Knotenpunkt – Begegnung verbindet e.V. is a young non-profit organization. It was founded only in 2016. But we are already looking back to a significant period of intensive and successful work. How is this possible?
Quite simply, Knotenpunkt – Begegnung verbindet e.V. emerged from another non-profit organization, Support International e.V. which was founded in 1991 with the primary goal of cooperation to human development and emergency aid. From the very beginning, issues related marriage, family, sexuality, and health were in the center of our efforts: the most important projects were geared to single mothers, orphans and AIDS patients and their families. It was from this focus that a cooperation with the Diocese of Eichstätt and with the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt emerged in the context of international conferences on the pastoral practice to the sick and on the theology of the body. In 2011, 2013, and 2014 "Support International e.V." was a co-organizer of the conferences and was able to make a significant contribution with its relations to renowned international speakers and a team of competent and effective volunteers. Because the work was acknowledged very positively in the national and international context and has expanded significantly in scope, we decided to make this specific effort the center of a new non-profit organization.
The mission Knotenpunkt – Begegnung verbindet e.V. however transcends the above mentioned goals. We intend to advance the spreading of culture and science in a Christian perspective and to support youth, education, and the mutual understanding of peoples and nations. You may find further details in our constitution.


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Cistercian monks are farmers by tradition.The three basic tenets of their rule are prayer, study and work in the fields. Seabound and unspoilt, the island seems an ideal setting for a simple life of seclusion and self-sufficiency, so it is perhaps surprising that it relies heavily on tourism. With 450 acres of fertile land and a Gulf Stream climate, this has puzzled many a farmer.
The reason becomes clear when you consider the three miles of unpredictable water that separates Caldey from this remote tip of Wales. No bulk tanker can come here to take away milk. A tonne of grain or perhaps eight sheep in a crate are the most the boat can carry. Add the constraints of a tidal habour and frequent storms which disrupt sailings and it is not hard to see why farming on the island has been challenging. Every variety of farming has been tried over the years. The pastures are now simply utilised for a variety of grazing animals to add to the visitor experience.
With farming unable to support the island, tourism has provided the obvious alternative. The island has much to offer visitors and is just a boat ride away from the long-established resort of Tenby. Caldey's current cottage industries of perfume, hand-lotion, chocolate and shortbread manufacture grew out of the tourist trade. Tourism now provides a modest livelihood for the monks and lay workers. It has a happy spin-off for the monks, allowing them to share their faith and make their way of life known to a greater number of people.
For the monks, " work in the fields" has been largely replaced by other kinds of work required to earn their living. But tourism and commercial activities are never allowed to overshadow the main work of the monks, that of public prayer, "to which," says the Rule of St Benedict, "nothing shall be preferred".


So, what makes a successful social entrepreneur? In his book "How to Change the World," David Bornstein disputes the common assumption that highly successful entrepreneurs are more confident and persistent than most others.
Instead, he found that what distinguishes successful social entrepreneurs is the quality of their motivation; they were the ones who were most determined to achieve a long-term goal that was deeply meaningful to them.
Willingness to self-correct. Inclination to self-correct stems from the attachment to a goal rather than to a particular approach or plan.
Willingness to share credit. A willingness to share credit lies along the "critical path" to success, because the more credit entrepreneurs share the more people will want to help them.
Willingness to break free of established structures. By doing this, entrepreneurs can gain the freedom to act and the distance to see beyond orthodoxy in their fields.
Willingness to cross disciplinary boundaries. Independence from established structures not only helps social entrepreneurs break free of prevailing assumptions but also gives them latitude to combine resources in new ways.
Willingness to work quietly. Many social entrepreneurs spend decades steadily advancing their ideas.
Strong ethical impetus. At some moment in their lives, social entrepreneurs get it into their heads that it is up to them to solve a particular problem.


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Timberland is a fashion industry that was established during the year 1928 and is headquartered in New Hampshire, United States. The company is owned by VF Corporation. The company sells footwear, watches, clothes, sunglasses, glasses, and leather goods. Its footwear is mostly intended for outdoor use. Apart from its head office located in New Hampshire, it also operates from offices located in other parts of the world. The Horween Leather Company provides leather shells for footwear to the Timberland Company.
Timberland is a complete outdoor sports brand. It has outdoor apparel and accessories for men, women, and kids. The company produces quality outdoor wear to make the users feel comfortable. Amongst the outdoor brand, Timberland is a popular brand for its quality products. The company has been in this industry for the past many years and is well-established in many trade markets.
Let us examine the SWOT analysis of Timberland to know the company in detail.
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Involvement in CSR activities – The Company believes in environment preservation and is actively involved in CSR activities. This is a big strength to the company as it increases its brand visibility.
Technology in its production – The Company makes use of scientific technology into the production of leather goods. This gives the products a good reliability feature as they are used mostly in harsh weathers.
Expanding portfolio – The brand has been constantly into enhancing its brand portfolio by means of various product lines. Their main focus is to make the brand a complete lifestyle brand for exciting people. Its top-selling categories are men boots, women boots, boat shoes, and yellow boot.
Strong marketing – The company has good marketing and advertising skills and due to which it has gained a lot of visibility.
Good brand value – Timberland has a strong brand name and recognition. This is a very critical factor to survive in the retail industry. Timberland is being recognized in the market as a brand for outdoor work and activity.
Struggle in expanding – This brand struggles itself to expand its business operations globally. This is indeed a great weakness to the brand as its brand visibility will be less.
Restricted business areas – Timberland depends on sales abroad in only a few places like Europe and Asia. Because of this, the company sees lower growth in business. International sales revenue becomes less.
High price – Timberland's products are slightly at a higher rate. This is a weak point for the business as many customers may prefer to purchase a similar product from other retailers.
Acquisition – The Company was recently merged with VF Corporation. This will mean that VF Corporation makes changes to the brand which will be more difficult to increase the brand image.
Expand in retail operations to new places – Timberland can enhance its retail operations to new markets apart from the USA and UK. This will provide a new opportunity for the business to serve other countries.
Sponsor many events – To increase brand visibility, Timberland can sponsor many outdoor sports outside the USA.
Monitor the prices – The Company can monitor the prices of raw material used in the products. This will have a tap on the production thereby making it more cost efficient. This can reduce the price of the Timberland's product, hence making it more flexible.
Tough competition – Timberland faces tough competition among various other brand types. This is a big threat as its competitors are from established international brands like Nike. The company faces tough competition from both domestic and international brands.
The brand's price – Considering the current economic condition, the company's prices could be unreachable. This could hit the revenue generation of the company.
Similar products – The brand outside America faces threat as there are many brands that produce similar products. Hence, the company should produce some innovative products to beat its competitor.


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<?php

/*
 * This file is part of PHP CS Fixer.
 *
 * (c) Fabien Potencier <fabien@symfony.com>
 *     Dariusz Rumiński <dariusz.ruminski@gmail.com>
 *
 * This source file is subject to the MIT license that is bundled
 * with this source code in the file LICENSE.
 */

namespace PhpCsFixer\Fixer\FunctionNotation;

use PhpCsFixer\AbstractFopenFlagFixer;
use PhpCsFixer\Fixer\ConfigurationDefinitionFixerInterface;
use PhpCsFixer\FixerConfiguration\FixerConfigurationResolver;
use PhpCsFixer\FixerConfiguration\FixerOptionBuilder;
use PhpCsFixer\FixerDefinition\CodeSample;
use PhpCsFixer\FixerDefinition\FixerDefinition;
use PhpCsFixer\Tokenizer\Token;
use PhpCsFixer\Tokenizer\Tokens;

/**
 * @author SpacePossum
 */
final class FopenFlagsFixer extends AbstractFopenFlagFixer implements ConfigurationDefinitionFixerInterface
{
    /**
     * {@inheritdoc}
     */
    public function getDefinition()
    {
        return new FixerDefinition(
            'The flags in `fopen` calls must omit `t`, and `b` must be omitted or included consistently.',
            [new CodeSample("<?php\n\$a = fopen(\$foo, 'rwt');\n")],
            null,
            'Risky when the function `fopen` is overridden.'
        );
    }

