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EU Environment Forestry dept: EU funds crucial to environmental protection
Forestry dept: EU funds crucial to environmental protection
Charalambos Alexandrou, director of the Forestry Department and president of the Cyprus Forest Association, has highlighted the importance of EU funding to help protect the Cyprus environment.
In an interview with Philenews, Alexandrou also spoke of the important role volunteers play in environmental issues.
The Cyprus Forest Association is a non-governmental organisation that works with the Forestry Department whose director is the ex-officio chairman of the NGO. Actions and activities that fall outside the jurisdiction of the Forestry Department are implemented by the association, he said.
Many of the programmes both of the Forestry Department and of the Cyprus Forest Association are implemented through EU funding programmes. As he explained, it is a way of financing some of the daily work of the department and the programmes are implemented in cooperation with a number of agencies and NGOs.
These are co-financed programmes with financing from various EU funds. Moreover, there is an EU Solidarity Fund from which funds were taken after the devastating fires in Solia and Argaka.
Some of the projects financed with EU money is the restoration of the natural habitats in Madari and Rizoelia and programmes to protect birds.
At the moment, seven co-financed programmes are underway, including one to protect the cedar, an information campaign on the Troodos and a programme to protect the Bonelli eagle.
By Andreas Nicolaides
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Tour Name: 35th Anniversary Special to CAPE COD!
Croswell Tours is celebrating 35 years of travel…and especially 35 years of travelling to the extra-ordinary destination…CAPE COD. We will visit Hyannis and pay tribute to our 35th President as we enjoy so much that Cape Cod has to offer. The Cape is renowned for its 559 miles of glorious coastline, quaint villages and scenic byways. This anniversary special will include a celebration dinner and dance party. This should sell out quickly, so please don't miss the bus!
Day 1: Depart early this morning for our overnight destination in Carlisle, PA.
Day 2: Enjoy breakfast, before departing for Cape Cod, the home of natural beauty and quaint colonial villages. It's your chance to reclaim childhood memories of seashells, sandcastles, and saltwater taffy! We will overnight in Hyannis for the next four nights. Dinner is included this evening.
Day 3: After breakfast, meet your local guide for a day of touring. Travel historic Route 6A winding through centuries of Cape Cod history. Visit the Eastham Windmill, a Cape Cod Lighthouse, and the National Seashore Visitor's Center. Sand dunes and the ocean surround you as you approach "Land's End" – Provincetown. The pilgrims landed here first before deciding to settle in Plymouth. Enjoy the afternoon here with a variety of options that make this town so unique. Dinner is included this evening.
Day 4: Breakfast is included this morning before meeting your local guide and travelling to America's Hometown – Plymouth. See such historical attractions as the Forefather's Monument and Plymouth Rock. Enjoy a Lobster Tale Cruise and learn about the many sea creatures living in the Plymouth Harbor. This afternoon, travel to Sandwich, the oldest town in Cape Cod. You will view the Village Green, the Great Salt Marsh, a Cranberry Bog, and Cape Cod Bay. Visit Pairpoint Glass and the Cape Cod Canal Visitor's Center. Tonight we will include a fun dinner today.
Day 5: Breakfast is included at the hotel before meeting your local guide for a tour of Hyannis, including JFK Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, Hyannisport, and a view of St. Francis Xavier Church. Admission is included to the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum. Visit the John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum. The seas and shores of Hyannis Port inspired our 35th President like no other place on earth. It was here that he contemplated and accepted his run for office. Discover why he loved this place so, and how he spent his time on Cape Cod. This afternoon, enjoy a one hour harbor cruise and get to know the local landmarks and so much more. We will also visit the Whydah Pirate Museum. This is your opportunity to touch and see the world's only authenticated pirate treasure! Tonight, you are in for special evening as we celebrate 35 years of travel. We have an included an Anniversary Dinner and Dance Party as part of the festivities!
Day 6: Breakfast is included before departing for our overnight stay near Carlisle.
Day 7: Following breakfast, depart for home with warm memories of an unforgettable time celebrating together in Cape Cod!


Go ye out to meet him!
Frank M. Keele is a resident of Payson Utah. He served two years as a missionary in the Delaware Maryland mission and has gone on to serve in various callings over the years since. He considers himself to be a run of the mill active member of the church and has a deep and abiding testimony of Jesus Christ, the restored gospel, latter-day scripture and the Prophet Joseph Smith.
"His first appearance will be to the righteous Saints who have gathered to the New Jerusalem. In this place of refuge they will be safe from the wrath of the Lord, which will be poured out without measure on all nations. . . .
"The second appearance of the Lord will be to the Jews. To these beleaguered sons of Judah, surrounded by hostile Gentile armies, who again threaten to overrun Jerusalem, the Savior-their Messiah-will appear and set His feet on the Mount of Olives, "and it shall cleave in twain, and the earth shall tremble, and reel to and fro, and the heavens shall also shake. (D&C 45:48) The Lord Himself will then rout the Gentile armies, decimating their forces (see Ezek.38,39). Judah will be spared, no longer to be persecuted and scattered. . . .
In an effort to more fully understand what Ezra Taft Benson taught, Frank has gone to great length in an effort to identify which prophetic passages relate the Lord's first appearance, which describes his second appearance and those that are identified with his third appearance. The fruits of this approach have yielded a virtual panoramic view of the sequence and timing of the Lord's Second Coming, which should properly be understood as a process.


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Q: SchemaSpy PostgreSQL - WARN - Connection Failure I try to connect to my PostgresSQL server using SchemaSpy. I installed Java using oracle-java8-installer from ppa:webupd8team/java.
(My PostgreSQL server works on Docker container so I forward port to 5431)
My schemaspy.properties file is:
# type of database. Run with -dbhelp for details
schemaspy.t=pgsql
# optional path to alternative jdbc drivers.
# database properties: host, port number, name user, password
schemaspy.host=localhost:5431
schemaspy.port=5431
schemaspy.db=dbname
schemaspy.u=dbuser
schemaspy.p=dbpassword
# output dir to save generated files
schemaspy.o=dbschema
# db scheme for which generate diagrams
schemaspy.s=public

When I run this command:
java -jar schemaspy-6.0.0.jar -configFile schemaspy.properties

I'm sure that database is reacheable on lcoalhost:5431. However I receive:

user@hostname:~/path-to-app$ java -jar schemaspy-6.0.0.jar -configFile schemaspy.properties
  ____       _                          ____
 / ___|  ___| |__   ___ _ __ ___   __ _/ ___| _ __  _   _
 \___ \ / __| '_ \ / _ \ '_ ` _ \ / _` \___ \| '_ \| | | |
  ___) | (__| | | |  __/ | | | | | (_| |___) | |_) | |_| |
 |____/ \___|_| |_|\___|_| |_| |_|\__,_|____/| .__/ \__, |
                                             |_|    |___/

                                              6.0.0

SchemaSpy generates an HTML representation of a database schema's relationships.
SchemaSpy comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY.
SchemaSpy is free software and can be redistributed under the conditions of LGPL version 3 or later.
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/

INFO  - Starting Main v6.0.0 on hostname with PID 18555 (/home/user/path-to-app/schemaspy-6.0.0.jar started by user in /home/user/path-to-app)
INFO  - The following profiles are active: default
INFO  - Found configuration file: schemaspy.properties
INFO  - Started Main in 3.406 seconds (JVM running for 4.519)
INFO  - Starting schema analysis
WARN  - Connection Failure

Should I add a driver? I tried with postgresql-42.2.4.jar. I downloaded it from jdbc.postgresql.org site and added this line to config file.
schemaspy.dp=postgresql-42.2.4.jar
However it still shows the same error.

A: Ok I finally know what was the problem. This line schemaspy.dp=postgresql-42.2.4.jar should be added directly after definition of type of database. Now my schemaspy.properties file is:
# type of database. Run with -dbhelp for details
schemaspy.t=pgsql
# optional path to alternative jdbc drivers.
schemaspy.dp=postgresql-42.2.4.jar
# database properties: host, port number, name user, password
schemaspy.host=localhost:5431
schemaspy.port=5431
schemaspy.db=dbname
schemaspy.u=dbuser
schemaspy.p=dbpassword
# output dir to save generated files
schemaspy.o=/home/user/dump
# db scheme for which generate diagrams
schemaspy.s=public

And works properly.

A: What happened to me is that, due to a connection problem, my download of postgresql-42.2.4.jar yielded an empty file, 0 bytes. I didn't notice it at first because the file was there, so I thought it was ok.
So just make sure that your postgresql-42.2.4.jar is OK. Maybe re-download it.

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Der   ist eine flach verlaufende Lagune und zugleich Naturhafen in der Region  auf der Nordinsel von Neuseeland. 62 % der Fläche des Gewässers befindet sich in der Gezeitenzone. Ein Teil des südöstlichen Bereichs wurde zum Seehafen von  ausgebaut.

