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The section distinguishes the indestructible being, which is the source of all, &c., from the Pradhâna as well as the individual soul, in so far, namely, as it undertakes to prove

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that by the cognition of one thing everything is known; and it moreover, in passages such as 'higher than the high Indestructible,' explicitly states the difference of the indestructible being from those other two.--The text first relates that Brahmâ told the knowledge of Brahman, which is the foundation of the knowledge of all, to his eldest son Atharvan: this introduces the knowledge of Brahman as the topic of the section. Then, the text proceeds, in order to obtain this knowledge of Brahman, which had been handed down through a succession of teachers to Angiras, Saunaka approached Angiras respectfully and asked him: 'What is that through which, if known, all this is known?' i.e. since all knowledge is founded on the knowledge of Brahman, he enquires after the nature of Brahman. Angiras replies that he who wishes to attain Brahman must acquire two kinds of knowledge, both of them having Brahman for their object: an indirect one which springs from the study of the sâstras, viz. the Veda, Sikshâ, Kalpa, and so on, and a direct one which springs from concentrated meditation (yoga). The latter kind of knowledge is the means of obtaining Brahman, and it is of the nature of devout meditation (bhakti), as characterised in the text 'He whom the Self chooses, by him the Self can be gained' (III, 2, 3). The means again towards this kind of knowledge is such knowledge as is gained from sacred tradition, assisted by abstention and the other six auxiliary means (sec above, p. 17); in agreement with the text, 'Him the Brahmattas seek to know by the study of the Veda, by sacrifice, by gifts, by penance, by fasting' (Bri. Up. IV, 4, 22).--Thus the Reverend Parâsara also says, 'The cause of attaining him is knowledge and work, and knowledge is twofold, according as it is based on sacred tradition or springs from discrimination.' The Mundaka-tcxt refers to the inferior kind of knowledge in the passage 'the lower knowledge is the Rig-veda,' &c., up to 'and the dharma- sâstras'; this knowledge is the means towards the intuition of Brahman; while the higher kind of knowledge, which is called 'upâsanâ,' has the character of devout meditation (bhakti), and consists in direct intuition of Brahman, is

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referred to in the clause 'the higher knowledge is that by which the Indestructible is apprehended.' The text next following, 'That which is invisible, &c., then sets forth the nature of the highest Brahman, which is the object of the two kinds of knowledge previously described. After this the passage 'As the spider sends forth and draws in its thread' declares that from that indestructible highest Brahman, as characterised before, there originates the whole universe of things, sentient and non-sentient. The next soka (tapasâ kîyate, &c.) states particulars about this origination of the universe from Brahman. 'Brahman swells through brooding'; through brooding, i.e. thought--in agreement with a later text, 'brooding consists of thought'--Brahman swells, i.e. through thought in the form of an intention, viz. 'may I become many,' Brahman becomes ready for creation. From it there springs first 'anna,' i.e. that which is the object of fruition on the part of all enjoying agents, viz. the non-evolved subtle principles of all elements. From this 'anna' there spring successively breath, mind, and all other effected things up to work, which is the means of producing reward in the form of the heavenly world, and Release. The last sloka of the first chapter thereupon first states the qualities, such as omniscience and so on, which capacitate the highest Brahman for creation, and then declares that from the indestructible highest Brahman there springs the effected (kârya) Brahman, distinguished by name and form, and comprising all enjoying subjects and objects of enjoyment.--The first sloka of the second chapter declares first that the highest Brahman is absolutely real ('That is true'), and then admonishes those who desire to reach the indestructible highest Self, which possesses all the blessed qualities stated before and exists through itself, to turn away from other rewards and to perform all those sacrificial works depending on the three sacred fires which were seen and revealed by poets in the four Vedas and are incumbent on men according to caste and âsrama. The section 'this is your path' (I, 2, 1) up to 'this is the holy Brahma-world gained by your good works' (I, 2, 6) next states the particular mode

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of performing those works, and declares that an omission of one of the successive works enjoined in Druti and Smriti involves fruitlessness of the works actually performed, and that something not performed in the proper way is as good as not performed at all. Stanzas 7 and ff. ('But frail in truth are those boats') declare that those who perform this lower class of works have to return again and again into the Samsâra, because they aim at worldly results and are deficient in true knowledge. Stanza 8 ('but those who practise penance and faith') then proclaims that works performed by a man possessing true knowledge, and hence not aiming at worldly rewards, result in the attainment of Brahman; and stanzas 12 a, 13 ('having examined all these worlds') enjoin knowledge, strengthened by due works, on the part of a man who has turned away from mere works, as the means of reaching Brahman; and due recourse to a teacher on the part of him who is desirous of such knowledge.--The first chapter of the second section of the Upanishad (II, 1)then clearly teaches how the imperishable highest Brahman, i.e. the highest Self--as constituting the Self of all things and having all things for its body--has all things for its outward form and emits all things from itself. The remainder of the Upanishad ('Manifest, near,' &c.) teaches how this highest Brahman, which is imperishable and higher than the soul, which itself is higher than the Unevolved; which dwells in the highest Heaven; and which is of the nature of supreme bliss, is to be meditated upon as within the hollow of the heart; how this meditation has the character of devout faith (bhakti); and how the devotee, freeing himself from Nescience, obtains for his reward intuition of Brahman, which renders him like Brahman.

It thus clearly appears that 'on account of distinction and statement of difference' the Upanishad does not treat of the Pradhâna and the soul. For that the highest Brahman is different from those two is declared in passages such as 'That heavenly Person is without body; he is both without and within, not produced, without breath and without mind, pure, higher than what is higher than the

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[paragraph continues] Imperishable' (II, 1, 2); for the last words mean 'that imperishable highest Self possessing invisibility and similar qualities, which is higher than the aggregate of individual souls, which itself is higher than the non-evolved subtle elements.' The term 'akshara' (imperishable) is to be etymologically explained either as that which pervades (asnute) or that which does not pass away (a-ksharati), and is on either of these explanations applicable to the highest Self, either because that Self pervades all its effects or because it is like the so-called Mahat (which is also called akshara), free from all passing away or decaying.--Here terminates the adhikarana of 'invisibility and so on.'

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IT is to Chrestien de Troyes, the author of the "Chevalier au Lyon" and "Perceval le Galois," that we are also indebted for the French metrical version of Geraint ab Erbin, entitled "Erec et Enide." Several copies of his Romance are preserved in the Bibliothèque Nationale.

In like manner, we find that the German version of the Tale, under the title of Erec and Enite, is the production of Hartmann von der Aue, to whom the poem of "Iwein" is to be attributed.

Hartmann's "Erec" was edited in 1839 by Herr Moriz Haupt, from a MS. in the Imperial Ambraser Collection at Vienna.

The Royal Library at Stockholm possesses an Icelandic composition, called "Erik Saga," on the subject of this Tale.

In our own language I know of no other version of the Mabinogi of Geraint except that so beautifully rendered by Mr. Tennyson in his Idyll of Enid.

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Chief executive on new partnership

Margaret Byrne reflects on agreement with Tanzania.

Sunderland’s chief executive, Margaret Byrne, has hailed the club’s partnership with Tanzania as a big step forward.

The Black Cats have partnered with global energy giants Symbion Power to build a ground-breaking new football academy in the Tanzanian capital, Dar es Salaam.

The Tanzanian President, His Excellency Dk. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, led a delegation on Wearside recently to officially kick off the new project.

“It’s a momentous day for the club and the city,” Byrne said of the visit, which attracted media attention from around the world.

