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New Apple Patent Applications Cover Maps, a Buckling Shock Mounting System and Much More
On April 25, 2013, the US Patent & Trademark Office published a round of eleven original patent applications from Apple today excluding 15 continuation patent filings. In this report we cover two patent applications relating to Apple's "Maps" App, a new buckling shock mounting system to better resist mechanical shock and a list of five others covering matters such as data transfers using the Low Energy Bluetooth standard and battery technologies.
Apple Working on New Alternative Navigation Route System for "Maps" App
Apple's invention generally relates to displaying a number of calculated navigation routes for their "Maps" App. Each route may be highlighted in a manner that allows each route to be easily differentiated. For example, each route may be identified with different color or highlighting schemes and/or may be identified by an unobtrusive callout. As disclosed herein, a callout refers to a marker that provides identifying information about a particular route.
According to some embodiments, a user may choose a particular route from a number of displayed routes. Routes may be selected by tapping a touch-sensitive screen display in the area along a particular route and/or the area over the callout associated with a particular route or using any other suitable method, including using a mouse, keyboard, or voice-recognition input mechanism. When a particular route has been selected, the other routes may still be displayed, though less prominently.
For example, prior to a route being selected, all available calculated routes may be highlighted with bright colors. Once a particular route has been selected, the highlight colors for the unselected routes can change to more subdued tones. Furthermore, any callouts associated with unselected routes may be removed, faded, made smaller, or otherwise de-emphasized once a particular route has been chosen. Similarly, the selected route may be displayed more prominently than it was prior to being selected.
Apple's patent FIG. 7 noted below shows an illustrative screen shot of an iPhone that includes a screen route priority menu, callout display menu. The route priority menu contains options that can allow the iPhone to calculate navigational routes according to a user's preferences.
A user can rank options in the route priority list according to their relative importance to the user. For example, the menu shows Min. Distance as the number one ranked option and Min. Time as the second. However, a user may choose to reorder the list. To reorder the list, a user may, for instance, tap and hold an option and drag it to the desired position in the menu. A user may also choose to uncheck any of the options in order to remove that option from route calculations.
Various "Maps" Related Patent Figures
For more on this, see patent application 20130103313 that was filed on June 01, 2012 and published today by the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Unless you're an avid "Maps" user, it's difficult to tell what's already been added to the current "Maps" app and what's coming to the application in the future.
Systems and Methods for Printing Maps and Directions
A secondary patent application related to Apple's "Maps" app surfaced today that is titled "Systems and Methods for Printing Maps and Directions."
Buckling Shock Mounting
Apple has filed a new patent application relating to a buckling shock mounting.
Apple states that electronic devices commonly include components that may be negatively impacted by mechanical shock. In some cases, mechanical shock may render a component inoperable and, in some cases, prevent the device from properly operating.
As many of today's electronic devices are handheld or portable, the likelihood that a particular device gets dropped at some point during its useful life is relatively high. As such, shock absorbers have been implemented to help decrease the impact of mechanical shock experienced by certain components. Conventional shock absorbers, however, may be generally incapable of providing a desired amount of cushion against shock. Further, they may not provide adequate support to hold the component in a desired position within a housing of the devices.
Apple's invention relates to a buckling shock mounting system that may take the form of a plurality of panels oriented uprightly within a plane to form at least one geometric shape. The plurality of panels is made of a uniform material and each of the panels is configured to buckle when a threshold amount of force is applied perpendicularly to the plane.
Apple's patent FIG. 3 noted above illustrates the shock absorber when force is applied causing the panels 104 to buckle. In some cases, the direction of buckling may be by design, while in other embodiments, the direction of buckling may occur at random. As such, some panels may buckle inwardly and other outwardly. In some embodiments, all panels may buckle in the same direction.
The invention could apply to a camera, a display, a hard disk drive, a speaker, a microphone, a printed circuit board, or other such component. For more on this see patent application 20130100591.
