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The States of the Self
Chapter 12 of "The Purification of the Soul" ę 1993 Al-Firdous Ltd.
There is agreement amongst those who seek AllÔh, despite their different schools and practices, that the self stands between the heart and reaching Him. Only the silencing of the self ľ by turning away from it and ignoring its whims and overcoming it ľ can lead you into the domain of AllÔh and make it possible to reach Him.
There are two kinds of people: one kind are those whose nafs have overcome them and led them to ruin because they yielded to them and obeyed their impulses. The other kind are those who have overcome their nafs and made them obey their commands.
Some of those who know have said, ôThe journey of those who seek AllÔh ends with them overcoming their selves, because whoever triumphs over his self succeeds and wins, and whoever has his self triumph over him loses.ö
AllÔh, the Exalted, says:
ôThen as for whoever exceeded the limits and preferred the life of this world, surely his abode will be the Fire; and as for whoever feared to stand before his Lord and restrained the desires of his self, surely his abode will be the Garden.ö (79:37-40)
The self urges you to wrong actions, and to preferring this life to the next life; while AllÔh tells his servants to fear Him, and to restrain the self from following its impulses. The heart is torn between these two. It listens to one caller one moment and to the other caller the next. Here lies the source of affliction, and a challenge.
In the QurĺÔn, AllÔh has described three states of the self: the self at peace, the reproachful self, and the self that urges evil. Accordingly, people have varied in their views as to whether a servant has one self, of which these three states are attributes, or three selves.
The first view is that of the people of knowledge and explanation, while the second has been attributed to the Sufţs. The truth of the matter is that there is no contradiction between the two. The self is a single entity as far as its essence is concerned, and is one of three main types, depending on what attributes it has.
The Self at Peace
When the self can rest at peace in the Presence of AllÔh, and is made tranquil when His Name is invoked, and always relates all matters to Him, and experiences the intimacy of His nearness, then this is a soul at peace. It is the soul to whom it is said at the time of death:
ôO soul at peace, return to your Lord, well pleased and well-pleasing. Enter with My servants, enter into My Garden.ö (89:27-30)
QatÔda said, ôIt is the soul of the believer, made calm by what AllÔh has promised. Its owner is at complete rest and content with his knowledge of AllÔhĺs Names and Attributes, and with what He has said about Himself and His Messenger, may AllÔh bless him and grant him peace, and with what He has said about what awaits the soul after death ľ about the departure of the soul, the life in the barzakh, and the events of the Day of Resurrection which will follow ľ so much so that a believer such as this can almost see them with his own eyes. So he submits to the will of AllÔh and surrenders to Him contentedly, never dissatisfied or complaining, and with his faith never wavering. He does not rejoice at his gains, nor do his afflictions make him despair, for he knows that they were decreed long before they happened to him, even before he was created, for AllÔh says:
ĹNo calamity occurs without the permission of AllÔh; and whoever trusts in AllÔh, He guides his heart; and AllÔh knows all things.ĺö (64:11)
Many of our predecessors have said that such a soul belongs to the servant who, when afflicted by misfortune, knows that it is from AllÔh and accepts it and submits to His will.
The peace that comes with ihsÔn springs from a reassuring familiarity with the decree of AllÔh, which is reflected in submission, sincerity and worship. No desire, or will, or force of habit, can be given precedence over His will and command; there can be no attraction to anything that contradicts any of His Attributes; and there can be no desire that opposes His decree ľ and if ever such a thing does happen to such a person, then he simply dismisses it as the whispering of shaytÔn. Indeed he would rather fall from the sky than give reality to such a thing within himself.
This, as the Prophet said, is clear and true faith.[1] By it he is saved from the worry that accompanies wrong actions and from anxiety about them, thanks to the peace and sweetness that come with turning to Him.
If he comes to rest in firm belief after having doubted, or in knowledge after ignorance, or in remembrance after being forgetful, or in repentance after rebellion, or in sincerity after showing off, or in truthfulness after deceit, or in clarity after confusion, or in humility of intimacy after the impetuousness of desire, or in modesty after boastfulness, then his soul is at peace.
All this is due to the awareness that frees the heart from idle sleep and lights up the places of the Garden ahead of him ľ as when a man cried out:
O soul, watch out! Help me with your striving
in the darkness of the nights,
so that on the Day of Resurrection
you will win a good life on those heights!
He recognized, by the light of this awakening, what he had been created for, and what he would encounter, from the moment he died to the moment he entered the abode that lasts for ever (i.e. Garden of the Fire). He realised how swiftly this world passes, and how unreliable it is for its children, and how it destroys whoever loves it. So he arose in this light, full of determination and said:
ôAh, woe is me, that I was forgetful of AllÔh!ö (39:56)
So he sets out on a fresh start in his life, making up for what he missed and bringing back to life what had died. Now he faces the pitfalls that he encountered before head-on, and seizes the moment with his newly discovered capacity, which, when it passed him by before, caused him to miss all good.
The he realises, in the light of this awakening and in the light of AllÔhĺs gifts to him, that he is incapable of measuring and counting AllÔhĺs blessings, or of repaying his debt. With this realisation, he recognises his shortcomings and faults, his wrong actions and all the bad things he has done, all of his disobedience and the neglect of so many rights and duties. His self is broken and his body is humbled and he approaches AllÔh with his head down. He recognises AllÔhĺs generosity and sees his own misdeeds and faults both at the same time.
He also sees, in the light of this awakening, how precious his time is, and how important it is. He realises that it is capital of his future well-being which must not be wasted, and he becomes so thrifty with it that he only spends it in actions and deeds which bring him nearer AllÔh ľ for wasting time is the seed of failure and regret, and being careful with it is the root of success and joy.
These then, are the consequences of being aware and what increase it. These are the first steps of the soul at peace on its journey to AllÔh and the Ôkhirah.
The Reproachful Self
It has been said that this kind of self is the one which cannot rest in any one state. It often changes and alters, remembers and forgets, submits and evades, loves and hates, rejoices and becomes sad, accepts and rejects, obeys and rebels.
It has also been said that it is the self of the believer. Al Hasan al-Basrţ said, ôYou always see the believer reproaching himself and saying things like: ĹDid I want this? Why did I do that? Was this better than that?ĺö
It has also been said that the self blames itself on the Day of Resurrection: every one blames himself for his actions, either for his bad deeds, if he was one who had many wrong actions, or for his short comings, if he was one who did good deeds.
ImÔm Ibn al-Qayyim says that all of this is accurate
There are two types of reproachful self: one that is blameworthy and one that is not blameworthy. The blameworthy self is the ignorant, disobedient self that AllÔh and His angels blame. The self that is not blameworthy is the self that blames its owner for his own shortcomings in obeying AllÔh, in spite of all his efforts in that direction. This self is not really blameworthy.
The most praiseworthy selves are the ones that blame themselves because of their shortcomings in obeying AllÔh. This is the self that endures criticism from others in its quest to please Him, so that no one can find fault with it as regards his worship of Him. This one has escaped being blamed by AllÔh.
As for the self which accepts its actions as they are, without criticism, and which does not have to endure the criticisms of others ľ which means that it cannot be being sincerely obedient to AllÔh ľ this is the self that AllÔh blames.
The Self that Urges Evil
This is the self that bring punishment on itself. By its very nature it directs its owner towards every wrong action. No one can be rid of its evil without help from AllÔh. As AllÔh says of the wife of al-Azţz, in the story of Yűsuf:
ôAnd I do not say that my self is free from blame: surely the self urges evil, unless my Lord is Merciful; surely my Lord is Forgiving, Compassionate.ö (12:53)
AllÔh also says:
ôAnd has it not been for the grace of AllÔh and His Mercy on you, not one of you would ever have been pure; but AllÔh purifies whomsoever He wishes, and AllÔh is Hearing, Knowing.ö (24:21)
We have been taught the dűĹa, ôAll praise is for AllÔh, we praise Him and seek His help and His pardon. We seek refuge in Him from the evil in our selves and from the evil of our deeds.ö[2]
Evil lies hiding in the self, and it is this that leads it on to do wrong. If AllÔh were to leave the servant alone with his self, the servant would be destroyed between its evil and the evil that it craves; but if AllÔh grants him success and help, then he will survive. We seek refuge in AllÔh the Almighty, both from the evil of our selves and from our the evil of our deeds.
So the self is a single entity, although its state may change: from the self that urges evil, an-nafs al-ammÔrah, to the reproachful self, al-nafs al-lawwÔmah, to the self at peace, an-nafs al-mutmaĺinnah, which is the final aim of perfection.
The self at peace has an angel to help it, who assists and guides it. The angel casts good into the self, so that it desires what is good and is aware of the excellence of good actions. The angel also keeps the self away from wrong actions and shows it the ugliness of bad deeds. All in all, whatever is for AllÔh and by Him, always comes from the soul which is at peace.
The self which urges evil has shaytÔn as its ally. He promises it great rewards and gains, but casts falsehood into it. He invites it and entices it to do evil. He leads it on with hope after hope and presents falsehood to it in a form that it will accept and admire.