“To have His Excellency visit us while he is here to talk to world leaders attending the G8 summit is a really big commitment from him and his ministers.

“It is wonderful for us.”

Initial plans for the Academy were unveiled at Sunday’s event, which was also attended by Sunderland chairman Ellis Short.

The project will bring football facilities to thousands of local youngsters in Dar es Salaam, with an elite-level facility also planned to help Tanzania’s ascent on the world footballing stage.

Sunderland will play a key role by providing both building expertise and coaching support.

“The first stage involves us working with Symbion Power to build a community-type academy, allowing many children to come and enjoy playing the game,” Byrne explained.

“They will be able to play under floodlights and realise their dream of playing on football pitches.

“The second stage involves us working together and Symbion and possibly other conglomerates to build an elite academy.

“We will assist with the various models we use here at the Academy of Light and also with the knowledge we’ve gained from the EPPP (Elite Player Performance Plan) project too.

“This is a very proud moment for everyone; to be able to lift all of our knowledge and bring it over to Dar Es Salaam is very special.”

The new project is the latest tie-up between Sunderland and the continent of Africa – a relationship Byrne says is bearing fruit.

“Our sponsorship deal with Invest In Africa really catapulted the club onto the continent,” she explained.

“Now we have a partnership with Bidvest, a major South African conglomerate, Bidvest Wits Football Club and also Asante Kotoko in Ghana.

“We’re taking baby steps. We want to make sure any work we are doing is proper and that we’re getting our hands dirty and really getting involved.”


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The Family Mahone @ The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen 22nd October 2010

Unseen support provided by The Lorelei - so what would encourage me to travel the 150 miles to Aberdeen in late October in the pouring rain?

Now, what would normally encourage me to travel the 150 miles to Aberdeen in late October in the pouring rain? The simple answer is this: Nothing!

However, this is no normal day because The Family Mahone just happen to be playing one of their last, possibly last ever, gigs at The Lemon Tree in the Granite City. Before my family & I re-located to Scotland we lived deep in Mahone country so consequently we had grown fond of the 6 Adonis’s (their description, not mine) from The Badlands of Cheshire. Very frustrated that they weren't playing Scotland's Central Belt? Yeah, for sure but were we prepared to travel the distance to see them one last time? In a word, yes.

The temperature plummeted the further north we got and on arrival in Aberdeen Mrs. Fish & I were greeted with the only weather I've ever seen there - persistent rain. A quick check-in to the Hotel was followed by a ridiculously high priced Taxi journey to the West North Street venue where we scuttled in out of the rain. We had a quick scout round the venue before going up to the dressing room to see the Mahones for the first time in 6 years. Donal Mahone, Charlie Mahone, Doc Mahone, Rusty Mahone, Christy Mahone, DJ Mahone & Jock Mahone, their long suffering driver, were all there & in a very "relaxed" mood. In fact, they'd been "relaxing" for most of the day in The Prince of Wales pub to pass the time! No surprises there! Friendships were renewed, plenty of daft banter & anecdotes were swapped & a beer or two were consumed. So much fun was being had as I forgot to go to check out the support band that night - The Lorelei, sorry guys!

Anyway, another quick dash outside to pollute my lungs again before the Mahone’s took the stage. The crowd, if I can use that term, greeted the band with a cheer & a round of applause as they burst into "Rolling Home" - a drinking song before following that with "Jack Lantern" - a drinking song. Next up was "The Old Stamping Ground" a fond look back at some of the various pubs that the Mahone's used to frequent so another drinking song. Then came a couple of covers - "Dirty Old Town"  - a song originally about Salford, Manchester & made popular by The Dubliners and again later by The Pogues, then came "Fisherman’s Blues", originally by The Waterboys. Although neither of these songs are intended to be drinking songs, when The Family Mahone play them they most definitely are! A slight mood change next as the crowd get to hear the Mahone's drinking love song "Valentines Day" quickly followed by Rusty Mahone's excellent instrumental composition "The Pynte & The Chaser".

Maybe it was because I hadn't seen them in a while but the boys really seemed to be on form to me tonight despite the relatively poor turnout, DJ rapping away at his Drum kit, Rusty swaying to & fro on Accordion, Doc on the Banjo & Fiddle, Christy deftly playing his Mandolin up front while Donal & Charlie provide the bones for this all to sit on playing Guitar & Bass respectively behind them - never let the audience suffer because of the stay-aways.

Next up was my favourite song "Coast To Coast" - a "well oiled rambling" drinking song and "May Fair" (you can get pissed there & get laid there) - a drinking song. Between all songs DJ Mahone explains briefly the thinking behind each song and after trundling through "Cringlefields" & "The Chancers Warning" we arrive at the classic "Cheese & Beer" - a slower paced ballad style drinking song and sheer poetry! Then we're treated to "Raise Up The Grafting Sons" before the last couple of drinking songs "Mahone’s world Tour" &  the traditional "The Raggle Taggle Gypsy". DJ praises the crowd for coming out on such a dreich night & the Mahone's leave the stage to cries of "More! More! More!". They don't take much persuading to come back on for a couple more songs - firstly "Meet Me On The Corner" sung by Doc Mahone and then, surprisingly so for me, Thin Lizzy's "The Boys Are Back In Town". The cheers ring round The Lemon Tree as the boys leave the stage for the last time, maybe for the very last time save for a couple of prior engagements, and the crowd dissipate slowly.

t was one last drunken stroll down memory lane for me & Mrs. Fish and we enjoyed it tremendously. I just can't help but think "they could've played a few more drinking songs!"
Fishbones Mahone reporting from dark, cold & wet Aberdeen for, over & out.

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Canada Puts The 'Funk' in The Word Dysfunctional [And Why You Should Care]

By: David Hague | Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Canadian Parliament Buildings Twisted

Dear Reader, you probably said to yourself that the premise of this article is absurd and preposterous. Canada is a paragon of fiscal responsibility. It is a bastion of good governance in a confused world of financial instability. It is a shining beacon of democracy, the envy of the world. I would have agreed with you until I received a very disturbing early morning phone call from Gustavo Laframboise-Pierre, the Director of Statistical Creation, at the European Central Bank [ECB]. My relationship with Gustavo LaFramboise-Pierre went back many years. He had been my bookie since 1980 when I began my career in the investment industry. His life took a significant turn for the better when a senior member of the European Central Bank [ECB] bet large and incorrectly on the outcome of the 2010 World Cup. The only way the senior member of the ECB could settle the debt was to offer Gustavo a high paying sinecure at the ECB. Overnight, Gustavo found himself living in Paris, with the responsibility of fabricating fictional statistics to support whatever policies were being propagated by the world's central banks. Whether the need of the Central Banks was to convince Main Street that 'Perpetual Money Printing was a valid monetary policy or inveigle the world to continue to surmise that Japan, with a national debt more than twice the size of its economy is anything but a failed nation state, Gustavo creates a veritable blizzard of data that purports to support whatever alternate reality bankers desire the public to believe. His prowess at inventing new words such as 'tapering', ring fencing, and 'Euro Stability' made him invaluable. Gustavo's almost sociopathic desire to enrich himself personally outweighed any qualms he might have felt about perpetuating a fraud on the entire world. Hence he excelled at his job. His performance even had some very influential people encouraging him to consider politics. Gustavo clearly had the 'Right Stuff' to be a leader.

Why would the ECB care about Canada?

