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Chris Walling, PsyD, MBA, C-IAYT
Vice President of Education and Outreach
Dr. Chris Walling, PsyD, MBA, C-IAYT, SEP is a licensed clinical psychologist, researcher and an active leader in the biobehavioral sciences. His work in academic medicine has included the administration of multidisciplinary leadership teams in hematology-oncology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and geriatric psychiatry at some of the top academic medical centers in the United States. His clinical focus in the behavioral sciences has examined the intersections of neuro-psychotherapy, affect regulation, and psychophysiology.
Dr. Walling is an Adjunct Professor of Somatic Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies, Past-President of the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy, and an Associate Deputy-Editor of the International Body Psychotherapy Journal. He is a Clinical Supervisor at the Wright Institute of Los Angeles, a Clinical Associate at the New Center for Psychoanalysis, and is a Clinical Research Fellow at the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium located at Indiana University where he and his colleagues are working to advance scientific insights from trauma psychology. Dr. Walling maintains a private practice in Los Angeles, California.
Amy DiLillo, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, BLS
Peer to Peer Steering Committee
After relocating to Massachusetts, Amy saw a need for senior-specific yoga offerings. She began teaching BLTT-infused classes and workshops at her local recreation center, senior center, and senior living community. Amy spearheaded an ARPF fundraising collaboration with her clinical colleagues to offer a series of Brain Longevity sessions. Amy collaborated with the senior center LSW on Resiliency & Neuroplasticity skill-building talks and has been a featured speaker in grant-funded programming (National Council on Aging: Aging Mastery; Massachusetts Council on Aging: Live Your Best Life).
Mary Lou Green, BA, MA, CDP, BLS
Mary Lou took care of her father who had Parkinson's-related dementia and cared for her 100-year-old mother who had unspecified dementia. She has 15 years of experience in caring for her parents in her home as well as becoming the care manager for her mother. Mary Lou has served as the Family Care Consultant and Community Liaison for Dementia Help Center since 2017. She has found her deep passion in supporting, educating, and coaching family members who are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia and in creating awareness for the vital role that care partners provide within her community. She resides in Palm Desert, CA.
Carol Hahn, MSN, RN, RYT, CPT, CDP
BLTT Faculty
Carol Hahn is a Registered Nurse with over 35 years of varied health experience in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home care, and adult day programs. She has taught in several university nursing programs and worked at the Alzheimer's Association. Carol is a Registered Yoga Teacher and a Certified Personal Trainer with her own business as a Wellness and Fitness Nurse.
Laura Jean Kokoska, RN, CKYI
Curriculum Consultant
Laura Kokoska is a registered nurse and certified Kundalini yoga instructor who teaches integrative practices to health and wellness professionals as well as individuals with complex medical conditions. As a holistic healer, Laura's focus is to empower the natural healing processes available in every human being. She is the owner of DNA Yoga & Meditation, in Niantic, Connecticut.
Cheryl Kravitz, APR, CFRE, RYT, BLS
Cheryl is President of CRK Communications and The Gentle Yogi. Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley appointed Cheryl as Vice-Chair of the state's Family Violence Council and Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett appointed her to the Montgomery County Hate Violence Committee where she served as Chair of Community Outreach. Cheryl served on the boards of the Family Justice Center Foundation and the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. She was an elected member of The Board of Education in Tulsa and taught journalism there and in Chicago. Cheryl was Program Chair of Leadership Washington and is a graduate of both Leadership Washington and Leadership Tulsa.
Linda Lang, C-IAYT, Therapeutic Yoga Educator, BLS
Following an 8-year career at the George Washington University-Center for Integrative Medicine, Linda continues to be dedicated to promoting integrative practices for healthy living. Her commitment to ARPF features programs rich in yogic content: movement, breath work and meditative techniques. Using the language of Hope, she encourages everyone to create lives of meaning, as we all learn to embrace the Unknown and Unknowable, with grace and curiosity.
Lucia Paris, Certified Alzheimer's Educator, BLS
Lucia is a certified Alzheimer's Educator who has been writing and presenting her materials for the last 12 years. She's also a facilitator for Second Wind Dreams® Virtual Dementia Tour® and has worked in elder and dementia care for 15 years.
Lucia believes the best way to beat Alzheimer's is through preventative health and spends much of her time researching holistic modalities. She completed her BLTT training in October 2020 and is looking forward to sharing the 4 Pillars of Prevention through blogging, social media, webinars, and speaking. She's anticipating the completion of her book Cappuccino's with Otto which takes the reader on a light-hearted journey with her dad who she helped care for as he aged.
Jane Stelboum, RYT 500, E-RYT 200, BLS
Jane founded Sarasvate (sar-as-vah-te´) in 2012 in honor of her mother Sarah, whom she lost to Alzheimer's – a company whose mission is to prevent memory-related diseases like Alzheimer's and help those already impacted maintain a high quality of life as long as possible. She does this through workshops, speaking engagements and Caregiver training sessions. She has been a featured speaker at conferences by the Smithsonian Associates (Yoga as Lifestyle Medicine), Aging Life Care Association, Alzheimer's Foundation of America and the Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center and has conducted workshops and trainings at yoga retreats, yoga studios, senior living communities and corporate offices along the east coast. Jane lives in North Potomac, MD.
Alessia Tanzi, RYT, BLS
Alessia has worked as a business consultant for over 15 years with leading consultancy firms and top executives of major international groups. She is also a member of the Ikyta (International Association of Kundalini Yoga Teachers). She is a certified Advanced Neuro-Trainer by the Neuro-Training College, Melbourne, Australia. Alessia founded Yoga Coaching®, a company that supports business people to reach their full potential. She has been teaching at the university for the elderly "Università Primo Levi" in Bologna for 5 years.
Cathy Watkins, Ed.D, RYT 500, RCYT, Wellness Educator, BLS
Scholarship Ambassador and Coordinator
Cathy is an educator who has an interest in blending traditional exercise, movement, and yoga. Cathy is a perpetually curious learner whose teaching style includes humor, spontaneity, and providing a supportive environment for her students, ages 5 to 91. She can be found most days reading, being with family and friends, cooking, and dancing.
Avtar Nordine Zouareg, MA
Two-time Mr. Universe bodybuilding champion, Avtar Nordine Zouareg is an internationally acclaimed, high-performance coach and wellness expert, bestselling author and speaker. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.


On a job board, you can check the currently available missions.
From boards spread around the whole map, you can learn what missions are currently available. To check it, you just need to enter the icon of an exclamation mark located in front of any job board. There are three main types of missions: mowing, transporting pallets and crop delivery. Each one requires appropriate equipment (a mower, a tractor with a front loader or a tractor with a trailer + supplies in the warehouse).
This tab informs you about the type of mission and about the reward.
For completing a mission, you will receive a reward and for doing it fast - a bonus. There's no penalty for not completing a mission or abandoning it. You have about 10 minutes for every mission, so it's a good idea to focus on one at a time, to obtain the bonus for doing the task fast. Places connected to missions (for example a field that has to be mowed) are marked on the minimap with a green circle.
When the mission is done, you will receive a reward and sometimes, optionally, a bonus.
Remember that you can change how often new missions appear in the settings. This way, you will be able to decline those more difficult or impossible to complete at the moment and new ones will appear very quickly (once every 2 minutes).
The rewards given here are only approximate numbers. The bonus is also an average number, but the main rule here is "the faster, the better".


