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After the 82nd Avenue of Roses Grand Parade, see what you missed if you didn't stop by this wonderful community event at Eastport Plaza …
Martial artist Robert Andrejco, with West Coast Taekwon Do Portland, breaks a practice board with his foot, as their members of the dojo show their skills.
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
New to the 82nd Avenue of Roses Grand Parade this year was the Eastport Plaza Community Carnival and Izzy's Cruise-in that followed on April 25. "We wanted to have a party for all of our East Portland neighbors," explained Dianne Gill, Manager of Eastport Plaza. "The idea was to give neighborhood and community service groups the opportunity to get their information out to citizens, provide space for commercial vendors, and host the FUNtastic Carnival here."
East Portland parks advocate Linda Robinson tells guests about the "Gateway Green" project she's helping to create.
Representatives from the Portland Police Bureau Mounted Division introduce their equine partners to carnival guests.
Carnival rides provided thrills for young and old at the Community Carnival.
Carnival guest Dain Gray gets a free handgun lock from Richard Bixby, who is with the East Portland Neighborhood Organization.
The idea proved to be successful; throngs of people braved brief passing showers – and later basked in the late afternoon springtime sunshine. In addition to visiting the booths, guests enjoyed live music provided by The Carolina Pump Station, Trash Can Joe, Get a Life Marching Band, and a strolling barbershop quartet.
In all, Eastport Plaza sponsored a great community event; we hope it returns next year after the parade.
Classic vehicles pack Izzy's Cruise-In
Jeff Morrison shares his love of classic cars with his young men, Luke and Logan, as they look at the "hot metal" on display.
At the north end of the Eastport Plaza parking lot, rows of bright-and-shiny cars lined up for the Izzy's Cruise-In. All kinds of specialty vehicles – from hot rods, to custom cars, to classic, restored vehicles were on display.
Hundreds of cars were on display at the 2009 Izzy's Cruise-In.
Winner of the EastPDXnews Choice Award, Kirk Schulenberg, shows off his canary yellow Chevelle station wagon.
When the awards were presented Cruise-In participants, we were pleased to meet the Kirk Schulenberg, to whom we presented the "EastPDXnews Choice Award", for his rare 1964, 2-door Chevelle station wagon.
"It is very rare, indeed," Schulenberg told us. "They only made 1,700 of them. It's got a big block, 396 engine with a 700 R4 transmission, 12 volt Posi-traction."
Although it looks chopped, Schulenberg said the car body is strictly stock – and that he's spent the past 15 years lavishing it with care and attention, rebuilding it from the tires on up.
With this kind of success, we're sure we'll be seeing the return of the Izzy's Cruise-In next year.
82nd Avenue of Roses Grand Parade bigger and better than ever
Take a look at exclusive photo coverage of this event – and learn why volunteers work throughout the year to make this, each year's first Portland Rose Festival official event, a fun, family event …
Wanting to make sure his 'Vette is "parade ready", this owner takes a moment to buff up one of the cars in which a Portland Rose Festival Princess will ride.
Story and photos by David F. Ashton
Along every block and at every corner – from Eastport Plaza north to Montavilla – both the young and old came out to watch the Third Annual 82nd Avenue of Roses Grand Parade on April 25.
Ken Turner, President of the 82nd Avenue of Roses Business Association – and one of the organizers of the event – promised a "bigger and better parade", and the association really delivered.
Although the skies threatened rain, nary a drop fell as the procession began promptly at 9:00 a.m., on schedule.
Ken Turner, President of the 82nd Avenue of Roses Business Association (center) talks with Portland Rose Festival Foundation officials as the Princesses get ready for their ride in the parade.
Here they are! An exclusive photograph of the 2009 Portland Rose Festival Princesses at their major first public event together!
"We were really pleased by the numerous, diversified parade entries this year," Turner told us after the parade. "It was terrific to have groups from all over the City of Portland participate. From the Eastside, the Westside – and East Multnomah County – groups came to be in – and watch – this year's parade."
Observing that many East Portland business associations had entered the parade, Turner said he appreciated the Gateway Area Business Association for sending their famous Keystone Kops – as well as Parkrose Business Association for bringing representatives of their Parkrose Festival & Cruise-in (August 1), Foster Area Business Association's participation, and the two entries from the East Portland Chamber of Commerce.
The procession begins: the 3rd Annual 82nd Avenue of Roses Grand Parade heads north, led of by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1442, Color Guard.
Heralding the parade, as they briskly step along, are the official banner carriers.
"The support from the community was great!" exclaimed Turner. "It shows Portland's community-at-large that there are positive things going on along 82nd Avenue of Roses, and in Southeast Portland in general. And, being recognized by the Portland Rose Festival as a sanctioned event, is an honor."
It is important to the community, Turner noted, because the parade is an iconic event that draws neighborhood and business interests together. Their team, he added, included members of neighborhood and business associations, educational, civic, faith, and young people's organizations.
In their first official outing as the 2009 Portland Rose Festival Court, here are six of the East Portland Princesses we saw in the parade! (Left to right, top row): Linda Nguyen David Dougls High School; Ciara Dines, Parkrose High; Katrina McFeters, Marshall Campus. (Bottom row): Mataya McNeill, Madison High; Sylvie Dady, Cleveland High; and Joy Shufeldt, Franklin High.
Snappily-dressed Royal Rosarians lend an air of historical dignity to the parade.
"And, high praise to the Portland Bureau of Transportation, Oregon Department of Transportation, TriMet, the Portland Police Bureau – and all of the other governmental agencies who cooperated with us. Without their across-the-board, collaborative assistance, this parade would not have been possible."
In addition to thanking the dozen core volunteers who faithfully worked on the parade throughout the year, Turner also gave kudos to the businesses along the parade route who supported their effort.
"We're already looking forward to next year's event. Come join our group as a volunteer, sponsor, or both," Turner smiled.
More photos from the 82nd Ave. of Roses Grand Parade
The Madison High School Drum Corps sounds out a marching rhythm.
East Portland welcomes back Portland City Commissioner Amanda Fritz, as she marches the parade route. "I was delighted to see that the number of spectators more than doubled from last year's event," she told us afterward.
Many neighborhoods along the route supported the parade, including Montavilla and Madison South – as well as the Lents Neighborhood Association, represented by John (driving) and Judy Welch.
New to the parade – and adding a colorful, international touch to the procession – is the Kell's Irish Pipes and Drums Corps.
Riding in his "size 1,200" shoe, Ronald McDonald is always a crowd pleaser.
The parade was honored to feature 2008 Spirit of Portland Award recipient Richard Kiely, owner of Home Run Graphics.
George Morlan Plumbing brought their life-size giraffe float to this year's parade.
Striking fear (of laughing to death) into the hearts of outer East Portland criminals, the wacky antics of Gateway Area Business Association's Keystone Kops provided a welcome comic highlight for this year's parade. "They're the comedic hit of the parade," says Ken Turner.
The "One More Time Around Again Marching Band" – the largest of its kind in the world – plays crowd favorites, include "Louie, Louie", for an appreciative crowd along the route.
