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Road test: 2010 Lexus RX 450h
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2010 Lexus RX 450h a great green choice for those who have very deep pockets
by Kevin Mio	 | July 14, 2010
The 2010 Lexus RX 450h.Handout
The hybrid system developed by Toyota is considered one of the best available on the market and it has been in Lexus vehicles since the RX 400h was unveiled in 2005.
The system has continued to evolve and improve over the years, and Lexus has followed suit by redesigning its RX lineup and unveiling the 2010 RX 450h.
The400hwasthefirstLexus to come with a hybrid system, but it certainly was not the last, as the lineup of hybrid vehicles for the Japanese automaker includes the HS, GSh and LSh sedans.
The 450h continues what its predecessor started, taking things a step further with a complete redesign that gives it a new look and plenty of new features and amenities. Lexus calls the new design an "arrowhead" styling because of the distinct angles on the vehicle, highlighted by those of the headlamps.
The 400h was already a good-looking vehicle, but the tweaks given to the 450h by the Lexus design team has made it even more attractive.
But they were not satisfied with giving the 450h a new skin; instead, the designers rethought the sport-utility vehicle from the ground up. The wheelbase has grown longer and wider for better handling, and a new double-wishbone suspension gives the 450h a great ride, something people have come to expect from Lexus.
Under the hood, you will find a new power plant for this SUV that replaces a 3.3-litre V-6 in the 400h.
The 2010 RX 450h has a 245-horsepower 3.5L V-6 engine combined with the Lexus Hybrid drive for a total outputof 295hpand234foot-pounds of torque.
The engine and electric motors -one for the front wheels and one for the rear wheels in the all-wheel drive system -are mated to a very smooth continuously variable transmission.
And the most important number of all is the hybrid system's fuel efficiency. In the case of the RX 450h, the company says it consumes 6.6 litres of gasoline per 100 kilometres in the city and 7.2 L/100 km on the highway. During my week of testing, I averaged only 9.3 L/100 km.
As mentioned earlier, the 450h was given a complete overhaul, including the interior design, which is very nice. Some of the new interior features for 2010 include perforated leather seat surfaces, the brown walnut wood trim (with a parchment interior), ECO indicator, sliding rear seats, Bluetooth capability and push-button start.
The passenger cabin is extremely comfortable and spacious, with plenty of available room for back-seat passengers, especially given the fact the bench slides back for extra leg room when called for.
The centre stack is elegant and well laid out, with all the controls easy to find and use. I am generally not a fan of having the stick shift mounted in the centre stack the way Lexus has done here, but it's hard to be overly critical of this fact given the way everything else is done inside in the RX 450h.
The RX 450h starts at $58,900, which is quite a bit higher than the gasoline-only RX 350, which starts at $46,900.
But you get a ton of standard equipment on the RX 450h, a list that includes Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), anti-lock brakes with brake assist, Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), integrated regenerativebrakingsystem, eight-way power adjustable driver seat, fold-down rear seat (60/40), rear seat remote release in cargo area, heated and ventilated front seats, dual zone automatic climate control, rear seat heater ducts, auto-dimming rearview mirror with backup camera and compass, ECO indicator, eight-inch LCD display, automatic high-beam feature, adaptive front lighting system, bi-xenon HID headlamps, automatic headlamp system, auto-levelling headlamps and headlamp washers.
On the safety front, the RX 450h has dual-stage driver and passenger airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side roll-sensing curtain airbags, rear seat side airbags, active front headrests with whiplash protection, first-aid kit and an anti-theft system.
While that's already plenty of equipment and features, there are available option packages and my tester came withtheUltraPremiumpackage, which raises the price to $71,400.
For that extra coin, you get a 15-speaker Mark Levinson surround-sound audio system, dual-screen rear-seat DVD entertainment system, audio and DVD remote control, rear subwoofer, USB audio input, six-disc DVD changer, 7.1 channel surround-sound speaker architecture, dynamic radar cruise control, intuitive parking assist, 115V/400-watt power outlet, roof-rail crossbars, voice-activated HDD navigation system with remote touch, XM real-time traffic capability, heads-up display, wide-view side monitor system, LED headlamps, power retractable folding exterior mirrors, pre-collision system, premium leather seat surfaces, front-seat power thigh support, wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, front illuminated doorsill trim and 19-inch alloy wheels.
And since this is a SUV at heart, despite all the fancy gadgets and hybrid system, the 450h can carry a ton of cargo.
There is 40 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats (a tonneau cover is standard), but you can have up to 80.3 cubic feet of room if needed by dropping one or both of the rear seats.
And even with some electric motors providing power, the 450h is no slouch when it comes to towing. It can tow up to 1,588 kilograms (3,500 lbs.).
With a combination of good looks, good driveability, excellent cargo handling capability and its fuel-efficiency, the RX 450h is a worthy addition to the hybrid family.
The debate over the price of these vehicles will rage on, but for anyone who has the means and wants to do their little part to help the planet, this is a stylish way to do so.
2010 Lexus RX 450H
Price: $58,900 (base); $71,400 (as tested)
Engine: 3.5-litre v-6 with Lexus hybrid Drive
Power: 295 horsepower; 234 foot-pounds of torque
Fuel economy: 6.6 litres per 100 km (city); 7.2 litres per 100 km (hwy.)
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Troll 2: Doubly Reflexive Irony and the Best Worst Movie
September 22, 2010 by Mark Linsenmayer 3 Comments
I recently sat through the Rifftrax of Troll 2 (see my previous post re. Rifftrax) and felt the need to relate my fascination with flavors of irony to the so-bad-it's-good movie experience.
Just to clarify, the Rifftrax guys claim that they don't actually like bad movies. These movies are simply bad, so the humor in what they do is their addition, and comes in part (and this is me filling in the gaps here) because humor is more natural and easy when it's reacting to something than when it proceeds from a vacuum; so I can make occasional jokes about philosophers but have a very hard time writing stand-up comedy. In short, humor should be occasional, i.e. a reaction to an occasion, not forced. The fact that MST3K/Rifftrax is forced in that the jokes come constantly creates its own challenges and internal resonances, meaning that getting steeped in their project is more rewarding than listening to just one riffed movie, and a lot of the appeal is the particular people doing the riffing as opposed to just the jokes in isolation (I find it hard to get into the various imitators on the web).
Now, my family got HBO when I was maybe 12 years old (that would be 1983) and for years I would watch virtually anything that channel would show, and after that until at least a couple summers into college my buddies and I would rent movies constantly, covering anything horror/sci-fi-looking no matter how obviously crappy, so I've seen my share of Ghoulies, Crawlspace, Troll (not in any way related to Troll 2, even legally), Silent Night Deadly Night, Phantasm, Witchboard (OK, I had to look up the name of that one; I just have an image of Tawny Kitaen all deviled out)... the list goes on and miserably on, but I will likewise say that while we appreciated crap, we weren't sophisticated enough to enjoy crap for crap's sake. We hoped that the movies would be good and cheered when they had a plot. In fact, any movie based on a book was automatically OK with us, because that meant that something would have to actually happen.
If you've not seen Ed Wood, you need to do that immediately. The story of the man known as the maker of some of the worst films ever is mighty entertaining, and it makes those films (Plan 9 from Outer Space being the most infamous) more enjoyable. Troll 2, given its comparative recency (it came out in 1990), now has more resonance for us folks that grew up in the 80s than Ed Wood's films offer, and apparently there have been Troll 2 parties and the like to celebrate its awfulness for some time now.
When the awfulness results in as much unintentional humor as it does in Troll 2, then it (supposedly) becomes simply enjoyable to watch, much like watching the antics of Borat or a Christopher Guest movie. But because this is so earnestly bad, it's not entirely like the fake school play in Waiting for Guffman, but more like a real school play, where you don't hate the actors because they suck, because, hell, they're little kids, and maybe they suck in a cute way.
Just as Ed Wood's life of terrible movies became an actually good movie about his life, a documentary was recently released (I've not seen it; it's not currently offered through Netflix at least) about Troll 2, made by its former child star, who tracked down the other cast members (most of whom were non-acting Mormons living in Utah where it was filmed) and documented the post-mortem love the movie has received.