    /**
     * {@inheritdoc}
     */
    protected function createConfigurationDefinition()
    {
        return new FixerConfigurationResolver([
            (new FixerOptionBuilder('b_mode', 'The `b` flag must be used (`true`) or omitted (`false`).'))
                ->setAllowedTypes(['bool'])
                ->setDefault(true)
                ->getOption(),
        ]);
    }

    /**
     * @param int $argumentStartIndex
     * @param int $argumentEndIndex
     */
    protected function fixFopenFlagToken(Tokens $tokens, $argumentStartIndex, $argumentEndIndex)
    {
        $argumentFlagIndex = null;

        for ($i = $argumentStartIndex; $i <= $argumentEndIndex; ++$i) {
            if ($tokens[$i]->isGivenKind([T_WHITESPACE, T_COMMENT, T_DOC_COMMENT])) {
                continue;
            }

            if (null !== $argumentFlagIndex) {
                return; // multiple meaningful tokens found, no candidate for fixing
            }

            $argumentFlagIndex = $i;
        }

        // check if second argument is candidate
        if (null === $argumentFlagIndex || !$tokens[$argumentFlagIndex]->isGivenKind(T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING)) {
            return;
        }

        $content = $tokens[$argumentFlagIndex]->getContent();
        $contentQuote = $content[0]; // `'`, `"`, `b` or `B`

        if ('b' === $contentQuote || 'B' === $contentQuote) {
            $binPrefix = $contentQuote;
            $contentQuote = $content[1]; // `'` or `"`
            $mode = substr($content, 2, -1);
        } else {
            $binPrefix = '';
            $mode = substr($content, 1, -1);
        }

        if (false === $this->isValidModeString($mode)) {
            return;
        }

        $mode = str_replace('t', '', $mode);
        if ($this->configuration['b_mode']) {
            if (false === strpos($mode, 'b')) {
                $mode .= 'b';
            }
        } else {
            $mode = str_replace('b', '', $mode);
        }

        $newContent = $binPrefix.$contentQuote.$mode.$contentQuote;

        if ($content !== $newContent) {
            $tokens[$argumentFlagIndex] = new Token([T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING, $newContent]);
        }
    }
}

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Since we were always starving in basic training, SOS tasted fine.
Peter and others.............thanks for getting the Breakfast Meet n' Greet going this year..........see ya around 8am! I'm bringing a hollow belly!
Thanks for the invite. Please count me in!!!
Peter, not going to make it this year, going to visit my new grandchildren, daughter and her hubby had twin girls in the fall and making the trip to NC for a long visit.
Safe travels Kevin. Trains are wonderful toys, but grandchildren are THE BEST!!!!
Safe travels to all.....plans change?.......it's never too late to join us....the Round-the-Clock folks will accommodate us.
For anyone that might be on the fence about joining us because you think it is a clique and you have to know someone please don't feel that way. Last October was the first time I was able to make it and didn't know any of the guys I was sitting with but was quickly made to feel welcome and had a great time. It's really a great way start the day off before the show.
Thanks again Peter for putting this together.
I'll be there! Looking forward to seeing everyone. Everyone have a safe trip!
It's a clique...you just won our drawing to be the newbie we pretended to like!
Of course I'm kidding! We were all new at one point. Please don't let not knowing anyone stop you from going. I'll talk to anyone and am easy to find at breakfast or dinner - I'll have a NJ Hi-Railers shirt on with my name stitched on. Don't hesitate to introduce yourself!
It was my second time there and meeting Bryan after seeing his baseball field was some of the talk at our end of the table. I just wish I could make it this April. I did make poached eggs yesterday, but skipped the waffles(bad of me).
Sorry your going to miss this Dave, we did have a great table last October.
Paul is coming oh man now I might have to rethink about showing up.....just kidding. I'll even save you a seat my friend.
Bryan in Ohio talks about "if anyone is sitting on the fence"...........well, all the Forumites that I've met, and the NJ HiRailers, will push you OFF THE FENCE rather quickly into new friendship(s). I think this will be my second visit to the "Round the Clock Diner" and probably not the last..........hopefully traffic from Frederick, Md will cooperate!
That was me, banished way off to the back corner. Eating Scrapple all by myself.
Just kidding!! Gonna miss you guys this Spring!
Yeah, gonna miss great breakfast conversations Bryan.
In Farmer Bill's picture, you can see the top of my Steamtown hat.
Also, back in October 2017, me and my coworker Bob sat almost all the way in the corner. The reason why was because we took the wrong turn and were already late as it was. I think we got there somewhere closer to 9:30. The place was very crowded, but still had a great breakfast(can't beat the food).
Thank you ever so much, Pete, for another great breakfast event! See you in October!
Peter thank you for being a great host!!!!
Super event, I decided to go with french toast instead of the scrapple!
We will forgive you this transgression. I didn't get to be a Hokie but my son did!
Sure wish I could have been there with you guys....just thinking about that maple syrup got my mouth watering!!! Unfortunately, I had to stay at OGR World Headquarters to answer phones, wrap up our corporate taxes with our accountants, respond to emails,.....oh boy, lots of fun I probably enjoy this breakfast more that anything else about the York experience....see you all for breakfast in October!
Peter, thanks again for coordinating the breakfast it was so great to reconnect with those of you that I only get to see once a year ( soon to be twice now that I am retiring at the end of the month!). I do look forward to seeing you all again next time and meeting even more new faces. Hope all of you have a great final day at York, travel safe and keep the trains a'rolling!!
Sure wish I could have been there with you guys......see you all for breakfast in October!
I had the pleasure of eating breakfast with Allan Miller on Thursday. We missed you. I mentioned to Allan that I hoped the OGR Corporate 757 jet would be back in service in time for you to make the October meet.
Thanks Gilly....! I am willing to bet that the OGR jet will be all fueled up and ready to go in October! Just have those bottles of maple syrup lined up and ready at the breakfast... !
Thanks again to Peter for organizing! This was one of the better gatherings as everyone was in a talkative mood. The last group of us didn't leave until 10:00.
Thank you for the great photographs, Peter!! I wish I had been able to attend!
See you all in October!
Had a great time too, driving up from South Jersey - Arrival at 8:20 is almost too late! Met some great folks and enjoyed it, but was one of the last to arrive. Have to make a note of that.
We were a little late arriving and left early to set up our table, but still had a good time. Thanks, Peter, for setting this up.


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Q: I can't find where I set the zsh PROMPT I've got zsh 5.0 installed via brew on OS X Mountain Lion.
I used something to set up this lovely value for PROMPT:
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However, there is no setting for PROMPT in my .zshenv, .zshrc, .zlogin, or the files in /etc.
I have a rather vague memory that I might have installed some addon that has something to do with this, but I cannot recall what. None of my . files seem to contain the setting.
is there an option to zsh that will cause it to reveal what it is reading when it starts up?

A: The answer turned out to be:
prompt fire

which sets PROMPT.

A: It looks like you have some zsh sugar (like oh-my-zsh) installed. Check for ZSH=… in your .zshrc and if it's set it gives you the clue where to find your PROMPT.

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[caption id="attachment_4052" align="alignnone" width="400"] So long, snowman[/caption]Saudi Arabians have been ordered to stop building snowmen after a fatwa was declared against the fun activity.
A prominent Saudi cleric described the building of snowmen or snow-animals 'anti-Islamic' and a crude imitation of a Western practice.
Many Saudi people, particularly those living in the north of the Muslim country which receives heavy snowfalls, enjoy building snowmen and even snow-camels in the winter.
But now, the cleric, Sheikh Mohammed Saleh al-Munajjid, has said: 'It is not permitted to make a statue out of snow, even by way of play and fun.' Saudi children often make snowmen during the winter months.
Strangely, the cleric said that making snow models of inanimate objects such as houses would be permitted. 'God has given people space to make whatever they want which does not have a soul, including trees, ships, fruits, buildings and so on,' he added.