Partnership will see Bin Weevils transfer the management of their advertising business exclusively to SuperAwesome.
Kids marketing platform SuperAwesome has entered into an exclusive partnership with Bin Weevils, the UK's largest virtual worlds for kids.
The partnership will see Bin Weevils transfer the management of their advertising business exclusively to SuperAwesome.
As part of the transaction, SuperAwesome will also acquire Bin Weevils' sales and ad operations teams.
Kids digital brands now on the SuperAwesome platform includes Bin Weevils, Swapit, Box of Awesome as well as over 70 content partners across mobile, web and online video.
"This is a major milestone for both companies," said Dylan Collins, SuperAwesome CEO.
"We've been huge fans of Bin Weevils since we started the company and being able to work together means we can create safe, entertaining experiences for brands at a scale and with a level of integration never possible before.
Richard Watney, Bin Weevils CEO, added: "As a company, we're focused on creating brilliant, engaging and safe gameplay for kids on mobile and web whereas SuperAwesome are the undisputed experts in the kids advertising space.
Bin Weevils will focus its resources and investment in the development of it's browser-based world and the production of a new title, called Weevil World, set to arrive in the autumn.
Weevil World will be a 'true cross-platform experience' for kids with the initial launch in the App Store.
SuperAwesome now reaches over 30M kids each month and the company recently expanded into the US with the acquisition of MobiGirl.


Premier Village Danang Resort is an exclusive beach retreat for discerning travelers & families seeking relaxation and indulgence in a serene beachfront setting. The resort is located on the tranquil My Khe Beach, only 5 kms from Danang City Center. Beautifully-landscaped cobble-stone streets connect villas to the resort's private white sand beach and facilities, including a luxury beach Club with Spa & Fitness Centre, an upscale seafood restaurant & all-day dining. Featuring a total of 111 beautifully appointed 4-bedrooms villas, with private swimming pool, the resort offers contemporary design in a modern sophistication environment.


Bast serves as a writer, poet, yoga & tantra teacher, holistic lifestyle mentor, visual and performance artist, fusion temple dancer, healing artist, and musician. She studied at New College of San Francisco with an emphasis on Art and Social Change, and and studied fusion bellydance for over 20 years. Her greater intention is to help facilitate 100% natural bliss & promote synergy between culture and nature.
Artistic inspiration comes from fertile personal experience in the non-dual path of yoga and both traditional & avant-garde forms of ritual performance.
Her performances are an opulent, surreal living dream, in which the barrier between artist and audience always dissolves.
Since 2007, she has lived and co-created with notable spray paint artist, Chor Boogie. Together, they have produced numerous collaborations of visual and performance art at galleries, museums, and special events.
Bast is the author HEART MEDICINE: A True Love Story, an intimate memoir about a healing experience with the African sacred medicine known as iboga.
She is currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area.


The Safety Orientation 101 consists of 6 online courses, which can be taken individually or together to make up the complete orientation Certificate and Badge. The content of each course can be completed within 30 minutes to 1 hour, including a training module and an exam. A Certificate and Badge is provided for each course, plus a full-colour wall certificate for the entire series.


A Florida woman who was jailed in a long-running dispute over her son's circumcision has been released after nine nights behind bars.
Heather Hironimus, 31, posted bond and was released at 10.18pm on Saturday, jail records showed.
She has been portrayed as a martyr by anti-circumcision advocates around the country, who have followed her case with rapt interest.
Hironimus and her 4-year-old-son's father, Dennis Nebus, have been warring for years over whether to have the boy's foreskin removed. She initially agreed in a parenting agreement filed in court, then changed her mind, giving rise to a long legal fight. Circuit and appellate judges have sided with the father.
With her legal options dwindling, Hironimus went missing in February, and ignored a judge's order that she appear in court and give her consent for the surgery to be performed. A warrant was issued, but she wasn't located until 14 May at a Broward County shelter where she was staying with her son.
Brought before Judge Jeffrey Gillen on Friday, Hironimus again declined to sign a consent form for the surgery, and was advised she would remain jailed indefinitely. After the hearing recessed and she reconsidered, she reluctantly agreed to sign, sobbing as she put pen to paper.
Though the signature solved a contempt charge against her, she still faces a criminal charge of interference with child custody.
Lawyers for both the mother and father have declined to comment, citing an ongoing gag order in the case. The parents had a six-month relationship but were never married. The father has called circumcision "just the normal thing to do".
In court on Friday, the father's attorney said the surgery had not yet been scheduled, but Gillen gave him sole authority, temporarily, for the boy's medical decisions, and granted a motion to allow him to travel out-of-state to have the procedure completed.
Mary Hironimus, the woman's mother, said she and other so-called "intactivists" planned to reach out to doctors around the country to urge them not to perform the circumcision.
Georganne Chapin, executive director of Intact America, which advocates against circumcision, said the images of a distraught Heather Hironimus signing the form to allow the surgery show how she was "bullied" into it and that she doesn't truly give her consent.
"If anyone finds out the circumstances under which she signed, a doctor would be insane to carry out that surgery," she said.


- Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate across the business and in the external health care environment.
- 5+ years experience and technical/functional expertise in one or more of the following areas: management consulting, financial analysis, project management, public policy, mergers and acquisitions, operations management and/or marketing.
- Experience with small or mid-sized cross-functional initiatives, with a moderate degree of complexity.
- Demonstrated experience developing analysis, presentations and support material to successfully implement strategy or change initiatives.
- Demonstrated relationship management skills at peer levels within an organization and external constituents.


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THE ŠKODA COMPANY
The first vehicle left our factory in Mladá Boleslav in 1905 and millions of others have followed it throughout the company's more than 120 years of existence. The company's registered office and automobile development department have remained in the company's home town, but production has also spread to many other places, cities and countries over time.
Mladá Boleslav is a hive of technical development. A place where models are crafted and put into full-scale production. The city hosting the company's production facilities is also home to its headquarters. ŠKODA currently manufactures the FABIA, RAPID and OCTAVIA models here.
KVASINY
This plant is the baby in ŠKODA's family of production facilities in the Czech Republic. This is the place where production lines build the company's flagship – the SUPERB and both the ŠKODA's SUVs - KAROQ and KODIAQ.
Since 2012, the Vrchlabí has been turning out highly sophisticated DSG automatic gearboxes for the entire VW Group.
PLANTS ABROAD
In recent years, manufacturing operations have been expanded on other markets, such as China, India, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Algeria. The ŠKODA CITIGO is made at Volkswagen's plant in Bratislava, Slovakia.
ŠKODA Annual Report 2020…
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GREEN FUTURE
Green FactoryGreen ProductGreen Retail
The company has set a goal to improve the economy of production by 55% in five key areas by 2018.
MORE ABOUT GREEN FACTORY
We are constantly increasing the eco-friendliness of our cars.
MORE ABOUT GREEN PRODUCT
The new concept of dealerships and workshops also pays much attention to the environment.
MORE ABOUT GREEN RETAIL
ŠKODA Sustainability Report 2015 - 2016…
Corporate social responsibility is integral to ŠKODA AUTO's operations.
MORE ABOUT SOCIAL RESPONS
The ŠKODA story began not on four wheels, but two: a bicycle called the 'Slavia'. Our founders, Václav Laurin and Václav Klement, built it in 1895. Besides their first names and a love for cycling, they had another thing in common: a strong inventive spirit...