We're magically transporting kids to St. Nick's cozy parlor where they'll enjoy holiday treats, videos, and a free photo opportunity with the Santa Claus (bring your camera!).


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Goat Island itself is a great venue for a boot camp, and usually the weinke is created with the expectation of the gates being open. However, this morning the gates were locked, causing YHC to improvise. So improvise we did.
Warm up: SSH, IW, toy soldiers, and some slow Don Qs, all IC. Start a mosey, and begin the task of adjusting the weinke. Turn left (instead of right), and head up the short hill to front street. YHC sees a nice long straightaway and calls for a karaoke. After a couple hundred yards, flap jack and karaoke back. Now the real improvisation begins as the island was going to provide a nice area for my 12 days til Xmas thang. Think YHC, think… where to lead the pax for this gift… tennis court area down the street!! So we mosey to the courts.
The thang:
YHCs version of the 12 days of Xmas will start with 12 reps followed by a run, then 12 reps/11 reps/run, 12/11/10/run…
12 merkins, 11 squats, 10 CDDs, 9 monkey humpers, 8 single leg calf raises, 7 flutter crunches, 6 big boy sit ups, 5 diamond merkins, 4 burpees, 3 Bobby Hurley's, 2 standing broad jumps, and a final run across the parking lot.
The train came through, so 5 burpees.
Mosey back to downtown, stop at the gazebo for some core Mary, pax called. Time was called, took the super short mosey back to the start.
Pledge and COT
Announcements: Quichemas on the 15th, 12 days til Christmas, Boudin's Mom's birthday -learned of this because it is also Taylor Swift's birthday (you see, YHC has a 13 yo daughter who knows this stuff).
Prayer requests, taken out by Dr. Seuss
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There were rumours about this from a French website called 01.net, which accurately predicted the Wii U specs, or should we say leaked. This time they ended up hitting the mark again as Nintendo has announced a control extension for the 3DS.
– Peripheral places second analog pad towards the right of the ABXY buttons
– Attachment has an R2 button
– This means the 3DS will have L1, R1, and R2 buttons, but not L2
– Peripheral apparently clips onto the whole 3DS like a cradle (like a charger)
– Juts out 1cm at left, 2-3cm at right, 2cm at bottom, 2-3cm in thickness
This is what it looks like.
No other features are known, but Famitsu has labeled the expansion as "TBA".
UPDATE: Twitter user south1996 also scanned a scan of the image of the 3DS with the expansion attached to it (below).
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To Uchi, who shall be 16 this sunday. ^.^ My little Uchi is growing up!!! XDDDD
As you can see, Zero is her favorite bishie. Heehee~
HAPPY BIRHTDAY, UCHI!!! I love you~ XD have fun keeping justin away, he proved himself to be more of an idiot last night -_-
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The Leicester is one of the rarest CSM's to be found with only four documented findings this one was destined to be a boat anchor until it was rescued in Wollongong Australia by Beb Alchin and donated to our Museum by Deb.Read More
The Nittol
The Nittol is a unique and rare machine, note the rocker action V Cam. This machine also came as a compound model and was made in the United Kingdom.Read More
Harrison Sun
The Harrison Sun was produced for the home market and is a smooth to operate machine as usual Harrison the best of British.Read More
English Beehive
The English Autoknitter came out with several different names and was exported widely around the world in the antipodies it was known as The Beehive in France a version was called La Semesie, made of milled cast iron this machine was a work horse for the home knitter with it's easy to use row counter…Read More
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The AKMC is another wonderful British machine with a lot of innovations to make it's operation easier for users, it has a system of two rollers one on the ribber stopper and the other on the dial lug these rollers allow the fabric to take down far easier than other machines resulting in less weight…Read More
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National market cow and bull beef quality audit-2007: a survey of producer-related defects
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Packing plants (n = 23), were audited for producer-related defects found in cull cows and bulls. Interviews, live animal and carcass evaluations, and subprimal evaluations were conducted during each audit. A drastic reduction in downer incidence was found between 1999 and 2007. All loads met the AMI guidelines for spacing. Excessive use of electric prods must be addressed by packers and transporters alike. Fewer cattle had mud/manure contamination on hides, horns, and brands than in 1999. Predominant hide color for beef cattle was black, while the predominant dairy color was the Holstein (black and white) pattern. Fewer cattle displayed evidence of bovine ocular neoplasia than in 1994 and 1999. Knots present on live cattle were less in the round and more in the shoulder region than in 1999. Dairy cows were more frequently lame in 2007 than 1999, while beef cows were less lame. Carcass bruising was less evident during the 2007 audit than in previous audits. Fewer cattle had arthritic joints in 2007 than in 1999. An increase in liver, tripe, heart, head, and tongue condemnation was witnessed in 2007 than in 1999. Carcass weights increased since 1999, as well as having less fat, indicating heavier muscled animals being slaughtered. The average fat color score was higher for beef cows (3.14) than dairy cows (2.42). Fabrication trends are similar to data collected in 1999 as almost half of cull cow fabrication yields are primal and subprimal type products. The majority of all cattle (64%) were able to be traced back to their original owner. End-user audits revealed a higher incidence of injection site lesions in dairy rounds (48%) than in beef rounds (12%). Lastly, the incidence of dairy round injection site lesions has increased since 1999 (35%), while beef round lesions were fewer since 1999 (20%).
Nicholson, John David Whitson (2008). National market cow and bull beef quality audit-2007: a survey of producer-related defects. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from http : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /ETD -TAMU -2643.


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Friday, January 8, 2010
Mashed Potatoes and Cream Gravy...
Okay, I didn't post my calories yesterday... here are my stats for 01/07
Total Calories: 1129 cal
Fat(g) Carbs(g) Prot(g) Cals
41.86 120.76 85.27 1129
So far today, I am at 775... the night is young and it is Friday night, I am going to try to keep anything else consumed down to a bare minimum.
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good luck on your weight loss. i understand what you mean about not wanting to go out to eat. i got a trainer in november and I'm doing pretty good as long as I plan ahead and look over the menu before i go to the restaraunt im good. My calorie limit is 1500-1600 a day. I'm doing pretty good. I lost 2lbs before the holidays and I was able to keep it off during the holidays.ReplyDelete
Rai, congrats on your success especially over the holidays. What I am finding is planning ahead is key. If you go out unprepared, dangerous things can happen... LOL! Keep me posted on your success!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 9, 2010 at 12:37 PM
i think you should be eating more calories , im sure your starving with only 1100 calories , cause your body is so use to the excessive amount you use to consume so i think you should up it a little bit.this web site i went to said this about how many calories you needReplyDelete
you need 2684 calories to maintain your weight
you need 1897.7 calories a day to get to your goal weigh slowly without exercise
if you exercise for 30 min each day you can increase your calories to 2111.2 calories a day
i think you should eat atleast 1500 calories a day
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Thanks for your input. I have'nt set a calorie limit or anything, it just happens at the end of the day to total approx 1100 calories. I really don't feel hungry because I am eating healthy foods all day long. Every 1.5 to 2 hours I eat something. Thanks for checking the calories it takes for me to maintain my weight. I am going to start aiming to eat 1200-1500 calories.ReplyDelete


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How to Transfer an Adobe Software License Between Two People
We've previously covered here how to transfer Adobe software products (like Creative Cloud, CS6, Photoshop, Lightroom, Elements, or Acrobat) between two computers, including from PC to Mac or vice versa. In this article we're going to focus on transferring the actual legal license from one person or company to another, like transferring the title to a car or home between two people.
