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Joanne's Journal: Does star power influence your vote?
October 23, 2016 October 23, 2016 RI News Today, Friends who love ProvidenceLeave a comment
Yesterday, two singer superstars campaigned for Hillary Clinton on opposite sides of the country. Katy Perry wearing a T-shirt saying "Nasty Woman" stomped in Las Vegas telling young voters to get out and vote for Clinton.
Meanwhile, Miley Cyrus campaigned in George Mason University knocking on doors to promote Hillary Clinton.
First and foremost, I must say this is not about me supporting any candidate or being against any candidate. I write to express disgust in our country's election priorities. Why is it that politicians think we are so dumb that we have to be told who to vote for? I personally do not care who the stars in Hollywood or the music industry supports. They set no example for me or my loved ones. They have never walked in my shoes or lived my life to earn the right to tell me or anyone else how to vote.
But there is a deeper concern here. Our young people are being courted by star power who really have set no example to our young people publicly. With all the morality lectures being delivered in this election, it is hypocritical for any candidate to flaunt these stars to win the young vote, especially when the stars flaunted haven't been role models for our youth.
This is a shout out to the people who are appalled at the behavior and words of candidates in their past. You can't have it both ways folks. You can't say you support women and are appalled by their degration with words or actions, and then have stars who have been known to be controversial and downright outrageous in their behavior. Is this the message we want to get out to our young?
Are we saying that it's okay for the stars to set any example they want, but we the common folk have to watch what we say because we will be held accountable for it in the future?
If you want to set up standards for behavior as a candidate, that's fine, but be consistent or your platform fails and becomes a farce.
Joanne's Journal : Is the two party system dead?
October 13, 2016 October 13, 2016 RI News Today, Friends who love Providence2 Comments
I just don't get it. You run in a Primary election either as a Democrat or Republican. You file your Declaration of candidacy papers during three days in June. Yes, there is a deadline on the this. But you make sure you are there on time filing your intention to run for office in Little Rhody!
You pick up your nomination papers on the first week of July at the Secretary of State's office so you can qualify to get on the election ballot. You need 50 registered voters in your district to sign your nomination papers if you are running for State Representative and 100 registered voters to sign if you are running for State Senate.
So you are out in the dead heat of summer going door to door to get signatures. You need to make sure your voters are registered voters in your district so the signatures will not be disqualified.
This is not as easy as it sounds and is a great deal of work. But you are excited to be running, so you are out there going door to door campaigning to get signatures. As a candidate, you have a certain time period to qualify as a candidate. If you do not get the certified required amount of signatures, you are disqualified from the ballot. So if you only get 49 signatures that were legitimate instead of the required 50 for State Representative, you are all done. And this goes for Senator too, where you need 100 registered voter signatures.
If you meet the deadline with the required signatures you are certified to be a candidate in either the Primary election or the General Election.
Alas, you made it on the election ballot and you are thinking how happy you are you made it. You are relieved and ready to run for the office you hope to win. You work very hard all summer by walking your district door to door, attending rallies, fundraisers, neighborhood functions, candidate debates, coffee hours, neighborhood forums and so many activities that come with being the candidate.
Finally the big day comes and you are ready! It's Primary day and you and your volunteers are excited, tired, anxious and full of hope. You feel you are ready to change the world. You are fully prepared to work all day Primary Election Day. You and your workers are ready, willing and able to work at the polls and have your own system ready on getting the vote out. So much goes into a campaign. So much time hard work and money and in one day it is over. You anxiously await the results on Primary night with your volunteers and family.
The results come in but you are in a tight race leading by only a few votes. Your heart is pounding but you take a deep breath and think " Okay, bring it on!". After many recounts and challenges, you are the certified winner of the Primary election.
Hooray! You did it! You won your primary, and will proceed on to the general election with or without an opponent in November.
The scenario I described above is a day in the life of a candidate. All the blood, sweat and tears you shed will never prepare you for what it feels like. The joy, the excitement, the anxiety and the perplexity of it all cannot be described.
Alas, you are the winner of your Primary election! But are you? Are you prepared for the possibility of your opponent or opponents waging write in campaigns because they loss in the election process.
We have a process folks! Is it broken? Are we telling our party winners that they can be challenged again by a losing candidate who had their chance.? There are reasons the write in procedures were initiated into election laws, but is losing a race one if them?
Our two party system needs to be reviewed. The election laws need to be defined and possibly changed to prevent tainting the process. Does anyone have the guts to speak out about this?
Why do we have all these election qualifications and deadlines for primaries if the process means nothing? At some point, one has to ask if this could cost the taxpayers money. If write in candidates were by some way successful in the general election , does the original primary winner have challenges to file? Legal challenges, recounts and election rulings can all cost the taxpayers money. And in the end, why did you bother to run as a Democrat or Republican at all?
It makes no sense, none if it. Some states have election laws that define when write ins are legitimized. It might be time for our state to take a look at these laws. The two party system needs a review.
Saving Columbus Day!
Federal Hill on Columbus Day!
Yesterday, the community of Federal Hill in Providence celebrated Columbus Day with fine food, music and good old fashioned family fun.
This tradition is a symbol of the Italian community of our culture and heritage. The sweet smell of sausage and peppers,ravioli and meatballs reminds us all of Italian Sunday dinners with our loved ones. We reminisce as we celebrate our Italian heritage. The Federal hill community admirably and proudly hails as "The Little Italy of RI".
Yet there are some, who would like to end the celebration of Columbus Day because they feel Christopher Columbus was a racist! Let's face it, we weren't taught that in school! We were taught that he discovered America!
While I leave you to your own opinion, I would be remiss if I didn't state how important Columbus Day is to the Italian American community. It is a celebration of our history and also a showcase of our family traditions. We cannot afford to lose this tradition as so many things in our lives have disappeared.
The Italian American community has the right to celebrate the great history of their ancestors who came to this great country with nothing but the clothes on their backs. They laid the cobblestones in the squares and paved the streets to preserve their quality of life and prepare the future for all of us.
Let us not forget their contributions to America by destroying their Columbus Day festivities. I continue to salute the merchants and people of Federal Hill who preserve our Italian heritage and customs.
I also stand with them in their efforts to preserve Columbus Day and I am proud also to be Italian American. By looking at the crowded picture of people attending Federal Hill festivities yesterday, I see I am not alone.
