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Beef Sirloin Pasta Portobello
What You Need:
- 1-1/4 pounds beef Top Sirloin Steak boneless, cut 1 inch thick
- 8 ounces uncooked linguine or angel hair pasta
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces portobello mushroom caps, cut in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 1 medium red, yellow or green bell pepper, cut into 1/8 inch thick strips
- 1/4 c. thinly sliced fresh basil thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 c. freshly grated Romano cheese
What To Do:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile trim fat from beef Top Sirloin Steak. Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/8-inch thick strips. In wok or large nonstick skillet, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef and garlic, 1/2 at a time, and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink. Remove from pan with slotted spoon; season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil until hot. Add mushrooms and bell pepper strips; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Remove from heat. Return beef to pan; add sliced basil and toss.
- Place pasta on large deep platter; arrange beef mixture on pasta. Sprinkle cheese over beef and pasta or pass separately, if desired.
** Credit for this delicious recipe comes thanks to BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com.
Coconut-Miso Salmon Curry
This amazing recipe comes from Cooking.NYTimes.com, yields 6 servings and takes about 25 minutes to prepare.
What you need:
- 3 Tbsp safflower or canola oil
- 1 med red onion, halved and sliced 1/2-inch thick (about 2 cups)
- 2 fresh ginger, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- ¼ cup white miso
- ½ cup unsweetened, full-fat canned coconut milk
- 2 lb. salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1.5-2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
- Steamed rice, such as jasmine or basmati, for serving
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- Sriracha sauce to taste (optional)
What to do:
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium. Add onion, ginger and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add miso and cook, stirring frequently, until miso is lightly caramelized, about 2 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and 3 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir in salmon, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in spinach and lime juice.
- Divide rice among bowls. Top with salmon curry, basil and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing on top. Salt and pepper to taste, and serve with jalapeño peppers and offer Sriracha sauce.
** Thank you Cooking.NYTimes.com for this awesome recipe and for the great photo!
Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
What You'll Need:
1 loaf (24 oz) Trader Joe's Cinnamon Swirl Bread, thick-sliced
9 large eggs
1 quart half & half
2 Tbsp vanilla
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp salt
Prepared caramel sauce from Trader Joe's or one similar if you can find it.
What To Do:
- Using all of the bread loaf EXCEPT the end pieces, cut slices into 1/2 inch squares
- In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, half & half and vanilla. Mix with spoon until well-combined.
- Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon and salt to liquid and combine well.
- Add bread squares and mix well. Let sit for at least 10-20 min; Preheat oven to 350 degrees F while mixture is resting.
- Smear butter or spray into bottom and sides of 9×13 baking dish.
- Pour mixture into baking dish and place on middle rack of oven for 40-45 min. Cook until golden brown on top and set but slightly wobbly in the center. Remove from oven and let cool for 15-20 min before serving.
- Serve with warmed caramel sauce.
** For breakfast the next day, place in skillet on low-medium heat with small amount of butter until bread pudding is warmed through. Top and bottom should come out slightly crispy. Serve with fresh berries and maple syrup or caramel sauce.
Salami, Pepperoncini, Cream Cheese Bites
What You Need:
- Your favorite thinly sliced salami
- Whipped cream cheese
- Pepperoncini Peppers or Wax Pepper (Bruno's, if you can find them)
- Toothpicks
- Assorted olives, if desired
What To Do:
- Working in batches about about a dozen, lay out salami slices, spread desired amount of cream cheese along the center, place a pepper in the middle, roll and poke a toothpick through the center.
- Place in a decorative patter on a place and garnish with an assortment of olives.
Fresh Homemade Cranberry Sauce
What You Need:
- 1 c. sugar (or less if you don't want it super sweet, start with 1/2 c. and add more from there)
- 1 c. water
- 1 (12-oz.) package fresh cranberries
- 2 tsp. orange zest
- Kosher salt
What To Do:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine sugar and water until sugar dissolves.
- Add cranberries and cook until they burst, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in orange zest and a pinch of salt.
- Remove saucepan from heat and let cool completely, then transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate.
That's it!! Super simple and extremely delicious!
***This amazing recipe is courtesy of Delish.com.
Cornish Game Hens with Mushroom Gravy
What You Need:
- Ideally, an air fryer (minimum 5 qt. capacity)
- 2 Cornish game hens, defrosted
- 1 tsp fresh sage (chopped)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- Lawry's seasoning salt
- black pepper, freshly ground
- juice from 1 large lemon
- 4 oz. Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 c chicken broth (best to use 2 c water with 2 tsp Better Than Bouillon Concentrated Chicken Stock)
- ~1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Wondra (flour-based thickener)
- salt & pepper to taste
- white rice (cooked)
What To D0:
- Rinse and pat dry the hens. Rub with sage, rosemary and thyme, dust with Lawry's seasoning salt, and a liberal amount of fresh ground pepper; Place side-by-side in air fryer.
- Cook hens for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- Drizzle hens with juice from about 1/4 lemon and transfer drippings from the catch basket to a small-medium sauce pan.
- Flip hens over to cook for additional 15 min. During last 3 minutes of cooking, drizzle with juice from another 1/4 of the lemon. Hens are finished cooking when skin is crispy and drippings are not pink (internal temp should ultimately reach 165 degrees F).
- Remove hens from air fryer and cover with foil for about 5-10 minutes before cutting in half or quarters to serve.
- FOR THE GRAVY (Can be prepped while hens are cooking): Sauté sliced mushrooms in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes; Add chopped garlic to mushrooms and sauté about 1-2 minutes more.
- Transfer garlic and mushrooms to sauce pan with drippings from catch basket of air fryer; Add 2 cups of chicken broth, juice from the remaining 1/2 of the lemon and Italian seasoning; Whisk in Wondra a little at a time while at a rolling boil until desired gravy thickness is achieved; Season with salt and pepper (if needed) to taste.
- Serve Cornish game hens with white rice and spoon gravy over it all. Enjoy!
Smokey Cauliflower
What You Need:
- An air fryer or a conventional oven
- 1 head of cauliflower (preferably organic)
- High temperature cooking oil (recommend peanut oil or grape seed oil)
- 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped finely
- smoked paprika
- salt, pepper to taste
What To Do:
- If cooking in conventional oven, preheat to 400 degrees F.
- Pull apart cauliflower and cut pieces into halves or quarters to make as uniform in size as possible.
- Wash in water and pat dry with paper towel.
- Place cauliflower in large bowl, drizzle a little oil over the cauliflower, sprinkle over with garlic, dust with smoked paprika and add a generous amount of salt and pepper to taste; Toss all ingredients to coat well.
- Place cauliflower on lightly greased cookie sheet or in air fryer basket.
- Cook in oven for 25-30 min (or until golden and desired tenderness) OR cook in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 15 (or until golden and desired tenderness).
- Taste before serving and add salt if needed.
Lemon, Cucumber & Mint Infused Water
What You Need:
- Filtered Water
- 1 unwaxed Lemon
- Cucumber
- Mint
- Ice
What You Do:
- Thinly slice lemon and cucumber and place it in glass.
- Tear off desired amount of mint leaves with your fingers and add them to the glass.
- Fill with filtered water and ice.
- Stir and enjoy.
Grilled Corn with Cilantro-Lime Butter
What You Need:
- 1/2 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 ears corn
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
What To Do:
- In a medium bowl, combine butter, cilantro, garlic, lime zest and paprika; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Peel back outer husks, leaving them attached at the base of the ear; do not remove inner husks. Remove and discard silks; rinse corn and pat dry using paper towels.
- Brush corn with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add corn to grill; cover and cook, turning occasionally, until husks are slightly charred and corn is tender, about 12-15 minutes.*
- Peel down husks and spread with butter mixture.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
*** Credit to DamnDelicious.net for the bulk of this mouthwatering recipe.
Mediterranean Herb Garden Pasta
What You Need:
- 12 oz. linguini or spaghetti, cooked in salted water and boiled until al dente, drained
- 3 Tbsp fruity olive oil
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2-3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- zest of one medium lemon, grated or finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- ~10 oz cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved and seeded
- salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 c fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 c fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 c fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon thyme or regular thyme leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- marinated artichoke hearts, halved or quartered, to taste
- crumbled feta cheese, to taste
What To Do:
- Combine olive oil, butter, garlic, lemon zest, crushed red pepper, tomatoes, salt and pepper in a heatproof bowl the pasta will be tossed in. While bringing the salted pasta water to a boil in a large pot, place bowl over the pot to warm up the ingredients and melt the butter. Once the water reaches a boil, set the bowl aside.
