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for Daily Meditation Practice
(Tibetan transliteration followed by English translation)
OM NAMO MAJUSHRIYE NAMO SUSHRIYE NAMO UTAMMA SHRIYE SOHA I Pay Homage To The Buddha I Pay Homage To The Dharma I Pay Homage To The Sangha (Repeat 3 times)
LAMA LA KYAP SU CHI WO SANGEY LA KYAP SU CHI WO CHÖ LA KYAP SU CHI WO GENDUN LA KYAP SU CHI WO I Go For Refuge In The Guru I Go For Refuge In The Buddha I Go For Refuge In The Dharma I Go For Refuge In The Sangha(Repeat 3 times)
SANGEY CHÖ DANG TSOK KYI CHOK NAM LA JANG CHUP PAR DU DA NYI KYAP SU CHI DAK GEE JIN SOK GYI PEH SO NAM KYI DROL LA PEN CHIR SANGEY DRUP PAR SHAUG I go for refuge until I am enlightened to the Buddhas, the Dharma, and the
Sangha. From the virtuous merit that I accumulate by practicing giving and other
perfections, May I attain the state of Buddha to be fully able to benefit all mother
sentient beings. (Repeat 3 times)
KYUR CHIK May all sentient beings have happiness
and the causes of happiness. May all sentient beings be free from sufferings and the causes of suffering. May all sentient beings never be separated from the happiness that is free from
suffering. May all sentient beings abide in equanimity, free from attachment and anger
that hold some close and others distant.
CHAK TSAL WA DANG CHÖ CHING SHAK PA DANG JAY SU YEE RANG KUL SHING SOL WA YEE KAY WA CHUNG SHE DAK KYI CHI TSAK PA TOM JAY DAK GYI JANG CHUP CHEN PUR NGÖ With my body, speech, and mind, humbly i prostrate, and make offerings both set out and imagined. I confess my wrong deeds from all time, and rejoice in the virtues of all. Please stay until entire samsara ceases. And turn the wheel of Dharma for us. I dedicate all virtues to great enlightenment. (Recite once)
(Recite once)
Shamatha, the Calm Abiding Meditation (At least 30
minutes, eventually—10 minutes to start with)
of the Practiceby Geshe Dakpa Topgyal
The Purpose of the
This is a short, condensed form of Buddhist practice. The
purpose of spiritual practice is to attain Enlightenment for the benefit of all
sentient beings. In order for the individual to attain Enlightenment, he or she
must accumulate merit or wholesomeness, develop wisdom (the perfect realization
of Emptiness), and purify negativities and obscurations which prevent one from
attaining the Perfect Awakened State — the highest form of happiness and the true cause of benefiting
all sentient beings without exception. This short practice helps one gain the
necessary positive factors that are required for the attainment of
Enlightenment as well as help one remove the negative factors, the
obscurations, and the hindrances. This attainment of positive factors is
nourished by the union practice of shamata and vipassana meditation. In this
way, one can seek full Enlightenment.
Prostration is the means of showing respect to the Buddha,
Dharma, and Sangha from the depth of one's heart, and is a way of showing that
one is open to the guidance and teachings of the Buddha. Buddhists consider
prostrations to be a means through which one can attain merit as well as purify
negativities. Doing prostrations helps one overcome pride and ego, which are
hindrances to Enlightenment. Doing prostrations also signifies that the
individual is engaging in wholesome spiritual activity — it is a way of announcing (to
oneself) that he or she is entering their spiritual practice.
There are three types of prostration: physical, verbal,
and mental. There are two types of physical prostration: short and full-length.
The short form involves touching the five points of the body on the ground — forehead, hands,
and knees. The full-length form involves lying stretched out on the ground.
One's teacher can demonstrate this. Verbal prostrations can be done through
reciting mantras or verbalizing the excellent qualities of the Three Jewels.
Prostrations involve one cultivating respect for the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha
by recognizing them as superior, beyond compare.
Taking Refuge
Taking Refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha is a means
of encouraging oneself to live according to the Teachings, which means living
in a sound, ethical way. Living in a sound, ethical way is living according to
the law of cause and effect or Karma, abstaining from the ten negative actions,
cultivating the ten positive actions, and sincerely trying not to harm other
sentient beings and being of help to them as much as one is able.
Buddhists believe that sincerely taking refuge in the
Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha signifies that one is a Buddhist. "Sincerely" means
that one sees the Buddha as the Perfect Teacher who can show us the right path,
that one sees His Teaching, the Dharma, as the way to happiness and cessation
of suffering, and that one sees the Sangha, the spiritual community, as helpful companions to assist us along the way.
BUDDHA — means a "fully awakened one" as well as
referring to the historic Buddha Shakyamuni.
DHARMA — means the teachings of the Buddha, which
lead to the realization of Ultimate Truth. It also refers to the systematic
spiritual transformations that one undergoes as a result of one's practice.
SANGHA — There are two types of Sangha. One refers
to a group of spiritual practitioners who have not realized Emptiness and
Bodhicitta. This group may include ordained monks and nuns as well as lay
practitioners. The other type of Sangha refers to an individual or individuals
who have gained a realization of Emptiness and Bodhicitta, altruism. The Sangha
that serves as an object of refuge is the latter.
Generating Bodhicitta
Bodhicitta is the sincere unselfish desire to attain Enlightenment for
the benefit of all sentient beings. In order for one to fully generate
Bodhicitta, it is necessary for one to understand the nature of the different
kinds of suffering from which living beings need to be liberated. One also
needs to recognize that Enlightenment is the true means by which one can help
all sentient beings.
The Four Immeasurables
1. Loving kindness—a mental state characterized by a sincere wish
that others enjoy happiness. This serves as an antidote to hatred.
2. Compassion—a natural feeling of empathy in which one takes
the responsibility of liberating all sentient beings from suffering. This
serves as an antidote to anger.
3. Joy—a sincere wish that others meet with the causes of happiness
and that they never be separated from the causes of happiness. This serves as
an antidote for jealousy.
Equanimity—a mental state free from attachment and
aversion in which we see all sentient beings as equal, and we do not hold some
closer or more distant than others. This serves as an antidote for
One should generate these states in a single-pointed and sincere way,
from the very depth of one's heart, so that one really feels what one is practicing and not just saying dry words and "going through the motions" of the
four immeasurables. The most important aspect of this practice is to hold these
aspirations in one's mind even when one's practice is "over." One should
remember and try to carry out these four aspirations in all of one's
interactions with others. It is then that the practice becomes sincere, meaningful,
and truly beneficial. It then "works" when one is in the meditation room or out
in the crazy world. Through practice, the four immeasurables will become
automatic, spontaneous, not requiring any conscious effort to generate. Even
though one may not have arrived at this point yet, when we try to truly
practice the four immeasurables, we will find that they help protect our minds
in challenging situations, where anger, etc. might normally arise. They bring
our mind back to a state of calm and peace. (Practice, practice, practice! It
is all about practice, please.)
The Prayer of Seven Limbs and Mandala Offering
The practice of the seven limbs prayer and the Mandala offering are the most effective method for the
accumulation of Merit (positve energy) and for the purification of negativities
and obscurations (which prevent one from reaching Buddhahood or Enlightenment).
The Offering Mandala
One should visualize Buddhas,
Bodhisattvas, and Enlightened beings in front of oneself. And then imagine that the entire Universe is
transformed into a paradise, which one then offers to them. Imagine that they
accept your offerings with delight and emanate light from their heart. This
light dissolves into one's own heart, eliminating one's own negative qualities
as well as those of other sentient beings (such as grasping, clinging, longing)
and bringing about positive qualities (such as the understanding of Emptiness,
the development of Bodhicitta, and Compassion), thereby planting the seed of
Enlightenment there. Take a moment to rejoice within oneself.
Shamata Meditation
Shamata meditation is calm-abiding or single-pointed meditation. The purpose of Shamata meditation
is to help one overcome inner
problems caused by one's negative emotions and helps to bring inner peace. Because our mental problems are due to the mind itself, we can never find a
cure in the physical world and must work to change ourselves. The ultimate goal
of shamata meditation is to go beyond the experiences of the ordinary material
world and to destroy our fundamental mental confusion that arises from our
inability to see things as they truly exist, as they really are. Right now, in
our confusion, we see things the way they appear to our mind. Because the
appearance of things does not hold the truth and is not the way they are in
reality, an incongruity exists — the appearance of things and the reality
of things do not match — and we are led to confusion, anger,
disappointment, unrealistic expectations, etc.
There are two essential ingredients of shamata: mental
clarity and stability. Clarity is when the mind is free from haziness,
heaviness, dullness, numbness, and sleepiness. Stability is when the mind is
completely free from mental distractions and wandering, agitation, and
excitement. While we are in meditation, we must cultivate these qualities with
our full power and maintain this state for as long as one can. If we are just
sitting in the physical posture of meditation without working on strengthening
our clarity and stability with single-pointed focus, we are not really
meditating we are like a hen sitting on her eggs! If one finds oneself doing
one of the following three, then one is definitely not meditating and is just
wasting time:
1. If one is sitting and thinking about their
physical discomfort, such as "my legs are hurting" and "my foot is getting
numb," or when one is distracted by sound, for example," who just shut the
door?," or "was that a telephone I just heard?," or when one is thinking about
the temperature in the room, such as "Wow, it's incredibly hot in here. Why
didn't somebody turn on the air conditioner?"
2. If one's mind is full of fantasies, images,
memories, anxiety, worry, fear, or expectation.
3. If one's mind is blank, numb, dull, sleepy,
with no sense of alertness and freshness.
An individual is engaging in meditation when his or her
mind is free from these three states and can maintain their focus
single-pointedly on their object of meditation with some degree of clarity and
An object of meditation is the object on which one is
fixing their attention. It may be anything—one's breath, an image of Buddha, a
syllable, a sound, a point of light, Impermanence, Emptiness, etc. If one is
using an image of the Buddha as an object of meditation, one should not imagine
it as a statue made out of metal, etc., but rather one should imagine that it
is a living, breathing Buddha in front of oneself. One should visualize the
object being the size of one's thumb. It should be imagined as being very dense
and also very bright. Imagining the object as being dense helps the meditator
overcome mental excitements, and imagining it as being radiant helps prevent
mental dullness or sluggishness. Once one has chosen an object of meditation,
one should not change objects until one has accomplished shamata meditation.
Sometimes when one is meditating, he or she may notice that their object of
meditation changes in size or color or position, but one should not follow this
alteration of the image, but should instead bring the mind back to the original
When one is meditating, he or she will most likely find
that they are not able to hold the entire image of their object of meditation
in mind, but visualize instead parts of their image more clearly than the rest
of it. Be satisfied with resting the mind on these parts which appear more
vividly, rather than trying to force the mind to get the whole image. This will
only prove frustrating. Once the mind becomes more stable and confident, one
can try to hold the whole image in one's mind by gradually expanding or
widening one's focus.
Sometimes when one is meditating, he or she will find that there are
sounds in their environment which have the potential to disturb the mind. It is
best not to pay attention to these sounds, because it is only then that they
have the capacity to disturb the mind. The sound should only pass through one's
mind like the wind — there, then gone. Or one can imagine that one perceives the
sound as a young child would without judgment. He or she merely hears the
Initially, one should strive for mental stability and later, clarity.
Once one has reached a certain degree of stability and clarity, one should try
to intensify the stability and clarity equally until one has achieved the
effortlesss single-pointed concentration accompanied by mental and physical
Mantra is a Sanskrit word which is composed of two separate words, "mana"
and "tra". "Mana" means "mind" and "tra" means "protection." Mantra, therefore
means "Protection of the mind." The mind is protected from the disturbances of
negative emotions as well as protected from ordinary appearances and grasping.
According to Deity Yoga practice, when one is meditating on a deity and
reciting the mantra of the deity, the mantra helps one to overcome the ordinary
sense of "I" and instead to maintain divine pride and to see every appearance
as pure.
Reciting mantras acts as a kind of water or air filter, in which the
debris or negativities of body, speech, and mind are caught, allowing for a
purer, more refined state of body, speech, and mind to exist, eventually
culminating in the most refined state, that of the Enlightened Being. Or one
could say that reciting mantras functions as a kind of vitamin for the mind,
nourishing it and deepening one's spiritual understanding, particularly of
Emptiness. It helps to cease the negativities of mind, purifying those
negativities already existing within the mind and diminishing those which are
on the verge of manifesting.
There are hundreds of mantras in Buddhism and each one has its own
particular benefits and functions, but the following is a list of the benefits
of mantras in general.
1. They help to develop spiritual realization
and spiritual qualities.
2. They help to sharpen one's intellect.
3. They help to deepen one's wisdom.
4. They help to increase the power of memory.
5. They help to increase the clarity or lucidity of mind.
6. They help one overcome negative hindrances.
7. They help one achieve temporary benefits such as long
life, good health, prosperity, etc.
In order for one to achieve all the benefits of reciting mantras, one's
spiritual practice must be motivated by genuine Compassion and nourished by the
understanding of Emptiness.
Dedication has three functions:
1. It is a means to protect one's merit or
virtues so that they cannot be destroyed through anger or other negative states
of mind or actions.
2. It enhances one's merits or virtues, making
them more powerful and causing them to multiply.
3. Because one is directing one's merit or
goodness for the benefit of all sentient beings, the merit cannot be
extinguished by one experiencing its positive result in the mundane world. Nor
can the merit be extinguished before one reaches full Enlightenment.
In order for the dedication to be pure, one must remain in
a calm and single-pointed state of mind, clearly recognizing that there will be
no room for one to experience a state of everlasting peace as long as one is
under the influence of Karma and delusion. One's dedication should be directly
motivated by a genuine feeling of Compassion, and one should recognize that one
is seeking Enlightenment as a means of being of most benefit to all sentient
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The battle for the Formula One drivers' championship title comes to the final race of the season, in Abu Dhabi. With Nico Rosberg only needing a third-place finish to clinch his first crown, defending champion Lewis Hamilton believes he faces "impossible odds" as he looks to create a major upset.
Rosberg leads the drivers' championship standings by 12 points from his Mercedes teammate Hamilton. That means, even if the Brit goes on to win his fourth consecutive race, it might not be enough, considering Rosberg has finished second in each of those Hamilton victories.
Hamilton, though, knows he has the best car in the circuit – the problem is, so does Rosberg, with the German's more reliable version the reason behind his success this season.
"I'm in a good place right now," Hamilton said. "I'm feeling super strong in this amazing car that everyone at the factories has worked so hard to give us. I've had 31 wins in four years with this team so far, which is just crazy. I'm so thankful for the great opportunity these guys have given me. We're continuing to make history together."
The defending champion knows, apart from winning the "Duel in the Desert" he will need Lady Luck to smile on him for Rosberg to finish out of the top three.
"It's not been a perfect season and I'm faced with pretty impossible odds no matter what I do this weekend," Hamilton added. "But I can't and won't give up. You never know what might happen, however unlikely it may seem.
"I'll be proud of myself and what I've achieved as long as I feel I've given my all and performed at my best. And, whatever happens, I'm proud of everyone who's been a part of the success we've shared over the past few years.
"I'm approaching this weekend the same as I do every race. I want to win and I'll give it everything to finish the season on a high."
The Abu Dhabi GP will be held this weekend, with qualifying on Saturday and the title-deciding race on Sunday.

