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16 October
Head for the Blue Ridge Parkway from the Biltmore Estate for some wonderful colours although we are told they will be at their best in about a week's time – shame.
We travelled two years ago ( http://www.thereadrovers.worpdpress.com ) down from the North along the Blue Ridge Parkway as far as the Blowing Rock area at about the same time of year so knew what to expect and again, it didn't dissappoint.
The Parkway is, quite correctly, a slow moving road following the Appalachian trail North East to South West (or vice versa) with loads of stop off places to look out at the stunning scenery.
Unfortunately the drinks & refreshment areas are few and far between and also very popular with (on this occasion) a wait of 60 minutes for a table for lunch. Thus, our stop at the Pisgah Inn was only fleeting and just encompassed enough time for a few photos of even more trees.
This does let the whole experience down somewhat and to quench our thirst we headed off the Parkway to find lunch, found at the Imperial in the nearby Mill town of Canton who are also entering into the spirit of Halloween.
Off to the Smokey Mountains leaving behind the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appellation Mountains – did I see the join between the two, no I didn't!
The road was, for American roads, exceptionally twisty but with little traffic on the road leading into Gatlinburg, progress was good and we soon cross the state line into Tennessee.
Settle into Eight Gables B & B, shaped as an Octagonal building, and head to nearby Pigeon Forge as we are told Gatlinburg is a bit like Blackpool.
What we didn't know is that the traffic in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge is horrendous, we move at an average speed of about 5mph for about 20 minutes.
Decide to get tickets for a show at Pigeon Forge the following night and head back to Gatlinburg for a meal in a lively, sort of an Irish Bar, all dressed up for Halloween followed by a walk around the town stopping in the Moonshine shop.
Moonshine prices are high at $25 a bottle but no use us buying as we can't take it back with us and the bottles are too big.
17 October
Head to a craft trail around Gatlinburg but give up after a few stops, nothing overly interesting although I find a photographer who prints onto Aluminium and who has taken some interesting scene shots locally.
A vast craft fair is on at the local sports centre which takes a good couple of hours to get around and from which we buy a kitchen knife and some paintings for Clearwell.
Totally confused by the parking arrangements as you have to put the coins in specific slots for each car parking space – shame the numbers on the spaces and on the box were virtually non existent, surprised I didn't get a ticket.
Queue up for about 20 mins for chair lift to Ober Gatlinburg only to be told it would be another 40 mins to get on to the gondola.
Still, buy tickets but for tomorrow, to save queues and head for a nearby mini chairlift for a Panoramic view of Gatlinburg.
Back down, and head back to B & B for rest pre meal at Hard Rock Cafe and show at adjacent theatre which is called an Opry, which is so called for reasons best known to the Americans. ( The word Opry is a diminutive form of the word opera, coined by broadcaster George D. Hay in 1927 – wikipedia. )
The show was a good variety type show with a comedian, dancers and singers especially the first half, the 2nd half turning a bit gospel and patriotic though – still a good evening which is more than can be said for the evening meal at the adjacent Hard Rock Cafe.
Somewhat surprisingly, the show included a caged lion – not sure that would be allowed anywhere near our shores these days.
18 October
The previous evening's meal at the Hard Rock Cafe has left it's mark with both Sally & Sylvia not overly well during the night but recovered well enough for a little breakfast this morning before we head off.
Sadly leaving our B & B, it is frosty this morning, and go back into Gatlinburg, past the Peel car – the smallest car in the world when it was built and a product of the Isle of Man – where we live, and take the cable car to Ober Gatlinburg and then the chair lift to top of mountain.
No queue at all today and we more or less head straight for a very cold ride in the chair lift to the top of Mount Harrison.
Some lovely houses near the cable car but at the top, nothing really there except a small food outlet with no room for seats, some good views and a country music trio!
Not exactly what you would expect to find at 3500 ft above sea level on a mountain top.
Head down to Ober Gatlinburg in a very cold wind, no bears seen though, past more Autumn foliage and some lovely mountainside properties and watch ice skaters on the indoor rink whilst drinking a not particularly refreshing cup of hot chocolate.
Not a hive of activity for a Sunday morning but maybe it would be livelier in the ski season.
That said, with the traffic problems that exist at the moment, I would not rush back even if I was a skier.
Return down to Gatlinburg and head off for Nashville, finding a Panera Bread on the way for our lunch.
Our B & B for the next two nights is the Daisy Hill B & B on the southern outskirts of Nashville. http://www.daisyhillbedandbreakfast.com
Linda, our hostess shows us around and emphasises that they have been open for 15 years. Bed is comfortable and our room has an attached ante room that doubles up as a Library and the room, although a bit dark does have a view of the rear garden with it's overgrown flower beds, visiting Cardinal birds with their red feathers and two functioning water sprinklers. Public rooms include some large indoor plants that perhaps have seen better days. Coffee & tea available in the extension behind the kitchen.
On Linda's recommendation we opt for diner out of town at the Tin Angel and despite it being a Sunday night, the restaurant is packed.
Some illuminations on the Halloween theme passed on the way to the restaurant – they do go in for a good show this time of year.
The meal was wonderful, probably one of the best, if not the best dinner we have experienced in the USA.
19 October
After an "interesting" breakfast of fruit (half a pear + berries) followed by quiche! we head to Belle Meade Plantation House for an interesting tour around a turn of the century house with a fascinating history and a commentary by a guy all full of himself.
No photos allowed inside though. Small grounds now, much of it sold off in family disputes many years ago.
Back into town for a general look round including a walk up and down Broadway with it's numerous bars all which will have live music later tonight, and 2nd street where we do have a stop at the Silver Dollar Bar although in view of the expensive parking ( $16 for 2 hours ) we aren't able to stay long.
The singer at the Silver Dollar bar was very good but we had to leave after she played "our request song" – Stand by your Man – as car park time runs out.
Dinner in Virago, an Asian restaurant just off 12th Street which is very crowded.
Unfortunately, Phillip suffers with the garlic smell.
20 October
Phishing on my Bank Account delayed us as I had to phone Bank back home but on our way, get trolley tickets from Information Centre which had some guitars to try out.
Bubbly driver gives some fascinating info and route goes past some places we didn't know exist like time line, map of State, chiming lights and time capsules.
Drive out, after a Panera Bread fix, to an antiques area situated in a former works we had passed on the bus tour for a view of some old vehicles and the antiques.
Drive on the same route the tour took to go to a supermarket called Piggly Wiggly.
How could you not love the name, even if it is one of the smaller US supermarket players. It was founded in Nashville supermarket many moons ago.
Back for a rest before dinner at Picketts listening to some live music, food good and some nice cider.
Then off for a stroll down Broadway, stopping in a couple of bars before we get to the Silver Dollar for a couple of good songs and then a walk back up to Layla's where more traditional country music was being played.
Not a particularly busy night in town but an Ice Hockey match probably made it seem busier than a normal Tuesday night.
The extra barriers on the road to stop crowds were not needed but maybe they will be required on Fridays and Saturdays.
Tomorrow it is a travel day and off to Memphis – watch this space for the next blog instalment.


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"Consenting to slavery is a sacrilegious breach of trust, as offensive in the sight of God as it is derogatory from our own honor or interest of happiness" – John Adams
Pope Francis, who I hold in high esteem despite our theological and political differences, made noises last week about the need to step up the fight against modern slavery. I agree with the sentiment, though I suspect he and I would disagree on the proper way ahead. First, when it comes to slavery, I think definitions matter. Second, when dealing with a horrific offense against man (created in God's image), outcomes matter and winning is important. But, alas, winning likely comes against great resistance and upheaval.