- Cook pasta according to directions until al dente. Drain pasta well and immediately add to sauce in the bowl. Sprinkle with basil, parsley, mint, chives and thyme and toss.
- Add & toss in olives, artichoke hearts and feta cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed. ENJOY!!


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HRDS Pre-Departure Briefing
HRDS Australia Pre-Departure Briefing
Students going to Australia were given exposure on the procedures and regulations related to studying in Australia. Last Saturday, they attended a Pre-Departure briefing delivered by Dr Smita Wimmer, General Manager, HRD Services. The briefing was attended by some 25 students. The students were also equipped with the latest and updated information about studying in Australia and it was shared by HRDS' former students who just graduated from Australia.


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It's been a rather sleepy set of league-wide meetings for the SEC in their annual retreat in Destin, Florida but the conference did release some rather notable changes to their rules on Friday that will be a net positive for several players. Most notably, that includes transfers who will no longer have to sit out a season when moving from one conference school to another.
At the heart of the matter is Alabama offensive lineman Brandon Kennedy, who announced his transfer out of Tuscaloosa last month but has been seemingly in limbo awaiting a change to the SEC's rules so that he could play immediately at either Tennessee or Auburn. Naturally, Nick Saban is not super happy at that possibility and has been upholding the league rules to block Kennedy from doing just that but Friday's decision means it's now out of the coach's hands.
Also affected by the change should be former Ole Miss wideout Van Jefferson. He made the move to Florida following NCAA sanctions being announced on the Rebels but was similarly stuck in a bit of limbo trying to be eligible right away for the Gators.
The rules changes announced by the SEC are really just getting ahead of broader changes coming to the NCAA level in the coming months. Many coaches have been pushing back against a number of these ideas but it's pretty clear by the vote coming out Destin that they're going to be on the losing end of this battle.
That's good news for players everywhere as they get a bit more freedom to pick where they want to play in the future.


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- If school is cancelled or let out early on flying dates, flying will also be cancelled.
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Have you been to this place? IKEA? It is the coolest place and I can't believe that Utah has one. This should really be a lesson to us that we need to venture beyond our comfort zone because we had never been further than the middle of Salt Lake and that was just for a quick trip to buy a crib for Mallory. We thought south Salt Lake was too far.
We discovered that Draper is the promised land*. It is new and fresh and has a huge mall and other shopping. Shopping as far as the eye can see. We drove through with our faces pressed up against the window! And then we got to IKEA...it is such a pretty blue color. We looked at all kinds of things and found some great stuff for the kids. An art easel and some other toys. I found the bed that I want to get for Alex in a few months when he is ready to move to a big boy bed. There is just so much to see!! I can't wait to go back.
We decided to try a new sushi restaurant that I had read about. It is called Tsunami. It is wonderful!! They had all of the fish that we love and they had quail egg. Everything tasted great including the bento box of teriyaki chicken and veggies that we got for the kids. If you have the chance to go...try the Tsunami Martini, it is amazing. The Manager signed us up for the VIP club so we are going to be regulars now. We can't wait to go back.
While we were looking for the restaurant...we found Utah's first Whole Foods Store. I was so excited that I almost peed my pants. We drove past the store on our way out of the area just to make sure it was real and I felt something I haven't felt in Utah since we have been here. I felt just a little bit happy to be here. Steve thinks it was the Martini.
I-80 is undergoing major construction and we couldn't figure out how to get back on the highway so we decided to go a different way. Using the goggle map on the iPhone...I found a street that went to I-15. I am so glad for this detour because we made a fabulous discovery.
Liberty Park!
Some say Liberty Park is the Central Park of Salt Lake. There is a pond, ducks, an amusement park, an all-abilities playground and The Seven Canyons Fountain with a children's wading pool and canyons for them to explore.
Also at this park is Tracy Aviary, a bird sanctuary with over 400 birds from 135 different species. Alex loves both birds and water so we can't wait to take him back to this park!
Here is a picture of Alex and Steve dressed alike. They are Rebel Rousers!! Go ARMY! Steve graduated from West Point 23 years ago this weekend!
* promised land = A longed-for place where complete satisfaction and happiness will be achieved.


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During Spring Break, March 11-15, the cadets of the Carl Hayden JROTC program took a trip of a lifetime to Hawaii. While there, the cadets toured the historic Iolani Palace (the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaii) where they explored the history of early Hawaiian leadership beginning with Kamehameha III under the Kamehameha Dynasty and ending with Queen Liliʻuokalani. They also explored and, through hands-on activities, immersed themselves in Polynesian culture, enjoyed a Luau dinner, and watched the spectacular Ha Breath of Life show. The show was an awesome display of traditional dances from each of the six Polynesian islands that told the story of Mana and Lani. Finally, the cadets explored the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, where they discovered and learned through the interpretative exhibits about the attack on Pearl Harbor, learned about life on a submarine, saw the spot aboard the USS Missouri where the Japanese and Allied forces ended WWII, and learned about the history of aviation at the Aviation Museum of the Pacific. Yes, when they were not out exploring and discovering, the cadets were able to enjoy time shopping, working on their tan, and surfing.
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Coconut Lentil Curry
A simple and hassle-free vegetarian Indian curry to satisfy your cravings
Total Time:
50 Minutes
50 Minutes
Prep: 10 Minutes
Cook: 40 Minutes
Serves 6
Coconut Lentil Curry
|Dried red lentils
|1 cup
|2 cup
|Coconut milk
|Medium onion, chopped
|Garlic cloves, finely diced
|Ginger, chopped
|1 tbsp
|Coconut or vegetable oil
|2 tbsp
|Turmeric powder
|1 tsp
|Garam masala
|1 tsp
|Ground cilantro
|1 tsp
|Ground cumin
|1 tsp
|Dried chillies (optional)
|Tomatoes, chopped
|Salt and pepper
|To taste
|Cilantro, chopped
|2 tbsp
Coconut Lentil Curry
- STEPHeat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until golden brown.
- STEPAdd ginger, dried chillies, tomatoes and spices to the mixture and continue stirring for about 2-3 minutes.
- STEPStir in the lentils, followed by water. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are soft. Be sure to stir constantly to avoid the lentils from sticking to the bottom.
- STEPOnce the lentils are soft, add in the coconut milk and bring it back to a simmer for 2 minutes.
- STEPRemove the curry from the heat and mix in the cilantro.
- STEPServe it hot with a side of basmati rice.
Replace cilantro with some curry leaves to intensify the flavours!


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My universe seemed to crumble.I felt like I am being pulled in a black hole.
Things warped inside me.
That was too much for us to consume in a single stretch.
I was all confused.Immediately after entering labour room I asked the doctor "Ma'am, is it possible to save my baby".
Life seemed like a joke. I went from being not pregnant to pregnant and then not pregnant again. All within a span of 24 hours.
#5 Landing at hospital part-2
(Out of many other precautions, one of them was not to travel. I am mentioning this here categorically because back then I had no idea how significant it was and what distances were allowed or disallowed. We will always repent as to why did we not follow doctor's advice verbatim).
That day, we started for our destination back home. After 20 odd minutes of starting, my pains resurfaced. I did not expect them.I panicked.But chose to remain calm.Pains worsened and then again it became unbearable.I was writhing in pain on the back seat of the car.I was trying hard to tell this to my husband who was sitting in front.But my tongue resigned. Not a single word came out of my mouth.After a while my husband peeped behind casually.And there I was.I looked unconscious. Car stopped.Then he came back and tried to make me sit upright.But he could not.He asked the driver to take us back to Dharwad.The driver took U-turn and drove even faster.Meanwhile my condition worsened so much so that hubby took me to some nearby hospital.It was a place called Gadag.And I was admitted in N.B.Patil Hospital. Doctor examined me and suspected a rupture.And my condition was medically called 'shock' which is preceded by rupture.They asked my husband to decide on future course of action immediately, whether he wants to admit me there only or take me back to Dharwad.My husband decided to take me back as he had that 'Institutional advice' thing buzzing in his head.
