To provide an effective and meaningful community ministry to all the families and individuals residing in the geographic area around the participating congregations. To extend the ministry of the church to all people by mediating the saving grace of God as revealed in Jesus Christ. Acting as the cooperative agent of the member congregations. Wilkinsburg Community Ministry develops and engages in activities and outreach programs aimed at meeting physical, social, economic and spiritual needs of all people in the community. The ministry is currently supported by twenty congregations, along with judicatories, foundations and civil organizations.
EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY: We service Wilkinsburg residents with emergency needs and also the following areas: Homewood, Forest Hills, East Hills and Swissvale. A referral from the Food Bank is needed for these other areas.
ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES: Angel Food regular boxes provides enough food to feed a family of 4 for a week at the cost of $31 or for a larger family $41. Other items can be purchased at a low cost. Payment is due at the time of ordering and we take cash, money orders and food stamps.
FOOD PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN/YOUTH: This program provides well-balanced meals each day to children with behavioral problems through the PLEA (Programs for Living, Education and Advocacy) program and at risk youth through after-school programs. Lunch or dinner is provided for 3 programs in the Wilkinsburg and surrounding areas. This program also operates throughout the summer months.
Utility Assistance through the LIHEAP (Light and Energy Assistance Program) and Dollar Energy applications.
WCM also has clothing, free bread and canned soup on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Holiday bags are given out at Thanksgiving and Christmas to the residents of Wilkinsburg.
The Wilkinsburg Community Ministry began as a cooperative effort of ten congregations in Wilkinsburg in April 1968. The original steering committee was composed of laity and clergy from the Methodist, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Episcopal, and the Christian Church of Wilkinsburg. The Board of Directors was formed with two lay people and one clergy person from each of the cooperating congregations. Along with the part-time chaplain, the late Samuel McGill, the steering committee sought to serve as mediator in the racial unrest among the youth of the community and help them deal with the social forces affecting their lives.
Ann Greider, Executive Director; Raymond Tolbert, Social Services Director; Anita McKeithen, Meals on Wheels Coordinator; Bertha Hobson, Office Manager and Receptionist; Jami Broom, Development Strategist; Marcia Haley, Volunteer Coordinator; Sharon Walker, Head Cook and Kitchen coordinator; Edward, Kitchen Assistant.
By supporting the ministry programs through prayer, financial and material donations, volunteering, food drives especially during the holidays.
Ann Greider, our Executive Director, is available to come out and speak to any agency/ organization that makes a request.


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Šmartno ob Paki (Občina Šmartno ob Paki) este o comună din Slovenia, cu o populație de 2.913 locuitori (31.03.2002).

Localități
Gavce, Gorenje, Mali Vrh,
Paška vas, Podgora, Rečica ob Paki, Skorno, Slatina, Šmartno ob Paki, Veliki Vrh

Legături externe
 Biroul de statistică al Sloveniei

Šmartno ob Paki

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8 Best Games Like Total War that You can Play 2022
By Shanmugam
Whether this is your first time playing strategic games or you consider yourself a pro in it, mentioned here is a list that is sure to satisfy all your gaming needs.
1. Top Picks on Games Like Total War
1.1. Civilization IV
1.2. Mount and Blade: Warband
1.3. Europa Universalis IV
1.4. Crusader Kings II
1.5. Grand Ages: Medieval
1.6. Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients
1.7. Cossacks II: Battle for Europe
1.8. King Arthur – The Role-Playing Wargame
Top Picks on Games Like Total War
This 2005 launch is sure to be your top pick when it comes to playing games like Total War. Developed by Firaxis Games, it has an interesting turn-based strategy format that keeps each player interested in the gameplay. In each round, you will be set with a leader who will then command an entire civilization through the several ages.
You have to command the navy, army, air force, and a lot, but also have to keep in mind the trade concerns, build projects, economics, and everything required to run and develop a civilization. Although it might seem complex to a first-timer, anyone looking for a game similar to Total War will totally love it.
Mount and Blade: Warband
Mount and blade is another game similar to Total War that you will absolutely love. It is basically a medieval strategy game along with some action-role playing elements that make this game rather interesting. The gameplay, although a bit different from the Total War Franchise, is sure to grab your attention. Ranked second amongst some of the best Total War-like games, this sandbox role-playing game is set in Calradia, from medieval times.
This multiplayer-focused game works around the Napoleonic War expansion, making it quite a historically accurate game. The battle comes with more than 200 types of historical units, which are rather fascinating when you are running on the battlefield.
This is another Total War-like game that you can indulge in if you have already finished Total war or want to try something new. In this grand strategy game, you will have to prepare your army to fight and conquer other players' armies. This game mainly revolves around how well you can control your nation as a player.
The game has some intense warfare and is set in the Late Middle Ages and goes all the way through to the Early Modern Period. What makes it one of the best games like Total War is how you have to depend on strategizing, starting from political administration to trade and colonization. You will surely have a lot of fun playing this game.
Another strategy game set in the middle ages, Crusader Kings II, is a rather newer game on this list. It was developed by Paradox Development Studio and came out in the year 2020. Surely one of the best games like Total War, this is the first sequel in the series, and the developers are expected to come out with a third part of the game.
Although the gameplay was meant to be set in the years 1066 and 1452, there are some expansions and DLC packs that let you play as early as 769. This only makes the game a better experience as you can play as Charlemagne. However, what makes it like games similar to Total War are the several historical characters you can choose from. This realistic game is one you should not miss out on if you are a fan of Total War.
Grand Ages: Medieval
Fifth on the list is Grand Ages. This is a real-time strategy game that advances through time with technology research, conquests, construction projects, and much more. The gameplay is very similar to games like Total War and occurs in regions like Scandinavia, Portugal, the Middle East, and the Caucasus. Historical accuracy is one of the main attentions of this game, and its easy yet interesting play makes it a rather great choice on the list.
The game is very realistic and will surely encourage you to play with friends and other online players. However, if you are more of a casual player, you might want to try the other options on this list. This game is rather complex and requires your full attention to be played well.
Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients
Players are allowed to go through the historical rise of Rome and later pave their own path in the Etruscan, Gallic, or Greek empires. Here you are given the option of controlling any one of the 25 different factions available. The main goal is to capture resources and territory so that you can build an army. This game requires high strategy. What makes this like other Total War similar games is its attention to detail.
Also Read: Similar Games like Age of Empires
You can also zoom in to the tactical 3D map giving you a better understanding of your position. It is said that Total War, although a bit more limited, was inspired by the early versions of this game.
Cossacks II: Battle for Europe
This game is basically an extension of Cossack II: Napoleonic Wars, however, it can be treated as a standalone project, omitting the need for your to have a base to play it. When compared, this game offers a number of changes, like increased provinces, better gameplay, and an extended map. With more historically accurate battles and three new nations added, this is another one of Total War similar games that you should not miss out on.
King Arthur – The Role-Playing Wargame
When talking about games similar to Total War, you can never miss out on Hegemony III. This game is absolutely a favorite in this genre and has had a favorable audience since its first launch. The third rendition of the game only makes the overall experience much better for the player. However, this game's ability to be able to display more than 64,000 different soldiers together on the battlefield makes it a much more complicated pick than Total War. If you are looking to make your entry into this genre of games, this is one of the free games like Total War you should try.
With eight of the top picks in this genre, you will surely love your time spent on these games.
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Black Desert Online is a sandbox MMORPG offering marvelous graphics and action oriented gameplay in a western, mythical, fantasy aesthetic. And now it is available on MMOAuctions! Choose from one of eight character classes and distinguish your avatar through an extensive character customization tool, that lets you manipulate nearly every aspect of your character. Defeat weasels, goblins, and gargantuan world bosses with a fluid combat system that requires manual aiming and active dodging. Invest in cities by trading, buying property, and sending caravans between encampments to maximize your profits. Hire workers to gather resources and craft items with what you have. Speak to NPC's to learn more about the game's world and unlock additional quests and items through addicting mini-games. Join a guild and engage in guild warfare. Sail the high seas aboard your own vessel and explore pockmarked islands in a huge open world. Looking for Black Desert items and currency? Check MMOAuctions for offers connected with BDO!