The nafs al-mutmaĺinna, the self at peace, and its angel require the following: unwavering belief in AllÔh, the One, without any partner; moral excellence; good behaviour towards AllÔh, and parents, and companions, and so on; fear of AllÔh; total reliance on AllÔh; turning in repentance to AllÔh; relating all things to AllÔh; drawing near to AllÔh; curbing expectations; and being prepared for death and what follows it.
ShaytÔn and his helpers, on the other hand, require the nafs al-ammÔrah, the self that urges evil ľ the opposite of all this.
The most difficult challenge to the self at peace is to free itself from the influence of shaytÔn and the nafs al-lawwÔma, the reproachful self; and if the struggle is won, then it becomes nafs al-mutmaĺinna. If even one good action were to be accepted by AllÔh, one would have success by virtue of it, but shaytÔn and the nafs al-ammÔrah refuse to urge the self to do even one such deed.
Some of those who were give knowledge by AllÔh and of their own selves have said, ôIf I could know for certain that even one of my actions had been accepted by AllÔh, then I would be happier at the arrival of death than the much travelled wayfarer is at the sight of his family.ö AbdullÔh ibn ĹUmar said, ôIf I could know for certain that AllÔh had accepted even one of my prostrations, there would be no long lost friend dearer to me than death itself.ö
The nafs al-ammÔra urges evil and openly opposes the nafs al-mutmaĺinna. Whenever the latter presents a good deed, the former presents an evil deed in return. The nafs al-ammÔrah tells the nafs al-mutmaĺinnah that jihÔd is nothing more than suicide, a widowed wife, orphaned children, and wasted wealth. It tries to convince the nafs al-mutmaĺinnah that zakÔt and sadaqah are nothing less than an unnecessary expense and a burden, a hole in your pocket, which will lead you to depend on others, so that you too will then be like the poor.
Bringing the Self to Account
When the self that urges evil overwhelms the heart of a believer, the only remedy is to bring it to account and then disregard it. ImÔm Ahmad has related on the authority of Umar ibn al-KhattÔb, may AllÔh be pleased with him, that the Prophet, may AllÔh bless him and grant him peace, said, ôThe intelligent person is the one who brings his self to account and acts in preparation for what lies beyond his death; and the foolish person is the one who abandons himself to his desires and cravings and expects AllÔh to fulfil his futile wishes.ö[3]
ImÔm Ahmad also related that Umar ibn al-KhattÔb, may AllÔh be pleased with him, said, ôJudge your selves before yourselves are judged; and weigh your selves in balance before you yourselves are weighed in the balance. When you are brought into account tomorrow, it will be much easier for you if you have already brought your selves to account today ľ so do so, before you come to the Final Gathering for:
ĹOn that Day you will be exposed ľ whatever you have hidden will no longer be hidden.ĺ (69:18)ö[4]
Al-Hasan said, ôA believer is responsible for his self, and he brings it to account in order to please AllÔh. Judgement will be lighter on the Day of Judgement for the people who brought their selves to account in this life, but it will be severe for the people who did not prepare for it by bringing their selves to account beforehand.ö
A believer is distracted by something that he likes, so he says to it: ôBy AllÔh, I like you and I need you, but there is no means by which I can have you, so you have been kept from me.ö When whatever it is, is out of his sight and beyond his reach, then he returns to his senses and says, ôI did not really want this! What made me preoccupied with it? By AllÔh, I shall never concern myself with it again!ö
The believers are a people who have been prevented through the QurĺÔn from indulging in the pleasures of this world; it comes between them and what might destroy them. The believer is like a prisoner in this world, who tries to free himself from its shackles and fetters, placing his trust in nothing in it, until the day he meets his Creator. He knows full well that he is accountable for everything that he hears, sees and says, and for everything that he does with his body.[5]
MÔlik ibn DinÔr said, ôMay AllÔh grant mercy to a servant who says to his self, ĹArenĺt you such and such? Didnĺt you do such and such?ĺ Then he rebukes it and puts it in its place, and disciplines it and restrains it in accordance with the Book of AllÔh, Mighty and Glorious is He, and becomes its guide and master.ö
It is undoubtedly the responsibility of anyone who believes in AllÔh and the Day of Judgement, and who wishes to keep his affairs in order, to make sure that he brings self to account. He must control what it does and what it does not do, even its most insignificant activities, for each and every breath you take during your life-time is precious. It can be used to acquire one of the treasures which ensure a state of bliss that is everlasting. Whoever wastes it, or uses it to acquire things which may cause his destruction, will suffer great losses, which are only allowed to happen by the most ignorant, foolish and reckless of people. The true extent of such losses will only become apparent on the Day of Judgement. AllÔh, Exalted is He, says:
ôOn the Day when every soul will be confronted with all the good that it has done and all the evil that it has done, it will wish that there were a great distant between it and its evil.ö (3:30)
There are two ways of bringing the self to account: one precedes action, the other follows it.
The first way is the decision that is made when a believer hesitates before acting. This is the moment of evaluation before intention is formed. He does not proceed until he is sure that it is good and sound. If it is not, then he abandons it.
Al-Hasan, may AllÔh be pleased with him, said, ôMay AllÔh grant mercy to a servant who hesitates at the point of evaluation, and then if he sees that the action is for AllÔh, he carries on with it, but if he sees that it is for something other than AllÔh, then he holds back from completing it.ö[6]
This has been explained as meaning that when the self first feels like doing something or other, and the servant begins by considering its worth, he first stops and thinks to himself, ôCan I do this?" If the answer is no, he will not undertake the action. If it is yes, he will again stop and ask himself, ôIs it better for me to do it than not to do it?" If the answer is no, he will abandon it and not attempt it and not attempt to do it, but if the answer is yes, he will then pause for a third time, and ask himself, ôIs this action motivated by the desire to seek AllÔhĺs pleasure and reward, or is it in order to acquire power, admiration, or money?ö
If it is the latter that has prompted the idea of action, he will not undertake it, even if it would result in his acquiring those worldly gains which prompted the idea of the action in the first place ľ for otherwise this would result in his self becoming accustomed to associating others with AllÔh, and it would make acting for the sake of something or someone other than AllÔh easier for it, and the easier it is to do things for other than Him, the harder it becomes to do things that are intended for His pleasure.
If it is the former that has prompted the idea of the action, he stops yet again and asks himself, ôWill I receive help in doing this? Do I have any companions who will help me and come to my assistance if I need their help in undertaking this action?ö If he finds that he has no allies to help him, he will hold back from going through with this action, just as the Prophet held back from waging the jihÔd against the Makkans until he had enough allies and sufficient forces to ensure success.
If he finds that there is assistance on which he can rely in undertaking the proposed action, the at last he should start doing it, and he will succeed, by the will of AllÔh. Failure can only occur if one of these safeguards is lacking, for when they are all combined together they guarantee success. These are the four steps that a servant needs to take in bringing his self to account before he does anything.
The second way is that of bringing the self to account after an action. There are three categories of this:
First, bringing the self to account for an act of obedience in which what is due to AllÔh has not been completely fulfilled or done in the best possible way. There are six things that are due to AllÔh in acts of obedience:
Sincerity in doing it, devoting it to AllÔh only, following the example of the Prophet , paying attention to doing it well, recognising AllÔhĺs blessings in it, and, after all this, being aware of your own shortcomings in how you do it. A person brings his self to account, but has he given all these prerequisites their due attention and effort? Did he fulfill them in his act of obedience?
Second, bringing the self to account for any action which would have been better left undone than done.
Third, bringing the self to account as to whether or not the intention in undertaking a permitted action was to seek the pleasure of AllÔh, Exalted is He, and success in the Ôkhira, thereby guaranteeing success ľ or was it in fact to seek the fleeting gains of this life, thereby losing what could have otherwise been gained?
The last thing a person could do is to be inattentive and neglectful in bringing his self to account, by starting out without any preparation, and by treating matters lightly and just muddling along. This will only bring about his ruin. This is the destiny of the people who are arrogant.
Such a one turns a blind eye to the consequences of acting like this and relies on AllÔhĺs forgiveness. He neglects bringing his self to account and does not contemplate the outcome of his behaviour. If he does not do this, then he easily falls into wrong actions, until he becomes accustomed to them, and then finds it difficult to pull himself away from them.
All in all, the believer should first bring his self to account as regards the obligatory acts of worship. If he finds himself lacking is these, then he should hasten to rectify his situation, either by catching situation, either by catching up with the worship he has neglected, or by correcting whatever he may have been
Next, he should bring his self to account with regards acts which are forbidden. If he finds that he has done any of them, he must quickly turn in repentance, seek AllÔhĺs forgiveness, and do good deeds in order to eradicate the bad deeds which have been recorded in his record.
Next, he should bring his self to account as regards those matters in which he has been negligent. If he finds that he has been negligent in doing what he was created for, he should hasten to the remembrance of AllÔh and drawing near Him with an open heart.
