text:
The End Is Near, Still. Yup, Still Near. Any Day Now. So … What Are We Gonna Do?
By jelani | October 18, 2016 | 1
<![CDATA[So, I grew up a music nerd.
Specifically, I grew up as a Christian music nerd, and while I know the term "Christian music" can be problematic, let the record reflect that in the beginning of this sentence, the word "Christian" is modifying "nerd," not "music," which means that really what I'm saying is I was a music nerd who was also a Christian.
(Lest anyone doubt my nerd credentials, I present as Exhibit A: that previous sentence.)
I listened to a lot of contemporary gospel, and to what people later in the 90s referred as "CCM" (contemporary Christian music) which means that because my parents were harbingers of diversity — or, more accurately because they were New York transplants in the Pacific Northwest and needed to retain elements of blackness in order to retain their sanity — they exposed me to the best Christian music from both white and black artists. My love for the music of Andrae Crouch is well documented, but there was plenty of Russ Taff and The Imperials, Edwin & Tramaine Hawkins, The Winans, Reba Rambo & Dony McGuire, Commissioned, Michael W. Smith, Sandy Patti, the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Rev. Milton Brunson & The Thompson Community Choir… on and on.
Essentially what I listened to growing up was a lot of this:
Mixed in with a lot of this:
It would only dawn on me much later how unique an experience that was, but at the time it was just "what I listened to."
(At least until my adolescent years when we got cable and I discovered MTV and BET, but that's a whole different story.)
Anyway, two of the most influential artists for me in my upbringing were Michael and Stormie Omartian. They were a husband-and-wife duo who sang on a series of records in the late 70s and into the early 80s, mostly as a side ministry to Michael's incredibly influential career as a producer. Anyway, I loved their music, even though most of it I didn't understand until I got older. As a little kid, what I remembered was that a lot of it was cool, exciting, daring, even. And one of the songs I loved this most was this song, entitled "End Times."
Read these lyrics as you listen along. Take a short break if you must during the instrumental interlude, then come back for the end.
(And yes, you should listen… don't just read it. Listen.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_P6BrOU2Ic
Let us worship gold, quenching our desires and we later pay the price
The burning of our souls is quite a noble sacrifice
Isn't it nice to know… nice to know that we're always right
We don't look at hate, we won't count his offspring, we'll just say that they are gone
Sit inside our gates, pretend it isn't going on
Isn't it good to see… good to see just what we want
I believe the signs are clear, the end is near
I can see the end is near, the signs are very clear
Families are torn, ripped apart and broken, 'til no shred of life remains
Must be evolution, or it could be growing pains
Isn't it nice to know… nice to know we're okay
I can see the end is near,
Just like He said, He's coming to take us home, far away, and believe
He'll make the wounded whole, the blind to see, and they'll be completely free
[instrumental break]
Ignore the battered child, treat the guilty well, while the innocent are shot
It could just exist in someone's mind as well as not
Sanctify the rage, disregard insanity and let the weak be scarred
Surely it's their fault, the thing they secretly desired
I can see the end is near, the signs are clear
I believe the signs are clear,
He'll make the wounded whole, the blind to see, and they'll be completely free.
Wow, right?
There's so much to unpack in this song. Listening to it with fresh, adult ears, there are a litany of hot-button issues that spring to mind.
Racism.
Materialism.
The idolatry of celebrity.
Gun control and the mental health crisis.
Income inequalty.
Abortion.
The war over marriage.
The future of education and the common core debate.
And all of these have been swallowed whole by the reality-show circus of depression and depravity that we call the election season of 2016.
There are two major things about these lyrics that I find fascinating.
First, the lyrics to "End Times" seem to defy political categorization. They're pretty sarcastic, but given that sarcasm has become the domain of both extremes on the right and left, it seems pretty appropriate that these lyrics touch on issues that matter to both liberals and conservatives.
And second, these words were written and recorded in 1980. Thirty-six years ago.
Which makes me think that regardless of how much your eschatological reading of the Bible lines up with the headlines, even if you think we're currently in "the end times" … these end times sure are lasting awhile. They've been going on at least since the 80s, maybe longer. Maybe, depending on your Biblical interpretation, much, much longer.
So you know the chorus, right? That's the part I remembered as a kid. In the arrangement, the chorus sits as a bright, singular beacon amidst a lot of chaos and rancor. It's where all the big words get shrunk down, which is why it's the part I always remembered as a child.
"I believe the siiiiiigns are cleeeeear…"
But now I wonder whether or not that hopeful chorus is to be interpreted less as a clarion call to action, and more as a lampooning of a typical knee-jerk, counterproductive response. I honestly can't tell. Maybe Michael and Stormie were 100% earnest in their lyricism, but from my vantage point, it seems awfully Trey-Parker-and-Matt-Stone-ish.
Why do I read it this way?
Because the political divide that prevents us from making headway on these issues has only gotten worse since 1980, but it was bad then, too. Part of the reason why is that a whole generation of Baby Boomer Christians have gone through life attempting to deal with society by adopting either of two extreme positions — either fleeing from it and attempting to protect ourselves within a Christian bubble of pseudo-community, or trying to dominate it by forming political alliances that ensure that the laws reflect our religious values. Many of them are now either lamenting the state of the Republican party, holding their nose and voting for Trump anyway, or both.
And even saying that much is a little beside the point, because this is not a post about why Republicans are terrible and why you should vote Democrat. Frankly, I have serious problems with both major candidates (and the third party alternates that are waiting in the wings). So don't think my point is to vilify conservatives, because it's not.
My point is that the problems that we have in our country aren't going away, and sometimes it's a lot easier to just talk about how bad they are and how one day we'll get to escape them instead of trying to do the hard work of making it better.
But there is a third way, that is neither seeking refuge from society nor seeking dominion over society, but instead working for the overall benefit of society, even with people with whom you disagree. And yes, even with — gasp! — unbelievers.
In the middle of all the partisan rancor in the national election, there has been a firestorm of controversy about our local police force, and one of the people who has been the most outspoken critic of our current administration in the city of Portland is my friend Greg McKelvey, Jr. Greg has been in and out of the news locally for the last several months, serving as a local delegate for Bernie Sanders and helping to lead demonstrations against police brutality with the group Don't Shoot PDX. And he's done so with passion, zeal, and integrity.
Being a millennial, he's a natural at social media, and it seems like every other day I see some story in my Facebook feed that he was a part of, or some video that he's featured in. But the most impressive thing I've seen involving Greg was a video of a Trump supporter reflecting on an interaction he had with Greg and several others who were camped outside the mayor's house in protest (in a rainstorm, no less).
(No, really… go watch it, then come back. I'll wait.)
This video is proof that a third way is possible, that you can find common ground with people from different backgrounds, and that despite the dire nature of our national political and moral environment, all is not lost! Progress can be made when we see our collective futures as being bound up in a single garment of destiny, and when we can see the prosperity of the least of these in our cities as being synonymous with our own.
I do think the end is near, so to speak. I do think that, like the Scriptures say, the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. But what are we to do with the time we have left?
The answer is staring at us every time we turn on the TV or scan through our Facebook feed. That. We're tasked with doing something about that.
Complaining about it isn't going to make things better… and it might end up making things worse. I'm talking about real work. I'm talking about loving your neighbor like yourself, and bringing heaven down to earth, bit by bit.
The end might be near, but it ain't here yet.
What will we do in the meantime?]]>
Posted in Uncategorized and tagged Biblical prophecy, black lives matter, CCM, Christian, Christian music, Don't Shoot PDX, end times, gospel, gospel music, Greg McKelvey, Michael Omartian, social justice, Stormie Omartian
Scott on October 18, 2016 at 6:02 pm
What will we do in the meantime, indeed!? Excellent question and great point. How we live our lives, what we do with our time, even how we earn a living or spend our money, it all matters. In fact, over the duration of our life, if we really stop
to think about it, it it the sum of these personal choices that not only can define us, but this is how we create social change. This does not minimize the significance of this election, because we can't fool ourselves into thinking it doesn't matter. At the same time, I have been feeling that it's beyond time to think beyond this epic distraction and renew my focus and commitment on what I can influence and the choices I make. It also seems there is a movement already afoot where people are starting to shift toward finding points of commonality, be kind, and choose love. Let's hope that becomes commonplace. Oh, and thanks for the trip down memory lane! I haven't thought of most of these artists in a long time! You are maybe one of three people I know that would put the Winans, Russ Taff, Michael W. Smith and the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir in the same paragraph! So great! Now that's bridge building, brother!


16 July 2014 – Today I spend the full day in Koya-san, Japan. It becomes the midpoint of my trip, where they inner change I've come here to execute crystalises.
After breakfast and the morning fire ceremony – where my legs fall asleep – I head back to Okuno-in. It's just as beautiful in the day time. At the end, by the mausoleum of Kobo-Daishi, I burn some incense for all of my grandparents, to thank them for being the four pillars of my physical being.
The cemetery is just as beautiful in the daytime.
I find a shrine to Japanese and Australian soldiers who fought and died in West Borneo. There seems a dichotomy between these mantras of peace and compassion and the small island that went to war, and some of whose soldiers committed horrible atrocities.
I wandered around town for the rest of the day, being a tourist, and it was nice. It's a beautiful town.
Then at night, after dinner and some sake, I returned for the third time to Okuno-in, and did the walking meditation Noburo told us about the tour the night before – clapping your hands together and bowing to the final resting place of Kobo Daishi, stating your intent, then walking along to the 'wishing stone' and touching it, stating the same intent and then walking back. Repeat 100 times.
I had bought some prayer beads to help me with the counting. The first step was the hardest.
For a while I was on my own, then a group of religious folk joined me for a time. They did maybe 30 or 40. A few of them regarded me with a degree of very non-religious hostility.
After a while the pilgrims and the monk leading them left, and it was just me and another solo traveller. At first he lapped me a couple of times, but I picked up the pace and we circled back and forth until I was done.
In total it took about two hours. Along the way I 'talked' to Kobo Daishi about a number of things related to my intent, such as the how and the why of it, and also about aspects of the meditation itself – like whether to wear shoes or not, whether the pilgrims were tsking me or not, and whether or not my finger had just slipped back one notch and I was going to have to do that one again.
When it was done, and I was walking back through Okuno-in to my temple accommodation, I met a little frog that I encouraged across the path, so s/he didn't get squashed. Then I had a bath.
When you are going round in a circle sometimes you don't know who is leading or who is following, who is pushing along and encouraging the other or the other way around.
My mantra for the two-hour meditation? I want to change our world for the better.


