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West Coast Trail Shipwrecks
When shipping in and out of Juan de Fuca Strait rapidly increased in the 1800's a startling number of ships were lost. There are a few reasons. First, the west coast of Vancouver Island is a lee shore, which means that with engine failure, ships will quickly drift toward the rocky and ship shredding shore.
The second reason is far more obvious, especially to anyone that has encountered the brutally stormy winters along the west coast. The storms are so bad that even today the West Coast Trail is closed from September to May. This isn't for any bureaucratic paranoia over safety. It's just too stormy. Too windy, too rainy, the horrible mud that bogs you down in the summer becomes close to impassible in the winter. It is so bad that the Tofino to Ucluelet region advertises .
The third reason is much less obvious and really quite sinister and malicious. The current. It moves north. And in stormy weather ships move north fast, very fast. So fast as to throw off navigation considerably.
Imagine you are the captain of a ship in a storm, approaching Juan de Fuca Strait in 1906, with your 1906 maps and navigational aids, unfamiliar with this coastline and far off course. Expecting at any moment to see the calm, sheltering waters of Juan de Fuca Strait, only to see the jagged teeth of the Vancouver Island, an instant before they rip into your ship. Your ship is 60 miles north of where you though you were. In the next few hours your ship will be pounded to death by the relentless waves.
Now, over a century later, you stumble along the beach halfway along the West Coast Trail and nearly trip over one of the anchors the Skagit left after it disintegrated in 1906.
This is why the West Coast Trail is so spectacular. Sure it is brutally challenging, wild and breathtaking at every turn. But the fact that you can stumble upon an incredible artifact of history just laying on the beach for anyone to stumble upon is just, well, fantastic. Then to sit next to it, marvel at the huge, rusting mass and think of the rest of the ship, just a few metres away, hidden under the massive, crashing waves, on another breathtaking beach.
Darling Falls & the Uzbekistan Shipwreck
Day 1 and already mesmerized by the beauty, history, reality and brutality of the shipwrecks of the West Coast Trail
When this part of word came to be called the Graveyard of the Pacific because of the shockingly frequent shipwrecks. To get that name. To earn such a horrible name, a stretch of land had to have claimed a lot of ships. It did. And the reason it did is because of a unique set of circumstances. In short, if you were to design a part of the world to devour ships. To pull them into an inescapable death. Well, you'd do well to design it very much like Juan de Fuca Strait.
Step 1: have a major port of trade centre itself in a place like Vancouver. Or better yet, create two cities, one like Vancouver, and another like Victoria.
Step 2: have them located at the edge of a relatively unknown continent in the biggest ocean in the world.
Step 3: have these major cities accessed by entering a strait with a fast moving current and brutal weather half of the year.
Step 4: and this is the master stroke. Have the entrance to the straight be a lee shore with a brutally hostile, rocky shoreline, and as one last brutal stroke of evil. Make the current in the strait move northward toward the destructive coast. And make the current move faster as the weather gets worse, which it is a lot.
The Strait of Juan de Fuca is all of these. It is a testament to how wonderful the cities of Vancouver and Victoria are. Not only did they rise out of such a brutal history of shipwreck disaster. But more importantly. More amazingly. They led to the creation of the West Coast Trail. This fact may not sink in with suitable gravity with the average person. But walk the West Coast Trail and it will resonate. The purpose of the trail sticks in the back of your mind as you hike it. It has to. There are shipwrecks at every beach. This is surely impossible, an exaggeration. But it's not.
As you walk you are constantly reminded that it's a life saving trail. But it's too hard. Even with the deluxe, IKEA looking ladders and bridges it's hard. How could survivors crawl off the beach and walk this trail. The sobering answer is simple. They did. They had to. They survived. They crashed onto Vancouver Island. These shores. As their ship was bashed into the rocks, the made their way to the shore. Some died, some lived. We have an unbelievably detailed history of who did and didn't. Then they set off on the Dominion Life Saving Trail.
The Uzbekistan Shipwreck (13.6k)
I notice a jagged piece of rusted metal, out of place on the cleanly rounded rocks. I pick it up as I would a McDonald's bag. It looked like a piece of trash a bit out of place. I would read later that this beach is strewn with the wreckage of the Uzbekistan. In April 1943 it was on it's way to Russia. Everyone survived that wreck. I look up, still holding the jagged piece of ship. What a shitty beach. Rocky, littered with logs. The Uzbekistan. Holding a piece of history. And just laying on the beach. Is it really part of a shipwreck? It seems so ordinary. A rusted triangle of metal, no longer than my arm. But it's here. In the middle of nowhere. Not really though. Far from anything, but the map says that this is where the Uzbekistan, a WWII cargo ship on its way to Russia met its end. Disintegrated on this shore in 1943. The rusted piece of metal seems so much like garbage. It has no defining look. It doesn't feel like anything special. Like a piece of history, like a shipwreck should. I drop the piece of shipwreck and at the same instant hear it.
The waves crash loud. I hadn't noticed as I considered the piece of wreckage, but the waves are loud. Loud and relentless. Looking up, my back at the distant crashing of a waterfall. I see the open ocean. The loud, crashing waves. I look at the piece of rusted metal. More closely. Turning in to see it in different angles. It feels more real now. As if I could find my way into how this piece of rusted metal came to be here. Sixty years later, rusting on day one of the West Coast Trail.
The first indication of the horror to come that they had on the Uzbekistan that night was the penetrating horror of mangling metal on the brutal rocky coast that I saw before me now. Not so long ago, I tried to imagine, a massive WWII era ship, in total darkness, lumbering into these rocks. The crushing sound of mangling metal. The panic. As dawn broke the 50 on board made their way ashore with the help of the low tide. Rescue came for all 50 of the Uzbekistan. But the ship itself was crushed repeatedly until it disintegrated into the rocks forever. Not really forever though. As I looked at the rusted piece of metal with the crushing waves beyond. It came to me in a flash. The importance of this thing in my hand. Like some ultra real museum, the West Coast Trail is a jaw dropping journey through history. To pick up a piece of the Uzbekistan, look out on the ocean where 50 people clamoured for the shore. This place is amazing. The warmth of excitement came over me. Of knowing that you are in the midst of something real. And as if day one of the West Coast Trail couldn't get any better, it did.
It's a sound I would come to hear a lot on the West Coast Trail. But this was the first time I'd heard it. Loud, rushing water. I felt tired. I'd hiked a long way. I felt like I was grubby. I had started the trail lots of energy and excitement, but so far the West Coast Trail was a bit tame. I followed the sound of water. It was loud. I could see it came from where a river came out of trees. A massive, slow moving river, clear, wide, and slow moving, snaked out of the forest. I followed it into the trees. The river bed was full of rainforest wreckage. Massive trees strewn all around as the clear, beautiful emerald water flowed around. The loud, water crashing sound became louder. It must be a waterfall, but I couldn't see it. Then suddenly it came into view. Like a scene out of a movie. A perfect waterfall. A perfect pool.
Darling River in this instant became the standard in which I would judge the West Coast Trail forever. So wild. So unexpected. So exciting. As I carefully made my way as close to the waterfall as I could, I couldn't believe how clear the water was. So impossibly green the rocks at the bottom were. So clear the water was. In seconds I dove in. It was amazing. The perfect waterfall. As the wash of the falls pushed me away I fought the current of Darling Creek as it flowed out of this amazing green pool toward the ocean. I let the water carry me even as I swam with the river current toward the ocean.
The sun broke through the clouds in one of those bizarre moments of rain and sunshine. I swam with the current as it snaked through a wasteland of enormous logs. Ducking under a massive tree, rolling onto my back, staring up to the sun surrounded by a small patch of blue sky in an otherwise cloudy sky. Pushed with the current I watched the trees above move slowly. Incredibly, the perfect day. How exciting. So far the West Coast Trail couldn't be better. But it seems everything can get better. Or at least more bizarre, and this moment did.
The trees above widened and I realized I was passing through the beach and into the ocean. I twisted against the current as the Darling River opened up into the ocean. Moving faster I thought in an instant that I'd be pushed into the ocean, then it hit me. A huge wave crashed against me. In an instant I wasn't moving either way. I'd hit the point where Darling River met the ocean waves. Bashing currents and waves made me stumble, feet sinking into the sand and gravel quicksand. I fell forward against the current and with waves crashing over my back and suddenly saw it. The piece of metal. The piece of Uzbekistan that I held a few minutes ago moving amongst the rocks and waves. I suddenly felt cold. The water was freezing despite the warmth of June. I stumbled toward the piece of wreckage pulling it from the waves. Holding it I suddenly felt some sort of connection. Crawling out of the ocean, looking on the same shore and trees they looked at 58 years ago. I felt connected to them. Like the 50 survivors of the Uzbekistan I was crawling out of the ocean. In a surreal moment I picked up the piece of Uzbekistan and held it up to the shoreline. What a place this is. My first day on the trail and I've found a piece of shipwreck and a waterfall.
