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Title: Shakti
Subject: Kali, Hinduism, Shiva, Adi Parashakti, Hindu denominations
Goddess Adi Shakti is the Presiding Deity at Parashakthi Temple in North America. Mantra - Aim Hreem Kleem. Weapon - All Weapons. Consort - Shiva
Shakti (Sanskrit pronunciation: ) (Devanagari: शक्ति; from Sanskrit shak, "to be able"), meaning "Power" or "empowerment," is the primordial cosmic energy and represents the dynamic forces that are thought to move through the entire universe in Hinduism.[1] Shakti is the concept, or personification, of divine feminine creative power, sometimes referred to as 'The Great Divine Mother' in Hinduism. On the earthly plane, Shakti most actively manifests through female embodiment and creativity/fertility, though it is also present in males in its potential, unmanifest form.[2]
Not only is Shakti responsible for creation, it is also the agent of all change. Shakti is cosmic existence as well as liberation, its most significant form being the Kundalini Shakti,[3] a mysterious psychospiritual force.[4] Shakti exists in a state of svātantrya, dependence on no one, being interdependent with the entire universe.
In Shaktism and Shaivism, Shakti is worshipped as the Supreme Being. Shakti embodies the active feminine energy of Shiva and is identified as Mahadevi or Parvati.
2 Shakti/Parvati/Shakti Peethas
3 Adi Parashakti
4 Bhajans and Mantras
5 Shaktism
6 Smarta Advaita
7 Shakti force: Devi Prakriti
8 Ichha-shakti
9 Standard representation
David Kinsley mentions the "shakti" of Lord Indra's as Sachi (Indrani), meaning power.[5] Indrani is part of a group of seven or eight mother goddesses called the Matrikas (Brahmani, Vaishnavi, Maheshvari, Indrani, Kumari, Varahi and Chamunda and/or Narasimhi), who are considered shaktis of major Hindu gods (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Indra, Skanda, Varaha/Yama and Devi and Narasimha respectively).
The Shakti goddess is also known as Amman (meaning 'mother') in south India, especially in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. There are many temples devoted to various incarnations of the Shakti goddess in most of the villages in South India. The rural people believe that Shakti is the protector of the village, the punisher of evil people, the curer of diseases, and the one who gives welfare to the village. They celebrate Shakti Jataras with great interest once a year. Some examples of incarnations are Ganga Ma, Aarti, Kamakshi Ma, Kanakadurga Ma, Mahalakshmi Ma, Meenatchi ma, Manasa Ma, Mariamman, Yellamma, Poleramma, Gangamma and Perantalamma.
The goddess Manasa in a dense jungle landscape with a cobra and a swan.
Shakti/Parvati/Shakti Peethas
According to some schools, there are four Adi Shakti Pith and 51 important centres of Shakti worship located in the Indian sub-continent. They can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Tibet and Pakistan. These are called Shakti Peethas. The list of locations varies. A commonly accepted list of Shakti peethas and their famous temple complexes includes: Jwalaji (Himachal), Tara Tarini (Berhampur, Orissa), Katyayani (Chattarpur, Delhi), Kamakhya (Assam), Kali at Kalighat (Kolkata, West Bengal), Naina Devi (Himachal), Guhyeshwari Temple Devi (Kathmandu, Nepal), Vishalakshi Temple (Varanasi). Other pithas in Maharashtra are Tuljapur (Jagdamba), Kolhapur (Mahalaxmi), vani-Nashik (Saptashrungi) and Mahurgadh (Renukamata).
Hindu Goddess, Saraswati
Adi parashakti or Devi Durga is a Hindu concept of the Ultimate Shakti or Mahashakti, the ultimate power inherent in all Creation. This is especially prevalent in the Shakta denomination within Hinduism, which worships the Goddess Devi in all Her manifestations. She was married with Shiva. Durga gave birth to his first child called Kartikeya.
Bhajans and Mantras
There are many ancient Shakti devotional songs and vibrational chants in the Hindu and Sikh traditions (found in Sarbloh Granth). The recitation of the Sanskrit bij mantra MA is commonly used to call upon the Divine Mother, the Shakti, as well as the Moon.
Kundalini-Shakti-Bhakti Mantra
Adi Shakti, Adi Shakti, Adi Shakti, Namo Namo!
Sarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Namo Namo!
Prithum Bhagvati, Prithum Bhagvati, Prithum Bhagvati, Namo Namo!
Kundalini Mata Shakti, Mata Shakti, Namo Namo!
Primal Shakti, I bow to Thee!
All-Encompassing Shakti, I bow to Thee!
That through which Divine Creates, I bow to Thee!
Creative Power of the Kundalini, Mother of all Mother Power, To Thee I Bow![6]
"Merge in the Maha Shakti. This is enough to take away your misfortune. This will carve out of you a woman. Woman needs her own Shakti, not anybody else will do it... When a woman chants the Kundalini Bhakti mantra, God clears the way. This is not a religion, it is a reality. Woman is not born to suffer, and woman needs her own power."
"When India and Indian women knew this mantra, it dwelt in the land of milk and honey."
~ Yogi Bhajan (Harbhajan Singh)[7]
Sri Guru Amritananda Natha Saraswati, performing the Navavarana Puja, an important ritual in Srividya Tantric Shaktism, at the Sahasrakshi Meru Temple at Devipuram, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Shaktism regards Devi (lit., "the Goddess") as the Supreme Brahman itself with all other forms of divinity considered to be merely Her diverse manifestations. In the details of its philosophy and practice, Shaktism resembles Saivism. However, Shaktas (Sanskrit: Śakta, शक्त), practitioners of Shaktism, focus most or all worship on Shakti, as the dynamic feminine aspect of the Supreme Divine. Shiva, the masculine aspect of divinity, is considered solely transcendent, and Shiva's worship is generally relegated to an auxiliary role.[8]
from Devi-Mahatmya - By you this universe is borne, By you this world is created, Oh Devi, by you it is protected.
from Shaktisangama Tantra - Woman is the creator of the universe, the universe is her form; woman is the foundation of the world, she is the true form of the body. In woman is the form of all things, of all that lives and moves in the world. There is no jewel rarer than woman, no condition superior to that of a woman.
Smarta Advaita
In the Smarta Advaita sect of Hinduism, Shakti is considered to be one of five equal bonafide personal forms of God in the panchadeva system advocated by Adi Shankara.[9]
Shakti force: Devi Prakriti
Devi prakriti (a shakti) in the context of shaktis as forces unifies kundalini, kriya, ichha, para, jnana, and mantrika shaktis. Each is in a chakra.
Ichha-shakti
Ichha-shakti is a Sanskrit term translating to "will-power". It is used as a technical subdivision of Shakti in Shaktism.
Helena Petrona Blavatsky in her The Secret Doctrine (1888) also introduces the concept of "Ichha Shakti":
"Its most ordinary manifestation is the generation of certain nerve currents which set in motion such muscles as are required for the accomplishment of the desired object."[10]
Standard representation
The yupiu Shakti has a unicode representation of U+262C (☬) on the miscellaneous symbols table. This symbol is also known as the khanda used in Sikhism.
^ Sacred Sanskrit words, p.111
^ Tiwari, Path of Practice, p. 55
^ The Shambhala Encyclopedia of Yoga, p.270
^ Hindu Goddesses: Visions of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Tradition by David Kinsley page 17, minor vedic Goddesses
^ Yogi Bhajan as quoted in the Conscious Pregnancy Yoga Teacher's Manual by Tarn Tarn Kaur, Espanola, New Mexico p. 79
^ Yogi Bhajan as quoted in the Conscious Pregnancy Yoga Teacher's Manual by Tarn Tarn Kaur, Espanola, New Mexico
^ Subramuniyaswami, p. 1211.
^ http://www.himalayanacademy.com/resources/books/dws/dws_mandala-02.html
^ Helena Petrona Blavatsky (1893 - 1897), The Secret Doctrine, London Theosophical Pub. House, 1893-97, ISBN 0-900588-74-8. p 292 - 293.
Shakti and Shakta, by John Woodroffe, Published by Forgotten Books, 1910. ISBN 1-60620-145-X.
Hymns to the Goddess, Translated by John George Woodroffe, Ellen Elizabeth (Grimson) Woodroffe, Published by Forgotten Books, 1952 (org 1913). ISBN 1-60620-146-8.
Hymn to Kali: Karpuradi Stotra, by Sir John Woodroffe. Published by Forgotten Books. 1922. ISBN 1-60620-147-6.
McDaniel, June (2004). Offering Flowers, Feeding Skulls: Popular Goddess Worship in West Bengal. New York: Oxford University Press.
Datta, Reema and Lowitz, Lisa. Sacred Sanskrit Words, Stonebridge Press, Berkeley, 2005.
Feuerstein, Georg. The Shambhala Encyclopedia of Yoga, Shambhala Publications, Boston, 2000
Shaw, Miranda. Passionate Enlightenment: Women in Tantric Buddhism, Princeton University Press, New Jersey, 1994
Tiwari, Bri. Maya. The Path of Practice: A Woman's Book of Ayurvedic Healing, Motilal Banarsidass Press, 2002
Shakti: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Women's Empowerment in India/edited by Ranjana Harish and V. Bharathi Harishankar. New Delhi, Rawat, 2003, ISBN 81-7033-793-3.
Shakti: Listing of usage in Puranic literature
Kanaka Durgamma Temple Official Website
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Q: Solr schema regex transformer I'm trying to perform internal transformations of fields definded into my solr schema.
I've these 2 fields into my schema.xml :
<field name="source_file" type="string" indexed="true" stored="true" docValues="true"/>
<copyField source="source_file_extraction" dest="text"/> :