Traverse City, August 17, 2018 – High Street Insurance Partners announced today that it has acquired Peterson McGregor & Associates (Peterson McGregor). Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, with additional offices in Cadillac, Lake City, Manistee & Petoskey; Peterson McGregor provides specialized business, employee benefits & personal insurance solutions. Steve McGregor, Dennis Muth, Donn Westman & Raquel Paulus will continue to lead Peterson McGregor and report to Randall Koch, Managing Partner & Chief Operating Officer of High Street Partners.


text:
my.chemeurope.com
With an accout for my.chemeurope.com you can always see everything at a glance – and you can configure your own website and individual newsletter.
Lonsdaleite
Additional recommended knowledge
Better Weighing Performance In 6 Easy Steps
Essential Laboratory Skills Guide
12 Practical Tips for Correct Weight Handling
Lonsdaleite is an allotrope of carbon with a hexagonal lattice, believed to form when meteoric graphite falls to Earth. The great heat and stress of the impact transforms the graphite into diamond, but retains graphite's hexagonal crystal lattice. Lonsdaleite was first identified from the Canyon Diablo meteorite at Barringer Crater (also known as Meteor Crater) in Arizona. It was first discovered in 1967. Lonsdaleite occurs as microscopic crystals associated with diamond in the Canyon Diablo meteorite; Kenna meteorite, New Mexico; and Allan Hills (ALH) 77283, Victoria Land, Antarctica meteorite. It has also been reported from the Tunguska impact site, Russia.
Lonsdaleite is also known as "hexagonal diamond." It is transparent brownish-yellow in color and has an index of refraction from 2.40 to 2.41, a specific gravity from 3.2 to 3.3, and a Mohs hardness of 7–8. The Mohs hardness of diamond is 10; the lower hardness of lonsdaleite is chiefly attributed to impurities and imperfections in the naturally occurring material. It can also be created by the thermal decomposition of a polymer, poly(hydridocarbyne), at atmospheric pressure under argon starting at 110 °C.
Lonsdaleite was named in honour of Kathleen Lonsdale.
Lonsdaleite has a hexagonal unit cell, related to the diamond unit cell in the same way that the hexagonal and cubic close packed crystal systems are related.
The diamond structure can be considerred to be made up of interlocking rings of six carbon atoms, in the chair conformation. In Lonsdaleite some of the rings are in the boat conformation instead.
A diagram of the structure of lonsdaleite can be viewed here: [1]. A diagram of the structure of diamond can be viewed here: [2].
List of minerals
List of minerals named after people
Mindat.org accessed 3/13/05.
Webmineral accessed 3/13/05.
Anthony, J.W.; et al (1995). Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed..
Frondel, C.; U.B. Marvin (1967). "Lonsdaleite, a new hexagonal polymorph of diamond". Nature 214: 587–589.
Frondel, C.; U.B. Marvin (1967). "Lonsdaleite, a hexagonal polymorph of diamond". Am.Min. 52.
Bianconi, P.; et al (2004). "Diamond and Diamond-like Carbon from a Preceramic Polymer". J. Am. Chem. Soc. Vol. 126 (10): 3191–3202.
Materials Science and Technology Division, Naval Research Laboratory website accessed 5/14/2006.
Allotropes of carbon
Common forms: Amorphous carbon - Graphite - Diamond
Exotic : Fullerenes (Buckminsterfullerene · Carbon nanotube · Carbon nanobud) - Aggregated diamond nanorods - Glassy carbon - Carbon nanofoam - Lonsdaleite
Other : Chaoite - Prismane C8 - Tricarbon - Atomic carbon
Categories: Native element minerals | Carbon forms
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Lonsdaleite". A list of authors is available in Wikipedia.
About chemeurope.com
Read what you need to know about our industry portal chemeurope.com.
https://www.chemeurope.com/en/encyclopedia/Lonsdaleite.html

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


The ICAP KSA Chapter (Chapter) was formed in August 2011 by ICAP under its MOU with the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA) and is functioning under the patronage of Pakistan Embassy in Saudi Arabia. H.E. Mr. Muhammad Naeem Khan, the Ambassador of Pakistan in Saudi Arabia is the Patron-in-Chief of the Chapter. The Chapter is managed by a Managing Committee of five members elected for a period of two years. The Chapter is not a constituent or a branch of ICAP.
To explore professional opportunities and placement opportunities in that country or any other place in the world, in the manner suggested by the Institute from time to time.
To act as a guardian of the interest of the Institute in that country.
To act as a bridge between the ICAP members and the Institute and to assist members and the Institute in performing their respective roles in the benefit of the profession.
Make representation to the Council on matters of professional interest in that country and to offer suggestions for raising the standard and status of the profession.
Exchange views on professional matters with the members of the Accounting Institute of that country. However, the Chapters would not exchange views on behalf of the Institute.
Assist ICAP in locating suitable venues for the examination centers.


text:
Los Tucanes De Tijuana_artist page
Los Tucanes De Tijuana
Jump to Latest News
DiscalimerThrough the 63rd GRAMMY Nominations and 62nd GRAMMY Awards
See below for a list of Los Tucanes De Tijuana's GRAMMY Awards history.
GRAMMY Award Results for Los Tucanes De Tijuana
Collapse All Results Show All Results
55th Annual GRAMMY Awards (2012)
See All Awards for This Year
Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)
Best Banda Or Norteño Album
El Árbol
52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards (2009)
Best Norteño Album
Soy Todo Tuyo
Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album
Jugo A La Vida


too) and in random graphs (e.g., the work of Svante Janson).
> seems sound to me, and their experimental results look pretty good.
> problem the INSNA talk and the other work in the area following Kempe et al.
> get their message to absolutely everybody in the network.
> does correctly describe its essence as Bryan describes it below.
> Network Under the Deterministic Tipping Model in Viral Marketing".
> accurately depicts actual human behavior.
> and came here to learn.


text:
function CameraPanTool(worldCenter) {
	this.worldCenter = worldCenter;
	this.oldPoint = new Vector(0, 0);
}

CameraPanTool.prototype.mouseDown = function(point) {
	this.oldPoint = point;
};

CameraPanTool.prototype.mouseMoved = function(point) {
	// Cannot set this.worldCenter directly because that wouldn't modify the original object
	this.worldCenter.x -= point.x - this.oldPoint.x;
	this.worldCenter.y -= point.y - this.oldPoint.y;
};

CameraPanTool.prototype.mouseUp = function(point) {
};

CameraPanTool.prototype.draw = function(c) {
};

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
// class SetCellTool
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

var SETCELL_EMPTY = 0;
var SETCELL_SOLID = 1;
var SETCELL_DIAGONAL = 2;

function SetCellTool(doc, mode) {
	this.doc = doc;
	this.mode = mode;
	this.dragging = false;
	this.cellX = null;
	this.cellY = null;
	this.cellType = null;
}

SetCellTool.prototype.mouseDown = function(point) {
	this.doc.undoStack.beginMacro();
	this.dragging = true;
	this.mouseMoved(point);
};

SetCellTool.prototype.mouseMoved = function(point) {
	this.cellX = Math.floor(point.x);
	this.cellY = Math.floor(point.y);

	if (this.mode == SETCELL_DIAGONAL) {
		// Pick a different cell type depending on the quadrant
		if (point.x - this.cellX < 0.5) {
			this.cellType = (point.y - this.cellY < 0.5) ? CELL_FLOOR_DIAG_LEFT : CELL_CEIL_DIAG_LEFT;
		} else {
			this.cellType = (point.y - this.cellY < 0.5) ? CELL_FLOOR_DIAG_RIGHT : CELL_CEIL_DIAG_RIGHT;
		}
	} else {
		this.cellType = (this.mode == SETCELL_EMPTY) ? CELL_EMPTY : CELL_SOLID;
	}

	// Only change the cell type if it's different
	if (this.dragging && this.doc.world.getCell(this.cellX, this.cellY) != this.cellType) {
		this.doc.setCell(this.cellX, this.cellY, this.cellType);
	}
};

SetCellTool.prototype.mouseUp = function(point) {
	this.doc.undoStack.endMacro();
	this.dragging = false;
};

SetCellTool.prototype.draw = function(c) {
	if (this.cellType != null) {
		// Fill in the empty space
		var cell = new Cell();
		cell.type = this.cellType;
		c.fillStyle = rgba(191, 191, 191, 0.5);
		cell.draw(c, this.cellX, this.cellY);

		// Fill in the solid space
		cell.flipType();
		c.fillStyle = rgba(127, 127, 127, 0.5);
		cell.draw(c, this.cellX, this.cellY);
	}
};

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
// class PlaceDoorTool
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

function PlaceDoorTool(doc, isOneWay, isInitiallyOpen, color) {
	this.doc = doc;
	this.isOneWay = isOneWay;
	this.isInitiallyOpen = isInitiallyOpen;
	this.color = color;
	this.edge = null;
}

PlaceDoorTool.prototype.mouseDown = function(point) {
	this.mouseMoved(point);
	this.doc.addPlaceable(new Door(this.isOneWay, this.isInitiallyOpen, this.color, this.edge));
};

PlaceDoorTool.prototype.mouseMoved = function(point) {
	// Generate all the edges in the cell under point
	var x = Math.floor(point.x);
	var y = Math.floor(point.y);
	var p00 = new Vector(x, y);
	var p10 = new Vector(x + 1, y);
	var p01 = new Vector(x, y + 1);
	var p11 = new Vector(x + 1, y + 1);
	var edges = [
		new Edge(p00, p10),
		new Edge(p01, p00),
		new Edge(p00, p11),
		new Edge(p10, p01),
		new Edge(p10, p11),
		new Edge(p11, p01)
	];

	// Pick the closest edge facing away from point
	this.edge = EdgePicker.getClosestEdge(point, edges);
	if (this.edge.pointBehindEdge(point)) this.edge.flip();
};

PlaceDoorTool.prototype.mouseUp = function(point) {
};

PlaceDoorTool.prototype.draw = function(c) {
	if (this.edge != null) {
		var door = new Door(this.isOneWay, false, this.color, this.edge);
		door.draw(c, 0.5);
	}
};

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
// class SelectionTool
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

var SELECTION_MODE_NONE = 0;
var SELECTION_MODE_SELECT = 1;
var SELECTION_MODE_MOVE = 2;
var SELECTION_MODE_ROTATE = 3;

function SelectionTool(doc) {
	this.doc = doc;
	this.mode = SELECTION_MODE_NONE;
	this.start = this.end = null;
	this.modifierKeyPressed = false;
	this.originalSelection = [];
	this.rotationOrigin = null;
}

SelectionTool.prototype.mouseDown = function(point) {
	var i, j;

	this.originalSelection = this.doc.world.getSelection();
	this.doc.undoStack.beginMacro();

	// Check if we clicked on an existing selection
	var clickedOnSelection = false;
	var padding = new Vector(0.1, 0.1);
	var selectionUnderMouse = this.doc.world.selectionInRect(new Rectangle(point.sub(padding), point.add(padding)));
	for (i = 0; i < selectionUnderMouse.length; i++) {
		for (j = 0; j < this.originalSelection.length; j++) {
			if (selectionUnderMouse[i] == this.originalSelection[j]) {
				clickedOnSelection = true;
				break;
			}
		}
	}

	// If we clicked on an existing selection, move it around instead
	if (clickedOnSelection) {
		this.mode = SELECTION_MODE_MOVE;
		this.start = point;
		return;
	}

	// Next, check if we clicked on an angle polygon
	var clickedOnAnglePolygon = false;
	for (i = 0; i < this.originalSelection.length; i++) {
		var s = this.originalSelection[i];
		if ((s instanceof Sprite) && s.hasAnglePolygon()) {
			var p = s.getAnglePolygon();
			if (p.containsPoint(point)) {
				clickedOnAnglePolygon = true;
				this.rotationOrigin = s.anchor;
				break;
			}
		}
	}