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Posted on November 2, 2021 January 19, 2022 by Kurt Manwaring
Sponsored by BYU Studies — Historian Brittany Chapman Nash is the author of a groundbreaking new book, Let's Talk About Polygamy (Deseret Book, 2021).
Introduce Let's Talk about Polygamy and explain how you became involved with the series.
Two weeks before I gave birth to my firstborn son, I gave a presentation about polygamy to a stake in the Salt Lake area. Around that time, Deseret Book began planning a new Let's Talk About… series to address a variety of topics important to Latter-day Saints. The practice of plural marriage was one of the first subjects they wanted to address.
Unbeknownst to me, someone who was involved in selecting authors for the series was in attendance at my presentation. My name was suggested as a potential author for the book about polygamy and, three weeks after my son was born, I was asked to write the book. I feel honored to have been trusted with the topic of polygamy.
How did you initially feel when beginning your study of polygamy? What changed?
I began my study of polygamy as a master's student at the University of Leicester. I was focusing my thesis around the life of my great-great grandmother Ruth May Fox, featuring her as a "representative Mormon woman." She was the first wife in a polygamous union, so I dove headfirst into researching the history of Latter-day Saint polygamy.
I was initially confused and disturbed as I began navigating this foreign view of Church history that did not fit the tidy paradigm I had curated from Sunday School and Institute classes.
History was messy! It didn't make sense! I wasn't ready to accept that the Church was built by people, not two-dimensional superheroes. If I had not been FORCED to continue studying polygamy because of my thesis topic, I probably would have stopped learning about polygamy as soon as my paradigm started trembling and, subsequently, would have retained feelings of discomfort, distrust, and confusion about the subject.
I think I experienced the whole "five stages of grief" as I explored this topic. I am certain I would have remained in the "anger" phase if I had not been pushed to dig more deeply into people's stories and women's relationships.
For me, reading their experiences and testimonies led to my own reconciliation with polygamy.
Why is there a lack of polygamy documentation in Nauvoo—and what does it prevent us from knowing?
The select group of Saints in Nauvoo who practiced plural marriage considered it to be both secret and sacred. They were keenly aware that polygamy was a potentially explosive issue and mainstream knowledge of the practice would negatively affect the future of the Church and the already-fragile relationships with the Saints' neighbors.
So, to keep polygamy secret and sacred, participants rarely recorded anything about it.
Lack of contemporary, written-at-the-moment records prevent us from tracking how the theology and practice of polygamy developed; learning additional information about Joseph Smith's teachings on the practice including, perhaps, additional doctrinal details; how people wrestled with the principle in the moment; Emma's experience of and feelings about plural marriage, among many other things.
Most records we have of Nauvoo polygamy were written as reminiscences decades later, after polygamy was a public, well-established, and widely-practiced principle among Latter-day Saints.
How many wives did Joseph Smith have and what were their age ranges?
Most scholars agree that Joseph Smith had between 30 and 40 wives. The youngest woman that Joseph married was fourteen-year-old Helen Mar Kimball and the eldest was fifty-eight-year-old Rhoda Richards.
Why did Joseph Smith and others sometimes deny they had multiple wives?
The volatile social climate of the time made polygamous Saints feel it was too dangerous to divulge their practice of the principle. Therefore, they took "mincing words" to a new level to conceal the practice. Practitioners had a redefined understanding of marriage and considered plural marriages different in nature than civil marriages. Therefore, because polygamous men claimed no legal wives aside from their first, some felt justified in saying they had only one wife.
Others denied practicing polygamy in the sense associated with the harems in Asia and the Middle East.
Did Joseph Smith's plural marriages involve physical intimacy?
Some of them did; two of his plural wives testified under oath that their marriages included sexual relations. Some of Joseph Smith's other sealings, however, almost certainly did not include physical intimacy.
The latest thinking about Smith's marriages differentiate them between "eternity only" marriages and marriages for "time and eternity." Marriages for eternity only likely did not include physical intimacy (Joseph's marriage to Helen Mar Kimball is suggested to be among these).
Marriages for time and eternity may have included intimacy. We have records from only a few of the wives indicating whether they were married for time and eternity or for eternity alone.
Records do not exist for the majority of Joseph Smith's wives as to whether they were married for time and eternity or for eternity only.
What was the Latter-day Saint Reformation and how did it lead to abuses in polygamy?
The Latter-day Saint Reformation occurred between 1856 and 1857 and was a time of widespread religious revival. Church leaders preached fiery sermons urging repentance and recommitment, and inspired a movement that some described as "more fanaticism than Mormonism."
Pressure was placed upon men and women to marry plurally in a way never replicated before or since. Thus, the highest number of plural marriages occurred during this time. In the Saints' enthusiasm, some untrue folk teachings seeped into local practices.
For example, some believed that young women needed to marry someone "tried and true" (i.e. an older man who had proven himself faithful to the gospel, as opposed to a young man who had not yet proven his long-term religious commitment) and should accept the proposal from the first "tried and true" male that came her way.
This was a disastrous approach, but, regardless, some members felt internal pressure and external pressure by parents and fellow Church members to marry this way. Incidentally, the greatest number of divorces between polygamous couples came from marriages made during the Reformation.
This period of less than a year reinforced some of the stereotypes that endure to this day, that of very young women marrying older men, and does not reflect the experience of most polygamous families.
Why was polygamy practiced after the 1890 Manifesto?
People had a hard time letting go of polygamy. It was one of the principles that defined Latter-day Saints as a people; the world opposed polygamy and the Saints banded together against the world. The rising generation grew up in communities where polygamy was normal and some young people wanted to create their own plural families and anticipated doing so even before marrying.
Plural marriage was seen as a commandment of God to be lived in their time. Could a commandment come to an end so abruptly?
Plural marriage was still understood by some to be a higher form of marriage and that those who practiced polygamy were entitled to additional eternal blessings. Letting go of that possibility was difficult for the rising generation.
The Manifesto urged members to live according to the laws of the land, referring, essentially, to the United States. Some members wondered if the 1890 Manifesto was only temporary. The Saints had created polygamous satellite communities in Mexico and Canada in the 1880s, and so some Saints who married post-Manifesto travelled out of the United States and were married in Mexico or Canada or even on the seas.
I found myself experiencing emotional whiplash as you rotated between quotes from those who loved and hated polygamy. Is that intentional?
Haha…what was intentional was my desire to represent the reality that every participant had a different experience of the practice. It is easy to stereotype polygamy as good or bad, or assume that either everyone loved it or everyone hated it all of the time.
The reality was different for every individual. I do think that more than a few people also experienced emotional whiplash in their personal relationship with polygamy—it was common to wrestle with positive and negative feelings.
What was the verbiage for the plural marriage ceremony?
In his periodical The Seer, Orson Pratt did history a great favor by publishing the entire plural sealing ceremony word-for-word, including descriptions of the actions taken by the first wife, groom, and plural-wife-to-be during the marriage (all much to Brigham Young's chagrin).
And yes, the first wife does participate in the sealing ceremony!
Agency is a focal point in the ordinance, as the first wife, groom, and bride are each asked in turn if the marriage is of their "own free will and choice." The first wife is asked that question first, and, if she answers affirmatively, she places the right hand of the bride into the right hand of her husband and the rite proceeds from there.
The details of the covenants and blessings are too many to include here, but I encourage everyone to read pages 31-32 of the February 1853 edition of The Seer.
Is polygamy essential for exaltation?
No. The sealing ordinance uniting husband and wife is essential for exaltation. Whether that sealing is monogamous or polygamous, the promised blessings are the same.
How can we gain strength from our polygamous past?
By talking about it! We shape our perception of polygamy by how we frame those who practiced it.
There are many aspects of polygamy that are uncomfortable and concerning to us, particularly because of our own time and sensitivities. But, there is much of compassion, respect, forgiveness, and faith that we can learn from the human beings who willingly entered this challenging practice because they believed God commanded it.
We can share the stories of polygamous Saints; their courage and faith to do difficult things and make sacrifices for the gospels' sake can strengthen our own resolve to be committed to gospel principles. They were consecrated covenant keepers and kingdom builders.
We can be, too.
Polygamy in 'Saints Volume 2'
Frank Cannon and Polygamy
William Bickerton's Views on Polygamy
Jane Manning James and the Early Days of Polygamy
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Earl says:
My wife is having a crisis of faith presently in regards to polygamy. She has recently read a book written by Whitney Horning entitled, "Joseph Smith revealed; a faithful telling; exploring alternative polygamy narrative". She is convinced that Brigham Young was completely mistaken in his view of polygamy vs Joseph's view and that D&C 132 was changed by President Young to match his own narrative and was thus a barbaric practice. I have lead her to Sister Nash's book on the subject but she is entrenched in her feelings. I feel that I should know how to help her but nevertheless I have been less than helpful in this situation. I can't seem to find the right words and/or perspective. Can somebody help me? Please
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Members of the WVU African Music and Dance Ensemble jump in the air as they perform Sunday afternoon at the Falbo Theatre in the Creative Arts Center.
Maybe it's appropriate that one has to burrow down a hidden stairway and freight elevator to get to the Falbo Theater in WVU's Creative Arts Center.
That's because the music that emerged from the intimate performance space Sunday afternoon was deeply rooted in joy and purity.
The annual February concert by the WVU African Music and Dance Ensemble, and its sister Afrobeat Ensemble, honored the memory of a longtime friend to the university's international music community.
"Remembering Bernard Woma," was the name of the program that honored the frequent visitor and artist-in-residence who lost a battle with cancer last April at the age of 51.
Woma was a virtuoso on the Gyil (pronounced JEE-lee) a xylophone-type instrument predominant in his native Ghana.
His talent on the instrument allowed him to share stages with musicians and thinkers from Yo Yo Ma and Maya Angelou.
Woma's fans include U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, along with Nelson Mandela and Queen Elizabeth II.
Numbered along his musical disciples is WVU African Music and Dance Ensemble Director Michael Vercelli, who studied with Woma both in Morgantown and Ghana.
"This one is extra-special," Vercelli said of the performance.
While he misses his friend, he said, it's still hard to work up sadness. Woma wouldn't allow it, he said, smiling as he and ensemble members waited in the wings to go on.
Woma, his pupil said, was all about simply submitting the moment and the music.
"There's just all this joyful noise," Vercelli said.
WVU's six-piece Afro-beat Ensemble opened the concert with "Water No Get Enemy," a driving tune by Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
It was Kuti who created Afrobeat in the 1970s in Nigeria — when he blended West African rhythms with American jazz and other sources.
Tanner Davis, who pulled a couple of saxophone solos in the song, is WVU graduate student in music from Charleston said he likes the genre simply because it parades its influences with glee.
And every other deeper, swirling genre out there, he said.
He hears fellow sax players John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman in the world mix, he said, but don't ask him to chart specific favorites.