I stumbled forward, knee deep in the perfectly clear Darling River. I jumped in a few minutes ago next to the waterfall surrounded by trees and cliffs. Now I was out on the open beach. Looking left and right I could see for a couple kilometres in both directions. There was no one in sight, just as it would have looked for the survivors of the Uzbekistan . Looking now, I couldn't believe how far I'd moved in the river. There was a ways to go to get to my pack I left where I would spend my first night, at least a five minute walk. Tired and cold now I walked faster. What a crazy place this is. Darling River.
The Uzbekistan Shipwreck at Darling River - West Coast Trail
The shipwrecks I had passed already since the trailhead have very interesting histories. At about 4k into the West Coast Trail from the Pachena trailhead look out to the ocean and you will spot the aptly named Seabird Rocks. This almost island marks the final resting place of two West Coast Trail shipwrecks. The Alaskan shipwreck lays at the bottom of the ocean about 300 metres to the right of the rocks and the Soquel shipwreck (misspelled Sequel on some WCT maps) lies under the water just past the rocks.
The Alaskan Shipwreck (4k)
The Alaskan was a small, wooden hulled steamship of 150 tons built in Oregon in 1886. She was owned by a Vancouver freight company and was enroute to Barkley Sound with 100 tons of box shooks (metal fittings to construct wooden crates). The Alaskan was last seen from Pachena Point apparently unable to round Cape Beale due to high winds she had turned back. Though distress flares were seen, no one witnessed its destruction and she evidently sunk killing the entire crew of 11. Three bodies washed ashore with considerable debris on the beaches west of Pachena Point.
The Alaskan Shipwrecked Near Seabird Rocks - West Coast Trail
The Soquel Shipwreck (5k)
The Soquel shipwreck which lies just past the Seabird Rocks was a much larger ship then the Alaskan at 698 tons. She was a four masted schooner built in San Francisco, California in 1902. She was sailing with ballast from Callao, Peru, heading for Port Townsend (near Seattle), when bad weather and high seas carried her far off course. The captains wife and daughter were killed by falling spars as two of the ships masts came crashing down.
The next morning daylight revealed the the Soquel on Seabird Rocks and a steam ship with a lifesaving crew from Bamfield was sent to rescue survivors. The single ship was unable to help anyone until another steamer arrived and both ships working together managed to pull 5 people off the reefs before the daylight faded. The next morning calmer seas enable the rescue the remaining survivors as well as the two dead bodies.
The Soquel Shipwreck - Seabird Rocks - West Coast Trail
The Sarah Shipwreck (7k)
At about 7k into the West Coast Trail you will come to the shipwreck of the Sarah hidden under the waves near the shoreline. This three masted barque of 1206 tons, built in Nova Scotia in 1874. This British ship was sailing from the Philippines, heading for the Puget Sound. The captain sighted the recently built Carmanah Point Lighthouse and mistook it for the Tatoosh Island Lighthouse. The ocean current had moved the ship considerably far north and when unexpected breakers were heard, the ships anchors were dropped. But it was too late, the Sarah ran aground on the shore of what is now the West Coast Trail. Over the next two days the crew of 18 and the captain's wife and baby managed to get ashore safely with the exception of two crew drowning.
The Sarah Shipwreck at Kilometre 7 - West Coast Trail
The Becherdass-Ambiadass Shipwreck (8k)
Built in New Brunswick in 1864 the 1376 ton 3 masted ship the Becherdass-Ambiadass was wrecked on the rocky shore only a half mile from Pachena Point. This British ship was returning from Shanghai to Moodyville (now North Vancouver) when Cape Beale was sighted. As she neared Vancouver Island early morning fog blinded her and under full sail collided with the abruptly rocky shore near the 8k mark of the West Coast Trail. Amazingly no one was seriously hurt, but the ship was wrecked. The crew used the lifeboats to save themselves. The next day a local boat carried both the crew and their belongings to Victoria. In the following weeks the ship disintegrated on the rocks.
The Becherdass-Ambiadass Shipwreck at Kilometre 8 - West Coast Trail
The Michigan Shipwreck (12k)
The Michigan shipwreck on the West Coast Trail is the first one you can see and actually touch, which is incredible since it is well over a century old. On January 21st, 1893 this 695 ton steam schooner was heading to Puget Sound from San Francisco. The strong northerly current that prevails in this part of the Pacific and would eventually cause dozens of shipwrecks, caused the Michigan to massively overrun her position. Instead of sailing into the Strait of Juan de Fuca, she collided with Vancouver Island in the middle of the night. The 25 people on board managed to get ashore after daylight. The the seas calmed the crew was able to retrieve a boat from the wreck and was able to get to Neah Bay for assistance. A ship rescue was attempted, but was not successful.
One death resulted from the attempt to hike over the old telegraph trail to Carmanah Point. A testament to how difficult it was then as compared to how relatively easy the now relatively easy West Coast Trail.
The Michigan Shipwreck at Kilometre 12 - West Coast Trail
West Coast Trail Info HikeWCT.com
Prologue|The West Coast Trail|When to Hike & Fees|Trailheads|Getting There
Considerations |Campsites|Shipwrecks|Routes
West Coast Trail Campsites HikeWCT.com
Michigan Creek at 12k|Darling River at 14k|Orange Juice Creek at 15k
Tsocowis Creek at 16.5k|Klanawa River at 23k|Tsusiat Falls at 25k
Cribs Creek at 42k|Carmanah Creek at 46k|Bonilla Creek at 48k
Walbran Creek at 53k|Cullite Cove at 58k|Camper Bay at 62k|Thrasher Cove at 70k
West Coast Trail Itineraries HikeWCT.com
Day 1 Pachena to Darling|Day 2 Darling to Tsusiat|Day 3 Tsusiat to Carmanah
Day 4 Carmanah to Walbran|Day 5 Walbran to Cullite|Day 6 Cullite to Camper


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Low-Value Consignment Relief to be abolished by April 1st
Andy Ruffell / 7 years ago
Due to exploitation by some companies, the Channel Islands are now seeing the abolishment of the Low-Value Consignment Relief by April 1st.
Low-Value Consignment Relief, or LVCR, is an administrative relief governed by the EU Council Directive 2009/132/EC that excludes the VAT from shipments of a low value. This optional VAT relief was designed to speed up the transit of low value goods through the mail which might otherwise be delayed by customs and also reduce the cost of tax collection where it might not be practicable. The states could decide whether or not to allow the relief which could be set between €10 and €22.
Such a relief obviously become a way of exploiting the system to reduce cost and become more competitive. Complaining later came from other companies as well as a Treasury minister who said such exploit was not proper. With the abolishment of this relief, companies such as Play and Amazon will no longer be VAT exempt.
For example, in 2006, Jersey claimed to have weeded out UK firms using the Channel Islands as part of what it called a "scam" to avoid tax. Tesco and Amazon were among those who left the island at that time, though both have come back with the help of agent firms on the islands, such as Indigo Starfish and The Hut Group.
Such an abolishment has its own share of negative effects as one Channel Islander who works in the industry told The Guardian: "I guess I just feel deflated by the whole sad VAT story. I'm going to lose my job. But I do understand its been our unfair advantage. At this point in time, [the island] has nothing else."
David Greene, a partner at Edwin Coe, representing campaign group Retailers Against VAT Avoidance Schemes (RAVAS), said: "RAVAS and its members have been campaigning for the past 10 years to abolish the loophole that allows retailers based in Jersey and Guernsey to avoid VAT on low value goods ordered over the internet by UK consumers. As a result of RAVAS's pleas to the European commission, the UK government clamped down on this abuse. UK retailers have been seeking an even playing field but have been competing with supplies from the Channel Islands with one hand tied behind their back."
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I would like to welcome Cabinteely FC to the First Division and wish them luck.
I know this is a densly populated area but I doubt it's a hotbed of football.
Did any other clubs apply, I wonder?
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A good friend got tickets to a show as a holiday present. She will be seeing the show at the Neil Simon Theater (52 between Broadway and 8th) and parking at a lot around 44 or 45 between 5th and 6th. She would like to have a nice dinner with her husband. They like food (except for Mexican.)