Moving the software physically is mostly a technical task, but doesn't cover what happens if the recipient has problems, needs customer support or updates, wants to be registered with Adobe, and be recognized as the new rightful owner and user of the tools. To address those needs, you can follow the transfer process described below to "unregister" the program from the old owner and re-register for the new one.
Adobe Limits Software Version Downloads, Incl. Some Direct Links
UPDATE (Nov. 2019) – The new Creative Cloud 2020 direct download links are now available.
Adobe has just made a big change to the version availability and usage of its creative software products, both for CC and CS applications…
Since the advent of Creative Cloud in 2012, subscribers have been able to use any version of the CC products that has ever been released. Some customers use prior versions due to compatibility with evolving system requirements, or because co-workers have standardized on the same earlier release.
Actually, Adobe's $9.99/mo. Photography Plan (20gb) Is Still Available
This morning, there was a widely-shared post on a photography blog with a headline stating that Adobe's $9.99/month Photography Plan (including Photoshop, Lightroom, and 20 GB of storage) was gone.
This has led a lot of folks to worry that it might no longer possible to buy or renew this popular bundle at a price lower than $19.99/month. Or, that they'd have to scramble to find a third-party reseller who might still be offering the lower price.
Fortunately, this is not the case. Adobe says they are currently running some tests, is all – so that not all product configurations may be shown on their website for all visitors:
How to Move Adobe CC or CS6 Between Computers, or PC to Mac
OK, so your old computer is running out of gas, you're upgrading or changing systems, adding a new machine, or switching from a PC to a Mac, or vice versa — and you want to move over your copy of CC/Creative Cloud or CS6 (or CS5 or CS4 or CS3) Adobe software — what do you do, and how do you do it? Just follow our complete guide below, which also works for other Adobe desktop products such as Acrobat, Elements, Lightroom, Captivate, and more.
As we've covered previously here, you are generally allowed to install and activate most Adobe software on up to two computers, with the restriction that the software can not used on both systems at the same time. So right off the bat, you might be good to go with installing the software on a second computer, although you may wish to double-check the licensing agreement for your product to be sure.


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Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a fire in a semi-detached house in Nightingale Close, Biggin Hill.
Half of the ground floor was damaged by fire. One woman was treated on the scene by London Ambulance Service.
Sadly, the body of a cat was found on the first floor.
The Brigade was called at 1650 and the fire was under control by 1830. Fire crews from Biggin Hill, Addington, Bromley and Orpington fire stations attended the incident.
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Microsoft's Excel application contains a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to gain access to a system.
The flaw affects multiple versions of the spreadsheet software, including Excel 2000, 2002 and 2003, as well as versions of Microsoft Office containing those versions. It can also be manipulated in Excel Viewer 2003 and Office 2004 for Mac.
"Secunia Research has discovered a vulnerability in Microsoft Excel which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system," the security website said.
The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when validating an index value in the 'rtWnDesk' record. This can be exploited to corrupt memory via a specially crafted Excel Workspace file.
Successful exploitation of the flaw could allow malicious code to be executed on a user's system.
Separately, Microsoft has released details of the first bugs found in the small applications included within Windows Vista.
The company included several fixes for Windows Vista Gadgets in its regular security update on Tuesday.
The flaws, which affect the RSS, Contacts and Weather Gadgets, could allow malicious code to be run on a Vista PC.
"If a user subscribed to a malicious RSS feed in the Feed Headlines Gadget, or added a malicious contacts file in the Contacts Gadget or clicked on a malicious link in the Weather Gadget, an attacker could potentially run code on the system," said Microsoft.
Highly critical flaw found in Microsoft Excel
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Vulnerability could be exploited to compromise a user's system.
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- "House Bergen, who still gives the Borderlands the best soldiers it has. If Aegon had named them as his lords, the Borderlands would've become the greatest military camp in the world...until it starved to death. The price for conscripting all the farmers."
- ―Trevyr Blackgard
The Bergen sigil is a red ruby on blue. Their motto is "By Sword and Shield".
After his spectacular defeat during the Assault of Blackgard, Edgarth was captured and later executed for treason. After the battle, Eddin Blackgard allowed Edgarth's son, Jacke Bergen to keep the Iredale Fort, but the Bergens lost their lordship and nine-tenths of their lands was distributed among neighbours who were more fervent in their support of Eddin. House Bergen's status thus fell from from being a full noble house to a knightly one.
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Tradd · Tymber · Bruckstone · Archyr · Mercer · Taller · Heartley · Croft · Greygard · Linster · Smyte · Wayne
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Fletcher · Brander · Feral · Greyhall · Kensington · Gayle · Stally
|Knightly Houses:
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Lash · Karth · Blacktower · Valennis · Ormel · Glovelyn · Farrest · Karling · Marston · Whitegard · Nonvul · Largus
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NMevents was the event planner of Malene's & Conor's wedding in Rethymno. They planned their rustic and romantic wedding on the incredible island of Crete, with their two adorable kids.
Ceremony and reception took place in an outdoor venue full of olive trees, a church, a yard and a small market with local products. The land around this area includes a vineyard and a zoo with lots of local animals. Their rustic wedding photo shoot was a real interesting experience for them.
The wedding ceremony and hand binding was simply decorated under a wooden pergola. The decoration of the reception was full of natural elements such as roses in pastel tones, olive branches and eucalyptus. One unique idea was the wedding snack for all the guests: It was just some kind of insect snack. All guests were surprised, but most of them were brave and tasted them. "It is like chips, why not?" as a taster said.
The bride was escorted to the ceremony by her father and her little daughter, while her husband was waiting for them with their son, just like every traditional wedding in Crete. Malene had a spring in her step with her lacy white wedding dress because she was ready to exchange vows with the man who she loves so much. Her hairstyle was chignon to give prominence to her nature make up. Conor was wearing a waistcoat over a shirt, and a tie in cream tones.
After the ceremony the couple and the guests celebrated the wedding in the yard with warm, atmospheric lighting, music and Cretan dancers. The dancers impressed both the guests and the couple with their dance figures and feats. The children enjoyed the wedding reception too, due to the special children's menu and the two clowns who played with them until midnight.
NMevents team and event planner worked with love for this wedding as they always do.
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Breaking News May 13, 2018 at 11:49PM
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"There are few moments in the life of a nation like the moment when the strongest superpower in the world recognizes our sovereignty over our capital, Jerusalem. We are ready to confront Hamas' threats to disrupt the celebrations".
