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What Would You Say To The Organist?
I'm on leave this week, hence a few more opportunities to blog than usual. So yesterday I visited another church, out of the area. (I'm not giving any clues about its identity.) The welcome was warm, friendly and appropriate. The minister was a thoughtful, clear and challenging preacher. But one thing I witnessed led to extra exercise for one of my eyebrows, and it's this.
The organist. No, this is nothing to do with the old ministers' joke, what is the difference between an organist and a terrorist? The answer is, you can negotiate with a terrorist. By no means all church musicians are like that, and at Knaphill I am blessed with a godly organist and worship group leader.
The organist yesterday was competent. The music was played competently at a decent, consistent tempo. What could possibly make me wonder?
It was the choice of music before the service. My eyebrow started to get in training for next year's Olympics when I realised the organist was playing John Lennon's 'Imagine'. That's right, the one with the line, 'Imagine no religion.' Now I've blocked that from funeral services I take, something I don't often do, but I even barred it when I once took the funeral of a woman who had danced with the Beatles at the Cavern in her youth. (We had 'Twist and Shout' instead as we left the chapel.)
Then having settled down again to talk with the people next to me in the pew, my eyebrow sprang into action again. George Benson, but sadly not from his jazz guitar phase. No: 'The Greatest Love Of All.' And that contains the line, 'Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.'
I find it hard to think that the musician would not have known the lyrics. One time a dodgy choice maybe, but two before the same service? Perhaps the thought was, the music is nice but as I'm just playing this instrumentally and we're not singing the contentious words, it's OK. However, this service had a number of visitors present, and it could have been predicted there would have been on this occasion for certain reasons. I wonder how they reacted. With a smirk, maybe?
I wouldn't want any of this to outweigh all the good things from that service, and there were many. The sermon ended with a moving video, and I happen to know there are many good and kind-hearted people in that congregation. The minister is not just a good preacher, but a good person.
However, I wouldn't be surprised if the pastor had a quiet word with the organist afterwards. I think I would seek a diplomatic conversation if this happened in a church.
But maybe I don't know all the facts, and perhaps I would be wrong in talking to the organist. What would you do?
Posted on May 30, 2011, in ministry, Music and tagged George Benson, John Lennon, Knaphill Methodist Church, organists. Bookmark the permalink. 9 Comments.
Great post. I have a similar problem with "I did it my way" at a Christian funeral.
You raise some interesting questions here about the organist and what he or she was playing before the service.
As an organist I try to be careful about what I play before the service and will often play gospel music or hymns/songs that are not being used in the service.
I do occasionally play classical music but where you speak about lyrics of the songs yesterday I would say that the lifestyles of some classical composers leave a lot to be desired and using the sort of logic you applied there would be a fair amount of classical stuff that would not be suitable.
I do wonder too how many people would have known the lyrics of either of the songs or if they did whether they would think anything of them.
Rick Warren once said when he was starting the church he pastors this very distinguished man from his church came to him. He told Rick what an amazing musician his son was. He asked Rick if he could play at the church. Being young, Rick agreed. He said the young man showed up dressed in spikes with matching spiky hair and played a heavy metal song he had made.
Rick Warren also said he had a friend whose church had a very well known singer.The singer had written a song for Easter and asked if he could sing it. His friend, the pastor, later told him that the singer stood up and sang lyrics somewhere along the line of "everybody dies… everybody dies lawyers, linemen, doctors, sailors, everybody dies." While he was singing the pastor's wife noticed all these older women getting up and slipping out. Finally she followed them to find them all in the bathroom crying about the husbands they had lost! Rick Warren's point PREVIEW YOUR MUSIC…ALWAYS. 🙂
A long time ago in a church far away from where I live now, a preacher gave the organist the list of hymns and songs for the service. The organist looked at the list and said "I don't like that one". The preacher replied, "I'm not asking you to like it, I'm just asking you to play it". The organist left the church shortly afterwards.


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A couple of days ago was my "Meet Your Fantasy From the Rock" entry. It included some answers that I didn't bother to elaborate on – although do you really need me to tell you why 'defenestrate' is such an awesome word? (Matthew Daniels knows what I'm talking about.)
There are another couple other things about me that I'll share today: I like weapons and I like baking.
Swords are my favourite, and I actually have a few of my own. Vaughn uses a sword in The Six Elemental, and there's a sword-wielding character in Honour (found in Fantasy From the Rock). I like swords so much that while writing a story about modern-day assassins I decided to have a character who uses a sword (even though it's not practical at all). Honestly, I'd find a way to put swords into a romance novel if I could. Continue reading Cupcakes and Weaponry

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Contemporary Romance (Multicultural Romance)
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When tragedy strikes one of her patients, it's up to Clara to step in and make sure her 4 year- old son is taken care of. Enter the unsuspecting dad, Nik! Clara and Nik have lovely chemistry that I enjoyed reading about. It wasn't forced chemistry and you could tell that in the beginning she was genuinely disgusted by his playboy ways.
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Jodi Ellen Malpas books
It's official! Jodi Ellen Malpas is fast becoming a Top 10 favourite author for me! Her book "The Protector" is being made into a movie by PassionFlix which prompted me to read it. It was awesome. Full of action, adventure, love, and all the things I love in a book. I moved onto "The Controversial Princess" and "His True Queen" and devoured them!! I should have been studying, but I was enamoured with these books. I couldn't put them down (maybe I'll get some sleep again!). Her writing is easy to read and hooks you in and her characters create a world of intrigue and wonder. Two big thumbs up, if you're looking for a book with just the right amount of hotness and a well-developed storyline!
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Long Absence
Hi Everyone –
Just letting you know that life has gotten a hold of me and I haven't been blogging much. WordPress has been giving me grief as well, so I'm looking at moving domains/web providers.
If I owe you a review, it WILL come.
For now, please accept my apologies.
Tandem by Jennifer Ryder (Book Review)
Title: Tandem
Author: Jennifer Ryder
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release: March 20, 2018
Wow! Who knew jumping from planes was so exhilarating?? Jennifer Ryder, obviously, duh!!! This book has everything I love about a romance novel. There is pace, humour, wit, complications, resolutions, laugh out loud, tear up complications, resolutions, and love. Ryder has performed this formula with the expertise of a tandem skydiver on his 800th jump.