How many of us know that a Chennaiite won the National Championship title last month, by solving the 3×3 Rubik's cube with his feet in 40.81 seconds?
The 20-year-old student of Electronics and Instrumentation engineering from Madras Institute of Technology, Chrompet won the National Championship in the speed cubing competition conducted at IIT-Bombay between 25 and 27 May this year. Around 300 speedcubers from all over the country had taken part in the competition.
Most of us are familiar with the Rubik's cube. You will find one in most homes that have children but often we hesitate to try and solve it, simply because we are afraid we won't get it. No such fear in the mind of M A Adithyaa from Namma Chennai, who brought home his fourth consecutive National Championship, with an average time of 40.81 seconds over 5 attempts. Basking in the glow of the title, Adithyaa talks to us about his achievements, stereotypes about the sport and its prospects in Tamil Nadu's capital.
Adithyaa begins by wiping away the most common assumption about the Rubik's cube. "If you think the cube can only be solved by those with high Intelligence Quotient and mental ability, you are wrong. It is solely dependent on practice. You need to adopt a methodology and solve the cube repeatedly," said Adithyaa. Adithyaa doesn't practise every day, but ahead of the competition, he attempted to solve it at least a 100 times a day. "All you need is patience to invest time and figure out your method," he reiterated.
Rubik's cube works on the principle of group theory in mathematics, in which the relation of each element in a system (the cube) is studied, Adithyaa said as he spoke about the nuances in the puzzle. The theory is broken into a lot of simpler steps and cubers even come up with their own algorithms and solutions, for better understanding and practice.
"The most common method is called CFOP (Cross – First two layers – Orientation of last layer – Permutation of last layer). There are many other methods as well such as Roux, ZZ, etc. These are all various methods coming under, again, the group theory," explained Adithyaa.
M A Adithyaa has many awards to his credit. He first won the National Championship in 2015 and has won the title every year since then. It is a mind-blowing experience to watch him do the feat with a calm mind, without any signs of tension. Watch him here!
The World Cube Association (WCA), a not-for-profit organisation, conducts speedcubing events all over the world and as a member, Adithyaa has also been an organiser (of speedcubing events). While we are only familiar with the 3×3 Rubik's cube, he displayed a wide range of cubes (there are eighteen of them)– 2×2 to 7×7, a skewb, pyraminx, megamix and so on. Although he is well versed with all eighteen of them, he chose to master the 3×3 cube – with his feet!!
Adithyaa is grateful to his sponsors for helping him pursue his hobby that has turned a passion. "A South Indian restaurant based in Germany called Copper Bowl sponsored me to attend the World Championship last year. A cube distribution company called Cubelelo is sponsoring me this year," he said.
Speedcubing is a thriving sport in India, and Chennai spearheaded its growth by producing quite a few speedcubers. Yet, there are no formal clubs for the fraternity in the city. "There are many Whatsapp groups where enthusiasts discuss the sport. A majority of the cubers are students, who propagate the sport in their colleges and schools by organising events," said the speedcuber, wishing for a designated club in Chennai.
"Cities like New Delhi are showing accelerated growth of cubers in recent times. A club and a little more focus in educational institutions of Chennai could do wonders," Adithyaa said, as he signed off.


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Maneka's new salvo 'more votes, more development'
By IANS
Lucknow, April 15: Even before the controversy over her vote-for-job statements for Muslims could settle down, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi has made another statement -- this time classifying villages on the basis of votes she gets.
Gandhi, who is the BJP candidate from Sultanpur, said at a meeting: "I will develop an ABCD system and prioritise development work on this basis.
"For instance, villages that cast 80 per cent votes for Bharatiya Janata Party will be put in category A, those that cast 60 per cent votes will be in category B and so on and so forth."
She further said that this would help in developing a framework for development.
"Villages in A category will get priority in development and then will come the turn of other categories. It is up to you whether you make it to A, B, C or D. No one should fall in D category as we all come here to do well," she said.
Gandhi said that the BJP has also implemented the same category system at Pilibhit, from where her son Varun Gandhi is now the BJP candidate.
She is already facing a notice from the Election Commission for her earlier statement in which she said that if Muslims do not vote for her, they should not expect her to give them jobs.
"My feelings get hurt. If Muslims then come to me asking for work, then I will think let it be, how does it matter? After all, a job is a deal," making it clear that Muslims should not expect jobs if they don't vote for her.
Following her previous remarks, the Election Commission had issued a show-cause notice demanding an explanation.
Maneka Gandhi is contesting from Sultanpur where she is pitted against Sanjay Sinh of Congress and Chandra Bhadra Singh of BSP.
Sultanpur goes to polls in the sixth phase on May 12.


