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The Deception of Sin
1. Solomon is teaching his son about the dangers of sexual immorality.
2. In chapter six, he describes a scene in which a young man is enticed into sin by the strange woman…
a. The person observes the scene from a latticed window… looking out over a city street late at night.
b. He recounts what he saw…
3. This is actually one scene he describes, so we will look at the whole picture at once.
4. Next week we will look at the same scene from the perspective of the young man—at his ignorance, inexperience, folly, and sin.
5. Tonight we will look at it from the perspective of the woman—and notice her methodology in enticing and alluring.
She has Set a Physical Trap…
1. She was out there late at night (vs.9)
• This woman is taking advantage of the darkness.
• If you are going to set a trap, you try to hide or camouflage the trap.
• Thus, this woman hides under the cloak of darkness.
• John 3:19 – men loved darkness because their deeds are evil!
2. She was waiting… (vs. 10) “There met him a woman”…
• As he walked down this street, the woman was waiting for him… anyone!
• That’s how any trap is set. You put the trap out and wait for your victim.
• If you leave a trap in a good location, eventually, you will snag something!
3. She was attired like a harlot… (vs. 10) This is the bait.
• A trap needs bait… something that will allure the animal into the trap.
• Therefore, you have to appeal to the animal’s senses… sight, smell, taste, etc
• That is just what this woman does. She dresses in the attire of a harlot…
• This means her clothing was designed to attract attention to herself… to appeal to this man’s eye…
• Just as you would put a piece of meat in a trap to lure an animal in the forest, so this woman shows her flesh to attract this young man…
• Note here that the Bible acknowledges that there is such a thing as the “attire of a harlot.” Be careful ladies what you wear—and what you allow your daughters to wear! The way a woman dresses makes a loud statement about that woman! Her clothing was bait!
4. But subtlety was in her heart
a. NIV – with crafty intent.
b. Again, like a trap… an alluring exterior… but with ulterior motives… crafty, evil intent…
c. She is exactly like a trap… lying in wait for a victim to come by; her trap hidden under the cover of darkness; alluring bait; but with the intent of taking a victim… crafty intent.
5. She lies in wait for her next victim. (vs. 11-12)
a. First Solomon describes her character.
• A godly woman has a meek and quiet spirit. This woman is loud and stubborn (defiant; rebellious).
• She does not abide in her house… but is out all over the place.
• She refuses to submit to her husband but is stubborn and defiant.
• She refuses to be a housewife faithful to her husband, but is all over town looking for her next prey.
b. The reason she is out of her house is that she is waiting at every corner to meet her next lover. (vs. 12)
c. Now she is pictured as a trap that doesn’t stay in one place.
d. If the fish aren’t biting in one spot, you move to another. If you aren’t getting any beaver or rabbits in your trap, then you move the trap where you are more likely to catch some!
e. This woman could be found at the corner bar… at hotel lobbies… at parties… busy street corners…
f. But wherever she is found, she is on the prowl…
g. That is how Solomon describes this woman. She is determined!
h. The term “lie in wait” in vs. 12 is a word that can be translated “ambush.”
i. It is used in Prov. 1:11 – of men ambushing someone to steal from them. This woman is going to ambush her victim too…
j. The trap is set… and it might be found in any number of places… so be careful! Be aware!
6. She caught him… she is aggressive (vs. 13)
a. Now the young man walks into her trap… and the trap springs on him!
b. Any trap would have a mechanism to spring on its prey and capture them. (a door will shut on the animal; levers will spring shut on his leg; a net falls over him…)
c. But whatever mechanism used, the trap is designed to “catch” the animal off guard…
d. That is just what this woman does. She “catches” this young man and kisses him… throwing him off guard. She’s got him!
e. With an impudent face—sometimes translated “brazen”—Lexicon defines it as “firm; strong; prevailing”—She has the brazen face of a conqueror. She won! She got what she wanted! She prevailed again!
She Sets an Intellectual Trap…
• Unlike an animal in a trap, this young man CAN physically escape if he so chooses.
• The seductress now has to set an intellectual trap for him… and convince him not to flee.
• She has allured his flesh—now she attempts to capture his head too. She appeals to logic… she gives him reasonable arguments why he should stay with her that night.
• Her arguments are as follows:
1. She convinces him that there will be NO CONSEQUENCES… (Vs. 14-15)
a. These verses are difficult to understand… and could be interpreted several different ways.
• Some have suggested that by stating she has just made her offerings, that she implies that she has a great banquet of food at her house, left over from the offering. (Lev.7:15)
• Some have suggested that the woman is telling the man that she is ceremonially clean… and he would not become ceremonially unclean by lying with her—although that is hard to see in light of the gross sin!
• It is more likely that she is telling this young man that she won’t get pregnant. (Lev. 15:30 – speaking of a ladies’ menstrual cycle and the offering made at the end of it)
b. If this last view is correct, then the woman is trying to calm this young man’s fears of ending up with an unwanted child. She won’t get pregnant… not now!
c. Thus, her first intellectual argument to talk this man into sin was that there would not be any long lasting consequences! Don’t worry!
d. We can sin—and there will be no consequences!
• This is an old lie of the devil!
• This is the temptation in any sin—not just sexual sins.
• Satan told Eve, “enjoy the forbidden fruit and you will not die! Don’t worry about the consequences!”
• But that was a lie—and this woman is a liar too.
• Sin deceives us! It exaggerates the pleasure and hides the consequences.
• Sin promises us to enjoy the pleasures of sins and promises we can avoid the evil consequences.
2. She makes the sin as ATTRACTIVE AND APPEALING as she can (vs. 16-18)
a. She describes to the young man how enjoyable it would be if he came home with her.
b. She speaks of beautiful tapestry and carved work to capture the eye gate…
c. She speaks of the perfumed bed—to capture the nose gate…
d. She speaks of the pleasure of the sexual relationship…
• Our fill of love – fill = to be satiated… satisfied… fulfilled…
• But sin does not fulfill. It leaves a person quite empty and guilty…
• Solace ourselves in love – solace = rejoice; delight;
• She promises delight; but the joys of sin are short-lived… followed by feelings of guilt that last a long time…
e. But her appeal is that the pleasure will be worth it all… the pleasures she has described were designed to appeal to his sense of logic—the pleasure will outweigh any misgivings he might have. It makes sense to enjoy. You only live once!
3. She promises him that they will NEVER GET CAUGHT (vs. 19-20)
a. Her husband is gone—on a long journey! He won’t be back. Nobody’s home!
• vs. 20 – day appointed = full moon or new moon…
• NAS & NIV – will not be home till full moon
• He is on business and can’t return before a certain date. There’s no way we could get caught!
b. She convinces him that it is a safe and reasonable plan.
c. She is allaying any fears he may have of being caught.
d. This too is a lie. God knows all. Be sure your sin will find you out! (Num. 32:23)
4. Finally, she flatters… convinces… and conquers her prey (vs. 21)
a. She allured him originally with subtlety and her skimpy, appealing attire.
b. But once she catches him, she then has to convince him…
c. She has already appealed to his senses:
• She alludes to the smell—the spices in her bed
• he felt her embrace—as she caught him and kissed him (vs. 13)
• he saw the way she was dressed (vs. 10)
• He now hears her invitation and flattery… (vs. 14-15)
d. Ultimately, it is her tongue… her reasoning… her cunning speech… her words that were smoother than butter… that convinces the young man to stay.
e. She flatters him… somehow she makes him believe that HE is the one she has been waiting for—even though she was a trap waiting for ANY prey to walk by…
f. She forced him… (force = impel; thrust; drive)
• She didn’t physically force him… it was the force of her powers of persuasion.
• Like a slick salesman, she one by one removes all his reasons for NOT buying her product. There are no negatives—only positives!
• In particular—it was her lips… what she said… her convincing arguments that there would no consequences… it would be pleasurable… and they would never get caught… why not?
1. Solomon is warning his son what he should expect to find out in the world.
2. He warns his son so he is not caught off guard… so he will be aware and alert to temptation.
3. Seduction is a trap… the evil woman sets a trap. Young people need to be aware of such traps—and to be careful!
4. Eph. 5:15-17 – walk circumspectly—for we live in evil days!