Tandem is a story of second chances. It is told in a THEN/NOW format which helps with the story flow. There was never a moment where I was annoyed at the jump backs in time, in fact I anticipated what the next one would hold. My heart broke and healed whilst reading this story. It was such an easy read, and I am so in love with the way Ryder pens words. You'll fall *out of a perfectly good plane* for this story.
(Please note – there are no skydiving cats involved in this book…but I love this gif!)
Kyle Kingston-Moore has a reputation.
Adrenaline seeker. Commitment-phobe. Gigolo of the skies.
He's worked tirelessly to make a success out of Sensational Skydives, on occasion providing extra services to deliver the ultimate jump experience. The adrenaline helps him forget the loneliness and the gaping whole left in his heart. When the rush wears off, he's on the hunt again—a vicious circle of avoidance.
Kalani Hart knows all about avoidance.
Wide-open spaces. Social situations. Uncontrolled environments.
For years, fear has crippled Kalani's attempts to lead a normal life after a random attack that tore her family apart. Finally, Kalani is on her way to recovery. She knows she needs to face her nightmares, but taking the plunge is easier said than done. When her therapist challenges her to take on skydiving, item number one on her bucket list, Kalani has to decide if she's truly ready to take charge of her life.
Will one tandem jump with Kyle be the key to Kalani getting her life back, or will they both find themselves stranded in a place where their hearts decide what happens next?
When the adrenaline is this high, anything can happen.
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Book Review x 2 CJ Duggan & Caitlyn O'Leary
In order to get more blog posts up and not get bogged down into the need for lengthy posts, I thought I would start some quick flash reviews. Hopefully they have enough in them to get you interested in clicking on the book and seeing if it's something you'd like.
So, for 2018 – we are Day 1 and I've managed to finish 2 books! Hooray!
A Cry for Help
It only takes one phone call, and Navy SEAL Drake Avery is rushing back to Tennessee in the middle of the night. His sisters are in danger, and he will do whatever it takes to protect them.
A New Twist
Now is not the time for a relationship, but damned if Drake doesn't cross paths with a smokin' hot kindergarten teacher named Karen Eastman. Miss Eastman has Drake thinking naughty thoughts when he needs to have his head in the game. He never thought he'd be hot for teacher.
Demons from the Past
Part of the hell of going home is that you know everyone and they know you. Just when you think you can trust someone, they can turn on a dime. Old and new enemies are thrilled to discover Drake has a beautiful new weakness—Karen. But messing with the women in his life is a mistake. You mess with the bull, you get the horns.
Rome wasn't built in a day . . . but it's only going to take one for Sammi's world to crumble.
How did a self-orchestrated gap year turn into a less-than-enthralling lifestyle as a couch potato at her parents' house? Determined to get motivated and join life again, Sammi Shorten books a budget Bellissimo Tour to Rome, the Eternal City. What she hadn't signed up for was being stuck with an eclectic group of binge-drinking foreigners in a bed-bug-infested hostel from hell. Things in Rome really couldn't get much worse . . . could they?
When plans go completely awry Sammi's left with only one option, and it's the one place she really doesn't want to turn – to the man who might very well get her into the worst trouble of all: the gorgeous local tour guide, Marcello Bambozzi.
WHEN IN ROME is the fourth standalone book in CJ Duggan's sassy, sexy new adult series, Heart of the City.
Her Dominant Seal by Caitlyn O'Leary – Author
Great suspense/action with a sprinkle of romance –no BDSM in sight Definitely don't miss this book. It was my first Caitlyn O'Leary book and I really enjoyed the flow of the words, and the easy chemistry between all of the characters. There was action, and suspense, and it was always moving forward. Grab this – it's FREE!
When in Rome by CJ Duggan Author This was also a great, fast paced story of everything going wrong, but right! Another one with a light sprinkling of romance, reminded me of the time I explored Rome – except I didn't get a hunky Italian! This was a super easy read and I knocked it out in a couple of hours! I really enjoyed the way the city was lightly interwoven into the storyline.
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New Book Release & Review: Freeing Jasper by Riley Edwards
Freeing Jasper
Riley Edwards
Freeing Jasper – A Black Ops Romance
* The 707 Freedom Series Book Two *
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The moment Jasper heard Emily Jenkins' sultry voice he was transfixed.
An instant and heated reaction that wound its way through his soul and warmed his skin. The inexplicable connection was broken as fast as it began. Emily has a son. Jasper doesn't "do" kids.
When her life spirals out of control, will Jasper be able to let go of his tragic past and save Emily and her son? Or has the Special Forces Soldier found his weakness – a history he cannot let go of?
Emily Jenkins lost her husband on the battlefield and was left to pick up the pieces of her broken heart while finding a way to raise her son alone.
Jasper Walker is known for being the playboy of his team. Professionally, he is a tier one assassin – a trained killer. Personally, he blows through women giving them no more than a week in his bed as he privately struggles to move on from the woman that is forever lost to him.
When their lives collide, Jasper finds out he's not the only one with secrets. There is more to the black-haired beauty Emily than a widowed single mother.
The 707 is an elite team of Army Commandos. A special Black Ops team known as the 707 research and development group. They have a two-person chain of command: their Commander and the President.
Meet the men of the 707: Lenox, Jasper, Levi, and Clark. Watch as they show us that sacrifice, commitment, and bravery are not just for the battlefield. Each man must fight to find and protect the women who are theirs.
Each book is a standalone, a look into the life of a Special Forces soldier's life and the code they live and die by.
Free – A Black Ops Romance – The 707 Freedom Series – Book One
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I went into this book blind. I had not read any other book in the series (the first one), and I had not read Riley Edwards before. I was pleasantly surprised with the package that was the book, Freeing Jasper. The story is a lot more than a love story. The author has done well in integrating the world of mystery, action and black ops. Jasper's character is damaged from decisions he made early on in life, and he uses women as a bandaid. Enter – Emily. Someone he's met before but refused to listen to his heart. He's avoided her for months until she becomes a victim of a bank robbery. Jasper acts on instinct and Emily will soon becomesomeone who will slide into his heart and break it open. There was a lot more involved in the story, and I don't want to give anything away. One of the things I enjoyed the most was it wasn't all about the sex in this book. It was about the story. It was about breaking and freeing Jasper so he could be the person he was meant to be. Looking forward to reading more in the series, now I've gotten to know the secondary characters. Read this book if you like your romances with just a hint of heat, but a lot of action.
