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In his famous cross-cultural study of world mythology, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, mythologist Joseph Campbell outlined what he called "the hero's journey." He argued that its basic premise can be boiled down to the following:
A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder; fabulous forces are then encountered and a decisive victory is won; the hero comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow boons upon his fellow man.
Campbell maintained that this single narrative is the basis for many of the world's most important and enduring myths, legends, and stories. Also known as the monomyth, he argued that it serves as the foundation, either in part or in whole, for everything from the epic tales of Gilgamesh, Hercules, and Beowulf to the travails of religious figures such as Buddha, Mohammed, and Jesus. Elements of the monomyth can even be seen in many famous modern novels and films, from the journeys of James Joyce's Stephen Dedalus and Jack Kerouac's Sal Paradise to the Star Wars films, among others.
In our postmodern world, however, we like to think of ourselves as more sophisticated than those that came before us. We like to think of ourselves as more subtle, more complex, and certainly less naïve than our forebears. And as writers we believe that simplicity – in any form – is the kiss of death. It is no surprise, then, that many modern novelists reject the monomyth as too restrictive, outmoded, generic, and simply banal. In fact, some writers have blamed the monomyth for injecting cliché and a lack of originality into stories – whether novels or films – that should be relevant and complex. In our quest for "relevance" and "complexity," however, we tend to ignore – and even denigrate – anything that smacks of this simple thematic structure. In doing so, unfortunately, we often overlook the power of these old, enduring narratives to move, challenge, inspire, and motivate.
Happily, writer and novelist Tom Mahony isn't burdened by this conceit. In his latest novel, Pacific Offering, he isn't afraid to incorporate elements of the monomyth to create a story that is, on one level, about a young man's quest to find a lost love, and on another, about a man confronting that human universal: inevitable change.
Like the central element of the monomyth, Pacific Offering begins with a journey. In the first chapter, two roommates and lifelong friends, Beck Richards and Parry Simms, are already well into a journey that has become a mainstay – even a rite of passage – for many young southern California surfers over the past several decades: the Baja surf trip. It soon becomes clear, however, that the novel's protagonist, Beck Richards, hasn't undertaken the trip solely for the purpose of surfing, drinking beer, and eating fish tacos. During a previous Baja sojourn he met and fell in love with a pretty Mexican girl, Elena. When he returned home they stayed in touch for a while – via telephone and letters – but eventually drifted apart, the relationship collapsing for a number of complicated reasons, not the least of which being the hostility directed at Beck from Elena's father, Luis. Then one day, seemingly out of the blue, Beck receives a letter from Elena, the mere appearance of which rekindles much of his old desire for her. Unfortunately the letter never gets opened; Parry unwittingly throws it out with the garbage. But the fact that she has written him after a long hiatus not only intrigues him but motivates him to undertake a trip southward – that and rumors of a big south swell.
So it is on this premise that the two friends take to Beck's battered pickup, Ginger, and tool down the long Baja peninsula. Things, however, turn sour quickly. In place of "fabulous forces" the duo encounters bandits, corrupt cops, dangerous surf, dank prison cells, and other hazards. In fact, as the book opens, Beck and Parry are robbed one night by a truckload of bandits who steal most of the boys' money. A gun is held to Beck's head while a man with a snake tattoo steals something that is especially dear to him – a pocket watch Elena had once given him. Although this item holds a lot of sentimental value, there is nothing he can do to get it back; instead, he simply cowers in his sleeping bag, petrified by fear.
The next morning Beck berates himself for his cowardice and inaction. This episode sets the tone for the rest of the trip, where seemingly everything that can go wrong does. All this stress places a strain on the friends' relationship, a strain that grows ever larger and more damaging as the narrative moves along.
There is, of course, another reason for the widening gulf between the two friends, one that has nothing to do with the stresses of the trip and everything to do with differing philosophical outlooks toward life. As the journey progresses, Beck finds himself increasingly asking questions of an existential nature. He begins to question his view of himself, where his life is headed, and how he envisions his future. In fact, everything around him – from the people he meets to the landscape itself – seemingly urges him to seek out such questions. At one point when Ginger bogs down in the sand, Beck and Parry are given a lift by an old Mexican rancher. Recalling the former glories of his ranch, and lamenting its present, more impecunious circumstances, the old man describes life ("vida") with a sweeping hand gesture and the exhalation, "poof!" It seems clear to the reader that Beck has an inherent understanding of what the old man means – even if it is visceral more than intellectual. This understanding on Beck's part is a harbinger of deeper insights to come.
Parry, by contrast, is a completely different animal. While Beck is in the process of questioning old motivations and seeking new answers and directions, Parry remains caught up in old patterns and behaviors, fearful of the future and the changes it will undoubtedly bring. His is a psyche that runs from responsibility, gives in to whatever urges overtake him at the moment, and cruises from one outrageous situation to the next, without dwelling on the possible wreckage left behind. It is no surprise, then, that unlike Beck, he has trouble understanding the old rancher's emphatic description of life and accompanying hand gesture. This is made clear later in the novel when, during a rare moment of reflection, Parry asks Beck, "I've been thinking about what he said: 'Vida'…poof.' What did he mean by that?" His failure to understand seems perfectly in keeping with his mindset.


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French Philosophers in Conversation, by Raoul Mortley
Mortley, Raoul. French philosophers in conversation: Levinas, Schneider, Serres, Irigaray, Le Doeuff, Derrida. Lond. & New York, Routledge, c1991. ISBN 0415052548
Originally published by Routledge (London & New York).