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Dept. of Wait What Now? : Amazon is now a game company
Amazon.com has announced the existence of Amazon Game Studios and launched its first social game on Facebook. So I guess now Amazon is Zynga as well as still being Amazon. The Facebook game is called Living Classics and it follows a family of foxes as they run around classic literature worlds like Alice In Wonderland. So I guess you get a tie-in there to good old-fashioned books (you know, those things that Amazon was originally known for). That might be a reason why this is happening since almost everything Amazon-related ends up pointed at driving retail sales. Amazon has to know that it’s hard to make money off of Facebook games, right? I’d think so.
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Amazon gave few details about the new division except that it’s focused on developing “innovative, fun and well-crafted games,” a sign that more titles are on the way. It also noted that the team is hiring.
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Nightfall: Escape once again proved its potential to revolutionize the international video game industry as Zeenoh Games exhibit the game on this year’s LVL UP EXPO, May 30-31, Cashman Center, Las Vegas.
The event was attended by several gamers and even game enthusiasts from Las Vegas. Anthony Perlas, Zeenoh’s Community Manager in Las Vegas, presented the game to the crowd and impressed all the attendees who had the chance to experience Nightfall:Escape.
The crowd, especially the Filipino-Americans appreciated the game’s unique horror experience given that the game’s plot is rooted from Asia’s vast collection of supernatural mythologies. Not just that, the game also opens a big opportunity for the Aswang globalization. Hence, giving us a much bigger opportunity to impart Philippine culture to the world.
LVL UP, a non-profit organization based on Las Vegas spearheads this annual gaming extravaganza to showcase various games, new technologies, and even anime trends. This year’s EXPO, sponsored by several leading game and technology companies such as Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony and Funimation Entertainment, is jampacked with awesome events including game tournaments and a rip-roaring cosplay event.

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Blowing Harvey’s trumpet
WE HANG on what they say, we scrutinise every move they make, and those they don’t, we analyse every little detail of their task of rousing 22 players into spirited action each week, looking for clues as to just what will unfold.
In a team game of large numbers, it’s the coach who comes to most represent the success or failure of that side. It’s he who explains the victories, rationalises the losses, sets the course being followed and the make-up of the playing group attempting to steer the ship.
It’s his own performance, paradoxically, which is arguably the hardest to assess. It obviously can’t be measured in kicks, handballs or goals, but nor even ladder position, the quality of the tools with which Geelong’s Mark Thompson has to work giving him a clear advantage over, say Richmond’s Damien Hardwick, before the battle has even started.
But it doesn’t mean we can’t have a crack at measuring just which coaches are getting the most out of the resources they do have, and coping best with the various slings and arrows of an AFL season. And the standings on a coaching ladder don’t necessarily go hand in hand with the premiership version.
Like the real ladder, though, there is a standout at the top. And it’s not Thompson, as tremendous as his Cats have been. It’s his former Essendon premiership teammate Mark Harvey, and by some margin.
The turnaround in the perception of the Dockers’ coach has been, to say the least, swift. In late March, on the eve of the season, Harvey was a hot favourite to be the first coach of 2010 to lose his job. Instead, on Wednesday, he was reappointed until the end of 2012.
A year ago, the criticisms were cutting, the most memorable former St Kilda coach Grant Thomas’ blunt assessment that: ”It is sad to say it but, unfortunately, he seems to be well out of his depth. His charges do not respond to his coaching and don’t play for him.”
No one could doubt they are now. It took a while, but Harvey’s prints are all over the Dockers of 2010, having moulded, without too much off-season tinkering, by far the hardest and most resilient version of Freo we’ve ever seen.
Nothing exemplifies that better than a vastly-improved record on the road, four wins from six starts outside Perth so far. Or their on-field attitude, the Dockers several times over their nine wins to date having answered emphatically when challenged in games.
But Harvey’s team, like him as a player, has a great blend of toughness, efficiency and audacity, the latter demonstrated in those such as livewire forward Hayden Ballantyne and come-from-nowhere midfielder Michael Barlow. It’s been as stellar a coaching performance as that of Fremantle as a unit.
There’s a clear No. 2 as well on the coaching ladder in my view, and a runaway winner of the ”coaching in adversity” stakes, St Kilda’s Ross Lyon.
The controversies started last year for the Saints with the recruitment of Andrew Lovett, and have barely stopped since, an almost weekly catalogue of potential distractions. Then, in round three, St Kilda lost its skipper and clearly most important player in Nick Riewoldt.
But save for a stumble between rounds five and eight, when his team lost three out of four, Lyon has kept the Saints not only in the hunt, but second on the ladder, with still plenty of scope for improvement, and Riewoldt’s long-awaited return now imminent.
Lyon’s faith in game plan and structures over mere personnel has clearly been a big factor in the successful holding mission. But so has his capacity to remain focused and unflustered by some off-field scripts straight out of the Bold and the Beautiful.
They’re strengths of his Geelong rival, Thompson, too. It’s fashionable to see the Cats as being on auto-pilot, but they were also a team supposedly about to slide a little, but instead looks to have even improved.
”Bomber” has Shannon Byrnes and Travis Varcoe playing career-best football, ditto James Kelly. He threw Tom Hawkins into the ruck with impressive results, and oversaw a recruiting punt which paid off big-time in the shape of James Podsiadly, all while the injury toll mounted, the Cats still hardly missing a beat.
Sydney is sixth on the ladder, a surprise to many, but its coach, Paul Roos, comes in even higher in this exercise at fourth. In his last year in the job, Roos is having a blinder, some warhorses revitalised, but the kids and the pick-ups from elsewhere responding as well.
It’s an effort commentator David King rates highly, ”as much for his recruiting as his coaching”. ”All those guys have come in for a purpose, and all have played their role,” he says.
Not far behind Roos on the coaching ladder are two debutants. Brad Scott’s young North Melbourne couldn’t have started a lot worse, belted when it counted by Port Adelaide, towelled up by over 100 points against St Kilda, and without critical key forward Drew Petrie.
Since then its racked up seven wins, those against Brisbane Lions and Carlton, epitomising the sort of ferocity at the ball you’d expect from a side coached by the hard-nosed former Lions defender. With so many kids in key midfield roles, it’s no small feat. ”They just play the way you’d expect under him,” says commentator Garry Lyon. ”And to be able to get a group with that many kids to learn to play that way so quickly is a pretty fair effort.”
King concurs. ”The kids are playing like men. And though he didn’t want them to be seen as the old Shinboners, he’s actually encapsulated that perfectly.”
The rate of improvement of Hardwick’s Richmond, meanwhile, has been quite astonishing, even to his coaching peers. ”For a while, I seriously thought they were going to get beaten by 100 points every week,” said one this week.
Instead, the Tigers have won three of their past four games. Hardwick’s side learns apace, and is sticking to a formula of hard-at-it contesting and quick, direct movement. He’s left Jack Riewoldt one-out, the results spectacular, sparked veterans Shane Tuck and Ben Cousins back into life, and boom draftee Dustin Martin is just one of a number of promising kids who get better week by week. Not bad in the space of 13 games.
Carlton coach Brett Ratten cops more flak from his own fans than perhaps any of his rivals, but is just outside the top eight. The obvious knock on the Blues, and by extension their coach, is their capacity, as in the past fortnight, to drop games they are expected to win. But while the highs and lows haven’t been evened out enough yet, the highs, two beltings of Geelong and St Kilda, have been spectacular. His faith in Jordan Russell has been rewarded in the emergence of a fine player off half-back for the Blues, and Mitch Robinson is making his presence felt more.
Most of all, though, Ratten reshaped a forward set-up that nobody expected to kick enough goals in the absence of the departed Brendan Fevola, but has proved almost as productive, and did it with dare, unleashing the whippy sharpshooting trio of Eddie Betts, Jeff Garlett and Chris Yarran. ”Brendan who?” quips King.
At the other end of the coaching ladder, it’s easy, and often lazy, to plonk the bosses of those teams most underperformed. But it’s hard not to look at both West Coast and Adelaide and see problems in the box as well as on the field.
John Worsfold, says one contemporary, ”just doesn’t coach in the modern style”. ”All that rolling back and helping the defenders, he just refuses to do it”.
King believes the Eagles consistently go too tall in attack.
”The modern game says you get the ball forward then put pressure on, lock it in. They’re picking as many as five talls, so how are they going to put pressure on? It diminishes their run late in games, and is a major factor in why they haven’t been able to run out games.”
Injuries, both pre-season and during, have cruelled Adelaide. But so, increasingly, does Neil Craig’s rigidity appear to be doing likewise, the degree of hesitation and uncertainty in so many capable and experienced senior hands remarkable. Regardless of circumstance, no side good enough to miss out on a preliminary final by five points should be sitting 15th on the ladder just a dozen games later.
Then there’s the gambler who lost. Michael Voss, like Roos, punted on a big group of experienced trade pick-ups.
His, however, has been a far less successful bet, the gains from the half-dozen strong group minimal, Fevola presenting his usual share of management headaches, the old stagers like Jonathan Brown, Simon Black and Luke Power still too crucial to the Lions’ performance, and coach and club dithering too long over the fitness of both their key forwards.
Like his team, there might still be time for Voss to get back in the game in 2010. But the coaching version of one of the all-time great players can no longer simply go out and pick up a swag of damaging possessions.
Finding some badly needed touch for an AFL coach is a lot harder and a lot less easily measured. And as a couple of much more experienced coaching hands whose sides are even lower on the ladder would attest, form when lost, can be a lot more difficult to recover.
Connolly’s 2010 coaches ladder
1. MARK HARVEY (Fremantle)
Was supposed to be the first sacked, instead he’s just been reappointed. His Dockers have got harder, tougher and a lot more consistent without sacrificing flair.
2. ROSS LYON (St Kilda)
No rival has had anything like the amount of crisis management with which Lyon has had to deal, not to mention the loss of his most important player, but Saints remain near top.
3. MARK THOMPSON (Geelong)
Many thought the Cats could slide a little. Scarily, they might actually have got better, Thompson eking more out of lesser lights and breezing through the loss of key players.
4. PAUL ROOS (Sydney)
Did anyone think the Swans would be challenging for top four? Roos’ last year as Swans coach is turning into one of his best, shaped by some smart coach-driven recruiting.
5. BRAD SCOTT (North Melbourne)
Big immediate impact on young list has the Roos playing a harder and more direct brand, the coach having turned around some potentially deflating early beltings.
6. RODNEY EADE (Western Bulldogs)
Dogs haven’t been at their best, but Eade has kept them within striking distance nonetheless, some smart positional moves – and the recruitment of Barry Hall — paying off.
7. MICK MALTHOUSE (Collingwood)
Promotion of team culture has paid off in a very even spread of talent. Despite natural defensive instincts, has embraced a more attacking version of his Pies.
8. DAMIEN HARDWICK (Richmond)
Engineered remarkable transformation of a team regarded early as one of the worst ever to three wins from past four games, with young stars emerging everywhere.
9. BRETT RATTEN (Carlton)
Still wears supporter flak, but has dragged improvement out of many, and reorganised forward set-up so well Fevola has barely been missed.
10. DEAN BAILEY (Melbourne)
Demon kids have come on quickly, and Jamar is a veteran transformed. Melbourne plays an attacking Geelong-like game under his watch, and results are promising.
11. ALASTAIR CLARKSON (Hawthorn)
Good comeback by his Hawks, tempered a little by how badly things had spiralled out of control before then, the team’s trademark physicality completely absent for too long.
12. MATTHEW KNIGHTS (Essendon)
Long-term vision still looks OK, and Dons have been more resilient and consistent, but there’s been questions about selection and structure at times as well.
13. MARK WILLIAMS (Port Adelaide)
Things have fallen away too quickly for the Power, a temporary harder streak now completely absent, the flakiness not reflecting well on his capacity to motivate the group.
14. MICHAEL VOSS (Brisbane Lions)
The recruiting spree was bold, but appears to have backfired, too much ducks and drakes about fitness of key players, and mid-tier not responding to increased responsibility.
15. NEIL CRAIG (Adelaide)
Stunning demise for team a kick away from last year’s preliminary final. Crows look shell-shocked, hesitant and at times completely confused by rigid methodology.
16. JOHN WORSFOLD (West Coast)
Eagles are playing an outdated game, too tall, inflexible, and without enough forward pressure. Skill level is at times atrocious, and doesn’t appear to have improved.