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Information about the island of Kalymnos Greece
Kalymnos is one of the Dodecanese Islands in Greece located in the Aegean Sea 300 kilometres south east of Athens and 100 kilometres north west of Rhodes. It's known as the sponge diving island because the men folk here still practise this most hazardous of professions which was the island's prime source of income for centuries.
Tourism is starting to take over as the main money generator these days but the island has managed to retain much of its Greek charm and age-old traditions. Most tourists by-pass Kalymnos in favour of nearby Kos.
Those who stop off here as part of their island hopping tour will find rugged mountainous scenery interspersed with fertile valleys, some of the finest fresh fish tavernas in the archipelago and lovely unspoilt beaches, some of which can only be accessed by boat.
The capital Pothia is home to the last sponge diving fleet in Greece. It's an age-old profession which lingers in the blood of the local men despite the advent of synthetic sponges and a blight which devastated the eastern Mediterranean's sponge supply in the 1990s. The fleet used to travel as far afield as Africa to fish for sponges but these days the divers restrict themselves to Greek waters.
If you visit in the spring when the divers are about to set sail on their seven-month sponge fishing tour you'll be able to join in the elaborate send-off which involves much feasting, dancing, general merrymaking and more than a few tears shed by wives and girlfriends.
Beyond the capital you'll find starkly beautiful mountains which are a magnet for rock climbers, lush valleys carpeted with vines, lime and mandarin trees, pretty fishing harbours and some awe-inspiring stalactite caves.
The west coast has a couple of busy beach resorts geared to the needs of the package holiday market. From here you can take an excursion boat over to the striking, traffic-free islet of Telendos which was separated from Kalymnos by a cataclysmic earthquake in 554 AD.
The island's capital is squeezed between steep grey mountain slopes in the south-east of the island and the ferry sails in past cement works and other industrial eyesores.
The town is colourful and lively amphitheatre built around the harbour with a complex of public buildings at the centre of the waterfront.
The posh end lies to the south, full of tourist shops, bars, hotels and yachts while the more interesting northern area has a market, traditional fish tavernas and booze shops.
Wherever you are in Pothia expect lots of noise. This is a busy place, with a reputed 6,000 motorbikes and most of them whining along the sea front or growling down side streets.
Apart from a dual carriageway that skirts the shoreline, Pothia's streets are a narrow maze of bars, cafes, pool halls and bike shops. It's easy to get lost in back streets lined with crumbling neoclassical houses, many with extraordinary wrought iron balconies.
An Archaeological and Folk Museum sits on the northern hillside and the Nautical Museum at the west end of the port with details of the lives of Pothia sponge divers.
About Kalymnos
One of the most charming and popular islands of the Dodecanese. Known as "the island of sponges", Kalymnos is full of magical beaches and amazing rocky landscapes. It is characterized by a welcoming country with sweet and warm people, delicious local food, but also many options for those who love sports, such as climbing and diving.
The capital and largest port of the island is Kalymnos or Pothia, as it was called until 1951. During your vacation in Kalymnos, do not miss visiting the rest of the island's settlements, especially Emporio and Vathi, with the beautiful " Rina's fjord.
As soon as you arrive at the port of Kalymnos, the beautiful capital of the island, Pothia, you are greeted by a beautiful settlement, built amphitheatrically between two mountains. Stroll through its narrow streets with colorful houses, old mansions and captains' houses, with the architectural influence of its Italian conquerors evident.
In Kalymnos you will find impressive sights of historical interest. On the steep hill above Chora dominates the Monastery of All Saints, while on the beach you will see the Cathedral of the island, the church of Sotiros Christos, with the impressive marble iconostasis, the work of the sculptor Giannoulis Halepas, while it is worth a visit to the church of Agios Nikolaou and in the Sanctuary of Delios Apollo.
Visit the Maritime Museum of Kalymnos where you will learn a lot about the maritime history of the island and the tradition of sponge making, the Archaeological Museum with the bronze female figure of the "Lady of Kalymnos", but also visit the Valsamidis Museum of Marine Artifacts in Vlychadia, where you will meet a rare collection consisting of marine finds.
On the way to Vlychadia you will come across the Kalymnos House, a representation of a traditional house of the 19th century, a private folklore museum, which will convey to you the Kalymnic way of life, the living history of the traditional house, the main daily activities, social events and of course the epic life of Kalymnius the sponge.
It is worth going to the large Byzantine Castle of Chora with the small churches and admire the wonderful view from above, but also to the Venetian Castle of Chrysocheria, which was built in the 15th century and houses the church of Chrysochera Panagia.
Along the coast, you will wander the street full of tavernas to taste the traditional flavors and seafood.
Kalymnos has many beaches for all tastes, with sand or pebbles, organized or secluded, all of them have crystal clear blue waters and offer unforgettable moments of relaxation.
Swim in the crystal waters of the quiet Linaria beach, in the famous Platy Gialos with black sand and clear blue waters, but also in the most popular and organized Masouri beach, with a wide sandy beach, crystal clear waters and a view of Telendos. Get to know the beaches of Vlychadia, Myrties, Arginonta, Therma.
If you like action, the island has great hiking trails, as well as the possibility to visit about 50 caves, while every two years the Kalymnos Climbing Festival is organized, an international meeting of non-competitive climbers, like the Kalymnos Diving Festival, during which offers a full program of activities for those who love free and autonomous diving.
History of Kalymnos
Kalymnos has been inhabited since the Neolithic era. The oldest inhabitants of the island were the Kares who came to Kalymnos from Asia Minor at the beginning of the geometric era.
Homer calls it Kalydnes and mentions that the island participated in the Trojan War by sending together with other islands 30 ships led by Pheidippus and Antiphon.
After the Trojan War (according to Diodorus), four of Agamemnon's ships sank on their return.
Their crews settled permanently on the island of Kalymnos nd built a settlement on the plateau of the island, which, in memory of their distant homeland, was named Argos. For a long time Argos was the capital of the island.
Apollo was the patron god of Kalymnos, while his sanctuary was its political and religious center throughout antiquity, from the beginning of the 1st millennium BC until the first Christian centuries.
In the 6th century BC, Kalymnos minted silver coins, depicting the head of a bearded helmeted warrior on the obverse and the lyre of the god Apollo on the reverse.
During the Persian Wars (early 5th century BC) the island was occupied by the Persians and Queen Artemisia the Elder. It was liberated in 477 BC, became a member of the Athenian Alliance, along with Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Kos and Rhodes and paid taxes to the alliance fund located in Delos.
Kalymnos does not seem to take part in the Peloponnesian War, since Thucydides does not mention it at all among other islands. In 357 BC. Kalymnos ceases to be free. It submits to the power of the king Mausolus. After about 15 years, Kalymnos revolts, gains its freedom and becomes an ally of the Athenians again.
During the 3rd century BC, Kalymnos minted silver and bronze coins, which have a rude helmeted warrior head on the front and a guitar on the reverse.
During Hellenistic times the island was often involved in extermination struggles between Alexander's successors, due to its geographical location.
In fact, at this time forts and prisons were built in various parts of Kalymnos, for the protection of the inhabitants, due to the unstable socio-political conditions of the time.
At the end of the 3rd century BC Kalymnos and the neighboring island of Kos were united under the common state regime of the Federation.
Kalymnos was subjugated to the Romans in 44 BC. Read more about the History of Kalymnos.
What to see in Kalymnos
Considered by some visitors as one of the best museums in the Greek islands you will be fortunate to find it open. The Archaeological Museum of Kalymnos has been operating for years with only a single member of staff and so opening times are few and varied.
The museum, which covers an area of 1,000 square metres , is found in the Agia Oriada district of Pothia, and is housed in a two-storied mansion house donated by the Vouvalis family. It has a good collection of significant artefacts and archaeological finds all beautifully displayed.
The interior is a reconstruction of a typical 19th century mansion house with dining room, living-room, storerooms, service rooms and the Vouvalis family photographic archives on account of they are the ones who donated the building.
