text:
First drive review: Suzuki Swift
Suzuki has taken everything that was good about the old Swift and made it better. A very compelling option indeed.
Suzuki is a brand that can seemingly do little wrong right now. It offers great value, good products, and is currently refreshing or replacing its entire range.
We've had the keys to the funky Ignis, the sensible Baleno, the fun Vitara and the practical S-Cross within the last 12 months.
Click here for more lease deals on the current Suzuki Swift
Now it's the turn of the Swift, a Fiesta-sized hatchback that already had little wrong with it, especially in Sport spec. There's no Sport version of the new model, at least yet; we expect to see it at the Frankfurt motor show in September.
In the meantime, that leaves us with the the models that most people will actually choose, powered by a choice of either a 1.2-litre four-cylinder or a punchier 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine with the option of a bit of electric hybrid power to boost it along.
Being so tiny, and bolted onto Suzuki's high-strength steel 'Heartect' chassis, means the Swift is incredibly light. Some models dip under 900kg, with this hybrid powered model tipping the scales at just 925kg. A forthcoming 4x4 version will still be less than a tonne, and that lightness brings myriad benefits for owners and drivers.
Demanding mountain roads still saw the on-board computer reading north of 50mpg.
Those of a more frugally sensitive nature will appreciate that an engine shifting less weight around should use less fuel, and officially the 1.0-litre hybrid will return some 65.7mpg. That might seem optimistic, but driving the car around some demanding mountain roads still saw the on-board computer reading north of 50mpg.
Those of a sporting bent will know that lightness translates into more performance and, while the Swift won't set any speed records, the lack of mass means the car dives around corners with enthusiasm and accelerates away from lights with a zestiness that belies the diminutive engine size. Performance is hindered slightly by a five-speed manual gearbox that isn't as slick as it could be and leaves long gaps between ratios - the six-speed box was rejected on weight grounds - but the torque available at relatively low revs masks some of that.
The lack of mass means the car dives around corners with enthusiasm.
Weight saving helps comfort, too, with the chassis engineers at Suzuki able to endow the Swift with a less firm suspension that might be required on something carrying an extra 300kg around, without affecting those sporting pretensions. The unsophisticated rear suspension can crash over uneven surfaces, and the steering lacks any real feel, but there's a general suppleness to it all that pleases.
A car this size needs to perform many other tasks than simply being engaging to drive, and Suzuki hasn't forgotten that. Longer, lower and wider than the outgoing model, there's more space inside for all and a lower seating position for those up front. The cabin itself is attractive enough at first glance, with a large touchscreen dominating proceedings above traditional rotary controls and twin dials in the instrument binnacle.
There's more space inside for all and a lower seating position for those up front.
Look closer and, while the build quality is top notch, you'll find the choice of materials to be rather cheap and that infotainment system takes some effort to figure out. Disappointingly, Bluetooth connectivity isn't standard on every model.
That's available on the mid-range SZ-T grade, while this SZ5 model includes delights such as autonomous emergency braking, automatic headlights and main beam, adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning, all safety equipment you would expect to see on cars that cost at least twice as much as the Swift.
Suzuki has taken everything that was good about the old Swift and made it better.
Suzuki has taken everything that was good about the old Swift and made it better. Flaws are few and far between, and even then they're not particularly serious.
The car will hit showrooms on 1 June, although lease prices are yet to be confirmed. As long as any price increases over the outgoing model remain modest, then the new Swift is a very compelling option.
Model tested: Suzuki Swift 1.0 SHVS SZ5
|List price:
|109bhp / 170Nm / Petrol
|Combined mpg:
|Top speed:
|10.6 seconds
|£140 (£120 Year 1)
Lease prices TBC