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[San Vincenzo Italia] – In a city like Milan, where everybody is always busy and seems distracted, it seems strange to us to have met a very different reality: the Shelter of the Vincentian Volunteers in Via Poma. Here, the Volunteers, with the precious collaboration of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, work behind the scenes by offering a valuable service to others. Entering in this house was a unique experience for us. We had the opportunity to see what it means to serve Jesus in our brothers and sisters who suffer. All this is possible and is achieved thanks to the joint efforts of the Vincentian Volunteers and the Daughters of Charity.
The Volunteer Group wisely led by the President Patricia Tersi, strives to facilitate some tasks. Very noticeable is the Shelter of counselling, a reference point for many people and families in need, even for them who do not belong to this house. Here are taken in account the most urgent situations, through psychological and material support.
It is certain that the words we have are never adequate when we want to speak about our meeting and our experience with the Sisters who work in this context, offering their humble, respectful, generous and joyful service 24hours a day. This service embraces the various material and spiritual areas in which they realize, bring to life, make visible credible and present the charism of their holy founders: St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac.
Since the early morning, the Sisters with the whole staff are in charge of the service to the guests. All this is enriched by smiles, encouragements, attention to each person; witness of their religious life, and joyful moments of shared life and, why not, some hugs! All this warms up the sad and worried hearts and makes you feel at home. This represents for us a significant human and spiritual growth because it offers us the opportunity to return to our faith and strengthen it. In freedom, we are able to share simple moments of prayer in the chapel.
We thank the Lord because He gave us the opportunity to arrive in this hidden place. Thanks, too to the Vincentian Volunteers for the service they offer; with grateful hearts to the Sisters for holding our hands during our stay; we feel also the need to thank the staff because, in specific tasks, by smiling and acting humbly they took care of us in the various situations we have been living. Thanks and thanks again.
"Thanks, shelter Via Poma, you taught me to accept my pain and to understand how beautiful it is to share with others our most intimate situations and to always and despite everything to appreciate life. I will always carry in my heart the Sisters, wherever I am". (Nella)
"As a person, suffering from a bad disease, I can say I was very lucky to find a real home, and at home as we all know, a sick person heals faster. All this thanks to the Sisters, the staff and the volunteers who provided their services here. The Sisters give their lives to the sick persons who come to solve their health problems. Me particularly, I was really spoilt in everything: with the food, as I got the nausea from chemotherapy, with all the attention I received by the other side effects of the radiotherapy. Two very important aspects are moral support in difficult times, and the fact of making me think again about the religious and charitable aspect towards those most in need. Thank you wholeheartedly; I will never forget this experience". (Orlando)
"I, who am always looking for words to express my feelings, this time I carved them in my heart because, although sometimes I didn't want to talk, there were people who silently welcomed all my ache. Because when my heart was hurt, they were my refuge; when the tears wet my face, they were there to dry them and to comfort me. Suffering is part of life and we need to appreciate it more. Thanks to the Sisters I realized I still have to smile to life and I learned to do it together with the wonderful people who have shared with me these moments of pain. For all this, I want to thank them. Thanks only to the fact to exist". (Cosmina – Orlando's mom)
"It is not easy to share with the people you love the sad experience of the disease. The Sisters who work in this House helped me to do so; through their proximity made of gestures, attentions, prayer and silence, they enriched my faith, strengthened my spirit and gave me that extra impetus which is necessary to deal with this present challenge". (Agata)


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Key Specs of Volkswagen Polo
|Mileage (upto)
|18.24 kmpl
|Engine (upto)
|999 cc
|Service Cost
Polo Latest Update
Latest Update: Volkswagen has revised the prices of the Polo. Find the new price list here.
Volkswagen Polo Price: The Polo is priced from Rs 5.87 lakh to Rs 9.67 lakh (ex-showroom).
Volkswagen Polo Variants: It is available in four variants: Trendline, Comfortline Plus, Highline Plus and GT.
Volkswagen Polo Powertrain: The Polo is powered by the same 1.0-litre MPI petrol engine, albeit in BS6 guise, that makes 75PS/95Nm and comes mated to a 5-speed MT. The BS6 Polo is also offered with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol motor that produces 110PS/175Nm and comes paired to either a 6-speed MT or 6-speed AT. While the 1.0-litre MPI engine returns 17.75kmpl, the 1.0-litre TSI petrol-manual unit offers 18.24kmpl. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol TSI engine, mated to the 6-speed AT, offers a fuel efficiency of 16.47kmpl.
Volkswagen Polo Features: Volkswagen offers the Polo with cruise control, auto AC with rear AC vents, rain-sensing wipers, and a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Volkswagen Polo Safety: Standard safety features on offer include rear parking sensors and dual front airbags.
Volkswagen Polo Rivals: It takes on the Hyundai Elite i20, Maruti Suzuki Baleno/Toyota Glanza, Tata Altroz and Honda Jazz.
Volkswagen Polo price list (Variants)
|1.0 MPI Trendline999 cc, Manual, Petrol, 17.75 kmpl
|Rs.5.87 Lakh*
|1.0 MPI Comfortline Plus999 cc, Manual, Petrol, 17.75 kmpl
|Rs.6.82 Lakh*
|1.0 TSI Highline Plus999 cc, Manual, Petrol, 18.24 kmpl
Top Selling
|Rs.8.08 Lakh*
|GT 1.0 TSI999 cc, Automatic, Petrol
|Rs.9.67 Lakh*
Volkswagen Polo Comparison with similar cars
- Rs.4.69 - 6.73 Lakh*
Volkswagen Polo Review
The Polo TSI has never needed any introduction among avid enthusiasts in the country. Spotting one on the road still commands some sort of respect, for the buyer clearly valued quality over quantity. Yes, it lacked space and features, but the uncompromised German build, a refined and powerful turbocharged engine (before they became 'cool') and a quick DSG transmission made it the choice of an uncompromised buyer. Now, however, the Polo has been given a new powertrain. A smaller, less refined 3-cylinder turbocharged motor. But it makes more power and finally gets a manual transmission. There are mixed emotions here. Time for a drive to sort these out.
Car Tested: Volkswagen Polo Highline Plus
Engine: 1.0L TSI
Transmission: 6-speed Manual
Price: Rs 8.02 Lakh (ex-showroom)
Prices for the 2020 Polo start from Rs 5.82 lakh and go upto Rs 9.59 lakh. The variant that we are driving, the Highline Plus, sits one below the GT Line and comes with an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 8.02 lakh. Compared to the older GT TSI, it is a whopping Rs 1.7 lakh less expensive. And the current GT Line with the 6-speed AT is still Rs 15,000 less expensive than the older GT TSI. The only other turbo-petrol hatch in the country is the Nios Turbo, which retails at Rs 7.75 lakh.
Driving the car for a day has let us understand the changes a lot. And most of them have been in favour of the Polo. The new engine-transmission combination gives it a split persona: offering a calmer and easier drive in the city and stronger thrills when you want to spice things up on a spirited drive. It offers a very relaxed drive experience on the highway as well. The cabin, while missing some essential features and rear space, definitely offers the best in class build quality and insulation. The only other thing that will initially bother you is the less refined engine and the crude engine note it brings with it.