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First 200MP camera phone revealed – but, surprise, it's not a Samsung Galaxy
There's been a lot of talk around the first 200-megapixel camera to arrive in a mobile phone. It's often been thought that accolade would go to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra first – after all, Samsung does produce the actual HP1 camera sensor in question.
But, surprise, the revelation is that the first 200MP camera phone was announced today, 11th August 2022, by Motorola at an event in China (the company has been busy, also announcing the Moto Razr 3 for China only). The handset, named the Moto X30 Pro over there in the East, can claim bragging rights as being another 'first' under Motorola's belt.
What's perhaps more interesting, however, is what this means for other future Motorola handsets. Because, let's face it, the X30 Pro will reappear on other shores in the presumably near future, bringing 200MP goodness to a wider audience. It just won't be called the X30 Pro, based on Motorola's other recent regional naming oddities.
200MP Moto phone: key spec
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The Moto X30 Pro certainly delivers on its 'Pro' namesake by the sounds of things, with some impressive specification to go along with that ultra-high-resolution camera. Among those features is the 6.7-inch 144Hz display and 125W super-fast charging – the latter which is good enough for a full charge in under 20 minutes.
Fast-charging won't be the only speedy feature either, thanks to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset under the hood, the same top-spec chip as seen in the recent Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 launches.
But, really, it's all about the cameras. And joining the X30 Pro's 200MP main snapper is a secondary 50MP wide-angle and a third 12MP telephoto to make up a stellar trio. That sounds truly flagship, so we can therefore assume that the Moto X30 Pro to reappear as an 'Edge' handset in Europe. But, for now, we'll just have to play the waiting game…
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Interpreter Robert Remigio signs the various parts of the ASL Mass at St. Patrick Church in Providence.
PROVIDENCE — Being hearing-impaired can be alienating for Catholics.
According to various studies, less than four percent of the Catholic deaf community in the United States attend church on a weekly basis, mainly because of the lack of American Sign Language-interpreted Masses and events.
"Imagine you going to church and not being able to hear or understand what anybody is saying… What would you get out of that?" said Irma I. Rodriguez, the director of the Diocese of Providence's Apostolate for People with Disabilities.
With the pastoral needs of deaf Catholics in mind, Rodriguez's office has helped to organize a weekly ASL-interpreted Mass at St. Patrick Church in Providence. The first ASL-interpreted Mass was held on Aug. 19, and will be a weekly feature on Sundays moving forward.
"I think this is inspirational. I'm very happy," said Gina Donofrio, who communicated through an interpreter, said she intends to keep attending Sunday Mass at St. Patrick's.
"Oftentimes, deaf people will not go to Mass, knowing there is not an interpreter, so now that the access has been provided, it has lifted my spirit," Donofrio said.
Until recently, Rodriguez said the only regularly-offered ASL-interpreted Sunday Mass in Rhode Island was at St. Mary of the Bay Parish in Warren. Rodriguez said a few other parishes throughout the diocese have had ASL-interpreted Masses once a month.
"We hope that since this is going to be every week, that it will slowly create a community for them," said Rodriguez, who also hopes to have an ASL-interpreter in the parish's faith formation classes so children who are deaf or hearing-impaired can receive their sacraments.
"We're working toward that goal now," said Rodriguez, who credited Father James Ruggieri, the pastor of St. Patrick Church, with agreeing to host an ASL-interpreted Mass for Providence-area Catholics.
"When Father Ruggieri heard of the need, he immediately opened the doors of his parish to welcome this wonderful addition to his parish Eucharist celebration," Rodriguez said.
Father Ruggieri said he realized the need for a Mass for the deaf community after speaking with Rodriguez.
"The Church is an inclusive community and therefore we need to consider people who also have physical disabilities or challenges, and figure out how we can make the Church even more welcoming in situations like that," Father Ruggieri said following the Mass on Aug. 19.
The Catholic bishops in the United States have long realized the need to provide pastoral care to Catholics who are deaf, hearing-impaired or have other physical disabilities. In 1978, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released a document urging parishes to have sign language interpreters at Masses.
In the 1990s, the bishops released a longer document that said deaf Catholics also "should have the opportunity to confess to a priest able to communicate with them in sign language" or to use an interpreter in confession.
Rodriguez said the diocesan Apostolate for People with Disabilities has been searching for ways "to facilitate the full participation of the deaf parishioners in our diocese." Those efforts have included partnering with local organizations such as the Rhode Island School for the Deaf and getting interpreters for the Masses.
"There have been many requests from deaf Catholics to be able to assist at Mass in a more meaningful way," Rodriguez said.
Robert Remigio, an ASL interpreter, signed the entire Mass, and the music also, at St. Patrick Church on Aug. 19. It was his first time interpreting the liturgy through sign language, a task he said was difficult at times.
Father Ruggieri said he believed the first ASL-interpreted Mass at St. Patrick Church was a success.
In collaboration with Father Shawn Carey, the director of the Deaf Apostolate in the Archdiocese of Boston who also serves as president of the National Catholic Office for the Deaf, Rodriguez said her office's website will soon feature resources for parishes, families and interpreters in American Sign Language.
The schedule of ASL-interpreted Masses at St. Patrick Church will also be posted as it becomes available on the parish website http://saintpatrickchurch.net and at https://dioceseofprovidence.org/ministry-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing.
For more information, contact Irma Rodríguez at irodriguez@dioceseofprovidence.org or call the Office of the Apostolate for Disabilities at 401-278-4578.


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Gold is a precious metal and looks great in a ring. How about a benzene ring? Biaryls, compounds containing two directly connected benzene rings, frequently feature in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals as well as forming the core of many functional materials (for example LEDs, liquid crystals, conducting polymers). A new way to prepare biaryls – compounds that are essential building blocks in the creation of drugs and many modern materials such as LEDs – using gold as a catalyst is described by researchers from the University of Bristol in this week's edition of Science. Gold catalysis is easier, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than current methods which use palladium as a catalyst.
It started with Sam going around to his neighbour to borrow some milk. Things took a further step when one of them borrowed some chairs for a barbecue. Finally, the two neighbours decided the time had come to take down the fence between their gardens, to better enjoy the shared space. This is how StreetBank - an online tool sharing website - started. On a street in West London, two neighbours started to share what they each owned, replacing the idea of possessions with the more collaborative concept of shared tools.
Martian Water. The thought of Martian canals comes to mind. NASA's Curiosity rover mission has found evidence a stream that once ran vigorously across the area on Mars where the rover is driving. There is earlier evidence for the presence of water on Mars, but this evidence -- images of rocks containing ancient stream bed gravels -- is the first of its kind. Scientists are studying the images of stones cemented into a layer of conglomerate rock. The sizes and shapes of stones offer clues to the speed and distance of a long-ago stream's flow.
Tougher Air Rules for Europe?
How tight should the air pollution laws be? There is a lot of argument and concern not only over health issues but over costs and technical limits. With an overhaul of air quality laws due within a year in Europe, health advocates are calling for the European Commission to resist pressure to tone down the EU's pollution standards and instead replace them with stronger UN guidelines. The call for tougher anti-pollution measures came two days after a report by the European Environment Agency showed that nearly one-third of urban residents breathe air that is far dirtier than the law allows. The tally rises to well over 80% when the recommendations of the UN World Heath Organization are applied.
Recycling vs. Convenience: What Are You Doing With Your E-Waste?
We all have managed to stockpile an old computer or two, maybe a couple of corded phones or even a two hundred pound TV set from 1985 that you simply don't know what to do with. As your electronic waste, or e-waste accumulates in your garage collecting dust you decide it's finally time to take action. You can either take everything to your local recycling facility, which is half an hour away and only open for two hours on the first Saturday of the month or you can throw the pieces out with your trash.
The West Sixth Brewing Company in Lexington, Kentucky, is a craft brewery, founded by Joe Kuosman, Ben Self, Robin Sither, and Brady Barlow and located in the old Rainbo Bread Company building. The business is the first Kentucky brewery to can its beer and has the ability to produce 180 barrels per month. The redeveloped two-story building, which also has a basement and dates back to 1880, is now called The Bread Box and is located in the historic Northside Neighborhood.
Space is full of nothingness. However, the nothingness is not quite complete. Galaxies are vast clusters of stars surrounded by more nothingness (more or less. Astronomers have used NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory to find evidence our Milky Way Galaxy is embedded in an enormous halo of hot gas that extends for hundreds of thousands of light years. The estimated mass of the halo is comparable to the mass of all the stars in the galaxy. If the size and mass of this gas halo is confirmed, it also could be an explanation for what is known as the missing baryon problem for the galaxy.
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While evolution is an accepted theory of how species evolve over time, and how new species spring from existing ones, the fundamental question of what actually started life on this planet is still the subject of a lot of conjecture. Some scientists postulate that rocks from space carrying life from other planets or perhaps asteroids landed on earth and found a favorable environment, and the evolutionary process was on! New research indicates that microorganisms that crashed to Earth embedded in the fragments of distant planets might have been the sprouts of life on this one, according to research from Princeton University, the University of Arizona and the Centro de Astrobiología (CAB) in Spain. The researchers report in the journal Astrobiology that under certain conditions there is a high probability that life came to Earth — or spread from Earth to other planets — during the solar system's infancy when Earth and its planetary neighbors orbiting other stars would have been close enough to each other to exchange lots of solid material. The work will be presented at the 2012 European Planetary Science Congress on Sept. 25.