The field source_file contains the basename of my indexed docs (example : 1234_helloworld.pdf).
I'd like use a regex to extract some data from this basename (example : extract all digits (\d*) => 1234)} and save this extraction into the field source_file_extraction.
For that, I've seen that it could be possible to use regex transformers.
I configure the file solr-data-config.xml as :
<dataConfig>
  <document>
    <entity name="source_file_extraction" transformer="RegexTransformer" query="select coll from source_file_extraction">
        <field column="coll" regex=".*?-(\d\d)-.*" sourceColName="source_file"/>
    </entity>
  </document>
</dataConfig>

And I add a requestHandler into the file solrconfig.xml :
<requestHandler name="/dataimport" class="solr.DataImportHandler">
  <lst name="defaults">
    <str name="config">solr-data-config.xml</str>
  </lst>
</requestHandler>

But it not works.
How to make a simple transformation by regex of a field defined in the schema to another field of the same schema?
Thanks by advance for your help.

A: Use solr.PatternReplaceFilterFactory filter factory for field     "source_file_extraction"
Update your schema file like below for field source_file_extraction
<field name="source_file_extraction" type="NameExtractor" indexed="true" stored="true"/>

<fieldType name="NameExtractor" class="solr.TextField" positionIncrementGap="100">
   <analyzer>
      <tokenizer class="solr.KeywordTokenizerFactory"/>
      <filter class="solr.PatternReplaceFilterFactory" pattern="([^0-9])" replacement="" replace="all"/>
   </analyzer>
</fieldType>

Add copy field from source_file to source_file_extraction
<copyField source="source_file" dest="source_file_extraction"/>

while token is copied to field source_file_extraction it uses filter and keeps only numeric characters from that value and stores.
It doesn't modify source_file field value.
Don't forget to restart solr after schema modifications.
Hope this helps,
vinod