Geographie
Der   liegt im westlichen Teil der Bucht Bay of Plenty und erstreckt sich dort über eine Länge von rund 33 km parallel zur nordöstlich liegenden  , die das Inlett vom Pazifischen Ozean trennt. Die Lagune umfasst eine Fläche von 218 km², besitzt zwei Zugänge zum Pazifik, den   südöstlich beim   und nordwestlich den , der südöstlich von  zu finden ist.

Über die Zuflüsse, zu denen als wichtigste der  , der  , der   und der   zählen, entwässert der   eine Fläche von 1.275 km².

Zu den drei größten Ansiedlungen im Bereich des   zählen mit Abstand  im Südosten des je nach Wasserstand 177,7 bis 277,5 Mio m³ Wasser umfassenden Beckens, weiter nordwestlich liegend  und danach folgend  am oberen Ende des Gewässers.

Verkehr
Der   kann über Land vom State Highway 2 aus erreicht werden, der beginnend von  aus bis nach  das südwestliche Ufer aus seiner gesamten Länge begleitet. Parallel dazu verläuft auch der , der aber nur noch zum Gütertransport genutzt wird. Von See aus ist der Hafen vom  und   zu erreichen, letzterer für Hochseeschiffe ausgebaut, die den Hafen von  zum Ziel haben.

Von  aus gibt es eine Fährverbindung nach  zur Insel  .

Entstehungsgeschichte
Geologisch gesehen ist der Untergrund der Lagune ca. 2–3 Mio. Jahre alt und gehört zum  Basin, ein Becken, das sich Graben der   entwickelt hat. Sedimente vulkanischen Ursprungs hatten sich zu einer 500 m dicken Schicht entwickelt, die sich unterhalb der Ablagerungen des Meers befinden.

Die Lagune selbst entstand durch Ablagerungen in den Mündungsgebieten der Flüsse, vor allem des  . Durch diese Ablagerungen entstand  , die heute den Abschluss der Lagune zum Pazifik darstellt und die sich über die vielen Jahrhunderte ständig veränderte. Die Insel ist ständig in Richtung Südosten zum   hin angewachsen und hätte den   wohl verschlossen, wenn nicht die Strömungen der Gezeiten und der Abfluss des   dies verhindert hätten.

Nutzung
Von der wirtschaftlichen Nutzung des südöstlichen Teils des   für den Seehafen abgesehen, dient der gesamte Rest der Lagune als Erholungsgebiet. Aber auch hier konzentriert sich die Nutzung hauptsächlich auf den Bereich um , wo die mit Abstand höchste Besiedlungsdichte am   vorherrscht. Beliebt sind Segeln und Rudern, Wasserski, Tauchen, Baden und Fischen.

Siehe auch
 Liste der Naturhäfen in Neuseeland

Literatur

Weblinks

Einzelnachweise

Naturhafen in Neuseeland
Bucht in Australien und Ozeanien
Bucht (Pazifischer Ozean)
Gewässer in der Region Bay of Plenty
Pazifikhafen
Bucht in Neuseeland

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Housing is considered affordable when housing costs, including rent or a mortgage and utilities, make up no more than 30 percent of a household's gross monthly income. The term "affordable housing" is generally used to refer to housing for households who make 80 percent or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), which is defined by Housing & Urban Development for metropolitan statistical areas. Workforce housing is also often discussed, and in the Chatham County context, this term refers to housing that is affordable to households which make between 80 and 120 percent of the AMI.
Affordable housing serves many different types of people: Seniors who are on fixed-incomes often cannot afford increasing market-rate rents, and people who are dealing with chronic issues, like homelessness, mental health issues, or others who need the foundation of an affordable home to be able to successfully acquire and maintain employment or find stability in their lives.
Given the income inequality, wage stagnation, and rapidly rising housing costs in our region, many people who would qualify for affordable housing include workers like teachers, social workers, police officers, tradesmen, child care workers, bus drivers, retail clerks, and many more. These are people whose jobs play an essential role in serving Chatham County residents and providing the goods and services that they need.
A household is considered cost burdened if it spends more than 30 percent of its income on gross rent and utilities. This is particularly true for households with incomes less than 80 percent of AMI, because they have fewer resources left over to pay for transportation, food, health care, education, and other essentials that improve quality of life and increase opportunity. When looking at Census data for households by income range, this report used $50,000 or less as a rough equivalent to households making less than 80 percent of AMI.
In Chatham County, 41 percent of all renter households are cost burdened, and of renter households making less than $50,000, 66 percent (2,223) are cost burdened.
What's the impact of lack of Affordable Housing?
Affordable housing has broad impacts on the individual, family, neighborhood, and community. When families cannot afford quality housing, they may end up living in substandard housing and/or spending more than 30 percent of their income on gross rent, thereby having less money to spend on healthcare, education, healthy foods, transportation to work, and other resources that improve quality of life and opportunity.
• Health: Housing quality can have negative health impacts like asthma, falls and injuries, lead-poisoning, and depression and anxiety. Children and older adults are at a higher risk for these health outcomes.
• Education: Unstable housing or homelessness leads to stress and difficult learning, which leads to disrupted school attendance, resulting in poorer school performance.
By 2034, the population of adults 65 years and older will increase by 94.1 percent, from 15,189 to 29,475. In 2015, 22 percent of Chatham's population was 65 years and older. By 2034, 32 percent of Chatham's population will be 65 years and older. The proportion of older adults in Chatham today is almost twice as high as other local counties like Durham, Wake, Johnston, and Orange. There is already a great need for affordable housing for older adults, and it will continue to increase as the population ages and as their housing needs change. As older adults' homes get older, maintenance needs will become more prevalent. As new housing is built, the needs of this aging population should be taken into account. Housing could be built near resources to facilitate aging in community and maintaining independence for adults who no longer want to or are able to drive. Compared to the total population, a higher percentage of older adult households are low income, cost burdened, white, live alone, and have a disability.
• Forty-nine percent of renter households are making less than 30 percent of AMI. About 2,223 (66 percent) of renter households are making less than 80 percent of the AMI and are cost-burdened.
• There are not enough rental units for low-income households, especially extremely low-income households. It is estimated there are 1,404 renter households making 30 percent or less of AMI, but only 335 rental units affordable to households making 30 percent or less of AMI.
• There is an estimated gap of 1,995 affordable rental units in Chatham. The majority of this gap is found in the lack of rental housing for households making between 0 and 30 percent of AMI.
• There is a disparity in the number of bedrooms in rental units and the number of people in renter households. Thirty-nine percent of renter households are one-person households, yet only 16 percent of rental units are one-bedroom or studios. A unit with fewer bedrooms is more affordable, so the inventory does not cater to low-income smaller households. Conversely, while 46 percent of market-rate units have three or more bedrooms, there are few naturally occurring affordable housing units with at least three bedrooms.
• Chatham County's demographics pose an equity issue in the affordable housing dialogue. Older adult households have a lower median income than the general population. White households' median income is more than twice that of black households and of Hispanic or Latino households. This suggests there may need to be different strategies for different populations.
• The H&T Index estimates that the typical household in Chatham County spends 32 percent of their income on housing and 28 percent on transportation, totaling to 60 percent of its income. This is much higher than the recommended threshold of 45 percent.
The fact that there is a high percentage of low-income renter households is exacerbated by the fact that rents are high and quality rental housing is sparse.
In Chatham County, there are not enough affordable units given the number of low-income households. It is estimated there are 1,404 renter households making 30 percent or less of AMI, but only 335 rental units affordable to households making 30 percent or less of AMI.
Chatham County has a total population of 67,431 people and 26,923 households. Renters make up 22 percent of all households. The overall median household income is $55,642, but the median renter household income is just $30,742. Eighty percent of the housing stock is single-family homes, and another 15 percent are mobile homes. While this is typical for a rural county, there is still a disparity between number of bedrooms available and household sizes.
With these issues in mind, the Housing Committee identified seven goals, listed below. They encompass both a housing focus and a people focus, acknowledging that the availability of quality affordable housing is just one element of addressing the issue; equity, income disparities, and access to resources are important as well.