Here's an interview related to that film, Best Worst Movie:
The end result is honest, sentimental appreciation for the people and events involved with something that in itself in no way accomplished its original aesthetic goals. Dreadfulness, scorn, and unintentional humor have led to actual sentiment and an affirmation of life. This is level 2 or 3 irony, just like in the Weezer song.
I am reminded here of Tom Wolfe in his book I Am Charlotte Simmons, about college life, where his characters distinguish different levels of sarcasm: Sarc One is just normal, obvious sarcasm; Sarc Two is being sarcastic in a totally sincere voice but then going over the top near the end so the victim knows you're being sarcastic; Sarc Three is like Sarc Two but with a much longer delay and more subtlety, so the victim only realizes the insult after the fact.
Irony is reflexive, though; to be ironic about irony is no longer to be ironic (I think it was in the Simpsons that two teenagers ask each other "Are we being ironic? Man, I don't even know anymore."), yet the self-defeating irony is supposed to make you cooler, like you're not a sheep appreciating what the masses appreciate without thinking, but someone who's escaped from conformity so far that you've come back in the other side. You may look and act like everyone else, but you're in the know, transcending your situation in a way that Sartre would be very familiar with.
So maybe the Troll 2 phenomena is Irony 3, i.e. doubly reflected, where you're at the state (Irony 2) described above, but then you deny your own transcendence and embrace the love of the thing in as honest a way as you can, though certainly not in the same way that say, a 10 year old might actually like Troll 2 without recognizing the terrible acting, lack of plot, crappy costumes and effects, and overall aesthetic and moral egregiousness.
To review this very seat-of-my-pants attempt at analysis here:
1. First level irony is almost like sarcasm; it's putting on a mask for a limited purpose of humor and social commentary, a la Stephen Colbert.
2. Second level irony is more like a guilty pleasure. You're in the mode of being ironic, but become to some extent the thing you pretend to be, even though if asked you still identify yourself as more sophisticated than the mask you've assumed.
3. Third level irony is the adult version of second level irony, with less Sartrean bad faith, less guilt in the guilty pleasure. If it's still irony at all, though, and not just a collapse back into the original non-ironic position, then there's got to be some insight that traces back through the preceding stages, a recognition of the absurdity of the mask even as we embrace it. (Maybe this is Kierkegaard's position regarding religion? We've just put K. on our calendar for episode #29, so you'll find out in a couple of months if you don't already have an idea about this.)
-Mark Linsenmayer
Filed Under: Misc. Philosophical Musings, Reviewage Tagged With: irony, philosophy blog, Troll 2
If you want to see an actual review of the movie, here's one that made me chuckle: http://www.nickschager.com/nsfp/2007/10/troll-2-1990-d-.html
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The Purchasing Card Program is to provide faculty and staff with a convenient, cost‐effective method of purchasing and paying for low dollar‐value goods and services and travel expenses. The Program is designed to replace small dollar‐value purchases, direct pays, and out-of-pocket prepayments,as well as to reduce the use of petty cash and employee reimbursements for small dollar purchases.
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All transactions related to travel for the cardholder must be reconciled on an expense report in Chrome River by the 5th day of the month following the billing cycle close date. These must be submitted by the end of the month following the cardholder's trip once all expenses for the trip (pcard and reimbursements) are added to the report.
Transactions may be reconciled by statement cycle or by calendar month.
A $25 late fee will be assessed to the department's budget for each cardholder whose transactions are not reconciled by the 5th of the month.
Who can get a Purchasing Card?
University employees (full-time, part-time, term, or graduate assistants), who have the responsibility for making purchases on behalf of their departments, and/or travel for the University, and/or have the approval of his/her department head are eligible for a purchasing card.
Eligible University employees may apply for a purchasing card by completing the Purchasing Card Application. The completed and approved form can be emailed to puchasingcard@semo.edu.
Once the application is processed, the applicant must complete the required training courses before receiving their card.
Purchasing Cards can be used for authorized business purchases of commodity items and /or travel expenses.
The Purchasing Card Manual provides the University guidelines for when or when not to use a University Purchasing Card.
The Frequently Purchased Commodities and Services List is available on the Southeast Portal, Employe SS tab, in the Pruchasing Card Program block. This list provides the acceptable purchasing processes for specific items.
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The card could have been declined for the following reasons.
You have exceeded the single or monthly transaction limit for your card.
The bank has a security concern and has put a hold on your card.
The vendor's merchant category code is prohibited.
If necessary, complete a Card Maintenance form and send it to the Purchasing Card Team.
How do I change my monthly and/ or single transaction limits?
Can the card be used for Foundation purchases?
No, Foundation purchases are not allowed on the University Purchasing Card.
Can I allow other users access to my Purchasing Card?
Each cardholder is responsible for the security of the card assigned to them and for all transactions on their card.
Should I pay Sales Tax when making purchases with the card?
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I lost one of my receipts, what should I do?
It is the cardholder's responsibility to make every effort to obtain a copy of any lost or missing documentation.
Check your email, many merchants email order/purchase confirmations.
Check your account history on the vendor's site to obtain another copy.
Contact the vendor for a replacement.
If a replacment cannot be obtained, the cardholder must complete a Missing Receipt form and attach the form in place of the receipt when reconciling the transaction.
How do I dispute a transaction that I do not recognize?
The cardholder must attempt to resolve any disputes or billing errors directly with the vendor. In most cases, the vendor will issue a credit to the purchasing card account. If an agreement cannot be reached with the vendor, the cardholder must dispute the transaction with US Bank.
I lost my purchasing card or fear that it has been compromised, what should I do?
It is the cardholder's responsibility to report a lost or stolen card by contacting US Bank immediately. The cardholder must be prepared to provide the following information to the Bank Representative: card number, main University address, cardholder's office telephone number, and a brief summary of what happened. Lost or stolen cards reported by telephone are cancelled immediately. A replacement card will be issued and mialed to Accounts Payable within seven to ten business days after being reported.
I accidently charged a personal expense on my purchasing card, what should I do?
Attempt to get the charge credited back to the card. If the vendor will not, the cost of the items will be deducted via payroll deduction. The transaction must be reconciled in Chrome River using the Allocation: Personal Charge.
What should I do with my purchasing card if I transfer to another University department?
The cardholder is responsible for completing and submitting the appropriate form to the Purchasing Card Team.
If authorized by new superviosr to keep the card, you must complete the Card Maintenace form.
If new supervisor does not authorize you to keep the card, you must complete the Card Cancellation form to turn in your card and complete the reconcilliation for any remaining credit card transactions in Chrome River.
What should I do with my purchasing card if I am leaving the University?
Stop using the card immediately or at a minimum of two weeks prior to your last day.
Reconcile and submit all remaining transactions in Chrome River.
Complete the Card Cancellation form to turn in your card to the Purchasing Card Team before you leave the University.


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Snowshoe around the perimeter of the resort for a great aerobic workout. Follow John Hancock & West Way to the summit and descend Left Bank & Grouse Run for a 3.5 mile loop with spectacular views. Take a well deserved break at Hendrick's Summit Lodge before your descent and bask in your accomplishment!
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> Deaths: 21
> Est. cost: $2.9 billion
> Disaster classification: Tropical cyclone
> Date: September 2011
In early September 2011, Tropical Storm Lee made landfall, dumping 10-15 inches of rain in southern Mississippi and Alabama and parts of the Florida Panhandle. Lee brought a 3- to 5-foot storm surge and moved northeast, bringing record flooding to parts of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, hitting New York and Pennsylvania the hardest.
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From Jan. 3 through 5 of 2018, a nor'easter — dubbed a "bomb cyclone" — covered nearly the entire East Coast in a sheet of snow. The storm brought over a foot of snow to parts of New England, and even parts of Florida were dusted with snow. By the end, 22 people were killed and $1.1 billion in damage was reported.