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The Liability of Closed Source Software
It's a pity that reports from the House of Lord's Science and Technology Committee are so long, because they contain buckets of good stuff - not least because they draw on top experts. A case in point is the most recent, looking at personal Internet security, which includes luminaries such as Bruce Schneier and Alan Cox.
The recommendations are a bit of a mixed bag, but one thing that caught my eye was in the context of making suppliers liable for their software. As Bruce puts it:
"We are paying, as individuals, as corporations, for bad security of products"—by which payment he meant not only the cost of losing data, but the costs of additional security products such as firewalls, anti-virus software and so on, which have to be purchased because of the likely insecurity of the original product. For the vendors, he said, software insecurity was an "externality … the cost is borne by us users." Only if liability were to be placed upon vendors would they have "a bigger impetus to fix their products"
Of course, product liability might be a bit problemtatic for free software, but again Schneier has a solution:
Any imposition of liability upon vendors would also have to take account of the diversity of the market for software, in particular of the importance of the open source community. As open source software is both supplied free to customers, and can be analysed and tested for flaws by the entire IT community, it is both difficult and, arguably, inappropriate, to establish contractual obligations or to identify a single "vendor". Bruce Schneier drew an analogy with "Good Samaritan" laws, which, in the United States and Canada, protect those attempting to help people who are sick or injured from possible litigation. On the other hand, he saw no reason why companies which took open source software, aggregated it and sold it along with support packages—he gave the example of Red Hat, which markets a version of the open source Linux operating system—should not be liable like other vendors.