This book is reproduced with the kind permisson of Thomson Publishing Services on behalf of Taylor & Francis Books (UK)

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Couldn't be easier: park at the lot just off Cliff Street, gear up, walk the 50 metres or so to the beach and jump in! It's probably best to put your fins on in waist-deep water, leaning back with a fully inflated BC - much easier than wading backwards. Only attempt this at sites with sandy beach entries with pancake flat conditions. Enter just southwest of the wharf. Also serves as exit point.
"Nice & Easy"
John on 25/2/2011 8:12:45 PM
Comments: The right side is easy to enter and exit with the car park not to far away, it really is a nice relaxing easy dive
"Careful of Thieves"
Geordie on 26/1/2011 8:55:37 PM
Comments: Good dive (visibility can be murky) but this area is plagued by crooks looking out for shore bases. Thieves will toss any collection of BCDs/tanks/regs they see looking for personal effects in the knowledge divers are less likely than swimmers to be in and out of the water quickly and often. I lost my wedding ring and watch, dive buddies have lost wallets and all manner of other stuff.
"Very comfortable!!"
Kirsty on 5/8/2009 4:20:32 PM
Comments: Really nice dive to do when everywhere is blown out. The beach entry is very relaxing. Managed to rescue a leather jacket that was caught on an abandoned fishing line! ;-)
"Can be pretty good"
Samantha on 4/6/2009 2:41:22 PM
Comments: Not one I do often, but it is OK. Good for calm conditions and easy entry/exits.
"One of my least favourite"
Peter on 17/5/2009 4:49:52 PM
Comments: I would rate Camp cove as one of my least favourite dive sites in Sydney.
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Gipsy Moth (IV) in heavy weather off Cape Horn, running under a storm trysail
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This is similar, but smaller, to a work that appears in Ramsey's book Montague Dawson (no. 127), that was once in the collection of Sir Francis Chichester.
Although [Sir] Francis Chichester (1901-72) had turned to yachting as a recreation after the Second World War, it was only when he won the first single-handed Transatlantic Race in 1960 that his name became known to the British public. He won that race in 1960 and again in 1962 - on which occasion he set a new record of 33½ days - with his 39-foot sloop Gipsy Moth (III) and then, after narrowly missing victory for the third time in 1964, decided to embark upon a plan he had been considering for some time, namely to equal or beat single-handedly the average passage times of the celebrated nineteenth century clippers on the Australia run.
Realising that he needed a new yacht for this challenge, he asked Illingworth & Primrose to design him a ketch and, named Gipsy Moth (IV), she was built by Camper & Nicholson at Gosport in 1966. Registered at 16 tons gross (13½ net & 19 Thames), she measured 50 feet in length overall with a 10½ foot beam and was equipped with a Perkins' 36shp. oil engine for harbour use. As soon as she was ready for sea, Chichester prepared for departure and sailed from Plymouth to Sydney non-stop in 107 days. From Sydney he went on to complete a circumnavigation of the globe and returned to Plymouth in an astonishing overall time of 274 days, including 48 spent in Syndey resting and making ready for the homeward leg of his epic journey. From Plymouth, he sailed Gipsy Moth (IV) around the coast and up the Thames to Greenwich where the Queen knighted him using the very same sword which her ancestor Elizabeth I had used to dub Sir Francis Drake in 1581. Gipsy Moth (IV) herself was subsequently preserved and, after recent restoration, is now back in her dock at Greenwich near the Cutty Sark.
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The Administration of Kirovsk (Murmansk Oblast) announced the creation of a municipal service of avalanche safety. As the website of the municipal administration informed, the new unit will become a part of the Kirov Directorate of Civil Defense and Emergency.
The service will consist of six specialists in monitoring and forecasting avalanches, prevention at avalanche sites threatening the housing and transport infrastructure.
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The British National Downhill Championships took place at Llangynog near Bala, North Wales at the weekend and Steve Peat (Santa Cruz Syndicate) topped the men's elite podium ahead of Team BikeRadar's Marc Beaumont and Neil Donoghue who bagged silver and bronze respectively.
In the elite women's race, Tracy Moseley (Kona) finished over eight seconds ahead of Helen Gaskell (Halfords Bikehut). Katy Curd (Giant) took bronze. Rachel Atherton was airlifted to hospital after colliding with a tree during practice.
Josh Bryceland took the gold in the men's Junior competition with a blistering time that would have placed him second on the podium in the men's Elite race. Sam Dale and Joe Smith took second and third place respectively.
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After you finally escaped that crazy pirate ship, you stayed at sea for a while, trying to find land. Your boat was beginning to lose air when finally you set foot on Creepy Island. What an irony... You can already feel the nightmare beginning. You want to go home as fast as you can, but you have to find a way to escape this island first. Click on items, solve puzzles and escape Creepy Island!
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The Most Inexpensive iPad Stand Of Them All
When working from the sofa, the favorite napping location for our Boston Terrier is between our legs. After a few pats with paw, almost like knocking to come in, we lift the laptop and he hops up onto the cushion and snuggles down. We set the laptop on top of him and he loves the warmth it gives off, so we were glad to see that we weren't the only ones using our pets as props — no matter how silly it seems!