Next, he should bring his self to account for the words he has spoken, for the steps his feet have taken, for the things his hands have grasped, and for what his ears have listened to. He should ask himself, ôWhat did I want this for? What did I do that for? Whom did I do this for? Why did I do it like that?ö
He should know that every action and every word are accounted for in two books, one is entitled, ôFor whom did I do it?", and the other, ôHow well did I do it?" The first question is concerned with sincerity, and the second is concerned with the action itself. AllÔh, the Exalted, says:
ôThat He may question the truthful about their truthfulness.ö (33:8)
If the truthful ones are going to be asked about their truthfulness, and will be judged in accordance with how truthful they were, what do you imagine will be the case with people of falsehood?
The Merits of Bringing the Soul to Account
This involves:
First, identifying the faults of the self. Whoever does not recognise his faults cannot possibly get rid of them. Yűnus ibn Ubaid said, ôI know about a hundred of attributes of goodness and yet I cannot find even one of them in my self.ö
Muhammad ibn Wasţ said, ôIf wrong actions produced flatulence, no one would have been able to sit in my company.ö
ImÔm Ahmad wrote that Abűĺd-DardÔĺ said, ôNo man gains full understanding and knowledge unless he detests all the people who are not close to AllÔh, and then turns his attention to his own self and detests it even more.ö
Second, knowing what rights are due to AllÔh. This is important because it makes the servant detest his self and frees him from arrogance and being self-satisfied with his actions. This opens the doors of submission and humility for him, and results in purification of the soul at the hands of his Lord. He despairs for his self and believes firmly that his survival will not be achieved without the forgiveness, generosity and mercy of AllÔh. It is His right to be constantly obeyed, remembered and thanked.
[1] Muslim, KitÔb al-ImÔn, 2/153; related on the authority of Abű Huraira, who said, ôSome of the companions of the Prophet, may AllÔh bless him and grant him peace, came to him and said, ĹWe have found something in our hearts which we are proud to speak about.ĺ He asked them, ĹHave you really found it?ĺ They said, ĹYes.ĺ Then he said, ĹThat is true faith.ĺö
[2] Sahţh hadţth, Abű DÔĺwűd, KitÔb an-NikÔh, 6/153; Ibn MÔjah, KitÔb an-NikÔh, 1/609.
[3] Daĺţf, at-Tirmidhţ, KitÔb Sifat al-QiyyÔmah, 7/155; al-HÔkim, al-Mustadrak, KitÔb al-ImÔn, 1/57.
[4] Ahmad, KitÔb az-Zuhud, 7/156; al-Baghawţ, Sharh as-Sunnah, 14/309; Abű Naĺţm, al-HilyÔ, 1152.
[5] See Ibn Kathţr, al-BidÔya waĺn-NihÔya, 9/272; Abű Naĺţm, al-HilyÔ, 2/157
[6] This saying is supported by a sahţh hadţth transmitted by Muslim, KitÔb al-ImÔn, 2/18, on the authority of Abű Huraira, who said that the Prophet, may AllÔh bless him and grant him peace, said, ôLet whoever believes in AllÔh and the Last Day either speak good or keep silent; and let whoever believes in AllÔh and the Last Day be generous to his neighbour; and let whoever believes in AllÔh and the Last Day be generous to his guest.ö
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I read with interest the article under the Peninsula Clarion's headline ("Ward spends big ...") on July 30-31, 2004, of Jerry Ward's averred campaign financing and planned spending to run for a state Senate seat. The question that came to mind was: "Why in the world would anyone spend $140,000 of their own money, plus all the other monies donated to his-her campaign, to obtain a job which pays $24,012 per year?" If I have done the math correctly, the Senate job is a four year term and 4 times $24,012 equals $96,048, or just about $44,000 short of the $140,000 he intends to spend of his own money to get the job. With an arithmetic demonstration like that, who knows, maybe even I could pass the Alaska high school graduation exam? Guess I would tell a class of graduating high school seniors that, if they emulated Mr. Ward, they would be worse than broke in no time, even if they got the jobs they were seeking.
I can understand why candidates spend a great deal of other people's donated monies to get elected, because it essentially is a free ride to a paying, cushy job. But when people take a risk of not unseating the incumbent and will lose a great amount of their own money in the process, even if they are successful in unseating the incumbent, one might wonder if these jobs are more lucrative than the salaries advertised? Even if per diem, travel and housing allowances and other expense accounts accorded legislators make up the $11,000 per year shortfall ($44,000 total shortfall divided by four years) Mr. Ward would experience if he won, he would just break even, i.e., he would still need additional money just to subsist.
So what else, besides salary and fringe benefits, could be motivating factors to seek a job and lose a large quantity of your own money if you get the job? Well, the political ad in the Aug. 3 Peninsula Clarion has Mr. Ward avowing to protect your (his) permanent fund dividend. That's a $1,000 per year right there. Or maybe another factor is altruistic public service? How about power? Being a senator in our legislature right now, the ruling party being completely aligned with our current governor and his political thinking, could be a pretty heady experience. In Washington, D.C., they call it "Potomac Fever." One of the most powerful people in the United States today, aside from the President, is Sen. Ted Stevens. Maybe Mr. Ward aspires, eventually, to replace "Uncle Ted," who might retire in the next 10 to 15 years or so? Of course, all of this is conjecture. Nobody, not even me, could know what would motivate anyone to spend $140,000 of their own money to get a job, lose $44,000 if they get the job, or lose the whole $140,000 if they don't. But I'll betcha a doughnut they don't teach that kind of math in the Alaska high schools.
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I'll be travelling around SEA for 9 weeks starting from March 15th.
Starting in Hanoi, i'll travel down through Vietnam over 4-5 weeks, then head into Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand.
Will I be OK just taking a sleeping bag liner? I also have a 1-2 season, small, lightweight sleeping bag, but i'm not sure whether i'll need it?
I'll be in budget hostels/guesthouses/homestays etc rather than hotels. Not planning on doing any camping.
Thanks for any advice!
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You definitely won't need a sleeping bag. I always carry a sleeping bag liner as many accom, whilst providing a bottom sheet, don't always provide a top sheet - and I like something over the top of me. (Helps to keep off rogue insects, too!)
In the cooler places you will find that accom places will provide a warmer blanket, but I think for the time of year that you are going, you won't need that anyhow.
If you get a sleeping bag liner, get a silk one. The cotton ones are a bit heavier, and polyester-type ones won't breathe as well as natural silk. I've had my for 20 years now and it's still in great condition, so you'll definitely get your money's worth.
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Thanks busylizzy!
As I began to do more research through the forums and articles i'd realised I was asking a pretty silly question, and that taking a sleeping bag would be pointless...
I think the liner I have right now is cotton, treated for anti malaria/bedbug so I'll take that one with me... Pre-departure expenses are already getting out of control, so I think i'll hold off on buying a silk one for now (maybe i'll get one in Hanoi?!)
#3 Criggy has been a member since 21/2/2012. Posts: 13
If you've already got a cotton one, then stick with that.
Yes, you can get them in Hanoi. I remember seeing them all over the place. I can't recall the price, but I do recall that they were significantly cheaper than at home.
BTW.. I think it's just your wording, but you do realise that you can't treat your bags for 'anti-malaria', right? You can have them treated with permethrin which will help keep creepy crawlies at bay, including mosquitoes, but it's not 'anti-malaria'. Regardless, I don't believe it's necessary to treat them. I did treat mine on one trip although it kind of bugged me (pun intended!) that I was lying all night in a bed of chemicals. I haven't done it since. And I honestly don't think it achieves much more than an untreated liner if you keep a fan blowing on you at night (mozzies avoid air movement).
