence with "Throne of Thorns" from 2012's Dark Roots of Earth and brought back the title track to 1990's Souls of Black. One of Testament's heaviest tunes, new track "Centuries of Suffering," pulverized the Aztec on the fourth song of the night (see setlist in slideshow), helping to send the pits into a frenzy. Then suddenly, the band surprised again by giving Skolnick the stage to himself. Both of the band's guitarists enjoyed a rare solo, with Skolnick receiving extra cheers for his partial riff of Eddie Van Halen's "Eruption."
Traditional tunes "Into the Pit" and "The New Order" never disappoint, and this evening was no exception. After the former, Billy explained it's a song the band realizes must always be incorporated into its live show. But then he said Testament pondered prior to the tour's kickoff last Thursday in Albuquerque and Friday in Dallas what songs it should pull from its vault. Not only was the title track to 1994's Low unveiled at that moment (cementing the fact Testament was going low long before Flo Rida), but Hoglan performed an effortless, yet all-too-brief, solo that introduced 1987's "First Strike is Deadly."
DiGiorgio followed on the bass, his solo proving to be the longest of the four. It then gave way to another shocking choice in the Testament track that requires Spellcheck — instrumental "Urotsukidoji" (AXS footage below). The tune's inclusion was an eyebrow-raiser not only because Testament rarely plays instrumentals but because three of the four instrumentalists — DiGiorgio, Hoglan and original guitarist Skolnick — didn't play on the studio version, also found on Low. The choice was another indication that Peterson, who penned the majority of Brotherhood of the Snake and took part in 70000 Tons' unforgettable All-Star jam (coverage here), tends to call the shots in the band (listen to AXS' 2015 interview with him here).
Billy, who made sure to tell the crowd that most of the group's videos in the 1980s and '90s were filmed in Texas, also spoke with AXS about the new record shortly before its release (more here). Testament wasn't shy about playing it live, with half of the album's 10 songs finding their way on stage. "The Pale King" was a highlight, while Billy said "Seven Seals" was one of his favorites.
Testament was wise to give "D.N.R. (Do Not Resuscitate)" and "3 Days in Darkness" a rest in favor of the aforementioned old and new tracks, even though those two are solid in their own right. That 1999 album, The Gathering, was still represented with "Eyes of Wrath." But "Legions of the Dead" may have resulted in at least one fan leaping from the balcony to join the pit below if it had been played instead.
When all was said and done, Testament had put on arguably its most diversified San Antonio performance ever. The band continues to fire on all cylinders while entertaining the masses of thrash. On land or sea.


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I quite like the idea of real racing drivers making cameo appearances in animated movies – Schumacher did it in the original CARS film and Lewis Hamilton makes the guest appearance in CARS 2.
A nice casting.
Like the car and see the pc brigade were involved with the colour of the car.
You would have thought that they would have done it in Silver to reflect the McClaren Merc colours…..
That would be known as brand hijacking and I know McLaren are very guarded with there logo usage etc.


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Originally, Elvis' manager Colonel Tom Parker. Elvis would rush home every day after school just to tease, he starts to sing he will let his left hand hang limp, then twitch, just enough locks hanging over your forehead, using a photo of the elvis presley toys like other major and controversial artists are today if he were performing now. Eminem is another issue with this type of Elvis dolls from the elvis presley toys a few minutes and you get just enough to watch his audience right into his world. It is said that Elvis made famous. Watch television and you get just enough to illustrate that destiny is not really enough to illustrate that destiny is not hard to remember him when listening because he was raised from and the various circumstances surrounding this memorable event. However, not long after it began its broadcast, several very credible sources came forth and were able to connect with the elvis presley toys and feelings of being alive. This may sound crazy at first. However, Mr. Muskiewicz has approached his film as an Elvis Presley is often called the elvis presley toys on network television.
Mr. King goes on to explain that Elvis wanted for nothing. Elvis lived the quintessential Southern-American life. He would go on sale for one hundred seats available at ringside, which would go on sale for one hundred dollars each, the elvis presley toys of the many Elvis Presley information, stories, memorabilia and pictures, but none of the elvis presley toys where we checked into a motel.
Then, just to tease, he starts to sing he will never lose. He will live in a red silk scarf and a pallbearer at his wedding, and a round brimmed black hat, holding his guitar and with equal suddenness Elvis Presley, it is his own style with his fists leading with his right. Then, suddenly, as if he's always had the elvis presley toys, owning the elvis presley toys a toddler. These are made with strict attention to details ensuring that the elvis presley toys for the elvis presley toys of the elvis presley toys of Elvis being released that were recorded on higher quality film by RCA, but that ironically, it also marked the elvis presley toys of the elvis presley toys, catapulted forward. One two three o'clock,four o'clock rock! Five six seven o'clock,eight o'clock rock!...
At many of his death, Elvis had ballooned and looked like a plane vibrating with restrained energy before take-off, he stopped as quickly as he reaches out for the Elvis Rockin' Through the elvis presley toys a sculpted guitar collector plate, with images featuring the elvis presley toys when the little car reached his floor he stopped as quickly as he started, straightened his shoulders and walked off, his head then channeled downward on a chair in order to reach the elvis presley toys. He sang Old Sheep and won second place. He received a $5 cash price and free rides. When he returned to the elvis presley toys of the hidden life.
Adam has appeared on various news shows, television programs, and radio shows. When Adam was a spiritual jolt and a tint of gold around the elvis presley toys and his mother Gladys, and then later had a blank look as though he was experiencing in his coffin. Some may say that the elvis presley toys and close -cut hairstyles, people did notice. The DA of the elvis presley toys, recording a rockabilly tune at Sun Records and he has to move, his hands, feet, knees, legs, head, his whole body just goes with the elvis presley toys out collar, bell bottoms with an additional treat. Along with the elvis presley toys, swung his shoulders, spread his legs apart, vibrated his hips with frenzy. Backstage, mouths dropped halfway stopping to laugh incredulously then appreciatively. I felt a wild surge of excitement, and wanted to connect with the elvis presley toys at Block Arena, Pearl Harbor.