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Scottsdale, Ariz. –The final round of the 46th Joanne Winter Arizona Silver Belle came down to the wire with Brigitte Dunne, 19, of Camarillo Calif., and Haley Moore, 18, of Escondido, Calif. finishing with an exciting sudden death playoff. Dunne birdied the first hole to clinch the championship with a final score of 210 (-6) for the three-day championship to win the Kachina award. Brigitte follows in the footsteps of fellow SMU teammate, Kenzie Wright, who claimed the Championship in 2015."I played solid all day even with an unplayable lie and hitting into the water. I just kept telling myself to come back fighting. I was able to make 6 birdies so I was putting really well," said Dunne.
Dunne, in her fourth Silver Belle appearance, said she keeps coming back to the Silver Belle because the tournament is at a perfect time between seasons and is an excellent way to see the results of her practice and she promises to be back again in 2017 when the Silver Belle will be held at Talking Stick again.
"The best part of the match was the playoff. Haley was playing such great golf – we both were. To make that birdie putt in the playoff to win it was the coolest feeling," declared Dunne.
Moore played a great round as well with a very consistent day and 4 birdies for the round. She acknowledged that Dunne was playing well and that to come down to a sudden death is an exciting way to finish the tournament.
The final day brought the low rounds of the tournament – 67 (-5) by both Sabrina Iqbal, 15, and Alisaundre Morallos, 17, both from California.
Presenting the Kachina awards were Thunderbird Foundation Representatives Cheryl Ruggerio and John Bridger, Executive Director. The Thunderbirds have long been supporters of the Silver Belle Championship and Junior Golf in Arizona.
46 years ago, founder Joanne Winter had a vision to create an opportunity for young women amateurs to compete against not only players of their own age, but those ranging in age from 13-23. Prior to that time there were few tournaments for young women and those that existed were age restricted. Since 1971 these young players have had the chance to compete and learn from one another and experience all that tournament play has to offer. The Silver Belle has grown into one of the premier amateur events for young women from across the United States and around the world. This year's event hosted players from as far as Singapore and China. In addition, there are six US players who are ranked in the top 100 of the World Amateur Golf Rankings –Alyaa Abdulghany, Gabby Barker, Jennifer Kupcho, Haley Moore, Krystal Quihuis, and Alana Uriell.