What is Slavery?
The first definition that pops up on ye-old-internet is this: "system based on enslaved labor: the practice of, or a system based on, using the enforced labor of other people." Two things that jump out here, relevant for our discussion, are the notion of force (or the threat of violence) and the intent of extracting labor.
First, the labor part. It has always been in some sense "preferable" to eat the fruits of someone else's labor. If you choose to til the field, sow the seeds, irrigate, harvest, grind, kneed, and bake the bread before consuming then good for you, but if you can get someone else to do all of those difficult steps for you – but you still get to eat – you've got it made. Slavery in this context has an economic component (not to be confused with something like "sexual slavery" where a victim is kidnapped and repeatedly abused). It is a means of consuming what you did not produce. A means of using the lives of others to feed your own desires.
Then there is the use of force, and the threat of violence. I should point out here that nobody can force you to do labor that you decide against – at least not in any economically viable form. What they can do is present you with ever increasingly bad alternatives if you choose not to do the labor they demand. They can beat you, torture you, torture your family, and eventually threaten to kill you (and possibly follow through). The idea is that at some point you will find labor from which you receive little-to-no reward is preferable to the pain they can inflict. And so you choose the labor as the best of the bad alternatives.
I would be remiss if I did not point out that this description of "slavery" (extracting labor via threat of violence) bears a great deal of resemblance to other forms of economic transfer functions. For instance, there is no real distinction between forcing you to plow my fields all day long so I can sell the crops at harvest, and allowing you to work in the fields for fair wages before stealing your wages at gunpoint on payday. We may debate whether it matters that you know ahead of time you will be robbed of your labor (and I suspect it does) but the economic result is the same. You have produced something but you were not allowed to keep it – someone else has taken it from you and consumed it themselves.
Going a step further, one could argue that an organization of people who by threat of violence take the labors of others for their own consumption are in fact participating in slavery – no matter how pious they are in defending their actions as just and noble. (Bear in mind that slave masters in the antebellum south convinced themselves that they were actually doing their slaves a favor by freeing them of their "backwards" native cultures.)
I'm getting a bit off topic here, but I contend that modern taxation and spending programs of federal, state, and local governments have a great deal in common with slavery. People do labor and have a portion of the proceeds extracted by force to be spent on the consumption of others. The obvious distinction is that the threat of force only comes after the fact … nobody will make you get up and go to work, but once you have worked they will make you give up your production under threat of force. (This small distinction is what leads defenders of the modern tax-and-spend government to conclude that paying taxes is "voluntary" – because you knew ahead of time that your labors would be taxed.)
So what is slavery then? I think the internet definition says it well. It is the use of force to extract the labor of others for your own purposes. That men would inflict this on each other is hardly surprising. We are given to self-worship and can justify all manner of evil if it goes to the benefit of self. That it should ever happen, even in "soft" forms, in a nation of predominantly Christians, a nation of democracy where the people get to vote on the laws (or the legislators), is shocking and dismaying. Yet here we are.
("Are you saying that tax objectors have it as bad as slaves?" Of course not. Throughout history there have always been degrees of suffering for the slaves, depending on how wicked their masters were. The same is surely true now.)
With What Shall We End It …
One would imagine that the Christian ideal would be to drive slavery out of existence as much as is possible. I know, the Bible does discuss (tolerate?) slavery at a number of places – but this is often more reasonably translated as "bond servant" than slave. That is, prior to the establishment of a subsidiary relationship, the two parties reached a mutual agreement. (That agreement may not have been mutually beneficial, and the lesser may have only agreed because his empty stomach was driving him on, but his entry to the agreement was not coerced by violence from external forces.) As for using force to capture the productive labors of others and convey the benefits to oneself (or one's pretensions of altruism) we don't see that as a Biblically justified theme at all.
How then? How do we eradicate or even reduce slavery? At the forefront I suggest we must teach the principle that a man has a right to own his own life, and that others may not take it from him. If he chooses to spend his life in toil then that is his choice – and seizing the fruits of his labor (whether before or after the payment has occurred) is fundamentally immoral – it is an offense against equality of life and against God Who gave us that life.
Obviously teaching alone doesn't solve the problem. And I am not at all arguing that we must only preach and teach and then hope that people choose to refrain from enslavement of others. Not at all – I am perfectly comfortable with the use of force to free slaves (whatever form they find themselves in). This is, of course, the nature of government – to use force to achieve an end. And it is fully justified in using collective force against enslavers. (This is Bastiat's vision of government – to defend life, liberty, and property, and nothing more.)
But we can also do more than government action against slavery. I'm reminded here of our approach to the abortion crisis. We oppose abortion, vote for pro-life candidates (never pro-choice ones), but our money goes toward saving individual babies, not enacting legislation. By the same token, there are ways to rescue individual slaves. I have a friend, Dennis, who works with the Howard County AGAST group here in Maryland – there are plenty of slaves right here in America, and there are groups dedicated to freeing them.
Outcomes Matter …
So what comes next? We already have laws against slavery (or slavery "proper") – though I suspect they could be strengthened in a number of cases. We have extra-government organizations that work to free individuals. I contend that another reasonable approach is to attack the economic viability of slavery. For that, consider a snippet from the linked article:
Jose Maria Simon Castellvi, head of the International Federation of Catholic Medical Associations, also stressed the importance of "zero tolerance" against prostitution saying it was linked to drugs, mafia violence and tax fraud.
Now, I'm just a bit confused about the last bit on tax fraud. Don't get me wrong, I do not condone tax fraud at all, but to include it in a discussion of slavery seems a bit odd.
But to the rest I simply say that Mr. Castellvi likely has this exactly wrong, at least from a public policy standpoint. It is certainly legitimate for the church to have a zero tolerance policy against prostitution, but the government? Ask yourself why we find ourselves with enslaved prostitutes performing immoral acts for pay and then providing the proceeds to slave masters? Because it is economically viable. There are immoral men willing to pay money for sexual services from women. There are women willing to provide those services for money. That's a "market" – and a shady one at that. But outlawing the exchange only increases the propensity for slavery. First, risk of legal punishment drives up costs (it is always this way in "black markets"). Second, the purveyors of trade must now find alternative means for defense of self since the police cannot help. Enter pimps and slave masters who extract money for services rendered against the bodies of helpless women, take the money for themselves, and keep the women from being free with threats of violence.
But if this despicable act of prostitution were legal the amount of slavery would be less. I contend that it is better to allow immoral behavior – as long as it is consensual – than to outlaw it and increase violence and enslavement. The same argument holds for the drug trade that has destroyed our cities in this country. The economic benefits of violence are exacerbated by forcing illicit drug use into the shadows.
Outcomes matter. If we truly want to end slavery, we might find that it is better to stomach the notion that we are not living in a utopia, and that allowing immoral but consensual behavior is better than demanding forced-morality and losing the fight on slavery.
How Does It End …
The Lord warned us that man cannot serve God and earthly wealth – that he will have to love one and not the other (Matt 6:24). Slavery has a very clear economic component. It is defined by its economic component. Men are willing to subjugate the lives of their fellow men in order to serve the god of money. If a man is willing to go that far to enrich himself on the labors of others, you can imagine that he will not let his free-ride disappear without a fight.