This cat belonging to Flickr member Veronica Belmont is not unlike our dog in their choosing of locations for a snooze. Although it usually means we're dusting a few more pieces of pet hair off our electronics, it always gives us a slight chuckle when animals try to out do the technology that is capturing your attention. The end result is them always being as close to you as possible while you work, sometimes it's needed companionship, other times you're ready for them to scram!
Do you pets take over your personal space when you're getting your geek on with your tech pieces? Cat takes over your keyboard perhaps? Share your experiences below!
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DINAH, IS THERE anyone fin-ah? Talk about fine! In honor of Sister Kathleen Feeley, president of the College of Notre Dame of Maryland for the past 20 years who's retiring in June of '92, one of America's best known entertainers, Dinah Shore, will present an evening of musical tribute at the Meyerhoff. All the arrangements for this mighty fine fete, slated for Nov. 23, are being made by the always fine Margaret McManus, wife of ABC sportscaster Jim McKay. The event's likely to be a sellout so call early for reservations, 783-8000.
MEANWHILE, since Hall-of-Famer Jim Palmer was spied having din-din at Da Mimmo's Monday night with a big-league TV producer, does that mean news of a new television deal for Jimbo is imminent? Stay tuned . . . Talk about busy! With the addition of his "Business -- Money" segments increased to three times a week on WBAL-TV, money maven Julius Westheimer can be seen, heard, or read, 20 times a week in the Big Crab. That's more times than most people see their spouses! . . . The 19-year-old actor/singer, Brian Evans, who can currently be seen in New Line Cinema's "Book of Love," will sing the National Anthem at Saturday night's Orioles game. Evans is in town to appear at a seminar aimed at other young talent.


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KS1/KS2 supply teaching assistants-Dudley /Sandwell, Dudley/Sandwell
Start date: ASAP
Contract type: Part Time / Full Time
Contract term: Supply
ABC Teachers are looking to recruit experienced teaching assistants who hold a minimum of a level 3 qualification in support and teaching. We are ideally looking for candidates to work on a supply basis in the Dudley and Sandwell area. There are plenty of opportunities day to day, short-term, long-term and permanent through ABC. Working on a supply basis will allow you to have a better work life balance and it gives you the flexibility to choose exactly which days you want to work. Schools in this area recruit general classroom assistants, HLTA's and SEN TA's for all year groups.
Working in the Dudley and Sandwell area is great for transport routes whether you are a driver or non-driver. Located just off the M6 and M5 allows an easy commute from Wolverhampton and Birmingham.
The ideal candidate will:-
· Be able to provide 2 educational references in the last 2 years
· Have a current DBS on the update service, or be willing to complete a new one
· Minimum level 3 qualification
· Knowledge of the current National curriculum
· Flexible and adaptable
· Over 2 years' experience and have worked in the last 6 months
If you think this is the job for you, then please don't delay in applying!
What to do next:
If you are interested in this position, please contact Hannah Dixon today on 0121 274 0345 or 'Apply now' to submit your details.
As a preferred supplier of Birmingham City Council, you can be safe in the knowledge that we will be confident of finding the work that you want.
Not found what you are looking for? Keep up to date with us on our Website, Twitter and Facebook pages for details of all our current jobs and upcoming registration days!
Website : http://www.abc-teachers.co.uk
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ABC Teachers are an REC Gold Standard Awarded Education Agency, part of TES. Candidates pay rates are competitive and in line with the AWR policy which means that after a qualifying period, supply teachers can be paid to the comparable scale offered by the school.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All staff will hold an enhanced DBS disclosure (or be prepared to allow us to process one for you), need to provide professional or academic references and attend a face to face interview. A prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Telephone calls to and/or from ABC Teachers may be recorded for training, safeguarding and compliance purposes.
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Team we are Himachali presents to it's reader the daily questions on HPGK from HPAS ( Himachal Pradesh Administrative services 2017) Prep.
Go through them and see how much you got right.
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1 IRRAVATI is the sanskrit name of
A Beas
B Ravi
C Sataluj
D Yamuna
Answer Ravi
2 Circhindnala, Budhil and Tundah are tributaries of which river
A Beas
B Sataluj
C Ravi
D Yamuna
Answer Ravi
3 Guru Gobind Singh visited Kullu during King
A Tedi Singh
B Jagat Singh
C Ajit Singh
D Raj Singh
Answer Raj Singh
4 William Moorcraft European traveller visited kullu during rule of king
A Tedi Singh
B Ajit Singh
C Jagat Singh
D Raj Singh
Answer Ajit Singh
5 During whose rule kullu was attacked by Ghmmand chand
A Raj Singh
B Tedi Singh
C Jagat Singh
D Ajit Singh
Answer Tedi Singh
6 Parshuani is the vedic name of which river
A Ravi
B Sataluj
C Yamuna
D Beas
Answer Ravi
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7 Arjikya is the vedic name of river
A Beas
B Ravi
C Yamuna
D Sataluj
Answer Beas
8 The sanskrit name of which river is Bipasa
A Beas
B Sataluj
C Yamuna
D Ravi
Answer Beas
9 Sarvary,Malasu,Parbati and Solang are tributaries of
A Beas
B Ravi
C Yamuna
D Sataluj
Answer Beas
10 Beas enter at Kangra
A Sandhol
B Baan ganga
C Neugal
D Bada Bhangal
Answer Sandhol
11 Sataluj enter Kullu at
A Nirmand
B Binwa
C Jagatsukh
D Sultanpur
Answer Nirmand
12 Sataluj enter Mandi At
A Firnoo
B Larji
C Sandhol
D Nirmand
Answer Firnoo
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13 The total length of longest river i.e Sataluj is
A 320 km
B 250 km
C 300 km
D 280 km
Answer 320 km
14 Rong tong Asia's highest Hydro electric project on river
A Sataluj
B Ravi
C Beas
D Yamuna
Answer Sataluj
15 The area of kangra district is
A 5739 sq km
B 5555 sq km
C 5476 sq km
D 5234 sq km
Answer 5739 sq km
16 The area of biggest district as per area i.e lahaul Spiti is
A 13,835 sq km
B 13,764 sq km
C 13, 572 sq km
D 13, 222 sq km
Answer 13,835 sq km
17 Who built Manimahesh temple
A Meru Verman
B Prakash Verman
C Sahil Verman
D Aditya Verman
Answer Meru Verman
18 Who was the founder of Modern Chamba
A Meru Verman
B Sahil Verman
C Aditya Verman
D Yuzankar Verman
Answer Sahil Verman
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19 Narsingh temple in bharmour was built by
A Yuzankar Verman
B Sahil Verman
C Meru Verman
D Uday Verman
Answer Yuzankar Verman
20 Tirung and Gayanthing are tributaries of which river
A Beas
B Sataluj
C Ravi
D Yamuna
Answer Sataluj
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Dame Vivienne Westwood is set to take on a gift-giving role this festive season, something like a punk rock Father Christmas.