Joanne's Journal (Tolls Anyone? )
October 8, 2016 RI News Today, Friends who love ProvidenceLeave a comment
Bill Rapleye hand a great show this morning about the truck tolls. Bill Lynch, former Democratic state chairman was the spokesperson for Governor Gina Raimondo spoke of the implementation of the truck tolls. He states that the tolls would not be passed on to cars and motor vehicles. With the newest approval from the Federal Government, it is full steam ahead for the truck tolls. It seems Attorney Bill Lynch is wearing many hats these days, spokesperson for Governor speaker of the House and Democratic Party!
Also on the program was Chris Matthew representing themTruckers Association. They are vowing a challenge to the tolls. They are vowing to appeal with a lawsuit to challenge legally. They claim no other state tolls trucks throughout the state as Rhode Island will . The first gantry is to go up November 8th? Wow, that's quick. If unsucessful with repealing the tolls, Rhode Island will be the battleground this year facing boycotts and all sorts of legal action. Look for loss of delivered supplies including medical, food and industrial parts. This could be devastating for little Rhody! They also predict the tolls will not bring enough money into Rhode works mtomrepair bridges and roads. We certainly have a bridge over troubled waters, folks.
The truckers also vowed involvement in the upcoming November elections stating residents of RI do not want tolls and will Vote their anger at the voting box!
Time will tell! Weigh in with your thoughts.
It's Back, the Car Tax Phase out Promise
In May 2015 I wrote an opinion piece for Golocalprov about the car tax. I titled it "Time to tell the car tax to hit the road".
It's Deja Vu all over again regarding this issue. The infamous unfair car tax tax is the most hated tax in Rhode Island. It's the political football every election season. You know, the one everyone kicks around every election year but fails to score a touchdown with. Oh it's discussed by many and promised by many to be eliminated or revised in some way, but like an injured quarterback , it's put on the bench.
At a press conference today, House Speaker Matiello promised to change the car tax. This caused me to reminisce about the history of the car tax phase out program.
In 1997, I chaired a House Legislative commission to study ways to eliminate the car tax and inventory tax in Rhode Island. This derived out of a bill I introduced in 1996 to lower the car taxes in Rhode Island. As a result of this commission, the General Assembly passed the Fiscal year 1999 State Budget (P.L. 1998, Chapter 31) which included an article beginning the process to eliminate all vehicle property taxes by 2005. The first checks, totaling $5,849,127.94, were mailed to all the state's municipalities and fire districts as the state's first advance tax reimbursements n November of 1998. The General Assembly repealed the motor vehicle tax by increasing exemptions, beginning with. $1500 exemption in Fiscal year 2000, and then raising exemptions each year and also by freezing rates at the FY 1998 levels. General state revenues were to be used to reimburse cities and towns for loss revenue, eventually including the then 0.6 cents of the sales tax which was used to pay the DEPCO debt.
This was a good plan to eliminate the most regressive tax in the State. It made no sense that vehicles in the town of New Shoreham were assessed at $9.20 per thousand, while Providence motor vehicles were assessed at $76.78 per thousand dollars.
I was happy to co-sponsor the Motor Vehicle Excise tax elimination phase out program which was introduced by then Finance Chair Antonio Pires in 1998. I was also happy to be appointed the Chairperson of the Permanent oversight commission to oversee the implementation of the program. We were all excited to be getting rid of an unfair tax and being able to help everyone that owns a motor vehicle.
Unfortunately that excitement was short lived. After two years of its implementation, the car tax elimination program was frozen under the Lincoln Almond administration based on the argument
that state revenues could no longer afford the reimbursements to cities and towns and that the reimbursements were hurting other programs. I remember voting "no" on freezing the program because I believed then and still do now that the General Assembly made a commitment to the people of Rhode Island to end the car tax.
In 2005, I filed House Bill H5077 to reinstate the phase out of the motor vehicle excise tax program by 2008. The exemptions people were to be taxed on would be increased yearly causing the amount of taxation on cars to decrease eventually phasing out the car tax. State revenues were to be coming from the Twin River expansion.
In June of 2006, the House of Representatives, passed a bill I submitted to accelerate the dormant car tax phase out plan be exempting the first $6,000 of a car's value in fiscal year 2007. This was good news, because we were finally back on the field again and ready to have a winning touchdown for the people of Rhode Island.
Again, that good news ended a few years later when the General Assembly passed an article to end the car tax phase out plan submitted by then Governor Donald Carcieri because of tough economic times in 2010. I cringed when this happened because I knew it was the end of a fifteen year process that should have resulted with a complete phase out of the car tax.
To make matters worse, the General Assembly then dropped the exemption of car values for local tax purposes from $6,000 to $500.00 in 2011 leaving taxpayers stunned with car tax bills higher than they had paid in previous years. Since then, the focus has been put on the Rhode Island Vehicle Value Commission and the way it values motor vehicles. The problem for municipalities is that they feel if the vehicle values are lowered, the cities and towns may receive
less revenue from taxes collected and therefore have budget shortages. Per state law, the vehicle value commission uses the clean retail value of the make and year of a vehicle for tax purposes and there is no appeal process for the vehicle owner.
There is no fair way to lower the car taxes in our state because every municipality pays a different amount on their assessed vehicles. The only fair way is to eliminate the car tax completely is with a car tax phase out program. The legislation to eliminate the car tax in 1998 was the only fair way to do this.
This still can be done by reinstating the car tax phase out in this budget program. Yes, the figures might change but the legislation passed and the fundamental law is still there from 1998. Tell your legislator and local elected officials to reinstate the car tax phase out program, not because it's election year but because it's a fulfillment of a promise made in 1998 to the people of Rhode Island.
It's time for all Rhode Islanders to speak up and it's time for our Rhode Island elected officials to kick this political football into the end zone.
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There are rapidly replicating human data suggesting the therapeutic and neurorestorative role of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in clinical depression. However there are only limited experimental studies in the literature and the neurobiological mechanisms of the technique are still unclear. Studies have suggested that modulating of either excitatory or inhibitory neural circuitry may be responsible for the mechanism of action of rTMS while it is still unclear whether rTMS exerts a neuroprotective effect. In the light of these findings, we aimed to review the neuroprotective effect of rTMS in animal models of depression. We have shown that rTMS may exert significant neuroprotective effect through acting on the oxidative injury, stress hormones, dopamine and serotonin levels, Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor expression, neuroinflamation and hippocampal cell proliferation.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, neuroprotection, depression.
Istanbul-Medipol University, Department of Neurology, Istanbul-Turkey.