We were thrashed heavily by the doctors for travelling part.
Then admitted to same emergency ward.
Same tests. Same labour room. Same shifting to special ward.
But thankfully, there were no signs of internal bleeding.
Time difference between diagnosis of pregnancy and its termination was around 24 hours.
(After recovery, I continued this story and wrote its second part here)
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R S Sajwan - Says:
Never knew, you could write so beautifully. Never seen any Coal Indian doing that in my stay of 20 years. Unfortunately it took a tragic incident to discover this talent of yours. At this moment could only say that maybe it was all a part of destiny. Pray to the Almighty that you and your hubby recovers from this fully, at the earliest and good things starts in your life from this moment onwards what we call officially "This shall come into force with immediate effect".
IRA - Says:
Hello Purvi, It is really heart breaking to learn that you went through so much pain and emotional turbulence. I hope everything is fine now! Do take care! You are an inspiration to a lot more women who have gone through the same pain but have somehow never managed to move on with the loss! God bless!
letshubli.com - Says:
@R.S.Sajwan Thanks for inspiring words Sir.And yes, I will warrant my actions and spirits to comply with the wishes bestowed by you; that too with immediate effect :)
letshubli.com - Says:
@Ira Many thanks for such an inspiring comment.It means a lot for me.
Kate - Says:
I have same feelings it was more than year ago.I lost my baby and tube also because of surgery.You are lucky.After 3 months of EP conceived and now have a baby of one year.
letshubli.com - Says:
Kate, you said it right. I was treated medically,lucky that ways :) ..and good to know about your baby. much love.
Ritu - Says:
I cried a lot while reading this.You are very strong that you could write.I faced same medical complication.My feelings are same but I can never express it in the way you have.You are an inspiration.I can also relate to you because according to a comment you work in Coal India Limited. I too work in a PSU.I am not writing my real name.I can not disclose my name but the email id is correct.Please revert back.I want to meet you.I want to see how a strong person looks and lives.
Pani Pankaj Pandey - Says:
Very beautifully written madam....and indeed a touching incident...your words truly express your emotions...
letshubli.com - Says:
thanks a lot sir..these words of encouragement go really far..thanks again
rohan - Says:
just amazing strength
letshubli.com - Says:
Rohan, Aditi, Rashi..Group hug.. :)
Shashank Srivastava - Says:
Mam, Your words set up an ocean of emotions. You are an amazing writer.
Shashank Srivastava - Says:
Mam, Your words set up an ocean of emotions. You are an amazing writer.
letshubli.com - Says:
@Shashank Srivastava Thanks Shashank. This means a lot.
Suvarna - Says:
What a piece of writing. I felt like living there with you in all those moments. You took readers with you. You are queen.
Martha - Says:
Child of God purvi. I know of your anonymous contributions in trust. I am also part of trust and you are asset to planet earth. Jesus loves you. You are very lucky oral medications worked. Otherwise surgeries are complicated. Jesus loves you for sure.
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Optus and the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) have partnered up digitally to give Australians unrestricted backstage access to the ARIA Awards through their mobile devices.
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The ARIA Awards mobile site will be available on handheld devices in Australia that are connected to the internet through 3G or Wi-Fi.
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Do you remember hearing something about a new lease accounting standard (ASC 842) passing and then didn't think much more about it because it wasn't effective until early 2019? Well, it's time to start thinking about it again because 2019 is right around the corner!
ASC 842 is effective beginning January 1, 2019*. The goal of ASC 842 is to create more visibility and transparency into the leasing obligations for lenders and investors.
So, how does this affect you? Let's start with the basics.
What is ASC 842?
ASC 842 was issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) February 2016 as the new accounting standard replacing ASC 840, which is nearly 40 years old. It's out with the old and in with the new, which means a lot of new changes and regulations for you and your business. The most significant of these is that most leases, including most operating leases, are now required to be capitalized on the balance sheet. This includes any lease agreement that offers someone else control over property or equipment for a certain period of time. Under the old standards of ASC 840, operating leases only had to be in the footnotes of financial statements. This new guideline impacts businesses across all industries that have lease agreements and contracts containing leases to support their operations.
How do I comply?
To be in compliance with ASC 842, public and private entities must include their lease assets and liabilities on their balance sheets. This means you may need new accounting software to be able to meet the new standard's requirements.
Accounting departments and professionals everywhere are working non-stop to adapt to the new standards for revenue recognition for contracts and lease accounting. These complex standards require modern accounting information systems to be in compliance. Software is the answer.
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Having a robust ERP system like NetSuite to manage your lease accounting will make complying with the ASC 842 a lot easier. The overarching goal here is to recognize an asset on your balance sheet and provide some form of automated amount on the lease expense. NetSuite's Fixed Assets module offers a solution for ASC 842 compliance.
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It is sunnier today, both weather and mood-wise. This is good, because if morale hadn't improved, I was going to have to start slapping mortals.
We are headed across the river–or under it, I'm not sure which, I just get on and off trains–to a part of the city we haven't seen yet. South Wark. What's a wark?
There is a biggish church the mortals want to see here. I won't go in, but I can peep in the front door. Not too shabby. Tall and light and peaceful, which is what humans seem to like best in a place like this.
However, it looks funny from the outside.
Don't these things usually have tall, sticky-uppy bits?
Ah. The humans inform me that this edifice was heavily damaged in one of Midgard's great wars of the last century. I suppose there are parts that have not yet been rebuilt. I keep trying to tell the denizens of this backwater rock that if they'd just listen to ME, they wouldn't have to worry about petty annoyances like wars anymore. So far, no takers on my offer of a benevolent dictatorship.
It seems war is to be the theme for the day, as our next stop is the Imperial War Museum. (I think the human male must have picked this.) The core of the building was once a hospital for the insane, which somehow seems fitting.
Inside, there are various war machines suspended in the atrium.
(What is that boat doing there?)
The rest of the museum has exhibits on various weapons and wars. Even though there is nothing about magic, it is quite interesting, and I am hoping to pick up a few pointers. You know, just in case.
Here and there the staff have set up activities for younger visitors. If I'd a mind to, I could sail this little ship from England to the United States and back again. Repeatedly, as the five year old ahead of me has just done.
The extensive exhibit on the Midgardians' first Great War is quite fascinating, and very, very detailed. Part of it is set up like trenches, and there is a constant assault of explosion noises down in them. Poor Sigyn is quite over-wrought! Come, dearest, let us go have some lunch outside in the sunshine.
After joining us for some sandwiches (I made sure the human female's had a healthy dose of horseradish, which she abhors), the mortals have gone back inside to study the other Great War and a special exhibit on spycraft. That is right up my alley, but Sigyn, gentle soul that she is, has had enough. I think we shall just rest quietly here on the lawn and enjoy the daisies.
There is nothing bellicose about daisies. I have magicked this lot and, should Sigyn care to consult some as an oracle, she will find that they all come up "He loves me."
(later) The humans are giving themselves a bit of a break for the remainder of the day. For dinner we will pick up some salads and cheesy bread at the market across from the hotel and spend a quiet evening in.
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Editor's Note: As a lover a classical music and a stamp collector, Doug Briscoe began some years ago to concentrate on collecting worldwide stamps of composers. Three years ago he had the notion of posting some of these images to Facebook on the composers' birthdays. Doug found to his surprise that, given the profusion of such stamps, and by expanding to performers, to anniversaries of concert halls and opera houses, to poets whose works had been set to music, etc., he was able to create a post for almost every day of the year. Now the project widens to include all the arts, as Arts Fuse kicks off this new feature.
By Doug Briscoe
January 4 is the birthday of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Louis Braille, Josef Suk, Wilhelm Lehmbruck, and André Masson, as well as the birthday of the elder of the Brothers Grimm, Jacob.