text:
. Please
April 10, 2020, 01:33:08 AM
The Forum dedicated to Arunachala and Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi
Ramana Maharshi
The teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi
Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
« previous
next »
Topic: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi: (Read 71636 times)
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #165 on:
May 23, 2013, 01:48:01 PM »
Talks No 589 - continues....
Sri Bhagavan further said: Again, just as physical ether though accommodating all the gross objects (the whole universe)
is itself the content of the mind-ether, so also the latter is itself the content of Chit-ether. The last one is Chit Itself.
There are no things contained in it. It remains as Pure Knowledge only.
Devotee: Why call it ether? Physical ether is not sentient.
Maharshi: Ether denotes not only the insentient physical ether but also Pure Knowledge. Knowledge does not consist
in knowing objects. This is relative knowledge. But Knowledge in its purity remains all alone. One, unique, transcendent Light !
Devotee: Well - should we be imagining it in our meditation?
Maharshi: Why imagine? We can think another only if we are independent of it, whereas here we cannot remain independent
of this Pure Knowledge. Rather, only IT IS ! How can It be imagined to be so and so or such and such?
Devotee: How are we to proceed?
Maharshi: Only get rid of the non-Self.
Devotee: It looks alright now. But later it is all forgotten.
Maharshi: Your forgetfulness implies knowledge, for you know you forgot. Otherwise how can you speak of forgetting it?
So forgetfulness is also Chit-akasa, Chit ether only.
Devotee: How then is it not clear to me?
Maharshi: Chit is knowledge pure and simple. The mind proceeds from it. The mind is made up of thoughts. Darkness or
ignorance interposing Pure Knowledge seems different from what It really is. The same is seen as 'I' and the 'world' which
are full of desires, attachment, hatred, etc., Therefore desire etc., are said to veil the Reality.
Devotee: How to be rid of thoughts? Is it as said in the Atma Vidya... the eye of the mental eye etc., etc.,?
Maharshi: There the mind stands for ether. Being (Sat). And the 'eye' for knowledge (chit). Both Sat and Chit together form
the universe.
Devotee: How to realize the same?
Maharshi: As pointed out in the Atma Vidya 'being the eye of the mental eye, the ether of the mental ether...' meaning, the
Knowledge behind the relative knowledge, the Chit-Ether containing the mental ether, remain as the Only One always
shining bright.
Devotee: Still I do not understand. How shall I realize it?
Maharshi: It is also said, 'Remain free from thoughts', and 'It is realized only in the mind drawn within.' Therefore, the mind
made free from thoughts, and merged in the Heart, is Chit Itself.
Devotee: Is the aforesaid mental ether Isvara or Hiranyagarbha?
Maharshi: Can the latter remain independent of the former? The same is Isvara and Hiranyagarbha.
Devotee: How do they differ from each other?
Maharshi: The Immanent Being is called Isvara.
Devotee: Is not the Immanent Being Chit-akasa only?
Maharshi: The Immanence can only be with Maya. It is the Knowledge of Being along with Maya; from this subtle conceit
Hiranyagarbha, from the latter the gross conceit Virat. Chit-Atma is Pure Being only.
Arunachala Siva.
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #166 on:
May 24, 2013, 01:23:57 PM »
Talks No. 591:
Devotee: Seekers who are in immediate proximity of the Master can get the grace by darsana, sparsana etc., (look, touch
etc.,). But how does one get the same grace when the person is at a distance?
Maharshi: By Yoga drishti (yogic look).
Mr. Chopra, a Punjabi employed in Singapore, is on a visit here and raised a few questions.
Devotee: What is the efficacy of the name?
Sri Bhagavan read out the extract from the Vision. It was a translation of Namdev's verses.
Devotee : How does the name help Realization?
Maharshi: The original name is always going on spontaneously without any effort on the part of the individual. The
name is Aham -- 'I'. But when it becomes manifest it manifests as ahamkara - the ego. The oral repetition of nama leads
one to mental repetition which finally resolves itself into the eternal vibration.
Devotee: But these are all mental or physical.
Maharshi: The mind or mouth cannot act without the Self. Tukaram, the great Maharashtrian Saint, used to remain in
Samadhi in the day and sing and dance at night with large crowds of people. He always used to utter the name of Sri
Rama. Once he was answering calls of nature and also saying, Ram, Ram. An orthodox priest was shocked at the
unholy mention of the sacred name and so reprimanded him and ordered him to be silent when he answered calls of
nature. Tukaram said, 'All right', and remained mute. But at once there arose the name of Rama from every pore of
Tukaram and the priest was horrified by the din. He then prayed to Tukaram, 'Restrictions are only for the common
people and not for saints like you.'
Devotee: It is said that Sri Ramakrishna saw life in image of Kali which he worshipped. Can it be true?
Maharshi: The life was perceptible to Sri Ramakrishna and not to all. The vital force was due to himself. It was his own
vital force which manifested as if it were outside and drew him in. Were the image full of life it must have been found by
all. But everything is full of life. That is the fact. Many devotees have had experiences similar to those of Sri Ramakrishna.
Arunachala Siva.
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #167 on:
May 25, 2013, 02:36:06 PM »
Talks No. 591: continues....
Devotee: How can there be life in a stone? It is unconscious.
Maharshi: The whole universe is full of life. You say the stone is unconscious. It is your self consciousness which now speaks
of unconsciousness. When a person wants to see if there is an article in a dark room, he takes a lamp to look for it. The light
is useful in detecting the presence and absence of the thing. Consciousness is necessary for discovering if a thing is conscious
or not. If a man remains in a dark room one need not take a lamp to find him. If he is called, he answers. He does not require
a lamp to announce his presence. Consciousness is thus self shining.
Now you say you were unconscious in sleep and self conscious in the wakeful state. Which is the Reality? The Reality must
be continuous and eternal. Neither the unconsciousness nor the self consciousness of the present is the Reality. But you admit
your existence all through. The pure Being cannot be otherwise than consciousness. Otherwise you cannot say that you exist.
Therefore, consciousness is the Reality. When that consciousness is associated with upadhis you speak of self consciousness,
unconsciousness, super consciousness, human consciousness, dog-consciousness, tree-consciousness and so on. The unaltering
common factor in all of them is consciousness.
Therefore, the stone is as much unconscious as you are in sleep. Is that totally devoid of consciousness?
Devotee: But a dog-consciousness is different from my consciousness. I cannot read the Bible to the dog. The tree again does not
move whereas I move and act.
Maharshi: Call the tree a standing man; and call the man a moving tree.
An American gentleman who also took part in the conversation would not allow Sri Bhagavan to explain and so it stopped here.
Arunachala Siva.
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #168 on:
May 26, 2013, 01:40:23 PM »
Talks No. 592.
The Punjabi gentleman referred to the popular belief of a worm being metamorphosed to a wasp (bhramarakita nyaya)
which Sri Bhagavan mentioned to the ladies in the course of conversation yesterday. Sri Bhagavan recalled some interesting
1. I had previously heard of this bhramarakita nyaya. After I came to Tiruvannamalai, when I was staying in Gurumurtam,
I noticed a red wasp construct a hive in which it placed five or six grubs and then flew away. My curiosity was roused and
I wanted to test the truth of the oft quoted nyaya. I waited some days, may be ten days. I then tapped the hive. It broke
and there I found that all the five or six grubs had united together and taken the shape of a wasp, but it was white.
2. Later when I was in Virupaksha Cave, I saw a red wasp construct five or six hives in each of it placed five or six grubs
and flew away. After about 10 days, a black beetle, smaller than the wasp, buzzed around the hives and closed each of
them, with a little black mud and flew away. I was wondering at the intrusion of the beetle on the hives of the wasp. I
waited for a few days and then gently opened one of the hives. Five or six black bodies came out and each of them was
a black beetle. I thought it strange.
3. Again, when I was in Pachaiamman Temple, I saw a red wasp constructing five or six hives on a pillar in the temple.
It placed five or six grubs in each of them and buzzed away. I watched it for several days. The wasp did not return.
There was no black beetle also. After about 15 days, I opened one of the hives. All the grubs had united into a white
mass of wasp like form. It dropped down and was stunned by the fall. After a few minutes, it began to crawl. Its color
was gradually changing. In a short time, there were two little specks on its sides which grew into wings as I watched and
the full grown wasp flew away from the ground.
4. When I was in the Mango Tree Cave, I noticed a caterpillar like worm crawl up on a wall. It stopped in one place, and fixed
two spots which it later connected up with a thin filament from its body. It held the filament with its mouth and rested its tail
end on the wall. It remained so several days. I was watching it. It shriveled up in course of time. I wondered if there was life
in it. So I gently tickled it with a thin stalk. There was no life within. I left it there. But in a few days, more I found that there was
only a dry skin left behind and the inner thing had flown away.
5. I had also seen the flies carrying tiny grubs on their legs which they deposited on offal. The grubs later flew away as flies.
Devotee: They may be eggs laid by the flies.
Maharshi: But they move and struggle and then shape themselves as flies.
Arunachala Siva.
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #169 on:
May 27, 2013, 02:12:12 PM »
Talks No. 593.
Sri Bhagavan mentioned another interesting reminiscence, 'When I was a boy I had seen fishermen divert water from its
main course and keep pot through which the diverted water flowed. The artificial way was spread with tobacco stems.
Strangely enough the larger fishes always took the new way and fell into the pot. The fishermen who were simply sitting
quiet used to take the fish out from the pot and throw them into baskets. I thought at that time it was strange. Later when
I was staying here, I heard some men recite a piece from Tayumanavar which mentioned the trick of the fishermen.'
This verse mentioned by Sri Bhagavan comes under the composition Dhidam uRave, 'with strong determination', Verse 4.
I shall give this verse in a separate post.
Arunachala Siva.
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #170 on:
May 27, 2013, 02:18:36 PM »
Talks No. 593:
The verse mentioned by Sri Bhagavan about Tayumanavar's verse is as under:
உள்ளத்தி னுள்ளே ஒளித்தென்னை ஆட்டுகின்ற
கள்ளக் கருணையையான் காணுந் தரமாமோ
வெள்ளத்தை மாற்றி விடக்குண்பார் நஞ்சூட்டும்
பள்ளத்தின் மீன்போற் பதைத்தேன் பராபரமே. 4.
You are secretly staying in my Heart, and rocks me with this and that in this world. The Grace is knavery. Is it the
way to show your Grace? It is like (fishermen) diverting the floods in the river and keeping poison (tobacco stems)
(in a pot) and thus feed the fishes with that poison. I am suffering with restlessness like those fishes.
Arunachala Siva.
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #171 on:
May 27, 2013, 02:22:11 PM »
Talks No. 593.
This is somewhat a better translation of Tayumanavar's verse, mentioned by Sri Bhagavan, from mountainman:
Will it be possible for me to behold
The delusive Grace hidden in my heart
That makes me convulse?
Like the fish in the pond
Whose waters the fish eating folk poison,
I struggled desperate.
Oh! Thou, the Being Pervasive!
Arunachala Siva.
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #172 on:
May 28, 2013, 02:17:12 PM »
Talks No. 594:
The Spanish lady, Madam Mercedes De Acorta, has written a letter to Mr. Hague, the American mining engineer, who is
here as a temporary resident for the last two months. She has raised a few questions there: 'If the individual Self merges
into the universal Self, how can one pray to God for the uplift of humanity?' The question seems to be common among
the thinkers of the West.
Sri Bhagavan said: They pray to God and finish with 'Thy Will be done !' If His Will be done why do they pray at all? It
is true that the Divine Will prevails at all times and under all circumstances. The individuals cannot act of their own accord.
Recognize the force of the Divine Will and keep quiet. Each one is looked after by God. He has created all. You are among
2,000 millions. When He looks after so many, will He omit you? Even common sense dictates that one should abide by \
His Will.
Again there is no need to let Him know your needs. He knows them Himself and will look after them.
Still more, why do you pray? Because you are helpless yourself and you want the Higher Power to help you. Well, does
not your Creator and Protector know your weakness? Should you parade your weakness in order to make Him know it?
Devotee: But God helps those who help themselves.
Maharshi: Certainly. Help yourself and that is itself according to God's Will. Every action is prompted by Him only. As for
prayer for the sake of others, it looks so unselfish on the surface of it. But analyze the feeling that you will detect selfishness
there also. You desire others' happiness so that you may be happy. Or you want the credit for having interceded on others'
behalf. God does not require an intermediary. Mind your business and all will be well.
Arunachala Siva.
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #173 on:
May 29, 2013, 01:37:46 PM »
Talks No. 594: continues....
Devotee: Does not God work His Will through some chosen person?
Maharshi: God is in all and works through all. But His Presence is better recognized in purified minds. The pure ones reflect
God's actions more clearly than the impure minds. The pure ones reflect God's actions more clearly than the impure minds.
Therefore people say that they are the chosen ones. But the 'chosen' man does not himself say so. If he thinks that he
is intermediary then it is clear that he retains his individuality and that there is no complete surrender.
Devotee: Are not Brahmins considered to be the priests or intermediaries between God and others?
Maharshi: Yes. Who is a Brahmin? A Brahmin is one who has realized Brahman. Such a one has no sense of individuality
in him. He cannot think that he acts as an intermediary.
Again, as for prayer, a realized person does not see others as different from himself. How can he pray at all, and to whom
and for what? His very presence is the consummation of happiness for all. So long as you think that there are others
different from you, you pray for them. But the sense of separateness is ignorance. This ignorance is again the cause of
feeling helplessness. You know that you are weak, and helpless. How then can you help others? If you say, 'By Prayer to
God; God knows His business and does not require your intercession for others.
Help yourself so that you may become strong. That is done by complete surrender. That means you offer yourself to Him.
So you cannot retain your individuality after surrender. You then abide by His Will. Thus Silence is the Highest of all
Silence is the ocean in which all the rivers of all the religions discharge themselves. So says Tayumanavar. He also adds that
the Vedic religion is the only one which combines both philosophy and religion.
Arunachala Siva.
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #174 on:
May 29, 2013, 02:41:58 PM »
This is the verse indicated by Sri Bhagavan in Talks No. 494.
This comes under PAyap puli - the composition called Pouncing Leopard.
ஆறொத் திலங்கு சமயங்கள் ஆறுக்கும் ஆழ்கடலாய்
வீறிப் பரந்த பரமான ஆனந்த வெள்ளமொன்று
தேறித் தெளிந்து நிலைபெற்ற மாதவர் சித்தத்திலே
ஊறிப் பரந்தண்ட கோடியெல் லாம்நின் றுலாவியதே. 11.
Arunachala Siva.
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #175 on:
May 29, 2013, 02:44:33 PM »
This is the English translation as rendered by mountainman, for the Verse 11 of PAyap puli mentioned by
Sri Bhagavan in Talks No. 494.
Thou art the Deep Sea
Into which flow the six shining faiths
As unto rivers mighty!
Thou art the Flood of Supreme Bliss
That rushed and spread
And seeping into the thoughts
Of the holy beings
Of doubt free clear vision,
Expanded vast into the universes countless!
Arunachala Siva.
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #176 on:
May 30, 2013, 02:28:55 PM »
Talks No. 595:
The two lady visitors returned in the morning and the younger one asked:
'Is the experience of the Highest State the same to all? Or is there any difference?'
Maharshi: The Highest State is the same and the experience is also the same.
Devotee: But I find some difference in the interpretations put on the Highest Truth.
Maharshi: The interpretations are made with the mind. The minds are different and so the interpretations are
Devotee: I mean to ask if the seers express themselves differently?
Maharshi: The expressions may differ according to the nature of the seekers. They are meant to guide the seekers.
One seer speaks in the terms of Christianity, another in those of Islam, a third of Buddhism, etc., Is that due to
their upbringing?
Maharshi: Whatever may be their upbringing, their experience is the same., But the modes of expression differ
according to circumstances.
Arunachala Siva.
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #177 on:
May 31, 2013, 01:43:51 PM »
Talks No. 596:
A visitor asked: Sri Bhagavan said last night that God is guiding us. Then why should we make an effort to do anything?
Maharshi: Who asks you to do so? If there was that faith in the guidance of God this question would not have arisen.
Devotee: The fact is that God guides us. Then what is the use of these instructions to people?
Maharshi: They are for those who seek instructions. If you are firm in your belief in the guidance of God, stick to it, and
do not concern yourself with what happens around you. Furthermore, there may be happiness or misery. Be equally
indifferent to both and abide in the faith of God. That will be so only when one's faith is strong that God looks after all
of us.
Mr. Chopra asked: 'How shall I secure that firm faith?'
Maharshi: Exactly. It is for such as these who want instructions. There are persons who seek freedom from misery. They
are told that God guides all and so there need not be any concern about what happens. If they are of the best type they
at once believe it and firmly abide by faith in God.
But there are others who are not so easily convinced of the truth of the bare statement. They ask: 'Who is God? What is
His nature? Where is He? How can He be realized?' and so on. In order to satisfy them intellectual discussion is found necessary.
Statements are made, their pros and cons are argued, and the truth is thus made clear to the intellect.
When the matter is understood intellectually the earnest seekers beings to apply it practically. He argues at every moment,
"For whom are these thoughts? Who am I?' and so forth, until he is well established in the conviction that a Higher Power
guides us. That is the firmness of faith. Then all his doubts are cleared and he needs no further instructions.
Devotee: We have also faith in God.
Maharshi: If it had been firm no questions would have arisen. The person will remain perfectly happy in his Faith in the
Devotee: Is the inquiry into the Self the same as above mentioned faith?
Maharshi: Is the inquiry into the Self is inclusive of all, faith, devotion, jnana, yoga and all.
Devotee: A man sometimes finds that the physical body does not permit steady meditation. Should he persist yoga for
training the body for the purpose.
Arunachala Siva.
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #178 on:
June 01, 2013, 01:40:02 PM »
Talks No. 596:
Maharshi: It is according to one's Samskaras (predispositions). One man will practice hatha yoga for curing his bodily ills.
Another man will trust God to cure them. A third man will use his will power for it and a fourth man may be totally indifferent
to them. But all of of them will persist in meditation. The quest for the Self is the essential factor and all the rest are mere
A man may have mastered Vedanta philosophy and yet remain unable to control his thoughts. He may have a predisposition
(purva samskara) which takes him to practice hatha yoga. He will believe that the mind can be controlled only by yoga and
so he will practice it.
Devotee: What is most suitable for gaining facilities for steady dhyana?
Maharshi: It one depends on one's own Samskara. One may find hatha yoga suitable and another man nama japa, and
so on. The essential point is the Atma Vichara - - inquiry into the Self.
Devotee: Is it enough if I spend sometime in the mornings and some time in the evenings for this Atma Vichara? Or
should I do it always -- say even when I am writing or walking?
Maharshi: Now, what is your real nature? Is it writing, walking , or being? The one unalterable reality is Being. Until
you realize that state of pure being you should pursue the inquiry. If once you are established in it, there will be no
further worry.
No one will inquire into the source of thoughts unless thoughts arise. So long as you think, 'I am walking', 'I am writing'
inquire who does it.
These actions will however go on when one is firmly established in the Self. Does a man always say, 'I am a man, 'I am a
man', 'I am a man', every moment of his life? He does not say so and yet all his actions are going on.
Devotee: Is an intellectual understanding of the Truth necessary?
Maharshi: Yes. Otherwise why does not the person realize the God or the Self at once, i.e. as soon as he is told that
God is all or the Self is all? That shows some wavering on his part. He must argue with himself and gradually convince
himself of the Truth before his faith becomes firm.
Arunachala Siva.
Hero Member
Posts: 48280
Re: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Reply #179 on:
June 03, 2013, 01:51:09 PM »
Talks No. 597:
A Swiss lady, Mrs. J.C.S. Hick-Riddingh askedc 'Does Self Realization imply occult powers also?'
Maharshi: The Self is the most intimate and eternal Being whereas the siddhis (occult powers) are foreign. The one
requires effort to acquire and the other does not.
The powers are sought by the mind which must be kept alert whereas the Self is realized when the mind is destroyed.
The powers manifest only when there is the ego. The ego makes you aware of the others and in its absence, there are
no others to be seen. The Self is beyond the ego and is realized only after the ego is eliminated. The elimination of the
ego makes one unaware of others. How can the question of others arise and where is the use of occult powers for a
Self Realizaed Being?
Self Realiization may be accompanied by occult powers or it may not be. If the person had sought such powers before
Realization, he may get the powers after Realization. There are others who had not sought such powers and had attempted
only Self Realization. They do not manifest such powers.
These powers may also be sought and gained even after Self Realization. But then they are used for a definite purpose,
i.e. the benefit of others as in the case of Chudala.
Sikhidhvaja was a pious king. His spouse was Chudala. They received instructions from a sage. The king being busy with
the administration of his kingdom, could not put the instructions into practice, whereas Chudala, the queen put them into
practice and gained Self Realization. Consequently she appeared more charming than before. The king was struck by her
growing charm and asked her about it. She said that all charm was due to the Self and he was noticing only the charm of
Self Realization in her. He said that she was silly. There were great tapsvins who could not realize the Self even after
long periods of tapas and what about a silly women who was all along in the family and in the worldly life? However,
Chudala was not offended because she was firm in the self and only wished that her husband should realize the Self and
be happy. She then thought that unless she could prove her worth by manifesting some extraordinary powers he could
not be convinced and she began to seek occult powers and gained them. But she did not betray them just then. Constant
association with her made the king dispassionate. He began to dislike worldly life and desired to retire into the forest for
performing tapasya. So he told his wife that he wanted to leave the world for the forest. She was delighted at the development,
but pretended to be very much concerned with his unkind decision. He hesitated out of consideration for her. In the meantime,
dispassion gained in force and he decided to leave home even without her consent.
When the queen was sleeping one night he suddenly left the palace by stealth and retired into the forest. He was seeking some
solitary spot where he could perform his tapas. When the queen woke up, she did not find her husband and immediately found
out by her occult powers what had really happened. She rejoiced in her husband's determination. She called the ministers and
said that the king had gone on some important business and that the administration should be carried on as efficiently as ever.
She herself administered the the state in the absence of the king.
Eighteen years passed. She then knew that the king was fit for Self Realization. So she appeared to him disguised as Kumbha
and so on. He then realized the Self and returned to rule the kingdom with the queen.
Arunachala Siva.
« previous
next »
The Forum dedicated to Arunachala and Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi
Ramana Maharshi
The teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi
Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi:
Simple Machines