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Alexander Thompson was born between 1770-1761 according to the 1830 Census of Pulaski County. He was married to Mary "Polly" Norton, daughter of Messer Norton who is listed as chain carrier on both of Alexander's survey's. He was listed on the 1810 Census of Wayne county Kentucky, and the 1820 Census of Pulaski County Kentucky. His surveys are very close to the Wayne and Pulaski county lines. Alexander is listed on the 1831 tax list for Pulaski County Kentucky. He may have removed to Benton county Alabama shortly before his death, or he may have died in Kentucky and his widow removed to Benton county Alabama to be with an older child there prior to the settlement of his estate. There are no land records in Alabama for Alexander. Deed records regarding the Power of Attorney given to his son William D. Thompson to sell the property in Pulaski County are recorded in Deed Book 10, page 61-73, dated 1838. Names of his heirs are listed. Polly Thompson, Alexander's wife, also relinquished her right of dower. Final settlement was in Alabama in 1841.
Children of Alexander Thompson and Mary "Polly" Norton are:
1. John A. Thompson was born 25 Feb 1795. Census records read he was born in Tennessee. By 1835 John and his wife, Martha Harper, had removed to St. Clair County Missouri. He died there 8 July 1867 and is buried at the Iconium Cemetery, St. Clair County, Missouri. Photo of his tombstone can be found at Findagrave.com.
2. William D. Thompson was born about 1797 in Kentucky. His wife's name was Mary. He died in February of 1849 according to the 1850 Mortality Schedule of Benton, now Calhoun County Alabama.
3. Anna "Anny" Thompson was born about 1805. She married Oswell Griffin. This family, too, removed to Benton, now Calhoun County Alabama. She died about 1878. Bible records of Oswell Griffin give some information about this family. See footnotes: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jareeves&id=I1280
4. Martha "Patsy" Thompson was born about 1806 in Kentucky and died after 1860. She married Eli Phillips. This couple were on the 1860 Census St. Clair County, Alabama.
5. Mercer Thompson was born 18 May 1807 in Kentucky. He married Matilda Sullins. He married second, Cassandra Elizabeth..... He also migrated to Alabama. He died there 25 Nov 1887 Etowah County, Alabama. He and both wives are buried at the Lebanon Avent Cemetery in Gadsden, Etowah County. Photos of stone at Findagrave.com
6. Sampson Thompson was born 1 Aug 1809 in Kentucky. He married 21 Mar 1829 Pulaski County Kentucky Elizabeth Fry, daughter of Valentine Worley (per consent). Alexander gave written consent for this son, as did Valentine Worley. Mercer Thompson was witness to both consents and Bondsman. He and his wife are buried at Lystra Baptist Church Cemetery in Cullman, Alabama. Eliza Thompson died 1901. Photo of her stone can be found at Findagrave.com
7. Hester "Hettie" Thompson was born about 1810 in Kentucky. She married Humphrey Hardwick 5 Dec 1833 in Wayne County Kentucky. She died after 1864, Humphrey Hardwick died 20 Sept 1862 according to the affadavit Hettie filed for his pension. He is buried at Zion Hill Cemetery Calhoun County Alabama.
8. Leonard Thompson was born about 1811 in Kentucky. He married Mary "Polly" Laughlin 14 Feb 1837 in Calhoun County Alabama. He was living in Jackson County Alabama in 1870.
9. James Thompson was born about 1815 in Kentucky married Ann Grimes 28 Mar 1837 Benton/Calhoun County Alabama. He was living in Calhoun County Alabama in 1860.


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1-cup chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
Place a wok over medium high heat, and warm the coconut milk, but don't let it boil. Add the curry paste, and stir it until the oil begins to separate out and form a thin film, to bring out the maximum flavor. Add the remaining ingredients except the lime leaves and basil leaves, and simmer until the sauce is absorbed and thickened. Add the lime leaves and basil leaves and stir fry briefly before serving.
Garnish with julienne red chili, with Thai jasmine rice, and the usual Thai table condiments.
Note if you particularly like your curries hot, then replace the fish sauce in the cooking with nam pla prik (chilies marinated in fish sauce), that has had at least a week to mature.
Put two thirds of a cup of Thai chile peppers or jalapeno peppers in a 1-pint jar, and fill with fish sauce. Seal and keep for a week before using.
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Chicken Stuffed Sticky Rice, "Khao Niao Sod Sai Kai"
14 oz chicken breast, finely chopped
Surround each ball with a layer of sticky rice. Line the steamer layer with lettuce, cabbage or other seasonal green leaves, rub with the cooking oil thoroughly. Place the balls on the leaves, spacing well apart about 1-2 inches to prevent them from sticking to each other. Steam over vigorously boiling water for about 20 minutes until cooked. Remove.
For serving, arrange on a serving plate together with assorted fresh vegetables and a chili sauce. Serve immediately.
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Thai Chicken with Basil, "Gai Pad Gaprao
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
You can vary this recipe by adding a medium diced spanish onion or sliced green onions, or a combination.
1-pound ground or minced chicken
The garlic, shallots, peppers and peppercorns are ground together in a mortar and pestle. In a hot wok with a little cooking oil, briefly stir fry this paste to bring out the flavor and aroma. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to stir until the chicken is cooked through.
Serve over Thai jasmine rice, or over a fried egg or egg crepe, placed on the rice. For dinner it goes well with the hot and sour tom yum soups, as well as curries and other Thai food.
Add the usual Thai table condiments as well as ground chili and sugar. You might add ground black pepper also.
You can experiment by replacing the meat with hard tofu marinated in a mixture of sweet soy, fish sauce and ground ginger, soy, or a vegetable mix of your choice (we like to mix broccoli and cauliflower florets, with julienne carrots), to make a vegetarian gai pad-gaprao.
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We have an interesting situation unraveling in the DC Comics universe. On one hand, we have the upcoming Justice League, with quite a few superheroes brought back from the oblivion – think Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and many others. On the other, we have a living and breathing DC universe happening on the small screen, with characters like Arrow, Atom, The Flash, and many others getting their chance to shine. And the two may often clash – like in the case of The Flash, played by a different actor in the TV series and the upcoming Justice League movie. Which inevitably leads us to a big question: out of the two parallel DC universes, which one is better?
On TV
The small-screen adventures of the DC superheroes are usually referred to by the common name "Arrowverse". Currently, there are three series featuring characters connected in one way or another to the hooded vigilante: Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow.
The first two series are well-known – they are what they are, with their ups and downs. But Legends of Tomorrow is a surprising – and sometimes playful – twist on the storyline, featuring controversial characters like the White Canary, a dead and resurrected assassin with an often uncontrollable urge to kill, the Heat Wave / Captain Cold duo who don't seem to be able to decide whether they are heroes or crooks, Ray Palmer, aka Atom, who resigned from active duty in Star City after finding out that his "death" hasn't amounted to anything, and Rip Hunter, a time traveler gone rogue using his time machine to save the world – and his lost family.
Legends of Tomorrow has broken out of the usual flow of things, taking its team through space and time. The story, the visuals, and the multi-dimensional characters it has actually made me set aside my favorite New Zealand pokies for a change, becoming one of my favorite superhero-themed series ever.
The characters of the small-screen universe are lovable, fallible, and lifelike (sometimes), often human beings that have the technology to thank for their superpowers.
On the big screen
As opposed to the DC characters currently on the small screen, the ones on the big screen are almost godlike in their nature. The Man of Steel has left his human beginnings behind, becoming an idol. Bruce Wayne is a brutal crimefighter by night and a billionaire businessman by day. Diana Prince… well, she is truly lovable in her naivete in her origin story but seems to be a tough woman with her… um, sh*t together when she appears in Batman vs. Superman. And when it comes to the newcomers, Aquaman, The Flash (the movie version) and Cyborg, we really don't know enough to find out whether or not we can relate to them (well, a lot depends on what Aquaman is drinking in the trailer).
At this moment, many might feel themselves being closet to those in the Arrowverse than the godlike figures in the Justice League. What do you think?


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X Factor winners named
Crowd favourites Random have taken out the X Factor competition.
The R&B group last night secured themselves a recording contract with Sony BMG after beating thousands of hopefuls in the reality television series.
"The winner of the X Factor 2005 is Random," presenter Daniel Macpherson declared to screams and tears in the audience.
That left West Australian contestant Russell Goolie in second place.
Winning the Ten Network reality competition means Random will record an album and their first single will be a song titled Put Your Hands Up.
