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People in Lebanon spend more than 16% of [their] individual productive time in traffic.
For six months, straddling a winter and early summer of a few years ago, I tried commuting to work by bicycle. I was as fed up by the Tube as I could possibly be, and a job role change, requiring a switch from office hours to 6-on-3-off shifts introduced me to the night buses, which could be even worse than the Piccadilly Line. Besides, I used to cycle to lessons and work in Turin. There was, however, a little difference with the civilised stroll I used to do there, along segregated bike paths or parks by the river, and the 15-mile (one way) journey that I was to experience, all on major roads where an enlightened mind had decided that double-decker buses and carbon-fibre bikes could, effectively, share the same lane.
Traffic congestion in Lebanon is causing economic loss of 8-10% of GDP.
Beirut has a problem with traffic. This is hardly breaking news and it puts her in company of almost any major city in the developing world where an increase personal spend has been rapidly invested on a set of wheels, regardless of whether the roads these wheels were going to run on could support them or not. But, unlike many of those developing cities, Beirut seemed not to have neither a system of mass transit transportation nor plans to get one. Compound the problem with the fact that the majority of drivers appeared to have found their driving licences in an Easter egg's surprise, and voilà, here's why Beirut felt devilish to drive or walk through. On our gallivants, coughing on the exhausts and dodging SUVs parked almost on every sidewalk that wasn't protected by metal spikes, we started seeing murals from The Chain Effect.
Vehicles [in Beirut] have a very low occupancy rate, estimated at 1.2 people per vehicle.
The murals were beautiful, well executed and had some great punch-lines. Burn fat not oil. If you had a bike you'd be home by now. They resonated with me, for they were two of the thoughts that had led me to cycling to work in the first place. But there was something else, in Beirut, that reminded me of my own experience: much in the same way that I'd sold my bike and got an Oyster card back, there weren't any bikes whizzing through the bumper-to-bumper traffic in Hamra or elsewhere. Six months after my experiment started, a nip with a silver Range Rover at a roundabout graced by a pub going by the name The Jolly Waggoner had sent me spinning on the wet tarmac, a jumble of wheels and tubes and reflective Lycra that, luckily, attracted the attention of an incoming Lithuanian lorry driver. A continent away, I suppose the Beirut riders had come to my same realisation: burning fat and getting home sooner aren't quite worth it if you can't show off your beach body or get home at all.
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Fabrizio, this post showed up just a few minutes after I emailed the Lebanese embassy here in Jakarta about the requirements I need to complete to get a visa. I may or may not go to Lebanon in the end, we'll see. Speaking of the traffic, Beirut sounds like Jakarta, in a way. Here typically office hours start around 8:30 or 9am. But many people leave their houses as early as 5 in the morning so they won't get stuck in the traffic. They also tend to stay at work until late to avoid rush hour traffic. We have a saying here in Jakarta that the traffic makes people "grow old on the streets".
As someone also living in Jakarta – the world's biggest city without a metro – I had the same thought as Bama above. The terrible traffic here is the main reason why I choose to walk home from work every day, even though it isn't quite walking distance, being 3.5 kilometers or a brisk 45-minute stroll down buckled pavements (where they exist) while breathing in diesel fumes and dodging speeding motorbikes. It isn't the most pleasant walk in the world, but I'd much rather be going somewhere on my own two feet than being stuck for an hour or more inside a vehicle.
Well, that's at least a good workout for the legs! Imagine, though, how much better it'll be when, finally, electric cars become mainstream and you won't be bathed in exhausts anymore!
I won't whine about Perth traffic again!
…which I suppose is mostly made of kangaroos riding crocodiles, right?
Interesting post. We have both always loved Lebanese food. We tend to choose countries by the food we love. We went to Viet Nam for the same reason and ended up living there for five months and we continue to return. Mostly for the food…. haha.
We have the same kind of traffic in the city of Colombo here in Sri Lanka. I would not want to be riding a bike in that traffic or pollution!!
Well, food over in Lebanon is great. And not just the high end, I think I ate half my meals at Barbar, a cheap restaurant that just did kebabs… But easily the best kebabs ever!
Fortunately, Portland is fairly assertive towards providing bike routes. Unfortunately, you need to enjoy riding a bicycle in the rain 6 months out of the year – and watching out for traffic.
Only 6 months? That's better than London, great!
Input the name of any major city for Beirut and that commute sounds exactly correct for many of us. Hearing of your unfortunate bicycle excursions in London reminds me of an episode of "Top Gear" in which a bicyclist had to attempt crossing the city.
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I remember that TG episode, wasn't Hammond the one on the bike?
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You're a braver man than I am Gunga Din! Nothing would get me to ride in London, and Beirut sounds positively suicidal. Here in (rainy) Vancouver bikes rule! Bike paths and bike lanes everywhere, and drivers are conscious of bikes and know they have to respect them. It's a green city.
This brings back memories of living in LA, and Phoenix, and the one hour (at least) commute each way to work. On a drive that should have been 15 minutes. That was so long ago and since then I've lived in places with great transport..Prague, Budapest, or sparsely populated areas like where I am now. Traffic is pure hell. And riding a bike can be risky. Everyone I know who commutes by bike has had some kind of accident, some of them serious.
That's a shame – I mean biking accidents – because cycling is so damn fun. But, alas, a bump by a car is often game over. I miss the Budapest and Prague transport systems, especially those lovely trams!