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Over the course of three days in late January 2017, 79 confirmed tornadoes hit across at least seven southern states. The event was one of the largest tornado outbreaks to occur during a winter month on record. Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi were among the states hardest hit. During the same period, high winds caused widespread damage in southern California around San Diego.
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What is the Difference Between Infiniti and Nissan?
At first glance, the Infiniti and Nissan model lineups look so much alike. Is Infiniti a luxury car? That's the question plenty of people ask when looking at the brand when comparing it to the Nissan lineup. After all, why do the vehicles cost more than Nissans? Are you getting anything extra by going with Infiniti sedans, coupes or SUVs, or is it just more money for nothing?
In case you don't know by now, Nissan and Infiniti share an inseparable bond. Nissan actually owns the other brand, having launched it long ago as a way to capture more of the automotive market. Naturally, plenty of people who are looking for new or preowned vehicles look at both Nissan and Infiniti. While it might not seem apparent at first, there really are some big differences between the two.
Perhaps the biggest difference between the two brands is the creature comforts included in the various models. Infiniti is indeed a luxury brand, so you'll get more perks by going with it over a Nissan. The added features might include leather upholstery, seat heaters, more advanced electronics, smart keys, superior noise insulation, and real wood accents.
Another area where Infiniti has an advantage is performance. While Nissan admittedly does have Godzilla, or the GT-R, that's definitely the exception to the overall picture. If you want a vehicle that will thrill you each time you climb behind the wheel, or that makes you feel more connected to the road, an Infiniti is a much safer bet.
The common objection to this claim of Infinitis being better performance vehicles is that they're all based on Nissans. The untrained eye might look at the Infiniti Q50 and Nissan Maxima and judge the two sedans to be the same thing, albeit with a different brand logo. Or they might erroneously think other Infinitis are Nissans, only with different body panels and badges. If you're thinking that's the case, you're actually dead wrong.
There are some Infiniti vehicles that are not even loosely related to Nissan models. When the Infiniti brand first started up, most models were essentially just rebadged Nissans. That fact made some people question if it was worth even buying an Infiniti. While it's true that certain Infiniti cars or SUVs share the same chassis and maybe even the engine with Nissan vehicles, it's nothing like before. The only Nissan that comes with rear-wheel drive is the 370Z, but several Infinitis are either rear- or all-wheel drive. Trying to find a Nissan sedan with all-wheel drive is impossible, but it's completely possible with Infiniti.
A number of Infinitis are just plain more powerful than relatively equivalent Nissan models. That's good news for anyone with a need for solid acceleration, good hill-climbing capabilities, or who just appreciates a vehicle that can carve up the roads.
Anyone who's a fan of cutting-edge technology should definitely go with Infiniti over Nissan. The luxury brand oftentimes gets different features long before Nissan, so owners enjoy all of the latest and greatest. This includes driver assistance systems, which are great for avoiding accidents, as well as infotainment, comfort, convenience and efficiency innovations.
To clearly illustrate some differences between Infiniti and Nissan, comparing the 2015 Q50 to the 2016 Maxima is actually quite enlightening. The Infiniti has a 3.7-liter V-6 engine that packs a serious punch at 328 horsepower, outmuscling the Nissan's 3.5-liter V-6, which makes up to 300 horsepower. Despite being more powerful, the Q50 matches the Maxima's estimated 30 mpg on the highway. Adding further to the value of the Infiniti is a 6-year or 70,000-mile powertrain warranty, versus 5 years or 60,000 miles for the Nissan.
The differences don't stop there. You can get the Infiniti Q50 as a hybrid. Other exclusive content available for the Infiniti and not the Nissan are dual HD screens, a Bose audio system, and all-wheel drive.
It's not that Nissans are bad vehicles; they're actually quite nice and great values. The thing is that Infinitis as luxury models offer unrivaled quality, no matter if they're sedans, sports cars or SUVs. With a big selection of models that range from sporty coupes to three-row SUVs and everything in between, you can easily find an Infiniti that works for your lifestyle. Simply put, you just can't go wrong with Infiniti, even if you really love Nissan.
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The color is an intense orange-colored pink and the nose offers beautifully subtle, but also deep, intense flavors of ripe and macerated Pinot Noir and lemon. There is also great purity and finesse on the structured palate. The finish is fresh and reveals a perfect fruit. This Rosé drinks almost like a light red wine.
Bright orange-pink. Toasty strawberry and raspberry aromas are accented by iodine, floral oils and dusty minerals. Broad and supple in texture, with sappy red berry and blood orange flavors supported by a firm spine of minerality. Finishes spicy, silky and long, with a late rose pastille note adding an exotic twist.
Orange-pink in color, this dry wine has some good bottle age that has rounded the corners and allowed toast to join the red fruits and orange zest flavors. A complex background of acidity, structure and final tautness.
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"All of the cuvées from Laurent-Perrier are excellent gastronomic Champagnes that go very well with food – or as an aperitif."
When Bernard de Nonancourt launched Cuvée Rosé Laurent-Perrier in 1968, he decided to present his creation in a uniquely distinctive bottle to magnify this very special cuvée. He found his inspiration in the rather stubby bottles manufactured in the time of King Henri IV, adding the seal-like monogrammed 'LP' shield. The packaging, which seemed very modern at the time, has gradually evolved since 1968.
Bernard de Nonancourt created the Laurent-Perrier style. To do this, he revived and took over the traditional ways of champagne, but also launched new approaches at both technical and blending level. He created a range of unique wines with their own history and personality. Laurent-Perrier is now celebrated for its style and the consistency of its quality, cuvée after cuvée.
In the late 1950s, Laurent-Perrier was one of the few champagne houses to opt for the use of stainless steel tanks. By controlling the initial low temperature fermentation, these tanks preserve the freshness of the wine and the complexity of its aromas.
They were instrumental in the blossoming of the house style of freshness, finesse and elegance. Bernard de Nonancourt set out his ambition for Laurent-Perrier by building the first thermo-regulated winery. Fifty years down the road, his daughters Alexandra and Stéphanie have begun to renovate Laurent-Perrier's facilities.
Alain Terrier, who was appointed Cellar Master in 1982, perfected the art of blending, in line with the ceaseless quest for excellence underpinning the spirit of Laurent-Perrier.
He selected grapes from the best sectors of the Champagne growing area, vinified each batch separately, and was an exacting task-master at the time of blending. This single vineyard vinification became part of the signature house style: worked separately, the wine from each vineyard offered the Cellar Master responsible for the blend a very broad array of aromas, terroirs and styles.


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Performance Criteria: 2.1 Justification for solutions used to solve engineering problems is documented for inclusion in work/project development records in accordance with professional standards.
Use advanced computational processes to results of the integral of k.f(ax + b) where f(x) = x to the power of n, sin x, cos x, sec squared x, e to the power of x, method of substitution, the definite integral.
4 Use advanced computational processes to applications - areas between curves; rectilinear motion including displacement from acceleration and distance travelled; voltage and current relationship in capacitors and inductors and the like.
14 Use advanced computational processes to solve problems involving integers, irrational and complex numbers.
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The Seoul International Dart League is a twice-yearly competition with bar-based teams of a range of nationalities who play in the Itaewon area of Seoul, South Korea, though in the past matches have been played in other districts. Each Monday evening, teams compete in bars in a series of matches of cricket and "01", some individual, some in pairs and one as a whole team. The league began in 1986 and the format has changed over the years, but as of summer 2007 there are three leagues in operation: "Pacific", "Arctic" and "Indian", known more commonly as A, B and C, A being the highest.
In August 2007, a soft tip division of the league was started in Itaewon only.
The following teams are competing in the Summer 2007 leagues.
N.B. "X" signifies a week in which the team had or will have a "bye", i.e. did or will not play a match.


In this edition of Warrior Radio, I sit down with Jeffrey Thompson, the Founder/Director of the Center for Neuroacoustic Research. He's one of the world's leading researchers in the field of sound healing and brainwave entrainment. In the 1980's, he was one of the first professionals to use sound to aid in chiropractic spinal adjustments, normalizing organ function, and balancing energy systems in the body. In this interview, I pick his brain about the science of sound healing, and how it can be used to tap into an inner reservoir of intuition, healing, creativity, and connection with the universe.
