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Fresno County supervisors voted Tuesday to uphold $477,000 in fines imposed against medical cannabis patients and property owners, while granting one property owner's appeal. The vote was more symbolic than substantive, as many of the patients cited have either left the county or lack the ability to pay. Yet Tuesday's hearings highlighted the fine-centric approach adopted by Fresno County, as well as the plight of non-resident property owners who get cited right along with the [read more …]
Court records filed in challenge to Fresno growing ban
New court filings are available for viewing in the lawsuit filed by the Fresno Cannabis Association and the Union of Medical Marijuana Patients against the City of Fresno. The suit challenges the city's cannabis cultivation ban, which was enacted in 2014 after Fresno County also banned growing. Both the city and county ordinances impose heavy fines of $1000 per plant for violations. The suit alleges that the city violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) [read more …]
As opposition mounts, SB 1262 fails to pass Assembly
Senate Bill 1262 is dead for the year after failing to pass the Assembly Appropriations Committee today, and a new author will be needed to push a similar bill next year. At one point, SB 1262 had bipartisan support from Assembly Member Tom Ammiano, a staunch advocate for medical cannabis patients, and the bill's chief author, state Sen. Lou Correa. The bill would have created a state Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation in the Department [read more …]
The Fresno Cannabis Association presents its first fundraiser and strategy session at 2 p.m. June 8 at Full Circle Brewery in Fresno. Come learn about the cannabis growing bans in the City of Fresno and Fresno County, and meet the people leading the legal fights against them. Food, drink and cannabis advocacy — tres bien! Facebook event page | Meetup event page Admission tickets are $10 at the door. This private event is for people [read more …]
Fresno County cannabis fines challenged in court
A medical cannabis grower and her mother are awaiting a judge's ruling on whether to stay enforcement of Fresno County cannabis fines totaling $43,000. Judge Bruce Smith said he expects a ruling by the first week of May, Marc Benjamin reports in the Fresno Bee. Smith said he was not "altogether unsympathetic" with the Holapatiphone family, which was fined $43,000 by Fresno County supervisors in noncriminal penalties after 43 medical marijuana plants were discovered without [read more …]
A CEQA lawsuit that seeks to block the enforcement of the Fresno County cannabis ban was filed April 4, 2014. The lawsuit doesn't claim the county ban violates Proposition 215 or Senate Bill 420, although it well could. Instead, the single cause of action claims the county violated the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This unofficial copy is lightly redacted. If the embedded viewer doesn't work, click here. Exhibit A: Fresno County Ordinance 14-001 Exhibit [read more …]


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Massive winter storm Jonas is bringing blizzard or near-blizzard conditions to much of the mid-Atlantic and the northeastern states this weekend. Early Saturday morning common snowfall rates were two inches per hour, with three inches per hour being seen in the New York City area. Roads across the entire region are quickly becoming impassable and the storm could pose a life-threatening situation to anyone caught off guard.
As the mammoth front blasts nearly the entire east coast, will global-warming alarmists take note of what are simply natural weather and climate fluctuations, or will it be business as usual — blaming man for climate change?
Saturday morning a blizzard warning was put into effect for more than 33 million people from Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Connecticut, down through New York City, Washington D.C., and Virginia. At an amazing 28 inches, Terra Alta, West Virginia, was already deeply covered Saturday morning, as the snow was reaching out into other southern states such as Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee as well. Snow has also been reported in Alabama and coastal South Carolina.
Sustained winds in Delaware have peaked at 59 mph, with gusts to 85 mph at Assateague Island, Virginia and 73 mph in Lewes, Delaware. The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to lead to power outages, and major flooding is forecast for coastal cities throughout New Jersey and Delaware at high-tide times. Moderate flooding is expected in coastal cities all the way from as far north as New England to the southern reaches in North Carolina.
Thundersnow, a thunderstorm wherein snow is the primary precipitation, is likely to be experienced as strong wind gusts and the above-stated 2-3 inch per/hour snowfalls pound the Chesapeake Bay area and the Delmarva peninsula in Delaware.
The massive blizzard has hit the U.S. east coast at a time when global warming is being shouted from the rooftops. Mirroring a religious fervor, mainstream media outlets are spinning tales of melting polar ice caps that will leave whatever earth not covered by the rising the ocean levels completely scorched. If one's only source of news were the main stream media and incessant "climate-change" soundbites from politicians, one might be tempted to believe the science has been settled on the issue. However, as The New American has pointed out time and again, there is no global warming problem.
For example, in his article "Hiding the Hiatus: Global Warming on Pause," The New American's Senior Editor William F. Jasper notes that the satellite data shows that there has been no detectable global warming for the last 225 months — almost 19 years. This data, Jasper explains, is based on "lower troposphere temperature records for 99 percent of the globe, obtained from highly accurate microwave sounding instruments aboard a series of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather satellites."
The satellite readings, which have been available since the late 1970s, are more reliable than the surface temperature readings, which are by no means recorded everywhere on the planet's surface and are also subject to the urban-heat effect. Yet the surface temperature record does not show a global-warming problem either, though the readings have been adjusted upward, ostensbily to take into account areas where readings are not available, as explained in this article by Jasper, "Fudging the Global Temperature Record."
Prior to the era of modern weather stations, the temperature record was less reliable than in recent times. In The New American article "2015: The Climate Record That Wasn't," Charles Scaliger observes:
Of course, no one has any idea what average world temperatures were in the pre-Industrial Age, since there were no satellites or modern weather facilities to monitor such data. The evidence seems to suggest that global temperatures fluctuated widely — between the Medieval Warm Period and the Little Ice Age that followed, for example — but such matters are of small concern to climate-change zealots who are so frequently wrong but never in doubt. The Medieval Warm Period allowed the Vikings to settle in Greenland and grow a wide variety of crops. But with the arrival of the global-cooling cycle known as the Little Ice Age, most European settlements in Greenland were abandoned, though many of their churches and dwelling places stand to this day.
Yet such facts do not stop global-warming alarmists from falsely claiming that the temperature record shows that the Earth is hotter than ever.
In another article for The New American, Rebecca Terrell profiled multiple scientists who have discredited the global warming alarmism. The very existence of these climate realists and many others — who have been ignored or lambasted by the mainstream media for failing to toe the party line — exposes the lie that there is a scientific "consensus" in favor of the alarmism.
As the massive blizzard pounds the entire east coast, maybe enough snow will fall on Washington, D.C., to cause the White House, politicians, political pundits, and media outlets to take note. Planetary temperatures have fluctuated and always will. Right now it is bitterly cold and people would do well to stay indoors. Maybe while home waiting for Jonas to pass, a good way for people to use the time might be for them to write letters to their congressmen encouraging them to ignore the pseudo-science behind the climate alarmism.
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Exploration is a priority in my life, and in our family life. Here are 7 reasons why:
- We need to step out of routine, regularly. If we don't, it's too easy to get stuck in a rut.
- Looking at new places and new people, with eyes to see, reveals more of the Lord. He's the Creator of all we have to explore and there is something of Himself to be found in every place and person.


