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From visitor to gourmet at WEINmesse berlin
What is it about? 3,000 wines from all over the world are being served by 270 German and international wine makers and merchants. Of this total, 1,500 are the 2017 vintage and are being introduced to the public for the first time. Where? During WEINmesse berlin on the Messe Berlin exhibition grounds. When? From 4 to 6 May 2018.
For just 17 euros per day during the fair this unique opportunity is available to wine connoisseurs and visitors who want to taste good wines, as well as wine merchants, restaurateurs and hoteliers. They can reach the WEINmesse berlin through the impressive Hall 19, which is located on Hammarskjöldplatz. Wine glasses are obtainable in the Halls 18 and 20 for a refundable deposit of five euros, which can be used during the fair, and are handed back on leaving. At various points around the fair used glasses can be replaced with fresh ones.
During their own personal wine tour around Halls 18 and 20 visitors can taste the various wines and place orders for their favourites directly with the wine producers or merchants. Orders will then be dispatched to their home address. By selling directly, without any middlemen, many producers can offer their wines at lower prices. "There is no better value for money than buying directly from the wine producer. Wonderful wines, especially the newer vintages, straight from the producer for as little as five euros for a bottle, are by no means a rarity", according to Peter Antony, CEO of German Wine Marketing (DWM). And he adds that, in the price range of up to eight euros per bottle, the presence of so many producers means that WEINmesse berlin offers enormous diversity. "Fundamentally there is an absence of any aggressive selling, because one should be able to feel at ease when enjoying wine."
A tasting tour tends to stimulate the appetite, and in this respect too WEINmesse berlin does not disappoint, because some of the exhibitors are offering their own cheeses, and wine producers and merchants are also bringing various antipasti as well as many different kinds of salami, ham, olive oil, fish and truffles with them to Berlin. Along with their wines, exhibitors are providing free bread and water to neutralise the taste buds.
In order to enjoy the wine tasting to the full, one basic rule applies: drink equal amounts of water and wine.
Visitor information
Messe Berlin, Berlin Exhibition Grounds, north entrance
4 - 6 May 2018
Fri., Sat.: 2 – 9 p.m.
Sun.: 1 – 8 p.m.
€ 17 per person
Free for trade visitors
(registration required)
The minimum age is 18
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Health insurance costs for expats working in Kuwait's private sector will rise from $165 (KD50) to $430 (KD130) in 2017, according the CEO of Kuwait Health Assurance Company (KHAC).
Dr Ahmad Al- Saleh, CEO of KHAC, the company that oversees provision of expat healthcare in the country, said the increase in charges will be in line with the new independent healthcare system for foreigners.
The rise in charges will not reflect the actual cost of health services being offered to expats in Kuwait, Al-Saleh told Arab Times.
"The total number of expatriates who will benefit from this project will be about 2 million excluding those categorised as housemaids," Al-Saleh said.
DHAMAN, the name of the independent healthcare system for expats, will be carried out in two phases of which the first will begin in Q1 2017 in primary healthcare centres and the second will begin by the end of 2019.
The ministry of health said it will issue necessary licenses for medical centres which provide services for expats in the private sector, assistant undersecretary for private sector health services Dr Mohammad Al-Khashti said.
He said DHAMAN will also build three hospitals in Jahra, Farwaniya and Ahmadi as part of its plan to provide services to expats through a total of 15 healthcare centres.For all the latest health tips & news from the UAE and Gulf countries, follow us on Twitter and Linkedin, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily.
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According to your observations, if the bonus (free spins feature) of a slots is hit on every 150 spins and you just blew 450 spins at an average bet per spin of £$0.50 before you triggered a bonus, cash out and stop playing. You're most probably wondering why we multiply our average spins by three? Based on your previous record of 150 spins, your chances of triggering the bonus should be at least 99%. The question is how do we know? Let's just say we're methodical slots players.
Players who lost a lot of money playing a slots machine have two options: Stop playing it and the second, try a different game. Preferably a slots that's low to medium variance with solid bonus rounds that's easy to trigger, one that has a decent RTP (average return to player percentage), where the casino gives you a deposit bonus just for saying hi and where comps and cash back can be earned on it.
To a degree this softens the blow of your previous losses. Just because you did not trigger the bonus within 450 spins. Furthermore, the same slots that just "killed" you can be as hot as a habenero to another player! It's the beauty of the interplay between the random behavior of a slot machine and your own luck.
If you decide to keep on playing even if you didn't activate the bonus round after 450 spins, you're wrong! Here's another tip when to walk away: If you become negative about the game you're playing rather play another slots. Perhaps the feeling is not coming from within, it could be your surrounding or fellow patrons distracting you. If you're playing online your internet connection might be jittery causing the game to freeze.
Over the years we've noticed a couple of things that can have a negative impact on your slots play:
- A nagging spouse, partner, family member or friend.
- If you're playing in a casino frequented by smokers it can be annoying especially if don't smoke.
- Harassed by drunk or know-it-all patrons.
- Distractions like the live band's loud music or crying babies on the casino floor next to you.
- Negative players and cheeky employees who refuse to put customer service first.
- Playing at a rogue casino that uses pirated software. It doesn't matter how many spins you make you'll always lose. This is why it's important to check if the casino is licensed in a credible jurisdiction (Alderney, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Curacao, the UK) and that its software is tested by an independent auditing firm like eCOGRA, TST (Technical Systems Testing) and iTech Labs on a regular basis.
In summary. The next time you encounter something negative or if you're not feeling lucky, stop playing or find another game within the online casino's extensive game library – alternatively you can stop playing. Gambling is supposed to be fun and always pay attention to the game you're playing!


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Are Ranbir and Katrina dating again?
By : Hina Fatima Khan
Bollywood beauty queen Katrina Kaif is dating again Ranbir Kapoor these days? Self-claimed Playboy Ranbir Kapoor denies any interest of his in indulgence of any relatonships.
After reports that Ranbir and Deepika Padukone his (ex flame) would soon be seen in Ayaan Mukherjee's film "Yeh Jawaanii Hai Deewani"' Infact Ayan was to shot an intimate scene of the two in Manali during the 20 days shoot in Manali had to eventually drop the idea sensing that the two were now just friends.
But Ranbir parallely calls Katrina when comes back after the shoot in Mumbai, his another ex flame. Both Ranbir and Katrina were spotted at the same location where they used to spend their quality time in their romantic days at Pali Hills, that too at the same evening he returned from Manali.
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A Metaphysical Interpretation of the Bible
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Aurora Cannabis Inc. ("Aurora") (TSX: ACB) (OTCQB: ACBFF) (Frankfurt: 21P; WKN: A1C4WM) and The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. ("TGOD") (privately held) today announced that the companies have completed a definitive agreement covering a strategic investment in TGOD by Aurora, as well as a supply contract (the "Transaction").
Under the terms of the agreement, which the companies anticipate completing in the coming weeks, Aurora will acquire, through a private placement ("the "Placement"), a 17.62% interest on a non-diluted basis. The Placement consists of 33,333,334 units, priced at $1.65 per unit, for gross proceeds of $55 million. Each unit consists of one common share and one half of one common share purchase warrant, exercisable at $3.00 per common share for a period of 36 months following closing of the offering.
Upon TGOD achieving certain corporate, operational, construction and financial milestones, as described below, Aurora shall have the option to incrementally increase its ownership interest in TGOD to 51%. The completion of the Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, as well as the entrance into an investor rights agreement.