Gustavo sounded desperate, "David I need your help, I have just been handed a top secret report that expresses deep concern about Canada's financial stability. The report indicates that Canada could default on its debt and trigger a global meltdown in the world's debt markets". I laughed and asked Gustavo how much wine he had consumed with breakfast." He was not amused. "I am serious David; this report indicates that Canada is on the edge of the abyss and ready to step off. I need you to do some research for me and help disprove this report." Gustavo, why does the ECB care about Canada, isn't that a little out of the ECB's purview. Shouldn't you be worrying about Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, Cyprus and France?" "David, if Canada's economy has a meltdown and its debt becomes a problem, it will trigger a domino effect around the world. Canada's meltdown would be catastrophic to the global debt markets. Europe would be dragged into the abyss".

Standard consultants fee of $10, 000 [USD] per day to a maximum of $500,000"

I thought he was being preposterous but as a consultant to governments and their agencies I had a keen eye and I saw an opportunity to make some money. I sounded sincere and indicated that I agreed that it was an important issue that merited analysis. I enquired delicately on the subject of remuneration. Gustavo was quick to respond. "We will pay you the standard consultants fee of $10, 000 [USD] per day to a maximum of $500,000". [I always found it amusing that the ECB insisted in doing business in USD. Did they know something we do not know?] Gustavo continued, "As usual I expect you to hire my sister and my son as your assistants and pay them each $2,500 per day." I groaned, Gustavo always did this to me.

Game on

His son was 4 years old and had already accumulated enough money from these types of contracts to put himself through Harvard Medical School. His only contribution would take place if a client wanted the report done in crayon or finger painted. However that still left $5,000 a day for me so it was 'game on'.

The crack of noon

Gustavo, this project will be difficult and time consuming but I will squeeze it in to my busy schedule. I hung up and got ready to work. I went out my front door and took my neighbor's recently delivered copy of the Globe and Mail, Canada's National Newspaper, so that I could begin my research. Dear Reader I was not stealing the newspaper from my neighbor. My neighbor was a Member of Parliament. He never awoke until the 'crack of noon'; I would return the newspaper long before then. I sat down at the kitchen table, prepared my breakfast, [cold pizza left over from a party I had last week end], poured some coffee in my glass of whisky, [Jack Daniels, of course] and opened the newspaper to begin my research. Dear Reader we can, I am sure, all agree that in order for a country to step over the edge and into the abyss of the debt crisis six key elements must exist as a precondition to economic disaster.

Six preconditions for disaster

  1. A dysfunctional and inefficient government
  2. Huge government debt and deficits
  3. High household debt level
  4. A bubble formation in the real estate market
  5. A state of denial must exist in the country
  6. Corruption must be pervasive throughout all levels of government

This was going to be the easiest $500,000 [less expense] I ever made. Canada is the world's leader in good governance and efficiency. Everyone knows this fact except the anarchists at the ECB that produced the report that had Gustavo so upset.

Prorogation, there is a word you do not see very often

However I got a little queasy when I read the first headline in the Globe and Mail, Canada's national. The gist of the headline was that Ontario's unelected Premier was considering calling an election to legitimize the Liberal party's hold on power. This curious circumstance was enabled by a little known aspect of Canada's laws. In Canada, governments are allowed to suspend democracy at their leisure by using something called prorogation. Prorogation of Parliament, is usually activated by a ruling party when the 'scandal du jour' is proving to be too intense. In Ontario democracy was temporarily suspended in 2013. A new premier was appointed by the ruling party without consulting the electorate. Only now, is Ontario's unelected Premier considering scheduling a pesky and tedious election to see what the opinion of Main Street might be on this issue. Prorogation is an abuse of power. Prorogation should not be confused with Pierogi, [which as we all know is a tasty dumpling.] Prorogation of Parliament is a procedure to discontinue the meetings of a legislative body without dissolving it. This would be akin to a publicly traded company shutting down its head office for 6 or 7 months to avoid explaining disappointing financial results. Ontario is Canada's largest province. It owes 280 billion dollars, and its deficits are out of control. It is currently being lead by an unelected Premier. Prorogation helped the ruling party in Ontario avoid difficult questions about corruption. The federal government was so impressed they decided to suspend democracy for a period of time by prorogation to avoid any oversight on their own corruption problems. Fortunately for both levels of government the outrage one would expect from the people did not occur as Canada's 'Main Street' was transfixed' by the chaos in Toronto, Canada's largest city. Like Ontario, Toronto is now governed by an unelected leader. The elected mayor had his powers suspended after, well it's hard to describe, Dear Reader just Google Mayor of Toronto and any one of the following terms, 'crack cocaine', 'drunken stupor, 'rant video,' 'Jamaican patois obscenities,' 'drug lords' 'disgusting sexual innuendo' 'viral videos, and 'drunk driving'. Any one of these searches will, I am sure describe adequately, the dysfunctional state of democracy in Toronto.

Fortress Quebec

Thank goodness this was not happening in Quebec, Canada's second largest province, whose debt issues are even worse than Ontario's. Oh wait Dear Reader methinks I spoke too soon. Quebec's only issue is that, like Spain's reluctant province of Catalonia, Quebec's government has separation as its main objective. To achieve this goal, Quebec's government is pursuing an agenda that involves suspending the "Freedom of Religion" currently enjoyed by its citizens. It has introduced legislation deceptively called, the Charter of Values . This legislation will ensure discrimination against individuals who have religious beliefs. This legislation is an attempt to secure primacy for the 'pure laine' of Quebec, by encouraging anyone who is not 'pure laine' to leave the province. The separatist Quebec government is attempting to secure 'Fortress Quebec' prior to the next attempt at separating from Canada.

By capable I mean not currently in jail

There is an understanding in Quebec that one must move quickly. Quebec's Charbonneau Commission, tasked with investigating government corruption is discovering abuse of power on such a massive scale that one wonders if there will be anyone left capable [By capable, I mean not currently indicted or not currently in jail] of governing the province. At least Quebec will not need to worry about Canada's Senate interfering. Canada's Senate, the people's unelected body of sober second thought, tasked with the responsibly of protecting the people's interest is currently the subject of myriad investigations relating to corruption, abuse of power, fraud, theft, stupidity and hubris.

How do you spell boondoggle?

I then googled boondoggles over a billion dollars in Canada and came up with a startling number of hits. Gun registry, E-health cards, energy plants, G-20 summit, Pan Am Games and I realized maybe Gustavo had a reason to be concerned. OK, so Canada's governments are dysfunctional, corrupt and inefficient. One precondition met and five to go.

That was quick

Dear Reader I did not need to do any research on the second precondition, huge debts and deficits. By now we are all familiar with the global debt clock. Canada's accumulated debt, when one considers provincial debt as well, is almost two trillion dollars and rising. Two preconditions for disaster achieved and four preconditions to go.

I owe I owe, It is off to work I go

I was no longer queasy I was distinctly dizzy. I reached for my cold pizza and took a long sip from the bottle of Jack Daniels as I viewed the next article. It related to the third precondition required for a country's economic meltdown, high household debt. Canadian's debt soars into the danger zone screamed the headline. Canadian's household indebtedness is now worse than our American cousins debt level was just before they jumped off the subprime cliff and into the abyss. Canadians it seems have a very, dare I say it, American appetite for debt. In December 2013 Canada's household debt reached a new record. The third item on our list, hopeless amounts of household debt, had been achieved. I placed a thick check mark beside it on my list.

Why are bubbles easier to identify after they burst?