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How one event can change a life forever
Joanne Nicholson and I met online in May 2018 and found we had much in common as writers, although I live in the UK and Joanne lives in Australia. We wrote a joint post to share our writing experiences which you can read here. Now we are both busy promoting our new novels, we thought it was time to touch base again. In Joanne's novel Only the Lonely the catalyst for the story is a fatal car accident, in my novel The String Games the catalyst comes when a young boy goes missing. This got us thinking about how one event can change a life forever which we decided to discuss here. Over to Joanne:
In life, one day often blends into the next until somewhere out of the blue, something extraordinary can happen that alters our lives irrevocably. In my novel, Only the Lonely one such event turns Tiffany's life upside down. On the night of Tiffany's eighteenth birthday, her parents are tragically killed in a car accident, caused by someone driving under the influence of alcohol. This leaves Tiffany going through the normal machinations of coming of age while struggling to deal with grief and overwhelming loneliness.
When Tiffany discovers, as the sole heir to her parents' estate, that her parents have a frozen embryo in storage from when they received IVF to have her, she decides to give birth to her biological sibling in order to create a sense of family and belonging again. Due to ethical concerns, her request is met with objections from the clinic. It raises the question whether a frozen embryo should be treated as property or a person and whether it is morally right for Tiffany to have IVF to implant this embryo, as she has no known fertility issues. Tiffany is forced to sue the clinic to have the procedure, as she can't bring herself to destroy or donate the embryo, as it is the last link to her parents.
That one isolated car accident at the start of the story is responsible for the chain reaction causing Tiffany's carefree lifestyle into one where she takes on the full responsibility of her life and the life of her unborn twin. As an author, I enjoy the process of taking inspiration from real life events and then developing characters to weave a story of challenges and ethical dilemmas to take readers on a journey. The inspiration for this novel came from a real life story, where a twenty-five-year-old woman in the USA gave birth to a baby from a donor frozen embryo that was twenty-four years old. This sparked the kernel of an idea – where a woman could be implanted with, and give birth to, her own twin. I then established why someone would want to do that, and the car accident that killed Tiffany's parents was pivotal to the storyline.
Thank you to Joanne for sharing details of the inspiration behind your novel Only the Lonely. I have to admit, this is a fascinating subject and one that will engage many readers.
Now to Gail:
One of the worst experiences of my life was losing my three-year-old son for forty minutes on the beach at St Jean de Luz in France. I was rubbing sunscreen onto my daughter and when I looked up, he was gone. Although this episode ended happily it made me think about different possible outcomes, the vulnerability of little children in countries where they can't speak the language, and the parental fear of losing a child. I decided this would be a good hook for novel readers but instead of telling the story from a parental perspective, I decided to explore the legacy of loss from the viewpoint of an older sibling.
It is this catalyst of a lost child that drives the narrative in The String Games. This coming-of-age novel explores the dynamics of a fractured family coping with the aftermath of four-year-old Josh's abduction and murder during a holiday in France. It explores how guilt is unfairly shouldered by his older sister, Nim, who is the protagonist of the novel. In second part, readers get to understand the repercussions for Nim as she moves into the teenage years and the murky world of peer manipulation. In the final part of The String Games, Nim (who is now an adult) reverts to her given name of Imogen and tries to move forward with her life but echoes from this early tragedy force her to return to France and find answers. The novel raises issues relating to what makes a good mother and whether it is possible to forgive. The metaphor of string runs throughout the story where the characters' lives are tangled and knotted but ultimately this is a story of fresh starts and new beginnings.
I recently learnt that The String Games has been longlisted in The People's Book Prize for fiction 2019. This is a national award that finds and promotes new and undiscovered work. The organisation supports the complete eradication of illiteracy and this is something very important to me as, following years of working with parents and children to build their literacy skills, there is still a need in communities for further work. In this longlisting, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect match: an opportunity to gain a wider readership for The String Games and support a cause close to my heart. Winners of the competition are decided by a public vote and I hope you feel able to give The String Games your vote to enable the novel to reach the next stage. Voting is easy. All you have to do is click on the link below:
https://peoplesbookprize.com/summer-2019/the-string-games/
– Scroll to the bottom of the page and enter your name and email address
– tick yes or no to receive the newsletter
– Click submit
Could your vote for my novel help to change my life forever?
Joanne and I hope this post has pricked your curiosity about our novels. If you'd like to purchase a copy of Joanne Nicholson's Only the Lonely, you can do so through AmazonUK and AmazonAustralia. Copies of The String Games by Gail Aldwin can be purchased and sent worldwide through her publisher's website at Victorina Press.
You can find Joanne at:
Website: joannenicholsonauthor.com
Facebook: joannenicholsonauthor
Instagram: @joannenicholsonauthor
Twitter: @jolnicholson
You can find Gail at:
Twitter: @gailaldwin
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Jul 26, 2018 IST
Portugal vs. Switzerland - FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier
The mood around St. James' Park has been negative in recent weeks, from fans voicing their frustrations to Newcastle United's situation being discussed in the House of Commons. Manager Rafa Benitez needs quality signings for the upcoming 2018-19 campaign, and the Magpies have added a new defender this week.
The club confirmed on Thursday that Fabian Schär has moved to Tyneside from La Liga's Deportivo de La Coruña, signing a three-year deal with the Toon. Benitez will be happy with the depth that he brings for the back-line, and had high praise for his new player. "I'm really pleased to welcome Fabian to Newcastle United. He is an international, did well in the World Cup and has great experience."
The 26-year-old appeared in all three group-stage games for Switzerland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, helping his nation advance to the knockout stages. He did not take part in their Round of 16 loss to Sweden due to suspension.
Schär contributed to a successful domestic run for Swiss side FC Basel earlier this decade, lifting three Super League titles. He spent two seasons in Germany with Hoffenheim before switching to Spain with Déportivo. Reports indicate that the transfer fee was in the region of £3 million, which activated the buy-out clause of his contract.
The centre-back has made 42 appearances for Switzerland. Comfortable on the ball and possessing excellent passing abilities, Schär's arrival strengthens Newcastle's central defence in a major way. Joining talent such as Jamaal Lascelles and Florian Lejeune, Benitez will feel more than content with the rotation of his squad at the position.
Chancel Mbemba left for FC Porto, so there was a need to fill that spot as well. A fifth summer signing is reportedly set to follow very soon also, and this addition will come at a crucial position. The Guardian reported on Thursday that Japanese international striker Yoshinori Muto is poised to finalise a deal with Newcastle, as the club have agreed to a transfer fee with Mainz.
This will be an area that truly excites supporters, as the front-line clearly needed to be addressed. Muto will feel significant pressure to produce in his first season, after the likes of Dwight Gayle and Joselu were unable to consistently score goals last season.
The summer transfer period started slow for Newcastle United and Rafa Benitez. However, Fabian Schär's signing was a shrewd piece of business this week, and more should be following.
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Micha Lenhoff, FreshStop at Caltex Island Service Station's Store Retailer, is utterly passionate about his business and is committed to ensuring that the needs of the community are met on a wider spectrum. "With our fresh new look, we will definitely attract customers on a broader scale; more so than we previously did. Our customers have been asking about the Seattle Coffee Co brand for months now and we are extremely proud that we have been able to bring it to them, along with a larger variety of fresh food and snacks all on offer in-store", says Micha.
Previously a StarMart store, the new FreshStop at Caltex Island Service Station located at Comaro Street in Oakdene, Johannesburg opened its doors on Thursday, 9 February 2017. The site has had a major facelift and the fuel forecourt has been upgraded to reflect the latest 20/20 Caltex imagery.
As the fastest growing convenience retail brand in South Africa, FreshStop Island Service Station is the 248th store in the national network and offers customers a wide range of fruit and vegetables, a selection of grocery items, as well as Grab n Go snacks such as freshly made sandwiches, pies and refreshments. A full-service Seattle Coffee bar with trained Barista is on-hand to cater to the caffeine needs of our customers. A car wash, Aramex courier service and a Nedbank ATM are available on-site for extra customer convenience.
According to Micha, "We are very excited about this opening and we feel very confident that we have what it takes to be of great service to the people in this area. All hands will be on deck to make sure that we are on top of our game when it comes to providing an amazing and conducive shopping environment for our customers and community in general. Thank you FreshStop for this amazing opportunity; we intend to make it count".
Micha Lenhoff has been in the retail business for the past 20 years and his tremendous wealth of knowledge and understanding of the customer convenience experience inspires him to keep doing his best to keep his customers and community satisfied at all times.
"Service excellence is a language we fully understand. When it comes to customer convenience, we don't compromise. We go out of our way to do whatever it takes to put a smile on our customers' faces and the satisfaction we get when our customers are happy is something we cannot explain. I am really glad and proud to say that this will be the norm in this store; our goal is to make sure that our customers are happy, comfortable and satisfied at all times," adds Micha.
We wish Micha and his entire team all the best for the opening of this 248th FreshStop at Caltex Island Service Station.
FreshStop, named International Convenience Retailer of the Year 2013, is South Africa's fastest growing 24-hour convenience store brand and has a network of 248 stores countrywide.