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Using our Hand Soak will help your hands
· repair
· sooth
· soften
· smooth
· and heal
Truly our beautiful created Handsoak blend will leave your hands so silky and smooth like you never felt before. Easy to use and mess free its a great way to give your hardworking hands the special treat they deserve.
When we created our blend we made sure to cover all most important aspects concerning our hands. We included all important properties to smooth , heal , calm and recover your hands.
Please feel free to take a look at our Herbal Foot Soak and our Soak Set
Take a bowl with warm water , stir in your soak an sit back and relax while our soak will give your hands all they need to get back to looking all smooth , soft and shiny.
1-2 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Just contact me within: 7 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 14 days of delivery
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Dec 8, 2018
Nice stocking stuffer. Friendly and quick service.


text:
The evolutionary progenitor that gave rise to the modern swallow family probably separated from other primitive insectivorous birds in the Eocene (i.e., in the Lower Tertiary about 50 million years ago). In addition to many relatively recent adaptations related to their mode of aerial hunting, the swallows show some ancient evolutionary characters, such as the presence of bronchial rings, and so they are placed fairly low in the phylogenetic tree of the passerine birds (Passeri-formes). Ornithologists consider the Hirundinidae to be closely related to larks (Alaudidae), pipits and wagtails (Motacilladae), and cuckoo-shrikes (Campephagidae).
The family Hirundinidae is separated into two major groups: the river-martins (subfamily Pseudochelidoninae) and the true swallows and martins (subfamily Hirundininae). The rivermartins consist of only two species, while the true swallows include 14 genera and about 86 species. The river-martins have relatively robust legs and feet and a stouter bill than the other hirundines. They are thought to have diverged from the main hirundine line early in the evolution of the group.
During the past century, the classification of swallows and martins into genera has been modified several times. Initially, all the swallows (and also the swifts, now in the separate family, Apodidae) were placed into a single genus, Hirundo. With additional study, however, the swifts were recognized as being unrelated to the swallows and were assigned to their own family. More detailed research then resulted in the description of additional genera of swallows. Presently, 15 genera are recognized, with separation based on aspects of their morphology, biochemistry, and ecological and behavioral characters. Some genera form subgroups of closely related species.
Modern ornithologists do not consider the swallows (Hirundinidae) and swifts (Apodidae) to be closely related— their morphological and behavioral similarities are due to convergent evolution. Such convergence is manifest when, in otherwise not closely related organisms, similar body forms and behavioral traits develop as a result of selective pressures associated with comparable ecological niches. Their similar adaptations account for the fact that swallows and swifts are often confused and were once regarded as close relatives. Since the end of the nineteenth century, however, they have been recognized as belonging to different orders of birds— the swifts (Apodiformes) are not even perching birds.
Was this article helpful?