If you value build, drive experience and ride over feature gimmicks and are willing to sacrifice on space, the Polo would be a good fit for you. While it is still priced at a premium, it clearly offers a better deal for the enthusiast. Turns out, the future is fun after all.
Compared to the facelift that debuted in 2019, there are no visual changes. It still has the classic hatchback look with straight and strong body lines. The shape is so timeless that even today, it can play with your heartstrings.
A new honeycomb grille, inspired by the one on the GTI, helps the Polo look sportier. Headlamps neither get DRLs, nor LEDs or projector lenses. At least the LED headlamps from the Vento would have been highly appreciated.
The side profile remains identical with the smart 10-spoke 16-inch alloys helping with the stance. The tail lamps, however, are LED and look stylish with an offset element in the centre. A redone rear bumper rounds up the minimal exterior changes.
There is absolutely nothing new inside the cabin. The Polo still continues with the all-black theme with gunmetal grey accents across the centre console. The interiors can be a little dark and not to everyone's liking. The build quality, however, is mighty impressive. The hard plastics have a sense of sturdiness and everything, including the door pads, are solidly put together. The insulation of the cabin is also impressive. In fact, it is much better than cars from even two segments above. The leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob are exclusive to the Polo Highline Plus and are not available in lower variants. These really help elevate the sense of quality in the cabin.
The 6.5-inch touchscreen isn't the largest one out there, but is definity very user friendly. You'd appreciate the vibrant display, the touch sensitivity and the snappy response. It gets Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support with voice commands that can be activated from the steering wheel itself. Mirror link is also present; however, it is a less useful feature. What's missing is a rear camera. Even the top Highline Plus variant skips on this now essential feature. And given that the same can be found on a Renault Kwid, this one hurts.
The climate control works well and the knob to change the temperature and fan speed feel top notch as well. Other highlights include rain-sensing wipers, auto day night IRVM, all four power windows with one-touch operation, and cruise control. However, there's no automatic headlamps on offer. You also get an adjustable front armrest with storage, but our testing team ended up having mixed feelings about this. Some found it comfortable, others found it outright intrusive given it tends to foul with the elbow while shifting to 2nd or 4th gear.
At the back, things are a bit cramped for a premium hatchback. Anyone up to 5'9" wouldn't complain spending time here. However, if you're taller, you may have a different opinion as headroom and knee room are a bit tight. Seat cushioning is good and won't tire you easily. In terms of features, you get rear AC vents, a folding central cup/bottle holder and a 12V socket.
The boot of the Polo can accommodate a variety of bags thanks to its large boot floor. In our luggage test, it swallowed up all the three hard bags with the rear parcel tray out, which is mighty impressive for a hatchback. And speaking of the tray, the higher variants get a carpet-like finish on the top which feels soft and premium.
Gone is the 1.2-litre TSI and the 1.5-litre TDi from the lineup. Instead, you can now get a 1.0-litre MPI or this one, a 1.0-liter TSI. The MPI is only available with a 6-speed manual whereas the TSI can be either had with a 6-speed manual or an optional 6-speed torque converter automatic. Also, the TSI powertrain is only available in the Highline Plus or GT line variants. The one we have is the TSI MT, a purist's dream for the Polo. But VW seems to have done this not to satisfy that extremely niche market, but to help make the Polo more price competitive.
Fire up the motor and the reduced refinement levels are apparent. While it's plenty refined for a 3-cylinder, it obviously isn't as smooth as the 4-cylinder 1.2 TSi at idle. Get going and the vibes start to fade away faster than politicians after elections. The clutch is light and gear throws are fairly short if a bit notchy. The Polo feels a bit chilled out before the turbo kicks in and you won't find any instant acceleration there. Cross the 2400rpm mark, however, and you are met with a surprising boost. One which helps you take off and keep on building speeds in a linear and fast manner till you hit the 6500rpm redline. This sort of acceleration is hard to experience below the Rs 10 lakh mark, and is noticeably stronger than what the 1.2 TSI offered. In fact, in our VBox performance run, the Polo clocked a 0-100kmph time of 9.66 seconds. That's a second faster than the 1.2-litre GT TSI, which managed the sprint in 10.61s. This isn't a surprise as the new motor makes 110PS and 175Nm of torque, and the manual transmission lets you launch the car faster. This is 5PS more than the older TSI with the same amount of twisting force. One thing that we do miss though is the engine note, which is crude in this iteration of the Polo.
What is a surprise, however, is the Polo's dual personality. With tall gearing, the Polo manages to creep in traffic effortlessly. Even under 2000rpm, the Polo gets going cleanly even in a higher gear. Yes, acceleration isn't brisk but the hatch never complains to move along between bumpers. In 3rd gear, 30-80kmph takes 8.54seconds and 40-100kmph in 4th takes 13.74seconds. Drive easy and the Polo will return a tested 15.16kmpl in the city.
Out on the highway, the 6th gear comes into play. Meant purely for cruising, the 6th cog keeps the engine spinning at 2000 rpm at 100kmph, returning a tested 17.21kmpl. This is close to the claimed 18.24kmpl ARAI figure. While you can build speed in 6th gear, you will have to downshift to 5th for any quick overtakes. Braking too is impressive in both feel and stopping power, getting the 1072kg Polo to a halt from 100kmph in just 40.26metres.
Ride and handling
Driving dynamics of the Polo have been appreciated for ages. But this time around, there seems to be one big change. Better ride comfort. Yes, you heard that right. The Polo is now a lot more compliant on speed brakes and sharper bumps inside the city. It no longer makes a loud thud or feel harsh going over broken roads and speed breakers. In fact, this setup is so well balanced that it feels just right for Indian roads, and not just metros. It quickly settles after a bump, absorbs the surface harshness at reasonable speeds and is very quiet in doing so too.
And, because the front end is now lighter thanks to the smaller engine, the handling remains the same, if not better. The front now feels more poised and sharper to turn in and the steering still has decent feedback to keep pointing the wheels where you want them to. It's still a heavy car and will cause understeer if driven enthusiastically. However, the new setup is more accepting when you put your foot down on a set of twisties.
Safety has always been one of the Polo's strongest points. The tank-like build helps keep you safe in the event of an accident. The list of safety requirements is limited and you only get 2 airbags, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors.
Pros & Cons of Volkswagen Polo
Things We Like
- Punchy turbo engine
- Solid build quality
- Enthusiast handling
- Clean and classic looks
Things We Don't Like
- Missing features like a reverse camera
- Lack of rear seat space
- Priced at a premium
- DSG automatic no longer available
- No diesel engine option
Stand Out Features
6.5-inch touchscreen
Rain-sensing wipers
Leather-wrapped steering
Cruise control
Volkswagen Polo User Reviews
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Good Car
The driving comfort is so good. It feels very good compared to other cars. And, the outer body is so strong.