Stewart quits Conservative Party to run for London mayor
FORMER Tory leadership contender Rory Stewart has quit the Conservative Party and will run as an independent candidate for London mayor.
The ex-Cabinet minister was among the 21 rebels who had the whip removed by Boris Johnson when they defied the prime minister by backing a move designed to block a no-deal Brexit.
Mr Stewart ran against Mr Johnson in the contest to lead his party in June, but on Friday he announced his decision to quit the party and stand down as MP for Penrith and The Border MP in the next general election.
The 2020 mayoral election will pit him against Labour incumbent Sadiq Khan and Conservative candidate Shaun Bailey, who was backed by Mr Johnson in his Tory conference speech on Wednesday.
Mr Stewart warned of the danger of Brexit to the capital and said he wanted to combat "extremism" in British politics as London mayor.
"I'm leaving that gothic shouting chamber of Westminster, I'm getting away from a politics which makes me sometimes feel as though [US President Donald] Trump has never left London," he said.
His campaign hit the ground running, with a letter announcing his mayoral decision to the London Evening Standard being covered on the newspaper's front page.
The president of his local Conservative association said the PM's removal of the whip may have played a role in the move.
Mr Stewart received some cross-party praise, but Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was highly critical of the MP's track record of backing austerity.
"Rory Stewart wholeheartedly backed Tory cuts that have ripped the heart out of our communities and done so much damage to our police, NHS and schools. He would be a disaster for London," the Islington North MP said.
Mr Stewart served as international development secretary until his resignation from government in July, shortly before Mr Johnson took office and undertook his drastic Cabinet reshuffle.
The firm opponent of a no-deal Brexit was among the rebels who voted to take control of the commons timetable in order to pass legislation aimed at blocking a sudden exit from the EU.
The PM retaliated by ordering the controversial cull, which saw two former chancellors stripped of the Conservative whip.
Amber Rudd, a former cabinet colleague who resigned from Mr Johnson's Cabinet and the Tory party last month, said the departure of an "outstanding" MP and minister was a "loss to politics".
"One of the strongest speakers in parliament. Principled, patient, thoughtful. I feel certain he'll be back," she tweeted.
Mr Stewart wrote in his column in the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald that he considered standing as an independent in Penrith before ruling it out.
"But it should be no secret that there are also local party members who would rather I did not run again. I don't want to test loyalties, destroy old friendships or push any of these issues any further," he said.
Robert Craig, president of the Penrith and The Border Conservative Association, said Mr Stewart would "possibly" not have made the decision if he still had the Tory whip.
"I suppose had that changed... it seems to have become clear that that wasn't going to change and he has other ambitions," Mr Craig said.
Mr Craig praised Mr Stewart as an "inspirational" MP who managed to attract a broad church of followers, and criticised Mr Johnson for taking the party in an "extreme" direction.
The independent was welcomed to the race by Mr Bailey, as he took a swipe at the current mayor for having a "woeful record".
Mr Khan said he "welcomes all challenges", adding: "The most important thing in this election is that London chooses a mayor committed to stopping Brexit and standing up for London's values in the shadow of the huge cuts imposed by the Tory government."
The 46-year-old MP was first elected to the Penrith constituency in 2010.
That was after serving as the coalition deputy-governor of two provinces in southern Iraq following the 2003 invasion and a tint as an officer in the army's black watch.
Mr Stewart's first public mention of his resignation came during a reading at London's Royal Albert Hall, but many in the audience took it as a joke.
He read a letter written to the PM's father Stanley Johnson in 1982 from his son's former house master at Eton College, Martin Hammond.
The letter, chosen for Mr Stewart by organisers, states that the schoolboy had adopted a "disgracefully cavalier" attitude to his classical studies and "sometimes seems affronted when criticised".


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Fast neutron flux (14.8 MeV) of a neutron generator has been measured by activation technique. The measurements performed using Cu and Ni threshold detectors. 62Cu and 57Ni were produced through 63Cu (n, 2n) 62Cu and 58Ni (n, 2n)57Ni reactions. They decay by emitting 511 keV and 1377 keV gamma rays, respectively. The half life of 62Cu is 9.74min and that of 57 Ni is 36 hours. The flux of neutron has been calculated by measuring the activity after the irradiation time. Gamma spectroscopy of the activated foils was performed using a HPGe detector. By employing this technique the neutron flux of 2.64×107±3%n/s was obtained for 60 μΑ deuteron of 110 keV energy, bombarding a solid target of 3H.

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Geometric Open Diamond Necklace
Give your look that extra touch with this classic Geometric Open Diamond Necklace cut from Natural, Chestnut, or Black wood.
Not all diamonds need to shine bright!
- Hand Painted
- Materials: laser cut wood
- 18" Sterling Silver Chain with a clasp
- Dimensions: 1.2" tall x 1.2" wide
- Design .125" thick
- Handmade in the USA