"Thank you so much. We love you all," the group of five sang after being announced winners.
X Factor is based on a British program created by American Idol judge Simon Cowell, but, unlike the Idol series, it is open to groups as well as solo singers.
It was judged by producer Mark Holden, singer Kate Ceberano and Scottish events manager John Reid.


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- L'Aura Montgomery
- Shinji Shibuya hides no excitement over the specialty scallop roll that recently made David coo in gormandizing bliss.
Speaking from the gut, 2007 proved to be a year just like any other: We (the Indy food staff) ate a lot, discovering both amazing and horrifying dishes locally and abroad. Many readers probably did the same such is the thrill of dining out. Just for kicks, and to leave this year thinking positively, we decided we'd review our favorite dishes. Each of us picked something worthy of getting momentarily poetic about. For the record, we did not discuss our picks beforehand. Hence both David and I picking meals we had in Chicago as our faves from afar ... who knew?
Monika Mitchell Randall
Local: One dish springs to mind the lamb loin at Nosh. I liked several of the new restaurant's small plates, but the lamb won me over.
It arrived at the table with a pink blush from a quick sear. The two juicy slices of loin were accompanied by a mint and shallot salad, and chutney with slivered garlic. Each bite was a mix of savory and sweet not easily forgotten. I've always felt safe in recommending it, and thus far, no one has called to complain.
Nosh, 121 S. Tejon St., 635-NOSH (6674), nosh121.com
Afar: As a total Food Network junkie, whenever we travel I try to hit up at least one "celebrity" restaurant. In Las Vegas, Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill was on the menu. If something can be simple and complex at the same time, it was the yellow cornmeal crusted oysters with green curry sauce and mango pico de gallo.
I was happy I got to try this dish before everything began to taste like fire. The crispy coating with a hint of salt, and the succulent bite of oyster ... wonderful. The sweet of the mango and spice of the curry whipped me out.
David Torres-Rouff
Local: It's a far cry from the high-wire theatrics of many modern sushi chefs, as Shinji Shibuya favors simplicity and subtlety. Yet his uncompromisingly fresh rolls frequently shine, like the special scallop roll he made me on a recent Friday night at Shinji's.
He topped an unassuming California roll (made, as always, with fresh shrimp rather than krab) with milky white wafers of baby scallop, just off the plane from Japan. I literally cooed as the sweet, soft and creamy scallop melted over my tongue, leaving just a whisper of oceanic brine to refresh and rebalance the palate. A real beauty.
Shinji's Sushi Bar, 308-M S. Eighth St., 475-0669
Afar: Chicago. In a city overpopulated by legendary steakhouses, the predominantly vegetarian Green Zebra is not to be missed. It's tofu-free, farm-to-table eating at its best.
Among six stellar dishes, the semolina gnocchi ($14) dazzled. No bigger than a thumbnail and sauted in sage butter until just crisp, each gnocchi delivered an incomprehensibly rich and intense flavor package, aided by an emulsion of minced sage and savoy cabbage, fava slivers, crispy sage leaves, and some spectacular gumball-sized heirloom tomatoes. Tossed in the pan only at the last second, the tomatoes warmed through but remained firm, so they literally popped in right over the top of each little gnocchi as I ate them, adding a layer of warmth, some acid to cut the richness, and enough sweetness to mingle with the semolina and sage. The flavors and textures washed over me for a full two minutes after each heavenly bite. Amazing.
Matthew Schniper
Local: A lot of good this will do you now, but the first dish that came to mind when I began reflecting on a year of dining locally was the famous lobster bisque from SoupMan.
I know, how clich. And from a chain, to boot. So shoot me it was freakin' good. Unlike the restaurant, which lasted something like two months, the bisque lingered on in my memory.
It proved the pinnacle of what a gourmet soup and, moreover, a bisque should be: not too heavy or fishy, but rich and velvety, with real chunks of meat. We'll probably never know the recipe, which just adds to the allure.
Afar: While in Evanston, Ill. , I enjoyed a meal at a colorfully decorated caf called Tapas Barcelona. The Spanish-themed menu featured small plates intended for sharing over wine or sangria. With a random mix of seafood- and spice-inspired items, my friend ordered a $5.50 plate called dtiles con tocino, or dates with bacon.
On a plate garnished by a thin, red lake of bell pepper coulis, a handful of large, baked dates rested, skewered by a toothpick in a bacon hug. Looking no more remarkable than any other finger-food treat, it blew me away when the sinewy, pasty warmth hit my tongue: instant foodgasm.
I've had bacon wrapped around many things in the past cantaloupe, honeydew, English muffin, quail but the date beat all. And the red pepper flavor added just the most subtle layer of earth to match the fat and sugar.


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Cottages In South West Ireland
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Encased in mile after mile of golden coastline, and boasting ten of the country's highest peaks, South West Ireland is the ultimate destination for a cottage holiday. Comprising two distinct counties, Kerry and Cork; the South West is home to many of Ireland's most beloved landmarks and visitor attractions, including ancient castles, award-winning golf courses and a plethora of blue flag beaches. But it isn't just its renowned attractions that make South West Ireland such a popular destination year on year; it's its friendly people and their stimulating way of life that make the region such a special place for a cottage holiday in Ireland.
To begin our odyssey in South West Ireland, let's take a look at County Kerry, the country's quintessential holiday destination. Book a self-catering holiday cottage in County Kerry and look forward to sublime days out in the great outdoors and evenings spent amongst some of the country's most spirited communities. Discover the endless lakes and lofty peaks of the Killarney National Park; unearth the history of the 15th century Ross Castle; surf the Atlantic breakers at White Strand beach, or tee off on the Ballybunion golf course, enjoying inspiring views over the region's emerald hills and grasslands. What more could you ask for on a cottage holiday in South West Ireland?
Cork or Kerry? The choice is yours on a holiday in South West
Or, perhaps you'll make County Cork your destination of choice on your holiday in South West Ireland? As the country's biggest county, you can expect great things from this larger than life area of the South West. Kiss Blarney Castle's famous stone. Unravel Ireland's maritime history at Mizen Head. Idle on pristine beaches, or try your luck with a rod and catch some of the Atlantic Ocean's most prized fish; the choice is yours with a holiday cottage in County Cork!
For a cottage holiday to remember, opt for a break in South West Ireland with Hogans Irish Cottages. There's nowhere better to uncover the beauty and charm of Ireland; and once you've visited, we guarantee you'll want to go back for more!
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Easy Morning Rituals to Start Your Day the Right Way
The way you spend your morning usually sets the tone for the way you'll spend the rest of your day. Sticking to a solid routine following your first few steps out of bed allows you to set up a successful approach to the hours ahead. MindBodyGreen recently gave a glimpse into eight morning rituals that ensure you'll have a great day every day, and we're sharing a few of our favorites below.
Give your mind a few minutes. Many find the official term "meditation" intimidating, but starting your day in a mindful way will help you handle and manage stressful situations. It's as easy as focusing on your breath (in through the nose, out through the mouth) while letting your mind relax. Set a five-minute timer so you're not late for work.
Take an energizing shower. A few minutes under a stream of cool water will wake you up and give you a boost of energy before you've even reached for the caffeine. Warm water can make you even more lethargic, so stick to colder temps for your morning rinse, which will also help stimulate fresh blood flow.
Stay disconnected from your devices. You'll likely be stimulated by all forms of technology for the rest of your day, so give yourself at least a half hour away from all screens as you wake up. What's the rush?
Stretch it out. Moving your body, whether it's a full yoga practice or a simple stretch, is super important for waking up your muscles and getting your blood flowing. It will also help energize you naturally. If you're sitting at a desk all day, your body with thank you.
Set a goal for the day. It doesn't have to be life-altering, but giving yourself some direction by setting even a small goal for the day that will start you off on the right foot and help you feel accomplished when the day is done.


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Rachel's got a question that's stumping me:
"My daughter is almost 5 months old and has had frequent bloody andmucusy stools on and off since she was about 6 weeks old. She is
exclusively breastfed. Our pediatrician initially said it was dairy
and soy protein from my diet, so I cut those out. It seemed to make no
difference. I then cut out wheat, then eggs, until eventually the "top
8" allergens were out of my diet. Still no improvement. My pediatrician
says to wait it out, and since my daughter is gaining weight, seems
happy, and is meeting developmental milestones I shouldn't worry. I
just don't feel right about this, and since we are creeping up on
solids introduction age I really want to figure it out. Do you have
any suggestions? We are so at the end of our ropes here."