I love Mumbai a lot. There is something so delightful about its people, culture, food, local trains, shopping and Ganesh Chathurthi of course ! Every year, for the past 3 years now, I have been visiting Mumbai to celebrate Ganesh Chathurthi. Each time, I'm more elated, excited, delighted and happy. Ganpati festival has always been an "oh-so-special" occasion for me. So, when Ganpati Chathurthi is round the corner, I keep waiting to get to Mumbai to witness the awesomeness.
Mumbai is where you need to get to, in case you want to know how festive it can get at the time of Ganesh Chathurthi. It is something I wish and hope everybody can experience atleast once in their lifetime. People dance as if there is no tomorrow, dhol and band-baaja are played as if Ganpati is there right in front of them and doggies are also so used to the rituals that they also see the ongoings curiously.
Pandals are there in every nook and corner of the city, housing some of the most spectacular Ganpati idols ever. The city streets bustle with the excitement of people shopping for the flowers, modak and all things that are favorite of Ganpati bappa. I am not that much of a crowded place lover.
But Mumbai has always been an exception ! I was in some of the busiest places in Mumbai at the time of festival and I enjoyed every bit of it. I was living the experience. I was in the moment with hundreds of others. I was celebrating the festival in the true Mumbaikar sense.
There is no bias here among religions and that for me, is so amazing. There is no such thing as Hindus or Muslims. All of them take part to celebrate this festival and I so hope this can be done throughout India !
I have special respect for all those artists who make the Ganpati idols. The idols are filled with life, joy and exuberance. There have been many instances when I have not been able to take my eyes off a Ganpati ! The idols are just so supremely gorgeous and it feels as if you can easily converse with them.
I had the fortune of getting to Lalbaughcha Raja [King of Lalbaugh] to witness the splendor of Ganpati. I was just awe-struck with the way he was brought into life. "Raja" was such an apt name ! It takes months of organising efforts to put up this Pandal. The queue over here can go on for kilometers together.
Some people offer to provide coffee, tea, food to those who are standing in queue for hours together. The Visarjan takes about a day to be completed. A procession is initiated and this can last upto 24 hours.
I just love the dhols here. Being a dancer, I just feel like breaking into dance in the middle of nowhere. The music is so amazing that it can make anybody get up and dance !
I am going to carry another article on Mumbai and the things I love about Mumbai sometime soon. For now, say Ganpati Bappa Morya !! Mangal moorthy Morya !!
Hey Surya, Very well described. I never happened to visit Mumbai during ganesh chaturthi, but will definitely visit next time.
Thanks a lot Swathi for all the encouragement !


Sedo's GreatDomains auction ends tomorrow (Thursday) morning. Of the 213 names up for grabs, I would guesstimate about half are .com. The rest are made up of quite a few .net, .info and .co.uk with a handful of .me, .biz, and .eu names. Still, only 3 of the 20 names with the highest current bids are non .com. Right now XU.com holds the highest bid at $125,000 but the reserve is not met. Here are six more interesting names that end tomorrow.
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House price growth has slipped to its lowest level since the aftermath of the Brexit vote as political uncertainty weighs on the market, a poll of surveyors showed.
It found uncertainty was continuing to stifle activity with the average number of properties on surveyors' books slipping to a new record low – on figures going back to 1978.
A net balance of 7% of firms questioned across the UK saw a rise rather than fall in prices in June, down from a balance of 17% in May and the lowest reading since July 2016.
Transaction levels fell for the fourth month in a row reflecting "both the lack of stock coming onto the market and a more cautious stance from buyers over recent months".
The figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) showed 44% identified political uncertainty as the biggest factor explaining the state of the market, with 27% pointing to Brexit.
RICS chief economist Simon Rubinsohn said: "Perhaps not surprisingly in the current environment, the term 'uncertainty' is featuring more heavily in the feedback we are receiving from professionals working in the sector.
The figures also pointed to big regional differences with Brexit uncertainty and property taxes having a major effect on expensive properties in London while there were also slight price drops in south east England, and the rest of the UK saw increases.
It is the latest report to point to a stuttering housing market overall.
Lender Halifax last week reported a 1% month-on-month fall in house prices in June – the third fall in a row – pointing to the squeeze on households as prices grow faster than wages.
However contrasting data for the month from Nationwide showed a bounce-back in the market with 1.1% growth.
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My name is Octavia and I am located in Atlanta, Georgia. I started HERficionado because I was tired of being the only woman in every cigar bar I went to. Sometimes there may have been 2-3 more, but I could tell that some of the others felt they needed to downplay their femininity to hang out with the guys! I've never felt that way. I am a woman who loves fashion, I'm into fitness, I am a mother, but I'm also educated, funny, and I happen to like cigars as well. I wanted to create something that let women know that it's okay to be into all those things at once! I wanted to provide a platform that showcases women who are embracing their femininity and can hang out with the guys without actually BEING one of the guys! This is not to knock women who are not as feminine as I am (because I am 100% GIRL…sometimes it's too much lol) but it's just about staying true to yourself no matter who's around! I also aim to educate more women on cigar culture. It's traditionally "a man's thing," but as you can see, women in the cigar community are on the rise!
I went on a date to a cigar lounge and tried a cigar for the 1st time. I loved the atmosphere so I wanted to go back time and time again! Eventually, I found cigars that I really liked and that was the beginning of this love affair!
I have a toddler, so I don't smoke every day. I smoke 2-3 times per week when I have time to myself.
On the rooftop of a beautiful hotel overlooking Barcelona! It was during sunset, and it was the perfect setting for a great cigar! I believe it was a Montecristo.
I typically like to punch my cigars, but sometimes I use a guillotine cutter.
I feel very relaxed and nothing can quite take me out of that mode. It's a wonderful, blissful feeling.
I like to smoke in the evenings when I don't have to worry about jumping into the next errand, duty, or obligation. I enjoy being able to smoke my cigar, have a drink, and relax. That's what they're made for.
This is tough! There are so many great sticks! I'll start by saying that Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne will always be one of my favorites! It was the only one I smoked for about a year straight. One of my newer favorite cigars is the L40 from Drew Estate. I've never had such a smooth draw! It's just an amazing stick! I also like the boutique cigars by Caldwell and Jas Sum Kral. The JSK is just such a beautifully constructed cigar & the flavor is top notch!
My dear MB members, this was Octavia , a very good cigar lady. I hope you like her interview. Sometimes we need to know woman point of view about the cigars. Stay smokey my friend.
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Le matériel moteur des chemins de fer luxembourgeois, avec le matériel remorqué des chemins de fer luxembourgeois, fait partie du matériel roulant de la Société nationale des chemins de fer luxembourgeois (CFL). L'entreprise étant en activité, cette liste est en constante évolution depuis sa création en 1946. En 2018 le parc comprend des locomotives (diesels, dont certaines de manœuvre, ou électriques), des locotracteurs et des éléments automoteurs électriques. Depuis l'origine de l'entreprise en 1946, la technologie a mis au rebut certaines technologies et leur matériel : les Autorails, les éléments automoteurs diesels et les locomotives à vapeur du type locomotives à tender indépendant ou locomotives-tender. Enfin, la traction Diesel a complètement disparue des trains de voyageurs.