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About Capital Regional Cancer Center
State-of-the-art cancer care in Tallahassee
At Capital Regional Cancer Center, we believe that cancer is personal. There are many kinds of cancer and everyone copes with this disease differently. Cancer care is complicated, often including surgery and chemotherapy in addition to radiation therapy. We offer many cutting edge treatment options, and our staff is compassionate, knowledgeable, and available to help you through your journey with cancer treatment.
You do not have to leave Tallahassee to receive the very best cancer care available.


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United are expected to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition after being drawn alongside Braga, Galatasaray and CFR Cluj in Group H. The United boss is conscious that his side were predicted to make round two last year after being given a favourable draw, however, and for that reason, he insists his squad cannot afford any slip-ups this time around.
Ferguson is also aware that his team will find it extremely hard to come through the test of playing in a very hostile environment in Turkey when facing Galatasaray. He told ManUtd.com: "We have the experience of playing against Galatasaray in the past and we will always remember the 'Welcome to Hell' banners."
He continued: "So it's always a difficult type of match. We have drawn Portuguese clubs a number of times over the past few years - the likes of Benfica, Sporting [Lisbon] and Porto - so we have the experience of playing in Portugal on many occasions.
"Braga are one of the improving teams in that country. Obviously, we've never played Cluj before but, after the experience of last year, we don't want to make any stupid errors this time. We will play our strongest team to make sure we get through."
While United have an appealing draw, their neighbours Manchester City were handed a tough test. City, who pipped the Red Devils to the Barclays Premier League title last year, face Real Madrid, Ajax and Borussia Dortmund - all current national champions - in Group D.
The draw also throws up an interesting sub-plot in the return of Real boss Jose Mourinho and former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo to the north-west.
Real Madrid director of football Emilio Butragueno says Mourinho's players will be excited about the prospect of playing in England.
"Playing in England is a great pleasure because the fans are extremely passionate," Butragueno told Sky Sports News.
"It's a unique experience so I'm sure they will be excited about it."
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Achille-Claude Debussy, Free scores by Claude Debussy, Impressionism, Impressionist music, Maurice Ravel, Scholar Online Europa
Achille-Claude Debussywas a French composer. Along with Maurice Ravel, he was one of the most prominent figures associated with Impressionist music, though he himself intensely disliked the term when applied to his compositions. I already wrote that I am fascinated and impressed by Claude monet. Debussy was and still is the sound of Impressionism for me.
Listen to the Free scores by Claude Debussy at the International Music Score Library Project.


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This week at St. John
We need oil (olive oil, but not "extra virgin") for the lamps in the altar. Please let Fr. Peter know if you are able to provide oil or funds to obtain oil.
The sign-up for the 2014 fellowships is posted in the hall. Please remember juice for fellowship should not be red or dark-colored, in case of spills.
Please make sure you have fulfilled 2013 pledge obligations before the end of the year, if not done already. Preliminary financial reports were distributed as a reminder. For 2014, we have $61,745 pledged so far. Please fill out a pledge form if you have not done so yet! Forms should be in the narthex.
2014 calendars are here. Please bring your 2013 calendars back so that we can use the icons for Sunday school.
The outdoor blessing of the waters will take place on Saturday, January 4, at 4:30 p.m. on the bridge across First Avenue. St. John will then host vespers, celebrated with St. George and St. Raphael. If you are able, please bring a snack to share in fellowship and hospitality following vespers.
Starting Monday, January 13, and through the month of February, Fr. Peter will be blessing the homes of the St. John faithful. The schedule has gone out by email and will go out this coming Friday by regular mail to those who have not replied to the email, do not have email, or whose email addresses we do not have. Please contact the office as soon as possible if you would like to make a change in the schedule.
St. John altar feast services will include Great Vespers on Monday, January 6, at 6:00 p.m. and Orthros and Divine Liturgy on Tuesday, January 7, at 9:00 a.m. Come celebrate our patron saint!
The annual Philoptochos Outing will be on Tuesday, January 14, at 6:00 p.m. at the Outback Steakhouse.
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Friday, May 10, 2013
In Flux
Yarn Barn last week was Texsolv tie-up. I am not doing the Gilmore tie-up one more time. It's just too gymnastic and requires flexibility I no longer have. My order arrived but without the pegs that will make this happen. They weren't on the order invoice. I called in a panic. They're shipping but not charging shipping. I love those guys.
Reading is so rich. Books and information are in in a state of flux and we're just on the crest of this wave. My job in resource sharing involved the physical shipping of articles and books and that was just five years ago. It's an exciting time but a lot depends on licensing agreements. As for virtual delivery, we need to keep our eyes open - pun intended. Meanwhile, I have a stack of physical books on my nightstand as well as the four I've checked out from the library.
5 comments:
- Valerie said...
How cool that the JOY yarn matched what you've been spinning!
The warp looks like a lot of fun. I know exactly what you mean about the tie-ups. I changed the tie-ups to texsolv on my LeClerc Compact when I did the baby blanket a couple months ago.
RE: e-books...in general I like them. But, like audio books, some work better for me in that format than others.
The other aspect that I mourn with electronic media is the future drying up of the secondary market for books and music. What will happen with used book stores and the flea markets where you can browse through music in different formats? It'll be interesting to see what emerges.
Happy Mother's Day...
- danielle said...
I was devastated last year? when I broke my Kindle....took a couple of weeks until I decided what I wanted to replace it with (basically the same one! LOL) And then later in the year that Paperwhite came out - darn!!!! Timing is always off.....let us know how you like the paperwhite....maybe I can ask for one for Christmas and hand down the one I have now (oh wait a minute,I wanted a new lens for my camera for Christmas.....hmmmm)
i switched my ancient gilmore to the texsolv tie up system last year. what a difference! you will love it.
- Laura said...
Glad you found the yarn (I can get 60/2 from Henry's... and you know how to dye!).
I love the wicker outside - it is a separate place! I have a little spot behind my house in the shade of a couple of junipers that's kind of like that. I'm looking forward to being able to hang there this summer!
- Benita said...
I think I would use the handspun as weft. I would think that it would get lots of wear from the beater if used in the warp. But I do love the colors in it.
I, too, enjoy reading. With as busy as things have been lately, I've been getting in about 15 minutes before I go to sleep and that isn't nearly enough.
The weather here is being really erratic. One day it's in the 50's and rainy, then in the 80's. The rest of this week is supposed to be thunderstorms.


