text:
someone in the comment section shared the following:
For those who want to make Jumbo great again,this is actually a mod, you can download it here.
someone in the comment section shared the following:
For those who want to make Jumbo great again,this is actually a mod, you can download it here.
The strangest thing is that everyone gone mad about tramp/hilary story here in russia. It`s supposed to be none of our business. Never saw such an activity about our president elections…
Sieg Heil! Ve Zhall Make America Great Again! Sieg Heil! Sieg Heil! o/ o/ o/ o/ Let us purge the Mexizican Zcum and Purge Zhe Foriegn palutantz, Sieg Heil! Vicotroy for Trump and the American Master Race!
Foreign Policy, prepare your anus, the neo americans are here….
But awful politics aside, I'm glad these mods are one sided and regular players can't see them, so for the players that want something fun to show off in private, freedom of speech and whatever haha, I'm sure a few youtube videos are going to be made about this, and any publicity for wargaming is good publicity. Generally the trend of games is to have these fad moments where they go crazy about tank types, then to tank skins, then to maps, or mechanics. This too shall pass.
I know I'm going on a tangent here but when you're talking about prejuidice against ethnicities and nations, it really isn't that different. Plus, the most common driving force for war is an aggressive national agenda. Not saying Trump or war is bad, Hitler wasn't half bad when he gave the German economy a boost, made Germany a world super power with aggressive foreign policy, and encouraged nationalism/brainwashing of the Hitler youth. Just going to say I'd prefer not having another Holocaust or Japanese internment camp program while we're at it.
Only slightly salty about the 2016 election, there really should have been better choices for who to vote for on both sides.
That butthurt… yesssss, it's delicious 😀 Instead of whining, ask yourself a question – WHY he won, despite the fact, that all possible media were against him. If you ask me, I'd say, that's because vast majority of people are sick and tired of all that rainbow-liberal-politically correct ideology. Moreover, I'm not surprised, that there are protests after the election – Clinton suporters and other liberal – left people were more aggressive than Skorpion G drivers during the presidential campaign.
Tl:dr; U mad lol? 😀


text:
Grand Casino Bucharest Gets Bespoke Version Of Dual Play Roulette from Evolution
The world's most important provider of solutions for live dealer casinos, Evolution Gaming, has just announced that they will be installing in Grand Casino Bucharest a bespoke version of the Dual Play Roulette.
The Dual Play Roulette game, which Evolution offers, manages to combine online and land based gameplay, and it will be placed on the main floor of the casino. The location is right on the ground floor at the Bucharest's JW Marriott Grand Hotel. Similar Dual Play Roulette tables have been launched over the course of the last year and a half in locations like Dragonara Casino (Malta), Hippodrome Casino (London) or Ritz Club (London).
What is special about the Dual Play Roulette game, is that it combines the two worlds, online and offline, by letting players that are using the roulette directly and those that access it online, to play alongside, using just one dealer for both.
There is also the option of a bespoke version, which Evolution gives the casinos that are land based, so that they can work on the experience of the online player, while also being unique. Among the changes that can be made, Evolution included the shot sequences, the angles of the cameras and how many cameras are used.
This isn't the first time that Evolution has made itself present at Grand Casino Bucharest, since they already have a live casino studio in place, for the market in Romania. They opened that studio in 2016, in September, and it was the first one of its kind in Romania to be certified. A total of eight license holders from Romania are supported right now, and new ones will be added in 2017.
As for the Dual Play table, which Grand Casino is adding, it will be released in the second Q2 of 2017, at the end of that period. There will be more bespoke tables of this kind launched over the course of this year. The new table will be active non-stop, so 7 days per week, 24 hours each day. It will help online players to get closer to the experience of a real casino. All licensees of Evolution can participate, taking on the feed of the game and offering it to their players.
The representative from Evolution Gaming, James Stern, mentioned that the Dual Play solution from Evolution is being added to more and more venues, and that it's a very good solution of convergence. The installations are customized based on the needs of each casino, so that the approach is different and the brand is taken into consideration. Thanks to the various HD feeds, you get a pretty good idea of what it's like to actually be at that table.
On the other side, Sorin Constantinescu, which represents Casino Association Romania, declared that they can do something special for players thanks to the bespoke nature of Dual Play Roulette. The atmosphere of Grand Casino will now be available to online players as well.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Have you every experienced a ringing in your head after a night out? This is what is know as Tinnitus, it usually however fades by the morning as your hangover kicks in. The daily lives for the younger generation is becoming increasingly noisy, you will at some point experience a buzzing or ringing in the ears, like when leaving a club.
Around 20% of all young people are regularly exposed to dangerously loud music, with millions of young people risking their hearing every week in noisy clubs and bars. (Just be careful out there people) Tinnitus can be heard in different varieties and volumes, from a quiet whisper to a roar: being constant or occasional like when leaving a club and can effect one or both ears. Tinnitus is a temporary problem for many young people but around 4 million people in the UK suffer every day. It can cause severe and permanent distress with many young people committing suicide.
You might think why should I care? the thing is it could happen at any time and ruin your life for ever, imagine a noise in your head all the time. Try to stay away from the speakers in any club it's not worth it! If the floor shakes move away. There are a wide variety of different causes of tinnitus, including loud music, the use of drugs and even car accidents. If this describes you brother then make an appointment with your family doctor and get it sorted.
Are their treatments for Tinnitus?
If you have these symptoms then get in touch with your family doctor to get it diagnosed as soon as possible. Tinnitus has no simple 'cure' but there are ways of reducing its impact.
Tinnitus can become a real problem during quiet times in the day, such as before you try and sleep. You might find relief by adding an external sound at a constant low level. For example radio static, the television or even a fan might help distract the tinnitus sound. Products are now available which will generate white noise (sound designed to mask tinnitus), including small speakers which can be placed below your pillow. You can buy tapes from the ENT unit (Ear, Nose and Throat) containing this white noise and listen to it on your personal Walkman.
Research shows that you may actually reduce the known volume of your tinnitus by trying this method. This special programme involves structured counselling and a noise generator helping you to get used to tinnitus. This might not seem a good idea at first but it does work if you have the bottle to try it for yourself.
You must try to improve blood circulation through exercise and a good diet if you want to reduce the tinnitus. Cut down on the intake of salt and stimulants such as coffee, tea, fizzy drinks and tobacco. But small amounts of these substances won't make the condition worse. Take regular exercise play football, rugby or something to improve circulation.
This is a useful approach to breaking tinnitus by reducing stress levels and restoring sleep patterns. Relaxation will also help to control muscle groups and improve circulation, making your tinnitus more bearable. Ask your GP for advice or contact a local college or health centre about courses in your area.
Although several drugs have been tested, no single drug treatment has yet been developed but watch this space. Anti-depressant drugs can help to lower suffering caused by tinnitus but don't offer a cure.
Treatments include acupuncture, homeopathy and vitamin supplements. There is no evidence to say that these treatments will work, but they can help you manage the problems better. The widest used alternative treatment is Gingko biloba that improves circulation, this might help your tinnitus so give it a try!
The prevention of Tinnitus
You might think that your ears will get used to the loud noise but this doesn't happen take it from the experts. If you think that you have then your hearing is already damaged. You can however minimise the damage by following this:


text:
Aloha! I hope you find this list of hostels and accommodations useful!
Hawaii is the 50th state in the USA and is located 2,300 miles (3700 km) from the mainland US. The Hawaiian Islands were created by volcanoes that are still active today. The climate of Hawaii could be considered perfect, with temperatures usually in the 70s or 80s Fahrenheit (20 to 27 C.). There is a lot to see and do in Hawaii, and staying in hostels makes it cheaper!
Here is a list of all the hostels in Hawaii:
More coming soon...


