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Theatre Delicatessen
Guardian House, 119 Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 3 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
Taking over the old Guardian building in Farringdon and filling it with rehearsal rooms and performance spaces, Theatre Delicatessen not only takes an entrepreneurial approach... More
The Piano Works
London > Entertainment > Live Music
113-117 Farringdon Road, EC1R | 4 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
Housed in an intimately lit Victorian warehouse, The Piano Works is a non-stop live music venue where in-house musicians take ... More
London Welsh Centre
London > Entertainment
157-163 Gray's Inn Road, WC1X | 4 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
A cultural and community centre on Grays Inn Road the London Welsh Centre has been promoting Welsh culture and language in London... More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Rosebery Avenue, Islington, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 8 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of national... More
Sadler's Wells Theatre
Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 8 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
Modern contemporary dance and music performance space. Occupying a site with a long tradition of entertaining Londoners, Sadler's Wells exists to bring the best of... More
Curzon Bloomsbury
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
The Brunswick, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 9 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
The arthouse Renoir Cinema underwent a major refurbishment in 2015 by The Curzon Cinema Group. Reopening as the Curzon Bloomsbury, the new name pays homage... More
96-98 Pentonville Road, Clerkenwell, London N1 | 10 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
The Lexington is both a music venue and an English pub that thinks it's an American speakeasy. While this may sound like trying to please... More
The Horse Hospital
30 Colonnade, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 10 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
As the name suggests, The Horse Hospital wasn't always the modern arts venue it is today. Once home to sick and injured horses - many... More
The Old Red Lion Theatre
418 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 11 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
One of London's most famous fringe pub theatres, the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington was founded in 1979 by Charlie Hanson and is a... More
275 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, London N1 | 11 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
Housed inside the old King's Cross Cinema, the Scala might be a bit tattered around the edges but this only adds to its battered charm.... More
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience
10-14 White Lion Street, Angel, N1 | 11 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
Bringing the fantasies of... More
Peacock Theatre
Portugal Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 14 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
This theatre is a major force on the national and international dance scene, with an innovative programme from Sadler's Wells that is keeping London's... More
Museum Of Comedy
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Bloomsbury Way, St Georges Church, WC1A | 14 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
Opened in spring 2014, the Museum of Comedy is "particularly strong on the history of British comedy" (Evening Standard). Combining... More
Gillian Lynne Theatre
166 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 15 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
Although this site has been an entertainment venue since at least the mid-19th century, the Gillian Lynne Theatre only opened its doors in 1973, making... More
Top Secret Comedy Club @ The Africa Centre
This new Covent Garden alternative to the West End tourist traps has welcomed the likes of filthy San Franciscan Scott Capurro and TV favourite Andi... More
The Funny Side of Covent Garden (Upstairs at The George)
213 Strand, Holborn, London WC2R | 15 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
The Funny Side comedy group runs comedy clubs in three locations in London, including the flagship Covent Garden venue above The George pub which puts... More
Kings Place
90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 15 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
Just 150 metres from King's Cross and St Pancras stations and with a waterside setting, the Dixon-Jones designed Kings Place combines the offices of The... More
King's Cross Theatre
Cnr Of King's Boulevard And Goods Way, King's Cross, London N1C | 16 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
A purpose built 1,000-seat theatre, complete with a railway track and platforms, created especially for Mike Kenny's Olivier Award-winning adaptation of E. Nesbit's 'The Railway... More
Platform Theatre
1 Handyside Street, King's Cross, London N1C | 16 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
Part of the University of the Arts London's award-winning campus for Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, Platform Theatre has four performance spaces... More
Shaftesbury Theatre
210 Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 16 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
A large and appealingly shabby Edwardian theatre which has produced almost a century of successful popular theatre and musicals. The most notorious of these was... More
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 16 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance... More
Described by the Queen as 'one of the wonders of the modern world' , the Barbican Centre has also been voted 'London's ugliest building'. Ugly... More
Barbican The Pit
In the two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and the Pit - you can enjoy everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from... More
clueQuest
169-171 Caledonian Road, N1 | 16 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
Launched in 2013 with PLAN52, clueQuest has since become one of London's most popular live escape games and top tourist attractions. Moving from its original... More
Fortune Theatre
Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 17 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
The first theatre built after World War I is an astonishing piece of architecture. Built in 1922-4, it preceded the arrival of the Art Deco... More
RADA - Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre
Malet Street, WC1E | 17 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
RADA's 160-seat Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre. ... More
Angel Comedy Club
The Camden Head, 2 Camden Passage, Islington, London N1 | 17 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
Stand-up comedy every night of the week, with the programme ranging from new comedy talents to well-known TV stalwarts trying out new material. ... More
Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 17 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
London's oldest theatre is also its most spectacular, with a palatial auditorium that is among the most impressive in the world. The first theatre on... More
Goods Way, N1C | 17 minutes walk from La Dame de Pic
Following the success of Omeara and Flat Iron Square in Southwark, Mumford & Sons' Ben Lovett brings the same... More
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The other day we re-ran a post from last year questioning how repuglican yakmouth Hugh Hewitt was qualified to be on OC's version of Rob Reiner's tax and redistribute Children and Families Commission. See, we didn't believe he could possibly meet the requirements for membership defined in the County ordinance.
Watching yesterday's Board meeting provided some enlightenment and showed how much Supervisor BillCampbell, who chairs this ultra-liberal commission, wants Hewitt on there. Badly.
Yes. It's a Do Tank.
As Campbell explained, Hewitt does indeed qualify in the education category. How? Because he is a director of the local branch of something called Young Life. I googled the name and found this. Not much to go on. No list of directors, so we'll just have to take Hugh's word for it. But check it out. It's a Christian-based program for adolescents. This has zero to do with 0-5 child development and nothing to do with any professional qualifications for anything, so at least now we can be completely satisfied that Hewitt's appointment was always bogus.
But as they say on TV infomercials: wait, there's more!
According to Supervisor Shawn Nelson, who objected to Hewitt's appointment, the latter missed seven meetings in a twelve moth period, and, per the code, was automatically removed from the Commission. Of course the Commission staff never notified the Board of Supervisors as the law requires. Hewitt was simply permitted to keep participating in the few meetings he was able to make, and was casually "re-appointed" along with the rest of the incumbents. And on that subject Nelson demonstrated that no solicitation for new members had ever been made – also required by the law.
So there you have it. A packed, opaque Commission doing whatever the hell it damn well pleases, and answerable to nobody, except presumably, its grossly overpaid Executive Director and his protector Bill Campbell.
Well, we already knew. It was just confirmed by Campbell himself.
Hewitt is one of the original Commissioners, meaning he has held a Commission seat for over 10 years. Sure cries out for some kind of term limit boundary. When he was first appointed, it was Supervisor Jim Silva who submitted his name and advocated that his Board colleagues appoint him, which they did. This was around 2001, and one of those other Supervisors voting on original Commission appointmetns at the time was a fellow named Todd Spitzer. Whoever said the pattern does not repeat?
There were term limits. Campbell got rid of them in 2006.
That's right. They were 8 years. And just when the first batch were coming up for termination, Campbell gets rid of term limits. What's that tell ya?
Hey where are you guys on the $1 Billion apparently fake lawsuit that 3 First 5s have launched?
Come visit the discussions if you have time!
Please explain the "fake" part.
I note on another site you mention some clause giving the Governor the authority to grab the $.
Where can I find that language?
SEC. 8. Amendment. This act may be amended only by a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both houses of the Legislature. All amendments to this act shall be to further the act and must be consistent with its purposes.
Which makes sense as to why Reiner is quoted in the Fresno Bee as being in support of the re-direct and the LA Times wrote an editorial that documented that it is legal to make the move.
and there is a potential proposition, Senate Bill 486.
My question now is if the First 5's made that as a group decision, and if they KNOW in advance that they will not prevail in court (which I believe is pretty clear if you connect the dots), aren't the lawsuits really just an organized marketing campaign in disguise?
Whoa! Where is Mickadeit? Where is that other idiot? Where is Boy Reporter Dan Chimichanga?
When other state agency workers go on furlough, are First 5 workers also being forced to take a day off to conserve resources?
YO! OC First 5 files suit to get "their" money back.


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Perth Activist Centre, 15/5 Aberdeen St, East Perth (next to McIver station) Ph 9218 9608
Student left wins major victory at Curtin Uni
Jess McLeod speaking at Refugee Rights
protest outside Northam Detention Centre
The student left has won a big victory at Curtin University, taking several key positions in the student guild elections held over September 25 to 27. Positions won include president, education vice-president, women's officer and queer officer.
The Left Action ticket ran a very political campaign, highlighting a range of student rights issues. These included opposition to the university's planned budget cuts and cuts to courses.
