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Podcast 213: Joe Henry 0
Acclaimed singer-songwriter/producer Joe Henry joins us to talk about his latest recording projects, his writing habits and more!
This episode is sponsored by Lee Valley and Retrofret Vintage Guitars.
Podcast 212: Guitarist Gwenifer Raymond 0
Brighton, England's Gwenifer Raymond joins us on this week's podcast. Raymond started playing guitar and drumming in punk and rock bands, but eventually stumbled upon Appalachian music, pre-war blues and John Fahey. Since then, she picked up a PhD, became a video game programmer and has just released her first album of Fahey-inspired American Primitive music, You Never Were Much of a Dancer (Tompkins Square). It's a fascinating journey that we cover on today's podcast, as well as her choice in gear and much more.
This episode is sponsored by Lee Valley, Retrofret Vintage Guitars and Dying Breed Music.
Podcast 211: Tom Ellis 0
Austin-based Tom Ellis is one of the world's most respected mandolin makers. On this week's podcast, we talk to him about how he got his start building instruments, the fateful day he showed Ricky Skaggs his second-ever mandolin and about the inlay work he does at Precision Pearl, Inc. today. We also chat about how Tom shared his shop with Bill Collings in the early '80s, talk about torrefied wood, discuss the merits of using CNCs in a high-end build and a lot more.
This episode is brought to you by Lee Valley and Retrofret.
Podcast 210: Reverb.com's Dan Orkin 0
This week, we talk to Reverb.com's Dan Orkin. Dan recounts the company's early days, its explosive growth, some current marketplace trends when it come to guitars (including what's hot right now and what isn't) and a lot more.
This episode is sponsored by Lee Valley and Retrofret.
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Podcast 209: Bruce VanWart of Collings Guitars 0
This week, we talk to one of the unsung heroes in the world of boutique guitars, Bruce VanWart of Collings Guitars. Bruce is the first official Collings employee and the one person who has touched nearly every instrument the company has produced since the late '80s (almost 30,000 instruments). He reflects upon working alongside Bill Collings during the company's earliest days, talks about his process evaluating wood for the company's instruments and describes the 2018 re-launch of the Collings C-100. The C-100 was the brainchild of Bill Collings, a guitar with a dreadnought-sized lower bout with a skinnier upper bout and waist. Around 20 original C-100s were made in the mid-'90s. They were reintroduced at the 2018 NAMM Show.
Here's a video featuring Bob Minner playing one of the first Collings C-100s made in 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3d7izbaBZE
This episode is sponsored by Dying Breed Music, where there is an ever-growing inventory of vintage Martin and Gibson flattop guitars from the golden era.
Podcast 208: Cory Wong (Vulfpeck, Fearless Flyers) 0
Cory Wong is a force of nature: The thirty-something guitarist performs in Vulfpeck, the Fearless Flyers and on innumerable sessions. On this week's podcast, we talk to Cory about the Minneapolis music scene (including his interactions over the years with Prince), why he loves clean amps and green screens, his impressive right-hand technique, Blake Mills and more.
Cory's second album, The Optimist, is available for pre-order with all sorts of cool perks: https://www.corywongmusic.com
Podcast 207: Tom Crandall of TR Crandall Guitars 0
Acclaimed guitar repair guru Tom Crandall of TR Crandall Guitars joins us to talk about the making of two gorgeous videos currently on fretboardjournal.com. In the videos, Tom is shown doing his magic to two vintage Stella guitars, a 12 and 6-string. Both guitars required extensive restoration work and a neck reset. Tom also talks about his background as a largely self-taught luthier, current projects he's working on and much more.
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Podcast 206: Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate 0
This week, we welcome frequent FJ contributor Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate onto the podcast. Over the years, Riverhorse has penned some of our favorite articles for the FJ, including his features on Huey Long, Paul Buskirk and Darrell Scott. We talk to Riverhorse about the making of these features, his writing career (including his prolific work writing about fly fishing), his favorite guitars and much more.
Podcast 205: Stephen Bishop 0
Stephen Bishop - the guy behind pop hits "On and On," "It Might Be You" and "Save It For a Rainy Day" - joins us on this week's Fretboard Journal Podcast to talk guitars (especially the gorgeous instrument that he commissioned from Danny Ferrington), movie making, songwriting and more.
Podcast 204: Jon Sullivan of Sully Guitars 0
Sully Guitars founder Jon "Sully" Sullivan has had quite a journey: from growing up in Chicago, to attempting to be a rock star on the Sunset Strip, to building electric guitars full-time in Little Elm, Texas. Along the way, he raised a kid as a single parent, took on a few day jobs and eventually collaborated with one of his heroes, Grover Jackson. On this week's Fretboard Journal Podcast, we talk to Sully about all his evolution as a guitarmaker, his decision to manufacture a series of guitars in South Korea (Sully's Conspiracy line), his influential social media presence and a lot more.
Sully Guitars: http://www.sullyguitars.com
This episode is brought to you by Dying Breed Music: http://www.dyingbreedguitars.com
The Fretboard Journal's first-ever Electric Guitar Annual will be out this August. Pre-order your copy now:
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Podcast 203: Guitarist Todd Albright 0
On this week's Fretboard Journal Podcast, we talk to country blues guitarist Todd Albright. He tells us about his early infatuation with the acoustic guitar – from hearing Dave Van Ronk as a teenager to discovering Gamblin Woman Blues' by Paul Geremia. The Detroit-based musician also tells about being signed to Jack White's Third Man Records, his 12-string guitars – both built by Todd Cambio of Fraulini Guitars – and much more.
This episode is brought to you by our friends at Mass Street Music.
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Podcast 202: Meredith Coloma and Isaac Jang 0
On today's Fretboard Journal Podcast, we talk to two of the most promising young guitarmakers we know: Meredith Coloma of Coloma Guitars and Isaac Jang of Isaac Jang Guitars. Coloma talks to us about how she's found a unique audience for her guitars thanks to her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia. She also talks to us about the creation of Vancouver International Guitar Festival, a weekend-long celebration of handmade acoustic and electric guitars. We then talk to Jang, a young luthier who already has a multi-year wait list for his acoustics. Both of these insightful interviews took place thanks to the La Conner Guitar Festival, which took place Mother's Day Weekend in La Conner, Washington.
This week's podcast is brought to you by Dying Breed Music.
Podcast 201: Artist James A. Willis 0
This week, we talk to visual artist James A. Willis. Why are we talking to an artist on the FJ podcast? Because Willis has plenty of guitar and music-related projects under his belt. He's at least partially based in Nashville, where he's served as the "Artist in Residence" at Gibson, he's used guitar cases as canvases for his Saints series and he even worked at Zac Brown's estate. Most recently – and for reasons that still baffle us – Willis started a new podcast called James A. Willis reads the Fretboard Journal, where he talks to musician pals about the FJ and their guitar (and songwriting) habits.
This episode is sponsored by our friends at Mass Street Music, based in Lawrence, Kansas. If you're into boutique guitars, old Martins or just need a reliable repair team to tune up your guitars, check them out.
Check out James A Willis Reads the Fretboard Journal here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/james-a-willis-reads-fretboard-journal/id1355577648?mt=2
Podcast 200: Live from Austin, Texas with Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore 0
For our 200th episode of the Fretboard Journal Podcast, we take the show on the road and broadcast from our recent Fretboard Journal Live event from the Calton Case headquarters in Austin, Texas. You'll hear our live interview with Steve McCreary (Collings Guitars), music from Redd Volkaert, Paul Glasse and Kym Warner (Greencards) and hear our conversation with Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Dave Alvin about their new album, Downey to Lubbock. Closing things out, we hear a great tune with Anthony da Costa.
This episode is sponsored by Austin's own Straight Frets Guitar Service, Exile Vancouver and Dying Breed Music!
On behalf of all of us, thank you for listening to our podcast and for helping us reach this milestone! As always, if you like what we're up to, please leave us a review on iTunes and share the episode with your friends.
10:15 Steve McCreary (Collings Guitars / Waterloo Guitars) interview
16:10 Redd Volkaert / Paul Glasse
22:28 Kym Warner (Greencards) & Redd Volkaert
26:47 Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore interview
45:12 Anthony da Costa
Podcast 199: Joel Eckhaus (Earnest Instruments) 0
For most luthiers, building and repairing six string guitars pays the bills. On this week's podcast, we talk a luthier who has carved out an entire career for himself building just ukuleles, tenor guitars and the occasional mandolin. Portland, Maine's Joel Eckhaus talks to us about his eclectic Earnest Instruments lineup, the fateful music lessons he took from Vaudeville music legend Roy Smeck and much more.
This episode is sponsored by our friends at Mass Street Music.
Podcast 198: Dom Flemons 0
Mulit-instrumentalists and music historian Dom Flemons (Carolina Chocolate Drops) joins us to talk about his new record 'Black Cowboys' (Smithsonian Folkways) and a lot more. The record documents the music that black cowboys would have performed in the Old West, alongside some tracks inspired by that chapter of America's histroy. We also talk gear - and learn about Flemons' unique vintage banjo and Fraulini guitars - and a lot more. This episode is sponsored by Dying Breed Music.
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Podcast 193: Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams 0
Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams join us on the Fretboard Journal Podcast to talk about their latest recording; the challenges of being working musicians who happen to be married, guitars and much more!
Podcast 192: Caitlin Canty and Noam Pikelny 0
On today's Fretboard Journal Podcast, we're talking to singer-songwriter Caitlin Canty and banjo wizard-turned-producer Noam Pikelny (Punch Brothers). We chat about the making of Cantry's forthcoming album, Motel Bouquet (out 3/30), the great group of Nashville musicians that ended up on the finished record and more. We also cover their gear of choice – including Canty's vintage Recording King acoustic guitar and Pikelny's National Tricone plectrum guitar.
This episode is sponsored by Dying Breed Music.
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On this week's Fretboard Journal Podcast, we talk to guitarist Glenn Jones (Cul de Sac). Glenn will be participating in the forthcoming The 1000 Incarnations of the Rose festival taking place April 13-15, 2018 in Takoma Park, Maryland. The festival is a three-day long celebration of the American Primitive guitar movement, as pioneered by John Fahey and Robbie Basho.
Over the course of our talk, Jones describes his lengthy relationship with Fahey (and Basho), why you probably shouldn't befriend your music heroes, his guitars of choice for this style of music and the origin of the unique, one-off festival taking place in Fahey's old hometown.
To learn more about the festival, go here: https://1000rose.org
Glenn Jones' liner notes for The Epiphany of Glenn Jones, mentioned during this podcast, can be found here: http://www.johnfahey.com/pages/epiphany.html
Glenn Jones official website: http://www.thrilljockey.com/artists/glenn-jones
Podcast 190: Mark Leggett 0
Today we're talking to accomplished studio guitarist and composer Mark Leggett. Mark has led a fascinating life with credits that include the guitar solo from Martika's "Toy Soldiers" to the playing with Dolly Parton, to doing music for My Name Is Earl. During our chat, we get the inside story on Leggett's viral guitar videos – yes, he has a solo album brewing – as well as the guitars he loves and what it's like to make a living scoring music for films and TV.
This week's episode is sponsored by Dying Breed Music.
Reminder: Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes. And, if you're anywhere near Texas, the Fretboard Journal will be hitting the road and throwing a gathering in Austin on March 27, 2018. Details here.
Link: Mark Leggett's Facebook page
Podcast 189: David Grisman and Del McCoury 0
On this week's podcast, we catch up with longtime friends and music collaborators David Grisman and Del McCoury at Wintergrass 2018. We talk about the early days of bluegrass festivals, some of the larger-than-life personalities they worked alongside (including Bill Keith, Jerry Garcia and Mac Wiseman), Grisman's amazing work at Acoustic Disc, McCoury's DelFest and much more.
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All-rounder Kate Ebrahim (nee Broadmore) made a return to the WHITE FERNS for the home series against West Indies in early 2018, after last playing for the side in 2015.
She earned her recall after a strong domestic campaign where she was named the Canterbury Magicians Player of the Year for the 2017/18 season.
A proud scion of Taranaki, Broadmore made the move away from the Central Hinds in 2016 and took up a career in the mainland, where she teaches at Burnham Primary School.
Ebrahim's another multi-talented athlete having played representative hockey and rugby.
Her family connections to cricket include cousins who have played first-class cricket for the Wellington Firebirds and Devon Hotel Central Stags, but she soon made her own mark after scoring five centuries for her high school first XI.
Having debuted for the WHITE FERNS when she was just 18, she pays tribute to the late Mike Shrimpton, a former New Zealand legspinner in Test cricket, as having been one of her main mentors.
After coaching the Ferns, Shrimpton returned to coach domestic women's cricket with the Central Hinds and Ebrahim worked closely with him in the last few years until he passed away in June 2015.