	// If we clicked on an angle polygon, rotate the selection instead (about that sprite)
	if (clickedOnAnglePolygon) {
		this.mode = SELECTION_MODE_ROTATE;
		this.start = point;
	} else if (!this.modifierKeyPressed && selectionUnderMouse.length > 0) {
		// If you drag an unselected element, set that as the selection so it doesn't take two clicks to move something
		this.mode = SELECTION_MODE_MOVE;
		this.start = point;
		this.doc.setSelection(selectionUnderMouse);
	} else {
		this.mode = SELECTION_MODE_SELECT;
		this.start = this.end = point;
		this.mouseMoved(point);
	}
};

SelectionTool.prototype.mouseMoved = function(point) {
	this.end = point;
	if (this.mode == SELECTION_MODE_SELECT) {
		var newSelection = this.doc.world.selectionInRect(new Rectangle(this.start, this.end));
		if (this.modifierKeyPressed) {
			// add anything in original but not in new (additive), and remove anything in both (subtractive)
			for (var i = 0; i < this.originalSelection.length; i++) {
				var s = this.originalSelection[i];
				for (var j = 0; j < newSelection.length; j++) {
					if (s == newSelection[j]) {
						break;
					}
				}
				if (j == newSelection.length) {
					// add element in original but not in new (additive)
					newSelection.push(s);
				} else {
					// remove element in both (subtractive)
					newSelection.splice(j--, 1);
				}
			}
		}
		this.doc.setSelection(newSelection);
	} else if (this.mode == SELECTION_MODE_MOVE) {
		this.doc.moveSelection(point.sub(this.start));
		this.start = point;
	} else if (this.mode == SELECTION_MODE_ROTATE) {
		var deltaAngle = point.sub(this.rotationOrigin).atan2() - this.start.sub(this.rotationOrigin).atan2();
		this.doc.rotateSelection(deltaAngle);
		this.start = point;
	}
};

SelectionTool.prototype.mouseUp = function(point) {
	if (this.mode == SELECTION_MODE_MOVE) {
		// Reset all anchors, needed for placeables that lock to the grid (walls/doors)
		var selection = this.doc.world.getSelection();
		for (var i = 0; i < selection.length; i++) {
			selection[i].resetAnchor();
		}
	}
	this.mode = SELECTION_MODE_NONE;
	this.doc.undoStack.endMacro();
};

SelectionTool.prototype.draw = function(c) {
	if (this.mode == SELECTION_MODE_SELECT) {
		c.fillStyle = rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
		c.strokeStyle = rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
		c.fillRect(this.start.x, this.start.y, this.end.x - this.start.x, this.end.y - this.start.y);
		c.strokeRect(this.start.x, this.start.y, this.end.x - this.start.x, this.end.y - this.start.y);
	}
};

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
// class SetPlayerStartTool
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

function SetPlayerStartTool(doc) {
	this.doc = doc;
	this.point = null;
	this.dragging = false;
}

SetPlayerStartTool.prototype.mouseDown = function(point) {
	this.dragging = true;
	this.doc.undoStack.beginMacro();
	this.mouseMoved(point);
};

SetPlayerStartTool.prototype.mouseMoved = function(point) {
	if (this.dragging) {
		this.doc.setPlayerStart(new Vector(Math.floor(point.x), Math.floor(point.y)));
	}
	this.point = point;
};

SetPlayerStartTool.prototype.mouseUp = function(point) {
	this.dragging = false;
	this.doc.undoStack.endMacro();
};

SetPlayerStartTool.prototype.draw = function(c) {
	if (this.point != null) {
		Sprites.drawSpawnPoint(c, 0.5, this.point.floor().add(new Vector(0.5, 0.5)));
	}
};

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
// class SetPlayerGoalTool
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

function SetPlayerGoalTool(doc) {
	this.doc = doc;
	this.point = null;
	this.dragging = false;
}

SetPlayerGoalTool.prototype.mouseDown = function(point) {
	this.dragging = true;
	this.doc.undoStack.beginMacro();
	this.mouseMoved(point);
};

SetPlayerGoalTool.prototype.mouseMoved = function(point) {
	if (this.dragging) {
		this.doc.setPlayerGoal(new Vector(Math.floor(point.x), Math.floor(point.y)));
	}
	this.point = point;
};

SetPlayerGoalTool.prototype.mouseUp = function(point) {
	this.dragging = false;
	this.doc.undoStack.endMacro();
};

SetPlayerGoalTool.prototype.draw = function(c) {
	if (this.point != null) {
		Sprites.drawGoal(c, 0.5, this.point.floor().add(new Vector(0.5, 0.5)), 0.6);
	}
};

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
// class AddPlaceableTool
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

function AddPlaceableTool(doc, placeableTemplate) {
	this.doc = doc;
	this.placeableTemplate = placeableTemplate;
	this.point = null;
}

AddPlaceableTool.prototype.mouseDown = function(point) {
	this.mouseMoved(point);

	var placeable = this.placeableTemplate.clone(this.point, this.placeableTemplate.color);
	this.doc.addPlaceable(placeable);

	if (this.placeableTemplate.id == SPRITE_SIGN) {
		this.doc.setSelection([placeable]);
		showSignTextDialog(placeable.text, function(text) {
			editor.doc.setSignText(placeable, text);
			editor.draw();
		});
	}
};

AddPlaceableTool.prototype.mouseMoved = function(point) {
	this.point = point;
};

AddPlaceableTool.prototype.mouseUp = function(point) {
};

AddPlaceableTool.prototype.draw = function(c) {
	if (this.point != null) {
		this.placeableTemplate.clone(this.point, this.placeableTemplate.color).draw(c, 0.5);
	}
};

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
// class LinkButtonToDoorTool
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

function LinkButtonToDoorTool(doc) {
	this.doc = doc;
	this.from = null;
	this.to = null;
	this.isLinking = false;
	this.isValidLink = false;
}

LinkButtonToDoorTool.prototype.mouseDown = function(point) {
	this.mouseMoved(point);
	this.isLinking = (this.from !== null);
	this.mouseMoved(point);
};

LinkButtonToDoorTool.prototype.mouseMoved = function(point) {
	var button = this.doc.world.closestPlaceableOfType(point, Button);
	var door = this.doc.world.closestPlaceableOfType(point, Door);
	if (this.isLinking) {
		if (this.from instanceof Button) this.to = door;
		else if (this.from instanceof Door) this.to = button;
		else this.to = null;
		this.isValidLink = (this.from !== null && this.to !== null);
	} else {
		var pointToButton = (button !== null) ? button.getCenter().sub(point).lengthSquared() : Number.POSITIVE_INFINITY;
		var pointToDoor = (door !== null) ? door.getCenter().sub(point).lengthSquared() : Number.POSITIVE_INFINITY;
		this.from = (pointToButton < pointToDoor) ? button : door;
		this.to = null;
		this.isValidLink = false;
	}
};

LinkButtonToDoorTool.prototype.mouseUp = function(point) {
	this.mouseMoved(point);
	if (this.isValidLink) {
		var button = (this.from instanceof Button) ? this.from : this.to;
		var door = (this.from instanceof Door) ? this.from : this.to;

		// Check if this link already exists
		var linkAlreadyExists = false;
		var placeables = this.doc.world.placeables;
		for (var i = 0; i < placeables.length; i++) {
			if (placeables[i] instanceof Link && placeables[i].button == button && placeables[i].door == door) {
				linkAlreadyExists = true;
				break;
			}
		}

		// Only add the new link if it doesn't already exist
		if (!linkAlreadyExists) {
			this.doc.addPlaceable(new Link(button, door));
		}
	}
	this.isLinking = false;
	this.mouseMoved(point);
};

LinkButtonToDoorTool.prototype.draw = function(c) {
	c.fillStyle = rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
	c.strokeStyle = rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
	if (this.from !== null) this.from.drawSelection(c);
	if (this.to !== null) this.to.drawSelection(c);
	if (this.isValidLink) {
		var button = (this.from instanceof Button) ? this.from : this.to;
		var door = (this.from instanceof Door) ? this.from : this.to;
		dashedLine(c, button.getCenter(), door.getCenter());
	}
};

////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
// class ToggleInitiallyOpenTool
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

function ToggleInitiallyOpenTool(doc) {
	this.doc = doc;
	this.door = null;
}

ToggleInitiallyOpenTool.prototype.mouseDown = function(point) {
	this.mouseMoved(point);
	if (this.door != null) {
		this.doc.toggleInitiallyOpen(this.door);
	}
};

ToggleInitiallyOpenTool.prototype.mouseMoved = function(point) {
	this.door = this.doc.world.closestPlaceableOfType(point, Door);
};

ToggleInitiallyOpenTool.prototype.mouseUp = function(point) {
};

ToggleInitiallyOpenTool.prototype.draw = function(c) {
	if (this.door != null) {
		c.fillStyle = rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
		c.strokeStyle = rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
		this.door.drawSelection(c);
	}
};

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Provided are contact details for Workington Driving Test Centre, test route tips, test booking information and help passing the driving test in Cumbria.
Test Centre Details: Ramp access to Workington Driving Test Centre for wheelchair users. Male and female toilets available. Car parking facilities available.
The driving test from Workington Driving Test Centre will start on busy urban roads and may take you outside of Workington into rural areas, country roads or high speed 'A' roads such as the A596, all of which are frequently used by the examiner on the test routes.
Whilst driving on the busier roads of Workington, the examiner will take you through all major traffic systems such as roundabouts, both larger multi-lane and small residential mini roundabouts. Many junctions and crossroads will also feature.
The test, lasting from 30 – 40 minutes, will include around 10 minutes of independent driving, a test manoeuvre and the emergency stop procedure which is required in every one in four tests conducted.
This is to ensure test candidates can deal with all situations and often involves difficult areas. Driving test routes may be available to view or a downloadable app for your mobile device in your area, including Workington Driving Test Centre.
Whilst booking your driving test, you'll need your provisional driving licence and theory test pass certificate as the booking system will require information from these. When all the information has been provided, you'll be able to select from test dates and times displayed.
Driving tests can be booked by telephone where an automated service will take you through the process. The book a driving test section details the process and telephone numbers needed to book a test at Workington Driving Test Centre. If you require a person to speak to, a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) assistant can be reached by following the prompts.
The majority of test candidates book their driving test over the internet as the available free test slots are made visible to be taken. To make a test booking at Workington Driving Test Centre, see the book a driving test section.
For driving test booking and test amendments such as rescheduling or cancelling, please only contact the DVSA as above. Test centre staff may be contacted directly if you have a question that directly relates to your test – examples may include an issue with your test vehicle (see cars for the driving test), or if a test is still going ahead due to bad weather (see driving tests in bad weather for further information). Your test centre contact telephone details (including Workington Driving Test Centre) may be located driving test centre contact numbers section.
Help others by telling them your experience of your driving test and write a review of Workington Driving Test Centre. Let us know if you passed or failed your driving test. What was the test centre like, did it had adequate facilities? What were the test routes like and how was your examiner? It's quick and simple – no signup necessary and only your nickname will be displayed. To ensure your review meets our guidelines, please read our Terms and Conditions prior to submission.