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A new variant of the Koobface worm that targets Mac OS X and Linux as well as Windows is spreading through Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, security researchers warned today.
Mozilla today said it wouldn't -- or couldn't -- pull a "kill switch" to disable the Firesheep add-on that lets anyone steal log-on and account access information to Facebook, Twitter and other major Web services.
Apple will stop bundling Adobe's Flash with Mac OS X, the company confirmed Friday.
Oracle should piggyback on Microsoft's update service to boost users' chances of running a patched version of Java, a security expert said today.
Microsoft said its free malware cleaning tool had scrubbed the money-stealing Zeus bot from nearly 275,000 Windows computers in under a week.
Criminals are using a Zeus botnet to pillage Charles Schwab investment accounts, a security researcher said Friday.
Adobe patched 23 security vulnerabilities in its Reader PDF viewer on Tuesday, most of them critical, including one that has been exploited by hackers for at least a month or possibly much longer.
Stuxnet's inability to stay stealthy may be fall-out from a failure to hit its intended targets last year, security researchers said today.
Users of Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) are more vulnerable to rogue DLL attacks than people who use rival browsers such as Mozilla's Firefox or Google's Chrome, a security researcher said today.
Contrary to reports, a bug that Microsoft patched last week had been publicly discussed a year and a half ago, security researchers said this week.
Microsoft today delivered nine security updates to patch 11 bugs in Office, the IIS Web server and Windows, including one that was overlooked but exploited by a July worm.
Mozilla has stopped providing security updates to Firefox users as it investigates a bug that caused computers to crash last week.
Less than a week after warning users that hackers were exploiting an unpatched bug in its Reader PDF viewer, Adobe said on Monday that Flash, its other prominent program, was also under fire.
The security firm Damballa is warning of a large and fast growing botnet created specifically to deliver distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on demand for anyone willing to pay for the service.
Facebook today said it has fixed the bug that allowed a spamming worm to automatically post messages to users' walls earlier this week.
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September 6, 2018, Berlin – Native Instruments announces new pro-grade hardware and software for music production, including the second generation of the KOMPLETE KONTROL S88 keyboard and MASSIVE X – a completely new successor to the much-celebrated synth that spawned subcultures after it was launched 11 years ago.
Since its release in 2003, KOMPLETE has undisputedly become an essential purchase for producers, musicians, and sound designers, by bundling a wide range of innovative and high-quality software instruments and effects at an unbeatable price. Each successive KOMPLETE generation offers artists a jolt of inspiration, and the biggest update ever, KOMPLETE 12, is no exception.
KOMPLETE 12 is available in four differently-sized packages: KOMPLETE 12, SELECT, ULTIMATE, and the new Collector’s Edition – a fifteenth anniversary celebration that packs 150 instruments, effects, and Expansions on to a silver aluminium HDD. New additions include KONTAKT 6, SESSION GUITARIST – ELECTRIC SUNBURST, the innovative kick and bass synth TRK-01, and for the first time ever, Expansions sound packs. KOMPLETE 12 also includes MASSIVE X – an entirely new instrument that honors and expands on the legacy of the legendary MASSIVE synthesizer.
KONTAKT 6 is the next generation of the world’s leading sampler. Continuing the development from sampler to sampling platform, KONTAKT has evolved into the host for an encyclopedic range of sampled instruments from countless instrument builders. As a platform, KONTAKT supports the whole music production industry, powering the instruments used by composers and producers, and providing a development framework for instrument builders.
For those using KONTAKT mainly as a host for instruments, version 6 expands the on-board library with three new instruments: ANALOG DREAMS invokes legendary synth sounds, ETHEREAL EARTH combines sampled traditional instruments with digital synthesis, and HYBRID KEYS provides a modern digital twist on classic keyboard instruments. The instruments debut the KONTAKT Play Series – a range of sonically rich sample libraries that combine powerful sound design with simple playability.
For instrument builders and advanced users who work in the edit view, new possibilities for sound design exist thanks to five new effects – three new reverbs, a Replika delay module, and a wah-wah – plus a new wavetable engine. Creator Tools, a standalone application, rounds off the package. Designed to improve the workflows of library builders and instrument creators, it consists of a Debugger and an Instrument Editor.
KOMPLETE KONTROL A-Series
The KOMPLETE KONTROL A-Series are an all-new line of keyboards coming in three sizes: 25, 49, or 61 keys. Combining streamlined designs with intelligent workflows, they make it easy for music makers to create, perform, and capture ideas straight from their keyboard. By bringing best-in-class semi-weighted keybeds and innovative features from the flagship S-Series down to a new, lower price point, the A-Series offers music makers of all genres an accessible gateway to hands-on production and performance.
KOMPLETE KONTROL A-Series keyboards integrate perfectly with a range of popular DAWs and come pre-mapped to all KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects, as well as hundreds of NKS plug-ins from over 75 leading manufacturers. Right out the box, the A-Series gives musicians everything they need to start creating, with MASCHINE Essentials included alongside an inspiring collection of pro-grade instruments from NI, including MONARK, THE GENTLEMAN, REAKTOR PRISM, and SCARBEE MARK I. With three sizes to choose from, the A-Series makes an ideal addition to any setup – bedroom, studio, or stage.
MASCHINE MIKRO is a flexible, compact beatmaking companion, now in its third generation. All-new bigger pads, based on those of the popular MASCHINE Mk3, make tapping out beats, playing melodies, and building up tracks a more fun and hands-on experience. The addition of a Smart Strip provides new ways of playing with MIKRO – by sliding fingers across the strip it’s possible to strum and bend sounds, and get creative with effects in real-time.
MASCHINE MIKRO comes bundled with MASCHINE Factory Selection – 1.6 GB of sounds, kits, samples, effects, and instruments, designed to give musicians and producers everything they need to start making music. Also included are full versions of the popular NI synths MASSIVE, MONARK, and REAKTOR PRISM. The MASCHINE software can be used standalone, or with any DAW, meaning that MIKRO fits easily into any music-making workflow – all while costing significantly less than previous generations.
The release of MIKRO also brings an all-new experience for getting started with MASCHINE. Whether making their first beat, or brushing up on the basics, NI’s comprehensive guides for getting started mean it has never been easier for musicians and producers to take the first steps on their MASCHINE journey.
KOMPLETE KONTROL S88
The new KOMPLETE KONTROL S88 builds upon the acclaimed playability of its predecessor, adding more immersive visual feedback and deeper control for expanded creative possibilities. The fully-weighted, hammer-action Fatar keybed gives an authentic piano-feel, whilst the hi-res color screens and Light Guide provide at-a-glance visual guidance. With pre-mapped control of all KOMPLETE Instruments and Effects and hundreds of NKS plug-ins, intuitive DAW integration, and full VST compatibility, the S88 is the ideal centerpiece for any studio or stage setup.
All S-Series keyboards now include KOMPLETE 12 SELECT and MASCHINE Essentials software.
To say that MASSIVE helped define the sound of electronic music over the last decade would be an understatement. Spawning subcultures and permeating pop sounds globally, the celebrated synth has long been an essential for serious producers, performers, and sound designers of all genres.
In February 2019, NI welcomes MASSIVE X to the stage. With unparalleled signal processing power and a powerful modular approach, this entirely new synthesizer rips up the sound design rulebook to offer unprecedented sonic potential. Created by the same team that built the original, MASSIVE X reimagines what a state-of-the-art sound engine can be, with new subtractive filters, new insert effects, and a new performer for complex sound shaping.
MASSIVE X will be available from February 2019. All KOMPLETE 12, KOMPLETE 12 ULTIMATE, and KOMPLETE 12 ULTIMATE Collector’s Edition owners will see it added to their collections for free.
TRAKTOR KONTROL S2
The MIKRO and A-Series Keyboards are complemented by the arrival of new entry-level DJ hardware, the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2, a portable 2-channel DJ system that gives DJs everything they need to easily create powerful sets with FX, samples, and more. The TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 also includes a full version of the new TRAKTOR PRO 3 software.
The TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 has undergone a complete redesign, with a visual language that aligns closely with TRAKTOR’s club-standard heritage. The system features 16 RGB pads for triggering samples and loops, as well as for setting and triggering cue points. It also provides full integration with Mixer FX in TRAKTOR PRO 3, with a dedicated control section on each channel.
Nine game-changing new products, major updates to online platforms
These updates to NI’s flagship production products forms part of the largest release in the company’s 22-year history, also featuring the much-anticipated return of TRAKTOR, the arrival of new entry level MASCHINE and KOMPLETE KONTROL production hardware, and major updates to three online platforms.
The Fall 2018 announcements mark a key milestone on Native Instruments’ path to becoming a true platform provider for the whole music creation industry. The company’s portfolio is expanding significantly to include products for creators of all styles and abilities, complementary online services, new educational content to guide experiences, and a range of affordable and intuitive entry level production and performance products.
Video and more information is available at www.native-instruments.com/for-the-music-in-you
Pricing and Availability
Available October 1, 2018
KOMPLETE 12 SELECT: 199 USD, 199 EUR, 24,800 YEN, 159 GBP, 299 AUD, 259 CAD, 1,699 CNY
KOMPLETE 12: 599 USD, 599 EUR, 69,800 YEN, 479 GBP, 899 AUD, 799 CAD, 4,699 CNY
KOMPLETE 12 ULTIMATE: 1,199 USD, 1,199 EUR, 139,800 YEN, 959 GBP, 1,799 AUD, 1,599 CAD, 9,499 CNY
KOMPLETE 12 ULTIMATE COLLECTOR’S EDITION: 1,599 USD, 1,599 EUR, 198,000 YEN, 1,279 GBP, 2,299 AUD, 2,099 CAD, 12,499 CNY
Available February 2019
On its release, MASSIVE X will be made available as a free download to owners of KOMPLETE 12, KOMPLETE 12 ULTIMATE, and the new Collector’s Edition. Pricing for crossgrades and individual purchases will be announced at a later date.
Available October 1, 2018
399 USD, 399 EUR, 49,800 YEN, 339 GBP, 549 AUD, 519 CAD, 2,999 CNY
Update for owners of KONTAKT 1-5: 99 USD, 99 EUR, 12800 YEN, 89 GBP, 149 AUD, 129 CAD, 799 CNY
KOMPLETE KONTROL S88:
Available September 27, 2018
999 USD, 999 EUR, 124800 YEN, 799 GBP, 1399 AUD, 1299 CAD, 7799 CNY
Available September 18, 2018
249 USD, 249 EUR, 31800 JPY, 199 GBP, 379 AUD, 329 CAD, 1999 CYN.
TRAKTOR KONTROL S2:
Available fall 2018
299 USD, 299 EUR, 37800 JPY, 239 GBP, 439 AUD, 399 CAD, 2299 CNY
KOMPLETE KONTROL A-SERIES:
Available October 23, 2018
A25: 149 USD, 149 EUR, 18,800 JPY, 119 GBP, 199 CAD, 1099 CYN
A49: 199 USD, 199 EUR, 24,800 JPY, 159 GBP, 259 CAD, 1699 CYN
A61: 249 USD, 249 EUR, 31,800 JPY, 199 GBP, 329 CAD, 1999 CYN
Learn how to make music using Native Instruments software and hardware: https://ask.audio/academy?nleloc=category/audio/topic/nativeinstruments