The university is also planning to increase parking fees, which will hit students hard.
Left Action's strong stance on these issues resonated with students and helped get the ticket over the line, said successful presidential candidate Jess McLeod.
Left Action also profiled its support for broader campaigns such as for equal marriage and refugee rights. The campaign also took a stance against Islamophobia and made clear its support for justice in Palestine.
The main opposition to Left Action was a ticket called Unity, which was led by Liberal students. Unity presented itself as the mainstream alternative to the "reds". In a throwback to 1950s style red-baiting, posters reading "better dead than red" were pasted over Left Action posters on campus.
The results were close and Unity won several positions. However, the victory for the left on a principled platform is testament to the fact that hard work combined with a genuine commitment to social justice can get results.
McLeod, who is also a member of Socialist Alternative, told Green Left Weekly that this was the most serious campaign waged by a left of Labor ticket at Curtin University since the Resistance-led Higher Education Action Team contested the elections in 1996.
McLeod said the task ahead is to consolidate the election victory by building a left-wing, active and fighting guild.
[This article was first published in Green Left Weekly #940.]
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March to save Nyoongar culture
[Information circulated in support of Nyoongar sovereignty.]
From: Supreme Court Garden to Parliament House
When: Thursday 18th October 2012
Where: Supreme Court Gardens and Parliament House
Time: 11:30 am Gather at Supreme Court Gardens
Come and join us in our march to STOP THE BARNETT
GOVERNMENT AND THE SOUTHWEST LAND AND SEA COUNCIL
from selling our birth rights over our sovereign lands and our
culture.
Guest Speakers Include:
Barbara Rose Kickett (Law and Culture), Ulli (Helen) Corbett (International Law and Human Rights)
Marianne Headland Mackay (Sovereignty) and open mic session at end.
Welcome to Country Theresa Walley.
Emcee Preston Culbong,
Performances by Kwinana Yonga Boys.
For more information contact Marianne on 0401320047 or Maureen on 0416376210
Public forum: Against Islamophobia - Wed 3 Oct
Why we defend Muslim's right to protest
The police violence unleashed on the September 15 protest rally in Sydney against an offensive anti-Muslim video has sparked a massive outpouring of Islamophobia.
This forum will discuss the issues and context and how we can build solidarity against racism.
Anne Pedersen (Murdoch Uni)
Victoria Martin-Iverson (refugee rights activist)
Farida Iqbal (Socialist Alliance)
6:30pm Wed 3 October
Perth Activist Centre,
15/5 Aberdeen St, Perth (next to McIver station)
Ph 9218 9608, 0413 976 638
Supported by Socialist Alliance and Resistance
Check out the latest episode of the Green Left Report which features an interesting discussion about the Muslim protests in Sydney
Letter: Muslim right to protest
[This letter was submitted to The West Australian on 20 September 2012. While it is long for a letter to the editor, it is shorter than some other letters published on this topic this week.]
Of the 42 letters to the editor about last weekend's "Muslim Riots" published [in The West Australian] since Monday's report, not a single one has come out in support of the right of Muslim people in Australia to be able to protest peacefully without being the victims of police violence.
Daily I have waited for somebody to stand up in support of this basic democratic right. Were the letters not written? Or not published? I am unsure.
I write now because I have read credible eye-witness reports (by non-participants) [see here and here] that confirm that provocation by police was the main source of violence at the protest. Police turned up in imposing numbers - prepared for violence - and started to throw their weight around in a provocative way.
Had this not happened, most likely there would have been nothing more than a legitimate protest of 400 people against an offensive video. It would not even have been reported in WA media!
Much has been made of a sign calling for the "beheading" of those who insult Islam. Of course I don't support this. But whatever became of the notion: "I disagree with what you say but I'll defend to the death your right to say it"?
Instead, we have heard calls for deportations and stripping people of their citizenship – the opposite of democracy.
And why should a whole rally be attacked because of the signs carried by a few?
Indeed, why should a whole crowd be violently attacked because some people (in reaction to police violence) were throwing bottles? We would not tolerate that at a football match.
Many letter writers have used these events to launch vitriolic attacks on the whole Islamic faith. Have people forgotten the violent actions of mass murderer Anders Breivik in the name of Christianity? What about the Buddhist chauvinist attacks on Tamils in Sri Lanka? Or the slaughter of activists bringing aid to Gaza by representatives of the Jewish state?
Every religion has violent and fundamentalist elements just as every religion has peaceful and humane ones. No religion should be attacked because of the actions of a minority of its followers.
We have an important challenge to defend democratic rights in this country in the face of government attempts to erode these rights. Standing against the tide of racism and Islamophobia is an important part of meeting that challenge.
Alex Bainbridge
Public forum against Islamophobia:
Wed 3 October, 6:30pm, Perth Activist Centre
SBS news report on the rally
Everything you ever wanted to know about Muslim protests
Interview with "professor" Andy Smokescreen
Rally against offshore dumping and the Pacific "solution"
No Nauru - No Manus Island
End mandatory detention
No offshore dumping
Stop deportations
Rally on:
1pm, Wesley Church Corner
cnr William & Hay Sts, Perth
More info: Refugee Rights Action Network
Understanding the history and politics of Syria
Why Western intervention can't bring liberation from tyranny.
Speakers: Chris Jenkins and Farida Iqbal
6:30pm, Wed 19 September
Perth Activist Centre
15/5 Aberdeen St, Perth
(next to McIver station)
Ph 9218 9608, 0413 976 638.
Hosted by Socialist Alliance and Resistance
Perth solidarity with the Cuban Five
Perth action in solidarity with the Cuban Five - political prisoners in US jails - on the 14th anniversary of their incarceration. The action was outside the US consulate in Perth.
Refugee Rights film screening
A 52 minute documentary looking at the circumstances and decisions that leads someone to become a "boat person".
Jessie Taylor and Ali Reza Sadiqi traveled across Indonesia and met with 250 asylum seekers in jails, detention centres and hostels. Through candid interviews, hidden camera footage and in the words of refugees themselves, the story of "refugee" is told.
What pushes people to leave home? What do they leave behind? What do they fear? Why did they choose this path? And what does it take to turn someone into a "boat person"?
Meet the human faces behind the most controversial issue of our time.
6:30pm Friday 14 September
Wesley Uniting Church Hall,
97 William St, Perth
$20 entry
All proceeds to the Refugee Rights Action Network (RRAN)
Attend on Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/452544074768803
ADVANCE NOTICE: RRAN will be organising a rally on October 14 against the Gillard government's resumption of the Pacific "Solution".
As the arctic death spiral gathers pace...
... can we do better than the "carbon price"?
Socialist Alliance and Resistance meeting discussing the recent record-breaking loss of arctic sea ice and the Gillard government responses to weaken even further Australia's lamentable carbon price.
Speaker: Alex Bainbridge (Socialist Alliance)
6:30pm Wed 12 Sept
Gillard hides from students
Around 50 students protested an appearance at Curtin Uni by Julia Gillard on September 5. The prime minister sneaked in through a back door while large numbers of police guarded the front door. Invitations to the function to launch a new building were issued only to a select few.
Protesters argued the case for equal marriage rights and to free the refugees.
One person spoke out against the ongoing crime of the war in Afghanistan.
The rally was organised by Equal Love Perth and was supported by the Curtin Refugee Rights Action Network.
Photos and video by Zeb Parkes
Australian government: Rajapaksa's partner in genocide
Brian Senewiratne in Perth
On Saturday September 1, around 45 people attended a presentation in Fremantle on the human rights crisis in Sri Lanka presented by Dr Brian Senewiratne. Brian is a Socialist Alliance member in Queensland and veteran campaigner for the rights of the Ilankai (Sri Lankan) Tamils, and staunch advocate for the right of Tamil self-determination.
While Brian comes from the majority Sinhalese community and has multiple family ties with the ruling elite (his cousin was a former president), he's famous for staring down the death threats and and insults thrown at him by government stooges.
Australian society remains largely ignorant of the reality on the ground, and at best the Australian media offer the naive hope that with the so-called "end of the war" the situation might be improving. In fact the the reality is very grim in both the South, where an activist, journalist or government critic is "disappeared" at least every five days (23 journalists have been murdered in the last four years); and in the Tamil homelands of the North and East where violence and ethnic cleansing meet the legal definition of genocide.
The meeting was called by the newly formed WA Network for Human Rights in Tamil Eelam and Sri Lanka. The network grew out of conversations between SA members Sam Wainwright and Ram Subramaniam. The military defeat of the Tamil Tigers in 2009 has provoked much discussion within the Tamil Diaspora about the way forward for their struggle.
They recognised the desperate need for a campaigning initiative open to both Tamils and non-Tamils; and which would take up the cause of all exploited and oppressed people in Sri Lanka and Tamil Eelam regardless of their ethnicity; and without compromising on the right of Tamil self-determination.