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Burrendong Dam
|Burrendong Dam
Lake_Burrendong, New South Wales, Australia
|Wellington, New South Wales
|32°40′4″S 149°6′25″E / 32.66778°S 149.10694°ECoordinates: 32°40′4″S 149°6′25″E / 32.66778°S 149.10694°E
|Flood mitigation, irrigation, water supply
|Construction began
|Opening date
|State Water Corporation
|Dam and spillways
|Type of dam
|Embankment dam
|Macquarie River
|76 metres (249 ft)
|1,116 metres (3,661 ft)
|Dam volume
|1,188,000 megalitres (42,000×106 cu ft)[1]
|Spillway type
|Gated concrete chute
|Spillway capacity
|13,720 cubic metres per second (485,000 cu ft/s)
|Lake Burrendong
|Total capacity
|1,188 gigalitres (4.20×1010 cu ft)
|Catchment area
|13,886 square kilometres (5,361 sq mi)
|Surface area
|8,900 hectares (22,000 acres)
|Normal elevation
|344 metres (1,129 ft) AMSL
|Power Station
|AGL Energy
|Commission date
|Installed capacity
|19 megawatts (25,000 hp)
|Annual generation
|50.9 gigawatt-hours (183 TJ)
Burrendong Dam
Burrendong Dam is a rock-fill embankment major gated dam with a clay core across the Macquarie River upstream of Wellington in the central west region of New South Wales, Australia. The dam's purpose includes flood mitigation, irrigation, water supply and hydro-electric power generation. The dam impounds Lake Burrendong and is filled by the waters from the Macquarie, and Cudgegong rivers as well as Meroo Creek.
Location and features[edit]
Commenced in 1958 and completed in 1967, the Burrendong Dam is a major dam on the Macquarie River within the Macquarie Valley, approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Wellington. The dam was built by the New South Wales Water Conservation & Irrigation Commission for the purposes of providing flood mitigation, irrigation, and water supply.[1][2]
The dam wall height is 76 metres (249 ft) and is 1,116 metres (3,661 ft) long. The water depth is 57 metres (187 ft) and at 100% capacity the water level is 344 metres (1,129 ft) AHD. The surface area of the dam is 7,200 hectares (18,000 acres) and the catchment area of the dam is 13,900 square kilometres (5,400 sq mi). At 100%, Burrendong Dam has a capacity of 1,188,000 megalitres (42,000×106 cu ft). Additionally, the dam has a further flood mitigation capacity of 480,000 megalitres (17,000×106 cu ft).[1] The spillway on the dam is a gated concrete chute with a release capacity of 13,720 cubic metres per second (485,000 cu ft/s).[2]
Burrendong Dam has twice been recorded at a critically low level of 1.5% in drought. Contrastingly, however, Burrendong has mitigated potentially devastating floods downstream by using its flood capacity and releasing water in accordance with downstream tributary flows, safely reaching 160% of capacity in 1990 and 152.8% in 2010.[citation needed]
The A$32 million first phase of a major upgrade began in 2010 and is expected to be completed during 2015. This project will bring the dam up to modern safety standards including the raising of the main dam wall and saddle dam by 1.8 metres (5 ft 11 in) as well as modifications to the existing spillway, complemented by construction of an auxiliary spillway and fuse plug.[1][3]
Power generation[edit]
A hydro-electric power station generates up to 19 megawatts (25,000 hp) of electricity from the flow of the water leaving Burrendong Dam. The average output is 50.9 gigawatt-hours (183 TJ) per annum.[2] The station was completed in August 1996 and was officially opened on 9 February 1999 by the Premier of New South Wales, Bob Carr. At the time, the facility was operated by Power Facilities Pty Limited; and is now managed by AGL Energy.[4]
See also[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Burrendong Dam" (PDF). State Water. Government of New South Wales. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 February 2011. Retrieved 20 January 2011.
- ^ a b c "Register of Large Dams in Australia" (Excel (requires download)). Dams information. The Australian National Committee on Large Dams Incorporated. 2010. Retrieved 22 April 2013.
- ^ "Burrendong Dam Safety Upgrade" (PDF). Factsheet. State Water of New South Wales. November 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
- ^ "Burrendong Power Station, New South Wales". Power generation portfolio: Hydro-electric. AGL Energy Limited. Archived from the original on 9 April 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
External links[edit]
- "Macquarie-Bogan River catchment" (map). Office of Environment and Heritage. Government of New South Wales.
- Swanson, Peter (2006). "Lake Burrendong - Wellington / Mumbil, NSW". Sweetwater Fishing. Sweetwater Fishing Australia.
- "Lake Burrendong". Crown Land: State Parks. Trade & Investment NSW, Government of New South Wales. 2010.
- Central West Catchment Management Authority website


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Mardin Turkey, Mardin Houses, History Mardin Houses
Filed under Turkey Vacations
The culture of Mardin bears the imprint of various antique civilizations flourishing in the area. Mardin has an enormous historical, cultural and architectural richness.
It is apparent that this richness has the potential of contributing much to the development of the province and national tourism if mobilized and managed properly. Mardin enjoys a privileged status in the sense that it is able to make people live the past and to present what is old and valuable to present generations. Mardin's cultural diversity is further enriched by the deep-rooted culture of various communities including the oldest Christian community, the Suryani.
Who can refuse to see a city of tolerance where ezan from mosques lives in brotherhood with church bells? It is a candidate for UNESCO's List of "Cities of World Heritage." Submitting, protecting and transferring cultural richness for the next generations require a big importance.
Mardin is a city in southeastern Turkey. The capital of Mardin Province, it is known for the Artuqid architecture of its old city, and for its strategic location on a rocky hill near the Tigris River that rises steeply over the flat plains.
Mardin is one of the oldest settled areas in upper Mesopotamia. Excavations done in the 1920s discovered remains in the area that dated to 4000 BCE. The first known civilization were the Subarians who were then succeeded in 3000BCE by the Hurrians. The Elamites gained control around 2230 BCE. and were followed by the Babylonians, Hittites, Assyrians, Romans and Byzantines.
In 692, the Muslim Ummayads arrived and introduced Islam. The Abbasid Caliphate based in Baghdad replaced them in 824. Factions of the Seljuk Turks fought each other over Mardin as it changed hands many times before it was finally taken by Nahm ad-din Ilghazi, the bey of the Artukids, a Turkish dynasty founded by the Seljuk Emir Artuk. During the Artukid period, many of Mardin's historic buildings were constructed, including several Mosques, Palaces, Madrassas and Hans.
The lands of the Artukid dynasty fell to the Mongols sometime between 1235 and 1243, but the Mongols never directly governed the area. The Artukid family ruling Mardin became vassal state of the Mongol Empire. During the battle of Ain Jalut in 1260, the Artuqid ruler revolted against the Mongol rule. Hulegu's general and Chupan's ancestor, Koke-Ilge of the Jalayir, stormed the city and Hulegu appointed the rebel's son, al-Nasir, governor of Mardin. Although, Hulegu suspected the latter's loyalty for a while, thereafter the Artukids remained loyal unlike nomadic Bedoun and Kurd tribes in the south western frontier.
The Mongol Ilkhanids considered them important allies. For this loyalty they shown, Artukids were given more lands in 1298 and 1304. Mardin later passed to the Akkoyunlu, a federation of Turkic tribes that controlled territory all the way to the Caspian Sea. In 1517, Mardin was annexed by the Ottomans under Selim the Grim. During this time, Mardin was administered by a governor directly appointed under the Ottoman Sultan's authority. In 1923, with the founding of the Republic of Turkey, Mardin was made the administrative capital of a province named after it.
Places to visit;
Great Mosque – Constructed in the 12th century by the ruler of the Artukid Turks, Qutb ad-din Ilghazi. It has a ribbed dome and a minaret that soars above the city. There were originally two minarets, but one collapsed many centuries ago.
Melik Mahmut Mosque – built in the 14th century and contains the tomb of its patron Melik Mahmut. It is known for its large gate which features elaborate stonework.
Abdüllatif Mosque (Latfiye Mosque) – built in 1371 by the Artukid ruler Abdüllatif. Its minaret was destroyed by Tamerlane's army and rebuilt many centuries later in 1845 by the Ottoman Governor Gürcü Mehmet Pasha.
Şehidiye Medresse and Mosque – built in the 1214 by Artuk Aslan. It has an elborate ribbed minaret and an adjoining Madrassa
Selsel Mosque
Necmettin Gazi Mosque
Kasım Tuğmaner Mosque
Şehidiyye Mosque
Reyhaniye Mosque – The second largest mosque in Mardin after Ulu Camii. Built in the 15th century, it has a large courtyard and open hallway featuring a fountain.
Hamidiye Mosque (Zebuni Mosque) – built before the 15th century, it is named after its patron Şeyh Hamit Effendi.
Süleymanpaşa Mosque
Secaattin and Mehmet Mosque
Hamza-i Kebir Mosque
Şeyh Abdülaziz Mosque
Melik Eminettin el-Emin Mosque
Sıtra Zaviye Mosque
Şeyh Salih Mosque
Mahmut Türki Mosque
Sarı Mosque
Şeyh Çabuk Mosque – built in the 14th century and contains the tomb of its patron Şeyh Çabuk
Nizamettin Begaz Mosque
Kale Mosque
Dinari Mosque
Zinciriye Medrese – Constructed in 1385 by Najm ad-din Isa. The madrasa is part of a complez that includes a Mosque and the tomb of Najm ad-din Isa.
Sitti Radviyye Medrese (Hatuniye Medrese) – built in the 12th century in the honor of Sitti Radviyye, the wife of Najm ad-din Alpi. There is a footprint that is claimed to be that to be that of the Prophet Muhammad.
Kasımiye Medrese – construction started by the Artukids and completed by the Akkoyunlu under Sultan Kasım. It has an adjoining Mosque and a Dervish lodge.
Meryemana (Virgin Mary) Church
Mor Yusuf (Surp Hovsep) Church
Mor Behnam (Kırk Şehitler) Church – built in the name of Behnam and Saro, the two sons of an Aramean (Syriac) rule, dates from 569 AD.
Deyrü'z-Zafaran Monastery – The Syriac Orthodox Saffron Monastery was founded in 439 AD and is one of the oldest monasteries in the world and the only one that is still functioning in southern Turkey. From 1160 until 1932, it was the seat of the Syriac Orthodox Patriarch, until the Patriarchate relocated to the Syrian capital Damascus. The site of the monastery itself is said to have been used as a temple by sun worshipers as long ago as 2000 BC.