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As part of the agreement, the companies shall enter into a supply contract, providing Aurora with the right to purchase up to 20% of TGOD's annual production of organic cannabis from TGOD's Ancaster and Valleyfield facilities. Consequently, Aurora anticipates being able to procure in excess of 20,000 kg per annum of premium organic products once TGOD`s Valleyfield and Ancaster facilities are completed and at full capacity. The supply contract provides Aurora with the right to purchase up to 33% of TGOD's production at the two facilities if Aurora increases its ownership interest to 31%.
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TGOD will be constructing an ultra high-technology greenhouse facility, similar to the Aurora Sky facility, at Valleyfield in Quebec, where TGOD owns a 75-acre property. The initial building permits for the project were received December, 2017. The facility, which has been designed by ALPS (Aurora Larssen Projects Inc.), Aurora's greenhouse design and consulting subsidiary. The facility will measure 820,000 square feet, making it one of the world's largest purpose-built cannabis facilities. The new TGOD facility will benefit from the latest greenhouse technology as implemented at Aurora Sky. Furthermore, the facility will benefit from some of the lowest cost power in Canada at under $0.04 per kWh. ALPS will assist TGOD with the start-up of its facility, leveraging Aurora's deep, industry-leading large-scale cannabis cultivation experience. The companies anticipate that this will significantly reduce the facility's commissioning timeline, and accelerate time to market. Management anticipates completion of the Valleyfield facility by the fourth calendar quarter of 2018.
As part of the partnership, Aurora and ALPS will also provide additional services to TGOD on the completion and commissioning of its Ancaster facility, which is anticipated for Q4 2018. The facility, when completed, will measure 150,000 square foot in total, with a production capacity of 14,000 kg of premium organic cannabis per annum.
Working with its project alliance partners Eaton, and Hamilton Utility Corp, TGOD will be outsourcing its power, heating, cooling and C02 production, and associated CapEx costs, via a scalable six-megawatt co-gen natural gas micro-grid power plant. Management believes this is the best possible scenario for its power needs in Ancaster, one that is expected to ultimately reduce the cost per kWh from upwards of $0.13 to an estimated net cost of $0.045. As a result of this ultra-low-cost power solution, along with the Company`s advanced automation control systems, TGOD has the potential to become one of the lowest-cost cannabis producers in Ontario and beyond.
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"Aurora and TGOD are establishing a strategic partnership designed to provide significant, long-term benefits to both companies," said Terry Booth, CEO. "Our objective, as a partner in TGOD's facility design, engineering and construction, and as a cornerstone investor, is to ensure TGOD's rapid market entry and commercial success. In return, Aurora will participate in TGOD's accelerated growth, and secure a ready supply of high-quality organic cannabis products to serve our Canadian and international customers. This agreement represents further validation of Aurora's position as the partner of choice in the cannabis sector, with our ability to deliver an unmatched combination of investment capital, technology, and expertise in cultivation and facility design and construction."
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Rob Anderson, TGOD CEO, added, "We are pleased to have Aurora as a strategic investor as they not only inject capital, but also provide industry-leading knowledge, products and services that will result in cost savings, enhanced yields and greater returns to TGOD. Furthermore, the agreement with ALPS will de-risk both project execution and operations, due to their deep experience with high-technology greenhouse facilities, including Aurora Sky. Finally, the partnership provides us with access to additional services and genetics. Based on this strategic investment by Aurora, we will have raised approximately $160 million. Consequently, our 102,000 kg per year Valleyfield facility is now fully funded, positioning us well for our planned March 2018 IPO."
Additional Terms
Upon TGOD achieving certain milestones, Aurora has the right to increase its ownership interest in TGOD as follows (b through d can only be achieved upon TGOD becoming a public company). If exercised, Aurora has the right to purchase the shares from treasury at a 10% discount to the listed market price:
a number of common shares equal to 8% of the common shares on a fully-diluted basis 3 months after TGOD becomes listed on a stock exchange in Canada;
a number of common shares equal to 8% of the common shares on a fully-diluted basis if TGOD's Valleyfield, Quebec project (the "Quebec Project") is permitted and construction of the Quebec Project has reached 50% completion, as determined based on the construction budget of the Quebec Project;
a number of common shares equal to 8% of the common shares on a fully-diluted basis upon the Valleyfield project receiving a cultivation license; and
a number of common shares equal to 12% of the common shares on a fully diluted basis if TGOD meets certain revenue milestones
About Aurora
Aurora's wholly-owned subsidiary, Aurora Cannabis Enterprises Inc., is a licensed producer of medical cannabis pursuant to Health Canada's Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations ("ACMPR"). The Company operates a 55,200 square foot, state-of-the-art production facility in Mountain View County, Alberta, known as "Aurora Mountain", a second 40,000 square foot high-technology production facility known as "Aurora Vie" in Pointe-Claire, Quebec on Montreal's West Island, and is currently constructing an 800,000 square foot production facility, known as "Aurora Sky", at the Edmonton International Airport, as well as is completing a fourth facility in Lachute, Quebec through its wholly owned subsidiary Aurora Larssen Projects Ltd.
In addition, the Company holds approximately 17.23% of the issued shares in leading extraction technology company Radient Technologies Inc., based in Edmonton, and is in the process of completing an investment in Edmonton-based Hempco Food and Fiber for an ownership stake of up to 50.1%. Furthermore, Aurora is the cornerstone investor with a 22.9% stake in Cann Group Limited, the first Australian company licensed to conduct research on and cultivate medical cannabis. Aurora also owns Pedanios, a leading wholesale importer, exporter, and distributor of medical cannabis in the European Union, based in Germany. The Company offers further differentiation through its acquisition of BC Northern Lights Ltd. and Urban Cultivator Inc., industry leaders, respectively, in the production and sale of proprietary systems for the safe, efficient and high-yield indoor cultivation of cannabis, and in state-of-the-art indoor gardening appliances for the cultivation of organic microgreens, vegetables and herbs in home and professional kitchens. Aurora's common shares trade on the TSX under the symbol "ACB".
About the Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd.
The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. established in 2012, is licensed under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations ("ACMPR") to cultivate medical cannabis. The company was granted its cultivation license in 2016 and sales license in 2017.TGOD grows high-quality, pesticide-free organic medical cannabis based on sustainable, all-natural principles, and all products are laboratory tested to ensure patients have access to a standardized, safe and consistent product. TGOD carries out its principal activities producing cannabis from its facilities in Ancaster, Ontario, as well as will be constructing a high-technology, ALPS designed facility in Valleyfield, Quebec. Upon completion, both facilities combined will measure 970,000 square feet, with a total production capacity of 116,000 kg per year. TGOD will have raised approximately $160,000,000, with over 4,500 shareholders positioning us well for our planned March 2018 IPO. Interested investor information is available at www.tgod.ca
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This week on Manzo'd With Children, Caroline and Chris engage in a matchmakers' war to find the perfect girl for Albie, while Lauren and Vito contemplate starting a family of their own. Read on for a full recap of all the hijinks and Manzo meddling...
We kick the episode off inside Albie Manzo's new Hoboken bachelor pad. Mama Caroline Manzo explains that her eldest child is nearing his 30th birthday and things seem to be going (mostly) well for him. He's got a new, grown-up apartment all to himself, he's building a new consulting business and yet, Albie still worries. Plus, in the words of every Italian mother ever, he's "too skinny," which worries his mother. Albie insists in his confessional that he's finally taking control of his life, but Caroline's solution to his problems is simple: chill out, relax and maybe get married.
Back at the Manzo house, Vito Scalia seems to finally be feeling right at home - much to wife Lauren Manzo's dismay. Lauren reminds him that they decided to live with her parents after getting married as an excuse to save money for a house, not to get comfortable and stay a while. However, this plan seems to have blown up in Lauren's face because the last thing Vito wants to do now is move away from the comforts of his in-laws' family abode. Besides, houses are too pricey for the young couple to afford right now, Vito argues as one of Lauren's Chanel bags comes into focus over his shoulder...Yet, if the newlyweds are going to start trying for a baby soon, it may be a good idea to get out from under her parents' roof.