It is well known that what you eat determines how you feel. Our bodies need vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and other essential nutrients in order to function properly so that you could be your best self. However, bacteria and viruses do attack and people do get sick once their immune system weakens. Whether your immune system is weak because of stress, or malnutrition or a chronic disease, the right food will help.
Garlic is one of the most cited foods to fight bacteria and viruses and help you be and stay healthy. What separates garlic from other alliums is allicin, which can't be found in the necessary amounts in other members of the onion family. Perhaps the smell will put you off, but you can easily put some in your salad, in a sauce or a home cooked meal, and still reap the benefits.
This is a well-known fact, and if you ever wondered why, here's the answer: Cystein, which is an amino acid that gets released from chicken during cooking, bears a certain chemical resemblance to acetylcysteine—the bronchitis drug. This is how it works: Cystein stops the accumulation of inflammatory white cells in the bronchial tubes, and the broth keeps mucus thin. In order to further boost its immune power, add garlic and mushrooms.
Shiitake, maitake, and reishi mushrooms are your answer as they contain the biggest amount of immunity boosters out of all mushrooms. They are efficient because they help your body produce more white blood cells and making them active and aggressive (in a good way).
We are citing beef because of zinc. Zinc deficiency is one of the biggest nutritional shortfalls. With so many vegetarians and people cutting back on beef (or any red meat for that matter) it is no wonder that this is the main reason why some people get ill. This immunity boosting mineral can also be found (in nor so great amounts) in oysters, milk or yoghurt, poultry (see the pattern here) and pork.
When talking about the immune system, we are not just talking about the blood; we are also talking about the other organs, especially skin. As the largest human organ, skin is also the biggest barrier between you and bacteria/viruses. In order to keep her healthy, you need vitamin A, and our recommended source for it is sweet potato. It will deliver the right amount of beta carotene, that will then be transformed into vitamin A and used to produce connective tissue. You can also vary by eating cantaloupe, carrots, pumpkins etc.
We cannot accentuate the importance of this food. Fish, as well as oysters, lobsters, crabs, and clams, are effective and can help white blood cells produce cytokines (basically proteins that help eradicate flu viruses from your body. Additionally, don't forget that they are a fantastic source of omega 3 acids.
The benefits of citruses have been known for quite some time, and we don't need to list in detail why vitamin C, present in grapefruit, lemon, oranges etc. is good for your health. We will, however, say, that red grapefruit is high in bioflavanoids, which produce positive reactions in your system and boost your immunity.
Buckwheat honey does not only cure your sore throat by coating it, it also has antioxidants and antimicrobial properties.
The key words here are "amino acids". Green and black tea have an abundance of L-theanine; a substance that will give you enough virus-fighting interferon in your blood stream—even decaf versions.
The difference between a yoghurt that helps your digestion and a yoghurt that boosts your immune system is the bacteria involved. What you need is Lactobacillus reuteri—a specific probiotic that appears to stimulate white blood cells. If you don't find it, rest assured that every yoghurt has it, but only in small quantities.
Step 1: Identify what you need.
Let's say that you love eating vegetables, yoghurt, and foods rich in vitamin C. It's not the increased quantities of yoghurt you need. It's a good old chicken soup.
Step 2. Don't overdo it.
Eating two liters of chicken soup will only make you sick. One plate with a salad and some beef will be more than enough.
Step 3: Opt for natural, rather than synthetic.
By synthetic we mean pills. All the useful elements can be extracted from the food and packed in a pill, but a lot of the good stuff is lost in the process. Sometimes it is more useful to eat a clove of garlic in a salad than to pop a pill or two.
Above we have listed a perfect combination: Warm tea-containing L-theanine, honey to coat your sore throat, and lemon to add some vitamin C. Do not rely on only one food to help you be healthy.
These foods are not just good for your immune system—they keep you fit, keep your teeth healthy, keep you in a good mood… they are simply fabulous. So why wait?


text:
Plymouth Locomotive Works était un constructeur américain de locotracteurs, dont l'usine de production se trouvait à Plymouth, dans l'Ohio, jusqu'en 1997.

Histoire
La firme J.D. Fate Company commença la production de locomotives en 1910, dans son usine de Plymouth dans l'Ohio aux États-Unis.

Chronologie des changements de dénomination
L'entreprise changea de nom à plusieurs reprises :
Fate-Root-Heath en 1919,
Plymouth Locomotive Works, à la fin des années 1950
Plymouth Industries, à la fin des années 1970.

Chronologie de la production
 En 1910, la production commença par des camions et de petits autobus,
 En 1915, la production des camions est abandonnée, après que 200 locotracteurs aient été construits avec les moteurs et transmissions de camions,
 En 1927, l'entreprise commence à adopter le moteur diesel, les premiers locotracteurs étant jusqu'alors construits avec un moteur à essence,
 En 1999, l'usine est fermée et la production est arrêtée
La production concerne surtout des engins affectés à un usage industriel de moins de . Ainsi, de nombreux engins fonctionnent encore dans des chantiers et des sucreries. Elle a été diffusée dans le monde entier.
Environ 7500 locomotives ont été construites au total, pour tous les écartements, et livrées dans le monde entier.
 1700 locomotives existeraient encore, dont certaines ont plus de 50 ans.

Le nom de Plymouth a été associé à des automobiles produites par Chrysler Motors, mais il s'agissait de l'emprunt de ce nom par cette grande firme automobile. Elle a dû restituer ce nom à la firme ferroviaire, car cette dernière, dans les années 1910, avait déjà construit une voiture automobile du nom de Plymouth. C'est la seule automobile que la firme ferroviaire a construite.

Sources

Notes et références

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Constructeur ferroviaire
 Liste de constructeurs ferroviaires

Liens externes
  Photos de locotracteurs Plymouth

Constructeur de matériel ferroviaire ayant son siège aux États-Unis

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
About Events Topics Resources
Acton Institute Powerblog Archives
Post Tagged 'human dignity'
On Infinite Value
Yesterday I looked at the worth of human life, especially as relative to that of animal life. Today I want to refine the discussion about the value of human life, by making a fine terminological distinction. Continue Reading...
'Worth More than Many Sparrows'
"Animals are less valuable than human beings," says John Martin, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at University College London (UCL). This seemingly uncontroversial statement is under fire, as Helene Guldberg at sp!ked Continue Reading...
Among the Little Giants of Effective Compassion
Last Wednesday, I was privileged to attend the Samaritan Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. I have to say up front that Acton's Effective Compassion events are probably the most enjoyable for me to attend because invariably one comes into contact with a group of very special, very dedicated people who are completely devoted to what our society would term "lost causes," and having great success. Ken Ortman While there were a number of award-winning programs at the Gala this year, I'd like to take some time to focus on the 2005 Samaritan Award Grand Prize Winners, Ken and Sheila Ortman of Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch in Lampe, Missouri. Continue Reading...
Created Imago Dei
Winners of the 2005 Acton Essay Competition have been announced. The topic for the 15th annual competition: The human person, by virtue of being created imago Dei, is an independent being, individually unique, rational, the subject of moral agency, a co-creator, and inherently social. Continue Reading...
< Previous 1 … 3 4 5
Our Mission & Core Principles Awards, Scholarships, and Grants Acton Research Our Team Careers News Internships
Events Calendar Conference Series Lecture Series Acton University
Acton Commentary Acton Notes Religion & Liberty Religion & Liberty Transatlantic Journal of Markets & Morality International Public Policy
Videos Audio Radio Free Acton Curricula Films Mobile Apps
© 2017 Acton Institute | Privacy Policy


text:
J Biol Chem. 2000 May 5;275(18):13962-6.
Type I phosphatidylinositol 4-phosphate 5-kinase directly interacts with ADP-ribosylation factor 1 and is responsible for phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate synthesis in the golgi compartment.
Jones DH1, Morris JB, Morgan CP, Kondo H, Irvine RF, Cockcroft S.
Department of Physiology, University College London, London WC1E 6JJ, United Kingdom.
Phosphatidylinositol (PtdIns) 4,5-bisphosphate is involved in many aspects of membrane traffic, but the regulation of its synthesis is only partially understood. Golgi membranes contain PI 4-kinase activity and a pool of phosphatidylinositol phosphate (PIP), which is further increased by ADP-ribosylation factor 1 (ARF1). COS7 cells were transfected with alpha and beta forms of PI 4-kinase, and only membranes from COS7 cells transfected with PI 4-kinase beta increased their content of PIP when incubated with ARF1. PtdIns(4, 5)P(2) content in Golgi membranes was nonexistent but could be increased to a small extent upon adding either cytosol or Type I or Type II PIP kinases. However, when ARF1 was present, PtdIns(4,5)P(2) levels increased dramatically when membranes were incubated in the presence of cytosol or Type I, but not Type II, PIP kinase. To examine whether ARF1 could directly activate Type I PIP 5-kinase, we used an in vitro assay consisting of phosphatidycholine-containing liposomes, ARF1, and PIP 5-kinase. ARF1 increased Type I PIP 5-kinase activity in a guanine nucleotide-dependent manner, identifying this enzyme as a direct effector for ARF1.
10.1074/jbc.c901019199
ADP-Ribosylation Factor 1/metabolism*
COS Cells
Golgi Apparatus/metabolism*
Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-Diphosphate/metabolism*
Phosphotransferases (Alcohol Group Acceptor)/metabolism*
Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-Diphosphate
phosphatidylinositol 4,5-biphosphate kinase
ADP-Ribosylation Factor 1


text:
Sunday Talk Shows - 47m 2s ago
Court Battles - 1h 1m ago
Yellen: Disclosure of tax data to ProPublica a 'very serious situation'
by Naomi Jagoda - 06/16/21 11:32 AM ET
Camille Fine
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday that the disclosure of confidential taxpayer data to ProPublica is a "very serious situation" and that she'd keep Congress updated on investigations into the matter.
"This was a very serious situation, and I and the Treasury Department take very seriously the protection of government data," Yellen said during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.
She said that the issue has been referred to the Treasury inspector general and the Department of Justice. She also said IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig and the Treasury inspector general for tax administration are looking into the matter.
ProPublica last week published an article detailing the taxes of prominent U.S. billionaires, indicating that many paid little or no taxes. The report was based on confidential data obtained from an anonymous source.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have said it's important to protect taxpayers' information and have called for probes into the disclosure to ProPublica.
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) said that the unauthorized disclosure of wealthy Americans' tax data "undermines the confidence in the agency."
Yellen said that it's very early in the investigative process.
"We're only one week out on this, and I really want to emphasize we do not know what happened," she said, in response to a question from Thune. "We don't have any facts at this point."
Later in the hearing, Yellen added that "we do not know that it was a leak from the IRS."
Yellen said she'd keep lawmakers updated. She told Thune that when Treasury sees the results of the investigations, "if there are actions that we need to take to shore up the protection of this information, you have my absolute word that we will do so."
– updated at 11:56 a.m.
Tags Janet Yellen John Thune ProPublica tax filings Tax returns
Overnight Finance
On The Money — GOP leaders back away from bill to scrap tax code
by Sylvan Lane, Karl Evers-Hillstrom and Aris Folley 21 hours ago
Overnight Finance / 21 hours ago


Well at this moment, I am stuck between writing that novel I had in mind for the past three years and trying to gather the energy to do so. So far, the first five chapters are already in my head. I just need to pen the damn thing. If you're wondering why I can't, I have other obligations as a medical doctor.
I couldn't afford to outsource it. For those of you, who have the same problem, you can outsource the whole writing process by signing up at Elance. Write a book proposal and ask for ghostwriters. Or it could also go the other way around by reading a book proposal there and offering to take a job about it. The whole thing could cost from $500-$1000 or probably more if you wanted a better quality novel. It saves time and headaches.
Now why don't I do it? My credit card got cancelled and I am thinking of getting that headache from all the coffee. I love to write, albeit sometimes I'm gonna need some checking on my grammar. I don't have a word processor and I need to get my head clear. So this post is like a catharsis of sorts.
The shovel started it's descent the moment it left my hand. It was parallel to the ground at first but due to the imbalance of weight at the two ends and the shift of the wind blowing through it, it started to twist down. An imaginary fulcrum was created causing the metal end to point to the ground. The soil beneath me shivered as the shovel struck the earth. Absent the force of its master, the shovel was merely deadweight. It did not break the earth.
And the soil was spared the indignity of being spoiled by the shovel.
A single thought becomes an array of words. Forgive me it you don't like it but it was merely an illustration. You can write beautiful prose if you have that mindset of a hungry writer. Read it, reread it, rewrite it. You can keep polishing your work and eventually submit it for publishing. I just wish I could also write mine.
This entry was posted in Current Events, WordPress and tagged blogging, coach, novel writing, Writing. Bookmark the permalink.


text:
Leonor Enríquez de Castilla (m. 1383). Dama castellana. Fue hija ilegítima de Fadrique Alfonso de Castilla, maestre de la Orden de Santiago.