No surprise that there has been a surge of refugees fleeing violence from Sri Lanka, some even attempting to make the entire crossing of the Indian Ocean without stopping. The genocidal violence of the Government of Sri Lanka and the determination of the the Labor and Liberal parties to "turn back the boats" go hand in glove. But they also gives us the opportunity to truly expose the inhumanity of Australia's policy and the violent nature of the Rajapaksa regime.
As if on cue, the next day Deputy Leader of the Opposition Julie Bishop declared that Sri Lankan asylum seekers should be transferred back to the hands of the Government of Sri Lanka without even looking at their claims! The Sri Lankan Navy has even won thanks from the the Australian government for "stopping the boats" by firing on them. In fact leading figures in the Rajapaksa regime have been profiting from "people smuggling" at the same time.
The new network has put out a draft "Charter for Human Rights in Sri Lanka and Tamil Eelam" for which it's gathering supporters. A certain campaign is the call to boycott the 2013 CHOGM to be held in Colombo. Under the pressure of its big and well organised Tamil Community Canada is threatening not to attend, something Julia Gillard has ruled out.
At the Perth and Fremantle Activists Centres you can also get hold of the new book Tamil Nation in Sri Lanka by Rod Ridenour which is very good background reading for those who would like to know more.
By Janet Parker
UPDATE: There will be a protest outside Julie Bishop's office at 12 noon on Friday 7 September in response to her comments about Tamil refugees.
Below: How the Fremantle Herald reported Brian Senewiratne's visit:
The Bosses are Bastards at Hungry Jacks
[These photos are from an action outside Hungry Jacks in Perth on August 31. Similar actions took place around the rest of the country as well. The text below is from a leaflet handed out on the day]
Right now there is a major push by sections of corporate Australia to end weekend penalty rates (where workers get paid extra for working anti-social hours).
Hungry Jack's is part of a cartel including McDonalds, Pizza Hut, KFC and others that are mounting a case to effectively eliminate the weekend.
Hungry Jacks had an operating income of over $1 billion in 2010 and a 50 per cent increase in profits that year. But they just want to gouge more out of their workforce by taking away penalty rates.
In New Zealand/ Aotearoa, Burger King (which is Hungry Jacks' name in New Zealand) attempted to break the union of fast food workers there and launched a vicious campaign against union members in stores.
The young workers there stood together and refused to give in the Burger King's bullying tactics. They campaigned against the shit conditions they were being forced into, and won public support.
Today, the union (called "Unite") has announced that they have forced BK to come to an agreement. Sacked workers will be reinstated and compensated and that conditions will improve.
This shows the power of workers, even in casualised fast food industries. When we stick together, we can win. Even against fast food companies like these.
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Advantage Travel Centres recommends Sabre Travel Network
Advantage Travel Centres, one of the United Kingdom's leading travel agency consortia, today named Sabre Travel Network
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Woj: Jimmy Butler, Lakers have "mutual interest" in free agency after Davis trade
by Honi
Feb 25, 2019; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler (23) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and center Julius Randle (30) at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
As the Los Angeles Lakers shift focus after the blockbuster trade to acquire Anthony Davis, the speculation has been whether the team will attain a third star. Kemba Walker has been deemed a "top target" for the team who most believe does not have a shot at the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson.
But it appears as though, they may have eyes for another star who could join them this summer. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Jimmy Butler is now giving serious consideration to the Lakers this summer if he cannot come to an agreement on a new contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Butler is one of the best players available on the market and there have been rumblings that he could leave Philadelphia either to find a better situation or to get a longer-term deal if the Sixers do not offer him one. At 29 years old with an extensive injury history, there are some who believe offering him a five or even four-year deal would be too risky.
For his part, Butler has been linked to the Lakers before, perhaps as a leverage ploy to get into the situations he truly desires. He certainly has not been keeping that interest subtle:
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At Oxford, a student who writes well, speaks persuasively, and engages in critical conversation is considered "smart," regardless of which college they belong to or what degree they are pursuing. The realization that this kind of liberal arts intellectualism is a central value here in Oxford shocked me. And that shock was deeply unsettling, because I realized I do not feel that way at Stanford. I do love the vibrancy of the Stanford community—the exciting fast-paced focus on innovation and progress. But my Oxford experience has revealed what is missing for me in Stanford.
First, the facts. Approximately 70 per cent of Oxford undergraduates read for humanities degrees. At Stanford, only 15 per cent of students major in the humanities. This difference speaks to an ongoing transformation in American education and culture: humanities programs, once the mainstay of a liberal arts education, now face a crisis of underenrollment at US universities.
I agree, in part, but students' valid fears of job insecurity fall short of entirely accounting for the phenomenon at Stanford. Campus culture and social climate is impactful; at Oxford, academic culture plays a key role in keeping the humanities alive, whereas at Stanford, the laser focus on the quantifiable value of a college degree undermines the very legitimacy of the choice to major in a humanities subject.
The Stanford students I interviewed for this article agree that humanities students are often stereotyped and "othered" at Stanford. At best, the choice to major in the humanities earns regard as "interesting" while lacking in job prospects; at worst, humanities students are deemed frivolous and inferior.
These reflections echo the fear of job insecurity emphasized in the Times article, but also illustrate a regrettable cultural and economic sea change in how higher education is valued. Learning for the sake of learning, a once vaunted ideal, now seems quaintly elitist. While all the STEM students declared that the humanities remain important, they confirmed the dismissal and even denigration of "liberal arts intelligence" at Stanford, despite the university's increased effort to celebrate and enshrine academic diversity.
Both Stanford students and Oxford students described a starkly different cultural and academic climate at Oxford. Owen Rappaport, a Classics major at New College, remarked, "in my mind, the fundamental part of Oxford intellectual life is around a dinner table." This assertion underscores the importance placed on rhetorical ability at Oxford.
When comparing Stanford and Oxford, Zilversmit, a term-long Brasenose student like myself, agreed that Oxford students care deeply about intellectual discourse and rhetorical ability, while many Stanford students "don't know how to disagree." She reflected, "It's really remarkable that I'll be in class and start discussing something with someone and they will almost get off ended, as if I am contradicting their 'right answer' in favor of 'my right answer.' Ideally, the goal might never be about finding the 'right answer;' it is about engaging in discourse, and that engagement is the right answer." Most Oxford students would probably agree with her.
Samson's answer to the question "what sort of intelligence is highly valued at Stanford," affirms Walter's assessment. She described the epitome of intelligence at Stanford as "extra-curricular intelligence"—not only performing well in difficult classes, but also doing research and presenting it at international conferences, or founding one's own business.
In the United States, students from low income and middle class backgrounds often face the daunting burden of student loans in addition to familial pressure to earn highly right out of college. Introducing the Atlantic article in the course of my interviews brought confirmation of such views. Samson asserted that, yes, wealthy students can indeed afford to major in the humanities because "they have something to fall back on," a statement Zilversmit did not argue with.
I applied to Stanford as a likely English or History major, yet I declared to major in Human Biology. While I wish I could proclaim with full conviction that my decision was based entirely upon newfound interest and passion, I cannot. If Stanford's undergraduate culture had encouraged me to feel that English and History majors are uniquely positioned to understand and thereby change the world, I likely would not have majored in Human Biology.
That said, I don't regret my decision. I value the Human Biology Core, and had I not temporarily lost contact with the humanities, I might never have recognized their indelible importance to me. Thankfully, my time at Oxford has assured me that an education in the humanities will only increase my chance of contributing meaningfully to the communities where I work. Now, I must find a way to stay faithful to this creed back on the Stanford campus.
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Many of my friends were asking me about which picture that got me a chance to shake hands with Mayor of Kuching City South.
As I have stated earlier in another posting, that the competition was organized by SPAS & Permanis Sandilands Sdn Bhd (Pepsi). The theme basically was "The Joyful Moment With Pepsi Photography Contest at Kuching Festival Food Fair", obviously in conjunction with the annual Kuching Festival Food Fair. Shooting period was from 1st August to 15th August 2010. Submission date was 16th August 2010.
We went to the Kuching Food Fair on 14th August, then there was go-kart shooting on 15th. Which left me near to no time to select and print the photos. Anyways in the end I did manage to print it and submit it all on time 3pm to Pearl Studio (thanks Jonathan).
That is a very nice certificate, good print quality. Thumbs up Jonathan !
Group Photo by http://www.micphotography.com.my/ 2nd Prize Photo by http://www.spas.com.my/How about 2008? Well I did join something it was a long shot but I just joined for fun, it was organized by JPS.
They got my name wrong !
So 2008, 2009, 2010. Got to try harder next time!
So its 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. Hopefully more to come?