Other Apple Patents that were Published Today
Patent Application 20130101893: High-Voltage Lithium Polymer Batteries for Portable Electronic Devices
Patent Application 20130103965: Accessory and Host Battery Synchronization
Patent Application 20130102251: Data Transfer using Bluetooth Low Energy Standard
Patent Application 20130103942: System and Method for Pseudo-Random Polymorphic Tree Construction
Patent Application 20130104239: System and Method for Obfuscating Data using Instructions as a Source of Pseudorandom Values
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New on Patent Bolt this Week
Samsung has been granted a Surprising Design Patent for a Chameleonic Styled Dual Display Tablet
Google Files for New "MyGlass" Trademark
Lenovo Patents a Unique yet Mysterious Ultrabook Detachable
Lenovo Patents the Ability to Coordinate PC & Tablet Displays
HTC Patent Reveals their Work on In-Cell Touch Displays
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A few weeks back I came across Hayden Williams for the first time, browsing through different links on twitter. In an instant I fell in love with his work as it reminded me so much of the beloved Disney characters I used to watch as a child, and right away I wanted to find out more about him.
Hayden Williams is an aspiring fashion designer/illustrator living in London. The 19-year-old fashion enthusiast has been drawing since the tender age of 3 years old and has developed his signature style of fashion illustration with a cartoon feel. The illustrator inspired by the female form, which you can see mostly in his collection, takes around 10 to 15 minutes to complete a rough sketch and just only an hour to turn a blank sheet of paper into chef-d'oeuvre, where he showcases and shares via social media.
Most of his inspiration has come from his childhood where, as a child, he was captivated by Disney movies and started to draw his beloved Disney heroine characters, repeatedly sketching the female characters until they were to perfection. Hayden has now developed and adapted his skills in fashion illustration and uses his keen eye for detail to produce some amazing work, including his designs for the 'save the children fashion show' which raised over £1,000 for charity.
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HBFP NEWS FEED
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1215 lbs of food collected by Cub Scouts Pack# 9 in Honey Brook! This is almost 100 lbs more than they collected last year. Way to go, kids! You continue to amaze us year after year with your hard work! We cannot thank you enough. This will help us to go a long way to provide food for those in need this upcoming holiday season.
We Can't Thank You Enough!
On November 5th, Kemper Equipment held a golf outing and pledged a donation per participant. Afterwards, they sent this generous donation to the Pantry. We are so grateful! A large portion of this donation has been reserved specifically to provide adult gloves during this year's Coat and Gift distribution in December, which is often an overlooked but much needed item for the upcoming cold weather. Thank you, Kemper Equipment!
Outstanding Generosity!
Last summer we started a community garden with two raised beds for vegetables at the Honey Brook Borough Park. Our garden is next to the fence separating the park from Dave Eames' yard and The Labs Funeral Home. As there was no close access to water for the garden, food pantry volunteers would make several trips up the hill everyday carrying heavy containers of water to keep the plants growing. Dave came to our rescue this summer by installing a spigot and a hose on his property and offering us the use of it as we need. Thank you Dave! Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated by our community and by the volunteers who no longer have to struggle up that hill carrying water!
Honey Brook Food Pantry Gardens
As part of the Honey Brook Food Pantry's effort to help provide food security to our community we started the Garden For Life Program a few years ago. Our home gardening program supplies gardeners with plant seedlings, seeds, soil, containers and advice to grow some of their own produce at home. We also have two community gardens, one at the Honey Brook Borough Park and the other at the Honey Brook Township Office. While we like to offer as much of the produce that is grown in the community gardens on food pantry distribution days twice a month as we can, we are also offering produce to everyone in our community. Please stop by to check out our gardens and help yourselves to some healthy produce while you're there!