In this country we fought a bloody, destructive Civil War to end slavery. It wasn't enough to win an argument. It wasn't enough to appeal to Christian morals. The crime did not disappear without a fight, without upheaval, without death and destruction.
I suspect the same is true today. In Rome, for instance, a prosecutor has warned the Pope that he could become a target for the mafia because of his speaking out against slavery. People don't like it when you threaten their income stream.
Here in America we've heard warning after warning about how the country would fall into calamity if we begin to dismantle the system of enslavement (that is, taking the life's-production of one to satisfy the desires of another … against the free will of the first). The money at stake here is massive. The number of people who satisfy their desires based on the labor of others is extensive and growing quickly. This is not a system that goes without a fight – but it is also a system that cannot go on in perpetuity … not when free people hope for better, and certainly not while it is still legal to preach the gospel, and preach against slavery.


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Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist Review // Inconsistent Fan Service
As a lifelong fan of Yu-Gi-Oh, Legacy of the Duelist sounded like a dream come true. No other game from Konami has allowed fans of the show to play through every single series Yu-Gi-Oh has put out (minus Arc V, but the show isn't even available to us yet). While the game did fulfill a lot of what I was looking for in a Yu-Gi-Oh game, some aspects cause the experience to turn frustrating extremely quickly.


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Deerfield Beach, FL.February 15, 2012 at 9:03 pm | Posted in Endangered Encounters, The Wild Side | Leave a comment
Tags: angel fish, arrow crab, baracuda, blennies, boxfish, cuttlefish, damsels, Deerfiald Beach, eel, endangered, fish, french angel, Hermit Crab, parrotfish, porcupinefish, porkfish, reef, scorpion fish, sea horse, Sea Turtles, sgt. majors, Snorkel, Snorkeling, South Florida, star fish, sting rays, surgeonfish, tangs, tide, wrasse
By now I'm sure anyone reading past posts of mine can guess that I'm a South Florida girl. This is one treasure I'm honored to have in my own backyard – Deerfiend Beach. Standing on the beach looking out to the water, one may never guess the beauty you will find only yards away. This is my favorite local snorkel location! It's easy to get to and always full of activity. With the weather warming up (and for those of you about to visit Broward County for Spring Break or any other reason), this is one place I highly recommend everyone check out!
It doesn't matter how often I see them, every time I see a sea turtle I get giddy with excitement. And it doesn't matter who you are or how hard you may be to impress, you'll be excited when you see them out there too! I have yet to go to Deerfield Beach and NOT see a sea turtle while snorkeling. They're always in the same area, usually eating but sometimes just goofing off (I have video footage that's adorable – one of a sea turtle using a rock of a back scratcher, another of a turtle itching itself while spinning in circles like a dog chasing its tail) They're graceful, they're beautiful, they're just plain fun to watch. Perhaps one of the things I find most exciting about seeing them is knowing that they're on the endangered species list, yet here they are swimming beside you and usually out numbering you. It makes me smile to realize there is hope for endangered animals out there.
Look out below that sand! You may not see a frequent visitor to Deerfield unless you get really close, despite their massive size. The Atlantic Stingray is usually around on cooler days, but sometimes you'll get lucky and spot them in the summer. If you're fortunate enough to come across one, don't worry, the water here on the reef is deep enough where you don't have to worry about stepping on one. They're a truely beautiful, graceful animal. Watching them swim reminds me of a flying bird.
If the much larger Atlantic Stingray freaks you out, maybe you'll like this little guy better. The Yellow Stingray is very common here at Deerfield Beach and much smaller than it's big cousin. They tend to be a little on the shy side so seeing them is extra special, especially if you can move slowly enough to get close to one. If you can get at eye level with one, watch their bodies ripple as they swim, it's fascinating.
Also not terribly uncommon here in Deerfield is several types of Eel. Trust me, they're down there, though you may not see much of them. The disadvantage to snorkeling if you want to see an eel is that they're usually tucked away under a ledge or in a crevis. Sometimes, like with this guy here, you'll see them on the move out in the open.
This was my one and only Sea Horse I've ever seen at Deerfeild. It's not something I would have seen from the surface, but because I like to dive down and see what hiding in plain sight, I was rewarded with this precious little guy. Sea horses are slow movers, slow eaters, and generally defenseless so you don't typically see them out and about. That doesn't mean they're not there! Another great place to be on the lookout for them is, believe it or not, in floating seaweed. Seaweed is full of life, in there you'll find fish, crabs, and shrimp… Shrimp that is the perfect meal for Sea Horses.
Like I mentioned, keep an eye on that seaweed! See the fish above? While I'm a little embarassed to admit that I have no clue what it is I'm glad I found it! Mother Nature is amazing, look at how he blends right in, protecting himself from predators and hiding himself from prey.
Without a doubt, the most common Angel Fish you'll see out at Deerfeild is the French Angel. You'll see them in singles and in pairs, from the size of a silver dollar to the size of a dinner plate. They're a sirprisingly inquisitive fish. Many times when I dive down to get a closer look I am greeted by one directly up in my face, not in an aggressive manner, simply checking me out the same as I do to them.
You'll find a lot of other fish on any given day here in Deerfield Beach – Boxfish, Porcupinefish, Parrotfish, Wrasse, Sgt. Majors, Tangs and Surgeonfish, Porkfish, and Damsels to name just a few. Though some are a little more shy than others, there are fish you won't have to search hard for, they'll be all around you once you reach the reef.
Even though you'll have fish surrounding you at any given moment, and you'll be distracted looking around for the next sea turtle, don't forget to take time to look in less obvious places to see some cool sea life! If I wasn't so nosey I would have missed so much! The Star Fish wrapped around a ledge, little Blennies sticking their heads out of tiny holes in the rock, a Hermit Crab in what I thought was just a giant shell, and a school of little bitty Cuttlefish. Secret little gems are hiding everywhere! Look under a ledge and maybe you'll see an Arrow Crab hiding under it, sometimes even a Lobster!
Something to look out for without a doubt is where you put your hands. Though touching the reef in any way, shape or form are certainly frowned upon, sometimes people look under a rock and grab the edge so as not to float back up. Be mindful, the Scorpion Fish calls Deerfiend Beach home, and it packs a mighty venomous punch! Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying "beware of attack fish" or anything of the sort, the Scorpion Fish is actually a very docile, calm fish. But let's face it, if Godzilla grabbed you and you had venomous spines all over your body you would surely let him have it. This fish is no different. They're not looking for trouble, but they will defend themselves. The best way to protect yourself if to watch what you're doing and not touch anything.
Another thing to be mindful of is that the pier just north of the reef is full of fishermen. With catches available like Barracuda, Snapper, Grouper, Tarpon, and (it is the ocean after all) even Sharks, what sportsman wouldn't be out there fishing? Now calm down, sharks aren't a big deal here. At times you'll hear the frantic blow of the life guards whistle to get out of the water because a shark has been spotted. Be thankful that this is a guarded beach and someone is looking out for you. To be honest though, it's not a common event. Of all the times I've been (which is a lot, swimming is the ONLY for of exercise I was allowed while I was pregnant, I snorkeled 2 or 3 times a week right up to 8 and a half month pregnant) I have NEVER been called out of the water because of a shark and I have only seen one shark there, a Nurse Shark, which is so harmless that you can actually swim with them at Disney and Sea World parks. This isn't to say that I recommend finding one and kissing it on the lips, they still have teeth and only so much patience, but a Nurse Shark (like most other sharks) isn't looking for trouble.