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Planning as Dynamic as the Times/
Posted April 28, 2017 on the "Philanthropy Front and Center" blog hosted by the Washington DC Foundation Center.
"I think that for many of us, the dramatic changes in our nation's political, economic, social and philanthropic landscapes have made us stop and think: Are we managing our organizations today using potentially outdated plans crafted years ago? Do we feel caught or restricted by strategies and objectives developed when our operating landscape might have been completely different? Is that the smartest way we can serve the communities or causes we support?
Dynamic times call for dynamic planning models. Rigid strategic plans created with three and five-year time horizons are not as useful as they were in the past. What is needed now is a new approach that focuses more on thoughtful planning rather than on the resulting plan itself. We must embrace a philosophy recognizing that decision making informed by constant learning is what leads to strategic action and lasting impact."
For the complete post, visit "Philanthropy Front and Center."
Marshall Ginn will present a free training seminar on strategic planning on Tuesday May 9th at the Foundation Center. For more information, click on this link.


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What is democracy? The example we have witnessed in
How can a President agree to and sign into law, a Constitution which defines the length of his term (seven years), as well as the term limits (two contiguous terms) and then three years prior to the designated end of both terms, modify and amend it to allow him for all intents and purposes to be "a President for life"?
Let's call a spade a spade. This is just another example of the rights of the people being dismissed by the whim of one man who has the power to do so. In modern terms this is what we call a dictatorship; although cleverly disguised as a democratic Republic today, in 2008. What's a Constitution for anyway, if we can't change it willy nilly whenever we want to and for whatever purpose serves to keep the status quo in the halls of power? I was taught that the Constitution in the
President Biya has been successful in protecting his position at the expense of the eighteen million Camerounians who continue to suffer under a government which does scant nothing for its citizens. And in the event of the "impossible" and no longer President, the latest amendment as signed in April, 2008 guarantees that he can not be brought to trial nor be judged for his crimes. Ya can't beat that now can you?
It is the citizens of this country who bear the brunt of a system, inherited from their grandparents a mere forty years ago, which promised revolutionary change at their independence in 1960, but which has only served to keep the wealthy few as the 'power elite'. The rest of the nation barely eek out a living and have enough money to feed themselves and their families despite the vast wealth in this country's natural resources.
And, doesn't there have to be 'opposition political parties' in order to have a multi-party system? Where are they? In a country that has 200+ registered political parties, why are we not hearing the voice of the people expressed through these political bodies? Where are their leaders and more importantly, what are the issues they are seeking to address? On what platform do they stand?
Politics in this country has become nothing more than a debate between the personalities of a few who seek to enrich themselves when offered Ministerial positions in exchange for the votes of their constituents. Sad but true and is about to change.
Moses, used as God's instrument, said to the Pharaoh of Egypt, "Let my people go" . Throughout history, the oppressed have ultimately had their voices heard. We will see the same in
God Bless