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Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG approval is erecting a multifunctional facility at its headquarters in Zuffenhausen. Altogether, the new building, located at Plant 2 in Strohgäustrasse, will have more than 11,000 square meters of utilizable space on two levels and will be connected by a bridge to the engine plant in Adesstrasse. Until now, old warehouses have stood at the construction site, which have already been torn down. Investments for the building amounted to 20 million Euro. Completion is scheduled for early 2008.
The multifunctional facility is required in order to accommodate future production of engines at the Porsche engine plant in Zuffenhausen for the Panamera model series which will be launched on the market in 2009. The engine plant area will then exclusively be used for assembly of the drive units. In contrast, consignment sales of replacement parts for the engine assembly will be moved to the new facility. Driverless transportation systems and conveyer belts will transport the parts kits to be installed across a bridge to the engine plant. On the lower floor of the new facility, the pilot production line will be installed for prototype production, which presently is still located in Plant 5.
At a height of more than six meters, the new bridge will not interfere with public traffic along Strohgäustrasse. At the same time, it also contributes to a reduction of up to 90 truck trips each day between the Porsche plants.


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Toshiba today introduced a new model to its netbook range in India, the Toshiba Mini NB250 Netbook, featuring 25.7cm (10.1-inch) diagonal LED backlit display and includes a full-sized keyboard and touchpad clad in elegant Celestial Black finish.
The Toshiba NB250 Mini netbook makes a great on-the-go assistant, with the popular Intel ATOM processor providing plenty of power for everyday essentials: email, word processing and surfing the net.
The Toshiba NB250 Mini netbook also comes equipped with WiFi 802.11b/g/N Wireless N connectivity makes it easy to connect to network from home or a hotspot and includes a big hard drive and Windows 7 Starter edition.
The black Toshiba Mini NB250 Netbook is enhanced with an engraved pattern on the palmrest, and features Intel's latest Intel ATOM N455 running at 1.66GHz with 667MHz FSB mainboard and includes 1GB DDR3 SDRAM and 2.5-inch 250GB SATA hard disk drive.
The Mini NB250 features a 25.7cm (10.1-inch') TruBrite LCD with LED backlight display powered by integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics chipset offering 1024 x 600 pixels screen resolution.
The netbook sports 3x USB 2.0 ports, a Multi-Card reader, built-in Webcam with microphone and 10/100 Fast Ethernet connection in addition to wireless WLAN 802.11 b/g/N LAN connectivity with diversity antenna for improved quality of a wireless connection.
A size of 263mm x 192mm, a thickness of only 25.4mm at the front, and a light weight of 1.3 kg makes Toshiba NB250 netbook a great travel-friendly computing device for users who require basic computing applications and mainly use their netbook as a secondary portable device.
The Toshiba NB250 Mini Netbook comes with 6 cell battery offering up to 8.5 hours of backup and allows users to go through a long day without need to recharge their netbook.
The Toshiba NB250 Mini Netbook's has a full-size keyboard and a large touchpad to comfortably type text and navigate through menus and pages and it also comes equipped with an application suite exclusive to Toshiba labtops, Toshiba Life Space featuring the project organisation tool Bulletin Board and the graphical document search and indexing application ReelTime.
Toshiba mini NB250 ultra-portable is fully compliant with European WEEE and RoHS directives, effectively reducing the environmental impact by restricting the use of lead, mercury and certain other hazardous substances and is ENERGY STAR 5.0 qualified.
Toshiba mini NB250 Netbook Features
- Intel Atom N455 (1.66GHz / 667MHz FSB)
- Microsoft Windows 7 Starter
- 1 GB DDR3 SDRAM (1-GB max)
- 250GB 2.5-inch SATA HDD
- 25.7cm (10.1-inch') TruBrite LCD with LED backlight, 1024 x 600 pixels
- Integrated Intel GMA 3150 Graphics with shared video memory
- 3x USB 2.0
- Multi-Card reader
- Fast Ethernet
- WiFi 802.11b/g/N wireless connection with diversity antenna for improved quality of a wireless connection
- built-in VGA Webcam
- Built-in microphone
- Full-size keyboard and large touch pad
- Toshiba LifeSpace oraganisation suite
- Toshiba ConfigFree
- Size with 3 cell battery: 263 x 192.3 x 25.4 (front) / 32.25 mm (back)
- Weight:
with 3 cell battery: 1.12 kg
with 6 cell battery: 1.33 kg
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See Him as He Is
Matthew 17:1-13
Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone. As the men watched, Jesus' appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light. Suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with Jesus.
Peter exclaimed, "Lord, it's wonderful for us to be here! If you want, I'll make three shelters as memorials—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah."
But even as he spoke, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy. Listen to him." The disciples were terrified and fell face down on the ground.
(Matthew 17:1-6)
The Transfiguration was a vision, a brief glimpse of the true glory of the king (Matthew 16:27-28). This was a special revelation of Jesus' divinity to three of the disciples, and it was God's divine affirmation of everything Jesus had done and was about to do.
Moses and Elijah were the two greatest prophets in the Old Testament. Moses represents the law, or the old covenant. He wrote the Pentateuch, and he predicted the coming of a great prophet (Deuteronomy 18:15-19). Elijah represents the prophets who foretold the coming of the Messiah (Malachi 4:5-6). Moses' and Elijah's presence with Jesus confirmed Jesus' messianic mission—to fulfill God's law and the words of God's prophets. Just as God's voice in the cloud over Mount Sinai gave authority to his law (Exodus 19:9), God's voice at the Transfiguration gave authority to Jesus' words.
Jesus told Peter, James, and John not to tell anyone what they had seen until after his resurrection because Jesus knew that they didn't fully understand it and could not explain what they didn't understand. Their question (Matthew 17:10) revealed their misunderstandings. They knew that Jesus was the Messiah, but they had much more to learn about the significance of his death and resurrection.
Jesus is more than just a great leader, a good example, a good influence, or a great prophet. He is the Son of God. When you understand this profound truth, the only adequate response is worship. How can you help others to see Jesus as you see him and to have the hope you place in him?