text:
President Trump on Tuesday appeared open to negotiating a sweeping immigration deal that would eventually grant millions of undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship, declaring that he was willing to "take the heat" politically for an approach that seemed to flatly contradict the anti-immigration stance that charged his political rise.
The president made the remarks during an extended meeting with congressional Republicans and Democrats who are weighing a shorter-term agreement that would extend legal status for undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children. The 90-minute session — more than half of which played out on national television — appeared to produce some progress: Mr. Trump agreed to a framework for a short-term immigration deal to couple protection for young, undocumented immigrants with border security.
But in suggesting that a broader immigration measure was possible next, Mr. Trump was giving a rare public glimpse of an impulse he has expressed privately to advisers and lawmakers — the desire to preside over a more far-reaching solution to the status of the 11 million undocumented immigrants already living and working in the United States. Passage of a comprehensive immigration law would give Mr. Trump success where Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush failed.
The push for an immigration deal with Democrats has the potential to alienate the hard-line anti-immigration activists who powered his political rise and helped him win the presidency, many of whom have described it as amnesty for lawbreakers. If he succeeds, it could be compared to Richard Nixon's historic trip to China. Only an anti-Communist hard-liner could have made the opening acceptable to his supporters.
If he fails, it would be more like Ronald Reagan in Reykjavik, Iceland, where he suggested eliminating much of the United States and Soviet nuclear arsenal, a momentary glimmer of idealism that was crushed by a backlash from his own party.
Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, floated the idea of a broader immigration deal during the meeting in the White House Cabinet Room on Tuesday, making clear that it would have to include a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already in the country.


text:
Despite my eclectic and occasionally odd up-bring there is no escaping that I am firmly middle class. I work an office job, have a university education, live in a lovely inner city apartment, drink caffe lattes and travel to exotic locations. I have the luxury of dining out, choosing between Asian-European fusion or traditional French or molecular gastronomy or Italian bistro or high-end hawker food or the local Vietnamese noodle dive. I am, by any measure, a privileged person.
This privilege is multiple – I have the resources and time to eat out. I can afford to be discerning about the quality of the ingredients I buy. I have easy access to speciality and hard to find tasty items. My pantry includes no fewer than seven different vinegars, handmade orecchiette, two kinds of polenta, unbleached organic flour, vino-cotto and verjuice, wakame, miso paste, 37 different jars of whole and ground spices*, three different types of salt, and my fridge has preserved lemons and Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh yoghurt.
I have time to source produce, to shop and to cook. Pork belly and fresh scallops and imported cheese and fresh, local organic vegetables are all within walking distance.
I have the experience and education – both formal and informal – to feel confident to explore different flavours, different food cultures and difference methods of cooking. I have the luxury to be passionate.
More often that not, I take all this for granted.
Eating well should not be difficult, I think, for anyone. Eating as well as I do? I am lucky.
And it is, I think, mostly a matter of luck.
According to the United Nations, 1.02 billion people do not have enough to eat. This includes millions of people whose lives are disrupted by war, drought, environmental and natural disaster. Who are homeless, landless, state-less, jobless and moneyless. According to the World Health Organisation, 1 billion people are overweight, with an estimated 300 million considered obese – the other end of the spectrum of malnutrition. Increasingly it is apparent that there is a connection between obesity and socioeconomic status – unsurprisingly, the higher your socio economic status the better your access to a fresher, wider variety of food. The more likely you are to be physically active and healthy. Eating well is political.
In developed and developing countries people are under-nourished and poorly nourished - not just because of reasons of starvation, but malnourished because of poor diet, underweight or overweight, healthy eating and eating well are, statistically speaking, the domain of the privileged.
Not only the 'rich' deserve to eat well. Everyone deserves to eat well. To know the pleasure of a meal, and not just hunger or necessity. Food is something fundamental about our humanity – not just as fuel, but as fulfilment. Feasting and fasting are central to so much religious practice, eating and drinking are so much a part of our cultural and secular celebrations (the Thanksgiving Turkey, the Christmas Ham, the birthday and wedding cake, the celebratory toast, the Burns' Night Haggis, mooncakes). Food as symbolism - not always accessible to so many.
Fair-trade, organic farming, slow food, artisan produce, local sourcing, farmers' markets – the domain of the wealthy. These same luxuries – small pieces of a movement toward more equitable access to resources. Which isn't to diminish the role that large multinationals have in supplying and supporting the billions of the world's hungry – but to acknowledge the importance of developing a structure whereby people cease to live hand to mouth and live, as it were, land to mouth. Sustainable living.
Yes, it is a little more complicated and a little bigger than this. International relations, trade policy, national economies, world peace. Options: do nothing or do something.
I am grateful for what I have.
I want the world to be different.
* Slight exaggeration (cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon, cloves, all-spice, coriander, cumin, cardamom, whole and ground nutmeg, mace, paprika, smoked paprika, saffron, ginger, juniper berries, star anise, nigella seeds, chilli flakes and ground chilli, pepper, turmeric, mustard seeds, caraway seeds, Chinese five spice, sumac and fennel seeds).
Chickpeas and silverbeet
Fancy food isn't always the food that is nourishing for the soul.
1 tin or 1 cup dried organic chickpeas
6 cloves locally grown garlic, finely minced
1 brown onion, diced
1 bunch fresh silverbeet, thinly shredded
I lemon
Salt pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
Fancy food isn't always the food that is nourishing for the soul.
1 tin or 1 cup dried organic chickpeas
6 cloves locally grown garlic, finely minced
1 brown onion, diced
1 bunch fresh silverbeet, thinly shredded
I lemon
Salt pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
If using dried chickpeas, soak overnight. Add chickpeas to a saucepan of boiling water and cook until tender. Drain.
For tinned chickpeas, drain and rub to remove the thin skin.
Heat olive oil in a large fry pan and sauté the onion and garlic until it starts to soften. Add chickpeas and cook for ten minutes, taking care not to brown the onion and garlic.
Add shredded silverbeet, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the silverbeet is soft, and starting to crisp at some edges. Squeeze over the juice of one lemon.
Add shredded silverbeet, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the silverbeet is soft, and starting to crisp at some edges. Squeeze over the juice of one lemon.
Serve hot or at room temperature with bread or brown rice.


text:
TOKYO — Newly appointed Subaru President Tomomi Nakamura has unveiled a fresh five-year business plan that aims to boost U.S. market share, stoke an 18 percent increase in global sales, shore up flagging profitability and invest more in next-generation technologies.
And crucially, the new roadmap calls for restoring trust in the brand at home.
Nakamura, 59, took the helm from departing chief Yasuyuki Yoshinaga in June, following a vehicle inspection scandal in Japan that hurt the brand's image at home. The backlash was contained in the Japanese carmaker's backyard because the lapses didn't affect cars for export.
But in unveiling the new plan July 10, Nakamura pledged to prioritize cultivating a company that "does the right thing in the right way."
Indeed, he dubbed the blueprint STEP, with the T standing for trust. The other letters come from speed, engagement and peace of mind.
"We are committed to changing the corporate culture," Nakamura said. "We will take firm measures so that we will become a company that will never repeat such a mistake."
The plan runs through the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, and Nakamura said it will keep small but expanding Subaru competitive in the rapidly changing international landscape.


text:
Watch our Promotional Video
Advantages of SmartFeed Pro are:
– Self-Contained: SmartFeed can be easily moved and wirelessly networked as needed. Initial set-up costs are minimized.
– Digital Readout: Each SmartFeed is equipped with its own digital readout to enable direct monitoring of feed weights during filling.
– Flexible: SmartFeed can be used in almost any research or production environment and moved to new locations. Additional units can be added at any time to your SmartFeed network.
– Wireless Syncing: The SmartFeed will wirelessly synch RFID signals and data transmission. Wireless data handling means lower installation costs and ultimate flexibility.
– Online and Raw Data: All data, including raw and processed data is accessible in a secure archive with an easy to use online interface.
– Data Transmission Options: There are many options for data transmission including cellular, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet.
– Solar and Pasture: Can be operated using solar power for measurement of supplement intake on pastures or in remote locations.
– Stainless Steel: Feed bins are fabricated in durable stainless steel for easy sterilizing and power-washing.
– Back Hatch Door: SmartFeed bin comes standard with an easily-accessible door for easy clean out.
– No Extra Computers: No external computers are required because each unit is self contained.
– Varied Bin Sizes: Choose between micro (sheep), small, medium, or large bin sizes. Custom sizes are available at additional cost.
– State-Of-The-Art RFID Reader: SmartFeed can be operated in "noisy" RFID environments and in the proximity of GreenFeed.
– Cost: SmartFeed is significantly less expensive than many alternatives.
– Treatment Control: Animal access to each individual SmartFeed Pro can be easily controlled to each bin on a user-specified schedule. Therefore, within one herd of animals, unique treatments can be assigned to each animal.
– Intake Control: after an animal receives a user specified amount of feed, the animal can no longer receive more feed. Unique schedules and amounts can be specified for each bin and animal.
– Intuitive User Interface: Each SmartFeed can be controlled by an easy to use online interface. There is no extra software to purchase or to load onto resident computers. Updates require no user-inputs.
The SmartFeed Pro system is an automated cattle feeder typically used for any size and age of cattle. The "Pro" version has a specially designed door so that that the use by specific animals can be controlled. For example, specified animals in a herd could be allowed to use the SmartFeed, and other animals could be excluded from using the system. In addition, an animal's to intake can be controlled on a daily basis, so that after a set amount of feed is received for the day, the animal is no longer allowed to recieve more feed. All settings can be controlled through an online interface. A smaller variation of this system could be used to control supplement intake on pasture.
In normal conditions, about four to seven animals per SmartFeed unit can be measured, however this varies depending on the animals, the quantity of feed, and the objectives. SmartFeed can alert the end-user when specific animals have either low feed consumption, or do not visit after a certain time period so that problems with the animals can be addressed quickly. The Pro version includes an RFID controlled gate that allows the user to set schedules of when an animal is allowed access.
The SmartFeed system includes a stainless steel TMR feed bin, RFID reader, software, and online interface. All data is automatically processed and logged so the user can access real-time residual feed intake measurements. The raw data is also made available to the user.
The solid stainless steel feed bin is durable and can be pressure-washed. There is a trap-door in the back of each feed bin so that feed can be easily removed. The bins also can be easily removed for cleaning.
Every unit is completely self-contained, the only external wire is for the AC (120 or 240 volt) or DC (12 volt) power input.
The system is modular, portable, and easy to set up. If other SmartFeed units are placed nearby, the units will automatically wirelessly sync with each other so that the units' RFID signals do not interfere. If an Internet connection is available, data is sent directly from each unit to a cloud-based server. If there is no Internet, the data will be stored locally on a USB drive until it is retrieved by the user.
Custom bin sizes are available! Please inquire.
Bin Type
|Bin Dimensions
|Bin Volume
(cubic feet)
|Bin Dimensions
|Bin Volume
(cubic meters)
|32 x 30 x 60
|22 x 20 x 24
|81 x 152 x 76
|56 x 51 x 61
|42 x 40 x 72
|31 x 28 x 34
|112 x 183 x 102
|79 x 71 x 86
|50 x 40 x 72
|41 x 28 x 34
|132 x 183 x 102
|104 x 71 x 86
|60 x 40 x 72
|50 x 28 x 34
|158 x 183 x 102
|127 x 71 x 86