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So far there have been 44 Amazon International Reviews.
The latest I'm aware of, is from May 9th 2019
A0044 - By Megan Conley, 9th May, 2019 - Get This Book
One of the best books I have ever read on this topic!!!!! The whole world needs to read this.
Thank you Mango Wodzak for the time and effort spent creating this. It will change many lives.
A0043 - By Chayla L., 22nd August, 2018 - Great Read! Couldn't Put it Down.
I plan to follow this lifestyle soon and loved how this book flowed. I found myself picking it up to read it at every free moment. This lifestyle is so energetic, enlightening, healing, and cruelty free. I highly recommend this book for anyone considering veganism, vegan, raw vegan, or on the fruitarian path.
A0042 - By Laetitia H., 14th June, 2018 - An infinite source of inspiration
I'm vegan since 3 years and even if I'm not raw or fruitarian, somehow, life is guided me to Mango's books and even to his place in Australia! I bought this book after seeing a video of Mango on Facebook where he was explaining his beautiful ethical lifestyle as a eden fruitarian in the middle of fruit trees. I was directly hooked, what he was saying intrigued me and appeared to be the truth for me. So I bought Destination Eden and I was not disappointed at all! I love how he writes with humour, and all his arguments are very logical for me. He's really practising love on every level of his life and soul. And even if you don't agree with all of it, it is a great educational book, you're gonna learn so much about how to live up to the most ethical standard. It is not about health, fitness and all those (bullsh*t) fads but about Love, compassion, intuitive eating and animal rights!
Like me, you won't necessarily go fruitarian overnight or at all but you'll certainly be very inspired and you'll feel like the Light hits you hard haha!
Thank you Mango for spreading your beautiful ethical lifestyle, much love to you and to anyone reading my long review :-)
A0041 - By BF, on 19th March, 2018 - In a League of its Own
If I was only able to give my children one book to read when they were older, this would be it.
The Ultimate in Human Kindness, Compassion, and Intelligence is Mango Wodzak. His book Destination Eden: Fruitarianism Explained is the most profound book I've ever read.
It's one of those rare books that the only time I wanted to put it down was to ponder what I had just read. A book I didn't want to end. Mango's common sense on a wide range of different topics in our world blew me away.
A0040 - By Michael Pettet, on 11th January, 2018 - I Highly Recommend it!
It was the most fascinating book on fruitarianism. I highly recommend it to those who are interested in vegan, raw, raw vegan, or fruitarian paths. The future as Mango forsee's it is one of the most original visions I have encountered. A great read. Spiritual and practical.
A0039 - By Mitchel J. Haas, 29th July, 2017 - A real eye-opener, delivered with empathy and compassion.
I've been a vegetarian for the last 40 years, vegan for 8 years, and finally fruitarian for the last 3 years. I was still surprised to learn a lot from this book. My reasons, like Mango's are ethical, and also environmental. The book pointed out a lot of areas where I was still disillusioned, regarding pets, cooked food, and more. A good book to get you motivated, or stay motivated, to stay on the path to the ultimate lifestyle. Not everyone can achieve it, but it's always good to strive for and towards.
A0038 - By Yana Krakin, 16th June 2017 - Great Book
It's a pretty interesting book, although I don't agree with the author by calling this book Destination Eden. As he explains in the book the reason he called it that way is because he believes in fruitarianism practiced by Adam and Eve, however, he refuses to eat greens, seeds and coconuts. According to the bible, Adam and Eve DID eat all kinds of greens and seeds as well as fruits. I am convinced that people should eat greens and herbs along with fruits. The book should be named differently in my opinion.
Otherwise, I learned a lot from this book, I think it was definitely worth buying but as with every book I filter all the info in it. I am planing to buy other books from Mango.
A0037 - By Ken Legg, 12th June, 2017 - A Great Message shared with Compassion and Experience.
Great book about fruitarianism. Mango walks his talk having personally experienced being a fruitarian for many years. He writes with a lot of passion, compassion & experience. His message clearly conveyed whilst his writing style is interesting, light & easy reading. He has an uncomplicated message to share & this book will influence a lot of people over time, is a worthy read for anybody interested in veganism & fruitarianism & who cares for the creatures on the planet & for the environment. I can readily recommend it.
A0036 - By David, 12th March 2017 - The Biggest most Amazing Download of Knowledge
This Book is Supreme. This is not hero worship either. This Author speaks from the heart, daring to address more issues of the world than I could dare to think of. It is in your face. No political correctness here. In plain english Mango addresses the one and only correct path to perfection when it comes to a peaceful coexisting way of life, and the only true karmically-free, correct way to eat. Such a way of life brings on healing for our body, mind and spirit for everyone, including thoses with stuborn health issues that no other diet tried, seems to bring relief from. I speak of those whose many efforts at different lifestyles have not worked for them, and those poor souls who are accussed of not trying hard and long enough at each of those programs. Those that are left on the sidewalk to waste away as unhelpable misfits. I know this to be true, because I suffered from health problems (some extreme) that could not be solved by other strictly followed, long-term diet plans. I tried lots, from paleolithic, to high fat, to omnivore, to vegetarian, to vegan, to raw vegan, to high in seeds and nuts and oils, to Mc Douhgall, and to Robert Morse. All seemed to leed towards an all-fruit lifestyle. Mango's book was the only literature I could find on the topic. I went ahead and bought it. From the first chapter, until the last I was engrossed by the most massive information download I have ever had, about some of many topics I had never even thought about. However, a lot of his book rang true to my own beliefs I had when I was a child, about Eden and an all-fruit lifestyle. That was drowned out as I grew up, and a yearning back to that way of thinking, only came about through the painful years of growing up with an ever increasing number of health problems, and spirtual mis-guidance. So I read on, through his book. His journey sounded just like mine, almost as if I were reading my own biography. It was quite surreal.
Anyway, I have applied his guidance of an all-fruit lifestyle and no chemical applications, for months at a time. Through doing this, relief from my health problems was finally brought about. Anything I say will not convey how happy I was to escape the clutches of ill health and even some addictions. Suffice it to say, his methodology was the only path that finally worked for me.
I now find that when I stray from this path, only a few symptons start to creep back in. I now know exactly why this happens. This book has the answers. If you want an amazing, spirit-opening journey to embark on in this life, I feel it would be an incredible waste to skip over this book.
If you want the peak of the mountain of knowledge for mind, body and spirit, buy it. If you are a lover of truth, no matter where that truth leads you, even at first, if you don't like it, buy this book. If you are a true lover of truth, this book will transform you, and the world will fall in suit as the positive changes you make to your own life reverberate to those around you.
When I was an omnivore, I looked 15 years older than what I was. When I went to veganism I looked about 5 years younger than what I was. When I went to mostly all fruit 80+% with long intermittent periods of all-fruit living, I now look 15 years younger than what I am......
Don't believe me? Do it for yourself. I love it now when I meet new people at work who complain to me about getting colds too often, back problems, digestive problems, being too fat, tiredness, etc. Those who listen to my excitedly expressed self testimony, try the lifestyle out for a few days to a week. They get back to me in e-mails telling me how their problems were massively reduced, some completely cured. Then unfortunately, because of their habbits and lifestyle revert back to their old ways. I like to think though, I have left an impact on them and with time, as they age and suffer more, they will remember the key to reducing their pain and maybe even change their lifestyle for good. Just spreading that light as much as I can to help the world towards Eden, just that little bit more, is the best I can do. I never have written a review for public consumption when it comes to this sort of thing. The only reason I am doing it this time, is because it was the only lifestlye that fixed me. I threw out all my other (now considered) crappy health books. Mangos book, along with an undergrad book on A&P is now, the only two books on my bookshelve. So much less to read, and yet so much more knowledge than all the other mis-fit health books combined.
Some have critiszised Mango's style of writing. Trust me, if you need desperate real help, and truth that will rattle your cage like never before, you won't care how he writes. Only a casual reveiwer would. Myself personally, I think his style of writing is awesome, unique, daring and in your face. But if you do not want the hard facts, then you need to run to find something that will just tiggle your ears and have a feeeeeel good factor, with lots of self-convinced compromises to harming other life.
Best wishes on your journey.
A0035 - By Laetitia H., 30th January 2017 - Highly Recommended!
The most inspirational book I've read in a long time! A must read for everyone, really! It is not about diet but about how to live the most ethical and compassionate way of life! Highly recommended!
A0034 - By SS, 18th January 2017 - Very Good Book!
Very good book. It has a style completely different from Robert Morse or Douglas Graham . It is in connection with the earth and everything that surrounds us. Your perception will change after you read it.
A0033 - By Peachy, 31st December, 2016 - A must read for all those who care about the world.
Mango Wodzak makes an intelligent, passionate and very well written case for fruitarianism. This book should be made part of the curriculum in school. It teaches why it is important to live on fruit only and how this has the potential to make this planet into Eden. It also gives tips on how to change to a fruit based diet.
If you are interested in taking veganism further, or just another point of view, than this is the book for you. I could not put it down until the last page. A great read!
A0032 - By Maurive Ottey, 31st December, 2016 - Life Changing Lecture
Mango is a visionary and the greatest utopist I know so far. I cried tears of joy many times while reading his positive and idealistic approach of our world. This book transformed me for the better.
The Eden fruitarian lifestyle has a tremendous potential for turning this world into the paradise we all dream of, and yet the logic behind it is so simple. I am grateful to you Mango for having the courage to write this book.
Much love to you!
A0031 - By Duryan A LaTienda, 25th December, 2016 - Excellent Description of True Fruitarianism
This book has changed my view on fruitarianism, and has simplified my approach very much. Many food conscious and natural living folks i know get caught up in marketing hype, as well as overly scientific explanations that are not necessary for the lay person to understand. Mango does a great job of laying out a curriculum for living fruitarian. He also lays out a rather desirable, but very lofty and utopian idea on how the world should be, or could be. Im in agreement though, and highly recommend this book.
A0030 - By Daniel Winsor, 2nd December, 2016 - An Amazing Insight
This book has so much to give.
It gave me an intimate insight into a truly special mind.
It shared with me a vision for the future of our planet and all earthlings.
It gave me laughs, realizations, warmth on the soul, and most of all faith in myself and my fellow humans to move collectively towards a better world and a higher state of consciousness.
You will not find this book 100 percent agreeable, I certainly didn't. It will challenge many things you hold firm and dear to you. But if approached with an open mind, you will pick up many golden nuggets of wisdom and knowledge.
Mango is a truly special man with a huge heart and many things in this book he gives freely from his own experience and I would like to thank him for sharing his journey. Highly recommend for each and every person who believes there must be a better way
A0029 - By Drechsel Olivier, 3rd November, 2016 - Life Changing Lecture
Mango is a visionary and the greatest utopist I know so far. I cried tears of joy many times while reading his positive and idealistic approach of our world. This book transformed me for the better.
The Eden fruitarian lifestyle has a tremendous potential for turning this world into the paradise we all dream of, and yet the logic behind it is so simple. I am grateful to you Mango for having the courage to write this book.
Much love to you!
A0028 - By Amazon Customer, 25th October, 2016 - The Best Book on Fruitarianism
This is by far the best book on the fruitarian diet. It is incredibly educational, beautifully write, inspirational and mind blowing. Every sentence I read made a ton of sense and gave me the courage to move forward with my fruitarian diet and continue to strive towards a perfectly ethical lifestyle. This book is literary one of its kind.
A0027 - By Kelly McGuire, 20th October, 2016 - Tears of Joy
At times this book was difficult reading for me, but at other times I cried tears of Joy. I absolutely love the vision shared within this book, and the author will never know how much he has been an inspiration to me, I pray with all my heart to one day follow the Eden Fruitarian path.
A0026 - By Caroline McDonald, 18th October, 2016 - Best Book
This is one of the best books I have ever read. Thank you Mango for writing such a great book. It has changed my life. Looking so forward to reading your next book.
A0025 - By Leilei Tian, 12th September, 2016 - Five Stars!
Wonderful book, well written with sincerity and sound conviction, simple and clear to read and very inspiring.
A0024 - By Sue Godden, 24th May, 2016 - A Vision Too Far
I had high hopes for this book but gave up halfway through. In a future world animals such as dogs cats etc will be extinct because we'll have no need to exploit them for companions? A vision too far in my view. Sorry, this book was not for me.
[NOTE From Mango: - Sue has sadly misunderstood the vision outlined in the book, I simply dream of a wolrd where all adult individuals, regardless of species have gained their independance and are no longer bought, sold, given away or swapped as possessions. - While animals are in our possession and not given complete autonomy to come and go as they please, there will always be clear moral compromises which we will be forced to make. The book explains these in more detail, whilst also being sympathitec to the very real life situations and dependencies people currently find themselves in and having. I am unsure why she feels it is acceptable to exploit anyone for companionship.]
A0023 - By Amazon Customer, 31st March, 2016 - Excellent Reading!
It is an excellent reading. It points out right to the truth of the matter about us human beings. Disturbing at times but in a very positive way; pointing us to the discovery that we actually do not have to 'do' but rather stop to do the things we ware programed to do and be. Once we break our old habits the way to better living becomes so much clearer and simpler. I recommend it to anyone. I am also reading Mango's new book 'The Eden Fruitarian Guidebook'. Mango, thanks for writing this book.
A0022 - By P.M., 21st March, 2016 - This is truely a Fantastic Book
This is truly a fantastic book. I have been following Mango for years via his blog , and I must say that he is the oldest pioneer in the fruitarian community that I know. The book explains all the basics as well as more advanced subjects suggesting the tools, facts, ideas in order to change radically our current dark age world . I am not going to elaborate too much as I want to give the buyer the opportunity to find out for himself , but I must say that this book has changed me profoundly .
A0021 - By P.M., 17th March, 2016 - Highly Recommended and Very Well Written
An Amazing book . I recommend this book for anybody who starts a Fruitarian diet and as well as to the vegan community . Mango explains some very important concepts that are crucial for the future of humanity .
A0020 - By Amazon Customer, 27th February, 2016 - Highly Recommended and Very Well Written
This is a really good book. Highly recommended and EYE OPENING. I like Mango's sense of humour too.
If every person in the world read this book and put into place what Mango talks about, the global result would be astounding.
A0019 - By Kindle Customer, 18th February, 2016 - Just What I Needed!
This book came at a good time in my life, opening my eyes to the unbeatable nutrition contained within raw food, specifically fruit. Although I'm not planning on becoming fully fruitarian, I am taking steps in that direction. This book describes the practices of fruitarians, but goes into much more than that. Very interesting and easy read. The author writes very well, and in a way that makes the book flow very nicely.
A0018 - By Nik M., 13th February 2016 - Can you Handle the Truth?
Some books are meant to help mankind. This is one of them. Thanks.
A0017 - By Alan W., 13th February, 2016 - Absolutely Enchanting.
This is one of those life changing books that you'll be wanting to read and reread, and share joyously with the world. I know that I'll definitely be buying more copies to give as presents to family and friends!
A0016 - By Cara B, 13th February, 2016 - Five Stars!
Absolutely loved it!! Highly recommend this book
A0015 - By Elena Grassi, 9th February, 2016 - Thought Provoking and Heartfelt
This very extra-ordinary book highlights the craziness of the human lifestyle in modern societies, especially around food, but not exclusively. It surely will stimulate most readers to look more deeply into their own contradictions and to think twice about things they have given for granted until the day before. It also shares a very revolutionary vision of Eden that will sound unbelievable to many but which I totally endorse and which pushes the reader to explore new paradigms, which probably that best characteristic of the book. One good feeling about the book, also, is that the author is not speaking out of ideology or theories but has experienced and deeply thought through every single subject in the book and simply honestly sharing his conclusions and urging the readers to search for their own.
A0014 - By Cassidy Barbeau, 6th February, 2016 - Open Our Eyes!
What affirming and mindfulness this brilliant book offers.... How we eat is only one aspect of life and from this book we examine the true meaning our circles of compassion.
A0013 - By Catherine, 3rd February, 2016 - Four Stars
Fascinating read for anyone interested in a healthy lifestyle.
A0012 - By Lissa, 3rd February, 2016 - I Really Love this Book
After 13 years, Mango has published his book "Destination Eden"!
I have to say "finally" as it is really very different to everything else I've read so far on the subject. Firstly, it's not really about food, but about many other things, from being barefoot, to politics. I was fascinated by it, and much of it really made me stop and think. Mango's a real free spirit. I can't follow his every step, but there is no obligation to either.
Whoever wants to broaden their horizon, and see things in a fully new light, his book can be ordered as either a paperback, e-book or as PDF via Lulu.com.
A0011 - By Nicholas Perry, 3rd February, 2016 - A Unique Read
Mango is insightful about the fruitarian diet. His journey is unique and his advice is simple. He also writes with a good sense of humor, which makes this a pleasant read.
A0010 - By Michael Lanfield, 2nd February, 2016 - A Truely Spiritual/Ethical Book For Everyone Destination Eden is clearly one of the true spiritual-ethical books everyone needs to read in order to awaken and understand what our true biological diet and lifestyle needs are. If we are to survive as a species and co-exist with other beings, we need to understand that "Eden Fruitarianism", as Mango Wodzak coined, is what we need to embrace in our lives if we want to create a world of peace and love. No longer can we argue against the fact, that eating food from the Garden of Eden is what our bodies' are biologically designed for. A highly recommended book for everyone.
A0009 - By Daphne Fleurant Fortin, 2nd February, 2016 - Great Book, Very Well Written
Great book, very well written. A must read for anyone who has an interest in raw veganism or better, fruitarianism. A mix of Mango's personal toughts on fruitarianism, jokes, personal experiences and inspiring quotations.
A0008 - By Samantha Riggi, 2nd February, 2016 - A Unique Perspective and Worth the Read
This book offers a unique perspective on the moral implications behind food choices. As a vegan, I thought that my choices were as ethical as possible, but Destination Eden showed me an angle I hadn't previously thought of. The idea behind Eden Fruitarianism is not only fascinating and thought provoking, but has already changed the way I look at certain staples that had been in my diet for years. This book is definitely worth the read.
A0007 - By Brittany M. Morgan, 2nd February, 2016 - Read and Soon!
Fellow destination eden readers and seekers, Mango's clever whit and clarity makes this book quite enjoyable and although much devastation in life is caused by humans there is a beautiful vision being shared that is wise, kind, and altogether a healthier way to co-habitat on earth. the feelings of a sensitive knowledgeable soul are expressed thoroughly as the author celebrates others joining him on a path away from cruelty and ignorance to embrace awareness and foresight in daily actions. Bravo! I have begun Mango's follow up book "The Eden Fruitarianism Guidebook" and the book is just as clever and informative; his words go even further in sharing how important human choices are as his words are working helpers to end cognitive dissonance. wishes for abundant health and beauty on earth, Briee.
A0006 - By Julie L, 2nd February, 2016 - Solid Information Guide
While fruitarianism isn't my thing, I've been wanting to read more about it since so many fellow vegans explore this lifestyle. I found this guide to be well written and informative. It's definitely going to be useful if I need to recommend reading materials to someone or if I choose to do a fruit fast in the future!
A0005 - By Michael Slusher, 2nd February, 2016 - A Great Motivator
This book is a great tool in the admirable goal to shed much of the industrialization of our lifestyle and our food. Written in an engaging and very personalized manner, by the time you finish the book, you will come to enjoy this author as a friend.
A0004 - By Kara M. Schunk, 2nd February, 2016 - A Mind-Blowing Read
This is an incredibly insightful and unique book. Many are quick to judge the concept of fruitarianism, but this book approaches it in a very logical and inspiring way that will challenge what you think you know.
A0003 - By ESA, 2nd February, 2016 - I really Enjoyed the Topic and Writing Style
This book is so well written. I really enjoyed the topic and the writing style.
A0002 - By Jonathon L.Byrd, 2nd February, 2016 - Guidebook for Living a Simple Life
More than just an in-depth look at the benefits of fruitarianism. Mango Wodzak provides insight into many aspects of living a simple life, in accordance with nature. Anyone seeking knowledge on improving their diet and lifestyle will find a ton useful information in this book.
A0001 - By Humanoid, 1st February, 2016 - Very well-written and important read
Very well-written and important read on a complex and often misunderstood topic. Still not sold on the idea that people should eat *exclusively* fruit, but I do think its significance has been downplayed and that its availability/accessibility needs to be increased. I especially appreciated, as a vegan, that this author spoke to the fact that veganism is NOT a diet-- it is a philosophy that encompasses many, many essential lifestyle changes and, more importantly than any of these, a radical shift in perspective on how we relate to nonhuman animals.
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What To Wear When You Just Cant Even...
Hey everyone! Happy to be back again this week with another one of my Chicwish favorites. At this point I need to invest stock right? I can't get enough of them! I'm wearing the 'Relax in Ruffles Dolly Dress" in mint.
Billowing, feminine, and neutral. Dresses like this are a staple to have in your wardrobe. Those days, we all have them, where we fumble through our closet for what seems like hours. We try on everything and feel like it all comes up short. The days when we want to get back in bed, eat a box of chocolates, and indulge in horrible T.V but alas we cannot. We are busy, we are driven, and sometimes well, we just don't have any other option. We are forced to throw back an espresso, put on our big girl panties and handle it.
I present my case on why dresses like this are ideal when you just can't even:
A. You don't have to wear pants. Immediately a good start.
B. You don't have to think.
C. You look pretty, even if you don't feel pretty.
I particularly love my Relax in Ruffles dress because it's neutral but has gorgeous lace detail making it easy and unnecessary to add accessories. It's a great length that I could use it as a tunic into the fall. Transitionals are always a good option. The dress itself has a natural ruffled look even after being pressed so you don't have to worry about being wrinkled on an off day. The name really says it all. In my best Ryan Gosling voice, "Hey girl, you deserve to Relax in Ruffles and this bouquet of Roses I just had sent to the office." Below is more inspiration for dresses when you don't feel like getting dressed.