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Finally Free – (Levi) A Black Ops Romance – Coming January 2018
What people are saying about FREE – A Black Ops Romance…
"Riley Edwards knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats. This is one of the best books I have ever read about how men who serve our country give up much of their personal lives. Character development is awesome you know and care about these people." – Amazon Reviewer VC
"First book I've read from this author and definitely won't be the last. Story grabbed me from the first page and didn't let go until the end. In fact, I was sorry to reach the end, it was captivating." – Amazon Reviewer
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What To Expect In A Website
When some businesses think of the web, they think of instant success. They imagine the multitudes jumping in and out of their website and clamoring to buy their services. They think of stories like the ones I just finished reading in a "no holds barred" social media book (yes I type this with deep sarcasm) in which people create a modest video or social campaign and experience the influx of instant fame as a wildfire of social activity catapults their business into the lime light of the web.
Yeah right…
Does it happen?
Will it happen for you?
Don't count on it.
Will web services present crazy success stories to get you to sign on the "dotted line"?
You betcha.
Is "amnesia" a common trait among these providers?
Without a doubt.
The moral? Don't chase rainbows. My approach is to look at the web realistically and if the magic bullet skyrockets your business, then its a great bonus.
The reality is that small businesses are often shocked as they learn that no one is coming to their website and the ones that do don't call or buy their services. The small business usually expects an explosion and aren't even greeted with as much as a cricket chirping or a tumbleweed blowing past their web page. They buy ads, send out email blasts, and pay for SEO with terrible results. In the end, the web service providers are the only ones making money.
Web hype is the place where captivating books are written, ideas are sold, and dreams are imagined. It's also the same reason lotteries sell so many tickets.
If you want to benefit from the web, you need to have realistic expectations tempered with the knowledge that millions upon millions of people are having the same visions of unrealistic success just like you… And they are failing.
Real results are not as fun as the glittery success touted by authors and entertained in our own mind. You will have to fight the constant barrage of misinformation and be smart to actually benefit from the web.
Like the star quarterback that threw thousands of average passes, the ones heralded are the most dramatic. You know, the 40 yard hail mary pass for the state championship with no time left on the clock type of story. The web is no different. Professional web service providers love to share their version of the hail mary pass which may be that viral video that gained millions of viewers or the SEO optimization that rose to the top page after the first crawl. They often don't share their struggles with an unfriendly, highly competitive environment like the Internet.
We all want a hail mary pass on the web, but you need the steady quarterback that can give you a chance to win. Not even the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game consistently throws game winning hail mary passes time after time.
The hail mary's and super human feats performed by athletes that capture our imagination are only possible after countless hours of practice and a daily, steady regiment of hard work with predictable results. These athletes are paid because of their steady efforts given everyday and even though they don't always win, they put their team in a good position to pull off a victory in those last second efforts.
Don't bite on a service based on the "web providers' hail mary stories". Don't expect the viral campaign that skyrockets your business to the top of the world. Don't believe the hype and don't think the web will change your business instantly. This is the sober reality of the web. The web is a never-ending process of fine-tuning, developing your website development strategy, and avoiding the costly, over hyped or unrelated services that will drain your vital resources.


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Huawei announced two new devices in India – Huawei Honor 7A and Huawei Honor 7C. Both the devices are priced at budget-friendly pricing and will be available on Flipkart and Amazon India respectively. Let's check out their pricing and specifications now.
Huawei Honor 7A Specs
Honor 7A comes with HD+ IPS LC display that has a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixel. Under the hood is Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.
Honor 7A comes with a 13MP-2MP dual rear camera setup and 8MP front camera. It runs on Android 8.0 out-of-the-box with EMUI 8.0 skin. 7A is powered by 3000mAh battery.
Huawei Honor 7C Specs
Honor 7C comes with slightly better specs and pricing. It sports a 5.99-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Powering this device is Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset with 3GB RAM + 32GB internal storage or 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage variant options.
In the camera depot, it is same as 7A i.e. it has a dual rear camera of 13MP+2MP and 8MP front camera. The device also sports face unlock and fingerprint sensors.
Huawei Honor 7A Pricing
Huawei Honor 7A is priced at Rs. 8,999 for 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory storage variant. The device will be available exclusively at Flipkart.
Huawei Honor 7C Pricing
The Huawei Honor 7C is marked at Rs. 9,999 for 3GB RAM + 32GB internal storage and Rs. 10,999 for 4GB + 64GB internal storage variants respectively. 7C will be Amazon exclusive.
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There are two types of TB (tuberculosis) tests. One is a TB skin test (also known as a PPD test) and the other is a TB blood test (QuantiFERON®-TB Gold).
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Crisis in the Glass Industry? Shattering the Fears.
It seems like every material has its turn. Hurricanes cause spikes in wood prices, the Chinese boom caused a spike in steel prices; strikes caused spikes in cement prices. And well, now it appears to be glass' turn.
Translucent materials such as glass and glazing have been used as an architectural building material since Roman times. Although these early windows had insignificant visual characteristics, the idea of allowing natural light into enclosed space while keeping a barrier from external elements was born.
Todays glazing systems not only allow light into spaces, but they can also serve as structural elements, ultra violet protection, and thermal barriers for a building envelope. The systems have become very environmentally friendly being manufactured from recycled goods. They also have the potential of increasing the employee's experience and satisfaction in the workspace, which can add to greater productivity.
With these added benefits, it is no wonder why more and more buildings are being constructed with increased glass and glazing systems. On September 8, 2015, the Wall Street Journal issued an article raising a red flag on the supply of glass in the United States. The primary glazing system that was specified was curtain wall, which is typically used for multi-story facades. According to the article "manufacturing plants in North America between 2007 and 2014" (Whelan, 2015), were greatly affected by the economic downturn of the overall economy during the recession (Whelan, 2015). This downturn closed many plants, but with demand starting to rise in the last quarter of 2014, the question has been whether or not to reopen these plants. Many have stated the internal rate of return of building new is greater than reinvigorating old plants. All these factors have contributed to the recent increases in glazing pricing and lead times.