I dipped my pizza in my whisky and turned to the next page. Surely there was some good news. Yikes, I thought as I looked at the next headline. Canada's real estate market has been fantastic for the last few years. Prices have soared. There is no way that Canada's real estate market could be a bubble that would soon burst. However the research and comments from Deutsche Bank stating that Canada's real estate market was overvalued by as much as 60% was shocking. There clearly is trouble in paradise.

I could make Gustavo's son work for his fee

Canada's real estate market was showing all the signs of a classic bubble ready to burst. It also occurred to me that I could actually make Gustavo's son work for his portion of the fee. He could use his crayons and draw me a nice picture of a bubble bursting for my report. In any event, I put a checkmark beside the fourth precondition, a classic real estate bubble formation.

Don't tell me I am in denial, I refuse to believe you

Gustavo's sister, a psychiatrist in Ireland might help me with the fifth precondition for Canada's economic Waterloo. 'Denial' is a very complicated issue. It is the reason that so many diseases and disorders are not treated. In order to get better one must first recognize the problem. If my AA meetings taught me anything it is that you must recognize the problem before you can fix it. Imagine my consternation when I read the next headline. Canada's debt problem, the numbers just do not add up . Canada's debt [almost 2 trillion dollars] when one considers the additional burden of provincial debt is actually one of the most appalling realities in the world. Like governments around the world the Canadian government will proclaim to all and sundry that the problem will be solved within the next ten years.

You want your banker to laugh.

Dear Reader should you wish to amuse your banker, try telling your banker not to worry about all the money you owe them because you have a ten year plan, not to reduce the debt, but to simply stop adding to your debt at the end of 10 years. You can increase the volume of your bankers hysterical laughter by indicating that the cornerstone of your plan is to increase your income by 30% each year by, well, really, let us be honest, like most governments plans to solve its debt problem, your plan is just a dream, similar to Canada's debt reduction plan.

My most recent AA meeting

My emotions as I read the article reminded me of the reaction of the audience at my most recent AA meeting when I announced that I had reduced my alcohol consumption by 10%. No words were said, but it was clear that everyone in the room was saddened, worried and disappointed with my declaration. Unfortunately denial is still the main component of Canada's economic strategy. [Dear Reader I appreciate your concern, it is possible that I have my own denial issues to resolve'] However I had to admit that fifth precondition for a country preparing to cross the 'Debt Rubicon' had been met. Denial was alive and well in Canada.

The Big Owe

Prior to my research I would never have believed that Canada had challenges with corruption. However, and I am not clear whether these items should fall under the category, as previously discussed of dysfunctional government or in their own separate category. I knew now that corruption was not just an inconvenient truth; it was permeating the fabric of Canada's democracy. From the senate scandals, the corruption inquiries on Quebec, to the abuse of power oozing though countless government boondoggles it is clear that Canada is "in trouble plenty." Government overspending and corruption has existed in Canada for years. Even Canada's smallest province, Prince Edward Island is trying to see how far it can go in denying its citizens 'Freedom of Information' There is a reason Canada, in addition to inventing the term 'Eh' [pronounced 'A'] also invented the term 'the Big Owe' a reference to the 'Mother of all Corrupt Boondoggles', the multibillion dollar construction and collapse [well sort of a collapse] of Montreal's Olympic Stadium. [The Big Owe]

Ka-ching, significant paydays would be coming my way

While I was now thoroughly saddened by the fact that sixth and final precondition for a country's sudden economic tailspin had been met. I must admit I was also a little excited. It was times like these that governments reach out to consultants for thoughtful research, analysis, and recommendations. I sensed there would be some significant paydays coming my way. I looked at my watch. I had been hard at work for almost an hour. My only challenge now would be to delay submission of my report for 49 days so that Gustavo's sister, his son and I could collect the full $500,000 fee.

Wasting away in Margaritaville

I called Gustavo, he was almost incoherent. The luncheon he indicated I was interrupting was clearly taking place in the town made legendary, by a song extolling its virtues. Margaritaville is a popular destination for many bankers. He was quite drunk. "Gustavo, I just want to clarify something. If I do this research and find out that your internal report is actually correct will I still be paid?" Gustavo, angry at being interrupted in the middle of his luncheon said, "David, if your analysis supports the findings of our internal report and indicates that Canada is quite possibly going to implode and drag Europe and the rest of the world along with it, you will not receive a penny. Are we clear?" Crystal clear, I thought to myself, I can handle the truth. Gustavo screamed into the phone in exasperation, "We want an honest, in depth analysis that concludes that Canada is great shape and that there is no cause for alarm. Now stop bothering me and 'Just do it'". As Gustavo had not seen the inside of gym in 20 years I found his reference to the Nike slogan amusing.

I am a consultant not an idiot

Dear Reader, I am a consultant not an idiot. I must ask that you disregard and forget everything you have just read. I am putting the finishing touches on my report, that much to Gustavo's delight will declare Canada as the world's most economically stable and well governed country. You must view some of the facts that you have just read as rare exceptions [no matter how many times these exceptions occur.] Furthermore you must not ask yourself the following question? If Canada is in such precarious shape how many other countries that are believed to be stable, are actually staring into the credit abyss.

Move along, nothing to see here

Please dear Reader, if anyone asks you about Canada's economic circumstances please just tell them to 'move along, nothing to see here, just keep moving.' I wiped the pizza crumbs off the newspaper, folded it neatly and returned it to my neighbor.

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Sail America presented 2012 United States Sailboat Show 'Best in Show' awards to a standing room only crowd at the Sail America Members Meeting on Friday, October 5th.

Over one hundred and fifty industry professionals were in attendance when Sail America presented the awards to six separate exhibiting companies; Jeanneau boats won 'Best in Show' overall.

1. Best Booth Display—200 square feet and under: Dubarry
2. Best Booth Display—Over 200 square feet: Harken
3. Best Boat Display—Fewer than five boats: Alerion
4. Best Boat Display—Five or more boats: Tartan/C&C
5. Honorable Mention: Zim Sailing
6. Best in Show: Jeanneau

Sail America judged the contest with the help of four independent judges who commended the companies for having well dressed, friendly, and professional personnel as well as inviting booths and informative displays.

Dubarry, a shoe manufacturer, received special mention for a live demonstration of its boots in water while Harken, a manufacturer of sailboat hardware, received accolades for its use of booth graphics. Both Alerion and Tarton/C&C boat manufacturers received praise for 'classy' displays and 'inviting' booths.

Honorable mention went to Zim Sailing, which provides one-design sailboats, for its knowledgeable and helpful staff. Overall Best in Show was reserved for world-renowned power- and sailboat manufacturer Jeanneau for excellent signage and branding with dock flags, sail flags, and boat graphics and a welcoming customer lounge with comfortable seating.

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Brit's Golden Team turn their back on America's Cup

Britain’s Golden Sailing Team will set their sight on more Gold in 2012 than trying for the America’s Cup in 2013

TeamOrigin, the yacht racing team established by Sir Keith Mills, and skippered by triple Olympic Gold Medallist, Ben Ainslie, have announced that it will not be challenging for the next America’s Cup scheduled for 2013.

The team, which was set up in 2007, has been waiting for three years to enter the America’s Cup, which was delayed when the US team, BMW Oracle Racing, took the Swiss team, Alinghi, through the US courts.

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The British team was set up to challenge for the 33rd America's Cup when that was being touted by the then Swiss based holders, Alinghi, when they were running the America's Cup as a multi-challenger, mutual consent event at one stage of the Appeal process in the US legal system. Up to 20 teams were involved at that stage, with varying degrees of enthusiasm, in the Swiss-style process.