text: Asus reason you may not want to purchase one Previous Post << >> Next Post A year and a half ago, I order an Asus N73SV. At the time I was incredible impressed with it's state of the art spec great expandability. I knew at the time it was a bit of a gamble with Asus not being a major player in the laptop market and the price being quite a bit cheaper than its rivals for similar spec. After using for a year I have done upgrades to RAM 6gb –> 10gb and replaced HDD for a hybrid and a larger second drive. It has been a great laptop till recently things have gone a little wrong. Now I am not blaming asus for its product the two components that have gone wrong are completely under my control but my issue comes with the service and availability of replacements(in the UK). The two parts that have gone wrong is the battery is now completely shot, lasting about 10 mins going to 70% and turning off, and the power cable getting damaged as seen above. These are normal issues you hit with portable electrical products, replacing the parts though is proving not to be so easy. The battery is out of warranty so I just need a replacement, the transformer is in warranty but I don't really want to loose my laptop for a couple of weeks since it has become a very important part of my life replacing my home computer completely and having heavy usage in the office although accompanied by other computers. So sending it away wasn't really tempting when I would be ordering another part anyway, also I am not about to pay £150 in labour fees to replace a battery. So customer support was out, but I want the official replacements so called them, first time they just hung up on me a little concerning they don't have a queue system. Second time I got through promptly, and found out they don't sell the items over the phone you can go to the asus shop website (http://shop.asus.co.uk/) and order there. I am slightly embarrassed that I never actually found this in my googling around for official products. So went on the site after the call and they are sold out of most things and don't actually list anything to do with my laptop. So what do you do? well look at contact page and call this UK website help line, and what charming welcoming voice do you hear? A nice recorded German lady speaking German that I don't understand, I assume it leads to options but I don't understand. So I have resorted to emailing them. In summary, the point of this rant was to express that Asus sell great products but there are no official replacements easily available. For a company of which I have enjoyed many great products from, I am shocked they fell down so badly on such an easy thing they can make a great deal of money from. Hopefully will be able to get the replacement parts soon and have something better to say about Asus! Friday, October 12, 2012 3:14:46 PM Stuart James Tweet Previous Post << >> Next Post