The courtyard outside has some marble pillars and various statues while the ground floor has many artefacts, some dating from as early a 5,000 BC. The first floor has any amount pottery and china, some very good paintings and statues and busts galore. Among the best exhibits are a statue of Isis, and marble heads of Aphrodite and Ygeia.
This free museum is in the coastal resort of Vychladia west of Pothia and one of the richest private collections in the whole of Greece.
There are showcases packed with sponges, shells and corals. You can also see the wreck of an ancient ship, amphorae, stuffed fish and various of finds from the sea bottom
Virtually all the exhibits were collected by former sponge diver Kostas Valsimades who is often on hand to show visitors around the museum.
Sanctuary of delios Apollo
The heart of Ancient Kalymnos beat exactly at this point, as it was its political and cult center: the temples of Apollo and Asclepius, statues of gods and statues of mortals. Take a tour of the area and admire the two large Christian churches of the 5th and 6th centuries.
The sanctuary was the political and religious center of ancient Kalymnos and included religious and public buildings, which were erected between the 4th and 3rd centuries. BC Abundant finds, inscriptions, statue bases, vase fragments, figurines testify to the uninterrupted use of the space as a cult center. Besides the temple of Apollo, there was also a temple of Asclepius. However, apart from the religious buildings, there was a gymnasium, a parliament building and a theater.
According to the archaeological findings, the religious use of the area starts from the beginning of the 1st millennium BC and reaches the Early Christian era, when two large Christian churches were erected on the site, Christ of Jerusalem and Hagia Sophia.
Church of Panagia Charitomeni
It was once the metropolis of the island. It was built in the 18th century from the building materials of the ancient temple of Delios Apollo. You will be impressed by the wood-carved golden iconostasis of the early 19th century and its post-Byzantine icons.
Kalymnos House
It is located on the road to Vlychadia, at the turn of Agios Savvas. It is a representation of a traditional house of the late 19th century.
In this private folklore museum you will have the opportunity to admire exhibits of the popular culture of the area as well as objects of daily use.
It is a private Folklore Museum with objects of folk culture and household goods of old households. Here the visitor has the opportunity to experience the form and organization of life in a traditional urban house of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
You will see a faithful representation of various parts of the house with period furniture, from the the bride's bedroom and the kitchen to the kneading or laundry areas and the the family raised bed.
Castle of Chora
To the north of Pothia, on top of a steep mountain hill, stands the Castle of Chora, also known as the Great Castle, in contrast to the smaller Castle of Chrysocheria. Its strong walls surround the area of the hill, enclosing within them a settlement of 30,000 sq. m.
Walls and buildings are built of the same stone as the rocky peak, so that from a distance they appear as a continuation of the natural rock.
The position of the castle, in addition to the security it provided, also served to control the surrounding area and the maritime space. In fact, the placement of viglators (scopes) on other heights of Kalymnos, such as Merovigli and Vigles, helped in this project.
Sites of enviromental interest
In Pothia, the Cave of the Nymphs, also known as the Cave of the Seven Maidens, at a 500 meters behind the hospital. An ancient place of cult. Tradition has it that this is where seven maidens sought refuge from their corsair persecutors yet were lost forever. What has been found are several Neolithic tools and various ex-votos to the Nymphs.
The cave of Kephala, to the southwest, a site of interest for archaeologists and speleologists. The main corridor extends along 103 m, featuring some sizeable stalactites. Oceanographer Anastasios Christomanos was the first man to explore the premises. There have thus been unearthed elements suggesting the place was used for the cult of the Olympian Zeus. Accessible by boat from Pothia or Myrties.
At Vathy you can visit the cave of Daskalio where various prehistoric findings have been unearthed – amongst which tools, flywheels – as well as ceramic works dating from the Minoan and Late Minoan era (years 2000 – 1400 BC).
The cave has been used by Kalymnians for defense purposes on various occasions, a use justified by the strategic location of the premises at the very mouth of the port. Difficult to accede (5 minutes by boat).
Also interesting are the caves of primitive dwelling, situated at the slopes of the Klastani and Tsingoura hills. There have been traces of smoke detected on the ceiling of such caves. More caves of this kind may be found in the area around the small church of Aghios Ioannis, although access thereto is rather difficult.
With hundreds of hiking trails, 77 climbing fields and special rock formations, Kalymnos certainly gathers a large number of adrenaline lovers out there. Its beauty, however, is not limited only there. The low-key island of the southeast Aegean has found its own corner in the Dodecanese, excels in sponge-making, hence the title "the island of sponges" and is waiting for people to prove to it that the 10 hours away from Piraeus is nothing in front of what it has to offer.
It is one of the most densely populated islands in Greece, even though its size is moderate and it is surrounded by many small islands, some inhabited and some uninhabited, everything you need for excursions and baths. But let's take a look at the assets of this beautiful island.
Kalymnos is a favourite with climbers thanks to challenging climbs in the most picturesque locations. Rock formations are excellent quality.
Climbing took off on Kalymnos in 1997 and new crags and routes are being tested every year. The best of the climbing is concentrated around Massouri with some high quality routes with some spectacular climbs.
As well as around 200 single-pitch routes (5/2000), there are many cliffs of 10 to 200 metres offering new routes. The climbing is always varied with overhangs and roofs with holes and demanding stalagmites.
You can generally climb on Kalymnos all year round and you get pleasant sea breezes to keep cool in summer. Most pitches are west or southwest and get morning shade.
All tourist facilities – hotels, restaurants – are open until mid-October. Approaches to the various sectors climbs average 20 to 30 minutes.
Visit Pserimos
Pserimos is a small island about half way between Kos and Kalymnos. It would be an idyllic place but for the day trippers that descend in droves throughout the season. A few lucky visitors can find rooms to stay but not many as there are a mere 30 or so houses.
The main beach on the island is at Avlakia, a lovely stretch of golden sand, quickly covered in sunbedded bodies. Day trippers arrive like locusts and snap up all available sunbeds.
They also pack the tavernas and generally make a noisy addition to what would otherwise be a peaceful islet. Even the ferries have been known to queue to tie up to the small quay.
Those boats that can't find a berth head off to neighbouring Platys which has a similar, but smaller, sandy beach and far fewer trippers.
There are a couple of other beaches, not as attractive but much quieter. One is at Vathy in the north, reached with a 30min walk along a well marked path to a cove of sand and pebbles. Another is at Marathounda to the west, a 45min walk to a small pebble cove. Indeed, the island is so small that nowhere can be more than an hour's walk in any direction.
Day trippers make up almost all the visitors as there is so little accommodation on the islet. There are rooms to be had above the tavernas and one small store which gets stocked up by the daily boat that leaves Pothia on Kalymnos around 9am each day.
Nearly all the other boats that pull in are taking trippers on daily cruises between Kos and Kalymnos with a short stop both here and at Platys.
Islets near Kalymnos
The islet of Telendos soars out of the sea opposite Myrties like a giant volcanic plug. It was actually formed by a massive earthquake in 500AD that split it off from the mainland, destroying the ancient capital of the island as it did so.
Today Telendos is one of the best reasons for visiting Kalymnos, with a smart new quayside packed with good tavernas and tiny beaches dotted about in the islet's many coves.
Every hour during the day small caiques take a dozen or so on the 10-minute journey from Myrties jetty to Telendos.
There are no roads on Telendos and no traffic. The wide quayside is paved and a dozen or so tavernas place tables along the shore. It's a romantic setting and a favourite of couples enjoying evening views across the water to the twinkling lights of Myrties and Massouri
The last ferry leaves around 10.30pm although they run later in the high season if the tavernas look full. A few rooms can be rented here, mostly above the tavernas.
Telendos lives, like Pserimos, in calm rhythms. The kindness of the inhabitants, who are not over sixty, and the harmony of the images will be the best gift for you who are looking for the ultimate relaxation.
On the occasion of your water tour, finally, visit the ruins of Roman and Byzantine times, the rock-carved Roman theater and the fortifications of Historical times in the north of the island.
This is the most sizeable of all islets surrounding Kalymnos, situated to the northeast of the latter, midways between Kalymnos and the island of Kos, some 6 n.m. separating the its coasts from practically both islands. The land is scattered with low-raise hills, the tallest of which rises at 269 meters.