For years I've looked at the small island near Kualoa Regional Park and always appreciated this picturesque gem seemingly close (actually 450 meters) offshore. While camping at the park, I would often gaze out and wonder what it would be like to explore the island, but the opportunity never really presented itself. Recently, I got a spark of motivation and decided it was time to check out this curious little isle.
The only realistic option I had would be to paddle on a surfboard, as I've heard many horror stories of people who tried to walk or swim and got caught in the high tide or strong currents. At the early stages of planning this adventure, I had no access to a kayak. I had a conversation with Roy, the owner of RV's Ocean Sports, and asked about a shortboard rental because it could fit in my car. He chuckled and said that wasn't a good option because a shortboard would sink below the surface, and he recommended getting something more buoyant like a nine-foot longboard. So I arranged for the board rental and to borrow surf racks, and things were starting to come together.
My two friends, Mia and Joe, committed to joining me, and the plan was truly taking shape. Then it morphed in a much better way. Mia got access to two kayaks and a pickup truck. So now there were three people, a means to transport our equipment, and a one-man and a two-man kayak. I checked the tide charts and figured the best time to go, which was at low tide, of course.
When we loaded up the kayaks in the back of the truck, we saw that they stuck out pretty darn far. Joe channeled his inner Boy Scout and crafted his own version of seafaring knots (which were genius) and safely secured the boats. We were on our way. After entering the park, we drove to the very last parking lot. We organized our gear and dragged the boats to the beach by the lifeguard stand.
The kayak paddle to the island only took about 20 minutes. In addition to the wind and chop, there were small waves when we got closer to the island, big enough to flip a kayak if they hit just right, so I had to navigate at a careful angle. Paddling through the rippling water and chop was a workout, especially going against the wind. The reef bottom was visible just a few feet below the surface the entire way.
Arriving at the rocky beach, we stowed and secured the boats with a rope, as they could float away when the tide started to roll in. After we landed, a young couple, both perhaps around 18 y.o., came in after us. They were on a shortboard. I asked them about their trip over, and they said it had been pretty difficult. He paddled and she held on to the back of the board and kicked. All they had with them was the swim suits on their bodies and bare feet. No shoes. No drinking water. Nothing. But they climbed to the very top of Mokoli'i and gingerly walked across the lava rocks in their shoeless feet to swim at the beach on the other side. Ahhh…to be so young and carefree.
Once at the top the panoramic view is amazing. You can see Kaneohe Bay and the sandbar, the Ko'olau mountain range, Moli'i Pond, Kualoa Regional Park, and the big beautiful turquoise open sea.
Now the going down part. Joe seemed to have no trouble maneuvering. He stood below us, and one by one he directed where we could put our hands and feet to climb down. Without his help, I don't think I could have done that alone. We were a little shaky, but Joe was able to guide us safely back to the trail.
Once on the beach again, we decided to check out the other side of the island. Within five minutes we were at a nice little cove on the oceanside that was great for a swim. By this time, and on a Saturday, there were quite a few other people on the island as well as three dogs. We swam, relaxed, and enjoyed the lunch we had brought along. The time came to make our way back to Kualoa Beach. The return trip only took ten minutes.
It didn't seem much easier but sure was faster. We had a fabulous day of adventures on Chinaman's Hat. I'm so happy we were able to kayak out, because it would have been difficult to bring lunch, etc., on a longboard. I finally can look at Mokoli'i Island and know I've stood on the very tip of the hat.
I recommend the experience with several bits of advice: (1) Make sure you start at low tide; (2) wear reef shoes, your feet will thank you when you're standing on coral and lava rocks; (3) bring water and a snack to enjoy on the island; (4) bring your phone in a waterproof bag made for electronic devices if you want to take pictures; and (5) put on your big-boy pants and go for the climb!
There's no way I would pretend to be a foodie–personally knowing several chefs and others who truly are food experts. I just want to share places to eat that I really enjoy. So my first restaurant post is the Olive Tree Café.
This little eatery offers Greek/Mediterranean cuisine in a no-frills way. It is located at 4614 Kilauea Ave Honolulu, HI 96816.
Don't expect fast service, as their slogan is "Not so fast food." I have never been disappointed with the fare here, and I've enjoyed it many times. There is a quaint little shop next door called Oliver where you can pick up a bottle of wine to enjoy with your food, since the restaurant is BYOB.
Oliver is definitely worth browsing in while you wait for your delicious plate to be prepared at the Café. Hopefully there's someone to guard a table for you, as the Café can get quite busy.
Order at the counter, find a table and wait for your name to be called. Please note the Café is cash only. Oliver accepts credit cards. Parking for the Café is limited, but street parking is available. Hours: 5:00-10:00 pm daily.
I had the special. It was delicious! I can't remember the name.
There's been a lot written on the Waimano Waterfalls and pools, but I'd like to add a couple of things that were never mentioned. The first point is that while it's true that it's only three miles to the falls and back from the trail head, it can be about four miles (according to my "mapmyrun" app) round trip from where you park your car. On a Saturday, it could be a half mile away. The trail head is easy to find: Just locate Komo Mai Drive in Pearl City and make your way to the very end of the street. This is where your adventure begins.