Le matériel moteur est présenté sous forme d'une liste.

Matériel en service

Parc électrique

Locomotives

CFL Cargo loue aussi une TRAXX BR 185.1.

Éléments automoteurs électriques

Parc thermique

Locomotives

Locomotives de manœuvre

Les CFL ne possèdent plus aucune locomotive de ce type, mais louent pour CFL Cargo les locomotives suivantes :
 Six Mak G1000 BB de 2004 (série 1100) ;
 Deux Alstom BR203 (série 1150) ;
 Cinq Mak G1206 de 2004 (série 1500) ;
 Huit Mak G1206 de 2004 (série 1580).

Locotracteurs

En 2018, les CFL louent la série de locomotive suivante :
 Série 500 (Cockerill) de 1996, six exemplaires.

Entretien des infrastructures
Parmi le matériel moteur en service des CFL, il y a aussi le matériel spécialisé dans l'entretien :
 une bourreuse ;
 une régaleuse ;
 diverses draisines multi-tâches décrites ci-dessous.

Matériel hors service

Parc électrique

Locomotives

Éléments automoteurs électriques

Parc thermique

Locomotives

Les CFL ont aussi loué par le passé :
 Six Siemens ME26.

Locomotives de manœuvre

Les CFL ont aussi loué par le passé :
 Deux Vossloh - Mak G322 ;
 Deux Vossloh - Mak G400B ;
 Une Mak G1700 BB.

Locotracteurs

Éléments automoteurs Diesel

Autorails à voie normale

Autorails à voie métrique
Cette section regroupe l'ensemble des autorails à voie métrique ayant été unifié par les chemins de fer à voie étroite ; y sont précisés les numéros des compagnies d'avant 1934, des CVE ainsi que les numéros DR et CFL pour les matériels utilisés après la Seconde Guerre mondiale, pour ceux qui n'ont pas été détruits ou spoliés par l'occupant et qui ont fini leur vie dans d'autres pays.

Locomotives à vapeur
Le parc des locomotives à vapeur luxembourgeoises a une histoire complexe liée aux différentes compagnies qui se sont succédé  et à l'impact de la seconde Guerre mondiale.

Locomotives Guillaume-Luxembourg
Les lignes de la Société royale grand-ducale des chemins de fer Guillaume-Luxembourg ont été exploitées successivement par les compagnies suivantes : Compagnie des chemins de fer de l'Est, Direction générale impériale des chemins de fer d'Alsace-Lorraine, Administration des chemins de fer d'Alsace-Lorraine et Société nationale des chemins de fer français.

Ces compagnies n'ont jamais disposé de matériels propres au réseau luxembourgeois, un aperçu des matériels utilisés sont consultables sur les articles et catégories suivantes :
 Locomotives à vapeur françaises ;
 :Catégorie:Locomotive à vapeur allemande.

Locomotives Prince-Henri
Le tableau ci-dessus reprend l'ensemble du matériel moteur Prince-Henri, y compris celui à voie étroite ; y sont précisé les numéros DR et CFL pour les matériels utilisés après la Seconde Guerre mondiale, pour ceux qui n'ont pas été détruits ou spoliés par l'occupant et qui ont fini leur vie dans d'autres pays.

Autres locomotives à voie normale
Liste exhaustive des autres séries de locomotives à vapeur luxembourgeoises, toutes à voie normale, issues pour la plupart du réseau Alsace-Lorraine puis de matériels SNCF loués ou cédés aux CFL. La numérotation CFL mélangeait ces séries avec celles issues du réseau PH.

 CFL série 30 ;
 CFL série 31 : T12 AL et ex-Prusse (ex-SNCF) ;
 CFL série 32 ;
 CFL série 36 ;
 CFL série 37 : S12 AL 1301 à 1308 (loués à la SNCF) ;
 CFL série 38 ;
 CFL série 39 ;
 CFL série 41 : T13 AL et ex-Prusse ;
 CFL série 43 : T14 AL et ex-Prusse ;
 CFL série 45 : DR 55 ;
 CFL série 46 : G8.1 AL et ex-Prusse (ex-SNCF) ;
 CFL série 47 : Locomotives Libération ;
 CFL série 55 : Construites pour les CFL ? ;
 CFL série 56 : Construites pour les CFL.

Locomotives des chemins de fer à voie étroite
Cette section regroupe l'ensemble du matériel vapeur à voie métrique ayant été unifié par les chemins de fer à voie étroite ; y sont précisés les numéros des compagnies d'avant 1934, des CVE ainsi que les numéros DR et CFL pour les matériels utilisés après la Seconde Guerre mondiale, pour ceux qui n'ont pas été détruits ou spoliés par l'occupant et qui ont fini leur vie dans d'autres pays.

La liste est découpée en trois tableaux correspondant à chaque ancienne compagnie d'avant 1934.

 Société des chemins de fer secondaires luxembourgeois (CSL)

Société anonyme des chemins de fer cantonaux luxembourgeois (CC)

Chemins de fer vicinaux (CV)