text:
Like many people there was a time when I had not developed an interest in whisky. There was a time when my interest was more wine related. At the time this made a lot of sense. I am no longer a young man but when I was the world of wine was very different. There was less known about it and a little knowledge could go a long way in the status stakes. I remember finding a bottle of Fitou in a local wine shop and thinking I had struck gold, no one knew about Fitou and I think that there was only one merchant importing it into the UK – this made it easy as it meant that there was only the one Fitou and I could get to know it in its direct singular form. Wine labels were very readable and had so much information that enabled you to identify which vineyard it came from whilst your knowledge filled in other aspects such as grape type. This sounded good but most people I knew didn't know the grape varieties anyway. As the market opened up and spread, it moved from knowing a few French wines and a handful of Italian, Spanish and German wines to including American, Australian, South African, many European countries and even English. The mystery and romance declined as supermarket own labels became more common, the labels became cruder and the names started to be that of the grape not the vineyard. There became too many for the average bod to be expert in and the reward for the effort was less - due to the accessibility of it. Whilst the product may have improved the experience lessened – it just was not as special.
Whisky, on the other hand was emerging from a quiet time. The blends were there but the single malt market was on the increase, and as the political climate changed and Cooley's gave it a boost, the Irish whiskey range started to return to English shores. Here we had a quality product with tradition, history and craftsmanship. It was big enough to encompass the whisky lover yet small enough to be accessible. One had the sense that the average bod could get a decent understanding of the whole market, it wasn't easy but the effort was worth it and within reach. As time went by things happened, other markets emerged – Scotland, Ireland, USA and Canada spread out and others either started or become known. Japan, France, India, Australia, Spain, New Zealand in fact all round the world countries started to produce whisky in a variety of forms. Variations in mash bill, water, climate, yeast and wood – not to mention one of the most important ingredients – people, all had an effect in producing different whiskies. But this is not all – something else was happening and that was experimenting, finishing – or additional cask enhancements, as well as a variety of wood based experiments, which include char types, additional cask staves, replacing cask heads and even using casks made from specific parts of the tree. This has led to an almost endless variety of different whisky types from around the world and from a wide range of ages. Special editions, single cask bottlings, variations on filtering and a variety of abv's are just the starting points. The presentation of the bottle has involved similar treatment ranging from one of gem encrusted crystal decanters to Tesco's own 'Everyday Value Whisky' at £11.50 per bottle – and yes it does say 'Everyday' on the label which makes one think that their motto should be 'Good food at good prices and you're mmy frriennnd you are, nno rreally you are, commme on letsh haf a little more…..'.
The point is I think there is a risk that the industry can end up giving too much choice. Research about consumer choice indicates that people like choice but there is a cut off point when people have a lot of choice, buy better products but feel less satisfaction for it. The problem is like this – if you just want a good bottle for your money you can get one but will wonder if the others were better. You may also panic at the vastness of choice – it becomes too much to take in so you don't and you get something else that you know is safe. If you are a whisky lover and enjoy the study and chat that goes with it you will eventually find that you have to race to keep up or increasingly fall behind, whilst 'experts' find it harder to identify through taste or keep an honest ability to report on the whole market. The whisky lover has to taste more and that in turn requires more speed and less depth. At the same time the demand for whisky may initially increase in line with an increased market, casks become more pressured and the global market is forced to find ways of competing with each other. Marketing will only go so far with this, and there have been some moves that in the past would have been seen as being strange, such as selling highish end whisky in a black bottle without any details of the whisky inside other than its abv.
If you doubt what I am saying try thinking about this – what would happen if you took a year out from tasting, reading or following whisky then returned with the idea of catching up on all new releases and unknown bottlings.
Choice is a good thing. The ability for whisky makers to be able to experiment and develop is a great thing. The spread of whisky as a global phenomena is a good thing – but with problems. I do worry about the loss of local and traditional spirits as whisky takes over. I also worry that the industry will reach the point when it gets too big, when the product is unmanageable and the world around it becomes overbearing. Someone once said 'you don't have to get a bigger slice of the pie – you make the pie bigger and that way everyone can have more pie.' The problem is what happens when the pie gets so big that it just doesn't look like the same pie, when what was a handmade individual pie becomes a whole lorry load of different pies, some handmade and some not with many that you just don't know about. When I first joined twitter and facebook I relished the views of other whisky lovers and I loved reading about the subject and tasting the new releases. I still do but am becoming increasingly aware that keeping up is a full time job and if I were to open up facebook and twitter to all whisky lovers I would not be able to take in a fraction of the constant stream of tasting notes, adverts, events and photo's. In turn the sense of community can start to crumble – maybe subgroups will form and the need to stick to a type will happen? Or maybe the time will come when the market shifts and the consumer finds that other thing that can be unique, that they can learn and they can find a manageable community in.
I am not saying this is going to happen – or if it does that it will be soon – however, when I recently visited a country fair there were quite a lot of exhibitors selling and showing their alcoholic wares. Quite a few were beer or cider, there were about 3 – 4 vodka outlets, 5 – 6 that did Gin –some others that did gin and vodka and only 2 that did whisky, and here is the thing – Could there be a risk that the cheaper to make Gin, that can be altered in a variety of ways, and it's association of being used in a variety of ways whilst also holding a craft status, and can be seen as both traditional and young open a market to those swamped by the ever increasing and increasingly complex whisky market? – Or does the whisky industry need to do something to prevent this?


text:
This will be a very short post to show you Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails - Gemstone 710.
This shade truly reminds one of gemstones. It has a rich depth to it and a sheen that allows it to sparkle.
After applying 2 coats of Gemstone, I decided to try Essie's Pure Pearlfection, and what an amazing effect it gives most polishes. It adds a subtle bit of bling to any shade.
Here are the products I used: ASK Cosmetics' Base Coat as well as their Top Coat, 2 coats of Sally Hansen's Gemstone 710 and Pure Pearlfection from Essie's Luxeffects Collection.
Do you like to dazzle your manicures with some "special effects"?
Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of your day, Lisa M.


text: The Intellectual tradition of Trinidad and Tobago in the Nineteenth CenturyThe first survey of writings on nineteenth-century Trinidad and TobagoSelwyn R. CudjoeDetailsDescriptionWhen V. S. Naipaul received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2001, the award marked the culmination of a literary tradition that was almost two hundred years in the making. The island nation of Trinidad and Tobago has produced such important writers and thinkers as C. L. R. James, J. J. Thomas, Eric Williams, Oliver Cromwell Cox, Sylvester Williams, George Padmore, Earl Lovelace, Arnold Rampersad, and Merle Hodge. Yet this literary legacy is not well known, particularly with respect to works dating from the nineteenth century. Beyond Boundaries traces the development of the country's literary and intellectual history from the "Narrative of Louisa Calderon" (1803) to Stephen Cobham's Rupert Gray: A Tale of Black and White (1907). Selwyn R. Cudjoe examines a wide range of narratives by and about the people of Trinidad and Tobago, from treatises in the natural sciences, to journals and memoirs, histories, slave narratives, travelers' accounts, poems, stories, novels, theatrical works, and writings in the popular press. Along the way, he discusses such seminal works as Jean Baptiste Philippe's Free Mulatto (1824) and Maxwell Philip's Emmanuel Appadocca (1854), the first indigenous novel. He explores books that shed light on ideological processes, such as J. J. Thomas's The Theory and Practice of Creole Grammar (1869) and Froudacity (1899). He examines how notions of savagery and civilization were deployed in the writings of the dominant class to stymie the growing self-awareness of the colonized. And he traces the rise of racial pride and nationalist sentiments among Indo- and Afro-Trinidadians. Cudjoe demonstrates how Enlightenment concepts, English literature, African philosophy, Hindu theology, Islamic passion plays, and the culture of carnival all contributed to this body of ideas to create a vibrant literature, which in turn helped to shape a national identity. Reviews"I recommend this book in the strongest possible terms. . . . Cudjoe provides the sociocultural and political background that explains the powerful intellectual activity in Trinidad and Tobago in the twentieth century."—Antonio Benítez-Rojo, Amherst College"Beyond Boundaries is Selwyn Cudjoe's crowning achievement. Following the free spirit of C. L. R. James's great classic Beyond a Boundary, Cudjoe provides a rich and detailed history of the early aesthetic culture of Trinidad and Tobago. In bringing to life the complex social history of the islands, Cudjoe tells the moving story of a colonized society struggling against domination that discovered its own distinctive imaginative and intellectual style in a great creative impulse, and that has provided contemporary literature with some of the most memorable writings of creole cosmopolitanism."—Homi Bhabha, Anne F. Rothenberg, Professor of English and American Literature, Harvard University AuthorSelwyn R. Cudjoe is professor of Africana studies at Wellesley College and author of Resistance and Caribbean Literature and V. S. Naipaul: A Materialist Reading, among other works. Related Subjects: Caribbean Studies


text:
From All Access:
MICHAEL COOVER is returning to DENVER as Executive Producer at iHEARTMEDIA Sports KDSP-A (ORANGE & BLUE 760)/DENVER. COOVER, formerly Executive Producer at crosstown Sports KKFN (104.3 THE FAN), has most recently served as Executive Talent Booker for ENVISION NETWORKS in NEW YORK and previously worked as Executive Producer at FOX SPORTS RADIO.
PD TIM SPENCE said, "MICHAEL's knowledge of DENVER and its competitive ratings battles, his experience on a national level and his overall relationship with players and coaches makes him an ideal candidate for ORANGE & BLUE 760."
"I am very excited to be joining the ORANGE & BLUE 760 family," added COOVER. "It will be an honor to be part of iHEARTMEDIA DENVER. I look forward to working with the team and taking the station to the next level."