It was the first time for me and my two friends on this hike. We started up the trail, which is actually paved for a stretch. The path is worn and well maintained. There is a lush forest canopy of Iron Woods, Koa and Eucalyptus trees along the way. I was immediately struck by the singing of the wind rushing through the Iron Wood trees. LOVE this sound. As we trekked along, we stopped to enjoy the spectacular views of the valley. As Suzanne put it, "There are so many vibrant colors and layers of depth in the landscape." We were hiking along for quite some time and realized we were going up, not down, towards any stream. Yep, we missed the fork that leads to the falls and went two miles out of our way.
This is my second point that was not mentioned in other articles: There is a tree that is actually quite obvious, that has the letters "WF" (for waterfall) and an arrow spray painted on it. The large tree also had a pink ribbon around it. In retrospect, we couldn't believe we missed this obvious signal, but we were on the far left side and we just kept walking along the Manana Trail which goes six miles up to the Ko'olau summit.
Once on the correct trail it immediately started going down, and we knew we were on the right track. There were many other people, as well, of all ages, some with small children walking or riding piggyback. Personally I wouldn't recommend bringing small children unless you are a well-experienced hiking family or group, as going down can be quite precarious. The trail, at times, is simply large rocks to maneuver through, and it's steep with loose dirt and very slippery if it's wet. There are roots and trees with branches to grab as you make your way down. Finally, we hear the happy screams of thrill seeking jumpers and the sound of bodies hitting the water in the distance. Yay! We made it.
Once at the three pools you are on a ledge looking down. The first pool can be accessed by using a small rope with knots to climb down. The pool is about waist-deep and you can wade in the cool water. This is also the way to reach the smaller but deeper second pool.
The third pool is accessible by going around and climbing down to the beach-like area where you can relax and watch the others jump from the 20-foot ledge. I heard one person say they felt the bottom when they took the leap, and they recommended tucking your legs in on entry. There was also a rope to swing out on and fly into the pool.
But for me, because of my bad knees, going up was much more comfortable than going down. I have no problems with stopping, taking a gulp of water and catching my breath. And by the way, I brought 22 oz of water…not enough. I recommend at least 32 oz or more and a couple of Power Bars for the trip. It took us one hour for the two-mile hike back to our car. I can't accurately say how long it took going in because of our little two-mile detour.
I hope you will give this hike a try. It's a great workout with the prize of a fun fresh water swim at the end. Happy hiking!
This day was off-the-charts fun! Our adventure began at Tropical Rush in Haleiwa.
They have a kayak and SUP board rental, a shave ice stand, a surf shop, including great island wear, and an assortment of fun, interesting things. The friendly staff get you all set up to begin your adventure on the Anahulu river (also called Haleiwa River) where their little boat ramp is located. You can choose to go under the Haleiwa bridge and straight out to the bay or make your way upstream and drift along the lush countryside. My girlfriend and I had the privilege of having Cecilia join us for our session. She's one half of the store's husband-and-wife-owner team.
We started with the river, as it was my first time on a board, and the calm water is a great way to get your sea legs on. While paddling up this serene area, we saw a sea turtle leisurely swimming by. It poked its head up and checked us out and then slowly disappeared in the green water. As you glide up the quiet river, there are many country-style homes to see along the way. Also on the river there are other novice paddlers, so you have to be cautious to avoid any collisions. When it becomes too shallow to go any farther, it's time to turn around and head back towards the bay. It's a little easier going down with the lazy flow of the stream.
Following Cecelia's lead we continued under the bridge and out to the bay. The water was shallow and clear. Delphine pointed out a stingray just a couple of feet beneath the surface. With its distinct white spots on its back, it appeared elegantly graceful. From out in the bay you can see the majestic Waianae Range, which on this day was draped with low misty clouds. Just beautiful! The sight of the sea and the grandeur of the mountains made my heart smile, and I was immensely content to be right where I was: Out on the ocean with old and new friends experiencing something different and fun.
Do I really want to talk about Diamond Head? I think everybody has been to the Lookout…numerous times. Well, maybe my mainland readers (that would be my sister) would like to know about this famous hike. What's that you say? You've done it too? Oh well then, I'll just say a few words.
If you haven't hiked to the Diamond Head Lookout, definitely go! These days the walk up to the lookout is phenomenally crowded with bus loads of tourists from all over the world. Anyone who visits Honolulu sees our Diamond Head icon in the distance, and it's worth the trip to see the city from atop this ancient tuff cone (yes, it's not a volcano).