Faction Ties: Various obscure cults dedicated to worshipping and acting in his name. With the right manupulation though, anybody could be acting in the Creator's name without even knowing as such.
Role in Game: Penultimate villain. The Creator is the root of the Cycles as well as the destruction and misery they bring, and while he exists true peace can never be realized by the occupants of Earth. Having masterminded most of the issues in LoM, including Psi's memory problems, without physically intervening, he is never actually seen until the latest stages of the game.
Abilities: Master of pure Chaos Control without rival. Like his Avatar creations, he can also take over the bodies of people and creatures as if they were his own, generally preferring to possess creatures of myth to maintain his existing status and secrecy whenever he makes a physical appearance. Even without a host, the Creator has no true form, and can assume whatever shape and ability he desires at any given time. He specializes specifically in the creation and destruction of matter of nearly any description, and can change the environment around him in the blink of an eye.
Personality: Whilst generally depicted as a wise, all-knowing and benevolent god, the Creator is, in fact, quite the opposite. He is surprisingly immature and arrogant for a being of his age, and lends no weight to the criticisms and plights of his mortal creations. He remains overly proud of his accomplishments to this day, having built the world only as a monument to his sheer vanity in the first place, and regularly sacrifices the wellbeing of its population in preservation of it. Needless to say, he does not take criticism very well.


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Q: NetworkStatsManager - what is the earliest possible start time? I'm using the NetworkStatsManager class to retrieve the data usage of the apps.
If I provide 01.01.2018 as start time, it shows that my phone has sent out 5,4 GB.
If I provide 01.01.2017, it still shows 5,4 GB.
This lets me assume that there is a limit somehow regarding the start time. The documentation unfortunately does not mention anything regarding this.
So, how much in time can we go back?
Code:
This is the code which retrieves the data using querySummary:
private long[] getBytesSummary(Context context, int networkType, Calendar calendar) {
    NetworkStatsManager networkStatsManager = (NetworkStatsManager) context.getSystemService(Context.NETWORK_STATS_SERVICE);
    NetworkStats networkStats = null;
    try {
        networkStats = networkStatsManager.querySummary(
                networkType,
                Util.getSubscriberId(context, networkType),
                calendar.getTimeInMillis(),
                System.currentTimeMillis());
    } catch (RemoteException e) {
        if (debug) Log.e(TAG, "getBytesSummary: " + e.toString());
    }
    long[] result = new long[2];
    long totalRxBytes = 0;
    long totalTxBytes = 0;

    NetworkStats.Bucket bucket = new NetworkStats.Bucket();
    if (networkStats != null) {
        while (networkStats.hasNextBucket()) {
            networkStats.getNextBucket(bucket);
            int uid = bucket.getUid();
            long uidRxBytes = bucket.getRxBytes();
            long uidTxBytes = bucket.getTxBytes();
            if (uidsWithNetworkUsageMap.indexOfKey(uid) < 0) {
                long[] uidBytes = new long[2];
                uidBytes[0] = uidRxBytes;
                uidBytes[1] = uidTxBytes;
                uidsWithNetworkUsageMap.put(uid, uidBytes);
            } else {
                long[] value = uidsWithNetworkUsageMap.get(uid);
                value[0] = value[0] + uidRxBytes;
                value[1] = value[1] + uidTxBytes;
                uidsWithNetworkUsageMap.put(uid, value);
            }
            totalRxBytes += bucket.getRxBytes();
            totalTxBytes += bucket.getTxBytes();
        }
        networkStats.close();
    }
    result[0] = totalRxBytes;
    result[1] = totalTxBytes;
    return result;
}

As you can see above, I give a calendar object to the method.
This is how I get the calendar for the current year:
public static Calendar getCalendarCurrentYear() {
        Calendar calendar = Calendar.getInstance();
        calendar.set(Calendar.DAY_OF_YEAR, 1);
        // for 0-12 clocks
        calendar.set(Calendar.HOUR, 0);
        calendar.set(Calendar.AM_PM, Calendar.AM);
        // for 0-24 clocks
        calendar.set(Calendar.HOUR_OF_DAY, 0);
        calendar.set(Calendar.MINUTE, 0);
        calendar.set(Calendar.SECOND, 0);
        calendar.set(Calendar.MILLISECOND, 0);
//        calendar.set(Calendar.YEAR, 2017);
        Log.i("DataUsage", "getCalendarCurrentYear: " + calendar.getTime());
        return calendar;
    }

This returns Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 GMT+01:00 2018.
If I set it now to 2017, the result is the same as for 2018.
Am I doing something wrong?
EDIT:
I just did some testing, the limit seems to be 3 months somehow.
Anything greater than 3 months as start time results in the same value.
Can anyone confirm that managed to get it working for more than 3 months from current time?
Or is there any official documentation addressing this?

A: It shows the data usage since last factory reset of your device.
May be the date that you are providing is older than your factory reset of your device.
hope i was helpful.