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Planetata na săkrovištata (), traducibile in italiano come Il pianeta del tesoro, è un film d'animazione bulgaro del 1982.

Il film include un cameo di Topolino e l'Inno alla gioia di Ludwig Van Beethoven.

Trama

Personaggi
I personaggi condividono i nomi originali delle loro controparti del romanzo di Stevenson con eccezione il protagonista Felipe che sostituisce Jim Hawkins.

Edizioni estere
Esiste un doppiaggio in inglese ,notevole in quanto include Bryan Cranston nel ruolo di Felipe. Il titolo del film è stato tradotto come "The Treasure Planet".

Accoglienza

Film d'animazione bulgari
Film d'avventura
Film basati su L'isola del tesoro
Film ambientati nel futuro

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Our Story & Our Impact
Parent Network Scotland (PNS) is a National parent-led organisation based in Glasgow
Parent Network Scotland (PNS) is a National parent-led organisation based in Glasgow, but working across many local authorities in Scotland. PNS was originally part of Parent Line Plus in London, which was founded in 1986. Parent Network Scotland became independent in 1999 and developed a Scotland-wide network of facilitators.
Majority funded by the Scottish Government, Big Lottery, Robertson Trust and the Corra Foundation, PNS is also supported by a range of contracts from the voluntary and statutory sector. The organisation now has a staff team based in Glasgow with trainees and Family Hub Coordinators based in several local authorities.
PNS believes in peer to peer support, and that parents themselves have the solutions to many of the challenges they face, with the support and encouragement of trained parent facilitators, and of other parents.
PNS believe that parents matter because children matter.
Dr Kelly is an Associate Tutor and Deputy Director of the MSc in Educational Psychology, School of Psychology and Health within the University of Strathclyde. The British Psychological Society requires that Associate Educational Psychology teaching posts are linked concurrently to relevant posts providing practice in the field. Dr Kelly has 20 years of experience as Senior Educational Psychologist in Scotland. She has a focus on the development of effective real world interventions.
As Lead Editor and author Dr Kelly has developed the frameworks concept for Educational Psychology, integrating models to create coherence from epistemology to practice protocols. The key text Kelly, Woolfson and Boyle (2008) Frameworks for Practice in Educational Psychology is now in its second edition and is listed as essential reading across Educational Psychology Programmmes in the UK, Ireland and in New Zealand and Australia.
In the international context Dr Kelly is Lead Editor and Author, Cambridge Handbook of Implementation Science for Psychology in Education
PNS commissioned external evaluation in 2008 by Dr Kelly et al., which was predominantly qualitative and based on self-report. Results from this study were strongly positive.
Who uses PNS?
Over the past 5 years 3000 parents have taken part in PNS courses, mainly delivered in areas of significant social disadvantage. Evaluation evidence shows that:
Parents who use PNS reflect the social, ethnic and cultural diversity of their communities.
Engagement and retention rates are high, typically between 80-90%.
At least two-thirds of parents come from the lowest 20% of the population based on disposable income, and only one in 10 are owner occupiers.
75% of parents attending PNS are unwaged, 40% lone parents, and half of parents have English as a second language.
Over 90% of parents completing
PNS rate group leader competence, knowledge and motivational skills very
Are PNS parent group leaders effective?
PNS group facilitators make a unique contribution to PNS's success, achieving engagement and outcomes beyond those that can be accomplished by professional services alone. Evidence shows that:
PNS parent facilitators training is effective and significantly increases their parenting knowledge and facilitation skills
Over 90% of parents completing PNS rate group leader competence, knowledge and motivational skills very
Does PNS continue to work?
Routine activity monitoring and outcome evaluation is conducted for all PNS courses.
PNS uses a standard battery of outcome measures at the beginning and end of each course.
This provides on going information about the parent populations using PNS and assesses its continuing effectiveness, fidelity and quality.