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I sincerely thought I was done with book one in this series. It was novella-length, and the others in the series were supposed to be as well. I had a plan, the first installment felt finished, the next four were outlined (kind of, my outlines are more like brain-storming notations), I had started book two….
And now I'm nearly doubling the word count for book one, and the others are shaping up to be between 40,000-50,000 words as well.
Don't get me wrong, I'm excited about where the series is heading. I'm in love with the storyline (always a plus when you have to read it over and over again during revisions and editing). I like the new chapters and scenes being added; I feel they really add to the story, the character development, and aid in building relationships between the characters (both primary and secondary).
So this IS a good thing. It's just also an exhausting thing. There's that childish part of my brain screaming, "I ALREADY DID IT THOUGH!" I guess it's lucky that part of me can be quieted with candy. Or maybe that's a bad thing… haven't decided yet.
Most writers I've heard of have to cut things out during revision. I'm doubling the word count. Go figure. I'm not sure whether or not to be jealous of those who wind up having to shave 5000 words off their work.
I can't be the only one this kind of thing happens to though, can I? Surely there are other writers who end up turning a shorter story into an epic novel or series? I'm not entirely alone, right?
Either way – wish me luck! 🙂


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I woke up this morning to a quiet house. My wife is away on a business trip. I did the usual things: took the dogs out and fed them, started the coffee and made my daughter's lunch. I didn't turn on the television, didn't check the Internet. I already knew what had happened. Late last night, around 11: 30 p.m., I saw the writing on the wall and went to bed. I figured I'd face reality in the morning.
Well, reality has certainly set in.
The first text I received after filling my coffee cup to the brim was from my wife: Lynds ... bad, bad, bad.
The second text was from a friend in Maine: If you haven't legally adopted Maggie yet, please please do it before inauguration day. I fear what could happen.
I copied and pasted it to my wife in a text. She vowed to call our lawyer right away.
Another message came through then, this one through Facebook from a friend who teaches in the city: I have to get up in front of a room full of kids and be able to talk about this in an hour and 20 minutes.
I sighed. And then it happened. I started to cry.
I never saw this coming. I never imagined that Donald Trump would actually be the next president of the United States. Yet, here we are. This is the reality. Yesterday, I felt part of the fold. I felt my family and I belonged. Today, I feel a sense of foreboding that I can't quite articulate.
As I stood by the kitchen sink, wiping the wetness from my eyes, my daughter bounded happily in the room. She was excited to go to school—she's always excited to go to school. Yesterday, they held a mock election in her Pre-K classroom and Hillary Clinton won. When I asked her why she voted for Clinton, she said, "Because she's a girl. And a girl can be president." Then she perked up. "Who won the real election? Did the girl win?"
My heart broke. "No," I said. "Donald Trump won."
"Well, he didn't win in my classroom," she said. That was it. She was already searching in the cupboard for her favorite cereal, not a care in the world. I methodically set my feelings aside and went about getting ready to take her to school. We ate breakfast. Brushed our teeth. Got dressed. And took the dogs out one more time. As we headed down the hill towards town, an ominous thick, black cloud spilled out over our heads. A fire had broken out at an old steel plant along the lake. But from my vantage point, it was a perfect illustration of everything I was feeling at that moment; of everything so many of my LGBTQ friends are feeling this morning. There's a dark cloud over our heads.
Can you blame us?
Just over a year ago, we were granted equal marriage rights. And now I'm sitting here wondering if that will last. I'm wondering where my family fits in to all of this. All of the progress the LGBTQ community has seen and fought for over the last decade seems as if it's in serious jeopardy. And I don't want to go backwards. I can't live like that. I can't raise my daughter like that. Whether or not Trump gives a hoot about the LGBTQ community doesn't really matter to me. It's the people around him I'm worried about. We already know Mike Pence's track record (conversion therapy, religious freedom bill, etc.). And Trump's base is overwhelming filled with straight, white individuals. He was endorsed by the KKK for God's sake. How did we go from electing America's first black president to someone who is supported by the KKK?
Again, this is the reality. This is the reality I, and so many other people I care about and love, are facing today. And we will face it tomorrow and the day after that. We will face for the next four years of our lives. What that reality will look like in four years, I have no clue. But I'm scared. I'm scared for my wife. I'm scared for my family. I'm scared for the LGBTQ community. I'm scared for my friends who are minorities. I'm. Scared.
Later on in the morning, I finally did get around to checking Facebook. A high school friend wrote this as his status update: Relax America. We're going to be just fine.
I hope he's right. But, he's also a straight, white male. So, there's that.