text:
The session was meant to be an hour long, but we ended up discussing classroom management, behaviors in children, adaptive tools, ways to organize, and the importance of understanding children, for nearly two hours. It was an incredible conversation that came down to the fact that kids are people, we can't expect them to be the same all the time, and we have to understand who they are. My co-teacher and I bounced off of each other when talking about the simple systems we have in place for the daunting idea of classroom management.
I felt like I told them so much, but I wanted to make sure they got the messages I was trying to deliver. As a follow-up, I sent out a Google Form to gather reflections and reactions to the time spent in the classroom. I left it to be anonymous, so they could really talk about how they experienced the time spent in the room.
Here are some of the responses:
What was the most interesting takeaway?
classroom management materials all around the room! it was great to see how you set up the classroom, explained strategies that worked, I've already used some in my second grade classroom and plan to implement many things in my kindergarten classroom next year as my first year head teaching (especially green and red moments)
Brainstorming ways that some behavioral tools and ot tools could be incorporated into any type of classroom or for certain students.
Does classroom management sound more or less intimidating now? Why?
less! still intimidating, but knowing that all teachers need to try out all different things, and that you are not alone in the process helps ease my mind a lot.
It sounds less intimidating because validating the feelings students have and giving them a time and space to express them really makes a difference. Witnessing differentiation for each student with universal design and language makes me realize how important not only class community is, but also how crucial the school community is; when the entire school follows the same procedures and language set there is an incredible difference.
What do you recommend we address next time?
I definitely think going through your classroom management tools, strategies for specific things, and materials used in the classroom would be helpful. i sometimes find myself worrying about not having the right tools, books, etc. and where to find them! thanks again!
Maybe select two specific case studies of students from the past who have a range of needs and address your classroom/teaching style benefited or didn't benefit that specific case. Possibly include a list of goals they are working on and how you are helping them. What might their report home look like?
Having these reflections is so helpful to me. I also realized that the longer I teach, the easier it is to reflect. I'm looking forward to having more opportunities to talk to new teachers and continue to demystify behavior management.


text: About The Symmetry Studio Who is Laurie Paxton? Offering Kelowna Permanent Cosmetic Services The Symmetry Studio provides the best in Kelowna permanent cosmetic services. Specializing in microblading for amazing feather/hair stroke eyebrows and micropigmentation or Soft Tap procedure for fabulous eyeliner. Kelowna permanent cosmetic services is perfect for any one who is busy, athletic or just does not want to fuss with applying make up daily. Wake up beautiful and ready to go! The Symmetry Studio is approved by Interior Health Authority and is fully insured with Sports & Fitness Insurance of Canada Column's posted about The Symmetry Studio Maxine DeHart Column Jan 4, 2017 Kelowna Now In Focus Aug 17, 2016 Maxine DeHart Column Oct 5, 2016 Contact Us Contact Name*Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Phone*Message*


text:
The new website designed and developed for Maple And Saffron is online. The client is a tour operator based in Halifax (Canada) which offers touristic services in Abruzzo, Itlay.
Pikit has created a brand new website with a totally new look to meet the most recent web design trends. The website has been developed to be updated directly from the website manager through a wordpress CMS and it's been designed to be browsed correctly on any kind of device, including tablets and smartphones.
The website has been enhanced with a tool by which the user can easily build a fully customized tour by a drag and drop system and get a quote request.
Visit Maple And saffron website: http://www.mapleandsaffron.com


text:
Trading systems integrator, Gold-i has partnered with FXecosystem™ to offer a complete managed IT service to retail brokers wishing to offer MT4 to their clients.
Ideal for start-up brokerages or companies which do not have a server room or in-house IT support, this latest service from Gold-i enables brokers anywhere in the world to have a fast and reliable MT4 offering without needing any in-house technology. Using a combination of Gold-i's Hosted and Managed Services, brokers' software and hardware will be supported 24×7.
As part of the new offering, Gold-i and FXecosystem, the market leader in FX outsourced connectivity, will work closely with the client to determine the most appropriate hardware set-up and datacentre location for low latency FX hosting and connectivity. Gold-i will load the MT4 licence, connect MT4 to its super low latency Gold-i Gate Bridge and be responsible for the daily management of the system.
Tom Higgins, CEO of Gold-i comments, "We are seeing an increasing number of brokers who want to purchase an MT4 licence and outsource all hardware and software. We are able to offer consultancy on the most appropriate hardware and software for a particular broker and can then set up and manage all the required technology, enabling the broker to focus entirely on client servicing and business growth.
"We envisage our hosted service will be a big growth area for Gold-i. We selected FXecosystem, a specialist in the FX arena, as our hosting partner because of their technical expertise and global reach in delivering low latency network connectivity."
James Banister, CEO of FXecosystem adds, "We are pleased to partner with Gold-i to provide Institutional level proximity connectivity to the retail FX sector which is seeking enhanced reliability for connectivity to their banks and trading counterparties. Our service allows for rapid scalability as these clients grow globally."
FXecosystem is a provider of outsourced connectivity services for the FX market, providing optimised network solutions for trading infrastructures. Comprising low latency network connectivity, co-location/proximity hosting and fully-managed services, its clients benefit from enhanced trade execution and the operational efficiencies which are generated as a result. For more information, please visitwww.fxecosystem.com
Gold-i is the global leader in multi-asset trading systems integration. Its flagship product, the super low latency Gold-i Gate Bridge enables banks and brokers to connect MetaTrader to external (or internal) liquidity providers in the most effective and cost efficient manner. It automatically covers all retail broker risks with banks in real time and gives clients access to over 50 liquidity providers. Gold-i's product portfolio includes the Gold-i Gate Link post trade integration tool and over 20 risk management and execution tools (Gold-i Bolt-Ons). For more information, please visit www.gold-i.com


text:
Paper Ala Mode's challenge this week is Anything Goes! The challenge is sponsored by QKR Stampede and Dollar Graphics Depot. I couldn't pass up this adorable Lounging Moose from QKR Stampede to make a belated birthday card. QKR Stampede sells their images as both digital and rubber!
I used distress inks on the card and then spritzed on some water to make the lighter spots. Then I added dots of tacky glue and used gold leaf flakes. My image was colored with Copic markers, and then I used a rag in blender solution to get a little texture on the fur. The moose was then cut out and popped up. The sentiment is computer generated.


text:
The villa is situated on the island of Nosy Be, near the village of Ambatoloaka, directly on the beach of Madirokely, in a particularly quiet and residential sector.
4 bedrooms
5 roomsLiveable floor area : 2,150 Sq.ft.
Ground surface : 0.25 acre.
- View : Panoramic, not overlooked, sea/ocean, garden/park
- Children welcome
- Setting : Waterfront, Heavenly
- Sandy beach at <165'
- Horse riding, Fishing
- Exposure : West
Reviews about the Advert 73142
Advert details 73142
Villa, under the supervision of a guardian, puts at your disposal, with household staff, three bedrooms upstairs and a fourth room on the ground floor, in the case of the complete rental of the villa. On the ground floor there is a large living room with large kitchen. If you wish and upon your request, you can book and enjoy the services of our range. You will enjoy a huge covered terrace with a dining area, a lounge and a billiards corner. In the beautiful garden planted with coconut trees, enjoy the solarium with shower and foot bath. You will have two markets for direct access to the beach. We can also arrange fishing or boat motor or on our catamaran ride.
Assets Villa
Interior Villa with View: panoramic, not overlooked, sea/ocean, ...
Exterior Holiday lettings in Setting: waterfront, heavenly
Rates Calendar Availability Holiday lettings in Nosy Be
Seasons & Availability Villa in Nosy Be
Rates Villa in Nosy Be
For your guidance
Booking conditions
Leisure, Surroundings, Location House 73142
Leisure activities are numerous and varied in Nosy Be, besides the circuits inside and outside the island. Swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, boat buoy, sailing, canyoning, golf, tennis, promenade road, trail coastal/forest, hiking, boat trips, horse riding, hunting, fishing, big game fishing, fishing, underwater fishing, petanque area. Come on the spot and you will know.
SurroundingsSeaside - Province of Antsiranana (Diego Suarez)
Location AccessVilla Nosy Be
Possibility to rent:-per day - week - month access car.