A Persevering Donor
A special thanks to the gentleman running an ongoing yard sale to benefit the Food Pantry. Located at 120 Telegraph Road, the sale has persevered through rain, wind, and other misgivings to try to raise money for a good cause. We are very grateful for the donations and wish you all the best in your continued efforts! Kindness like this goes a long way and is what keeps the Food Pantry running.
Twin Valley High School Basketball Shoots Hoops for The Pantry
The Twin Valley High School Boys Basketball team set a goal for themselves - make 5000 jump-shots over a weekend to raise money for local food banks. They not only met that goal but in the process they raised $1250 that they donated to the Honey Brook Food Pantry. After the players met with board chairman Ken Ross and heard a little about how this money so greatly helps the pantry find fresh meat and produce, they presented the check. We are so grateful to have young men like these who "shoot" for a goal and score for the home team - their community. Great job, Twin Valley High School Basketball!
A Much Needed Service from Eagle Disposal!
Eagle Disposal has graciously donated their recycling service free of charge to the Honey Brook Food Pantry. We go through so many boxes, plastics, and other recyclable items at every distribution. This is an amazing service to assist us in lowering costs in order to provide more food to families. Thank you, Eagle Disposal!
Record-Breaker!
2,790 lbs... Unbelievable!! This record-breaking food collection from St. Peter Catholic Church came to us in late May. We are amazed and so, so thankful to the parishioners at St. Peter's for their continued generosity!! We didn't think it was possible to top their last food drive donation, but they did it!
From the Rotary Club of Thorndale...So Generous!
We received a visit from the Rotary Club of Thorndale. They stopped by to present us with a very generous donation and we were able to snap this picture of the team! We are so grateful - this will go a long way to help us with the next distribution coming up June.
An Amazing Food Drive!
Thank you, Crop's Fresh Marketplace for the incredible food drive! They had 97 of these individual bags by noon on May 20th. Such a HUGE help to our clients for the upcoming distribution during this time when resources have been stretched further than ever before.
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Good Food Distribution Center, Door #8
Honey Brook, PA 19344
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Thank you Spear! A PHQ of the lady who needs no introduction, Mary Leakey from the 10v issue celebrating the 100th and 150th birthdays of 'Great Britons'.
Thank you Tundi! Mary Leakey on a 1st class stamp. This image is rather odd, in that it is a composite. The original photo of her is black and white with a garden in the background, and here they replaced it with Laetoli?
Thank you Pete, for sending away for the First Day cancel!


Holiday giving time brings increased scrutiny.
It's the holiday season, typically a time of increased giving to nonprofits, and often a time of increased scrutiny. This time of year brings stories of nonprofits doing wrong: money misdirected or stolen, failed programs, excessive compensation, and more.
Although nonprofits are sometimes involved in wrongdoing, these stories of extreme, unethical behavior are more the exception than the rule. Scandals make readable headlines but these bad acts are not representative of the majority of the social sector.
Although scandals are the exception, nonprofits have a broad ethical obligation to the public, donors, and clients. Nonprofits are subsidized by the public as tax-exempt organizations accepting deductible contributions. Donors part with hard earned money to support nonprofit work. Clients depend on the services promised by nonprofits. So we should all be focused on how nonprofits can behave ethically in day to day operations and in ordinary decision-making.
One powerful tool: the nonprofit mission. A focused, clear, achievable mission should be used to guide the organization in ethical decision-making. For decisions on program, finance, and operations, a nonprofit should ask: Is this decision consistent with the mission and values of my organization?
Learning how to use the nonprofit mission to guide ethical decision-making and behavior is central to the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics new Standards for Excellence training program. This program is for nonprofits, foundations, educational institutions, and others in the social sector space. Built on a national program and customized with the Center's Framework for Ethical Decision-Making, this comprehensive training consists of a two-day clinic and shorter sessions focused on single topics. Our next clinic takes place January 19 and February 9. For more information or to register for this clinic, click here.