The settlement, built around the small port, is set against a background of olive trees and a pine-tree grove. The miniscule pier plays host every day to numerous boats bringing tourists on day cruise from Kalymnos and Kos. This is when the calmness of the landscape gives way to a busting scene of a thoroughfare, as the port becomes alive.
Sandy bights around the port and further on at Vathy, make of Pserimos a unique destination. Archaeological excavations have unearthed the remnants of an ancient settlement believed by some to have pertained to the ancient municipality of Piraeotae. Westwards there lies the islet of Plati, part of which is a rocky islet of its own.
Pserimos, measuring total 15 square kilometers in surface and with a population of 80, is an ideal place for easygoing, fuss-free holidaymaking, to be cherished by the peripatetic. Its inhabitants' main activities are stock-breeding, fishing and tourism.
Villages and towns of Kalymnos
Pothia
Chora or Pothia, the old capital of the island, was built far from the sea because of pirates and gathers important attractions, such as the Castle of Chora, the Castle of Chrysocheria, the church of Panagia tis Haritomeni, but also the monasteries between the Castle with the panoramic view . Pothia is an extension of Chora, it is the capital and port of the island and spreads out amphitheatrically at the foot and slopes of two hills.
There you will find a densely populated place with taverns, cafes, restaurants, rooms and tourist facilities, while you will be impressed by the traditional white houses with colored windows. And after feeling the pulse of the island, head towards the southwest and Therma, where you will find hot springs with healing properties and continue towards the rest of the settlements.
Argos, Skalia with its cave, the green Panormos with its beautiful beaches, the Myrties opposite the islet of Telendos, the touristic Masouri with its nightlife, which is also a good choice for accommodation, the quiet and remote Emporios, the seaside Vlychadia and beautiful Vathi have a lot to show you about life in Kalymnos.
Vathy
Vathi is located 11 kilometers northeast of the town of Pothia and is the only part of Kalymnos with the largest and most fertile valley. An impressive and green valley impresses and fascinates the visitor, starting from the port of Rina to the area of Stemenia.
Visitors through road routes or walks can enjoy unique beauties and important archaeological sites. Small sea boats visit the prehistoric Daskalio cave at the entrance to the port of Rina. A few meters from the port of Rina there is a natural aquarium which is a unique attraction. In the port of Rina there is a shipyard as well as a safe mooring for the reception of tourist pleasure boats. In Rina, there are hotels, traditional taverns and cafes offering various culinary delights and traditional foods.
Vlychadia
At a distance of 5 kilometers from Pothia are Vlychadia, in the southern part of Kalymnos, with nice beaches, a museum, the cave of Kefala or Cave of Zeus (2 km southwest of Vothyno). Vathys or Vathy (11 km northeast of Pothia) has the largest and most fertile valley in all of Kalymnos.
The combination of the bay with the verdant and citrus-filled valley creates a landscape of amazing beauty that many have likened to a fjord. Argos (7 km.) with the most important Byzantine church of Kalymnos, of the Holy Twelve Apostles.
Masouri
Masouri, one of the most touristy resorst of Kalymnos, located 9 kilometers from Pothia on the western side of Kalymnos is Masouri, one of the most popular tourist resorts of Kalymnos.
It is considered one of the best beaches of the island with a view of Telendo, crystal clear waters and good organization.
During the tourist season, Masouri attracts with its intense summer rhythms and vibrant nightlife. Imposing cliffs rise around Masouri and it is considered a climbing paradise. There are all kinds of services such as hotels, shops, banks, car and bike rental offices.
Arginontas
Arginontas is a picturesque village in Kalymnos, there is also the church of Panagia of Arginontas with the nickname Galatiani, and the restored olive press of Panagia Galatiani, the oldest in Kalymnos.
Pack your beach bag, apply your sunscreen and get ready for long dives in the wonderful Aegean waters that surround Kalymnos. For youthful situations head to Kantouni, Linaria, Platy Gialos in Panormos, while in Masouri you will find one of the most popular beaches. You will find shallow waters, suitable for children and shade at Vlychadia beach, about 5 kilometers from Pothia, as well as at Myrties. On the beach of Emporio with its strong winds you will find pebbles and plane trees, as well as many windsurfing, water-skiing, diving etc., while for crystal blue waters, greenery and relaxation you will go to the beach of Arginotas, in the north-west of island.
It is located in the western part of the Pothia valley with large arable lands. It has been inhabited since ancient times according to the ancient pottery workshops that have been found at the site of Tsoukalaria.
Most people visit Panormos mainly for its beautiful beaches. Kadouni, Linaria and Platys Gialos are the three most beautiful beaches of the settlement. Steep mountain slopes with well-formed routes are ideal for mountaineering and climbing.
A favorite holidaymakers destination, this settlement has been set against a lavishly green background, featuring lace-like waterfront spots, amongst which Kantouni and Linaria.
Panormos lies on the site of what was once the ancient Mesos Dimos (Central Municipality), Damos, as the area is still referred to, to this day. Close to this site there is a location known as Tsoukalario, where findings suggest the existence, in ancient times, of pottery workshops. The ancient settlement of Panormos boasts of 800 dwellers and lies within 5 km distance northwest from the port of Pothia.
Palionisos
The picturesque and safe bay of Palionisos or Agios Petros, with its crystal blue and clear waters is a pole of attraction and a destination for dozens of pleasure boats and yachs from Leros and Kos.
There are also quite a few daily excursions with private speedboats, especially at the weekend, from the neighboring islands. Of course, the visitors of Palionisos are not only coming by the sea. Quite a few people from Kalymnos visit Palionisos with cars and motorbikes
The boats are docked in the bay of Palionisos and its passengers along with their bath, also enjoy the traditional delicacies from the Taverns of the area.
Myrties
The coastal village of Myrties at the north of Kalymnos, took its name from Myrtos the Greek word for myrtle and indeed it is after this particular species, bounding in the region.
This picturesque, waterfront settlement located at a spot where only a narrow strait separates Kalymnos from the islet of Telendos, a piece of land once forming part of Kalymnos until it split away under the horrible tremors of the earthquake that devastated the region in AD 535.
Small boats connect Myrties to Tenedos several times within the day. Myrties lies at an 8 km distance northwest from Pothia and currently boasts 14 inhabitants.
Diving and snorkeling
Kalymnos is famous for its rich seabed, which attracts diving and snorkelling enthusiasts every year. An ideal destination for this type of diving is Vlychadia, the Therma-Pithari area, the sponge farms in Kastelli and Kambi, as well as the southwestern coast of Telendos, among others. In Kalymnos you will also find diving centers if you need help or are not familiar with the sport.
The most widespread activity on the island, however, is climbing, since it is an island that has made use of its mountainous mass, with easy access to climbing routes, limestone rocks, with sharp points, everything you need for this activity.
On the island you will find 77 climbing fields and if you are interested in doing this activity, try contacting a Climbing School, especially if you are a beginner, attending summer classes. On the island you can also engage in hiking, discovering its mountain paths and its hundreds of walking routes, while you also have the opportunity to explore the island's caves, such as the Cave of Kefalas, the Cave of the Seven Virgins, the Cave of Skalia , the Hoiromantres Cave etc.
Day trips to Telendos
If you find yourself in Kalymnos, don't forget to go outside, taking boat trips and visiting the surrounding islands with their beautiful beaches. A breath away from Kalymnos and specifically from Myrties, is the islet of Telendos, where in addition to beautiful beaches, you will find a small picturesque settlement, abundant remains from the late Roman period and of course tavernas for plenty of fresh fish and seafood. Also, from Kalymnos, you can "fly" to Pserimos in about 50 minutes and swim on its isolated sandy beaches.
It is not surprising that in Kalymnos one can find countless dream beaches, ideal for unforgettable dives! Among the most popular is the sandy beach of Masouri, 9 km west of Pothia.
Therma is the closest beach to Pothia, at a distance of 2 km, while Vlychadia essentially consists of two beaches, one sandy and one pebbly. Linaria is considered a family beach, while young people prefer cosmopolitan Kantouni.
Platys Gialos is famous for its black sand and is ideal for fishing, while Emporios is ideal for wind and kite surfing. If you want to be isolated, choose the bay of Arginoton or the beaches of Almyres, Drasonda, Pezonta, Palionisos, Sikati and Petronta which are only accessible by boat.