text:
Moumita Ghosh, Shubhadeep Das, Swapna Chakraborty, Rita Chatterjee
Department of Pediatric Medicine, Medical College Kolkata, India. firstname.lastname@example.com of tropical pediatrics 2011 Dec
In developing countries, 80% of the births take place in the community. Birthweight, mid-arm and chest circumferences were measured in 294 newborns admitted in a tertiary-level hospital in Kolkata between April and August 2010. Colour-coded measuring tapes were devised using receiver operating characteristic curves to calculate the most sensitive and specific cut-off values to identify birthweight <2.5 and 1.8 kg. There is no significant difference in accuracy of Mid-arm circumference (MAC) and Chest circumference (CC) for prediction of low birth weight and birthweight <1.8 kg. The tape has three zones, green [weight (wt) > 2.5 kg, MAC > 8.4 cm, CC > 30 cm], yellow (wt 2.5-1.8 kg, MAC 8.4-6.7 cm, CC 30-25.5 cm) indicating some risk, and red (wt < 1.8 kg, MAC < 6.7 cm, CC < 25.5 cm) indicating babies needing referral and admission in Level II neonatal care unit.
Moumita Ghosh, Shubhadeep Das, Swapna Chakraborty, Rita Chatterjee. Designing colour-coded measuring tapes based on mid-arm and chest circumference to predict low birth weight in the field. Journal of tropical pediatrics. 2011 Dec;57(6):464-7
PMID: 21273270View Full Text


text:
Bitcoin as Payment
Similar to other traditional foreign currencies, you buy/exchange your currency to Bitcoin, spend it and done. Let's say if $10 equal to 1 Bitcoin, your order is $200 then you buy 20 Bitcoins.
You can buy Bitcoin online with Credit Card.
Payment with Bitcoin is private, secure direct payment from person to person. There are no third parties or intermediaries to identify, track or intercept transactions, much like cash-only purchases but no need to travel to a bank or a store, you can simply send payment from your smartphone or computer.
HOw to use bitcoins payment?
If you new to this, contact us and we will guide you through this in minutes. If you used Bitcoins before, simply make an order and the exact amount and payment address will presented at the checkout and inside the order email.
How to keep my payment private?
Never send payment directly from third-party site. Some company has been known for tracking user funds and also banning accounts if they think the fund are being used for questionable purposes.
Bitcoin payments are irreversible
Any transaction issued with Bitcoin cannot be reversed, they can only be refunded by the person receiving the funds. Be careful not to send to wrong address. Wallet can detect typos and usually won't let you send money to an invalid address by mistake.
Where can I learn more?
We recommend to start at Bitcoin.org and then google for more, but we're happy to help if we can, so don't hesitate to contact us!


text:
The topic of fine trica furniture.
Getting Figuili fine trica furniture es the potters art is such a fantastic concept for any of you that would like a beautiful yet straightforward appearance Furniture. With the mild tone brown which will also looks really fine trica furniture elegant at a modest fashion. That is wise also in the event that you'd like fine trica furniture to have such a nation model Furniture. Naturally, we need certainly to apply the appropriate light of the Furniture as-well afterward. On using the Furniture light, we also ought to consider the colour and tone strategy of this Furniture.
In this contemporary Figuili es the potters art, pick glass entrance cabinet and glass back splash. The glass is likely to create your Furniture seem larger to ensure this design is excellent for mid size or compact size Furniture. To create it more modern day, have stainless appliances. To have an open atmosphere in your Furniture, select ceramic floors with bright colors such as white. Blend it together with mild wooden cabinets and granite countertops to ensure it is appears more open. For the style that is contemporary, pick stone slab backsplash along with an skillet. For the appliances, you could select kinds that are stainless .
This depends on what size your Furniture is and also the function of your own Furniture island. If you would like your Figuili es the potters art as organizing space, there has to be described as a distance for recycling and trash. If you prefer to make your Furniture island as a cleaning side, take into account areas for the dishwasher and sink. In addition you have to assume regardless of whether you want the dishwasher in the correct aspect or at the left aspect. Do not force to get all the appliances you require, get five or more home equipment which are your priorities.
This content is a brand new comer, but instantly becomes popular since recycled glass is more lasting. Recycled glass is favorable to environment as it is recycled from beer jar or more traffic lights. This is set in acrylic or cement. Solid surface area Furniture countertops can be made from marble, dust or polyester resins. It is resistant to dents and doesn't need sealing. Quartz may be your roughest material, it's even better compared to any natural rock's toughness. In order to find the real appearance of strong tone, you can mix crushed quartz together with resin. Quartz is resistant to stains and scrapes. Furthermore, it will not demand sealing. That is absolutely the Figuili es the potters art in durability.
Figuili es the potters art may be very useful for those who prefer white color inside their own Furniture. White Furniture cupboards full virtually any Furniture using distinctive colors absolutely. We can always locate whitened Furniture cabinets at local kitchen appliances stores because they have been classic. Those who have vibrant cabinets and would like to own white Furniture cupboards however don't have enough funds to buy the new ones are always able to paint their Furniture cabinets whitened. Why is it that folks adore white Furniture cupboards inside their own Furniture?
This image gallery named as Figuili Es The Potters Art might be ideal solution for your decoration. As the author has insert this image into Fine Trica Furniture post section, would ease you to find the perfect match of you decor desire.


text:
My god... the speed and significance of current, changing trends today are staggering. To simply say, "The times, they are a-changin'" seems , well, just not enough.Changes are coming, and better to assess the trends today then get caught off guard … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2010
I 'Heart' Boobies…
From the "get a grip department..."I have several HR colleagues who apparently take offense to these new bracelets being circulated for breast cancer awareness. Those little plastic ones made so popular by Lance Armstrong some time ago...Only these … [Read more...]


text:
If you've been around Greenfield for very long you're sure to have heard that Greenfield is known as "Little Chicago", a small town with a questionable reputation. All the years I grew up here I'd occasionally hear that claim. However, I must not have taken it seriously because I never felt insecure or scared while running the streets and allies as a young boy, which I did lots of.
As an adult, I've come to realize that there is nothing unique about Greenfield and its people. Like every other community, we have our problems and our problems are pretty much related, to the population size, educational level, and economic opportunity and income. Large cities with bad schools, high levels of ignorance, low incomes, and poor chances for advancement have the same difficulties as small rural communities. The difference is mainly the number of people. The more people the more problems. Even places that have none of these problems have problems.


text:
The concept is simple and not so new. Trading skills and services started way back around 6000 BC by the Phoenicians, near the Mediterranean Sea.
We are bringing this original way of doing business back and making it simpler, more transparent, and fair...and we believe it's not a coincidence that we're starting right here in Phoenix, Arizona :)
If you offer any type of service in the Phoenix metropolitan area, on the Avontage marketplace you can sell or trade with a tap-of-a-button, build long-lasting connections, and gain high-quality clients and repeat customers.
We are a local software company aiming to democratize local business marketing. The way we're doing that is by building a local community platform where our members can collaborate, sell or exchange their services, gain each other as customers, and help grow their businesses while saving money.
Join our free community if you are a small business owner, influencer, marketer, creative, or freelancer serving Arizona customers.
Get in on the ground floor, save thousands of dollars in marketing and other costs, and help build the next sharing-economy community similar to Airbnb & Lyft. We'll be launching nationwide in late 2019.
Avontage Founder Explaining Avontage in 60-seconds:
About Us
Avontage is a Scottsdale-based software company. Our team has been busy building a beautifully designed platform to create a MAGICAL experience for owners, creators, and doers to connect and grow their business through the exchange of services.
Collaboration is said to take place when two individuals or businesses work together towards achieving a common goal by sharing and exchanging their ideas, talents, skills, or services. Avontage is the ONLY platform that makes this possible...with a Tap-of-a-Button!
Our Vision
Imagine a world where your PASSION is your CURRENCY.
We believe through collaboration & challenging the status quo together we can build that world.
Will you join us?
Our Mission & Purpose
Our mission is to build a trusted community marketplace for local business owners, marketers, entrepreneurs, freelancers, creatives, and influencers to collaborate, gain high-quality & repeat clients, and help one another to grow your businesses.
Our Values
We collaborate to grow.
We need creativity to feel alive.
We are a growth minded community.
We support the buy local, local first movement.
We stand with integrity and doing the right thing.
We are creative thinkers challenging the status quo.
We are obsessive about our member's experience on Avontage.
We seek to create community based on trust, collaboration, and charity.
We are relentless in delivering delightful human connections and trade transactions.
Being resourceful is one of the most important skills to succeed.
Frugal innovation is a frame-of-mind that sees more in less.
We believe in a world where your passion is your currency.
On Avontage money is no object.
The Small Business Owner's Challenges
In today's business landscape, where local and small businesses are having to compete with the large and multi-national corporations, starting and growing a small business has become more challenging than ever.
The biggest advantage that local business owners possess is the sheer power in the numbers. There are 28 million small businesses and 68 million freelancers in the U.S. Nearly 120 million individuals are employed by small businesses.
The sharing economy business model has enabled companies such as Uber and Airbnb to unlock classes of underutilized assets in a mass scale (i.e. available cars and available houses) and to change the way many individuals are earning or supplementing their incomes.
Applying the same model to local businesses is the advantage of the Avontage platform. On Avontage local businesses collaborate and exchange their excess capacities to unlock their underutilized assets (i.e. slow times, empty seats, unbooked hours).
According to a number of published surveys, the top challenges for small business owners are:
- Increasing profit
- Growing revenue
- Managing cash flow
Every small business fluctuates from busy times to slow times and has its ups and downs, thus "hurry-up & wait" phenomena.
The average small business is running at 75% of its potential capacity, which means a whopping 25% growth potential to unlock for each business.
Through collaboration and challenging the status quo we can unlock this 25% potential capacity and we believe it is the key to:
- Increasing profit
- Growing revenue
- Managing cash flow
Our vision is to build a trusted and democratized platform where local business owners, marketers, influencers, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives come together to collaborate to unlock their underutilized capacities.
We believe unlocking these underutilized capacities in line with the trending sharing-economy will grow our national economy and raise the standard of living for the hard-working small business owners and freelancers.
Claim your $200* gift while it lasts
During our beta phase, earn up to $200 Avon-BUCKS* (credit points to spend in the Avontage marketplace) when you sign up and post your first 2 Offers.
Earn another $50 Avon-BUCKS* per referral when you spread the word and refer other local business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers or influencers to join our community.
Click Here to sign up for our Refer & Earn program and start earning credits.
The Advantages of Avontage
How It Works
Click Here to see how it works


text:
Personal Money Market
Earn premium interest on your funds and maintain a higher average balance. You can open a Personal Money Market account with $2,500.00. Choose from our value-added list of account services that's right for you.
- 24-Hour Depository at all locations
- 24-Hour Bank by Phone
- Online Banking
- Bill Pay
- E-statements
- Account and Transaction Alerts
- Real time internal transfers (business days between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)
- External Transfers to your bank accounts at other financial institutions*
- Mobile Banking**
- Visa Debit Card
- Wallet Pay (Samsung Pay, Google Pay, Apple Pay)
- CardValet security
- STARsf and MoneyPass® surcharge-free ATM networks
*$2.00 for each external transfer.
**Standard text messaging and data plan rates may apply.
VARIABLE RATE ACCOUNTS: Interest rate and annual percentage yield may change at our discretion. We may change the interest rate at any time. All interest rates and annual percentage yields are accurate as of the date shown; subject to change without notice. The disclosed annual percentage yield assumes that interest will remain on deposit until maturity. Fees or withdrawals of interest will reduce earnings. For further information regarding these rates, contact a Relationship Banker.