Who can Ride in the Annual Re-Ride?
To ride in the annual Re-Ride, you must be a member of a state division, sign the liability waiver, be in ride uniform and provide your own mount for the re-ride. Official riders must be 14 years (under 18 requires parental/guardian permission) or older. Younger riders may shadow/buddy ride to participate in the annual Re-Ride. Check here for official Rider Requirements.
I am not yet 14 years old can I ride?
Yes, you can ride as a shadow/buddy rider with an adult, this can be a parent or another rider. Contact the state president for more information.
Each state has different membership forms. In The States section of our website, choose the state you are interested in, go to the forms section of the state and the relevant forms are available there. Please ensure you coordinate with the State President about riding in the state before sending in the forms. You will need to complete the membership form and insurance waiver.
When is the annual Re-Ride?
The Re-Ride takes place every June. In even years, we ride from Sacramento, CA to St. Joseph, MO, in odd years, from St. Joseph, MO to Sacramento, CA.
The overall Re-Ride Schedule is available here. Note that each state provides schedules at the beginning of the Re-Ride year.
How fast do I have to go?
We average what the original riders did (10 mph). Terrain and conditions may have riders go faster or slower. Just like in the 1860's we ride 24×7.
How far is each leg?
The leg's vary by terrain and state, avg is about 3-5 miles, but can be shorter or longer.
How do I prepare for the Re-Ride?
There are several things to keep in mind while preparing for the event. Condition of your horse, what section/leg you are going to ride, shoeing requirements for your section/leg. Keep your mount conditioned and know your section. Some sections require water crossing, traffic, etc. ensure you and your mount are comfortable with your terrain. Work with your Ride Captain/Lieutenant to ensure you know your route and pre-ride the section. In some states, mountain areas may require winter deadfall and branch trimming.
How many riders does it take to complete the trail?
Each year it takes about 650 riders to complete the 1966 mile Pony Express trail for the re-ride. Each rider will ride a leg and hand off the mochila at preassigned locations. Ride Captains/Lieutenants will assign sections/legs to each riders before the re-ride. Some riders will ride more than one leg.
The Mochila is a removable lightweight leather cover put over a saddle. There are 4 cantinas (pouches), one on each corner. It gets placed over the saddle and carries the mail.
What is in the Mochila?
The mochila carries actual mail – usually about 1000-1200 pieces of mail. The mail travels the entire route and at the end point is transferred to USPS to deliver mail worldwide. You can send a letter. In addition to the mail, there is a tracking device carried in the mochila. The tracking information can be found at here.
I don't ride, how can I participate?
You can help with trail preservation. During the re-ride you can help with supporting the riders and their mounts. Taking photos of the riders. The organization is also active throughout the year with different outreach events at local schools and other venues. Check with the state president for further information. Several states also have HAM radio operators that follow the mail and communicate along the way.
How does my rig get moved while I am riding?
If you do not a support driver that can move your rig, there are many ways this is done. You work with your ride captain to identify someone who might be able to move your rig to the next section, sometimes this is the inbound/outbound rider.
I live in a state that is not along the trail, can I still participate?
What is it like to participate in the annual Re-Ride?
Many riders have shared their tales and photos from past Re-Rides – check out their stories.


Pawn endings do not arise out of nowhere. Before emerging as endgames with just kings and pawns, they pre-existed' in positions that still contained any number of pieces. Isn't it strange, then, that most chess endgame books make it look as if they came out of the blue? Liquidation is the purposeful transition into a pawn ending. It is a vital technique that is seldom taught. Strange, because knowing when and how to liquidate can help you win games or save draws. In this book, former US Chess Champion Joel Benjamin teaches you all you need to know about successfully liquidating into pawn endgames. He focuses on the practical aspects: what to aim for and how to get there. When to start trading pieces and how to recognize favorable and unfavorable liquidations. Liquidation is much more than just trading pieces. Enter a fascinating world of tempo games (triangulation, zugzwang and opposition), breakthrough, king activity, passed pawn dynamics, sacrifices and counter-sacrifices. Exercises will test your growing skills. Joel Benjamin does not just asks you for the winning or drawing continuation, he aims to make you think. A ground-breaking, entertaining and instructive guide.


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Robbery at Oscars!
Avatar was robbed of the Best Picture Oscar last night. Law enforcement would normally be out searching for the culprit, but the paddy wagon wouldn't fit the 5000+ Academy members accused of the crime.
Anonymous officials commented that the small, inconsequential winning picture, The Hurt Locker will unlikely be a topic of conversation within months and will be completely forgotten by next year.
Posted by SciFiGuy at 12:10 AM
Labels: Hollywood stupidity, Oscar Theft
Tez Miller March 8, 2010 at 12:39 AM
Read an article yesterday about how voting was likely to sway towards conservative films, thus ruling out Avatar.
At first I wondered how a war film could be considered conservative, until I read that the film doesn't take sides. And fence-sitting is definitely conservative.
But I seem to be one of the very few people in the Twittersphere/blogosphere who loved Avatar, so ignore me ;-)
Rebecca @ DSB March 8, 2010 at 1:07 AM
Yes, Avatar was robbed. How can those bloated old windbags get behind something like Titanic all those eons ago, and then turn their back on Avatar, which is a much better film? I've heard so many people bad-mouth it and ignore the fact that this is one of those films that will change movie-making for years to come. Ack. It kills me. And District 9 - where were the accolades? That film was brilliant too, but sci-fi was shut down. Sorry for the rant Doug. I'm all bitter and blue over here.
Anna March 8, 2010 at 1:38 AM
I love watching the awards, but hate them too. LOL! SciFi and Fantasy rarely win the big awards.
Danielle87 March 8, 2010 at 4:24 AM
I thought it was quite sad that this was the first time a female director has won for 'Best Picture'. I mean - 'wow'. Those Oscars are really gender-biased.
But you're right - considering the fact that 'The Hurt Locker' was the film that most people didn't see, it is a bit of a sham that it won.
On another note - Sandra Bullock gave one hell of a speech.
Calamity Jane March 8, 2010 at 6:17 AM
I am a big fan of Sci-fi and Fantasy, but I don't see how a bunch of special effects can win the best picture award. For the life of me I don't get the craze behind Avatar. I mean it looks awsome, it's a feast for the eyes and all that, but I seriously don't see what else it has that hasn't been done a million times before. When a Oscar goes to the sci-fi or fantasy movie, I want it to be a fantastic movie like LotR.
At least the academy seems to have learned from their Titanic mistake.
Personally, I would've liked to see Up win, as it was one of those movies that, as I was watching it, I was thinking 'I haven't seen this movie before.'
I thought the same about District 9, though didn't really bond with any of the characters.
Avatar definitely upped the tech bar by light years, and I was entirely entertained ... but after the fact, I wished it had given me more character development and story depth.
Hurt Locker? Meh. Bunch of set pieces strung together that left me wondering what, exactly, I was supposed to take away from the movie. Which was perhaps the point, but didn't make it the winner for me.
So I guess Avatar wasn't robbed for me, but I wouldn't have given it to the one that did win!
Alex J. Cavanaugh March 8, 2010 at 9:17 AM
There weren't a lot of powerful films in the running this year, but Avatar should have won Best Picture and Director. I really liked Avatar and thought the film was powerful and groundbreaking. The Hurt Locker was just a slice of life - no real beginning or ending - and it just didn't move me.
After the scandal with the producer soliciting votes, The Hurt Locker's win is tainted for me.
I saw Hurt Locker and it was one of the best, most thought provoking films I have seen in a long time. I was glad to see it get the recognition it deserved.
Brooke Reviews March 8, 2010 at 9:54 AM
I agree with Calamity Jane. I was very happy when Avatar DIDN'T win. I would have taken any other movie over it.
Blodeuedd March 8, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Kind of gave upon on the hurt locker after 15 min
Michele Hauf March 8, 2010 at 10:35 AM
I think the people that wanted Avatar to win did not see the Hurt Locker. I am the last person to watch a war movie, but seriously, Hurt Locker was, hands down, amazing storytelling.
Carolyn Crane March 8, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Uh, I would've liked to see District 9 win it, but Avatar deserved it too, or more, Cameron did. His work has been groundbreaking since that crazy truck movie. He's a genius!
Anna Dougherty March 8, 2010 at 11:02 AM
All I'm going to say is that Hurt Locker definitely deserved the awards and I've been rooting for the film since day 1. No bad mouthing Avatar at all- I just liked Hurt Locker better.
No robbery at all!
SciFiGuy March 8, 2010 at 11:13 AM
I love how passionate everyone is about their movies. I wouldn't think of try to change anyone's minds. I liked Hurt Locker too, but was meh about it. The mini TV series Over There did a much better job of covering the same issues with far better acting.
Marta March 8, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Oh, Doug, you mean "The Hurt Locker" will be forgotten like Kathryn Bigelow's other movies have been forgotten, "Near Dark" and "Point Break"? Take off, you hoser.
The Oscars have never actually awarded the best made movies only the movies that their mediocre membership consider good, generally big-budget American films with lots of bathos and special effects. They award movies that seem important, so long as you don't think too hard. Thinking too hard has never been a problem in Hollywood.
Also, I hate all James Cameron films, which are nothing if not mediocrity and special effects posting as something important. I'd rather listen to Stephen Baldwin and Gary Busey talk about their personal philosophies.
SciFiGuy March 8, 2010 at 1:24 PM
Carolyn yeah District 9 was shut out all over the place. SF is always getting Rodney Dangerfielded.
Hey "surfer girl" Marta. Figures you'd be a Point Break groupie. You only like it for the hottie's, not the dialogue.
I'm shocked we agree on Hollywood's IQ but you are only a Cameron hater because he's CANADIAN! So's Keanu but you can keep him.
Jackie (Literary Escapism) March 8, 2010 at 2:23 PM
I have to go with Calamity Jane on this one. Granted, I haven't seen Avatar, but from what I've heard, it's all special effects with the acting and story development being mediocre. Best Picture should be given for something more than just being able to use a computer and some cool tech toys.
Wait a minute Marta, didn't Slumdog Millionaire win last year and that was not a big budget film. Unless I'm wrong. So there are times where it is actually deserved.
I have to say, the one and only Oscar win that totally disgusted me was for Best Song at last year's Oscar (I think it was last year or maybe a couple of years ago, when Resse won Best Actress)...the rap song or hip hop song that made absolutely no sense to me. I thought there were much better contenders out.
I'm taking it that Kathryn Bigelow won the Oscar also for her vampire classic film Near Dark (which she directed when she was married to James Cameron, incidentally ;-)
Ryan G March 8, 2010 at 4:03 PM
Sorry, I loved The Hurt Locker, and while Avatar had wonderful special affects, it didn't deserve to win. The Hurt Locker was a brilliant movie, that was able to give you a sense of what these men and women go through on a daily basis.
Ceri March 8, 2010 at 5:36 PM
*cough* I preferred District 9. ;-) I was rooting for that. hehe.
It was still quite funny to see James Cameron's face. He was too cocksure for my liking. :P
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Use conditions to implement the producer-consumer problem. One thread should generate integers in the Fibonacci sequence; another should print those numbers. Use sleep() and ifdefs to vary the rate at which the two threads work, so that, depending on defined constants, either the producer or consumer ends up having to wait for the other thread.
Tweak basics.m to use Thread Local Storage to store the index, number to count to, and the sleep time.
Make nodepool.m from Chapter 7: Memory thread safe so that multiple threads can allocate stuff out of the same pool.