After that article was published a number of nationally recognized publishing groups including Glass Magazine came out with additional information on the topic. They have reported that there is not only a shortage of glass manufacturing, but also glazing installers (Perilstein, 2015). A project could be on time and budget, but without the qualified personnel, these glazing systems cannot be installed, effectively widening the already ailing project. Although not all glazing systems are complicated to work with, the specific system that is continuously stated in the articles is curtain wall, which is a complex system that takes experienced craftsman to install. Overall, with seeing an increased demand in architectural designs for large daylighting glazing systems, the need for qualified installers will only increase.
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Prisoners receive one bowl of rice in vegetable soup each day. Other food must be purchased from the prison canteen. The prison works on a chit system. Each prisoner has an account with the canteen. Poor prisoners do chores for wealthier prisoners and prison guards to earn money for food. Some Westerners, particularly British, Americans, and Canadians receive extra money monthly from charities. Thai prisoners used to be served red rice, "khao daeng", foreign prisoners white rice. This was abolished as it was seen as discrimination. All prisoners are now served white rice.


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It is hard for me to imagine that Medazzaland has been a part of my life for twenty years. Coincidentally, twenty years ago last month, my husband and I moved back to California after living in Illinois for two and a half years.
We made the move not long after we were married in 1995, due to a job offer for my husband. When Walt's company decided to sell his division, we moved back to California, now as a family of three. We'd been back here and living out of boxes for a few weeks when Medazzaland was released, and I came out of my moving and motherhood fog just long enough to drive to Wherehouse Music to get a copy. I remember unwrapping the CD and putting it in the car stereo. Walt wanted to scan through each song rather than hearing them play, which made the experience less-than-optimal for me, but I was so shocked after the first couple of songs, I didn't know what to think.
I suppose I didn't know what to expect going in. I knew it would be different, as they all are from one another, and I hadn't been keeping up with the band in the same way I might now, so I was probably even more shocked. I probably was hoping for something that sounded closer to any one of the first three albums, which I admit severely undercuts the creativity of this band, but at the time, I didn't think about any of that. I just knew what I expected to hear when I said "Duran Duran".
I was looking for anything that made me feel like the old me. I was a new mom, dealing with a baby and postpartum depression, living with my in laws while we waited for our house to sell in Illinois so that we could buy one here. So just imagine someone trying to get a firm grip on some semblance or reminder of who they were – maybe hoping for a bit of Rio and instead – you've got Nick speaking the words to "Medazzaland".
It was a bit of a shock, to say the least.
Sure, I took a deep breath when I heard "Big Bang Generation". It's still one of my favorites off of the album, and I won't lie – those bright, stacked harmonies and melodious chords were exactly what I thought should be on the album. "Electric Barbarella" felt along the same lines. I started feeling better about the album, and then "Silva Halo" happened. The tempo alone made me uncomfortable. I didn't declare it as genius, I'll tell you that. I looked at Walt, he looked at me, and I was speechless. I felt completely left behind. I didn't understand how the same band who wrote (yes) "Hungry Like the Wolf", could write something like "Silva Halo" and believe it was good enough to put on an album. (How's that for some Monday morning truth??)
That's just the point though, isn't it? This was not the same band. The band we have right now isn't the same band who wrote Rio, either. It wasn't as though they had Roger, Andy or even much of John in the studio writing and recording Medazzaland. This was a Duran Duran of (mainly) two original members, along with Warren – who may be a fabulously innovative guitar player in his own right, but he is also incredibly different from the original member. Of course they are going to create very different music, although I didn't acknowledge that at the time. My problem was that I didn't like a lot of it, which blew me away.
Yep, I could pretend that I was one of those enlightened fans who just "got" everything they did. I could say that I loved the way the band reinvented itself, and how they embraced innovation and experimental music. I'd certainly sound cooler if I did. But I didn't. I listened to Medazzaland in its entirety exactly ONE time before I packed it away, never to get it out again until the reunion
No, that didn't make me a good fan. Just the opposite, really, and I have to own that. I assumed that because I didn't like that album on the first listen, that I had somehow grown out of being a Duran Duran fan. That was a hard, sad lesson for me. I saw my fandom, although I didn't have a name for it at the time, as the one lifeline I really had back to a time before my life became a whirlwind of baby clothes, bottles and diapers. Once that was gone, I wasn't really sure what I had left. I'd love to say I had other stuff going on for me at the time, but I really didn't. I had a baby, a husband, and a life I really didn't recognize. It was a very weird time. While it really had nothing to do with Duran Duran, in some ways now looking back, I can see that my initial reaction to that album had everything to do with me and what I was going through on my own. It's kind of amazing to consider just how much life experiences shape our listening.
I don't think I gave that album a fair shot until recently. I can't pinpoint the year, exactly – but it was after I started writing this blog. I finally pulled out the original CD and played it again. It wasn't nearly as strange-sounding as I remembered. I suppose I hear it with very different ears now. There's still a fair amount of discomfort with songs like "Silva Halo", "Buried in the Sand", and even "Undergoing Treatment". I hear a lot of sadness and pain in Simon's singing. I also hear the ingenuity and experimentation loved by Nick and Warren. As Simon said, it was a difficult time for the band. It is clear, as I listen to the album again, that while the three may have been in the same physical space while recording – the disconnection is evident. Nathan Stack surmised that Medazzaland "…is about humans trying to understand and connect with one another — sometimes tenuously succeeding, other times failing." (www.duranduran.com Medazzaland October 2017) His words read prophetic, if not for being twenty years post release.
In hindsight, I can say that it oddly represents a very difficult time in my life, too. I felt so disconnected to the world, you'd think that this album would have been my lifeline, and yet it just wasn't. Simon says the album is like "Marmite", you either love it or hate it. I just don't think I was ready to hear the stories that this album was trying to share at the time.
I think that might be the silver lining. The music doesn't cease to exist after a couple of decades. The songs are still there, ready to sing their tale and share their messages whenever we are ready to hear them with fresh ears.
On another note, I've really been back in California twenty years now…and more importantly…my daughter is about to turn 21 in a few months??