How Jeffery used sound on his patients to make chiropractic spinal and cranial adjustments, normalize organ function, and balance acupuncture meridians.
Jeffrey's work with NASA exploring a series of recording that the Voyager I & II sent back from Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
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Classical Novels of Chinese Literature
These four novels written in China are the essential reading for an those interested in Chinese history and culture. These classics are a prerequisite reading for all Chinese school children, and those interested in the culture. The books are The Romances of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, Outlaws of the Marsh and A Dream of Red Mansions.
THE ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS
This book is a historical epic covering the period of the Late Eastern Han Dynasty(184-280 AD). It covers the conflicts, intrigue and final unification of the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu and Wu. The novel is believed by experts to be about 70% fact and 30% fiction. It also covers strategy and political conflicts of the three warring states as they strive to defeat each other in final conquest. This book shows many of the practical strategies and politics that are evident in the principles of many of the Chinese philosophies, such as in The Art of War by Sun Tzu the I-Ching and the Tao Te Ching
3 Volume Hardcover $108.00 Paperback $69.95
This novel is written by Wu Chengen (1500-1582) and is a description of the mythic journey of a Buddhist monk, Tripitaka or Xuanzhuang and his followers of Monkey, Pigsy and Sandy. This novel contains one hundred chapters aid follow the travels and adventures of the four main characters as they travel to India for Buddhist Scriptures. Monkey is the main character in the novel, and the opening seven chapters deal with how he came into the world, the next five chapters from chapter eight deal with the preparations for the journey, and the remaining eighty eight chapters deal with the journey, and the monsters encountered and defeated along the way.
3 Volume Hardcover $108 Paperback $79.95
OUTLAWS OF THE MARSH
In this epic novel the lives of one hundred and eight men and women who banded together on a mountain top surrounded by marshes and revolted against government troops and local despots are told. This novel is the first of its kind to describe in such a panoramic fashion the rise and eventual defeat of one of the many local uprisings that occurred throughout Chinese history. This book is set between the years of 1101 and 1125 during the reign of the Emperor Hui Zong of the Song Dynasty
3 Volume Hardcover $108.00
A DREAM OF RED MANSIONS
This book was written by Cao Xuequin(??- 1763) and first appeared under the title The Tale of the Rock, it was though reprinted in 1791 under the current title. This novel is the premier romance novel of Chinese literature, it involves the love between Jia Baoyu and his cousin Lin Daiyu, set against the decline and ruin of the family of Young Baoyu. The book contains one hundred and twenty chapters, the first eighty are by Cao, and end with Baoyu being forced to marry another cousin, the next forty chapters, although trying to remain true to the style of Cao end in a happy reunion of the couple, that would seem counter to the original intentions of Cao.
List of Classical Novels
Code Description Price
BKN001 Creation of the Gods Hard Cover 2 Vol. $71.90
BKN002 Ancient Chinese Fables $18.95
BKN003 Selected Chinese Tales of The Han, Wei & Six Dynasties $21.95
BKN004 Selected Tang Dynasty Stories $15.95
BKN005 The selections from records of Tai Ping Era $24.95
BKN006 Selected Chinese stories of the Song & Ming Dynasties $24.95
BKN007 Selected Plays of Guan Han Qing $18.95
BKN008 The Man who sold a Ghost $24.95
BKN009 A Brief History of Chinese Fiction $28.95
BKN010 History of Modern Chinese Literature $36.95
BKN011 The Rescue in Wild Board Forest
(Picture Stories from "Outlaws of the Marsh") $18.95
BKN012 The Battle of Red Cliff
(Picture Stories from "Three Kingdoms") $18.95
BKN013 A Gathering of the Heroes
(Picture Stories from "Three Kingdoms")


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East Africa is known to be one of the best destinations any person can set foot on. The amazing landscapes, the exotic animals, the rawness of its countries are very much appealing to those who would like to experience something new and unique. If you have included East Africa in your bucket list, then good news, fellow travelers!
Did you know that you can travel (3) three East African destinations using just (1) one Visa? You read that right! This means that you are saving time for application, and of course, saving costs on Visa fees as well. This is a great idea if you are planning some fun cross – border adventures and would like to maximize your stay in East Africa!
By now I'm sure you are pretty much excited to know more about East Africa Tourist Visa. Trust me; I am equally excited because we plan to go there this year.
In this post, we will try to answer all your Frequently Asked Questions to help you obtain your own visa going to East Africa.
1. Which countries are included in the East Africa Tourist Visa?
To date, three countries are covered by the East Africa Tourist Visa. We have Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. The good news is, there are more countries that the visitors can enjoy in the future. So let's watch out for it and explore East Africa the best way possible.
2. Is the East Africa Tourist Visa good for single entry?
East Africa Tourist Visa is actually a multiple entry Visa. You have 90 days to go around the covered countries. It's only multiple entries within the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda. However, if you decided to go out of the countries mentioned above, you will need to apply for a new visa to re-enter.
3. What if I want to extend my stay or my Visa?
The only option is that you exit the region and apply for a new Visa.
4. Can I work with my East Africa Tourist Visa?
As always, you CANNOT work while on tourist Visa. Do not let such tarnish your good record.
5. How do you apply for an East Africa Tourist Visa?
The first step is that you identify your point of entry. That's where you should apply for a tourist Visa. Below, you will find the steps, requirements, and locations of the nearest embassies or consulate.
Best if you apply at the Kenyan Honorary Consulate in Manila, Philippines or the nearest embassy if you are living overseas.
Passport is valid for six months.
One clear colored passport size photo with white background recently taken without glasses, caps, and scarf; (the photo should be attached to the application form by use of glue stick. Stapling and clipping the photo to the application form is not advisable).
Note that you may be asked for additional requirements, if necessary.
6. How much is the East Africa Visa fee?
7. Is there any case of 'denied boarding' or 'denied entry'?
It is a must that you print out a copy of your e – visa before you go to an East Africa destination. Failure to do so might cause denied boarding or denied entry.
Now that you know how to process your East Africa Tourist Visa let me share with you some quick tips on places and things you can do in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. You can also read our tips on how to avoid being offloaded at the immigration.
What are the best places to visit in Kenya?
Masai Mara National Reserve – This is considered as one of the best parks in Kenya. Definitely for wildlife fans.
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust - If you want to experience close encounters with elephants, this would be your best bet.
Amboseli National Park – This place is a must – visit with its great landscape and variety of animals.
African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Ltd – Giraffe Centre – Get a good close up look at the giraffes.
Diani Beach – If you want to relax and enjoy some great waters, head to Diani Beach.
Mount Kenya – If you want an adventure, you can spend days climbing the summit of the mountain.
Karura Forest – You can find peace and quiet here amidst the busy Nairobi.
What are the best places to visit in Rwanda?
Volcanoes National Park – Are you fascinated about Gorillas? Head to this park and you would enjoy your tour.
Kigali Genocide Memorial – It's easy to lose track of time with all the information and things you can learn from this memorial.
Inema Art Center – Great arts coupled with amazing beer and wine.
Nyamata Church – Get emotional as you learn more about the injustices in the past.
What are the best places to visit in Uganda?
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - If you still want to have another gorilla trekking, this is a great option too!
Gaddafi National Mosque – Be impressed with the structure and design. You will also get an incredible view.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – How about getting close to the rhinos? It would be one for the books!
Sipi Falls – Also known as one of the best falls in Uganda.
There is so much to see in East Africa and it would take days for me to put those in detail. For now, get ready with your visa and start exploring the beauty of East Africa.
Note: I am a travel blogger and not a visa expert. The above were based on different researches and inputs from fellow travelers as I'm off to visit Africa next month!