text:
There is just one week left to register for our National Conference's early bird rate of $79. Over 500 people have already registered! So, if you plan on attending, don't miss out on the opportunity to take advantage of our early bird rate.
Our breakout sessions are filling up quickly as well. Quite a few of them already have over 100 signed up to attend. If you plan on attending the conference, here are some breakouts that you should check out:
A Different Kind of Picture (Esther Havens). How easy is it to get wrapped up in a person's circumstance and forget to engage in their story? Images have the capability to convey meaning, compel thought and create movement. In this session, we will discuss Humanitarian Photography and how we can be a voice for those who need to be heard. ~Session 1 (Oct. 1, 10:30 – 11:30 am)
Your Church and the Foster Child (Todd Nighswonger – as Executive Pastor at Cornerstone Church, Todd has enjoyed the privilege of serving alongside Francis Chan) ~Session 1 (Oct. 1, 10:30 – 11:30 am)
Honoring First Families (Troy and Tara Livesay). Whether you are simply considering adoption or have been an adoptive parent for many years, this session will help you relate to your child's first family in healthy ways. We'll examine positive language about birth-families and ways to build your child's security as a member in your family. their first family, and God's family. ~Session 3 (Oct. 1: from 4:00 – 5:00 pm)
Embryo Adoption and the Protection of Life (Laura Godwin, Nightlight Christian Adoptions). There are more than 500,000 embryos in storage. What is their future? Well, there are four options for these embryos: indefinite cryopreservation; objects of research resulting in destruction; destruction; or life. As we consider adoption, some will be called to adopt newborns, some to adopt children in orphanages around the world, and some to adopt waiting embryos. All life is precious in God's eyes. Whatever our individual emphasis may be, let us stand together in protecting and preserving all life. If you are starting the adoption journey, you may want to consider your role in giving life to one of these embryos. Your adoption will just start earlier than most and you will get to experience pregnancy and the birth of your newborn infant. ~Session 3 (Oct. 1: from 4:00 – 5:00 pm)
How to help 100 orphans for the cost of 1 (Jim Ross, VisionTrust). This session will take a look at the reality of the current global orphan situation, what the statistics mean, and especially what they don't mean. The session will conclude with practical examples of how large numbers of orphans have been cared for in both extremely life changing AND cost effective ways around the world. ~Session 3 (Oct. 1: from 4:00 – 5:00 pm)
Orphan Sunday: Grow Commitment to Orphans in Your Church and Community (Christian Alliance for Orphans). November 7, 2010 is Orphan Sunday. Churches, community groups, pastors, lay-leaders, and students across the country will harness this day to shine a spotlight on God's mandate to care for the orphans, and what we can do in response. Locally-led events range from sermons and Sunday School classes to concerts, fundraisers and prayer gatherings. Taken together, hundreds of simple grassroots events will echo nationwide. How can you seize the opportunities presented byOrphan Sunday? Learn how people across the country are using this day to expand energy and engagement in their churches and organizations on behalf of orphans, and how the Christian Alliance for Orphans can help you develop yourown local activities. ~Session 4 (Oct. 2, 1:15 – 2:15 pm)
Digging Deeper into the Theology of Adoption for the Sake of Orphans (Dan Cruver and Jason Kovacs). There is much more to the theology of adoption than initially meets the eye. Join us as we explore the edges of some of the vast vistas of Scripture's teaching on adoption and their implications for mobilizing the church for orphan care. ~Session 5 (Oct. 2: from 2:30 – 3:30 pm)
Night and Day Prayer for Justice (Randy and Kelsey Bohlender, The Zoe Foundation and International House of Prayer). How prayer and worship can impact a church's effectiveness in justice ministry. ~Session 5 (Oct. 2: from 2:30 – 3:30 pm)
Encouragement to Keep-On-Keeping-On (Johnny Carr, Director of Church Partnerships forBethany Christian Services). Many people who have started Orphan Care and Adoption Ministries in their churches are burned out and discouraged. We will look at what Scripture has to say about casting your net one more time. ~Session 5 (Oct. 2: from 2:30 – 3:30 pm)
Mini-Breakout Track (only sessions 4-5) – Orphan Care Partnerships: Church-to-Church and Church-to-Community (Food for the Hungry)
Session 4 (October 2, 1:15 – 2:15 pm) James 1:27 in Full: Orphans, Widows, and Defacto Orphans – a groundbreaking, multi-year partnership between churches in Austin and a community in Ethiopia. Learn how one church has launched a $700,000 community-to-community partnership (in conjunction with 17 indigenous churches and Food for the Hungry International) to serve as "virtual foster parents" for 300 orphans living alone, to serve dying widows and their defacto orphans, and to promote indigenous adoption. Pre-read the partnership's blog at www.zewayupdate.blogspot.com
Session 5 (October 2, 2:30 – 3:30 pm) Orphan Care as True Evangelism – a multi-year orphan care partnership has become a model for evangelism and spreading the Gospel in a predominantly Muslim area of Ethiopia. Learn how meeting the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of orphans can lead to spiritual transformation, for the orphans and those around them. From mud hut painting, to grief and loss support groups, to building libraries, see the undefiled and pure religion of caring for orphans can bring people to Christ through.
Pingback: Together for Adoption | Owlhaven
Page optimized by WP Minify WordPress Plugin


text:
Maximum six students are taught in a group during this course.
Course hours will run from 9:00am-5:00pm (including approx half an hour for lunch).
Price includes VAT, all required materials
and required tools.
Wish to make your Christmas a little bit more special? Fancy the idea of woodturning your own decorations & gifts? Impress your family and friends and learn how to turn an array of special Christmas pieces.
Aimed at beginners and intermediates, our one day course demonstrates and involves the use of the basic tool range. Tools used include; roughing gouge, bowl gouge, skew chisel, parting tool scrapers and beading tools. In addition, you'll also use an array of measuring and marking tools. With your tutor's guidance, you'll have hands-on experience with all the techniques you'll need including safety, tool sharpening, drilling on the lathe, finishing techniques and, the use of four chucks.
By the end of the day, you'll have been able to turn and produce finished projects including two decorations and a pen, that you can take home to impress your family and friends!
Items you take home can change depending on the resources and materials available on the day.
You will start your day with a welcome talk, including a hot drink, health and safety brief and a breakdown and review of the equipment you will be using.
The minimum age is 14 years old and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the course and must not be left unattended during class hours. If you would like to read our terms and conditions click here.
I will certainly book another course with Axminster
I was recommended to attend this course as I had no experience for 50 years of woodturning. I spent two days with an exceptional firm with exceptional staff and cannot recommend them highly enough. The administration was perfect, the tutor was polite, knowledgeable, approachable and friendly and I have to say that the visit was money well spent. I will certainly book another course with Axminster. If all businesses were run this way with the same type of staff the country would be booming.David R, Beginners Woodturning (2 day)
My only criticism - it was all over too soon!
What a superb couple of days spent in the company of Nick Agar whilst being introduced to the field of woodturning texturing an colouring. Expert demonstration and explanation of techniques and tool use throughout with plenty of time for questions and answers and one to one guidance. The course is set at intermediate level but Nick tempered his instruction to meet the knowledge and experience of each student and made it such a memorable experience. Thanks Nick. Thanks also go to Colwin and Ben for the work they put in behind the scenes (and of course for sorting out the all important elevenses and lunch). My only criticism - it was all over too soon!Alan B, Using Colour & Texture with Nick Agar


text:
Top 8 Best Window AC Buy under a Price of 40000 Rs. in India 2018
An air conditioner is the most important luxury without which sustenance during summer is impossible. There are split air conditioners as well as window ones. These are available at a wide variety of prices. Here are a list of top 8 best window ACs' under a price of Rs.40000.
8. Godrej GWC 18 GU3 WOT
It provides the facility of auto restart and also auto sleep. This functionality is available at an affordable price range. This brand is a very reliable and has made its mark in the industry since a long time. It is available with a cooling capacity of 1.5 tons, thus can cool off a room in no time. It has a stylish body and unique design. It is available at a price of Rs.30990.
7. Hitachi Kaze Plus RAW518KUD
This model provides reliable cooling efficiency with an air circulation of 400 CFM. It provides an indoor sound level of 50 db thus is noiseless. With a power consumption of 1030 watts, it helps in saving great amount of electricity. Thus it can be considered as one of the best buys' of 2016. It is priced at Rs.32140.
6. LG LWA18PRDFH1 Window AC
Particularly this window AC has become one of the best product in the Indian market. It includes the features of rotary compressor along with the automatic air swing facility. Various functions that the specific model provides are such as anti-bacterial filtration, hot-cold functions and energy saving mood. This window AC model is available in the market at the affordable price worth of Rs 31,990 only. The body has 1 year manufacturer warranty as well as having the compressor warranty of 7 year.
5. Whirlpool Magicool ELT IV (1.5 t)
This window AC is has become the familiar model across Indian customer. The particular model delivers the 6th sense of energy saving theory adding the technology of MIFI and Japanese compressor. The functions works by auto sleep and auto restart while the rate of this specific window AC is just 32,500 Rs. The main body has the warranty of 1 year along with the compressor manufacturer warranty of 7 year.
4. Voltas Magna 183 Myi 1.5 Ton 3 Star Window AC
This 3 star energy model saves energy efficiently. The noise level is also very low in this model, thus providing noiseless feature. The feature of 1.5 ton enables fast and increased cooling. It can easily cool a middle sized room in no time. This too comes with a remote control, thus very convenient to use. It is priced at Rs.38990.
3. LG L-Crescent Plus LWA5CP5A 1.5 Ton 5 Star Window AC
This 1.5 ton model has a cooling capacity of 4750 watts and thus can cool off a room instantly. It is filled with a wide array of features like rotary compressor, auto air swing, dual protection filter, digital display and many others. It also comes with a wireless LCD type remote control. It is available at a price of Rs.32660.
2. O General AXGT24AATH 2 Ton 1 Star Window AC
With a cooling capacity of 2360 watts, it can easily cool off a middle sized room. It has a wide array of features like sleep mode, auto restart, a remote control helps in making the model stand out. Its added feature of 4 way direction helps in having an increased cooling effect. It is priced at Rs.39390.
1. Hitachi Summer QC RAV222HUD 2 Ton Window AC
It is a 2 ton AC, thus provides maximum cooling effect. It can cool off a room instantly. With the help of auto restart button, it can easily get switched after a power failure. With an energy saving star of 2, it helps in saving optimum amount of energy. It has one of the highest cooling capacity of 6160 watts. The presence of dust filter helps in keeping the dusts away from the room. It is available at a price of Rs.38750.
All the above mentioned air conditioners consist of great features, thus making their mark in the top 8 ranking of 2016. Now that you are aware of the ones with the highest rank, you can easily choose the one that caters to your needs the most.