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For this week's Sunday shout outs, I thought I would give you three of the blogs that I follow on a regular basis and my reasons for doing so:
www.moneysavingmom.com - Great site for a head's up on all kinds of freebies and deals. Crystal Paine shares all her tips on coupons, groceries, and saving more in general. If you have never seen this site, you should definitely check it out!
www.thesimpledollar.com - This site has comprehensible articles on financial topics. I like it because it has practical ideas for saving money and budgeting. I also like the straight-talk approach in the articles about our current economy.
www.chic-critique.com - This is a rather smallish blog of a few women who try out and review different beauty products. I like it because I always like to read reviews of stuff before I try it and I like the positive attitude of the blog.
As I looked through the blogs I follow in an attempt to pick out three for this list, I realized that I don't really have any blogs on parenting. Do you know of a good blog about parenting?


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Introduction: Grow Your Own Great Strawberries
Now who doesn't love fresh strawberries. Unless you are allergic to them I think just about everyone enjoys them one way or another, on shortcake, in ice cream, fresh with cream and a little sugar or just plain fresh to eat.
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Step 1: Growing Your Own Strawberries
Yes you can grow your own fresh strawberries. If you love strawberries and have a little garden space or even a little extra space in the flower beds, strawberries are fairly easy to grow, they make a great ground cover and will help hold the moisture in the soil around your flowers and other landscaping plants.
Step 2: You Need to Decide When You Want Your Strawberries to Produce
There are two types of strawberries June bearers which means they put on all their fruit in June and don't produce again until next year. Sometimes if you live in a temperate enough climate you might get a small fall crop. Then there are the ever bearing or day neutral varieties, the don't put on with a big flush of berries but rather produce berries almost all summer. Both have their attributes and you can simply decide which is better for you and your garden.
Step 3: How Your Plants Will Look From the Grower
When you get the strawberry plants straight from the grower they should be bare root and not have broken the bud. This means there should be no leaves and lots of healthy thick roots. This is perfectly normal and should be the way that they look when they arrive, if they came fully leafed out then they will be much more stressed in shipment and being transplanted.
Step 4: When Is It Time to Plant the Strawberries
The best time to plant strawberries is either late winter, early spring or in the fall depending on where you live. I live in the Midwest so we are planting in mid March here.
Step 5: Getting Ready to Plant Healthy Plants
Taking the plants out of their bundles, take a closer look these plants they have a very nice root structure and very little bud break that is perfect for planting. You will want the roots to have very good color and have just plenty of them to supply the plant with a good start the first year. Before actually planting them I soak them in a bucket of water for a little while probably and hour or so to rehydrate them after shipping.
Step 6: Prepare the Soil
Before your strawberry plants arrive you will want the soil to have prepared well, I use leaf and manure compost to feed the soil. Strawberries are heavy feeders and need balanced nutrients in the soil to produce an abundance of berries year after year. So starting out with well prepared soil will make it much more likely that they will live and produce well for you. As you can see this soil is dark with compost and fairly sandy, strawberries don't do well in heavy clay soils that don't drain well. So if you have heavy soil be sure to amend it well to allow for good drainage. Strawberries don't like to be in standing water for long periods of time.
Step 7: Simple Needed to Plant Strawberries
Planting them is pretty simple just a couple of tools needed, a trowel and gloves if you prefer gloves.
Step 8: Laying the Strawberry Plants Out for Planting
Then I lay them out in the row so that they have the proper distance between each plant, don't plant them too close together as they will fill in with runners and produce more plants each year. I start out with them about six inches apart. After they are laid out they are planted in the soil with the roots spread out evenly.
Step 9: Don't Bury the Crown
You should not bury the crown, which is the little top of the plant, the crown bud should be showing after planting. If you bury the crown it will grow but not produce berries.
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After planting comes the easy part waiting for them to grow, here they are just breaking ground with the first leaves. Then they will progress into making nice blooms, and then on to little green berries. Not long after the little green berries come the nice ripe berries. You won't get many berries the first year but the few you do get will be well worth the effort of planting them, by the second year you have a bumper crop of berries.
Step 11: Enjoying Your Own Fresh Strawberries
Now that you have planted the plants here is the pay off nice ripe delicious home grown strawberries right out your back door. Now get out there and plant some fresh plants so you can enjoy strawberries for years to come.
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i enjoyed the tutorial...self explanatory and well written,thankyou.
Oh, those little strawberries are just like candy! So sweet.....!


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Imagine a world in which you can buy anything in secret. No banks. No fees. No worries inflation will make today's money worth less tomorrow.
The digital currency Bitcoin promises all these things. And while it's far from achieving any of them — its value is unstable and it's rarely used — some have high hopes.
"There will be alternatives to the dollar, and this might be one of them," said former U.S. congressman Ron Paul. If people start using bitcoins en masse, "it'll go down in history as the destroyer of the dollar," Paul added.
It's unlikely that Bitcoin would replace the dollar or other government-controlled currencies. But it could serve as a kind of universal alternative currency that is accepted everywhere around the globe. Concerned about the dollar's inflation? Just move your cash to bitcoins and use them to pay your bills instead. Tired of hefty credit card fees? Bitcoin allows transactions that bypass banks.
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hi all,
I am using an ATTINY24V-10PU running at 1Mhz (default) with a 3V battery power supply--2xAAA cells. I would like to experiment with brown-out detection (BOD), thus, programmed the fuse-bits to have BOD in effect at 1.8V. BOD circuitry is probably the same for all Atmel AVR chips, e.g., same for ATMEGA series, etc.
Ok, my question is: Is there a way AVR would notify you when the BOD has occurred? This way, at least, I can flash a red LED to tell the user that the gadget is running low on battery. It seems like the key is the RESET functionality (vector) kicks in when a BOD happens. So, do I need to write a routine to have the RESET vector point to my routine and do the LED thing? Then do a RESET? Thanks.
So far I have read the below tidbits in the spec.:
Keep the AVR RESET active (low) during periods of insufficient power supply voltage. This can be done by enabling the internal Brown-out Detector (BOD). ... When the Brown-out Detector (BOD) is enabled by BODLEVEL fuses (see Table 19-4 on page 160), the BOD is actively monitoring the supply voltage during a sleep period. In some devices it is possible to save power by disabling the BOD by software in Power-Down and Stand-By sleep modes. The sleep mode power consumption will then be at the same level as when BOD is globally disabled by fuses.