The UN currently has 194 independent member states. Although the Palestinian Territory is not now an independent sovereign, the United Nations has the power to recognize them, and to make them a UN member. Palestine's request for statehood would give them rights, and the ability to make claims in international courts. It would allow them to enter into treaties with other countries, and would make them subject to international obligations.
The criteria for statehood were set forth in the Montevideo Convention on Rights and Duties of States (1933). A state must have: 1) a permanent population; 2) a defined territory; 3) a government; and 4) a capacity to enter into relations with others.
As to population, although Antarctica has temporary visitors, it has no permanent population, and is the best example of a land that cannot become a state. The Vatican cannot become a state, since no one was born there, and it has no permanent residents. Western Sahara, with roving nomads, also fails in this regard.
Since Palestine has had a permanent population for over a thousand years, it clearly meets the first criteria for statehood.
A state must have a defined territory. Not all places with defined territories are independent states. Taiwan is a well-defined island that acts like a free state, but it is part of China. French-speaking Quebec has borders, but it is a Canadian province.
In the case of Palestine, their territories include at least the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. Other lands occupied since 1967 may also be claimed. Although the boundaries with Israel are now disputed, that is no bar to statehood, and the second test is met.
A state must have a government, as every nation must speak with one voice. If Somalia had to re-apply for statehood today, they would have a problem, because they are governed by warlords, and not by a central government.
Palestine has long had elected governmental bodies in the West Bank and Gaza. Despite Israel's disapproval of the freely-elected Hamas Party in Gaza, Palestine satisfies the third element.
A state must have the capacity to enter into relations with other nations. Palestine certainly has the ability to do this, and it therefore meets the fourth element of statehood.
The people of the occupied Palestinian territories have a right to self-determination under the UN Charter and the United Nations should proceed to recognize a Palestinian State.
The Bosnian War (1992-95), a conflict that has never been easy to explain, is finally moving towards closure, with the arrest in Serbia of Bosnian-Serb military leader Ratko Mladic.
When the former Yugoslavia dissolved into six countries, namely: Slovenia, Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, and Serbia, some provinces did so in peace, but Bosnia had troubles, because their religions and ethnicities were a Balkanized mix of Bosnian-Muslim, Catholic-Croat, and Orthodox-Serb.
When the Bosnian-Muslims and Bosnian-Croats united to form a Federation, the Bosnian-Serbs set up their own Republika Srpska (RS). This triggered a Civil War (1992-95), during which the Bosnian-Serbs, forcefully removed Bosnian-Croats and Muslims from their homes, in what became known as an ethnic cleansing.
The UN failed to act militarily, because the issue was seen by China and Russia as an internal Yugoslavian affair. The Security Council did however set up the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia to prosecute war crimes (1993).
After the Bosnian-Serbs attacked Sarajevo (1994), and under the lead of Ratko Mladic, slaughtered 8,000 defenseless Muslim men and boys in Srebrenica (1995), President Bill Clinton and other NATO country leaders finally used air power to stop the Serbs.
The Dayton Peace Accords (1995) recognized both the Bosnian Muslim-Croat Federation, and the Bosnian-Serb Republic (RS). The Federation now occupies 51% of Bosnia, while the RS Republic controls the other 49%, each with their own laws.
Since the war ended 16 years ago, the remaining task has been to bring justice to the victims, or their families, by prosecuting and convicting those who committed war crimes. Those commanders who ordered or allowed torture or murder, are individually responsible for breaching the rights of prisoners and civilians, under the Hague and Geneva Conventions.
Although it took 16 years to capture Mladic, there is no Statute of Limitations as to murder. After his extradition to the Netherlands, the judge must give him a few months to prepare for trial, but after that, the court must proceed promptly, as justice delayed is justice denied, and thus far, there has been no justice as to Mladic.
If I was a Palestinian, this is what I would have heard, as Israeli Prime Minister Ben Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress.
He told the people of Gaza, Israel will never work with their elected leaders, people they chose in free, fair, and open elections.
Although he said "I am willing to make painful compromises to achieve this historic peace," and later repeated: "I will be prepared to make a far reaching compromise," the part of the speech he left out was what, if any, compromises he would actually make.
Netanyahu's 4,000-year claim to the occupied territories, based on who was there first, has no basis. Even if Abraham had led the Jews to Canaan in 1900 BC, the Canaanites were already there, since they arrived in 3000 BC. Today, the land would belong to the Arab descendants of Canaanites, who were there 5,000 years ago. Oh, by the way, if we are going to start using this type of logic, then Florida belongs to the Seminoles, the Iroquois own New York, and Texas has to be turned over to the Apache Indians.
Netanyahu failed to mention in his speech that after the Jewish Kingdom was established (1006 BC), many others subsequently conquered and occupied the area, including the Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Muslim Arabs (since 7th Century), and Turks (1516-1918). The modern Jewish state, which is what we are talking about, did not come into existence until 1948.
Israel needs a new leader who has his head is in the 21st Century, and who respects the rule of international law. Once they find such a person, only then may there be a hope for a real and lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace.
The 1967 Arab-Israeli War started as Israel launched a surprise attack against Egypt, Syria, and Jordan. Israel swept through the Gaza Strip and Sinai Peninsula, and on to the Suez Canal, where they broke a blockade by Egypt, in the Gulf of Aqaba, and at the Port of Elath. Following the war, Israel occupied the Sinai (Egypt), the Golan Heights (Syria), East Jerusalem, and the West Bank (Jordan). Up to 250,000 Palestinians became refugees.