Fue señora de Salinas de Añana, y por su matrimonio con el mariscal de Castilla Diego Gómez Sarmiento pasó a ser señora consorte, entre otras, de las villas de Añastro, Labastida, Peñacerrada, Lagrán y Marquínez.

Fue nieta del rey Alfonso XI de Castilla.

Orígenes familiares
Leonor Enríquez era hija ilegítima, al igual que su hermano, el conde Pedro Enríquez de Castilla, del maestre Fadrique Alfonso de Castilla, y por parte paterna era nieta del rey Alfonso XI de Castilla y su amante Leonor de Guzmán, aunque algunos autores no la mencionaron al hablar de los hijos del maestre Fadrique. Sin embargo, existe una gran confusión acerca de la identidad de su madre, ya que según la mayoría de los genealogistas e historiadores era una dama de la familia Angulo de Córdoba, pero algunos autores señalaron que esa dama se llamaba Constanza, que era hija de los nobles cordobeses Lope Alfonso de Angulo y Elvira Díaz de Aguayo, que falleció en 1370, y que otorgó testamento el día 16 de mayo de ese mismo año en la ciudad de Córdoba ante Juan González y Antón Ruiz mencionando que era la madre del conde Pedro Enríquez y del futuro almirante Alfonso Enríquez, aunque otros indican que en él solamente constaba que era la madre del conde Pedro Enríquez, como ya señaló en el  el padre Francisco Ruano en su obra Casa de Cabrera en Córdoba, donde afirmó que Leonor Enríquez, el conde Pedro y el almirante Alfonso eran hijos de la misma mujer, Constanza de Angulo.

Sin embargo, otros autores aseguran que la madre de Leonor Enríquez y del conde Pedro Enríquez se llamaba Inés de Angulo, aunque otros la llamaron Leonor, Leonor de Angulo o Leonor Manuel de Angulo, y José Pellicer aseguró que fue señora de Mansilla e hija de Luis Manuel y de Beatriz Angulo de Córdoba. Pero en cualquier caso, la mayoría de los historiadores coinciden al señalar que el maestre Fadrique tuvo dos hijos con la misma dama

Además, Leonor era hermana o hermanastra por parte paterna, aunque la mayoría de los autores afirman esto último, del almirante Alfonso Enríquez, que fue señor de Medina de Rioseco y de otras muchas villas, y también de otro individuo llamado Alfonso Enríquez, que falleció en 1384 durante el asedio de Alenquer. Y el historiador Alfred Morel-Fatio también señaló la existencia de otro hijo del maestre Fadrique llamado Juan, que es mencionado en un privilegio de 1369, y que sin embargo jamás ha sido incluido por otros autores entre sus descendientes.

Y conviene señalar que el hermano de Leonor, Pedro Enríquez de Castilla, llegó a ser uno de los nobles más poderosos del reino de Castilla en su época y el principal magnate del reino de Galicia, ya que era conde de Trastámara, Lemos, Sarria y Viana del Bollo, y llegó a ser condestable de Castilla y pertiguero mayor de Santiago..

Biografía

Juventud y matrimonio

Se desconoce su fecha de nacimiento, pero debió de ocurrir antes del día 29 de mayo de 1358, fecha en que su padre, Fadrique Alfonso de Castilla, que fue maestre de la Orden de Santiago, señor de Haro, adelantado mayor de la frontera de Andalucía y camarero mayor del rey, fue asesinado en la ciudad de Sevilla por orden de su hermanastro, el rey Pedro I de Castilla.

El rey Enrique II de Castilla, que era hermano de su padre y tío carnal de Leonor Enríquez, concertó su matrimonio con Diego Gómez Sarmiento, que era hijo de Diego Pérez Sarmiento, adelantado mayor de Castilla y canciller mayor de la Orden de la Banda, y de María de Velasco, aunque José Pellicer señaló erróneamente que tras el asesinato de Diego Pérez Sarmiento en 1363, su viuda, María de Velasco, que había sido desposeída de todas sus propiedades en Castilla por el rey Pedro I, solicitó una dispensa matrimonial para que su hijo Diego pudiera casarse con Leonor Enríquez, ya que ambos eran primos hermanos. Pero lo fundamental, en opinión de algunos autores, es que el matrimonio de Diego Gómez Sarmiento con Leonor Enríquez ha sido incluido dentro de las célebres mercedes enriqueñas, con las que el rey Enrique II recompensó a los miembros de la nobleza que le habían secundado durante la Guerra Civil Castellana, ya que el suegro de Leonor, Diego Pérez Sarmiento, había apoyado a Enrique II durante ese conflicto, por lo que ese enlace matrimonial constituye un «claro» indicio del notable ascenso que la familia Sarmiento estaba alcanzando en esa época.

La familia del esposo de Leonor, los Sarmiento, tuvieron un papel de la «máxima relevancia» desde el reinado de Enrique II de Castilla y también durante el de su hijo y sucesor, Juan I. Y Diego Pérez Sarmiento, que era el suegro de Leonor, se sumó en 1359 al bando del futuro Enrique II durante la Guerra Civil Castellana, y el hermano de su esposo, Pedro Ruiz Sarmiento, llegó a ser adelantado mayor de Galicia.

Y el esposo de Leonor, Diego Gómez Sarmiento, fue mariscal de Castilla, justicia mayor de la Casa del rey, repostero mayor del rey Juan I de Castilla adelantado mayor de Castilla y de Galicia, portero mayor del rey, y alguacil mayor y mariscal en la casa del infante Enrique de Castilla, que llegaría a reinar como Enrique III. Pero el historiador Pedro de Salazar y Mendoza afirmó erróneamente que el cargo de repostero mayor del rey, que sería ocupado por los Sarmiento durante más de un siglo, le fue concedido a Diego Gómez Sarmiento como parte de la dote de Leonor Enríquez.

Señora de Salinas de Añana (1375-1383)

Algunos autores afirmaron que el rey Enrique II les concedió en 1375 a Leonor Enríquez y a su esposo, con motivo de su matrimonio, el señorío de Salinas de Añana y otras posesiones, y otros señalaron que ambos se casaron en 1362. Pero hay constancia de que el señorío de Salinas de Añana fue concedido exclusivamente a Leonor Enríquez por Enrique II el día 12 de abril de 1375, por juro de heredad para ella y sus herederos, aunque otros autores afirmaron erróneamente que el señorío se les concedió a ella y a su esposo en 1377 o en abril de 1370, y para justificar esta última fecha adujeron que el propio Enrique II, cuando se dirigía a Bayona en 1373, se detuvo en Salinas de Añana y fue el padrino de bautismo de García Fernández Sarmiento, que nació en 1373 y fue el hijo primogénito de Leonor Enríquez.

En 1375 el señorío de Salinas de Añana fue donado a Leonor Enríquez junto con todos sus habitantes, términos, aldeas, la jurisdicción civil y criminal, el mero y mixto imperio y los derechos, rentas o pechos propios de la Corona en aquel lugar, entre los que figuraban los tributos del yantar, escribanía, martiniegas, portazgos, infurciones y la cabeza de pecho de los judíos, por lo que su cesión a Leonor Enríquez, como señaló Urcelay Gaona, no difiere de aquellas que el rey Enrique II y sus sucesores concedieron en esta época a algunos nobles. Pero conviene señalar que la Corona se reservó el derecho a disponer de las rentas derivadas de las salinas y también las procedentes de las alcabalas, monedas, tercias y servicios que se recaudaran entre los habitantes del señorío.

Además, Urcelay Gaona señaló que con este tipo de donaciones a los miembros de la nobleza los monarcas pretendían aumentar sus ingresos, ya que sus rentas habían disminuido notablemente por causa de la crisis del , y otorgarles una mayor participación en las propias rentas reales. Y conviene señalar que en uno de los fragmentos del privilegio en el que se consignó la donación del señorío de Salinas de Añana a Leonor Enríquez, y que fue citado por Urcelay Gaona, se la reconoce expresamente como hija del maestre Fadrique Alfonso de Castilla y se menciona que junto con el señorío de Salinas el rey le concedió por juro de heredad a ella y a sus herederos 20.000 maravedís procedentes de las rentas de Salinas de Añana:

Pellicer señaló que el señorío de Salinas de Añana, población a la que Alfonso VII había concedido su primer fuero en 1140, fue conocido en siglos pasados como el Infantado de Salinas, ya que había formado parte del patrimonio o «apanage» de algunas infantas u otras damas de la realeza, como en el caso de la reina Leonor de Castilla, hija de Fernando IV y hermana del rey Alfonso XI. Y el mismo historiador afirmó erróneamente que el señorío de Salinas fue concedido por el rey a Leonor Enríquez el día 25 de abril de 1370, y también que el día 31 de octubre de 1371 Leonor y su esposo juraron respetar los fueros y privilegios de esa villa y que, entrando por la Puerta de la Revilla de Salinas con la «Ceremonia del Palio», fueron recibidos como señores de la villa.

Además, el rey Enrique II cedió en 1369 a Diego Gómez Sarmiento la villa de Añastro, en 1370, un año después, las de Labastida y Salinillas de Buradón, y en 1377 los municipios de Peñacerrada, Lagrán y Marquínez, situados también en la provincia de Álava y junto con todos sus derechos, rentas, justicia civil y criminal y el mero y mixto imperio, como señaló Hegoi Urcelay Gaona. Y el día 25 de julio de 1383, mientras se hallaba en Torrijos, el rey Juan I de Castilla concedió a Diego Gómez Sarmiento, su portero mayor, la merced de poder tener 20 escusados en las villas de Villaumbroso y Villatoquite. Y por todo ello Añibarro Rodríguez señaló que con toda «evidencia» los Sarmiento estaban intentando conseguir el dominio «territorial y económico de la zona, en especial en lo tocante a la producción y comercialización de la sal».