Yeah, I just can't imagine that having blood and mucus in your poop is something that should just be ignored, so I'm kind of shocked that your pediatrician is telling you not to worry. Something is definitely not right.
You've dealt with the most obvious things: dairy, soy, wheat, eggs, etc.
Is this ringing a bell with anyone? I'm trying to think backwards through what I'd suggest if it were an adult suffering from blood and mucus in the stool, but I'm not getting anywhere with that in my head, either.
Was your daughter ever given antibiotics? That's the only thing that's jumping immediately to mind.
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- A statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable
- (complaint) ailment: an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
- A reason for dissatisfaction
- (complaint) an expression of grievance or resentment
- The expression of dissatisfaction
- (complaint) (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
- of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture; "American citizens"; "American English"; "the American dream"
- of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas; "the American hemisphere"; "American flora and fauna"
- A native or citizen of the United States
- A native or inhabitant of any of the countries of North, South, or Central America
- The English language as it is used in the United States; American English
- a native or inhabitant of the United States
- Give something and receive something of the same kind in return
- a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one); "they had a bitter exchange"
- Give or receive one thing in place of another
- chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
- give to, and receive from, one another; "Would you change places with me?"; "We have been exchanging letters for a year"
- coins made of gold
- amber: a deep yellow color; "an amber light illuminated the room"; "he admired the gold of her hair"
- A yellow precious metal, the chemical element of atomic number 79, valued esp. for use in jewelry and decoration, and to guarantee the value of currencies
- A deep lustrous yellow or yellow-brown color
- An alloy of this
- made from or covered with gold; "gold coins"; "the gold dome of the Capitol"; "the golden calf"; "gilded icons"
Asia - Philippines / Luzon Manila
The earliest written account of the city is the 10th Century Laguna Copperplate Inscription which describe an Indianized kingdom maintaining diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Medang and commercial exchanges with Ancient Japan and Song Dynasty China. The city was invaded by Brunei's Sultan Bolkiah and was already Islamized by the 15th century when the Spanish first arrived. Manila eventually became the center of Spanish activity in the Far East and one end of the Manila–Acapulco galleon trade route linking Latin America and Asia. This caused it to be called the "Pearl of the Orient". Several Chinese insurrections, local revolts, a British Occupation and a Sepoy mutiny also occurred thereafter. Later, it saw the rise of the Philippine Revolution which was followed by the arrival of the Americans who made contributions to the city's urban planning and development only to have most of those improvements lost in the devastation of World War II. Since then the city has been rebuilt.
Manila was first known as Ginto (land of gold) or Suvarnadvipa by its neighboring provinces, and was officially the Kingdom of Maynila. The Kingdom of Maynila flourished during the latter half of the Ming Dynasty as a result of trade relations with China. Ancient Tondo was maintained as the traditional capital of the empire. Its rulers were equivalent to kings and not mere chieftains, and they were addressed as panginuan or panginoon ("lords"), anak banwa ("son of heaven") or lakandula ("lord of the palace"). During the 13th century, the city consisted of a fortified settlement and trading quarter at the shores of the Pasig river, on top of previous older towns. There is also early evidence of Manila being invaded by the Indianized empire of Majapahit, due to the epic eulogy poem Nagarakretagama which inscribed its conquest by Maharaja Hayam Wuruk.Saludong or Selurong which is a historical name for the city of Manila is listed in Canto 14 alongside Sulot, which is now Sulu, and Kalka.
During the reign of Sultan Bolkiah in 1485 to 1521, the Sultanate of Brunei decided to break the Dynasty of Tondo's monopoly in the China trade by attacking it and establishing the state of Selurong (now Manila) as a Bruneian satellite-state.[8] A new dynasty under the Islamized Rajah Salalila. was also established to challenge the House of Lakandula in Tondo. Islam was further strengthened by the arrival to the Philippines of traders and proselytizers from Malaysia and Indonesia.The multiple states that existed in the Philippines simplified Spanish colonization. Manila was temporarily threatened by the invasion of Chinese pirate-warlord Limahong before it became the seat of the colonial government of Spain.
In 1571 Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi founded the Manila in what today is Intramuros. Manila was made the capital of the Philippine Islands, which Spain would control for over three centuries, from 1565 to 1898. The city was occupied by Great Britain for two years from 1762 to 1764 as part of the Seven Years' War. The city remained the capital of the Philippines under the government of the provisional British governor, acting through the Mexican-born Archbishop of Manila, Manuel Rojo del Rio y Vieyra and the captive Real Audiencia. However, armed resistance to the British persisted, centered in Pampanga, and was led by Oidor Don Simon de Anda y Salazar.
Manila also became famous during the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade which lasted for three centuries and brought goods from as far as Mexico and Peru all the way to Southeast Asia. Silver that was mined in Mexico and Peru were exchanged for Chinese silk, Indian gems, and the spices of the East Indies.
In 1898, Spain ceded the Philippines to the United States. Under the American control, the new government invited Daniel Burnham to plan a modern Manila. The Burnham Plan was a project that attempted to create Manila as Paris on the Prairie, with a vision of a government center occupying all of Wallace Field, which extends from Luneta to the present Taft Avenue. The Philippines Capitol was to rise on the Taft Avenue end of the field, facing toward the sea, and would form, with the buildings of different government bureaus and departments, a mighty quadrangle, lagoon in the center and a monument to Rizal at its Luneta end. Of Burnham's proposed government center, only three units were built: the Legislative Building and the building of the Finance and Agricultural departments, which were completed on the eve of the War. By then, President Manuel L. Quezon had doomed the Burnham Plan by creating a new capital outside Manila, which was named after him, Quezon City.
Manila was the site of the most fierce battle in the Pacific theater during the war. During the battle, Manila became a city of bloodbath in Asia where 100,000 civilians were killed. It was the second most devastated city in the world after Warsaw during the Second World War. Sin
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Good & Services Tax
Good and service tax is a direct tax code to be implemented by the government. It is a comprehensive indirect tax to be levied on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods as well as services at a national level. Integration of goods and services taxation would give India a world class tax system and improve tax collections. It would end the long standing distortions of differential taxation treatments of manufacturing and service sector. The introduction of goods and services tax will lead to the abolition of taxes such as octroi, Central sales tax, State level sales tax, entry tax, stamp duty, telecom licence fees, turnover tax, tax on consumption or sale of electricity, taxes on transportation of goods and services, and eliminate the cascading effects of multiple layers of taxation. GST will facilitate seamless credit across the entire supply chain and across all states under a common tax base. SALEINT FEATURES
It will be implemented at 3 levels:
1. Central government (CGST)
2. State government (SGST)
3. Inter-state (IGST)
The detailed structure of GST is broadly classified between the state finance ministers & the task force created by the finance commission. STATE COMMITEE VIEW| TASK FORCE VIEW|
Multiple SGST rates for different types of goods as well as services| A single rate both at central and state level should be implemented| Multiple threshold level, for goods in state and central and another threshold level for service| A uniform threshold level for both central and state is to be maintained| For inter-state transaction, the tax levied should be a combination of CGST and IGST.| There will unified bank model for inter-state transaction.| Real estate, alcoholic beverages will not have GST. While on tobacco GST will be levied. | Alcohols, emission fuels & tobacco will be subjected to GST. A comprehensive taxation policy will be adopted for the real estate and...
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Now listening: The Notwist, "The Devil,You + Me"
'Specially: Track 9, 'Boneless'
I study religion, because there is a thing that makes a person say (some things; some people), "we/i/one are/am/is made for more than this". And it's either the "more" or the "made" upon which hinges something interesting (which is not the same thing as its being communicable; here is a potential problem for my study. Shh. Moving on.). Ends or origins. What could be meant when someone means these? Means them in the midst of some "this" that is mere, somehow unsatisfactory and obvious?
(There's lots of other ways to interrogate that sentence. Wittgenstein would point you towards the backslashes, for example. I suppose you could interrogate my particular interrogation and find the gaps in which I stand. Loll. Lollygag.)
I think i'm safe asking it this way. If I asked what is more, what its architecture and economics, or if i asked what is made, (what the sinew, what the law), then i can't imagine taking it seriously. But I ask what is meant by meaning these, and I think there's techniques available to me for that sort of research.
If you've ever read some Goethe, it will not surprise you to know that these thoughts? Children of a bitch toothache.


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Ryan Nipp MD, MPH is a gastrointestinal oncologist and health services researcher at the Mass General Cancer Center. Dr. Nipp's research focuses on optimizing the care delivered to patients with cancer and their family.