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HTCAFW in the News
July 17, 2018 Cynthia C Harris
Actors Bridge showcases women's voices with 'She Said/She Said' by Amy Strumpfl
At a time when so many important issues are impacting the lives of women, it seems only natural that women should be leading the conversation. And that's exactly what Actors Bridge Ensemble has in mind with "She Said/She Said: A Summer of Women's Stories."
"Our mission at Actors Bridge is to tell the stories that matter," says Actors Bridge artistic director Vali Forrister. "And to me, that means opening up space for the stories of women and girls. All of the issues that we're facing right now — whether it's the separation of families or the #MeToo movement — have women at their center. So I really wanted to tap into those stories and themes, while working with some of Nashville's most incredible artists."
Lila Toshiko will perform in "Highness." (Photo: Submitted)
Those stories will take shape through multiple productions, including: "Frozen Moment," a performance piece inspired by the #MeToo movement; "Highness," an original fairy tale twist that explores "survival in a hierarchical society"; "How To Catch a Flying Woman," a dramatic meditation on "women in flight"; plus a staged reading of Patrick Hamilton's "Gas Light," the 1938 thriller that gave rise to the term "gaslighting."
"One of the things I love most is collecting interesting people, and connecting them to one another," Forrister says. "So as I reached out to these amazing women, the energy was electrifying. It quickly became clear that everyone wanted to create some sort of devised work that would shine a light on these important issues. What an honor it is for me to be able to engage with people of such immense talent and passion. To be able to put our resources behind them, to help them bring their visions to life is incredibly gratifying."
Jennifer Whitcomb-Oliva will perform in "Highness." (Photo: Bralyn Stokes)
Playwright/performance artist Cynthia C. Harris agrees, calling "She Said/She Said" a "bold and diverse collective of talented women artists."
"Vali always finds a way to make space for other people to be creative — and especially the women in her life," Harris says. "I'm so excited to be part of this work. There's such beauty and power in these stories."
Harris refers to "How To Catch a Flying Woman" as a "choreopoem" — much in the style of Ntozake Shange's groundbreaking "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf."
"How To Catch a Flying Woman" cast members Olaomi Amoloku, left, Tasneem Grace Tewogbola and Cynthia C. Harris. (Photo: Helen-Shute Pettaway)
"A woman casting her vision and tending to her passion is a woman in flight," Harris explains. "But flight is not consistent. At some point, you're going to have to land — and sometimes those landings can be pretty rough. I believe we have a responsibility to support and care for all those fabulous flying women, offering a safe place for renewal and restoration. But the fact is that our beloved community doesn't always know what to do with strong women in flight. There's all sorts of cultural information out there about what we should or shouldn't be doing, especially if we're brown or poor or queer.
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"But a flying woman inspires us and guides us all to our best and highest. Empowered women change neighborhoods and cities every day, and women of color do it with nothing. These are the revolutionaries, the activists, the storytellers, and we all benefit from what they do."
Olaomi Amoloku, Tasneem Grace Tewogbola, L. Opanike Shelton and Nailah Ajamu will join Harris onstage for "Flying Woman," which is directed by Helen Shute-Pettaway.
"As a writer, it's so exciting to have these phenomenal women place their trust in me," Harris says. "And I'm so thrilled to be working with Helen again. She directed the first piece I ever wrote, when I was about 21 or 22 years old. She approached that piece so professionally. She took me seriously and pushed me to do my best, and I've never forgotten the experience. To connect with her again in this way is such an honor. That's what 'Flying Woman' is all about."
What: Actors Bridge Ensemble presents "She Said/She Said: A Summer of Women's Stories"
When: July 20-Aug. 5. (Visit website for complete performance schedule.)