However, it seems that Prime Minister David Cameron is on her naughty list, as the gift she and other anti-cracking campaigners will be taking to Number 10 is a box of asbestos.
Son of Vivienne Westwood, co-founder of Agent Provocateur and head of Talk Fracking, Joe Corre joined Wake Up London to talk about the protest. He explained why he opposes fracking and what the protest hopes to achieve.
In startling detail, Joe also outlines the health risks fracking allegedly poses.
The gift comes after a report that compared the potential dangers of fracking to those of asbestos and thalidomide.
Professor Sir Mark Walport, the author of the report said: "History presents plenty of examples of innovation trajectories that later proved to be problematic — for instance involving asbestos, benzene, thalidomide, dioxins, lead in petrol, many pesticides, mercury, chlorine and endocrine-disrupting compounds."
Along with the Christmas gift is an open letter from Talk Fracking signed by 150 high profile supporters of the campaign including Sir Paul McCartney, his daughter Stella, Yoko Ono, Helena Bonham Carter, Jude Law, Sadie Frost, Greta Scacchi, Sir John Elliot Gardiner, Bianca Jagger, Lily Cole, Thom Yorke, Russell Brand, Vanessa Redgrave and Sir Antony Gormley.
Vivienne Westwood said: "We're all guinea pigs in David Cameron's grand experiment with the lives of the British public."
Fracking has already taken place in the US, and has revolutionised the energy industry, as the process allows access to the difficult-to-reach areas of oil and gas.
The drilling has made significant changes to the prices of oil, driving down prices, and providing a new energy resource.


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Securing the Academic Networks
Securing the network of universities and schools is a delicate balancing act. In recent times, many of them have faced attacks as they try to balance sharing of information on networks with the need to secure data.
They "now have their own version of DShield, a popular service that analyzes security data to help fend off cyberattacks.
The service for the academic world is the first sector-specific version of DShield, which was launched as a free global service in 2000. Three universities have signed on for the pilot, which was announced on Tuesday. Other colleges and universities have been encouraged to join.
Academic organizations are expected to submit logs from their firewall and intrusion detection systems so the service can parse the data and generate reports on attacks. Those reports can then be used to protect networks." Schools get tailored cyberattack data | CNET News.com
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Nature has a funny way of doing things! Sometimes it might be a freaky forest or a crazy mountaintop. But have you ever seen some freaky animals before? Be prepared to see animals that you don't see every day.
The seven-legged lamb: This crazy lamb was found in 2007. It is said that he suffered from a misprint in the embryo formation.
The two-headed snake: This is my worst nightmare. This snake suffers from polycephaly, meaning having more than one head, and despite how scary it is, it is fairly common.
Cyclops kitty: This kitty was born with one large eye and no nose. It is known as holoprosencephaly. Unfortunately, he died two days after he was born.
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Discussion in 'Hire a Freelancer' started by cebumedia, Sep 5, 2010.
Please send me your offers! Thanks!
I have one with 47 or so
sell it to you for 30$
Hi, I can help you with that. I have a partner doing this and its already tested.
In return I need help in building positive feedback to my accounts in ebay.
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Before we get to the topic at hand, I have to say this-
In one week,
4 sweet friends of mine got engaged. (In groups of 2.)
2 of my DEAREST friends got SAVED. The husband on Tuesday, the wife tonight. Praise the Lord for how He pursues families.
One of my close childhood/youth friends is getting married on Saturday.
My house sold (not as stable as the others, but cool none the less).
I'm full of praise and love for Jesus tonight. Just so you know.
So there's that.
I play this game in my car, where I put my iPod on shuffle and ask God to speak to me through it. A bit crazy, I know, because sometimes I say that, and then get "Ice Ice Baby". And that makes me laugh. [And cringe, because WHY do I have Vanilla Ice on my iPod?]
But tonight, it was right on the money.
There's been a lot going on lately [see list above and note multiple blog posts featuring youtube], and many other things I can't [don't] blog about. Things that confuse me and raise questions in my mind that I don't have a folder for. Green lights that scare my guts. Stop signs that make no sense. I think I really know God one day and then He reminds me that I need a slice of humble pie and a big, ice cold glass of Isaiah 55:9.