VW Polo TDI Owners And It Is Poor Car
I'm the owner of a 2018 model, 1.5 TDI Polo. It was my dream car. I purchased it from Gwalior Samarth VW. I faced its first problem after 3 months, Starter mother slippin...Read More
4 Years Of POLO MPI Ownership
The car is reliable in terms of performance as well as safety. Lack of a service network is an issue. Service cost is 9.5K, Mileage - 13KMPL.
Most Familiar Hatchbacks.
One of the most familiar hatchbacks in India. Most stylish and reliable car. You will never disappointed with polo.
Change Of Life.
Good condition with safety, no sound mainly I am happy that I have not faced any issue with this car, service charges are high otherwise it is a fantastic car in my life ...Read More
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Volkswagen Polo Colours
- Lapiz Blue
- Carbon Steel
- Sunset Red
- Toffee Brown
- Flash Red
- Reflex Silver
- Candy White
Volkswagen Polo Images
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Yes, Polo TSI has Fixed Geometry Turbo.
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Volkswagen Polo Price in India
|Ex-Showroom Price
|Rs. 5.87 - 9.67 Lakh
|Rs. 5.87 - 9.67 Lakh
|Rs. 5.87 - 9.67 Lakh
|Rs. 5.87 - 9.67 Lakh
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From Melissa Caen of CBS-San Francisco, we have this prime example of either stupid bravado or even stupider seriousness:
The state of California is studying ways to suspend financial transfers to Washington after the Trump administration threatened to withhold federal money from sanctuary cities, KPIX 5 has learned.
Officials are looking for money that flows through Sacramento to the federal government that could be used to offset the potential loss of billions of dollars' worth of federal funds if President Trump makes good on his threat to punish cities and states that don't cooperate with federal agents' requests to turn over undocumented immigrants, a senior government source in Sacramento said.
The federal funds pay for a variety of state and local programs from law enforcement to homeless shelters.
California is among a handful of so-called "donor states," which pay more in taxes to the federal Treasury than they receive in government funding.
In other words…
"Hey, I have a great idea. If those people in Washington insist that we obey the laws, we'll show them. We send more money there than they send here, so we'll just cut them off. Yeah, that's the ticket".
And when Washington informs California that it will fine the state double what it is not sending – pursuant to sending in the national guard to take over its cities? What will California do then? Form its own armies? Tell its police, who just might think of themselves as US citizens to fight against its own country to protect the rights of people who do not have legal rights?
Or maybe it can just build a force from the illegal aliens it seems so hot to protect with sanctuary status. They'll be happy to fight and die for good ol' California, I'm sure.
And if that doesn't work, they can organize protests at all the U of C campuses. Snowflakes with protest signs who then retreat to "safe spaces" will scare off the federal government in a second, right?
Then there is tghe matter of defending against the people of California who like being citizens in good standing of the United States. Because there just might be a few million of them.
This is one mouse that better think long and hard before it decides to roar. Because the lion has a new leader who won't put up with its posturing stupidity.


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She's back! Multi-award winner journalist Jennifer McDonald is together again with her Fox 5 family. Jen helped launch Fox5 in 2008, making her mark reporting live on the evening shows.
During her hiatus, she got married and had Irish twins (two children born less than a year apart, Finn & Fiona). It didn't take long for Jen to return to her passion of reporting on the news.
Jen traveled to Williamsport, Penn. with Park View Little Leaguers for their world champion win in 2009. She also spent countless hours reporting on Chelsea King and Amber Dubois, two young ladies who touched the hearts of all San Diegans. Military stories are some of Jen's favorites because her husband and sister are both active duty.
Prior to joining KSWB-TV, Jen worked in Bakersfield, Calif. and Yuma, Ariz. holding titles from news director to sports anchor. She's the proud recipient of seven Associated Press awards.
A graduate of Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism, Jen was born and raised in Arizona. She loves the beach and is so excited to be back in San Diego!
You Asked…..
What's on your iPod? A little bit of everything, Eagles, Elvis, and anything I can dance too.
Which professional sport would you play and why? Baseball, I can hit left handed!
How do you know when I really like you? I give you a nickname!
What's your nickname? Moose, and all things that sound similar to Moose
What's something that no one knows about you? It's a secret…


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Marcus Hiles and Nancy Hiles are two of the best businessmen in Texas, they run a really successful real estate business with the name of Western Rim Properties. The business was first established back in 2004, then Western Rim was still a startup but now it has become a mature business which can easily sustain itself. The main ideology behind the establishment of Western Rim was the fact that the couple wanted to make Texas a better place to live. With the help of Western Rim that target was easily met as the company now owns more than 20,000 properties and all are available for rent or sale.
Conroe is an another place in Texas where Western Rim Properties is operational, the city is 40 miles North of Texas and is a really nice place to live if anybody wants to live there. There are many properties to sell and rent out in Conroe so if you are looking for a new place to live then Conroe may prove to be a very fine city and environment. Conroe Texas real estate is very serious business and there is no one who does it better than Marcus and Nancy Hiles. Conroe Texas is a really great place, it offers a fresh environment and living over there will prove to be a real treat.
These are some things that you should know about Western Rim and Conroe Texas real estate. Marcus and Nancy Hiles are two of the most trusted people in the real estate world, their company is highly credible and will always try to provide properties of the highest quality for its customers and clients. Their business is now worth millions of dollars and it is still trying to give the people of Texas a better standard of living.


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Groom avoids wedding day disaster thanks to the long tow of the law!
PUBLISHED: 07:43 16 August 2019
By tradition, it's the bride who normally arrives a little late to the wedding ceremony.
But Newport groom Ben Williams came perilously close to making a late entrance of his own on July 20 when the classic car he was driving to his big day broke down, leaving him stranded at the roadside.
Disaster ultimately turned into delight, however, when two police officers rode to the rescue and ensured Ben made it to his ceremony in the nick of time.
The drama started as Ben, 34, was making his way to Sparrows Hill, in Newport, in his classic AC Cobra car, which he describes as his "pride and joy", with his dad Nick sat alongside him.
"As I came round the bend, it conked out," said Ben. "I pulled it to the side of the road but there was no path and a large amount of traffic started building up behind us."
Among those stuck behind Ben were several members of his wedding party, threatening to make everybody late for his wedding to bride Chloe as they tried to get the vehicle started again.
However, with the situation looking dire, Ben was relieved to see two police officers - PCSO Mike O'Donnell-Smith and PCSO Andy Wallis - pull up alongside him to offer their assistance.
Ben said: "[The officers] quickly towed my car up the road and out of danger's way and then they stuck me and my father in another car so we could get to the venue. They went above and beyond. The fact that they stopped and helped was amazing.
"I was already nervous about getting married and you just could not have made this up. I was ready to cry."
A later inspection of the car, which has been in Ben's family for 34 years, revealed that it had suffered damage to its oil sump.
Ben also revealed that, ahead of his big day, he had received some pearls of wisdom from his future father-in-law: "His advice was to not drive to the wedding in that 'bloody car!'"
Fortunately, Ben's nuptials went without a hitch but he is now hoping to get in touch with PCSOs O'Donnell-Smith and Wallis to thank them for their kind actions.
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24th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Between the Seas
Between the Seas is a competition section for the countries and nations of Central and Eastern Europe, including their historical, political, and cultural interrelationships.