Pergolesi (1710 – 16 March 1736) is living—or rather, dead—proof that the Cult of Youth is nothing new. He had earned himself a wide reputation when he died of tuberculosis at age 26, and there followed a spate of compositions by other composers that were published under Pergolesi's name, making it difficult for future generations of musicologists to separate the genuine from the spurious. In fact, in the older editions of Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians the list of works *attributed* to Pergolesi was considerably longer than the genuine ones. The most famous example, I suppose, was the case of the 6 Concerti Armonici, whose authorship was finally determined only in 1980 (they were written by a nobleman who wished to remain anonymous, Count Unico Wilhelm van Wassenaer, who was of a social class that deemed composing infra dig). Pergolesi certainly did write many fine things, most notably a Stabat Mater and a comic operatic intermezzo, "La serva padrona" (The Servant Mistress).
The tales collected by Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm (1785 – 20 September 1863) and his brother Wilhelm Carl have inspired many subsequent works of art in various forms, including the postage stamp. Here we can see one East German stamp from 1950 that specifically pays tribute to Jacob alone, along with a West German one showing both brothers and a couple of the many other stamps celebrating the tales. Coincidentally, the earlier folk tale exponent Charles Perrault has a birthday coming up on the 12th.
Louis Braille (1809 – 6 January 1852) lost his sight as the result of an accident at the age of three. He has been honored on stamps from all corners of the globe for the universally adopted system he published in 1829. To make the point I include a plentiful sampling with issues from four continents. Braille was also an accomplished musician who was gifted enough to be appointed organist at two churches in Paris. Quite early on he adapted his system to encompass music.
Czech composer Josef Suk (1874 – 29 May 1935) married one of Antonín Dvořák's daughters and was the grandfather of one of my favorite violinists, also named Josef Suk (1929-2011). Dvořák, noting that the teenaged Suk had a predilection to write works in minor keys, urged him to compose something sunnier, and the result was the string Serenade in E-flat, Op. 6, written when Suk was only 18. Well, he met his assignment admirably. Although he went on to write many fine scores, none has ever given me the evergreen pleasure of the beautiful Serenade.
German sculptor Wilhelm Lehmbruck (1881 – March 25, 1919) trained at Düsseldorf and began as an illustrator and painter. His experiences as a paramedic in World War I are reflected in his later works, which, to quote Wikipedia, "are marked by a sense of melancholy and an elongation of form common to Gothic architecture." He may in that regard (elongation) have been influenced by the work of Modigliani and Brâncuşi, both of whom he knew personally. Lehmbruck suffered from severe depression and committed suicide at the age of 38. There is in Duisburg a Lehmbruck Museum, containing not only his own sculptural works but many others by such artists as Käthe Kollwitz, Jacques Lipchitz, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Max Ernst. Germany has issued two pairs of stamps showing Lehmbruck's sculptures, the first in 1974, the second in 1999.
French artist André Masson (1896 – 28 October 1987) began art studies at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels at the age of 11. Like Lehmbruck, he took part in World War I, but as a soldier, suffering serious injuries. He was interested in cubism, surrealism, and automatic drawing, among other movements and styles. Where Lehmbruck's work became infected with the pessimism of the First World War, some of Masson's pieces, less obsessively, were a reaction to the Spanish Civil War. His work was declared "degenerate" by the occupying Germans in the next war, and Masson fled, first to Martinique, then to the United States. He returned to France after the war. The French stamp, dating from 1984, shows his 1943 painting "La Pythie" ("Pythia"). Masson's children are all involved in the arts, his daughter Lily as a painter, and his sons Luís as an actor and Diego as a conductor, composer, and percussionist.
A graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a B.A. in English, Doug Briscoe worked in Boston classical music radio, at WCRB, WGBH, and WBUR, for about 25 years, beginning in 1977. He has the curious distinction of having succeeded Robert J. Lurtsema twice, first as host of WGBH's weekday morning classical music program in 1993, then as host of the weekend program when Robert J.'s health failed in 2000. Doug also wrote liner notes for several of the late Gunther Schuller's GM Recordings releases as well as program notes for the Boston Classical Orchestra. For the past few years he's been posting a Facebook "blog" of classical music on stamps of the world, which has now been expanded to encompass all the arts for The Arts Fuse.


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Congress activists gherao Malkangiri Collectorate protesting lapses in paddy procurement
Malkangiri: Alleging lapses in paddy procurement in the district, Congress workers under the leadership of senior party leader Pradeep Majhi today staged a protest in front of the district Collector's office.
As per reports, the activists staged demonstration by keeping sacks of paddy on the road. The protestors alleged that despite having been opened for three months now, the process of paddy procurement is yet to begin at various mandis.
"Despite repeated reminders from district congress committee, the district administration has failed to procure 60% paddy. If the process is not completed at the earliest, the stir will intensify in the days to come," said Majhi.
"While the farmers are spending sleepless nights in cold weather guarding the sacks of paddy, the procurement process is yet to be finished," Majhi added.
The Congress workers further alleged that despite reminding the administration multiple times, no steps have been taken which is why they decided to stage protest before the Collector's office. They have decided to continue the protest till paddy procurement process gets over.


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Спецвыпуск 2014 NOBEL PRIZE IN PHYSICS
Blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are everywhere — smartphones, computer screens, energy-efficient light bulbs — and that's thanks to the efforts of three Japanese-born inventors who have now been awarded the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics. Working through the 1980s and 1990s, Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura overcame several technological hurdles to coax a semiconductor into emitting high-power blue light.
In celebration, NPG is making available a range of articles from its journal archives that capture and reflect their remarkable achievements. Due to their impact and importance the research articles in the Highlights section will be free to access for a month.
Nobel for blue LED that revolutionized lighting
Physics prize recognizes potential of invention with power to reduce global electricity consumption.
Nature (07 October 2014)
Prospects for LED lighting
More than one-fifth of US electricity is used to power artificial lighting. Light-emitting diodes based on group III/nitride semiconductors are bringing about a revolution in energy-efficient lighting.
Nature Photonics (01 April 2009)
Origin of defect-insensitive emission probability in In-containing (Al,In,Ga)N alloy semiconductors
Shigefusa F. Chichibu, Akira Uedono, Takeyoshi Onuma, Benjamin A. Haskell, Arpan Chakraborty, Takahiro Koyama, Paul T. Fini, Stacia Keller, Steven P. DenBaars, James S. Speck, Umesh K. Mishra, Shuji Nakamura, Shigeo Yamaguchi, Satoshi Kamiyama, Hiroshi Amano, Isamu Akasaki, Jung Han and Takayuki Sota.
Nature Materials (03 September 2006)
Blue Chip
Shuji Nakamura beat the titans to blue LEDs and lasers, potentially revolutionizing lighting and data storage.
Scientific American (05 July 2000)
Nitride-based semiconductors for blue and green light-emitting devices
F. A. Ponce & D. P. Bour.
Nature (27 March 1997)
Technology Focus: LEDs and their applications
Over the past forty years this compound semiconductor-based light source has evolved to become a bright, efficient source of white, red, green and blue light that is giving cars, interior lighting and signage a radical new look.
Nature Photonics (01 January 2007)
Improved heat dissipation in gallium nitride light-emitting diodes with embedded graphene oxide pattern
Nam Han, Tran Viet Cuong, Min Han, Beo Deul Ryu, S. Chandramohan, Jong Bae Park, Ji Hye Kang, Young-Jae Park, Kang Bok Ko, Hee Yun Kim, Hyun Kyu Kim, Jae Hyoung Ryu, Y. S. Katharria, Chel-Jong Choi & Chang-Hee Hong.
Nature Communications (05 February 2013)
Emissive ZnO–graphene quantum dots for white-light-emitting diodes
Dong Ick Son, Byoung Wook Kwon, Dong Hee Park, Won-Seon Seo, Yeonjin Yi, Basavaraj Angadi, Chang-Lyoul Lee & Won Kook Choi.
Nature Nanotechnology (27 May 2012)
A novel phosphor for glareless white light-emitting diodes
Hisayoshi Daicho, Takeshi Iwasaki, Kiminori Enomoto, Yasutaka Sasaki, Yuzo Maeno, Yu Shinomiya, Shinobu Aoyagi, Eiji Nishibori, Makoto Sakata, Hiroshi Sawa, Satoru Matsuishi & Hideo Hosono.