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Labour MP praised for announcing he is HIV positive during Commons debate
Jimmy NsubugaThursday 29 Nov 2018 4:16 pm
Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle has revealed he is HIV positive.
He made the announcement today during a debate on public health in the House of Commons.
Mr Russell-Moyle, 32, is the only current sitting MP to disclose he is living with the virus and found out he had the disease nine years ago.
Mr Russell-Moyle told the Press Association: 'I felt like I had a duty as a Member of Parliament – a few months ago I was giving out awards, congratulating people who have spoken out about their HIV status, saying how brave they were, and there was a feeling in the back of my mind saying 'Well, if I'm congratulating people, I also need to be so brave to do that'.
'My job as an MP is to speak out about personal experiences and linking those with political experience.
'And if I can't do it, how can I be asking others to do that?'
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Lloyd Russell-Moyle revealed he was HIV positive (Picture: PA)
Sexual health charity Terrance Higgins Trust CEO Ian Green said: 'I think he's done everybody a service about talking about his own personal journey with HIV.
'I have had a couple of conversations with him and he's aware that because he's a Member of Parliament there is going to be a spotlight on him talking about his HIV diagnosis.
'I think it will go a long way to say that he's very successful, he's a Member of Parliament, he has no issue in terms of representing his constituency as somebody living with HIV. So that does a lot to normalise HIV in the public's mind.
'I think he has taken a very important decision for him, and from talking to him I know the reason he wants to do this is because he wants to tackle the stigma associated with HIV head on.'
Lloyd Russell-Moyle, Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)
Mr Russell-Moyle, the Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown, said the shadow cabinet 'had been very supportive'.
Former Labour cabinet minister Chris Smith revealed his HIV positive status in 2005 through a newspaper interview, a few months before he was made a peer.
Mr Russell-Moyle said he chose the timing of the revelation to mark the 30th World Aids Day on December 1.
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Nearly 20% of children between the ages of 6 and 19 are obese, which is up from 10% in the early 1990s. Not only can obesity lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, and other health issues, it's also a leading reason why young adults are turned away by military recruiters.
Many of the same factors that contribute to obesity in adults contribute to obesity in children and teens, including poor dietary habits, lack of access to healthy food, increased time spent in front of TV and computer screens, and lack of sleep. Most people today also don't get the recommended minimum of 60 minutes of exercise a day.
The benefits of exercise and outdoor play include improved mood, sleep, social skills, self-esteem, balance, strength, coordination, and endurance. Exercise helps school performance too; it's linked to improved concentration, memory, and classroom behavior. Plus, playing outside with the kids offers a great way for parents to really connect with children, which is more important than ever for busy families.
Make exercise part of your family's routine. Kids with active parents tend to be more active, too. Go for walks after dinner, hikes on the weekend, or play active games together in the yard or park rather than watching TV.
Encourage participation in sports or activities such as dancing, swimming, biking, or yoga. Getting your kids to be more active doesn't stop at signing them up though. Showing your support by staying to watch practice and attending games, competitions, and recitals can go a long way in keeping your kids engaged and motivated.
Structure screen time. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests limiting entertainment screen time to less than 2 hours a day. Set a schedule for when your kids can watch TV or be on the computer or handheld devices. In those off hours, get out and play!
Make exercise more fun. Try listening to music or tracking your steps while you exercise. Making exercise into a game can help keep kids interested and excited.
Let them fall. Parents often want to protect their children them from getting hurt, but it's important to strike a balance between protecting them and being overprotective. Climbing and running around a playground helps build strength, coordination, and brain development. Be careful not to discourage the types of physical activity that could limit this potential for growth.
Encourage your kids to keep trying. Losing a game, missing a shot, or not being able to perform a complicated move can be frustrating and can make your child want to quit. Rather than avoid failure, use it as a learning point. What can he or she practice differently or do better? Overcoming that loss or sticking point will be more rewarding in the end and keep your child interested and motivated.
Telling your kids to go out and play might not be enough to keep them active. But with a little bit of structure and lots of encouragement, you can promote a happy, healthy, and active lifestyle for your whole family.


Monarch Mine on my HO scale C&S Northern Division needed a removable tipple structure with moving hoist cables to cover its live-coal loader mechanism. This clinic shows how to scratch build a very large animated coal mine tipple, headframe, and boiler house to match prototype photos from the 1930s. Techniques include strip wood, styrene, and brass construction, and finishing with painting and weathering. Simple electronics and motors bring the model to life.


Ten-year-old Bryce, with a 30-pound cobia caught last week. The fish came on board a little green, doing some damage in the cockpit before being wrestled into the cooler.
Have a prized catch or hunt? Send it to us. Mail: Trophy Shelf: Sports, The Florida Times-Union, P.O. Box 1949, Jacksonville, FL 32231. E-mail: tusports@jacksonville.com (file size below 2MB, please).
QuikSlide products offers a stringer system that allows angler to add fish without untying or removing it from the water. The PVC-coated stainless steel cable is paired with locking stainless steel removable snaps. The design, the company says, is tangle-free, strong, quiet and won't scratch a boat. The stringers come in three lengths and start at $15. Go to www.QuikSlide.com.


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Posts Tagged 'player of the round'
Seto Takayuki – quality "made in Japan"
February 22, 2010 Radu Baicu	7 comments
Dorel Zaharia – 32 years old, striker, FC Brasov
The experienced centre forward helped his team come back from 0-1, with an excellent performance up front, where he partnered Attila Hadnagy in the first half and the promising Sabrin Sburlea, after the break. The former Steaua player levelled the score with an excellent right footed shot from just outside the box and managed to setup the decisive goal after a good run down the right flank and an excellent low cross for Sabrin Sburlea, who had such an easy task that he scored even though he had almost missed the ball with his right foot.
Zaharia, who's career highlight was a goal in the Champions League, on Emirates Stadium, against Arsenal, played 30 matches for FC Brasov, scoring four goals in the process.
Ciprian Vasilache – 26 years old, left midfielder, Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt
The once very promising left footed midfielder (can play on various positions, from left back to central attacking midfielder) was decisive for his new team, in the biggest surprise of the round, the 3-1 victory away at Steaua. Used on the left side of a midfield of four, Vasilache showed excellent work-rate, but also composure and vision, knowing when to keep hold of the ball, dictating the tempo and offering quality balls for the forwards. On top of all that, he provided the assist for Ceahlaul's equalizer and also managed to score an incredible goal: he surprised Steaua's keeper, Zapata, with a sprint from midfield and managed to score from 20 meters out with an undefined part of his body, as he blocked the goalie's clearance!
Vasilache, who started a promising career at Gloria Bistrita and played at a young age for Rapid Bucharest (only 35 matches in three seasons!) had been released on a free by Pandurii at the end of 2009, after he had failed to feature in a single game during the first half of season. He signed for Ceahlaul after spending a few weeks in Antalya, Turkey, and offering his services to any club interested to offer him a trial.
Takayuki Seto – 24 years old, central midfielder, Astra Ploiesti
The Japanese central midfielder was instrumental in Astra's vital win against Pandurii Targu Jiu (both clubs are fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone), the first away win of the season for the newly promoted. Deployed in amore advanced role than usual, Seto showed solid playmaking abilities, looking composed and visionary in the centre of the park, mastering the art of dictating the play, waiting for the right time to pass and choosing the right option to continue the build up. Plus, he gave a solid hand in recovering possession and also made several runs in the box, which could have been better speculated by his colleagues.
Seto has a very interesting story, as he left Japan at a tender age and moved to Brazil "to learn how to play football". Started to make a name for himself in Romania playing for a thrid league team FC Ploiesti and managing two consecutive promotions (FC Ploiesti changed its name into Astra Ploiesti). He played on a number of positions in midfield, even as a winger, and showed that he can score wonderful goals, even though, so far, has managed to score just once in the first division.. Still, this quiet and professional Japanese player impresses with his consistency, as he stayed on the pitch for 90 minutes in 17 of the 18 matches played so far!
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The state of Louisiana got something right. The people of Louisiana got something right. The legislators of Louisiana got something right.
All of those statements are a known rarity for people from Louisiana, we know how futile progress or change can be in the state. Missteps are frequent and often times gigantic but not this time. The state of Louisiana made a statement- although, one it should have never had to make- by now requiring unanimous verdicts as opposed to our previous 10-2, leaving Oregon as the last state in the union to have the law.
This is of greater importance in a place like Louisiana where the incarceration rates are the highest in the U.S. and the world as a whole.
Louisiana, itself, is not wholly to blame for the situation at hand. Yes, the creation of the law is but the Supreme Court has upheld the law previously. The most famous cases coming in 1972, both Johnson v. Louisiana and Apodaca v. Oregon.
In Apodaca the court's argument based itself around the necessity of "commonsense judgment" arguing that unanimity was not vital in that form of viewing. Frankly, though, the court got that one wrong. Commonsense is so if everyone agrees but that is not the case in non-unanimous decisions.
For Johnson the court made an even larger error deciding in five to four decision that non-unanimous jury verdicts do not violate the 14th amendment's reasonable doubt clause. It seems, though, that putting anyone in jail should require the agreement of all parties. No human deserves to be imprisoned unless there is an undoubtful reason for such a thing and the court ruled against that, in my eyes.
Today, though, the few dissenters of what has become known as Amendment Two, as it was on the ballot, argue that it is for efficiency and for monetary purposes.
The argument centers around the idea that if you require unanimity there will be more hanging juries, therefore adding time and money to an already lengthy and expensive process. Dissenters are not necessarily wrong but their solution is. Not requiring unanimous verdicts lead to even lengthier and even more expensive appeal processes.
The dissenters were few and far between as people across the aisle in Louisiana understood the importance of ending the law.
The next step should be to let currently incarcerated individuals have a re-trial since they should have never been in jail in the first place.
The Supreme Court would benefit as well by officially changing their precedent on the issue so to slam the door on laws like this in the future.
Luckily for residents of Louisiana- although, not currently incarcerated Louisianians, we actually made the right decision that finally ended this disgusting relic of the past.