As I was driving from Acworth to Woodstock tonight [Mrs. Social Butterfly could really use a chauffeur], the title track from Vineyard Music's If You Say Go CD came out of the speakers. It is a song I've known a long time, but the meaning of the words changes, it seems, with the seasons of my life.
Because tonight, I could plug my own life into each line. So the first time I just listened and reflected. I then hit repeat and sang the song, with all the courage I could muster [which if measured, would be about a cup and a half]. I've added my commentary and changed the pronoun from "I" to "we"- because one of these days, I'm going to have to quit singing on behalf of my imaginary childhood friend, Bonkers.
If You Say Go
If You say go, I will go. [Nashville]If You say wait, I will wait. [writing]If You say step out on the water, [go to Nashville alone and rely on God to provide all]and they say it can't be done, ["Annie doesn't do that kind of thing- it makes her uncomfortable"]I'll fix my eyes on You and I will come. [to Nashville in August]
Your ways are higher than my ways. [we've been over that]And the plans that You have laid are good and true. [keep reminding me of that]If You call me to the fire, [do You have to do that?]You will not withdraw Your hand. [depending on that]I'll gaze into the flames and look for You. [glad You will be in that… there]
It was going so well with the "that" thing. Sad.
God is taking this whole "stepping towards my dream" thing a little far, don't you think? I mean, He's dreaming WAY bigger for my life than I am. And for me, that's requiring bigger steps than I anticipated when I named this blog.
#1- Quitting graduate school.
#2- Signing up for Mt. Hermon Writer's Conference.
#3- Quitting teaching at the end of this school year.
#4- Putting my house on the market.
So… to continue the list….
#5- Actually sell the house.
#6- Actually attend Mt. Hermon next week. [yikes.]#7- Move to Nashville, Tennessee in August. [triple-yikes.]
I really love the number 7. It's always been my favorite. That's bound to count for something.
When I India, the kids at K-Homes sang that over us as they prayed. I will always remember that song and it will always have a special place in my heart.
IMNNC- I may not need clothes
The journey is cool. Thanks for letting us get a glimpse.
When I was in first grade, I had an imaginary friend. His name was 12.
I continue to be amazed. You are "stepping toward your dreams, goals and on the path God has you". Life must be lived one moment at a time and learning to live in the moment is the hardest part. Annie, each moment shows so much more of your forward path. I smile!
Oh Bonkers. What a great imaginary friend. You are FABULOUS! and you should read my long email to tell you how…
You're on your way.
Get a sneak peek of Annie's latest book! Click the link to download two free chapters of Let's All Be Brave.
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I'm excited to be part of a huge opportunity right now. I have joined a group of top online business owners to talk each week on talk marketing now.
If you're unfamiliar with this new concept listen up, it's basically a live stream like an internet TV channel where you can interact via live chat or by talking while showing your web cam or computer screen.
We all know internet and TV are becoming more and more similar. People love to watch it appeals to all senses that's why YouTube is the number 2 most visited website.
Talk Marketing Now brings it to a whole new level and presents a huge opportunity for people of similar interest to interact with each other 24 hours a day 7 days a week that will soon revolutionize how you spend your time online.
I know because there's already a group of addicted fans… and I'm starting to become one of them.
If you want to find out what its all about you can join me live on Wednesday at 8 pm EST or come anytime to see some of the other speakers at http://talkmarketingnow.com You can also see more info about my show here http://jeffbode.com/tmn.html
Don't be surprised if it soon becomes the top visited site for internet marketers and online business owners.


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Center for Electromechanics Gets $4.3M to Advance Natural Gas Vehicle Technology
The Center for Electromechanics (CEM) at The University of Texas at Austin will receive $4.3 million dollars from the Department of Energy through its Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E). The department's new program, titled Methane Opportunities for Vehicular Energy — or "MOVE" — aims to engineer light-weight, affordable natural gas tanks for vehicles and develop natural gas compressors that can efficiently fuel a natural gas vehicle at home.
The project at UT Austin is one of 13 projects funded through the $30 million MOVE program, and is the largest by a university.
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Eclipse ride camping in Rocheport?
I'm arriving in Jeff City by train on Sunday Aug 20 and riding to Rocheport that afternoon. When I checked in February there was no lodging available. I'm willing to bring my tent but the only nearby camping I see is at Diana Bend Conservation Area and it looks a little isolated. Is anyone aware of special event camping in or very near Rocheport? I saw a comment about camping north of the river in Jeff City but there's no way I can ride from there to Rocheport and back on Monday and I prefer not to have to pay for a shuttle (if I can even get one). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
posted Jul 4 2017 7:53PM
- Vita, Paris, IL
You might try the Katy Roundhouse in Franklin-it's about 10 miles from Rocheport. Of course,that would add 10 miles to your trip back to Jeff City.
posted Jul 4 2017 9:52PM
- Sharon E, Kansas City
Have you thought about Hartsburg?
posted Jul 5 2017 10:48AM
- Sarah, Hartsburg
Thank you for your comments!
Franklin is too far west. I couldn't do those extra miles both ways.