Nature Communications (16 October 2012)
Nearly single-crystalline GaN light-emitting diodes on amorphous glass substrates
Jun Hee Choi, Andrei Zoulkarneev, Sun Il Kim, Chan Wook Baik, Min Ho Yang, Sung Soo Park, Hwansoo Suh, Un Jeong Kim, Hyung Bin Son, Jae Soong Lee, Miyoung Kim, Jong Min Kim & Kinam Kim.
Nature Photonics (09 October 2011)
Stable and efficient quantum-dot light-emitting diodes based on solution-processed multilayer structures
Lei Qian, Ying Zheng, Jiangeng Xue & Paul H. Holloway.
Nature Photonics (07 August 2011)
An aluminium nitride light-emitting diode with a wavelength of 210 nanometres
Yoshitaka Taniyasu, Makoto Kasu & Toshiki Makimoto.
Nature (26 March 2006)
Repeated temperature modulation epitaxy for p-type doping and light-emitting diode based on ZnO
Atsushi Tsukazaki, Akira Ohtomo, Takeyoshi Onuma, Makoto Ohtani, Takayuki Makino, Masatomo Sumiya, Keita Ohtani, Shigefusa F. Chichibu, Syunrou Fuke, Yusaburou Segawa, Hideo Ohno, Hideomi Koinuma & Masashi Kawasaki.
Nature Materials (19 December 2004)
Surface-plasmon-enhanced light emitters based on InGaN quantum wells
Koichi Okamoto, Isamu Niki, Alexander Shvartser, Yukio Narukawa, Takashi Mukai2 & Axel Scherer.
Nature Materials (22 August 2004)
Nitride semiconductors free of electrostatic fields for efficient white light-emitting diodes
P. Waltereit, O. Brandt, A. Trampert, H. T. Grahn, J. Menniger, M. Ramsteiner, M. Reiche & K. H. Ploog.
Nature (04 July 2000)
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|OptiMate™ 5 voltmatic, the ideal tool with automatic selection for 6V - 12V battery care at home. First charger with multi-stage desulphation recovery for 6V batteries. OptiMate™ 5 voltmatic retains all the fully automatic, 100% safe, easy-to-use characteristics, of the 2 million OptiMates produced since 1995, but with maximum charge current of 2,8 Amp (12 Volt) and 4 Amp (6V) to take care of medium to large batteries. Forgot your battery throughout the winter- OptiMate™ 5 voltmatic is the first ever charger capable of automatically recovering 6V lead-acid batteries from deep discharge (low voltage 12V batteries need confirmation from the user that it is a 12V battery). Then the recovered 6 or 12V battery is optimally recharge, tested and then safely maintained for months at a time. The unique OptiMate long term maintenance charge method not only keeps the battery at 100% without ever over-charging, it also has been proven to prolong battery life by up to 400%. Reducing waste, for a better environment. No wonder 10 major constructors recommend OptiMate. OptiMate™ 5 voltmatic. Battery performance guaranteed !
How it works:
1. Safety check: OptiMate 5 must be connected to a battery retaining minimum 1V to activate its output. It measures the battery voltage and selects 6 or 12V charge mode. NOTE: A low voltage 12V battery OptiMate 5 proceeds in the 6V program, but will during the program warn the user (flashing red TEST/ ERROR led) the battery should be verified.
2. SAVE: Desulphation and recovery: if due to sulphation the batteryÂ's resistance is abnormally high and the voltage very low, for a 6V battery the program automatically proceeds to the 3 stage desulphation program. As a safety precaution for a low voltage, sulphated 12V battery the user must confirm it is a 12V battery (by disconnecting the charger from AC power, connecting the clips together and reconnecting to AC power). The charge program will preselect 12V mode and the sulphated low voltage 12V can be recovered. Once charging has been completed the program once again reverts to VOLTMATIC mode. For a 6 or 12V battery, depending on the level of sulphation detected by the program, a higher voltage may be applied to overcome the charge resistance, then it proceeds to a controlled pulse charge program for up to 2 hours until the the battery recovers and accepts charge.
3. CHARGE: Bulk charge: Current is increased according to battery charge acceptance, up to a maximum of 2.8A ( for a 12V battery) or 4A (for a 6V battery), to efficiently bring the battery close to full charge. As soon as the voltage has reached 7,15V (for 6V batteries) / 14,3V (for 12V batteries) charging is completed during the next step.
4. CHARGE: Pulse absorption, cell equalization (balancing) and charge verification: Charging is delivered in controlled pulses that automatically equalize cell voltages, until the current has reduced below 400mA which is indicative of a battery that has reached full charge.
5. Charge retention test: During 30 minutes of no charging a check for battery (and connected system) power leakage commences. If the voltage remains above 12,4V during 30 minutes, an OK (green LED) lights. These 30 minute test periods repeat hourly until the OptiMate 5 is disconnected, during which battery status indication is updated.
6. Charge maintenance: during alternate 30 minute periods the battery is offered charge current (up to the maximum) it needs to sustain it against any small connected loads or power leakage and against natural self-discharge, at a float limit of 6,8V (for 6V batteries) / 13,6V (for 12V batteries) OptiMate 5 can stay connected to the battery indefinitely, the battery will stay cool and safe. And optimally charged.
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wiringPiSetup: Unable to open /dev/mem or /dev/gpiomem: Permission denied.
Aborting your program because if it can not access the GPIO
hardware then it most certianly won't work
Try running with sudo?
sudo usermod -a -G gpio user_name
% change the owner and group respectively
sudo chown root.gpio /dev/gpiomem
sudo chmod g+rw /dev/gpiomem
sudo vim /etc/default/locale
Compile C Extension of Python on Windows
Unable to find vcvarsall.bat
Run PyQt5 in Ubuntu
qt.qpa.plugin: Could not load the Qt platform plugin "xcb" in "" even though it was found. This application failed to start because no Qt platform plugin could be initialized.
Use Code Snippets to Modify Your WordPress site
Sometimes, I found some tutorials for some wordpress problem. And it often ask you to change your functions.php or other source code.
Raspberry Pi, GPIO, Python, C/C++ Extension and wiringPi Connected
I used gpiozero and RPi.GPIO to control my 3D printer. However, the speed is quite slow. After some nervewracking thinking, I found it the python that cause the slow motion of those motors. Even I delete the time.sleep() line, it still run slowly. This give me no choice that I have to rewrite my control module into c code. After the rewriting, the problem finally solved.
In the c code, I choose wiringPi library to control the GPIO.
The numbering system of the gpiozero and RPi.GPIO with wiringPi is quite different. You should use
gpio readall
to get the number map of your Pi.
Next you should wrap your c code in python.
Create a file test.c
and a file setup.py
Once the coding is finished, you should build and install you code. I suggest you install this in a virtual environment.
sudo apt install python-virtualenv
python setup.py build
python setup.py install
Vim Configuration and Tab Inconsistency Between Vim and Notepad++
A completed configuration can be installed by running this
git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/amix/vimrc.git ~/.vim_runtime
sh ~/.vim_runtime/install_awesome_vimrc.sh
Raspberry Pi GPIO Emulator
Method 1
Create a file named testRPiGPIO.py and import this file in your projects
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The Sound. Barrier
BY ANTHONY HOWARD (President of the Oxford Union) Sunday, 'takes extreme pains to remain detached and And I suppose they would—these professional men of good will—defend its right to say nothing just as they would its right to say everything. For it is an amazing thing : the ease and complacency with which we accept the mass period of mental quarantine which the BBC gives us whenever the political parties prescribe it for our benefit. knew how it was—religion and politics did tend rather to overlap. No, he did not actually think Darwinism would be a live political issue on the hustings but (and I could hear the nervous smile of ingratiation) one couldn't be too careful could one? Safety first, didn't I know?
I said I didn't : and surprisingly this seemed to reassure him. He would just have a little conversation with the Director of the Spoken Word; and he was sure all would be well. And so was I; after all what was the Director for if not to see that the word was spoken?
But he, it appeared, took a more sophisticated view of his function. The voice was now heavily melancholic. It had that touch of deep tragedy in it which BBC announcers customarily assume when they tell us a dead man's age. `He was'—pause for heart-break—`ninety-nine.' The debate was'—catch in throat—'cancelled.'