Two Saturdays ago, I received a call from Pazuzu, he said that there will be a dance competition event at The Spring. I didn't know much and I didn't have much to do so I went for the event. Actually prior to that Saturday we, about 10 photographers gathered at Kluang Station, to try and snap the event. But the it was postponed to Saturday. Then on Saturday, not knowing when exactly is the time of the event, me and Steven arrived at 4pm and we sat around till it was 6.00pm, when the event started. Silly us. Pazuzu joined us at 4.30pm, and then Steven decided to go home to take a shower. So there was only myself and Pazuzu shooting the event. The funny thing was his Canon 50D ran out of power, as we were playing with it for the whole afternoon. And he only had one battery!!! I don't know why, but it was bloody hilarious. He was shooting the opening act, then 2-3 frames later he told me he was out of power! hahaha~ poor fellow.
It was a bit low keyed I must say but at least there are events like this rather than no event. Its always a good start to see young people (am I that old already?) showing their skills for the world to see.
Before the event started everyone was shy to approach the stage. They were all standing a good 15 feet away. Even those who were participating in the event.
Heh~ but as soon as the MC started to speak, everyone rushed to the front of the stage as if free ice cream was given or something. They were standing so close to the stage, till me and pazuzu cant really move or stand up, else we will be in people's view.
There were six solo participants and one group participant.
The two guys on the far left was the one and only group participant. Another two solo participant were late.
This was one of the first contestants, not bad. Got tired after a while.
This gal has some moves, playful.
This dancer's energy was endless, good moves too!
This dude got style~So I gave him 5 strobes.
This two was brining down the house, old school style.
Her dance moves were, I guess contemporary ? I dont now much about dance.
This guy was, WOW. While his routine was not perfect, it was still very much the most entertaining solo performance of the day.
Overall I think they should not have made it as an event, rather they should hire a pro, and do a demo with the other participants doing exhibitions and the pro would rate and award them accordingly. Instead, they gave the top prize according from crowd response. And 90% of the time, the crowd was not listening to the MC, as he was hidden at the side. Maybe if he had gone on stage it might have been better.
There is a lot of room for improvement still, but I think the organisers should not give up! I see potential!
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yeah.. just came back from a short and hectic work trip to Kuala Lumpur.
I went on Saturday (27-01-2008) by AirAsia and came back last nite on (29-01-2008) by MAS. I actually wanted to go over on Saturday, but I had a wedding reception to attend.
Me and my colleague Darren flew from KCH, and another (Liong) flew from Miri. After reaching LCCT, we waited for Liong and then we headed down to Eastin Hotel.
After checking in, I went to 1Utama with Siew Pao and Carey. Where I spent about RM 750.00 on clothing and shoes. :P yeah, never did I buy so much worth in one afternoon... in about 3 hours time. Oh well... there was a lot of sales going on, the items I bought ranged from 10% - 50%. On top of that, Siew Pao had like all discount cards to nearly all the shops there!! >.<" oh well. Then Jia Yong picked us up and we headed for dinner at Asia Cafe (?) I think thats wat its called, near Taylors collage Sunway area. Then it was back to the hotel! zzzzzz!!
Next day it was work work work. We had a full day of training till about 4 pm. We got off early as we were missing some components so we could not do a hands on. =] We went to dinner with the bosses at a restaurant called Bali. Whole team turn up, about 30 over persons. Oh and thanks to Raymond who turned up with the Flash Diffusers, which we had gathered for purchase amongst our photo kaki's.
After dinner a few guys and our operations manager went to get some beers at Hartamas. Incidentally met his friend and my gosh, they sure like to drink. Yes~ I admit, I puked. Heaps! =.= I still dont understand, fun mey like dat.. haha anyways got back to the hotel just before midnight, and crashed till about 2am, where my room mates from JB and PG came back. Chatted a bit and zz..
I started the day with a hangover. Had no appetite for breakfast, had half boil eggs, then we were in training / meeting whole morning. zzzz.... boringz.... den had lunch at 2pm. back to office and meeting some more.
Our flight was at 8.40pm. So we arranged pickup from our hotel at 6pm. Luckily we hired a bigger taxi, those MPV type. As one of other region's rep didnt book and we had extra seat for him. But his room mate, was going to LCCT had not made arrangements, he had no ride. So I asked our taxi driver to call his office to arrange for one for the stranded rep. The taxi was there in less than 5 mins as there was one nearby. I guess it was not his luck cos the taxi picked up the wrong passenger. Well to cut the story short we got him another taxi which arrived much later, and in the end, he didnt make the flight and had to stay overnight. Sad.
So we checked in. Had dinner, hanged around a bit and went to the boarding area. When I approached the area, I saw a familiar face. Tze Lei, was there reading a novel. haha. She was in PG then KL and was going back to KCH. We chatted a bit and boarded the plane. We had a delay as there was 2 missing passengers. And the crew had to unload their luggage. =] Another missed their flights. 1 hour 45 mins later we were back in KCH!
My dad came and fetch me from the airport. And when I got home there was a package for me. Hmmm... curious... upon closer inspection it was a package from JPS (Jabatan Pengairan & Saliran). Few months back I joined one of their competition introduced to my by Alex.
So I open it up to find a beach towel and certificate.
Oh yay... they got my name wrong. hahaha, it seems I have won the consolation prize for the Pertandingan Fotografi persona Pantai Malaysia. Check out the website at http://photo.water.gov.my. I guess its better than nothing. But why didn't even notify the winners at all. No letters of notification, how was the photos selected? by whom? where is it now? what will happen to it?
Oh well at least I got a free beach towel~ w00t~!!!


KN: How do you like being in DC so far?
SM: I love DC. Its a huge change from NYC, that's for sure. The people just seem to be a lot more laid back here. New York is just really fast paced and the people really accept me down here, its just nice. Its been a really nice welcoming on the hill.
KN: And you're originally from where?
SM: I'm originally from Montreal, and I spent some time in Spain for about 3 to 4 years and did the World's Fairs over there and then moved to Florida for awhile and spent most of my life there just growing up. Then I just traveled. I lived in France, Luxembourg, Vietnam. Pretty much everywhere, Greece.
KN: What'd you do on your Top Chef video application?
SM: My Top Chef application video, I took… there's the Chinatown in New York, right down the street from my restaurant [a Vietnamese place called My House]. I get all my produce and proteins from there every morning. So [my business partner] Mikey and I went on a tour of Mulberry meat market and we just went and talked, went to all the purveyors, and they're all Asian so it was kind of funny– you felt like you were in Vietnam, so it was fun, that's about it. I took 'em to a couple of my favorite spots in NY to eat and that's about it.
KN: And how do you feel about the outcome of Top Chef?
SM: I loved it. I mean, I thought it was a great show this season. I thought we brought, the group of chefs brought a whole nother dynamic to the show that they didn't really have before. I was happy Stephanie won, she went with a really focused game plan and executed it really well. I went in and did what I wanted to get out of it.
KN: And what did you get out of it?
SM: I just– I wasn't really too worried about winning $100,000, I wanted to make it far in the competition, but without like compromising my personality, who I am as a person. So, I really tried to show exactly who I am, I didn't try to fake it, I wasn't so always focused on the food because I was trying to cozy up to the camera a little bit. I mean that's what happened. I got an amazing amount of marketing, I have a restaurant now, so it was fun.
KN: Are you keeping in touch with any of your buddies from Top Chef?
SM: Yeah, absolutely. I keep in touch with Andrew all the time, Stephanie, Richard Blais, all of them, pretty much all the New York peeps, a couple people on the other coast, like Eric, Jenn, the girls.
KN: What have you been doing since you got here? Have you been going into other kitchens, talking to other chefs?
SM: Since I've been here, I've been eating out a little bit.
KN: Where have you been eating?
SM: I've been going to BLT [Steak] a lot. [Executive chef] Victor [Albisu]'s a good friend of mine. He's the head chef over there. I went to Central, I went to Cafe Atlantico, the Jose Andres place. I've been to a couple of bistros, neighborhood restaurants. For once in my life, I get to kind of enjoy.
KN: What are you liking so far about the restaurants you've been to and the chefs?
SM: I think BLT was… I always have an amazing meal. I've been there more often than the other restaurants. I think its great. I love steak, I'm such a big meat person, and he does it perfectly so I love that place.
KN: Have you been hanging out in any other kitchens?
SM: No, not really. I'm really busy getting my restaurant open. Its a build-out of a building that hasn't been a restaurant before so I mean, all the permits, the gas lines, the hoods, there's a lot more things to do than to just take over a restaurant space, we've been doing the build-out so its been pretty interesting.
KN: So what are you trying to do with your food here?