Woodstock's Crystal Fantasy Suncatchers feature laser-cut charms that add a touch of whimsy and adorn a colorful cascade of crystals ending with a clear crystal teardrop. A lovely gift for anyone, this will appeal especially to gardeners, hikers and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Arrives in a sheer organza gift bag. Recommended for indoor use. These crystal suncatchers do for light what our chimes do for sound. More than 30-years ago, the first Woodstock Chime was created by founder and owner Garry Kvistad from an aluminum lawn chair he found in a landfill. As a professional musician and instrument designer, he was fascinated by the Scales of Olympos, a 7th century pentatonic scale that can't be played on a modern piano. Garry had the idea to cut and tune the lawn chair chime tubes to the exact frequency of the ancient scale. The resulting Chimes of Olympos was the first Woodstock Chime and is still one of our bestselling wind chimes. Garry and his wife Diane founded Woodstock Percussion, Inc. in 1979 and it remains a family-owned business in New York's Hudson Valley.


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Republican Gov. Phil Scott is running for election against Democratic Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman.
The candidates:
Both Scott and Zuckerman have been in their respective posts since 2017. In Vermont, votes for governor and lieutenant governor are cast on separate ballots, allowing a partisan split to exist in its executive branch, as is the case today.
Previously, Scott served as lieutenant governor for six years and as a state senator for 10 years before that. Zuckerman, also a longtime politician, had served in the state senate as well as the house.
Scott, 62, announced his reelection bid for a third term in May. He handily won the GOP primary election in August against four challengers.
A moderate Republican, Scott is one of the most popular governors in the country with a 65 percent approval rating. An overwhelming majority of Vermonters — 83 percent — also say they support his COVID-19 response, according to a recent Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS poll.
The governor has been a vocal opponent of President Donald Trump and announced that he will not be voting for him in 2020 in an apparent appeal to his state's left-leaning electorate.
Zuckerman is the state's first Progressive Party candidate to hold a statewide office. A champion of progressive policies like raising the minimum wage and legalizing marijuana, he endorsed fellow Vermonter Sen. Bernie Sanders in the 2020 presidential race.
Zuckerman, 49, jumped into the gubernatorial race in January and defeated former Education Secretary Rebecca Holcombe in the Democratic primary.
"As we look toward emerging from this crisis we must lead in a new way," Zuckerman said in his victory speech on his farm, which he has been running with his wife for around two decades. "We must lead in a creative way, we must lead in an inclusive and innovative way," he said.
The stakes:
Vermont is solidly blue on the national level, choosing the Democratic candidate for presidential, US Senate and US House races for the past recent election cycles. The governorship, however, is more of a mixed bag, alternating between both parties to represent the highest-ranked office in recent decades. Experts have said that Vermonters typically support the incumbent.
Another important 2020 race in Vermont is for the state's sole congressional district, between incumbent Democratic Rep. Peter Welch and Republican Miriam Berry.
The money race: Scott has raised $337,000 this campaign cycle, the bulk of which, $203,000, was collected in September. The governor has pledged to accept little resources for his reelection bid and instead prioritized his efforts on the coronavirus response. Zuckerman has raked in more money than Scott, with $568,000 total.
What the polls say: Scott has a huge 2-1 lead over Zuckerman, according to a September poll from VPR-Vermont PBS.
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Teva says opioids settlement to move forward in U.S
January 9, 2023, 8:22 a.m. ·1 min read
The logo of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries is seen during a news conference in Tel Aviv
(Reuters) -Israeli drugmaker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd said there was sufficient participation from U.S. states and local authorities to move forward with its nationwide settlement agreement to resolve opioid-related claims and litigation.
Teva said on Monday it has either already settled with or confirmed participation from 48 of the 50 states and will continue to pursue participation by the states that are yet to join. The sign-on process for states' subdivisions will now begin, it said.
The company in November finalized the settlement agreement to resolve thousands of U.S. lawsuits over the marketing of opioid painkillers and agreed to pay up to $4.25 billion, including a supply of the overdose drug naloxone.
It, however, did not admit wrongdoing.
The litigation over opioids, which began in 2017, has yielded more than $40 billion in settlements from drugmakers, distributors and pharmacy chains.
State and local authorities have said they will use the money to combat the opioid crisis.
More than 932,000 people have died since 1999 from a drug overdose, according to Federal data.
(Reporting by Leroy Leo in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Israel-Palestine visit comes amid soaring tensions
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SUPERB! 1937 Welta Weltini, 35mm Rangefinder Camera, CLA'd, Freshly Serviced!
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This is a 35mm rangefinder camera built produced in Germany just prior to WWII by Welta Kamera-Werke. It was an expensive, high performance camera. It's body was constructed of die cast alloy that was carefully machined, wrapped in real leather and fitted with an exceptionally fine, coupled rangefinder. The rangefinder made focusing quick and easy and it used precision prisms rather than mirrors to produce an image that was easy to see. It was also one of the first cameras to have the viewfinder/rangefinder is combined into a single window. Another advanced feature was that the lens and shutter moves together as a unit when focusing. This provides better lens performance (especially up close) than the more common "front cell focus" in which only the front element is turned in or out. The nice thing about this vintage camera is that you can still use it because it uses normal 35mm film.
This Welta Weltini with its distinctive angular chrome plated top cover was produced in a limited production from 1937 to 1938. In effect what it was a miniature 35mm version of the famous Welta Weltur. (The Weltur was a medium format, coupled rangefinder camera.) This original hard to find version was eventually replaced with the second model Weltini which featured a more streamlined top cover. This version remained in production until 1941, after which the production of war materials was deemed more important.
Before the war, Welta was well respected for its quality products and it competed on equal footing with Zeiss-Ikon and Voigtlander. Along with Leica, Contax and Kodak, Welta helped spread the popularity of the then new 35mm format. In an era in which cameras were simply painted black and chrome was considered a luxury material, it's clear that Welta intended to signal that this camera was an expensive high end product.
Popular with users as well as collectors, the Weltini ranks among the best prewar 35mm rangefinder cameras. Because of the small production numbers and low survival rate (many were lost, damaged or destroyed during the war) the Weltini remains a desirable and relatively hard to find camera. This is especially true of clean fully functional examples.
It comes complete with original brown leather case.