Where: Belmont's Black Box Theater, 1575 Compton Ave., in Nashville
Tickets: $15-$20
Contact:https://she-said-she-said.eventbrite.com
Published by Cynthia C Harris
She is a self-described Writer/ Performance Artist/ Dancer/ Activist/ Health Educator/ Everyday Magical Waterfixin HooDoo Woman and proud southerner. A natural sign watcher, very much in tune with her surroundings, Ms. Harris finds it almost impossible not to hear the stories hovering around people. Growing up in a multi-talented family, she always felt at peace pursuing her creative interests. However when it came time to choose a career, Cynthia chose to focus on her parallel interest in health and graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a BS in biology in 1999. Her subsequent work in the field of women's reproductive health research fed her appreciation for the analytical and gave her the opportunity to study human behavior, leading her to not only be a vocal advocate for women's health issues, but to create stories of empowerment. Her first performance piece, "Phrases of Womanhood", has been performed since 2002 in Tennessee and Georgia by the Phoenix Ensemble under the direction of Ms. Helen Shute-Pettaway. Her performance piece, "Why Won't She Leave?" has been presented nationally since its debut in 2005.	View all posts by Cynthia C Harris
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The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University has unique partnerships with global resource providers.
Blackstone Charitable Foundation Entrepreneurship Initiative
In 2010, the Blackstone Charitable Foundation announced its Entrepreneurship Initiative, a global commitment to advance entrepreneurial thought and activity in the United States and abroad. Through Blackstone LaunchPad, Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network, Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge, and Blackstone Innovation Grants, the Foundation encourages and empowers the entrepreneurs who create jobs and stimulate economic growth. The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University received seed funding from the Blackstone Charitable Foundation, and is one of 20 LaunchPads at universities around the world.
The Blackstone Charitable Foundation was founded at the time of Blackstone's IPO in 2007 with substantial commitments from the Firm's employees. Influenced by the enterprising heritage of the firm and its founders, The Blackstone Charitable Foundation is directing its resources and applying the intellectual capital of the firm to foster entrepreneurship in areas nationwide and globally.
Beginning in 2018, Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, will provide Blackstone LaunchPad participants access to their network of over 10,000 mentors, invitations to signature events, and access to world-renowned content and startup services. In addition, Techstars will help student entrepreneurs navigate the complex landscape of fundraising, job placement, and recruitment. All of these opportunities and resources are seldom available to collegiate entrepreneurs and campus-based programs, and are crucial to the long term success of ventures.
The idea for this partnership originated last fall when Blackstone and Techstars teamed up to host its first training camp for student entrepreneurs. Student ventures had the opportunity to access Techstars' resources and programs, including one-on-one mentor meetings with Techstars' Managing Directors. Syracuse University student Josh Aviv, founder of SparkCharge, won the Training Camp Demo Day competition and entered Techstars Boston. Other Syracuse University student ventures are also already interacting with Techstars through the Blackstone LaunchPad, about ways to grow and scale their ventures.
Techstars helps entrepreneurs succeed. Through the Techstars Worldwide Entrepreneur Network, founders connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporations to grow their companies. Techstars operates four divisions: Techstars Startup Programs, Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs, Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships, and the Techstars Venture Capital Fund.
Dorm Room Fund
The Dorm Room Fund will provide mentoring to the most promising student startups at Syracuse University's Blackstone LaunchPad, as well as consider seed funding as part of the Dorm Room Fund's Campus Organization Network (DRFCON), backed by First Round Capital. A San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2002 that provided seed-stage funding to technology companies such as Uber, Square and Warby Parker, First Round provides seed-stage funding and focuses on portfolio companies' growth during their first 18 months. It has offices in San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York. The company publishes First Round Review, a blog with industry experts on management and operations best practices. Fortune Magazine dubbed it the most connected venture network in the Silicon Valley. In 2012, the firm launched and funded Dorm Room Fund for college startups. Since launching, DRF has invested in 150 startups where at least one person on the founding team is a student (undergraduate or graduate). Those ventures have gone to raise $300 million from partner funds.