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Two-Lifestyles, Inc., Baby Steps Program- Parenting Without Abuse is here to educate our women to parent their children without using any form of abuse. It is our goal as an agency to provide supportive services to women by engaging, encouraging, educating and empowering them to becoming a healthier parent. Please remember the children are our future we must invest in them through their parents who spends the most time with them.
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Pair of Antique Painted Teak Wood Corbels
A pair of large antique teak wood corbels, circa 1930, with original paint from Gujarat, India. These architectural treasures feature colorful hand-carved details. Note the subtle variations in carving and paint on each of the corbels and finials.
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VIT Master's Entrance Examination (VITMEE) is a university level exam, which will be conducted by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT). It will be organized for candidates seeking admission into post graduate (PG) courses like MCA and M.Tech at VIT University's Vellore and Chennai campuses.
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|Electronics & Communication Engineering
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It is essential for candidates to understand the VITMEE 2020 exam pattern. A clear knowledge of examination pattern eliminates several doubts from candidates' mind persisting to exam. Exam pattern creates awareness regarding type of question, number of questions, mode of examination, language in which questions will be asked, duration of exam, marking scheme and number of sections in exam, along with their weightage. Following is the exam pattern of VITMEE 2020:
We will now discuss all the subjects mentioned under M.Tech and MCA syllabus in detail, including all the chapters and topics covered under those chapters
1. Bio-Medical (BM) Engineering
Candidates choosing this discipline will be judged on their knowledge of applying engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare functions. Questions from following topics will be asked in exam:
|Important Topics
|Analog Electronics
|Electrical and Electronic Measurements
|Basics of Circuits
|Digital Electronics
|Analytical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation
|Transducers and Measurement
|Signals, Systems and Communications
2. Civil Engineering
Under this discipline, candidates will be asked questions to evaluate their basic know-how of designing, constructing and maintaining physical and naturally built environment, inclusive of works like roads, bridges, canals, dams and buildings. Following topics will be covered under this discipline:
|Sub Topic
|Strength Of Materials & Structural Analysis
|Strength of materials, structural analysis, reinforced concrete structures, steel structures
|Geotechnical Engineering
|Soil mechanics, foundation engineering
|Water Resources Engineering
|Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, Hydrology, Irrigation
|Environmental Engineering
|Water requirements, Air Pollution, Municipal Solid Wastes
|Transportation Engineering
|Highway Planning, Traffic Engineering
3. Chemical Engineering
Candidates selecting chemical engineering will have to answer questions pertaining to application of physical sciences (physics and chemistry) and life sciences (microbiology and biochemistry), along with applied mathematics and economics for production, transformation, transportation and proper utilization of chemicals, materials and energy. Candidates will have to answer questions from following chapters -
|Important Topics
|Chemical Process Calculation & Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
|Chemical Technology
|Chemical Reaction Engineering
|Momentum, Heat & Mass Transfer Operations
|Instrumentation & Process Control
|Numerical Methods & Computational Techniques
|Mechanical Operations & Renewable Energy Sources
|Design & Optimization & Environmental Engineering
|Engineering Materials & Safety in Chemical Industries
|Multi-Phase Mass Transfer Operations
4. Chemistry
Questions under this discipline will be formulated to review candidate's awareness regarding composition, structure, properties and change of matter, including properties of individual atoms, formulation of chemical bonds by atoms for creation of chemical compounds, interactions of substances via intermolecular forces, providing general properties matter and interactions between substances for formation of various substances via chemical reactions. Candidates will have to prepare following topics:
|Important Topics
|Atomic Structure
|Solid State
|Organic synthesis
|Instrumental methods of analysis
|Heterocyclic compounds
|d and f block elements
|Reaction Mechanism
5. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Candidates opting for this subject will be evaluated on their knowledge pertaining to study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. Following topics will have to be covered by candidates:
|Sub Topic
|Engineering Mathematics
|Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential equations, Analysis of complex variables, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Transform Theory
|Electrical Engineering
|Electric Circuits, Signals and Systems, Electromagnetic Fields, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Analog and Digital Electronics, Power Electronics and Drives
6. Instrumentation Engineering
Candidates selecting this discipline will be primarily assessed on the basis of their competence in principles and operations of measuring instruments that are utilized in designing and configuring automated systems. Candidates must study the following topics:
|Important Topics
|Engineering Mathematics
|Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential equations, Analysis of complex variables, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Transform Theory
|Instrumentation Engineering
|Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems, Transducers, Mechanical Measurement and Industrial Instrumentation, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Signals, Systems and Communications, Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Control Systems and Process Control, Analytical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation
7. Electronics and Communication Engineering
Candidates appearing for entrance exam under this discipline will be judged on their proficiency in electronic devices, circuits, communication equipments and basic electronics as well as analog and digital transmission & reception of data, microprocessors, satellite communication, microwave engineering, antennae and wave progression. Candidates will be required to prepare below mentioned chapters -
|Important Topics
|Linear Algebra
|Numerical Methods
|Digital Circuits
|Transform Theory
|Control Systems
|Differential equations
|Network graphs
|Communication Systems
|Complex variables
|Analog Circuits
8. Life Sciences
Candidates will be tested on their knowledge of scientific study of living organisms like microrganisms, plants, animals and human beings, along with associated considerations such as bioethics. Following topics must be covered by candidates when preparing for VITMEE 2020 under this discipline:
|Important Topics
|Cell Structure
|Function of the Organelles
|Molecular Biology
|Recombinant DNA
|Plant and Environmental Sciences
9. Mechanical Engineering
Candidates giving entrance exam under this subject will be appraised, based on their understanding of application of engineering, physics and materials science principles for designing, analyzing, manufacturing and maintaining mechanical systems. Candidates must have thorough knowledge of following topics:
|Sub Topic
|Mathematical Fundamentals
|Engineering Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential equations, Control Theory, Probability and Statistics, Algebra and Complex Analysis, Calculus and its Applications, Numerical Methods, Descriptive statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis
|Applied Mechanics And Design
|Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Vibrations, Technical drafting
|Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Sciences
|Fluid Mechanics, Heat-Transfer, Thermodynamics, Power Engineering, Refrigeration and air-conditioning, Turbo machinery
|Manufacturing And Industrial Engineering