This camera has been carefully cleaned, lubricated and adjusted. Everything works. The coupled rangefinder never leaves you guessing about distance or focus. The rangefinder works smoothly and is easy to see. The bellows are supple and completely light tight. The quality Compur Rapid shutter has also been serviced. It works smoothly and all speeds (B, T & 1 sec - 1/500th) are appropriate. The slow speeds buzz along smoothly and the fast speeds are clean and snappy. I should also mention that the shutter is flash synced. It's been readjusted and tested and now works with a normal electronic flash. The flash will fire correctly at any desired shutter speed. (Which is of course convenient for flash fill.)
The lens is a sharp, fast Schneider f2.8/5cm (50mm) Xenar. Normally the Xenar lens is a four element design (and very similar to the Tessar). However the prewar Xenar is the exception to this. The prewar 2.8 5cm and 7,5cm Xenar lenses had five elements in four groups and is closely related to the Voigtlander Heliar.
The serial number on this lens, indicates that it was manufactured in 1937. The lens is clean and clear with just the usual light cleaning marks and it's capable of producing lovely photos with modern color and B&W films. As with all prewar lenses we recommend keeping the sun behind you for optimum performance
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About Startup India Initiative
Startup India is a flagship initiative of the Government of India, intended to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups in the country that will drive sustainable economic growth and generate large-scale employment opportunities. The initiative aims to empower startups grow through innovation and design. The initiative not only brought a sharp focus on startups but catalysed the Indian startup ecosystem and accelerated Indian entrepreneurs building innovative solutions for Indian and global needs. Since the launch of the initiative, several programs have been undertaken to contribute to the Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision of transforming India into a country of job creators instead of job seekers.
About Prarambh
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India will be organising 'Prarambh' - Startup India International Summit - on 15 and 16 January 2021 in a virtual format.
As a noun, 'Prarambh' means 'an auspicious beginning'. As a verb, it implies 'to start'.
Prarambh is expected to bring together top policy makers, industry, academia, investors, startups and all stakeholders from across the globe. In addition to deliberating on good practices from best of the ecosystems across the world, the sessions of the Summit are designed to showcase the spread and depth of entrepreneurship based on innovation in India. The idea is to attain attention of global capital for startups in India, mobilize domestic capital, provide opportunities for accessing international markets to our startups and evolve enabling policy provisions.
The first day of the Summit has been devoted to host dignitaries and stakeholders from BIMSTEC member States. The day will witness participation of renowned stakeholders from startup communities of BIMSTEC member states engaging in multilateral discussions and showcasing best of their innovations.
Startup India was launched on 16th January 2016 by Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, with an objective to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups in the country that will drive sustainable economic growth and generate large scale employment opportunities. The Indian startup ecosystem today is counted amongst the world's largest startup ecosystems and is growing at an unprecedented rate, contributing to the innovation driven growth for the Indian economy. The Summit also celebrates 5 years of launch of Startup India initiative which has played a pivotal role in spurring the spirit of entrepreneurship in every corner of the country.
The two-day long virtual summit will bring together over 200 marquee speakers from around the world and India, facilitate discussions on technologies, innovation, robust policies, and initiatives, enable government and international organisations to share their views and set on fire the minds of young Indian entrepreneurs, driving them to solve the problems and challenges that matter, not just for India but also for the entire world.
Encouraging and inspiring the youth for innovation and entrepreneurship
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The Ownership of the Burt-Stark Mansion Through the Years
David Lesley
Lawyer, planter, judge, Presbyterian Elder. Built the Mansion in the 1830s. Died in 1855.
House purchased by
Thomas A. Hoyt
Pastor, Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church. Called to pastorate in Louisville, Kentucky in 1859
House sold to
Andrew Simonds
Banker of Charleston. Married his cousin, a daughter of John A. Calhoun and great-niece of John C. Calhoun in 1860.
House sold in 1862 to
Armistead Burt
Also married to a niece of John C. Calhoun, the lovely Martha Calhoun Burt. U.S. Congressman from 1843 to 1853. Close personal friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Davis. Hosts to Mrs. Davis for ten days in April and to President Davis on May 2–3, 1865
James R. Norwood
Planter devastated by Civil War. Died in 1875. House occupied successively by widow Sarah Hester Norwood and daughter Sarah Norwood Calhoun.
J. S. Stark
Banker and Planter. Restored house and grounds as Abbeville showplace. Married Ann Miller, niece of Martha Calhoun Burt. Mrs. Stark and her twin daughters, Fannie and Mary, were active socially throughout the South.
House inherited by
Mary Stark Davis
In 1971, Mary Stark Davis agreed to donate her historic home to a properly formed public body so as to preserve it for future generations. To that end, the Abbeville County Historic Preservation Commission was established and its members appointed by Governor Robert McNair at the recommendation of the legislative delegation. In 1976 Mrs. Davis donated the contents of the house as well.
Watch an old building with care; guard it as best you may, and at any cost, from any influence of dilapidation. Count its stones as he would jewels of a crown; set watches about it as if the gates of a besieged city; bind it together with irons when it loosens; stay it with timbers when it declines. Do this tenderly, and reverently, and continually, and many a generation will still be born and pass away beneath that shadow.
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Memory access latency is the primary performance bottle-neck in modern computer systems. Prefetching data before it is needed by a processing core allows substantial performance gains by overlapping significant portions of memory latency with useful work. Prior work has investigated this technique and measured potential benefits in a variety of scenarios. However, its use in speeding up Hardware Transactional Memory (HTM) has remained hitherto unexplored. In several HTM designs transactions invalidate speculatively updated cache lines when they abort. Such cache lines tend to have high locality and are likely to be accessed again when the transaction re-executes. Coarse grained transactions that update several cache lines are particularly susceptible to performance degradation even under moderate contention. However, such transactions show strong locality of reference, especially when contention is high. Prefetching cache lines with high locality can, therefore, improve overall concurrency by speeding up transactions and, thereby, narrowing the window of time in which such transactions persist and can cause contention. Such transactions are important since they are likely to form a common TM use-case. We note that traditional prefetch techniques may not be able to track such lines adequately or issue prefetches quickly enough. This paper investigates the use of prefetching in HTMs, proposing a simple design to identify and request prefetch candidates, and measures performance gains to be had for several representative TM workloads.


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Hanna Nifantava (born  17 October 1999) is a Belarusian speed skater. She competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics, in Women's 500 metres.

She competed at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics, 2021 European Speed Skating Championships, and 2021 World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships.