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What Are Pomsky?
The Pomeranian Husky mix or Pomsky for short has quickly become one of the most popular breeds among dog lovers. Known as a designer dog, the Pomsky is a cross between the Siberian Husky and the Pomeranian.
Although potential Pomsky parents may want to buy directly from a breeder, it is always better to adopt, if possible. Occasionally, those who purchase dogs from breeders are unprepared for the commitment that dog parenthood brings. Pomskies, like other breeds, sometimes end up in shelters or left with rescue groups.
The quick rise to popularity has created a type of 'Pomsky mania' that can have negative results. Unscrupulous breeders have been known to capitalize on this trend by cranking out quantities of puppies without regard for the puppies' health and the purity of the breed. If you are thinking about getting a pup you should also read our article about getting rid of fleas so that you are prepared.
How Big Is A Full Grown Pomsky?
Cute, fluffy, and playful, they are small (approximately 15-25 pounds) and therefore suited to apartment life, as well as to larger quarters. Descended from Pomeranians and Siberian Huskies, this dog size generally falls somewhere between those two breeds. While breeding standards are not yet well-established, you will sometimes find a Pomsky in a larger weight range. The top of this weight range would be no more than 38 pounds.
Due to the difference in size between the Siberian Husky and the Pomeranian, breeding Pomskies is always accomplished via artificial insemination. This is an expensive process typically not covered by dog insurance, resulting in the necessity for breeders to charge high prices for puppies.
If you think the Pomsky is the right breed of dog for you, be careful to avoid breeders offering cheap or free puppies. Of course, exceptions to that rule would be animal shelters and rescue groups who try to find good, forever homes when pet owners cannot maintain the responsibilities of dog parenthood.
Adorable Pomsky Traits
- Pomskies have thick coats. This makes them especially tolerant of cold weather. On the downside, they do shed a lot. But, because they are small and manageable, regular brushing is not a problem and you can find tons of grooming gadgets at popular retail stores like 1800petmeds.com.
- Pomskies do not require large, open spaces. They adapt readily to apartment living, although they should receive moderate amounts of regular exercise.
- Like Pomeranians and Siberian Huskies, Pomskies come in a variety of colors. Their beautiful, thick coats present numerous color combinations.
- Because Pomskies are smart and lively, they do tend to bark frequently, if not trained. Avoid the problem of excessive barking by training your puppy early on.
- This breed socializes well with people and other animals, especially if socialization begins at an early age.
- They are intelligent and therefore highly trainable; however, a stubborn streak inherited from the Siberian Husky dam is occasionally observed in a Pomsky. Stubbornness might make this breed more well-suited for experienced dog parents rather than for novices.
History of the Pomsky Breed That You Must Know
This breed is so new that there is not a depth of history to report. Breeders have not yet established a strong set of standards regarding appearance, temperament, and behavior of the Pomsky. Even among puppies from the same litter, you will find widely varying traits among puppies.
It will take more years and more generations of dogs for a set of Pomsky breeding standards be codified. The Pomsky Club of America and the International Pomsky Association are two groups working for official recognition of the breed.
What Is The Temperament Of A Pomsky?
- Pomskies are like little clowns. They love attention, and their lively behavior is sure to spark interest and adoration from the humans in their environment.
- Due to their small size, they adapt well to apartment living. But, owners should always get in at least one walk per day. Because they have lots of energy, these pups need the daily freedom of a good, outdoor romp. With their thick coats, they are suited for cold weather and love to get out, even when the temperature plummets. Moderate exercise will help to ensure the Pomsky's good health.
- In general, they are good-natured and make fine family pets. But, they can be wary and nervous around children, strangers, and other pets. It is best to begin socialization early in life. With regular socializing, they can be quite friendly. They get along well with other dogs, especially those raised in the same household. Pomsky parents should be aware that hunter instincts inherited from Siberian Huskies might cause these dogs to chase cats and other small animals.
- Inheriting characteristics from their Pomeranian and Siberian Husky parents, Pomskies frequently display a tendency to bark excessively. The howling and whining of the Siberian Husky combined with the yapping of the Pomeranian result in an excessively vocal offspring. So, these dogs can get on their parents' nerves with excessive barking. Like other traits, this is best addressed through training that starts early in life.
- Blessed with a high degree of intelligence and a high energy level, they can become bored. Boredom is sometimes manifested in chewing. To avoid boredom, be sure to provide your pup with toys that are mentally challenging. Engage in playtime with your Pomsky on a regular basis, too.
Grooming To Keep Them Cute
- Brushing — they have thick, soft, double coats that come in a range of color combinations. They can be gray-and-white, reddish or brown, all-white, or other colors.
- Unfortunately, shedding is an ever-present problem for pet parents. Those thick coats need to be brushed daily. Even with daily brushing, the Pomsky owner should be prepared to vacuum dog hair from rugs and furnishings frequently.
- Dental care — Regular teeth brushing should be a routine with Pomskies. This breed tends to develop dental problems, so teeth brushing is an important, preventative measure.
- Nails — Keep their nails clipped. Clipping every few weeks should be sufficient.
Pomsky Health
Pomskies present genetic health considerations inherited from both Siberian Huskies and Pomeranians. Among their genetic predispositions, breeders have found the following potential health problems:
- Orthopedic joint problems (such as dislocated knees and hip dysplasia), eye problems, skin problems, allergies, and heart disease.
- Dental problems are also common among them, so regular teeth brushing is important.
Feeding Your Pomsky Properly
Consistent rules for what to feed a Pomsky have not yet been established by breeders. Keep in mind that they are a high-energy dog, and be sure to provide sufficient nutrition to meet its needs. Feed them a diet that is suitable for a small to a mid-size dog.
Further, contact your veterinarian regarding recommendations for feeding your pet.
Rescuing Pup Groups
If you have decided that the Pomsky is the right breed for you, it's time to get in touch with a rescue group to explore adoption. You might want to go to your local shelter, or you might want to search for an online database.
When people buy dogs exclusively from breeders, the result is overpopulation. Additionally, those deserving dogs who are living in shelters do not get forever homes.
An online search will reveal a number of organizations all over the U.S. that actively place Pomskies in homes for adoption.


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Google Drive leads the cloud storage industry as they have Dropbox as the nearest competitor. Normally Google separated the cloud based services in the photos and docs with the diversification and they are responsible for big part of success of Google.
Google has made its own plan to extend the scope of the Google drive and it plans to make the complete backup service for the computers with the new back and sync tool to allow them to back their entire computer up.
They have to move the files into the Google Drive folder for them, which is synced to the cloud and the new app will be able to back up files and photos on desktop, in pictures, documents folder or anywhere from there they can choose.
They do not need to create the new folders but this tool will help them to recreate the desktop folder system in the Drive. They will launch the Backup and Sync from Google and this is the tool that intend to help everyday users back up files and photos from the computers and they are safe and accessible from anywhere.
Google says that it make the tool with casual drive users in mind and it is not necessary to build for more complex systems that needs in the business. They should keep in mind that backing p of the entire computer hard drive shall take some space on Google drive. There are many users, which will help to find the 15 GB free limit, which would not be enough for massive folders on the computers. They may have to pay for the extra storage. Google will launch this new feature later this month on 28 June.


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Rihanna was spotted celebrating New Year's Eve at a party in Miami Beach. Rihanna wore a black lace Tom Ford dress, which she paired with simple black pumps. We love her festive and playful look. What do you think of Rihanna's outfit?
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Combining the disciplines of dance, gymnastics and swimming, Synchronised (or Artistic) Swimming is beautiful, powerful and challenging.
The Home of Synchronised Swimming in Western Australia.
Run by a committee of volunteers, and supported by our valued sponsors and supporters, SynchroWA exists to provide opportunities for West Australians to be involved in our sport at all levels, through strong leadership and quality programs which support achievement and life long learning.
Synchronised Swimming is open to girls and boys. Typically, beginners start around the age of 7 by joining a fun, 'recreational' class.
SynchroWA offer a number of recreational classes, at various pools including Leisurefit Booragoon, Craigie Leisure Centre and Aquamotion, Wanneroo.
There are also currently two independent Synchronised Swimming Clubs in the Perth Metropolitan area – SupaNova, 'South of the River' in Melville and West Coast Splash based in Claremont who offer further opportunities to begin – or further develop your synchronised swimming skills.
SynchroWA are expanding into regional areas, currently offering a Synchronised Swimming Recreational Program in the Shire of Gnowangerup.
Our committee work closely with Synchronised Swimming Australia Incorporated to support WA's High Performance Athletes in their quest to represent Australia in International Competitions.


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Basic Module "Management Skills for Research and University" of the Potsdam Graduate School - explanatory video
This explanatory video presents the Potsdam Graduate School's Basic Module "Management Skills for Research and University". It is part of the High Potentials - Academy for Postdoctoral Career Development for postdocs and junior professors. It imparts fundamental and science-relevant methods and instruments of management including four workshops. In these the participants learn the basics of efficient project management and train how to successfully raise third-party funding. In addition, participants strengthen their communication and conflict resolution as well as their leadership and team skills.


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While this picture of Camaguey is familiar to our travelers on our people-to-people Cuba tours, the atmospheric city itself was originally closer to the coast. Camaguey was founded in 1514, and originally named Santa Maria del Puerto Del Principe. Its Colonial Historical Center is the largest UNESCO World Heritage Site. The constant pirate attacks forced the first residents to move the city in 1516 to the border of the Caonao River, in 1528 the city finally settled in the center of the province and today everybody calls it Camaguey.
Special thanks to IE's Cuba Destination Manager April Springer for the photograph.