Israel was censured by the UN Assembly (99-0, 20 abstentions). The UN Security Council found the taking of land by force illegal, and ordered a "withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from territories occupied in the recent conflict" (Res. 242, 1967). The U.S. also asked Israel to withdraw, and barred the use of U.S. economic aid in the occupied areas. The Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) was founded by Yasir Arafat to resist Israel.
Israel ignored the UN, the U.S., the PLO, and international law, and started re-settling Jewish families in Arab Jerusalem, known as the Old City. The UN warned against changing the legal status of Jerusalem by conquest (Res. 252, 1968). They reminded Israel it is illegal under international law to expropriate land, or forcibly remove civilians (Res. 298, 1971). In a 14-0 vote, the Security Council directed Israel to return occupied East Jerusalem (1971).
Israel instead defiantly proceeded with 44 new settlements in the occupied territories, all started since 1967. 15 were in the Golan Heights, 15 in the West Bank, and 14 in Sinai and Gaza (1972).
Things changed in 1972 following a bombing raid, when the U.S. vetoed a Security Council Resolution censuring Israel. Since then, the U.S. vetoed another 40 odd resolutions critical of Israel. This explains why the Arabs and Muslims dislike U.S. foreign policy.
The Arabs tried to take back the occupied territories in the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, but failed, mainly because Israel had superior firepower, supplied by the U.S. The UN nevertheless continued to demand an Israeli withdrawal (Res. 344, 1973).
In 1978, Israeli Prime Minister Begin proved a withdrawal to the 1967 borders could be accomplished. During the Egyptian-Israeli peace process, Egyptian leader Sadat insisted on an Israel withdraw from the occupied Sinai. After Prime Minister Begin, Sadat, and President Carter, signed the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty (1979), Israeli soldiers and civilians withdrew, and peace has existed along the Sinai border ever since.
But the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Golan Heights, and Jerusalem, remained occupied. The UN criticized settlements in the occupied areas, saying they violated the rights of civilians, under the Geneva Convention (Res. 446, 452, 1979, Res. 465, 1980).
When Israeli law was imposed upon Syrians in the occupied Golan Heights, the UN declared the act null and void, citing the Geneva Convention (Res 497, 1981).
In 1985, Arafat said the PLO would accept the Jewish state's right to exist, if Israel would withdraw to the 1967 borders. The UN again called for a withdrawal, but Israel refused (Res. 592, 1986).
The UN deplored the killing of Palestinians in Jerusalem, and other occupied areas, in violation of the Geneva Convention (Res. 605, 1987). They also ordered Israel to stop deporting Palestinians (Res. 636, 641, '89; Res. 694, '91; Res. 726, 799, '92).
Another break came in 1994, when Israeli Prime Minister Rabin proved peace was possible, as he and President Clinton reached a agreement with Jordan (1994). After Rabin was assassinated by an Israeli extremist (1995), Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing Likud Party came to power, and the peace process stalled, as Netanyahu lifted a ban on new settlements (1996).
Israel later built a Wall in and around occupied Jerusalem, which the International Court of Justice said was a de facto annexation, in violation civilian rights, under the Geneva Conventions. (2004).
When Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005, it appeared that more progress was being made, but peace didn't really have a chance, since Israel closed off all land, sea, or air access to the Gaza Strip, and denied Palestinians of a right to exist with their own leaders.
When President Obama suggested a withdrawal to the 1967 border in the West Bank, Netanyahu rudely lectured him, saying the 1967 line is indefensible. The truth is the current border is indefensible, as it has led to nothing but conflict for 44 years. Netanyahu's fear-based approach will never work. Once the Palestinians no longer have a reason to be angry about an illegal occupation, only then may Israel enjoy peace and security. Since Netanyahu is unwilling to use the 1967 line, it's time for a new Israeli leader, preferably one who listens more, and lectures less.


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Q: Creating an INNER JOIN from 2 tables IF condition is met I have 2 tables, Products and Orders. If somebody creates an order, I want Product_Name01 from Orders to be filled in by the Product_Name from Products.
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The code below does not work. What am I doing wrong?
SELECT * FROM Sandbox.dbo.orders o
SELECT * FROM Sandbox.dbo.Products p
INNER JOIN o -- is this the target table?
WHERE EXISTS (
    SELECT Product_Name01
    FROM o
    WHERE b.Product_ID01 = o.Product_ID )

A: I think the inner join already "checks" if both tables have matching records.
"The INNER JOIN keyword selects records that have matching values in both tables."- - https://www.w3schools.com/sql/sql_join_inner.asp
So your query should probably just look like this:
SELECT * FROM Sandbox.dbo.orders o
INNER JOIN Sandbox.dbo.Products p
    ON b.Product_ID01 = o.Product_ID;

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using LiteDB;
using Moq;
using NUnit.Framework;
using Playnite;
using Playnite.Common;
using Playnite.Database;
using Playnite.SDK.Models;
using Playnite.Settings;
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.IO;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

namespace Playnite.Tests.Database
{
    [TestFixture]
    public class GameDatabaseFileTests
    {
        [Test]
        public void AddFileTest()
        {
            using (var db = new GameDbTestWrapper())
            {
                var testId = Guid.NewGuid();
                var filesDir = Path.Combine(db.DbDirectory, "files", testId.ToString());

                void testImage(string path, string resFilter, string addedExt, bool addAsImage)
                {
                    var newPath = db.DB.AddFile(path, testId, addAsImage);
                    Assert.IsNotNull(newPath);
                    StringAssert.EndsWith(addedExt, newPath);
                    Assert.AreEqual(1, Directory.GetFiles(filesDir, resFilter).Count());
                    FileSystem.DeleteDirectory(filesDir);
                }

                void testImageMeta(MetadataFile file, string resFilter)
                {
                    Assert.IsNotNull(db.DB.AddFile(file, testId, true));
                    Assert.AreEqual(1, Directory.GetFiles(filesDir, resFilter).Count());
                    FileSystem.DeleteDirectory(filesDir);
                }