Meanwhile, Chris Manzo is doing more research for his second children's book and has enlisted Caroline for a lesson at an archery range. (The youngest Manzo refuses to tell anyone what the book is about, but I suspect his "research" may just be an excuse to get his family doing as many nonsensical things throughout the season as possible.) Naturally, the archery lesson quickly devolves into a friendly competition between mother and son, and right before she hits a bullseye, Caroline opines that maybe she can finally get Albie a girl with the help of a poisoned dart. Imagine that, Caroline Manzo as a poisonous Cupid! Chris argues that his older brother doesn't know what he likes in a girl, but the way Caroline sees it, Albie simply doesn't know what's best for him. With that, a secret wager is formed: Caroline and Chris are going head-to-head to see who can find the best match for Al.
The next day, Caroline's busy pursuing her new soap-making hobby with Walter White-style paraphernalia strewn about the kitchen while Lauren gets a surprise package over at her new salon. To the utter dismay of her older cousin Candice, Lauren has ordered what is essentially a baby-making kit containing dozens of pregnancy tests, dietary supplements to "support egg quality" and "promote cervical mucus" and a disturbingly large vaginal thermometer that will even text Vito on the best day to procreate. What?? For now, Lauren's keeping this a total secret from the rest of her family, and vows to make the pregnancy a giant surprise when/if it actually happens.
For her side of the matchmaking bet, Caroline's chosen to stake out a local grocery store with Lauren's mother-in-law Denise Scalia. After lamenting over the price of baby food, the two Italian mothers take to hunting down girls at the fish counter for Albie. (Don't worry, Denise thinks Albie's too skinny too.) Caroline is absolutely fearless when it comes to approaching any girl who could remotely be her future daughter-in-law, flashing pictures of Albie and taking down phone numbers left and right.
Eventually, word reaches Albie of his family's meddling and he promptly summons his mom and brother to an emergency meeting. Even before he opens his mouth, Caroline and Chris can tell Albie is less-than-pleased and he informs them that Vito's mom let slip their matchmaking adventure and the grocery store. The oldest Manzo reminds his mother and brother that he's on the verge of turning 30. He's already well aware of that gnawing feeling in his gut that it's past time to settle down, and doesn't need any help from anyone in his family. Hilariously, Chris argues that the bet didn't actually have anything to do with Albie himself - it was Chris and Caroline trying to see who knew him best. However, Albie's decided that his family's constant meddling in his personal life is actually slowing the process down rather than helping speed it up. From here on, Albie simply wants to be left alone to make his own choices when it comes to dating, though Chris wins the last word by inquiring how his older brother might feel about girls who shoot bows and arrows at bears...
What did you think of this week's Manzo'd? Is it time for Albie to settle down? Is the Manzo family's meddling helping or hurting his cause? Leave your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!


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The 36-year-old batting maestro, who began his cricketing career at a tender age of 16, has so far played 159 Tests and 425 one-day internationals, without being dropped from the national squad even once in the last two decades.
"Given the things that have happened in my life it would have been easy to get carried away," Tendulkar was quoted as saying by men's fashion magazine GQ which has the batting maestro on its cover in the latest issue.
"There were times when I felt that, yeah, I should bunk practice and spend time with my friends and go out for a movie. But my coach would turn up and make me sit on his bike and take me all the way to practice," he recollected.
Tendulkar, who holds umpteen number of cricketing records besides being the world's highest run-getter in Tests and one-dayers, said success did not come automatically to him.
"I have made an effort. It doesn't happen automatically," he said.
Tendulkar said he hardly pays heed to any kind of criticism hurled at him and instead concentrates on his performance.
"People will have opinions but that doesn't mean they are correct. They are only opinions and I have bigger things to deal with. Guys that have all the time in the world to discuss these things, discuss them. I don't," he said.


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Jessica Ames
Administrators - Assistant Principal
Jessica works collaboratively with students, parents, and the community to make educational experiences at Canyon School engaging, meaningful and successful. A student centred leader, Mrs. Ames believes all children can learn and strives to make strength based decisions on what is best for all students so they achieve personal excellence. Leadership at Canyon School starts with building relationships. She believes that the foundation of a good school is trust, supportive relationships and collaboration. She brings the perspective that learning can be furthered through creative and innovative problem solving.
Mrs. Ames has a breadth of teaching and administrative experience. She has served two districts over the course of six years in the role of vice-principal. She has also been an AISI Lead in Assessment for Learning, Technology Integration, and Learning Coach implementation. With experience as a Learning Support Teacher, Jessica understands how to connect with services for children and lead collaborative, multidisciplinary teams. Jessica has taught across different grade levels to diverse student populations. She has also served as a Behavioral Therapist for children and is trained in Level III Sign Language. Jessica graduated from the University of Lethbridge in 2000 with a Bachelor of Management. She subsequently earned a Bachelor of Education degree with Special Education specialization, and a Master of Education in 2009.
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Title: "Sport is the men's world" - a quantitative content analysts about the gender representation in Hallandsposten's sport pages during april and october 2014.
Authors: Martin Laanemets & Maria Narevik
Tutor: Ronny Severinsson
Examiner: Ebba Sundin
Semester: Spring 2016
Number of words: 13 249
Aim: This study aims to examine how the local newspaper Hallandsposten in Sweden portrays male and female ahtletes in the sport pages during april and october 2014.
Is the gender-representation in Hallandsposten dominated by men?
How does the representation look like among elite- and width-sports?
How is the relation between space and gender?
How is the relation between space and varoius types of sport?
Theory: Our theoretical starting point is the idea of gender where men is the norm and women are marginalized. We base our study on theories of masculinity, framing and gender power order.
Method: We perfomed a quantitative analysis where we counted all of the sports articles in Hallandsposten with a local aspect during april and october 2014. Furthermore we selected articles that was analysed to the content analysis where the main purpose was to explain and give examples on how both genders are being portayed.
Results: The quantitative study showed that 77,9 percent of the articles were about men. It's a clear domination of male athletes and we could see a few patterns in how female athletes were trivialized and how the accomplishments is not as important as the male's.
Keywords: gender, Hallandsposten, framing, agenda theory, sports


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For more about CommuniCare, please visit www.communicareor.org.
The annual CommuniCare Program Grant Recipient Award Ceremony was held Monday, May 4th, 2015, at the Portland Art Museum. CommuniCare is a program that is designed to introduce young people to the importance of community service and the role of nonprofit organizations in the state of Oregon and in their local communities.
Through a collaborative effort between the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation and each participating local high school, a "mini-foundation" is created representing the students. The students make grants to organizations that best address the critical concerns of their student body. The students are challenged to raise $500; if they are successful, the CARE Foundation awards a matching grant of $7,500 with up to $500 in additional money raised matched at a 5:1 ratio. If students do not meet their goal, the Foundation matches dollars raised at a 10:1 ratio. Since the program's inception in 1998, over $740,000 has been granted to over 160 local area nonprofits, and over $125,000 has been granted to school programs.