Remember to check the tide and ocean conditions before you head out. It's best to go as the tide is heading in, on the closer end to high tide. Yes, the water is deeper at this point, but with this beach being in such close proximity to an inlet high tide brings in beautiful, clear, deep ocean water. Visibility is without a doubt best at this time. I also don't suggest going if the ocean is too choppy, you'll be fighting the waves and the water will get murky. No sense in having a miserable time. This is a public beach and life guards are on duty. These guards also request that you head out to snorkel from a very specific point on the beach – there is a small strip of private beach in the middle of the public beach (just south of the pier) that you need to head out from. You can come back in from anywhere. Also, I HIGHLY suggest bringing a dive flag. This is the ocean and a fishing hot spot. Lifeguards yell at boats or jet skiis that get too close, but better to be safe than sorry. The reefs are designed in rows, there are 3 rows heading outward to the ocean. Snorkeling is allowed on the first row, sometimes you can get away with the second row, but unless you're diving (which is also permitted with through beach access) the life guards don't like to see anyone out too deep at the third row. Don't be mad, this is for your own safety. When you head out, if you're looking for the Sea Turtles, go to the first row, just South of the private beach where you must head out from, and past the first break in the reef (if you look to shore you'll be around the bathrooms), this is the most popular spot for the turtles, I always see them here.
Enjoy your snorkel!
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Hertford Road apartment provides a comfortable stay in London. This apartment offers airport transfer, laundry and housekeeping.
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At this time, you can insert the Windows 7 installation DVD and follow the steps listed in Solution 3. Daha fazla göster Dil: Türkçe İçerik konumu: Türkiye Kısıtlı Mod Kapalı Geçmiş Yardım Yükleniyor… I think there's some issue with my hd (though hp pavilion laptop is only 5 months old) Anyway i thought i'd try and format the 1tb disk so i went to harl3m95 96.882 görüntüleme 3:53 Daha fazla öneri yükleniyor…
Help! Flag as duplicate Thanks! You'll find discussions about fixing problems with computer hardware, computer software, Windows, viruses, security, as well as networks and the Internet.Real-Time ActivityMy Tracked DiscussionsFAQsPoliciesModerators Question Stuck after trying to format PC Unable To Format Sd Card Write Protected Flag Permalink This was helpful (0) Collapse – Windows 8.1 on DVD?
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I receive an error 'Windows was unable to complete the format', what can I do?" Formatting a Micro SD card, USB flash drive, pen drive, hard drive or SSD is a Share a link to this question via email, Google+, Twitter, or Facebook. I'm sorry guys.EDIT: 6/21/2014 – Tbone H has this bit of info for the "Delete Volume grayed out" issue:I found an alternate method if your "Delete Volume" is grayed out like If you encounter such a situation when formatting a removable disk or USB flash drive, what should you do to overcome this?
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There are many ways that you can receive your news and stay up to date with the happenings of the world around you. But how do you get yours? I've been thinking recently about how I get my information. It's a drastically different way than my parents get theirs. That's for sure.
Let me give you an example. A few months ago, I woke up, and as usual, started my day by checking email and Facebook. Over night one of my friends had updated her status on Facebook that she had just got back from the hospital with her daughter. About 2 hours later, the phone rang and it was her. I was able to immediately ask how her daughter was feeling at that point.
Through the various technologies that are available now, we are able to find out news quicker and stay in touch better. In days past, if you said that you had talked to someone, you would merely assume either that you spoke with them on the phone or in person. Not the case anymore. In the past week alone I've called, emailed, chatted on Facebook, tweeted via Twitter, and texted. Over that same time period, I also sent video to my best friend in Mississippi of my son in swimming class just minutes after it happened and uploaded a longer video of him in a school Christmas program for him to download.
So, how do I get my news and stay in touch? Here's the rundown. You can click on the logo of each site to find out more information:
Google Reader–I have over 80 website feeds that go into my account. As those sites update, I get the content sent to my Reader, all in one place. From here, I can share, star (save), or email the webpages. I can also search for the stories that I am looking for by keyword.
Facebook–I use this to keep up with friends and contacts. I'll usually update my status to let you know what I'm doing. If you check it right now, you'll see that I'm blogging.
Twitter–Twitter is a microblog site. You're limited to 160 characters. From here, I can share links or short thoughts. I usually update Twitter and my Facebook status from my cell phone. It's just easier that way.
I've just barely scratched the surface on what is actually out there. If you're looking for a specific communication vehicle to use, feel free to email me.
Oh, and for the record, I do read the newspaper. I just read it through my feeds on Google Reader.
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HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - Oct 22, 2012) - Tenguy World International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: TGWI) reported today that the Company purchased a working interest in oil and gas properties located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
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On Monday I am graduating from Cardiff University and after finally getting my outfit sorted (I left it very, very, very unbelievably late) I am super duper excited. I can't wait to get suited and booted with my cape (that's what it's called, right?) and platformed shoes. For too many photographs. For lots of giggles with my favourite people. For a couple of glasses of champagne. I'm sure I'm going to feel just as teary as the High School Musical cast at the end of the trilogy and I'm most certainly going to be singing even more. As I am sure you are all so very eagerly on the edge of your seats so here is what I will be popping in my pretty new bag on Monday morning.
- A pouch full of make up: Eyeliner; concealer; nail varnish. I'm likely to cry, sweat and chip every bit of make up possible on Monday. And I will be prepared for each and every occasion. If my eyeliner wings aren't on fleek for the whole day I'll never forgive myself. I didn't spend nearly £30,000 for shabby photos.
- Plasters: For any of mine or my friends' SOS moments. High heels are not my thing and I'm hoping platforms will cause me less stress. But if not, I will be the mother of the group, a box of plasters at the ready to prepare any our blisters.
- Socks: For when my shoes might get a little too intense. The shoes will be off and the trainer socks on.
- Brush: Because my hair never works with me.
- Hairbands: In case of the warm day the forecast is predicting, hairbands will save the day as they always do. Never underestimate a girl and their selection of hairbands. Never.
- Purse: For obvious reasons… Bubbles.
- Water: So I don't get heat exhaustion on what promises to be one of the most fun days ever.
I will be posting a whole outfit post next week (so very Zoella of me!) as well as documenting the very day itself. The celebration will begin on Sunday, chilling in a sports bar to catch every brilliant moment of the Wimbledon final (even though my Murray will not be there) with Pimm's and excited butterflies for the following afternoon. *Goes back to bedroom to plan all of the High School Musical esque squad pictures.*
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12 Female Alien Armor Recolors!
Already sick of the 4 color choices for alien armor? Me too! Some of these colors may look the same, but I assure you they look different on different skin colors (I added some color around the joints, look at the knees and you'll see it).
Don't worry, I think I'll end up doing the Male and children versions of these recolors for this armor this weekend sometime! I especially love the white armor!
Download all 12 recolors combined into one package by clicking the link below!
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December is Universal Human Rights Month. As such, I decided to make a display to showcase some of the human rights material that we have in our collection. We have a lot of information on American Civil Rights and the end of the Apartheid era in South Africa.