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Changes to FCC licensing standards lay groundwork for new radio filing windows
By Michael Couzens (Michael Couzens Law Office) | December 18, 2019
Based on staff workloads and other FCC deadlines, a window for new noncommercial educational stations could open as early as next summer.
In FCC proceeding, APTS makes case for aiding FirstNet
By Scott Fybush, Freelance Contributor | December 9, 2019
"To leave public television stations … on the sidelines of the FirstNet infrastructure is to ignore a robust, reliable and ubiquitous partner whose public safety capabilities have proven effective in a variety of critical use cases," APTS told the FCC.
FCC proposal to end Channel 6 protections draws conflicting responses from NPR, KKJZ
By Tyler Falk, Reporter | October 29, 2019
In comments filed this month, the California station raised concerns about TV channels interfering with radio broadcasts.
Michigan university gets go-ahead from FCC to build out educational broadband
By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | July 26, 2019
Northern Michigan University will take its rural broadband service to the state's Lower Peninsula.
In EBS vote, FCC denies special treatment for public broadcasters
The FCC plans to auction off Educational Broadband Service spectrum and give commercial buyers an equal shot at snapping it up.
FCC vote will ease satellite-carriage requests for TV stations
By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | July 11, 2019
The previous requirements had tripped up at least one public TV station.
FCC proposal to allow sales of EBS spectrum gets thumbs-down from public TV
By Doug Halonen, Freelance Contributor | March 18, 2019
Representatives of stations told FCC officials that allowing sales of the educational spectrum could create a "hostile leasing environment."
FCC draft plan for repack aid turns down PBS request, favors assistance to TV stations
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The commission declined to reimburse wireless provider T-Mobile and left reimbursing radio stations a lower priority.
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#TopNine of 2018 Highlighted by Championship Teams
AMHERST, Mass. – People "like" it when you win.
If you ever needed more proof, all you have to do is look at Amherst Mammoths' Top Nine Instagram posts from 2018, where the likes from our more than 2,500 followers tell the story of a year filled with championship victories and outstanding individual performances.
Here is a rundown of the Top Nine Instagram posts from 2018 and the moments that made them happen.
(March 18, 616 likes)
With a 65-45 victory over Bowdoin, the Amherst women's basketball team completed their second consecutive perfect season with back to back national championships. The photo taken on the court in Rochester, Minnesota shows the team with their championship trophies, hats and t-shirts and is the most-liked post of all time on Amherst Athletics Instagram.
Threepeat Complete
(February 25, 450 likes)
The first step towards women's basketball's National Championship run was winning a third consecutive NESCAC championship, which they did with a 44-40 win over Tufts in the title game. It was the third straight NESCAC championship in which Amherst had defeated Tufts, and the 60th consecutive victory for the Mammoths. Final Four Bound
The next step came with a 62-38 victory over #16 Rochester at LeFrak Gymnasium to book a third consecutive Final Four appearance for Amherst women's basketball. Emma McCarthy '19 led the way with 17 points and Amherst held All-American Alexandra Leslie scoreless with another outstanding defensive effort.
Opening Day Sky
(September 6, 392 likes)
After an 8-0 win over Mount Holyoke for women's soccer in their 2018 home opener, more than a few fans and players stopped to take photos of the miraculous sunset over Hitchcock Fields.
Kings of the Diamond
(May 13, 377 likes)
Needing a win on the final day of the regular season just to make the playoffs, Amherst baseball capped an incredible postseason run with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Tufts to claim their fourth NESCAC title and first since 2013. The Mammoths also came from behind in extra innings in their tournament opener over Bates and beat the Jumbos twice on their way to the crown. Legends of Fenway
The 2018 National Champions were honored at Fenway Park for the second straight season. Hannah Hackley '17 threw out the first pitch before a Red Sox victory. The women's basketball team would later be honored at Gillette Stadium before a New England Patriots preseason game, an event that included time on the field before the game and a picture with Robert Kraft and surprise guest Joel Embiid.
Defending the Crown
(October 27, 365 likes)
Defending champion Amherst men's cross-country fended off heavy rain and wind to capture the program's second-ever conference title. The Mammoths would go on to win the New England Division III championships, topping a field of 44 schools, and finished 6th out of 32 teams at the NCAA National Championships. Clark Ricciardelli '20 claimed All-America distinction and Cassie Funke-Harris was named USTFCCCA New England Coach of the Year.
Tamen Tops America
(November 29, 347 likes)
Rubii Tamen '19 capped a phenomenal senior season with a spot on the United Soccer Coaches (USC) Division III All-America First Team. The NESCAC Player of the Year and a USC All-New England First Team selection, Tamen led the conference with 16 goals and 33 points on the season. She scored seven game-winners, including one in the NCAA Second Round against MIT, and had a three-game stint of scoring multiple goals during the year.
Maeve the Assists Machine
Senior two-sport star Maeve McNamara set a new Amherst single-game record with 12 assists in a 78-48 victory over Emmanuel College. McNamara broke the previous record of ten assists in a game, which had occurred four previous times, most recently by former teammate Hannah Hackley '18 in 2016.


Inner city initiative will continue through council teams.
The leader of a five-year programme to breathe life into one of Birmingham's most depressed inner city districts has claimed the area will continue to rejuvenate without its help.
City Challenge was set up in 1993 when Birmingham City Council won pounds 37.5million of Government funding to begin a regeneration programme which has spawned five major industrial developments, a refurbished shopping centre and a new post-16 education centre.
An additional pounds 200million of private and public sector money has been invested in the area where modern businesses and manufacturing premises, including the new pounds 16million Royal Mail sorting centre, have replaced derelict buildings.
Improvements in counciwned housing have also been central to the philosophy of City Challenge, with many decrepit houses demolished to make way for new homes.
Residents have also benefited from the new Drum arts centre, where events reflect the multi-ethnic mix of local residents, and a programme to foster stronger community links.
The key to the future career prospects of the area's teenagers lies with the St George Sixth Form Centre, already used by more than 1,000 people a week.
The counciun programme organised through the Aston Ward team has existed alongside City Challenge and will now take on many of its projects in an effort to maintain the partnerships between the community and outside organisations.
Mr Phil Blundell, city challenge chief executive, said: "I am very proud of the transformation of Newtown South Aston and the co-operation between residents and businesses which made it happen. Together we have built a better environment for everyone living and working in the area.
He added: "The progress is set to continue and put Newtown South Aston well and truly on the map."
Coun Theresa Stewart, leader of Birmingham City Council, said: "The council will ensure the continuing success and regeneration of Newtown South Aston."
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In your study of International Relations, you will master theoretical approaches to the study of world politics. You will learn how the international system operates as well as the major challenges it faces. You will take courses from a range of disciplines: in politics, economics, and history. You will learn how to integrate insights from these diverse approaches to the study of international relations.
Topics and issues covered include international security, world trade and finance, environmental politics, human rights, terrorism, regional and ethnic conflict, and the impact of globalization.
You will gain experience in the different modes of analysis pursued at the two universities. William & Mary takes a scientific approach, while St Andrews is more philosophical. Together, the two universities offer a broad spectrum of courses needed for a solid foundation in the study of world politics.
All International Relations majors in the joint program will pursue an independent study project as part of their degree. If your fourth year is at St Andrews, you will write a dissertation. If it is at W&M, you will either complete an Honors thesis or take a senior research seminar.


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Santorum, Paul look past Nevada caucuses
PHILIP ELLIOTT and BRIAN BAKST
Published 12:00 am EST, Saturday, February 4, 2012
MONTROSE, Colo. (AP) -- Rick Santorum said Saturday he wants to "endanger" rival Newt Gingrich while presidential rival Ron Paul claimed "the American people are waking up" as both Republican hopefuls peered past Nevada as that state began its GOP caucuses.
Santorum and Paul both campaigned outside of Nevada and instead eyed upcoming contests, signaling neither was likely to change his strategy in a race that seemed to have become a two-man contest between former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Gingrich, the former House speaker. With intense rhetoric, both Santorum and Paul assailed Washington in the hopes the topsy-turvy contest for the Republican nomination would yield yet another reshuffling just a month into voting.
"If you're a swing voter, who are you going to believe?" Santorum, a former Pennsylvania senator, asked a crowd packed into a hotel ballroom here on Colorado's Western Slope. "America is not looking for well-oiled weather vanes. They are looking for leaders."
"The one thing that is on our side is the American people are waking up," countered Ron Paul in a separate speech frequently interrupted by applause and standing ovations from hundreds in a school auditorium in Rochester, Minn.
The Texas congressman didn't mention President Barack Obama or any of his GOP competitors by name, diving instead into a lecture about a need to protect personal liberties, revive the gold standard, abolish the Federal Reserve and shift to a less-interventionist foreign policy.
"Our problems are a lot longer than 3 years old. They've been going on for a long time," Paul said, aiming his barbs at President Woodrow Wilson instead of Obama.
Paul is building off a decent base of support in Minnesota, where he drew nearly 16 percent of the 2008 vote. Organizers were holding "practice caucuses" during his weekend events in Minnesota. He's banking on help from anti-war Republicans and tea party members.
Santorum, meanwhile, planned to visit Minnesota late Saturday after the Nevada caucus results were announced. He planned a full day on Sunday, including a church visit and a stop at the factory that produces the sweater vests his campaign sells for $100 each to raise money.
What he lacks in organization, he is hoping to supplement with sharper criticism.
Santorum's strategy has been to bloody Gingrich, outlast his one-time ally and then emerge as the eventual alternative to front-runner Romney.
Opening his day, Santorum told Republicans here that Washington has gone too far in its environmental policies, especially here in the West. He said over-reaching environmental regulators were trampling on ranchers with a Washington-knows-best approach.
"'We'll make sure that you don't do something to scar the land or endanger a newt,"' Santorum said. "No, not that Newt. I want to endanger that Newt. That's a different story."
It wasn't going to happen in Nevada, though.
Aboard his plane en route to Denver, the former senator got his first results from the hometown of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
"We're tied with Romney in Searchlight, Nev. That may be the highlight of our day," Santorum told reporters as he landed in Denver. "Please, emphasize 'may."'
Yet Paul was keeping close tabs on Nevada, where he placed second in 2008 behind Romney. The Texas congressman is hoping for an outright win this time. Advisers believe the state's independent, live-and-let-live ethos is receptive to Paul's libertarian message and that his band of diehard supporters can be counted on to show up at the caucuses.
Paul's campaign has spent $350,000 on television ads in Nevada, just behind Romney, who's spent $371,000, according to the Smart Media Group which tracks political advertising. Gingrich's campaign did not advertise at all on television in Nevada and Santorum placed only a $12,000 cable buy.
"We just don't have those resources," Santorum conceded.
Bakst reported from Rochester, Minn. Associated Press writer Beth Fouhy in Nevada contributed to this report.