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Although it's familiar in cooking nomenclature, the word "smothering" bears a faintly sinister connotation. Luckily, the results dispel any notion of foul play. Simple, homey dishes strongly associated with the South, smothered meats are often served with a flour-thickened gravy. These recipes, however, represent a lighter take — essentially braises with lots of onions and no added liquid. Meat and onions create a natural "jus" with a pure, uncomplicated flavor. I reduce it a little to concentrate, and add a bit of butter to the meat dishes for richness and sheen, but that's all. Save the gravy for Thanksgiving.
Hot buttered grits, white rice, or baked potatoes (white or sweet) are great alongside this simple, aromatic chicken dish, adapted from The Gift of Southern Cooking, by Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock.
Chicken thighs are my first choice, but white meat fans can use a whole chicken cut into 10 serving pieces (with each breast half split into two pieces). After browning the breast pieces, don't return them to the pan until you turn over the other pieces (with about 20 minutes of cooking time left).
In a large, straight-sided saute or braising pan (with a cover) over medium-high, heat the oil until shimmering. Sprinkle the chicken all over with salt and pepper, arrange the pieces skin side down in the skillet (do not crowd — work in batches if necessary), and cook, undisturbed, until skin is crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Turn the chicken and continue to cook, undisturbed, until second side is golden brown, about 5 minutes longer, adjusting the heat if the skillet becomes too hot. Transfer the chicken to a large plate and, if necessary, repeat with remaining pieces. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove and discard the skin. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan.
Return the pan to medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon butter, and melt. Add the onions, bay leaves, and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to dissolve the fond, until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Adjust the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan occasionally, until very soft and golden, about 8 minutes longer. Add the garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken with its accumulated juices, burying the pieces in the onions, and bring to a simmer. Adjust the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and very tender, about 40 minutes, turning the chicken over (and adding the breast pieces, if using) halfway through. Leaving the onions and liquid in the pan, transfer the chicken to a platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
Adjust the heat to medium-high and bring the liquid to a strong simmer. Add ½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, to reduce the liquid and concentrate the flavors, about 5 to 6 minutes, adding any juices accumulated on the platter about halfway through. Remove the bay leaves if desired, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and most of the parsley and stir to melt and incorporate the butter. Pour and scrape the onions and juices over the chicken, sprinkle with the remaining parsley, and serve at once.
Note that these meaty country-style ribs require a much longer cooking time than the chicken thighs. If you happen upon some pork rib chops or blade chops, you could use those instead of the ribs, and they'll cook somewhat faster (be sure to check for doneness sooner).
1) Substitute 8 bone-in country-style pork ribs (about 1 inch thick and 8 ounces each; 4 pounds total), patted dry, for the chicken thighs. Brown the ribs as directed, cooking them, undisturbed, until well browned on the bottom, 2½ to 3½ minutes, turning them over, and continuing to cook, undisturbed, until well browned on the second side, 2½ to 3½ minutes longer.
2) After removing the browned ribs from the pan, add 2 more teaspoons of vegetable oil along with the butter and cook the onions as directed.
3) Substitute chopped fresh rosemary for the thyme.
4) Cook the ribs in the onion mixture until they are very tender (the tip of a paring knife inserted into the chops will meet little resistance), about 2 to 2½ hours.
5) Leaving the onions and liquid in the pan, transfer the ribs to a platter, cover loosely with foil to keep warm, and finish the dish as directed.
To create the especially large chopped onion pieces I like for these dishes, quarter the onions lengthwise, and then quarter each of those quarters crosswise.
I like the flavor boost of using chicken broth, but you can substitute water if you'd like. Also, for another sweet and tart dimension of flavor, try adding a large apple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks the same size as the turnip pieces, in the last 4 minutes of cooking.
In a large, heavy, straight-sided saute or braising pan (with a cover) over medium heat, fry the bacon, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and the fat has rendered, about 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1½ tablespoons of the bacon fat, return the pan to medium heat, add the onions and ½ teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan occasionally, until very soft, about 10 minutes. Add the cayenne and sugar and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 40 seconds. Add the broth and stir and scrape the bottom of the pan to dissolve the fond. Add the turnips, ½ teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper to taste, stir, and bring to a strong simmer.
Adjust the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook, stirring often to promote even cooking, until turnips are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 12 to 16 minutes, adding more broth near the end if the pan looks dry. Uncover the pan, add reserved bacon, parsley, and most of the scallions, and stir. Adjust the seasoning with salt, ground black pepper, and sugar, if necessary. Scrape the mixture into a serving bowl if desired, sprinkle with remaining scallions, and serve.


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The children, supported by their teacher, Celia Anderson, excelled themselves in their conscientious reading, their warm and helpful comments to the authors and their enthusiasm for new stories. Thank you! You can see the children judging in this week's editorial.
I am delighted to announce that the winner of the first Chalkface Challenge is Mike Pringle for the first 750 words of Autopet Farm.
"Funny, very good nothing to change and keep on going."
"I absolutely loved it nothing I would change. So funny too."
"No words can describe but hilarious."
"Amazing book nothing wrong with it at all"
"I liked you don't actually expect them to shove a gun in your face"
"You made my daylistening to that fabulous story. the humour makes it a better book. I'd love to read more. It's amazing. I wouldn't change anything. I loved it all."
Julie Fulton, Narrow Escape "I loved the warfare idea. It's great because of the scared people running away how you would do in real life. I wouldn't change anything it's great."
Jennifer Killick, Alex Sparrow and the Really Big Stink "Wow! This book is amazing; it's hilarious. I wanted to read on."
Elizabeth Dale, Help! I Think I'm An Alien! "I liked this book because it was really funny. And my favourite bit was when he was comparing what he liked to what his family liked. And I would not change anything about this book."
Jo Thomas, Betsy Beeble Has No Beard "I found this really funny and cool. It was amazing, funny funny funny."
Gundogs are usually things like Labradors, with floppy ears and a waggly tail. Or fluffy Golden Retrievers. Or Poodles. You don't expect them to actually shove a gun in your face. Especially not a semi-automatic 7.62 calibre, Flexilite assault weapon.
Of course as I was standing there dribbling, I didn't know any of these technical details. All I knew was a dog the size of a small truck was coming at me with teeth like a tyrannosaurus. And he had a gun instead of a tail, and it was wagging at me. I did what any sensible person would do. I screamed like a big girl's blouse, and ran as fast as my skinny legs would let me.
As my life flashed through my mind I cursed my own little dog, Cedric, for wandering off and leading me to the farm the monster dog was guarding. I cursed Eddie too, my so-called uncle. In fact , the thought of him totally filled my head with swear words. Really bad ones. If he hadn't had the brainwave to buy Cedric in the first place, I would've been peacefully tucked up in bed with my PlayStation instead of chasing the stupid mutt halfway across the country.
But that's Uncle Eddie for you. A complete moron who decides for no reason whatsoever that what every eleven year old boy needs more than anything else in the whole wide world is a dog. Not a state-of-the-art, fully pedigreed, oiled-up type of dog, of course. Not one that friends and neighbours drool over because of how handsome it is, or because of the way it does everything perfectly. Oh no. Just mangy little Cedric, covered in slobber and fleas and fitted with a dodgy Poo-matic 1.4. And in case you've been living under a rock and never come across a Poo-matic before, you should know that it's the oldest, cheapest and definitely most useless internal poo-collecting device on the market. It's made by AutoPet Inc., supposedly the world leaders in gadgets for improving animals, and uses a disposable cartridge system powered by two AAA batteries. I don't need to tell you where the cartridge has to be inserted, and I don't need to tell you what sort of mess a faulty 1.4 can make.
But I suppose it wasn't really Cedric's fault. Apart from the Poo-matic he was a perfectly normal little terrier, with wiry grey hair sticking out at all angles, even though I don't think he'd had a wash since the day he'd been born. Just don't ask me how he came to be called Cedric.
'Sort the dog out, Berthold,' Uncle Eddie shouted earlier that evening, when we heard a bleeping coming from the kitchen. Don't ask me how I got my name either.
Dear Uncle Eddie has to shout everything. He doesn't do normal talking like the rest of the human race. I must have been all of a metre away from him as he sat there picking his nose and yelling. He rolled his fat body to one side, lifted a white flabby thigh and let rip a monster fart. I swear his boxer shorts fluttered like a flag in the breeze.