This year's CommuniCare Program granted a total of over $68,000 for nonprofit organizations doing great work in our community and over $13,000 for school programs. The participating schools and the organizations that each chose to support are as follows:
Catlin Gabel School: Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare ($2,000), Albertina Kerr ($3,000), NAMI ($1,000), Dougy Center ($3,000), Boys and Girls Clubs of Portland ($1000), William Temple House ($1,000)
Corbett High School: Bradley Angle House ($2,500), Bridgetown Inc. ($4,500), New Avenues for Youth ($1,500)
Franklin High School: Albertina Kerr ($2,500), Clackamas Service Center ($2,500), CARES Northwest ($1,000), Dougy Center ($1,500), Raphael House ($500)
Girls Inc.: BRAVO Youth Orchestra ($2,175), Harper's Playground ($2,000), New Avenues for Youth ($1,500), Raphael House ($2,375), Girls Inc. of the Pacific NW ($3,000)
Grant High School: Janus ($5,000), P:ear ($1,650), NW Pilot Project ($3,000)
Lincoln High School: Common Cup Family Shelter ($1,550), Human Solutions ($1,550), Mission: Citizen ($1,550), Portland Homeless Family Solutions ($1,550)
Tualatin High School: Friends of the Children ($2,560), Friends of Trees ($2,500), Good Neighbor Center East Washington County Shelter ($2,500), HEAT Oregon ($2,500), Tualatin School House Pantry ($1,150), Willowbrook Arts Camp ($990)


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How To Plan Affordable Holiday Getaways
On your first week of holiday vacation, you find yourself gulping down a mug of delicious hot cocoa while relaxing on your front porch. While in a reverie, something loud distracted you. The ruckus that distracted you from your serene daydream was caused by your hungry baby trying to eat your poor goldfish while your little pets were hating on each other more than usual. Overwhelmed by the mess and the turmoil, you found yourself yearning to get away even for just a little while. You realized how broke you are since you can't even afford a great escape for the summer 2017 holidays.
Before you cry over the affordable holiday you may never have, you need to realize that coming across a vacation that you can actually afford is not as impossible as you might think. Knowing where to get great vacation deals is what you should be focusing on first.
Hiring a reliable travel agency always gets you on the right track. When you have a destination in mind, leave it to your travel agency to give you the best promotional deals available.
Make sure that you won't get fooled by too good to be true offers and do a background check on every travel agency you come across with first. Since you can't afford to get robbed, you must always make sure that you are dealing with a reputable agency and that their prices are directly proportional to the deals that they offer. With the help of the internet, you can search for websites that have thorough reviews for certain travel agencies and their services.
The next step would be to inquire about group promotional deals. To get an even cheaper deal, ask a few friends to join you on your trip. Get yourself to adhere to the things that are important to you when it comes to having a vacation and the rest will be a piece of cake.
If you wish to just relax and not worry about dealing with hotels and meals, all-inclusive vacation promos always do the trick. With the help of all encompassing promos, you can save up more than if you go alone. Always ask your travel agency about how much each deal will cost you so you can allocate enough money for it.
You will never know when emergencies arise, that is why you always have to bring a little extra money in case you find yourself in a pickle. Food poisoning and accidents are very probable when going on a vacation, that is why it is always better to have a few extra bills handy. When it comes to planning out your budget, always put in a little extra. Brace yourself for all uncertainties by saving a little extra money.
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This exquisite marble relief was carved by John Gibson, the greatest British neoclassical sculptor, for the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Representing Cupid pursuing Psyche, its serene classicism embodies Gibson's mastery and elegance. The two lovers are suspended in mid-flight in a beautifully balanced composition, with Psyche's lifted right arm echoing Cupid's raised left leg. The sense of lightness is enhanced by the billowing drapes and details such as the outstretched toes and the fabric carefully concealing Cupid's gender are testament to Gibson's perfectionism. The artist remarkably captured the intense gaze shared by the two lovers; in fact he was captivated by their story and produced a set of illustrations for Elizabeth Strutt's version of the fable published in 1850. The late-antiquity fairy tale of Cupid and Psyche was first recounted by Lucius Apuleius in his famous novel the Golden Ass (2nd century A.D.) and later humanists often interpreted the story as a philosophical allegory of the search of the soul for union with celestial love.
Gibson made another marble relief for the Duke and Duchess, which represents the Marriage of Psyche and Celestial Love. The reliefs might have been commissioned to celebrate the Duke and Duchess' marriage, their subject matter being of course entirely appropriate.
Gibson mentions the reliefs in a letter to the engraver S. C. Hall dated Rome, 17 December 1855:
"I have received the engraving of Cupid and Psyche. I made last year a duplicate of this basso rilievo for His Grace the Duke of Northumberland as it was the Duchess who would have it, I should be obliged if you would send an impression to her Grace… I also made for the Duke a companion basso rilievo of Cupid and Psyche flying in the air. It is the Soul persued by desire every year they sell many cameos of it…"
As was usual for his working practice, Gibson made more than one version of the subject. One marble of smaller dimensions is in the collection of the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool; it was commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Sandbach, a couple of wealthy industrialists from Liverpool. Another further relief, of similar dimensions to ours, was bequeathed by Gibson to the Royal Academy of Arts, London. This gift from the artist to the Royal Academy bears testament to the esteem in which he held his composition. According to Eastlake (see lit.) another version was carved for a Miss Webb, but it remains untraced.
A small plaster copy by an unknown artist is in the collection of the Fogg Museum, Harvard University and, as stated in Gibson's letter quoted above, cameos of the model were made by Roman hard stone carvers, attesting to the success of the composition.
The young Gibson started his apprenticeship in Liverpool; later in his career several of his patrons would be from that city. He left for Italy in 1817 and in Rome he received instruction from the leading sculptors of neo-classicism, studying under Canova and later Thorvaldsen seeking to achieve the ideal beauty of Greek sculpture. The writings of Johan Joachim Winckelmann also informed his work. Gibson soon became on of the leading exponents of neo-classicism, receiving commissions from English, Italian and American patrons. The artist declined many offers of work in London, writing in 1831: 'I thank God for every morning that opens my eyes in Rome', though he exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1816 to 1851 and was elected an ARA in 1833 and RA in 1838.
Date: 1854
Period: 1850-1900, 19th century
Origin: North Wales
Medium: Marble
Signature: Signed J. Gibson fecit romae
Dimensions: 62.5 x 93 cm (24⁵/₈ x 36⁵/₈ inches)
Provenance: - Algernon Percy, 4th Duke of Northumberland (1792-1865), probably Stanwick Park, Yorkshire, or Northumberland House, London, from circa 1854
- By descent until 2014
Literature: - Letter from John Gibson to Samuel Carter Hall dated Rome, 17 December 1855 (manuscript at the National Art Library, London, ref. no. MSL/1941/421)
- John Gibson, personal account book III, in the archives of the Royal Academy of Arts, London, ref. GI (John Gibson, RA, papers c. 1822-1866)
- E. Rigby Eastlake, Life of John Gibson, Sculptor, 1870, reprint 2010, p. 253
- T. Matthews, The biography of John Gibson R.A., Sculptor, Rome, London, 1911, p. 243
- I. Roscoe, A biographical dictionary of sculptors in Britain 1660-1851, New Haven and London, 2009, p. 528
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Use it if you've got it/
As the snow, sleet and ice descended upon Atlanta these past couple of days, I jumped at the opportunity to sort and organize my box of mementos. This box is full of treasured items including cards and letters from family and friends, a mangled bicycle license plate from my childhood days as a daredevil cyclist, one of my baby blankets and several items from my grandparents.
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Earlier this year, I went to Laki, which is about 18 kilometres from Sehwan. Laki is famous for its natural streams, but once I got there, I also realised how important Hinduism has been to Sindh and how embedded the religion is with the geography of the region.
In his magnum opus, Sindh Revisited, 19th century British scholar and traveller Richard Burton describes Laki as a place of pilgrimage for Hindus. The devotees called the streams dharan tirtha, which means "constant flow of the earth in a holy place."