Myrties beach is located at a distance of 8 kilometers from Pothia to the west of Kalymnos, it is 700 meters long and is pebbly. Its waters are shallow and suitable for children. Opposite is Telendos and every day there are small boats. On the beach there are umbrellas and sunbeds for rent as well as restaurants, cafes and rooms for rent.
Kantouni beach is located in the village of Panormos and we will find it after Elies square. It is a sandy beach famous for its youthful and adolescent atmosphere. Arginota beach is located 16.5 kilometers from Pothia on the northwest side of Kalymnos. A beach with turquoise waters, crystal clear, pebbly and with many trees around.
A visit to Kalymnos should definitely include a trip to the island's traditional Kalymnos food and cuisine. A cuisine that you can taste and enjoy in dozens of restaurants, taverns and ouzo on the island.
In Kalymnos you will taste fresh fish and seafood as well as a wide variety of cooked traditional foods.
In Kalymnos you will enjoy, if nothing else, fresh fish at good prices. Try stuffed squid, dried lobster tail, carp, i.e. salad with salachi meat, spinialo (meze with sea urchins, salachi etc. made by the locals with seawater), octopus meatballs and many other seafood creations.
However, if you want to get away from eating fish, there are plenty of local mouth-watering dishes waiting for you, such as muuri, which is stuffed lamb roasted in a clay pot, dolmades, mirmizeli, i.e. local village bread with barley roll, oil, tomato and cheese and other luscious dishes, everything you need for after the bath. In Pothia you will find taverns for every taste, since most of them are there.
On the island you will not miss drinking and entertainment, even if your day is full of swimming and activities. The island's evening options are mainly divided between Pothia beach and Masouri, where you can have fun without breaking the bank, since the prices are relatively low.
For a relaxed drink by the sea in Kaduni beach there are two bars very close to each other. The first thing you come across is the bar Rock and Blues, which predisposes you to the music you will hear. Along with the drink you can also play billiards or darts.
If you continue further down, walking on the wooden walkway to avoid the sand, you will find Domus which plays more modern music.The Cantina has tables in an outdoor courtyard next to the beach.
A new entry into the night life of Kalymnos and specifically in Linaria, is Albus bar a very good solution for drinks and sushi.
Ancient monuments and archeological sites
Fortresses
The fortressed monastery of Panaghia Kyra Psili, dedicated to Virgin Mary and situated at a 6 km distance from the capital. Take the road to the village of Metochi and once there, engage into the road – gradually turning into a path that covers the remaining two kilometers to the gates of the monastery.
Built on a steep rock and set against a rather austere background, this complex features a church part of which has been carved into the rock. On festive days, most of the cells of the monastery are turned into guestrooms.
Tradition has it that the building of this monastery was financed by a local, a certain Rousso who had, at childhood, been conscripted by force by the Ottomans and later rose to the ranks of pasha under the name of Gul Achmed. It was once as that man wandered through the streets of Kalymnos that the pasha reminisced over his Christian childhood, therefore motivated to look for his long-forgotten father – by then an old man – and to further finance the project of this monastery.
The Fort of Chryssocheria, built with the care of the Knights of Rhodes on the ruins of ancient and Byzantine constructions.
In the area of the village of Emporio, The remains of Kastri, a fort that once rose up on a steep hill. Still visible are parts of the Cyclopean walls and the main look-out tower.
In the surroundings of the village of Massouri, the remains of a Byzantine fortress, located at the site referred to as "the Kasteli". There is a romantic legend about the handsome prince of Kasteli and his love for the lovely princess having lived across the coast, in the fort of the isled of Telendos.
At Chorio, a Fort built by the Knights of Rhodes as a complement to the Byzantine fortifications already rising on the hill. Interestingly, this fort had been inhabited until the early 18th century. Nine small churches is what currently remains from the complex, scattered over the gray-stone hilltop.
On the islet of Telendos: the vestiges of a Byzantine Fort, within a 10 minute distance by boat and then on foot, on the islet's west coast. Still visible are parts of the wall as well as the sanctuary of the church of Aghios Constantinos.
Most visitors arrive at the large port of Pothia, the island's capital and the second biggest town in the Dodecanese after Rhodes. Pothia is a busy, bustling town, sandwiched between two mountains on the hillsides which curve around the bay. There are plenty of hotels and other accommodation as you would expect in a busy port on a major ferry route.
Most holiday accommodation is found along the west coast which has the beach resorts geared to the package holiday market. Visiting rock climbers stay in the beach resorts of Massouri, Armeos and Myrties, as these are located below many of the most popular crags. The resorts have a wide range of accommodation from expensive hotel complexes through to budget hotels, self-catering apartments, villas and rooms to let.
It is recommended to book accommodation in advance especially when visiting Kalymnos in May or October, the most popular months for climbing and the Kalymnos Hoteliers Association has a website
The monasteries of the Evangelist and St Catherine have hostels for visitors. There are no campsites on Kalymnos and casual camping is not encouraged.
Getting around Kalymnos
The two main roads on Kalymnos run along the south coast through Pothia and north-west from Pothia to the west coast resorts. Another small road that runs north-west from the east coast village of Vathi to Stimenia.
Steep bends and narrow roads make driving difficult. The streets of Pothia were resurfaced in 2005 after years of neglect.
Taxis cruise the main route from Pothia to Massouri but disappear around 11pm when the last ferries have pulled in from Telendos. Buses are cheap and punctual, though not very frequent, and you must get a ticket before you board from the local supermarket or kiosk. Kalymnos bus timetables can be found here.
The rugged limestone landscape makes Kalymnos ideal for walkers and rock climbers. In spring, the hillsides are swathed in thyme and oregano making for pleasant aromatic walking and food for the Kalymnos island bees and flavour for the honey on sale in many island shops.
A paved donkey track that leads from Pothia to Vathi is considered one of the best walks in the Greek islands.
How to get to Kalymnos
Kalymnos airport is located 5 kilometers northwest of the port of Kalymnos Pothia. The nearest airport (other than the local one) is on the island of Kos.
From the airport of Kos there is a bus bound for Mastichari (port), which is connected by regular ferry services to the port of Kalymnos.
Access to Kalymnos airport
During the summer season there are scheduled bus routes connecting the airport with the capital of the island of Pothia as well as the areas of Masouri, Myrties, Emporio and Vathi.
For more information you can call +30 22430 – 51760.
In the arrivals area of Kalymnos airport there is a taxi rank that operates during the hours the airport is open. Radiotaxi Kalymnos telephone number: +30 22430 – 50300
The nearest international airport is on the neighbouring island of Kos, which not only takes domestic flights from Airlines but is also served by UK summer charters and some low-cost airlines during the summer months.
Kos International Airport (KGS) is located 26 kilometres west of Kos Town and about 10 kilometres south of the ferry port at Mastichari and many holidaymakers choose a flight to Kos and a ferry to Kalymnos.
The recent growth in cheap flights to Kos by no frills carriers such as easyJet and Ryanair have made a flight to Kos and a ferry to Kalymnos a popular option.
Kalymnos is on the main Dodecanese ferry route for long and middle-distance traffic so trips to nearby islands like Kos, Leros, Patmos and Samos are not a problem.
The fast catamarans of Dodekanesos Seaways run daily services to and from Kos Town with a crossing time of around 45 minutes.
Blue Star Ferries also has three sailings week from Kos Town harbour with a journey time of about one hour and four sailings on the Piraeus to Kastellorizo route calling at Kalymnos, Kos and Rhodes.
Daily ferry services operate from the small port of Mastichari on the north coast of Kos. ANEK Kalymnos runs car ferries, the 'Olympios Appollon' and 'Olympios Zeus' while the smaller, faster passengers boat Kalymnos Star travels to Pothia on Kalymnos via the islet of Pserimos. There are several sailings daily but times depend on the season. It also runs services to Samos three times a week and to Astypalia on Monday to Thursday.
The Bodrum Ferryboat runs service from Kalymnos to Bodrum and Turgutries in Turkey with a crossing time of about 75 minutes.
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I think dresses are such a great buy at Goodwill. For a few bucks, you get a whole outfit. And, in general, dresses are cool in the summer and you look "put together" without trying too hard.
I bought this dress for about $6. It's A.N.A, a brand that JCPenny carries, and it's in great condition! It has a drop waist, which is not a style that looks great on me, so I just belted it. Simple fix.
Have you found any cute dresses at Goodwill lately?
Cute! And it looks so comfortable, too.