It only takes about 30 minutes from the pay booth to the top. The cost is $5 per car (and the lot fills up quickly), $1 for a walk in or just $10 for a year pass, which is what I have. I used to walk up for exercise quite often, but the crowds now prevent me from keeping a good pace. But since I live just a 5-minute drive away, I still park in the Kapiolani College parking lot and simply walk from there. This gives me a nice hour and a half of cardio round trip. Please take a look at the state's Diamond Head State Monument page, as it provides a short video and is very informative.
Lulumahu Falls are just what you'd imagine a hidden Hawaiian waterfall to be: a little hard to find, somewhat challenging to get there, and stunning when you lay your eyes on the spectacular 50-foot fall. There's not a pool deep enough to swim in, but you could sit in the inviting clear fresh water, if the mood strikes. I've only been to the falls once, and if it weren't for my knowledgeable companion Mia, I would never have known which way to turn at each fork. It seemed a little confusing to me, but this I know: we definitely followed the stream.
It only took about a half hour to reach the falls. It wasn't too difficult, but plan on getting muddy, especially your shoes, so dress appropriately. It was lightly raining on the way in, but the weather turned into a sunny morning by the time we left. Don't expect to be the only hikers at this fall, as it is quite popular. I think it's only fair to mention that this is not public property. It is private and belongs to the Board of Water Supply.
Technically anyone doing this hike is trespassing. It's only about 2.3 miles to the falls and back. We took a different way out from the way in, and the scenery was breathtaking. There were open grasslands, a large lake-like reservoir, stone stairs that seem to go nowhere, and a Middle Earth like bamboo forest that is really quite beautiful.
The falls are located in Nuuanu, and the area to park your car is where Nuuanu Pali Drive meets the Pali Highway. The hike begins from the parking area. You have to enter through a hole in the chain link fence. It's very wet back in the forest, but I didn't have any encounters with mosquitos. I recommend shoes, not slippers, because you have to cross some slippery rocks in the stream. Bring water, a hiking partner, and be ready for rain.
That's me with the Jurassic Park Jeep!
View of Hanauma Bay from top.
So let's talk about Koko Head stairs. They are located in Hawaii Kai and ascend the side of Koko Head Crater. During World War II, a rail tram was installed to move men and equipment and to haul supplies up and down the mountain. There was a bunker at the summit, as well as a radar installation. The "stairs" are actually railroad ties. To get to the trail head, just drive to Koko Head District Park and park in the last parking lot. Follow the streams of fellow adventurers and you will find the Stairs of Doom.
I know many of you have conquered the stairs, but I'm sure there are quite a few that have not had the pleasure (I use this term loosely). There is a percentage of climbers that do it regularly for their workout. These highly motivated individuals bolt up and down the stairs half naked and are usually very easy on the eyes (wink). I worked with one of these maniacs who did the stairs in 12 minutes, bottom stair to top! Personally, I have yet to break 27 minutes.
On the other side of the top, you can look towards the East.
So as for the rest of us, we trudge along doing the best we can. Maybe you're not interested in tackling the hike for the exercise.
In that case, I recommend climbing it leisurely at least once because when you get that last step behind you, you can make your way around to the other side for the breathtaking vista looking towards the East. It's a view not to miss. And once at the top of the stairs, please note the old tram still sitting on the tracks. You can easily miss it, as it is hidden in the tall weeds. You can also see where the actual engine room was as well.
Going back down is the easy part, provided you have good knees. From your car to the top and back, it's two miles. The first time I hiked the stairs, it took me about an hour to the top. This included a frightful sight of me crawling on my hands and feet over the bridge.
The bridge can be intimidating.
After the bridge, half way there!
The bridge can be daunting at first encounter. It is the half way point of the climb. There are large spaces between the rail ties, and at this point you are several feet above ground. After many trips, I can now prance right over!
There is no shade on this hike, therefore it's quite hot in the afternoon. Early morning would offer a cooler temperature. As always, bring lots of water, wear good shoes, and eat a hearty breakfast.
The dirt road is filled with bumps, dips and rocks. Watch your step.
Kaena Point is well worth the trip. It is the most Western tip of Oahu. We approached the hike from the Mokuleia side (North side of island) via Farrington Highway.
We met a friend on the road. This little guy was quite aggressive.
Just drive all the way to the end of the road. There is ample parking and I didn't feel like I had to worry about my car. The hike itself is basically just an easy walk down a long dirt road. It can be very hot so we started in the morning. It took us around 45-60 minutes to get to the point.
There are beautiful ocean views along the way.
We stopped to take photos along the way. My "Map My Run" app clocked the distance at almost 6 miles to the point and back.
Kaena Point is home to a bird refuge for Albatross and Shearwaters. The road and paths are well marked so as not to disturb the breeding grounds.
These 2 seals were the star attraction.
Once out on the point, there are tide pools to explore and swim in, beautiful vistas to enjoy and you might be lucky enough to spot a seal or two.
All in all it was an incredible day. Don't forget your water, snacks, sunblock and swim suit.
There are signs explaining the wildlife in the area.
We found our own private pool to swim in.
View of the West Side from the point.
View of the North Side of the island from the point.