I was more than happy to get out of there.
Cedric was sitting in the kitchen wagging his tail. He might have been looking guilty. It was hard to tell through all that scraggy grey fur. More than likely it was just a haven't got a clue what's going on look.
His Poo-matic alarm was still beeping. I clicked the switch on his collar and got a mild electric shock from the shonky wiring. I sighed, and watched the cartridge fly out of Cedric's rear end, followed by everything that should have been inside it.
Of course this wasn't really fair on Cedric. The dried up chicken balti and half an onion bhaji were left over after one of Eddie's drunken nights out. Maybe he thought Indian takeaway made a nice treat for a dog. Even if it didn't have any lubricating oil additives.
I gathered up a ton of kitchen roll and knelt down. Cedric slobbered in my ear. The poo cartridge was on the floor. As usual. The poo was on the floor too, but not in the poo cartridge. As usual.
Mike has spent most of his adult life creating, writing, designing and illustrating for children. He has produced material for He-Man, Transformers, Puddle Lane and Thomas the Tank Engine; worked on a wide selection of non-fiction books for publishers such as Collins, the BBC and Usborne (including Starting Point Science, winner of the Young Science Book of the Year Award); and, more recently, designed computer systems to help young people explore information over the Internet.
At fourteen, Mike learned to drive a tank and over the years has practised a number of activity sports, including parascending, abseiling, shooting, running and motor-biking. Mike also has a black belt in Karate. He illustrated and co-authored Foulsham's Junior Guide to Karate, and wrote tongue-in-cheek articles about the world's highest graded martial artist, Kevin Kickbutt.
Mike currently lives in Swindon with his wife Claire and their dog, Peb, who is half Labrador, half Poodle and half lunatic. Mike recently added to Swindon's skyline by turning the walls of an office block into a road, complete with roundabouts, zebra crossing, and two full sized Mini cars!
There will be a new Chalkface Challenge, for a different age group, in the Autumn.
Hooray for poo! Congratulations, Mike!
Wow that's definitely a winner! And congrats to the runners up!
Congratulations Mike! And thank you Celia - The judges did a fantastic job!
Mike - what a brilliant opening! If the rest of the book is ready, I hope you'll send it in to me at Hot Key.
Thanks so much Sara - I'll be in touch!!!
Thanks so much for running the competition Jan, and to the children for doing such a professional job, it's been great. Lovely to see which stories were chosen as the other runners up and read the winner - what a corker! Congrats Mike!
Congratulations, Mike and the runners up. The kids are obviously on the look out for funny stuff. Great.
Brilliant! And such a good idea for a competition. Look forward to the next one.
Thanks to all who entered - my class absolutely loved being judges, and blood was very nearly lost when some weren't chosen (names out of a hat was the only way). However, the whole class joined in with the final voting, with great gusto. Congratulations, Mike!
Thanks, Jan, from me too for running this and to Celia and all the children who read our openings. I feel very honoured mine is in there with the others - all of which sound very funny compared to my more scary offering. Congratulations to Mike - I want to read this book!
Thanks for all the congrats folks - feeling dead chuffed!!
Thank you to everyone who entered, it was so exciting when the entries started to come in! I'm so pleased that it's been such a positive experience for everyone involved.
I should also add, that next week on 28th July, I'm posting the results of the 'shadow judging'.
Conrazzz! It's really a great idea!


The perfect party, the perfect mood or the perfect day, can all be set on course with the right wine on hand. Before you can master the art of wine selection, however, you must also understand how to store, share and sip this timeless beverage. Keep reading for more information on everything about wine.
Seafood goes great with Pinot Grigio. This wine, in particular, makes the food taste even better. Besides Pinot Grigio, many other white wines taste good with seafood. Try a bottle with your next meal, and you will probably find that you enjoy the combination of flavors.
Windex is excellent for removing wine stains. Windex can easily combat fresh wine stains as opposed to water and soap. Be certain to use the trick immediately, because a delay will reduce its effectiveness.
TIP! Many wines can be paired really well with desserts. Dessert varieties tend to be sweeter than other wines.
Buy one single bottle of wine and taste test that first. You can always purchase additional bottles later. Given the wide variety of options, it can be hard to tell whether you will enjoy a given wine. It's a great idea to test out one bottle before making a commitment to get a case of that wine.
Don't be intimidated by wine discussions online, especially in a wine forum. You can learn much from other people by interacting in the forums. Having said this, don't just sign up for the first wine forum you discover. Check out all the different forums that exist so that you can get a feel for the one that best fits you.
TIP! Be adventurous when you are pairing new wines with your meals. You might discover a dish that goes well with a specific wine.
Try new things when buying wine! Try a new wine to develop an appreciation for it as it travels over your taste buds. You can try a wine that the shop owner recommends, or choose one from a different region, or use the information given by the talking card in the wine store. Why limit yourself when there are so many opportunities to discover your next favorite wine?
If you want to learn about wine, travel to areas in which grapes are grown and wine is produced. Your appreciation of wine will grow as you experience the process of growing and harvesting wine grapes. You will be able to better understand and explain the wine to other people. Wine regions are usually extremely beautiful and pleasant to visit.
TIP! Even though wine is an alcoholic beverage, you may be able to bring your children to a wine tasting, so call ahead and ask. Some wine tasting events are for adults only, but there are others that cater to children with separate drinks and activities.
Try not to believe every word that a wine expert shares with you. Good experts know that they may not always be right. Remember that no two people share the exact same tastes, regardless of expertise–or lack thereof. If you like something an expert doesn't, trust your own taste.
TIP! If there is a winery you particularly enjoy, stay in touch with them, for instance by subscribing to their newsletter. Wineries offer many special promotions including discounts and new wine tastings.
If you are interested in visiting a winery, make plans ahead of time. Find someone who can drive you home after the visit and establish a budget before you go to the winery. Write out any questions you have and know which wines you enjoy.
Search for wine forums online. You will learn a lot from other connoisseurs and share your own discoveries. A fellow member may lead to the discovery of your favorite wine.
TIP! Keeping a notebook to take down notes with is handy when you try different wines. This will help you determine what sort of palette you have.
Now you see that storing, tasting and serving your wine are determined by many factors. Ignoring this information can cause your next social gathering to be disastrous. Use the advice shared here with you so that you can better the enjoyment of your wine with your guests!


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The basic charter rates are listed below with a two hour minimum charter (except fishing which requires a minimum of 4 hour charter). This fee includes the boat, fuel, ice and bottled water, use of snorkel gear, and lobster catching gear, fishing gear, bait and tackle . The boat carries a blanket fishing license for up to 4 anglers. The boat can carry up to 6 passengers.
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Dating back to the first century AD, this former Roman temple is probably the oldest still used building you'll ever have been in. It's certainly the best preserved Roman building in Rome, partly because it was converted into a church by a Pope in around 609AD. Outside, the building shows its age with a huge stone canopy and ancient brickwork, but inside you get the full view of the magnificent dome. The building is lit by a single portal opening in the roof which lets in an amazing amount of light. We found the way the ball of light from the roof moves around the inside of the building quite hypnotic. Even today, it would be difficult to construct such a dome with the technology they had at the time safely. The Italian painter Raphael is buried here. The Pantheon is still a working church and as such admission is free. It is occasionally closed for services and events though. The Pantheon is in Piazza della Rotonda where you can also spend some time gazing at the stunning water fountain. This is an extract from our free Rome City Guide.
The Pantheon light portal
Inside the Pantheon there are some free information signs which give you background in English and Italian on the history of the building. For a small charge, there are also some interactive screens and an audio tour. When you visit, make sure you walk around the outside of the building. You'll get a real feel for just how big it is and you can see all the original Roman brickwork giving you an idea of just how much work must have gone into creating it so long ago. There are a number of organsied tours you can take which call in at the Pantheon including the highly rated Ancient Rome Half Day Walking Tour. You can see details of all the tours available in Rome and get latest prices in US Dollars here.