Moving beyond the scale of managing a single lake typically involves developing strong partnerships. We'll explore a couple of examples of regional groups that provide support and resources to multiple lakes. The discussion will highlight what strengths a regional group brings to the table, and explore recipes for success when multiple goups get together in order to get things done.
Mindfulness is the nonjudgmental awareness of bodily sensations, thoughts, and emotions as they are happening in the present moment. Mindfulness-based practices have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, pain, depression, addiction and asthma, and to improve quality of life among people with chronic illness. Mindfulness-based practices appear to be effective in modifying health-related behaviors, but have not been tested for behaviors related to environmental preservation or sustainability.
But Really, How Do We Protect Wisconsin's Water Resources into the Future?
A whopping 82% of Wisconsin's assessed lakes and rivers are healthy, but we seem to mostly hear about those lakes and rivers that are impaired. Can we challenge ourselves to protect Wisconsin's waters prior to the perceived crisis of being impaired? If so, how? This presentation will summarize key lake, river, wetland, and watershed assessments at multiple scales and stimulate us to envision a statewide protection strategy.
Legislation passed in recent years has constrained the ability of counties to use shoreland zoning regulations beyond NR115 minimums to protect more sensitive lakes from harmful effects of development. We'll give a quick update on where Wisconsin's shoreland zoning rules stand in 2019, then shift our focus to the tools remaining for lake advocates to implement long-term protection of smaller and undeveloped lakes. Land purchases, conservation easements, and conservation subdivision designs all offer varying levels of lake protection. We'll review a series of cases highlighting how these tools have recently been used across Wisconsin and discuss what you need as lake organizations and advocates to make them more common on the landscape.
You have probably heard about (or have applied for) the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' Surface Water Grant program, but did you know that part of this grant program includes a category for funding aquatic invasive species (AIS) research and demonstration projects? These research and demonstration projects are intended as cooperative activities between sponsors and the DNR, and are designed to increase our scientific understanding of the ecological and economic implications of AIS, as well as assess experimental and innovative techniques for their prevention, containment and control. This session will give an overview of the AIS research grant program, as well as briefly highlight several recently completed and ongoing studies, including innovative aquatic plant management research, AIS decontamination techniques and much more. coming soon.
There is a common misconception that, "the only good snake is a dead snake." In reality, snakes play an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by providing benefits to the environment and sustaining a high level of biodiversity. There are 21 species of snakes occurring in Wisconsin with 14 species being rare and listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern. This session will focus on snake species that enrich lake, stream, and wetland ecosystems, and it will provide information on how citizen science can help contribute to snake conservation throughout the state.


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package com.github.gv2011.tools.rest;

import static org.slf4j.LoggerFactory.getLogger;

import java.net.URI;
import java.util.Optional;

import org.slf4j.Logger;

import com.github.gv2011.util.PropertyUtils;
import com.github.gv2011.util.PropertyUtils.SafeProperties;
import com.github.gv2011.util.http.HttpUtils;
import com.github.gv2011.util.json.JsonNode;

public class ReadRestResource {

  private static final Logger LOG = getLogger(ReadRestResource.class);

  public static void main(final String[] args) {
    final SafeProperties config = PropertyUtils.readProperties("config.properties");
    JsonNode node = HttpUtils.read(URI.create(config.getProperty("url")));
    final Optional<String> filter = config.tryGet("filter");
    if(filter.isPresent()) {
      node = node.filter(filter.get());
    }
    LOG.info(node.serialize());
  }

}

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Q: Inverting UIBarButtonItem "Play" for use as a Back Button? Okay, simple enough.
I'm coding up a simple web view, and I'm providing a few Safari-like controls for navigation.
Play seems to be the obvious choice for the forward button, but I'd like to have a Back Button as well, as seen in several Apple and third party apps.
Is there a way to invert the icon, so that it points backwards, or are all the apps using this setup using images to replicate this functionality?

A: Unicode is your friend here.
Create a UIBarButtonItem (in Interface Builder or in code) and set it to "Custom" where you can enter text for the button.
Now use these Unicode characters to simulate the back & forward buttons:
◄ and ►
I use it in my apps and it looks great.

A: I know this was answered long ago, however just to add...
Yes, you can use Unicode but it does not look the same as the standard ios button. And if you have strict requirements to match ios look than you will need to at least make an image for the back button, in this case by simply downloading the play image and flipping it.
UIImage *image = [UIImage imageNamed:@"backButton.png"];
UIButton *btnBack = [UIButton buttonWithType:UIButtonTypeCustom];
[btnBack setImage:image forState:UIControlStateNormal];
btnBack.frame = CGRectMake(0.0, 0.0, image.size.width, image.size.height);

UIBarButtonItem * btnItem = [[UIBarButtonItem alloc] initWithCustomView:btnBack];
[btnItem addTarget:self action:@selector(btnClicked:) forControlEvents:UIControlEventTouchUpInside];
// add it to your bar
self.navigationItem.leftBarButtonItem = btnItem;

(wrote it without spell checking... so beware of spelling errors that may have resulted)
// button images are here.
http://developer.apple.com/library/ios/#documentation/userexperience/conceptual/mobilehig/IconsImages/IconsImages.html

A: You could use atPeek to extract the play button png from an app that uses it, and then use any image manipulation program to flip it.

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Ahead of a slightly lighter programme of activities, a morning of tiresome but necessary spadework, re-hanging and re-arranging some of the paintings and other exhibits, in the windows of the empty, former Clydesdale Bank at the junction of the High Street and the pedestrian precinct. Apart from transforming the dismally empty windows, the vividly coloured paintings and tapestry have drawn an impressive number of interested passers-by who would normally have walked on without a pause.
Prior to this, our first task of the day was to supervise the hanging of three large, loudly and proudly painted murals, loaned by the community learning department, in front of the ugly, neglected gap site next to the Post Office. This exercise led to a priceless scenario of male pride versus male bluster. Before unloading the murals, the two guys who were delivering them, decided to temporarily park their trailer in the narrow exit/entrance to the mail sorting office. Sadly, this strategy co-incided with the attempted exit behind them of a car, and the thwarted entry of a Royal Mail van in front of them. Soon there was much angry honking and blaring of horns. This was followed by a great waving of arms, and the air became blue and jagged with recrimination, raucous doubts cast on the legitimacy of each other's birth, and mutual accusations of what a civilized blogger can only describe as excessive indulgence in self-pleasuring activities.