The US team won the court battle and won the 33rd America’s Cup Match to become the America’s Cup Defender in February this year.

TeamOrigin competed in the Louis Vuitton Trophy series of regattas - events designed to keep teams honed while the America's Cup legal process worked its way through bowel of the New York Supreme Court and then into the Match itself.

They launched a TP52 and competed with some distinction on the Audi MedCup circuit this year.

In late August, the new US Defender announced the format for the next America’s Cup, including the rules and type of boat to be raced. TeamOrigin has also been briefed by the Defender and has made numerous comments on both the regatta rules and class rule. This included a meeting with the US team hierarchy during the special 1851 Cup staged between TeamOrigin and BMW Oracle Racing, sailed between America's Cup Version 5 yachts supplied by BMW Oracle racing and re-liveried for the occasion including a sponsorship by car-maker Jaguar.

Ben Ainslie, TEAMORIGIN (foreground) vs Bjorn Hansen, Hansen Global Team. St Moritz Match Race 2010. World Match Racing Tour. St Moritz, Switzerland. 4th September 2010. Photo: Ian Roman/WMRT.

The media statement issued by the team says that having now had a chance to analyse the race format, the proposed fixed wing catamaran boat, the timetable, rules and costs, Sir Keith has concluded that the 34th America’s Cup is neither viable commercially, nor an attractive sporting contest for TeamOrigin. Therefore he has decided that the team will not submit a challenge when the challenge period opens on 1 November.

Sir Keith Mills, TeamOrigin Team Principal, 'After three years of waiting in the wings to enter a British team in the America’s Cup I am bitterly disappointed that we will not be competing. However, the format and timetable decided by the Defender, BMW/Oracle, is simply not viable for TeamOrigin. We have assembled an outstanding team, led by Grant Simmer and Ben Ainslie, and I am personally very sorry that they won’t now get the chance to race for a British team in the next America’s Cup'.

Louis Vuitton Pacific Series, Challenger Quarter Final, TEAMORIGIN vs Damiani Italia Challenge, TEAMORIGIN and Damiani Italia Challenge during leg 1. Sir Keith Mills TEAMORIGIN Team Principal, 18th man on board TEAMORIGIN

Over the next couple of months TeamOrigin say they will be considering whether it will compete in other yachting events over the next few years.

Clearly the 12 month gap between the 2012 Olympics, in London, and the 2013 America's Cup regatta is a big factor in the withdrawal of the team from the 34th America's Cup cycle.

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TeamOrigin's glittering afterguard of Olympic Gold Medalists showed flashes of promise in their transition onto the big boats, however they also clearly had work to do, and have showed the maturity so lacking in many others, to pull back rather than try a half-effort and hope.

In the end, time was against the British, whose first priority always had to be a home Olympics and a chance to write a final golden chapter on several already stellar sailing careers.

Recently TeamOrigin released their founding Director, Mike Sanderson (NZ) a former America's Cup competitor and winner the Volvo Ocean Race, replacing him with Grant Simmer, former design director with the twice winning Swiss America's Cup team, Alinghi, in an apparent move to up the ante for the 34th America's Cup.

However all that is not to be, and the 34th America's Cup will be the poorer for the non-appearance of the British Team. It is not known, or expected that other teams will make similar announcements ahead of the opening of the entry window on 1 November.

TEAMORIGIN vs Emirates Team New Zealand, TEAMORIGIN appeal for a penalty against ETNZ. - Louis Vuitton Trophy - Nice

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As part of her preparation to the November 10 start of the 2012-2013 Vendée Globe, Jean-pierre Dick's yacht Virbac Paprec 3 was taken into drydock on Friday and should remain there for a month.

The boat will undergo a thorough servicing and will be put in Vendée Globe configuration at the Virbac-Paprec Sailing Team headquarters, located in Lorient, Brittany.

'We're going to check the hull geometry, as well as the keel, the centreboards and the rudders. The mast structure will also be checked with specific measuring tools', explains composites manager Julien Penven. The goal is to make sure the boat is as reliable and efficient as she can be for the upcoming Vendée Globe. Which is not necessarily that easy, according to Julien Penven: 'Sailing is and remains a power sport and there's no such thing as zero risk. That's why the in-board settings will also feature emergency systems'.

In case of a technical problem at sea, Jean-Pierre Dick will be able to rely on alternate solutions, such as a water-maker or solar panels. Once the work on the boat is completed, she will be back in the water and all ready for the start of the race.

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22 Hobie Challenge teams have now safely arrived in San Jose in the Carimoan Sur province. The teams were driven from Manila overnight in luxury coaches, taking ten hour to cross the Luzon peninsula. When the Challengers arrived they spent the day tuning and fixing their Hobies for the gruelling days ahead at the seventh Philippine Hobie Challenge.
This year the Challenge route could be considered the most difficult. For the first time ever, the route actually gets into the Pacific Ocean off the east coast of the Philippines. The distance is also much longer than previous Challenges, and the first day leg will cover 70 nautical miles - in possibly very little wind. 'Unbelievable. The wind just disappeared. Just last week it was blowing 35 knots with 15 foot waves and whitecaps. It's died down very quickly,' weather watchers remarked. Forecasts predict that the wind may pick up again later in the week. People are still in excellent moods despite the trials ahead.

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'People back home think I'm crazy - their idea of a vacation is to sit in a deck chair and get a massage. Not to sail all day and sleep on sand at night. But this is more important! ' one returning competitor remarked. Due to arduous nature of this year's Challenge there are not as many new faces as before - perhaps only ten of the 40 something number of sailors are new to the Challenge.

There was some surf crashing onto the shore at San Jose and it made getting out to the water for the first inshore race a little interesting. The Australian teams were not at all hindered having seen much worse back home but sadly one team flipped their boat in the waves, much to the amusement of the hundreds of local bystanders.

The inshore races had to be abandoned due to lack of wind. It also does not help that San Jose is in a very sheltered cove. In the distance there looks to be wind ahead, and this afternoon the wind was already starting to pick up.

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Night one at sea saw the frontrunners in the Rolex Middle Sea Race making better progress than they had anticipated.
Following yesterday's start from Valletta at 1100, Alfa Romeo was the first to complete the 53 mile crossing to Capo Passero, the southeastern tip of Sicily, passing this point at 20:30 local time last night. Following the giant silver yacht were fellow maxis Damiani Our Dream and Black Dragon, roughly 30 and 40 minutes astern. On board Damiani Our Dream the crew reported tight reaching in 14 knots of wind.

Choice of passage up the east coast of Sicily proved to be an all-important one. Alfa Romeo's tactical team including Murray Spence, Alinghi's Grant Simmer and strategist Adrian Stead chose to hug the Sicilian coast while the Italian maxi Damiani Our Dream stayed further offshore on the direct rhumb line course with the sled Black Dragon further east still.

With the 3km high Mount Etna directly to her west Alfa Romeo ran out of wind in the early hours of this morning and having made little progress for several hours was forced to give up on this tactic and head east. Meanwhile to the east Damiani and Black Dragon, beating into a light to moderate northerly breeze, were able to overhaul the line honours favourite.

As the maxis approached the Strait of Messina the strong current was against them forcing them to 'short tack' close in to shore up the Italian side of the Channel. While the south-going current in the Strait can flow at up to 5 knots it is possible to pick up favourable back eddies known locally as 'bastardi'. "The only way to pick these up is to go right inshore and by that I mean your keel is literally inches off the bottom," says Arthur Podesta, skipper of the Beneteau 45F5 Elusive and veteran of all 25 Rolex Middle Sea Races.