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Navigating your way through dozens of online trading providers could be a confusing, frustrating and baffling experience at best. Numerous websites offer their online trading services for first time and experienced traders with attractive deals, bonuses and get rich quick schemes. Through the last couple of months I was experimenting with a couple of those providers, trying to figure out what kind of trading services suit the needs of inexperienced traders. One of the many providers that went under my scrutiny is 23traders.com, a three years old online trading provider. I checked how well 23Traders lets you into the knowledge any trader has to acquire before trading.
First time and novice traders would probably prefer checking out the tutorial videos 23Traders offers. Each one of them takes you into the basics of online trading and shed a light on how to make successful trades. The tutorial videos are easy to follow and they cover anything between how to make your first trade to explaining the basics about tradable assets such as stocks, indices, commodities and currency pairs. I had watched the videos before I made my first trade and it made me feel much more confident and empowered in my decisions making.
Another helpful feature 23Traders has to offer is its weekly webinars. The only downside is that you have to save a spot in advance or you'd be left out. The webinars are presented by Barry Norman the chief market analyst at 23Traders. Barry has a way with taking complex concepts and making them seem trivial whether it is how to upscale the use of the trading platform or a high concept like candlesticks charts. It only takes 30 minutes out of your day, usually on the weekends, but it does worth the effort and you can transform these 30 minutes into money. Barry's insights are of the practical kind, I suggest using them as much as you can.
Those of you who don't wish to go back to the classroom or are too cool for school might consider adding 23Traders daily market blog to their reading list. Each morning the blog brings the latest news from major markets around the world, analyzing the latest moves in currencies, assets, stocks and indices. The 23Traders blog also covers non-economic events that might have an impact on financial markets like political developments, natural disasters and diplomatic crises. If all that learning and reading already make you tired, at least check out the glossary 23Traders provides. It is the least you can do.
Having gone through the initial steps to make myself an informed trader, I guess that the best strategy with 23Traders is to make your homework and then start trading while using the help of an account manager and the economic calendar. The combination of your own knowledge with the account manager's expertise, in my experience, can make you some nice profits even if you are not about to invest a 5 figures sum.
I reviewed the learning tools 23Traders offers its clients as a support for their trading activities. 23Traders offers an Academy that includes a glossary of the basic trading terms; a daily financial news blog to follow global events that impact stocks, commodities, indices and currencies; 23Traders' webinars are held at least twice a week, usually on the weekends, and are a great source for understanding simple and high concept trading issues. The learning tools provided by 23Traders will certainly make you an informed and empowered trader.


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Tomorrow (Thursday) sees the opening of a retrospective exhibition of the works of famous pop-art artist Roy Lichtenstein at the Tate Modern. Running until 27th May, the exhibition brings together 125 paintings and sculptures to highlight his enduring legacy. Lichtenstein is renowned for his works based on comic strips and advertising imagery, coloured with his signature hand-painted dots.
An artist with an instantly recognisable style, it may come as a surprise to some of Lichtenstein's fans to learn that the artist, in his time, created a couple of book covers. Most notably, he produced a specially designed cover, and a second illustration for the frontispiece, exclusively for Frederic Tuten's TINTIN IN THE NEW WORLD, a witty, avant-garde novel taking the most innocent character of the twentieth-century and dragging him into the too real world of painful love and self-awareness. It is a divisive subject amongst Tintin fans, but was authorised by Herge, the creator of Tintin. It is the novel where Tintin finally grows up.
So just how did Roy Lichtenstein come to create this iconic cover for Tuten's book? The two were great friends; in an interview with The Brooklyn Rail Tuten describes Lichtenstein as "an artist I revered and… my oldest and closest friend". Theirs was a friendship that lasted for thirty years, a friendship of mutual esteem for each other as an artist in their own right. It was Lichtenstein who helped Tuten get his start as a novelist, producing the cover image for his first novel THE ADVENTURES OF MAO ON THE LONG MARCH after reading Tuten's manuscript. Originally published in 1971, it wasn't until 1993 that Lichtenstein collaborated with Tuten once more, creating the iconic artwork for TINTIN IN THE NEW WORLD.
Of Lichtenstein, Tuten said in an interview with Bookforum:
I have never enjoyed a friend's company or learned as much as I did with Roy. Our friendship covered more than thirty years. It was a friendship of mutual esteem and good will and humor. Roy once said to me, when an artist goes to make a painting, he or she already has in mind what a work of art should look like. And that, he said was the problem. It is the same problem for writers when they start a novel or a story. Hence, we produce the same novels and stories. Roy was a seeker, an original, and his work inspired me to approach my writing with questions.
Off to the exhibition at the Tate Modern? Get a quick Lichtenstein fix now, and take a look at the stunning cover for TINTIN IN THE NEW WORLD, taken from a collage that Lichtenstein created exclusively for this book.


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ScrumbleShip is the most accurate space combat simulation devised to date. Gather resources, construct a capital ship out of individual blocks, then pilot it with AI or human help against other players.
Doing some backend work at the moment, but it's coming to a close soon. And should mean some nice performance bonuses when I'm done!
Asteroids are awesome, contain valuable minerals, and will butter your toast for you.
Just another dead game? No, not quite. ScrumbleShip releases its biggest update ever. Also the dev talks about feelings and stuff, but then gets right...
This past week has included a few fun new additions for ScrumbleShip.
We increased the number of polygons on screen by a factor of 10. Here's how.
So there aren't very many games for OSX. Ever wonder why?
ScrumbleShip 0.22 has been released, with Multiplayer, new blocks, and lots of improvements.
Seriously, space trees. Why aren't you clicking the link already?
A launcher for ScrumbleShip is in the works, but is delayed due to a critical library bug.
Mac support, multiple ships, transparency, and ship movement come to ScrumbleShip.
In which Dirkson reflects on a christmas contest gone well.
Updates on the upcoming December release and the Christmas Cheer giveaway.
Hug someone you care about and get two free copies of ScrumbleShip - One for you, and one to give as a gift!
In which Dirkson discovers that space is, well, Big.
Dirkson explores some similarities and differences in related genres.
A ton of backend changes means good things for the future.
With the Kickstarter nearly over, ScrumbleShip is releasing 0.18.
ScrumbleShip has started a kickstarter, released a new version, and been featured on multiple news sites!
A technical writeup of aspects of the ScrumbleShip heat engine.
ScrumbleShip's come a long way in a year. A very, very long way.
With the addition of heat damage based on real life material science, ScrumbleShip marches towards being the most accurate space battle simulation of...
After far too much time, ScrumbleShip is updating! Today's update is 0.15, and boy is it a big one.
Upon creating new features in his game, Dirkson discovers a strange new way of looking at things. Plus a general update on the status of the game.
ScrumbleShip has released version 0.14 and is now available for pre-order.
It's been a bit since my last release, so I'm posting a quick status update to let people know where we are.
ScrumbleShip 0.13, revamping the block placement process.
Another quick release, mainly updating the ship parser
ScrumbleShip 0.11 - A quick release to fix a few outstanding bugs.
ScrumbleShip has finally released its Pre-Alpha Build. Best of all, it's on a free Creative Commons License!
Potential delays crush in on every side, but Dirkson is working like a man possessed.
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Dunedin Online is a directory of Dunedin e-commerce businesses. Everyone listed on here has an online shop. Discover all the cool stuff that Dunedin has on offer, served on one tempting plate. Categories include Design & Craft, Fashion, Flowers & Gifts, Food & Drink, Health & Wellbeing, Jewellery, Kids & babies.
Dunedin Online is the public front for a group of like-minded businesses called Dunedin Online Traders (DOT). We get together and discuss issues relevant to running an online store, support one another and share our knowledge.
Dunedin Online is managed by husband & wife team Sam Clarkson and Emily Cooper.
Emily is the co-founder and designer of Silkbody clothing, a 10-year old business that has evolved from small beginnings to a brand with an international reach and four dedicated country-specific ecommerce sites.
Sam is an Emmy-nominated creative with his own web design business (ClarksonDesign.co.nz) and a background in computer game & web design.
Dunedin Online is proud to use the official Dunedin brand. To learn more about everything Dunedin has to offer, go to www.DunedinNZ.com
Pricing is $99 yearly (or $11 monthly) and includes listing on the site and inclusion in related promotions and more.
Dunedin Online ranks very well in Google search results and as such you increase your exposure by being listed with us. Essentially, it's a small price to pay for increasing the likelihood of people finding your store, even when they aren't looking for your store specifically. For example a shopper may search for 'Dunedin gifts' or 'Dunedin Fashion' and in doing so will come across your listing on here...
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I often mention Tom a local wine importer who looks at each of our menus and helps us pair our food with wines from his fabulous cellar of small vineyard, primarily European wines. Last Friday night we served a dish of Whitmore Farms Lamb Chop, Leg and Sausage with Basil Mashed Potatoes, Braised Cipolline Onion and Chard from our backyard...with Chateau Pradeaux Bandol Rouge 2003...the pairing was memorable.
More about the wine from Rosenthal the exporter of this Bandol...
There is the appellation of Bandol with its plethora of producers, some good, some mediocre; and then there is Chateau Pradeaux, the unique, inimitable, standard bearer for this ancient wine-growing district. The Chateau Pradeaux is situated on the outskirts of the town of St. Cyr Sur Mer which lies directly on the Mediterranean Ocean between Toulon and Marseilles. The estate is owned by the Portalis family which has owned this property since before the French Revolution. The domaine is currently under the direction of Cyrille Portalis, who continues to maintain the great traditions of this estate.
The vineyards are cultivated in as natural a manner as possible with reliance on organic methods. In fact, during the spring months sheep are permitted to graze in the vineyards thereby eliminating any need to use herbicides and at the same time providing a natural compost.
The wines of Pradeaux are brooding and difficult. Produced on the back of the noble Mourvedre, Pradeaux in its youthful stages is tannic, backward, and sometimes ornery. The wines are not destemmed; "elevage" in large oak foudres can last as long as four years; the essential blend is at least 95% Mourvedre; vines of less than 25 years of age are not used for the reds.