Learn why strengthening your rear delts is the key to improving shoulder health and even improving your Bench Press.
You should be training your rear delts several times a week to improve your shoulder health. Ironically, they're among the most neglected muscle groups in the body.
If you're not familiar, the rear delts—technically the posterior deltoids—are the backside portion of the deltoid muscles, the round muscles that sit on your upper arms and shoulders. They help bring your upper arms behind your body and externally rotate your shoulders (hand turning outward).
In the image below, you can see the rear delts highlighted in yellow.
If you're not familiar, the rear delts—technically the posterior deltoids—are the backside portion of the deltoid muscles, the round muscles that sit on your upper arms and shoulders. They help bring your upper arms behind your body and externally rotate your shoulders (hand turning outward).
"The rear delts act as a main stabilizer when your elbows come parallel to or behind your body," explains Rick Scarpulla, strength coach and owner of Ultimate Advantage Training. "They're hugely important every time you throw, press or when your elbows comes toward your body."
However, both athletes and regular gym-goers often fail to perform exercises that work their rear delts. And if they do rear delt exercises, they often perform them incorrectly.
Combine that with the fact that 99 percent of the people overtrain the front portion of their deltoids with pressing exercises such as the Bench Press and Push-Ups, and you have a recipe for weak and dysfunctional shoulders that are bound to present problems.
Here are some of the reasons why you need to make rear delt exercises a priority in your workouts.
Performing too many pressing exercises along with our tendency to sit in a forward hunched position can ruin our posture and create an overly dominant frontside of the body. This pulls the shoulders out of their ideal position and makes them more susceptible to pain or injury.
Hammering away on the rear delts helps reverse this by counteracting pressing exercises and pulling the shoulders back into position for improved posture.
It may seem counterintuitive, but strong rear delts will lead to a bigger Bench Press, because the shoulders will be able to handle heavier loads.
"The rear delts may be the most overlooked portion of the Bench Press," says Scarpulla. "It's extremely important to have those rear stabilizers exceptionally strong to decelerate the bar as you bring it down to your chest."
Controlling the deceleration of the bar will help you accelerate it off your chest with more speed, which ultimately helps you lift more weight.
You'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't want bigger shoulders—even among people who swear they train only for performance. Large rear delts help round out the shoulders to create the boulder-shoulder look that many of you are training, all while improving health and performance. So what's not to like?
To put it simply, you need to train your rear delts—a lot.
The rear delts are considered postural muscles, meaning they're constantly working to keep your posture in check and maintain shoulder stability. This makes them perfectly suited for handing frequent training sessions.
"Rear delts are a muscle group that doesn't handle heavy weight all that great, but they do handle volume well and quickly recover," asserts Scarpulla.
The vast majority of rear delt exercises should be performed for 3-4 sets of 15-25 reps to effectively work the muscle. You can even do burnout sets of more than 50 reps on Face Pulls or Band Pull-Aparts.
Do 1-2 rear delt exercises every upper-body workout. If the workout happens to be press heavy, increase the number of sets or reps to help balance out the muscles worked.
You can work your rear delts more than once a day. For example, if you trained your upper body in the morning, do 100 Band Pull-Aparts at lunchtime for an additional strength effect.
Warm up your shoulders for the Bench Press with rear delt exercises, such as Dr. John Rusin's banded shoulder warm-up routine. You can even superset rear delt exercises with the Bench Press or other pressing movements.
Now that you know how train your rear delts, here are some of the best exercises—many of which are provided courtesy of Rusin.
How to: Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold a resistance band with your palms down in front of your chest. Pull the band out to your sides and stretch it until your arms are parallel to your body.
How to: Attach a resistance band to a squat rack at eye level. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold the band (or band handles) with your palms down at eye level. Pull your hands backward until they're next to your face.
How to: Stand with your feet hip-width apart holding dumbbells in both hands at your sides. Bend at the waist and slightly bend your knees to lean over until your torso is nearly parallel to the ground. Your arms should hang below your shoulders with your elbows slightly bent. With your core tight and back flat, raise the dumbbells to the sides until your elbows are in line with your shoulders.
For detailed instructions, check out our comprehensive guide to the Bent-Over Lateral Raise.
How to: Stand with your feet hip-width apart holding a cable handle in each hand with your arms straight in front of your shoulders and your palms facing in. Ideally, the cables should cross each other. Pull the cables outward to your sides until your arms are parallel to your body.
How to: Lie with your stomach on an incline bench, holding dumbbells directly under your shoulders with your palms facing in and elbows slightly bent. Raise the dumbbells to the sides until your elbows are in line with your shoulders.


PanAfGeo WP6 will organize altogether five (5) training sessions on Geoheritage across Africa during 2017-2019. Three (3) sessions will be run in English, one (1) in French, and one (1) in Portuguese (depending on the number of Portuguese speaking applicants). The WP6 trainings will take place in Morocco in late October-early November, and after this there will be four (4) more sessions to come in 2018 and 2019.
This first training of WP6 – Geoheritage will provide or increase the basic background knowledge and skills of African staff regarding the tasks of geological surveys in geoconservation.
The PanAfGeo WP6 Geoheritage training session is supported through funds of the European Commission. The following expenses will be covered for each trainee: – Travel costs: flight and ground travel in Africa, according to the programme of the training. – Lodging and joint meals during the training session. – A daily training allowance of 30 euro.


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CANADIAN ASSAULT "The 9 cannons of our battle"
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England's Hidden Reverse
SKU: 52632002144 Category: Music History Tags: folk, gothic, industrial
England's Hidden Reverse. Based on hundreds of hours of interviews with members of the seminal music groups Coil, Current 93, and Nurse With Wound, England's Hidden Reverse illuminates a shadowy but deeply influential underground scene.
Together these artists and their many associates accented peculiarities of Englishness through the links and affinities they forged with earlier generations of the island's marginals and outsiders, such as playwright Joe Orton, writers like the decadent Count Eric Stenbock, ecstatic mystic novelist Arthur Machen and occult figures like Austin Osman Spare and Aleister Crowley.
While functioning as an obsessively researched biography of the three interrelated groups, David Keenan's book also works to trace their influences, explicating a reverse current that runs counter to the mainstream, drawing upon occult strains of transgressive performance, queer sensuality, and richly textured sound worlds.
This much-anticipated expanded edition of a book first published in 2002 and long out of print comes completely redesigned, with color throughout, with many new and previously unseen photographs and ephemera, including two new chapters: a final summary of how the "Reverse" has shifted gear since the book was first published, and a new essay, "Crime Calls For Night."
David Keenan short bio:
David Keenan (born April 1971) is a Scottish author, critic and musician. He is the author of England's Hidden Reverse, a biography of Coil, Current 93 and Nurse With Wound, a regular contributor to The Wire since 1995, and proprietor of Volcanic Tongue, a shop, distributor, record label and mailorder business that he runs with his partner, the musician and artist Heather Leigh Murray.
Keenan was a founding member of 18 Wheeler although he left after their second single and didn't appear on any albums. He played on the same bill as Oasis at their legendary debut gig at King Tut's Wah-Wah Hut in Glasgow in May 1993, where Oasis were signed to Creation Records by Alan McGee and supported them on several early tours. He later formed Telstar Ponies and Phantom Engineer. From 1997 through 1998 he was a producer at XFM Radio in London, where he was responsible for the daytime and early evening programming, producing shows by Claire Sturgess and Keith Cameron while also presenting shows himself and collaborating with Ricky Gervais on various live, improvised sketches
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Autocatalytic Whosamawhatsis
I'm reading Investigations by a guy named Kaufman; Tristan loaned it to me. It's incredibly difficult, but really good. Where I am (midway through chapter 2) he's managed to show how life can emerge from lifeless reactions (it has to do with graphs and complexity theory, but he describes it with remarkable clarity). Then, as an encore, he creates a definition of what he calls an "autonomous agent," by which he means a living thing. His definition ("An autocatalytic system which reproduces and is capable of performing at least one thermodynamic work cycle" -- he explains what that means, but it took me four hours to understand the explanation and realize how incredibly brilliant his definition was; basically, it's anything that eats, reproduces, performs work (in the physics sense of "work") and then resets itself to be capable of performing that work again) is truly mind-blowing -- it manages to include individual cells, organisms, anthills, and von Neumann machines, while excluding the usual failing points of over-broad definitions of life (fire, dead things, and speaker feedback, for example).
The only problem is that this book is DENSE. My brain hasn't had this much of a workout since Milton. It's apparently intended not so much for layman as for people who are specialists in one but not all of the fields he's touching on. It is very difficult to imagine your average intelligent American understanding what he's talking about -- I only understand it because I Have Smart Friends (tm) who have been attempting to explain some of these things to my sluggish, weak, English-major brain for years -- and that's sad, because what he's talking about, if true (and I love the fact that he himself is constantly pointing out that none of his ideas have been experimentally confirmed), could revolutionize our understanding of life, its origins, and one enormous whopper of a question: is the universe ultimately knowable? Because if his hunches (and he's a true scientist -- he says hunch where anybody else would say theory, and he won't say theory until it gets to the point where most people would say fact) are right, the answer is a resounding "no."
Which is a good thing if you're a scientist, because what his speculations say, if they're right, is that if we explain everything that has ever happened and everything that exists with total perfection. The universe could throw something brand new at us tomorrow.
What could be better than a quest that can never end?
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Раковић Зарије Андрија (Курикуће, Беране, 1921 — ушће Ибра, 30. март 1944) био је земљорадник, црногорски борац НОБ-а.

Члан СКОЈ од 1943, а КПЈ од 1944.. У НОБ од 1943, а до 2. маја 1943.. борац и водник у 4. батаљону. Погинуо је 30. марта 1944. на ушћу Ибра као бомбаш.

Оломак из књиге ,, Четврта пролетерска"
(....)-Јуриш! Ура-а-а! Напријед!Другови!
И одједампут овај глас напречац прекиде-у зма-ху, у заносу изгуби се... Рафал је пресјекао Ива Фатића, једног од најољих бораца батаљона. Прва наша жртва и ненадокнадив губитак у тој борби. Сјећаће ге се сви другови који су били када долазили с њим у додиру, а нарочото оним којима је друговао. Мало затим, на ивици рова падне бомбаш Миљан Гојковић, а недалеко од њега упадајући у рову погинуо и водник Андрија Раковић. Сва тројица су била чланови КПЈ. Али, као по неком правила, погибијун другова удостручава снаге. Јуриш је постао још жешћи. Непријарељ је протјерао из другог реда ровова, па ипак се грчевито држи на коти 471. До тог положаја као да му највише стало. Покушава нова противнапада. Издигао се, али му је ријеч стала у грлу. Његов глас неће више познавати на убиство народних бораца ; пао је смртно погођен. (.....)