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Shelby a native of Wolfeboro initially began her journey with yoga in 2002 as a first step to getting back into shape after years away from physical activity. It was the beginning of something beautiful. Starting with Power Yoga, Shelby soon became a regular. In 2009 she took the next step and joined her local gym. Shortly thereafter she was offered the opportunity to attend a training weekend for Les Mills BodyPump and reached her goal of becoming a class instructor in 2010. By February of 2011 she added the Les Mills BodyBalance program, a blend of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi to her teaching resume. In 2012 Shelby obtained both her Spinning and TRX certificates. Even still, yoga called.
In 2013 Shelby graduated from Yoga NH teacher training program under the guidance of Maureen Miller and Stacey Sky Gibbons.
Since then Shelby has continued to expand her knowledge and understanding of yoga. She attended SUP fitness training with Michelle Clark of Full Moon Paddleboard so that she might bring her enthusiasm for yoga and fitness to the water. As a teacher she makes every effort to bring her energy and understanding to each individual in her class.
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10 Greatest One Hit Wonders From the '60s & '70s Cashbox Charts 1965
About The Outsiders
Cleveland, Ohio's the Outsiders enjoyed a few chart hits in the mid-'60s, but their Dutch namesakes (who never released a record in the United States during their years together, despite the fact they wrote and sang in English) managed something a bit more remarkable during their time together. The Amsterdam-based combo were one of the most popular homegrown bands in the Netherlands from 1965 to 1967, and have since become a favorite among historians of the beat music era; Richie Unterberger wrote that the Outsiders "could issue a serious claim for consideration as the finest rock band of the '60s to hail from a non-English-speaking nation," and Richard Mason penned an essay on the group calling them "the most underrated band ever." The Outsiders were formed in 1964 by Wally Tax (vocals and rhythm guitar), Ronald Splinter (lead guitar), Appie Rammers (bass), and Lendert "Buzz" Busch (drums); the band embraced an eclectic style that made room for R&B, folk-rock, pop, and beat influences, as well as psychedelic accents as the decade wore on. After earning a reputation as a powerful live act (and adding additional guitarist Tom Krabbendam), the Outsiders made their recoding debut in 1965 with "You Mistreat Me" b/w "Sun's Going Down," which was released by the Muziek Express label. Both songs were originals, and the Outsiders were unusual among beat groups of the era in that they never recorded cover tunes. As the band's reputation as a striking live act grew (their show was frantic enough to get them banned from several major venues), the Outsiders found themselves opening for many leading U.K. beat groups touring the Netherlands, including the Pretty Things and the Rolling Stones, and after releasing a second single for Muziek Express, they signed a deal with Relax Records. After a handful of singles and an EP, they released their first full-length album in 1967, simply called The Outsiders, which featured one side of studio recordings and another taken from live performances. That same year, the single "Summer Is Here" b/w "Teach Me to Forget You" went Top Ten in the Netherlands, and a second album that compiled the group's single sides was issued. In 1968, Tom Krabbendam and Appie Rammers left the group; Frank Beek was recruited to play bass and keyboards, and the band opted not to replace Krabbendam. The same year, Relax Records was absorbed by Polydor, who released the third Outsiders album, CQ. Named for an amateur radio term meaning "Is anyone listening?," CQ was an ambitious set that combined the band's beat music influences with outré psychedelia and avant-garde sounds that were far ahead of the curve for the era. However, Polydor failed to promote the album properly -- the initial pressing was reportedly a mere 500 copies -- and the Outsiders disbanded in 1969. Ronnie Splinter dropped out of the music business, while Wally Tax and Lendert Busch started a new band, Tax Free. The Outsiders staged a successful reunion tour in 1997, but the group's story came to a permanent close with the death of Wally Tax in 2005. ~ Mark Deming
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Mafia: Definitive Edition is an action-adventure video game developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K Games. A remake of the 2002 video game Mafia, it was announced in May 2020 and is scheduled for release in September 2020 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game is set within a redesigned version of the fictional city of Lost Heaven (based on Chicago) in the 1930s, and follows the rise and fall of taxi driver-turned-mobster Tommy Angelo within the Salieri crime family.
Conceived as a full remake of the original, Mafia: Definitive Edition was built from the ground up with new assets and an expanded story, although missions and arcs from the original game are carried over. As with the 2002 game, players control Tommy Angelo throughout the game's single-player campaign, and its world is navigated on foot or by vehicle. New to the remake is the introduction of motorcycles, a first in the series. Mafia: Definitive Edition's gameplay mechanics are based on those of Mafia III. A 'Classic Difficulty' setting will also be included.
In 1930, after being strong-armed into helping two members of the Salieri family – Paulie and Sam – escape an ambush by the rival Morello family, impoverished taxi driver Thomas "Tommy" Angelo is assaulted by members of the Morello family in an act of revenge. While he is rescued by the Salieri family after calling in a favor Don Ennio Salieri promised him, Tommy loses his job after his employers learn about his involvement with the Mafia. With a lack of job opportunities due to the ongoing Great Depression, Tommy is forced to accept Salieri's offer to join his organization, and soon befriends Paulie and Sam as they complete various jobs together.
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Eddie is a wounded war veteran, an old man who has lived, in his mind, an uninspired life. His job is fixing rides at a seaside amusement park. On his 83rd birthday, a tragic accident kills him as he tries to save a little girl from a falling cart. He awakes in the afterlife, where he learns that heaven is not a destination. It's a place where your life is explained to you by five people, some of whom you knew, others who may have been strangers. One by one, from childhood to soldier to old age, Eddie's five people revisit their connections to him on earth, illuminating the mysteries of his "meaningless" life, and revealing the haunting secret behind the eternal question: "Why was I here?
Eddie is alone. He has no family and no friends. He is bruised both emotionally and physically. In the first chapter of this book, he dies while saving the life of a young girl. Eddie leaves feeling as if his life wasn't anything special and readers follow him into heaven where he meets five people whose lives and death were substantially connected to his own. The reader follows as each person shares a lesson and story.
If you haven't read this book, you need to go buy it right now. As much as it sounds like a corny version of Scrooge, it really and truly isn't. Mr. Albom is really great at telling a simple story in the most touching ways. I've often wondered whether people learn the secrets from their time when they die. Will we ever get answers? Well Eddie gets answers and it puts his life in a whole new light. This book is an emotional roller coaster and I found myself wanting laugh and cry usually at the same time. It is a quick read, Mr. Albom's books typically are.
For those who don't know, Mitch Albom's book covers are very similar even though they are stand-alone reads. I think the book recognition is stronger than the name recognition. I've found this very interesting because the covers are never anything fancy to look at but they always catch my eye because I instantly recognize them for what they are.
Have you read a Mitch Albom novel before? What did you think? Which are your favorite? Some people have very strong reactions against him but I'm not sure why.
I have only read The 5 People You Meet in Heaven. I loved it! Like you said, it's just a simple story being told but it's so powerful. There was a movie made about this book several years back.
I've yet to see the movie and I probably won't. I can't see it having the same impact.
Thanks for the great review. This sounds like my kind of book. I haven't read anything by Mitch Albom, but I have been meaning to.
Oh you really should. They always really touch me.
That sounds like an interesting book.I might just give it a go.
I have two giveaways going on at my blog if you're interested.
Let me know if you do. I'd like to know what you think.
Oh how I love this book! I love Mitch Albom; I read Tuesdays With Morrie in High school; and ever since I've picked up all of his books! I just love his writing and his books always just hit a nerve for me.
I taught Tuesdays with Morrie to my class and I'll always remember how enthusiastic they ended up being. It must be a great book if 9th graders who hate reading love it.
I can't say that I would even remember that cover after having read the book.
I wouldn't remember them either but now that I've read Mitch Albom, I recognize them as his signature.
I read this book years ago and loved it. It was so simplistic but so touching and inspirational. It prompted me to read his other books and I've loved those as well. Alborn is a good writer. I heard there was a movie of this book, but as usual, it doesn't touch the book.
It is sooo touching! And he manages it without telling a complex story.
I don't know why people would have strong reactions against him. I've always loved his books. I've read the 5 People, Tuesdays with Morrie, and For One More Day and I've liked them all. I guessnhe does write a little differently but it appeals to me. He has another one out that I haven't read yet and I'll have to pick it up. I think his books really make you stop and think about life and your own life in particular.
I didn't realize people did until I read other reviews and saw an entire website opposing his books. I've loved everything I've read by him.
I very much enjoyed this book. The only one of his books that I didn't like was 'Tuesdays with Maury'. 'For One More Day' was my favorite, though. I cried a lot.
Oh I loved Tuesdays with Morrie but haven't read For One More Day.
I read this book along time ago. I loved it! And Mom's bookshelf is the best place for books. LOL!
Ok! You convinced me, I'm going to buy this book.
Thanks for sharign this review.
Oh that's so great. I hope you love it!
I read this book years ago but I remember loving it. It made me cry!