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Burasari Heritage
Room Number: 19
Imagine a wildly romantic elegant, traditional colonial house located in the mystical city of Luang Prabang right across from the River Khan, the ideal setting for romantic strolls. Imagine fishing boats float by under the lazy sun, the sound of soothing evening prayers of the monks and locals wearing hats riding bicycles enroute to the market.
This charming historic Laotian colonial house is a true reflection of what life was like during the 19th century French Idochaina History surrounds the hotel, and to feel what it was like is to absorb and take part in many of the city's traditions including the daily procession of the monks collecting alms, a ritual dating back for centuries.... a timeless picture of days gone by. Burasari Heritage is a place you will love. For to discover the warmth and tranquility of this historic house, surrounded by the delight of Luang Prabang, is to find something very special- rather like falling in love for the very first time...
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Trees 4 Children Project Empowers a Kenyan Village of AIDS Survivors to Become Self-Sufficient
Lumber Project Started by U.S. Businessman to Yield $7,000,000 Over 10 Years — Creating a Self-Sustainable Village and Giving AIDS Orphans Hope
"Winning the war on AIDS can't be done with money and medicine alone," said John Noel, founder of the Trees 4 Children Project. "Our goal is make a permanent difference to children who have lost their parents to AIDS by helping create a prosperous community that offers hope for the future. By giving children an opportunity to contribute to society, we promote peace, prosperity and human rights where before there was despair. I can already see the difference we're making when I look into these children's eyes."
The Trees 4 Children project was started as a new model to help fight the AIDS pandemic in Africa, where 80% of children who have lost their parents to AIDS now live. The project, which is in its fifth year with 120,000 trees planted, has already produced many benefits for villagers, including new jobs, ability to grow food crops between trees and new fuel from pruning the trees.
"There is a long waiting list to become part of this village," said Geoffrey Mburu, Make A Mark Executive Director and African native. "This project has made Nyumbani a place people want to live and created many benefits for the community — some unforeseen, such as empowering women to become breadwinners for their families. Many women in the village now play highly visible roles within community, which is changing the way villagers think about traditional male/female roles."
The Nyumbani Village was founded by Father D'Agostino to serve orphans and elders who have been left behind by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The village provides a family-like setting for orphaned children under the stewardship of elderly adults and seeks to ensure that the children receive love, sustenance, health-care, holistic education and culture transfer, aiming at their physical, psychosocial and spiritual development. The village stands on one thousand acres of land donated by the local community.
During this year's planting, which begins in October, over 30,000 new Melia trees will be planted across 50 acres in Nyumbani. Melia trees are an indigenous high-value tree species that grow quickly and will be sold as logs or timber products upon maturity. The trees are watered with solar pumps using drip and hand irrigation techniques. The project creates a suitable micro climate for more farming activities, essential for more farming activities and transforming the arid region.
Unlike other HIV/AIDS outreach, Trees 4 Children is completely sustainable with 100% ownership given back to Nyumbani Village with all investments and donations used to plant trees and build scalable infrastructure. In addition to the economic impact, job opportunities and wages, Nyumbani Village residents are gaining invaluable business knowledge and interest of sustainable forestry that can be replicated in other villages and regions across Africa.
About Trees 4 Children
Founded in 2008, Trees 4 Children is a sustainability initiative that is part of the Make A Mark Foundation and focused on growing and processing trees for lumber to help contribute to the financial self-sustainability of Nyumbani in Kitui Kenya — a village with over 1,000 HIV/AIDS affected children and elders. The organization has secured the support of well-wishers to help plant 300,000 trees across 500 acres. The revenues from this project will yield enough revenue to care for the children and elders in the village and help plant more trees to benefit additional AIDS orphans. To learn more, visit: www.trees4children.org.
About Make A Mark Foundation
Make a Mark was established in 1993 as a non-profit foundation and has focused its efforts on the looming orphan crisis. As a result of the devastating AIDS pandemic, millions of orphans and vulnerable children are being left to fend for themselves. Make A Mark is working with a coalition of partners to support lasting and sustainable business solutions to the growing orphan crisis. For more information, visit www.makeamark.org.
It Takes a Compassionate World to Plant a Forest


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kids yoga set / quartz
kids yoga set / quartz
One especially for the aspiring mini yogis.
For this design we teamed up with children's Yoga pioneers 'YOGADOO' to create a yoga set for children that is practical and comfortable.
Our ethos has always been to celebrate our love of comfort and rest with the very finest ethical materials produced in a fair way for all, and what better way to do this than to collaborate with a company who have peace and wellbeing at the very core of what they do. Yogadoo was born from a desire to offer children the opportunity to play and learn through mindful yoga practice,…and we are so pleased to have worked alongside them for this special collaboration.
Each set comes in its own adorable little drawstring cloth bag, perfect to carry to your yoga practice.
Sizes: 4-6 years / 6-8 years / 8-10 years / 10-12 years
Unisex colours quartz & dusk grey
Our GOTS certified organic jersey cotton is silky soft and lightweight it has a beautiful flow and drape to it.
Its feels luxurious to wear and is the perfect fabric to lounge and sleep in. Its great for those with sensitive skin including eczema or those prone to skin allergies, as the fabric is pesticide & chemical free.
We use GOTS certified low impact dyes, which do not contain any heavy metals such as chrome, copper or zinc, nor do they require toxic chemicals to fix to the colour to the fabric.


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Have make-up, will travel!
One of our favorite parts about being a mobile beauty business is all the fabulous places we get to work in. So many beautiful venues and destinations to choose from.
Some couples decide to do a destination wedding as there are many benefits in doing so. One thing to consider is your beauty team (hair and make-up) since it's often not possible to have a trial with someone so far away beforehand, you won't know what you're going to end up looking like on your big day. This can be a scary thought for many brides planning a destination wedding. If it's within budget, we suggest to fly your make-up and hair person out to accommodate you and your party on the big day. This will ease a lot of stress and make the day run very smoothly. However, if it's not in your budget to do so, scan your invite list and see if you happen to have any make-up artists or hair stylists attending. If not, make sure to schedule a make-up and hair lesson locally before you go.
Take lots of notes and pictures and maybe even purchase some of the items suggested.
This way you will have plenty of reference and some learned skills to be able to create a beautiful wedding day look. Even if you hire someone at your destination, you will be able to help them achieve your desired look. Make sure you see some examples of work before booking anyone. Also, just rest assured that if you are having a beach wedding, less is more, SPF is top priority.
We offer make-up lessons to help guide our destination brides. Check out or website: www.theglitzgalz.com
*Now booking for 2019*
We make your memories beautiful!
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Groups Rally For Oil & Gas Operation ChangesHaving kids attend school near oil and gas wells in Colorado has many people concerned.
Democrats Propose Mining Fees To Help Pay For CleanupsCongressional Democrats from Colorado and New Mexico are proposing new fees for mining on federal land to help pay for cleaning up sites like Colorado's inactive Gold King Mine, where 3 million gallons of wastewater spilled into rivers that run through three states.
As Energy Boom Nears Cities, A Backlash GrowsColorado regulators grappling with a historic energy boom that's pushing oil rigs to the very doorsteps of suburban schools and homes were among the first in the nation to require companies to disclose the chemicals they use in their new drilling techniques.
Environmental Groups Want To Join Longmont Drilling CaseTwo environmental groups want to help defend Longmont's oil and gas regulations, which are stricter than new rules passed by state regulators this week.