C.O.R.E is our Women's Ministry at North Hills Community Baptist Church (NHCBC). C.O.R.E stands for Courageous, Overjoyed, Righteous, Encouragers.
Our Mission: With Christ as our C.O.R.E we help women build friendships, encourage women in spiritual growth, and reach out to women in our community with the love of Jesus.
Our History: Several women at NHCBC began to feel God's call to begin a new woman's ministry at the church. A women's ministry planning group was formed and in the summer of 2012 began meeting to plan a calendar of events for our women that would provide spiritual growth and fellowship. C.O.R.E. was born!
Women's Ensemble, Breakfast Club, and Cropping at the Corner.
In addition, there are planned fellowship events, service projects, Bible studies and other faith enrichment opportunities for all women and their friends.


According to the 46th edition of the PDK/Gallup Poll of the Public's Attitudes Toward the Public Schools, a majority of Americans disapprove of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
PDK, a global association of education professionals, has conducted this poll with Gallup every year since 1969. The latest findings are based on telephone interviews conducted in May and June 2014 with a national sample of 1,001 American adults, including a subsample of parents. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.6 percent.


Eli Lilly began his career in the family pharmaceutical company, succeeding his father as President in the year 1932. His interest in archaeology would not develop until he reached his forties and, even then, his dedication to Eli Lilly and Company would continue to absorb much of his time and attention. Still, Lilly managed to pursue his developing interest by becoming a collector of artifacts, specializing in "problematical forms" (artifacts of a mysterious, unresolved nature). He eventually transitioned from the role of interested collector to professional student. He was even driven to conclude his close friendship with W.A. McGuire, an official dealer of antiquities. As his interest progressed, Lilly became involved with an early group of archaeologists belonging to the Indiana Historical Society (IHS), a group which also included Glenn A. Black. The year 1931 marked a turning point for Lilly and his fellow IHS members when they embarked on a 3-day tour around Indiana's various archaeological sites, a trip that energized and re-confirmed Lilly's passion for prehistoric archaeology. Inspired, he began to concentrate his research and became particularly concerned with the concept of time, exploring ideas of chronology that would define his archaeological work for the rest of his life.
Eli Lilly took these ideas and experiences and began to build towards two new works that would later represent his monumental contributions to the archaeology of Indiana—Prehistoric Antiquities of Indiana (1937)and the Bibliography on Indiana Archaeology (1932).As these works developed, Lilly began constructing his "plan of triangulation" for various sites around the state. This was meant to be a holistic approach to a single archaeological site, incorporating as many perspectives and methods as was relevant to solving the ancient puzzles, particularly when concerned with understanding the chronology of a given location. This approach resulted in the expansion of his involvement in the archaeological community, making him not only an active participant in research but the sponsor of other students and archaeologists as they explored their own works, recruiting them as a means of developing the larger picture of prehistoric cultures and chronologies. It was at this time that he began his collaboration with Edward Sapir in founding a fellowship for archaeological fieldwork. This was the beginning of a long period of time devoted to graciously funding and supporting other research interests and projects, demonstrating great tolerance and patience when needed. Around 1935 Lilly became involved with the Angel Mounds project, covering various costs that could not be obtained through local communities or the WPA project due to the impact of the Depression.
The success of Eli Lilly's involvement with the Angel Mounds site might not have been possible if it had not been for his very close relationship with Glenn A. Black with whom he maintained a personal bond frequently described as one between father and son. Black maintained the care and excavation of Angel Mounds through his IU field schools, frequently writing to Lilly with updates, requests, and questions. Following Black's death in 1964, Lilly requested the opening of a new lab in Black's name, a lab which would house the results of both of their careers. His efforts were successful and the Glenn Black Lab of Archaeology opened in 1971 (Madison 1988). The lab today houses approximately 7,500 artifacts belonging to the Lilly Collection. This particular collection consists of everything from stone tools to large pottery specimens to gorgets and axes.
Madison, James L. Eli Lilly: Archaeologist. Indiana University Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology Research Reports, No. 8, 1988.
Peebles, Christopher. "The Prehistory of Mr. Eli Lilly." Southeastern Archaeology. Vol 31, No. 2 (2012).