`Yes,' he could quite see my point of view. 'Of course it would seem to ordinary people like that.' But he was sure 1 would appreciate it was all done for the best. After all 1 couldn't promise could I that someone might not make a Joke about politics? `Why naturally that would be a very serious matter indeed.' Undoubtedly it would be brought to the attention of the Director-General, for he, like Big Brother, was always watching. `Just one little quip in an unconsidered moment, and there could be no saying what Transport House and Victoria Street might not do.' I could rest assured that I had his sympathy : I replied, quite sweetly, that he had mine. He did not seem to understand.
And so we have no broadcast. It seems odd really, because we will all be listening to Cambridge next Tuesday debating That this house will be voting Conservative at the next election.' There is something called the sound barrier. 1 had never understood about it before, but apparently it comes down with a big bang next Thursday. After that we hear no more. except for the occasional nightmare of a party broadcast.


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Egyptian myths were metaphorical stories intended to illustrate and explain the gods' actions and roles in nature. The details of the events they recounted could change as long as they conveyed the same symbolic meaning, so many myths exist in different and conflicting versions. Mythical narratives were rarely written in full, and more often texts only contain episodes from or allusions to a larger myth. Knowledge of Egyptian mythology, therefore, is derived mostly from hymns that detail the roles of specific deities, from ritual and magical texts which describe actions related to mythic events, and from funerary texts which mention the roles of many deities in the afterlife. Some information is also provided by allusions in secular texts. Finally, Greeks and Romans such as Plutarch recorded some of the extant myths late in Egyptian history.
Among the significant Egyptian myths were the creation myths. According to these stories, the world emerged as a dry space in the primordial ocean of chaos. Because the sun is essential to life on earth, the first rising of Ra marked the moment of this emergence. Different forms of the myth describe the process of creation in various ways: a transformation of the primordial god Atum into the elements that form the world, as the creative speech of the intellectual god Ptah, and as an act of the hidden power of Amun. Regardless of these variations, the act of creation represented the initial establishment of maat and the pattern for the subsequent cycles of time.
The Legend of Osiris
(Occult Narrative #1)
The Legend of Osiris is one of the most ancient myths in Egypt, and it was central to the ancient Egyptian state religion. The myth establishes Osiris' position as god of the dead and lord of the underworld, and Horus' (and thus all the pharaohs) right to kingship. It also demonstrates the powers and duties of the other major gods as well as setting up the Great Adversary, Set. Yet oddly enough, we have yet to find a complete version of the story. What we have has been cobbled together over many years from many different documents and sources. What I have presented here is my own attempt at restructuring one of the oldest stories in the world.
It is an old story, but it is one of what Neil Gaiman calls the "Great Stories." The Great Stories are part of the core human experience and never change except in the most superficial ways. They defy any attempts to rewrite them with drastic changes, always returning to their original forms. The setting might be modified depending on who's telling it, the characters have different names, but fundamentally, it's still the same story. A version of the Osiris myth exists in every culture: the just king murdered by his cruel brother, only to be avenged by the prince who follows in his father's footsteps. Sometimes the dead king is rewarded for his upright ways and gains great reward in the next life. We find its echoes in nearby civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans, in far-off Japan and China, in Christianity, even in Shakespeare, where the avenging prince is named Hamlet.
O my brothers and my sisters, gather around me that I may tell the tale of the Before-Time, of the Golden Age when the gods walked upon the earth with us. Know then that in those ancient days, long before even the grandfather of our Pharaoh's grandfather was born, Osiris the great-grandson of Ra sat upon the throne of the gods, ruling over the living world as Ra did over the gods. He was the first Pharaoh, and his Queen, Isis, was the first Queen.They ruled for many ages together, for the world was still young and Grandmother Death was not as harsh as she is now.
His ways were just and upright, he made sure that Maat remained in balance, that the law was kept. And so Maat smiled upon the world. All peoples praised Osiris and Isis, and peace reigned over all, for this was the Golden Age.
Yet there was trouble. Proud Set, noble Set, the brother of Osiris, he who defended the Sun Boat from Apep the Destroyer, was unsettled in his heart. He coveted the throne of Osiris. He coveted Isis. He coveted the power over the living world and he desired to take it from his brother. In his dark mind he conceived of a plot to kill Osiris and take all from him. He built a box and inscribed it with wicked magic that would chain anyone who entered it from escaping.
Set took the box to the great feast of the gods. He waited until Osiris had made himself drunk on much beer, then challenged Osiris to a contest of strength. Each one in turn would enter the box, and attempt, through sheer strength, to break it open. Osiris, sure in his power yet feeble in mind because of his drink, entered the box. Set quickly poured molten lead into the box. Osiris tried to escape, but the wicked magic held him bound and he died. Set then picked up the box and hurled it into the Nile where it floated away.
Set claimed the throne of Osiris for himself and demanded that Isis be his Queen. None of the other gods dared to stand against him, for he had killed Osiris and could easily do the same to them. Great Ra turned his head aside and mourned, he did not stand against Set.
This was the dark time. Set was everything his brother was not. He was cruel and unkind, caring not for the balance of Maat, or for us, the children of the gods. War divided Egypt, and all was lawless while Set ruled. In vain our people cried to Ra, but his heart was hardened by grief, and he would not listen.
Only Isis, blessed Isis, remembered us. Only she was unafraid of Set. She searched all of the Nile for the box containing her beloved husband. Finally she found it, lodged in a tamarisk bush that had turned into a mighty tree, for the power of Osiris still was in him, though he lay dead.
She tore open the box and wept over the lifeless body of Osiris. She carried the box back to Egypt and placed it in the house of the gods. She changed herself into a bird and flew about his body, singing a song of mourning. Then she perched upon him and cast a spell. The spirit of dead Osiris entered her and she did conceive and bear a son whose destiny it would be to avenge his father. She called the child Horus, and hid him on an island far away from the gaze of his uncle Set.
She then went to Thoth, wise Thoth, who knows all secrets, and implored his help. She asked him for magic that could bring Osiris back to life. Thoth, lord of knowledge, who brought himself into being by speaking his name, searched through his magic. He knew that Osiris' spirit had departed his body and was lost. To restore Osiris, Thoth had to remake him so that his spirit would recognize him and rejoin. Thoth and Isis together created the Ritual of Life, that which allows us to live forever when we die. But before Thoth could work the magic, cruel Set discovered them. He stole the body of Osiris and tore it into many pieces, scattering them throughout Egypt. He was sure that Osiris would never be reborn.
Yet Isis would not despair. She implored the help of her sister Nephthys, kind Nephthys, to guide her and help her find the pieces of Osiris. Long did they search, bringing each piece to Thoth that he might work magic upon it. When all the pieces were together, Thoth went to Anubis, lord of the dead. Anubis sewed the pieces back together, washed the entrails of Osiris, embalmed him wrapped him in linen, and cast the Ritual of Life. When Osiris' mouth was opened, his spirit reentered him and he lived again.
Yet nothing that has died, not even a god, may dwell in the land of the living. Osiris went to Duat, the abode of the dead. Anubis yielded the throne to him and he became the lord of the dead. There he stands in judgment over the souls of the dead. He commends the just to the Blessed Land, but the wicked he condemns to be devoured by Ammit.
When Set heard that Osiris lived again he was wroth, but his anger waned, for he knew that Osiris could never return to the land of the living. Without Osiris, Set believed he would sit on the throne of the gods for all time. Yet on his island, Horus, the son of Osiris and Isis, grew to manhood and strength. Set sent many serpents and demons to kill Horus, but he defeated them. When he was ready, his mother Isis gave him great magic to use against Set, and Thoth gave him a magic knife.
Horus sought out Set and challenged him for the throne. Set and Horus fought for many days, but in the end Horus defeated Set and castrated him. But Horus, merciful Horus, would not kill Set, for to spill the blood of his uncle would make him no better than he. Set maintained his claim to the throne, and Horus lay claim himself as the son of Osiris. The gods began to fight amongst another, those who supported Horus and those who supported Set. Banebdjetet leaped into the middle and demanded that the gods end this struggle peacefully or Maat would be imbalanced further. He told the gods to seek the council of Neith. Neith, warlike though wise in council, told them that Horus was the rightful heir to the throne. Horus cast Set into the darkness where he lives to this day.