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Every January, social media feeds are full of people pledging to run more often, learn a new language, or how to sculpt their eyebrows perfectly. I (Emma) can help you with none of those resolutions but if you want to learn how to be more green in 2018, then I have a few ideas of where to start.
1. Bypass toiletries with microbeads: The UK Government has recently banned the use of microbeads (tiny plastics) in cosmetics/toiletries because they're a big contributor to plastic pollution in our oceans. However, the ones that were already produced are still on the market. Don't buy them! Need a good scrub? Look for products with salt or sand instead.
2. Save your bathwater: If you have a bathtub- even if you use the shower all the time- try leaving the bath plug in and save the water. You can use it to water the plants, clean your sports equipment, or even flush your toilet.
3. Turn off the tap: You've heard it before, but don't leave the tap running while brushing your teeth, shaving your face, or removing your makeup.
Even the greenest of us mess up sometimes | #Portsmouth #Greenparty #plastics #hilsea #Green #greeninpompey #greenstagram #fratton #pompeygreen #copnor #goinggreen #Greenliving #pompey #Southsea #earthkind #greens #southcoast #recycling #straws #portsea #stamshaw #sustainability #Greenliving #eco #ecofriendly #reduce #waronstraws #plasticfree #plasticfreelife
4. Meat-Free Mondays: If you're not already vegetarian/vegan, consider cutting out the meat for just one day a week. Not only is it kinder to the animals but it's also better for the environment because producing meat uses more energy and creates more greenhouse gases than a plant-based life.
5. Avoid clingfilm: Instead of keeping your food fresh with clingfilm, use reusable sandwich boxes or even put one plate on top of another.
6. Refuse straws: Many people don't use straws at home but it's a little hard to escape them when you're out and about. Ask your server not to use a straw when you order a drink- you could even put a note in your purse to remind you.
7. Make it reusable: Not all plastics are created equally. A reusable bottle to fill up with tap water is going to be 100% better than disposable bottles. The same is true of reusable coffee cups because takeaway cups are hard to recycle and most end up in landfill.
8. Refuse plastic bags: I know, I know. They already have the 5p charge on plastic bags so you've definitely got your reusable one on you at all times. The thing is that the plastic bag charge doesn't go far enough. Smaller shops and takeaways are exempt from the charge, which means that the cashiers there often bag your purchases without asking. Produce your reusable bag before they start packing and let them know that you have it.
9. Cut down on packaging: When you're shopping, look around for items with less packaging or packaging that is easily recyclable like buying loose fruit or snacks sold in cardboard boxes rather than plastic/foil wrappers.
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10. Print double sided: Many printers are still not set up to print double-sided automatically but very few documents will need to be printed on just one side.
11. Switch energy suppliers: If you want your energy supplier to use renewable energy and oppose fracking, then make the change to Ecotricity or Good Energy. Bonus: You can even get them to donate to the Green Party on your behalf at no added expense.
12. Use less energy: Whether its remembering to turn off lights when you leave a room, drying clothes on the line rather than in the dryer, or putting on a jumper rather than turning on the heating, everyone can do something to cut down on their energy usage. Find out what your energy Achilles' heel is.
13. Go paperless: Sign up for online banking and get your statements delivered via the internet (remember to check them) and use your mobile devices to store your tickets (you can't lose them if they're in your email account).
14. Recycle more: There's no doubt that Tamara and I love recycling and that we dream of living a zero waste lifestyle, which is why we'll continue to show you how to recycle more on both the PGP blog and Instagram. If there's anything that you don't know how to recycle, ask us and we'll let you know.
15. Use your dishwasher: If you have an energy-efficient dishwasher, then running a full load is actually less wasteful than washing by hand in terms of both water usage and heating.
16. Cut down on car usage: A lot of public transport is overpriced (#RenationaliseTheRailways), but getting the train or the bus may actually work out cheaper than the parking prices in some parts and it's much kinder to the planet. Try buying season/annual passes if travelling for work (ask your company if they offer loans to cover the initial cost) or buying in advance, using discount sites for one-off trips, and walking/cycling wherever possible.
17. Do a beach clean: When rubbish gets into the ocean, it gets into the sea life and into the human food chain. If you live near a beach, volunteer a few hours a month to help remove trash from the area. Pro tip: Take separate rubbish and recycling bags.
18. Join the Green Party: One thing that we can all agree on is that while individual green acts are important, the real change needs to come from government. By joining the Green Party, you can help fund the election campaigns for the next round of Green councillors and MPs to pressure the government into making Green choices that will make your eco-friendly life a little easier.
Now I want to hear from you. Are you going to adopt any of these resolutions? Do you have more to add? Let me know in the comments.


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Exultate Chamber Singers
Since 1981, the Exultate Chamber Singers have garnered praise for sensitive, precise and seamless performances as one of Toronto's top community chamber choirs. We rely on grants and the generosity of people like you in order to perform the beautiful music you've come to expect from us and that we love to sing. This Giving Tuesday, consider making a donation to us. A little goes a very long way!Donate now


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A defensive driving course will help drivers to improve their driving skills by reducing driving risks by anticipating situations and making safe well-informed decisions. Such decisions are implemented based on road and environmental conditions present when completing a safe driving maneuver.
To most, a defensive driving course means learning how to drive carefully and more skillfully than others; that however is only partially true. You learn about managing your journey, how to react to other drivers around you, how to gauge the unknown logically and sensibly, and above all, keeping yourself and everyone else in the vehicle safe from the start to the end of your journey.
Defensive driving courses can be tailored for various people ranging from:
- Personal Vehicle Drivers
- Taxi Drivers
- Limo Drivers
- Truck Drivers
- Logistic Managers
- Construction Site Drivers and more


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Hybrid Bike Rentals
The ideal bike for seeing Boston!
The Kona Dew is our mainstay rental bike – these excellent city bikes are high quality, lightweight, and perfect for all-day riding in the city.
Urban Adventours' Signature Bike Rental
Our go-to hybrid rental bike is the Kona Dew Plus. With a wide range of gears, you can get up and down Beacon Hill with ease, and lightweight, durable components ensure that the bike doesn't weigh you down. Our bright green, reflective fenders are our trademark around Boston's neighborhoods, and we bet that you'll see many more of them as you cruise through all of Boston's breathtaking sights!
Whether you're taking a self-guided tour or participating in one of New England's many charity rides, our hybrid bikes are great for all-around riding. If you need some ideas on where to go, simply check out our routes page!
All rentals include helmets, locks, flat kits, and lights upon request. Pick up anytime on the day of your booking, and return the bike by the same time the following day!
Delivery is subject to availability, on a case-by-case basis. We request at least 48-hour notice for deliveries. Please call us at 617-670-0637 to discuss availability prior to booking.
Have Children Who Want to Go for the Ride?
We have 20″ and 24″ kids bikes available, as well as a variety of other options for younger riders:
|Child seat (ages 1-3, max 40lbs/18kg) – $25/day
|Trail-a-bike (ages 4-10, max 75lbs/34kg) – $35/day
|Burley Trailer (up to 2 children, max 100lbs/45kg) – $50/day
Please treat our bicycles as if they were your own. You are liable for any and all damage, loss, or theft of rented items.
Yes! If you want to learn to ride a bike, we can direct you to some good locations to learn to ride in, such as the Charles River Esplanade and the Boston Common. Of course, we recommend learning with an experienced rider alongside you!
Yes! Please call us at least 24 hours in advance to arrange delivery. ($100 minimum order may apply). For more details visit our delivery page.
Probably not. We can provide you with a map and basic directions but we simply don't have the manpower to show every guest the perfect route. Our map is detailed and points you in the right direction!
Maybe. Our mechanics can install any accessories you would like to have during your rental for a nominal installation and removal fee. Please contact us directly to discuss options for your rental. Special options will be limited on holidays and other busy times. Please do not modify our bicycles yourself! You will be liable for any damage you cause to the bike.
103 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA, 02110