Eventually it was Black Dragon, helmed by Danish match racer Jesper Radich who was first through at 1100 local time followed by Damiani Our Dream at 1120 and Alfa Romeo some 40 minutes later.

After her blazing start yesterday, Nikos Lazos and Pericles Livas' Farr 52 Optimum 3 was fourth through the Strait. "So far we've been lucky, we haven't run out of wind, but at the moment it's dropping all the time," commented Eddie Warden-Owen, the British tactician on board.

This afternoon conditions for all the leading boats have proved exasperating as the wind has dropped away to nothing, with a majority of the boats still to make it through the Strait of Messina with the tide due to turn foul at 16:40 local time.

"At the moment we have 0.7 knots of wind speed," said Mike Broughton, navigator on Chris Bull's Jazz who was going well on handicap until she was becalmed for four hours this afternoon. "So far we have averaged less than 4 knots, which is less than the average we need to make it in within the time limit on Saturday. Fortunately we know the wind is going to pick up on Tuesday." On Jazz crewman Andy Dore had been up the rig to spot for any zephyrs of wind that lie ahead. This afternoon they were preparing to head into the coast to get into shallow enough water enabling them to kedge (to anchor to stop themselves going backwards with the tide).

On Primadonna, Royal Malta Yacht Club Commodore Georges Bonello Dupuis said they had been becalmed for one and a half hours last night but approaching Sicily they had seen 16 knots of wind. This afternoon Primadonna was in one of two clusters of boats to be becalmed short of the Strait of Messina. "The boat is fine, the crew is fine, the food is.okay," commented Dupuis, adding that in the zero wind situation it was even too hot to sleep.

The good news for the chasing pack is the four boats through the Strait have also been becalmed as they feel the effects of a high pressure system located to the north of Sicily. The wind charts are showing 5 knots of north northeasterly breeze tonight for those heading northwest to the volcanic island of Stromboli but so far this has yet to materialise.

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Namco Bandai Games has recently released a handful of new screenshots for J-Stars Victory VS! They feature playable character Taro Yamada (Chinyūki -Tarō to Yukaina Nakama-tachi-) and his extension Babaa, support character Jaguar Junichi (Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar), and the Dark Tournament Stadium stage (YuYu Hakusho). Other characters like Naruto, Goku, and Toriko can also be seen in the screenshots.

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J-Stars Victory VS is a team action fighter by Namco Bandai Games that showcases various characters from the world of Shonen Jump manga. The game was tentatively titled Project Versus J before the name was officially changed to J-Stars Victory VS. Currently, the game is only confirmed for a Japanese release of March 19, 2014 on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. No plans have been announced at all for a North American or European release. Please visit the J-Stars Victory VS section for more information on the game.


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50th Biannual SU Senior Art Exhibition Scheduled April 14-May 17

Senior Art ShowSALISBURY, MD---The Salisbury University Art Department presents its 50th biannual senior art exhibition in the University Gallery of Fulton Hall.

The first part of the exhibit, April 14-26, features the culminating work of fine art students from various disciplines including painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, ceramic and glass. The second part, May 5-17, features the work of graphic design students, including illustration, poster, web, print and package design.

Awards receptions are 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 18, for fine arts students, 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 9, for graphic design students.

The exhibition celebrates the work of 31 students and one professor, who invite viewers to experience what is physically impossible – to enter into the unseen workings of the mind. The human eye is capable of distinguishing only 32 shades of grey, a fact that inspires the proverb “There are 50 shades of grey.”

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While each artist’s message may exist beyond the physical capabilities of viewing, viewers are asked to look deeper as they dive into a creative collaboration that communicates both the visible and the invisible.

Sponsored by the Art Department and Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts, admission is free and the public is invited.

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A TEAM of lifesavers have launched a new campaign to get more members, particularly among parents who could volunteer while their children go to school.

The Community First Responder team in Bransgore, who cover Burley, Bransgore and Sopley, are often the first on the scene in an emergency.

Parents with children at Bransgore and Burley primary schools have received letters from the group asking them, or grandparents or other family members, to consider becoming life-saving responders.

The group has also put posters on notice boards, in post offices, pubs and clubs, shops and businesses and other suitable venues.

Jackie Russell, Deputy Group Co-ordinator said, "We have a number of reasons for the campaign.

“We desperately need volunteers who can give us a few hours a month to bolster our team in Bransgore, where most volunteers live.

“But in Burley we need the community to come forward and volunteer so that we can provide a faster service than we can from Bransgore. In cases of cardiac arrest minutes really do matter if we are to improve the chances of someone surviving.

“We already have the equipment for those in Burley, we just need some residents to come forward and give a few hours.

“Without volunteers from that community we cannot achieve a faster response. In Sopley, the recent flooding in Derritt Lane, Stoney Lane, Avon Causeway and near the primary school has increased response times for the emergency services.

“The flooding now seems to happen each year so we must do our best to find a solution. We think that solution is to have a few residents from Sopley and Ripley as part of our group helping with all calls, but ready to focus on Sopley when we get the adverse weather again."

Group spokesman Mike Jukes said, ”I would invite anyone thinking about joining or keen to know more, to leave their name and number on our answerphone and one of us will ring back.

“There is no commitment and we can explain all you need to know. It is not in the group's interest to recruit those who decide later that it's not for them and leave after some months, or don't do any hours.

“For that reason we are happy to answer any questions to make sure this type of voluntary work is for you. It is very rewarding and fulfilling and most people thoroughly enjoy it."

Anyone interested in becoming a Community First Responder in Bransgore, Burley, Sopley or Ringwood or elsewhere in Hampshire can call 0844 500 9699 or email or go to

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A FAMILY from Salisbury celebrated Father’s Day in the style of an ironman.

Salisbury Tri Club’s Peter Clements and Katie Clements raced in the Wimbleball Ironman 70.3, which included a 1.9m lake swim, 90k bike ride and 21k run across Exmoor National Park.

Katie came past the finish line in 7hours 37min with her dad further afield.

The club’s fastest athlete was Josephine Child, who notched up a time of 5.56 in her maiden Ironman to finish 23rd.

Ruth Thom was a minute behind Josephine, and Mark Jacobs strolled home afterwards.

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Angel Falls is located in the Guayana highlands, and it is just one of the five great adventure regions in Venezuela. The water comes in a free fall of 979 meters from the Churum river hovering of the edge of the "Auyantepuy" Table mountain, this the largest Tepuy (table mountain) in Canaima Venezuela. This height makes it the highest waterfall in the world.

Angel Falls is 15 times higher than Niagara Falls with its total of approximately 52 meters.

This fall is named for Jimmy Angel, an adventurous pilot from Missouri, United States, who flew to the air circus Lindberg. James Crawford Angel (Jimmy Angel) is a modern legend. He saw the waterfall for the first time in 1933 with his partner while searching for the legendary McCracken River of Gold, or the Golden City.

James returned again in 1937 with his wife and his friend Gustavo Henry Gardener where they had an emergency landing on top of the Auyantepuy. The aircraft was able to reach safely to the top of the Tepuy and stayed there for 33 years until it was taken down by a helicopter.

Jimmy Angel and his three companions managed to descend from Tepuy and return to the civilization walking through the jungle for 11 days. Angel's plane is currently in the Aviation Museum in Maracay, and nowadays on top of the Auyantepuy you will find a replica of Jimmys airplane.