text:
I've met a number of people over the years in all forms of business and they all have one common goal, to run a smooth, flawless and highly profitably event. My clients are people just like you in private practice or other independent professionals that own and operate small to medium size businesses. These clients run the gamut of industries from business and life coaches to sales trainers and entertainers (and everything in between).
Something I learned during my time at Glazer-Kennedy Insider's Circle™ is there are all kinds of business owners, in all walks of life. All I need is a little background about your company, what your goals and event needs are and we can move forward with planning and executing a successful event.
To whom ever has the pleasure of working with Sherrie Sokolowski…There are few people you'll meet in your career as detailed, knowledgeable, friendly, attentive, and organized as Sherrie. From the initial planning phase, straight through to on site implementation, and post event paperwork she really "gets it" and knows what it takes to both monetize your message, and run a seamless event. My event and logistical planning experience (as it relates to audio/visual) is extensive and I recognized the value in working with someone as on top of the details and as forward thinking as Sherrie. I often say that with enough time and planning [and money] we can really "do anything" – Sherrie makes that mantra a reality with her detailed planning and pre event scheduling. It really makes my job, the hotel's job, the decorator's job, etc, a breeze, which translates into the smoothest possible on site flow. This allows the presenters to "be in their elements" which translates directly to the success of the event, and quite literally dollars and cents. Anyone with the opportunity to work with Sherrie should take it, as there are few professionals out there with her knowledge, experience and track record for success.
Christopher Gerhart
Impact Audio/Visual
During the last 6-years that I owned and operated Glazer-Kennedy Insider's Circle™, I had the good fortune to work with Sherrie Sokolowski as the Event Manager for ALL our events. To cut to the chase….Sherrie is as good as it gets at producing events.
She excels at:
• Locating the correct venue for the event and negotiating the contract so you never get taken advantage of.
• Requesting bids from the Audio/Video Vendors to make sure you have everything you need at the event.
• Working with Contractors to set up an area in your Event for a Trade Show (i.e. Vendors) and all of your staging requirements.
• Making sure that the event goes off WITHOUT a hitch as the liaison between the event venue, AV vendors, Speakers, etc.
• Doing all of the post-event logistics to make sure that you are not being overcharged for anything that was agreed upon.
I couldn't give Sherrie a higher recommendation if you're looking for someone to take all of the hassles away from your next event and makeing sure that you get the most professional and economic event for your business.
Bill Glazer,
Founder Glazer-Kennedy Insider's Circle
Marketing Strategist, Professional Speaker, Best Selling Author
I've attended and delivered speeches at many different venues and Sherrie Sokolowski knows how to deliver a world class event! She had it covered from A-Z and made my job easy.
Dina Dwyer-Owens
Chairwoman & CEO
The Dwyer Group, Inc.
Sherrie is by far the most efficient, organized and professional event director I have worked with in my 25 years of either holding my own events or speaking at others. She treats everyone from the attendees to the vendors to the speakers with the upmost respect while remaining friendly and approachable. If you are hosting an event, you would be foolish NOT to get Sherrie on your side.
MaryEllen Tribby
Working Moms Only.com
Together Sherrie and I worked to secure such celebrity talent as Rock Star Gene Simmons, Joan Rivers, Kathy Ireland, Jim McCann, Terry Jones, John Rich and Barbara Corcoran. As you can imagine, when working with such high caliber talent, expectations are high and there are a lot of logistics and details that need to be arranged and executed. Sherrie does not disappoint! She is a consummate professional, who is extremely professional and thorough. She conducts herself with such grace, poise and professionalism that I never have to worry about our celebrities when they are in her hands. She thinks quickly, makes excellent decisions and has excellent follow through.
Kristi Wilson, VP Sales
Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau
I've been lucky enough to have worked with Sherrie and her team on multiple occasions in both Operations and Sales; all of which turned out beyond our expectations. She's dedicated to her client(s) and handles her job like a true professional. This, with her meticulous attention to detail, has produced flawless events. We've fostered a wonderful relationship over the three years we've worked together and look forward to many more. Any organization would benefit from having SLS on their team.
Arturo Cruz-Tucker, National Sales Manager
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
I have had the great pleasure of working with Sherrie at over 7 events in the past three years and all I can say is WOW! Sherrie's friendly and professional demeanor makes her easy to work with, especially in high stress situations such as LIVE events. One of the many skill sets Sherrie excels at when it comes to event planning is how she manages her team. Anytime I have worked with Sherrie, I always knew where I had to be and what I had to do, which allowed for me to create the best experience for our guests and attendees. As I now work on growing my own new business there is no doubt in my mind that Sherrie will be the first person I call when I am ready to plan my first LIVE event.
Mara Glazer
I started working with Sherrie Sokolowski in June 2009. I have developed a solid, professional relationship with Sherrie since day one. I was quickly able to see her abilities as a meeting planner. She has always been consistent on her priorities and knowledge on the concessions available for her groups in our hotels. Sherrie is able to handle multiple events at the same time and gives priority to each of them. She communicates clearly and this has always helped her create very successful events. Sherrie is very detail oriented and great at following up. It has always been a pleasure to work with her.
Patricia H. Jarava
Marriott International
I have been fortunate to work closely with Sherrie Sokolowski for several years now. Sherrie is an expert at organizing and event planning. She is completely thorough and a real pleasure to work with. Her foresight and knowledge of what it takes to accomplish a successful event is rare and it makes the process smooth and uncomplicated. If you are interested in creating an event now or in the future, Sherrie and SLS Event Planning and Consulting should be your first choice.
Bill Dickson
DRAT Productions, Inc.
As the world's fastest reader, I regularly speak at large events throughout the world. I've become an expert on judging the quality of event coordinators as a result of my experiences. I have attended numerous programs put together by Sherrie Sokolowski, and she consistently produces top notch events that have attendees raving, and speakers thrilled with their results. I highly recommend her services to anyone interested in running a successful event.
Howard Stephen Berg–The World's Fastest Reader
Executive Member of Howard Stephen Berg International LLC
If you are planning an event, Sherrie is the person who you want on your side. For years I've watched her handle every detail of huge events with hundreds of people, and do it in a calm and efficient manner. Her attention to detail is remarkable.
In every single event I've attended that Sherrie ran, and there have been many, I've had strong confidence that my needs would be taken care of, whether I was an attendee or a speaker. Sherrie is simply the best.
Jeff Herring
I've attended over six events that Sherrie Sokolowski has planned and coordinated. I could tell that a great amount of attention to detail, effort and planning were involved. Each event was a great experience and I looked forward to attending. From registration, materials, schedule, entertainment, food – everything made for a great experience.
Scott Whitaker,
President of Church Leader Insights
My first experience with working with Sherrie was back in 2006 and it was flawless; she handled everything so professionally and smoothly. And there was never even a hint of attitude about that, which was a big relief and which I have always remembered and appreciated.
I've been speaking since the 1980's and have worked with scores of other Executive Assistants and meeting planners, and Sherrie definitely stands out as being one of the very best. She's someone you can count on, someone who has very high standards and always meets or exceeds them, and is easy to work with as well. She really is the Gold Standard when it comes to doing what she does.
Sydney Barrows


text:
Hey there! Saw something different in my blog?
Well, if you're my 'regular customer', you will answer me:
"Obviously, yes!" XD
Actually, my previous layout was using the layout in blogger,
it was designed and edited by myself.
But since there's some problem with my blog while using Mozilla FireFox,
I'll no longer using that anymore.
I want to have something different.
That's why,I changed back to templates.
Much better now? Very good. x)
Okay, back to the topic.
Today is the 1st day of March, and I gotta shout out loud:
I'd escaped from working days!
I'm freedom now! XD
Well, Iris brought me, Jos and Man to eat steamboat @ Prangin yesterday.
Thanks a lot to Iris for belanja me to eat! X3
So what am I going to do next?
Well, before SPM results release, activities that I'm going to do is
play, online, shopping, and ENJOY MY LIFE!
But!! I still gotta help my mom on her work every weekend. Y(=~=)Y
Well, today was a very fun day for me.
Hanged out with Yin Xuan and Xiao Hui for whole day.
1st venue : Union High School.
Ate the foods again, and find some teacher to chit chat.
2nd venue : timesquare.
Walked from school to the bus stand under the 12pm sun.
And sit Rapid to Timesquare.
We went to timesquare is because of Xiaohui wants to cut hair,
but the saloon... dont have anyone inside, except the cashier. ==
Then, we went to take a drink @ 面对面noodle shop,
and we met up geon too.
Best Friends forever. ♥
3rd venue : 1st avenue.
On the way to 1st avenue @ timesquare. Thanks to yinxuan's phone camera.
(Pee/asS: my phone was out of battery at this time. ==)
After that, go to 1st avenue by 'Bus No.11'. LOL!
Go to met up some friends who worked @ 1st avenue.
And then, crazy snapping again. XD
Oh my XiaoHui~ You look so cute~kawaii neh~ X3
Once again, thanks for yinxuan's phone camera. XD
4th venue : Prangin Mall.
Shop for a while only. Nothing happen @ here.
But we did have a fun day today!
Love you all guys!
We must keep in touch! =)


text:
Seen this morning while out watering the transplants:
Also seen were dozens of her busy little sisters, plus a green metallic bee, and one bumblebee, all of whom were oblivious to my paparazzi camera. Since they didn't swarm me, I'm presuming that these are the European honeybee, and not the Africanized HB.
Now if they would just go over to the winter squash blossoms and get that action going...
UPDATE: Add one black-bodied bee the same size as the green metallic bee, and two tiny little bees I also couldn't identify.


text:
Why should you become a member of the Heather Society?
Members receive the following publications:-
Members have access to a members-only area, where you will find the following:-
The Society organizes regional groups, visits to heather gardens and nurseries, an annual week-end gathering and the occasional fieldtrip, and provides free advice to members. The Heather Society maintains a
photograph library, assists national collections of heathers and is the International Cultivar Registration Authority (ICRA) for Andromeda, Calluna, Daboecia and Erica.
The annual gathering is a great way to meet heather enthusiasts who come from many varied backgrounds, botany, professional heather growers, IT, even steam railways! The location each year is always in an interesting, lovely part of our islands.
Why not join us now, it's only £10 per year for UK residents and non-UK residents.


text:
There comes a time in the life of every 20- or 30-something when you become responsible enough to own your first home. Even if that sounds way too adult for you, there are certain signs you can look for in your own life that tell you it's time to buy your first home.
The good news is the sooner you buy a home, the sooner you can gain equity in it—and start making a nest fit for the future you want to build.
You've been budgeting well.
You and your partner have steady, reliable incomes, even if they're not as large as you'd like. You know what you spend every month, and you know what's left over for the savings account and for fun activities.
Knowing your financial status and habits is one of the most important steps in knowing what sort of house you should be looking for. Who knows, you may be able to afford something bigger than you thought, once you sit down to crunch all the numbers. Or you can set a target income/expenses ratio so you can afford that extra bedroom.
You're running out of storage space.
Every room in your home can serve one of two functions: 1. What it's meant to be used for. 2. A storage closet from all the stuff you somehow gathered over the years. Just walking across a room is a hazard when boxes, toys and clothes could reach out to trip you.
The only good solution is more space. The relief of having a proper place for everything you own is impossible to put a price on.
Your family is growing, or you want it to.
This life change is often tied up with sign #2. Toys, cribs and bibs cover every surface of your home, and you've got another one on the way. Maybe it's time to move into a place of your own so your child can grow up in a place you've decorated just for them.
You're ready to build equity.
A home is one of the greatest investments you can make in your lifetime. In a couple decades you could be sitting on a six-figure property that's all your own, no bank involved. The long-term thinking can be daunting and seem like a million years away, but building equity in a home is always a good choice that your future self will thank you for.
You're consistently hosting friends and family.
If you lead an active social life, chances are your home is a center of activity for your friends and family. Do you always have room for the in-laws? Are people bumping elbows at your dinner parties?
Being able to host people comfortably is one of the greatest blessings of owning a home. When people walk through your front door and compliment your home, you can feel proud of this piece of real estate you own, and what it enables in your life.
If you're still not sure it's time to start looking for a home, give Franklin Realtors a call at 417-818-1237 or set up a meeting with one of our realtors. We'll go over your finances and lifestyle and figure out what your next move should be.