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Hilary Clinton is inches away from stepping out of the closet and embracing her true lesbian self. A few weeks ago, we told you how she told her staff they'd have to pry her scrunchies from her cold dead fingers if they wanted her to part with them. Then, she went clubbing in Colombia (Was it Colombia? It was somewhere warm, we don't remember) and was caught downing beers and dancing with fugly women in what we speculate was a gay bar. Now, Hil has abandoned her makeup and decided to roam third world countries looking like total shit. She's even wearing fucking glasses. Look out world! She's here, she's queer, and she's finding Amelia Earhart's body so they can share a beer! Get used to it! Read article >>
Kate Beckinsale and that other bitch that was in 13 Going on 30 who never actually has a main role in a movie made a pretty funny anti-abortion video. Now normally we're in line with a new wave of feminism but seriously Mitt Romney, get your robotic hands out of my vagina. Fuck you for thinking you can dictate what goes up there without so much as buying me dinner at Per Se. Read article >>
Some teacher was caught fucking her student in a closet. Seriously, Kacy Wilson? You're really gonna fuck a teenager who isn't Justin Bieber? Shame on you. I mean, we're sure he wanted it but no one but a desperate loser actually has sex with younger guys so they can steal your underwear and show it to their bros. Read article >>
This week in fucking crazy finance news, business insider gives you a cheat sheet on how to catch your cheating husband who's in finance. It basically says to check out his expenses like his private jet and his boat and his other shit that he's probably giving to his mistress or as we like to call them, "our friends who have nice apartments in the city". At this point, doesn't marrying an investment banker almost guarantee he's going to be fucking someone else? They should like start including that in the wedding vows: "to have and to hold, in recession and in health, so long as my secretary is fucking ugly." Read article >>
Anna Wintour hates Kim Kardashian. Apparently she doesn't give a shit that she's dating Kanye or whether or not she indeed plans on taking Miami and she took it upon herself to ban her from her charity shit. Kim saved face by saying she couldn't really go anyway. If it comes down to it, we have dibs on Wintour. I mean even though she's not as fat as Anne Hathaway in the Devil Wears Prada, she might possibly be more annoying. But I bet it wouldn't take her quite as long to get her on the phone with Armani. Read article >>
Seventeen Magazine is saying no to the fugly girls who want them to put ugly, un-photoshopped girls on the cover of their magazine. Editor Ann Shokhet is quoted to have said "Sorry Julz, if you're looking for expectations of real beauty you can fuck off. Pores don't sell magazines." Jesus, the causes these young kids take on these days. It's like take a Xanax and go on a diet, stop trying to change the world. You know what I mean? Read article >>
Get excited betches because now you'll never have to brave those hot, Japanese nights with sweaty boobs again. The Japanese have invented a bra which contains built in ice packs. We can't wait to be felt up by guys that now have an excuse to grope us just for the free air conditioning. But seriously, this is pretty ridiculous. I mean my breasts can tell when it's raining but how fat does a girl have to be that her boobs are the sweatiest thing about her? Personally I'd rather have an application on my bra hook that detects a bro's yearly salary before it's unclasped. Read article >>
Fuck the mega millions, say hello to this week's real jackpot winner. Cindy Davidson was merely trying to stop her period (she's rumored to have a heavy flow and a wide set vagina) so she went to the store to buy tampons. Inside she found a magnificent surprise! Free cocaine! The article says she was shopping at a salvage store which we think is code for like Walmart or some shit so we're not entirely surprised but like, let this be a lesson to Kellogg's: This is the prize betches really want to find at the bottom of the cereal box. Also, this fucking idiot turned in the coke because she thought it was a terrorist attack. It's a shame she didn't stuff the coke filled tampons into her vagina. Imagine how talkative and entertaining her flow would've been once it was all hyped up on coke. Read article >>
Speaking of coke, apparently Hitler was not just a fan of world domination and genocide, but listed his hobbies on his J-Date profile to include key bumps. For serious, Adolph was like a huge fan of fucking and doing coke. No but really Dolphie, you have some weird ass preferences when you're high. When we do drugs we go to music festivals and #20 clubs to rage and have sex, we don't start shit with fucking Stalin. We imagine his telegrams to his dealer went something like this. "Need more white. STOP. Thinking of invading Ibiza. STOP. Meet me at the Glockenspiel. STOP." Read article >>


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Talking PvP here
I really cannot understand these changes in Holy at this stage, so close to the patch and WotLK.
What is the point in nerfing Infusion of Light? It was not overpowered or imbalanced being crit-dependant, it is not something you can control at all (aside from once every 2 minutes). And it WAS a fun mechanic, and it gave paladins a chance against interrupts, poisons, CoT... all of which goes down the drain now. 1 sec = 2 secs or more in arena with most debuffs, and any heal that takes that long is going to be pummeled, kicked (both out of the GCD now, btw), CS'd and whatnot. FoL glyph's HoT component has been nerfed too (from 200% to 140%), btw.
So we are suppossed to spend 7 talent points (5 in Light's Grace, 2 in IoL) so high up in the tree to get... what, exactly? A 1 sec (2-sec in most PvP situations) Holy Light? Wow.... really... WoW...
Divine Plea... don't get me started.
Nothing has changed, and I mean NOTHING. A paladin will step in a BG and be Manadrained, CoT'd and interrupted to death just like before without Blizzard's development team being able to provide anything better than reducing Holy Shock's CD to 6 seconds, which, yes, is nice, but... is this ALL you had in store for us? And you think it is going to be good enough? And you think it is going to be FUN? Like at all?
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2. Planet Fitness (various locations)
3. Gold's Gym (various locations)
Why? YMCA took the title for the second consecutive year, edging out Planet Fitness by only seven votes. That's the equivalent of the six members of the Village People, plus one. The 10 locations of the Capital District YMCA serve over 100,000 community members every year, while Planet Fitness has 10 locations in the Capital Region. The one disappointing response was, "No gym; too old." Come on, it's never too late to get a good workout.


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In conversations, the ancient Israelites (and I'm sure many people still today), as they spoke of their plans, would end their assertion of what they were going to do with: …if God wills it.
You don't have to be religious to get the greater message implicit in their practice.
You need goals, you need plans, you need to actually do according to your plans but… life happens and things often don't go according to your plans.
In life, success is the constant companion of the man or woman who dances with reality through the unexpected events in life–as they're best able to cope with the challenges and leverage the opportunities that arise when another's agenda or life intervenes on their plans.
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Originally Published at High School Sports Pics by Charles Mckee
The February 6th game between the Vista Murrieta Broncos and the Murrieta Valley Nighthawks will have more than a Southwestern League win or loss on the line. Jersey Mike's two locations in Murrieta had a competition to see which school could raise more money for their teams.
In addition to the general fundraiser that brings in funds for both school basketball teams, Jersey Mike's is giving away an additional $500 bonus check for the team that raised the most money during the competition. Can Murrieta Valley with 1,000 less students compete with the mighty Bronco student body?
The brainchild of Murrieta's Jersey Mike's owners Laurie and Tanya Ilic, the fundraiser lasted from January 20th through the 24th. Both teams handed out coupons for Regular priced Sub sandwiches for $3 at games, school events and to friends and family. The coupons were good for any regular size sandwich for only $3! Jersey Mike's donated the entire $3 of the purchase directly to the schools.
Started in 1956, Jersey Mike's has been giving back to the community since they first opened. Even their cups say "Giving: making a difference in someone's life". The Ilic's have embraced this philosophy and have been active in raising money for various schools. The next fundraiser is scheduled for Elsinore's track and field team in April.
Both teams look to cash in but the big question running through every one's minds right now is who will win that $500 bonus check for raising the most money in the Basketball fundraiser. Will it be the huge student body from Vista Murrieta or the fierce and determined Nighthawks?
Come and find out Thursday April 6 at Murrieta Valley when the two teams clash on the court and in the fundraising arena. Game time is 7pm.
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So i have a problem. I use different layouts for different character for example:
- on my mage i use diablo 3 orbs plus dominos
- on my paladin diablo 2 orbs plus dominos
- on my priest i use dominos with sunn art
- on my monk i want to use spartan ui with bartender since it doesn't work with dominos ( i mean spartan ui) but the problem when i want to change key binding using wow settings, it says if i have bar 3 on dominos keybind and cannot use keybind that same button on bartender it is kinda strange since i can do it normal blizz action bars, anyone knows the way how to not unbound the dominos keybind while still using bartender ?
I am not using bartender and dominos at the same time, as above i have pointed that i am using bartender with spartan ui and dominos is disabled so i am wondering is this a really problem with bartender and dominos or is it problem with wow keybinding options ?
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After the defeat of Voldemort calm descends on wizards, but what Harry must face now is a new threat that begins to rise. Wizards are no longer safe in a world of fear. The secret world of magic is discovered, and now the world of muggles crashes with the world of wizards. Now those who Harry tried so hard to protect are out to kill his kind. In an ironic twist of fate, wizards must rise against muggles or magic will be extinct forever. World War W, the war against Wizards.
Genres: Humor, Romance, Action/Adventure Era: Post-Hogwarts Characters: Draco, George, Ginny, Harry, Hermione, Lucius, Neville, Oliver, Ron Pairings: Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Draco/Hermione
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RBA's Lowe Calls Australian Dollar 'Uncomfortably High'
Australia's exchange rate is "uncomfortably high" and business confidence subdued, breaking with past experience during interest-rate reductions, Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Philip Lowe said.
"Countries that are in relatively good shape and have not seen large-scale expansion of the central bank balance sheet are experiencing stronger currencies than those that are in relatively poor shape," Lowe said in a speech yesterday in Sydney. "In response to this, interest rates are lower than they otherwise would be to offset some of the effects of an uncomfortably high exchange rate."
Lowe highlighted a split between Australian households, where data have "picked up somewhat" in response to 1.75 percentage points of rate cuts in the past 14 months, and businesses, where confidence and conditions have not. "This difference will obviously bear close watching over the period ahead," he said.
The No. 2 RBA official's speech titled 'What Is Normal?' sought to place Australians' higher savings and lower retail spending, as well as stagnant asset prices in the context of the economy's performance of the past 30 years. He said consumers were "prudent" rather than "cautious" and indicated that their behavior was simply returning to pre-boom levels.