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Dr. Nipp's research platform consists of studies interfacing between palliative care, geriatric oncology, and health services research. His research goal is to improve the quality of life and care for patients with cancer and their family.
Dr. Nipp is interested in developing models of health care delivery to improve patients' quality of life, address their symptom burden, and to promote patient-centered decision-making.
Dr. Nipp's future goals are to continue to develop innovative interventions to enhance the quality of life, prognostic understanding, patient-centered decision-making, and overall care of patients with cancer throughout their illness trajectory.
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Kim Kardahsian just posted another NSFW selfie featuring the same black bar as her first stripped down photo…but this time she's posing with model Emily Ratajkowski!
"When we're like…we both have nothing to wear LOL @emrata," Kim captioned the pic on Twitter.
You may remember that Emily was one of people who stood with the 35-year-old reality star when she posted the photo a few weeks ago. Kim faced major backlash, but Emily stood by her side and even posted her own bare body pic with the message that women should be able to do what they want with their bodies.
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DadaQuarium's Exotica: The E-space of the formidable Johan DaDa Vis, Exoticat extrordinaire and creator of FANTASTICA, a stunning series of radio programs of rare and beautiful exotica mulled together into an amazing sound collage. Anyone into record collecting will want to bookmark his reviews and roundup of issues and reissues. Email him and thank him for the wonderful work that he does! (These shows are often featured on my SHOUTCAST server)
The Butt Page: You have NO IDEA how many people slip in the shower every year and end up in the hospital emergency room with stuff stuck "up the down staircase." This will link you to the most complete and accurate archive of REAL cases. Some even are accompanied by X-rays of the problem.
Dewey Webb Page Confidential: The always-interesting extra supplement to the Phoenix New Time's fine web-site. This page aspires to be "Your personal guide to pulp culture in all it's dazzling and queasy forms." It suceeds in a very big way. Do follow the link to the New Time's home-page. It will make you wish you lived in Phoenix. (Or do you?)
Vinyl Lives!: the face behind this place is the guy NPR called when the did a story on the 50th anniversary of the LP. David Letterman leans on him to come up with goofy bisquits for his "Dave's Record Collection bit." Be sure to subscribe to the most-excellent ExoticaEtcetera his paper-only zinealog of hundreds of rare, desirable, and weird wax. He gets the GOOD stuff!
Jack Diamond Music: Jack is a too-cool cat who is ALWAYS is where it's at. He scans album covers for you to dig. He's got A-friggan-MAZING vinyl for sale that smell like cigarettes and incense when the postman brings 'em to your door. He knows all kindsa interesting stuff about Jazz, Exotica, Incredibly Strange Music, Beatnik, Spy...whatever. It's his bag, and you're invited to peek inside. He's got a gig at KFJC too.
Baby Doe is Obsessed: This Dishy chick combines her knack for web-design (I think it's her day job) with her penchant for objet's de kitcsh: Tiki's, Sewing patterns (fascinating...I SWEAR!) I am particularly fond of a feature called "Servin' Stars:" Anecdotes of celebrities and their public dining behaviour.
Kitty62Ville: A grab-bag of wonderfulness that is an ongoing fascination of mine. Found letters, found photos, "Mondo Micro," the cinema of the insect world, and a new feature "Way Out Takes," recordings of people - mostly celebs - just being themselves. Knitting patterns too! Sh's a seminal member of the Philadelphia phenom Big Mess Orchestra to boot! A visit to her link page is mandatory.
Scuba Girl: Not really sure how to approach describing this one. My mad-scientist friend Mark Sanders is behind this site, and I never fully understand what he is on about. It's some amazing eye-candy, but the meaning can be a little hard to get at. Meaning is overrated anyway.
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We are delighted and honoured to have as our guest tonight, His Highness the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims, who is currently visiting Pakistan. Thank you for joining us.
PTV: Let me begin by asking you about the projects you inaugurated here in Pakistan, the Micro Credit Bank and the Serena Hotel. What is the particular significance of these projects?
AK: The objective of these projects and others, has been to support the economic development of Pakistan to try to identify niche needs that have not been responded to in the past, and if you take the micro-finance, this actually has been an area of involvement of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme in the North since a number of years, but it was important to institutionalise that activity and to make it available across the country. New legislation brought in by the Government has enabled non-governmental organisations to enter into the micro finance field and, it is, without any doubt, one of the most important support systems to fight particularly poverty, because in effect, what you're doing is that you are providing banking to segments of the population that cannot access commercial banking. In the other area, Islamabad needed a new hotel, the economy of Pakistan needs to be further diversified, the leisure industry is an important industry and this is another hotel amongst the six I think which are in this country.
PTV: That sums up these two projects, but these are not the only ones that your Network and Foundation are supporting. The viewers would be interested in knowing your insights on how this model that you have been able to put forward, is so successful. What goes into this model actually?
AK: Well, I think a number of issues, and I feel very flattered by your comments, but essentially the notion is that the Aga Khan Development Network is a support system to national initiative in the countries where we work, to enhance developmental processes, to speed them up, to add quality. So the first thing is to identify the needs. Aga Khan University identified the need of quality higher education in Pakistan. This is not a specific issue for Pakistan, many countries in the developing world need much, much more sophisticated higher level education. The next point is that, if you create new capacity, its important to bring to that field, whatever it is, a centre quality. So what we have tried to achieve is the notion of 'best practice'. In the 60s, the 70s there was a long debate - a political debate - as to whether developing countries could afford quality. I think that argument doesn't exist anymore, in the sense that the developing countries, like all countries, need quality institutions. So our objective is going to try to establish as a goal, best practice in what we are doing.
PTV: How do you do your networking with other organizations, because you know your Network does not work in isolation, there are imports and networking with other organizations. How does this aspect of the model work?
AK: Once we have identified what we think is a niche requirement or a specific requirement in a developing country, we will then analyse that, and that's perhaps a point which I should have made earlier, the quality of the diagnostic of the issue and of the design of the response, takes time and work and reflection. Once we are satisfied that we have more or less addressed the problem, then we will seek partners, either within the country or outside, to work with us. A third aspect is the replication of the knowledge we have developed. We try to develop capacity, which can be reutilised, either in the public sector or the private sector in the country concerned or outside.
PTV: Monitoring, that's a very important issue. There has been no dearth of projects conceived and designed to address these basic issues that your Network addresses, but somehow because of faulty monitoring, they just fall on the wayside and then nobody talks about them. How does your monitoring system work?
AK: We have a rigorous monitoring system, and I think that what I have tried to encourage, is to have people move away from a sense of shame if mistakes are made. If mistakes are made, the question is, can they be corrected, how can they be corrected? But if failures of any sort are just pushed under the carpet, in the end, they eat into the carpet and that's the carpet that's gone.
PTV: So its not just a question of having enough finances, it is also a whole lot of other things. Talk about also, if you please your Highness, the efficient use of resources, because there is a debate raging in Pakistan, that, well perhaps in the education system for example, a lot of money is coming in, but its not a problem of money, it's the way you utilise it. Tell us also of that aspect of your work.
AK: You know in the last decades, one of the things that has come across in the development work has been strategising public service, social service delivery. And countries need to re-look at their objectives in education, in health care, they need to make sure that they correspond to demographic needs, to changes in demand. And my sense is that, that process of strategising is one which needs more time and effort and it really should not be a political debate; its actually a highly technical debate as to how you educate the future generations of a given country for their future, and I think that is in the process of happening now, but its an on-going exercise lets be quite frank about it. As the economy of a country changes, the education for future generations has to adapt to those projection of need.
PTV: You are talking about economy of the country; let me have your insights on that subject as well. How do you view the current state of Pakistan's economy, because there has been some concern in the past that perhaps we have not done as well, to put it very charitably, as we ought to have done, now we are turning the corner. What is your assessment?
AK: M y feeling is that real progress has been made. Real progress is in relation to the Bretan Woods Organization, World Bank, IMF, bilateral donors also, there is a greater sense of confidence. What will be important is to have disposable incomes grow in Pakistan, so that the population moves forward with enhancing the development process. Development simply cannot occur if people don't make it happen.
PTV: So it has to be a people-centred, people-supported development? But the economic indicators, as you look at them and compare them with the previous indicators, do they look marginally better, do they look substantively better?
AK: They look significantly better and my belief is that they will continue to improve. The question is, when macro economic progress is made, how does it filter down to the micro situation - in individual families, and that is going to be an area that needs watching.
PTV: We know you are not in the habit of prescribing things, but we still would want your wisdom on this count. What are the things - the major things - that the country's economy and economic managers ought to avoid, things that should not be allowed to happen?