Contemporary wood art includes 2D and 3D carving, pyrography, print and mixed media displayed in the garden and studio.
From Gasden Lane turn into Yew Tree Road. Park on the road and the house is on your left. Go through the side gate and into the garden and studio.
Place to eat: The Star, White Hart, Secrets Farm shop, Squires. Bus service: 18, 19, 509 21min walk.
See the workshops Ruth Wheeler is running as part of the Open Studios event.
Ruth Wheeler welcomes visitors all year round by appointment.


World today is facing a problem of obesity. Obesity is defined as a person having excess body fat.
If you consume high energy food from your diet but you don't do exercise and physical activity to burn off energy then you cause Obesity, the excess energy will be turned into fat.
Obesity occurs when a person's body mass index is 25 or greater. The excessive body fat increases the risk of serious health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. It is a complex problem and a major public health concern.
The mainstay of treatment is lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.
Around the world, rates of obesity are on the rise: Since 1975, the worldwide obesity rate has nearly tripled, and there are now more than 650 million obese adults, according to estimates from the World Health Organization.
Obesity is usually defined using a ratio of height to weight called body mass index (BMI), which often correlates with a person's level of body fat. According to the CDC, an adult with a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.
Obesity occurs when intake of calories and energy expenditure is unbalanced. if the person eats regular more calories than burning, the person gains weight i.e the body will store the excess energy as fat.
Therefore, the most common causes of obesity are overeating and physical inactivity. Ultimately, body weight is the result of genetics, metabolism, environment, behavior, and culture.
A diet high in simple carbohydrates.
PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, which affects up to 10 percent of women of childbearing age and can also lead to excess body hair and reproductive problems.
Cushing's syndrome, which stems from an overproduction of the hormone cortisol by the adrenal glands and is characterized by weight gain in the upper body, face, and neck.
Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic condition in which people never feel full, and so they want to eat constantly.
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Japanator LIVE - 428: Shibuya Scramble
2018-09-25 20:40:00by Christian Chiok
Breaking a long silence, Shibuya gets going again!
I remember many years ago while browsing through a catalog of Wii games online, I stumbled upon 428: Shibuya Scramble. From the description, it really looked interesting to me. I actually had the means to play it, but the problem is that the game was in Japanese. While I have played many games in Japanese before, this game would have been difficult to play with my limited Japanese knowledge. Eventually, I forgot the game existed.
Fast forward many years later, Spike Chunsoft announced that the game was finally coming to PlayStation 4 and PC in North America and Europe. I was really delighted. I forgot how much I wanted to try out this game. The plot was really interesting to me, especially being a fan of Vantage Point.
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Masterfully crafted, describes this coastal estate located directly on the Atlantic Ocean. Hidden behind a shelter of natural vegetation and surrounded by a privacy wall, it is situated on approximately 1 1/2 acres of ocean frontage with 5000 sq. ft. of contemporary elegance. Room for everyone, with 6 bedrooms and 6 1/2 bathrooms all designed for comfort and style. For quick travel and easy access, this home has a helicopter pad on the third level. This energy efficient concrete home has an open concept living area and expansively covered verandas designed to take advantage of the spectacular ocean views and gentle tropical winds.


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Scream Producer Explains Why The Movie Isn't Called Scream 5
Scott Campbell Oct 17, 2021 11:48 am Oct 17, 2021 11:49 am
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As the fifth installment in the slasher franchise and a direct sequel to Scream, Scream 2, Scream 3 and Scream 4, it was reasonable to expect Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett's continuation of the series kicked off by Wes Craven 25 years ago would continue the theme and go by Scream 5.
Obviously, that wasn't the case, and longtime fans were left a little confused as to why the studio had decided to simply give it the exact same name as the original. The waters were muddied further when one of the directors said it wasn't a reboot but a sequel, only for Courtney Cox to claim it was neither, but the trailer cleared up a lot of the mixed signals.
In a new interview with US Weekly, executive producer and writer of the first, second and fourth movies Kevin Williamson explained why the latest chapter in the Ghostface saga dropped the numeral suffix.
"Well, it was always Scream 5 because it's the fifth one. So I think we just threw that name out, but I don't think they ever seriously were going to call it a Scream 5. I don't think anybody wanted to see the number five after something. You'd have to ask them, Paramount or whoever, but I think taking the 5 off and calling it Scream works because it's brand new. There's the legacy cast, and how they infuse this new world and there's this whole new generation and a new cast of characters that are extremely fun. I think it was a great cast. It's an amazing group of kids and young talent and they're very, very good. They pop off the screen, and now our Sidneys and our mature characters who enter into it, they're the adults. It works really really well."
It sounds like it was a marketing decision more than anything, one that opens Scream up to an entirely new audience who might not have seen the preceding quartet, without having them worry over whether or not they need to be caught up on the mythology before heading into the theater in January of next year, which could turn out to be a smart call when the opening weekend box office numbers come in.


To register for an IELTS test, Follow these three simple steps: First check with your organization Or on the global recognition system on the Internet whether you need to sit an Academic or General Training test, and what minimum score is required. For instance, suppose that you're planning to study at York university in Canada. Then all you have to do is choose Canada as the location and type in the name of the university. After selecting the exact destination university, We see that at least a score of 7.0 at Academic IELTS would be needed for admission. Find your nearest center. Go to ielts.org and click on the "find an IELTS test" drop-down menu to search for a local IELTS center. If you live in Iran, scroll down to select Iran. Well, it seems like there are four centers you can choose from. when you click on the link to your desired center, you can see the contact details and website address of the center, as well as the cost of the test in your local currency. You can also see the next available test date. Finally, you should register for the test. Registration procedure and its rules and regulations may differ from one center to another. In many centers you can register online. So, you'd better visit their website for more information. And this brings us to the end of IELTS Overview chapter. Now, you can choose to move on to any of the following chapters to learn strategies for listening, reading, writing or speaking. Good luck!
To register for an IELTS test, Follow these three simple steps: First check with your organisation Or on the global recognition system on the Internet whether you need to sit an Academic or General Training test, and what minimum score is required. For instance, suppose that you're planning to study at York university in Canada. Then all you have to do is choose Canada as the location and type in the name of the university. After selecting the exact destination university, We see that at least a score of 7.0 at Academic IELTS would be needed for admission. Find your nearest center. Go to ielts.org and click on the "find an IELTS test" drop-down menu to search for a local IELTS center. If you live in Iran, scroll down to select Iran. Well, it seems like there are four centers you can choose from. when you click on the link to your desired center, you can see the contact details and website address of the center, as well as the cost of the test in your local currency. You can also see the next available test date. Finally, you should register for the test. Registration procedure and its rules and regulations may differ from one center to another. In many centers, you can register online. So, you'd better visit their website for more information. And this brings us to the end of IELTS Overview chapter. Now, you can choose to move on to any of the following chapters to learn strategies for listening, reading, writing or speaking. Good luck!