text:
- Fee assured
- Verified this account
Specialises in
- Counselling
- Psychotherapy
About me
I am an Integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Psychosexual Therapist. I work with individuals and couples, offering therapy for many issues including relationship therapy and Sex therapy and also (NHS) Counselling for Depression.
I work in private practice in London and Kent, I also work in primary care and with a charity offering short and long-term face to face work.
I am a registered accredited member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) adhering to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am also a general member of COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists)
Areas of interest
Psychosexual Therapy; Couples Therapy
- Video and telephone consultations


text:
Superstition in India
This article may be unbalanced towards certain viewpoints. (September 2019)
This article possibly contains original research. (September 2019) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)
Superstition in India refers to superstition prevalent in India. Superstition refers to any belief or practice which is explained by supernatural causality, and is in contradiction to modern science.[1] Some beliefs and practices, which are considered superstitious by some, may not be considered so by others. The gap, between what is superstitious and what is not, widens even more when considering the opinions of the general public and scientists.[2]
- 1 Overview
- 2 Past
- 3 Prevalent
- 4 Incidents
- 5 Historical predictions and Challenges
- 6 Reception
- 7 Surveys
- 8 Legal aspects
- 9 Lawsuits
- 10 See also
- 11 References
- 12 Further reading
Superstitions are usually attributed to a lack of education.[3] But, in India educated people have also been observed following beliefs that may be considered superstitious.[4] The literacy rate of India, according to the 2011 census is at 74%.[5] The beliefs and practices vary from region to region, with many regions having their own specific beliefs.[6] The practices may range from harmless lemon-and-chilli totems for warding off evil eye[7] to serious concerns like witch-burning.[8] Some of these beliefs and practices are centuries old and are considered part of the tradition and religion, as a result introduction of new prohibitory laws often face opposition.[9][10]
According to Commission (Prevention) of Sati Act 1987, Sati is defined as the act of burning alive of a widow (or any women) along with the body of her deceased husband (including relatives, or object belonging someone like that), irrespective of whether it was voluntary.[11] After he watched the Sati of his own sister-in-law, Ram Mohan Roy began campaigning for abolition of the practice in 1811.[citation needed] The practice of Sati was abolished in British India in 1829 by Governor General Lord William Bentinck.[12]
On 4 September 1987, 17 (or 18) year old Roop Kanwar of Deorala village in Sikar district in Rajasthan, who had been married for only 7 months,[13] burned to death on her husband's pyre.[14] It was alleged that the victim had tried to escape, but she was drugged and forced on to the pyre.[15][16] On 1 October 1987, Rajasthan legislative assembly passed an ordinance against Sati, which was later turned into an Act.[17] It was followed by pro-Sati rallies and protests in Jaipur.[17][18] On 3 January 1988,[19] the Indian parliament passed a new law, Commission (Prevention) of Sati Act 1987, based on Rajasthan's legislation of 1987.[13] This act also criminalised glorification of Sati.[13] Police charged her father-in-law and brother-in-law of allegedly forcing her to commit the act, but they were acquitted in October 1996.[20]
Human sacrificeEdit
Although, human sacrifices are not prevalent in India, rare isolated incidents happen occasionally, especially in rural areas. In some cases, human beings have been replaced by animals and birds. But after backlash from animal rights groups, in some places they have been replaced by human effigies.[21] The beliefs behind these sacrifices vary from inducing rainfall to helping childless women conceive.[22] It is alleged that some cases often go unreported or are covered up.[23][24] Between 1999 and 2006, about 200 cases of child sacrifices were reported from Uttar Pradesh.[23]
Godmen and faith healersEdit
The word godman is a colloquial blanket term used for charismatic spiritual leaders in India.[25][26] Locally, they may be referred to as baba, swami, guru, shastri, bapu or bhagat.[27] Many of them claim to have magic or psychic powers and perform miracles.[25][26] On the other hand, some only provide spiritual advice.[28] There are also female gurus.[29] Many of them are worshipped by their followers as avatars or living gods.[29] Many of them belong to ancient ascetic lineages or claim to be successor to some previous spiritual predecessor.[29] Some of them have built large pan-Indian or international networks.[29] Their recent success has been attributed to the use of mass media and public relations techniques.[25][28]
Notable persons and incidentsEdit
- Originally from Sri Lanka, Swami Premananda moved to India in 1984 and founded an ashram in Pudukkotai, Tamil Nadu, in 1989.[30] In 1996, one of the girls living the ashram escaped and reported that she was raped and was pregnant.[31] In view of the so-called spiritual powers of the accused, which included doing miracles like materialising vibhuti and regurgitating small Shiva lingams, an illusionist was invited to the court and he performed both the miracles in the open court.[30] In 1997, the Swami was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined ₹60 lakh for 13 counts of rape and a murder.[32]
- Chandraswami, astrologer and spiritual guru, was a close associate of former Prime Minister Narasimha Rao.[33] He was indicted in several lawsuits including in the assassination of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.[34] In 2011, the Supreme Court of India fined him ₹9 crore (US$1.4 million) for multiple violations of the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA).[35]
- In December 2002, Santosh Madhavan defrauded an Indian expatriate woman living in Dubai of DH 400,000 (₹50 lakh) by claiming he had supernatural powers, and disappeared. The Interpol issued an alert for his arrest on the advice of Dubai police. Later in 2008, his photograph was recognised by the woman in a magazine and she realised that the person was living in Kochin pretending to be a godman called Swami Amritha Chaitanya.[36] On learning of the Interpol alert, he denied the allegations, but the local police were suspicious and decided to search his properties. The police discovered CDs containing child porn from the premises.[37] He was convicted of raping under-aged children and sentenced to 16 years of imprisonment in May 2009.[38]
- In August 2002, when psychic surgeon Reverend Alex Orbito visited Bangalore from Philippines, some rationalists file a case in the city case. The city court declared psychic surgery to be a trick and ordered the organizers to stop the event. The organizers ignored the order and decided to go ahead. The court ordered arrests for contempt of court but Alex Orbito evaded arrest and escaped from the country.[39][40] Bangalore police has stated that there are no plans to extradite him but he will be arrested if he tries to return to Bangalore.[41]
Sanal Edamaruku, president of the Indian Rationalist Association, has criticised TV channels broadcasting shows featuring godmen. Narendra Nayak, president of Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations, has stated that politicians patronising godmen serves to sanction superstitions of the general public.[42] Nayak has also debunked several so-called miracles of godmen like psychic surgery,[41] materialising vibhuti, money, jewellery, and fire eating. He travels through villages demonstrating the tricks behind these miracles.[43]
Some people, mostly in villages, have the belief that witchcraft and black magic(kala-jaadu) are effective. On one hand, people may seek advice from witch doctors for health, financial or marital problems.[10] On the other hand, people, especially women, are accused of witchcraft and attacked, occasionally killed.[44][45] It has been reported that mostly widows or divorcees are targeted to rob them of their property.[46] Reportedly, revered village witch-doctors are paid to brand specific persons as witches, so that they can be killed without repercussions. The existing laws have been considered ineffective in curbing the murders.[47] In June 2013, National Commission for Women (NCW) reported that according to National Crime Records Bureau statistics, 768 women had been murdered for allegedly practising witchcraft since 2008, and announced plans for newer laws.[48]
Recent casesEdit
Between 2001 and 2006, an estimated 300 people were killed in the state of Assam.[49] Between 2005 and 2010, about 35 witchcraft related murders reportedly took place in Odisha's Sundergarh district.[50] In October 2003, three women were branded as witch and humiliated, afterwards they all committed suicide in Kamalpura village in Muzaffarpur district in Bihar.[51] In August 2013, a couple were hacked to death by a group of people in Kokrajhar district in Assam.[52] In September 2013, in the Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, a woman was murdered and her daughter was raped on the allegation that they were practicing black magic.[53]
1995 Hindu milk miracleEdit
On 21 September 1995, a Ganesha idol in Delhi was reported to have drunk the milk offered to it. Soon, as the news spread, similar phenomenon were reported from all over India and a few from abroad.[54] Other idols, like those of Nandi and Shiva, were also reported drinking milk. The price of milk soared due to shortage and policemen had to be placed at temples to maintain order. Yash Pal, scientist and educator, called it an illusion. National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC) scientists demonstrated that it was caused by capillary action by mixing red dye with the milk.[55]
2012 Sanal Edamaruku and the Jesus statue incidentEdit
On 10 March 2012, Sanal Edamaruku investigated a so-called miracle in Vile Parle, where a Jesus statue had started weeping and concluded that the problem was caused by faulty drainage. Later that day, during a TV discussion with some church members, Edamaruku accused the Catholic Church of miracle-mongering. On 10 April, Angelo Fernandes, President of the Maharashtra Christian Youth Forum, filed a police complaint against Edamaruku under Indian Penal Code Section 295A.[56] In July while on a tour in Finland, Edamaruku was informed by a friend that his house was visited by the police. Since, the offence is not bailable, Edamaruku decided to stay in Finland.[57]
Historical predictions and ChallengesEdit
Historical predictionsEdit
- In September 1951, responding to a newspaper article about an astrologer predicting an imminent war with Pakistan, the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru expressed his desire to pass a law against astrology and sooth-saying.[58]
- In January 1962, Indian astrologers predicted a global catastrophe on Sunday 4 February 1962. People took refuge in hills to escape the event. The Maharajah of Sikkim, Palden Thondup Namgyal postponed his marriage to Hope Cooke to 1963 on the advice of some astrologers. Business and travel also slowed down.[59] People organised mass prayer meetings. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru called it a "matter for laughter".[60][61]
- In January 1981, several astrologers predicted 12 more months of Iran–Iraq War, an Indian general election in 1983 and a world war in March 1984. A doomsday prediction was also made by an astrologer for 1995, when 70–80 percent of the world population would be destroyed.[62]