The RBA lowered rates six times in the past 14 months to 3 percent, matching a half-century low reached at the height of the 2009 global recession. Lowe said it is possible that lending rates will be "somewhat lower" for a period, reflecting global weakness and fallout from the credit boom last decade.
Currency's Strength
The Australian dollar has risen 7.4 percent in the past six months. Lowe said the sustained strength wasn't unexpected.
"This is one of the mechanisms through which the weak conditions in most of the advanced economies are transmitted to the rest of the world," he said. "Many of the countries that avoided the financial crisis are experiencing uncomfortably high exchange rates and low interest rates. Australia is one of these."
Resource investment to meet Chinese demand and foreign investment funds seeking a haven have spurred gains in the currency. The Aussie has averaged about $1.03 in the past two years, compared with about 73 U.S. cents in the prior decade.
Responding to audience questions, Lowe said the central bank had factored in much of the lower projections for business spending in the fiscal year that were revealed in a capital expenditure report last month. He said resource investment was likely to "plateau" in the first half of next year.
Intervention Option
He reiterated comments he has made this year that while the central bank doesn't rule out intervention in currency markets, it would be a big step to take.
"The floating exchange-rate regime has served us very well," Lowe said in response to a question. "So we wouldn't rule out intervention but it would be a very significant step to take and quite a departure from the set of arrangements that have served us so well for so long now."
Asked about the threshold for unconventional monetary policy, Lowe said hypothetically it would be "around 1 percent, plus or minus a bit," or a long way from where policy is now.
The failure of the RBA's monetary easing to spur an upswing in industries outside of resources has led to questions about the effectiveness of the nation's monetary policy transmission. Lowe said the current response to lower borrowing costs was in line with past experiences.
"Monetary policy still looks like it is working," he told the Australian Business Economists forum in his prepared remarks. "There are lags and different parts of the economy respond differently, but lower interest rates are still effective in providing a boost to the overall economy."
Asian Demand
Lowe said Australia can extend its 21 recession-free years, saying it is "well placed" to benefit from growth in Asia because of the nation's skilled workforce.
"Whether we can take advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead and continue to enjoy the rate of increase in our living standards that we have become used to depends upon productivity growth," he said. "The contribution the Reserve Bank can make here is to maintain low and stable inflation and to keep the economy on an even keel."
A government report scheduled for release today may show Australia's unemployment rate rose to 5.5 percent in November, according to the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of 27 economists. That would be the highest level since April 2010.
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Sanjiva sent: > The BPEL process OTOH has to deal with those as an invocation can > fail with an error that has nothing to do with the other side at > all as you noticed. > > I believe the BPEL spec currently does not say anything about how > these kinds of faults are to be delivered to the process; so its > basically "implementation defined." That's clearly non-interoperable > and hence would need to be fixed. Surely it is interoperable, precisely because only one side has anything to do with it. However, it is non-portable. Unless "interoperable" means my application to any of A, B or C's choreography product. Of course, this is just the choreography:orchestration, interface/implementation issue again. Peter ------------------------------------------ Peter Furniss Chief Scientist, Choreology Ltd Cohesions 1.0 (TM) Business transaction management software for application coordination web: http://www.choreology.com email: firstname.lastname@example.com phone: +44 20 7670 1679 direct: +44 20 7670 1783 mobile: +44 7951 536168 13 Austin Friars, London EC2N 2JXReceived on Wednesday, 8 January 2003 04:18:34 UTC
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Days Inn - Vancouver Airport
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Clean and nice place for stay Jun 25, 2011
The Days Inn Vancouver Airport is very cleanest this hotel. When I was there in Vancouver last year. I booked this hotel for one week. That's place is clean and nice place for stay in hotel, more comfortable on bed. Also, the breakfast is free! I had enjoyed this place. The staff is friendly and help anything in the hotel. Go to the downtown of Vancouver, it's 30 mins drive or take transit from Vancouver called SkyTrain that's fast go to the downtown.
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The Days Inn - Vancouver Airport provides close proximity to the Vancouver International Airport. Area attractions accessible from the property include the BC Place Stadium, VanDusen Botanical Garden, Grand Casino, Chinese Temple, Queen Elizabeth Park, and Capiland Suspension Bridge.
There are 67 guest rooms with free Internet access at the Days Inn - Vancouver Airport. Rooms also feature hair dryers, cable televisions, minibars, air conditioners, and AM/FM clock radios. Guests can request for microwaves, fridges, and hair dryers.
The Days Inn - Vancouver Airport has many facilities. It offers a business center, vending machines, 24-hour front desk, and express check-out. Airport shuttle, continental breakfast, Internet access, local calls, and parking are complimentary.
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In a cover story for Marie Claire, Mary-Kate Olsen gave her first interview in six years. And she confirmed what everyone who might be a good parent already knows: allowing your children to grow up in Hollywood is an excellent way to screw them up.
She told U.S. Marie Claire that she and her sister were "little monkey performers" as children.
"I look at old photos of me, and I don't feel connected to them at all," she said. "I would never wish my upbringing on anyone… but I wouldn't take it back for the world."
The former child star said rather than envying her, her friends "feel sorry for us… because it's kind of bittersweet." [Daily Mail]
Dude, they're TOTALLY little monkeys, even today. I've seen the Olsen twins in person, and they're frail little pygmies. They've got these normal-sized human heads on tiny, delicate bodies. It's like someone put wigs on a couple of the little stick-people from the Game of Life. The lesson, as always, is that we should go back in time and kill the people responsible for "Full House" before they can begin their reign of unfunny family-friendly terror.
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Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel
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The name is bigger than the hotel ;-) May 19, 2012
The Golden Flower Hotel by Shangri-La is located in Xi'an Shi, Shaanxi Province, China.
There are two Shangri-La hotels in Xi'an, this one being the older one.
I stayed there for 6 nights during a business trip in May 2012.
To be honest, I was a little disappointed when I first saw the hotel and my room.
Not that this hotel is not of good quality... but when hearing the name "Shangri-La" I somehow had some higher expectations.
The room was nice, quite spacious with a big comfy bed.
Fridge, in-room safe, free ethernet based internet, and all sorts of amenities.
There's a gym, an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam bath which can be used free of charge.
Well, how to say... everything seems to be old and worn out in this hotel.
My room rate included breakfast buffet, which was quite good. Many choices, and also freshly prepared food. I also tried the buffet in the evening, which was really good, since they prepare food to your order.
Since I was on business trip, I didn't care so much about the location, but I think it's not very convenient for tourists.
If you wanna enjoy "real" Shangri-La luxury, then you better go to the other Shangri-La hotel in Gaoxin area.
I'd still recommend this hotel and would probably stay there again (well, it's my company's standard hotel, so I have no choice haha), because the value is ok.
It just cannot live up to the name Shangri-La! ;-)
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The Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel Xi'an places guests in close proximity to such attractions as the famous Terracotta Warriors Museums and the City Walls. Other nearby attractions include both the Bell and Drum Towers. The Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel Xi'an is located near city transit lines. Public trains and buses can escort guests to points of interest around the city as well as to the nearby international airport.
Each of the guestrooms at the Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel Xi'an includes such amenities as telephones, satellite television, high speed Internet, dataports, writing desks, safes, coffee and tea facilities, and mini-bars.
The Shangri-La Golden Flower Hotel Xi'an is situated only ten minutes from the historic city center of Xi'an. This offers easy access to shopping, dining, and leisure activities. The hotel also offers an array of onsite amenities, including a coffee garden, a Cantonese restaurant, a bar, and a lobby lounge as well as a pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a massage room, a gift shop, and a mahjong room.
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Good concept. Average execution.
While the graphics are clean and pleasant to look at, the game engine still has many glitches, namely, the frequently inaccurate collision tests. Also, there should be more interesting things happening along the way, enemies, powerups...
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super mario sunshine
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i kept falling threw platforms and it maid me waist water so at the end of the lvl i had to jump off cause i couldent jump anymore
m i linda liked it although movement was pretty slow altogether it was a nice game but it needs some work
Agreed. Not complete. Needs basic challenges and rewards *enemies, health* Oh and I would personally like some sort of upgrade and money system for the jetpack if this game ever gets submitted a bit "fuller".
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- Louisville elevates to the Elite Eight with a 86-59 win over Stanford
- SGA executive top four discuss accomplishments
- Trustees and PSFCC hold an "everything on the table" listening session
- A walkout should be just the beginning at U of L
- U of L hires new vice president for enterprise risk management
- Spring breakers come home to record snowfall
- David Padgett, Louisville part ways
- Brief: U of L employee arrested for child pornography distribution
- Updated: U of L closes for snow, no classes Wednesday
- Too much bite: Louisville can't handle Miss State in NIT
New bill may safeguard KAPT program
By Jacob Abrahamson—
Kentucky families might be able rest a bit easier soon. A new bill has been proposed to reform and reinforce the Kentucky Affordable Prepaid Tuition (KAPT) program, allowing those who paid into the program to continue to benefit from the program.