SM: I really wanted something to give back to the fans, its strategic concept in opening. I mean, I have the restaurant group, Sunnyside group, on the third floor, the first two floors are occupied by the restaurant. I wanted to come up with something just to give back to the fans and I thought, what better way to do it than with the classic burger? Pretty much everyone loves burgers and if you don't like burgers, I have a mushroom burger on the menu, so if you don't like that… its just really simple. I mean, you know, there's a lot of eyes on you after you go on a reality show and I think your first move after the show is a pretty important one. I wanted something without so much pressure; the pressure of opening a restaurant is one thing, but then executing a menu… You know, in this case its only really burgers, fries, and milkshakes. Its fairly simple, instead of opening my dream restaurant, my fine dining restaurant where I have to worry about 50 billion things on the menu and components, I figured its a really great way to enjoy everything after the show, all they have to offer and go to different cities and promote myself, without having to so much make it about the food. Its a pilot store for franchises, its the first of many, I'm also having a different concept in DC, I got a tapas place around the corner, I want to open up a Vietnamese place much like the restaurant I had in New York City so I got a bunch of options.
KN: Have you met any chefs here that you feel like would be good candidates for Top Chef?
KN: What do you think of Tom Colicchio?
SM: I love Tom, laid back guy. Everyone thinks he's so serious. He's got a job to do when he's on the show, after that the guy grabs a guitar, a beer and plays songs all night long.
KN: Do you have a kitchen tool that you can't live without?
SM: Not really. Probably my spoon, yeah, it's not really a tool but you can do a lot of things with a spoon.
SM: Umm… the best advice I've ever received is actually from Tom, Tom Colicchio, and he says, its along the lines of simple food goes far ways if you don't over confuse it and that's a motto and a philosophy that I love to embrace and I'm trying to embrace it. But as a young chef, you always try to over-crowd dishes and confuse them and the more experience and as you grow, you simplify your dishes and that's the mark of a true chef: you can make something very simple taste amazing.
KN: And do you think you learned a lot of that on Top Chef?
SM: I think I learned a lot on Top Chef. Especially, they paired us up with contestants like, such as Richard Blais. He's a really professional chef, he's 35 years old, he's very accomplished, very experienced, traveled the world. To be able to rub shoulders with him and see how he approaches food and his philosophy was a huge learning experience of its own. Under pressure, I feel like I could step into any situation these days and not feel the pressure because Top Chef can put you through hell. So now I can take on anything.
KN: Are you getting meats and produce locally?
KN: So what are some of the places you are getting it from?
SM: I'm using Coastal Farms for all my produce, they are based out of Maryland, I'm using Capital Meats, a purveyor up on the Hill. Everything is farm fresh and local.
KN: Tell me about the fedora.
SM: The fedora… Its not a big big story behind the fedora. I love wearing them. Some people are into tattoos, piercings, I'm into fedoras and hats. People have been sending me fedoras now and that's kind of fun, I don't have to buy them anymore and thats pretty much it, I like the straw fedora mostly.
KN: Did you wear this in the kitchen at Le Cirque?
SM: Actually no, Le Cirque was much more of a professional kitchen. Its what you call a brigade, its a highly intense French kitchen so there's nothing like that going on, I couldn't even have a beard. But, when I was in my own kitchen at My House, I definitely had my hat on.
KN: What about this scene in Top Chef with you and Marc in the hot tub?
KN: What would you suggest to any chefs out there who want to make it onto Top Chef?
SM: You should be prepared, don't think it through, because you've obviously worked very hard to get to a certain point in your career. You don't want to go throw it all away if you're not the type of person to go on a reality show, if you feel like you'll clam up in front of cameras and embarrass yourself, you want to think that through obviously before you sign the papers, and you should probably have a game plan about how to capitalize after the show because you the true winners are the people that use the show to do something with it afterwards. If you go on a show of that nature, and go back to your regular job after that, there's no sense in going on the show, so try to have something lined up after the show.
KN: Who would you say are some of your mentors, other chefs?
SM: Gerard Boyer is a world-famous chef in France, he had 3 Michelin stars for 20 years, and I worked at his chateau in the north of France for about a year, that was my apprenticeship and he seriously set the standard. He did everything perfectly. It was a Relais & Chateaux [property], he had 19 rooms, and a 3 Michelin-star restaurant under the same castle, under the same roof. He did everything perfectly and it was amazing. I look at Drew Nieporent and Sirio Maccioni as far as restaurateurs, they inspire me in how they do business. So its a good blend, the people who inspire me is a good blend of chefs and business people and restaurateurs, and I think thats the point where I'm at right now, a young restaurateur-chef and that's what I kind of like about it.
SM: Well, like I said, I've had this spot for about a year, I've been sitting on it, trying to figure out what I want to do. And part of me, a restaurateur and chef, you gotta follow the trends, look at the economy, see what people want. Right now, I'd say we're in a somewhat of a recession, and the economy is not doing so well, so people aren't really going out as much and spending the big bucks. So you'd never see me right now, or even in the next couple years, open up a fine dining restaurant where its $120 a head to eat. Thats why I opened a burger place, everyone's going to be out the door, full stomach and happy for $12 and I want to appeal to the masses, its about feeding people, once you are in the business of cooking for yourself, you might as well get out of it, you're here to cook for people, you're here to entertain. So that's my philosophy, the other restaurants I'm going to open are going to be on the same check average, probably not $12, probably be more like maybe anywhere from $45-$50 a head, a little bit more upscale, but still not fine dining. That's what you gotta look at, you gotta look at the neighborhood, the demographics, its all about business.
KN: When do you hope to open those other places? How much can you tell us?
SM: I can tell you I have another location on the Hill, really really close by. I don't want to disclose the location because the deal's not completely signed, but I have another location on the Hill, for a more of a Mediterranean feel, not sure if it'll be Italian, Greek or a mixture, something along those lines, my background a little bit… And I'm looking to get into the airports. I have people approaching me for the airport deals, franchises. I have a place in Adams Morgan on 18th street. Is it 18th street? There's a corner space that I'm taking over to open a Good Stuff [Eatery] so I got about 5 more locations of Good Stuff and something on H street, I got a lot going on, but the best part about it is I brought all my friends which I'm real surprised they came down from New York with me, they moved down here with me, to launch the restaurant group and to launch all these restaurants. It's fun. We're bringing a little bit of New York to DC.
KN: Is Spike your real name?
SM: Spike I've had since I was about 2. Evangelis is my real name but everybody refers to me by Spike.


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Bernard Herrmann (1911 - 1975)
Related: Psycho (1960) - score - soundtrack
Psycho: The Complete Original Motion Picture Score (1960) - Bernard Herrmann [Amazon.com] [FR] [DE] [UK]
Psycho (1960) - Alfred Hitchcock [Amazon.com] [FR] [DE] [UK]
The famous shower scene with its now trademark score by Bernard Herrmann, featuring the screeching violins.
Bernard Herrmann (June 29, 1911–December 24, 1975) was a composer, best known for his film scores, particularly for those directed by Alfred Hitchcock. He also wrote the scores for Citizen Kane, Cape Fear and Taxi Driver as well as for the original radio broadcast of Orson Welles' The War of the Worlds. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest film composers of all time.
See also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard Herrmann
Unorthodox Orchestration
Pre-eminent film composer brought to Hollywood by Orson Welles and subsequently renowned for his collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock. Herrmann had scored many of Welles's radio shows before making the move west for Citizen Kane (1941), and immediately joined the front rank of film composers. In contrast to the prevailing Hollywood style, Herrmann's scores moved away from full, lush arrangements to smaller, often unorthodox orchestration. Equally innovative was his use of brief, easily recognizable themes in place of lengthier melodies. --http://hitchcock.tv/people/herrmann.html [Jan 2006]
Psycho (1960) - Alfred Hitchcock
Psycho (1960) features the famous screeching violins of the shower scene.
It's Alive! (1974) Larry Cohen
It's Alive! (1974) Larry Cohen [Amazon.com]
It's Alive is a 1974 horror film written and directed by Larry Cohen. In the movie, a couple's infant child turns out to be a vicious monster that kills when frightened. Notable talents involved in the movie were Bernard Herrmann for the score and Rick Baker for makeup and puppet effects. [Jan 2006]
See also: horror film - 1974 - pregnancy in film - Larry Cohen


Sophiya was born and raised in Nepal. She received her bachelors of Arts in Social Work from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. In Nepal, she worked as a Program Assistant with the local non-profit organization, helped international volunteers learn the Nepali language and helped design and implement the projects. In 2014, she came to the United States and in 2017 joined NICE staff team as an immigration specialist to help refugees and immigrants with their applications.


After obtaining a full marks diploma at the Conservatory of Piacenza, Mario Carbotta attended Mario Ancillotti's Postgraduate Courses at the School of Music in Fiesole and at the same time he won a lot of prizes in musical competitions, the most important being the "F. Cilea" in Palmi.