The Pantheon is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6.30pm and on Sunday from 9am to 1pm.
The alter inside the Pantheon
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At the edge of the city's woodland and of the river main floodplain, the project considers the football training centre as a landscape garden within the city of Frankfurt.
The existing topography of the site is ideally flat and mostly appropriate for the installation of sport pitches. The existing woodland and specimen trees provide an exceptional setting for the complex.
The woodland sitting along the eastern boundary is extended to create a series of monumental glades, creating a protective setting and buffer for the football pitches. A mix of tree species (mostly species already existing on site) are planted as saplings and tillers in order to generate a green belt around the complex. Following the planting techniques used in the forestry industry, a rich, long lasting and bio-diverse woodland is provided with a reduced cost at planting.
The system of clearings, formed by hedges, creates various views, experience and atmospheres to the users. they are mostly planted with lawn and rich species meadows.
The different layers of tree planting create a grading from the existing natural looking forest to a totally controlled nature represented by the turf of the football pitches.
Directly facing the building, the southern glade garden contains a green amphitheatre facing the main entrance of the disc.
Various paths distribute the pitches and the different areas of the park, creating delightful promenades around the site. The running track has a free form crossing all different environments of the park in order to provide pleasure in training.


This article focuses on the mechanisms of microbially induced or influenced corrosion (MIC) of metallic materials as an introduction to the recognition, management, and prevention of microbiological corrosion failures in piping, tanks, heat exchangers, and cooling towers. It discusses the degradation of various protective systems, such as corrosion inhibitors and lubricants. The article describes the failure analysis of steel, iron, copper, aluminum, and their alloys. It also discusses the probes available to monitor conditions relevant to MIC in industrial systems and the sampling and analysis of conditions usually achieved by the installation of removable coupons in the target system. The article also explains the prevention and control strategies of MIC in industrial systems.


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Ritual Axe Research Paper
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The figure holding the two objects is believed to be a connection to a spiritual god that is prayed to support the Yoruba people. The importance of Osanyin, lord of the forest and the leaves, ultimate divine source of the power to heal. The description of the Ritual Axe is similar to the description of the Osanyin, the god that the Yoruba people believe to heal. The Ritual Axe is a figure with one hand forward holding two miniature jars or bottles, with one leg or legs form together. Osanyin has only a single arm, a single eye, and a single leg. The Yoruba people believed in the story of Osanyin and how the god can heal and help the people of Yorubaland. The artist of the Ritual Axe created the axe to not only have a connection with Osanyin but to use the tool and pray for Osanyin healing powers to help the Yoruba community with the crops they were growing. Worshipping is the reason the axe was created, to have a spiritual belief that a god will support the Yoruba
Case Study: The Spirit Catches You And You Fall Down
A shaman plays the role in Hmong ethnomedicine as a spiritual healer, by calling the soul back to a person's body, repairing a soul and warding off evil spirits. In the case study the Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, Cha Koua Lee is the shaman who performed a healing ceremony for Lia. He brought his tools of the trade that consisted of a saber, gong, rattle, finger bells and a flying horse; these were all the tools that Shee Yee had used during his time on earth. During the sacrifice of the first pig, for Lia family (to safeguard and protect them throughout the year), the shaman did not kill the pig, in order to maintain a good relationship with the animal.
Iroquois And Judeo Christian Similarities
Some differences in the stories Iroquois and the Judeo Christian is having an almighty god. In the Judeo Christian story they believe that god created the heavens and the earth. Unlike in the Iroquois story where they believe that there is no almighty god and that the earth was made on a turtle's back. In the Iroquois story animals play a huge part starting with the two birds breaking Sky Womens fall. Also in a way they are viewed as a god or a power source.
The Demon In The Teahouse
Historical Fiction is a genre that has some qualities that are historically accurate, but it also has some qualities that are historically inaccurate. The Demon in the Teahouse is a book written by Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler that takes place in Japan during the Edo Period. The main character is Seksei who has to go through many quests in order to solve the murder mystery of a young geisha. He is adopted by Judge Ooka in order to train to become a samurai. Before this, he was the son of a merchant who was not able to move up in the caste system.
The Chippewas/Ojibwe Tribes
Douglas Dalton Professor Bober ANTH 3440 6 March 2018 History of The Chippewas/Ojibwe Tribes History and Culture Ojibwe, or Chippewa, tribe of Native Americans does not have the same share of recognition in the modern culture, despite being one of the largest one in terms of population size and. A tribe of nomads that were always moving along with the weather, ready and willing to adapt to new circumstances, they similarly attempted to adapt to the invasion of the European settlers between 18th and 19th centuries. Even though they have had a moderate amount of success in that adaptation, as they have established relatively successful trade agreements with French settlers, that cooperation eventually came back to haunt them, as they were
James Walker Sacred Pipe Analysis
When looking at an American account by James Walker, who was a physician on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, gave an account of the sacred pipe and is uses. Walker writes, "When a Lakota does anything in a formal manner he should first smoke the pipe. This is because the spirit in the pipe smoke is pleasing to Wanka-Tanka and to all spirits." This quote by Walker expresses the importance that the Sacred Pipe had in daily life if one took time out of their day to smoke before doing something of importance. The connection with ancestors and with Wakan-Tanka through the smoke that is released through a sacred pipe and the importance within Lakota society shows the way that an object is able to bring a closer relationship with a God.
Egyptian Standing Figure Analysis
Introduction This paper will analyze and compare the Egyptian Standing Figure of Osiris with Egyptian Mummy Coffin of Pedusiri, visual elements of Ancient and Medieval Art and Architecture works from the collection of the Milwaukee Art Museum. By comparing and contrasting these two works, we will be able to see the salient parts of each of them more clearly and can better understand the relationship between their periods, cultures, or artists. This comparison will also reveal how these two cultures view the human anatomy and human spirit in different ways.
The Cherokee Origin Myth
When reading the origin myth from the Cherokee, it is clear that animals and plants were valued for assisting in creating the earth, receiving special gifts, and sharing the land with humans. Throughout the story, animals help with the development of the world. The Water Beetle made the land from mud, while the Buzzard made the mountains and valleys. The animals even positioned the sun perfectly so every creature could enjoy the light wherever they are. Some plants and animals were even singled out to show the unique qualities they were given.
Deathly Hallows Sacrifice
While it is not always easy to accept the fact that we need to either let someone or something go, it is necessary. The novel, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows by Jk Rowling, is the thrilling climax to a much loved 7 book series about The Boy Who Lived and his enemy Voldemort. From this book, we learn while it might not seem fair nor right, sacrifice is an unavoidable part of our lives. This theme becomes present when the werewolf Remus Lupin, and his recently wedded wife, Tonks fought in the final battle at Hogwarts, even though they had a child. They fight to let creatures and wizards alike, have a better chance for life.
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Earl Timberlake Kameron McGusty Chris Lykes Matt Cross Bruce Gak Nysier Brooks Sam Waardenburg Sports Men's basketball Men's sports Basketball College basketball College sports Coaching Athlete injuries Athlete health Athlete recruiting Men's college basketball
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Miami Hurricanes expect to rebound after two losing seasons
By STEVEN WINE - Nov. 13, 2020 11:46 AM EST
FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2019, file photo, Miami coach Jim Larranaga watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in Coral Gables, Fla. Larranaga, 70, is heading into his 35th year as a college coach and his 10th at Miami. He's under contract through 2023-24 and says he has no plans to retire, but acknowledges the past two seasons have been trying. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
MIAMI (AP) — Coach Jim Larranaga is coming off back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since 1991-93, and he knows why.
His Miami Hurricanes have had trouble guarding their opponents, especially in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
"We have been perhaps worst team in ACC defensively the past two seasons," Larranaga said. "Some of it has to do with our lack of depth, some of it has to do with not being quite as big and talented as in my previous seasons."
This season the Hurricanes are taller and deeper, and they hope to be better. Five of their top six scorers return from a team that went 15-16 last season, and at least three newcomers are expected to have significant roles.