And all the places I could find in Hartsburg were also booked when I looked in February...Sarah, do you know of a place that might not be listed?
posted Jul 5 2017 1:11PM
- Vita, Paris, IL
Sorry, Vita, but there is no camping in the City of Rocheport. That law dates back many years. Diana Bend, however, is quite close, and is beautiful. We have lots of amenities in Rocheport, but, alas, camping is not one of them. Be certain to remember your insect repellant! The mosquito is the Rocheport Mascot! Enjoy the eclipse.
posted Jul 5 2017 1:24PM
- Rocheport Local Resident, Rocheport, MO
There are 3... I can't speak for the caboose... but I understand Eber Haus as availability and the Globe has availability some days... I hope that helps...
posted Jul 5 2017 2:53PM
- Sarah, Hartsburg
there is camping in Hartsburg... not sure if those sites at Legion park are full or not. Hope that helps. sje
posted Jul 5 2017 3:25PM
- Sarah, Hartsburg
There is also primitive camping at Hart Creek Conservation area about 2 miles west of Hartsburg.
posted Jul 5 2017 5:47PM
- jim, St thomas
Sorry, y'all, I was thinking HUNTSDALE not Hartsburg. I appreciate the info but Hartsburg is too far from Rocheport.
I received an email from the ride schedulers and they said there would be no special event camping in Rocheport. They made some recommendations, but all were too far and would require a morning shuttle.
Guess I'll take my chances with Diana Bend, although I might need a blood transfusion to make up for what I lose to mosquitoes!
posted Jul 5 2017 5:57PM
- Vita, Paris, IL
You might check some of those places again. It's been a long time since February. There might have been cancellations. Just a thought.
posted Jul 7 2017 11:57AM
- Anonymous
My friend and I are headed that way in a couple weeks and thinking of camping at the Diana Bend area....please leave some feedback on your trip and what you ended up doing and any suggestions! Hope your trip is great!!
posted Aug 18 2017 10:04AM
- Jacquelyn, Magnolia, Texas
My advice on camping at Diana Bend? Two words...just don't. The road to what is supposed to be the camping area is large grade gravel so you wouldn't want to ride it...I sure didn't. I ended up "stealth" camping on a mowed lane just east of mm 180 but still inside the conservation area. If you've never camped in a primitive area you wouldn't like that spot either.
posted Aug 23 2017 11:32AM
- Vita, Paris, IL
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Well I decided to finally join the cutting board club. Here are my first 3 cutting boards.
Board #1 Walnut & Maple
Board #2 Walnut, Maple, & Cherry
Board #3 Walnut, Maple, Cherry, & Oak This one was made from scrap of random widths. I measured all my scraps and then used CBDesigner to come up with a pattern that was pleasing to the eye. If you have never used CBDesigner I highly recommend it, and its free!!!
Can anyone tell me what the white specs are in the maple? They were not noticeable before I applied the finish, at least I don't think so. I keep applying mineral oil but they just will not disappear.
If you don't like sanding don't even bother making one of these. I haven't ever sanded so much. I started out with a ROS and 80 grit but moved over to the belt sander and 80 grit for the second and third. It's amazing the difference between the two!!! Now all I need is a order large enough to justify buying a drum sander!!!
Another thing I ran into was the power in a set of parallel clamps. If you look closely at the second cutting board you can see the outer edges became compressed during the glue up. I did place a 3rd clamp in the middle however it didn't seem to help. The 3rd one I made I used mdf cauls to try to help reduce the wood compression however there is still a slight bow on the ends. Has anyone else ever dealt with this? Am I just applying too much clamping pressure?
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#1 posted 12-20-2011 03:59 AM
qball, very nice boards. I too have the white specs in some recent maple. I'm thinking both yours and mine are soft or sugar maple, not the rock/hard maple that's much tighter grain. Hard maple I've used didn't have the spots. That said, I will be watching your post to see who has the answer!
Cauls are the answer, at least for the recent boards I've made. c below.
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#2 posted 12-20-2011 04:28 AM
I had the same problem with the edges bowing from the clamps. I just trimmed the sides square on the crosscut sled and you can't really tell. On subsequent boards I used cauls and didn't have the problem again.
Maybe the MDF cauls you used had too much flex to them. My cauls were made from 2×4's.
#3 posted 12-20-2011 09:59 AM
It is amazing how much bowing can happen. I have had to do the trimming option also, but stiff maple cauls helped a lot. I have also tried to glue up sections. Nice job on these boards. i use CBDesigner and it is great.
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#4 posted 12-20-2011 10:18 AM
I am especially impressed with your grain orientation… and the flow you have achieved…well done…
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#5 posted 12-20-2011 01:50 PM
Your CB designs really stand out, nice job. We have all have the bowing effect. I sometimes accent the curve and just leave it to give the CB a different look. As to the white specks; I do not know where you bought the wood, but I found buying hardwood from the box stores is not the best place to buy hardwood. The one time I needed a different color for a CB, I went and bought a piece of "hardmaple" at the box store and wasn't convinced it was really rock maple. The sanding will get better with experience; you will learn how to prefit the pieces before hand and make adjustments during glueup to help eliminate some of the sanding. I know first hand, because I do not have a drum sander and sand by hand. We look forward to your next CB.
-- Flaws are only in the eye of the artisan!
#6 posted 12-20-2011 03:21 PM
Welcome to the club.
Glue ups are always frantic. Cauls and trial runs help.
Good job,
-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon
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Have you by chance asked your neighbors if they were experiencing the same issues? If so, It's probably nothing on your end.
Sure sounds like something your power company should fix for free.