And so it is that Horus watches over us while we live, and gives guidance to the Pharaoh while he lives, and his father Osiris watches over us in the next life. So it is that the gods are at peace. So it is that Set, wicked Set, eternally strives for revenge, battling Horus at every turn. When Horus wins, Maat is upheld and the world is at peace. When Set wins, the world is in turmoil. But we know that dark times do not last forever, and the bright rays of Horus will shine over us again. In the last days, Horus and Set will fight one last time for the world. Horus will defeat Set forever, and Osiris will be able to return to this world. On that day, the Day of Awakening, all the tombs shall open and the just dead shall live again as we do, and all sorrow shall pass away forever.
Lo, this is my tale. Keep it in your hearts and give it to others, as I gave it to you.
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The Myth of Osiris & Isis
(Occult Narrative #2)
The most important of all Egyptian myths was the myth of Osiris and Isis. It tells of the divine ruler Osiris, who was murdered by his jealous brother Set, a god often associated with chaos. Osiris' sister and wife Isis resurrected him so that he could conceive an heir, Horus. Osiris then entered the underworld and became the ruler of the dead.
The Myth of Osiris and Isis, concerning the deities of Egyptian mythology Osiris, Isis, Horus, and Set, became one of the most important and powerful in Egyptian mythology during the New Kingdom. The myth concerns the death of Osiris and the birth of Horus.
The Coffin and 14 Parts
The original form of the myth states that Osiris was killed by a wooden sarcophagus secretly being made to his measurements by Set, who was jealous of Osiris's position as king, and so plotted to kill him and take his place. A party had been held where the coffin was offered to whoever could fit inside. A few people tried to fit in, but to no avail. Osiris was encouraged to try, but as soon as he lay back, the lid slammed on him and was locked. It was then sealed with lead and thrown into the Nile. Upon hearing that Osiris was gone, Isis set out to look for him. She was afraid without proper ceremonies and burial Osiris would not be able to go to the place of the dead. She later learned that the coffin had floated down the Nile river up to the coast of Byblos (now in modern day Lebanon) and got embedded in the trunk of a cedar tree. She also learned that the cedar tree had been taken and used as a pillar to support a palace for the king of Byblos. When traveling back, along the Nile River, she left the coffin in an area of marshland. Set, while hunting, finds Osiris' coffin and dismembered him into 14 parts, scattering them across the land of Egypt. Each part represented one of the 14 full moons (each year has 12 to 14 full moons).
Once again Isis set out to look for the pieces and she was able to find 13 of the 14 parts, with the help of Nephthys, Set's sister-wife, but was unable to find the 14th, as it had been eaten by a fish. Instead, she fashioned a phallus out of gold and sang a song around Osiris until he came back to life.
Osiris was resurrected. He could have proper ceremonies and burial. Due to this experience, Osiris became Lord of the Dead, and the Afterlife.
The Moon and the Oxyrhynchus
In late Egyptian thought, the righteous dead were sometimes said to become the stars, and thus the moon was occasionally seen as having a connection to Osiris, lord of the dead. As a death and resurrection legend, in which evil seeks to destroy a deity, thus bringing darkness, it thus developed an association with the lunar cycle, in which the moon appears to be destroyed by darkness, and is then brought back to life.
Thus it later became said that Osiris had been killed by being dismembered into 13 parts, each part representing one of the 13 full moons seen each year (there are roughly 13 lunar months per year). Another interpretation is that the pieces were 14 (they number up to sixteen in some versions) were the phases of a single moon's cycle (one sliver cut off each night for 14 days, then reassembled over the next 14 days—see Janet McCrickard, Eclipse of the Sun, 1990). The original form of Set's murder of Osiris was incorporated into this later version, though it was said that the attempt had failed when Isis and Nepthys found the coffin and rescued it.
Consequently, the story became that before resurrecting Osiris, Isis put together 13 of the 14 parts, but was unable to find the 14th, his penis, which was eaten by the oxyrhynchus fish (a fish with an unusual curved snout resembling depictions of Set). So Isis created a phallus for him, and then attempted to revive him. In some versions, Isis sang a song around Osiris until he came back to life. She then took the form of a kite and flew around his body in order to conceive Horus. In other tellings of the story, Isis grows wings and hovers over Osiris. She breathes life into him in order to revive him and conceive Horus. Being simultaneously alive and dead, Osiris became the god and king of the afterlife.
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The Battles of Ra & Apep
(Occult Narrative #3)
Another important mythic motif was the journey of Ra through the Duat each night. In the course of this journey, Ra met with Osiris, who again acted as an agent of regeneration, so that his life was renewed.
He also fought each night with Apep, a serpentine god representing chaos. The defeat of Apep and the meeting with Osiris ensured the rising of the sun the next morning, an event that represented rebirth and the victory of order over chaos.
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Battles with Ra
Tales of Apep's battles against Ra were elaborated during the New Kingdom. Since nearly everyone can see that the sun is not attacked by a giant snake during the day, every day, storytellers said that Apep must lie just below the horizon. This appropriately made him a part of the underworld. In some stories Apep waited for Ra in a western mountain called Bakhu, where the sun set, and in others Apep lurked just before dawn, in the Tenth region of the Night. The wide range of Apep's possible location gained him the title World Encircler. It was thought that his terrifying roar would cause the underworld to rumble. Myths sometimes say that Apep was trapped there, because he had been the previous chief god and suffered a coup d'etat by Ra, or because he was evil and had been imprisoned.
In his battles, Apep was thought to use a magical gaze to hypnotize Ra and his entourage, attempting to devour them whilst choking the river on which they travelled through the underworld with his coils. Sometimes Apep had assistance from other demons, named Sek and Mot. Ra was assisted by a number of defenders who travelled with him, the most powerful being Set, who sat at the helm.
In a bid to explain certain natural phenomena it was said that occasionally Apep got the upper hand. The damage to order caused thunderstorms and earthquakes. Indeed: it was even thought that sometimes Apep actually managed to swallow Ra during the day, causing a solar eclipse, but since Ra's defenders quickly cut him free of Apep, the eclipse always ended within a few minutes. On the occasions when Apep was said to have been killed, he was able to return each night (since he lived in the world of the dead already). In Atenism it is Aten who kills the monster since Aten is the only god in the belief system. But in other myths, it was the cat goddess Bast, daughter of Ra, who slayed Apep in her cat form one night, hunting him down with her all seeing eye.
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By Glenn Laxton
John Duke Logan wanted to be a super hero, hence the name Duke. His mom bought him a magic set when he was a small hero-wannabe and it allowed him to use his imagination, stoking a life that would soon turn magical.
When John was 12 years old, like most kids his age, he found himself bored in the company of adults.
At his aunt's birthday party, that boredom would lead to a life filled with magic, illusions and tricks.
"I consider myself more of an entertainer than a magician," John explains.
"Magic is anything that seems impossible but can become possible. At my aunt's party I went into another room, took a coffee mug and a coin and made it look like I pushed the coin through the mug. I put it on U-Tube and a talent agent saw it, and asked me if I wanted to work for him. He didn't know I was only 12. He was like, Wow! What other ideas do you have?"
He auditioned for America's Got Talent and spent several weeks working toward the $1 million prize given to winners. He didn't make it but a Johnston man, Matt Franco, did win and John has worked as his opening act.
John is a senior at Bryant University majoring in marketing and communications with an eye to creating TV spots. He is well known on campus but a pet peeve of his is being called the campus magician.
" I want to be known by my name and for other activities on campus. Just as a good person."
Magic shows today don't feature black hats and rabbits.
"Magicians are constantly thinking of new ideas," he says, adding he doesn't see himself stopping magic anytime soon.
"I'll always have that spark in me. I love creating things."
The four years at Bryant University have been the best years of John's life. In his eyes, magic isn't just an art; it's a tool that can change lives.
John wrote a book, called "The Perfect Illusion: Life". In it, he shows how certain tricks are done. He writes that as a magician he is an honest liar, who can prove you shouldn't believe everything you perceive.
"We have a program at Bryant called The Idea Program, all about "experiential" learning, a hands-on learning technique."