To go along with the displayed material, I printed some information about Universal Human Rights month, laminated it, and placed it on the display for patrons to view. Additionally, I added a few "Balloon Images" that say "Celebrate Human Rights". I have three total in three different languages: English, Russian, and Arabic. I feel that these languages reflect areas in our American culture, particularly in cultural relations, that could use improvement. As we move forward, we need to embrace and understand the cultures that seem "alien" to us instead of demonizing or totally avoiding them… but what do I know. I'm just a silly children's librarian.


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KUTZTOWN, Pa. Pennsylvania university has relaxed rules about messages written in chalk on the sidewalks after protests by an anti-abortion group.
In March, a chapter of Students for Life of America uses chalk to write anti-abortion messages on Berks County, Kutztown University, but the messages were washed away, two days in a row.
The alliance Defending Freedom, a conservative non-profit legal organization, then accused the school of censorship, saying other groups were allowed to leave chalk messages.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the university on Monday, called it "a misunderstanding" and said chalking guidelines revised to "better reflect our support of free speech."
The revised guidelines were demolished a section private messages "educational or informational nature" and block that may interfere "with the process of the university."
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San Francisco, United States.
Categorias: Apto para Niños - Tours - Punto de Interés Turísticos
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Expert San Francisco guides lead you through Chinatown, North Beach, and the Barbary Coast
Discover Chinatown, it's hidden alleyways, and its many characters
Learn about the legends of the Barbary Coast, it's sailors, tunnels, and ruthless tycoons
Visit North Beach, see the places Jack Kerouac hung out, Beatnik hangouts, and more!
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Lenguaje: Inglés
Opera: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Salida: 1:30 PM
Duración: 3 hours
Código de Tour: 13673
Our Expert San Francisco Tour Guides will take you on a one-of-a-kind tour through San Francisco's Chinatown, North Beach, and Barbary Coast!
Along our journey, we will venture back in time and tell stories and see sites from the Gold Rush up to present day San Francisco! We will learn about the history of the city from it's flat origins to its skyscrapers of today. You will discover how San Francisco became a giant metropolis, and home to the artsy, wealthy, and inspirational!
While walking through Chinatown we will head down hidden alleys to hear tales of revolutionary leaders, the Great Earthquake of 1906, see surprising architecture, and see a fortune cookie maker! We will taste samples from a Fortune Cookie factory, see local characters and performers of Chinatown, stop at a local cafe, check-out Portsmouth Square, walk through Chinatown's "living room", stroll along the photogenic Chinatown alleys (from the Pursuit of Happiness movie), see The plaza where the Gold Rush began, Painted balconies of Waverly Place, and even see the place that was the birth of ethnic enclaves in SF.
Next, we head into the 1850's heart of old San Francisco, the lawless Barbary Coast, to hear of kidnapped sailors in underground tunnels, hilarious drag queens, and ruthless tycoons.
Lastly, we visit North Beach, hear the tails of Jack Kerouac, how The Beats starting a literary revolution, and see San Francisco's Little Italy in all it's past and current glory! We will also see the Transamerica Pyramid, SF's iconic skyscraper, the City Lights bookstore, Beatnik hangouts, an underground tunnel for kidnapping sailors, Alleyways of the Financial District, Secret rooftop view of the waterfront, Inspiring women who shaped our city, and a preserved Gold Rush 1850's neighborhood.
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What and Why:iBooks is an amazing way to download and read books. iBooks includes the iBookstore, where you can download the latest best-selling books or your favorite classics – day or night. Browse your library on a beautiful bookshelf, tap a book to open it, flip through pages with a swipe or a tap, and bookmark or add notes to your favorite passages.
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Activity:Go to Library and look under "Top Chart." Select and download a book from the Top Free Books section. You can also search for free books. Be aware that you may stumble across some books which have adult content. For free math or science textbooks, search for the terms "CK" I recommend you download one of the iPad books. Try these activities
- change the font size and page orientation
- adjust the brightneess; quickly return to the table of contents
- quickly drag to a new page with the scoll button on the bottom
- look up a word you don't know by double tapping and go to the dictionary
- highlight words which are new to you by going to the highlight. Add a note to a word you want to remember.
- book mark a page and return to it from the bookmarks menu from the table of contents
- Go to: http://bit.ly/mann1 and open the .pdf. This .pdf was placed in a public folder in Dropbox on the computer and the URL was shared (I'll show this in the Dropbox session.)
Other:iBooks can also be used to view .pdf documents. These can be your own .pdf documents synced to the iPad or brought in from the iBooks Store or from Dropbox.
ePub books to share
Karen Bosch from Southfield Christian shared these three amazing iBooks she created. These links must be click on with a device which can download and save them in ePub format. It works best to go to this page and click on these links from a browser in your iPad. Select to open them in iBooks.
There are tools to create ePubs documents like what Karen created and shared above. Some of these are apps and some programs for your laptop or desktop computer and still others are websites.
iPad Apps include:
- Popplet lite For storyboarding - does not create ePub books
- eBook Magic $3.99
- Book Creator $6.99


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Many people do not realize exactly how painful and annoying untreated acid reflux can become. Whether you want to take preventative measures or need advice on medicines you can take, researching is the right thing to do. Read this article for helpful tips so you can reduce the suffering you experience!
It is important that you don't eat too quickly if you suffer from acid reflux. The slower you eat, the better! Not only will it allow you to begin to break down the food in your stomach, it will ensure that you feel full when you really are full, something that doesn't happen if you eat too quickly.
If you notice that spicy foods cause you problems, do not eat anything with peppers or chilies in them. This will help to prevent heartburn. At the very least, reduce the frequency with which you eat these items. You should notice an immediate difference in the way that you feel.
Chew your food. The more you chew your food, the less work your stomach will have to do. This also slows down the rate at which you are eating, which allows your stomach to keep up with its fullness level. Once you've eaten enough, your stomach will alert your brain and you'll feel full.
The more fluid you drink during your meal, the more volume is placed in your stomach. This causes more distension in the stomach and adds pressure to the lower sphincter of the esophagus, creating the perfect condition for acid reflux. Try drinking between meals and drink water in small sips rather than big gulps.
As stated in the beginning of the article, you do not have to deal with the problems of acid reflux without help. Besides using preventative measures, there are other avenues to explore. By remembering that as well as the tips in this article, you can take your life back and enjoy it again.


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All baby products conform to current UK and European Clothing Design Safety Regulations for total peace of mind when purchasing from Demelza Designs.
All products offered for sale are ready to be dispatched within 24 hours of receiving payment in full. All deliveries are by Royal Mail Signed for services. Bespoke orders for baby knitwear please allow 7 working days to hand make and dispatch.
Genuine Morganite, Topaz, & Aquamarine 925 Sterling Silver Earrings
A very sweet delicate dangle drop pair of earrings created using genuine free faceted morganite, topaz and aquamarine gemstones. They have been hand made using all 925 sterling silver components.
Morganite gemstones are now very difficult to obtain within the jewellery industry worldwide as mines have now closed and fewer deposits are being found on a regular basis. The earrings will make a perfect gift for any lady whom appreciates the value and beauty only genuine gemstones can offer. They would also be perfect for a bride to wear to frame her face on her big day. Due to the gemstones being faceted they will display subtle sparkle and noticeable on her facial close up wedding photographs.
These luxury earrings will come in a sealed polythene bag for viewing purposes, placed inside a luxury pink lined gift box (blue box shown).