Testamento y muerte (1383)

José Pellicer afirmó que Leonor Enríquez otorgó testamento el día 6 de junio de 1383 en la villa palentina de Carrión de los Condes, aunque Casillas García señaló, y en dos obras diferentes, que lo hizo el día 6 de junio de 1384. Y Pellicer destacó que el testamento de Leonor, quien dispuso que su albacea testamentario fuera su primo carnal, el rey Juan I de Castilla, no era menos «piadofo y magnifico» que el que su esposo, Diego Gómez Sarmiento, otorgó en Peñacerrada el día 15 de julio de 1384, ya que uno de los fragmentos del testamento de este último llamó la atención de Pedro Rodríguez de Campomanes en su Tratado de la regalía de amortización.

Además, Pellicer también señaló que Leonor Enríquez mencionaba en su testamento a su madre, también llamada Leonor como ella, y que en él dispuso libremente de su señorío de Salinas de Añana y de sus rentas, bienes y vasallos, y también destacó que a causa de ello su esposo no tuvo necesidad de hacerlo en su testamento ya que él no podía disponer de ese señorío ni del mayorazgo que lo vinculaba al hijo primogénito de ambos.

Leonor Enríquez dispuso que su cadáver recibiera sepultura en la capilla mayor o en el coro de los frailes del convento de San Pablo de Burgos, de la Orden de los dominicos, al que ella, al igual que a sus frailes, había beneficiado mucho y entregado «muchas cosas de muebles», como destacó Luciano Huidobro Serna, debido a la «devoción» que profesaba a los miembros de esa orden. Y Leonor también dispuso que su cadáver fuera amortajado con el hábito de los dominicos y que se construyera un sepulcro para albergarlo sobre el que debería colocarse su estatua yacente:

Leonor Enríquez dejó al convento de San Pablo de Burgos, como señaló Pellicer, «renta, plata, joyas y bienes muebles», y además estableció un aniversario en memoria suya, y dispuso que cada día se dijera una misa por su alma y otra cantada «cada mes con sus responsos sobre su sepultura», legando al convento 8.000 maravedís de renta perpetuos para ello. Y Pellicer también afirmó que Leonor costeó la construcción del crucero de la iglesia del convento de San Pablo para que su cadáver recibiera sepultura en ese lugar, aunque Huidobro Serna manifestó que no llegó a terminarlo y que solamente lo tenía «casi cerrado», por lo que en su testamento ordenó que lo finalizaran y legó para ello 20.000 maravedís, a los que en caso necesario sus testamentarios añadirían lo necesario para su conclusión. Y precisamente por esa razón el obispo Pablo de Santa María, que fue uno de los más destacados benefactores de ese convento a principios del  y colocó su escudo de armas en «las otras naves» del templo, no pudo colocarlos en el crucero de la iglesia.

Leonor Enríquez de Castilla falleció en 1383, según afirman numerosos historiadores, y en el testamento que su esposo otorgó el día 15 de julio de 1384, y que fue publicado íntegramente por José Pellicer, Diego Gómez Sarmiento ya se refería a su esposa como «mi señora Doña Leonor, que Dios perdone». Y coniente señalar que el mariscal Diego Gómez Sarmiento murió en 1385 en la batalla de Aljubarrota «junto a lo más florido de la caballería castellana», como señaló el historiador César González Mínguez.

Sepultura
El cadáver de Leonor Enríquez de Castilla recibió sepultura en el centro del crucero de la iglesia del desaparecido convento de San Pablo de Burgos, cumpliéndose así lo dispuesto en su testamento, aunque el sepulcro que contenía sus restos mortales fue trasladado varias décadas después de su muerte al coro bajo de la iglesia conventual y llegó a ser conocido en siglos posteriores como el de la «beata».

El sepulcro de Leonor era de alabastro y según Casillas García estaba adornado con los escudos de Castilla, de los Enríquez, y de la familia Sarmiento, aunque Pellicer afirmó que cuatro de los seis escudos que había en el sepulcro eran de los Sarmiento y los dos restantes «un caftillo puefto en lifonja y quatro leones», que corresponde al escudo de armas de la propia Leonor Enríquez.

El sepulcro de Leonor fue el primero «de bulto» o con estatua yacente que hubo en el convento de San Pablo de Burgos, y desde el  estuvo protegido también por una reja de hierro. Y teniendo en cuenta la estirpe o «dignidad» de la difunta, como señaló Castillas García, el sepulcro debió de ser una obra «notable», en opinión de diversos autores, por lo que tal vez su ubicación en el centro del coro conventual propició el que fuera destrozado en los avatares que sufrió el convento a lo largo del .

Durante la Guerra de la Independencia Española las tropas francesas saquearon y destruyeron el convento de San Pablo de Burgos y lo convirtieron en cuartel, y en 1870 las ruinas de la iglesia y del convento que aún permanecían en pie fueron demolidas por el ejército español por orden del Ministerio de la Guerra, suponiendo dicha orden la completa desaparición del antiguo convento y de su iglesia. Y conviene señalar que el nuevo cuartel fue utilizado durante casi un siglo, hasta que fue demolido en el año 1973, y que en el solar que ocupaba el convento se encuentra en la actualidad el Museo de la Evolución Humana.

Matrimonio y descendencia
Contrajo matrimonio con el mariscal Diego Gómez Sarmiento, y algunos autores señalaron que de su unión nacieron tres hijos y cuatro hijas de los que descienden, como señaló Pedro de Salazar y Mendoza, los condes de Salinas y los de Ribadeo:

 García Fernández Sarmiento (1373-1393). Fue señor de Salinas, Peñacerrada, Labastida, Salinillas, Berganzo y otras villas, y llegó a ser repostero en la casa del infante Enrique de Castilla, hijo del rey Juan I, aunque falleció en la ciudad portuguesa de Santarém en 1393 sin haber contraído matrimonio.
 Diego Pérez Sarmiento (m. c. 1433). Fue señor de Añastro, Fresno y Varea, y a la muerte de su hermano García heredó los señoríos de Salinas de Añana, cuya posesión le fue confirmada por Juan II de Castilla en 1413, Labastida y Peñacerrada, y fue también adelantado mayor de Galicia y repostero mayor del rey Juan II de Castilla, de quien llegó a ser uno de sus privados. Además, contrajo matrimonio antes del año 1397 con Mencía López de Zúñiga, que era hija de Diego López de Zúñiga, señor de Béjar y justicia mayor de la Casa del Rey, y de Juana García de Leiva, con quien tuvo descendencia. Y algunos autores señalaron que murió en 1435 en un combate contra los aragoneses, según afirmaba su epitafio en la abadía de Benevívere, donde fue enterrado, aunque otros discrepan en cuanto a la fecha de su muerte.
 Pedro Ruiz Sarmiento. Fue señor de Revenga, Arreba, «Val de Camaces, Veçana y vaffallos de la merindad de Carrión». Y Pellicer afirmó que contrajo matrimonio con Juana de Zúñiga, que era hija de Juan de Zúñiga, prestamero de Bureba y La Rioja, y que de dicha unión proceden los condes de Santa Marta y de Ribadavia, aunque otros autores aseguran que todo lo relativo a ese enlace es falso y que nunca se celebró.
 Constanza Sarmiento (m. después de 1463). Fue señora de Berganzo, Villaumbroso y Villatoquite y contrajo matrimonio con Carlos Ramírez de Arellano, que fue señor de los Cameros y era hijo de Juan Ramírez de Arellano el Mozo y de Teresa Manrique, y con quien tuvo varios hijos. Y conviene señalar que en 1393 el rey Enrique III le confirmó a Constanza Sarmiento la merced de los 20 escusados, es decir, exentos por privilegio de abonar impuestos, que su padre, el rey Juan I de Castilla, había concedido a su padre en los municipios de Villaumbroso y Villatoquite. Además, su esposo otorgó testamento el día 12 de julio de 1410 en la ciudad de Antequera y falleció en 1412, dejando a Constanza como tutora de los hijos de ambos, y ella otorgó testamento en Andaluz el día 23 de julio de 1463, y fue sepultada, al igual que su esposo, en el convento de San Francisco de Soria.
 María Sarmiento (m. 1438). Fue señora de Salinillas, y contrajo matrimonio con Fernán Pérez de Ayala, que fue señor de Ayala y de Salvatierra, alférez mayor del pendón de la Orden de la Banda, y merino mayor de Guipúzcoa y era hijo del canciller Pero López de Ayala y de Leonor de Guzmán. Y María Sarmiento y su esposo otorgaron testamento el día 12 de mayo de 1436 y fueron sepultados en el convento de San Juan de Quejana, donde aún se conservan sus sepulcros en la actualidad.
 Mencía Sarmiento (m. después de 1413). Pellicer la llamó Mencía Manuel, y su padre dispuso en su testamento que fuera monja en el monasterio de Santa Clara de Medina de Pomar y le cedió los 3.300 maravedís que él poseía por juro de heredad en las Salinas de Añana, aunque ordenó que a la muerte de Mencía deberían ser entregados a su hijo y heredero principal, García Pérez Sarmiento. Y hay constancia de que llegó a ser abadesa del convento de Santa Clara de Medina de Pomar, del que aún lo era en 1413, de que en 1411 vendió a Juan de Velasco el municipio palentino de Villerías de Campos por una suma de 50.000 maravedís y otros 4.000 «de juro» de heredad, y de que ella posiblemente había heredado ese municipio a principios del  y lo había donado posteriormente a ese convento.
 Fernán Sánchez Sarmiento. Fue señor del estado de Saja y poseía vasallos en la Rioja. Y además siguió la carrera eclesiástica, fue canónigo de la catedral de León y tuvo un hijo llamado Fernán Sánchez Sarmiento que en 1435 donó a su primo Pedro Ruiz Sarmiento, primer conde de Salinas, el estado de Saja.