I saw men, women and children climbing the hills to visit a cave dedicated to the saint, dharan pir. I followed them and on the way up, I noticed a tree where people had tied multi-coloured cotton threads. It was a 'wish tree' and the threads are only removed when a person's prayer has been answered.
The cave was tiny and dimly lit. There was a raised platform where women were bowing and presenting flowers, candies and other offerings. After coming out of the cave, I went on a bridge that led to a flight of steep, rough-hewn stairs.
As I went up the stairs and reached the top of the hill, a subtle feeling of elation and adrenaline took hold of me. I took in the splendour of the Laki mountains with beautiful green streams below. There was silence and I could feel my heart throbbing.
Although the landscape was arid, the multi-coloured and heavily-embroidered dresses of the local women added a beautiful contrast. The pale, green ponds run along the entire site and gave off a pungent odour. The bathing rituals are still practiced by the pilgrims, not to wash off sins but mainly to get rid of skin diseases.
Centuries ago, Laki was also considered the favourite spot for ascetics who wanted to commit ritual suicide. Ascetics would ascend to the nearby hills and after ablution, prayer and meditation, they would spend the night on the edge of a hill. If terror gripped their hearts, it was a sign that they were not ready. But if they were able to sleep peacefully, the next morning they would take their own lives.
Laki used to be of special significance for worshippers of Shiva as well. French researcher Michel Boivin, in his book Sindh Through History and Representations, notes that Laki "is one of the most important places of the Shivaite cult in Sindh and a stopover for pilgrims going on the journey to Hinglaj Mata temple to celebrate yatra [pilgrimage] in Balochistan."
But today, there are only a handful of shivalas or temples in Laki. Once majestic, they now wear a deserted look since there is no one to take care of them anymore. This is a far cry from the past when the area was dotted with shivalas and Hindu monastic establishments. Scholar and traveller Hiuen Tsang visited Sindh in the seventh century and described that there were 273 Hindu temples here, out of which 235 belonged to Pashupata Shivaites, which is another order of Shivaism.
I don't know in what context it was written, but this poem by the great Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai perfectly captures the pain I felt after seeing Hinduism disappear from the land where it once flourished:
God-seeker's voice today I miss
The courtyard now is desolate
The sight of empty places here
Kills me, so tortuous it is
Who to the soul gave life and bliss?
The selfless ones, departed are
Today, the yogis disappeared
Remembering them, I wept whole night
Those whom I searched and so revered
Are vanished, never to return
All photos by the author
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Zahida Rehman Jatt is an anthropologist and social science researcher. She is a lecturer at the department of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Sindh in Jamshoro.
The views expressed by this writer and commenters below do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Dawn Media Group.
Wow, what an amazing sight.I wish Pakistanis can enjoy & preserve these beautiful places for our future generations as well as for others to enjoy. Dawn, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the article for above temple. Appreciate your efforts.
Great article with great photographs, thanks to the writer and publisher.
Nice article ! Saddens to read that the Hindu religion and temples have vanished from the land where it was born . It was born along the river Sindhu (Indus) which is famously known as Indus civilisation.
Great article , I wish you take this opportunity to the government and use this as a tool to promote friendship between the nations as well as to promote tourism. Thank you...
Next time please show what's inside the Caves and temples.. only people going to and coming from doesn't satisfy the tourist inside..
Why doesn't Pakistan authorities take care of their own past heritage.
Well written. State should take care of these sites, this is our history and heritage. Once the relations between brothers are normalised many more pilgrims from across the border will come and visit these holy places.
Hinduism is a proud part of our history and DNA. Ancient rituals, some of which ended up formalized in Hinduism, are part of our daily lives and on important occasions. It is something to be celebrated, not denied.
Thank you
Thank you for this Kind hearted article and for throwing light on the past which is forgotten.
hope government will preserve it
Nice to read and see pics.
Excellent article complemented by the stunning images. It's really sad that no one in Pakistan is bothered to preserve its history and heritage, so what if it's Hinduism. Sindh in Sanskrit means ocean/river. The Genesis of Indus Valley Civilization.
The way you have narrated the story is really worth reading and your piece has developed my interest to visit the place. Wonderful write up!
The way you have narrated the story is really worth reading and your piece has developed my interest to visit the place. Wonderful write up!
please preserve and rehabilitate these
They are an important part of our history
Amazing pictures !! I am always impressed with photographs and articles published on dawn about historic sites. These temples and sites are your heritage as much as ours. Keep up the good work.
Nice artice.. keep up the good work. God bless!
@Anusri Tripathi "Why doesn't Pakistan authorities take care of their own past heritage."
Mis-governance in Sind by Peoples party and the Landlords is unmatched and such examples cant be found even in the backward parts of Africa. You can check out the situation of the historical sites in Punjab which are in much much better shape.
Good work by Zahida RehmanMa'am. Hope her anthropological research extends to other parts of the country where such ancient cultures thrived. On a separate note, it will be interesting to know how many of the 273 temples from Hiuen Tsang's time exist today.
@Haal "State should take care of these sites" Unfortunately this falls under the domain of Sind Govt, ie, Peoples party. The Municipality minister of the province, Mr. Shoro had 2 feet deep standing dirty water in front of this office for many weeks and he did not know because he doesn't go to the office.
Good research , i got hidden knowledge of sindh
Appreciate the effort of the writer. Hope archaeological department will take action to preserve those sites.
This is Pakistan's Virasat. Pak Govt should not consider it as only a "virasat" of Hindus, only that change in the thinking shall keep it preserved.
Surprised to see someone in Pakistan still remembers Hinduism.
Zahida, please visit India for further exploratory study. All the best.
thanks for the article. very moving.
Beautiful ! I hope next generation forgives us for what we are doing to our heritage and rich culture .Hope we realise value and become human beings again and live in peace and harmony and pave road to see beautiful places in each other's country.Hope some day we can see Pakistan
There are lots of such ruins dotted in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and even in Indonesia particularly Bali and Thailand. All of them are very ancient. Each one of them has it's own significance..
Good article. May Lord Shiva bless all
Hopeless situation for minorities
Beautiful Pics, i would love to go there someday.
Thank you Zahida,very nice article and very touching poems at the end of article.........keep writing such beautiful articles..........thank you Dawn for posting.............
Really touching, Thanks for this wonderful article.
Well written, the place is very much similar with Saldharo, Nagaprkar, keep up sharing the positive stories. (y)
Great Article
My wish to visit Pakistan got further impetus
Thanks Zahida Rehman and Dawn for bringing out historical aspects of ancient India. Hinduism is the religion of peace and tolerance.
Pakistan should encourage religious tourism via targeting Hindus and Sikhs living abroad, bypassing India. I know that Hidus/Sikhs living in London have a very different/positive view of Pakistan.
Nice Article, its pain to see Hinduism is vanishing in its own Origin. Government authorities should preserve its Heritage.
What a wonderful collection of photographs of our neighbor hood (Karachi), only few kilometer from Sehwan, unbelievable. Each and every slid is beautiful, fine, clean. Can Pakistan Tourism guide me.
@Shahryar Shirazi Billy the Kid held a PPP function at Mohenjodaro and they left the place strewn with garbage after the event. And he is supposed to be the progressive one...
Mesmerizing...beautiful photography. Enlightening for people like us living in Karachi and not knowing the historical treasure we have in our very own Sindh.
Lovely to see the heritage and history of Pakistan.
Beautifully presented by Ms Zahida Rehman Jatt. Thank You madam. People should know the pain of loosing a culture. Every creation of God is beautiful and should be respected and preserved. Thanks
Radicalism is eating every simple signs of past and destroying iis own historical roots. What a pity!