DRF will work with the Blackstone LaunchPad to offer "How To Start A Startup Guide" with resources on getting started, starting up, launch and beyond. DRFCON-hosted sessions for Syracuse startups, with a schedule established in conjunction with the Blackstone LaunchPad and its Dorm Room Fund student ambassador. The format will be 20-minute calls with a DRCONF partner to provide feedback.
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Jersey Jams has been on hiatus for a few months as a result of our correspondent winning a coveted internship with "Live at Lincoln Center" (what, a startup New Jersey web site wasn't good enough for you?), but we are back with a look at, of all things, a band that shares not only our commitment to first class entertainment in the Groovin' State, but also our name! Say hello to "enjoy" – the band.
My discovery of these lads came about in a venue called Cross and Orange in the new hip downtown area of Asbury Park. Engaged in hearty and lively conversation with the patrons around me, I was perfectly content and comfortable just chatting away. But then something happened. The temperature of the room went sky high as the first notes of a Van Morrison song shot out of the speakers. Conversations stopped mid-measure and the ladies started streaming onto the dance floor; three, four at a time, and others leading their men by the hand or by their ties. By the third or fourth song, the space was packed with gyrating adults and adult wanabees, singing along with popular tunes by several artists covering five decades of rock and roll, R & B, and country. A cover band that stayed true to the artists they represented, with vocals that sounded exactly like the singers being imitated.
In addition to the fare offered up on this day, they also have a recorded debut CD that features all originals, cleverly written and brilliantly performed.
As editor of eNJoynj.com, I have the pleasure of exploring the state for anything interesting, exciting and entertaining. Many of you know me by my other chosen profession, as New Jersey's Rock & Roll Comedian. All that really means is that "I get it." I know what people like when they go out for a night of fun, and I can flat out say… this band delivers. Below is the contact information you will need to find them. See if you don't feel the same way I do. Like a sturgeon, they hooked me.
This summer, with a full slate of gigs up and down the state, you will have no trouble finding multiple opportunities to enjoy the Band.


The English to the Native Australians: Give us your land, and in exchange we will give you the Church of England and Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Most people do not want to know God; just to cut a deal with Him.
The Caliph's first task will be to flog those who call Islam an ideology – Shaikh Abdal-Hakim Murad.


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When you have 17,500++ islands, each teeming with its own culture and color, sights and flavors, all richly laid out like patterns on a batik cloth, you're probably eager to share these with the rest of the world as well.
Just like what Indonesia is doing. The enormously successful "Wonderful Indonesia" tourism campaign presents the country to the world in ways other campaigns can only imagine. The numbers tell its success. As a tourist sector, Indonesia is currently the ninth-fastest growing in the world, the third-fastest in Asia, and first in Southeast Asia. The campaign is probably doing something right.
To be fair, Indonesia is a promoter's paradise. You can pick a random spot on the Indonesian map, and you'll likely find something of interest. From the temples of Java to the beaches of Lombok, from cool Mt. Bromo to spicy Bali, there's something for visitors of every spectrum. Feeling adventurous? Immerse between world-class diving sites and scenic mountaintops. Looking to party? There's an entire island for that. What about the meditative pilgrims? Indonesia has enough temples to reach nirvana.
From space, one could probably hear a faint murmur above Indonesia, coming from the collective "ooohs" and "aaahs" of awestruck travelers. But once you get past your own initial gasps of wonder, you'll see there's a lot of work involved in promoting these destinations. "Wonderful Indonesia" didn't occur in a vacuum. It's a concerted effort from the government, the private sector, and individual contributors. It takes a country to promote a country.
We were invited to take part in the Airlines Influencers Trip, sponsored by the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with AirAsia. For this trip, four key destinations were involved: Jakarta, Yogyakarta and surrounding attractions, Surabaya and surrounding attractions, and Bali. The entire trip took 13 days. Here's our itinerary, which you can also follow.