Please refer to Demelza Designs strict returns policy under UK 'Infection Control' legislation. All Demelza Designs earrings are guaranteed as having never been tried on or worn by any individual prior to offering them for sale and attends no craft fairs. All products can only be purchased through Folks . com or small independent boutique jewellers.
These very unique earrings are ready to be dispatched within 24 hours of receiving payment in full via PayPal only and delivered by Royal Mail Signed for service as standard.
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We will start by reading a verse from Caitanya Caritamrita that describes who Caitanya Mahaprabhu is. Actually this verse is from the Fifth Chapter of Eleventh Canto of the Bhagavatam. But it is quoted in Adi-lila Third Chapter. You see, in Caitanya Caritamrita many verses from the Bhagavatam and Gita are recorded. Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam were composed five thousand years ago. But Sri Caitanya Caritamrita was written about five hundred years ago. Krishnadas Kaviraj Goswami cites many verses from these scriptures to establish the philosophy. There are many verses that describe Lord Caitanya as the original Personality of Godhead but as our time is limited we chose only one verse for discussion.
"In the age of Kali, intelligent people congregationally chant the Lord's holy names in order to worship the incarnation of God who constantly chants Krishna's name/. Althoug hough his bodily complexion is not black, He is Krishna Himself. He is surrounded by His companions, servants, weapons and close associates".
This verse is from Srimad Bhagavatam 11.5.32. Srila Jiva Goswami explained this verse in his Bhagavatam commentary which is called "Krama Sandarbha". There he says that Lord Krishna descends as an incarnation with golden bodily complexion. This incarnation of Krishna is Lord Caitanya Who is worshiped by intelligent people in this age. This is confirmed in Srimad Bhagavatam by Narada Muni who said that although Krishna's nature is black He also appears in three other colors: red, white and yellow. The red and white ones appeared in Treta and Satya yugas. And the last color, golden, He manifested when He appeared as Lord Caitanya Who is also called Sri Gaurahari.
So, this is a very famous verse of the Srimad Bhagavatam that describes Caitanya Mahaprabhu as the Supreme Lord. Caitanya Mahaprabhu is none else but the Supreme Personality of Godhead. In the Seventh Canto of the Bhagavatam Prahlada Maharaj explains as follows, he says that in this age the Lord appears as channa which means "hidden". In other words, though He is God, never says He is God. Mahaprabhu presented Himself as a devotee to teach us how to execute devotional service. It is just like in a classroom, the teacher sometimes holds the hand of the student. That does not mean that the teacher became the student. So, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna, sri Krishna Caitanya radha Krishna nahi anya. Lord Caitanya is Sri Krishna, Radha and Krishna appeared as Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Why does the Lord appear? This is expained in the Fourth Chapter of the Gita. Lord Krishna explains, I appear from time to time in different incarnations. Then He explains why He appears. What is that famous verse?
Paritranaya sadhunam
Vinasaya ca duskritam
In this famous verse Krishna explains that He appears in this world to reestablish the principles of religion. When the Lord descends He chooses His pure devotees to become His father and mother. And Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu's parents were Sacimata and Jagannatha Misra. When Krishna appeared Vasudeva and Devaki were His parents. They performed extraordinary austerities to get the Lord as their son. For twelve thousand years of the demigods they did not eat and drink. They ate only leafs that fell down from trees. And their only meditation that please may the Lord become our son. And Jagannatha Misra and Sacimata also performed austerities go get the Lord as their son. The cause of the Lord's appearance was to save the fallen people of Kali-yuga. The essence of all scriptures is to establish the importance of chanting the holy names. And to follow this simple method of chanting the holy name can be taken by all people. How did Prabhupada introduce this chanting in the Western countries? When he went he had only forty rupees in his pocket. But apart from that he had the Bhagavatam, Lord Caitanya's philosophy and Bhagavad Gita. He would come to the Tompkin's Square Park, sit down under a tree, and gradually people would get attracted. In different ages we have different processes of self-realization. Just like for different diseases there are different medicines. It's not that you have the same medicine for all diseases. So, in every age there is a different system of self-realization. In Satya-yuga the process was meditation on the Lord. And at that age people would live for hundred thousand years. In Treta-youga people's lifespan got reduced to ten thousand years. And the self-realization process for that age were very complicated and long yajnas where a huge amount of qualified brahmanas participated and where a lot of different ingredients were offered – pure yogurt, milk, ghee etc. If we executed these yajnas these days in our houses the neighbors would call the police. This is not practical these days. And for meditation it is not convenient time. Even if you go to Himalayas you will have planes interfering with your meditation. In Dvapara-yuga people would live for thousand years. And the method of self-realization was to make opulent offerings to the Lord in Temples. In Kali-yuga the maximum life duration is hundred years. And the scriptures explain the process is chanting the holy name. So, this is the reason Lord Caitanya appeared – to popularize importance of chanting the holy names. When the Lord was a young baby He would cry, and He would only stop crying when the women would chant the holy names. The Lord was given several names. He was called Gaurahari because His complexion was golden. And because Hw was born under a nim tree He was called Nimai. We may have one or two names but the Lord has thousands of names. The scriptures explain that there are innumerable incarnations of the Lord. Just like you cannot count that come and go out of the window you cannot enumerate various incarnations of the Lord. All main incarnations are described in the scriptures. And even in young age the Lord manifested superhuman activities. These days both in India and Russia one can meet people who claim, they are incarnation of God. Usually when you ask these so-called incarnations to show some superhuman activities they fall the test. But Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu from His very childhood manifested superhuman activities. And there are a lot of pastimes of the Lord. You many times heard about them and I am sure you won't hear anything new today. Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu's activities are described in the vast scriptures. Especially in Caitanya Mahgala written by Locan das Thakur, Caitanya Bhagavata presented by Vrindavan das Thakur, and Caitanya Caritamrita by Krishnadas Kaviraj. But since our time is limited we will discuss today only few pastimes of the Lord. Once a brahmana came and stay in Jagannatha Misra's house as his guest. Brahmanas usually do all their work themselves. Usually brahmanas cook food for themselves and Jagannatha Misra also requested him do to it. And just when he was offering the food Nimai came and ate all prasadam. The Brahman thought, Oh, maybe that is the Lord's desire for me to remain hungry, I will better go to bed. And on Jagannatha Misra's request the brahmana attain began to cook prasadam. And again, when he was offering Nimai came and ate it. Brahmanas generally don't put a blame on anybody for their problems and difficulties. Usually, we all like to put a blame for our problems and difficulties on somebody. But that brahmana was undisturbed. But Jagannatha Misra said, I feel very shameful since because of my child you could not eat two times. When on request of Jagannatha Misra he cooked for the third time, everybody in the house were fallen asleep. And Nimai was locked in some place. But to the brahmana's amazement, when he started to offer prasadam for the third time, Nimai showed up again and again ate everything. The brahmana exclaimed, Oh your father told me that You are taken to two kilometers away and are tied. How did You come to show up here? And then Nimai revealed him His Syamasundar form. And Nimai said, you ask Me to come and eat all you offer, so, I would come and eat. The brahmana closed his ears and started chanting, Vishnu, Vishnu. And then in reply Nimai revealed his Syamasundar form. Nimai told this brahmana, don't say to anybody that you saw this form. By the potency of Yoga-maya, close associates of the Lord forget that He is the Lord. If Mother Yasoda knew that her son is the Lord then she would not feel any anxiety for Him. When Nimai was young He once saw some pretty puppies. Nimai took the most beautiful puppy and took it home. His mother said, Oh, we are brahmanas, we cannot have a puppy dog at home. Nimai said, mother, if this dog does not stay with us I will also leave. But when Nimai was out, his mother released this dog. At that time Nimai was taking bath in Ganga. Nimai sent all His friends to go and search it. And where did they find the puppy? It was in the center of the city, chanting and dancing in ecstasy. The dog was dancing on his legs, raising it's arms to the sky, it's eyes were filled with tears, hairs were standing on end, and it manifested all symptoms of ecstasy. And then all of a sudden a spiritual chariot came from the sky, the puppy ascended it, waved it's paw and went back to Godhead. If on the example of the Lord you want to also have puppy in your home then you have to guarantee that you make it a pure devotee. And in young age Nimai became a great Sanskrit scholar. At the age of ten everybody considered Him an outstanding Sanskrit scholar. And He even opened His own school. Five years ago, Navadvipa was center of all Vedic knowledge. And today is the five hundred and twenty eigth anniversary of Lord Caitanya's appearance. Very soon Lord Caitanya became the most renowned Sanskrit teacher.