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Q: Imagelist with alpha blend icons loses Transparency Here is (more or less) a related question: Delphi - Populate an imagelist with icons at runtime 'destroys' transparency.
I have tested @TOndrej answer. But it seems I need to have visual styles (XP Manifest) enabled for this to work (version 6.0 of Windows common controls will be used - which I don't want right now). I add the Icons at run-time via ExtractIconEx and ImageList_AddIcon.
Apparently setting ImageList.Handle to use System Image-List handle, does not require XP Manifest. so even an old program I wrote back in D3 is showing up with alpha blended icons correctly when I use the System image list to display file listing (with a TListView).
I was wandering What is special about the System Image List and how is it created, so that it supports alpha blending in all cases? I can't figure that out. Here is some sample code:
unit Unit1;

interface

uses
  Windows, Messages, SysUtils, Variants, Classes, Graphics, Controls, Forms,
  Dialogs, Menus, ImgList, StdCtrls, ShellAPI, ExtCtrls, Commctrl;

type
  TForm1 = class(TForm)
    ImageList1: TImageList;
    PopupMenu1: TPopupMenu;
    MenuItem1: TMenuItem;
    Button1: TButton;
    Button2: TButton;
    procedure FormCreate(Sender: TObject);
    procedure Button1Click(Sender: TObject);
    procedure Button2Click(Sender: TObject);
  private
    FileName: string;
  end;

var
  Form1: TForm1;

implementation

{$R *.dfm}
// {$R WindowsXP.res}

procedure TForm1.FormCreate(Sender: TObject);
begin
  PopupMenu1.Images := ImageList1;
  FileName := 'C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe';
end;

procedure TForm1.Button1Click(Sender: TObject);
var
  IconPath: string;
  IconIndex: Integer;
  hIconLarge, hIconSmall: HICON;
begin
  IconPath := FileName;
  IconIndex := 0; // index can be other than 0

  ExtractIconEx(PChar(IconPath), IconIndex, hIconLarge, hIconSmall, 1);

  Self.Refresh; // erase form
  DrawIconEx(Canvas.Handle, 10, 10, hIconSmall, 0, 16, 16, 0,
    DI_IMAGE or DI_MASK); // this will draw ok on the form

  // ImageList1.DrawingStyle := dsTransparent;
  ImageList1.Handle := ImageList_Create(ImageList1.Width, ImageList1.Height,
    {ILC_COLORDDB} ILC_COLOR32 or ILC_MASK, 0, ImageList1.AllocBy);
  ImageList_AddIcon(ImageList1.Handle, hIconSmall);

  MenuItem1.ImageIndex := 0;

  DestroyIcon(hIconSmall);
  DestroyIcon(hIconLarge);

  PopupMenu1.Popup(Mouse.CursorPos.X, Mouse.CursorPos.Y);
end;

procedure TForm1.Button2Click(Sender: TObject);
// using sys image-list will work with or without Manifest
type
  DWORD_PTR = DWORD;
var
  ShFileINfo :TShFileInfo;
  SysImageList: DWORD_PTR;
  FileName: string;
begin
  SysImageList := ShGetFileInfo(nil, 0, ShFileInfo, SizeOf(ShFileInfo),
    SHGFI_SYSICONINDEX OR SHGFI_SMALLICON);

  if SysImageList = 0 then Exit;
  ImageList1.Handle := SysImageList;
  ImageList1.ShareImages := True;

  if ShGetFileInfo(PChar(FileName), 0, ShFileInfo, SizeOf(ShFileInfo),
    SHGFI_SYSICONINDEX OR SHGFI_ICON OR SHGFI_SMALLICON) <> 0 then
  begin
    MenuItem1.ImageIndex := ShFileInfo.IIcon;
    Self.Refresh; // erase form
    DrawIconEx(Canvas.Handle, 10, 10, ShFileInfo.hIcon, 0, 16, 16, 0,
      DI_IMAGE or DI_MASK);
    DestroyIcon(ShFileInfo.hIcon); // todo: do I need to destroy here?

    PopupMenu1.Popup(Mouse.CursorPos.X, Mouse.CursorPos.Y);
  end;
end;

end.

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A Workaround is to use interposer class or subclass TImageList and override DoDraw as shown here, but what I really want to know is how to create my image list same as system Image list.
Note: I know about TPngImageList and don't want to use it in this case.

Edit:
@David's answer (and comments) were accurate:

You'll have to explicitly link to ImageList_Create (v6) because
  otherwise it is implicitly linked at module load time and will be
  bound to v5.8

Sample code (no use of activation context API):
function ImageList_Create_V6(CX, CY: Integer; Flags: UINT; Initial, Grow: Integer): HIMAGELIST;
var
  h: HMODULE;
  _ImageList_Create: function(CX, CY: Integer; Flags: UINT;
    Initial, Grow: Integer): HIMAGELIST; stdcall;
begin
  // TODO: find comctl32.dll v6 path programmatically
  h := LoadLibrary('C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\x86_Microsoft.Windows.Common-Controls_6595b64144ccf1df_6.0.2600.5512_x-ww_35d4ce83\comctl32.dll');
  if h <> 0 then
  try
    _ImageList_Create := GetProcAddress(h, 'ImageList_Create');
    if Assigned(_ImageList_Create) then
      Result := _ImageList_Create(CX, CY, Flags, Initial, Grow);
  finally
    FreeLibrary(h);
  end;
end;

procedure TForm1.Button1Click(Sender: TObject);
begin
  ...
  ImageList1.Handle := ImageList_Create_V6(ImageList1.Width, ImageList1.Height,
    ILC_COLOR32 or ILC_MASK, 0, ImageList1.AllocBy);
  ...
end;

Edi2: A sample code by @David that shows how it's done correctly via Activation Context API.