DAYS 1-2: JAKARTA CITY TOUR
Kota Tua
Ancol
DAY 3: TRANSIT TO YOGYAKARTA, RATU BOKO PALACE
DAY 4: BOROBUDUR TEMPLE
DAY 5: MERAPI LAVA TOUR
DAY 6: OMAH KECEBONG
DAY 7: TRANSIT TO SURABAYA
DAY 8: BROMO SUNRISE TOUR
Bromo Viewpoint
Mt. Batok
Bromo Savana
DAY 9: TRANSIT TO BALI, NIGHTLIFE
Day 10: LAKA LEKE, ULUWATU TEMPLE
Day 11: RUMAH DESA
Day 12: TEGALLALANG RICE TERRACES, NIGHTLIFE
DAY 13: NUSA PENIDA
You can say Jakarta is Manila's brother from a different mother. We have the same Malayo-Polynesian heritage, same European colonial past, same intense traffic jams. Even as you step off the airport, you'll immediately notice the traits we have in common. The hustle and bustle, the frenetic energy, the noise and bright lights and hurried pedestrians, these all kept me comfortable in familiarity.
Yet Jakarta is still terra incognita, a city full of unknown quirks and surprises, just waiting for some local-looking foreigner to discover them.
We got to visit Kota Tua (Old Town), Jakarta's historical center. During the 17th to early 20th Century, Indonesia was under Dutch colonial rule. The seat of power was located here, when Jakarta was still known as Batavia.
Most of the colonial buildings in Kota Tua are still intact, especially those surrounding the storied Fatahillah Square. These buildings now serve as heritage and cultural sites, like Museum Batavia (Entrance fee: IDR 5,000/PHP 19), a national history museum, and Museum Wayang (Entrance fee: also IDR 5,000/PHP 19), which showcases traditional puppetry.
But the experience in Fatahillah Square was not limited to learning about states, puppets, and puppet states. We also got to enjoy food served at the Café Batavia. This old-fashioned restaurant with a nice ambiance lies within one of the oldest establishments in the square. A meal in Café Batavia costs between IDR 100,000-200,000, or PHP 350-700.
We then headed to Ancol, a seaside complex and popular local attraction within the city. Ancol is designed as a one-stop leisure site for Jakartans, with a theme park, restaurants, activity centers and a beachfront. We spent the afternoon playing paintball, then dinner at the Pier, a trendy resto with a view of the waterfront. We then retired for the night.
So far, so good. Too bad we only had one full day to spend in the capital. I made a mental note to return.
Early the next morning I, along with Wira, one of our Indonesian hosts, went and tried out TransJakarta, the bus rapid transit (BRT) system operating in main Jakarta roads. Instead of the usual rail system that takes up road space, the TransJakarta system uses existing roads and, with shuttles, transport commuters to stations scattered throughout the city.
It's fairly cheap too: just IDR 3,500 (PHP 13) for an entire ride.
Via TransJakarta, we visited Monas, the National Monument, a towering symbol of Indonesian independence. It was only two stops away, and we were back to the hotel just in time to leave for Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, bound for our next city: Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta is royal, and I don't just mean in a superficial sense. It is the only Indonesian city/region still ruled by monarchy; the Governor is also the head of the Yogyakarta Sultanate. Jogja, as it's colloquially called, is an important center of Javan culture, history, and education.
We arrived at our next stop, Ratu Boko Palace, a little pressed for time. The sun is starting to set, and there was limited time to fully explore the place and take pictures, as the ruins are only open until 6 pm. Still, even with the impending darkness, one can sense the subtle grandeur these old ruins emanate.
These ruins are named after the legendary King Boko, a prominent monarch in local folklore. However, the true origins, or even function, of the ruins remain unclear. Curiously, the site serves a different function today: as one of the best places to catch the sunset in Jogja. To get to Ratu Boko Palace from Jogja's Adisutjipto International Airport, you can opt for either a Grab or GO-JEK ride service. The ride will take about 20-30 minutes, and will cost between IDR 15,000-20,000 (PHP 55-75) for a motorcycle, and 30,000-40,000 (PHP 110-145) for a private car.