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The home screen features a dedicated Media Bar touch key for quick access to your stored music and video, online sharing sites, and Web browser. It also includes a customizable Contacts Bar where you can easily make calls and manage messages as well as follow up to 20 web feeds from online friends through their social networks, personal blogs, Twitter feeds, and more. You'll be able to quickly send text messages and email as well as update your own status thanks to the onscreen QWERTY keyboard, which automatically changes orientation depending on how the phone is rotated.
Running the latest version of the Symbian operating system, the Nokia X6 includes pre-loaded games (including Spore by EA and DJ Mix Tour by Gameloft). Other features include Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, a full HTML web browser, access to personal and corporate email (with ability to view attachments), stereo FM radio, and up to six hours of talk time on 3G networks (up to 11.5 hours on standard non-3G GSM networks).
The 3.2-inch touch-enabled display auto-rotates depending on its orientation.
Free Ovi Maps Navigation
With its integrated GPS sensor and the newest edition of Ovi Maps (full version pre-loaded on this phone or available as a free download from nokia.com/maps), you'll enjoy all essential car and pedestrian navigation features as well as the ability to use navigation features even when not connected to a cellular network–great for extending battery life and saving on international roaming charges. Features include turn-by-turn voice guidance, over 6,000 3D landmarks in over 200 cities for quick recognition of the landscape around you, access to Lonely Planet travel guides, and detailed maps for over 180 countries (see more details below). You'll also be able to keep moving in the right direction with the integrated electronic compass.
Unlocked Phone
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider.
Additionally, this phone can be paired with 850/1900 MHz UMTS/HSDPA 3G networks in the United States (as well as 2100 MHz 3G networks found around the world, including in Europe and Asia). When paired with a compatible 3G network, you'll enjoy a high-speed connection offering a variety of feature-rich wireless services–from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In areas not served by a 3G network, you'll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).
Note that the downloading of maps, games, music, and videos, and uploading of images and videos, involves transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission, and the availability of particular services and features may vary by carrier.
Key Features
- Fast 3G connectivity with broadband-like speeds via 850/1900/2100 MHz UMTS/HSDPA.
- Integrated assisted GPS (A-GPS) receiver with free Ovi Maps enables you to find your route quickly and easily, whether walking or driving. Use the Walk pedestrian navigation to find your way, or the voice-guided Drive navigation to find the best route. (Learn more)
- Gorgeously colorful 3.2-inch touch-enabled display with 640 x 360-pixel resolution and support for up to 16.7 million colors.
- 16 GB internal memory
- 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics with up to 4x digital zoom, dual LED flash, center-weighted auto-focus, multiple scene modes, direct printing to compatible printers, and more.
- Capture widescreen videos (640 x 352; VGA) at 30 frames per second (fps). Other features include 4x digital zoom, MPEG4/3GPP formats, up to a 90-minute clip length, video stabilization, scene settings, and video light.
- Upload your photos and videos to Ovi Share and share them online with friends and family.
- TV output allows you to share videos on larger screens.
- Secondary camera on front for video calls (QCIF resolution) for use on compatible networks.
- Digital audio player compatible with MP3, WMA, AAC, eAAC, and eAAC+ formats.
- Video playback formats include MPEG4-SP playback 30 fps VGA, MPEG4-AVC playback 30 fps QVGA, WMV9 playback 30 fps QVGA, and MPEG4-SP playback 30 fps nHD.
- Stereo FM radio with RDS capabilities
- Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
- Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile–enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock. If your laptop is Bluetooth enabled, you can connect wirelessly and enjoy dial-up networking (DUN profile); note that additional charges may be applicable.
- SMS and MMS messaging
- Supports email accounts from more than a thousand ISPs (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail, and Hotmail. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their email using the Mail for Exchange mobile email client, which comes pre-loaded (an Exchange email account is required, and your Exchange Administrator must enable your account for synchronization).
- Full HTML Web browser (OSS) with support for Flash Lite 3.0
- Organizer tools including calendar, to-do list, notes, clock, converter, voice recorder
- Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off.
- S60 5th Edition, Symbian OS version 9.4
Vital Statistics
The Nokia X6 weighs 4.3 ounces and measures 4.37 x 2 x 0.54 inches. Its 1320 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of 3G talk time (up to 11.5 hours on non-3G GSM networks), and up to 450 hours (18.75 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, plus 850/900/1900/2100 3G networks (HSDPA).
What's in the Box
Nokia X6 handset, rechargeable battery (BL-5J), charger (AC-8), connectivity cable (CA-101D), wired stereo headset (WH-701), user guide, mini DVD with software
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Free Worldwide Walk and Drive Navigation
Nokia now offers its Ovi Maps Walk and Drive navigation application free across the globe. Drivers receive turn-by-turn voice guidance including lane assistance, traffic information (in 10 countries including the U.S.), and safety camera and speed warnings, while pedestrians will be guided on shortcuts through parks and pedestrian-only zones in over 100 cities across the globe. Unlike other mobile navigation mapping solutions, Ovi Maps works offline–no cellular service is required.
Driving directions.
3D landmarks.
Lonely Planet guide.
Real-time weather.
With the new Ovi Maps for mobile you get for free:
- Maps for over 180 countries and free map updates
- Drive and Walk navigation available in over 70 countries with real-time voice guidance
- My Position enables you to find your current location easier and faster than ever.
- New one box search for quicker access to finding places and addresses.
- Save your favorite places and routes, then synchronize them with your Ovi account over the air.