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posted by Mark O'Kane in healthcare, property-for-sale
Care home portfolio for sale Northern Ireland .
3 Care Homes Leased to Priory Group for sale. Including Apple Mews, Armagh and Edenmore, Jordanstown. Offers invited in the region of £14,366,000
Opportunity to acquire 3 purpose built Care Homes, leased with Priory Group as Guarantor for 25-30 years. Can be acquired together or separately. We are seeking offers in excess of £14,366,000 (net of 6.8% purchasers costs), subject to contract, for the freehold interest of the three properties, exclusive of VAT. This offer reflects a net initial yield of 6.7%.
Features of these properties
Apple Mews 1
Apple Mews is located within a residential culde-sac off Cathedral Road, which is only 600 metres into the centre of Armagh.
Comprise 5 x 6 bedroom bungalows (modern purpose built)30 beds
Term: 30 years from 29th October 2012 (c25 years unexpired)
Current rent -£223,000 per annum (£7,433 per bed per annum). Based on latest accounts, this provides c3.21X rent cover.
Priced individually at £3,314,000 (reflecting a NIY of 6.3%)
Guarantor: Priory Investments Holdings Limited, Tenant: Priory (Watton) Limited
The Apple Mews 2 development is to be an extension to Apple Mews 1.
The development will comprise 2 x 6 bedroom bungalows and 2 x 11 bed units; a total of 34 beds
Works are due to complete on Apple Mews 2 in Q1 2018,
Starting Rent: £391,000 p.a. (£11,500 per bed per annum)Rent Forecast 2020: £410,794 (after 2 rent reviews) –2.26X rent cover*
Priced individually at £5,230,000 (reflecting a NIY of 7%)
Guarantor: Priory Group No. 3 Limited, Tenant: Parkcare Homes (No. 2) Limited
Edenmore Jordanstown
Edenmore is located on the coast off the M5 within Newtownabbey which is a is large settlement, approximately 8 miles north of Belfast in County Antrim
Newly built 36 bed unit which opened fully in February 2017. Comprises 2 parts –Loughshore& Shaftsbury
Loughshore is a specialist autism service for people aged 18 years and over with a learning disability, who may at times present behaviours that challenge.
Current rent: £414,000 p.a. (£11,500 per bed per annum) = 3.52X rent cover*
Priced individually at £5,829,000 (reflecting a NIY of 6.65%)
Apple Mews
Situated in cathedral road, Armagh we are conveniently located near local amenities including cinemas, cafes & swimming pools. The bungalows in Apple mews is specifically designed to create a homely experience for the residents to help reduce stress, while being able to maintain the physical complex needs of a care home such as overhead hoists in the bedrooms. Apple mews 2 is to be an extension of Apple mews 1 but is held under a separate lease agreement. The site is going to be within the existing Apple mews scheme and it will share an access with Apple mews 1. The overall site for Apple mews 1 & 2 extends to 3.8 acres
Edenmore
Situated on the coast off the M5 with Newtownabbey which is approximately 8 miles north of Belfast. It is a largely residential area comprised of 2 parts Loughshore & Shaftsbury, Loughshore is a specialist autism service for people aged over 18 with learning disabilities who may at times present behaviours that challenge. All the bedrooms are an en-suite with a secure garden fully accessible for residents. The 3 separate bungalows are called Shaftsbury with 3×6 bedrooms.
ACCOMMODATION & LOCATION
Address: Apple mews 1, 95 Cathedral Road, Armagh, Co. Armagh, BT61 8AB
Rooms: Apple mews consists of 5×6 bedrooms bungalows, It has a total of 30 rooms.
Rooms: The development will consist of 2×6 bungalows with 2 x 11 bed units, It has a total of 34 rooms.
Address: Edenmore Jordanstown, 646 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0PR
Rooms: Edenmore consists of 3×6 bungalows with 1×18 bed units, It has a total of 36 rooms.


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Phantom Doctrine review scores – our round-up of all the critics
Phantom Doctrine brings a dose of espionage to the post-rebooted XCOM world of turn-based strategy, with an appropriately paranoid take on Soviet-era spy fiction and a healthy dose of tactical tension. The reviews are in, and they're pretty good – though the game's successes are held back by a handful of flaws and a sense that we've seen this all before.
Our own pithily eloquent Jeremy Peel says "You might well find the evocative, smoke-damaged backdrop of '80s espionage fresh enough to carry you through a satisfying playthrough. But even with the plates changed and the serial number filed off, there's no mistaking XCOM 2."
The 7 of 10 score Jeremy gives in our review is more or less in line with the critical consensus. The game sits at an aggregated 79 on both Metacritic and OpenCritic, though that mixed overall score hides a disparate range of impressions. Rock, Paper, Shotgun's unscored review is overwhelmingly negative, while GameSpot offers an effusive 9/10 and our friends at Strategy Gamer award an impressive five star score.
But hey, if you like words along with your numbers, don't be shy about clicking through to the links below. Reviews are for the PC version unless otherwise noted.
GameSpot – 9/10
IGN – 7.4/10
PCGamesN – 7/10
Push Square (PS4) – 7/10
Rock, Paper, Shotgun – unscored
TheSixthAxis (PS4) – 8/10
Strategy Gamer – 5/5
Wccftech (PS4) – 7.7/10
If you're leaning more toward the positive end of the scale, Phantom Doctrine is available now on Steam and GOG with a 10% launch week discount, bringing the price down to $35.99 / £26.99 / €35.99.
Phantom Doctrine


Java VisualVM is a JMX client included with the Java Development Kit (JDK) version 6 or higher. This section explains how to use VisualVM to monitor Virtual DataPort.
VisualVM is not included with the Denodo Platform. To obtain it, download the Java Development Kit (JDK). The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) does not include it either.
After launching it, install the "VisualVM-MBeans" plugin. To do this, click Plugins on the Tools menu. Click the Available plugins tab, select the "VisualVM-MBeans" check box and then, Install. In the wizard, click Next to proceed with the installation of the plugin.
By clicking the different tabs of the process, you can obtain several information about the Virtual DataPort server: CPU consumption, memory consumption, activity of the Java garbage collector, etc. In this section, we will talk about the specific information provided by Virtual DataPort through its MBeans.
Click the MBeans tab to see the MBeans published by Virtual DataPort. Virtual DataPort server.
The information and events provided by each MBean is described in the following sections.
The information and events regarding DML statements (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, etc.) are accessible via the MBeans of the category com.denodo.vdb.management.mbeans:type=RequestsManagementInfo (see section Information and Events on the Running of Statements). Unfold this folder to see the list of the existing databases and unfold each database to get information about the DML statements run on this database. For example, Attributes tab of the RequestsManagementInfo MBean shows the information on the queries run on the support database, total number of requests executed (TotalRequests property) and number of active requests at that time (ActiveRequests property).
To view more details about a request, double-click its "Value" cell. The data about each statement includes the type of statement executed (SELECT, INSERT, etc.), the user who has run it, the time at which it was run, the VQL statement, etc.
The events related to DML statements from the support database can be seen by clicking on the Notifications tab and then the Subscribe button. From then on, every time the Server executes a DML statement, VisualVM will display a new notification in this tab. Double-click the UserData cell for details on the statement run (see Details of a notification).


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The 1950 Latin Cup () was the second edition of the annual Latin Cup which was played by clubs of the Southwest European nations of France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. The tournament was hosted by Portugal, and the Portuguese club SL Benfica was the winner of the tournament after defeating FC Girondins de Bordeaux by a score of 2–1 in the final match replay after sudden death extra time.

Participating teams

Venues

The host of the tournament was Portugal, and all matches were played in one host stadium.

Tournament

Bracket

Semifinals

Third place match

Final

Final replay

Goalscorers

Notes

References

External links

 Latin Cup (Full Results) from RSSSF

Latin Cup
International association football competitions hosted by Portugal
June 1950 sports events in Europe


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 Construction du Pont Lachapelle reliant l'Île de Montréal à l'Île Jésus (Laval).

Exploration de l'Arctique

 George Back commande une nouvelle expédition avec le HMS Terror. Le but est de rejoindre point Turnagain atteint par John Franklin auparavant. Son navire est pris dans les glaces dès le mois d'août. Il est pris près de l'Île Southampton.

Naissances
 15 janvier : Louis-Amable Jetté (lieutenant-gouverneur du Québec) († )
 4 mars : Joseph-Octave Villeneuve (maire de Montréal) (º )
 7 octobre : Henri-Elzéar Taschereau, juge. († )
 24 octobre : Eugène-Étienne Taché (architecte) († )

Décès
 10 janvier : Adam Lymburner, marchand et politicien.
 11 janvier : John Molson, homme d'affaires et brasseur.

Voir aussi

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 1836 aux États-Unis.

Chronologie du Canada au XIXe siècle


Only a handful of Emily Dickinson's nearly 2000 poems were published in her lifetime, but today she is recognised as one of the most important American poets of the 19th century. This attractive collection gathers more than 150 of her memorable works. Featuring insights about nature, love, life, death and immortality, these poems are among the best loved in English literature.
Over 150 poems by one of the most important American poets of the 19th century. Featuring insights about nature, love, life, death and immortality. Bonded leather, pocket-sized edition.
Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886) lived in almost complete isolation from the outside world, but maintained many correspondences and read widely. Upon her death, Dickinson's family discovered 40 handbound volumes of her poems, which she had assembled herself.