Appreciated by the public and by the international critics («Flutist Carbotta is simply superb», Audiophile Audition Classical Cd; «Quant au flutiste Mario Carbotta il a des ailes», Repertoire; «Carbotta plays the pieces with a nice tone and an excellent technique», Fanfares; «Les interprètes sont d'une musicalité et d'un goût parfaits», Le Monde de la Musique) he has played all over Italy, in many countries of Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, Mexico, Canada and the United States and he has performed in some of most prestigious concert halls (Grosser Musikvereinssaal in Vienna, Rudolfinum in Praga, Auditorium of the Swiss Radio in Lugano, Sala "G.Verdi" in Milan's Conservatorio, Glenn Gould Study in Toronto, Auditorium Manuel de Falla in Granada, Cairo Opera House, Poly Theatre of Pechino, Lithuanian Philarmonica of Vilnius, as well as at renowned events the international Festivals of Santander, Castel de Perelada, Ljubljana, Zagreb and Teheran).
As a soloist, he has played with famous chamber orchestras (Mannheim Kammerorchester, Mainzer Kammerorchester, DKO Frankfurt, Silesian Chamber Orchestra of Katowice, Solisti Aquilani, Archi della Scala,) and symphonic orchestras (Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich of Vienna, Karntner Sinfonieorchester of Klagenfurt, Thüringer Symphoniker, Loh-Orchesters Sondershausen, the Israel Sinfonietta, the Symphonic Orchestra of Istanbul, the Radiotelevison Orchestra of the Popular Republic of China, Cairo Symphony Orchestra, the Orquestra do Algarve and Orquestra Classica de Madeira in Portugal, the Symphonic Orchestra of the Provincia di Bari, the Symphonic Orchestra of Sanremo, the Orchestra Sinfnica Lucana and in the United States with the Symphonic Orchestras of Amarillo, Altoona, Garland, Las Cruces and Longmont).
Absolutely for the first time, he has performed somepieces by a number of Italian contemporary composers – among them Cattaneo, Cognazzo, Crisigiovanni, Ermirio, Fellegara, Gelmetti, Possio, Piacentini, Solbiati, Taglietti, Talmelli – some of which dedicated to him.
In addition to the artistic activity, Carbotta has constantly devoted himself to research on a lot of forgotten but important authors and to divulge his rediscoveries. He has edited the sonatas of G. A. Fioroni, P. Nardini, P. Lichtenthal, and A. Rolla for the publishers Bèrben, Carisch and Rugginenti.
His discography for Dynamic, Tactus, Nuova Era and Rugginenti includes the first recordings in our times of Giuseppe Sammartini, Mario Pilati, the whole work for flute by Nino Rota, the Lieder by Caspar Fürstenau (recorded with the choir of the Swiss Radio of Lugano directed by Diego Fasolis), the integral duets for flute and violin (with Luigi Alberto Bianchi), the six quartets and the concert for flute and orchestra by Alessandro Rolla, the Triple concert "Degli oleandri" by Raffaele Gervasio (with the Orchestra Sinfonica Lucana), "Memories from concert" of Gianni Possio (with the voice of David Riondino) and the whole concerts for flute and orchestra by Saverio Mercadante (with the Solisti Aquilani). He has also run courses and master classes in the USA at the Amarillo University (Texas), at the International Academy of music in Milan and at the international summer Courses of musical interpretation in Nowy Sacz (Poland).


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Badrinath-Kedarnath-Haridwar-Rishikesh Yatra - 8 D / 7 N
Places Covered
26,900 /- (Onwards per person)
Tour Code : BK-H
Departure :Every Mon / Wed / Fri (21:30 Hrs.)
Return : Next Mon / Wed / Fri (04:00 Hrs.)
Fixed Departure
Family, Pilgrimage, Senior Citizen, Student
Places Covered :
Haridwar, Rishikesh, Rudraprayag, Gauri Kund, Kedarnath, Triyuginarayan Temple, Omkareshwar Temple, Ram Jhoola, Laxman Jhoola, Nandaprayag, Badrinath, Karnaprayag, Joshimath, Pipalkoti
This Package includes transport by A.C. Mini Coach (A.C. operated between Delhi-Rishikesh-Delhi only), Standard A.C Accommodation for 1 Night at srinagar and Non A.C Accommodation for 4 Nights (2N Barkot, 1N Badrinath, 1N Pipalkoti), Sharing Accommodation for Fresh up with Bed Tea at haridwar , Return Helicopter ticket for kedarnath from Sirsi / Phata / Guptakashi / Sitapur Helipad to Kedarnath Helipad and back transportation from hotel to Helipad & Back to Hotel, South India food, One complimentary Bottled every Day and Guide services as per Itinerary.
By A.C. Mini Coach
1 21:30 Hrs Departure From Delhi Departure to Haridwar ( 205 kms. / 7 hrs. Night Journey ) Night Journey
2 06:00 Hrs Haridwar - Srinagar Arrival at Haridwar. After fresh up in choultry & breakfast. Proceed to Rishikesh ( 24 kms. ). Visit Shivananda Ashram, Ram Jhoola, Swarg Ashram, Geeta Ashram, Lakshman Jhoola . After lunch drive to Srinagar ( 105 kms. / 4 hrs. ). Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner Srinagar
3 08:00 Hrs Srinagar - Gupta Kashi - Rampur Depart from Srinagar to Rudrapraprayag (34 Kms.),the confluence Point of 2 Holy rivers - Alaknanda & Mandakini and then drive to Rampur (65 Kms.), Check into Hotel.Evening at leisure.Overnight Stay. Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner Rampur
4 05:00 Hrs Rampur - Kedarnath - Rampur Depart to Gaurikund 12 Kms. And then proceed to Kedarnath (19 Kms.) by pony. After performing Pooja & Darshan of Shri Kedarnath ji return to Gaurikund and then to Rampur by Coach (12 Kms.) Overnight stay. NOTE: Incase you are travelling by Helicopter/Walk/Pony/Doli, the return will be on the same day with night stay at Rampur. Those who are travelling by Pony/Doli (19 Kms. approx. each way), have to start the trek early in the morning of Day 4, so that you can come back on the same day. For those who are not able to go or get the Registration for visiting Kedarnath, the alternative programme for Day 4 would be as follows: After breakfast, proceed to Triyuginarayan Temple (19 Kms - one way), the Holy place where Lord Shiva and Parvathi got married. Tourists will have to go there by local jeep. Later drive to Gaurikund to visit Gauri Mata Temple. Then drive to Rampur, on the way you may visit Mund Katiya Temple (Ganesh Temple 3+3 kms. By trek). Tourist will have to trek for 500 mts. (One side) Which is a narrow route. Later return to Rampur. Evening visit Durga Temple at Rampur (half a kilometer by trek). Overnight Stay. The buses cannot ply /move in the places mentioned in the alternate tour itinerary. The passengers will have to hire jeeps /cars available locally, for which the cost will be approximately Rs.250/- to 500/- per head extra. Lunch,Dinner Rampur
5 06:00 Hrs Rampur - Badrinath Departure to Badrinath ( 238 kms. / 12 hrs. ). Upon arrival, check into hotel. Overnight Stay. Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner Badrinath
6 13:00 Hrs Badrinath - Pipalkoti Morning after darshan of Shri Badrinath ji, visit Mana Village, the last village before the Indo-Tibetan border. After lunch drive to Pipalkoti ( 79 kms. / 4 hrs. ). Upon arrival, check into hotel. Overnight Stay. Lunch,Dinner Pipalkoti
7 05:00 Hrs Pipalkoti - Haridwar - Delhi Departure to Haridwar ( 241 kms. / 10 hrs. ). Have Holy bath in Ganges, and Harati at the Ganges in the evening. After dinner, proceed to Delhi (205 Kms / 5 hrs.) Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner Night Journey
8 04:00 Hrs Arrive Delhi Arrival in Delhi. Tour Concludes
Departure From Delhi
Departure to Haridwar ( 205 kms. / 7 hrs. Night Journey )
Night Journey
Haridwar - Srinagar
Arrival at Haridwar. After fresh up in choultry & breakfast. Proceed to Rishikesh ( 24 kms. ). Visit Shivananda Ashram, Ram Jhoola, Swarg Ashram, Geeta Ashram, Lakshman Jhoola . After lunch drive to Srinagar ( 105 kms. / 4 hrs. ).
Srinagar - Gupta Kashi - Rampur
Depart from Srinagar to Rudrapraprayag (34 Kms.),the confluence Point of 2 Holy rivers - Alaknanda & Mandakini and then drive to Rampur (65 Kms.), Check into Hotel.Evening at leisure.Overnight Stay.