Wonder full..... thank you for letting us know regarding ancient days of laki... I went there once when I was child but Did not know the history.....
What an accommodated society the Pakistan used to be before the eighties. Where harmony and peace prevail everywhere people were living hands in hands with all religion. I wish our country be pushed back in the same era of peace and tranquillity. Nice article felt a peace of my mind just by reading it as it took me the old days of the 70s.
Thanks Dawn for this positive article in these testing times.... reliving our glorious past together, we must cherish.... hope these spiritual places instill a sense of harmony amongst all of us...
I would like to visit these and many other places, but a thought of insecurity is filling me. Why? I can only guess, the recent incidents like that one in Mardan with Mashal Khan, building a barrier in my mind.
Great article on Hindu temples. Reading it on dawn website was a pleasant surprise and also enjoyed reading some comments from Muslims from Pakistan. Comforting to know there are peace loving people on both sides of the border.
the historical union of our region can't be denied. the author has beautifully pictured our significant past. thanks and good luck.
Zahedan , please make a documentary of this place . I know not many in Pakistan are interested in Hinduism , & TV viewers limited . You can collobrate with Indian TV channel to be also shown in India . Some body from India please help this Lady to make a documentary so we , in both countries know we share common heritage & should live in peace .
@Aniruddha Indus Civilization has no links with Hinduism which came in later. Please update your knowledge.
Thanks to the writer for a wonderful article but feel very disappointed to see the dilapidated mandir structure. I have no faith in the government that they will ever take do any action to preserve these worship places of other religions which is our common heritage.
Hinduism which contributed so much to culture and tradition of these lands is sadly in decline.It is loss of a great repository.
@Anusri Tripathi not everything can be preserved. If there were 10 temples in 1 street then not all of them can be looked after specially if the followers are not there to use them on regular basis. Only the important ones can be preserved. The same happened in Spain. Not all the mosques were preserved when Christians took over in 1492. Only the big, important ones survived. We change with the changing times.
The very thought that only traces of Hinduism exist in places where its origins are, fills me with very deep sadness.
@Ravi kakkar I agree that Pakistan authorities should consider these sites to be part of their ancient culture and take care of them accordingly as world heritage sites. So long as they are associated with Hinduism alone, they will continue to be subject to neglect and destruction. The fact is that Hinduism is very much a part of Pakistan's cultural heritage, and this cannot be forgotten by Pakistanis
@Khwarizmi nah, two different things dude, you are referring to Indus Valley civilisation. He's referring to Hinduism's growth on the banks of the Indus.
Nice efforts to highlight such an ancient places of Sindh..
Thanks Zahida, All Indians very much Indepted to you for your efforts . We Pakistan and Indians has to realize that we are one and can live togethar , not give scope to other forces such as western and china. As people of pakistan visits the most popular AZMER dargah in India, the same way Pakistan GOVT must provide the logistics to visit the piligrimage instead of spending much on defence by which our focus will turn towards mutual understanding and improve in people to people communication.
The govt should hand over all the abandonded temples to the pakistani hindu council without any further delays and should also provide funds for their renovation. We should normalize relations with India and encourage religious tourism from there even if we are able to capture 1% of indian market that is around 13 million ppl so not a small segment. Schools should take their students on field trips to these areas so that they can learn about the country's past plus this will also help in reducing extremism. Dawn is doing an amazing work in sharing such articles which are very informative. Please also share something regarding the abandoned mosques/muslim shrines in east punjab
How beautiful, indeed. But these beauties were always there during the last seventy years, only hidden by our own bigotry.
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Wonderful well written excellent eye opener article By Ms Zahida Rehman Jatt!! I really enjoyed the detailed description described with a most personal touch ! I was recently in Pakistan to see and meet my friends ,had a most wonderful ,memorable visit full of friendship and respect by everyone and every where I visited. Sure My next journey be through these our old common heritage places inshalla. Best wishes and Good luck to Ms Zahida Rehman Jatt for continuous success . Rab Rakha Ji
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Wonderful well written excellent eye opener article By Ms Zahida Rehman Jatt!! I really enjoyed the detailed description described with a most personal touch ! I was recently in Pakistan to see and meet my friends ,had a most wonderful ,memorable visit full of friendship and respect by everyone and every where I visited. Sure My next journey be through these our old common heritage places inshalla. Best wishes and Good luck to Ms Zahida Rehman Jatt for continuous success . Thanks to Dawn News media for bringing such articles . Rab Rakha Ji
You need money, and desire to preserve. Does Pakistan than have the money and desire to conserve any historic building?
@Rakesh ray Amen Om Namah Shivaya!
Long live the shanti message Inshallah!
I am sure there are several such temples in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
@MUHAMMAD Hindu council of Pakistan can only do so much with limited funds.
Yeah abandoned old Sufi shrines in east Punjab are beautiful it would be nice to see articles about them.
Atleast in Sindh we have some folks who are doing a commendable job, most of the temples both Hindu and Jain are being maintained by some few special sacred souls with their own money and time. There are few fakirs babas who show up regularly a lot at these temple to clean and do whatever they can to protect the structure. Jain Gori temple is a good example of that, we need so much more to do, corrupt PPP did nothing to protect sacred of my Sindh. That is so sad, Lord Mahavira himself meditate in these sacred temple, we ignore that as well how sad can it get.
Exactly sir. The current Pakistani civilization is a direct descendant of the Indus civilization
I was blown away by the beauty of the place but extremely disappointed and heart broken at the condition of the temples in Pakistan, this is history, a place of worship for our Hindu Pakistani brothers and sisters, not only that, its a place for people from India to come visit and really soak in the history. Any and all governments should preserve history, there are so many sites in Pakistan that are left for ruins. This is indeed sad. Next time our government decides to buy a bullet proof vehicle or a helicopter,and spend millions, they should consider investing in preservation of history for our generations to come.
This was the hindu nation for centuries. We need to respect our ancestor who had their livelyhood and preserve the history.
Dear Team Dawn - Thank you for your article.. very eye-opening.
Excellent report. I wish the place is preserved for future generations. I strongly believe that in due time a new generation is going to come which is oblivious of present day politics.
@Khwarizmi you sir need to read history, try any history book which belongs outside of Pakistan
@Anwar Sadiqque Sir Let Pakistan Govt or private org . just ask for it I am sure money will pour from every source . It could become a great tourist attraction from all over the world ! We must preserve our heritage ! Its so nice of Ms Zahida Rehman Jat who made effort to bring it to the attention of whole world Thanks to Dawn News paper also Best wishes and Good Day Ranjit
@Farhan Excellent comment indeed! Millenia even. We might wear anything outsides - those things come and go, but our ancestry, history never will. Europeans are still proud of their history and philosophy and we are actively promoting arabic philosophy instead. Whatever we do, why can't we just take care of what our ancestors lived for everyday? I agree with you 100%.
Beautiful article, beautiful pictures.
Thanks to the Dawn for publishing this Article
@Aman Hehe our history books are just fine. I had a look at what they teach to Indians and entire Sultanate period has been downgraded as if it was a footnote. Muslim contributions to South Asia has been taken out for the most part. So please, do not talk about history books :)
Thank you for capturing this before it is gone forever.
A great article Ms. Jatt. Evoked deep feelings in me. The pictures are beautiful. I hope one day to visit this place. Thank you Ms. Jatt. Many thanks for Dawn for publishing such high quality articles, especially those that go "against the grain" of the times, as it were.
Pakistani's must ask their government to protect and preserve and maintain these and other landmarks as it will pay great dividends when the tourists from India,Nepal,Sri Lanka and other parts of the world start visiting these religious places. This will create jobs in the tourist industry also new hotels and other services such as transportation of tourists will follow
Once a thriving civilisation, now a strange silence creeps weeping over its past.