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La Junta Democràtica de Mallorca va ser un organisme unitari d'un ampli sector de l'oposició antifranquista. Es va crear a Palma el juliol de 1974, integrada a la Junta Democràtica d'Espanya. En feren part el Partit Comunista d'Espanya, que n'era l'impulsor, Comissions Obreres, Partit Carlí, l'Organització Comunista d'Espanya-Bandera Roja, l'Aliança Socialista Balear (que després es convertí en la secció balear del Partit Socialista Popular) i Justícia Democràtica. El març de 1975 s'hi incorporà el Partit del Treball d'Espanya.

Els seus objectius eren la ruptura democràtica i el reconeixement del dret a l'autonomia. Les juntes democràtiques de Mallorca, Menorca i Eivissa constituïren una Junta Democràtica de les Illes. L'entitat desaparegué el juliol de 1976, quan es creà l'Assemblea Democràtica de Mallorca.

Referències

Transició democràtica espanyola
Entitats de Mallorca desaparegudes
Segle XX a Mallorca


Back in Chicago, I developed interests and friendships I didn't have time for when I was playing basketball. I spent a lot of time with Bryan Boline, a Columbia Art school graduate specializing in painting, sculpture, and wood-working, and he's one of the most talented artists I know. The arts rubbed off on me, and I started exploring various mediums—mainly photography. In many ways, I approached this new craft with the same discipline, rigor, and practice from my basketball days. I created pieces that spoke to my experiences overseas by incorporating a spirit of freeness, culture and adventure.
I'd always had a fascination with New York City as it was known for producing the "best of the best." As a child, I have fond memories of my mother–who hadn't visited New York and isn't from this country– singing "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra around the house. The seed was planted early, and NYC was a travel destination on my bucket list.
I traveled to New York City with my wife over the 4th of July weekend in 2003, and documented our experiences through photos. Although I'm born in Chicago and spent many years in the presence of the city's great skyscrapers, I'd never witnessed anything like the proximity or scale of NYC skyscrapers.
"One of my favorite captures took place as we crossed the street dodging oncoming traffic–I knew I had one chance to capture this shot, which I named, "NYC x Sinatra." (Pictured below).
Jonah Batambuze is 1/2 of the husband-wife team behind KampInd, which is a lifestyle brand inspired by culture x travel x fashion. KampInd creates accessories for trendy babies and toddlers, and NYC x Sinatra is the newest addition to their artistic experiences. For purchasing information, visit KampInd's site to learn more about "NYC x Sinatra." This is part of our Soul Story Sessions with artists and entrepreneurs.


Do you dream of hosting a television talk show or writing for the industry? If so, then you're in for a treat because my topic this week is about breaking into the entertainment industry. I explore some of the steps you can take and common challenges that women face with my guest, Madim Touch.
Madim is a woman with multiple talents and experience in the entertainment industry. She's a producer, director, media personality and co-host of We Talk Weekly, an entertainment talk show that keeps listeners updated on the hottest topics.
She has experience with freelance writing, managing artists and founded the first hip hop awareness group at Drexel University. She has hosted hip hop awareness lectures and performed with top artists that include Lauryn Hill and Amy Winehouse! Madim is also a mom of two and just welcomed her second bundle of joy into her life.
I hope you gained value from listening this week. The one takeaway that I want you to have is: get started.
I'm always here to support you in your journey, so you don't have to do it alone. If you have questions about how to pursue your passion in the midst of your busy lifestyle, send me an email at Erica@momswithdreams.com. Feel free to leave your comments below.
I look forward to being back with you next week.
Thank you for your comment, Daphne. I appreciate you listening and I'm glad that you enjoyed this conversation.


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$121,000 Loan Schedule and Costs
Loan cost schedule for a $121000 loan with a 8.2% interest rate over 30 years.
How Much will a $121,000 Loan Cost?
A 8.2 percent interest rate and 30 years of payments, the total interest will be $204,725.18.
How much are the payments on a $121000 loan?
With 30 years to make payments, the $121000 loan and a 8.2% interest rate, the payment will be $904.78 per month.
How Much is the Total Interest and Principal?
Total interest plus principal amount will be $325,719.01, if you follow this bad credit loan schedule.
Loan Amount: $121,000
Annual Interest Rate: 8.2%
Loan Length: 30 Years Paid Monthly
Total Number of Payments: 360
1 $77.95 $826.83 $826.83 $120,922.05
2 $78.48 $826.30 $1,653.13 $120,843.57
10 $82.87 $821.91 $8,243.91 $120,196.11
13 $84.58 $820.20 $10,706.22 $119,944.08
38 $100.28 $804.50 $31,012.60 $117,630.96
100 $152.97 $751.81 $79,346.41 $109,868.41
129 $186.37 $718.41 $100,663.86 $104,947.24
154 $220.96 $683.82 $118,186.76 $99,850.64
344 $805.84 $98.94 $203,917.26 $13,672.94
349 $833.75 $71.03 $204,328.61 $9,560.39
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Quote for Today: Keith Jarrett
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If a person plays dissonance long enough, it will sound like consonance. It's a language that was alien and then it's less and less alien as it continues to live.
Exploring Life, Death and Collectivism : Vocalise for Nine Voices by Kostika Çollaku
July 30, 2013 December 23, 2013 / katmcdaniel	/ 3 Comments
Kostika Çollaku is an Albanian composer living in Thessaloniki, Greece. His works combine elements of music, technology and video. The Vocalise for Nine Voices is a striking exploration of life, beginning from a single melody line (unison) symbolizing birth, followed by diverging voices which come together again in a final unison death motif. There is something extremely sensual and chilling about the sound of dissonance, or clashing harmonies, between human voices, especially when they are unaccompanied by other instruments.
Video via Kostika Çollaku on YouTube.
Fabrika Yfanet © Xbio with CCLicense
This music video is further enhanced by grittiness of the location: the abandoned fabric factory of Yfanet in Thessaloniki, which is now an anarchist collective squat, housing families and providing a space for concerts, artistic endeavors, and community events. Yfanet contains a cafe, a library, a computer room, an assembly and cinema room, a gymnasium which doubles as a dance studio, a barter and trade area, and an underground space for events, such as music concerts and performances. The factory has been occupied since 2004 by groups and individuals uncomfortable with modern society who attempt to realize a life that is not dependent on government or money.


Explore the complexity of pattern. Learn how to form your own flowing designs from a single dot on paper and outward. Once we've tried out a few intricate patterns on paper, henna art will be introduced, with a bit of historical background given. Henna is the ancient Indian art of drawing on skin with henna leaf paste to leave a temporary dye. If you decide to try henna on yourself, you will leave with an all-natural temporary skin design that will last up to a week! Casual clothes should be worn in case of staining.