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With a microfabricated ion pump built from organic electronic components, ions can be sent to nerve or muscle cells at the speed of the nervous system and with a precision of a single cell. "Now we can start to develop components that speak the body's own language," says Daniel Simon, head of bioelectronics research at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Linköping University, Campus Norrköping.
Our nerve and muscle cells send signals to each other using ions and molecules. Certain substances, such as the neurotransmitter GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid), are important signal substances throughout the central nervous system. Eighteen months ago, researchers at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics demonstrated an ion pump which researchers at the Karolinska Institutet could use to reduce the sensation of pain in awake, freely-moving rats. The ion pump delivered GABA directly to the rat´s spinal cord. The news that researchers could deliver the body's own neurotransmitters was published in Science Advances and garnered intense interest all over the world.
"Our skilled doctoral students, Amanda Jonsson and Theresia Arbring Sjöström, have succeeded with the last important part of the puzzle in the development of the ion pump. When a signal passes between two synapses it takes 1-10 milliseconds, and we are now very close to the nervous system's own speed," says Magnus Berggren, professor of organic electronics and director of the Laboratory of Organic Electronics.
"We conclude that we have produced artificial nerves that can communicate seamlessly with the nervous system. After more than 10 years' research we have finally got all the parts of the puzzle in place," he says.
Amanda Jonsson, who together with Theresia Arbring Sjöström is principal author of the article in Science Advances, has developed the pain-alleviating ion pump as part of her doctoral studies. She proudly presents a glass disk with many of the new miniaturized ion pumps. Some pumps have only a single outlet, but others have six tiny point outlets.
"We can make them with several outlets, it's just as easy as making one. And all of the outlets can be individually controlled. Previously we could only transport ions horizontally and from all outputs at the same time. Now, however, we can deliver the ions vertically, which makes the distance they have to be transported as short as a micrometre," she explains.
All of the outputs of the ion pump can also be rapidly switched on or off with the aid of micrometre-sized ion diodes.
"The ions are released rapidly by an electrical signal, in the same way that the neurotransmitter is released in a synapse," says Theresia Arbring Sjöström.
Organic electronic components have a major advantage here: they can conduct both ions and electricity. In this case, the material PEDOT:PSS enables the electrical signals to be converted to chemical signals that the body understands.
The ion diode has recently been developed, as has the material that forms the basis of the new rapid ion pump.
"The new material makes it possible to build with a precision and reliability not possible in previous versions of the ion pump," says Daniel Simon.
The new ion pump has so far only been tested in the laboratory. The next step will be to test it with live cells and the researchers hope eventually to, for example alleviate pain, stop epileptic seizures, and reduce the symptoms of Parkinsons disease, using exactly the required dose at exactly the affected cells. Communication using the cell´s own language, and the cell´s own speed.
This entry was posted in medicine and tagged Amanda Jonsson, central nervous system, Chemical delivery array with millisecond neurotransmitter release, Daniel Simon, Daniel T. Simon, epileptic seizures, GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid), ion pump, Karolinska Institutet, Klas Tybrandt, Linköping University, Magnus Berggren, muscle cells, nerve cells, neurotransmitter, organic electronic components, pain, Parkinson's Disease, Sweden, Theresia Arbring-Sjöström on December 9, 2016 by Maryse de la Giroday.
Researchers have successfully demonstrated how it is possible to interface graphene – a two-dimensional form of carbon – with neurons, or nerve cells, while maintaining the integrity of these vital cells. The work may be used to build graphene-based electrodes that can safely be implanted in the brain, offering promise for the restoration of sensory functions for amputee or paralysed patients, or for individuals with motor disorders such as epilepsy or Parkinson's disease.
Previously, other groups had shown that it is possible to use treated graphene to interact with neurons. However the signal to noise ratio from this interface was very low. By developing methods of working with untreated graphene, the researchers retained the material's electrical conductivity, making it a significantly better electrode.
Our understanding of the brain has increased to such a degree that by interfacing directly between the brain and the outside world we can now harness and control some of its functions. For instance, by measuring the brain's electrical impulses, sensory functions can be recovered. This can be used to control robotic arms for amputee patients or any number of basic processes for paralysed patients – from speech to movement of objects in the world around them. Alternatively, by interfering with these electrical impulses, motor disorders (such as epilepsy or Parkinson's) can start to be controlled.
Scientists have made this possible by developing electrodes that can be placed deep within the brain. These electrodes connect directly to neurons and transmit their electrical signals away from the body, allowing their meaning to be decoded.
However, the interface between neurons and electrodes has often been problematic: not only do the electrodes need to be highly sensitive to electrical impulses, but they need to be stable in the body without altering the tissue they measure.
Too often the modern electrodes used for this interface (based on tungsten or silicon) suffer from partial or complete loss of signal over time. This is often caused by the formation of scar tissue from the electrode insertion, which prevents the electrode from moving with the natural movements of the brain due to its rigid nature.
Graphene has been shown to be a promising material to solve these problems, because of its excellent conductivity, flexibility, biocompatibility and stability within the body.
Based on experiments conducted in rat brain cell cultures, the researchers found that untreated graphene electrodes interfaced well with neurons. By studying the neurons with electron microscopy and immunofluorescence the researchers found that they remained healthy, transmitting normal electric impulses and, importantly, none of the adverse reactions which lead to the damaging scar tissue were seen.
According to the researchers, this is the first step towards using pristine graphene-based materials as an electrode for a neuro-interface. In future, the researchers will investigate how different forms of graphene, from multiple layers to monolayers, are able to affect neurons, and whether tuning the material properties of graphene might alter the synapses and neuronal excitability in new and unique ways. "Hopefully this will pave the way for better deep brain implants to both harness and control the brain, with higher sensitivity and fewer unwanted side effects," said Ballerini.
The research was funded by the Graphene Flagship [emphasis mine], a European initiative which promotes a collaborative approach to research with an aim of helping to translate graphene out of the academic laboratory, through local industry and into society.
There are a couple things I found a bit odd about this project. First, all of the funding is from the Graphene Flagship initiative. I was expecting to see at least some funding from the European Union's other mega-sized science initiative, the Human Brain Project. Second, there was no mention of Spain nor were there any quotes from the Spanish researchers. For the record, the Spanish institutions represented were: University of Castilla-La Mancha, Carbon Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, and the Basque Foundation for Science.
This entry was posted in graphene, medicine, nanotechnology and tagged Alessandra Fabbro, Andrea C. Ferrari, Andrea Ferrari, Basque Foundation for Science, brain, Cambridge Graphene Centre, Cambridge University, Carbon Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Denis Scaini, Ester Vázquez, European Union, Felice Torrisi, Flavia Tomarchio, Francesco Bonaccorso, Giada Cellot, Giulia Privitera, Graphene Flagship, graphene-based electrodes, Graphene-Based Interfaces Do Not Alter Target Nerve Cells, Human Brain Project, Italy, Laura Ballerini, Lucia Lombardi, Maurizio Prato, nerve cells, neurons, Spain, Susanna Bosi, UK, University of Castilla-La Mancha, University of Trieste, Verónica León on February 1, 2016 by Maryse de la Giroday.
The printer looks like a toaster oven with the front and sides removed. Its metal frame is built up around a stainless steel circle lit by an ultraviolet light. Stainless steel hydraulics and thin black tubes line the back edge, which lead to an inner, topside box made of red plastic.
In front, the metal is etched with the red Bio Bot logo. All together, the gray metal frame is small enough to fit on top of an old-fashioned school desk, but nothing about this 3D printer is old school. In fact, the tissue-printing machine is more like a sci-fi future in the flesh—and it has very real medical applications.
Researchers at Michigan Technological University hope to use this newly acquired 3D bioprinter to make synthesized nerve tissue. The key is developing the right "bioink" or printable tissue. The nanotechnology-inspired material could help regenerate damaged nerves for patients with spinal cord injuries, says Tolou Shokuhfar, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering at Michigan Tech.
Shokuhfar directs the In-Situ Nanomedicine and Nanoelectronics Laboratory at Michigan Tech, and she is an adjunct assistant professor in the Bioengineering Department and the College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Other facilities are trying to address this issue as well. Many feature large, room-sized machines that have built-in cell culture hoods, incubators and refrigeration. The precision of this equipment allows them to print full organs. But innovation is more nimble at smaller scales.
"We can pursue nerve regeneration research with a simpler printer set-up," says Shayan Shafiee, a PhD student working with Shokuhfar. He gestures to the small gray box across the lab bench.
He opens the red box under the top side of the printer's box. Inside the plastic casing, a large syringe holds a red jelly-like fluid. Shafiee replenishes the needle-tipped printer, pulls up his laptop and, with a hydraulic whoosh, he starts to print a tissue scaffold.
At his lab bench in the nanotechnology lab at Michigan Tech, Shafiee holds up a petri dish. Inside is what looks like a red gummy candy, about the size of a half-dollar.
Making the tissue compatible with nerve cells begins long before the printer starts up. Shafiee says the first step is to synthesize a biocompatible polymer that is syrupy—but not too thick—that can be printed. That means Shafiee and Shokuhfar have to create their own materials to print with; there is no Amazon.com or even a specialty shop for bioprinting nerves.
The team is extending the application of this material for nerve cell printing. "Our work always comes back to the question, is it printable or not?" Shafiee says, adding that a successful material—a biocompatible, graphene-bound polymer—may just melt, mush or flat out fail under the pressure of printing. After all, imagine building up a substance more delicate than a soufflé using only the point of a needle. And in the nanotechnology world, a needlepoint is big, even clumsy.
Shafiee and Shokuhfar see these issues as mechanical obstacles that can be overcome.
"It's like other 3D printers, you need a design to work from," Shafiee says, adding that he will tweak and hone the methodology for printing nerve cells throughout his dissertation work. He is also hopeful that the material will have use beyond nerve regeneration.
This looks like a news release designed to publicize work funded at MTU by the US National Science Foundation (NSF) which is why there is no mention of published work.
One final comment regarding cellulose nanocrystals (CNC). They have also been called nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC), which you will still see but it seems CNC is emerging as the generic term. NCC has been trademarked by CelluForce, a Canadian company researching and producing CNC (or if you prefer, NCC) from forest products.
This entry was posted in medicine, nanotechnology and tagged 3D printer, bioprinter, cellulose nanocrystals, CNC, Michigan Technological University, MTU, nanocellulose crystals, NCC, nerve cells, NSF, Reza Shahbazian-Yassar, tissue engineering, tissue scaffolds, Tolou Shokuhfar, US, US National Science Foundation on May 15, 2015 by Maryse de la Giroday.
Researchers from Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg have shown that nanocellulose stimulates the formation of neural networks. This is the first step toward creating a three-dimensional model of the brain. Such a model could elevate brain research to totally new levels, with regard to Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, for example.
This latest research from Gatenholm and his team will be presented at the American Chemical Society annual meeting in San Diego, March 25, 2012.
As the first group in the world, researchers from Chalmers will build up body parts using nanocellulose and the body's own cells. Funding will be from the European network for nanomedicine, EuroNanoMed.
Professor Paul Gatenholm at Chalmers is leading and co-ordinating this European research programme, which will construct an outer ear using nanocellulose and a mixture of the patient's own cartilage cells and stem cells.
Previously, Paul Gatenholm and his colleagues succeeded, in close co-operation with Sahlgrenska University Hospital, in developing artificial blood vessels using nanocellulose, where small bacteria "spin" the cellulose.
Cellulose-based material is of strategic significance to Sweden and materials science is one of Chalmers eight areas of advance. Biopolymers are highly interesting as they are renewable and could be of major significance in the development of future materials.
Further research into using the forest as a resource for new materials is continuing at Chalmers within the new research programme that is being built up with different research groups at Chalmers and Swerea – IVF. The programme is part of the Wallenberg Wood Science Center, which is being run jointly by the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and Chalmers under the leadership of Professor Lars Berglund at the Royal Institute of Technology.
I last wrote about the Swedes and nanocellulose in a Feb. 15, 2012 posting about recovering it (nanocellulose) from wood-based sludge.
As for anyone interested in the Canadian scene, there is an article by David Manly in the Jan.-Feb. 2012 issue of Canadian Biomass Magazine that focuses largely on economic impacts and value-added products as they pertain to nanocellulose manufacturing production in Canada. You can also search this blog as I have covered the nanocellulose story in Canada and elsewhere as extensively as I can.
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MCPT BLOGHome » Blog » Greek Life: Is it for You?
You might know already know if Greek life is – or is not – the right choice for you. But, if you are like many college students you just aren't sure.
Joining a sorority or a fraternity has pros and cons. On the plus side, there are parties, immediate friend connections, possibly a place to live as an upperclassman, and a lifetime of memories to be made. But joining a Greek organization also means additional fees, extra commitments and activities, potentially gossipy girls and rowdy boys, and at times the possibility of out-of-control behavior.
That said, let's take a closer look at why Greek life might – or might not – be a good fit for you.
Making new friends is one reason many people "go Greek". You have the opportunity to build friendships with upperclassmen and create bonds for a lifetime. As you move through life and your career, you have an instant network, which can be invaluable when you are searching for a new job or want to get involved in a particular association or philanthropy. Be aware that colleges have many organizations and opportunities to make friends, so this should not be a primary reason to join a sorority or fraternity.
A big part of sorority and fraternity life is often found in helping others. Greek communities generally are committed to making the world a better place by giving back.
Many Greek houses are focused on academic achievement. Younger members often find their fraternity brothers and sorority sisters to be a source of encouragement as well as academic assistance. Your hard work is noticed, too. Recognition for academic achievements commonly is awarded during the end of year dinner.
Jean Mrasek, chairman of the National Pan-Hellenic Conference (NPC), an association of 26 sororities, shares her insight on the positives and the negatives of Greek life to help you make a decision that is right for you. In an interview with The Best Schools blog, she lists many reasons to choose Greek life.
Joining a Greek community comes with a price tag. There are fees to join, fees to live in the house, fees for parties, fees for being a no-show, fees for buying "stuff" that displays the Greek letters of your organization. Look over your budget, will joining place additional stress on your checking account?
Because Greek houses choose their members, some pledges are left out (that someone just might be a close friend or your roommate). How will you feel about that? Receiving that welcome letter naturally creates a sense of being little extra special. For one young woman exclusivity turned her off to sorority life. Read her thoughts here.
Making the transition from high school to college is a big adjustment, and making the transition to Greek life with its varied time commitments is an adjustment, too. There are weekly group meetings and committee meetings, and expectations for showing up for parties, gatherings and service projects. Know the time commitment before deciding what is right for you. Be realistic. Factor in class time, study time, family commitments and your job, then multiply those commitments by 2!
Greek life is not for everyone. For more thoughts on the cons of going Greek check out Hercampus.org. You might relate to a past Her Campus post by op-ed blog writer Katie Sanders.