Notes et références

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
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IT on Tour Review - Everton v Arsenal August 2014
By the legendary JQ
"You know my temperature's rising
And the jukebox blows a fuse.
My heart's beatin' rhythm
And my soul keeps Singin' the Blues"
Ah yes, the dawn breaking all over the land, on a bright August Saturday morning. All roads leading to Dublin Port, as Irish Toffee's from every corner clamber out of their warm, comfy beds, scratching the heads, rubbing the eyes, splashing the faces, put on the kettle, climb into their favourite Everton colours and pull various regalia out of various drawers and presses. Yes, it's the latest and newest instalment of the legendary Irish Toffee's Boat Trip. Everton are playing Arsenal in the first game of the 2014-15 season at Goodison Park, our Holy Grail, our Grand Old Lady, our Theatre of Dreams, our School of Science, our very own Fortress Goodison, and yes, we're going to be there.
We had waited patiently for weeks, talking, thinking, wondering, hoping, until the tickets and instructions arrived from IT HQ during the week, we had them safely in our hands at last, the tingle of anticipation rising in our bones as we eagerly awaited, and looked forward to, a new football season full of unbridled confidence and high expectation. The passing of the, once in a lifetime, green comet Jacques the night before, couldn't eclipse this major event.
The highways and byeways gradually filling with moving traffic, as the various IT's weave their way towards their date with destiny, and yes indeed, the temperature was truly rising, as JQ saw the needle hit the red, John Joe got his keys mixed up, Paul crossed his codes, alarms that had failed to go off were now ringing deafeningly and various states of panic and more panic were setting in. However, this is the IT's, this is the first boat trip of the season and the show must go on, has to go on. Nothing was gonna stop this dedicated Blue Army. Lots of to-ing and fro-ing, frantic running hither and tither, desperate phonecalls, sheer panic attacks followed and followed again, until each and every one finally made it to the Irish Ferries terminal on time. John Joe received a massive applause on arrival for his wild and heroic journey through the deepest desert plains of the midlands. I tell ya, even Tom Crean would have been proud of him.
And there we were all in one place, being warmly welcomed on board our favourite bus by Peter Pieman and his Pie-girlettes, Áine and Lianna. Yes it's true, this is really it, we are finally here. Lots of experienced faces and plenty of new ones also on show. It's a great feature of the IT's Boat Trips that there are always new, youthful, excited and expectant faces on every new expedition.
We were there from every nook and cranny you care to mention. Kilkenny, Westmeath, Offaly, Limerick, Kildare, Wicklow, Louth, Meath, were well represented. Yes we even had contingents from Kilbarrack, Stillorgan, Clondalkin…Dublin 4...I ask ya!!?? Yep, the Peters, The Joe's, The Colm's, The Donna's, The Jims, The Jimmy's, The Jame's, The Paulie's, The Paul's, The Alan's, The Bernard's, The Billy's, The Dave's, The Colm's, The Franks, The Frank's, The Tom's, The Duncan's, The John's The Joe's, The Michael's, The Kevin's, The John Doe's, The A.N.Others. I could just go on and on. The Clayton, Coleman and Maguire gangs were also spotted circulating among the vast throng. I don't think even Noah's Ark had as many different varieties and species on board.
The bus full, every available space taken and Big Dunk and Tom ensure everyone is seated comfortably, as Peter Pieman and Áine complete the opening head count of the day. Frank distributes the first sweets of the journey as the word goes out, and Paul expertly negotiates our embarkation up the ramp of the Ulysses and safely onto Deck 5. Energetic running and clambering up the sapphire stairs to Deck 9.…some used the lift….find our way to the front starboard side, claim our usual spot ,and it's "Ships Ahoy", before you can chant the first chorus of Everton, Everton. The 8.05am sailing was on its way.
The Pieman distributes the vouchers for the, by now legendary, Hughie's Free Breakfast, and we make our way, in various stages, to Boylan's Brasserie, to fuel up for the day. This has grown into one of the most eagerly awaited, indispensable and enjoyable moments of each trip, as it fortifies us, builds up our reserves and prepares us for our energy sapping invasion of Merseyside.
Appetites sated, fingers licked and we retired to our claimed spot for some friendly debate and banter, as the Clayton Gang took up their customary challenge to all-comers in the game of cards. Needless to say, they remain unbeaten and still top of the league. They even produced some magic card tricks that had people scratching their heads in various shades of admiration, confusion and exasperation.
The sailing was very smooth and some travellers went for walks around the ship, headed towards the duty free or up on deck. It was wonderful to see, not a red shirt in sight, (as Manure only play on Sunday and RS play on Monday night). We had the boat virtually to ourselves, as we paraded our Everton and Irish Toffee's colours with pride and to great effect. We had various colours of blue, white, black, pink, yellow, all with the Chang and/or IT logos, and mostly with Coleman 23 on the back. How the Coleman Gang loved that!! To say they were cock-a-hoop would be an understatement. The crew and fellow travellers also expressed their delight, that the boat was full of Evertonians and not the usual reds. We told them that our aim is to fill the boats and planes with Blues, that our time has come, and they rejoiced to the heavens.
In no time at all, the call came to join our vehicles for disembarkation at 11.30am and Driver Paul rolled us down the ramp, and onto firm soil, to the strains of Schubert's famous piano sonata, "10 Variations", in F major, as the sun shone forth and welcomed us with open arms to Holyhead. The Anglesea landscape looked magical and the crowds lined the avenues, as we made our way towards the A55 and on towards Goodison Road. The animals in the fields took a break from their grazing and nodded enviously as we passed, the off-shore windmills waved in unison and glinted in appreciation, the sea waves lapped the shore in a rhythmic dance and the passing motorists honked and hooted with wild abandon, and all in our honour. Yes, this was going to be another classic…..we could feel it, as J.O'R handed out the free bottles of water to the thirsty crew.
Peter Pieman and Áine quickly organised the "Golden Goal" and "Attendance Prediction" competitions, and then it was time for the ultra-legendary J.O'R Quiz, Quiz. This time it was titled "The sitbesidefrankconnollyashealwayswins Quiz". The free answer papers and biros were handed out and the quizmeister quickly machinegunned his quizzical questions at us. The ratt-att-tatt-tatt soon had the footie experts perplexed and that was even before the general knowledge. "Aah come on Joe", "for fcuks sake", "that couldn't be the bleedin' answer", "what was the question again", "can ya repeat that?", "I know that. Let me see, let me see", "I know it, I know it", " It's on the tip o' me tongue", "Aaah Joe, come on!!??" As usual, J.O'R stood firm in the face of flying flak, not givin' a frak, and the questions were doled out with brutal force and a distinct lack of mercy, but all in the best possible taste of course.
The Quiz Quiz and competitions ended and an exhausted, exasperated, but relieved crew disembarked the bus at our first pit stop. Where once we had sea view wc's al fresco, we now had a spanking, brand new Starbucks, to attend to our every need. We couldn't believe our eyes, where did this spring out of, was someone taking the piss? This was, it would seem, another work of IT magic, conducted in the off-season. The IT's are really upping their game now, the bar has been raised, and of course we availed of every service on offer. Donna was disappointed though, as the sale of handbags took another, seriously downward trend….another case of the multi-nationals killing local business it seems!!?? Anyway, a quick photo-opportunity later, Bernard was really snap happy on this trip, Gary grinned from ear to ear, we boarded our bus once again, and continued on our onward journey to the promised land.
The results of "The sitbesidefrankconnollyashealwayswins Quiz" quiz were soon announced, and sure enough, it did what it says on the tin,,,,and the winner is…….f..f..f….F.R.A.N.K……Connolly!! Sure enough Frank, and his new strike force partner, Fra, waltzed up, collected their prize and their wee cups, as the noise from the clapping and cheering filled the Welsh valleys. It seemed there were prizes for everyone in the audience too, as J.O'R kept fishing them out of the bespoke black bag. Gary and the Clayton's were in the mix and pushed Fra n Fra all the way. The winners of the L Plates for the score of 11...unusually high for this competition…..was won by virtual newcomers, The Maguire Gang, who delighted in waving their shiny new L Plates for the assembled masses. These guys are showing some promise and will be a force to be reckoned with in the near future.
With the winners finally announced, the stress of the whole occasion, quickly lifted from the shoulders of the exhausted organiser in chief, Mr. Pieman, and he collapsed in a heap beside Paul in the front seat and grabbed some much needed rest. Some people at the back thought he was actually driving and had to be convinced that it was really a case of eyes wide shut. Driver Paul was still guiding us on our trail to the holy grail and onwards we went.
2pm, through the toll bridge, under the Mersey Tunnel and the landmark of Liverpool Cathedral quickly came into view. Yes indeed, the boys were back in town. Some decided to head for the city centre to avail of some shopping and take in The Annual Beatles Weekend Celebration. The rest drove on to Goodison, to take in the pre-match atmosphere, head to the Everton One Store, join in the banter at The Winslow, sample the entertainment at the Park End, watch the Everton players arrive, watch the Arsenal team bus arrive, buy some programmes, Everton magazines, match day badges, fish n chips at the Blue Dragon, more colours, people and the usual celebrity watch. Jamie Carragher was spotted having his photo taken with some young Blues.
Both ends of Goodison are emblazoned with large Pictures of our new Messiah, Roberto Martinez, and it is clear he has quickly become an Everton hero. There is indeed, a new atmosphere around here. As usual, activities were taking place in St. Luke's Church. There was a very interesting display of memorabilia and photos from the 1966 World Cup. Some of the games were played at Goodison, featuring the likes of Eusebio and Pele. The surrounding streets were full of people and colour and a fabulous celebration was had by all who were there. It gave a great insight into the celebrations of that historical time.
St. Lukes has always been intrinsically linked to Everton F.C. and offers tea, sandwiches, cakes, scones etc on match days in aid of the church development. It has become a meeting place for many Evertonians. Upstairs often has old match programmes, posters, pictures, books etc for sale, in aid of the former players association. They often have book signings and new book releases. This week the new Dave Hickson biography was for sale. It and other books were on sale at a much cheaper price than the mega-store. They were also showing videos of previous Everton v Arsenal matches. It's an interesting place to spend some time in.