House Bill 279 guarantees that the General Assembly will supply funds to be used for education to those enrolled in KAPT, which is estimated at around 5,600. The last KAPT contract holder is projected to graduate college in 2026, and this bill would close KAPT accounts in 2028.
The 5,600 enrolled in the program will be able to use their funds to pay for any educational expenses. However, anyone not currently enrolled in the program will have to use other means to save for college.
By passing this bill, the General Assembly will be able to save the general fund an estimated $20.1 million, while protecting KAPT account owners.
According to Rep. Mike Denham, this money will be saved by "closing loopholes that have created massive deficits." These loopholes lie in the ability of account holders to gain refunds, which will continue to grow over time. The bill limits growth on accounts to three percent for two years after the projected graduation rate of the student, and to zero percent after that.
KAPT was introduced in 2000 to allow families to pay current tuition rates for future college education. The specific plans and payment levels vary depending on what school they plan on attending. The amount paid into KAPT was intended to grow at rates similar to tuition in order to cover the future tuition costs.
However, enrollment stopped in 2004 because tuition inflation outpaced the growth of the fund. According to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), these funds will be depleted by the year 2020, obligating the General Assembly to pay $18 million from the general fund every year in order to support the fund.
Kentucky provides the Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust, which allows families to invest in accounts that will change based on the market. According to the KHEAA, approximately 15,000 students are enrolled in the plan. Unlike KAPT, KHEAA does not guarantee full payment of future tuition rates.
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you can also add blush to that list. They are in the presence of a woman that they KNOW they wouldn't approach under normal circumstances (well except for Zach he seems to think he's god's gift)
The kind of excitment that would cause would also include sweaty palms, red hot blush and stammering, broken sentences. Add to that, alcohol, being tired (the sun saps your energy), sunburn and the heat of compitition.
Roseacea? it didnt take long for speculation to make the leap to a medical condition. The FORT seems to be over run with medical specialists.


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Virtual Coach - Day 22
Upon Rising: B/4 B/fast Packet from Max Box & Spark Energy Drink - then wait 30 minutes
Breakfast: Meal Replacement Shake + 2 "with a meal" Packets from your Max Box
Snack Options: Fruit, Veggies, Seeds, Nuts, Boiled Eggs, Rice Cake w/Nut Butters + 8 oz. water
Before Lunch: Take "Before Lunch" Packet from your Max Box + 8 oz. water
Lunch: Salad, Greens, Veggies with Lean Protein and Complex Carbs + 8 oz. water
Mid-Afternoon: Spark + 3 Catalyst-15-30 minutes later-have a snack
Dinner: Lean Protein, Salad, Greens, Veggies + 2 Omegaplex
Winter Chicken Bake
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed of fat
- 1 sweet potato
- 1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 1 medium apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 TBSP Sugar Free BBQ Sauce (ex: Walden's Farms)
- 1 cup cranberries
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a baking dish with no fat/no calorie cooking spray. Pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork and cut in half. Place in a microwave-safe dish; pour water to about 1/2-inch deep. Cook in microwave 10 minutes. Arrange the onion, apple, and carrots into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Brush the barbecue sauce on both sides of the chicken breasts and lay atop the vegetables. Peel the sweet potato and cut into large chunks; scatter into the baking dish. Sprinkle the cranberries over the dish. Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, 45 to 55 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.


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Risk at Stern: V-Lab
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Monthly Archives: October 2011
The Liability of Leading: Analyzing Behavior and Risk in Jeopardy
NYU Stern professors Zur Shapira and Elizabeth Boyle coauthored "The Liability of Leading: Battling Aspiration and Survival Goals in the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions," which appears in the September issue of Organizational Science. By studying the decisions of Jeopardy contestants, … Continue reading
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The Economist discusses the work of Nobel Laureates Thomas Sargent of NYU Stern and Christopher Sims of Princeton University. Macroeconomists are widely disparaged for getting most things wrong, but really it is a wonder that they know anything at all. … Continue reading
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Roubini Says Greek Default May Spark Lehman-Magnitude Shock
A Greek default could trigger a global economic shock on the scale of that suffered after Lehman Brother Holdings Inc.'s 2008 failure, said Nouriel Roubini, NYU Stern Professor of Economics and International Business and chairman and co-founder of Roubini Global … Continue reading
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Stories like this remind me why the apocalypse and teenage angst make such great material...
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Talk Spas recently stumbled upon an old ThermaSol steambath traveler's guide from 1983. Besides the thrill of taking a trip down 1980s bathroom design memory lane, we were excited to come across an article about the history of steambathing detailing its orgins dating back to Ancient Greece. We thought it would be a fun piece to share with the Talk Spas readers. Below you will find the text of the article for your reading pleasure.
Steambathing goes back over 5,000 years to the time of ancient Greece. Back then, the leisure class traveled days and weeks to hot springs and spas where geothermal underground waterways created their own natural "steambaths." Like the Romans, and American Indians who followed, these ancient aristocrats went to great lengths to find these wonders of nature. Why? Because it was well worth the effort! For one thing, the gentle, moist steam vapors relaxed them in a way that no libation or physical stimulation could. The steam seemed to penetrate their very souls, and gave them both instantaneous and long-lasting relief and comfort. But in addition to merely feeling good, even the early Greeks were quick to notice that steambathing seemed to have tangible physical and therapeutic advantages as well: muscular aches and pains as well as symptoms of respiratory ailments such as deep coughing and congestion were relieved, if not actually cured. Indeed, before long going to the steambaths literally became known as "taking the cure."
As word of steambathing spread through the Empire, so did its popularity. And so an indulgence that was once reserved only for the aristocracy became sought after by the common man as well.
Now, 5,000 years later, the benefits of steambathing are still in high demand. Health spas throughout the world tout steambathing as a key…and often central…part of their programs. Why? Because what was true 5,000 years ago still holds true today…steambathing is the ultimate indulgence, in both physical and psychological terms.
Today, steambathing is recognized for many specific physical benefits. It deep cleanses the pores and rids the skin of embedded dirt, thus aiding the treatment of acne. It penetrates the respiratory system to relieve hacking coughs and croup. (If you're a smoker…or prone to frequent chest colds…you'll immediately appreciate this benefit. And if you have children, you know that doctors frequently recommend "steaming" as a way to break up congestion. You'll doubly appreciate our recessed steam heads which are specially made to receive medicated scents which aid bronchial congestion.) Steam also dilates the blood vessels to help relieve headaches and hangovers. It warms and soothes aching muscles, joints and tendons. And it helps restore a healthy glow to sallow complexions. But most of all, a personal steambath just plain feels terrific!
Of course, Thermasol wasn't around 5,000 years ago, but we are the world's oldest and largest manufacturer of personal steambaths. In fact, Thermasol literally invented the category of personal steambathing in 1958 when David Altman, the President and Founder of Thermasol, was commissioned to create a personal steambath for a private residence on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue. In 1971, after 13 successful years of supplying homeowners and health clubs with the world's finest steambath equipment, Thermasol decided to install steambaths in hotels. Not surprisingly, the idea caught on immediately: travel weary guests started insisting on Thermasol-equipped rooms when they made reservations, and hotel owners responded by offering more and more Thermasol units in their rooms. In fact, hotels and motels are converting to Thermasol at such a fast rate that it is impossible for us to keep this traveler's guide up-to-the-minute…always ask for Thermasol when you check in, even if your destination isn't listed in the guide. Truly, Thermasol is "changing the way the world bathes!"
Now that we've explained how and why steambathing got so popular, we hope you'll enjoy your Thermasol room even more. If your room isn't equipped with Thermasol, we suggest that you call the front desk and ask if any Thermasol rooms are available.
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Spring Kiosk Hours: 9am - 1pm
*If renting equipment, please show up 1/2 hour before closing.
Christmas - Dec 23-Jan 2 - 8:30-3:30. Ski for free on Christmas Day - kiosk closed
Contact for more details: 1 (250) 362-7164
We offer approx 40km of expertly groomed trails for both classic skiing and skate skiing.
The ski season usually starts in late November.
Please note: - snowshoes are not allowed on any trails. Dogs are only allowed on Richie's Loop, but their minders need to be on skis.
Getting Here
Driving Directions From Rossland BC:
- From intersection of Hwy 22 and 3B head north for 4.5km.
- Turn Right onto Mann Road.
- Drive for 900m, turn left on Campbell Road
- Parking lot and Clubhouse are on right.
FREE Bus Shuttle Between Red Resort and Black Jack
|Leaves Red Resort
|Arrives at Black Jack
|9:47 a.m.
|9:54 a.m.
|12:47 p.m.
|12:54 p.m.
Our facilities Include:
- A 2.5km lit night-skiing loop
- A terrain park for kids
- A large trailhead cabin
- Two trailside warming cabins
- A biathlon range
- A doggy loop
- Beautiful trails and beautiful views!