|Engineering Materials, Metal Casting, Forming, Joining, Machining and Machine Tool Operations, Metrology and Inspection, Production Planning and Control, Inventory Control, Operations Research
|Some Current Trends In Design And Manufacturing
|Mechatronics System Design, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Aided Engineering, Automotive Engineering
10. Information Technology and Computer & Communication Engineering
Candidates under this discipline will be evaluated on the basis of their know-how of application of computers and telecommunications for storing, studying, recovering, sending, and manipulating information or data, usually from the perspective of a business entity or any other enterprise. Candidates must be ready to answer questions associated with following chapters:
|Important Topics
|Engineering Mathematics
|Mathematical Logic, Differential and Integral Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Linear Algebra and Transforms, Algebra and Complex Analysis, Calculus and its Applications, Numerical Methods, Descriptive statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Discrete Mathematics, Theory of Computation, Programming Language Processors
|Algorithmic Analysis and Data Structures
|Analysis of Algorithms and Computational Complexity, Algorithms for Problem Solving, Data Structures, Electronics, Digital Logic, Computer Architecture and Organization, Operating Systems
|Software Engineering and Programming
|System & Program Development Methodology, Programming Methodology, Computer Networks & Data Communications, Computing Technologies, Databases Management Systems
11. Nanotechnology
Candidates selecting this division will be assessed on the basis of their understanding of dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometres, particularly manipulation of matter on an atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scale. Candidates under this dimension will be subjected to questions from following topics:
|Important Topics
|Quantum Physics
|Solid State Physics
|Electron microscopes
|Electricity and Magnetism
12. Pharmacy
Candidates giving VITMEE 2020 under this discipline will be judged on the grounds of their understanding of properties and effects of medicines and proficiency counseling patients regarding the usage of medicines. Candidates must completely cover the following chapters:
|Important Topics
|Medicinal Chemistry
|Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
|Natural Products
|Clinical Pharmacy
|Pharmaceutical Analysis
13. Physics
Candidates willing to study Physics will be judged on the basis of their deep knowledge of the fundamental physical principles and techniques as well as quantitative and technical analysis, along with proficiency in application of knowledge and skills in physics. Candidates must cover all the following topics:
|Important Topics
|Mathematical Physics
|Electro Magnetic Theory
|Experimental Design
|Classical Mechanics
|Quantum Mechanics
|Solid State Physics
|Statistical Mechanics
14. Mathematics
Candidates opting for this discipline will be evaluated, based on their know-how of algebra, theorems, differentiation, topology and programming. Candidates must prepare the following topics:
|Important Topics
|Linear Algebra
|Functional Analysis
|Probability and Statistics
|Complex Analysis
|Linear programming
|Real Analysis
|Partial Differential Equations
|Calculus of Variation and Integral Equations
|Ordinary Differential Equations
15. English
Candidates giving entrance exam for both M.Tech and MCA courses will be judged on their knowledge of English communication. This section will be common for all candidates, who must prepare across following topics:
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For reasons that elude me, I've been thinking and reading about capital in the nonprofit arts more than anyone probably should. Capital is both tedious and terrifying as an area of study, because the theory behind it is measurement and math (tedious, at least to me), while the organizational consequence of it is agony, ecstasy, or chronic malaise (terrifying).
Capital, for those who care to know, is a special class of wealth. It is wealth applied to generate more wealth (or other flows of value). In economics, capital is one of the three 'factors of production' required in any economy (the others being land and labor), with the unique quality of being necessary to production, but not being consumed or significantly transformed by that production (a power screwdriver is capital, the screws it attaches to a product are not). In accounting and business, capital is wealth invested in a business to generate income — usually in long-term forms like buildings, equipment, debt, or equity.
Exciting, yes?
In the nonprofit arts, capital is widely defined as any resource used in support of the achievement of an organization's mission and goals over time. Buildings are capital. Sounds systems are capital. Elevators and air conditioning systems are capital. Stradivarius violins are capital. Circular saws are capital. Endowments and designated reserves are capital. Capital appears on the balance sheet, aka the statement of financial position, in various forms of long-term net assets.
So, who cares?
Organizations care, either implicitly or explicitly, because they need capital to successfully deliver their purpose — through buildings and equipment and other physical things, and through the designated resources that spin off investment income or level out the crazy roller coaster of cash flow.
Donors and foundations care because they provide capital in some cases — as gifts or grants or loans or loan guarantees. And they'd like to allocate it successfully over time to actually help the causes they care about.
Governments care (or at least behave like they care) because the policies they establish in tax law, investment, and corporate regulation shape productive or dysfunctional environments for capital issues, and support or distract an essential sector from useful operations. Also, government holds and controls a LOT of capital — buildings, machines, and on and on, using tax dollars and debt to pay for it.
The oddity of 'capital' in the nonprofit world is that its meaning and metaphor are so closely tied to private ownership and control. We live in a capitalist economy, which means we favor private ownership and private action to generate things our society needs. Businesses and individuals make big decisions based on 'return on capital,' which help them optimize (they hope) where they put their money.
But among nonprofit organizations, funders, and regulators, capital is a significantly different critter that we call by the same name. There is no 'ownership,' really, because nonprofits aren't owned by anyone (their assets are managed in the public trust). The return on capital isn't usually money but mission (although there's some dispute about that distinction). And many of the capital 'assets' that nonprofits hold behave more like liabilities (collections of art, historic buildings, and such, that cost money over time rather than generate it).
Worse yet, funders, boards, and financial managers use versions of the word that mean different things without thinking too hard about them — capitalize, capitalization — and we all nod our heads knowingly.
In short, capital is essential to successful operations, durable in its use and its longterm benefits or damage to the mission, and devious in its ability to generate either net revenue or net expenses if we don't select and apply it very carefully (and even if we do).
I feel like I need to read and think some more. Damn.


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George Semeniuk, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
NOR 1441 Eastlake Ave Health Sciences Campus Los Angeles
Dr. Semeniuk earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. He then performed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Alameda County Medical Center- University of California, San Francisco, followed by a Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical- Parkland Hospital. He currently serves as an active member of the Sedation Committee and Infectious Disease Committee at Hoag Hospital.
Alameda County Medical Center, University of California, San Francisco: Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, 1998-1999
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Wolves have been selected for one televised game during January, Sky Sports have announced today.