- In June 1981, an astrologer made the prediction that Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minister of India, would be assassinated in September 1981. Her son Rajiv Gandhi would also be assassinated shortly afterwards. Then, following these events H. N. Bahuguna would become the Prime Minister. The astrologer was arrested in December for questioning.[63] Indira Gandhi reportedly consulted astrologers herself.[64]
- In October 2004, several Indian astrologers predicted that John Kerry would win the 2004 US presidential election. They also predicted it would "rejuvenate" the United States, and bring peace in Iraq, the Middle East and Afghanistan.[65]
- In January 2012, several astrologers predicted that there will be no doomsday in 2012 and it will be a good year for India and the Indian economy.[66][67]
Challenges and empirical testsEdit
- Before the general election in 2009, rationalist activist Narendra Nayak laid an open challenge to any soothsayer to answer 25 questions correctly about the forthcoming elections. The prize was set at ₹100,000 (about US$2,000[68]). About 450 responses were mailed to him, but none were found to be correct.[69]
- The notable rationalist Prabir Ghosh challenge to all prove anything unnatural, Mr.Ghosh has offered a prize of ₹5 million[70] (US$ 78,600 approx) to anyone who can demonstrate supernatural power of any kind without resorting to any trick.
U. R. Rao, former chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation, has criticised astrology noting that astrology is more popular than astronomy, which may be affecting India's recognition in science.[71][72] Meera Nanda, historian and author, has written that India cannot become a superpower in science, unless it eradicates its various superstitions including astrology.[73] Others who have criticised astrology include, Jayant Narlikar (astrophysicist),[74]P. M Bhargava (founder of Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology), Ram Puniyani (former IIT professor) and Yash Pal (physicist and educator).[75]
Ashis Nandy, political psychologist, has argued that astrology should be considered a science and it is considered superstition only due to modern science being defined from a western viewpoint.[76]
Worldviews and Opinions of Scientists in India (2007)Edit
In 2007, a survey was conducted by the Institute for the Study of Secularism in Society and Culture of the Trinity College with the help of Center for Inquiry (India) called "Worldviews and Opinions of Scientists in India". 1100 scientists surveyed from 130 institutes. 24% admitted to believing that holy-men can perform miracles and 38% believed that God could perform miracles. Whereas belief in faith healing was 16%, in Vaastu it was 14%, and in astrology it stood at 14%. 69% strongly approved introduction of astrology courses in universities. 67% strongly approved the tradition of seeking blessings of Tirupati before rocket launches. However, a majority of them agreed that the aim of development of scientific temper, which is a fundamental duty according to the Constitution's Article 51A (h), is not being fulfilled.[77] Y. S. Rajan commented on this saying that most Indians don't feel there is a dichotomy between science and spirituality.[78] Other the hand, Innaiah Narisetti, chairman of Center for Inquiry (India) and Pushpa Bhargava, the former director of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, pointed out the lack of scientific temper among Indian scientists.[79]
Superstitions at Workplace (2012)Edit
In a survey, titled "Superstitons@Workplace", carried out by a staffing company called TeamLease in 2012. The survey covered 800 companies in 8 cities. 61% of respondents admitted to having in a superstition and 51% admitted to following a superstition at their workplace. 48% believed that these practices had a positive effect on their productivity. It was noted that managements didn't object to the practices as long as it didn't affect productivity. Most practices were related to Vaastu Shastra or Feng Shui, but other personal practices were also observed. 80% of female employees were comfortable with the practices being followed in their workplace, while it was 68% for males, and 63% admitted thinking that female employees are more superstitious.[80][81][82]
Legal aspectsEdit
Article 51 A (h), Constitution of IndiaEdit
The Article 51 A (h) of the Constitution of India, lists "to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform" as a fundamental duty for every Indian citizen.[83] Rationalist Narendra Nayak has argued the Article 51 A (h) is contrary to IPC 295A and the constitution should be held over to IPC 295A.[84] There has been calls to implement this article more widely (e.g., 2011 Janhit Manch vs Union of India, Bombay High Court).[85]
Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954Edit
This act prohibits advertisements of magical remedies, like amulets or spells, for certain diseases. The law lists 56 of these diseases. The law also curbs sales and promotion of so-called miracle drugs and cures.[86][87] But, the law is rarely enforced and several such products are freely available to the public.[88] The law is considered severely outdated as 14 of the diseases in the list are now curable, and newer diseases like AIDS are not on the list.[89] Some advertisements of these categories are also known to appear on cable television channels without much repercussions.[90] Proposed amendments to this law has also raised questions regarding the status of traditional medicine systems like Yoga and Ayurveda with respect to modern medicine.[91]
Indian Penal Code, Section 295AEdit
The Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code criminalises "deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs", it includes "words, either spoken or written, or by signs or by visible representations". The offence holds a maximum penalty of three years of prison.[92] It has been argued that this law is unconstitutional under Article 19 (freedom of expression) in the past (e.g., 1957 Ramji Lal Modi vs State of Uttar Pradesh, Supreme Court).[93] It has also been stated by rationalist Narendra Nayak and T. V. Venkateswaran of the Vigyan Prasar that IPC 295A is being used with a very wide definition to prosecute critics of religion, anti-superstition activists and rationalists.[84][94]
Regional lawsEdit
The Prevention of Witch (Daain) Practices Act of 1999 outlaws witch-hunting in Bihar. It has also been adopted by the state of Jharkhand. It carries a sentence of 3 months for accusing a woman of being a witch and 6 months for causing any physical or mental harm.[95] In 2005, Chhattisgarh passed the Tonahi Pratadna Nivaran Act. It holds a sentence of 3 years for accusing a women of being a witch and 5 years for causing her physical harm.[96] The upcoming Women (Prevention of Atrocities) Bill of 2012 in Rajasthan also covers witch-hunting.[97][98] In December 2013, Odisha passed the Odisha Prevention of Witch-Hunting Bill which has a maximum penalty of seven years.[99] Also in the same month, the Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Act was passed in Maharashtra.[100]
2001 P. M. Bhargava vs UGC, Andhra High CourtEdit
In 2001, following the UGC announcement of introducing astrology courses in universities, P.M. Bhargava, founder of Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology and others, filed a petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court against UGC. The court dismissed the case on 27 April 2001, stating that it has no expertise in the subject and thus it cannot interfere unless UGC has clearly violated a law.[75][101]
2004 P. M. Bhargava vs UGC, Supreme CourtEdit
In 2004, P.M. Bhargava and two other petitioners, filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court of India challenging the UGC decision to introduce astrology in universities. It argued that astrology is considered a pseudoscience, several members of the Indian scientific community have opposed the move, and it would undermine India's scientific credibility. The Government of India responded by stating that the course was not compulsory, but optional and several western universities allow astrology as a course choice. It sought dismissal of the case stating that the petitioners' concerns were unfounded. The Supreme Court dismissed the case on 5 May 2004.[101][102]
2011 Janhit Manch vs Union of India, Bombay High CourtEdit
In 2010, Janhit Manch, a non-profit organisation, filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Bombay High Court seeking legislation to make teaching of scientific temper in schools compulsory, under Article 51 A (h) of the Constitution using Article 266, which defines the powers of the High Courts. It also requested that a disclaimer be added to advertisements about astrology, Vaastu Shastra, Feng Shui, tarot cards etc., under The Drugs and Magical Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, stating that these are for entertainment only. On 3 February 2011, the Bombay High Court disposed the plea citing the 2004 Bhargava vs UGC, Supreme Court case. It further stated that Article 51 A (h) was too vague to be implemented using Article 266.[85][103]
See alsoEdit
- ^ Dale B. Martin (30 June 2009). Inventing Superstition: From the Hippocratics to the Christians. Harvard University Press. p. 11. ISBN 978-0-674-04069-4. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ Stuart A. Vyse (2000). Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition. Oxford University Press. p. 20. ISBN 978-0-19-513634-0. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ N. Jayapalan (2001). Problems of Indian Education. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. p. 155. ISBN 978-81-7156-973-1. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "The God busters". The Telegraph. 27 May 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "India's literacy rate rises to 74%: Census". Live Mint. 31 March 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ Peter Jarvis; Mary Watts (23 May 2012). The Routledge International Handbook of Learning. Routledge. p. 527. ISBN 978-0-415-57130-2. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ Joanne O'Sullivan (1 March 2010). Book of Superstitious Stuff. Charlesbridge Publishing. p. 119. ISBN 978-1-60734-367-7. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ "Indian mob burns 'witches'". BBC News. 3 July 2003. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ "Warkaris betrayed over superstition bill: Fadnavis". The Times of India. 23 August 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Black Magic practices in India". Deutsche Welle. 23 May 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987. Universal Law Publishing. p. 6. GGKEY:AAT4BADQ2CB. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Margot I. Duley; Mary I. Edwards (1986). The Cross-cultural Study of Women: A Comprehensive Guide. Feminist Press at CUNY. p. 167. ISBN 978-0-935312-02-7. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ a b c Rajeswari Sunder Rajan (9 March 2004). Real and Imagined Women: Gender, Culture and Postcolonialism. Taylor & Francis. p. 16. ISBN 978-0-203-35966-2. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Trial by fire". Indian Express. 11 September 2005. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ John Stratton Hawley (1994). Sati, the Blessing and the Curse: The Burning of W. Oxford University Press. p. 116. ISBN 978-0-19-536022-6. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Radha Kumar (1997). The History of Doing: An Illustrated Account of Movements for Women's Rights and Feminism in India 1800–1990. Zubaan. p. 175. ISBN 978-81-85107-76-9. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ a b Gerald James Larson (28 November 2001). Religion and Personal Law in Secular India: A Call to Judgment. Indiana University Press. p. 204. ISBN 978-0-253-10868-5. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Kumari Jayawardena; Malathi de Alwis (1996). Embodied Violence: Communalising Women's Sexuality in South Asia. Zed Books. p. 293. ISBN 978-1-85649-448-9. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ P.K. Das. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence. Universal Law Publishing. p. 116. ISBN 978-81-7534-951-3. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Visitors flock to 'sati' village". BBC News. 23 August 2006. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ "Indian temple revives "human sacrifice"". BBC News. 3 April 2002. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ "Indian children may have been 'sacrificed'". BBC News. 18 March 2010. Retrieved 9 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Horror of India's child sacrifice". BBC News. 12 April 2006. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "Indian cult kills children for goddess". The Guardian. 5 March 2006. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ a b c "India's 'godmen' face questions about wealth". The Washington Post. 12 July 2011. Archived from the original on 17 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ a b James G. Lochtefeld (2002). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A-M. The Rosen Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-8239-3179-8. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Uday Mehta; Akshayakumar Ramanlal Desai (1993). Modern Godmen in India: A Sociological Appraisal. Popular Prakashan. p. 41. ISBN 978-81-7154-708-1. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ a b Preminder Singh Sandhawalia (2012). Celebrity: Its Changing Face in India Through the Ages. AuthorHouse. pp. 145–146. ISBN 978-1-4685-7770-9. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ a b c d Lise McKean (15 May 1996). Divine Enterprise: Gurus and the Hindu Nationalist Movement. University of Chicago Press. pp. 1–3. ISBN 978-0-226-56010-6. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ a b Kalpana Kannabiran; Ranbir Singh (11 November 2008). Challenging The Rules(s) of Law: Colonialism, Criminology and Human Rights in India. SAGE Publications. pp. 100–102. ISBN 978-0-7619-3665-7. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Abraham Samuel. Laws of Hospital Administration. BI Publications Pvt Ltd. p. 22. ISBN 978-81-7225-380-6. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Premananda gets life sentence". Indian Express. 21 August 1997. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Manisha (2010). Profiles of Indian Prime Ministers. Mittal Publications. p. 352. ISBN 978-81-7099-976-8. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Jacob Copeman; Aya Ikegame (21 August 2012). The Guru in South Asia: New Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Routledge. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-136-29806-6. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Chandraswami to pay Rs 9 crore as penalty: SC". Indian Express. 15 June 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Woman elated after conman traced". Khaleej Times. Dubai. 12 May 2008. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Devil in disguise". The Times of India. 13 March 2010. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Kerala godman gets 16 years in jail for rape". Indian Express. 21 May 2009. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Bangalore psychic doc Orbito makes a swift exit". The Times of India. 13 August 2002. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Where is Filipino 'faith healer' now?". The Times of India. 18 January 2005. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Doctor demonstrates 'psychic surgery'". The Times of India. 22 August 2002. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Hocus focus: Presidential candidate Pratibha Patil is not the only one to believe in spirits and premonitions". The Telegraph. 1 July 2007. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "Debunking superstitions and exposing godmen". The Hindu. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
- ^ "Village 'witches' beaten in India". BBC News. 20 October 2009. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "'Witch' family killed in India". BBC News. 12 June 2008. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Bengal tribesmen kill 'witches'". BBC News. 27 March 2003. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ Jill Schnoebelen. "Witchcraft allegations, refugee protection and human rights:a review of the evidence" (PDF). UNHRC. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "NCW demands stringent law against witch-hunts". The Hindu. 4 June 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ "Killing of women, child "witches" on rise, U.N. told". Reuters. 23 September 2009. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Witch Killings in Orissa District Cause Concern". Outlook. 21 December 2010. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Three 'witches' kill themselves". 24 October 2003. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "In Assam, a rising trend of murders on allegations of witchcraft". NDTV. 4 September 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Girl raped, mom killed for her alleged indulgence in black magic in Chhattisgarh". The Times of India. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ David Smith (15 April 2008). Hinduism and Modernity. John Wiley & Sons. p. 3. ISBN 978-0-470-77685-8.
- ^ Hilary Evans; Robert E. Bartholomew (2009). Outbreak!: The Encyclopedia of Extraordinary Social Behavior. Anomalist Books, LLC. p. 247. ISBN 978-1-933665-25-2.
- ^ "FIR against rationalist for questioning 'miracle'". Mumbai Mirror. 17 April 2012. Archived from the original on 15 June 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ "Jesus wept ... oh, it's bad plumbing. Indian rationalist targets 'miracles'". The Guardian. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ^ "Indian Prime Minister Flays Astrologers". The Age. 11 September 1951. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "Astrologers Predicting World Will Come to End Next Sunday". Meriden Journal. 29 January 1962. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "Priests Leading Thousand in Prayer Meetings in India". Edmonton Journal. 3 February 1962. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "Masses Pray As India Sees "Augur of Doom" In Planets". Toledo Blade. 4 February 1962. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "Astrologers Predict Grim-Looking Future". The Leader-Post. 13 January 1981. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "Sooth Sayer Held For Predicting Indira Gandhi's Death". Lewiston Morning Tribune. 23 December 1981. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "My kingdom for a goat". The New Indian Express. 12 May 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ^ "Planets 'favour Kerry'". Sydney Morning Herald. 29 October 2004. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "2012: India shining?". DNA India. 1 January 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "No doomsday in 2012, say Ahmedabad astrologers". DNA India. 3 January 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Dollar to Indian Rupee Spot Exchange Rates for 2009 from the Bank of England". www.poundsterlinglive.com. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
- ^ "Rationalist chief's Rs 10 lakh safe". The Times of India. 15 May 2009. Retrieved 6 September 2013.
- ^ "page 03 - KOLKATA Edition - salam duniya epaper kolkata - salam duniya epaper kolkata". SalamDuniya.in. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
- ^ "Ex-ISRO chief attacks blind faith, astrology". DNA India. 29 December 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "Astrology has overtaken astronomy: Ex-ISRO chief". DNA India. 11 April 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "Is India a science superpower?". Frontline. 10 September 2005. Retrieved 10 September 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Jay Pasachoff; John Percy (2 July 2009). Teaching and Learning Astronomy: Effective Strategies for Educators Worldwide. Cambridge University Press. pp. 164–165. ISBN 978-0-521-11539-1. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ a b "2001, A Space Odissi". Outlook (magazine). 17 September 2001. Archived from the original on 14 September 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ Alan Sokal (11 February 2010). Beyond the Hoax : Science, Philosophy and Culture: Science, Philosophy and Culture. Oxford University Press. p. 382. ISBN 978-0-19-162334-9. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ "Worldviews and Opinions of Scientists India 2007–08". Trinity College. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ "Indian scientists are secular, but religious: Survey". MSN. 16 June 2008. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ "God save Indian science". Telegraph India. 10 June 2008. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ "Vaastu, lucky charms popular at workplaces in India: Survey". The Economic Times. 19 November 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ^ "About 61% of Indian employees are superstitious: Study". The Hindu Businessline. 19 November 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ^ "Vaastu, Feng Shui, lucky charms popular at workplaces". Business Standard. 19 November 2012. Retrieved 11 September 2013.
- ^ "Part IV A: Fundamental Duties" (PDF). Ministry of Law and Justice. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ a b Narendra Nayak. "We and Section 295A of the IPC". Nirmukta. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ a b "2010 Janhit Manch & others vs.Union of India & others" (PDF).
- ^ "Curb ads that promise health cures". Tribune India. 4 February 2007. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ The Drugs and Magic Remedies(Objectionable Advertisements)Act (PDF), 1954
- ^ "Magic drugs firms target India in expansion drive". Live Mint. 11 March 2008. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Has Ayurveda lost its credibility?". NDTV. 20 December 2006. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Misleading advertisements come under government scanner". The Economic Times. 18 November 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Is yoga a wonder drug?". IBN Live. 21 December 2006. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ Indian Penal Code, 295A, 1890
- ^ Jo Glanville (2011). Privacy Is Dead. Sage. p. 155. ISBN 978-1-4462-0910-3. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ "The Dilemmas and Challenges faced by the Rationalist Indian". Economic and Political Weekly. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ^ Criminal Justice India Series. Allied Publishers. 2002. p. 138. ISBN 978-81-7764-806-5. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ "Devilry by the Mob". The Telegraph. 22 June 2011. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ "Rajasthan ordinance soon to check crimes against women". The Hindu. 5 January 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ "Rajasthan clears bill on violence against women". IBNLive. 4 October 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ "Odisha passes anti-witch hunting Bill". First Post. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ "Maharashtra Legislative Council Passes Black Magic Bill". The New Indian Express. 19 December 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Introduction of Vedic astrology courses in varsities upheld". The Hindu. 5 May 2004. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ P. M. Bhargava (Supreme Court of India 2004). Text
- ^ "Astrology is a science: Bombay HC". The Times of India. 3 February 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
Further readingEdit
- Dr. Abraham Kovoor. Begone Godmen. Jaico Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7224-331-9.
- Dr. Abraham Kovoor. Gods, Demons & Spirits. Jaico Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7224-216-9.
- R. V. Kolhatkar. Vastu Nijaanijalu (Vaastu Myths) (in Telugu). Hyderabad Book Trust.
- Varuna Verma (27 May 2012). "The God Busters". The Telegraph.
- Ashwaq Masoodi (23 February 2014). "Witch hunting: Victims of superstition". Live Mint.