@Aniruddha - You are right. But sadly, that is how much of human history has evolved. Your comments will hold good for many countries and many parts of the world. For instance, Buddha was born in India and an Indian, but Buddhism is now mainly practiced in the Far East Asian countries, and forgotten in India. Jesus Christ was born in the Middle East and was an Arab, but Christianity is now mostly practiced in Europe and the US and forgotten in the Middle East. In the same way, historical evolution has meant that although Hinduism was born in the modern day Pakistan region, it is now practiced elsewhere and is less important in the land of its origin. So I don't think you can point the finger at any one country in this regard. But let's hope that some day all peoples of the world will learn to love and respect each other's faiths, and live together happily.
@Dr Ranjit S Parhar I enjoy them too.
Zahidaji thank you for penning this beautiful article! Kudos from USA!
You've got the last part right..lmao..
Santana Dharma is as ancient as the hills and seas and permeates not just humanity but all living beings. So it will never die. It continues, albeit in different, and thrives wherever there is peace, love and kindness.
I had opportunity to travel Pakistan specially Sindh Province, unfortunately missed this wonderful place of Pakistan's heritage.
Thank You for remembering your Great Peaceful Past.
Thanks Zahida. Beautifully written with pictures. Where can i find the original poem? I guess english is not the original language of the poem.
Nice article but at the same time feeling pity that not taking care enough for preserving the temples.Please take care of history.it's your Identity card to outside world.
@MUHAMMAD i like your thought, we always think pakistani hate indian and hindus. but not all people alike people like you change our thought and respect. we indian are not against pakistan but we do not like terrorism and killing innocent in the name of religion. in india hindus goes to majjar and haji ali dargah and pray. trust me we have never taught by parents to disrespect any religion. but terrorist broke our heart and made us staunch. when you bow the whole world bows in front of you. i bow to you ,salut muhammad bhai.
laki is nice place to visit mostly people visit laki to wash in stream to treat itching on body nice article I appreciate
We need to make an effort to preserve our history even if it associated with Hinduism or any other religion than Islam. This rich culture and history is what makes Pakistan a unique and diverse country. Great effort by the Dawn media network:)
Thanks Zahida!!! Your view & mourning for the place worth paying attention. This article is like a mirror for what has happened in taken-over regions. God bless You!!!
very well written, keep it up and explore more of Sindh,,
It is amazing to see Pakistanis who care about Hinduism. It so sad that such history is just disappearing forever. It is just like our common culture and language, it seems it is almost becoming a myth that one time we all lived in the same country. Mughal Emperors like Shah Jahan had the Ramayan and Mahabharat translated into Persian, so they could admire the Hinduism as well. It reminds me a of a poem by Hafiz, where he said "there are no good deeds, or bad, I shall meet you at the field of reflection". We should all reflect on our common past, perhaps we could build a better future.
a beautiful write up. hope the Pak govt wakes up from slumber and make efforts to preserve this rich heritage. once it is lost, it cannot be recovered
It is concerning that there is no one to upkeep these ancient Temples and monuments. It is really sad that our heritage is getting wiped out slowly. These monuments are our past if we keep neglecting them we will be left with no identity or individuality
Dawn is a different class. An important part of history should be made known to everyone to strengthen the bond . Faith may change but history remains for ever. Can't change. You can change geography, but not history.
Hope Pakistan govt take some precautions to save these places for our future generations.. it is very sad to know the status of these Hindu temples
Great Article.
@Aniruddha - the culture and origin of all of us was the river sindhu , hence we were all sindhus first culturally ( religions came much later) . the oldest original scriptures refer the term as sindhu only. The term "hindu" came centuries later and is not found in the original texts .
Very well written Zahida. You expressed the emotions very well. The place definitely would have been enchanting earlier. But its fate. nothing is permanent. The only best part is that there are people like you, who respect history rather than rant on religious bias. We all know that we share a common root. You might do it in a different way now, but its good to see that you know the roots.
it saddens heart and an impulse/urge to have deedaar of holy site is felt to us across the border, please preserve them as your assets, a remembrance of people that lived there and belonged there.
first time i like dawn's article . thank you so much and if possible then tell your goverment to take of good things whatever it will be and for any religion. next generation will see the beauti of past
There are many places in Indian Punjab also where Muslims and their mosques were once there. But today on those land we could only find Gurdwaras and temples. That is the tragedy of our history for which after our forefathers must be held responsible. It is not too late for us to save the common brotherhood in the region otherwise our kids would also blame us tomorrow.
Let us rebuild these historic monuments of Temples and Gurdwaras with Eid Fitrana money funds.
@danny, thank you. Actually same is the case here in pakistan we keep on hearing stories like babri masjid riots, gujarat riots, gau rakshaks killing muslims, etc and all these things make us believe that india has become extremist. However we all go pretty well with each other in foreign countries. The main issue is that we dont interact with eachother nor visit eachother's countries hence create our mindset on what media tells us. People to people contact is must for south asians it will not just break many sterio types but can also reduce extremism.
Excellent.Thank you.
This is our history our heritage and our people. If we don't take care of these sights then who will ? People must be educated about these sites and their significance and empower them to grow and become an important part of the society. Government and people of Pakistan have a long way to go. It seems like we take one step forwards and 30 steps back every year.
@Anusri Tripathi they can't take of their people and yet alone take care of buildings. Pakistan has a long way to go and its not that Pakistan lacks talent or brains, it's just that the leaders have failed to empower the people.
world over ngos by private donations upkeep historical sites ---leaders need vision politicians have none thanks dawn doing its bit
Impressive article.
Great article. As a Hindu from India, I am also overwhelmed by comments from my Pakistani Muslim brothers. God bless the author and all the commentators.
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And if you bypass India, the Indians living abroad will still hold that positive view about Pakistan ?
thanks Dawn beside blessing to dear Zahida for interesting write up journalism among young from that side is heartening, always give me a pleasure
I do often stop over there when going to my home village via Lucky and Sehwan. The sight is more beautiful, with attractive scenes and painfully appealing then the photos shown in the lovely article of Zahida Rehman. I have no photography skills but my eyes have captured these sights so beautifully and I see them when my love for historic scenes overwhelms all surroundings. Thank you Zahida...thanks a lot DAWN.
Thank u very much Zahida Rehman Jat. I am interested to see this temple and whole Pakistan but fear is that I am from India
It is an absolute SHAME if the genuine & real heritage of Pakistan is allowed by the state & the people to just wither away. Present Pakistan & Hinduism are deeply interconnected.
There are so many such equally enthralling & enchanting places that tell the incredible stories & tales of a time not too long ago & a heritage/tradition/culture which was organically developed in this part of the Indian subcontinent. This is heritage.
Great effort. Well done and keep up..
As a Hindu I would love to visit this place and I welcome my muslim brothers from Pakistan to visit the holy shrines of Muslims here.
But alas, we are so busy in our hatred towards each other, we hardly get time tim think about these. The other day i was showing my 8 year old son a documentary on mohenjodaro and he was so proud of the culture he inherits. He wanted me to go and visit Mohenjodaro but I couldn't since it lies in the so called Hostile state of Pakistan. I am sure there are many kids in Pakistan who would love to visit India to know more about the culture they inherit as well. How helpless parents are we.. :(
Thank you Miss Zahida for writing this objective article. And thanks to DAWN for carrying the same.
Congrats to Dawn and Ms Zahida Rahman for an excellent article. The pictures bring nostalgia.