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The effects of water deficit on concentration of macro and micronutrients of common bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris,.) cultivars
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CitationKiymaz, S., Kuslu, Y., & Buyukcangaz, Н. (2020). TНE EFFECTS OF WATER DEFICIT ON CONCENTRATION OF MACRO AND MICRONUTRIENTS OF COMMON BEAN (PНASEO US VU GARIS L.) CULTIVARS.
Water deficit is one of the main restrictions to crop growth and productivity worldwide. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of different levels of water deficit (Ii.oo:100%-control of field/pot capacity, Io.7s:75% of field/pot capacity and Io.so:50% of field/pot capacity) on the concentration of macroand micronutrients of four common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars ("Sankiz", "Sazova", "Kirk Gtinluk", and "Gina"). The investigation was carried out in pot experiment in a greenhouse and experiments were designed using a randomized block design with ten replications. Water stress significantly but differentially affected the growth, seed yield components and nutrients of the four common beans in our study. In the fresh pod, cv."Gina"has come to the fore in terms of macro and micro elements (P, K, Ca, Mg, B, Cu, Mn, and Se) under the maximum water stress (Io 5 o ) . Similarly, cv."Gina"was released mainly foreground in terms of growth parameters (pod width, pod length, number of pods in the plant and number of seed in the total plant) and macro- and micronutrients in terms of P, Cu, F and S under the maximum water stress (Io.5o). Based on the results of this study, it can be said that cv. "Gina"is more tolerant to water stress than other bean cultivars. The use of drought-tolerant cultivar of common bean may produce more yield with less water; thereby improves water productivity for efficient use of water resources. © by PSP.

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'Gorilla in the Congo'
In 2007, Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo was a dangerous place for both people and wildlife. The park was swarming with rebels, paramilitary groups and units of the Congolese army. Despite the dangers, wildlife rangers still ran patrols, hoping to keep precious animals, particularly mountain gorillas, safe from harm.
The mountain gorillas at Virunga are among the last of their kind. About 880 of them survive in the wild, and 220 of them live in this national park [source: Virunga National Park].
Unfortunately, in one instance, seven silverback gorillas were slaughtered by unknown persons, an act that seemed politically motivated rather than for poaching. Photographer Brent Stirton was on the scene to capture villagers and rangers carefully carrying the bodies from the forest for a proper burial. (The gorillas' mouths were stuffed with leaves to prevent fluids from leaking out.) His heartbreaking images, which cast the gorillas in a near-human light, enraged wildlife lovers and conservationists around the world [source: Time].
Stirton managed to take just a few pictures before he fled the area, worried that soldiers would apprehend him. The photographs he did make, though, became famous, sparking an investigation that ended in an arrest of a corrupt ranger. And three months after the photos' publication, nine African countries passed measures meant to create better protection for the remaining gorillas [source: Andreasson].
Stirton told The Guardian that his pictures of the murdered gorillas got a much bigger response than any of his pictures featuring Congolese people in desperate situations.


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How long did this take to render?
Really interesting if you're high...
never thought bout that
"THE GAME IS FUCKING CALLED METAL GEAR SOLID"
Lets' Squish him!!
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Some things kindof dragged on when you repeated them over and over and over...and over...........and over. Anyway, pretty good
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The opening night audience at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion came expecting a fabulous evening and had their high expectations met when the cast of “Moby-Dick” took the stage and made the LA Opera production a technically challenging success. Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer, the composer and librettist, have rendered a remarkable operatic version based on the famed Herman Melville novel.
Along with amazing direction by Leonard Foglia, 21st century special effects projected by Elaine J. McCarthy, scenery design by Robert Brill and costumes by Jane Greenwood, this presentation is a grand opera for contemporary audiences. James Conlon’s and Grant Gershon’s conducting and choral direction were superb as was the virtuosic performance of the orchestra.
The story of Captain Ahab’s determination to find and kill the white whale Moby-Dick for severing his leg without any consideration for the lives of his crew that serve under him is a study of anger, madness and his single-minded drive for revenge. Jay Hunter Morris did a magnificent job with the role and clearly convinced the audience of his maddening focus, pain and anguish of having a peg leg and his revenge. The tenor from Texas wore what must have been an excruciating peg leg prosthetic for nearly 3 hours but was clearly up to the challenge of standing on it and being mobile while delivering his singing part to perfection.
Among the many glorious musical, singing/acting, and special effects highlights of the evening were the massive nautical sets, dazzling visual effects, the beautiful score, and a talented cast. Special attention should be given to the Overture conducted by James Conlon, Starbuck’s aria at the end of Act One sung by Morgan Smith, the duet sung by Captain Ahab and Starbuck in Act Two, Pip’s underwater near-drowning scene and her aria. Greenhorn played by Joshua Guerrero and Queequeg played by Musa Ngqungwana also deserve special attention for their superb singing as does Jacqueline Echols’ as Pip, Captain Ahab’s cabin boy.
The dazzling projections and special effects of water, the Pequod ship, the whaleboats and the drowning of the crew scenes were spellbinding and captivated the audience. Gavan Swift’s excellent lighting design set the scenes’ various moods for Moby-Dick’s destruction of the whaleboats and the Pequod, the enormous storm/bolts of lightning and other events associated with sailing the tumultuous ocean as well as the emotional interaction of the crew.
Sung in English, the opera offers an exceptional contemporary version of Melville’s classic novel and is a grand opera for 21st century audiences. LA Opera’s presentation of Moby Dick runs October 31 – November 28, 2015. For more information, please visit the LA Opera website.