BETTER D?
One of Miami's newcomers is 7-foot senior Nysier Brooks, a transfer who blocked 51 shots for Cincinnati a year ago and is eager to upgrade Miami's interior defense.
"I know a lot more people at this level intend to try me, so I'm going to focus on going vertical," Brooks said. "A lot of people aren't going through me to finish, but there will be a lot of people that have athletic abilities, so I'm just waiting for them to come see. I'm planning on trying to get defensive player of the year in this conference."
Regarding perimeter defense, senior guard Chris Lykes says several of his teammates are versatile enough for the Hurricanes to mix and match.
"It will be a different team defensively, and better, too," Lykes said. "We have solid rim protection. We've also got guys who can guard a number of different positions. We have been picking up full court in practice, and I think we have the speed and agility to do that."
ENTRENCHED
Larranaga, 71, is heading into his 35th year as a head coach and his 10th at Miami. He's under contract through 2023-24 and says he has no plans to retire, but acknowledged the past two seasons have been trying.
There was more frustration when forward Sam Waardenburg, Miami's leading rebounder a year ago, suffered a season-ending foot injury in practice last month.
"Before," Larranaga said, "when I was speaking to anyone from the media, I would say as long as we stay healthy, we should be in much better shape than we have been the last two seasons. But it a big blow to us to lose Sam."
Larranaga has coached four NCAA Tournament teams at Miami, but the Hurricanes went 14-18 in 2018-19 — his first losing record since 1997-98 at George Mason. Last season was only slightly better, and the Hurricanes have lost 17 consecutive games to ranked teams since February 2018.
Larranaga blames the Hurricanes' downturn on an FBI investigation into college basketball that raised questions about his program and hurt recruiting. No wrongdoing by Larranaga surfaced.
MORE DEPTH
Recruiting struggles and injuries left the Hurricanes had only eight scholarship players for some games a year ago. This season the rotation could be 10 deep, even after the loss of Waardenburg.
"We can actually get in full practices now," guard Kameron McGusty said.
Along with Brooks, newcomers include freshman guard Earl Timberlake and freshman forward Matt Cross. Deng Gak, a 6-11 junior, returns after missing most of last season with a knee injury.
The 6-5 Timberlake is among the mostly highly ranked recruits in Miami history.
"He is more physically ready than most freshmen," Larranaga said. "He's strong and athletic and is going to be a major contributor from day one."
LYKES
Lykes led Miami with an average of 15.4 points a year ago, and he's the third-leading returning scorer in the ACC. Putting up points isn't his primary goal, however.
"I'm trying to win as many games as I can," Lykes said. "I feel like I've had a solid career here, but careers are always defined by winning. Unfortunately I haven't won much here."
The opener against Stetson on Nov. 25 was postponed because of a COVID-19 case within the Hatters' program. Miami is now scheduled to play four non-conference games, beginning Nov. 29 at home against North Florida.
Because of the coronavirus, no fans will be permitted at home games through at least the end of December.
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Solar industry set for record shipments of 52 GW in 2014.
"Hanwha SolarOne Co. saw "robust" volumes in the first half while maintaining its aim to sell as many as 1.6 gigawatts of panels this year, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Qidong, China-based company Nam Seong-Woo said yesterday on a call with analysts. To keep up with demand, it expects to complete its plant expansion by the end of the year.
Trina Solar Ltd., First Solar Inc., JinkoSolar Holding Co., Canadian Solar Inc., and JA Solar Holdings Co. all reported profits in the quarter. Only Hanwha and larger rival Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. cut its shipment forecasts for this year and reported losses. Solar companies are expanding as a supply glut that hurt margins is mopped up.
….Global installations are expected to reach a record 52 gigawatts this year up from 40.3 gigawatts in 2013 on falling equipment and financing costs combined with stable incentives, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The top seven makers expect to account for about 20 gigawatts of that.
Markets including China, Japan and the U.S. will drive more than half of the growth this year, accounting for as much as 14 gigawatts, 11.9 gigawatts and 5.6 gigawatts respectively.


COLUMBUS, Ohio – Tickets for the 2010 Division Field Hockey Championships in College Park, Md., are on sale now as the seventh-ranked Ohio State field hockey team faces No. 1 Maryland in the NCAA Semifinal at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex on the campus of Maryland.
All-session tickets include adult passes for $18, student/senior passes for $12, and group passes (20+) for $8. Single session adult tickets are $10, student/senior tickets are $7 and group (20+) will be sold for $5. Tickets may be purchased by visiting the Terrapin Ticket Office in the Comcast Center, visiting umterps.com or by phone at 1-800-IMA-TERP.
The 2010 season has been a year to remember for the Buckeyes. Ohio State (18-4, 5-1 Big Ten) won its third Big Ten regular season championship this season as co-champions. The team advanced to its first NCAA semifinal appearance with a 3-2 overtime win over No.4-seed Syracuse Nov. 14 in State College, Pa. The 18 victories this year is also a single-season program record.


BUSINESSES across Somerset have created 145 apprenticeships and 123 work experience placements since a drive against unemployment, particularly among young people, began in October.
More than 150 employers pledged their support during a 100-day campaign called Get Somerset Working.
The campaign was developed by a partnership of Somerset County Council, colleges, training providers, and the Somerset Employment and Skills Board.
Young people across the county have seen many routes to employment and training closed off to them during a period of recession or very little national economic growth.
Latest county council figures in Somerset suggest that youth unemployment now stands at 4.7%.
An event to celebrate this success was held with the Somerset Chamber of Commerce in Taunton last week.
The county council's economy chief, David Hall, told the County Gazette: "This news is a great boost for the Somerset economy, and particularly for young people looking to start a career.
"It proves that local businesses are still prepared to invest in their future workforce during tough economic times.
Graham Knight, from the Get Somerset Working partnership, said: "We set out to work with 100 Somerset employers that had not employed an apprentice or offered work experience in the past 18 months.
"In just 100 days, 151 employers have pledged support and ended up creating more than 260 opportunities, which is a fantastic effort.


The Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships are on track to be the biggest and most exciting sailing event ever held on Australian shores.
ISAF Events Manager Alastair Fox was in Perth last week conducting a review of the progress of the World Championships and said that the committed and enthusiastic team is ahead of schedule in terms of planning and preparation. Combined with hard work and the evidence of strong support from government and the commercial sector, he said that Perth 2011 was on course to be 'a huge success'!
"To see the enthusiasm and commitment from all the Perth staff members and having met some of the town planners, the commitment from them is transparent," he said. "Perth 2011 has a great group of people moving this forward. I am really looking forward to being here in December 2011 and I think the sailors are going to have a great Regatta."
Perth 2011 Event Director John Longley agreed and said that the 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships are not going to be 'just another event'.
"We're going to raise the bar for all sailing events that follow! We are planning to make this a world-class, international event that all those to follow are judged by," explained Longley.
Longley held extensive meetings with Fox during his time in Western Australia, in relation to the progression of crucial issues including race courses, race management, the volunteer programme and the Event Village formation.
When asked whether he thought the Perth 2011 team was on target in terms of delivering a high quality World Championships, Fox said: "I am more than happy [with the progress] to be honest."
This week, Perth 2011 and ISAF announced the dates of the Perth International Regatta (the main test event for the World Championships), which are 16 to 21 November, 2010.
"Test events are essential," explained Fox. "The Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships is [ISAF's] pinnacle event and it is an Olympic qualifying event. It is important that we make sure that everything from race management to logistics, to sports presentation are covered, tested and that we can really get the best out of them for 2011."
"When you consider that there are only 38 weeks until the Perth International Regatta, commitment and a professional approach will really help us accelerate the planning and preparation for the World Championships," he added.


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The MYR program is a family-centered, strengths-based model that will introduce and engage the adolescent and family members towards recovery. MYR, through its existing connections to community services for adolescents statewide, will develop comprehensive ongoing treatment planning that will provide continued support and treatment for the adolescent and family upon returning to their community. The program is licensed by The Massachusetts' Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services.
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