→ The winners will receive an award of 10,000 EUR
Day after day, images of film life in the author's collage glued together from fragments of feature films flow at a frame rate in which the date of the day appears in various forms. The original jigsaw puzzle shows what one year of diverse film footage might look like. The selection of scenes by calendar key is an interesting probe into the history of cinematography in different countries, a showcase of moods and diverse styles of film narration. The link between the selected scenes is a certain urgency connected with the realization of a specific date, whether such a date denotes a historical milestone or a simple act of brushing one's teeth. "365 Days' can be perceived simply as a recycled fiction story. As a video essay it discovers meaning of calendar dates for cinema and invites to think about life, memory and time." D. Bondarchuk
365 days, also known as a Year
Dmytro Bondarchuk
Ukraine / 2019 / 99 min.
section: Between the Seas
International Premiere
Mihály Kertész (1886-1962) made more than 150 films, most of them as Michael Curtiz in the United States. He remains known thanks to one of them - the melodrama Casablanca (1942). Gábor Bódy (1946-1985), on the other hand, devoted his short life spent in Hungary creating experimental films, and his filmography is little known to the general public. In this untraditional documentary, we listen in on a conversation between these two directors as they discuss their experience with film work and its sense from somewhere beyond the imaginary cinematic afterlife. An associative collage of excerpts from classic Hollywood movies and the filmmakers' own avant-garde works evokes not only questions connected with the history and theory of film, but also opens the personal dramas and inner conflicts of their creators. "Our aim was to imagine a fictional conversation between two film directors, both classical masters but from very different cinematic worlds, all brought to life with rich images of poetic associations." P. Lichter
Empty Horses
Péter Lichter
Hungary / 2019 / 67 min.
section: Between the Seas
International Premiere
Many years ago, the film's director and the man nicknamed Mr. Dice were best friends. In a whirlwind of parties, the famous musician and the influential banker were carried on a wave of the euphoria of wild capitalism after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The bank, however, led by Mr. Dice, went bankrupt and he disappeared without a trace with the money that his friends and clients had entrusted to him. Here begins the documentary search that leads us on an adventure from Latvia to the heat of Africa and far beyond the crime, guilt, and betrayal. It is also a search for the sense of deep friendship and the struggle with common sense and conventional moral categories. "I hope the film makes the audience to think what it really means "a true friendship" when money gets involved, as well as shows an ordinary man's struggle through the abstract glory of diamonds." K. Roga
Looking for Mr. Dice
Kaspars Roga
Latvia / 2019 / 79 min.
section: Between the Seas
International Premiere
Andrej Bán is a journalist and photographer who reports from areas in crises around the world, the likes of which include Kosovo, Georgia, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Haiti, where he constantly travels back and forth. A director of his decided to accompany him with a camera, and their intimate conversations intertwine throughout the film, revealing the reporter's internal professional and personal struggles. The documentary follows Andrej in cities destroyed by war or in refugee camps, during which it becomes clear that he's interested in a deeper look inside the causes of the confl icts as well as the oppressive situations their victims find themselves in."People forgotten by people. With photographer, publicist, and friend Andrej Bán we discover stories of people, who were forced to leave their homes." J. Vojtek
Paradise on Earth
Jaro Vojtek
Slovakia / 2019 / 78 min.
section: Between the Seas
World Premiere
The personality of a rural Transylvanian math teacher who teaches his students at home and ignores the existing curriculum, tells us not only about the Romanian school system, but also about society there as a whole. The stubborn elder man follows the words of essayist Constantine Noica, who believes that in an ideal school, there should not be any lessons, but rather students should go there to free themselves from the tyranny of learning. The observational portrait documentary monitors the dynamics of the lessons themselves, where, in addition to mathematics, the problem of education itself is addressed and where the teacher acts like a father fi gure."I think that if you really want to make something matter within 100 years from now, then you have to educate people first." A. Brendea
Alex Brendea
Romania / 2019 / 82 min.
section: Between the Seas
International Premiere
Fathers Gabriel, Vicilentius, and Nazari, three monks of varying ages living at the Orthodox Pochayiv Lavra monastery in Ukraine, spend their time in isolation from the world. Nevertheless, they all came here after having lived a worldly life, and so they harbor memories of the turbulent recent history of their homeland. The film brings these memories to life against the backdrop of their daily routine within the monastery's majestic architecture. The quiet, meditative observation of the monks' rituals, work, and free time creates a sympathetic portrait of a place and its inhabitants, using snippets of life to offer a glimpse into their existence. "This film is shows a metamorphosis of a human individual who abandoned the worldly life and decided to follow God." E. Praus
The Calling
Erik Praus
Slovakia / 2019 / 70 min.
section: Between the Seas
International Premiere
They wanted to create an environmentally friendly and socially sustainable community. Twelve adults and six children began to live beyond traditional social order. However, environmentally conscious behavior and embedded physical work do not result in satisfaction from the social aspect of the community ideal. The need to communicate becomes the theme of the film and it is constantly translated visually into shots of circular interviews that show that mastered interpersonal relationships are an indispensable condition for the sustainability of the community and any functional society. The inevitable implosion is preceded by an archetypal story of a love triangle and the struggle for power."My motivation for making this film lay in the interest in human psychology, behaviour that surfaces in a closed group is a big revelation. In order to save the world, we really need to start within." M. Lillak
The Circle
Margit Lillak
Estonia / 2019 / 93 min.
section: Between the Seas
World Premiere
A foggy morning in a small Romanian town. Alexandrina returns from Canadian exile from Canada to her withering mother Mary, a former teacher who is being taken over by advancing old-people's dementia. The intimate moments of broken relationships oscillating between acceptance, compassion and helplessness creep into the fate of a nation disrupted by communism, progressing illness, and the increased feeling of loneliness of an aging woman surrounded by her childhood dolls. In a documentary approximation interlaced by internal monologues with her own (imaginary) daughter, we follow the complicated and anxious path to family reconciliation and towards the place of no return. "I believe in a documentary that endorses questioning, anguish, and uncertainty." B. Stoica
The Irreversible Consequences of Slipping on a Banana Peel
Bogdan Stoica
Canada / 2019 / 76 min.
section: Between the Seas
World Premiere
In 1971, the film WR: Mysteries of the Organism, an outstanding example of the Yugoslav Black Wave, was enthusiastically received at the Cannes Film Festival. Back home, however, this radical and ironic exploration of sexuality and communism was banned by the Yugoslav regime, and director Dušan Makavejev subsequently emigrated. The ban was decided during the film's premiere screening, which turned into an unofficial trial. The Makavejev Case plays a newly discovered audio record of the debate in its entirety, accompanied by images of the incredulous faces of people listening to the audiotape recording: actors from Makavejev's film, random passers-by on the street, and monkeys in a cage. "Makavejev - is my favorite Serbian director. WR: Mysteries of the Organism became a symbol of Makavejev's heritage: a film language as a play game and an everlasting experiment in in directing." G. Radovanovic
The Makavejev Case or Trial in a Movie Theater
Goran Radovanovic
Serbia / 2019 / 73 min.
section: Between the Seas
International Premiere


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Search engine optimisation or SEO is all about bringing in organic traffic via search engines like Google. Pay-per-click or PPC entails paying for ad space on the search result page. So, when you see a product or service listing on the top half of the page marked Ad, that is a PPC ad. The results on the search page, on the other hand, are organic and are listed on the basis of many factors including keyword relevance.