Our Cherry Tree: Fetes, flapjacks, flowers and other reasons to be cheerful!
Fetes, flapjacks, flowers and other reasons to be cheerful!
This week has been all about seeking the good in every day. Most days I haven't even had to look that hard. I've definitely been happier after adopting a more positive outlook.
Ollie is now back to normal, his waddling around melts my heart, it's like we can see the next layer of his personality blooming. He's got this cute little thing with putting hats on at the moment - he likes to put them on himself, even if he's already wearing one. He has also started insisting on feeding himself. It's messy but means I'm more likely to eat my own meal whilst it's still hot!
Saturday was amazing. A great day with friends at their village fete followed by a barn dance in the evening. One of those days when the memories will last far longer than the sunburn (Matt and I, not the kids!).
The other week I was lucky enough to win this beautiful bouquet of peonies by Blossoming Gifts thanks to the lovely Allie from The Friday Girl. I keep catching glimpses of them and I'm guaranteed to smile each and every time.
The countdown is on at work for the summer holidays. I wasn't that fussed about holidays when I took the job working at a school but we've been so very busy and the thought of a day and half a week to myself whilst the kids are at nursery is wonderful! It's my last day on Wednesday and I cannot wait for Friday morning when I'll have the house all to myself.
Lily has been wonderful. Yes, toddlers are hardwork and tantrums over a shoe lace poking out in the wrong direction is frustrating but my daughter is adorable. Truly adorable. Every single day is made better by a hug, a kiss and a little voice saying "I love you Mummy". Even her jokes, as awful as they are, can bring laughter. She is amazing.
I needed to find something else to bake. It's far too easy to just make the same old fairy cakes sometimes. So I dug out this quick recipe for flapjacks and then spent ages trying not to eat the lot! I may even make some more today and share the recipe later.
What are your plans for this week? Remember to make it a good one!


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Adam C. Sharp is originally from the Los Angeles area and has worked in the creative fields since he was ten. His works spans music, voice over work, theatre, writing, media production, public speaking and working as a college instructor.
He is an experienced voice over artist, actor and director. As a voice over he brings the diversity ranging from high energy for characters and commercials to calm and focused for important presentations and infomercials. No matter the project, Adam will bring the needed enthusiasm and focus to fulfill and exceed the needs of any voice project. And, as a director, Adam has worked bringing dozens of plays to the stage.
He has created music under his name and under A.C. Sharp, Sceptre and with vocalist Jenn, Azure Rising. He has also worked on musical projects for media productions and choir and orchestral concert productions with his brother, Eric D. Sharp.
As a writer, Adam has worked on media projects, plays, stories, screenplays and scholarly works that have been produced throughout the country. He has written comedies, dramas, experimental works, short works and full lengths works that have been produced.
His training has contributed to his success as a professional public speaker, master of ceremonies and creative advisor. He has given talks and presented workshops on the creative process and personal development for over ten years and continues to teach a college course on the creative process. He also works with his wife at Courage4Confidence.
Adam earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees Long Beach City College and California State University, Long Beach.
Checkout more information by exploring the various pages of the website.


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Sparkman High students host suicide awareness event
One students is sharing her personal story of loss and tragedy in hopes of helping others.
Updated: Apr 16, 2018 7:32 AM
Posted By: Alyssa Martin
A night of hope is organized by a group of Sparkman High School students. One of the student organizers is sharing her personal story of a recent loss that's impacted her life forever and motivated her to raise awareness for suicide.
Abi Kunkle is a senior at Sparkman High School.
She knows the pain of losing someone to suicide all to well.
Her father died by suicide in January.
"I spend a lot of time crying about my dad, missing him and searching over all of our conversations trying the answers or the messages I thought I was supposed to pick up on," said Kunkle.
In the days after her father's death, Abi searched tirelessly for help but her searching led to the discovery another problem.
"I found that Huntsville is severely lacking in mental health resources, especially ones that are readily available," said Kunkle.
Abi called the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Its supposed to be one of the easiest ways to find help.
"When I called the hotline number, I was on hold for 20 to 30 minutes, when they did answer they transferred me to the local branch and the local branch is supposed to be moderated 24/7. And I didn't get the help I needed," said Kunkle.
Abi is one of 9 Sparkman students organizing "A Night of Hope," which stands for; healing, overcoming, preserving and enduring.
The goal is to raise awareness for suicide and let people know where and how they can find help.
"My dad was an adult and he did not get the help through his work so he didn't speak out. I think if we have more resources that are reaching out to people, finding out what's going on in their life, for all ages, that would help alot," added Kunkle.
A Night of Hope is sponsored by Spark Industry Robotics, a student-led simulated company at the school.
The event also serves as their community service project and raises money for Crisis Services of North Alabama.
Renee Quaife is a Sparkman teacher, involved with the robotics team, whose watched her students plan and prepare for a big night.
"Being able to say, 'this happened to me but I turned it into this.' I think that is powerful and I think that will serve these kids well. The power of what these kids can do, they're changing the world," added Quaife.
The event requires a ticket for entry.
To buy tickets visit : https://secure2.myschoolfees.com/guest_home.aspx?sid=261
For more information on "A Night of Hope" visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1617999494934054/
Sparkman High School students win big
Sparkman High School students receiving Chromebooks
Sparkman Middle School hosts Merge Day for elementary students
Student arrested after Sparkman High School was placed on lockdown
Student arrested for bringing gun to Sparkman High School
Sparkman High School unveils new turf field
Mom advocates for suicide awareness documentary
Suicide awareness documentary showing in Decatur
School health professionals attend suicide awareness training


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Q: How to remove default HTTP Headers from a SOAPReply node? Can I remove default HTTP headers from a SOAPReply node?
I tried to Overwrite it in ESQL and tried removing it using HTTPHeader node, I succeded in creating new HTTP Headers but failed to remove the default ones (for example "Server: IBM App Connect Enterprise").
The weird thing is that the same code works with HTTPReply node but not with SOAPReply node. Any suggestions?
My ESQL code:
SET OutputRoot.HTTPReplyHeader."Server" = 'MyDummyValue';

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HTTP/1.1 200 OK
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Output of SOAPReply node:
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A: The Server header is in an internal list of headers that we don't allow you to set. I suspect it is to ensure that receiving clients know how to process the SOAP messages from ACE, we might have had a situation where it was overwritten and a client application failed, and it was added to the list.
Is there a particular reason why you need to modify the Server header?