text:
Thanks CNN!
President Trump's reelection campaign got an early jump when it released a 30-second ad commemorating the first 100 days of the Trump presidency.
But CNN refused to let the ad run on their network.
Because it includes this brief image:
And thanks to CNN deciding to act like butt-hurt babies and refusing to air the ad, this 30-second ad is getting a lot of attention.
So, thanks CNN!
Honestly, these guys will never learn.
Had they simply let the ad run on their network, they wouldn't have shined such a bright spotlight on it.
But thanks to them, more people will probably see the ad – and at no cost to the Trump reelection campaign.
And rather than simply let it go and not add fuel to the fire, CNN has to double-down and make excuses for why they didn't run it.
Yes, that will help enormously – in getting even more people to watch the ad.
I do not understand why CNN doesn't catch on that battling President Trump in the way they are, not only are they further harming their own brand, but they are giving Mr. Trump an even bigger platform.
For all the snarky criticism about President Trump being "nothing but a reality TV star," these guys still don't get it. Trump being a media star is exactly why he has mastered the art of marketing himself.
He knows how to use media to his advantage. Something CNN clearly hasn't figured out how to do for themselves.
But thanks CNN.
Had it not been for your childish tantrum in refusing to let this ad appear on your network, I probably wouldn't have bothered to include it in a post.
Which only goes to show in your efforts to undermine President Trump, once again, you've done him a huge favor.
Hit the tip jar!
Please consider making a contribution to PatriotRetort.com. Hit DONATE button in the side bar. Even a few bucks can make a world of difference!


text:
Concerts and Recitals
Music Programs
Welcome to another season of music at Saint John's
Episcopal Church. We offer it all to the glory of God and for
the enrichment of the Tulsa community and beyond.
I am very excited about the formation of the Oklahoma Bach
Choir, an ensemble dedicated to performing the major choral
music of Johann Sebastian Bach with period instruments. We
will occasionally feature other composers who were
influential on Bach's music and on the culture of Leipzig, the
city where he composed most of his cantatas. Bach's cantatas
abound in spiritual and musical depth, and there are only a
handful of places in the United States to hear them in
"historical style," as we will perform them.
Once again we will offer Handel's Messiah, this year for the
first time performing it in its entirety in two performances
with period instruments. It will be recorded and broadcast on
our local NPR station the week before Christmas.
Music is a gift from God, and I look forward to sharing this
gift with you and our community.
Yours sincerely,
Joseph Arndt
Music Director


text: The SBA Orientation staff and volunteers play a crucial role New Student Orientation in August. We work closely with the Office of Student Affairs, Office of Admission and Financial Aid, and Records Office to plan, organize, and facilitate Orientation events. The SBA plans and sponsors a variety of events during the week of orientation to provide incoming students with the opportunity to get to know the city as well as their new classmates. In addition, the SBA recruits current law students to participate as volunteers throughout Orientation. Volunteers check new students in and get them situated with their class schedule and then serve as guides and resources for all and any questions new students may have. This is the first time incoming students get to interact with the rest of the student body, and we strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome from day one.


text:
Building the Right Environment to Support AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning
A new survey from IBM finds that companies that have deployed hybrid clouds are using them to launch other cutting-edge initiatives in areas like the Internet of Things (IoT) and cognitive computing. "While we know that hybrid is the norm now, what's revealing in this study is that leading companies use hybrid cloud to their advantage to get ahead with emerging technologies like cognitive or IoT—areas where disruption is going to impact business results and market leadership," said Cynthya Peranandam, a principal at the IBM Center for Applied Insights.
Other key findings from the survey included the following:
View article
Advertiser Disclosure:
Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which QuinStreet receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. QuinStreet does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.


text:
About the Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Our Council is compiled of seven Councillors, including Mayor Tanya Milligan.
Information about Lockyer Valley.
Check out our Libraries, Sports Facilities and Community Centres.
Council's Business & Community Directories, General Feedback, Information & Service Request Forms.
About Lockyer Valley Rates, Discounts and Subsidies.
Council's Community Grants Program is for non-recurrent grants between $500 and $4,000 and are available for not-for-profit community organisations to undertake projects, activities or events which benefit the wider community.
Applications are assessed on merit and the availability of funds.
Please review the updated Community Grants Program Guidelines 2019-20 before applying.
To apply for the Community Grants Program, please use the:
Upcoming workshops will be posted here.


text:
There is quite a misconception among some people that all bee's will sting them and thus, need to be killed. And that could not be farther from the truth (and would also basically spell the end of us humans, as well…)
These small and extremely hard-working insects actually make it possible for many of your favorite foods to reach your table. There is a reason the term "worker bees" came about!
Of 100 crop species that provide 90% of our global food supply, 71 are bee-pollinated. Bees are pollinators, and without pollinators many plants —including food crops — would die off. Without these food crops, what would we eat?
We need the bees, and the bees need US! Honeybee colonies are dying at alarming rates, and bumblebees are also in danger.
Do your part! Here are some Herbs, Perennials, and Annuals you can plant to help save the bees!


text:
This is a great thing ... but the 25 books that have been chosen don't look very much like the 'world' to me. And neither do the people who chose them...
To see the books here, look here
And to see who chose them, look here
In 2012 World Book Night will be celebrated in the UK, Ireland, Germany and USA on April 23.
Why April 23?
April 23 is a symbolic date for world literature. It is both the birth and death day of Shakespeare, as well as the death day of Cervantes, the great Spanish novelist. It is in their honour that UNESCO appointed it the international day of the book and that we choose it to celebrate World Book Night.


text:
The government's budget deficit in the 2012/2013 fiscal year hit new high of EGP 240bn, representing 13.8% of GDP, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Finance.
This is a 43.9% increase from the 2011/2012 fiscal year's EGP 166.7bn deficit.
Minister of Finance Ahmed Galal stressed that the government is committed to reducing the deficit to 9% of the GDP in the fiscal year that started July 1 as well as spurring growth to 4%, rather than the average 2.2%.
The ministry attributed the rise in the deficit to high rates of government spending that contrasts with lower revenues, which remains depressed after years of political unrest and security problems that have crippled industries and driven away foreign investors and tourists.
The government's total budget expenditure registered EGP 582.7bn, a 23.7% increase compared to the previous year's EGP 471bn. According to the finance ministry, 59% of this expenditure went to subsidised commodities and repayment of public debt.
The financial report released by the ministry showed that public expenditure included EGP 141bn for wages and compensations, representing a 14.8% increase from the preceding year. It also included EGP 147bn that went to the repayment of interests of internal and foreign debts, growing EGP 42.5bn from 2011/2012 fiscal year.
The cost of subsidised products increased by EGP 46.8bn, or 31%, compared to the year before.
Petroleum subsidies climbed from EGP 95.5bn to EGP 120bn, a 25.6% increase, while other subsidised commodities also surged 5.6% to EGP 32.5bn..
The finance minister, during a press conference held last month, reiterated the ministry's intentions to "rationalise unjustified expenditure" such as energy subsidies and to continue with the smart card project. He forecasted that after implementing the first phase of the smartcard project, the government will save some EGP 3.5bn.
Another major factor in the surge in expenditures was the public treasury's contribution to the pensions fund, which grew by 164.5% from EGP 6.2bn to EGP16.4bn.
Minimal spending increases were also witnessed in education, after a 10.9% climb from EGP 56.5bn to EGP 65.5bn, and in the healthcare with a EGP 2.5bn increase to reach EGP 25.1bn.
National income grew by EGP 41bn to register at 344.6bn in fiscal year 2012/2013 due to a 21% increase in tax income along with a 3% increase in non-tax revenues.
Galal said that the government is keen to solve the budget imbalances through encouraging investments and with the assistance of the EGP 22.3bn stimulus plan.
He added that the stimulus plan will support the growth of government investments from EGP 63.6bn to EGP 85.9bn.
The finance minister also pointed out that the inherited financial and economic challenges such as the increase of public debt, high percentages of poverty along with the high rates of unemployment and the slow economic growth, all increase the necessity of a "financial discipline" policy for the government, saying that is "the optimal choice" for overcoming these challenges.
The minister stated that the Gulf aid that Egypt received helped increase foreign reserves in the Central Bank of Egypt and stabilised the Egyptian pound against foreign currencies.
Egyptian net international reserves have significantly increased, reaching $18.916bn at the end of August 2013, according to an official statement issued by the Central Bank on 5 September.