text: Welcome to Scardicchio Law Office Professional Corporation. Our law firm is focussed on providing quality representation to individuals and corporations in the Greater Toronto Area and across Southwestern Ontario. The firm is a diversified business practice and provides a broad range of effective legal services focusing on Plaintiff Personal Injury litigation, Criminal Defence litigation, Wills and Estate Planning, Business Incorporations, Civil Litigation, Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Appeals, Family matters, Real Estate and Notary Public Services. Our mission is to be recognized as an attentive and efficient law firm that not only works relentlessly to meet its client's goals, but endeavors to become as familiar as possible with each individual client in order to provide comprehensive counseling regarding all matters affecting their personal and professional lives. Our clients receive practical, professional and personalized solutions through our traditional commitment to client service, community involvement and professional development. Let our expertise and knowledge of the workings of the legal industry maintain your confidence in the law firm you can trust.


text:
Bernie M Photography
Bernard Mordorski
Photographer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, available for photographic assignments.
I have Over 30 years experience as an amateur and over 5 years professionally. I am highly liked by my clients and they are very happy with my work. I like and shoot a variety of subjects.
As a member of Betterphoto I constantly work to improve my craft. I have received several "Editor's Pic" awards.
My #1 goal is your "happiness" with the product, not just your satisfaction.
Bernie Mordorski
Bernie M. Photography
United States
Advertising Animal Architectural Birds Black And White Boat & Ship Business Celebrities/personalities Corporate Digital Family Life Fine Art Flower & Plant Food & Drink Garden/gardening Industrial Interior Landscape Leisure Lifestyle Nature Panoramic People Photojournalism Portrait Relationships Religion Still Life Stock Tabletop Travel Weather Wedding Wildlife Event Headshot Macro Model News Night Passport Photo Pet Real Estate Studio Winter Sports
Studio facilities are available.
Located in St Paul, MN.
Recent Clients
- Asurred Protection
- Awesome Blossom Creations by Paige
- Hodder Eudcation -Domincki Papadimitriou
- Betterphoto
- Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Portfolios of example work from Bernie M Photography:


text:
Every company requires workers, technicians and other low-end skills employees on regular basis. While the requirement is all year round, hiring is mostly done on contractual basis. Recruitment process is highly unorganised as there was no digital repository maintained earlier. Datakatalyst has created a huge database that has employees for every job. Data is organised in several categories like skill, qualification, experience etc. They can be selected according to your need. Complete transparency is ensured in this process.
Design and Development by www.themediatree.co.in
Copyright © Datakatalyst Solution Pvt Ltd 2017


text:
When Hitler invaded Poland just before the Second World War he swept into the country with his tanks and dive bombers.
In one of the battles the Poles could only muster cavalry regiments, men mounted on horses with long lances and swords.
You can guess which way the battle went.
If many CIOS feel like the Polish commanders when they were confronted by the Nazi war machine they cannot be faulted. Here's what the former CIO of Portugal Telecom who managed technology budgets of over $10bn and served 100 million customers both in Portugal and Brazil has to say about legacy apps
He explained that the complexity caused by company's extensive legacy environment was the biggest barrier to the business as it modernizes its operations. ..
Da Silva also pointed out that the legacy environment has required a complex array of orchestration software to manage it.
.. I feel like I am trying to put cosmetic cream on to hide all the wrinkles but obviously it is not working
The real dangers of legacy apps
If you have a stack of legacy applications that form the backbone of your company you may be in clear and present danger. This is because legacy applications:
- Are expensive to maintain: As applications age, like a car they become more expensive to maintain in terms of licensing fees and talent. For many legacy applications the OEM may have already stopped providing support, or the vendor might charge exorbitant maintenance fees.
- Are proprietary: Most legacy applications are built on proprietary and outdated technologies, perhaps with unique programming languages and unfamiliar frameworks. You would be hard pressed to find engineers to maintain them.
- Run on obsolete infrastructure: The applications were built to run on hardware at a time when cost of 1GB ran into thousands of dollars. They might run on obsolete operating systems, databases, libraries, and need a support ecosystem which is all but gone. Just keeping the application humming might be like pushing a boulder up a hill. And QC would be almost insurmountable.
- Are a massive sprawl: In a pre API and service bus era most enterprise applications were hulking monsters, built to be an all in one solution to cover every eventuality related to a particular business problem. The entire system becomes inoperable if even one part breaks, leaving you without crucial tech support for your operations.
- Suffer from lack of documentation: A legacy application over the years acquires "character" with its own clever hacks and customizations to keep it running. Because these are non standard there might be insufficient documentation about the changes, and when the original team retires there might be no one around to know anything about the innards.
- Are irrelevant because of the cloud: Many legacy applications will cost you $100 to do a simple thing. The same can be done much better by a cloud service for $1. As cloud has upended the traditional software model many legacy apps are no longer viable.
- Are not mobile friendly: Most legacy apps don't support mobile, or do it through complex code calisthenics. Running a legacy application with mobile support today would make you the Poles in our story.
There are enough reasons to ditch legacy applications. But there is a right way to do it.
Transitioning to a post legacy environment
If you want to ease out legacy applications from your enterprise environment make sure that you have first covered these points.
- Determine if the supporting ecosystem is absent- hardware, developer support, vendor support.
- Find out if support and maintenance costs are increasing.
- Determine if better ROI can be achieved by any kind of modification.
If it looks like there is no other way than to change, make sure that:
- The documentation is complete in the context of code base, architecture and the API.
- You understand the dependencies of this system with other systems so that the impact can be minimized when changes are made.
- You understand the business workflows pertaining to the application.
It is imperative to transition from legacy applications. Further the transitions needs to be managed in a formalized way, preferably by a group who has the twin goals of minimizing risk and modernizing tech. And most importantly, all changes have to be implemented keeping ROI in mind.


text:
- Beginner
- Big Cats
- Light Walking
- Membership Plus
- Outdoor Event
- Photography
- Safari Park
- South UK
- Wildlife
- Workshops
|Woburn Safari Park, Bedfordshire
|09:30 to 12:30 or 13:00 to 16:00
|Group Size
|Not Included
There can be few subjects in animal photography as popular as Big Cats and Carnivores. These iconic predators are not only wonderful subjects for pictures but also are the source of many amazing animal encounters. Our 'Big Cat Photography Workshops' are held at 2 great safari park venues where you will have the chance to photograph a variety of predator species including African Lions and Amur Tigers.
Our half-day sessions will begin with a briefing from your guide about the planned itinerary together with an introduction on how we might achieve the best images of the animals we might see. We will then head out in the Land Rovers to spend time looking at a variety of Safari Park animals with a special focus on the Lions, Tigers and carnivore areas. The Wild Arena/Safari Park guides will be on hand throughout the session to ensure everyone has the support they need and will be happy to answer questions on the photography challenges or the animals we are meeting. The group will enjoy special VIP access to the animals to ensure we get the best chance for pictures through the session.
The focus for the session will be looking to get into the best possible situations for photography and the guides will work hard to put everyone in right position. With the help of the keepers, off road Land Rovers and special access, we will be able to deliver opportunities simply not accessible to normal park visitors.
Photographic topics covered by the guide in this session are likely to include; coming off full auto mode, appraising exposures, using exposure compensation, working with the cameras auto focus settings, effecting the look of resulting images with picture style and using the white balance control. We will also summarize some creative thoughts on composition and storytelling in images.
These events include admission to the Safari Park, so you will be free to spend the remainder of your day exploring the rest of the exciting animals they have to offer. (NB; it is possible that during the winter season, the park may not be open to the public, so non-escorted access outside of the event timings will not be possible).
Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Safari Park is situated just south of Milton Keynes and has a fantastic range of species in over 400 acres of parkland. During our 'Big Cat Photography Workshop' we will focus on the Carnivore section that includes an African Lion pride, a breeding group of Amur Tigers, Wolves and North American Black Bears. If time permits we will also visit the Rhino and Antelope reserve and possibly the Giraffe or Monkey section to add variety to our sessions subjects. Access to the park reserves on our sessions, is via VIP Land Rovers driven by the guides for the day. The Woburn events usually have 2 vehicles, one driven by a safari park guide and the other by a Wild Arena photography guide. During the session, the guests will be rotated across both vehicles to provide everyone equal opportunity to get both animal information and photographic advice.
Woburn Safari Park, Bedfordshire
AM Session
09.30: Arrival at the main Safari Park entrance.
09.45: Tea/Coffee and a briefing on getting the best from your pictures.
10.15: Photography session around the reserves with special time allocated for the Lion Pride and Amur Tigers. We also hope to see Bears, Wolves, Rhino, Antelope, Giraffes and Monkeys.
12.30: Summary & Close
Guests will have the remainder of the day to spend at leisure in the park, if it is open. (it is possible that during the winter season, the park may not be open to the public, so non escorted access outside of the event timings will not be possible).
PM Session
13.00: Arrival at the main Safari Park entrance.
13.15: Tea/Coffee and a briefing on getting the best from your pictures.
13.45: Photography session around the reserves with special time allocated for the Lion Pride and Amur Tigers. We also hope to see Bears, Wolves, Rhino, Antelope, Giraffes and Monkeys.
16.00: Summary & Close.
Guests will have the start of the day to spend at leisure in the park, if it is open. (It is possible that during the winter season, the park may not be open to the public, so non escorted access outside of the event timings will not be possible).
PLEASE NOTE: Our itineraries are listed as a guide and we may need to alter them depending on unforeseen circumstances, weather conditions or the availability of the subjects. Start and finish times are fixed to enable transport planning.
Woburn Safari Park, Bedfordshire
Please note we cannot run these events on weekends or School holidays between March and October, due to the high visitor numbers at the parks.
16.11.19 am – last minute discount
17.11.19 am – Sold Out
21.03.19 am
22.03.19 am
22.03.19 pm
02.04.19 am
02.04.19 pm
03.04.19 am
18.05.19 am
19.05.19 am
19.05.19 pm
20.05.19 am
08.06.19 am
09.06.19 am
10.06.19 am
10.06.19 pm
How to Book
To book one of these dates, please select it from the drop down calendar icon on the right hand side 'Book Now' tab to add to your cart. Please scroll through the months to find the highlighted available dates which have been listed above.
Voucher Bookings
If you are trying to use a voucher from BuyAGift, Red Letter Days, In to the blue, Virgin, Last Minute please follow this link
Purchasing a Gift Voucher
If you are looking for a gift for a photographer then why not consider a gift voucher, our gift vouchers are valid for a year and along with our membership are sent as standard with an e-voucher, gift packs are available and these can just be added to your basket from the shop. We currently sell the gift vouchers in £50, £25 or £10 denominations or you can buy an event specific voucher. Simply click through to our shop here to see what is available.
Redeeming a Gift voucher
Wild Arena Vouchers
Your code should work at the checkout so please enter the code when prompted.
Red Letter Days, Virgin, Last Minute, Exhilaration and In To the Blue Vouchers
These vouchers cannot be used on line as we have no way of validating them, please look at the event the voucher is for, under each event there is a date tab at the top of the page, choose a date from the list and remember it (or write it down) and follow the link that is given within the dates tab under the heading Voucher Bookings.
You can also access the voucher booking page by clicking here but you will need to know the chosen date from the ones available.
Wild Arena is delighted to offer an annual membership scheme with many benefits to reward our regular customers and encourage new guests to participate on our wide range of different events. We offer 2 types of annual membership, at different prices, the details of which are listed in the below.
Annual Membership – £19
Provides our regular customers with a discount of 20% on all our one day workshops, £50 off every tour booking, a quarterly newsletter, priority notice on all new events and special offers on late availability! All the memberships prices are listed next to the standard price on all products on the website. Each new member receives a welcome pack vie email, but if you would like a gift pack please select this from the shop and add to your cart.
Annual Membership Benefits:
- 20% discount on all one day events.
- £50 discount on every tour booking.
- Priority notice of discounted late space availability and new events.
- Quarterly Newsletter.
Annual Membership Plus – £99
Not only provides all the benefits of normal membership, but also the opportunity to book a free workshop from the list below:
Members can choose one of the following events as your free workshop (1 session per year):
- Macro Photography Workshop
- Macro Exotic Mini Beast Session.
- Big Cat Photography Workshop.
- Safari Photograph Workshop.
- Summer Evening Safari Photography Workshop.
- Summer Evening Owl Photography Workshop.
- Wild Red Kite Photography Workshop.
- Butterfly Photography Workshop.
- Butterfly Photography Masterclass.
- Landscape Photography Workshops.
- Getting Started with your Camera
Not only does this make 'Membership PLUS' outstanding value, it also makes a perfect gift for anyone interested in photography. Each new member receives a welcome pack vie email, but if you would like a gift pack please select this from the shop and add to your basket.
To receive your members discount on website orders, simply use your membership number in the voucher section of the basket and for special offers use the code given on the promotion.
(Please note membership discounts cannot be used in conjunction with Tesco vouchers or other ad-hoc, generic offers as specified).
To purchase members simply click here to go through to our shop.
Tour Reviews
Hi Janet
Just wanted to thank you and Mike for the photography tour around
Knowsley Safari Park on 7th July. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot.
Still going through my photos and cleaning up some of the better ones.
Many thanks again
Subject Big Cat photography 18/07/17 AM session Woburn Safari Park
Message Hi David Just wanted to thank you for an amazing morning it was so great to get up close and personal to the animals and we learnt a lot from your tips.
Hi, I'd just like to say a massive thank you to David Southard for making my experience at Woburn Safari park a day to treasure.
David's knowledge of the wildlife surpassed all my expectations and more importantly, the help/tips/advice he gave me whilst I tried to get to grips with a new camera were invaluable.
Thank you once again and I have attached a few pics that I'm personally happy with….. for a novice. J
Just a note to thank Dave and Emma for the experience yesterday at Woburn. It was truly amazing to see so many different animals exhibiting so many different behaviours.
Thanks once again for a great day!
Kind regards,
Dear sir, These are some of the photographs that I took on Tuesday 6th, September 2017. Dave and Jenny gave me a wonderful mornings viewing of the animals. I have been on Safari in Sabi Sabi game reserve in South Africa so was prepared to be disappointed, but the experience was great.
Many thanks to Dave for his technical advice and to Jenny for the driving and animal information.
I attended the Big Cat Photography workshop at Woburn last Thursday (7th Sept) and had a very good day out in a Landrover with Emma . . . at the end of the session the very informative instructor called Dave mentioned that you would like to see some of the images taken during the session so having processed the first batch I thought I would send you a selection of them.
The majority of the pics were shot on a Canon EOS 5D Mk.ll using a 100 – 400mm zoom and a 400mm f2.8 prime lens.
So in conclusion I just wanted to say thank you once again for a great day and a great experience . . . it's something that I will remember for a very long time . . .
yours sincerely
Good Afternoon,
I thought I would email to say what a great day I had yesterday. The morning Safari was amazing. Thank you so much for enabling me to be able to get so close to all of the animals to take photos of them.
I have attached my favourite photo of the day. This is the JPG version and not the RAW version. This will be put onto a large canvas and hung proudly in my home. The photo is of Mishka, the Amur Tiger.
Thank you to everyone involved and please pass on my thanks to Jenny who was an amazing host in the 4×4 and full of knowledge.
Had a great day today at Knowsley and would recommend the big cat safari to anyone. I am already planning which workshop I will come to next. I have only had an initial look at my photos but and looking forward to some good results.
My thanks to everyone involved.
I attended a Big Cat Photography day on the 25th Nov 2017 it was a freezing cold day so the briefing was kept short. I can't rate this experience enough Dave was so informative and knowledgeable about both the Animals and the Camera, and everyone was given enough time to capture the shots. Sadly the Tigers were too frisky to get shots of but on the whole the Lions made up for that. I would love to do this on a snowy day but that I suppose is the luck of the day
Hi. I had a fantastic day at Woburn (Big Cat workshop) on Sunday Nov 26th 2017. Thank you for superb execution, and a memorable event. David was very atuned to the best spots, and was very helpful in every way.
Lars Erlandsen.
Hi. I had a fantastic day yesterday (despite the weather). Thank you for a great experience, getting up close to the Tapirs and Giraffes was amazing. I will definitely be doing this again.
Many Thanks to David and Emma for giving such an unforgettable experience. They tried so hard to position us so that we could get angles that the general public would not be likely to get. Their knowledge and experience of the animals made it a relaxing experience. Thanks again so very much
Dear Janet,
I thought I'd write to say how much I enjoyed my recent Big Cat event at Woburn. I really enjoyed the opportunity to hear from both the photographic expert and the safari guide. My thanks to you and David for such an enjoyable visit.
Although it was a big cats event and I have plenty of such shots and I'm sure you do, I've enclosed two other pictures that I took. I hope you like them.
Kind regards,
Hi there
Just wanted to say thanks for the Big Cat experience on Monday… Love it! Really enjoyed the access to the animals, and we got some great feedback and tips on our photos. I would have liked the weather a little brighter, as I don't have a very bright lens, but I guess that's out of your control…
Anyway, here are my top 4 from the morning (I took about 350, of which a good 100 or so were usable, so picking my faves wasn't easy…)
Many thanks,
Amazing morning at Woburn with Harvey and David. Tremendous value for money, thank you.
A brilliant day – thanks again!
Dave. 28/6/2019
I attended the morning session of the Big Cat Photography day at Woburn safari park on 4th July 2019 and would like to thank all involved for a memorable experience. The guides are very knowledgeable about all the animals and David's in session camera expertise has finally got me off full auto mode so a big success there. It was a very hot day and most of the animals weren't very active but have enclosed some of my shots from my day. Once again many thanks. Susan
Had a great morning of photography at Woburn Safari Park on Thursday 18th July.
I can recommend it for getting close up shots of the animals.
Both of our guides were friendly, helpful and informative on both photography and the animals.
I attach some shots from the day as suggested.