A quick visit to say hello to the Dixie Dean statue and touch the Irish Toffee's Plaque on the wall of fame, and on into the Upper-deck of the Bullens, where most of our crew were located. It was great to take in the full pre-match warm-ups, team announcements, entertainments etc. Big Dunk took up position, slightly behind and to the left of the IT's to watch over and protect us from all harm. The sun was shining and the pitch looked fantastic.
The Winslow looking better than it ever has. Click on picture for Photo Gallery of the weekend.
The stadium quickly fills up and Everton take the field to the tune of Z Cars for the 5.30pm start. The Gwlady's end is in full voice and every Everton song is sung with passion and pride. There was one hell of a noise and atmosphere as Everton kicked-off and proceeded to play some wonderful football. Pienaar, who was linking up well with Baines, took some heavy knocks, was injured and replaced by Osman. It didn't weaken us though, as first, Coleman scored a fabulous headed goal, and the stadium erupted, "60 grand, 60 grand Seamus Coleman"…and again, our Coleman Gang smiled and bowed to the almost 40,000 crowd who were singing and chanting in their honour. A 2-0 lead opened up before halftime with a wonderful Naismith goal from a great Lukaku move and pass.
Ah yes, the half-time break, "we were brilliant, could we keep it going, another 3 points for the taking, we're on our way. The school of science is back".
Second half and we start well again, had a few chances, but slowly and ominously, Arsenal seem to be gaining a foothold, we are lying back a bit, the defence looking a bit jittery, Barry, McCarthy, Lukaku limping, and we begin to feel that terrible feeling. 7 minutes to go, surely we'll hold out, no…they look more and more like scoring…..then bang…Ramsey…0-1...so, so easy it's unbelievable…….Giroud, from nowhere…booomp…2-2.…for fcuks sake ref, blow this fcukn game up…it could be 2-3 if this goes on any longer. Where's Jags and Distin FFS?? After what seemed an interminable length of time, Large whistle, Large sigh of relief and exhalation of nervous, bated breath…...2-2...and it felt like a defeat. We had dominated for so long, played Arsenal off the pitch…and end up with a lucky enough 2-2 draw in the finish. Why does it always have to be this way??
Anyway, a last longing look at our beloved green sward and stadium of Blue, we head back out to the real world. Some head back to the Winslow, some back into town, some for a walk around the ground, others to Stanley Park and others to the Park End to take up the last of the entertainments and meet the team coming out. The players took time to sign autographs for the fans, even though the autumnal chill was taking hold. We were alarmed to see Coleman and Lukaku both limping badly, but they assured us they were ok. It was also nice to see some Arsenal fans mixing with the Everton supporters and getting players autographs. They had picture cards of players from all the premiership clubs and were getting them signed.
We meet Driver Paul and the bus at the appointed time of 9pm and head back into town. The talk is all about the game. MOTM toss-up between Naismith and McCarthy who were both immense, closely followed by Coleman, Baines, Mirallas and Barry. McGeady looked sharp when he come on and it was also good to see Atsu make his debut when he came on late, but didn't get much of a chance to shine this time. We look forward to seeing him again. We were disappointed that Besic didn't get a run. We'd like to have seen Gibson also. The general feeling of disappointment at the loss of 2pts was gradually abating, as we realised that Arsenal are a very good side and we more than held our own with a so called top 4 team. At least a point was gained and if we keep playing like this, then we'll be alright.
Back into the city centre, The Pieman proudly unfurling his new bakers hat in the Everton colours, Driver Paul parks up the bus with instructions that we'll be leaving at 11pm sharp. Some went to Rigby's, others to their favourite restaurant, others for a walk to the docks or Matthew St., where Beatles related music filled the air and there was a great party atmosphere.
Everyone arrives happily back to the bus and we leave for Holyhead on time. Of course, it wasn't long before legendary master of ceremonies, Big Dunk, cast his beady brow around the bus and announced the line-up for the latest edition of the Rolling Thunder Revue. Everyone cowered in panic and hid behind the seat in front of them, for fear their name would be called. Big Dunk himself started proceedings with a medley of his greatest hits from Jungle Book and threatened more of that if we didn't carry out his wishes.
Peter Pieman continued to cajole and encourage, with his own inimitable versions of songs about wheelchairs falling over cliffs, tweedle dees and diddley eyes. His range from falsetto to super bass knows no limits. Gary bounced into action with a full rendition of all his Everton songs and rounded it up re-visiting the mod era with rousing renditions of Squeeze and Paul Weller songs. Yeah, he was the koolest kat on the planet tonight alright. He promises to take his moth eaten gear out of the wardrobe and wear it for our delight and delectation on the next trip.
J.O'R, on the eve of the release of his much awaited 5th album, all about romance and other things, then sang so sweetly about his girl and how he loved her as much as any spicy chicken box. There wasn't a dry eye in the house and even Donna was seen to be fumbling for a tissue. We predict another massive hit on the way for J.O'R.
Big Dunk then ordered some new talent, unheard of before, to take the stage. The Clayton Choir took up the challenge and one quarter of them bounded to the top of the bus and sang about keeping your left leg in and your left leg out. Everyone joined in and Paul had to open all the doors in the bus to make room, but he drew the line at shaking them all about and turning around.
Not to be outdone, half the Coleman Choir sprang into action and provided us with rocking rolling renditions of all the country balls they attended down through the years. This really had the bus stomping. These guys really get around I can tell ya and know how to throw a party. Big Dunk promised a dance floor on the next bus.
They were quickly followed by another newcomer making his honourable debut, as Colm was joined on stage by the, specially for the occasion, legendary Eagles, and gave as stirring a version of Hotel California as you're ever likely to hear. Don Henley looked very emotional and we all said we'd definitely book into this hotel on Everton's pre-season tour of America next year.
There was some disappointment when the moody and reclusive JQ didn't show up, as is his wont and style, blaming it on the poor alignment of the moon and the aurora borealis. Something to do with the Jacque comet throwing the X axis off kilter. Quirfy also failed to show, saying their drummer went on a drink and drug fuelled binge, broke his wrist putting his fist through a security door and was arrested running naked around klanfield and shouting at strangers. Donna promised she would leave the full un-edited version of Oklahoma for the next trip, as she needs more rehearsal time, and Tom pretended to be asleep in order to avoid a call-up.
Big Dunk resolved to sort the constellations for the next trip, said he'd book the Quirfy drummer into the legendary drying out clinic in the deepest mountains of outer Mongolia, instructed Donna to increase rehearsal time and would provide Tom with specially formulated potion guaranteed to prevent sleep. Next time there would be no excuses.
Despite these re-assurances, the crowd was getting anxious and impatient. Tensions were rising, "what we gonna do til Holyhead?", "FFS", "rolling revue me arsenal" "yer not gettn me up ta sing!!??" etc etc. It was then that Big Dunk pulled the rabbit out of the hat so to speak and gloriously saved the revue, when he conjured some real magic right before our eyes, by beaming Geraldine up from somewhere, somehow. There she was, magically stationed at the front of the bus, singing passionately into the mic, surrounded, encircled, enveloped, by a swirling, misty, purple haze. The delighted, mesmerised and thrilled audience, quickly joined in as Geraldine gave a reprise of her most famous hit, Ireland's Call. Even Driver Paul was seen to take out his ear plugs and turn his head in shock n awe…and admiration, while Peter Pieman manfully maintained control of the bus trajectory in true Keanu Reeves style. Yes, the Rolling Thunder Revue was saved, Big Dunk was a hero once again. That's our Big Dunk for ya, as we were blinded by the glint from his toothy grin.
A short stop at our usual McDonald's oasis for some light refreshments, and the journey continued as Big Dunk and Gary captivated the crew with their joke-a-thon, and the bus rolled around in stitches. To great cheering, it was announced that Driver Paul won the Attendance Prediction and Dave won the Golden Goal, before Peter Pieman swept us into Holyhead with his version of the Vietnam and anti-war classic, Rooobee..ee…eeey…don't take your love to town. In no time at all we were aboard our favourite ship and bound for Dublin Port.
Some made for the reclining seats to grab some shuteye, others to the restaurant, more to the bar, but most of us gathered near the tv to see re-runs of the matches and to talk over the days games and the trip. The Claytons performed more magic card tricks to keep us awake and we discussed important matters like Dr. Strangenose (you had to be there), old brown shoes, Evertons history and how we are Everton. We discussed future trips and were shocked to learn that the Europa League could scupper them in the short-term, as fixtures are difficult to predict. We resolved to wait for the Europa draw next Friday and see if we could make any European jaunts. Watch this space….we know Big Dunk can make it happen.
Gary went for a walk and came back with a magic wand and skipping rope. He said we'd know why on the next trip…..gulp!!!
We finally gave MOTM to Naismith, whose improvement in the Everton shirt has been immense. Our choice was cemented when Gary told us how he was recovering from a serious injury when he first joined Everton and worked really hard to get fit and get into the team. He has become a favourite with the fans, as he lives with the common people, drives a small mini-cooper, works tirelessly for local charities and buys match tickets for local disadvantaged youth etc etc. None of your celebrity junkie, media huggin', publicity lovin' wannabee here. This indeed is the very soul of Everton, it's why we are the people's club. Yes, Stephen Naismith is fast becoming a legendary emblem and hero of Everton and the Irish Toffee's.
5.45am arrives faster than expected and a sleepy crew gathers on the bus before Driver Paul guides us down the ramp and onto the home soil again. We all thanked Driver Paul, the committee, Big Dunk, Tom, Peter and his Pie-girlettes, J.O'R and indeed the whole crew for making another trip possible and adding another chapter to the legend that is The Irish Toffee's Boat Trip. We promised to meet again as soon as possible and said our reluctant farewells at the pay station.
A quick check of the temperature guages and coolant levels, a thorough inspection of keys, an examination of codes and we were all on our way, filling up the highways and byeways again, as all roads led out of Dublin Port and home. Joe and Donna said they were going to sell the unsold handbags outside the IFSC. They intend re-opening the Dandelion Market and sell Joe's albums exclusively from there.
Until the next time.
Oh Hokey, hokey pokey. Oh hokey, hokey pokey.
Come On You Blues.
(Many thanks to JQ yet again for another magic review. You can check out a photo gallery of the weekend here.