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Some images to end a dramatic era with...
Beauty and truth serve us better than money and power
Eternal symbol of the perfection of imperfectness
Life is always mysterious
When the walls crumble...
Hang on to that paddle!
There are beings with much larger brains than humans
Planetary metamorphosis
The genius of Nature
The sacred geometry of eternal renewal
The only health warning we need to heed!
TAKE IT EASY, FOLKS!
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Labels: Age of Aquarius, cosmic humor, end of 2012, Golden Age, photo essay
My Journey through the 11:11 Doorway (Part Six)
Sacred Lotus dancers kissed by the magenta Sun (Sebastian Amantani)
I was very happy indeed to be part of the 11th Gate Activation Master Cylinder in Peru.
It was the final gate of eleven 11:11 frequency gates that Solara undertook 21 years ago to activate – with the help of thousands around the world who responded to her call. I have no doubt that Solara has a mind-boggling story to tell of her own amazing journey. When pressed to write her memoirs, she laughs and says she had it all written down years ago – and then accidentally deleted it. Solara has a wonderful sense of humor and a totally infectious laugh.
Solara is a seriously funny entity (Igor Abramanov)
The only other Master Cylinder I had joined was at the 9th Gate in Tanah Lot, Bali, in October 2010. That was mainly because the airfare from Malaysia was cheap. The challenge for many of us who choose to participate in these sacred ceremonies all over the planet is that we have to be committed enough to spend a whole lot of money some of us don't have.
Aloisio & Mariana, beautiful soul buddies from Brazil
My Brazilian friends Aloisio and Mariana miraculously managed to secure new credit cards at the last minute, just so they could be at the final Gate Activation. In my case, my daughter was most helpful in booking my flight in advance with her credit card. However, there was still the participation fee to consider – and, as it often turns out when one is fully focused, amazing things can happen.
A new hotel in Kuala Lumpur decided to feature Malaysian cartoons as part of their décor and I was invited to submit samples of work done. They took months to decide but finally I got the green light to supply them with artwork for all 482 rooms, for which I was paid an advance. That took care of expenses.
In 1993 when I set my heart on meeting Solara, I was down to RM23 in my bank. Nevertheless, I asked Mr Das who runs a provision shop in Kuala Kubu Bharu (and who also doubles as a travel agent occasionally) if he knew of any cheap flights to Melbourne. He informed me that there was indeed a special deal on MAS, provided I confirmed the ticket within a week and paid for it. "I don't have the money just yet," I told Mr Das – and he surprised me by offering to pay for it first out of his own pocket if I was absolutely sure of going. So the ticket was booked and I was committed to being part of Star-Borne Reunion #8.
Indigo Raffel, 11:11 veteran and fellow "First Waver" at Machu Picchu
My favorite aunt, Grace, looked a lot like this
There was an additional AUD1,100 to cover participation, food and accommodation over a week. This was sometime in January and I only had a little over a month to raise enough to pay Mr Das for the ticket and Star-Borne the rest.
Call it luck or serendipity, I paid a courtesy call on my favorite aunt and she showed me a stack of short stories she had written. She was keen to publish them in a collection and asked if I could edit and polish up her text. She paid me RM2,000 for the job – which covered the airfare, but I was still short.
However, in mid-February I received a letter from a lawyer friend asking me to drop by his office and pick up a cheque for RM2,300. Three years ago, a Volvo had smashed into my car and the insurance claim couldn't be resolved because of some technical discrepancy. So I had had a chat with this lawyer and left him to thrash it out with the insurance company. He apologized for letting so much time elapse – as it turns out, he recently moved to a new office and while packing found my folder at the bottom of his in-tray. He decided to phone the insurance company and persuaded them to reach an amicable settlement – and all he charged me was RM200 for administrative costs.
These are just a few instances where the money somehow comes just in time to allow me to do what I feel is my calling. It's hard to convince a purely rational person about impulses arising from one's gut feelings. The most important decisions of my life have never been based on logic or reason. My heart takes over and leads me into situations I could never imagine possible. However, I've never been inclined to do things on a grand scale – and have thus managed to enjoy a debt-free existence. I believe that if I can manage with the minimum, it won't be too difficult to upgrade to the optimum.
Indigo & Solara at Moray (Igor Abramanov)
Solara is very different. She has empress-sized dreams that cost millions to realize. I appreciate and admire her vision and wholeheartedly believe she deserves to fulfill her dream of establishing the Heart of AN as a learning and teaching community in Ollantaytambo - a beautiful and ancient village in the Sacred Valley surrounded by majestic peaks, amidst splendid Inca ruins.
Considering the billions that have been ferreted and squirreled away by crooked politicians, rogue bankers, drug lords, robber barons, and arms dealers – who then reinvest their ill-gotten gains in dubious ventures like flashy casinos, luxury hotels, marinas and golf resorts – surely it's time we got our priorities right and allow only those who contribute in a wholesome way to the planet's well-being to handle the money? Especially wayshowers like Solara with a proven track record – who have demonstrated, time and again, that their visions are beautiful and true; and whose life's work is dedicated to the enlightenment and liberation of humanity, rather than its continued exploitation and enslavement.
Starpriestess Elena & Elf Princess Maria
The Heart of AN – when realized – will definitely serve as a powerful center of spiritual attunement and upliftment. Its inspiring location in the rarefied atmosphere of the Andes is perfect for the new evolutionary spiral which will witness a spectacular conscious awakening (spearheaded by Central and South America).
Enlightened parents will send their mutant kids there for master classes in planetary rehabilitation and reconstruction - and I would be delighted to visit once a year, perhaps to conduct workshops or simply to enjoy some quality time with some of the most lovable and extraordinary people I have ever met.
Sebastian Amantani has been a brilliant organizational lynchpin in Star-Borne
Emanáku Ku got zapped by the 11:11
and turned into a pillar of strength, clarity &
emotional support for Solara
Solara has always attracted amazing people to assist and support her planetary work. The 11:11 facilitator team that handles the complex logistics of each Activation has invariably done a superb job of ensuring that everything flows smoothly – from picking the right roommates to airport transfers and ensuring the highest grade of hotel accommodation and food.
Even so, the unexpected often occurs. One day before the 11th Gate sessions began, we were joined by a 24-year-old backpacker named Nathan who had never heard of the 11:11; but on the plane to Cusco he was sitting among a few who were headed for the Activation and his curiosity was piqued. At the airport exit he saw a van driver holding up an 11:11 sign and on impulse hopped on with the others. Well, Nathan managed to sweet-talk Solara into accepting him as an unexpected participant. He was really excited by the whole thing and wanted his girlfriend to join him – and she did, but wasn't quite ready for the experience, so they both graciously bowed out after the 4th day. No refunds!
The Apus reveal themselves in the morning light
After the ceremony some of us bumped into Nathan and his girlfriend in Ollantaytambo and he was really eager to know how everything went… but there was absolutely no way we could compress the experience into an intelligible response.
Even as I attempt to document herein snippets of my journey through the 11:11 Doorway, I'm reminded at every turn that reality cannot be compressed and converted into words – what more the Ultra Greater Reality!
I had fun trying and I do hope you had fun reading about it.
HAPPY NEW AEON, FOLKS!
11th Gate Sun (as recorded by Emanáku's broken camera)
Posted by Starmandala at 11:11 AM 9 comments
Labels: 11:11 Doorway, Ascension, cosmic initiations, Heart of AN, modern mystery schools, planetary healing, Solara, Star-Borne
My Journey through the 11:11 Doorway (Part Five)
Aranwa spa resort in Huayllabamba, Sacred Valley of the Incas (Svetlana Zubareva)
My private lounge which, alas, nobody visited as they all had their own cozy nooks
Ornate icon in the lounge
The Aranwa Spa Resort turned out to be just the right setting for the group to settle into becoming the One Being. Magnificently landscaped and furnished in grand hacienda style with beautiful iconic art in every room, the sprawling grounds were enlivened by a resident menagerie consisting of peacocks, brilliantly colored macaws, and a family of alpacas (goat-like woolly camelids related to llamas).
However, the super-luxurious trappings were marred by some very basic design flaws. A couple of days before the ceremony, it rained so heavily part of the conference room was flooded. Sebastian the heroic and indefatigable coordinator spent 45 minutes sweeping water back into the drains and managed to save Omashar's sound system from possible damage. The carpet smelt of wet dog for several days afterwards.
Lushly landscaped grounds (Svetlana Zubareva)
Other quirky details made our sojourn even more unforgettable: for instance, somebody had forgotten to incline the shower floor in my bathroom so that water could drain quickly. As a result I was forced to use the long bath with its built-in jacuzzi (good fun, but I still prefer the natural ones around my home). And Solara twice reported that she found a worm in her room. Although every room supposedly had wi-fi, the connection was so feeble and unstable it cured me, at least temporarily, of my low opinion of Streamyx.
Our master chefs at Aranwa
But what touched us all deeply was the incredible hotel staff who were friendly and cheerful all the time – and visibly delighted to serve such an unusual bunch of guests. We got to know many of them by name and held a poignant thank-you ceremony with all the kitchen and restaurant staff where Solara presented them with a generous tip collected from all the participants. I have never in my life encountered such heart-centered hotel staff – except possibly in Bali - and the Peruvian people have much in common with the Balinese, especially when it comes to expertise in agricultural terracing - and also the Nepalese in their practical approach to spirituality.
Road to Urubamba, adobe house, the Andes
Schoolkids at Machu Picchu: the girl on the left smiled at me all the way on the bus
A Quecha bambina
I only spent a few hours in a budget hotel in Lima, but that's a city of 10 million with all the problems monster cities face. It was smoggy and cold and not particularly enchanting. I was glad to see the blue sky and feel the intense sun on arrival in Cusco, gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
The Urubamba Valley is mostly scenic, with endless acres of potato and corn fields, and colorfully dressed native Quechas going about their business. The houses are mostly made of adobe which lends them an entirely earthy aura. There are many local tribes that did not assimilate genetically with the Spaniards – their features echo the Nepalese and the Maya. You can tell from the luminous eyes of the children that these highland tribes are still very much connected to their souls.