text:
2016 Philadelphia Autism Speaks Walk
2016 Philadelphia Autism Speaks Walk: Redsqware's content development team recently created this 30 second web video for the Autism Speaks Walk, as a pro bono effort. If you haven't heard about Philly's Autism Speaks Walk: it'll be on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Citizens Bank Park. It's not too late to sign up as a walker or a donor.
Visit the Autism Speaks website for more details. If you'd like to learn more about Autism, please visit: What is Autism? Many of us here at Redsqware are parents, so this cause is very close to our hearts. It's critical that research into Autism continues – to help ensure a brighter future for every child. Hope to see you there!


text:
Wonderful Things to Do in Montana
Montana is bustling with so many fun and exciting outdoor activities to do. You can expect that you will never get bored when you are camping in this place. In fact, you just won't be able to stay long inside your camping tent, as you would want to make the most out of your vacation. Now before you go pack your camping equipment to head to Montana, plan your activities first. Here are some of those that you can consider for your camping vacation.
Biking is one of the most popular activities in Montana. This place offers countless of biking adventure opportunities as well as endless spectacular vistas that will make your biking activity even more worthwhile. Montana has over 30 scenic trails that you can explore on a bicycle. Not only would you enjoy the majestic views, you will also keep yourself fit and healthy.
Some of the best options on biking trails include Lake Koocanusa Loop, Flint Creek Ramble, Pioneer Mountains/Crystal Park, Wolf Creek Foothills Loop Road Bike, Columbia Falls Out and Back, Two Moon Park, Alkali Creek, Big Hole River, Clark Fork River Trail, and the Rimrock Trail.
To ensure safety and comfort during your biking adventure, learn and develop important cycling skills. Determine the length and difficulty of the trail you have chosen and see to it that you don't choose a biking trail that is beyond your capacity. Don't go riding without wearing protective gear. Take regular breaks and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
Bird Watching
Another enjoyable activity to do in Montana is bird watching. As a matter of fact, this state is often dubbed as a birding paradise by many outdoor lovers. The best of Montana's birding trails include Birding Trails in Montana's Russell Country, Custer Country Southeastern Montana Birding Trail, Montana's Northeastern Birding Trail, Missoula Valley Birding and Nature Trail and Bitterroot Trail, and Montana Birding and Nature Trail.
Some of the bird species to watch out for include Magpie, Loon, Hummingbird, Harlequin Duck, King Fisher, Pelican, Great Blue Heron, Trumpeter Swan, Curlew, Meadowlark, Western Tanager, Chickadee, Killdeer, Osprey, Mountain Bluebird, Swallow, Bald Eagle, and many more.
When going on a bird watching adventure, be sure to arrive very early in the morning to be able to see the birds. Bring binoculars for maximum enjoyment. Don't make too much noise, as this will disturb birds and drive them away.
Montana is also popular for fishing activity. Blackfoot, Smith, and Missouri are the best rivers that are famous for wild trout for fishing. Not only would you enjoy catching fish, you will also love the immense beauty of the surroundings while you're fishing in the lakes of Montana.
Hiking is yet another favorite activity done by people who camp in Montana. Montana, which is a word derived from a Latin word that means "mountainous" has lots of wonderful hiking trails that any hiker would adore. There are 77 mountain ranges to explore in this state. You can go through the rugged Continental Divide trails, the jagged peaks of Glacier Park, or the trails at the Big Sky Country.


text:
There's no disputing the northern-ness of this vibrant Norwegian town - the Northern Lights, Midnight Sun, and Polar Nights are familiar features of Tromsø's Arctic landscape. It's also an incredibly old city, inhabited as far back as 10,000 years ago but with Scandinavian roots originating in the 4th century. Known as the "Paris of the North," Tromsø prides itself on being modern and fashionable, trumping any claims of being simply another freezing Nordic city. A number of churches and museums, like the famous Arctic Cathedral and Polar Museum, show off the Tromsø's long history and effervescent charm.
Written by Sarah Clise.
There are few sights on earth more magical than the northern lights. Here are the best places to see them.
what can you do in tromso in october