Trail Maps
Tickets and Punch Passes
Tickets can be purchased at:
- Kiosk entrance to Black Jack Ski Club
- Gerick's Sports in Trail ( 5-Punch Passes Only )
*TRAIL FEES APPLY 24 HOURS A DAY. Self Pay system at the kiosk mailbox when no attendant on duty. *
*Family is defined as one or two adults and their children under the age of 19 or for the duration of full time academic studies.
|Day Passes
|Evening Passes - After 4:30pm
|Junior (6 - 18)
|Junior (6 - 18)
|Senior 65-74
|Senior 65-74
|Under 6 and 75+
|Under 6 and 75+
|Group of 10 or more
|Group of 10 or more
|$7 Each
|Day Punch Pass
|Evening Punch Pass
|5-Time Punch Pass
|5-Time Punch Pass
Ski Rentals
Note that we only have Solomon bindings if you are bringing your own boots.
Black Jack offers full ski rentals at the trail-head kiosk, including skis, boots, and poles for both skate skiing and classic skiing.
The kiosk is usually staffed everyday from about 9am to 2pm weekdays and 8:30am to 3:30pm weekends. It is helpful if renters are at the kiosk half an hour before closing.
The rental is for a 24 hour period so you can get a couple good skiis in! To make sure our staff is around to help with rentals or for any other questions, feel free to call ahead at 250-362-7164.
|Ski Rental Rates
|Classic Package
(skis, boots, poles)
|Skate Package
(skis, boots, poles)
|Classic Skis Only
|Skate Skies Only
|Classic Boots Only
|Skate Boots Only
|Classic Poles Only
|Skate Poles Only
For ski sales and service, please visit Gerick Cycle & Sports in Trail, just 10 minutes from Rossland. They are great supporters of the club and have a good selection of ski gear and offer great service. Gerick Sports: 930 Rossland Ave, Trail 250-364-1661 gerickcycletrail [at] shaw.ca
Annual Season Memberships
Sign up for a membership by December 1st for a chance to win Early-Bird prizes! And consider the Gold Star Pass Upgrade for even more perks! See below for Gold Star details
*All seasonal membership rates include GST and $19 CCBC fee
|Annual Season Memberships
|Before Dec 1
|After Dec 1
|Adult (19-64)
|Senior (65-74)
|Golden Age (75 and over)
|Junior (6-18 or full time student)
|Child (5 and under)
|Doggy loop only (2.2km loop)
|Gold Star Pass Upgrade
|Lifetime Memberships
|$10,000 for a family
|$5,000 for an individual
Upgrade your season pass to a GOLD STAR PASS
(more than $160 worth of perks for only $49)
We've put together some fantastic perks for those that wish to support the club a bit further by upgrading to a Gold Star Pass.
Benefits include free drip coffee or tea at the Alpine Grind (all season!), 15% off wax and wax accessories at Gerick Sports, a free technique workshop from former National Team Head Coach Dave Wood, a free waxing clinic and a free Black Jack day pass (rentals included) to give to a friend. All those who purchase a gold star pass upgrade before December 1 will be eligible for a draw to win two day passes to Red Mountain and a Big Red Cat Skiing Prize!! Sign up now as a great way to donate to Black Jack's fantastic Skier Development Program.
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Some of the kids involved in the bullying of 15-year-old Phoebe Prince, who hanged herself in January after repeated harassment by classmates, have been disciplined and suspended from their school in South Hadley, Mass. Read more here.
If only this measure could have been taken three months ago. It really is the best answer.
My daughters have been through anti-bullying programs every year since kindergarten. They talk about it in classes, write about it in assignments. But when it comes down to it, kids will be mean to each other — you can't program that out of them. The best way to stop the bullying, I think, is to punish the offender by taking him or her out of school. Why, as in the upstate New York case of the teen boy who was bullied because he's gay, leave it up to the victim to find a new school?


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Ty Warner Park
The corner of Plaza Drive
and Blackhawk Drive
- 3 multi-purpose Ball Fields
- Concession Building
- Handicapped Accessible Washroom
- Zero-Depth Spray Park
- Garden Gazebo and Great Lawn
- Community Playground
- Tot Playground with Sand Play Area
- Sand Volleyball
- Picnic Grove with Washrooms
- Interpretive Woodland and Wetland Trails
- 2 Tennis Courts - Closed until Spring 2017
- Bocce Ball Court
- Permanent Bean Bag Toss
- Outdoor Fitness Workout Station
Ty Warner Park Facilities
Ty Warner Park is the largest park in the district totaling 36 acres and offers a large variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. At its core are three multi-purpose ball fields anchored by a concession building complete with handicapped accessible washrooms. Adjacent to this area is a courtyard laid out with benches, decorative lighting, stone masonry and brick work. Nearby is a large garden gazebo on a great lawn that can accommodate public gatherings and is host to our annual summer series of "Concerts in the park". Patrons of these functions will be surrounded in the traditional formal garden setting defined by a decorative fountain, park benches and path lighting.
Also in Ty Warner Park's core is an accessible community playground anchored by a large open air shelter of the same architectural style as the garden gazebo. The playground consists of a tot lot encouraging social play, imaginary play and development of fine and large motor skills. Tots will be safely corralled in their own playground away from the aggressive play of older and larger children. The older children will find a more challenging atmosphere encouraging them to explore physical challenges and social interaction on new, cutting edge play apparatus called the Galaxy series. Possibly the most exciting element of the playground is the zero-depth splash pad. Cushioned by a safe and soft resilient rubber surface, kids and adults can splash in the summer sun by the simple touch of a button. Based on a nautical theme, water sprays through an in-ground spout, whales tail, or maybe even an anchor will squirt or spray the water.
Ty Warner Park also offers passive recreation and opportunities to bond with nature. A picnic grove will be home to a timber structure to serve as a shelter with accessible washrooms. Restored woodlands and enhanced wetlands are connected through a prairie system surrounding the perimeter of the park linked by a series of interpretive signs. Along the perimeter, walkers and joggers can enjoy the natural surroundings on a paved 1 mile path. Cross country skiing enthusiasts will also have use of the interior and perimeter path system during the winter months. Two tennis courts and a sled hill provide additional opportunities for outdoor recreation


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Sets a record for conducting the maximum number of facials
Mumbai, November 29, 2014 (Online News India): The Himalaya Drug Company, India's leading herbal health and personal care company entered the Guinness World Record "for most people receiving a facial simultaneously". The record was accomplished by completing 286 facials in Mumbai today and communicated a strong message on the importance of a healthy skin care routine.
As part of the record setting activity, 286 students got a complete facial starting with a cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine which was followed by a Purifying Neem facial, conducted by 286 professional beauty experts from Mumbai. Himalaya's Pure Skin Facial is an on-going initiative by the brand to engage with teenagers across the country and create awareness on skin care.
The record was created using this interactive workshop as a platform where students from various colleges in Mumbai participated in a pampering facial session. Beauty Expert Veena Desai moderated the activity and interacted with the audience explaining the step-by-step facial routine. She also shared interesting tips on skin care and demonstrated the process of cleansing, toning and moisturizing. The record of 286 facials was certified at Shri Rang Mandir Grounds by Guinness Adjudicator, Fortuna Burke.
Commenting on this occasion Rajesh Krishnamurthy, Business Head Consumer Products Division, The Himalaya Drug Company says, "It is a proud moment for Himalaya to be recognized by Guinness for conducting the maximum number of facials."
He adds, "As a leading face care brand in the country, we believe it's our responsibility to create awareness for healthy skin and help young girls and boys address common skin problems. The message is clearly about educating young adults on the importance of a good skin care routine. And of course, the Guinness World Record is a great platform to celebrate our leadership position in face cleansing."
Vineet Jain, General Manager Marketing Consumer Products Division, The Himalaya Drug Company, says, "Himalaya's Pure Skin Facial has been a continuous endeavor by the brand to engage with college students across the country to educate them about the importance of a regular skin care routine. The brand has established a benchmark with this record and shows our true commitment towards providing our consumers problem-free skin."
"An event of this magnitude requires all stakeholders to be focused, while also remaining adaptable and nimble," said, Geo Thomas, CEO, Acme Events India. "We are glad to partner with Himalaya for this event and thank them for providing us with this opportunity. Undertaking and executing an event of such a scale, only further goes on to validate our position of being one of the leading Corporate Event Management Companies in India."
Actor Shraddha Kapoor who also present at the event, interacted with the students and guests. She says, "Completing a record for the maximum number of facials is an exciting initiative to be part of. As we congratulate the brand on this achievement, it is also important to follow the message of a regular skin care routine. A healthy regimen must consist of cleansing, toning and moisturizing followed by using products that are healthy and natural. All these aspects were clearly demonstrated by Himalaya today."
Himalaya reached out to a large number of students in Mumbai to participate in this activity which also got them tweeting about the brand, using the Twitter handle #PureSkinFacial.