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On your own but not alone…
Each of us, grown-ups and young people, often get so overwhelmed with our own problems that we often think we’re alone, that no one wants to help or even cares. It’s important to remember two things about that: that we all need to offer help when we think it’s wanted, and that none of us be afraid to ask when we need it. […] so we all know a little of each other’s problems. We are not alone.
Wallace Roberts, the American edition editor of The Little Red Schoolbook by Soren Hansen and Jesper Jensen with Wallace Roberts trans. from Danish by Berit Thronberry (New York: Pocket Books in association with Lawrence Handel Books, 1971).
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There are lots of Nigerian celebrities who are known for having close relationships with themselves. Some of them may be best friends, lovers, or share other mutual relationships that exist in human society. After some months of being together, these celebrities have sometimes left their fans surprised after they unfollowed themselves on social media for some reasons best known to them.
However, in this article, I will be sharing with you some Nigerian celebrities who just unfollowed each other on their Instagram handle.
1. Davido & Sophia Momodu.
Sophia Momodu is the first baby mama of Singer David Adeleke also known as "Davido". She bore him a beautiful 6-year-old daughter who goes by the name "Imade Adeleke". Recently, the two-star personalities unfollowed each other on their Instagram handle which has kept people wondering what the cause could be.
To confirm this, I visited their Instagram profile and checked their "following" tab, then I find out that they have both unfollowed each other on their Instagram accounts.
Here are some screen captures of their Instagram profile
Photo Credit: davido || Instagram.
Photo Credit: thesophiamomodu || Instagram.
2. Tacha & Khafi.
Tacha and Khafi are two former housemates of a popular Tv show known as "Big Brother Naija". They met at Big Brothers house in 2019 and became best of friends since then. However, things got contradictory as they both unfollowed each other on Instagram and deleted some photos they took together.
To get my facts right, I visited their Instagram profile and checked their "following" tab where I discovered that they are currently not following each other. Here are some screen captures of the Instagram profile.
Photo Credit: simply_tacha || Instagram.
Photo Credit: acupofkhafi || Instagram.
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Kerala, often referred to as "God's Own Country," is a beautiful state in South India known for its lush landscapes, serene backwaters, vibrant culture, and rich history.
Here are 10 unique things you can do in Kerala:
Spend a night or two in Alleppey aboard a traditional houseboat to see the backwaters of Kerala. This is a distinctive approach to taking in the area's breathtaking scenery.
Surrounded by the serene waters of the backwaters, it helps you de-stress and rejuvenate. Enjoy mouthwatering traditional Kerala food cooked onboard as you awaken to breathtaking vistas of lush vegetation.
Engage with the friendly inhabitants as you drive by little towns to immerse yourself in the culture. You can genuinely connect with nature and have the ideal getaway from the bustle of the city when you stay on a houseboat in Alleppey.
Take in a performance of classical Kathakali dance-drama. It's a distinctive kind of performance where artists convey stories using intricate makeup, lavish costumes, and expressive motions.
Hindu gods, devils, and heroes are among the figures portrayed by the actors in Hindu epics and mythology.
The performers' carefully applied "chutti" makeup accentuates their facial emotions. The energetic costumes create a captivating sight that immerses the audience in a world of old stories and emotions, especially when combined with the rhythmic beats of the drums and cymbals.
This art form has deep roots in the region's culture and is often showcased in traditional theaters called Koothambalams, which are specifically designed to enhance the visual and auditory experience of the performance.
Kerala is known globally for its trade in spices. Discover the many spices that are grown in the area by going on a guided tour of a spice plantation.
Walking around the verdant estate, you can smell the intoxicating scents of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper. Your tour guide will inform you about the methods of spice production and their value in regional cuisine and Ayurvedic treatment.
Remember to bring some freshly picked spices back home with you so you may enjoy the true tastes of Kerala.
Spice Plantation in Kerala is located in the lush and scenic region of Thekkady, nestled in the Western Ghats.
Also read: Top 10 Places to Visit in Kerala in 2023
Beypore, a coastal town in Kerala, India, is renowned for its centuries-old shipbuilding tradition. Skilled craftsmen continue to create wooden ships using traditional techniques passed down through generations.
The sight of these majestic vessels reflects the town's rich maritime heritage. As you walk along the waterfront, you can hear the rhythmic sound of hammers hitting wood as the craftsmen carve and shape each piece.
The sweet aroma of teak and the salty Arabian Sea breeze fill the air, making the attention to detail and craftsmanship awe-inspiring.
The unique chance to spend time in a treehouse surrounded by lush trees can only be found in Kerala. These treehouses, perched far above the ground, offer a warm and quiet retreat where you can completely detach from the outer world.
Enjoy the sounds of birds tweeting and leaves rustling as you wake up and spend your days exploring the nearby woods or just relaxing on the balcony and taking in the peace of the natural world.
A Keralan treehouse stay guarantees an amazing experience in harmony with the natural world, whether you're looking for adventure or just some peace.
Offering a tranquil retreat amid the verdant Western Ghats, the treehouse stay is located in Munnar, a charming hill station well-known for its tea plantations and breathtaking views.
The Wayanad Edakkal Caves in Kerala, India, are a fascinating archaeological site known for its ancient rock art dating back thousands of years.
These caves offer a glimpse into the lives and cultures of early humans, with intricate carvings and paintings adorning the walls.
Exploring the caves offers a unique opportunity to delve into history and witness an extraordinary piece of human heritage.
The caves offer a spiritual experience as visitors navigate through narrow passages and witness the play of light and shadow on rock art, awe, and admiration for the creativity and skills of our ancestors.
On a bamboo raft, explore the Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary. This lets you get up close and personal with the animals in their environment.
Elephant herds may be seen taking baths at the side of the tranquil Periyar Lake as you float around it.
The encounter will be interesting and enlightening as the knowledgeable guides share their expertise on the local plants and animals.
A bamboo rafting excursion in Periyar is an amazing experience that will make you appreciate India's abundant biodiversity for a lifetime.
In North Kerala, theyyam is a customary devotion when artists assume the roles of gods. Experiencing a Theyyam ceremony firsthand is a singular cultural event.
The actors dress in colorful clothes and apply elaborate makeup to become celestial creatures.
The energizing dancing moves and rhythmic music enhance the ethereal ambiance. Seeing the community's commitment to and faith in this age-old art form is intriguing.
Chinese fishing nets, colonial architecture, and a thriving artistic community are the main draws of this ancient district of Kochi.
Wander around the quaint alleyways with their vibrant buildings and take in the distinctive fusion of British, Portuguese, and Dutch architectural styles. Kochi's rich maritime past is reflected in the distinctive Chinese fishing nets, which offer a lovely backdrop for taking unforgettable shots.
Fort Kochi is also a center for art lovers, with a large number of theaters, galleries, and art cafés exhibiting the vibrant creative talent of the area.
If you're looking to immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of nature, you can't go wrong with a visit to Silent Valley National Park in the Nilgiri Hills, a biodiversity hotspot that's home to a variety of plants and animals, some of which are endangered.
It's a paradise for nature lovers with its lush greenery and crystal-clear waterfalls.
Plus, it's a great spot for wildlife enthusiasts, as you can spot rare animals like the lion-tail macaque while walking along its tranquil paths.
Kerala's appeal lies in its stunning landscapes and its warm residents. Engaging with locals provides insight into their traditions and lifestyle, fostering a deeper connection with the region.
The state's vibrant festivals and artistic expressions deepen cultural immersion, enriching travel experiences and fostering genuine connections with people and places.
These interactions allow for a deeper appreciation of Kerala's heart and soul, making it "God's Own Country.
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Our planet is home to some incredibly surreal destinations that seem to be plucked straight out of a fantasy world. These places, with their unique landscapes and intriguing histories, capture the imagination and invite exploration.
The Pushkar Fair, also known as the Pushkar Camel Fair, is a vibrant and culturally rich festival in Rajasthan. Attracting thousands of visitors from around the world. This blog showcases the main highlights of the upcoming fair in November 2023.
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The 6 Hours of Silverstone and its beautiful trophy go to Alonso, Nakajima and Buemi, who won their third race in succession and top the World Resistance leaderboard.
Second place also went to the Toyota trio of Conway (celebrating his birthday), Kobayashi and Lopez.
The script was perfect until the only mistake of the six men from Toyota decided victory on the side of the leaders.
Both Japanese cars remained remained away from any circumstance that endangered the first and second placed finish, giving way on several occasions to respect the drivers that had the best pace at all times.
Equality was broken from the halfway point of the race when Pechito Lopez took off from Nakajima, who had received the car in the lead after great work from Alonso.
The machines didn't fail, but human error arrived with a bad change of the rear of the Toyota No.7 that reduced the difference from 18 and six seconds.
Alonso, more than remarkable
The Spaniard was accomplished in the hour and forty-five minutes in which he drove the No.8, overtaking Conway halfway through his relay.
He managed to amass a lead of five seconds, but a Safety Car reduced it to nothing before finishing his run.
Of course, he handed Nakajima the car in the lead.
The fight for the podium, decaffeinated
During the first hour it was already seen that beating the Toyota would again be unattainable, and the most the other drivers could hope for was third place.
At the start, Sarrazin's SMP and Beche's Rebellion had an incident that seemed to eliminate both of them from the fight.
Shortly after it would be the other SMP, Jenson Button's, that got a rupture of the turbo.
However, in the final stretch of the race a problem with the engine cover left the third place in the hands of Menezes, Beche and Laurent.
Classification of the 6 Hours of Silverstone
1. Alonso-Buemi-Nakajima (Toyota)
2. Conway-Kobayashi-Lopez (Toyota)
3. Menezes-Laurent-Beche (Rebellion)
4. Jani-Lotterer (Rebellion)
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decided: October 1, 1986.
PATRICIA A. BEHARRY, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS A CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELECTION AS COUNTY CONTROLLER, AND COMMITTEE FOR COURTHOUSE REFORM, BY PATRICIA A. BEHARRY AND PETER M. SUWAK, TRUSTEES AD LITEM, APPELLANTS,
ELECTION BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Appeal No. 107 W.D. Appeal Dkt. 1985 from Order of Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, Civil Division, entered November 18, 1985, at No. 163 November Term, 1985 A.D.; Thomas D. Gladden, President Judge.
Patricia A. Beharry, pro se.
Peter M. Suwak, Washington, pro se.
George Retos, Jr., Washington, for appellee.
Nix, C.j., and Larsen, Flaherty, Mcdermott, Hutchinson, Zappala and Papadakos, JJ.
Author: Per Curiam
[ 511 Pa. Page 376]
Appeal quashed for lack of jurisdiction.
© 1998 VersusLaw Inc.