Beautiful thoughts. And brave of you to pen them in today's turbulent times
So nice, want to visït soon.Love from


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In My Makeup Bag | December/
Even though I roll out of bed at the last second possible and slap on my everyday face at my desk when I get to work, I've still been making a bit of an effort in the makeup department. I know I don't need to wear makeup, and I'm not expected to, but it just makes me feel more pulled together and ready for the day. Since I think I'll always be an everyday-makeup-wearer, I thought I'd take my November Makeup Bag post from last month and turn it into a monthly thing. I keep my everyday products in a Glossier pink pouch that I carry around with me, and I like to make sure I switch out the products every so often to get good use out of my collection.
This month, I'll be doing a lot of mixing. As much as I love a perfect standalone product, I also really enjoy mixing my products together to get a customized finish that's perfect for me. Lately I've been needing a bit more coverage, so I've been taking the IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream and mixing it with a bit of the Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint. It still has the coverage of the CC Cream (which is insane for a CC cream by the way - definitely try it out if you haven't), but the Skin Tint makes it look more natural and give it a lot more glow. I've been doing the same thing with concealer - mixing something with coverage and staying power with something with glow. Amelia mentioned mixing the Glossier Stretch Concealer and the NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer the other day, and I tried it right away and am officially hooked. It's going to be my go-to concealer pick of the month, I'm sure of it. Both concealers look quite natural on the skin as it is, and mixing them creates the perfect finish.
My brows seem to be in a pretty wolf-like period, so I've only been brushing through them with some Boy Brow in Brown in the mornings. It's just enough definition, but if I have any sparse areas showing through, I'll go in with a little bit of the Milk Makeup Gel Brow in Pilsner. I don't need my brows super defined at the moment, because eyeshadow has been as simple as possible lately. I'm back on that sheer-wash shadow train, and the new Natasha Denona Chroma Crystal Top Coats are the most perfect product for this. They're a bit squishy in the pot, and they feel a little like the Chanel Illusion D'Ombres. I have the shade Grey Brown, and it's perfectly sheer and shimmery. This shade in particular goes beautifully over top of Burberry Pale Barley (shown here), but it's also great on its own. I officially need every color. If I want something a little more sheen-y and less sparkly, I've been going for the MAC Eyeshadow in All That Glitters. It's the perfect peachy pink color to brighten up the eyes. I've got a new mascara love this month, too, in the Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara. After using sample after sample of this, I finally bit the bullet and bought it with my Sephora coupon. I like that one coat beautifully separates and defines the lashes, but it builds up to a more dramatic effect without ever getting clumpy or spidery.
As for cheeks, I'm going in with a bit more powders than usual. I've been absolutely obsessed with the lilah b. Bronzed Beauty Bronzer Duo, and I've even got my sister hooked on it, too. It has such a nice formula that builds up to the exact intensity you want. The color is perfect, too (and I've heard mixing them together makes it a dupe for the limited edition Marc Jacobs Coconut Bronzer). For blush I'm still using the Glossier Cloud Paints - I just can't bring myself to use anything else. I keep all four in my bag to have my bases covered for whatever mood strikes, but right now I'm really feeling the mixture of Puff and Dusk. It makes the most perfect neutral pink, like Charlotte Tilbury First Love or Tarte Exposed in cream form. Shock Horror, I've been using something other than Glossier Haloscope for my highlight. My sister was raving about her Hourglass Ambient Metallic Strobe Lighting Palette (review) at Thanksgiving, and it made me really want to reach for mine. I've been hooked since - I mix together the pink and gold shades for my perfect champagne highlight.
On an everyday basis, I always keep my lips on the neutral side (if I'm wearing anything other than lip balm), and I'm still hooked on the NARS Powermatte Lip Pigments smudged into some Balm Dotcom. Last month I was all about Save the Queen, but this month I know I'm going to be reaching for American Woman religiously. It's a rosy brown shade that matches the blush mixture I mentioned above perfectly when blended out. I hope you're not sick of me raving about these yet, because I don't think I'm going to stop soon. Outside of work, I've been working on using more of my bolder lip products and getting more comfortable wearing them out and about. Seeing as it's almost Christmas (!!!!), I know I'm going to be rocking a red lip a lot this month, and I don't want to reach for anything other than the Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint in Uncensored. I was skeptical about one red for everyone, but it truly looks amazing on everyone I've seen wear it. On me, it's the perfect slightly cool-toned red (I'm wearing it in the selfie I linked above with the eyeshadows). It has a super comfortable formula (you almost can't feel it!) that doesn't feel dry or crackly at all. It does transfer a bit if anything touches your lips, but it still holds up extremely well through eating and drinking. I hope she makes more shades in this formula, because right now it's almost topping the NARS ones as my favorite!
What makeup will you be reaching for this month?
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The Mizpah Transition House is receiving $10,000 in funding, and the Chetwynd Safe Home, and Tumbler Ridge Safe Homes will receive $5,000 each. The funding was announced yesterday by Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier.
The money will aid the South Peace Community Resources Society in improving programs and services and to make them more accessible to Aboriginal women and children in rural and remote communities according to a release.
In particular the funding will be used for things such as transportation to a transition house or safe home, a doctor's appointment, lawyer meeting, or flying a high risk client out of the community, medical and legal services, and clothing and personal items if a woman or child has had to leave their home quickly.


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One of my kids found a piece of pottery on a beach in the west of Scotland (overlooking the Sound of Jura, if you're interested). On this fragment was the worn letters "C4". So naturally wanted to use this somewhere. I like to work names backwards (not literally, of course, except for Xeream, which is Maerex backwards) and this was it… C4 is short for "Core-04i".
What's that then?
Core-04i (and C4 for short) is the CMS system I've been working on (in ASP on Access DB). All working nicely. I pulled together the template from the KL Music initial build in about 2 hours (excluding the time doing the graphics) and that did include refactoring the CSS to a standard inverted L layout. So why re-invent the wheel. Plone, phpNuke and the others are far more features packed so why build such a simple CMS site? The answer is because simplicity is exactly what I wanted. A brief for a job asked for an extensive CMS. I looked around and considered MediaWiki and PHPNuke. In both cases I found applying my own layout was tricky and constricting, and the skill required by the user to add/edit content not very easy.
What I wanted was to build a site as I've done in the past, but allow the client/registered users to edit virtually every page, add new pages, modify the menu and so on. I get have the job of building a bespoke with any required add-ons exactly how I want it, and then simply drop the content in with a in the right place.
The next steps are:
- Update the Maerex system to build a site like this automatically (ASP.NET project)
- Build a PHP version
Meantime, I'll keep staring at the KL Music site and wonder how can I make yellow look nice…


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Before and After
1:17 PM Posted by Natalie
Yeah, the rug didn't go, either. It was from another room in our old house.
And this is the top of one of our mangled end tables (the other one is in our bedroom because, well, we need furniture in there, too!). For some reason, a couple of our children decided that was a good place to bang toys. BOTH of our end tables ended up looking like this:
After hunting high and low, we found a new set that both Shaun and I agreed on. We are loving it because it's a reclining sofa. Because of the awkward space in our living room, having an ottoman or coffee table would be too crowded, and I have desperately been wanting something to put my feet up on. So, we decided a reclining sofa was the way to go. It was hard finding something that had both comfort and style, but I think we did good:
We're waiting on the matching recliner, which will take several more weeks to come in. Of course, now I am anxious to get the paneling off the walls and get them painted! It's really going to brighten it up in there and make it feel more modern. I will probably also change the rug, and we are planning to get rid of the TV armoire and get something less bulky. So, it's a work in progress, but I am SO happy with my....er....our new furniture!
Shaun is planning to get an electric fence for the back yard. I wonder if we could get it for our living room, too? ;)