Спољашње везе

Рођени 1921.
Умрли 1944.
Беранци
Црна Гора у Народноослободилачкој борби


The Saison Poetry Library has confirmed that to coincide with Printed in Norfolk (1 November to 2 December), Coracle press will be the subject of its November Special Edition event.
'Part Song' will be a gathering of Coracle writing and reading and takes place on Wednesday 7 November at 8pm. The event is billed as 'An assembly of past and present poets and writers whose books ended up on the Coracle list by design, desire and the sheer accident of occasion'.
Readers will include the once-Coracle team of Colin Sackett, John Bevis and Simon Cutts, and include the later addition of Erica Van Horn.
Admission is free but spaces are limited.
We have just heard that Sheffield-based writers collective COPY has been successful in its application to Grants for the Arts for funding for a residency to coincide with Printed in Norfolk's visit to Site Gallery in Sheffield on 10th August to 8th September.
This gives the go ahead to Site Gallery's exciting plans to use Printed in Norfolk (which in Sheffield will be known by it's subsidiary title 'Coracle Press, 1989 to 2012') as the launch-pad and inspiration for a broader celebration of artists' books under the umbrella title of 'print it'.
"Print it, 10th August – 8th September is inspired by the pioneering work of Coracle Press whose activity has included working closely with local and international artists and poets for over 35 years to make books and bookshops, galleries and installations from small to large scale.
For the summer of 2012, Site Gallery presents singular and seminal book works, publications and other allied works from the last two decades of Coracle's production.
We are looking forward to working with artists Charlotte Morgan and Joanne Loveday of COPY. They will be in residence at Site throughout our exhibition and will be hosting conversations, undertaking research and making new physical, printed and written works.
And the extended bookshop is coming together well too. We have been working with Site Gallery and RGAP on this to put together a selection of works by leading artists' book publishers from the UK, USA and Europe plus key reference works.
So put a date in the diary to treat yourself to a feast of artists' books this summer at Site Gallery (10th August to 8th September).


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Influenced by the beauty and grandeur of the remarkable city of Venice, a mere 50 miles from their home in Bassano del Grappo, Montegrappa have resurrected a pen collection not seen or heard for the last 80 years. These Montegrappa Ducale Fountain Pens, Ballpoint Pens and Rollerball Pens have been inspired by the famous 'Palazzo Ducale' or Doge's Palace, a building which symbolises Venice and is renowned for being a masterpiece of gothic design.
Unmatched in sophistication and elegance these high quality pens are finely crafted from sumptuous black or pearly royal brown which a choice of sleek palladium or warm rose gold plated accents.


Video Resumes, A Good Idea or Not?
An impressive video resume can help a candidate's chances at a job.
That's the general consensus in today's corporate world among employers and there are several reasons why this is so. First of all, video resumes, while becoming more common, are still not nearly as common as the standard resume and cover letter that's either sent via snail-mail or e-mail, so it shows a bit of innovation and outside the box thinking on the job prospect's behalf, as well as a familiarity with web and video technology. And let's face it – in today's world, employers aren't just looking for people that can do a job well, but people that can do a job exceptionally well. Video resumes show that prospects aren't afraid to take a chance at a new way to do something, which can sit well with employers and recruiters – especially if the video is especially creative and original.
Another – and perhaps even more important reason – why employers are beginning to accept video resumes is that it's somewhat of an unofficial first interview. Rather than looking at a piece of paper highlighting a prospect's qualifications, the employer is able to see and hear the individual speaking about it themselves. It show employers how well someone handles themselves and if a prospect is presentable, in addition to his or her qualifications. This alone can help an employer determine if they want to hear more about you in a "real" interview.
So if you're considering making a video resume to use on your job search, it certainly can't hurt your chances, especially if you're applying for a job where you'll routinely be using video cameras and editing equipment. However, we'd also advise you to send in a more traditional resume as well. Think of your video resume as a complimentary offering to your traditional resume. Remember – an impressive one can greatly help your chances at landing the job.
This entry was posted in Resume Tips, Video Resumes and tagged modern resume, modern resume format, resume tips, showcasing soft skills, soft skills, tips for getting an interview on April 8, 2013 by Megan Spanjers.


Change occurs in the present moment. When we can be fully present to what is being experienced in the body/mind we can move through the experience. This opens up a space within yourself for more of who you are. Showing kindness to our experiences and ourselves supports us into the unknown of who we could be. This is my experience of this model.
An I-Thou relationship has its primary focus in regards for the others feelings,wants and needs,the most important intention in the relationship.
1.Relationship-Equine sessions are grounded in an unique practitioner-horse-client therapeutic and learning relationship as the primary pathway for growth and healing- the I-Thou relationship.
2.Specialist Trained Practioners- each practitioner is trained in all competency areas including human development and change processes, horses and horsemanship, and specific horse -human dynamics and practices.Practitioners offer sole practitioner sessions and team/co facilitator sessions based on competency, ethics and expertise.
3.Ethics- the practice is guided by clear and contracted ethical guidelines covering safety, professionalism and commitment to both personal growth and continuing professional development.
4. Theory of change- practitioners practice from a foundation knowledge and experience of how change occurs for people, and how change happens with horses and humans in the unique EAP/L learning environment.The theory of change is explicitly taught and practiced on- Awareness, I-Thou Relationship,Experiments and Horse-Human change dynamics and guides the ethics of our work.
5.The Way of The Horse.-practitioners support clients to develop "horse" capacities for health and wellness including awareness,presence,congruence,being grounded,embodied and in contact.
6.Holistic-EPA trained practitioners work actively with all levels of self- experience and relational experience-working with breath,body feelings,thinking,beliefs, values,behaviour and spirituality.Its focus is on the interconnectedness of all levels of functioning and on self in contact/relationship.
7.Personal Work and CPE– practitioners commence very deep personal work in the training and continue this commitment to themselves as a way of life.All practitioners are committed to personal and professional development as the foundation for ethical and professional and effective practice.
Horses in Equine Assisted Learning.
Horses offer an authentic physical,non verbal contact and Relationship.This is a natural 'disturbance of homeostasis' for a client, as it is true contact, a unique relational opportunity and different human-human contact and relationship.
*Reflect- horses reflect the person they are with, by there responses.This non-judgemental and non verbal feedback is unique to the persons energy,feelings,thoughts and behaviour.
*Model- horses model healthy functioning-embodiment,contact,congruence,presence,here and now being,emotional intelligence,clear communication,leadership.
*Evoke- relational experiences with horses can trigger feelings unfinished business,out of date patterns and are of transference .
*Confirm-some horses offer a confirming presence-unconditional,non-judgemental presence and acceptance, a loving presence.This is the attitude and intention that practitioners are emulating in offering an i thou attitude.
* Holding and Movement-horses move us and hold us through touch,movement, and the opportunity to be held emotionally and physically in mounted session.This touch, receiving and holding is unlike anything available in room based sessions and can feel like a mothers holding-physical and emotional attunement, safety ,connection.