Numerous programs utilize the arts to address issues related to youth culture. Collaboration with multiple sectors of the community provide innovative and challenging cultural enrichment for young people.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Photography Program and Contest, was created to provide Club members the opportunity to express themselves creatively, build confidence and learn fun new skills.
Boys & Girls Club members attend exciting theater productions and workshops, such as "A Perfect Balance." This one-man show depicted Alexander Calder, as he invented a new art form, the Mobile. The children laughed as they were entertained and later the actor taught them to make their own mobiles.
This play from the Culture Company taught conflict resolution to Boys & Girls Clubs members, through lessons from Japan, Iraq and the Inuit culture. Club members practiced reading, art, organizational and drama skills as well as experiencing the joy of performing.
At the Norton Museum of Art, Club members appreciate sculptures in the museum's garden, admire the permanent collection, and marvel over the Chihuly glass ceiling. The P.A.C.E. (Progressive Afterschool Art Community Education) program brings a teacher to the Florence De George club site for lessons that are reinforced through field trips to the museum. De George members have created two beautiful murals with the P.A.C.E. program.
The following are examples of the fine classes provided by the Center for Creative Education. CCE artists teach and inspire our youth with integrated arts and academic programming.
This program allows Club members to become clowns through characterization, face painting and costuming. They learn "clown skills" including: juggling, working with props and making balloon animals. Students also practice reading as a group and learn the history of clowning.
The cultural and historical significance of these arts promote appreciation of Mande cultures of West Africa, as well as the connections between art forms.
"ReFocus," is a collaboration between the Florida Atlantic University Galleries, Resource Depot in West Palm Beach, and the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County. Beginning in the fall 2013, selected FAU visual arts students began serving as mentors to teenagers at the Boys and Girls Club Belle Glade Teen Center. Employing arts integration philosophies and teaching methods, "ReFocus" combines the visual arts and environmental sciences to explore conservation and art by using recycled materials provided by the Resource Depot in West Palm Beach. "ReFocus" is coordinated for the University Galleries Museum Education Program by Jill Lavetsky, a recent FAU MFA graduate and teaching artist.


Home Magazines Conservation Return Of The Cheetah?
October 2010: Despite its immense and increasing demographic pressures, India has lost only one large wild mammalian species since the country's Independence in 1947.
In fact, if the Javan Rhinoceros sondaicus inermis and the Sumatran Dicerorhinus sumatrensis lasiotis rhinoceroses, which in any case lived a peripheral existence in the eastern extremity of the country, be excluded, India has not lost a large mammalian species in historical times, barring the cheetah Acinonyx jubatus venaticus. This cat, charismatic in its own right, has a very special significance in the ethic and ethos of conservation.
The reintroduction of the cheetah has several important conservation ramifications. In saving it, one would not only have to save its prey-base, some of which are threatened, but also other highly-endangered species of the grassland-scrub-open woodlands including the caracal, Indian wolf, desert fox, desert cat and three endangered species of the bustard family – the Houbara, the Lesser Florican and the Great Indian Bustard. The scrub-grassland-open woodland dependent species, both avifaunal and faunal, have suffered a more drastic decline than any other species adapted to other biomes, simply because these ecosystems have undergone the most qualitative and quantitative decimation of all ecotypes in the subcontinent.
The cheetah restoration will be part of a prototype for restoration of original cheetah habitats and their biodiversity, helping to stem the degradation and rapid loss of biodiversity now underway. Lessons learnt from this process will benefit the management of these eco-types, the most overused, least managed and yet the most productive biomes in the country.
Dry grasslands and open forests are under-represented in the national network of Protected Areas (PAs). The National Wildlife Action Plan calls for appropriate biodiversity representation in the Protected Area Network. The National Forest Commission of the Government of India also strongly recommends the further protection of grasslands and associated flagship species. This is particularly relevant to our country which has the largest livestock population in the world, almost all of which is free-ranging.
The inputs envisaged for the upgradation of the sites selected for reintroduction would per se significantly improve the conservation status of the habitats in question, thereby helping the habitat, the fauna and the neighbouring people, who would benefit from the increase in vegetative biomass and improvement of the water regime.
a) Better management and restoration of cheetah habitat (grasslands, scrublands and open forest ecosystems) in general.
b) Conservation of the cheetah's prey and sympatric endangered species.
c) A top-down effect of a large predator that enhances and maintains the diversity in lower trophic levels of the ecosystems.
d) Raising of the conservation status of the habitats selected for the actual reintroduction.
The reintroduction of large carnivores has increasingly been recognised as a strategy to conserve threatened species and restore ecosystem functions. India now has the economic ability to consider restoring its lost natural heritage for ethical as well as ecological reasons. Within this context, a consultative meeting of global experts was held at Gajner in September 2009. A consensus was reached at this meeting for conducting a detailed survey in selected sites to explore the potential of reintroducing the cheetah in India. Jairam Ramesh, Minister for Environment and Forests, mandated the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) with this task.
Ten sites from seven landscapes located in the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh were assessed for their potential to harbour viable reintroduced cheetah populations. Field surveys were conducted to collect data on prey abundance, local community dependencies on forest resources and their attitudes towards wildlife and remotely sensed data was used to guage habitat size. The current and potential carrying capacity of the sites as well as the long-term viability of the introduced population was also studied using Population Habitat Viability Analysis.
Based on the above assessment, it is recommended that the cheetah could potentially be reintroduced at 1) Kuno-Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh 2) Shahgarh Landscape in Jaisalmer and 3) Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh. All the three sites require preparation and resource investments. Long-term commitment of political will, resources and personnel is required from the Central and State Governments to implement this project successfully. A fourth site, the Guru-Ghasidas and Sanjay-Dubri Landscape, was put on hold for the present.
The Masinagudi Range of the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, the Sigur Range of the Nilgiri north Forest Division, part of the Moyar Range of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve, the newly-established Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary, the Pinjur Range of the Chamarajnagar Wildlife Division and the Gundlupet Range of the Kollegal Forest Division should be considered before a site is finalised for cheetah reintroduction. More precisely this landscape lies between the Eastern and Western Ghats. If Opuntia dillenii and Prosopis juliflora (both are exotics from tropical America) are eradicated from this landscape (nearly 1,000 sq. km.) its carrying capacity for chital and blackbuck would go up dramatically. Even now there could be close to 500 blackbuck and well over a thousand chital. Chowsingha are also found here. Other herbivores are gaur, sambar, feral buffaloes and elephants. Carnivores are tiger, leopard, dhole, sloth bear and hyena. Camera-trap studies carried out by WWF-India indicate a high density of these carnivores in the Sigur Range and parts of the Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary. At least 300 sq. km. area is free from grazing.
Having spent at least 20 nights in Palpur-Kuno, I would say that the Masinagudi landscape would be a much better choice than Palpur-Kuno. On August 10, 2010, I took B.K. Singh, the Chief Wildlife Warden of Karnataka and R. Sunderaraju, Chief Wildlife Warden of Tamil Nadu across this landscape.
Taken from The end of a trail: the cheetah in India, Divyabhanusinh 1995 and Mahesh Rangarajan, The role of administration in extermination: fresh evidence on the cheetah Acionyx jubatus in India. JBNHS 95: 328-332.
The Kuno-Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary is a part of the Sheopur-Shivpuri forested landscape, which has the second largest area (6,800 sq. km.) amongst the surveyed sites. This site was rated high on the priority list as there has already been a great deal of restorative investment to prep the habitat for Asiatic lions. The Protected Area was estimated to have a current capacity to sustain 27 cheetahs, which could be enhanced to over 32 individuals by the addition of some more forested areas (120 sq. km.) to the Kuno Sanctuary and effective management of the surrounding 3,000 sq. km. as a buffer. Once the cheetah population establishes itself within the sanctuary, dispersers would colonise the landscape, which could and potentially hold over 70 individuals. This would not preclude the reintroduction of the lion once the cheetah population is established and the two introductions would complement each other. Indeed, Kuno offers the prospect of all the four large forest felids of India to coexist, as they did in the past.
The Shahgarh landscape on the international border in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan was also found to be suitable. As the area is fenced along the international border, it is proposed so as to additionally fence off the bulge area by constructing another 140 km. long chain-link fence, so as to encompass about 4,000 sq. km. of xerophytic habitat. Within this area about 80 seasonally used human settlements, each having 5-10 households, would need to be relocated with adequate and generous compensation and alternate arrangements provided. Though the prey species diversity was less (primarily chinkara) in Shahgarh, the area could currently support about 15 cheetahs and has the potential to sustain 40 cheetahs if managed well.
The Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary (1,197 sq. km.) in Madhya Pradesh is part of a forested landscape of 5,500 sq. km. Cheetah prey densities were found to be reasonable. Based on current prey densities, the area could support about 25 cheetahs. It is recommended that an area of 750 sq. km. be designated as a core area of the sanctuary and and that about 23 human settlements be relocated from the core with generous and adequate compensation. The assessment indicated that the local communities were willing to relocate if provided better livelihood and modern facilities. The site could then support over 50 cheetahs as a source population, while the Nauradehi landscape as a whole could harbour over 70 individuals.
Amongst the seven surveyed landscapes, the landscape encompassing the Sanjay National Park, Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary and Guru Ghasidas National Park was the largest, covering over 12,500 sq. km. It is in this landscape that the cheetah continued to survive until after India's Independence. However, today this landscape is characterised by low prey densities, probably due to poaching by tribal communities that reside within the Protected Areas. The three PAs were currently estimated to have the capacity to support about 14 cheetahs. With restorative and managerial inputs under the Project Tiger scheme available for the Sanjay National Park and Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary, these PAs are likely to improve and could potentially support over 30 cheetahs, while the whole landscape could hold upto 60 individuals. It is recommended that the Guru Ghasidas National Park in Chhattisgarh also be considered under the Project Tiger scheme, as it is contiguous with Sanjay National Park and the Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary. Though reintroduction here is not appropriate under present circumstances, it is recommended that this landscape be restored and re-evaluated in the future.
The concerned state governments would have to agree to the proposal in principle. Thereafter, a further study of three sites selected to determine their requirements in detail and the cost thereof, both capital and recurring, would have to be undertaken and approved. Carefully selected implementation teams comprising managers and experts would have to be set up at each of the project sites. The training of personnel, both within India and abroad, would be required. Expertise from abroad would also be needed, at least in the initial stage. A central coordination committee or task force needs to be set up, comprising representatives of the central and concerned state governments, WII, WTI and other experts and agencies involved to monitor and follow up on the project.
The venture must be viewed not simply as an introduction of a species, however charismatic it may be, but as an endeavour to better manage and restore some of our most valuable yet most neglected ecosystems and the species dependent upon them.