Map_of_Angel_Falls The fascinating world of Canaima National Park is a perfect combination of magic and reality, shaped by breathtaking mountains called Tepuys, countless rivers, lakes, waterfalls, forests and savannahs spread like a green sea, this environment calls for a visit at least once in life.

In this gift of God to the nature you will find interesting plants and animals, sometimes endemic (unique in the world), also the Native Pemón, people with a culture, art, folklore and ancient cuisine.

This mosaic nature is a living testimony to the geographic history of our planet.

Canaima National Park is located in the south west of Venezuela, south of the Orinoco River in the municipality Gran Sabana of Bolivar State, was declared a national park on 12 June 1962 by the National Executive, in order to protect its attractions and conserve virgin for the rest of the world.

The park has 3 million hectares, making it the second largest protected area Venezuuela and sixth in the world. The real highest waterfall in the world is not permanent and is next to the Angel Falls it is called: La Catira..

The park is divided into two parts: West and East.

The western part is simply called Canaima and it can be reached by flights from Caracas, Margarita, Puerto Ordaz, Ciudad Bolivar and Santa Elena.

la catiraEnjoy this privileged place with the highest waterfall in the world, the amazing Angel Falls. See the spectacular scenery in the Laguna de Canaima, with beautiful waterfalls, inviting you to swim and provoking you with its beautiful white sandy beaches surrounding the lagoon.

In the east there is the Gran Sabana (La ran Sabana), which can be reached by air or land. By air you fly to Puerto Ordaz and Santa Elena de Uairen, the last village in southern Venezuela, only 20 minutes from the border with Brazil and then start the tour.

Let us take you where earth was born, the oldest corner of the planet and watch the wild, free and beautiful land that has two billion years (2 billion). The time and nature make this place feel like another world.

This unique place gives you the opportunity to integrate with nature in a direct and real way. Ecotourism is par excellence with a world to be discovered.

Join Auyantepuy - Tepuyes - Angel Fals and Canaima and the tours we can offer you, where the famous Angel Falls is launched from the sky at 975 meters to the base.

Here on this website (the first about Angel Falls) you will find the best tours and prices if you consider a visit to Angel Falls in Canaima, or elsewhere in Venezuela.

You can choose one of our tour packages or we can arrange a special excursion for you with a circuit that includes all the favorite attractions.

You can rely on us for special tours, day tours, accommodations or enjoy a true expedition by helicopter, by foot or canoe ...

It is worth mentioning that only since 1990 the first travelers could visit Angel Falls staying in the Boulton Camp (today called Campamento Canaima), making Angel Falls a true virgin destination in the world.

If you like to book a tour please let us know: Contact Us! or our online booking with Book now with price guarantee..

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Combining the drumset with traditional timbales has become the norm rather than the exception. The reasons are many. When playing reggae, for example, the drummer can keep a loosely tensioned snare and strike timbales for the signature staggered-triplet rimshots—a timbre impossible to obtain from a loosely-tuned snare drum. For songo, the timbales inject authentic sounds and help the drummer emulate the sound of a complete percussion section—the same applies for mambo choruses, cha cha cha, and other Afro-Cuban styles. For players of world music, timbales contribute a distinct tone and offer a more defined pitch than double-headed drumkit toms.And now the fly in the ointment: Most timbales come in pairs that are not designed with the drumset in mind—in terms of height, expanse or even tuning (traditional timbales are tuned with a wrench).

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Alabama Governor Bob Riley will visit Samford University on Monday, April 14. He will speak to a Cumberland School of Law group at 2 p.m. in Robinson Hall. He will then present a talk open to the public at 2:30 p.m. in Reid Chapel. His 2:30 appearance is sponsored by ODK service organization.

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Film from Germany: 'The Baader Meinhof Komplex'

Event Start DateThursday, April 14, 2011
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Event Start Time7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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2009 Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film

From Constantin Film -- Germany in the 1970s: Murderous bomb attacks, the threat of terrorism and the fear of the enemy inside are rocking the very foundations of the yet fragile German democracy. The radicalised children of the Nazi generation lead by Andreas Baader, Ulrike Meinhof and Gudrun Ensslin are fighting a violent war against what they perceive as the new face of fascism: American imperialism supported by the German establishment, many of whom have a Nazi past. Their aim is to create a more human society but by employing inhuman means they not only spread terror and bloodshed, they also lose their own humanity. The man who understands them is also their hunter: the head of the German police force Horst Herold. And while he succeeds in his relentless pursuit of the young terrorists, he knows he's only dealing with the tip of the iceberg. German with English subtitles.

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The course will cover a variety of topics related to the defense and prosecution of "white collar" criminal offenses, with a particular focus on emerging trends in the law arising from recent corporate scandals and prosecutions. The lectures will emphasize strategies for conducting internal investigations of corporations and their officers and directors, as well as tactics used by law enforcement in conducting white collar grand jury investigations and criminal prosecutions. In this regard, the course will be geared towards students interested in pursuing careers as prosecutors or criminal defense attorneys, as well as those who may represent corporate clients generally.

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The course explores the relations between public policies and the new political-economy. The new economy, with its increased demands for flexibility and competitiveness, new technologies, and rapid globalization, has dramatically altered the nature of work relations, economic production, social organization and the roles of public and private entities in promoting growth, justice and fairness. In this class, we will explore at a number of policy fields, including issues in employment and labor laws, education and schooling law, environmental law, health law, discrimination policies and consumer law. These issues will be examined from an interdisciplinary perspective for understanding the challenges of law-in-action. We will think of practical questions of the comparative effectiveness of various regulatory mechanisms and the more theoretical aspects of legal means and social ends. Students will be required to write a paper.
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If there’s a trend in kitchens, we haven’t been able to find it. We can tell you a few prevailing ideas—stone floors, granite countertops, commercial/residential stoves. But the best-designed kitchens vary with the architecture of the homes in which they’re found. In Southern California, that means contemporary, French country, Spanish mission or Craftsman. "Kitchens are so diverse," says Susan Bachand of Kitchen Expo, "there is no trend."

Well, she modifies that a little. "Black and stainless steel are hot," she says. "I haven’t used white appliances in years. And soffits are out. [Soffits join the ceiling with the upper line of the cabinets.] You don’t have to keep the cabinets all the same height. And you don’t have to line the walls with cabinetry. If you do, the flavor is lost.

"Stone floors are hot now, too—limestone, travertine, granite." How about ceramic-tile floors? "Out of five kitchens, I’ll do one in ceramic tile. Of them, domed, beveled tiles are the most popular." And wood floors? "Wood floors are not really wood," she says. "The most serviceable are wood veneer with vinyl layers on top. They have the look of wood and are the same price, but last longer. Wood doesn’t do well in traffic, and it gets water-stained. Vinyl-wood floors come in all the wood finishes—bleached, natural, cherry, whatever you want."

Bernard Freisler, a designer with European Kitchen Design in San Diego, misses the "honesty of material" he finds in his native Switzerland. "Californians mix their styles. They take from any time period and mix it in; nothing is really true." He remembers his grandmother’s farmhouse kitchen in Switzerland, where 12 to 15 people could gather—with a wood-burning stove and not much cabinetry. He likes the movement back to earthy materials—stone, granite, steel—or tumbled marble for a rustic look. And with wood used not as the dominant element but as an accent, to soften the architecture. "Like a curtain in a living room" is the way he puts it.