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May 25, 2011 – The ancient Egyptians worshiped cats. Russians treat them as omens of good luck. The English-speaking world, well, we seem to hate felines. We have too many clichés about violence toward catkind for me to believe otherwise. I mean, we swing their corpses and skin them in multiple ways. We stick them on hot tin roofs or in rooms full of rocking chairs. We dislike letting them out of bags and delight in curiosity killing them. Sure, we give them nine lives, and maybe that's to make up for all that, but more than likely it's so that we get to kill them each eight more times than we normally would. Seriously, we hate cats.
Except maybe in Catskill, NY. I mean, the name of the town might seem to back up my introductory point, but the truth is, kill is just Dutch for creek, and the large Dutch-settled areas of the Hudson Valley feature a lot of towns and rivers and landforms with that suffix. As to the prefix of the name, that's disputed and is attributed to everything from possible local wildlife to names of historical ships, personages, fortifications, and pastimes.
Still, Catskill has recently decided to take the first four letters of its name literally and seriously.
Downtown, in an overgrown empty lot at 21 West Bridge Street, is erected a large, wooden, bobcat-shaped pavilion known as the Catamount People's Museum.
Opened in August of 2010, the Catamount People's Museum is more of a community art project than anything else. It was hand-built by a man named Matt Bua using scrap wood and funded by various local organizations and businesses.
The rustic-looking cat is about the size of a trailer and has light bulbs for eyes that can be turned on at night. It lounges above a nest of regionally relevant and extremely random artifacts displayed in cheap glass cases, along with local historical information on laminated sheets. There's even a badly mummified cat shoved into the birch branches of the rafters.
Extremely shanty-like, it feels as if you've stumbled across the cobbled-together hovel and hoard of some homeless man with a mission from God or an important secret hidden in his past or who can teach you profound life lessons over the course of a movie plot.
Practically, Catskill has used the Trojan Cat as a music venue, a party spot, and a general picnic area. I was there on a dingy, overcast day, and, despite the large, colorful, friendly sign, the place felt less rustic and more run-down. Despite the relatively busy main street, nobody was at the museum, which felt a bit awkward and made me wonder if I should really be in there.
I assume it's the same thought I'd have if I found myself in the innards of an actual wild cat.
Still, you've got to give credit to the creator and the town for turning an empty lot into an enterable cat and hangout spot. The gazebo industry could use some competition.
Stick a dead cat in your rafters, and I'll come visit you, too.
Excavated from the site during the project's construction.
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