The Saturday, January 14 game against local rivals Aston Villa has been chosen for coverage with kick-off time moved to 5.30pm.
Wolves look set to appoint former Villa boss Paul Lambert as their new manager which will bring added spice to the encounter.
The reverse fixture was also on TV as Steve Bruce's first game in charge brought about a 1-1 draw at Villa Park in October.
It's thought that Lambert will be offered the job as Walter Zenga's replacement today but is unlikely to take charge for Saturday's match with Derby County.
The new manager is due to be announced on Monday with Rob Edwards in caretaker duty tomorrow.
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Come sail away
I'm so stoked! It's almost the weekend and I'll be spending back-to-back days on the water. I'm going tubing on the river on Saturday and will be spending most of Sunday on a boat. Wooooot! Hoping Mother Nature is good to me this weekend. I think I deserve it, especially since she caused me to spend nearly 10 hours in an airport last weekend.
Anyhoo, another fun aspect to tubing and boating (in addition to the sun and relaxation part) is you can bring your own cooler while enjoying that leisurely float downstream. As in years past, I plan to whip up a batch of "flirtinis," a mixture of vodka, grapefruit juice and champagne, as well as the low-cal, sucralose-sweetened mojito recipe listed below. The cocktails will be the perfect treat on a humid day on the water. Have a safe and wonderful Fourth of July weekend!
Black Cherry Mamba Mojito
3/4 cup diet lemon-lime soda
1 shot (1 1/2 oz.) light rum
1/8 tsp. Kool-Aid Black Cherry Unsweetened Soft Drink Mix
12 mint leaves
4 dark sweet cherries (fresh and pitted or thawed from frozen)
1/4 lime, cut into slices
1 no-calorie sweetener packet (we like Splenda!)
5 - 8 ice cubes
* Ditch the rum and add water instead. Your alcohol-free fruity mojito will have 25 calories, 0g fat, 6g carbs and 0.5g fiber.
Directions: Remove seeds from lime slices. Then muddle the mint, lime and cherries in a glass. Add the soda, rum, Kool-Aid, and sweetener. Stir well. Add ice and enjoy!
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Available from 1st of Novembe 2020 to 30th April 2021 500 Euros/Month plus utilities.
Bright and sunny apartment in Mijas Golf with west facing private terrace.
This property is perfect for either holidaymakers who want a quiet location with good facilities, or for golfers.
The apartment is located on the ground floor and comprises of an open plan lounge/diner/kitchen with patio doors leading out onto the private terrace, which is perfect for sunbathing or dining.
The kitchen is well equipped with ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, microwave/grill, kettle, toaster etc.
The bathroom has a bath with shower over and the bedroom has a double bed with inbuilt wardrobes.
The property is adjacent to Mijas Golf with its two 18 hole courses of Mijas Los Olivos and Mijas Los Lagos- Mijas golf has a well deserved reputation as one of the best golf courses in Europe and is very popular.
There is a communal swimming pool set in gardens and very close by is the Matchroom Country Club and Restaurant.
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How about 20 years?
Grimoire is finally being released. (The link here is to the Steam version.) Here, let me just quote the features text:
After more than 20 years of development, the greatest roleplaying game of them all is finally ready for release! Grimoire is an homage to the classic dungeon blobbers and is inspired by Wizardry, Might & Magic, Lands of Lore, Anvil of Dawn, DungeonMaster and the Eye of the Beholder games!
- 600 hours of play possible in a single game
- Lush Colorful 2D Hand Drawn Artwork
- Retro style MIDI music and 8 bit sound effects
- 244+ Maps in the game to explore!
- Turn-Based strategic combat
- Multiple Beginnings, Multiple Endings
- 144 context sensitive magic spells
- 14 races, 15 professions, 50 skills
- 64 intelligent NPCs with 8000+ Words in Vocabulary
- Full Sentence Communication with NPCs
- 240+ monsters each with special powers and defenses
- 1000+ items, Carry Containers, Global Party Inventory
- 30 conditions, from Confusion to Disease & Lycanthropy
- Automapping, Autowalking, Autohealing
- Global Map Atlas With Position Marker
- Quest Journal, Hint Prompting, Help Facility, Mini-Quests
- Complex LockPicking Interfaces for Doors & Chests
- Challenging Puzzles and Rich Interactive Dungeons
- Browsable Character Library for up to 100 characters
- Up to 12 Commented Postage Stamped Savegames
- Multi-themed GUI and customizable screen layouts
And if you buy it the week it comes out (Aug. 1), it's 10% off. About which, the developer has something else interesting to say:
I have decided it is just a nice thing to do for people who have been waiting years to play my game if I offered a 10% discount on the game during it's first week. After this ends, I want to assure anyone waiting for the game that Grimoire will never, ever sell at a discount at any time it is on the Steam store ever again. I won't permit it to be sold below it's retail value for any reason. I am too proud of my finished product to permit it to be turned into simply another commodity in a Steam sale. If Valve ever decides that sales of the product no longer justify it having a page then I will move it to another venue - but as the author I will never offer my game at a discount again anywhere. I'm not a corporation that turns out games like sausages and computes their price curves over rates of decay in market value. Grimoire is my unique and proprietary product and I only want to sell it to the most hardcore fans of the genre. I was never targeting the mass market or casual gamers. It is in the first paragraph of the original design document I wrote more than 20 years ago when I was putting a proposal together that described the entire game end-to-end in both story, design and implementation. It was an aristocrat's manifesto when it was written and the language was specifically that of an aristocrat declaring the game was not going to be designed to appeal to the masses. Only fans of the genre.
I don't know if I'll spring for this myself. But it seemed ambitious enough that RPG fans here might find it worth a look.


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Documentary and anthropological approaches to understanding . Different cultures, religions, histories, and levels of privilege make their way somewhere to pay tribute, give offerings, encircle a site, crawl on their knees, kiss a wall, touch a statue, or simply raise their hands in acknowledgement of finishing a goal, be it a walk on a trail or a prayerful walk to a religious icon; be it to commemorate, celebrate, mark a rite of passage, or to do penance. Explores how people make meaning and give their lives significance through pilgrimage. Students document a pilgrimage of their own, prepare for an upcoming pilgrimage, or interview those who have gone on pilgrimages. One course.
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