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It's all well and good to talk about animal energies, but how do you actually go about encountering them? Well, there are the obvious ways such as going to the zoo, or into your backyard (if you have one) or any area where you might find a bit of nature lurking. However, one of the easiest ways to encounter an animal energy is through visualisation techniques. After all, while we can learn a lot from observing an animal in real life, we can also learn a great deal from the animal's spirit or energy in visualisation.
Visualisation, or the act of visualising scenes and sensations that aren't really 'around' us at the time (such as invoking the feel of a warm blanket on a cold day) are a way for us to get in contact with our deeper subconscious spirituality and in turn our connection to the divine. While it is a journey within, it also enables us to touch something greater than ourselves, an inner sacredness if you will, or an external divinity.
Visualisation is especially convenient as it can be done almost anywhere as your skills grow, and it can be done to maintain regular contact with animal energies. It is a technique that is handy in all forms of magic, if we have the concentration to sustain a visualisation, then we also have the ability to concentrate towards a goal, to improve ourselves and to grow as people.
If you have any problems encountering an animal in the visualisation, do not panic. You can do this as many times as you like, it is still a healing and relaxing practice, and the more you learn to quieten your thoughts and your body, the more likely you are to encounter an animal energy. Be patient and keep at it, the results will come in time.
1. Find a quiet space. It can be in nature or in your house. Sit down (since it's very easy to fall asleep while lying down!) in a chair and let yourself fall into a natural position. Try to keep your spine as straight as is comfortable for you. Consider having a thin blanket over you for extra warmth, since keeping the body still can lower the body temperature. A notepad by your side can also be very handy for any notes you might want to make.
2. While keeping as still as possible (small shifts are okay as you continue to relax), focus on your breathing. Slow it down over time, and as you slow it down, imagine that your muscles are relaxing further with each exhale. With each inhale, feel a healing, gentle energy come into your body and help with the relaxing of your muscles. Remember to focus a little on areas that take a bit longer to relax, like the shoulders, back, feet, hands and the face and neck.
3. As you continue to focus on your breathing, imagine that you are sitting down in a dark space. This space is quiet also, the loudest thing you can hear is your own breathing. The darkness is comforting and gentle around you, there is nothing to fear, and you are aware that you are safe and able to leave this space whenever you like.
4. After a while, you stand up and notice a path light up in front of you. This path can be made of anything, gravel, glass, wood, sawdust, leaves etc. As you follow it, you focus on how the path feels under your feet.
5. You reach a doorway. It has your name across it, so that you know that this doorway is intended for you. You place your hand on the door and open it.
6. Once you move through the door, you become aware that you are in a new landscape. This landscape feels natural to you, even though you may not have visited something like it in real life. It could be a desert, a forest, under the ocean, or anywhere at all. Let the details come to you. Become aware of any sounds like water or birdsong, any feelings like cold or hot. Are there any smells around you? What do you feel under your feet, what can you see around you?
7. Take a few more steps into this landscape, and then find a place to sit down that is comfortable. Close your eyes and say, 'I respectfully ask for an animal that is helping me at the moment to come forward so that I can meet you.' It doesn't matter if you don't get the words right, as long as what you say is said respectfully.
8. Keep your eyes closed and focus on your breathing for a few breaths, and then open your eyes. You notice that there is an animal nearby. It might be right in front of you, or it might be hiding somewhere. As it begins to approach you, notice how it makes you feel, and take note of how it approaches and what it looks like. It might be an animal that you're familiar with, or it might be one that you've never seen before, that you might have to research later.
9. Thank the animal for showing itself to you. Take the time to talk with it, and wait patiently for any answers it might have. It might speak to you in your language, or it might watch you quietly, or perform certain behaviours. If you are able to converse with it, do so. Ask it questions, if it likes to be called by a name, if there are certain things that it might enjoy as offerings, if you are able to visit it more often to learn its wisdom. Most animals are very forthcoming, especially in a first visualisation. Monitor your physical reactions at the same time, are you excited? Scared? Happy?
10. After some time, say thank you to the animal for coming forward and offer it something, even if the only thing you can think to give in the moment is your respect and humbleness. Over time you will get to know more appropriate offerings. Wait for the animal to leave, and then stand up and walk back the way you came. Eventually you will find the door that you came through.
11. Walk back through the door and close it gently behind you. As you walk back along the lit path, to the chair in the dark space, focus on your breathing and the animal encounter itself. When you sit down again, remember that you are safe and comfortable, and that your body is calm and relaxed.
12. Continue to be aware of your breathing, and as you do so, become aware of your physical surroundings, how the chair feels against your body, how your feet feel against the ground. Wiggle your fingers and toes gently and become aware of your body once more. Open your eyes when you are ready.
13. If you have a notepad, consider writing down notes of your experience. What was the animal you encountered? If you don't know what it was, then write down or sketch what it looked like. Make notes of offerings it may like, and messages it had to give you.
When you have the time, research the animal on the internet or in books. Learn about its behaviours and its habits. Even if it doesn't have any mythological lore associated with it, we can learn a lot from an animal from the way it behaves. Animals that partner for life can teach us how to be more committed to our partners, friends and projects. Animals that are very social teach us how to better enhance our social standing and understand social structure. Animals that primarily hunt meat know how to teach us opportunism, and getting what we want through risk-taking. Research is a very important part of getting to know the animal that visited you.
Once you have done this the first time, it becomes easier and easier to do it in the future. You can walk along the same path and visit the same animal again, or you can even try and visit another animal guide, though it's not recommended that you encounter more than two or three animal energies at the same time. If it is a water animal, you can even try contacting the animal in the bath, or in a swimming pool, to see if that changes your encounter. Likewise if your animal lives in a forest, you can try visiting a forest one day and contacting it there! Experiment with how you contact the animal, through a process of trial and error you will find methods and techniques that really suit that particular animal energy.