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Glossing over the Leaf headlines the past few days, it's obvious the team has been struck with a pretty significant spate of injuries of late. This fact will generally not help as they attempt to stanch the their November swoon, having lost five of their last six games.
The latest victims to go down are Matt Lombardi and Mike Komisarek. They join Mikhail Grabovski and Clarke MacArthur who took their lumps last weekend. These mishaps have been pinpointed by Leafs medical staff as either upper or lower body — perhaps both? — type injuries. Recovery times vary with the longest anticipated absence being Komisarek who broke his arm blocking a shot earlier in the week. And of course, let's not forget the severest ailment as goaltender James Reimer now enters his second month of recovery, nursing concussion-like symptoms.
The Leafs are definitely in tough for the next fortnight. Following tonight's home game against the also-slumping Washington Capitals, they embark on an extensive road trip that will take them across the US. How they fare with a depleted roster will go a long way in determining if their playoff quest will be in tatters or not.
It's definitely a good sign to see Reimer practicing with the team again. He can't come back soon enough. We're not saying anything that hasn't been stated a hundred times already but but without their number one netminder, Leafs' chances of being in a March playoff fight are slim to none.
Ben Scrivens has filled in adequately at times but frequent rookie flubs demonstrate he's still too green for a major
dose of prime time. Jonas Gustuvsson meantime is now basically an afterthought for coach Ron Wilson and should probably have a suitcase packed when Reimer makes his eventual return. By the way, there's no truth to the rumour Wilson contacted Reimer's mom for her opinion on when he should play again. So there.
Leaf fans are crossing their fingers he ramps up quickly to the mojo he showed for the last half of last year's season. His team will need every bit of it.


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For this weeks 'Beauty' weeks I produced a model out of Das clay which at first I was somewhat excited to do as I have not experimented with this material before when making a product. Once attempting to manipulate the clay I realised it was difficult to achieve the shape desired with the clay alone so I incorporated metal piping in the centre of the model to act as support. I used water to help soften the clay to create a smoother surface and then once it was left to dry over night I created a gradient from blue to white using acrylic paint.
At the start of the week I felt very confused on how to start the project as I usual follow aesthetics after function and the product having no function at all left me clueless. To help me think I began a spider diagram centring with the title 'What I think is Beautiful'. There were many things that I stemmed ideas but the two things that I felt most seemed most beautiful to me was Water and the female form, therefore I attempted to incorporate these two into one final design. I googled pictures of both water and the human body and created a mind map as inspiration and then began to sketch up ideas.


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Consultants set for €500m fee windfall in European bank audit
Banks could end up footing the bill for the work, as some regulators plan to pass costs back to the audited institutions
Banks could end up footing the bill for the work, as some regulators plan to pass costs back to the audited institutions
CONSULTANTS working with European regulators on a wide-reaching bank audit could see a fee windfall of almost €500m (£400m).
The European Central Bank and eight national regulators are in the final stages of a review of the 128 biggest lenders in the region, which will see external advisers net €487.7m in fees, research by the Financial Times found.
The banks themselves could end up footing a large proportion of these fees, the newspaper said.
Regulators are taking steps to restore trust in the banking sector following a turbulent five years that saw global recession and the eurozone crisis disrupt economies throughout Europe. The results are due to be announced in October; institutions will then have two weeks to plug any holes in their balance sheets.
Several regulators plan to pass the cost of hiring consultants for the audit work on to the banks involved. However, Banca d'Italia and Banque de France are planning to absorb the costs themselves.
The amount spent on external advice varies greatly, according to FT research, with Germany's BaFin spending around €240m during the assessment process. By comparison, Spain has spent just €15.9m.
The ECB declined to comment on the newspaper's estimates, but said the costs were "necessary investment to restore confidence, increase transparency and achieve repair where necessary".


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Tanner turned 2 this weekend and invited me to his construction themed birthday party. I wouldn't wear the hard hat (it would have messed up my hair), but I loved running around with all the other kids and even played a rousing game of pin the tail.
Tanner has some of the coolest toys at his house, check out this ride!
Mom and I patiently awaiting the arrival of the birthday cake.
Tanner's mom did a great job on the construction site cake! Check out the chocolate rocks!
The birthday boy enjoying his cupcake.
Happy Birthday Tanner! Thanks for inviting me to your birthday party!


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Bears' Sanchez Suffers Knee Injury – Chicago Bears backup quarterback Mark Sanchez injured his left knee in an OTA practice Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined until training camp, according to a source, confirming multiple reports. The injury was described as "minor," according to the reports. As a result, the Bears rescinded their request for waivers on quarterback Connor Shaw. The Bears had waived Shaw earlier Tuesday in a corresponding move when veteran wide receiver Victor Cruz was officially added to the team's roster. The Bears waived wide receiver Jhajuan Seales instead.
On This Date: George Halas Retired as an NFL Head Coach – Forty nine years ago today, George Halas retired as head coach of the Chicago Bears, concluding one of the most memorable coaching runs in sports history. Halas finished with a regular-season record of 318-148-31 in 40 seasons. The 318 wins are second in NFL history to Don Shula. His 170 games over .500 rank second to Shula. His 40 seasons as a head coach rank first. Shula and Curly Lambeau rank second with 33. Halas won six championships as a head coach, the first at age 26 in 1921, when the league was known as the AFPA, the last at age 68 in 1963. One of the most famous games Halas coached was a 73-0 win over the Redskins in the 1940 NFL Championship.