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Saturday Kitchen
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One of these days I will make Whoopie pies. I have seen them and never tried them. The do look lush!ReplyDelete
I make petso without pinenuts for my littlies too and they seem to enjoy it as much as I like the fully leaded stuff. Nice when we can offer alternatives. Goodness only knows what would happen if we weren't able to cook Sue ;o)
Never made Whoopie Pies I expect I will oneday. The Pizza looks yummy.ReplyDelete
Julie xxxxxxx
- Anonymous8:48 pm BST
Your children are soooo lucky!ReplyDelete
The pizzas look yummy!
Today I made pasta with pesto sauce for lunch.I made it with my own grown basil, nice parmezan, pine nuts and olive oil.I really enjoyed it!
Is that really the perfect crust??ReplyDelete
Must admit that looks like the perfect topping..
Must google Whoopie Pies...now!!
Take care
Wonderful photos Sue. Makes me want to rush to the kitchen and make them myself.ReplyDelete
Oh whoopie pies ! I've been wanting to make them for ages... thanks for the reminder.ReplyDelete
The pizza looks amazing ! I also make my own dough, from Marmiton, and we don't order or buy pizza - ever. Wouldn't have thought of the pesto and chicken... looks great and makes me hungry (though now it is very late and definitely way past dinner time !)
Gosh, can I come for tea ... both look delicious!ReplyDelete
My friend is from Pennsylvania (now living in the UK), she tells me this is where whoopie pies originated. I have sampled several of hers, as a favour of course!
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Tried to make a chocolate Victoria sponge with butter cream filling yesterday. Usually I am Queen of the Sponge but it came out flat and stodgy. Tastes good but I am now a bit heartened as it looks just like a ginormous whoopie pie! Thank you for the post. Now craving pesto for lunch... AxReplyDelete
That all looks so good! are whoopie pies hard to make? :)ReplyDelete
You aren't looking for a lodger by any chance???ReplyDelete
No, not hard to make Nic, a bit time consuming though.ReplyDelete
You make a batter, very like a cake batter. You drop teaspoons of the mixture on a baking sheet and bake like biscuits.
The filling I used was made of flour and milk cooked like a white sauce (bit odd), cooled and then beaten with sugar and butter.
Dear Sue - some time ago I asked you whether you could recommend a beginner's book of how to crochet but I'm blowed if I can remember what you said. Do you know of such a thing?ReplyDelete
That comment about the crochet was from me - I forgot to sign out!ReplyDelete
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Sorry, that was me who deleted above...too many errors! I'll try again...ReplyDelete
All looks rather delicious and very tempting...yum!
I've always been curious about The Tightwad Gazette, but not quite succumbed to buying it. Sadly my library doesn't have a copy. Why is it such a favourite? Is it worth it for us Brits as it has an American slant? Love to hear more!
Diana x
Yes, I always think that when my daughter tidies her room Sue! Yummy things here today xReplyDelete
- Carole5:12 pm BST
Hi Sue,ReplyDelete
A very yummy post as always! Thats what i`m making next weekend.
Thanks for such lovely bogs, i soo enjoy reading them.
Love Carole from Rossendale xxx
that pesto pizza looks fab, would have to take out the chicken to make it veggie but that is definately on next weeks menu.ReplyDelete
made your chocolate creams today with soya milk due to youngest's dairy allergy and they were gorgeous, thank you Sue for all the recipes and inspiration
Aww, whoopie pies! Aww........ :-))))))))ReplyDelete
Our bedrooms don't look much different after a tidy either. Still, you have to pretend to be pleased.ReplyDelete
It's all looking rather delicious over here Sue but I've never had a whoopie pie, could you send one over please?ReplyDelete
(The decor book looks interesting!)


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SUROS reminds you that a fireteam is better than a soloist.
A well-rounded grip, reliable and sturdy.
SUROS projection sight. Short zoom.
• Increases handling speed
• Slightly increases range
SUROS threat evaluation. Medium zoom. Highlights enemy targets.
• Greatly increases range
• Slightly decreases handling speed
This weapon's magazine is built for higher capacity.
• Increases magazine size
Melee kills reload a portion of this weapon's magazine. Grants ammo for Primary ammo weapons; reloads from reserves for Special and Heavy ammo weapons.
Restores your gear to its default colors.


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Swati & Roshan's Fairytale Wedding in Sintra, Portugal
What an honor it was when our friends and colleagues Swati & Roshan asked us to capture their fairytale dream destination wedding in Sintra, Portugal. We've not only had the pleasure of working alongside Swati, founder of Pleats & Petals, but knowing both Swati & Roshan as friends, making our overseas adventure all the more meaningful.
Their dramatic love story began as a chance encounter, guided by fate that blossomed into love, and ultimately culminating in the historic town of Sintra for the celebration of Swati & Roshan's wedding. Surrounded by colorful palaces and medieval castles within the foothills, Penha Longa Resort would host the three days of festivities brimming with more beauty and excitement than a modern Bollywood romance.
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Intro to Singer-Songwriter Guitar Course
Welcome to the [Intro to Singer-Songwriter Guitar Course]
In this epic 2-month course, you'll learn singer-songwriter guitar by creating a strong foundation. Why get bad playing habits that stop you from your full potential when you can get it right from the very start?
Play guitar like a boss, don't look silly on stage fumbling with barre chords and memorizing everything by rote.
Learn the guitar...
with proper technique (great tone comes from relaxed technique and good posture, do you know how?)
harmonically (fingerstyle strumming and groovy picking patterns)
melodically (learn scales, arpeggios and melodies that sound good on the uke)
What is the course format?
We meet for a total of 4 classes.
Each class is a 1-on-1 private lesson.
Each class lasts 2 hours. You get 8 hours of lessons in total.
And, in the process, you'll understand:
Rhythm Guitar Basics... so you'll know how to groove when you accompany yourself
Singer-Songwriter Guitar Harmony... so you know the difference between how to sound more like Bob Dylan or Elliot Smith or Jason Mraz
Fingerstyle Patterns and Grooves… so you don't just strum all the time but can break into some cool fingerstyle sounds
Song Studies... so you can connect all the things you learn into real songs and even your own songs
...and be on the way to being an awesome modern singer-songwriter!
This is how the classes will be:
[1st Month]
Class 1
30 min - Rhythm Guitar Basics I - Basic Right Hand Postures, Patterns and Tone Secrets
30 min - Singer Songwriter Guitar Harmony I - Essential Chords, open chord shapes and introduction to the CAGED system of chords
5 min - BREAK
25 min - Fingerstyle Patterns and Grooves I - Basic Fingerstyle Patterns & Posture
30 min - Song Study I
Class 2
30 min - Rhythm Guitar Basics II - 8th note strumming patterns and folk strumming basics
30 min - Singer Songwriter Guitar Harmony II - Variations to basic open chord shapes and how to sound more modern
5 min - BREAK
25 min - Fingerstyle Patterns and Grooves II - Bossa nova grooves and pop variations
30 min - Song Study II
[2nd Month]
Class 3
30 min - Rhythm Guitar Basics III - Folk Strumming continued
30 min - Singer Songwriter Guitar Harmony III - Exploring moody and melancholic minor key harmonies
5 min - BREAK
25 min - Fingerstyle Patterns and Grooves III - Introduction to Travis Picking
30 min - Song Study III
Class 4
30 min - Rhythm Guitar Basics IV - An introduction to triplets and 16th note grooves
30 min - Singer Songwriter Guitar Harmony IV - Jazz Harmony Basics
5 min - BREAK
25 min - Fingerstyle Patterns and Grooves IV - Backbeat grooves and intro to funky fingerstyle guitar grooves
30 min - Song Study IV
- Some basic guitar skills, approximately AT LEAST 6 months to 1 year playing experience.
- An acoustic guitar (steel string or nylon is fine)
- A tuner (Electronic tuner, IOS and/or Adroid app)
- Metronome (Digital metronome, IOS and/or Adroid app)
This course is meant for singer-songwriters and singers who play guitar to accompany themselves. This course is also useful for guitarists who work or session for singers.
NOTE: The classes will be personalized to your current playing ability.
For more advanced players, you will learn detailed approach to rhythm, tone and grooves.
For beginner players, we will build a strong foundation for your technique and musical vocabulary.
Basically, you will rock and sound better at the end of this course!
How much is the investment for this course?
You can choose between two options:
Complete Payment (Save RM260) : One-time payment of RM1,650
Installment Payment Plan: Two monthly payments of RM960 (Total fees: RM1,920)
If You're Ready To Take Your Guitar Playing To The Next Level,
If You Want World-Class Music Instruction,
If You Want Personalized Paced Lessons That Focus On You,
To register, e-mail me here: http://www.azsamad.com/contact
Please include:
- Your name and location
- Your musical background (how many years you've been playing, whether you've played other instruments)
- Your favorite singer-songwriter and favorite YouTube singer-songwriter performance video
I look forward to hearing from you. =)