There was a prominent Sanskrit scholar called Kesava Kasmiri. He was a devotee of Goddess Sarasvati. He defeated all Sanskrit scholars of his time. And he learned that in Navadvip there are many Sanskrit scholars and among them one young boy Nimai. And in Navadvip Nimai was called Nimai Pandit, Pandit means learned. And all Navadvipa pandits received a message that he wants to come and debate with them. And all pandits came together and started discussing the situation. They wanted to decide who will debate with Kesava Kasmiri. All these elderly pandits were scared. One by one everybody said, Oh, I would not debate with Kesava Kasmiri. He is too smart. And someone suggested, let us send the youngest pandit of Navadvipa, Nimai. Nimai is only eleven. And if Kesava Kasmiri defeats Him, we will say, Oh you defeated just an eleven years age child. And if by chance Nimai defeats him, we will say, See, even a child could defeat you, forget us. Nice logic, isn't it? And Kesava Kasmiri hastened to the bank of the Ganges where Nimai had a class with His students. And on Nimai's request Kesava Kasmri composed one hundred verses glorifying Mother Ganga. And after reciting these verses, he asked, how did you like my composition? Nimai said, yes, they are very nice and then He repeated all hundred verses and pointed at all the faults. And when Kesava Kasmiri saw that Nimai repeated all hundred verses, he said, Oh, I recited these verses with the speed of wind. How You could remember them? Kesava Kasmiri could not reply the corrections made by Nimai. And then Nimai's students started to make fun of him because he could not respond to Nimai's corrections. Nimai told His students, No, he is tired, he will respond tomorrow. And in the night Kesava Kasmiri started to pray to Goddess Sarasvati. He said, you would always stand on my side but today you did not speak through me. The Goddess said, this boy is the Supreme Lord Himself and I cannot help you. The next day Kesava Kasmiri surrendered to the lotus feet of Nimai. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu would always show an example of humility. Nimai showed an example of humility when His disciples started humiliating Kesava Kasmiri, and He stopped them and came to his rescue. In Caitanya Caritamrita there is one story about Lord Caitanya and Sanatana Goswami. Once He invited Sanatana for prasadam. Sanatan Goswami instead of taking a shaded path, he took a long path along the beach. Because he took his path on the hot sand of Puri his feet were all filled with blisters. When Lord Caitanya saw that Sanatana came with his feet full of blisters the Lord asked, Why you did not take a path by Simha-griva gates, why did you take a long path? Sanantana said, I did not take the shaded path because pujaris go in and out of the Temples. And I did not want to contaminate them if they touch my body by mistake. But Lord Caitanya was pleased by Sanatana's humility. In His famous Siksastaka verse Lord Caitanya explains importance of tolerance, humility. And a classic example of tolerance is Haridas Thakur. Haridas Thakur was dragged through twenty two marketplaces. Why? Because he refused to stop chanting the holy name. So, when you come to Krishna consciousness you also have to practice tolerance. There is external tolerance and internal tolerance. Externally, we have to tolerate hot, cold, we may be insulted. On Lord Caitanya's order Nityananda and Haridas Thalur started to go around Navadvipa's houses preaching the glories of the holy name. Lord Caitanya ordered them, Go house to house and request them with the following message, bolo Krishna, bhajo Krishna, koro krisna-siksa. Bolo Krishna means chant Hare Krishna. Bhajo Krishna means, worship the Lord. Koro Krishna siksa means, follow His teachings as are revealed in the scriptures. When Nityananda and Haridas went around people some would warmly received them. They would say, Oh, you came to our house to purify us. Some people insulted them, Oh you are spies. You came to rob us. Go out! They intentionally came to see what we have at home to late come and rob us. But Sanatana and Haridas just tolerated it. What to speak about us!
Then we also have to have internal tolerance. The senses are always agitated. How do you control them? This chanting is the solution of this problem. Lord Caitanya stresses importance of sense-control. On the spiritual path, regardless what lifestyle you belong to, sense-control is very important. Also Lord Caitanya emphasized importance of self-control. We should be equal to all. So, Lord Caitanya taught these for principles of tolerance, humility, sense control and equal treating everybody. Lord Caitanya would turn all kinds of people to Krishna consciousness. There was one famous mayavadi brahmana, Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya. He was even considered an incarnation of grihastha life. Caitanya Mahaprabhu met him in Puri. After Lord Caitanya took sannyas He was rushing to have darsan of Lord Jagannath. When Lord Caitanya saw Lord Janannath, He fell down in ecstasy uttering, Jaga, Jaga, Jaga and lost His consciousness. At that time pujaris were to close the altar to make the offering. And then Lord Caitanya was carried to the Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya's house which was nearby. Soon, Nityananda and His associates came. And they overheard how people would say, that one very handsome sannyasi came, He fell down in ecstasy unconscious and was carried to Sarvabhauna Bhattacarya's house. As soon as Lord Nityananda saw Lord Caitnya's condition, He knew how to help here. That cure was chanting Hare Krishna. And Gopinath Acarya, a brother-in-law of Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya knew that Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was the Lord Himself. But Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya said, No, I cannot believe that He is God. He may be a prominent sannyasi but not God. Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya thought, He is such a handsome sannyasi, very high, His body of a golden complexion, long arms, broad shoulders. Maya can catch Him. Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya said, I will recite Vedanta Sutra to you so that you get strength to defeat maya. Mahaprabhu was humility personified. Therefore for seven days and nights he was tolerantly hearing Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya's expaination of Vedanta Sutra. On the eight day Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya said, You did not ask me even a single question. Have You understood what I was saying? Then Lord Caitanya spoke, the meaning of Vedanta Sutra is as clear as blue sky in a sunny day. But your impersonal interpretation of Vedanta Sutra covers it like a cloud. Then their conversation continued. There is a very famous verse in the Bhagavatam called atmarama verse. Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya gave an explanation of the atmarama verse in nine different ways. He said, now You give Your explanations. Then Lord Caitanya gave sixty four explainantions of the atmarama verse without touching the nine given by Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya. And when he heard the sixty four explainations of the atmarama verse, he said, this is can be done by none else but God. And then he composed one hundred verses glorifying Lord Caitanya as the Supreme Lord. Lord Caitanya would turn all kinds of people to Krishna consciousness. He also went four thousands miles travelling around South India preaching to people about chanting the holy name. People would come to receive Him. And just by seeing Him chant and dance they would also begin to chant and dance. In this way Lord Caitanya turned everyone to a vaisnava. Once Lord Caitanya came to Sri Rangam Temple. There He saw an uneducated brahmana trying to recite Bhagavad Gita slokas. And as he was reciting these slokas, tears were coming from his eyes, his body was shivering, and hair were standing on end. These symptoms are symptoms of what? Siberian winter? Or maybe Moscow winter? No, these are symptoms of pure devotional service. Lord Caitanya became curious, why that man experience such an ecstasy while chanting Bhagavad Gita. As he was chanting a small crowd surrounded him. Why did they laugh? Because they knew he was uneducated. Therefore he did not pronounce the Sanskrit properly. They were saying, this brhamna tries to make a big show. Lord Caitanya asked, O brahmana, what makes you to experience such an ecstasy when you read Bhagavad Gita? The brahmana said, my guru told me to read Bhagavad Gita every day, But I am uneducated. I cannot chant the slokas properly. I even don't understand them. Somehow or other I try to execute my guru's order. But when I see that Krishna, the Supreme Lord taking Arjuna on His chariot and asking for Arjuna's directions, seeing the Lord's humility, my heart is crying. Lord Caitanya embraced this brahmana and said, you have really understood the meaning of Bhagavad Gita. And for four months Lord Caitanya explained Bhagavad Gita to this brahmana. Srila Prabhupada explains that this brahmana simply executed his guru's order and in return he had darsan of the Supreme Lord.