Rampur - Kedarnath - Rampur
Depart to Gaurikund 12 Kms. And then proceed to Kedarnath (19 Kms.) by pony. After performing Pooja & Darshan of Shri Kedarnath ji return to Gaurikund and then to Rampur by Coach (12 Kms.) Overnight stay. NOTE: Incase you are travelling by Helicopter/Walk/Pony/Doli, the return will be on the same day with night stay at Rampur. Those who are travelling by Pony/Doli (19 Kms. approx. each way), have to start the trek early in the morning of Day 4, so that you can come back on the same day. For those who are not able to go or get the Registration for visiting Kedarnath, the alternative programme for Day 4 would be as follows: After breakfast, proceed to Triyuginarayan Temple (19 Kms - one way), the Holy place where Lord Shiva and Parvathi got married. Tourists will have to go there by local jeep. Later drive to Gaurikund to visit Gauri Mata Temple. Then drive to Rampur, on the way you may visit Mund Katiya Temple (Ganesh Temple 3+3 kms. By trek). Tourist will have to trek for 500 mts. (One side) Which is a narrow route. Later return to Rampur. Evening visit Durga Temple at Rampur (half a kilometer by trek). Overnight Stay. The buses cannot ply /move in the places mentioned in the alternate tour itinerary. The passengers will have to hire jeeps /cars available locally, for which the cost will be approximately Rs.250/- to 500/- per head extra.
Rampur - Badrinath
Departure to Badrinath ( 238 kms. / 12 hrs. ). Upon arrival, check into hotel. Overnight Stay.
Badrinath - Pipalkoti
Morning after darshan of Shri Badrinath ji, visit Mana Village, the last village before the Indo-Tibetan border. After lunch drive to Pipalkoti ( 79 kms. / 4 hrs. ). Upon arrival, check into hotel. Overnight Stay.
Pipalkoti
Pipalkoti - Haridwar - Delhi
Departure to Haridwar ( 241 kms. / 10 hrs. ). Have Holy bath in Ganges, and Harati at the Ganges in the evening. After dinner, proceed to Delhi (205 Kms / 5 hrs.)
Arrive Delhi
Arrival in Delhi.
Tour Concludes
Apr-2020 To Jun20, Sep-2020 To Oct-2020
Jul-2021 To Aug-2021
Adult on Twin Sharing 28,900/- 26,900/-
Adult on Triple Sharing 28,400/- 26,400/-
Child(5-11)Without Bed 27,400/- 25,400/-
Single Adult In a Room 32,400/- 30,400/-
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Along with your necessary clothing and toiletries carry Woolens, Sweater, Shawls, hand sanitizer, , cap, sports shoes, umbrella, Small Portable Oxygen Cylinder, camera etc.
Salgram Silas, Copper and Brass puja utensils, Stone idols, photographs of Gods Godesses, pictures of temples, o Rudraksh Mala made from Rudraksh etc.
Haridwar is an important pilgrimage city, companioned by river Ganges. The river Ganges after flowing for 253 kilometres from its source at Gaumukh, enters the Indo-Gangetic Plains of North India for the first time at Haridwar, which gave the city its ancient name, Gangadwára. Haridwar is viewed as one of the seven holiest places to Hindus. Amidst the Kumbha Mela, millions of pilgrims, devotees, and tourists congregate in Haridwar to perform ritualistic bathing on the banks of the river Ganges to wash away their sins. Brahma Kund is located at Har ki Pauri and is considered to be the most sacred ghat of Haridwar.
Rishikesh is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and is known as 'The Gateway to the Himalayas'. Rishikesh is located about 25 km north of holy city, Haridwar. Legends state that Lord Rama did penance here for killing Ravana, and Lakshmana, his younger brother, crossed the river Ganges, at a point, where the present 'Lakshman Jhula' bridge stands today. The sacred river Ganges flows through Rishikesh and leaves the Shivalik Mountains in the Himalayas, flowing out into the plains of northern India. Several temples, ancient with new are found along the banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh.
Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag, also known as five confluences of Alaknanda River, the point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini. Alaknanda then proceeds towards Devaprayag where it joins with Bhagirathi River to form the holy, river Ganges. Kedarnath, another important religious place is located 86 km from Rudraprayag. The nearest railway station to place is at Rishikesh. Haridwar railway junction, 24 km further from Rishikesh, has train connections to almost all major cities in India and is, therefore, the railhead for Rudraprayag.
Gauri Kund
Gauri Kund is a significant Hindu pilgrimage site on the way to Kedarnath, nine miles uphill from there. Gauri Kund is connected with Shiva's wife Parvati, who is also known as Gauri in various parts of India. This place is also associated with the legend of how Ganesha acquired a head of elephant. While bathing, Goddess Parvati fashioned Ganesha from the soap suds on her body, breathed life into him and placed him at the entrance as her guard. Lord Shiva happened to arrive at the spot suddenly, stopped by Ganesha. Indignant at this affront, Shiva cut off Ganesha's head and Parvati insisted that the boy be brought back to life. Lord Shiva took the head of a wandering elephant and placed it on Ganesha's body.
Kedarnath is a Hindu holy town and the most remote of the four Char Dham sites. Kedarnath is located in the Himalayas, about 3584m above sea level near the head of river Mandakini. The site is flanked by breathtaking snow-capped peaks. Kedarnath hosts one of the holiest Hindu temples and the Kedarnath Temple is a popular destination for Hindu pilgrims from all over the world. Kedarnath has been in existence from the Mahabharata era when the Pandavas are supposed to have pleased Lord Shiva by doing penance, here. There are 2 ways to reach Kedarnath, one of them is via foot for a steep 14 km trek through a paved path and second way is by helicopter service.
Triyuginarayan Temple
Triyuginarayan Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Triyuginarayan village in Rudraprayag district,Uttarakhand. The ancient temple is dedicated to god Vishnu. Its fame is credited to the legend of god Shiva's marriage to goddess Parvati witnessed by Vishnu at this venue and is thus a popular pilgrimage centre. A special feature of this temple is a perpetual fire, that burns in front of the temple. The flame is believed to burn from the times of the divine marriage. Thus, the temple is also known as Akhand Dhuni temple. The word "Triyugi Narayan" is formed of three words "tri" means three, "yugi" denotes the period of time - Yuga and "Narayan" is another name of Vishnu. Pilgrims have been offering wood to the fire in the havana-kund (fireplace) since the three Yugas - hence the place is given the name "Triyugi Narayan" According to Hindu mythology, goddess Parvati was daughter of Himavat or Himavan - the personification of the Himalayas. She was the rebirth of Sati, the first wife of Shiva - who sacrificed her life when her father insulted Shiva. Parvati initially tried to allure Shiva by her beauty, but fails. Finally, she won Shiva by practising rigorous penance at Gauri Kund, which is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) away from Triyuginarayan.
During the winters, the idols from Kedarnath temple, and Madhyamaheshwar are brought to Ukhimath and worshipped there for six months.Ukhimath can be used as center destination for visiting different places located nearby, i.e. Madhmaheshwar (Second kedar),Tungnath ji (Third kedar) and Deoria Tal (natural fresh water lake) and many other picturesque places. Wedding of Usha (Daughter of Vanasur) and Anirudh (Grandson of Lord Krishna) was solemnized here. By name of Usha this place was named as Ushamath, now known as Ukhimath. During winter the Utsav Doli of Lord Kedarnath is brought from Kedarnath to this place. Winter puja of Lord Kedarnath and year round puja of Lord Omkareshwar is performed here.
Ram Jhoola
Ram Jhula is an iron suspension bridge situated at Muni Ki Reti in Rishikesh. It is a connecting bridge between Swargadham, Gita Bhawan and other temples. Built in the 1980s, over the Ganges to cross the river and is also a landmark for city of Rishikesh. Ram jhula is located 3 kilometres north to Rishikesh where some of the Hindu ashrams and religious centers like The Gita Bhawan, and Swarg Ashram are located. Though similar in design, this bridge is bigger than its sibling bridge, Lakshman jhula. This bridge constructed above 59 feet from summer water level.
Laxman Jhoola
Lakshman Jhula is an iron suspension bridge situated in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Made over river Ganges to cross the river,Lakshman Jhula is a landmark of Rishikesh near to Ram Jhula. It is believed that Lakshman crossed Ganges on jute ropes between the places where this bridge is built. Lakshman Jhula was built in 1939, offering spectacular views from the bridge. Many temples and ashrams around ends of the bridge attract visitors from different corners of India.
Nandaprayag
Nandaprayag, also spelt as Nand Prayag is a town in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Nandaprayag is one of the Panch Prayag, also known as five confluences of Alaknanda River, and lies at the confluence of Alaknanda River and Nandakini River. The Nandakini River meets the Alaknanda River in Nandprayag, in the Garhwal Himalayas. Once the capital of Yadu Kingdom, Nandprayag is situated 18kms away from Karnaprayag. It is believed that a holy dip in the confluence of Nandprayag is competent of washing all the sins.