- Car navigation with voice and visual instructions, lane assistance and speed limit information. Now also with text-to-speech voice guidance.
- Pedestrian navigation with routing through pedestrian zones and shortcuts, pathways through parks and buildings, stairways and plazas. Now with text-to-speech voice guidance.
- Get real-time weather information including a 5-day forecast, for your current or any location found via search.
- Lonely Planet and Michelin offer you dynamic access to the best and most relevant editorial travel content for over 1000 destinations. Find thousands of listings for sights, restaurants, hotels, shops, nightlife, and more. Look these places up on the map and get to them with Walk and Drive navigation.
- Discover the events happening near your location on the map or any place found via search.
- Share your location on Facebook–where you are, what you are up to and finish with a photo.
No Hidden Costs
The new version of Ovi Maps comes with all the maps and high-end, car grade navigation features you need for free, and is yours to keep for the life of the smartphone. No additional licenses needed for extra countries, regions, or services like traffic information or city guides. Data charges from network operators may apply.
Voice Guidance and Traffic Information
Turn-by-turn, voice guided navigation comes free for both drivers and pedestrians. For drivers this includes lane assistance, traffic information, safety camera, and speed warnings. For pedestrians, this includes shortcuts through parks and pedestrian-only zones for over 100 cities around the world as well as 6,000 3D landmarks in over 200 cities to help you find exactly where you are.
Unique Hybrid Technology
Ovi Maps is built on an advanced technology called hybrid vector maps. Vector maps are high quality but less data intensive, and allow you to continue to navigate even if you lose your network connection. This means that maps downloaded or updated across a network connection are about half the size of bulky bitmaps used by other mobile map providers. The hybrid technology ensures that, unlike other providers, any downloaded map data is stored on the device for future use.
No Network Connection Required When Navigating
Avoid expensive, battery-draining network connections with Nokia's unique hybrid technology. Maps can be pre-loaded on to your Nokia smartphone so you can set Ovi Maps to offline mode, saving battery power, and the navigation system will still work. This is particularly useful for those worried about data connection costs when travelling abroad, or when travelling through areas with little or no network coverage.
Best Global Coverage
You take your mobile with you wherever you go in the world so, as standard, voice guided navigation for both pedestrians and drivers is available for 74 countries in 46 different languages, and there are maps for over 180 countries. This gives you the best maps with the largest global coverage for free.
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you might know me as a (good) livery designer from last year (check out my livery design packs for the 458, Huayra, LaFerrari and P1), but I had some business to do that needed to be done and now maybe, just maybe, I might be coming back to draw some new liveries or sth for AC.
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And last I changed the way too big and bright "wrong way" sign into simply the words "wrong way" half transparent and small because I think it is clear for most of us which direction to head, is it not?
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To extract : simply select the "assettocorsa" map and overwrite onto "assettocorsa" or select the features you'd like only (like texture map with damage displayer) and delete the rest.
Enjoy and maybe some day I will start painting again.
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Women went nuts when Donna Karan launched DKNY in 1989 as the young, contemporary counterpart to her high-end Collection line. And with good reason: At a time when dressing for work largely meant boxy power suits, Karan offered stylish, energetic and flattering pieces that could be combined in tons of different ways, quickly establishing herself as the unequivocal master of on-the-go, city-girl style.
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Twenty-four years later, the designer is hotter and more successful than ever. DKNY now includes men's, denim, accessories and fragrance branches with stores around the world and collaborations with edgy labels, most recently Opening Ceremony (which did a capsule collection of reissued DKNY '90s staples, including logo tees and bodysuits). Yet Karan's brilliantly simple design approach remains unchanged. Whether she's re-creating her trademark windbreaker in bold primaries, inventing wrap sweaters that can be worn 12 ways or covertly slipping slimming bodysuits into the flowiest dresses, she consistently comes up with fresh ideas to fuse functionality with adorability.
The brand, she explains, has always been about embracing everyday life. "DKNY is timeless," says Karan. "It's based on something real. It's not based on some kind of fantasy. It's like a pair of jeans-it's functional fashion." And it's always so much fun.
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The Royal Swiss Navy Gazette
The Royal Swiss Navy Gazette was a science fiction fanzine by Garth Spencer.
The Royal Swiss Navy Gazette was published in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The first issue appeard in 1997. 21 issues have been published. It was Garth Spencer's personal zine, although articles and essays did appear as well, along with letters of comment.
Covers were by R.J. Bartrop, Ken Fletcher, and Taral Wayne (DNQ). Illustrations were contributed by Michael Morse, Mats Ohrmann, and Taral Wayne.
Contributors of writing included Jacqueline Bartels, Lyn McConchie, Jonathan Rauch, Taral Wayne, Sharry Wilson, and Rajiv Witherspoon-Li.
Letters came from Chester Cuthbert, R'ykandar Korra'ti, Lee Ann Lavell (Space Cage), Eric Lindsay (Gegenschein), John Purcell (Askance), and Lloyd Penney (Torus), Yvonne Penney, and Taral Wayne (DNQ, Toronto the Ghood).
The Royal Swiss Navy Gazette won the Aurora Award for Best Fanzine for 2006.
Garth Spencer previously co-published The Central Ganglion from 1982-1983, and then on his own pbulished The Maple Leaf Rag from 1983 till 1987. In the 2000s he also edited BCSFAzine for the British Columbia Science Fiction Association. In the 2010s he began publishing a new zine, or renamed his zine, One Swell Foop.