AK: I would prefer to put it in terms of things that should happen rather than things that shouldn't happen. I think first of all, Pakistan should seek to diversify its economy further, because at a certain stage, whether it is Pakistan or any other country in the world, agricultural productivity as base of the economy is insufficient; you need to have other sources. So that's the first issue. The second issue is the relation between the public sector and the private sector; both sectors have to work with each other instead of competing with each other or sometimes being in conflict. Thirdly, both have to be productive and they have to be effective and therefore, the measuring criteria in both have to be very clear, overt, and targets set. My sense is that all those issues are very well understood and they are being dealt with.
PTV: Let us talk about other issues that are agitating the people's minds. The larger issue these days is the great debate between the Muslim World and the West. Despite the efforts that have been made from either side, the wide river of division still runs between them. How do you see the situation? Do you think its worse than before or is there any way we could bridge the gap?
AK: I think the inherent issues have been there for a long time. The basic premise, the basic problem is the enormous lack of knowledge of the Islamic world in the general world-culture. It's a rather remarkable thing and a very sad thing to me, that over a billion people, their 1400 year history, of civilizations, are simply not part of general education in the general Western world. It's a remarkable knowledge gap, and its extremely difficult for the Muslim world, with all its pluralism, etc. to fill that gap. And because of that vacuum, anything that tends to be a bush fire or worse, takes on the dimension of being a reflection of the whole of the Islamic world, which of course it isn't. Also, many of the issues which are political, tend to be associated with the faith of Islam when in reality they are not, they are basically political problems, many of them inherited since many decades. One of the problems is the length of, duration of these issues which have remained unresolved.
PTV: Let me ask you a cliched question, but related to this: Are we headed towards a clash of civilisations?
AK: In my view, no. Because, first of all, there isn't one Islamic civilisation, there are multiple Islamic civilisations. Secondly, the ethics of our Faith, our ethics which is shared by many other Faiths, so I don't think there is an issue of ethics there. I think there is a deep issue of communication and knowledge and unless both parties make a serious effort to close that vacuum, these misunderstandings will continue to exist and they will be amplified in this vacuum.
PTV: How do we get out of this?
AK: That is a difficult and long question, but I think it probably comes down to a multiple process of education. Educating the communicators, educating the intelligentsia of the various societies, educating in institutional capacity; I think it is a multiple and long-term exercise, but it needs to be addressed.
PTV: What should the Muslim world do for itself? Of course, what we have discussed is only one part of the problem of how West has not been able to understand the multiplicity of the Muslim world and the multiple issues confronting the Muslim world, but the Muslim world too has not exactly been upto the task - has not done what it ought to have done. How does it respond to the new challenges?
AK: That is again a very complex question, but I think the Islamic world generally speaking, can communicate more on the issues that it has to address, in terms of quality of life for the population concerned, in terms of issues of good governance. Pretending that problems don't exist doesn't address them. The question is, let's say "yes there are a number of issues that need to be addressed." Identify them, respond to them and I think that can be achieved. I am not despondent by any means, I am frustrated by the inability that others and I myself have had, to make this happen.
PTV: Let's change the subject a bit and talk about lighter things, as it were. How do you divide your time, the viewers would be immensely interested in finding out. You are a spiritual leader, you're a celebrity, you're a man wanted by communities, people, governments, and there are only 24 hours in a day!
AK: That is true. My time is frankly in heavy demand, perhaps more so today then in the past. I am fortunate to have excellent colleagues who work with me, I've excellent collaborators around the world, many of whom work voluntarily, and who are very highly placed in their own professional lives, so I benefit from the support of a wide spectrum of intelligentsia. Generally speaking, we have made big investments since my grandfather's time in education, so there is a big spectrum of educated people in various parts of the world. And I think one of the important things is to share goals, is to explain to people what we want to achieve and why we want to achieve them. And I have been amazed and thrilled frankly, at the capacities of even the completely illiterate populations, to express themselves about the correct priority that should be addressed. And if you follow their agenda, nine times out of ten, you'll get it right!
PTV: Your Highness the Aga Khan, thank you very much for sharing your wisdom and insights wit us. We wish you the best of luck with all that you pursue in your life.
AK: Thank you very much indeed.


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I keep getting whupped by the same pet combo but different people. They even wear the same gear. Coincidence? or is EA trying to prevent me from hunting the guy down and challenging him one on one til I finally win? (joking guys, really)
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text: was i my car around 11:30 - 12:45 at the back of subdivision . opened my sunroof of my minivan its a pacifica chrysler 2017 it has a big sun roof. i was looking up at the stars i saw what at first i thought a satalight but then i realized it stopped . i was by myself so i was joking around and started talking to it.. like are you a real ufo..Lol.. if so can you move for 10 sec? then it did! . so then i was thinking ok weird. so i ask it again this time for 15 sec and it did. so then i sayed , ok take me up... remember i was just playing around i did not think it was a ufo . i was just board talking to myself . so then as i was looking at with no clouds just stars it was gone in a blink of an eye . well i was ok maybe it was a satalight. so i did not think anything of it. my car was off this whole time i started to play with some papers i had in the car then i stop. maybe 3 min had past then i look back up and in just a few more sec i saw it moving again from the north to south it stop for a min or so and moved in a straight line and stop again. so i was joking again and sayed ok your back are going to probe me then it moved and stop.And then it zig zag like a z then went straight up super fast in to the stars. i watch it till i could not see anymore that was a little unnerving ..That it moved like that and was gone .Now i'm scared that maybe i was talking to a ufo and they might come back for me .. i never thought they were real till that happened. i have kids, and i'm . scared i don't know what to do ? should i be worried?


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Chac is not a fan of straight answers.
Marcus is not a fan of Chac.
I'm coming up on 50 subscribers and I'd like to do something for you guys. What do you say? Q&A or a bonus page or another Marcus Interview?
Vote in the comments.
It's funny how few powerful entities ARE a fan of straight answers. Great page! Very moody (which I'm always a fan of).
I'm almost at the point where I'm replacing the angel and devil on my shoulder with Chac and Marcus!
I suppose you reach a certain point where your worst enemy becomes boredom and telling the whole truth is tantamount to surrender.
personally, i think it's because answers don't mean anything if you don't find it for yourself. if someone just hands you all the answers to your questions, it's more difficult to accept because you didn't obtain them through your own effort. powerful entities know this. they're trying to teach, not solve problems. at least, that's how it is in KEXX, anyway xD
It's pretty much Nesariel's whole deal in Autumn Bay, too.
Chac isn't interested in teaching Dara anything. He has an agenda and if she happens to learn something along the way, well... that might also be amusing.
I'd try to drink water out of a cactus or something. Maybe find shelter under a rock too (shade). But alas, that is not the direction upon which this tale shall follow.
I bet Xibalba is gonna be a major freak show if she gets there.
I read somewhere that there's only one specific kind of cactus that's safe to drink from. the others will make your life harder.
When we get to Xibalba, literally everything changes.
Nice bottom panel btw! Like that perspective.
That's one for Q&A
And thank you! I try to keep the framing fun.
Q&A!!!! That would be awesome!!!
Start PM'ing me questions and I'll put something together folks.
Y'all have been so supportive and I can't truly express how much that means to me.
Yeah! Q&A for sure.
I have grown to really like the dialogue and the subjects of conversations within your narrative. This has totally sucked me in.
Glad to hear it Skweeee!
Dara looks like she's on the threshold of Xibalba already.
I'd vote Q&A but I'm having a hard time thinking of a question.
I'm still at 49 subscribers and I'll leave questions open for a week before choosing a handful at random.
Well, the hallucinations can hear each other. I'm not sure if that's good or bad, though...
If they were more polite to each other it would at least make this scene less confusing for her.
I finally sat down and read through your archives. Now I'm hooked!
That makes me really happy.
Always glad to have new folks along for the ride.
hey, man. first of all, your art is growing at a REALLY nice rate. i could say more, but i don't think this is the place xD but the writing. HOLY SHIT THE WRITING, MAN. PERFECTLY paced, nailed the tone, everything is just perfect, man. it really does suck you in, and i'm loving the ride so far. Chac is best character xD you totally deserve all those subscribers, and more besides. i personally would love a QA session. they're fun lol. keep up the great work, man.
Thanks so much Fig! If I can get my art up to your level I'll be good to go. I need to work a bit more at the fundamentals (skeletons, expressions, thumbnails etc) but I owe so much of what I've learned to this amazing community.