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Have you ever asked yourself if it is indeed possible to grow to love someone? Of course I know for sure when many people think of love, what comes to mind is that instant firebomb attraction. But must there always be that spark and excitement at first sight for you to fall in love? Or is it indeed possible to slowly develop feelings for someone because of the good characteristics that they may demonstrate; honesty, care, hardworking or probably a potential good parent.
Doreen Tuhirirwe, a counsellor at Uganda Counselling Centre, says although we cannot quantify love, it is driven by passion, commitment and intimacy. "Love is patient and sacrificial, placing someone ahead of your own needs, wants and desires," Tuhirirwe says.
She adds that many people today confuse love with lust and infatuation. "Lust is an absolute selfish desire to fulfill either physical or emotional needs, and relationships bound by lust never last. They are usually destructive, hurtful and only aim at satisfying physical desire and urges."
The counsellor also says real love grows slowly but the roots grow deep, and that those instant 'sparks' would properly be called lust.
"Otherwise, why would many people have frequent marital problems yet they initially had those sparks and claimed they were in love with their partners?" she asks.
It is true that lust can overwhelm a relationship and a couple may not wait until marriage to have sex. Infatuation, on the other hand, is a mental obsession when a person constantly thinks about someone. In the past, parents saw good characteristics in a boy or girl from a decent family and booked them for their daughter or son. Even without a link, they would marry off the two and often, these made very good life partners, who stayed in their marriages without much trouble. This probably explains the possibility that love can indeed grow.
Maria Nakibinge, a businesswoman, says when she met her husband, she did not know much about him.
"We were linked by our parents and I had only known him as a chief's son back in the village, but I later learnt to love him. We have had a very happy marriage and I have never regretted my parents' choice," Nakibinge says. The couple, who will be celebrating 40 years, have only argued once, although Nakibinge does not recall the cause of the misunderstanding.
Time tells
"Even when people are left to choose partners they think they love, they normally break up after a few years or even months. So relationships in the past were even stronger than they are now because there is no true love but only lust," says Tuhirirwe.
The more time you spend in each other's company, the more you get attracted to the person. It is only a matter of time before the two can develop chemistry.
Florence Nyangoma says she has been in two relationships that were not successful and all the time she has had that instant spark with someone, things have not worked out. She says she tried her luck with someone who had not been her type before and things seem to be moving on smoothly.
Michael Kato, a teacher, however, thinks for any relationship to work out successfully, there should be that spark.
"You need that spark, otherwise you are just settling for your second best choice and although you can love them dearly, it is never the same as being passionately in love," he says.
He adds that if someone else who really sets out a spark came by, then you would be in a real mess if you had already accepted this person.
"If you do not love someone, you are never amused by whatever they do so you cannot develop feelings for such a person. If you did not have feelings for the person in the first place, there is a big possibility of this partner leaving you because you were probably not his first choice."
Sarah Mirembe also believes that you would only learn to love this person as your second choice probably because you have always told him about all your bad experiences in the relationships that turned sour. "It feels like he was having pity on you so the love may not be genuine."
A married source, who preferred anonymity because of the sensitivity of her comment, says the more time you spend with someone, the more you learn that person's character and later learn to love them.
"I used to have problems with my ex and I would tell my male friend about everything. He would advise me to be more patient with him and all the time he disappointed me, this friend was by my side. Along the way, he proposed to me after I had broken up with my ex. I did not love him then but now I have learnt to love him," she says.
So, is it possible that there are things that may be binding two people, without necessarily causing any sparks? "If you share and support each other's ambitions, have common family values and trust each other, then what other better qualities are you looking for in a partner?" wonders Tuhirirwe.


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Inspirational teachers, unsung community champions and volunteers who go the extra mile to brighten their neighbourhoods.
These are just some of Leeds's very own heroes who are gearing up to bag themselves a Grand prize.
The Yorkshire Evening Post has teamed up with Leeds City Council to offer the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for community champions to see the start of the Tour de France.
We are on the search for 15 people in Leeds who go above and beyond to help transform their local communities.
The lucky winners, plus a guest of their choice, will bag the ultimate Le Tour golden ticket - the chance to take their place alongside special guests at the grandstand on The Headrow to see some of the planet's top cyclists in action at the city's Grand Depart on July 5. As well as seeing the start of the world's most watched annual sporting event, winners will get an unrivalled view of a spectacular parade of more than 180 floats ahead of the race.
Councillor Keith Wakefield, leader of Leeds City Council, said: "There's now just over a month to go until the Grand Départ gets underway and the eyes of the world will be on Leeds.
"We've decided to take this once-in-a-lifetime chance to say thank you to some of our unsung heroes. Nominees could include someone who works for a local community group, an inspiring teacher or just a dedicated individual who has gone the extra mile to make a difference in their local area.
"We want to make sure that some of the community champions who make such a fantastic contribution to our city have the chance to be in one of the best seats in the house on what will be a truly momentous day."
To nominate someone to win a ticket, explain in no more than 150 words who you think should win and why.
Email nominations, including full name and contact details for your nominee, to email@example.com no later than Monday, June 16.
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Hubert Beuve-Mery, the stubbornly independent founder of Le Monde, France's most respected newspaper, and its editor for a quarter of a century, died Sunday in Fontainebleau, near Paris. He was 87 years old and suffered a severe fall 10 days ago, the newspaper said.
Mr. Beuve-Mery, probably France's leading journalist in the postwar era, founded the paper after the liberation of France in 1944 when Gen. Charles de Gaulle picked him to start and run a newspaper of record in foreign and domestic affairs. By his retirement in 1969, he had turned Le Monde into one of the world's leading newspapers, respected for the depth and breadth of its foreign affairs coverage.
From the start, Le Monde reflected its founder's personality: learned, left of center and independent. Also like him, Le Monde, which has a circulation of 486,000, was not at all flamboyant; it rarely carries photographs, but frequently runs minuscule footnotes. Praise From Mitterrand
''Without him, without what he was, Le Monde would never be what it is today,'' said Jacques Fauvet, who succeeded him as editor. ''He had at the same time a great deal of independence of mind and moral authority.''
President Francois Mitterrand said today: ''He was upright, exacting and constant. He never betrayed himself.''Continue reading the main story
Hubert Beuve-Mery was born on Jan. 5, 1902, in Paris. His father was a jeweler and watchmaker. He studying for a baccalaureate in philosophy, then obtained a doctorate in law, and in 1928 became a law teacher at the French Institute in Prague and an attache at the French Embassy there.
In 1935, he became Prague correspondent for Le Temps, a Parisian daily. But he resigned in 1938 when Le Temps failed to condemn Nazi Germany's move into Czechoslovakia. He stayed in Prague, writing a book denouncing Nazi expansionism. Work With Resistance
After war broke out he served as a lieutenant in Lorraine, near the Maginot Line, and then was transferred to central France to work with two exile Czech regiments, helping their members escape the country to fight with the Allies after the French Army was defeated. Later in 1940 he became director of an academy near Grenoble, but the Vichy Government shut down the school in 1942. Vichy worried that the idealistic schoolmaster was turning his students into future leaders of the Resistance - which, in fact, he later worked with in the area near Castres in southern France.
After the Allied forces liberated France, the Government refused to authorize the reapparance of Le Temps. Instead Mr. Beuve-Mery took over the old Le Temps building near the Paris Opera to create Le Monde, which first appeared on Dec. 18, 1944. A Pen Name
Mr. Beuve-Mery often wrote trenchant, caustic columns, signed with the pseudonym Sirius. He liked to call himself ''the independent manager of a public service.'' Even though he established Le Monde with the blessing of the Government, he quickly showed defiance of French officials. He denounced France's war in Indochina and the formation of a European military alliance with the United States.
He also clashed with the French Government by condemning France's war in Algeria, asserting that the Government was following the same misguided colonial policies that it had followed in Indochina. As a result of this unpopular stand the newspaper lost many readers, and Mr. Beuve-Mery's apartment was one of 14 targets of bombs in January 1962 during demonstrations by rightists who wanted to keep Algeria French. ''Tell the truth even if it hurts,'' Mr. Beuve-Mery once wrote, ''especially if it hurts.'' Differences With De Gaulle
During the 1960's, Le Monde had a stormy relationship with President de Gaulle, who often castigated Mr. Beuve-Mery for his pessimism.
Mr. Beuve-Mery retired in 1969, when Le Monde was celebrating its 25th anniversary. ''Journalism is contact and distance,'' he once wrote. ''Both are necessary. Sometimes there is too much contact, and not enough distance. Sometimes it's the opposite. A difficult equilibrium.'' After leaving Le Monde, he served on the boards of Agence France-Presse and the Pasteur Institute. He was also a director of a journalism school and wrote several books, including ''The Suicide of the Fourth Republic'' (1958) and ''An 11-Year Reign'' (1974), which described his tempestuous relationship with General de Gaulle.
He is survived by his wife, the former Genevieve Deloye, and by three sons, Jean-Jacques, Andre and Pierre.Continue reading the main story


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