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The legends of the Idanre Hills are woven around Agboogun, a hunter with supernatural ability. He accounted for three of the wonders on the hill.
Musa Jibril
Many years ago, I heard a story of an indigene of Idanre town who spent all of his 43 years in Lagos and was visiting his hometown for the first time with his wife and young children. Arriving the town at dusk, he was consumed with so much fear he refused to spend the night in a town surrounded by hills. Instead, he journeyed back to Akure, the Ondo State capital.
I understood his phobia the day I first visited the town. Idanre is dwarfed by domineering hills against which it nestled, and to the fainthearted, the lay of the land gives an illusion that giant boulders could roll down and crush nearby houses. Idanre town is like a Lilliput at the feet of towering hills, a jaw-dropping wonder of hills, 3,000 feet tall lunging after the skies.
Long before they were added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in October 2007, the hills had attained fame as one of Nigeria's tourist centres.
READ ALSO: Mount with healing water: The tale of Idanre Hill
The "Nine Wonders" on the hills started with Ibi Akaso (The Great Steps), the 660 steps that lead up into the hills. The long winding steps have five resting points, set at least 100 metres apart. Ascending the hills requires a head against vertigo and a regimen against fatigue.
As you climb your way to the ancient settlement on the hills, you are regaled with the locals' accounts of fabulous stories of Idanre straight from the history book.
READ ALSO: As a section of Ogun River dries up: Thousands turn Kara to tourist's site
Once upon a time, an offspring of Oduduwa, the progenitor of the Yoruba race, decided to leave Ile-Ife (the Yoruba's ancestral home) with a band of followers. The splinter group stole a magic crown called "Ade Omo Oduduwa"––the crown of the Oduduwa son––for which they incurred the wrath of their kinsmen. The people of Ife pursued them deep into uncharted jungles, forcing the fleeing band to migrate farther from civilization. They kept a nomadic existence for many years until at last, they came upon a range of hills, which held them in awe and bewilderment. In consternation, they exclaimed: Idanree!" (This is wonder).
They settled at the peak of the hill for over 800 years before they migrated downhill in 1923.
The legends of the Idanre Hills are woven around Agboogun, a hunter with supernatural ability. He accounted for three of the wonders on the hill.
According to the Idanre lore, Agboogun had asked three of his sidekicks to accompany him on a journey. On the way, he stopped to inscribe some hieroglyphs on a hillside. The inscription became known as the "Unreadable Signs." A little further, he etched on another hill in broad crisscrossed strokes. This is dubbed the "Wonderful Mat."
At the base of the steep Aghagha Hill, Agboogun struck his foot on the rock, leaving an imprint on its surface and it became Ese Agboogun (Agboogun's Footprint).
Those accused of witchcraft are made to try it for a size. It is believed that the imprint fits any foot size except those of the malevolent.
Up there on the hill is a spring called Omi Aopara (Thunder Water). According to oral tradition, warriors gathered for a drink at the stream before embarking on any war campaign. At whoever's turn the thunder rumbled, such an individual would die at the war front and consequently were left out of the campaign.
The ancient settlement on the hills holds the relics of their past, including a complete set of antique homes and the remains of the Igbo Ore Primary School. At the Ancient Palace, a low-roofed mud building with an inner square supported by carved pillars, a number of artefacts exist, among them a collection of animal skulls––from the annual sacrifice of cow––that symbolizes the number of years the incumbent king has spent on the throne.
Close by stands a dilapidated building with a black slate bearing a warning: Remove your shirt before you enter this house. The house belonged to a chieftain who reportedly doesn't wear any clothes save for a one-piece fabric.
Behind this abominable abode is a low-walled house with a mesh and roof, which served as the prison for felons in that forgotten era. A little distance away is the court and behind the court, a clearing where the king ceremoniously wears his crown annually. According to the local story, an interloper from Ile-Ife who succeeded in stealing the magic crown had Agboogun in hot pursuit. Unluckily for the bandit, the hunter had struck the ground with a magic wand and he became transfixed. Agboogun beheaded him and retrieved the crown.
On that very spot where his blood was spilt, the Idanre king wears the magic crown every year.
Forming a backdrop to the settlement is a giant boulder that perches precariously on a hill above a hut. "The Wonderful Rock" is what the natives called it.
READ ALSO: Akure: City Swallowed By Rocks
One particular sight that is difficult to overlook is a smoking hill in the far distance. The Orosun Hill is covered in a smoky haze from morning till night. The local myth claimed Orosun was a female warrior who protected the Idanre people. She was said to have simply disappeared at the foot of the hills, where a shrine now stands. From under the Orosun Hill flows Arun River, reputed to have healing power.
The rich, robust ecosystem at the hilltop makes Idanre hills, with its steep heights, frightening gorges and suicidal slopes, a mid-way world between the sky and the ground. At the pinnacle of the hills, nature is unrestrainedly benevolent: a balmy weather, clear, sunless azure sky and a quasi-Jurassic jungle. The hills' flora is a matrix of tropi- cal rainforest and savannah biomes. Its densely variegated vegetation includes tall Obeche, leafy Afara and Acacia intertwined with shrubs and a gallimaufry of cacti, cashews, and coconuts palms. Bananas grow luxuriantly among bamboos under big baobabs. Sporadic cassava cultivation indicated an agrarian occupation. The hills have a fauna of snakes. At least an elephant was killed on the hill in the last decade, so we heard. Other species of animal on the hills include antelopes, apes and the avian species. The hilltop is home to a number of streams, crystal-clear pools that tempt you to take a swim. The world on the hills is a slice of Eden.
From the summit of the hills, you are privy to eagle-eye views of the town and its surrounding, a beautiful scenery of unbroken panorama. Up or down the hills, Idanre is quaintly picturesque––a riot of red, rusty rooftops, mixed architecture and angular viewpoints––like a primitive Legoland.
In Wole Soyinka's 1967 poetry of the same name, the Nobel laureate has described Idanre as the abode of Ogun, a bellicose deity who wrought destruction on his own people in a moment of drunkenness. Five years earlier in 1962, Soyinka did visit Idanre. Is there a robust connection between Ogun and Idanre? Yes.
Ogun is Idanre's most revered deity, extravagantly celebrated with pomp in October. During the carnival, all high chiefs dance with their troupes, leaving the king at the end of the procession to take the last dance on the way to the hill. The festive dance, however, could become a 'dance of death' for any of the chiefs overtaken by the king. Such unfortunate chieftain is condemned to a woeful year and eventual death.
My memories of the world at the peak of Idanre hills are evergreen. Climbing the hills remains a piece of adventure I hope to relive again.


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