Notas

Referencias

Bibliografía

Enlaces externos
   Genealogía de Leonor Enríquez de Castilla (Página en inglés)
 Ficha de Leonor Enríquez de Castilla en la Fundación Casa ducal de Medinaceli

Casa de Enríquez
Casa de Trastámara
Nobles de España del siglo XIV
Señores de España del siglo XIV
Mujeres de la Edad Media en España
Españolas del siglo XIV


text:
IRS tax fraud – the newest trend in crime
by Paul Petruzzi | Jun 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Once again, Florida leads the way in the latest trends of criminal la. Even the cops are getting in on it:
TAMPA, FL—U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven sentenced former Ocala Police Officer Dana Brown (37, Ocala) to six years and five months in federal prison for conspiracy to make false claims, aggravated identity theft, and exceeding authorized access to a protected computer with intent to defraud. The court also ordered Brown to pay restitution in the amount of $874,319.35 to the Internal Revenue Service.
Brown pled guilty on December 20, 2011.
According to court documents, in 2010 and 2011, Brown was employed as a patrol officer for the Ocala Police Department. As part of his employment as a law enforcement officer, Brown had access to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Driver and Vehicle Information Database ("DAVID"). DAVID allows law enforcement officers to retrieve driver and vehicle information for official law enforcement purposes.
During the same time period, Brown was acquainted with Riad Sulaiman, owner of Empire Street Wear, a clothing store located in Tampa. Brown was aware that Sulaiman was in possession of fraudulently obtained U.S. Treasury tax refund checks in the names of various individuals. In order to negotiate the U.S. Treasury checks, check cashing businesses and banks typically require personal identification. For that reason, Sulaiman elicited the help of Brown, as Brown had access to personal identifying information by way of his access to DAVID. Brown knowingly and willingly entered into an agreement with Sulaiman and supplied personal identifying information of Florida driver's license holders for the purpose of negotiating the fraudulently obtained U.S. Treasury checks. Per the agreement, Brown was to be paid five percent of the face value of each U.S. Treasury check.
Brown was arrested in October 2011. After being advised of his Miranda Rights, Brown admitted to exceeding his authorized access to DAVID by querying names in DAVID for Sulaiman.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Amanda C. Kaiser.
It was brought as part of Operation Rainmaker, an initiative dedicated to combating the growing problem of identity theft and the fraudulent filing of electronic tax claims. This initiative is coordinated and implemented with the cooperation of the U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Tampa Police Department.
CARES Act and COVID-19 collide at women's prison in West Virginia
2 instances where possession of a firearm is illegal
What not to do when you're under federal investigation
What you should know about federal conspiracy charges
How to transport firearms across state lines safely and legally
Crack Cocaine law
Hobbs Act robbery
Judicial Improvements
PPP Loan Fraud
Stand your ground Law


text:
Corporate » Awards & Recognitions
Over the last 30 years, Ansal Housing has been well-decorated by leading institutions for its unparalleled services in enhancing Indian infrastructure development, winning numerous awards & accolades during its journey. Some of the recent ones are:
Realty India Awards
Ansal Housing awarded with Realty India Awards 2017 for Outstanding Contribution to Real Estate Sector through Growth at Dubai on 19th May, 2017
The Brand Icon 2017
Ansal Housing & Construction Ltd. has been awarded "THE BRAND ICON 2017" by TIMES OF INDIA for Excellence in the field of Real Estate. The award was presented by Mr. Rajendra Agarwal, Member of Parliament, Meerut on 27th January, 2017.
Young Acheivers Award
Mr. Kushagr Ansal, Director, Ansal Housing & Construction Ltd.was presented Times of India Young Acheivers Award in the field of Real Estate by Shri Alok Sinha (IAS) Commissioner Meerut zone on 27th May, 2016 at Grand 5 Resorts, Meerut.
Indian Realty Award
We are pleased to announce that our Company has been awarded the Leader of Indian Realty Award by India International Property Awards (IIPA) in a Function held on 24th September, 2015 at New Delhi.
Congratulations to all.
The Jewels of West UP
The Times of India and Navbharat Times organized a grand felicitation ceremony for the icons of West Uttar Pradesh, who have brought laurels to the State with their valuable contributions by their sheer commitment.
Mr. Kushagr Ansal, WTD was honored with the above achievement which was felicitated by the Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh Mr. Ram Naik on 27th December, 2014 at Taj Vivanta , Lucknow.
The award was received by Mr. Sunil Taneja, Sr. GM(Mktg) on behalf of WTD.
Life Time Achievement Award
Shri Deepak Ansal, CMD, Ansal Housing was honoured with Life Time Achievement Award by HARYANA IT, TELECOM, ENABLED INDUSTRIES CONFEDERATION (HITEC) on 28th June, 2014 for his excellent services rendered to the people of India by his superb virtues & capabilities.
Realty Award to CMD
Shri Deepak Ansal, CMD, Ansal Housing, has been honoured as one of the top accomplished players who has contributed positively & significantly towards URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY OF INDIA by Think Media Inc. on 6th June 2014.
Indian Realty Awards
Leader of the Year presented to Mr. Deepak Ansal, CMD, Ansal Housing
Mr. Deepak Ansal, CMD, Ansal Housing, has been conferred the Leader Of The Year Award 2013 in a grand ceremony held on 28th September, 2013 at THE LALIT, New Delhi by INDIAN REALTY AWARDS.
Jewels of India Award
Presented to Mr. Karun Ansal, President (Projects), Ansal Housing
Mr. Karun Ansal, President (Projects), Ansal Housing has been awarded "JEWEL OF INDIA AWARD, 2013" by HITECH INDIA in a ceremony held on 29th June, 2013.
Best Residential Developer Award
Presented to Mr. Kushagr Ansal, Director, Ansal Housing
Ansal Housing & Construction Ltd. was selected for "Best Residential Developer Award for the year 2012" in the category of Best Developer and its Director, Shri Kushagr Ansal received the award on 31st August, 2012 in a glittering ceremony held at Le-Meridien Hotel, New Delhi.
Amity Leadership Award
Conferred on Mr. Deepak Ansal, CMD, Ansal Housing for SECTORAL EXCELLENCE in Real Estate First Ever Smart Living Awards for the year 2006.
First Ever Smart Living Award
Awarded to Ansal Housing for the year 2006 by 360 Degrees, a subsidiary of The Times of India.


text:
SYNONYM

#### According to
The Catalogue of Life, 3rd January 2011

#### Published in
Mycotaxon 11(2): 432 (1980)

#### Original name
null

### Remarks
null


Look eco-good in our hippie dresses - boho chic dresses like organic maxi dresses, casual boho dresses, and hippie tunics. Always fun and always funky, our hippie dress choices are sure to bring out the fun hippy girl in you! Try a Soul Flower hippie dress today and show off your boho chic style.


text:
I wanted to see Kolkata through a different lens so I followed the river Hooghly from the Vidyasagar Setu and travelled up north to Belur Math. Join me on this one day's journey and discover this historic city on your own.
In 1690, Job Charnock sailed down the river Ganga in Bengal and pitched tents on its northern banks. Thus was born the city of Kolkata. Since then the Ganga river or locally known as Hooghly has changed the history of this country and Kolkata was in the centre of it all.
To start my journey I de-boarded the taxi just under the Vidyasagar Setu on the southern part of the city and started walking towards the park which houses the multi-columned memorial to James Princep. An East India Company employee, James Princep helped introduce uniform coinage and weights in this country amongst his many other things contributions to the city.
The towering bridge can be seen rising from behind this white structure built in 1840s and dedicated to the eminent Indologist.
Early morning one can young enthusiastic couples are posing for their pre or post wedding shoots alongside these tall roman columns. Local tea sellers are busy making a sale in the chill of the winter morning. At this hour a few locals have got their tourist friends also. I walked around the structure, clicked a few pictures and moved ahead towards the waterfront.
Photographers and their clients busy on early morning shoots
The restored roof of the Princep Memorial
There's railway track here it's part of the Kolkata circular railway and runs parallel to the riverbank up north till Tala Bridge. I crossed the tracks and reach one of the oldest ghats of Kolkata, the Princep Ghat. Though built in 1841, this area has been recently redeveloped as a park along the river.
For a full boat of six people they charge around Rs 400 for half an hours ride
On the riverbank small wooden boats are anchored and the boatmen can be seen freshening up and cooking their morning meal. As I walked down the steps they waved out enthusiastically and offered me special rates for a solo boat ride. I declined the offer and moved back to the park and started walking northwards. There's no ferry service on this ghat. After this I walked past Gwalior Ghat which is used for cremation purposes.
On the left the river runs quietly and on the right runs the railways tracks
A quick tea break while walking along the Hooghly
A 5-7 minutes walk along this route takes me to Outram Ghat, a busy passenger ferry dock. Right now it mostly attracts morning walkers. It's the headquarters of River Traffic Police so most of it's waterfront access is blocked. One can see many bathers early morning running up and down the slopes of the ghat.
Named after a British soldier, James Outram, this ghat used to serve as a docking port for vessels from Burma and Bangladesh
Next up north on this route is Babughat, one of the busiest passenger ferry crossing on this side of Hooghly. The second oldest ghat of Kolkata, this place was built in 1834 by a local landlord's wife. All ferries from here lead to Howrah so it's one of the busiest docks on this side.
The Kolkata Circular Railway line passing by Babughat
The under-construction walkway that will connect Babughat and Fairlie Ghat
From here the riverfront walkway is still under construction so I had to go back to the main road to reach Fairlie ghat. This is a small jetty compared to Babughat but it's the shortest river route to reach Howrah.
The red brick Howrah Railway Station is clearly visible from the Fairlie Ghat
Grab some local breakfast at any of the food stalls outside the gate.
At Fairlie ghat the riverfront park's gate was closed so I walked towards the station for a train ride. At BBD Ghat railway station ticket counter, the guy across the grilled window advised me to walk down to the next ghat instead of wasting money on a such a short rail trip. Thus I reached Armenian Ghat on foot but most of this dock is in shambles. Built in 1734 by the Armenians this ghat used to dock boats of wealthy jewellers and spice traders. Sadly none of the grandeur and the designed iron gates can been seen. But the steel structure of the Howrah bridge can be seen rising beyond all the old and new buildings. So I swiftly embarked on a taxi headed towards the bridge.
Most of the structures in this ghat are in ruins
Driving into the Howrah bridge
26,500 ton steel structure of the Howrah Bridge always enthrals the passerby
Across the river lies my one of my favourite destinations in Kolkata, Belur Math. This complex is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, a non-spiritual organisation which believes in social service and charity.
As I walk through the iron gates of the complex and walk past the office buildings, I head up to the waterfront again. This is one of the most picturesque places to enjoy the sunset by the river in Kolkata.
Belur Math is a 40 acre riverside campus built in 1930s
The complex has three temples dedicated to Shri Ramakrishna, Sarada Ma and their prime disciple, the world famous thinker Swami Vivekananda
The main Shri Ramakrishna temple is an architectural mix of a Hindu temple, a mosque and a church. The front façade reminds me of the Buddhist stupa in Sanchi and the facades of the Ajanta caves. The main hall is long hall flanked by pillars like the south Indian temples. At the end of the hall is a statue of Shri Ramakrishna seated.
The three domes built in Indo-Muslim style, much like the Rajputana haveli domes are the highlights of the Shri Ramakrishna Temple
The domes vary in different parts of the temple
The front facade of the Shri Ramakrishna Temple
Side walls of the temple
The evening prayer which is performed inside the Shri Ramakrishna temple draws a great number of crowds. Hymns are sung in chorus by the monks and the visitors based on the native folk tunes. The prayer hall is built in the Buddhist vihara style thus the music echoes and carries it across to till the ghat without using any electronic load-speakers.
Watching the sun set by the river while listening to the melodious tune coming out of the temple is the most relaxing thing to do. A perfect way to put a closure to the days journey.
The prayer ends at around 6:30 pm and it's time to catch up on some street snacks so I picked up Jhaal Muri, puffed rice spice mix famous in Kolkata. Tossed with mustard oil and its topped with two slivers of coconut.
Jhaal Muri is best enjoyed with the slivers of coconut
A leisurely 15 minutes walk towards the left of the complex gates through the residential area takes me to the ferry dock. Many passenger ferries are available from here to Howrah and or up north but my destination was down south towards Kolkata.
Belur Math lights can be seen from the dock
There's a daily service from this ghat to BBD Bag ferry crossing close to Kolkata High court and it's the last ferry from this dock. We were only 4-5 passengers at the dock to board this ferry. The boat sailed to the other side of the riverbank and stopped at a few more docks.
Suddenly the lights of the iconic Howrah Bridge was approaching in front of us. The massive floating bridge was buzzing with traffic at night. Meanwhile, all the phone cameras on board went flashing frantically as we approached the structure.
Howrah bridge on river Hooghly
Waiting to pass under this massive steel structure
Opened in February 1943, this bridge was the gateway to Kolkata from the rest of the country for many years
One of the highlights of my days journey was travelling under this 75 year old bridge. Built during the World War II this cable bridge was under the target of the Japanese army. Many of their bombs destroyed the city's business district and several docks but the Howrah bridge has survived.
While it's peaceful to travel by the riverside of Kolkata city and its also a very unique way to see the past and present of this city in a day's journey.
Categories Day Trip, India, Kolkata, OffroadTags #belurmath, #daysitenerary, #ganga, #Hooghly, #riverfront, Kolkata2 Comments
2 thoughts on "Kolkata: A day spent by the riverfront"
~ av says:
Good writeup, immersive
Swati Chakrabarti says:
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the city as much as u did.
Leave a Reply to ~ av Cancel reply
Previous Previous post: Into the ring of fire: Indonesia
Next Next post: Day trip in Delhi: Food walk in the walled city