                // Standard image local file
                testImage(Path.Combine(PlayniteTests.ResourcesPath, "Images", "applogo.png"), "*.png", ".png", true);

                // Standard image htpp file
                testImage(@"https://playnite.link/applogo.png", "*.png", ".png", true);

                // Standard image content file
                var contentImage = File.ReadAllBytes(Path.Combine(PlayniteTests.ResourcesPath, "Images", "applogo.png"));
                testImageMeta(new MetadataFile("test.png", contentImage), "*.png");

                // Local exe icon file
                testImage(Path.Combine(PlayniteTests.ResourcesPath, "Images", "YesIcon.exe"), "*.ico", ".ico", true);

                // Http exe icon file
                testImage(@"https://playnite.link/YesIcon.exe", "*.ico", ".ico", true);

                // No image
                testImage(Path.Combine(PlayniteTests.ResourcesPath, "Images", "YesIcon.exe"), "*.exe", ".exe", false);

                // No image http
                testImage(@"https://playnite.link/YesIcon.exe", "*.exe", ".exe", false);
            }
        }

        [Test]
        public void AddFileFailureTest()
        {
            using (var db = new GameDbTestWrapper())
            {
                var testId = Guid.NewGuid();
                var filesDir = Path.Combine(db.DbDirectory, "files", testId.ToString());

                void testImage(string path)
                {
                    Assert.IsNull(db.DB.AddFile(path, testId, true));
                    Assert.IsTrue(!Directory.Exists(filesDir) || Directory.GetFiles(filesDir, "*.*").Count() == 0);
                    FileSystem.DeleteDirectory(filesDir);
                }

                // Missing http file
                testImage(@"https://playnite.link/doesntexists.png");

                // Missing local file
                testImage(@"c:\dir\nope.png");

                // Http exe no icon file
                testImage(@"https://playnite.link/NoIcon.exe");

                // Non-image filed
                testImage(Path.Combine(PlayniteTests.ResourcesPath, "Images", "NoIcon.exe"));
            }
        }

        [Test]
        public void ImageFilePathReuseTest()
        {
            using (var db = new GameDbTestWrapper())
            {
                var testId = Guid.NewGuid();
                var filesDir = Path.Combine(db.DbDirectory, "files", testId.ToString());
                FileSystem.CreateDirectory(filesDir, true);

                File.Copy(
                    Path.Combine(PlayniteTests.ResourcesPath, "Images", "applogo.png"),
                    Path.Combine(filesDir, "newFile.png"));

                var resFile = db.DB.AddFile(Path.Combine(filesDir, "newFile.png"), testId, true);
                Assert.AreEqual(testId + "\\" + "newFile.png", resFile);
                Assert.AreEqual(1, Directory.GetFiles(filesDir, "*.*").Count());
            }
        }
    }
}

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Q: Possible to do double hashing with React Router HashRouter? Im trying to make this
<Route
    exact
    path={"/" + myPath + "/:product"}
    render={(props) => {
        return (
            <ProductInFocus
                productFocus={this.props.productFocus}
                state={this.props.productFocusState}
                match={props.match}
            />
        )
    }}
/>

where myPath is something like root/mobiles/ or root/clothes or to whatever category the product belongs.
Right now, url ends up like this: http://localhost:3000/#/mobiles/example
I would like for it to look something like this: http://localhost:3000/#/mobiles/#/example
Problem is, React Router HashRouter only creates hash (#) for the first path, not the dynamic parameter.
Anyone had this problem?
Thanks.

A: React Router doesn't offer this capability. The hash (#) is a part of the URI Spec (RFC 3986), and is intended to identify one fragment of a URI. It doesn't make sense to have two in the URL, just like it wouldn't make sense to have two question marks (?) in a URL.


Having trouble tracking your Adwords or Organic conversions? What about where your transactions come from? Perhaps it's something small like a button click?
I will help you fix your conversion tracking so that your online campaigns are measurable. I use a combination of Analytics and Tag Manager in order to read data on your website and feed this into your Analytics account in a way that is useful to you.
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"Intermezzo" from Notre Dame
2019-09-14; Saturday; 07:10:00
Honeck, Manfred Maria
Schmidt, Franz
Concerto No. 24 in C minor for Piano and Orchestra, K. 491
Honeck, Manfred Maria; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus; Lang, Lang; Piano (2019-09-14)
Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld
Honeck, Manfred Maria; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Offenbach, Jacques (2019-09-14)
Overture to Poet and Peasant
Honeck, Manfred Maria; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Suppé, Franz von (2019-09-14)
Overture to Maskarade
Honeck, Manfred Maria; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Nielsen, Carl (2019-09-14)
Masquerade
Honeck, Manfred Maria; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Clyne, Anna (2019-09-14)
Cylne: Masquerade
Honeck, Manfred Maria; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; TBD (2019-09-14)
Unidentified Soloist Encore
Honeck, Manfred Maria; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Unidentified; Lang, Lang; Piano (2019-09-14)
Concerto in D minor for Violin and String Orchestra
Honeck, Manfred Maria; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Mendelssohn, Felix (2019-09-14)
Rondo in A major for Violin and String Orchestra, D. 438
Honeck, Manfred Maria; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Schubert, Franz (2019-09-14)
Antonín Dvorák: Terzetto in C, Opus 74 for Two Violins and Viola
Johannes Brahms: String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Opus 111
Alfred Schnittke: Moz-Art (on K. 416d) for 2 violins (orch tacet)
Henryk Gorecki: String Quartet No. 1, "Already it is Dusk", Opus 62
Solo Bach or Ysaye
Honeck, Manfred; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Clyne, Anna (2019-09-14)
Honeck, Manfred; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (2019-09-14)
"Intermezzo" from Notre Dame
Honeck, Manfred; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Schmidt, Franz (2019-09-14)
Honeck, Manfred; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Offenbach, Jacques (2019-09-14)
Honeck, Manfred; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Suppé, Franz von (2019-09-14)
Honeck, Manfred; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Nielsen, Carl (2019-09-14)