On these pages we show a variety of kitchens, from high-tech to homey, and a few baths that represent new heights in luxury pampering. Bathrooms are almost as large as kitchens these days. Or as living rooms. And they’re packed with the latest in conveniences, from body sprays to built-in televisions. It’s hard to find a newly designed bath that isn’t contemporary in design—no Old World baths that we’ve been able to turn up. When people put in baths these days, they want them to look exotic, like the ones they’ve seen at hotel resorts. But maybe Old World’s a trend we’re saving for the future.
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The present Bow Willow Campground was the site of a large seasonal Kumeyaay village. Many trails radiate out from the campground area, making it a choice staging area for adventure. One trail heads into the Laguna Mountains while another leads to a historic rock house, a remnant of when cattlemen roamed these hills. Still another trail, the one described here, leads to the beautiful palm oases at Mountain Palm Springs. En route, there is an opportunity to visit the elephant tree ”forest” at Torote Bowl, with its dramatic views east to the Carrizo Badlands and marsh.

Start walking northwest from the campground, crossing the wide, sandy Bow Willow Creek wash. Look for weathered 4˝x4˝ posts with yellow tops that mark the trail. An unpainted sign identifies this as the Mountain Palm Springs Trail, and a sign about 0.3 mile from the campground marks the direction for the Southwest Grove and the Torote Bowl. While crossing the 0.7 mile-wide Bow Willow Creek wash, note the widely spaced desert willow, mesquite, smoke, and ironwood trees, which may be in bloom. If the rains have been favorable, there also may be a carpet of colorful annual wildflowers that could include purple mat, desert phacelia, Bigelow’s monkeyflower, chia, and bajada lupine. The trail proceeds up the hillside on the north side of the wash, opening up some grand vistas as you gain elevation. At a fork in the trail, take the left branch to proceed to Torote Bowl, about half a mile ahead.

The Torote Bowl is the upper end of an unnamed canyon and is home to at least 15 large (for an elephant tree) torote, as the elephant tree is known in Spanish. Although rare in the United States, the elephant tree (Bursera microphylla) is common in Baja California. This is one of the largest concentrated “herds” of elephant trees in the Anza-Borrego area and is well worth the hike to view this unusual plant that has a swollen truck reminiscent of its namesake.

The view from Torote Bowl out to the Carrizo Badlands and marsh is not to be missed and is another reason to take this short side-trip. After examining the elephant trees and taking in the view, return to the trail junction and take the signed trail to the Southwest Grove of palms in Mountain Palm Springs, 1.9 miles from Bow Willow. This large well-watered palm grove offers shade and a cool respite from the desert sun.

At this point, there are two options. Either head back the same way for a slightly less than 4 miles out-and-back hike, or take the well-worn trail east from the Southwest Grove toward the Mountain Palm Springs primitive campground for more adventure. There are six major palm groves in the Mountain Palm Springs area plus many other scattered palms wherever water nears the surface, opening up many opportunities for further exploration. However, the route described here assumes further exploration will be left for another day.

To head back to Bow Willow Campground, find a well-used but unsigned trail leading south up a small gully shortly before arriving at the Mountain Palm Springs trailhead parking area. Following this trail requires close attention, but it is marked with frequent ducks, and it is easy walking through the Sonoran scrub. If the trail is lost, just keep walking west-southwest until Bow Willow Campground comes into view.

  • Distance from downtown San Diego: 106 miles. Allow 2 hours (Anza-Borrego Desert State Park). From CA-163N take I-8E, exiting on the Imperial Hwy at Ocotillo, after 88 miles. Turn north on SR-2 (Imperial Hwy), and drive 16.5 miles to milepost 48 and look for a turnoff on the left (west) for Bow Willow Campground (signed). Drive 1.6 miles to the campground. There is a charge for overnight use of one of the 16 campsites at the Bow Willow Campground but not for day-use. Drinking water sometimes is available, but it was not in the Fall-Winter of 2013–’14. Bring your own water in case. Continue to the western-most campsites and park.
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  • Difficulty: Moderately easy, mostly over well-marked trails, though the last 0.5 mile may require some simple route finding. Elevation gain/loss 400 feet. Trekking poles can provide some stability on steep portions of the trail. Carry plenty of water.
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By David Dehlendorf

Brickworks, one of the most important civic projects in the history of Friday Harbor, is currently under development in town.

If, like me, you want to see this project completed by next spring, you can volunteer no matter what your age or skill level. Financial donations are also needed to cover the cost of building materials, but my letter is about what you can do with nothing but your sweat.

So far I have worked eight hours as a volunteer on the building renovation and plan to continue to contribute at least two hours per week through completion. It doesn’t make any difference that I am 70 years old; there is always something for a person of my age and limited skills to do.

Please consider making a similar contribution, or perhaps more if you are younger and have carpentry and/or other skills. If you are like me, you will enjoy good exercise and a sense of pride in knowing that you helped bring this important project to fruition.

My involvement with the project began before the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild completed development of the Brickworks Plaza at its newly acquired property on Nichols Street earlier this year. The new plaza was a huge success this summer, with the relocated farmers market attracting enthusiastic crowds of residents and visitors alike.

In addition, the plaza now serves as a much needed venue for musical and other outdoor events. Parking never became a problem as critics of the project had claimed when the project was first announced. Also, neighboring merchants have benefited from increased foot traffic by their stores.

The project moved into its second and final stage in September, with the beginning of the renovation of the Brickworks building itself. The roof is in the process of being replaced. When it is completed in the next few weeks, work will move indoors and include structural improvements such as the removal of the second floor, the installation of new electrical and plumbing systems, and eventually a food preparation and kitchen facility.

Ravenhill Construction is managing the renovation and has a job foreman on site every work day.

When completed next spring, the renovated building will provide additional all-weather space for farmers, artists, food vendors, musicians, and a variety of special events. The building will become a much-needed multi-use, year-round facility.

If you want to volunteer, please contact Cedarbough Saeji, volunteer project coordinator, at 360-468-4054 or at, to arrange a time to start. Or just show up at the Brickworks building with nothing more than a pair of gloves and enthusiasm anytime 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, or 8:30 a.m. to noon on Friday. Ask for Credence, the job foreman.

I know the Ag Guild and your fellow island residents will appreciate whatever level of support you are able to provide.

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Japanese Man Buys Hymen for $780,000

A Japanese man has bid $780,000 for the virginity of a Brazilian woman in an auction, stoking the usual disgust at the creepiness of virginity-obsessed Japanese men.

The 20-year-old Brazilian woman auctioned off the right to take her virginity online, with the winning $780,000 bid going to a “Japanese” man.

Other bidders reportedly included 3 Americans, an Australian and an Indian. The organisers also auctioned off the virginity of a 23-year-old Russian man, which apparently went to a Brazilian woman for a measly $3,000.

In Brazil the auction has not surprisingly attracted controversy for both general moral turpitude and constituting prostitution, although the organisers somehow maintain it does not constitute prostitution.

In Japan as well the auction has attracted controversy – although perhaps for different reasons:

“You could go to a soapland a thousand times for that much.”

“What an expensive whore.”

“Women really live life in easy mode.”

“This is a bit much for such an ugly girl.”

“Virgin fanciers are seriously creepy.”

“Is this even legal?”

“No matter how much of a virgin hunter you are that is too much for a girl like that.”

“You could buy up 100 virgin JCs for that.”

“Is the buyer here really Japanese?”

“He’s the shame of Japan.”

“That virgin boy is so cheap…”

“Him going for $3,000 is the real news here.”

“This is sexual discrimination or something!”

“I’m a pure 33-year-old virgin – please buy me!”

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