A: There are two versions of the image list controls. The v5.8 version and the v6 version. The system image list is a shared coonent owned by the system and uses the v6 version. It's not special in any other way, it's just a plain v6 images list. In your app, your image list is either v5.8 or v6 depending on whether or not you include the manifest. But the system owned image list is always v6.
I don't know why you don't want to use v6 common controls in your app. But with that constraint you could use the activation context API to locally use v6 common controls just while you create your image list. That would solve your problem and leave the rest of your app with v5.8 common controls.

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The Massacre of Jews in Pittsburgh: A #ShowUpForShabbat Reflection
Now, as American Jews, we are confronting the reality that we dreaded and feared—it could happen here. We are mourning the loss of American Jewish innocence.
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This Shabbat cannot be like any other Shabbat. It is the Shabbat of the week of shivah for our eleven brothers and sisters who were brutally murdered as they joined together in a synagogue to pray, to celebrate our Jewish tradition, to be together with our people. They were murdered because they were Jews, at the hand of a man infected with anti-Semitic, racist, and xenophobic hatred. They were murdered because they were part of a Jewish civilization that welcomes the stranger and cares for those in need.
Above all, they were human beings, with families. They were, to the bereaved, fathers and mothers, husbands and wives, grandparents and great-grandparents, brothers and sisters. These families mourn their losses in a very personal way—a mourning that goes far beyond and much deeper than our communal pain. The Jews of Pittsburgh and their neighbors feel this massacre as an assault on their home, on their people. By all accounts, the victims were the good, the upstanding people, the backbone of their synagogue. They were the people who welcomed you at the front door, the joyful participants and the able leaders.
And we, the wider Jewish community, wherever we are on this Shabbat, from Jerusalem to New York, from Paris to Miami, from Mumbai to LA, wherever Jews are gathering in large numbers, in diverse synagogues and traditions, we feel the pain, anger, and loss of a people that is inextricably linked one to another. For we know that kol Yisrael areivim, that all Jews are responsible for one another, for each other's welfare, for our wellbeing.
It is a Shabbat of sadness and mourning. But it must also be a Shabbat of defiance and continuity, a Shabbat of gratitude and thanksgiving. Synagogues all over the world will be more filled, rather than less filled. We will not run away. We will not cower. We will not allow the hate of a few to drive out the love of the many. We have been blessed by the many beyond the Jewish community who have joined us in our sorrow and defiance, not only by their presence in our synagogues this Shabbat, but by their statements and vigils of solidarity, declaring unequivocally: We are all Jews. Faith leaders, civic officials, and tens of millions of Americans have made it clear: An attack on one faith is an attack on all faiths. An attack on one American is an attack on all Americans.
It is a Shabbat in which we feel diminished, but it is also a Shabbat of appreciation. We salute and praise the first responders who engaged the evil without hesitation despite the real threat to their own lives. The first police officers on the scene and the many others who followed fearlessly demonstrated the values of elevated citizenship, of E Pluribus Unum, out of many—one. We thank them for the lives they saved and for the justice they pursue. We ask God to heal them of their wounds, to body and soul.
Our Torah portion this week, Hayyei Sarah, speaks of death, of continuity, of consolation, and it is instructive for us as a people and as individuals at this moment of crisis in American Jewish life. There is no massacre in the Torah reading, but there is insecurity. Abraham, the first of our Patriarchs, the father of the Jewish people, is old. We learn of the death of his beloved Sarah, the first of our Matriarchs, the mother of the Jewish people. Abraham is bereaved; he is vulnerable.
Abraham is already a wealthy and influential man, whom the Torah describes as a person who has made his mark on the wider society, in commerce and defense, and, no doubt, with his ethical monotheism. And yet, the trauma of the death of a loved one makes him unsure, uncertain of his place in the wider society. He says to the Hittites, the local majority, "Ger v'toshav anokhi eemakhem." "I am both a resident and a stranger in your midst." (Genesis 23:4) At a moment of terrible personal crisis, Abraham seems to lose his footing, not sure of his place in the wider world.
Many American Jews experienced the trauma of last Shabbat on multiple levels. Of course, we experienced the tragedy on the most human level, lives cut down, families permanently altered. But we also experienced it through our history of Jewish vulnerability. Could it happen here? What does the spike in anti-Semitism mean? We witnessed the intermittent violent anti-Semitic incidents and loss of Jewish life over recent years. We witnessed the massacres in churches, the torching of mosques, the damaging of synagogues, the rise in hate crimes, particularly against Muslims and Jews. We dreaded and feared the inevitable and it has now happened—the most deadly anti-Semitic carnage in our magnificent American Jewish history—and it scares us. Of course, we realize that this is the act of a madman, of a crazed bigot, but we also sense that something is happening, that the darker side of America, a side that had been subdued, is surfacing, sometimes with very violent consequences.
There was a lot at stake when Abraham seemed insecure. The future of the nascent Jewish people hung in the balance. And he regained his poise, buried Sarah and turned his focus to assuring the future of the Jewish people, to find a bride for Isaac so that the lineage he began with his beloved wife might continue.