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JACKSON Blyton reached breaking point in Big Brother after some of his housemates jumped at the opportunity to keep their loved ones in the house in exchange for house points.
In tonight's episode the reality hunk screamed as he stormed through the house and holed himself in the toilets where he burst into tears.
Earlier on Emma Jensen, Andy West and Laura Carter were given the opportunity to spend some time with their other halves.
Emma immediately pressed her button for her hunky former flame.
‘F***ING MADHOUSE’Big Brother’s Jayne has another meltdown and rants that she’s sick of walking on egg shells
Long Lost LoveMeet Laura Carter's hunky former flame...who's set to make an appearance on Big Brother tomorrow!
Wedding Belle?Laura Carter thanks Big Brother for reuniting her with her hunky ‘long lost love’ Bernado
Big CupidWatch the sweet moment Big Brother's Andy gets shock of his life as his boyfriend PROPOSES!
She said: "I can’t not press the button – he’s gorgeous… I’m 100% having his babies."
But Jackson labelled her "selfish" for her decision.
He later told her: "Your selfish actions caused this Emma."
Emma replied: "I'm sorry I turned around but I had no choice."
Initially Jackson seemed fine after hearing the decision.
The tattooed hunk hugged Andy West's boyfriend and smiled before saying: "You're gorgeous..."
He then turned to Andy and said: "You've done alright!"
But Jackson clearly wasn't OK. He charged through the bedroom and threw his cap across the room and screamed: "F*** off!"
The reality hunk then closed himself in the bathroom and could be heard sobbing.
Jackson was soon called to the Diary Room where he let off some steam.
He ranted to Big Brother: “This is my son – you’re talking about my son!”
The tattooed hunk has previously admitted that he's missing his baby son Cash.
He later calmed down and said: "“I feel like an idiot… I need a cup of tea and a fag now.”

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A rare treasure of ghostly tales from the Victorian era
Shropshire born James Hain Friswell (1825-78) was a prolific author of the Victorian age. A noted defender of the Christian faith, much of his non-fiction output quite naturally concentrated on religious matters. He also contributed to a number of journals of his time, wrote non-fiction on a plethora of subjects and penned a number of novels and short stories. He was especially regarded in his own time for his efforts to improve the quality of literature for young readers. In this special Leonaur edition is Friswell's small, but select, collection of the ghostly and other worldly fiction. Here is Ghost Stories and Phantom Fancies, a dozen or so pieces (including a poem) to please aficionados of supernatural fiction as it was a written during its golden age including, 'The Dead Man's Story,' 'The Black Madonna,' 'The Oxford Ghost,' 'A Phantom of the Du Barry' and others. This comparatively concise work published in 1858 is, of course, rare on the antiquarian market so the Leonaur editors are pleased to be able to represent it to modern readers as part of our Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction series.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.


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Suburban housing model doesn’t work today
The root cause of the shortage of affordable apartments for rent is our century-old suburban housing model. Cities’ land use and zoning regulation favors single-family detached house construction, prohibits apartment projects in much of the city area and allow apartments in downtown, where land is in short supply and expensive.
State Senate Bill 50 was a belated reaction of the Legislature to the inaction of cities in reforming the land use and zoning regulation and expanding mixed-use occupancy for apartment building, in order to add to the supply of affordable housing to stop rent increases and homelessness. Elected city officials not only discourage apartment building construction, they create obstacles and hardships for developers who dare to build apartments even in downtown where it’s allowed.
Suburbs with their exclusionary and segregated land use have monopolized the housing market, and this has created a housing shortage that has raised prices of real estate and apartment rents. Suburbs are also are the cause of car dependency, long commutes, traffic jams, traffic accidents, air pollution, isolation of seniors and children that can’t drive, empty streets that are scary to walk after sunset, and the destruction of wildlife and agricultural land.
With all these adverse impacts, how can any politician support the suburban lifestyle and blame urban dwellers? Fortunately, young people of today that were born in suburbs and experienced their isolation and forced dependency on cars do not want to live in suburbs anymore. That’s very good.
‘No’ votes on Measure I
Measure I, a proposed local parcel tax benefiting the Burbank Unified School District, if passed, would levy a spacial tax of 10 cents per square foot of improvements annually on each parcel of taxable real property in the city and would remain in effect for 12 years.
This tax includes commercial as well as residential properties. A landlord owning a commercial property that houses a business establishment would no doubt raise his rent to cover the additional tax, thereby forcing the business owner to raise his prices. If their expenses go up, their prices go up. And it’s the people already struggling to keep a roof over their heads and food in their stomachs who can least afford an uptick in prices. Even now people in Burbank are paying more for everything because of the local sales tax increase that rose from 9.5% to 10.25% last April.
Also, how can BUSD have the nerve to ask for more money when its superintendent rakes in more than $300,000 annually in salary and benefits? No superintendent of any school district needs to be making that much money.
Finally, seniors 65 and older are told that if they own property they can be exempted from this tax. But what about seniors who rent? If their landlord passes the tax increase on to them, they will have no choice but to pay.
Measure I is a disaster, especially for the low-income wage earner and the retired senior citizen living on a fixed income, and its purported purpose to raise the standard of public education in Burbank is highly questionable. Vote “No” on Measure I.
Everyone needs to vote “no” on Measure I. Raising taxes isn’t the solution to the Burbank school district’s financial problems. There needs to be more discussion about the district’s spending issues and how to solve them using logical solutions before we talk about raising taxes.
I took a look at the salaries of BUSD employees from 2018 on Transparent California. Here are some things that stood out to me:
• The top 100 BUSD employees made over a combined $16 million in total pay and benefits. Only 42 of those employees were teachers.
• 557 BUSD employees made at least six figures in total pay and benefits. If $100k was the least they made, that would come out to a minimum of $55,700,000 in total salary and benefits in 2018 for BUSD employees.
• 55 BUSD employees made more than $150k in total pay and benefits.
• Supt. Hill made $312,376.30 in total pay and benefits, the most of any BUSD employee.
If the district really cared about students and maintaining quality schools, it would cut the total pay and benefits of the top 200 highest-earning employees in the district and implement salary caps so that there are no firings, cuts to programs or bigger class sizes. There’s no reason why the people of Burbank should have their taxes raised while Supt. Hill makes over $300k a year in total pay and benefits as his district is in a deficit.
Again, everyone should vote NO on Measure I. Let’s find better, smarter, and more logical solutions to the BUSD’s budget mess instead of raising taxes.
A “Yes” on Measure I
My kids went to Burbank schools, from kindergarten through high school before going on to college.
The students arriving in the schools today deserve the same quality school system as the students who have been here before and those who will soon graduate. We all truly benefit from a district that is well managed, properly funded and has a commitment to quality that is second to none.
Everyone in Burbank benefits from Burbank schools. Every household, every shop owner, every business large or small, benefits from the education system here in our town. It does not matter if you only have a single storefront, run an internet business out of your home or are part of a Fortune 500 company with thousands of employees, your business benefits from a well-educated community. From the graduates that fill your job openings to the children of your employees who attend school here. The heart of the community starts with the population of the schools.
With over 15,000 BUSD students, over 30,000 parents/guardians/grand-parents it adds up to almost half the population of Burbank.
The students are the seeds that grow the city. They work in local businesses, local studios, local government, and some even start their own business and families.
The investment in the parcel tax is an investment in us. Our job beyond the vote is to make sure the money is spent as it is being promised. Accountability is our responsibility.
So many teachers, students, parents and administrators give their hearts and souls to this city and the schools. The two are inseparable.
Kevin T. McCarney