John has used experiential learning to create a documentary as part of his Honors Program. During his junior year the school paid for him to go to Los Angeles to interview people in his field about how magic can change your every day life.
During his stage shows, John still performs magic tricks especially with cards.
"The best part about the art of magic is that if you know how to perform magic well, the world around you will never be boring."


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Anyone got any questions please ask and I'll try to answer any queries you might have. />/>/>
All original parts (i.e. stereo, gear knob, brake lever) are still in my possession and are in storage. The original stereo is in full working order. NO permanent alterations have been made to the car. Any changes (like the gear knob and brake lever) can be easily reversed.
BTW: The brake lever is a genuine Sparco item bought by me to match the seats. If you want the origin normal Puma item I've still got it in a box along with everything else that'll be going with the car.
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Why Childhood Immunization Are Important
Childhood vaccines or immunizations can seem overwhelming when you are a new parent. Immunization schedule for children that are recommended by agencies and organizations, such as the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians cover about 14 different diseases.
Today, children in the United States routinely get vaccines that protect them from more than a dozen diseases such as measles, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). Most of these diseases are now at their lowest levels in history, thanks to years of immunization. Children must get at least some vaccines before they may attend school.
Immunization or vaccine starts at early age
Young children are at risk for infectious diseases because their immune systems have not yet developed to fight serious diseases. As a result, diseases like whooping cough or pneumonia can be dangerous for infants and young children.
Immunization makes children immune to serious diseases without getting sick first. Without a vaccine, you must actually get a disease in order to become immune to the germ that causes it. Vaccines work best when given at certain ages. For example, children don't receive measles vaccine until they are at least one year old.
Types of vaccines
There are a few different types of vaccines. They include:
- Attenuated (weakened) live viruses are used in some vaccines such as in the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
- Killed (inactivated) viruses or bacteria are used in some vaccines, such as in IPV.
- Toxoid vaccines contain an inactivated toxin produced by the bacterium. For example, the diphtheria and tetanus vaccines are toxoid vaccines.
- Conjugate vaccines (such as Hib) contain parts of bacteria combined with proteins.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that kids get combination vaccines (rather than single vaccines) whenever possible. Vaccines offered in combination helps reduce the number of shots a child receives.
Keeping track of immunizations
Most child may have a complete vaccinations between birth and 6 years. Many vaccines given more than once, at different ages, and in combinations. This means that you'll need to keep a careful record of your child's shots. Although your doctor's office will also keep track, the person ultimately responsible for keeping track of your child's immunizations are the parents.
If your child has missed an immunization, you don't have to go back and start over for most vaccines. The previous immunizations are still good. Pediatric doctor will just resume the immunization schedule. If, for any reason, your child receives additional doses of a vaccine, this is also not a concern, although your child will still need any future doses according to the recommended schedule.
Vaccine Concerns
Some parents may hesitate to have their kids vaccinated because they're worried that the children will have serious reactions or may get the illness the vaccine is supposed to prevent. But because of weakened and killed components of vaccines, they're unlikely to cause any serious illness.
Immunizations are one of the best means of protection against contagious diseases. Pediatric Associates California, a private pediatric practice in Fresno CA and Madera CA, provides quality immunization service that you can truly trust. To set an appointment, you may call his clinic at (559) 728-4133 (Fresno clinic) or (559) 673-6085 (Madera clinic)


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'Pulled some incredible saves out of the bag' – Praise for City keeper Krul after draw at Brentford
PUBLISHED: 18:18 01 January 2019 | UPDATED: 18:23 01 January 2019
Paul Chesterton
Tim Krul has been getting plenty of praise from supporters following Norwich City's fightback to draw 1-1 at Brentford.
The Canaries' number one made a sprawling stop to deny a Julian Jeanvier overhead kick when the Bees were leading 1-0 and also superbly punched clear a shot from Neal Maupay soon after Timm Klose had earned a point with a deflected header in the 84th minute.
The Netherlands international has come in for criticism at times this season after signing on a free transfer, as the former Newcastle keeper rebuilds his career after a serious knee injury.
And his display proved pivotal as an injury-hit City team salvaged a draw at Griffin Park, to bounce back from their 4-3 home loss to Derby and stretch their unbeaten away run to 11 league matches.
With leaders Leeds losing 4-2 at Nottingham Forest to suffer successive defeats, it leaves Norwich just two points off top spot before the weekend break for FA Cup action.
And with West Brom also losing at Blackburn it leaves Daniel Farke's team two points clear of third-placed Sheffield United, despite taking two points from their last three games.
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After hours of diligent effort, your lawn is a beautiful sight. Beautiful – except for that bare spot. The grass is either completely missing from that area or has not grown the way the rest of the lawn has. Once you determine the reason for the bare spot, you can effectively treat that space and transform the bare patch into a thick and healthy part of your lawn.
There are number of reasons why the lawn has a bare spot:
* Using the lawn as a pathway or storage space
* Urine burns, predominantly from dogs
* Fungus in the lawn
* Insects, particularly grubs, eating the lawn roots
* Non-selective herbicides that kill every growing plant
Some bare spots can be easily identified and have a simple fix. Bare patches caused by constant foot traffic, areas where garbage cans are stored, or the spot left behind from a children's wading pool, can be easily corrected. Consider creating a gravel pathway or adding stepping-stones for foot travel. Find a permanent location for the garbage cans by either moving them inside the garage or a building a dedicated cement pad for daily storage. Items left on the grass for an extended period time, such as a garden hose and sprinkler assembly for watering the lawn or the kiddie pool, should be emptied and stored elsewhere when not in use. If that is not possible, move the items around to keep from continually stressing the same section of grass.
Dogs often prefer one location to "do their business." Repeated and frequent use causes a nitrogen burn to the lawn. The area must first be neutralized before planting new grass to obtain the proper growing conditions. If possible, encourage your dog to "move around" to minimize nitrogen concentration.
Irregular shapes and patterns identify bare spots caused by fungus. Often living grass is located in the middle of the dead spots. First, treat the area with a fungicide that is suitable for use on your grass type. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for spreader settings if using a granular fungicide or the correct nozzle dial for hose end spray applicators.
Insects like grubs, the larvae of Japanese beetles, eat the root system of your lawn. Our post, Get Rid Of The Grubs In Your Lawn, details methods to stopping and eliminating grubs before they destroy the lawn and attract moles. Fire ant mounds should be destroyed and free from ant colonies before attempting to treat the bare spot.
If the bare patch is due to an application of a non-selective herbicide, check the manufacturer's instructions for the time to wait before reseeding. Depending upon the product applied, this timeframe can range up to a whole year. Be sure to read and follow the information found on the back of the product package for best results.
Another source of lawn spots occurs when selective herbicides are applied to remove specific weeds. As those weeds die, they leave a space where they previously crowded out grass from growing. Dead weed spots may appear - which means that new grass can grow in that area.
Special Tip: Do NOT empty and rinse out hand-held sprayers over your lawn after applying herbicides or insecticides. This is a common mistake. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper disposal and cleaning of unused chemicals and containers.
Once the cause of the bare spot has been identified and
corrected, use a rake or shovel to loosen and remove the dead weeds or
grasses. Destroy this plant material - do not compost it. Then
loosen the ground and replant with new seed mix. There are special
formulations to help with fast lawn repair.
Seed + Mulch + Fertilizer = Spot Solution
The spot repair patching products are ideal for small areas that need to be filled in. The repair patch package includes mulch, seed, and fertilizer that are pre-mixed. Formulations are available in a variety of grass types as well as for use in sunny or shady exposures. The packaging label lists the number of spots or square feet for lawn coverage. Once the dead grass is removed and the soil is loosened, simply apply the recommended amount of seed mixture per the manufacturer's instructions and water as directed. You may need to water twice a day until the grass sprouts and grows. The seed mixture grows quickly to fill in the bare spots. Do not mow over the spot until the grass exceeds the recommended mowing height. Tightly reseal the package in case more bare spots develop or the area needs filled in later during the growing season.
Special problems – such as those caused by dog urine - require special solutions. These unique seed mixes repair the damaged lawn by using a neutralizer to minimize the effects of pet urine salt. Some formulations can be used in sun-to-shade exposure and even high-traffic areas.