Launch date of this gorgeous banjo album is the Feakle Festival of 2018 and such a perfect venue as this is the Prophet's Mountain where he holds magical court and where the cd was recorded.
39 years in the making, a Pháraic ach mar is eol do chách, an rud is mall is mithid! and this is a timely reminder that patience is a virtue that brings reward. He is a session saoi who infuses and transfers an energy that forms a musical swell on which everyone rides the ensuing wave for the night.
As a listener , I have witnessed this alchemy on many occasions in Peppers in Feakle.The music and the other musicians who share the stage with him are his muse and he drives the session at a perfect pace.
The music on this cd is reflective of these mythic occasions and ally this to its wonderfully packaged presentation (an albam is deise a chonaic mé riamh) and you possess a cd that you will value for eternity .. ie: buy it instantly!


Traders' attention today turned to the UK, where Queen Elizabeth II delivered a speech where she noted that the main goal of the government has to be reaching better terms on the Brexit deal with the European Union. The pound found further support from the report on British public sector net borrowings that reached the lowest since 2007. The figure in May was just 6.0 billion pounds, which is 1.3 billion better than expected. The volatility of GBP/USD price is likely to remain elevated during the next weeks, due to Brexit negotiations.
The amplitude of EUR/USD price fluctuations reduced due to the lack of important data releases in the US and Eurozone. Investors are trying to figure out the next steps of the Fed, and speculations about one more rate hike during the year in America are putting pressure on the pair.
Fears about the possible start of correction on the US stock market eased which allowed the USD/JPY to regain some previously lost positions. Traders took the publication of the monetary policy meeting minutes of the Bank of Japan this morning in their stride amid the absence of new hints about a possible change in the plans of Japanese central bank.
The NZD/USD price keeps consolidating today ahead of the RBNZ statement on monetary policy and the release of a decision on its interest rates at 21:00 GMT. The majority of experts do not expect the increase in interest rates from the current level of 1.75% due to the acceptable level of inflation, that allows holding the monetary policy settings on the current level.
EUR/USD price was unable to continue the upward correction within the descending channel and overcome the resistance line at 1.1160 that has led to the resumption of decline. Statements from Fed officials point to the possible tightening of the monetary policy this year helping the bears to pull the prices down further. The closest targets in case of a continued decline will be 1.1100 and 1.1020. Potential of growth is limited by the upper boundary of the descending channel and the strong resistance at 1.1200.
The British pound has shown a sharp increase after the speech by Queen Elizabeth II in Parliament. The effect of this optimism-driven impulse was short lived, and after hitting the RSI oversold zone on the 15-minute chart the negative dynamics resumed. Growth potential today is likely to be restrained by the sloping resistance and the next targets in case of a fall will be 1.2635 and 1.2600.
The sharp increase in the USD/JPY price today was explained by the rising appetite for risky assets, which in turn, reduces the demand for defensive assets like the Japanese yen. As a result, quotes tested the resistance at 111.70 and overcoming the level of 112.00 may become a stimulus for continued growth with the targets at 113.00, 114.00 and 114.70. On the other hand, we may see the trend reversal with the acceleration of decline after breaking through the closest minimum around 111.00. In this case, the next targets will be 110.30 and 109.60.
Bulls returned to the American stock market and as a result, we saw the increase of the S&P-mini, that reflects the movement of the wider American index S&P500. In the case of overcoming the level of 2440, the price is likely to move further upward to all-time highs near 2450. We do not exclude the downward correction to the closest support at 2416 or to the lower limit of the local ascending channel. Today the volatility level probably will be low.
The NZD/USD price has left the boundaries of the upward channel and is currently consolidating within the triangle. The decline in the amplitude of price fluctuations usually points to the possibility of a strong price movement after the exit from the triangle. In the case of growth, the first targets will be at 0.7300 and 0.7375. On the other hand, breaking through the support at 0.7220 may become the trigger for a continued price drop with potential targets at 0.7110 and 0.7050. The reason for the sharp move may come from the RBNZ statement on monetary policy at 21:00 GMT.
The price of the American crude oil benchmark extended daily gains after the release of the report on US crude oil inventories. Production reduced by 2.5 million barrels last week against the forecasted decline of only 1.2 million barrels. This fact may support the growth of WTI quotes today, but probably won't be strong enough to lead to a trend change. In the case of breaking through the resistance at 44.25, we may see continued increase to 45.20 and 46.00. On the other hand, the nearest support in case of a price drop is at 43.00. Volatility is likely to be elevated today.


I am so excited as my brand new website is up and running and I love it. My very talented partner has spent many an evening working on it for me and I think he has done such a brilliant job. I have to say a huge thank you to him for putting in so much time and also for putting up with me and my perfectionist ways.
Also, if you are not a fan of my Facebook page please head over and give me a like as I will have a very special offer on soon.