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New details about FBI task force shooting of unarmed man
Atlanta Police Officer Sung Kim
By Christian Boone, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The chase ended in a friend's kitchen. Jimmy Atchison had fled there after spotting heavily armed members of an FBI joint task force outside the home of his 11-month-old son's mother. He was wanted for a recent incident in which he allegedly stole a cell phone at gunpoint.
Atchison, 21, was cornered in a broom closet, surrounded by four members of the task force, including Atlanta Police Officer Sung Kim.
Conflicting commands were given. One member of the task force instructed Atchison to come out with his hands up. But another voice was overheard telling the father of two not to move.
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Atchison opted to surrender. He emerged from the closet, hands up. Kim, a 26-year APD veteran, told investigators he believed Atchison was holding a weapon, though no one had seen him with a gun that day. He shot once, hitting Atchison in the face, a fatal blow.
Those findings from the GBI investigation into Atchison's death were shared recently with Atchison's family and their attorney, Tanya Miller. GBI policy prohibits the agency from discussing an open investigation, said spokeswoman Nelly Miles.
"There was no indication Jimmy was struggling or resisting," Miller said Monday at a press conference. "Jimmy was endeavoring to surrender."
The fallout from the Atchison case has been far-reaching. Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields announced in May her department would no longer partner on task forces with the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration or U.S. Marshals because the federal agencies won't allow officers to wear body cameras.
3/19/19 - Atlanta - Chief Erika Shields speaks at a town hall hosted by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms at Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. EMILY HANEY / emily.haney@ajc.com
Credit: Emily Haney
One month later, Miller notified the City of Atlanta of her intent to sue on behalf of Atchison's two young children. The suit seeks $20 million in damages. On Monday, Miller released a copy of a letter sent last week notifying the FBI of her intent to sue on behalf of Atchison's estate for another $20 million.
The suits are on hold until Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard turns over the GBI's investigative file.
"Our office is investigating the matter and it is one of our highest priority cases," said D.A. spokesman Chris Hopper.
Miller also discussed the fate of Officer Kim, who she insisted had been fired after he refused to resign. Citing unnamed sources, Miller stood by the claim even after APD spokesman Carlos Campos released a statement saying, "No decisions have been made concerning the employment status of Sung Kim."
"Chief Shields received information from the FBI last week concerning its investigation into the shooting death of Jimmy Atchison," Campos said. "She is in the process of reviewing that information and determining the department's next step as it relates to Atchison's shooting."
Miller, a former Fulton County assistant district attorney, said she now understands Kim has until Friday to resign or be fired.
Christian Boone
A native Atlantan, Boone joined the AJC staff in 2007. He quickly carved out a niche covering crime stories, assuming the public safety beat in 2014. He's covered some of the biggest trials this decade, from Hemy Neuman to Ross Harris to Chip Olsen, the latter of which was featured on Season 7 of the AJC's award-winning "Breakdown" podcast.
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Letters from an American
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
Heather Cox Richardson
Dec 4, 2020 Comment213 Share
One of my children asked me once if people living through the Great Depression understood just how bad their era would look to historians. I answered that, on the whole, I thought not. People are focused on what's in front of them: finding work, feeding their kids, trying to keep it together, making it through the day. It's only when historians look back to gauge an era that they put the full picture together.
So for those who cannot see it: we are in one of the most profound crises of American history.
We are in the midst of a vicious pandemic that is killing us at an astounding rate while the administration ignores it or, worse, exacerbates it by encouraging our neighbors to think that wearing masks and social distancing to protect lives is somehow a political statement they must resist. Cases of coronavirus are spiking across the country. Hospitals are overwhelmed and health care workers exhausted. More than 14 million Americans have been infected with the virus and more than 276,000 of us have died of it. Today saw over 211,762 new cases and 2,858 deaths. Tomorrow will likely be worse.
The pandemic has crippled our economy. After a brief recovery this summer, it is faltering again. More than 20 million Americans are receiving some sort of jobless benefits. Pressure is building for some sort of federal aid package to provide relief and stimulate the economy to bridge us over the next months as vaccines are distributed. But until that happens, people need to work to keep food on their tables and a roof over their heads, so they cannot lock down to stop the spread of the disease.
The president of the United States is ignoring the pandemic, instead spending his time fighting against the results of last month's election. The president's opponent, Democrat Joe Biden, won the election handily, by close to 7 million votes and by a majority of 306 to 232 in the Electoral College. But Trump, supported by loyalists, continues to insist he has won, even though the states he claims will swing the Electoral College behind him have already certified their votes for Biden.
The attack of a president on the outcome of an election is unprecedented. Four times in American history, a candidate who has won the popular vote has lost in the Electoral College but the loser has bowed to our system, even though, curiously, it has always been a Republican who won under such circumstances and never a Democrat—indeed, Trump won in 2016 under just such a scenario.
In this instance, though, there is no misalignment between the popular vote and the Electoral College. Biden has won both, handily. And yet, the president is actively attacking the results and the underlying democratic system that produced them. His supporters are asking him to declare martial law and seize power, although the military has denounced this idea and those supporting it are making such increasingly wild claims that at some point they simply must fall apart. Indeed, there is reason to believe Trump's claims of fraud are simply a grift: his campaign was effectively broke before the election and he has raised more than $207 million since it. But, money grab or not, this is an unprecedented assault on our democracy.
There are, though, signs that change is in the wind. For all his drama, Trump is losing relevance. Today Congress finalized its draft of the defense authorization bill, and in it members of both parties pushed back on Trump's demands. They refused to reduce the number of troops in Germany and South Korea, as he announced he would do in what appeared to be an attempt to weaken U.S. ties to Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), our military alliance there. Congress also ignored Trump's demands to strip technology companies of liability protections (apparently he is angry when insulting names for him trend on Twitter) and his insistence that he would veto any measure that called for renaming military bases currently named for Confederate generals, a plan endorsed by members of both parties.
The measure also more directly rebukes Trump for things he either has already done or hasn't done and should have. It orders the Secretary of Defense to report on Russian bounties offered to Taliban-linked fighters in Afghanistan for killing U.S. troops, limits how much military funding the president can move to domestic projects—as Trump tried to do for his border wall—and requires that federal law enforcement officers "visibly display" their names and the names of their agency when engaged in public responses. This summer, the officers dispatched to the streets of Washington, D.C., and other cities could not be identified. In another rebuke to the summer's police violence, the measure also prohibits the Pentagon from handing off bayonets, certain combat vehicles, and weaponized drones to state and local law enforcement.
It is not just Congress that is pushing back on the president. Today the Associated Press broke the story that within the last two weeks, a political operative Trump had installed at the Department of Justice has actually been banned from the building after pressuring staffers to give her information about investigations, including those about the 2020 election. Heidi Stirrup, the appointee, is an ally of Trump adviser Stephen Miller. Today Trump appointed her to the board of visitors of the Air Force Academy. Josh Marshall of Talking Points Memo notes that it's unlikely a Trump ally would have been physically removed from the Justice Department in the days before the election turned Trump into a lame duck.
In the first interview President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris have given since the election, aired tonight on CNN, they reiterated their support for all Americans and their determination to combat the coronavirus pandemic, saying they would ask everyone to commit to wearing a mask for the first 100 days of their administration. Harris told journalist Jake Tapper: "There couldn't be a more extreme exercise in stark contrast between the current occupant of the White House and the next occupant of the White House," and the country will be better for the change, she said.
But it was CNN journalist Don Lemon who summed up this changing moment best. He told Tapper: "[I]t feels like we are watching ... a president-elect and a president who are on Earth One and Earth Two. And at this particular Earth that is in reality, it was very normal, very sedate. And it was welcoming news. It was good to watch. It was good to actually get content. We heard no fake news. We heard no conspiracy theories. We heard no personal grievances. We heard a President-Elect and a vice president who want to work with the other side."
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-us-cases.html
https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/03/economy/unemployment-benefits-coronavirus/index.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/12/03/what-is-in-congressional-bailout-deal-stimulus-checks/
https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-usa-idUSKBN28E06
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/528392-gop-chairman-defense-bill-to-include-renaming-confederate-bases-but-not
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/bipartisan-defense-bill-includes-several-rebukes-of-trumps-record-as-commander-in-chief/2020/12/03/c39304f4-35c9-11eb-8d38-6aea1adb3839_story.html
https://apnews.com/article/heidi-stirrup-banned-justice-department-7624560e990ec55383a2a3e421c3a52e
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-disintegration-of-a-presidency
https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/04/media/biden-harris-tv-interview/index.html
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Tom Schirtz
Your first paragraph really hit home and is related to some of what I have been commenting on (mostly) family posts that support Trump (I cannot fathom how some of the people I have known all of my life have done a 180 in their beliefs - but I digress....). I annotate oral histories for the National World War II Museum in New Orleans (I work full-time for the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, Univ. Tenn., Knoxville. Before this, I worked at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles). This side job doing annotations has made me realize that I knew a lot about the official history of WW2 and the Holocaust, but very little of the personal and social history of the world involved until now.
A line that is often repeated by all regarding the Depression is, "we did not know any better because everyone else was in the same boat."
Changing tack slightly, an "aside" related on MAGA, is that in not one of the interviews I have worked on over the past three years has any veteran called themselves Great or aligned themselves with the Greatest Generation. Some have pointedly talked about how they do not like the description, nor Brokaw's book. The quote that often comes to mind is, "he did not talk to the drafted grunts in the mud, shit, and blood."
Very few of the Holocaust survivors (or internment camp survivors - both Japanese-American and Americans in Japanese internment camps), say they did anything heroic to survive.
In both cases, this is not survivor's guilt but more of an ongoing spiritual reckoning with what they have done with their lives since then (due to their ages in these rather late in life interviews). In my opinion, to the majority, the world was as it was, they did what they did, and often, solely to survive. Most, did carry out many, many acts to help preserve the lives of others (some heroically so) as well, but shy away from being recognized for that.