Many of them remain farmers but some are from artisan families with highly developed jewellery making skills. Peruvian food has subtle flavors and is quite easy to adapt to – especially the variety of excellent breads made from assorted grains. As we spent most of the 10-day session comfortably embedded in our splendid resort, there wasn't much opportunity to play tourist – except for those who extended their stay and continued exploring before or after the ceremony. I was content to wander around the cobbled streets of Ollantaytambo and check out a few cafes. I did make an attempt at scaling Pinkuylluna, the nearest peak to my guesthouse - but after 20 minutes I decided to just stop and admire the view. The thin air (and my thinning hair) made climbing extremely strenuous - and I wished I had visited Peru 10 years earlier. Anyhow it was delightful to keep bumping into others from the 11th Gate who were still around. It felt like a neverending family reunion.
Ollantaytambo plaza at dawn
Morning mist over Ollantaytambo
Aguas Caliente is a tourist trap where the trainline stops
and you walk or take a bus to Machu Picchu
I hadn't made any plans to visit Machu Picchu but when I learnt that Ollantaytambo was only a couple of hours away by train and bus, I decided to go – even if the excursion cost a lot more than I expected ($115 for the train, $17 for the bus, plus $43 for the entrance fee).
Machu Picchu is a major revenue earner for Peru and they even set a daily limit on the number of tourists. It was a little disconcerting to see the long lines of day-trippers waiting to go in, many gabbing away loudly the whole time, totally insensitive to the awesome sight of the towering mountains and the inscrutable gaze of the Apus (mountain spirits). Why would anyone spend so much money visiting this spectacular site, only to photograph each other with handphones and then brag about having been there?
Vertiginous terraces of Machu Picchu; the Urubamba River flows below
First glimpse of the Inca ruins as you enter Machu Picchu
Restoration is ongoing, just as at Angkor Wat, another UNESCO World Heritage site
I couldn't take my eyes off the monumental peaks. The Apus are still around!
It is simply a jaw-dropping sight, despite the thousands of noisy tourists crawling around. I managed to find a few quiet nooks where, at least for 15 minutes at a time, I could imagine life in this fortress temple complex as it used to be, and commune with the Apus. There were many discreet niches everywhere, ideal meditation spots – which suggested that the beings who inhabited this place were lofty minded and cognizant of both terrestrial and celestial forces.
View of Machu Picchu in 1911 (Hiram Bingham)
Trapezoidal windows and inwardly inclined
walls designed to withstand tremors
I was surprised to learn that Machu Picchu remained a lost city until 1911 when Hiram Bingham, who lectured in history at Yale University, announced his astounding discovery (he was led to the spot by an 11-year-old Quecha boy named Pablito Alvarez). A hundred years later, Machu Picchu has seen extensive restoration as a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are uniformed guards everywhere who will stop you from being too curious about roped-off areas, which spoils the mystery somewhat.
My intuition informs me that there is a great deal as yet undiscovered about the Incas – who they were and where they originated. Near a cave glittering with tiny quartz crystals I spotted the entrance of a hobbit-sized tunnel. Friends mentioned the possible existence of crystal cities deep within these rugged peaks and I kept visualizing 20-foot tall humanoids peering out the trapezoidal windows which normal-sized humans would have to climb ladders to reach.
Ponchos and chullos are perfect for the Andean climate
The sight of me in my rainbow poncho and chullo (Peruvian wool hat) triggered a great deal of excitement, especially among the Japanese tour groups. They must have assumed I was part of the exhibit, since I appeared to be the only visitor not dressed like a tourist but like a Peruvian shaman.
I greatly look forward to the day fresh discoveries are announced that may reveal the deep secrets of the Andes: how these mountains were formed and who built these monumental ruins that have survived serious earthquakes and Conquistadors.
Bronze statue of Pachacutec in Aguas Caliente
Machu Picchu, according to mainstream historians, was built in the 1400s by the great Incas, Pachacutec Inca Yupanqui and Tupac Inca Yupanqui. The cyclopean rock structures, I strongly suspect, date back much farther in time. It's entirely possible that the 15th century Incas merely restored and extended the original structures, less than a century before the Spanish conquest.
12-angled stone in Sacsayhuaman (Håkan Svensson)
The problem with academic historians is that they are vigorously discouraged from arriving at conclusions that don't fit in with the orthodox view of linear evolution, even when the evidence is rock solid in every Inca ruin.
In Machu Picchu massive boulders weighing up to 50 tons fit neatly and asymmetrically together without the use of mortar to seal the joints, which are generally so precise you couldn't slip in a human hair, much less a razor blade. I read that the Inca walls in Sacsayhuaman, outside Cusco, feature gigantic stones, some weighing over 125 tons. I seriously doubt any contemporary engineering methods exist that can come close to constructing such colossal structures, designed to blend with the terrain and withstand major earthquakes.
One of the awe-inspiring terraced depressions in Moray
The entire Master Cylinder went on an excursion to Moray, a mysterious archaeological site (described by academics as an agricultural research station) located 11,500 feet above sea level, about 40 minutes by bus from Huayllabamba. Several terraced depressions, the largest nearly 100 feet deep, spread over hundreds of acres, present an awesome spectacle.
Echoes of far-off memories in Moray
(Thilo Vasanael Vierhuff)
The air is exceptionally thin up here and I found breathing difficult – almost as if I were suddenly transported to a different planet. Solara had gone through a good deal of red-tape a year earlier when she conducted a Silent Watcher ceremony at Moray with a small group. When she made arrangements for more than 120 of us to visit Moray, the officials worriedly asked if she was doing another ceremony – because if she was, they would have to obtain special clearance from headquarters – so she assured them we were just visiting as tourists.
When we got there, it just so happened that we thought it would be amusing to spread ourselves around the amphitheater-like terraced depression with people on every level. Having been briefed about our non-ceremony at Moray, nobody was to perform any mudras - but if we felt like it we could do a bit of synchronized stretching.
As it turned out, our non-ceremony at Moray was supercharged – everybody seemed totally focused and energized as we performed our synchronized "stretching" exercises. It would have been a magnificent sight to record on video, but every one of us was involved in the non-ceremony so the only videos that might exist would have been shot by a handful of other tourists who happened to stumble upon our spectacular non-ceremony.
A segment of our lovable One Being at Moray (Virginia Ball)
My first impression of the huge terraced pits was that this area was where an enormous spaceship landed - the circular depressions indicating where its landing gear impacted the earth. Perhaps many centuries later, the Incas had the bright idea to smooth out the terraces for agricultural experiments.
Rainbow seen from the Aranwa resort (Emanáku Ku)
In Peru it's impossible not to have UFOs on your mind. The Andean peaks visible in almost every direction and the elevation make you acutely aware of the firmament. I did keep an eye on the night skies while we were preparing for the Activation – but nothing unusual happened, apart from a vivid rainbow appearing over the Sacred Valley one evening; and then around the midday Sun for two consecutive days, interspersed with a brilliant halo around the Moon on the night of the Activation ceremony.
The Eye of AN formed by the midday Sun
There were countless poignant moments throughout the 25-hour ceremony but the moment that remains indelibly imprinted in my soul occurred just as we completed the final Starry Processional dance. Many of us felt torn between joy and sorrow. Joyful, knowing we had kept our promise and performed a very special service to our beloved planet the full significance of which will not be understood for perhaps another couple of generations.
25 hours of starry dances and 11:11 mudras, witnessed by the Apus
Sorrowful, because the beautiful 11:11 family we had bonded with for more than a week would soon disperse, and there was every possibility we might never again see the others – at least not on this planet or in our human bodies.
Anyway, on the second day of the ceremony, a few village kids had wandered into the Activation site and were observed trying to imitate our mudras. A couple of them even stood in as Guardians for a while, just for fun. Among them was a girl of perhaps 10 or 11 and I found out her name was Libertado – which means "liberated" in English. Omashar performed a haunting song to close the ceremony and as he played the final chord we were surprised to hear the voice of Libertado wafting a capella over the speakers – a pure angelic voice singing praises to Pachamama in Spanish – and I bet there wasn't a single dry eye among us. It was unmistakably the Voice of the New Aeon.
After that we collected our stuff and made our way to where mini-buses were waiting to take us back to the hotel. Halfway along the path I paused to light a cigarette and decided to take another look at the beautiful sight of the radiant Sun in the West and a luminous crescent Moon in the East.
In Peru, the symbol of the Sun and Moon uniting as one is the equivalent of the Chinese Yang and Yin. And that, according to Solara, is what the frequency of AN represents – the reunification of all polarities – the male and female merged in dynamic balance.
As I gazed at the Moon, a brilliant moving light suddenly appeared right next to her in the afternoon sky. Could it be a plane? Just as I asked the question, the light paused, then reversed direction, before doing an elegant jig and vanishing behind the nearest cloud. Only three people in my immediate vicinity spotted this mysterious light. It was the perfect vision to take away from the ceremony. I felt a powerful surge of optimism and reassurance.
On the previous day Solara had spotted a condor flying over the Activation site. Apparently, condors have rarely been seen in the area for years, even decades. She was greatly cheered because the condor represents the Spirit of the Andes, just as the eagle represents the Spirit of the Rockies in North America. I missed seeing the condor but felt amply rewarded spotting the Light Ship. It was an unmistakable sighting – I've had quite a few over the years – and these glimpses of other dimensions interpenetrating with our own are immensely fortifying.
Most certainly part of what Solara calls the Ultra Greater Reality.
Photos by Antares except where otherwise credited
[Part Six]
Labels: 11:11 Doorway, AN, Andes, Aranwa spa resort, condor, eagle, Incas, Machu Picchu, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Pachacutec, UFOs
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