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The Links at Greystone
(Published in wheretogolfnext.com)
Location: Walworth, N.Y.
Architect: Craig Schreiner.
Par: 72.
Yards/Rating/Slope: Championship tees 7,215/74.3/130; Blue 6,594/71.6/127; White 6,033/69.8/125; Gold 5,277/65.7/109. Women: White 6,110/74.8/134; Gold 5,277/70.8/116.
Saturday morning green fee: $67 (includes cart. Carts are required before noon).
Caddie Service: No.
Walker friendly: Yes.
Fairways: Bent
Greens: Bent
For starters: The Odenbach family, which built three courses as a sidelight venture to its mining and quarry company, sold this course to settle a family estate in 2000 and then bought it back in 2016. The family has been dedicated to golf in the Rochester area since 1979 and family members are involved throughout the operation of Greystone.
Play because…This is one of designer Schreiner's first creations. Based in Myrtle Beach, S.C., he worked with Hurdzan Design Group and collaborated on courses with veteran tour players Larry Mize and Nick Price. Schreiner designs are also located in Minnesota, Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Ohio, Nebraska, Virginia and Oklahoma.
Takeaway: Originally called Greystone Golf Club, this layout isn't a true links course. It has lots of trees on its 270 acres but it's a quality layout. The Greystone name comes from the use of grey stones on two dramatic holes – the par-3 sixth and par-4 18th. The feature that really jumps out, though, is the double green serving Nos. 9 and 18. It provides a great view from the clubhouse.
THE COURSE:
Best Par-5: No. 16 (595 yards from tips/553/518/482). As the last par-5 in the rotation, the course's longest hole is called "Heaven or Hell.'' The path to the green is a narrow one compared to the rest of the course. There's woods and water on the left and trees on the right.
Best Par-4: No. 7 (408 yards from tips/381/339/300). No. 18 — the designated signature hole – is a par-4. So is No. 4 – the No. 1 handicap hole. No. 5, though, is more memorable because of the approach required to the very elevated green. You need a drive in the fairway to set it up and you don't want to be long on your second shot.
Best Par-3: No. 6 (178 yards from tips/139/115/91). Certainly not the toughest of the course's short holes, it is the most memorable because of the brick wall fronting the green. A fun hole in a pleasant setting.
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HomeCDs & DVDsMeditation CDsCD: Meditations for Manifesting
CD: Meditations for Manifesting by Wayne Dyer
Total running time: 59 minutes
The Tracks:
1 Introduction to 'AH' meditations
2 'AH' meditations
3 Introduction to 'OM' meditations
4 'OM' meditations
They say: Make no mistake about it - you can manifest ANYTHING you want in life when you connect with the abundance in the Universe - and on this one-of-a-kind CD, bestselling author and speaker Dr Wayne W. Dyer shows you how to do just that! Dr Dyer emphasizes that the best way to fulfil your aspirations is not to just think about what you want to manifest, but rather feel what it could be like if it did! Dr Dyer emphasizes that in all languages, the sound of the Creator is the same. To demonstrate this point, on the first two tracks of this CD, he teaches you a beautiful Morning meditation for manifesting using the universal sound, 'AH.' On the next two tracks, he brings you a soothing and peaceful Evening meditation for gratitude in which 'OM' and 'Shal-OM' are the key words.
Dr Wayne W. Dyer was an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development. He wrote more than 40 books (21 of which became New York Times bestsellers), and his work around the world inspired thousands of people to change their lives for the better. In 2015 he left his body, returning to Infinite Source to embark on his next adventure.
Wayne held a doctorate in educational counseling from Wayne State University and was an associate professor at St. John's University in New York. Dr. Wayne W Dyer, affectionately called the 'father of motivation' by his fans, is one of the most respected people in the field of self-empowerment. In 2015, he left his body, returning to Infinite Source to embark on his next adventure.
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Hay House is a publishing company specialising in self-help and transformational books that was originally founded in 1984 by author Louise L Hay. It initially provided Louise with a way to self-publish her first two books, Heal Your Body and You Can Heal Your Life, and has been hugely successful ever since.
As Hay House grew, it became an incorporated company in 1987 and began publishing CDs, DVDs, card decks and other items, as well as books. The company is renowned for being one of the fastest-growing publishers of self-help and transformational books and their products are sold in 35 countries around the world.
They currently publish in the region of 300 books and 350 audio products, by over 130 top notch authors. Some of the authors they publish include Sylvia Browne, John Edward, Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Barbara De Angelis, Phil McGraw, Suze Orman, Carnie Wilson and Wayne Dyer.
The Hay House book imprints include New Beginnings Press, Princess Books and Smiley Books. The company covers a vast range of subject topics, including books on astrology, alternative health, angels, nutrition, parenting, psychology, sociology, meditation, spirituality, numerology, colour therapy, feng shui, business, memoirs and autobiographies.
In March 2005, Hay House launched an online Internet Radio Station, called HayHouseRadio.com. The radio station broadcasts a weekly radio programme, called Radio For Your Soul, which features input, talks and shows from key Hay House authors.
Hay House is located in Carlsbad, California, but has international divisions in the UK, Australia, India and South Africa.
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If you are a fan of the Stanley Kubrick film 2001, you may have a tricky time working with this CD at first, purely because at the start, Dr Dyer sounds so much like the computer in the film 'Hal 9000'. For the first couple of times listening, you may, as I did, expect him to sing 'Daisy, Daisy,' or tell you that he 'Can't let you do that'. Once you get past this though, if you are English, you will still find yourself very aware of the American accent, because there is a basic difference in pronunciation, which is difficult to overcome, unless you are prepared to disregard it.
Dr Dyer advocates manifesting, not through the mind but through the power of sound and suggests that all the different names which have been given to the Creator, whether primitive, western or eastern share one thing in common, the sound 'Ah', the sound of joy and the sound of creation. Buddha; Krishna; Tao; Ra; Allah and 'Gahd.' And there we have it - the pronunciation of the word 'God', which at first can easily disrupt the meditative state. However 'Ah' is the sound that is used to create something from nothing via the root Chakra and the third eye Chakra in this meditative system.
Both my husband and I have been working with this CD for around two weeks now and it's safe to say that it is well worth the effort needed. Once you've listened to it for the third or fourth time, you do begin to notice a change, not so much in how you see things, but how you 'feel' them. Dr Dyer is adamant that the mind and thinking have nothing to do with manifesting in the way he has been taught and if......more
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Morphi, the 3D design app for education, has become increasingly versatile. Over the past year, the Morphi team has integrated AR and VR into the program and integrated it into Apple's ARKit. They redesigned the user interface, enhanced the 2D to 3D tools, added obj file export, and expanded import and export to include Google Drive, AirDrop, DropBox, as well as a host of other features.
Just before Christmas, Morphi released their new materials tool to compliment their ever evolving 3D toolset. Now designers can see their creations rendered in gold, stone, iron, brick, wood and other materials. Material colors can also be changed for greater variation in tone and texture. More material options and features are scheduled to come in 2018.
Rendering in the new materials has many different applications for makers. For one, material rendering of 3D designs in Morphi can be used as a visual guide for fabrication. It allows users to first visualize designs in Morphi in a particular material, and then be inspired to 3D print them on SLS machines using 3D printing services, like Shapeways or Sculpteo, where multiple material printing options are available.
Alternatively, users can 3D print their designs made in Morphi on FDM machines using different plastic filaments, including those blended with wood, iron, copper or other metals (like colorFabb or Protopasta) and refine their prints with post processing. Designers can also create molds for their designs and cast them in a variety of materials, or they can even use their Morphi designs as 3D blueprints and bring their models to life using art supplies, household materials and found objects.
With Morphi you don't need a 3D printer to create. You can create designs and sample different materials in Morphi, and then place 3D models directly in a real environment using Morphi's powerful Augmented Reality tools. Morphi's other big end-of-year release is sure to be welcomed by users; it's Morphi v2 for Mac and Windows, which provides a similar design experience as Morphi's iPad version.
Morphi has more surprises planned for the new year. They will release a long anticipated pre-K-12th grade curriculum for school districts. They also are releasing online courses to compliment their online tutorials and the onsite professional development services in 3D Printing, AR and MakerEd that they currently provide. Also on the way are more 3D design tools and additional AR and VR features. Android and iPhone versions of Morphi App and a few other surprises are coming down the pike. For more information about Morphi please visit http://www.morphiapp.com, https://www.instagram.com/morphiapp/, or email the team at hello@morphiapp.com.