Sadly, most are frightened by the world they see now and that goes back as far as 2005, which is the earliest dated interview I have worked on so far (most fall between 2003 - 2013; only one has referenced "our Islam [sic] President" ;) ).
Anyway, I digress. I was four years old when Medgar Evers and John Kennedy were killed; 6 for Malcom X; 9 for Martin Luther King, Jr. and Bobby Kennedy. At nine, I recall my mother and the mothers from my southern neighborhood in Safety Harbor, Florida all watching a train moving slowly on the television. They were all crying. I was told a good man was killed by a bad man. I believe 1968 was a record of some kind for assassinations worldwide? Anyway, all of this had a great impact on me and was the beginning of my realizing there was a world that I knew nothing about.
I have only recently discovered how much my parents did to further civil rights during that period of time. They did not march or protest, but lived life in a way to overcome prejudice. Only now do I realize what that meant for them personally (my mother's family goes back at least five generations in Florida). Like the people in the oral histories I work with, they do not think they did anything special or heroic. But they raised their children to try hard to overcome their leanings of their environment (our county, Pinellas County only desegregated under order from the Supreme Court - I believe in 1971).
I am a late in life father whose son is 10 and lives in New Orleans. He and his peers give me great hope. His mother and I both work very hard to make him as aware of current and past events as he can handle. Maybe that is what we do while we are focusing on our own survival day by day. My parents tried to shield us from the dirt. I really do wish I had known.
I wish I could have told my neighbor up the street how much I admired him for allowing his white sons to play basketball in their driveway with Black sons despite having a cross burned in their front yard (I was 11). He is dead now. I did get to tell his sons.
I wish I could have told one of my few Black teachers in junior high school I was sorry for the innocently told "joke" about him on parent/teacher night that in hindsight was racist although the intention was just the opposite. He is dead now. I did get to apologize to his children.
Okay, I did not intend to go all the way through here! It reminds me again of what a remarkable job you do putting all of this together for us. If only one good thing comes of all of the chaos caused by nearly half of our country, I was introduced to Heather Cox Richardson and have been able to introduce her to many, many people. Thanks!
Bill Willis (SC from NYC, etc)
Professor Richardson, like so many others who are proud to be a part of "Heather's Herd of Hope", I want—no, need—to express my thanks for your heroic contributions to the welfare of our great, imperiled nation. You have, over the last 14 months or so, provided a focused, historically founded perspective on our societal condition, and a glimpse of possible future outcomes given the current moral and political climate.
However, the immediate outlook remains grim. The wrecking ball that has been used on our governmental institutions and our social norms over the past four years has, as so many here have observed, been devastating.
The question now is: How do we recover? How can we reconstruct a shattered society?
That is the gauntlet that has been thrown down. That is the stark challenge we face. Do we have the intestinal fortitude needed to create the Reconstruction that our forbears failed to establish following the Civil War?
I think we do; we have no choice. It is our destiny to seize the moment, to link arms and march resolutely into the void and begin to rebuild.
The reality is that we Americans have, over the past 250 years and more, taken up our "tools" and built back whatever has been destroyed...better than before! That is what we are called on to do today. This is the opportunity to create the nation that lives up to its ideals, keeps its word, and is always at the ready to help anyone who needs a hand up.
Yes, it's going to be a hard slog. Yes, there will be pitfalls and roadblocks at every turn. But we Americans have never been intimidated by seemingly impossible odds or opposition that appeared to be invulnerable. That's when we're at our best. That's when we always show our mettle.
I expect nothing less now that our day has come.
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Royal Rajasthan Tour Package
Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra - Orcha - Khajuraho - Varanasi.
* Camel ride at Sam Sand Dunes.
* Boat ride at River Ganges.
Day 01. Arrival in New Delhi
Early Morning arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and capital Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. You are met by an Vinayak Holidays representative and transferred to your Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi.include red fort, old city, Jama Masjid, "Kutab Minar" which is 71 meter high and was constructed in 1199.Before we proceed to the Hotel we have a drive through New Delhi where we see the India Gate, Government Buildings and Embassies.
Day 02. Delhi - Shekhawati / Mandawa
After breakfast in the Hotel, we drive to Shekhawati region. Arrival in Shekhawati, we visit the grand havellis of the Shekhawati area (Nawalgarh, Mandawa, Dunlod etc. Shekhawati is a region of NE of Rajasthan.
Day 03 : Mandawa - Bikaner
Morning after breakfast proceed to Bikaner. Check in the Hotel.
After a break visit the Junagarh Fort (1571-1611 AD) constructed of red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies embellishing the structure at intervals. This imposing Fort and its palaces are an unforgettable experience for us.
Day 04. Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Today we drive through the desert and proceed for Jaisalmer We arrive in Jaisalmer in the evening.
Day 05. Jaisalmer
Sightseeing of the medieval city of Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer's crenellated golden sandstone walls and its narrow streets lined with exquisitely carved buildings makes this city unique. Jaisalmer is famous for its carved havellis (grand mensions). In medieval times, its prosperity was due to its location on the main trade route linking India to Egypt, Arabia, Africa and the West. Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and this city remains one of the most exotic city not only in Rajasthan but in the whole of India. Some of the visitors called this city "a living museum".We have a walk through the old city and visit the Fort and the Jain temple.In the afternoon we drive around 40 km. away from Jaisalmer to sam dunes where we enjoy the sunset before we drive back to Jaisalmer.
Day 06 : Jaisalmer – Osian - Jodhpur
Morning drive to Jodhpur via Osian, Osian is a great centre of Hindu and Jain religions. The oldest Temple here was constructed in 1178 AD.
After visit of Osian, proceed to Jodhpur. The city was once the capital of the princely state of Marwar (Land of death). Jodhpur is also known as the blue city as most of the houses of the old city are painted blue. We will visit the Mehrangarh Fort (majestic fort). Mehrangarh Fort was built on a steep hill and is among the best in India with exquisitely latticed windows in residential apartments within. We also visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. After the sightseeing we have a walk through the Bazaars of Jodhpur.
Day 07 : Jodhpur – Ranakpur - Udaipur
Morning Bishnoi villages around & drive to Ranakpur. Ranakpur is known for its superbly carved marble Jain Temples. An enormous basement of this temple covers 48,000 sq. feet. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls. The total number of columns is 1,444, all of which are intricately carved, no two being alike. The Ranakpur Jain Temples were built during the 15th century.
Afternoon proceeding further for Udaipur. Udaipur is called the romantic city of Rajasthan. A city built around shimmering, clear, blue water lakes which reflect the green hills of the Aravali ranges.
Day 08. Udaipur
Today we visit Udaipur. We start our sightseeing with the visit of Sahelion-Ki-Bari. After the visit of Garden of Maids we visit a Museum of folk art. This museum has a rich collection of Folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. After a break we proceed to city palace, the biggest Palace in India, The museum of the palace includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. In the evening we have a Boat ride on the lake Pichola.The famous Lake Palace of Udaipur was the summer residence of the former rulers. The James bond Film Octopussy was shot here and made this palace more known in the west.
Day 09. Udaipur - Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the Pink City Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and semiprecious stones. After a break in Jaipur we visit the city palace in the afternoon which is still the formal residence of the royal family, built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the museum of the city palace we visit the private collection of the Jaipur Mahrajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar,a stone observatory, the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. It's complex instruments reveals us the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy.
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11 km. away from Jaipur. We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant. Enroute to Amber we will visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements with each having its own balcony. In the afternoon drive to visit the Samode fort, Samode is famous for its palace. Evening back to Jaipur.
Day 11. Jaipur - Agra - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Today we leave the pink city Jaipur and drive to Agra, on the way visit to Bharatpur. Bharatpur has its fame due to Keoladeo Birds National Park. Bharatpur was earlier a duck shooting resort of the Maharaja. Keoladeo National Park with its 375 species is one of the best water bird sanctuary in the world. In winter there are many migratory birds from the northern hemisphere including the rare Siberian crane.
Afternoon leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive through a series of fields, small towns and villages to Agra. Enroute we make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in the 16th century. This wonderful city constructed by red sand stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been built. It has been generally stated that it was due to failing in the water supply. Late evening arrival in Agra.
Day 12. Agra - Gwalior - Orcha
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort, built by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued till the time of his grandson's reign, Shahjahan who built the impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit of Agra Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth to her 14th child. We spend enough time at Taj Mahal to take this impressive memory home. After the visit of Taj Mahal drive to Orcha & on the way visit of Gwalior fort.
Day 13. Orcha - Khajuraho
Morning drive to Khajuraho. Khajuraho was the capital of the Chandela dynasty. The Chandela Kings claimed descent from the moon. The temples of Khajuraho are among the finest examples of temple craftsmanship in the whole of India.The rest of the day at leisure.
Day 14. Khajuraho - Varanasi (by Flight)
Today we visit the temple complex of east and west block to see the most beautiful temples in India. Most famous among them is the Laxmana Temple which is dedicated to god Vishnu. The presence of erotic sculptures in the Temples at Khajuraho is one of the expression among others of the celebration of all human activities displaying different aspects of Hinduism.In the evening flight to Varanasi. The rest of the day at leisure. Varanasi is without doubt India's most sacred city and thus visited by over one million people.Varanasi is also called the city of light. Buddha visited this city in 500 BC.
Day 15. Varanasi
In the early morning we take a boat ride on the holy river Ganges and enjoy sunrise on the boat.Ghats(flight of steps) and the activities of pilgrims on that are the principal attraction for visitors to Varanasi. Thousands of pilgrims and devotees visit this city to make holy prayers, to meditate and to purify themselves through taking a bath in the holy river Ganges.In the noon we visit the city of Varanasi. Afternoon at leisure.
Optional: A drive can be organised to Sarnath(10 km). Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon at deer park.
Day 16. Varanasi - Delhi (by air)
In Afternoon we fly from Varanasi to Delhi. In Delhi we have rest of the day at leisure. Rooms are available to get fresh and change before we depart for the Airport with Vianayak Holidays representative. Around Midnight flight to home destination.
* One Rajasthan Dinner at Sam Sand Dunes.
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