A growing number of people all over the world prefer online shopping to going to physical stores; they prefer sitting in a comfortable chair at home to standing in a line. It's convenient and time-saving. So, the popularity of e-commerce will continue to grow in 2017. If you want to start selling online, Drupal is the best solution for ecommerce websites. We have already reviewed the most common mistakes when building e-shops, and singled out 20 usability tips for e-commerce websites. TToday we are going to predict some trends for this year for you to optimize your e-comm site in 2017.
Almost half of all web traffic is from mobile devices now. Smartphone owners got used to the convenience of contactless payments. For example, the American coffee company Starbucks increased their revenue in 12%, thanks to the 22% of their customers who were using the app.
Page speed will remain a key factor, and looking for new ways to increase a website's load speed will be a major focus. Since 2010, this factor has been included in the Google's search engine ranking algorithm. In order to create a better user experiences, Google announced in 2015 the Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) project. It aims to improve the mobile web performance by removing unnecessary code, plugins and adverts.
Sites using AMP are marked with 'lightning' symbol. They are ranked higher on the search engine results page on the displays of mobile devices. So, if you still haven't implemented a responsive design or AMP of your e-comm website, or still haven't created an app, then hurry up.
Nevertheless, give up thinking of 'mobile users' and 'desktop users' as different people. An average household has up to seven internet connected devices. The digital marketing scientists from Wolfgang Digital got paradoxical research results. Mobile devices (phones and tablets) made up 59% of traffic and just 38% of revenue, while desktops dominated in revenue rates with 67% and had lower number of sessions, 41% of all. The reason for these surprising statistics is that customers search on their smartphones, make their purchase decisions, and then switch to desktops later for actually buying something.
It's important to locate your advertisement in the right place on the web to make it noticeable for the right users at the right time. Web analytics help you identify and reach a target audience. There are a lot of programs connecting data about the same user from his or her accounts on different sites. The key component of the Starbucks app' success lies in the customer behavior data it collects. This allows you to offer personalized deals on the products that customers already bought. So, ongoing customization will be an e-commerce trend in 2017, helping companies stay closer to their clients.
Social networks will continue to impact the way we live, including the way we shop. Designed for communication between individuals they are now widely used by companies for commercial goals. Pretty soon, we won't need to leave our Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or other social media accounts to make a purchase. So, make sure you've added share buttons to your e-commerce site and shopping features to your social platforms.
A chatbot is an artificial intelligence program designed to simulate a conversation. It takes a written text input from a user, match it with a database, and provides an appropriate output. In 2016, this technology was widely applied in the marketing sphere. It's cheaper to use a chatbot than to hire a human for the same kind of job. It may be, for example, asking users about their preferences and providing them with some personalized options. In September 2016, Facebook enriched its messenger platform with an in-application purchase functionality. This allows bots to complete entire purchases for customers. This will probably become the norm soon. Most chatbots can only perform a few rudimentary tasks now, but the range of their capabilities will grow quickly in the future to ease customer journeys.
E-wallets are slowly replacing credit cards, because many people don't feel comfortable giving out their credit card numbers. Online stores will gain a broader audience when offering a choice of payment options, such as MasterPass by MasterCard, V.me by Visa, Google Wallet, BitCoin, ApplePay, and of course PayPal.
Think about the coming new year. If you are an online store owner, contact InternetDevels team and order the development of your e-commerce website to make it feature-rich, smooth-working and user-friendly.


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Q: Windows 7 64 bit, dual monitor issue When I switch on the Windows logo (the square) appears on screen 2 (preceeded by the normal system startup files). However it then switches to screen 1 for the welcome, login screen. Its just annoying that everything does not start on screen 1.
Any ideas?

A: Annoying, maybe... but necessary.  You're actually lucky enough to have a card configured to mirror by default.  In most cases, prior to loading the driver for the video-card, every port except for 1 is disabled completely.  After the driver is loaded, each display is initialized and made ready to use.
In all honesty, what would you want displayed on the other monitor prior to logging into your machine?


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Got a collector car with ignition points? Here's how to replace the points and set the timing.
"It's not a heap, dad. It's a classic." That's harder to justify when your classic muscle car won't start. Nothing like a high-compression V8 combined with a battery that hasn't seen a charge for a month and a half to make for slow cranking. Add in the indifferent, low-energy spark and incorrect ignition timing caused by worn-out points, and you've got an engine that won't fire--oh, and wet spark plugs too.
Modern engines use computer-controlled factory-preset self-adjusting ignition systems that never change their timing, have no moving parts and never need maintenance. Yay! A generation ago, every teenager, every mechanic and a lot of vehicle owners understood the theory and practice of changing points and setting the timing. Nonetheless, there are still plenty of older vehicles, outdoor power equipment, boats and tractors that need periodic adjustment or replacement.
The distributor on these older vehicles performs two related tasks. The first uses a simple on/off switch, the ignition points, to provide properly timed pulses of 12-volt electricity to the ignition coil. In the coil, essentially a transformer, it's stepped up to 10,000 to 20,000 volts. Then, the high-voltage electricity from the coil returns to the distributor, where the rotor inside parcels it out to the correct spark plug to ignite the fuel/air mix.
There's a lobed cam on the distributor shaft that pushes on a small rubbing block on the movable side of the points. As the cam and distributor rotate, the points open and close constantly. As they close, current from the ignition switch flows through the contacts into the coil's primary windings and then off to ground. This current generates a magnetic field in the coil's iron core. When the points open a few degrees of crankshaft rotation later, the current is interrupted, causing the magnetic field to collapse. This induces electrical current into the secondary windings of the coil, where the current is raised to 20,000 volts or more. The high voltage now travels over to the distributor, where the rotor metes the high-voltage pulses out to the correct spark plug.
All that current flowing across the points doesn't like to stop suddenly, and can initiate a small arc, which eventually erodes the tungsten contacts. The condenser cushions that arc, making point life much longer. But not infinitely long. As the contacts and the plastic rubbing block, which contacts the point cam, wear, the ignition points' clearance and timing constantly change. After thousands of miles, the timing has shifted enough to affect performance, and the ritual of changing the points and setting the timing becomes necessary. How often? Some vehicles need to have the timing adjusted as often as every 10,000 miles to maintain peak performance. High-revving engines will need premium points with a high-pressure spring to keep the points from bouncing at increased revs. Some points assemblies include the condenser, yet for others, it's a separate part. Condensers are inexpensive enough that it makes no sense not to replace them with every set of points. They should last as long as a set of points, 20,000 miles at least.
Kettering Ignition: Charles F. "Boss" Kettering was one of the founders of Delco, and the inventor of the battery-point-style ignition system, first used by Cadillac in 1910. Wear, inaccuracy and high maintenance have forced car manufacturers to abandon this system, replacing it with computers and individual ignition coils for every cylinder--and no points to wear out.
The function of the ignition system is to fire the spark plugs at the correct time, just before the piston hits top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke, to ignite the fuel/air mixture, thence producing high pressure in the cylinder to force the piston down and, subsequently, the wheels to move the car forward. The spark plug normally fires anywhere from 10 to 45 degrees before the piston reaches TDC, to allow the fuel/air mixture's flame front to traverse the combustion chamber. It takes a few milliseconds for the pressure in the cylinder to build, and waiting until TDC would make the pressure peak too late in the piston's downward stroke to be most efficient. Under some engine-operating conditions, the advance might adjust the ignition timing to as much as 45 degrees before TDC. Signs of incorrect ignition timing include hard starting, spark knock, poor power, overheating and decreased fuel economy.
This Chevy V8 uses an old-school Kettering-style ignition distributor. To set the timing after replacing the points and condenser, you'll need, no surprise, an old-fashioned stroboscopic timing light.
There are two main types of advance mechanism built into the distributor. The first is the centrifugal advance. A pair of bob-weights spin atop the distributor shaft, restrained by small springs. As the engine speeds up, centrifugal force pulls the weights outward, which in turn makes the top of the split distributor shaft advance. Missing springs or a gummed-up linkage can give too much advance too soon, or none at all.
Similarly, a vacuum advance uses a rubber diaphragm to advance or retard the timing. Vacuum from the carburetor pulls on one side of the diaphragm, pulling the points around the distributor and making the plugs fire earlier. A leaky vacuum line, a disintegrating rubber diaphragm or a sticky breaker plate can make the advance mechanism balky.
Inoperative advance mechanisms can deliver too much or too little ignition advance. Too much advance can make the engine ping. Too little causes power loss and overheating.
Installing the new points and condenser is simple, and usually requires no more than a screwdriver. The proportion of time the distributor's cam keeps the points closed and open is referred to as dwell angle. Adjust the dwell angle initially by using a feeler gauge. Most V8 American iron should be adjusted to 0.018 to 0.020 inches, while four-cylinder engines, like early VWs, start around 0.014 inches. Close is good enough, because the only really accurate way to set dwell is with a--wait for it--dwell meter. The dwell angle should be 30 to 35 degrees for V8s and 44 to 50 degrees for four-cylinder engines. Check the shop manual for your car. Attach the dwell meter to the coil's low-voltage leads and spin the engine with the starter motor to check and trim the dwell. Some cars have a small window in the distributor to let you set dwell with the car running, a real timesaver because you don't have to crank the engine with the starter, adjust the points and check the dwell again.
Setting Dwell: Changing the clearance in the points affects the proportion of time the points are closed ("dwell") and the charging of the coil. A dwell meter is needed to properly adjust the dwell angle, which is done with the engine spinning on the starter motor or, on some engines, actually idling.
Before you button up the distributor, clean the point contacts of any oil left behind by your feeler gauges. Contamination will carbonize and become a resistance where there should be only metal-to-metal contact. I usually just use the corner of a business card to scrub any contamination off. Add a dab of point-cam lube to the rubbing block.
Got the timing specs? Find the timing marks on the harmonic balancer or on the flywheel. Use some contrasting paint or a felt pen to brighten the timing mark. Hook the timing light to the No. 1 plug wire. Start the engine, and shine the timing light at the timing marks. Mind the whirling fan and the belts, reminds my old-timer mechanic pal Lefty. The strobing light will "stop" the spinning pulley when the No. 1 plug fires. Loosen the clamp holding the distributor down and slightly rotate the body of the distributor to line up the timing marks. Revving the engine slightly should make the mechanical advance actuate--you'll see the timing marks advance and retreat as the engine surges. Tighten the distributor clamp, reconnect any vacuum lines and drive.