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We have full boarding students and day students (also called day boarders) at SMD. Day students receive all the same meals, education and after school activities as boarders, the only difference is that they do not sleep at the school. Both girls and boys need sponsorship. Very few families from this region can afford to send their children to school but they greatly value education and come to Shree Mangal Dvip School and SMD Branch School for young monks hoping to enroll their children and to find financial assistance. Sponsorship will provide that assistance.
-Full sponsorship for a boarding student is $890 (USD) per year.
-Full sponsorship for a monk's education is $480 (USD) per year.
-Full sponsorship for a day student is $420 (USD) per year.
Learn about the life of children at Thrangu Rinpoche's SMD Boarding School in Nepal in a new film by James Frystak and Chantal Schauch.
For more information please contact:
Debra Ann Robinson-Menzies, Director 310.395.6616 email@example.com
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Overall winner
greenhitman for the suggestion of queen's executioner beetle for Megapenthes lugens
Cryptocephalus punctiger
This beetle has a body length of 2.4mm-2.9mm. It is black, usually with a subtle blueish metal shine. Their small size, coupled with a tendency to drop to the floor easily when disturbed, renders them difficult to find. They are probably most easily located by sweeping with nets, or through careful searching of suitable foliage.
Blue pepper-pot beetle - AWESOMED
"I have decided to call it this because it looks likes the holes of a pepper pot and it's blue!"
Blue-black bling beetle - clickety6
"It is black in colour, usually with a weak but noticeable blueish metal shine."
Cribbage board beetle - ep38
"I think it looks like a cribbage board."
Philorhizus quadrisignatus
This beetle is small and brown, with a distinctive four-spotted pattern on the wing cases, as reflected in its Latin name, Philorhizus quadrisignatus. The species population is believed to have experienced a 63% decline over 40 years. The detailed picture may be even worse that, with only single recordings in 1978, 1986 and 1987 – but none since.
Mab's lantern beetle - mzythlp
"Given its rather feminine shape (Mab - the fairies' midwife or queen Mab"
Voodoo mask beetle - Spotty1
Sign of four beetle - culbin
"You'll need to be Sherlock Holmes to find it."
Nomada armata
This species is most often found on flowers of small scabious, from which it obtains nectar. Another type of bee, Andrena hattorfiana, is also found on the same flower. Nomada armata uses the nests of this host species to lay it eggs. Both species are found among extensive chalk grasslands as well as marginal grasslands on the edges of arable land.
Scabious cuckoo bee - geocam
"Cuckoo bee' is already too good a common name to mess with - just add a bit of description to identify this particular one."
Salisbury nomad bee - Bombuslucorum
Druid's cuckoo bee - Guy Denman, London, by post
Megapenthes lugens
It is thought that this species feeds on the larvae of other beetles. The prothorax and the mesothorax (the first and second segments of the thorax) are freely movable, and the underside of the former bears a pointed, rearward extension which engages and disengages with a cavity in the latter. This causes a "clicking mechanism", whereby the beetle clicks and jumps to right itself.
Queen's executioner beetle - greenhitman
"I've gone with this for the link to Windsor and the royals. The executioner is to represent that it kills (and eats) the larvae of others and also links to its black colour (the hood of an executioner is traditionally black)."
Windsor witch beetle - mzythlp
"Reflecting the species distribution and somewhat sinister nature! A name which appeals to children will help young people engage with the need to preserve biodiversity and the thought of a witch lurking in the woods will make any trip to Windsor more exciting ..."
Black prince beetle - AragornLives
"Because of the Windsor connection. "
Arrhis phyllonyx
This is a compact, shrimp-like crustacean that can grow to around 2cm in length. It is pale orange in colour and a detailed examination would reveal it has two pairs of antennae and that its body is composed of 13 segments plus a tail and 16 legs. It was designated as a priority species under the UK biodiversity action plan in 2007.
Sea piglet shrimp - nishville
Mermaid's hairclip shrimp - chloeisacat
"As I can imagine a fictional mermaid wearing this in her hair."
Neptune's eyebrow shrimp - Spotty1
Lucernariopsis cruxmelitensis
This little creature is the smallest member of a family known as stalked jellyfish. Even at its largest, Lucernariopsis cruxmelitensis does not reach 1cm in height. The stinging organs of this stalked jellyfish are very distinctive, with white spots on the surface of the bell forming the shape of a Maltese cross.
St John's jellyfish - MarkMcA
"For obvious reasons."
Marmalade shred jellyfish - Cliff Greetham, Woolhampton, by post
Maltese cross medusa - sandyedwards, by post
"It is a stauromedusan, named and studied by Peter Corbin of the Marine Biological Association."
Haliclystus auricular
This species is a funnel-shaped jellyfish up to 2.5cm high, with eight arms radiating from the mouth, connected near the tips by a thin membrane. "Jellyfish" conjures up a misleading image of this animal, which spends its whole life attached to the seabed, usually on seaweed or seagrass. This jellyfish is quite beautiful and more closely resembles a coral.
Kaleidoscope jellyfish - eleven47
Fractal flower jellyfish - clickety6
"It looks a lot like the fractal pattern images you can find all over the internet."
Mermaid's trumpet jellyfish - biomum
Stenus longitarsis
The camphor beetle skates on water, spreading its legs out wide and using the water's surface tension to prevent it submerging. Lots of beetles do this, but the tiny camphor beetle has evolved a unique technique to avoid predators. When alarmed, it releases a chemical from its back legs that reduces the water surface tension. In this way, the tension in front pulls it forwards.
Skeetle beetle - Bentown "Think about it ... 'oo look there's a skeetle ... oh it's gone'."
Water bullet beetle - clickety6
"It has a bullet-like shape and it moves pretty rapidly across the water."
Speedy Houdini beetle - sandiesue950
Usnea florida
This lichen contains usnic acid, a potent antibiotic and antifungal agent which can halt infection and are effective against TB. Usnic, found in most species, combined with the lichen's hairlike structure, means Usnea lent itself well to treating surface wounds before sterile gauze and antibiotics. It is also high in vitamin C.
Witches' whiskers lichen - gypsygal
Apothecary's beard lichen - Darwin2010
Merlin's beard lichen - G92
Peltigera venosa
The main body of this lichen – known as the thallus – has a distinctive fan shape which turns green when wet. The lichen's underside contains a blue-green algae known as cyanobacteria. This assists in fixing nitrogen from the air which is valuable for such species which grow in low-nutrient conditions. It is found mainly in upland areas in northern England and Scotland.
Pixie gowns lichen - ringtaillemur
"Because it looks like pixies would come in the night and dress in them before going about their mischief."
Ogre's ear lichen - autoshapes
"It reminds me of Shrek's ears."
Queen Mary's ruff - bellabug
"It lives in Scotland and resembles a royal ruff in shape."


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Smelly Fish
There's a reason lingering smells are stereotypically represented by a fish swimming through the air in your kitchen: The odor of cooking your aquatic entrée may last after all the leftovers are gone.
Help absorb the odor of fish during cooking by setting out a small glass bowl or shallow glass dish of bleach. Place the bowl in an out-of-the-way spot on a counter or table in the kitchen so that you won't knock into it and splash the bleach onto your clothes or into food. Also, be sure it's out of the reach of kids and pets.
Then, when you're washing up after the meal, carefully pour the bleach down the kitchen drain to deodorize it too.