Whether you're looking for sandy beaches, rocky coves, tranquil villages or mountain scenery, Spain's Costa Brava has something to offer you. Situated in the north-east of the country overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the Costa Brava region enjoys hot summers and mild winters, making it an all-year-round holiday destination. There are plenty of opportunities in the Costa Brava to play golf, tennis or football, as well as to take part in water sports. The Sant Daniel Valley on the western side of the Gavarres hills has mountain biking and trekking paths with stunning views. If you are looking for a cultural activity, the Archaeological Museum in Banyoles is housed in a Gothic palace and has displays of paleontology and pottery as well as archaeology. Modern art lovers must not miss the Theatre Museum in Figueres which has a collection of Salvador Dali's paintings. At the end of the day, if you still have some energy, there is no shortage of nightlife in towns such as Lloret de Mar.
Trevignano Romano is a small town and comune near Rome. It has a population of about 5,000. Trevignano is on Lake Bracciano. It is about 47 kilometres (29 mi) away from Rome.
Not far from the vibrant Surfers Paradise is the calm and collected Broadbeach, a refuge of honey-colored sands. The Gold Coast town boasts incredible dining, thumping nightclubs, homey taverns and impressive shopping. Risk-takers and thrill-seekers can press their luck at the Conrad Jupiters Casino.
Fredrikstad ( listen (help·info); previously Frederiksstad; literally Fredrik's Town) is a city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Fredrikstad.
Enniscrone – also spelt Inniscrone and officially named Inishcrone (Irish: Inis Crabhann) – is a small seaside town in County Sligo, Ireland. Its sandy beach, tourist campsite, and golf course all attract a large number of visitors. The Enniscrone area includes the localities of Muckduff, Lacken, Lacknaslevia, Frankford, Carrowhubbock South and Carrowhubbock North. Recently, local David McGowan has begun construction of a "glamping" village, with the main focus being the Boeing 767 he bought to convert into accommodation.
An ancient town of just under 3,000 between Florence and Siena, picture-perfect Castellina In Chianti is set in the wine-famous Chianti Hills. The many wonderful sights include the imposing 14th-century Rocca (Fortress), offering spectacular views of the town and surrounding countryside, the 16th-century San Salvatore church and the Via delle Volte medieval arched passageway. Just outside of town are the pre-Roman Etruscan burial tombs of Monte Calvario and the Necropolis of Poggino.
Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don't forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
Riquewihr in France, from Europe region, is best know for Highchairs Available. Discover best restaurants in Riquewihr with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Abrantes (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐˈβɾɐ̃tɨʃ]) is a municipality in the central Médio Tejo subregion of Portugal. The population as of 2011 was 39,325, in an area of 714.69 square kilometres (275.94 sq mi). The municipality includes several parishes divided by the Tagus River, which runs through the middle of the municipality. The urbanized part, the parish of Abrantes (São Vicente e São João) e Alferrarede, located on the north bank of the Tagus, has about 17,000 residents.
The province of Lodi (Italian: provincia di Lodi) is a province in the Lombardy region of Italy. Its provincial capital is the city of Lodi. As of 2015, it has a population of 229,576 inhabitants over an area of 783 square kilometres (300 sq mi), giving the province a population density of 293.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. The city of Lodi has a population of 44,769 inhabitants as of 2015, and the provincial president is Mauro Soldati.
Grottammare is a town and comune on Italy's Adriatic coast, in the province of Ascoli Piceno, Marche region. It receives over 500,000 tourists a year.


text:
You are here: Home » Archives for Ari Hoffman
Tag: "Ari Hoffman"
Monday Memo: Help Wanted, Local Host. "Radio's best years were between network programming that ended at the end of the 1950s and syndicated longform that now dominates talk programming and robotic music formats that displaced local DJs." And, in this week's column, consultant Holland Cooke suggests how that same business model can restore the local programming "which will always be broadcasters' silver bullet against digital competitors." Read it here.
Pending Business: Pack Your Bags. Sales and marketing pro Steve Lapa says the demand for summer travel is very high and this category of advertiser is still adjusting to new protocols. "Consider the total packaging concept you can deliver. Many marketers in the travel industry look for strong inquiry and booking accountability. Be prepared with multiple options always considering easy access for your audience to respond. As categories regroup from pandemic business paralysis new opportunities will emerge. Adjust your thinking, planning and preparation now." Read his column here.
KVI, Seattle Names Ari Hoffman Afternoon Drive Host. After joining Sinclair Broadcast Group's news/talk KVI, Seattle earlier this year to fill in after Kirby Wilbur's retirement, Ari Hoffman is officially named the permanent afternoon drive host,
effective today (4/26). The station says Hoffman is a local businessman and civic activist who ran for Seattle city council in 2020 who has also appeared on FOX News, Newsmax, "The Dr. Drew Show," "60 Minutes," and the
KOMO News documentary "Seattle is Dying." He also reports regularly on Northwest issues in The Post Millennial. He says, "I am thrilled to be joining the amazing team at KVI. If I had known how much fun this gig would be, I would have started 20 years ago. I look forward to bringing common sense ideas and a fresh take on news, politics, and the culture wars to our listeners." KVI program director Rick Van Cise says, "Our new afternoon host was right under our nose. What's important to you is important to Ari. He has an engaging and entertaining perspective on local and world issues that's enlightening and fun to hear!"
Rhode Island News/Talk Pro Ron St. Pierre Launches New Podcast. A story at RINewstoday.com highlights the new podcast being launched by Rhode Island talk radio pro Ron St. Pierre (right). The new program, "Ron and Jen's Great Escape" – co-
starring Jen Brien (left) – launches on May 3. St. Pierre was most recently hosting the morning drive show on iHeartMedia's news/talk WHJJ, Providence until the company declined to renew his contract back in December and, in an effort to save money, put the WTAG-AM, Worcester, Massachusetts-based Jim Polito show in WHJJ's morning drive slot. During his career, St. Pierre has also served with crosstown WPRO-AM and WABC, New York, among other media outlets. Of his new podcast, St. Pierre says, "Our goal is to provide an escape from the negativity that can overtake conversation about the day's hot topics…an escape from the banal repetition all too often associated with talk radio. Our goal is a positive approach to news and lifestyle topics with an infusion of humor across the board."
Westwood One's Hoops Coverage Generates 19.2 Million Listeners. Citing an IPSOS national audience study conducted April 9-11, Cumulus Media's Westwood One says its exclusive live coverage of the 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship generated 19.2 million listeners to the play-by-play action from all 66
men's basketball games, including eight first-round and second-round games, plus regional semifinals and finals. WWO president Suzanne Grimes comments, "We are thrilled that audio audiences for our NCAA March Madness audio coverage returned so strongly. College basketball fans were excited to experience NCAA Men's basketball and listened across our streaming, smart speaker, and broadcast platforms." The IPSOS study also found that listening audiences were equally distributed across demographics with 31% of listeners aged 18-34, 41% 35-64 and 27% over the age of 65. Additionally, the coverage attracted a highly educated audience that was 6% more likely than average to be college graduates and 46% more likely to have an advanced degree. 56% of the audience was employed and nearly half (47%) had household incomes of $75,000 or more.
TALKERS News Notes. On Wednesday, President Joe Biden will deliver his first speech to a Joint Session of Congress marking his 100th day in office. Salem Radio
Network News is covering the speech for affiliate stations. SRN coverage will be anchored by SRN News U.S. Senate correspondent Bob Agnew and he'll be joined by TOWNHALL News Capitol Hill correspondent Bernie Bennett…..Coverage of this year's NFL Draft begins this week and ESPN"SportsCenter" anchors Elle Duncan and Kevin Negandhi are kicking off the network's coverage on their "Get Up" morning show on April 29 and 30. They will also lead ESPN Radio's NFL Draft broadcasts alongside NFL Front Office Insider Mike Tannenbaum, ESPN Radio's Bart Scott and reporter Ian Fitzsimmons. ESPN Radio's coverage will continue Saturday, May 1, with host Jason Fitz, NFL Draft analyst and Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy, Tannenbaum and Fitzsimmons…..C13Originals, a division of Audacy's Cadence13, has signed on critically acclaimed bestselling author Shawn Levy for "Glitter and Might," a documentary podcast franchise about power and influence originating from Hollywood. Season One will explore the relationship between legendary Hollywood mogul Lew Wasserman, a young actor named Ronald Reagan, and notorious labor lawyer Sidney Korshak, and the story of how they came together, and rose to become, respectively, the most powerful executive in Hollywood, the most powerful man in the world, and the most powerful lawyer in the country, forever changing the entertainment industry and the country itself.….The Independent Broadcasters Association is supporting COVID Remembrance Day on May 25 as a day of honor and reflection for those who have been lost to the pandemic. A special IBA members-only webinar is set for 2:00 pm ET on Thursday, April 29 to provide how-to instructions and outline the tools and resources that will be available to participating radio stations. COVID Remembrance Day is being produced by Paige Nienaber and CPR Promotions, in conjunction with partners MannGroup Radio, Benztown and P1 Media Group. Nienaber, who will host the webinar, says, "On COVID Remembrance Day participating stations and their listeners can reflect on the events of the past year, honor and give tribute to the victims, heroes, and people in their communities who have stepped up and been a part of the response effort. We hope every radio station in America will join us."
Free-Form Radio Pioneer Bob Fass Dies at 87. The New York Times has the obit for legendary free-form radio personality Bob Fass, who died on April 24 at his home in Monroe, North Carolina. Fass hosted the "Radio Unnameable" overnight program on WBAI, New York for more than 50 years. Fass's program could include any program element – avant-garde music, political talk, calls from listeners, and drop-in guests. He would have guests such as Abbie Hoffman or a young, still-largely unknown Bob Dylan. He once told an interviewer, "I'd put anyone on, because the idea was if you didn't like what I was doing, three minutes later I'd be doing something else."
COVID-19, Biden's First 100 Days, Chauvin Verdict Aftermath, Border Crisis, and Oscars Among Top News/Talk Stories Over the Weekend. The number of COVID cases in the U.S., the rollout of vaccines, and the severe outbreak in India; President Joe Biden's administration approaches its 100-day mark; the aftermath of the Derek Chauvin guilty verdict and the larger issue of race relations in the U.S.; the crush of unaccompanied children at the U.S.-Mexico border and the Biden administration's immigration policy; and Sunday night's Oscars ceremony were some of the most-talked-about stories on news/talk radio over the weekend, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.