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Artists have different ways of approaching their work. Some focus on the basic elements of art, line, shape and form, space, color and texture. Others choose to concentrate on creating works they think will have the best chance to sell. Still others are guided by inspiration, to create a thing of beauty or to express emotion, tell a story, speak their truth or support a cause. I tend to fall in that last group.
So it is only natural for me to turn to art in times of stress and distress. Over the course of the past year I have watched helplessly as the very fabric of our country and lives has started to unravel. Just before the election the idea of an unraveled art quilt came to me. There may be a series here because three different concepts came to me. I pray as I work on all my art quilts, but this one was especially infused with prayer.
There is still an element of hope in this work because not all has started to unravel yet. Some pieces are still tightly stitches together, some are being held together with embroidery stitches. The spider web is my way of showing respect to the beautiful crazy quilts created by women of the Victorian Era, which always included a spider web. Traditional quilts are finished with a fabric binding around the edges. This art piece will not have a binding at all. I think it is finished the way it is.
I like playing with the word "crazy" in art quilts. An earlier work that is also coming apart is called The World's Gone Crazy, but I'm Okay. In this work the world is going crazy, but I am safe and sound in the center, surrounded by the White Light of God and the Prayer for Protection.
What do you do when life unravels? Talk to me.
When life unravels .. or feels that way, I sit down, close my eyes, and and call out from my heart, for God. Almost like making a phone call – but not.
I simply chat with Him. I tell Him what's troubling me.
It feels like sitting in a big armchair and as if I'm visiting Him.
Kind of as if sitting down for an afternoon tea, in His study.
I never hear Him actually speak, but He nods as I'm explaining why I called and why I needed to chat with Him, and He smiles, like one would smile when hearing a much loved childs troubles. Smiling with love and encouragement.
Once I've sat with Him for a while and unburdened myself, I feel lighter. Brighter. Things aren't so miserable and my heart is no longer heavy. And … I feel like I have been given whatever it is which I need to tackle those problems which life has put before me.
I love Him for many, many reasons, and loving & caring for and about me when I need to feel His loving care, is just one amongst millions of reasons.
A beautiful, thought provoking post. I love it Genie.
My first interest in art came at a rough time in my life and I still use art to help calm and relax me. There is something very euphoric about art.
Thank you! I can so relate. Since I work in fabric my work is often small enough that I can put everything in tote bag and go. I have spent a lot of time stitching in waiting rooms.
I participate in a knitting group at my local senior center. We meet every Wednesday morning after the 2-mile walking fitness class. One woman said, "There is one thing for certain that we all have in common. Anyone who has lived as long as we have, has gone through some things." We all unravel at times. It is in our DNA. Unraveling is a core attribute we all experience. Likewise, in my artist life in the studio, unraveling is an essential part of what I do all the time. And, in the unraveling, something new emerges as we persevere and follow through with our intentions.
I like the knitting reference. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
That is an interesting view of unraveling from a knitters perspective. Thank you!
Grounding is very important. Thank you your the comment Rob. Hope things are going well for you.


Despite being a brand that's widely known for their basses and guitars, Musicman built some really good amps back in the 70's. These amps were used by professionals around the world but production was finished a few years afterwards. Sterling Ball (Musicman's current CEO) had been approached on many occasions by different manufacturers to rebooth these amps but it was not until Markbass' Marco de Virgilis contacted Sterling about this. Markbass are a big name when it comes to lightweight and efficient bass amplification so it was an easy decision.
The whole idea was to keep the old look of these great amps as well as a vintage sound but taking advantage of today's technology and Markbass expertise at buildng great bass amps.
This is the BH500 head and is combines a solid state preamp section as well as a powerful 500W Class D power section. The whole idea behind the preamp was that it should be easy to use and would deliver a great vntage tone immediately. We are happy to report it delivers.
Simple Gain, Volume, Bass and Treble are the starting point for you to get a classic sound and we think you won't be needing any more controls most of the times. However, should you require extra sounds, there's a built in 5 Band Graphic EQ (with pots instead of sliders) that allows you to fine tune your sound as well as create an alterative sound for a solo, a second bass, etc. Of course the Graphic EQ is switchable. Bands are 67Hz, 184Hz, 510Hz, 1.4Hz and 3.8Hz, putting the emphasis in the low and mid register of bass guitars.
To sum up, a classic looking, classic sounding amp that is lightweight and affordable.


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J/92s Reviews
J/92s Under Spinnaker
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http://sailmagazine.com/boat-reviews/J92/
J/92S TESTIMONIALS
"We sailed the J/92S at the Chicago NOOD Regatta two days after launching. Despite no practice and having only four crew, our boat handling was really good. It is amazing how easy it is to sail this boat. Jibing is a snap. We even got a first place in one of the races and ended up 3rd out of the 17 boat fleet. The boat is really cool and responsive." Rich Stearns, J Midwest
"I absolutely love this boat. It feels good on all points of sail. It definitely reinforced my love of sprit boats. Just like a big J/80. Lots of fun!" Scott Spurlin, Texas
Hamble Winter Series "The breeze was up to 12 knots at the start and built to 16 mid race. The fleet was made up of 13 J/109's, 8 J/105's a Max Fun 35 and the J/92S. We were sailing under IRC handicap in a bowsprit class in the Hamble Winter Series. In this wind strength we knew that the rest of the fleet (being all at least 4 feet longer) would be powered up, sailing upwind at hull speed and that we would be gagging for air. Coming off the line we found that we could hold our lane initially, however it was not long before a well sailed J/109 that had been boxed at the start, started to roll us to windward, it appeared that they were reaching over us, but upon closer inspection, as they disappeared around our bow, it became clear we were simply outpointing the rest of the fleet, albeit sailing slower.
The next leg was a broad reach, maybe 150 TWA, we set the 82sq m code 2 and advanced on the fleet, we sailed lower and faster and passed 5 or 6 boats on this three quarter mile leg. We wanted and secured a nice inside berth at the gybe mark and spun around on to a shy reach. The wind was now 125 true about 90 apparent. This was real high stability leg, the leading J/109 was way ahead sailing well, being closed down by the lead J/105. We expected that the J/105's with their tremendous stability would step away from us here, certainly on the old 92 that would have been the case. In fact we found that we could maintain our lane as the windward boat and rolled over 3 or 4 J/105's and J/109's plus the much faster rated Max Fun. The final J/105 we rolled on this leg, had a crew of 8 guys and one girl, we were 3 guys and 3 girls on the 92S. Every time a gust came, a surge of the spin sheet with a little bow down, allowed us to burst forward.
Next was 2.5 mile beat, with the fleet beginning to spread and a free choice of lanes the fast acceleration and high pointing of the 92S, made tacking on all the shifts worthwhile. On this beat, the subsequent run and final shorter beat, we continued to reel in and pass more J/109's and J/105's. At the finish we were ahead on the water of 7 of the J 105's and 7 of the J/109's. Once the handicaps were calculated, the J/109's were first and second, followed by the top J/105 and then the J/92S. Not a bad result for the smallest boat in the class!" Paul Heys, J-UK
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Cabinet endorses director of Somalia's Communications Authority
By A A warsame	 On Feb 19, 2018
MOGADISHU, Somalia, February 19, 2018-Mareeg.com-The Cabinet has unanimously endorsed Abdi Sheik Ahmed for the post of Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Somalia, which is established under Somalia's Communications Law 2017.
Speaking after the endorsement, the minister for Post, Telecom and Technology, H.E. Abdi Ashur Hassan, thanked the Cabinet for the endorsement of the director who will lead Somalia's first communications regulator.
"This is another milestone by the Ministry to have the director endorsed in due course because it will bring us closer to the establishment of the regulator," said the minister.
"When the law was passed in 2017 we promised our commitment to its implementation, and the establishment of NCA is the first step towards that goal," concluded the minister.
Abdi Sheikh is multi-disciplinary technology leader with strong background in all facets of Information and Communication Technologies, particularly in the design and operations of global networks. For over 23 years he worked for one of the largest Telecommunication companies in the US and the World (Verizon Communications) where he held number of leadership and senior management positions, including 11 years of managing financial and human resources.
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Over the years, Abdi held number of positions with Verizon Communications progressively assuming more responsibilities ranging from engineering, product/services/business development, managing highly skilled professionals and resources, to overseeing and negotiating multi-million dollar business opportunities.
Currently, he is a Senior ICT Adviser to the Ministry of Post, Telecommunication and Technology of the Federal Government of Somalia, focusing on passage of Somali Communications Act, capacity building for the Ministry, and engagements between the Ministry, development partners, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
In 2012 Abdi returned to Somalia where he served as a Senior Adviser to two Prime Ministers. In the Office of the Prime Minister, he identified a need for coordinated and coherent capacity development framework and strategy for the Somali state institutions. Abdi proposed the formation of a national institutional capacity development directorate, which Prime Minister Sa'id established in a Decree. He worked with the World Bank and UNDP to develop a $53-million dollar; multi-year capacity development flagship program aimed at addressing severe capacity constraints in the Somali institutions.
Abdi obtained his under graduate education in Computer Science from Rust College/University of Houston, Texas with honors (Suma Cum laude) and Master of Science – specialization in Information System and MBA degrees respectively from the University of Denver and the top-ranked business school of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Here's a special early treat from our friends at Estée Lauder!
For summer, their newest collections are Orchid Garden and Jasmine Garden.
They each include new, limited edition shades of Pure Color Illuminating Gloss, Pure Color Lipstick, Estée Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quad, Duo-Tone Eye Pencil and Pure Color Nail Lacquer for a pretty, floral-inspired look.
The new Vivid Garden Illuminating Powder (pictured below) is so pretty, isn't it?