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Protect yourself from wet conditions while you hunt with the Drake Waterfowl Men's Guardian Elite Boat and Blind Shell Jacket. Featuring 3-layer fabric with Durable Water Repellent (DWR), this 100% waterproof and windproof jacket is a suitable outer layer for defense against the elements. Plus, the Time & Motion™ pockets are designed to accommodate a variety of hunting supplies, helping you stay organized while you're on the move.
Features and BenefitsGuardian Elite™ 3-layer fabric treated with DWR offers 100% waterproof and windproof protectionHD3-high-wear reinforced fabric for a sturdy build2 call and whistle pockets, 2 zippered chest pockets, 2 cargo pockets, 2 sherpa fleece hand warmer pockets, 2 shell pouches and 1 large cargo pocket across the lower backFowl-Proof™ YKK® zippersInterior zippers are compatible with other hybrid liners for customizable wearLong sleeves with adjustable no-water sealed cuffs for blocking waterSherpa fleece-lined collar for a comfortable, warm feelElastic waistband offers a snug fitTaped seams contribute to a waterproof constructionRemovable hood is made with sherpa fleece lining and includes a built-in face mask for improved coverageCarabiner clip helps you easily store the jacket in dry areas while not in useMachine wash cold using a detergent designed for hunters or baking soda, do not bleach, wipe with a damp cloth to remove stains and debris; do not machine dry, hang to dry, do not ironBoat safety switch D-ring provides a convenient place to store your safety switch while you huntTailgate dry seat system features Magnattach™ technology for a dry place to sit and easy storage
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The place is closed and it should be . It never was open and it was out of everything when it Was open . The place that's there now is Good for Pizza and early Dinners
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Please note: the Blue Plate Diner is Closed and has been replaced by an overpriced Mediocre Italian Restaurant which is not family oriented.
The last time my wife and I were here during the late Fall, the food was ordinary at best. This was the third or fourth time we visited, and each experience was mediocre. Why did we go back? Because it was local, and an inexpensive...More
I ate here for breakfast twice this summer in Cape May. It was nothing besides average diner fare on the pricey side. The large building was on the empty side so it's obvious that it's not really a local hotspot.
We were staying nearby and decided one night to try it. What do you expect to eat at a diner? Diner food and it was fine. We had ice cream for dessert and it was very good. The place looks tired and old, can use...More
We ended up here for dinner, not really knowing what we wanted. The waitress was great, honest and friendly...the food was a hit, tasty and much better than I expected. Ambience needs to be upgraded, the place looks tired and old....
We should have known better when we walked into a deserted dining room, but our kid was hungry and the other 2 places we tried to go to had a long wait so we decided to eat here. Big mistake! The soup was bland and...More
I have been eating here for years. It was great when it was the Rainbow Dinner. It should be called “Un fit for human consumption Dinner”. It has been going downhill for the last few years and has reached a point that I WILL NEVER...More
I've had several meals at the Blue Plate Diner in the past year or so, and overall I would rate it as average at best. On my most recent visit, I had one of their $9.95 specials, Chicken Croquettes, and I would rate that meal...More

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Saturday, 18 February 2017
Tour Scotland Photograph Of A Painting By William Strang
Tour Scotland photograph of a painting by William Strang, who was born on 13 February 1859 in Dumbarton, Scotland. He was the son of Peter Strang, builder, and educated at the Dumbarton Academy. He worked for fifteen months in the counting house of a firm of shipbuilders before going to London, England, in 1875 when he was sixteen. There he studied art under Alphonse Legros at the Slade School for six years. Strang became assistant master in the etching class, and had great success as an etcher. He was one of the original members of the Royal Society of Painter Etchers, and his work was a part of their first exhibition in 1881. Some of his early plates were published in The Portfolio and other art magazines. William married Agnes McSymon, also from Dumbarton, in 1885. They had four sons and one daughter. William died on 12 April 1921.
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It’s not quite Halloween, but that isn’t stopping hundreds of people from breaking out the costumes to celebrate in Madison.
Today, families got to trunk-or-treat at the Hogan Family YMCA. Local churches and organizations decorated their cars, played games with the kids, and passed out candy. Tiny ghosts and ghouls got to bounce around in a bouncy castle.
Workers at the YMCA say they put on this event to bring the community together.
Executive Director at the Hogan Family YMCA, Daniel Kasambira, said, “It’s an opportunity for us to be able to see the diversity of people here. You have young, old, different racial backgrounds, people just coming together to have a good time.”
They say the event also helps show people who have never been to the YMCA what they do for the community.


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Replace Missing Teeth – Mesquite, TX
What to Do If You Lose a Tooth
It’s easy to take your teeth for granted until they’re gone; once they are, you’ll soon notice how hard it has become to chew all of your favorite foods and how the simple act of smiling has become embarrassing. While you can leave the gap empty, it will be much better for your overall health – and your self-esteem – if you see Dr. Walia as soon as possible in order to receive new teeth. Call us today if there are gaps in your grin or soon-to-be-extracted teeth, and we'll offer a range options to replace missing teeth in Mesquite, TX.
Why Choose Dental Impressions for Replacing Missing Teeth?
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In order to literally “bridge” a gap in your smile left by one or more teeth in a row, we can take expertly crafted false teeth called pontics that are held in place by a pair of dental crowns. The crowns themselves will be cemented onto abutment teeth (the natural teeth on either side of the empty space) and will hold the pontics between them. With your new bridge, you’ll be able to chew properly again, and the forces of your bite will be distributed properly so that your smile doesn’t suffer undue wear and tear.
It’s nearly impossible to enjoy a varied diet or speak clearly when you’ve lost an entire arch of teeth, but fortunately time-tested dentures remain a reliable answer to extensive tooth loss. With bases that blend in with the gums and teeth made out of lifelike material, today’s dentures are made to be as natural-looking and comfortable as possible. For patients that only need to replace a few teeth at a time, we also offer partial dentures.
Traditional forms of tooth replacement don’t make up for the absence of the roots that aren’t normally visible in your mouth. Without the roots of the teeth, the jaw will eventually break down. It’s possible to prevent this bone loss, but to do so you’ll need new tooth roots in the form of dental implants. In addition to the health benefits, implants also prevent your new teeth from slipping or moving around in your mouth.

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Allergies and Makeup Tips
Springtime allergies can also wreak havoc on a womans beauty routine. According to a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Vistakon Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., 48 percent of women note that eye allergy symptoms often make them look like they have been crying, and 47 percent say the frequent rubbing of their eyes often causes their makeup to come off. As a result, 38 percent report that their red, puffy eyes make them look tired and unattractive. Try a few simple tricks to help mask some of these symptoms. Antihistamines, found in allergy medicines, may dry out skin. Start with a tinted moisturizer to keep skin hydrated. A cooling eye mask will rid your eyes of dark circles and reduce puffiness. Finally, apply a touch of bronzer to your forehead, cheeks and nose to reduce the appearance of puffiness. Allergy Advice for Contact Lens Wearers
Allergy season is particularly challenging for some contact lens wearers because allergens and other irritants can build up on contacts over time, leading to discomfort and symptoms such as itching, tearing and redness, according to noted educator and author Paul Karpecki, O.D., F.A.A.O., Clinical Director, Koffler Vision Group, Lexington, Kentucky. For allergy sufferers who want to wear or remain in contacts, he recommends using a daily disposable contact lens such as 1-Day Acuvue Moist Brand Contact Lenses. Putting a clean, fresh lens into the eye each day minimizes the potential for buildup of irritants that occurs with repeated use of the same pair of lenses, says Dr. Karpecki. To find out how to receive a free trial pair of lenses, visit www.acuvue.com
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Experts say that allergy sufferers who want to wear or remain in contacts should use a daily disposable lens to minimize the potential for the buildup of irritants that occurs with repeated use of the same pair of lenses. (NAPS)
(NAPSI)—Allergy season is nothing to sneeze atespecially for the one in five people affected by seasonal eye allergies. Allergens, common in the spring, can trigger a variety of symptoms such as itchy, watery or red eyes. With the start of spring allergy season, the best defense is to avoid the allergens that trigger these symptoms whenever you can. To help manage or prevent symptoms, try these simple tips: Find out what causes your allergy and try to avoid the trigger. If pollen bothers you, try to stay indoors during the peak allergy season. Turn off ceiling fans, as allergens and dust are easily picked up by a fan. Use preservative-free artificial tears, as preservatives can also cause discomfort. Take more frequent showers to wash away allergens.


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The chapter describes experiences of an international web-based program entitled Adult learning and global change (ICM/ALGC) that has now been effective since 2001. The aims of the program are to enable students to learn and teach globally and use global technologies; understand knowledge-based societies and the implications for learning; develop an understanding of Globalization discourses, and develop cultural sensibilities and sensitivities; develop equity perspectives on learning, and engage in reframing their own professional practices; establish a global community of adult learning practitioners, and challenge orthodoxies in adult education practice.
Four universities in four continents cooperate through taking on responsibility for the whole cohort during the courses that they provide. The chapter comprises quotations from students to illustrate ways the programme is experienced from their perspective.
Considering the pace of development of information and communication technology all over the world, one challenge for the future is to continue to explore ways that we can enhance our web-based teaching. The advances in ICT in most countries provide an opportunity to make the ICM/ALGC program even more dynamic. In contexts like South Africa where telephone costs are exorbitant and the internet is relatively slow, there is an inevitable drag on the overall system which does shape what innovations can be used. However, the contexts are very dynamic and the programme has to continually be in touch with the emerging possibilities.
Keywords: International Collaboration, Master’s Programme, Adult Learning, Web-Based Education, Students’ Evaluation, Curriculum Design, Globalization, ICT, ALGC, Research, Pedagogical Practice, Development, Challenge, Future, Global Change, Cross Cultural Environment.