Badrinath is a Hindu holy town that is the most important of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage. Badrinath was re-established as a major pilgrimage site by Adi Shankara in the ninth century and in recent years; its popularity has increased significantly, with an estimated 600,000 pilgrims visiting during the 2006 season, against 90,676 in 1961. Badrinath has been mentioned as a holy place in Hindu scriptures for thousands of years. According to the Bhagavata Purana (3.4.22),"There in Badrikashram the supreme being (Vishnu), in his incarnation as the sages Nara and Narayana, had been undergoing great penance since time immemorial for the welfare of all living entities."
Karnaprayag
Karanprayag one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of Alaknanda River, situated at the confluence of the Alaknanda, and Pindar River. Karanpraya is surrounded by an array of glittering peaks, Trisul, Drona Giri, Narad Ghunti, Mrigathuni and Maiktoli. It is believed to be the place where Karna of the Mahabharata worshipped the Sun God. It is said that Karna meditated here for many years to acquire the impregnable shield, which made him a formidable warrior in the battlefield. There is an ancient temple, devoted to Uma and Karna.
Joshimath
Joshimath, also known as Jyotirmath is a city in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. It is home to one of the four cardinal pithas established by Hindu religion guru, Adi Shankara. Jyotirmath is the northern monastery, one of the four cardinal institutions established by Adi Shankara, the others being those at Shringeri, Puri and Dwaraka. According to the belief initiated by Adi Shankara, this matha is in charge of the Atharvaveda. Jyotirmath is close to the pilgrimage town of Badrinath and this place can also be a base station for travelers going to Guru Gobind Ghat or the Valley of Flowers National Park.
Pipalkoti is a small and scenic town situated at 17kms after Chamoli on National Highway- 58. Pipalkoti acts a relaxation point for people traveling to Badrinath, Hemkund Sahib and famous Valley of Flowers. Pipalkoti is nestled amidst lush green mountains and terraced fields and provides delightful views of the snow clad mountains in addition to green hills all around. The place is also known for its restaurants and eat-outs. Travelers can relax at Pipalkoti, getting pleasure from the picturesque views and delicious food.
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Haridwar-Rishikesh-Lakshman Jhoola-Ram Jhoola
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Badrinath-Kedarnath-Haridwar-Rishikesh Yatra
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Gangotri-Yamunotri-Kedarnath-Badrinath Yatra
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Taj Mahal Agra Mathura - by A.C. Volvo Coach
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Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra-Mathura
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Mussoorie-Haridwar-Rishikesh
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Shimla-Kufri-Manali-Rohtang Pass-Chandigarh-Kurukshetra
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Kashmir Package
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Delhi City Tour - by A.C. Volvo
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Allahabad-Varanasi-Bodhgaya-Gaya-Ayodhya-Mathura-Agra-Lucknow
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Laksham Jhoola
Triyuginarayan Mandir


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Murkowski, Begich team up on tanker escort bill
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich introduced a bill in the U.S. Senate on Thursday that would require every oil tanker leaving the Valdez Marine Terminal to be escorted out of Prince William Sound by two response tugboats.
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. currently provides the two-tug service, but some watchdog groups fear the industry may attempt to lower that to one tug in an effort to save money in the future.
Alyeska provides the two-tug escorts because its response plan -- updated after the 1989 Exxon-Valdez oil spill -- demands it. That plan expires in 2012.
Alyeska officials are quick to point out that the tankers have operated safely since the spill.
"The system works really well, and we've been escorting tankers," Alyeska spokesperson Michelle Egan said. "I think we've escorted about 11,000 tankers through the sound successfully, so we're doing a good job and we'll continue doing it.
"We currently provide two escorts for each tanker, whether its doubled-hulled or not, and will continue to do so as long as it's part of the response plan."
Federal law demands single-hulled tankers have two-tug escorts, but the last single-hulled ships in the fleet are set to retire in 2012.
Many, including the two Alaska senators who introduced the legislation, are concerned about what will happen after 2012.
"Looking down the road for the long haul, it was clear that something needed to be done, so this is what we decided to do," said Stan Jones, spokesperson for the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council "There have been repeated signals from the industry in the past that they would be interested in cutting the escort system."
A day after Murkowski and Begich argued against each other on a filibuster attempt, the senators joined together to file the bill. They say the system has worked well since it went into effect after the Exxon spill, and they don't think it should change.
"I think we want to make sure we do not run any unnecessary risk, and even though the tankers may be doubled-hulled, things can happen," Murkowski said.
"Having just the double-hulled tankers is not the only answer," Begich said. "You have to have these dual tugs moving in and out with the tankers.
"In the past, we have already seen the benefit."
Alyeska officials say they have not been out front saying they want to reduce the number of escort tugs.
But the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council says it has heard the industry wants to do a risk assessment on tug escorts, which they believe is an effort to build the case to reduce those escorts to one.


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Homeworld review
by Luke Irvin
DISCLAIMER: I played the remastered version of this game, which I know has differences. However, I felt it was similar enough to review. The RTS gameplay, is simply phenomenal and very in-depth, way beyond anything that was around at the time. Each unit had a distinct purpose and use, there was nothing thrown in as "filler". Ship designs are awesome, and so are the surroundings. My one big pet peev with this game, and I believe this would be true of the original as well, is that I felt the plot was just sort of thrown in. The way they set it up and explained it was extremely lackluster and had me confused multiple times as to what the heck was going on and who was who and why they were important. It definitely should have been fleshed out more. The gameplay more than makes up for that though. Definitely would recommend to any RTS fan.
«Blew my mind»
«Time-tested»
«Constantly dying and enjoy it»
«OST on repeat»
Luke IrvinDec 29, 2020
Other reviews3
Homeworld is a game that's more than the sum of its parts—and its parts are already amazing. Somehow the stilted, cold presentation is still charming and intellectually stimulating. The complex, somewhat clumsy gameplay is compelling and thoughtful. The too-chill sound design and music help transport your thoughts and emotions to someplace unique.
This game has that revolutionary spark that makes games feel magical to play, even after you're jaded.
«Can't stop playing»
FAT_DOINKMay 3, 2020
A Masterpiece.
When it came out all these years ago, it blew people's minds with beautiful graphics and great storytelling, not to mention the manual that was a piece of great scifi read. The game's narrative, sound design and music made the experience unforgettable.
mgr33dOct 5, 2018
Development team 7


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Three-dimensional optical microscopy of water trees in polyethylene
D. M. Shinozaki, P. C. Cheng, S. Haridoss, Joseph Ross Mitchell, A. Fenster
Polyethylene is used as high-voltage electrical insulation in cable, and fails when subjected to the combination of water environment and electrical field. The three-dimensional microstructure of water trees, which are precursors to dielectric breakdown, has been revealed with laser scanning confocal optical microscopy. Two-dimensional images which represented optical serial sections were recorded in digital form, and reconstructed in a computer to produce three-dimensional views of the microstructure. Both stereo pairs and computed tomographic reconstructions were made. The material was stained with a fluorescent dye and the fluorescent image was compared to the standard unstained image. The dye was found to increase the signal-to-noise ratio and improve the quality of the image significantly.
Journal of Materials Science
Optical microscopy
Polyethylenes
Electric breakdown
Fluorescent Dyes
Shinozaki, D. M., Cheng, P. C., Haridoss, S., Mitchell, J. R., & Fenster, A. (1991). Three-dimensional optical microscopy of water trees in polyethylene. Journal of Materials Science, 26(22), 6151-6160. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01113898
Three-dimensional optical microscopy of water trees in polyethylene. / Shinozaki, D. M.; Cheng, P. C.; Haridoss, S.; Mitchell, Joseph Ross; Fenster, A.
In: Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 26, No. 22, 11.1991, p. 6151-6160.
Shinozaki, DM, Cheng, PC, Haridoss, S, Mitchell, JR & Fenster, A 1991, 'Three-dimensional optical microscopy of water trees in polyethylene', Journal of Materials Science, vol. 26, no. 22, pp. 6151-6160. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01113898
Shinozaki DM, Cheng PC, Haridoss S, Mitchell JR, Fenster A. Three-dimensional optical microscopy of water trees in polyethylene. Journal of Materials Science. 1991 Nov;26(22):6151-6160. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01113898
Shinozaki, D. M. ; Cheng, P. C. ; Haridoss, S. ; Mitchell, Joseph Ross ; Fenster, A. / Three-dimensional optical microscopy of water trees in polyethylene. In: Journal of Materials Science. 1991 ; Vol. 26, No. 22. pp. 6151-6160.
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