We are far from being ready to regain our confidence. The wound is too fresh. The families are still in the midst of palpable trauma with multiple shivah homes and unbearable grief. But today we take a first step as a wider Jewish community, as a Jewish people, as Americans. We are aided immeasurably by the support of our fellow Americans of all faiths, races and ethnicities who have reached out to us as individuals and as a people with solidarity and comfort. We are grateful and buoyed by their support. Americans of goodwill have come together at a time of great need. If we stay together, love will prevail over hate, good will prevail over evil.
The journey for Abraham was a long one. He sends his servant, whom the midrash identifies as Eliezer, back to the old country to find a wife for Isaac. Her name is Rebecca. The narrative concludes with a beautiful verse, a rare moment of recorded patriarchal emotion. "And Isaac was consoled for [the loss of] his mother." (24:67)
The bereaved families and community of Pittsburgh have only just begun to process the horrific that is so personal for them. We have only just begun to process the impact of this trauma for American Jewry. We are a long way from comfort and consolation.
Today we focus on praying for the health of the injured. May they be granted a refuah sheleimah, refuat hanefesh urfuat haguf, a speedy and complete recovery of body and soul.
We remember the 11 martyred Jews of Pittsburgh and mention each of them by name:
Richard Gottfried, 65; Joyce Fienberg, 75; Rose Malinger, 97; Jerry Rabinowitz, 66; Cecil Rosenthal, 59; David Rosenthal, 54; Bernice Simon, 84; Sylvan Simon, 86; Daniel Stein, 71; Melvin Wax, 88; and Irving Younger, 69.
Yehi zikhram barukh. May their memory be for a blessing.
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I found it a bit misleading to say, for example, ordination found in Tibetan buddhism a Theravadin practice. More accurate term would be imo Root-yana, or something else.
and what would it be applied to?
Cittasanto wrote: and what would it be applied to?
To describe buddhist practices in conversations?
why not just use the name of the practice?
You mean one by one?
Yes. But why would groupings of Mahayana need discussed on a Theravada forum? Dharma Wheel - our sister site - is there for such discussions.
specific practices may be useful to talk about but superfluous detail is not.
Cittasanto wrote: Yes. But why would groupings of Mahayana need discussed on a Theravada forum?
Sorry, I didn't get this.
Yes when talking about specific practices. As there is no practice known as hinayana so the term is not needed to be used.
Cittasanto wrote: As there is no practice known as hinayana so the term is not needed to be used.
but what exactly are you on about if not trying to find a better term?
Cittasanto wrote: but what exactly are you on about if not trying to find a better term?
Well, I feel theravada and hinayana can be both in some cases a bit misleading. And I don't want to be one of those arrogant mahayana-guys who are disparaging pratimoksha practices. Root-yana is somewhat good term imo, because it points out that Theravada is the basis of all the lineages. Without it they would just fall. What do you think?
Raitanator wrote: Theravada is the basis of all the lineages.
This isn't accurate, however. Theravada is one of a number of early scholastic groups; it's due to some of the other ones (Mulasarvastivada [Tibetan], Dharmaguptaka [East Asian], etc.) that the Dhamma made it north via modern Afghanistan. Striking Nikaya similarities, though their Vinayas and especially Abhidhammas become largely divergent.
Theravada in toto is simply one historical product, among many, of the pre-scholastic Sangha.
Theravada is not the basis of all lineages. nor has the patimokkha got anything to do with other schools sets of rules.
Theravada refers to one school and is quite clear as to what it means by those who follow Theravadan Buddhism. and is not a umbrella term like Mahayana.
Root (mula) yana would refer to pre-sectarian Buddhism and is already called early or pre-sectarian Buddhism.
Hinayana (hina = low; despicable; inferiour; base; + Yana = vehicle; going) in some cases can be used as a derogetory term for the early schools that came before Mahayana, or as hina is originally used within the Suttas, for practices which are not beneficial for the path.
In the former use (here) it has sometimes been used for Theravadins without any real knowledge of what Theravada teaches or practices, and as a means to try and belittle adherents of Theravada by writing off what they have to say without any knowledge of what they are actually saying.
In a more specialised use of the term it refers to certain foundational practices, or initial scope of practice, (as I understand its use). However in this latter usage, there is a mistaken perception that this refers to Theravadin practice, when all it refers to is a scope of practice within Mahayana/Vajrayana.
Last edited by Cittasanto on Mon Dec 31, 2012 8:04 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Yes, that's why some Lamas, too, are saying that Hinayana term should not be used, because it's vulgar and doesn't fully respect what it has to offer. Other term, what I've seen people use is Sharavakayana, but I don't know how Theravadins react to that.


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We live and breathe sweets and confectionary meaning our customers get the highest quality possible. Our sweets and gifts are perfect for all events such as birthdays, wedding's, corporate events and even christmas gifts and why not make it extra special by personalising your sweet gifts with a Name, Greeting and Message for that somebody special in your life.
Ordering from us is easy and you can even pay for your goodies by PayPal, taking out all the hassle of entering your card details online. Our value for money is second to none and we offer free UK delivery on all orders over £40 and a minimal £2.50 delivery charge on all orders under this value.
We hope you find the sweets you were looking for that will really bring those child hood memories flooding back. Enjoy your visit and contact us with any ideas, suggestions or any old school retro sweets we have missed!