Looks like everyone wants a Q&A session. So PM me those questions and I'll pass them on to the cast.
Good stuff! Subscribed.
And that's 50! I've only got 2 questions so far for the Q&A. Keep em coming. I'll try to cover at least five.
I think I'm siding with Marcus on this one. But curiosity can be a very powerful force...
I always side with Marcus.
Without giving too much away... I like to think it's something more along the lines of an existential crisis.
I wouldn't mind seeing some sketches or rough drafts of your work flow as a bonus. I always think that's awesome.
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Yeah... rough drafts.
I sorta just lay out the 3D models and get to work. I'm... not actually an artist.
I just learned about thumbnailing the other day. I could throw down the base sketches and Marcus' lost inks.
I wouldn't mind seeing some sketches or rough drafts of your work flow as a bonus. I always think that's awesome.
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Aaaaaaaand I'm caught up! Q&A's are always interesting when conducted by an interesting person :)
I've still only got two questions. (technically three because I turned one question into two for maximum effect.)


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General Care Projects in Ghana by Dorothy Appleyard
Obruni, be my friend!
Ghanaians are renowned for being some of the friendliest people in the world, and it is most definitely true. From the moment I got on the plane to Accra everyone spoke to me and was interested to find out more about me, and this friendliness didn't stop once I arrived.
As I stepped off the plane and was greeted by the heat and mosquitoes, I don't think I really had many preconceptions about Ghana, and strangely enough, I didn't really experience "culture shock" until about two weeks into my stay. People were so happy and welcoming that I didn't feel homesick and I enjoyed being thrown in at the deep end and doing completely new things in a new place!
After waiting over two hours for the mother of the Children's Home to come and meet me (my first experience of the Ghanaians' relaxed time-keeping skills!), I was placed in the babies unit where the children ranged from new born to around 3 or 4 years old. At the time I thought I'd never remember all of their names but after spending every day playing with them I soon remembered them.
Working in the Children's Home was one of the best but also the hardest things about my time in Ghana. I became very attached to a little boy called Herbert who I still think about all the time. At the beginning of my 3 months placement I felt like I had all the time in the world to spend with him, but as I grew closer to going home, the thought of leaving him there broke my heart! I can't wait to go back and see the children again and am hoping to be able to sponsor little Herbert!
It was so rewarding making the children laugh and smile, it didn't take much. I took lots of bubbles and balloons with me which they loved. You really felt like you were helping out, and there always seemed to be volunteers there which was good because you know the kids are always getting love and cuddles. Cleaning up and changing towel diapers every day might seem like a chore but it made me happy to do anything that made their lives a little bit better.
I never thought I'd fall in love with a country and its people so much, but I had such an amazing experience there that I hope it can continue being part of my life. Everyday is an experience in Ghana, be it from two little girls being mesmerized by touching my hair on a tro tro, to little children following you down the street and walking with you and holding your hands to wherever you might be going, to everyone saying good morning and asking how you are on the way to the tro tro stop and the countless calls of "Obruni, be my friend", "Obruni, how are you?".
Even though I went traveling almost every weekend over my 3 months and saw lots of amazing places, it was these little everyday encounters that made my time in Ghana so good. I saw elephants, paradise beaches, waterfalls, rainforests, monkeys, slave forts, a stilt village, gorgeous lakes, hills and landscapes, even Barack Obama (on his first visit to Ghana!), but it was the people along the way that made these trips so good. There is always someone who wants to help you. I really miss my short morning walk to the tro tro stop on the main road, talking to Georgina the fruit lady and my friend Felix and countless other people who wanted to talk to me, the Obruni.
It's amazing how quickly you get used to a new way of life when you are made to feel comfortable there. The public toilets, mosquitoes, wearing DEET, potholes, lack of running water, bucket washes etc all fall into insignificance when you compare it with the places you will go and the people you will meet. I got so used to all of these things that I almost forgot they were different to how I used to do them!
One aspect in particular that I loved about Ghana was the slogans on tro tros and taxis and shop names. Lots are religious, lots are funny, some are confusing and some make you think but they definitely make traveling around more interesting! Some of my favorites were, "The road to success is full of potholes", "Heaven's gate – no bribes", "No food for lazy man", "Lover boy", "God is wonderful furniture works" and many, many more….
The Projects Abroad staff in Accra were brilliant - only a text or phone call away and, Fynn, the Accra Coordinator, in particular, was always willing to help you with anything. You don't need to worry about being ill or losing money because the team are always there to help.
To sum it all up, it was the best experience I've had so far. Ghana is an amazing country, despite its problems; it is a happy and vibrant place. On one hand it seems like a fast-paced place, with cars, tro tros and taxis speeding about everywhere and people getting on and off buses quickly, beeping horns and dodging potholes, but on the other hand it has a nice slow pace which I think we've lost in Britain – the taking time to talk to people and find out more about them, not rushing anywhere, not worrying about being at places for set times. It was this contrast that added to the excitement and atmosphere.
I can't wait to go back!
Dorothy Appleyard
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Before they slipped on the first of their two NBA championship rings, Isiah Thomas and Bill Laimbeer stumbled in the playoffs twice against the Boston Celtics.
As a prelude to their six titles, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen fell in the playoffs three consecutive times to the Detroit Pistons.
Playoff heartache has become almost a rite of spring for Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs swept the Clippers trio in the 2012 Western Conference semifinals and handed Paul a stinging defeat in Game 7 of the conference semifinals in 2008, when Paul played for the New Orleans Hornets.
The Clippers will get another chance to nudge aside their nemeses Saturday evening at Staples Center in Game 7 of a first-round series that could represent a coming-of-age moment for Paul, Griffin and Jordan.
The threesome has shown signs that it is on the verge of taking a step forward in its title pursuit by pushing the defending NBA champions to a decisive final game in this series.
Paul has displayed steely calm in the last two games, with 25 assists and one turnover. Griffin made more than half of his shots in Game 6 after going one for nine in the fourth quarter of Game 5. Jordan collected enough dunks and blocks Thursday to offset eight missed free throws in 15 tries.
Clippers Coach Doc Rivers said his stars' growth is largely a function of staying together four seasons, an opinion that may foreshadow a desire to re-sign Jordan this summer when the center becomes an unrestricted free agent for the first time.
"The more you try to keep a core group together," Rivers said Friday during a conference call with reporters, "the more they learn from each other, they know each other and they can trust each other and they tend to have more confidence together compared to when you make so many changes that no one really knows each other.
"This group has been through a lot of stuff, including the playoffs last year, at least some of them have, and I think that's where some of the calm is. The other calm is preparation. I think they feel prepared and they're confident. Confidence breeds calmness."
The Clippers have arguably outplayed the Spurs in five of six games in the series, losing once in a blowout and twice because of haywire finishes — including Griffin's turnover in Game 2 and Jordan's basket interference in Game 5.
Having Game 7 at home sounds great for the Clippers, considering that in NBA history the home team has won nearly 80% of the time in these situations. However, each of these teams already has won twice on its counterpart's home court, including each of the last three games.
"We're excited to go home and play in front of our home crowd," Griffin said late Thursday night. "Our home crowd last year in Game 7 against Golden State was amazing and we'll need that again Saturday night."
The Clippers did not practice or hold a film session Friday, but players did receive treatment at the team's training facility. Reserve forward Glen Davis was listed as questionable for Game 7 after suffering a sprained left ankle in the second half Thursday.
Davis' impact is biggest at Staples Center, where he routinely invigorates the crowd and his teammates with his energetic plays. Should Davis be unavailable, Rivers said, the Clippers could turn to Spencer Hawes or Hedo Turkoglu or go with a smaller lineup as they did late in Game 6.
Rivers said he expected the Spurs to continue intentionally fouling Jordan, even though the strategy has had mixed success in the series. Jordan has made 39.1% of his free throws, nearly matching his 39.7% accuracy in the regular season.
Rivers was referring to shooting when he said "Game 7s are the ultimate make-miss games," but he might as well have been discussing the fortunes of Paul, Griffin and Jordan. They need a win to make something worthwhile out of a season that will otherwise go down as another playoff miss.
Paul turns 30 on Wednesday, which will either be Game 2 of the conference semifinals between the Clippers and Houston Rockets or day four of another early off-season for an eight-time All-Star who has never made it past the second round of the playoffs.
"Doc's been saying since training camp that we have to finish," Paul said Thursday.
Thomas and Laimbeer learned how. So did Jordan and Pippen.
The Clippers will get their chance Saturday, potentially ending the run of the team that has stood in their way for so long.
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