So, there are many wonderful pastimes of the Lord. When Lord Caitanya was travelling in South India he once stayed in the house of a brahmana named Kurma. Also Lord Caitanya had a devotee named Vasudeva Vipra. Vasudeva Vipra was a devotee of the highest order. He suffered from leprosy. His all body was covered with puss. In these wounds there were worms. But when some worm would fall down Vasudeva Vipra would pick it up and placed it back. Lord Caitanya then embraced His devotee and he became handsome immediately. Then Vasudeva Vipra said, before, when I was so ugly and had such a bad smell, nobody even came near me, but now by Your grace, I became so handsome. And he recited a verse from the Tenth Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam spoken by Sudama brahmana when he saw that by the Lord's grace his hut turned into a palace. Vasudeva Vipra asked the Lord, how can I remain humble, my body is handsome, the puss is gone, the worms are gone, the bad smell is gone? Lord Caitanya said, chant Hare Krishna and preach glories of Hare Krishna. Then you will always remain humble and meek. Srila Prabhupada explains in his purport that like Vasudeva Vipra was saved by Lord Caitanya's grace, similarly He can save us. What should we all do? We should always chant Hare Krishna and preach glories of the holy name to others.
Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu is the most merciful of all incarnations. Sri Krishna Caitanya Prabhu doya koro more toma binu ke doyalu jagata samsare. Caitanya Mahaprabhu, please be merciful to me! You are the most merciful incarnations to appear. Why did the Lord appear? Patita pavana hetu tava avatara, You came to save the fallen souls. Are we fallen in Moscow or we are all self-realized? So, Lord Caitanya's message is for entire humanity. Lord Caitanya has predicted, in every town and village My name will be chanted. Today we can see that's happening virtually everywhere. Any man can take to this simple method of chanting the holy name. I have just come from Mayapur. This year we celebrate twenty fifth anniversary of Navadvipa Mangala parikrama. And also we have abhiseka for Panca-tattva, so over ten thousand devotees assembled there. Who of you observed Maha-abhiseka by Internet? And who of you were on Navadvipa Mandala parikrama this year? And in these ten thousand devotees one can meet devotees from the whole world. Just like twenty years ago devotees from Russia started coming to Mayapur. Now we can see hundreds of devotees from China coming to Mayapur. And we will see that this prediction of Lord Caitanya that the holy name will be chanted around the world is being fulfilled by Srila Prabhupada and his representatives. Prabhupada established Krishna consciousness in America. Then in Europe. Then in India. But Prabhubada was unsatisfied. He thought about the Soviet Union where people were very sincere and intelligent. Bhativinode Thakur also predicted that people from various countries including Russia would come to Mayapur and along with Bengali devotees will chant glories of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. In 1971 Prabhupada came to Russia and planted a seed of devotional service here. He spent in Russia only five days but he made one Russian devotee. His name was Ananta Santi. He left his body a year ago. And now in Vrindavan we built a very nice Samadhi for Ananta Santi Prabhu. So, just in five days Srila Prabhupada planted a seed of devotional service in Russia which continue to bear new and new fruits. Why did Prabhupada do this? He knew that the whole world can take to Lord Caitanya's teachings. When Srila Prabhupada first met Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur in 1921, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur immediately saw that this young man would fulfill prediction of Caitanya Mahaprabhu that His holy name would be spread all over the world. And at the very first meeting Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur told Srila Prabhupada to preach the teachings of Lord Caitanya all over the world. Krishna says, aham bija praja pitah. I am the seed-giving father of all entities.
So, Lord Caitanya is the most merciful of all incarnations. This knowledge of pure love of God was hidden in a treasure-house. But Lord Caitanya and His associates broke down the seal and said, take it, take it. Just like clouds poor water without discrimination Lord Caitanya generously gives love of God to everyone. Lord Caitanya is the most merciful of all incarnations. He gave us a simple method for self-realization. Simply chant Hare Krishna! All who sit here are connected with Lord Caitanya's teachings. And falling down to feet of Srila Prabhupada and Lord Caitanya we should pray for the holy name. We should beg that please, may I get attached to the holy name. Please, may chant the holy name all the time. May I get rid of all offences in chanting the holy name. I we make one step towards Krishna, Krishna will make ten steps towards you. Krishna says that to those who worship Me with devotion, I preserve what they have and make up what they lack. So, please, pray to the Lord that we advance spiritually. The material world is a place of misery. Or is it a position of comfort? You may be handsome today. You may be rich today. You may be powerful today. But that's temporary. Gradually, everything goes away. The only thing that will stay is the holy name. Therefore, on this auspicious day, please accept blessings of Caitanya Mahaprabhu. How can we get attached to the holy name? By chanting. How can we eliminate anarthas? By chanting. How can we develop humility, tolerance, sense-control and equally treating everybody? How can we develop all twenty six qualities explained to Sanatana Goswami by Lord Caitanya? By chanting. How can I control my fickle mind which is more difficult to control then wind. How can we become steady in our spiritual practice? By chanting. Someone may ask, how can I find real happiness? I don't want false happiness. I want real happiness. By chanting. You may say, seems, the chanting is key for all our problems. Attentive chanting is the key for all our problems. And inattentive chanting or not chanting at all is a cause of all our problems. So, chant the holy names very attentively and sincerely, pray to the Lord that He helps you to advance spiritually and get attached to the holy name. One of Lord Caitanya's names was Gauranga. So, get attached to Gauranga Mahaprabhu. How can we get attached? By chanting. Sixteen round is a minimum, not a maximum. When Srila Prabhupada started his movement, he asked his disciples to chant sixty four rounds. The devotees said it was very difficult. Then Prabhupada said, thirty two. The devotees said, thirty two is also very difficult. Then Prabhupada said, sixteen but no less. If you have time you can chant more then sixteen. But at least chant sixteen every day. And then your life will be happy. Thank you very much! Hare Krishna!


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