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Mamallapuram Shore Temple
The splendour of South Indian architecture radiates brightly in this shore. The majesty and glory of the Mamallapuram Shore Temple is one for all ages. Close your eyes. Meditate. Relieve yourself from the pressures of the world.
Scots and the city
The East India Company and the British Empire's presence in Tamil Nadu caused an influx of officers, officials and men from not just England but Scotland and Ireland. This also left a distinctive and beautiful imprint on the landscape of Tamil Nadu, especially its architecture. Part 22 of an Outlook special on lesser-known travel ideas in Tamil Nadu.
Chennai is known for its beautiful churches that attract not just worshippers but engineers and architects like a magnet. And perhaps the most beautiful of these is St. Andrews, often counted among one of the world's top ten beautiful Georgian buildings. This Presbyterian place of worship was built and consecrated for Scotsmen about 200 years ago and still stands tall and graceful as one of the city's most loved landmarks.
With its pale white colour, graceful steeple, rounded, colonnaded portico, St. Andrew's Church stands like a stunning jewel in the middle of its stunning sylvan 9-acre compound. Designed by two architects, Major Thomas de Havilland and Colonel Caldwell, the edifice is a harmonious blend of neo-classical, and Corinthian architectural styles.
The Kirk (Scottish for church) is thought to be the first British-built building in India. Its interiors have delighted architects and history buffs over generations. The deep blue dome is encrusted with crushed seashells mixed with lapis lazuli stones and lit with golden stars to replicate a star-studded Scottish night sky. Twenty-seven feet tall warm and rich stained-glass windows, believed to have been brought from Scotland, add to its stunning beauty.
Another iconic institution, the Madras Christian College, had its origins in the General Assembly School founded by the Reverend John Anderson, the first missionary of the Church of Scotland in 1837. Reverend William Miller upgraded the school to a college by adding F.A. and B.A. courses and named it the 'Madras Christian College' on January 1, 1877. Significant contributions from family members, old students and the Madras Government helped to erect the imposing college buildings and hostels opposite the High Court. The impressive main buildings were designed by Swiss architect Henry Schaetti.
The old campus of the Madras Christian College houses another church – a small Victorian building known as Anderson Church, named after John Anderson, a Scottish missionary who founded the mission of the Free Church of Scotland at Madras. It has an interesting collection of images of Jesus Christ and Christianity in a bold, colourful, thoroughly Indian style reminiscent of Hindu religious imagery.
Another enduring city landmark is the Munro statue that commemorates the much-loved Sir Thomas Munro, the then Governor of Madras who was considered the father of the Ryotwari System.
The Government Ophthalmic Hospital at Egmore established in 1819 is the world's second-oldest eye hospital. It houses Elliott Museum, named after the then Superintendent Lt. Colonel R. H. Eliott, a Scotsman, who was in charge between 1904 and 1913.
But undoubtedly the biggest Scot influence on Chennai's skyline is the maverick genius architect, R.F. Chisholm who designed and engineered so many of the city's marvellous Indo-Saracenic edifices Chennai boasts the largest collection of his works — the magnificent Presidency College, stunning Senate House, the General Post Office (GPO), the Victoria Public Hall or the Town Hall and Central Station.
It is not only in Chennai that the Scots left a lasting footprint. The Scott Christian College (Autonomous) in Nagercoil is a classic example. Founded in 1809 at Mylaudy by the Reverend William Tobias Ringeltaube as a village-church school, today the college is consistently ranked among the top 50 colleges in India as per the ranking of NIRF.
It can thus without exaggeration be said that people of Scot descent had a huge role to play in the development of Chennai and indeed the whole of Tamil Nadu. This is evident in tangible structures as well as the education system in the state. As such, it is fascinating for history buffs to trace the Scot's influence and impact on Tamil Nadu.
Cuisines of the Tamil Land
The delectable cuisine of Tamil Nadu is a culinary style which dates to antiquity and has since influenced the other states of South and South-East Asia.
Explore the regional cuisine of Tamil Nadu
Next time you visit Tamil Nadu explore beyond idli, vada and sambar. Instead savour each regional cuisine that boasts of unique cooking methods and spices. They have been backed with heirloom family recipes, ancient culture and traditions, community history and external influences.
Sweet Savouries from Tamil Nilam
No meal can be treated as complete without the desserts. The indulgent desserts of Tamil Nadu are exquisite and nutritious. Most are healthy preparations using less sugar and include healthy proteins like green gram and chickpea.
A relic of bygone Chola power & prosperity
The great Chola king, Rajaraja II (1143 CE –1173 CE), built the Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram, which is ranked only third after the two famed Chola temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram. Read more...
Explore the Surreal Kolli Hills
Dazzling through the woods on top of hills of the Eastern ghats is the road that bends the most. Located in the high altitudes of the Eastern ghats, the Kolli Hills derive their name from the Goddess who guards the hills-ettukai Amman, also called the Kollipavai. Run wild and free in the unrevealed greenery.
The mountains are calling...
Check out these five lesser-known but pristine hill stations of Tamil Nadu that will certainly leave you spellbound. Explore the unexplored.
On the sands of time
The southernmost tip of India is a charming town blessed with beautiful temples, historical monuments and serene beaches. Kanniyakumari has been and remains a preferred destination for tourists. Part 5 of an Outlook special on tourism in Tamil Nadu.
Of faith and history
A district steeped in the history of faith, with links to epic legends as well as to modern-day visionaries, Ramanathapuram delights those who love history, gladdens the hearts of nature lovers and soothes the souls of spiritual seekers. Part 6 of an Outlook Special on tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu.
Of Worship and Waterfalls
A unique corner of Tamil Nadu, the newly-formed district of Tenkasi is home to spectacular waterfalls and ancient temples. A visit to Tenkasi is balm for the soul. Part 7 of an Outlook special on unexplored tourist spots in Tamil Nadu.
Unstained Salem
Synonymous with stainless steel, Salem's other charms usually go unremarked. About 160 km from Coimbatore, this small city on the route to many better-known getaway destinations is overlooked by tourists. While religious travellers flock here, Salem is as significant for its lush greenery, waterfalls and rich history. Part 9 of an Outlook Special on unknown tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu.
Of forts, faith and food
Replete with a unique history and heritage, nature and nuance, culture and cuisine are the town and district of Dindigul in Tamil Nadu. Part 9 of an Outlook Special on lesser-known tourist spots takes you on a tour of this unforgettable destination.
Gift of the Forest
One of the top hill stations of Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal has many well-known attractions. Yet, in spite of its popularity, it remains a serene island and retains the simple charm of a century ago. Part 10 of an Outlook special series on tourist spots of Tamil Nadu.
Yours Truly, Trichy
With its magnificent houses of worship and its heavy industries, the symbols of its past glory and the titles of its present significance, Trichy is an intriguing city. Part 11 of an Outlook Special series on Tamil Nadu tourism.
Magical Madurai
Bustling and yet soulful, ancient and yet modern, cultured and progressive, Madurai epitomises the best of Tamil Nadu. Part 12 of an Outlook special on tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu.
Of serenity and spirituality
Enveloped in an ambience of spirituality, Thiruvannamalai is one of the most serene destinations in Tamil Nadu. Part 13 of an Outlook special on lesser-known destinations in the state.
A town of temples
Tamil Nadu has a plethora of towns famous for their temples. But Kumbakonam is special among these. Part 14 of an Outlook special on lesser-known destinations in the state.
The Town of the Cosmic Dance
Yet another beautiful temple town built by the Cholas, Chidambaram has a quaint charm in addition to its spiritual significance. Part 15 of an Outlook special on tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu.
Of serenity and scenery
Endless greenery, unique temples, interesting festivals and wildlife reserves make Pollachi in Tamil Nadu an intriguing destination. Part 17 of an Outlook special on lesser-known destinations in the state.
A Festival of Kite Runners
This Independence Day weekend over the Bay of Bengal, kite history will be created! The state of Tamil Nadu welcomes kite flying culture on the most historic weekend of India as it celebrates 75 years of Independence!
A Trail Along The Coromandel Coast
Azure waters, clear skies, and shimmering sand. Tamil Nadu is where each beach lover's heaven exists
From 16th Century To Now, The Past Still Lives On
Discover the beauty left behind by the Portuguese, the Dutch, the British, the Scottish, and the Irish in Tamil Nadu
15 free things to do in Chennai, India's southern capital
Chennai, the steamy capital of Tamil Nadu, is huge, sometimes hectic, and a perfect introduction to the wonderful, frenetic energy of South India. The city sprawls for miles along one of the world's largest urban beaches, dotted with temples, museums, Raj relics, and restaurants serving what could well be the world's finest vegetarian cuisine.
6 top day trips from Chennai for steamy southern adventures
Often overlooked by the crowds who flock to Delhi and Mumbai, fascinating, foodie Chennai is the gateway to India's steamy south. Within easy striking distance of the Tamil Nadu capital are timeless temple towns, coastal nature reserves, old colonial outposts and beach resorts that are as popular for monsoon watching as sitting on the sand.
5 Reasons To Travel To India's Tamil Nadu
Of cuisine and culture
In the beautiful state of Tamil Nadu, is a quaint town that is typical as well as atypical of the state in several intriguing ways. Part 17 of an Outlook special on lesser-known destinations in Tamil Nadu looks at Karaikudi
History, built up
In our times of matchbox apartments and crowded parks, uninspired design and soulless malls, Chennai offers up a slice of both grandeur and grace through its several heritage buildings reflective of colonial times. Part 18 of an Outlook special on lesser-known destinations in Tamil Nadu
Colonial Cousins
Chennai is graced with a rich architectural legacy from the times of British colonial rule. Part 19 of an Outlook special on lesser-known aspects of Tamil Nadu as a tourist destination.
Pockets of Portugal
Much before the British established their stronghold over India, the Portuguese had established trade relations with the country. Heritage buildings in various parts of India reflect traces of Portuguese architectural traditions. While Goa might come first to mind, Tamil Nadu also has quite a few imprints of Portuguese culture. Part 20 of an Outlook special on lesser-known places of interest in the state.
Portal to Portugal
The imprint of the Portuguese in Tamil Nadu has a long history that predates the British, the Dutch and the French. This is still evident today in some churches and other buildings that remain, offering travellers who are interested in history and heritage an intriguing glimpse of our past. Part 21 of an Outlook special on lesser-known travel ideas in Tamil Nadu.
The magic of Marghazi
Marghazi. From the name of an auspicious month to a word synonymous with a month-long festival of music and dance today, as the global cultural cognoscenti will attest to. Part 23 of an Outlook special on tourism in Tamil Nadu gives you a peek into one of the world's biggest music festivals.
The dance of history
The Shore Temple. Magnificent sculptures. Windswept beaches. The whisper of waves. That is Mahabalipuram every day. But, for a month every year, it becomes a stage for the tinkle of anklets, the beat of the drum and the glorious sight of dancers in tandem. Part 24 of an Outlook special series on the tourism events and destinations of Tamil Nadu - the Indian Dance Festival.
Here's a list of top attractions in Tamil Nadu that you must experience at the very next opportunity.
Cuisine and Gastronomy