Turns out that our brief visit to Boko Temple was only a preamble to where we'll be going next.
We were up very early the next morning to get to Borobudur Temple, in time for sunrise. It was a couple of hours' travel by bus from our hotel, and we're to enter another province, Magelang.
By now, the guys had a lock on their favorite spots in the bus. The loud guys are at the back, the even louder Pinoys in front, while the rest are fully settled in their own personal nests. I shared a seat with Anita, another Indonesian host, to whom I learned quite a few about Indonesian pop culture.
It was still dark when we got to Borobudur Temple (Entrance fee is at USD25, about PHP 1,350). There was also a light drizzle, and a few of us were a bit worried this will somehow dampen the experience, so to speak. There's quite a ways to get to the base of the temple, and after that, some further nine stories to climb before reaching the top.
Once we're at the topmost dome, some of us started to set up their cameras, a few found time to meditate, while others just tried to keep dry and awake. It was wet, slippery, and cold. We waited for the sun to rise and for rainclouds to disappear. We waited for a miracle.
And there it was. As the sun rose, the grey clouds briefly gave way for the morning sky, and light finally touched the temple stones. Borobudur, still wet from the rain, glistened in the sunlight, the sun's rays seeping through cracks in the granite walls and limestone carvings. This once-dreary place turned into a regal tower of glimmering stone.
You can almost hear everyone's spirits being lifted. It was the window of opportunity we hoped for. Like the first hint of spring, these creatures stirred and sprung back to life, frantically looking for the best spots, tugging along Wita or Kanty, two hosts who are also models, to pose for the cameras. Now that we can see everything, we got to marvel at how huge Borobudur truly is. At 115 feet, it is the largest Buddhist Temple in the world. At this height, you can witness a panoramic view of Magelang, including a glimpse of the stately Mt. Merapi from a distance.
Buddhists regard Borobudur as a holy site, a place for deep contemplation and veneration. With what I've just witnessed, it truly is worthy of pilgrimage. I silently uttered a prayer of thanks.
Day Five into the tour, and our next main stop is a bit more upbeat, the "Lava Tour" at the foot of Mt. Merapi. In this country of volcanoes, Merapi is one of the most active; its last eruption was May of 2018. Our visit to the Sisa Hartaku Museum, a memorial of the 2010 eruption, provided a clear reminder of Merapi's destructive, volatile power.
The idea of exploring the foothills of an active volcano sounds enticing as is; pair it with a rolling landscape and rugged terrain, and you've got a recipe for adventure.
And the Lava Tour was all about adventure. Riding on off-road jeeps, we got to explore the boondocks surrounding Mt. Merapi. It was a rough n' tough ride, and occasionally a pain in the… nether regions. But what's an adventure without getting your feet wet, right?
Turned out it was more than our feet. Part of the tour was to ride through streams and rivers, splashes and all, and, with the constant rainshowers, we were pummeled with water on all fronts. The ride home was a bit uncomfortable, but was the Lava worth drenching your undies? Definitely. It was a gritty, soaking, fun divergence from our usual stops.
The next day, we went to Omah Kecebong, a guesthouse in rural Yogyakarta, to immerse in local Javanese customs and ways of life. We got to wear traditional Javanese clothing, which made me look even more Indonesian, as well as learn how to create our own wayang straw puppets.
We also saw for ourselves how batik cloth is made, entirely by hand, and went on to create samples ourselves. After a good while of dripping liquid wax on cotton (and burning some toes along the way, not my toes though… sorry Wira), I can confidently say that I suck at this.
Still, it made me appreciate how painstakingly hard it is to create even just a yard of batik, and to be able to pass the craft down many generations is a statement to the Javanese people's adherence to heritage and tradition.
Second only to Jakarta in size, Surabaya is a vibrant metropolis, an important hub in almost every aspect: history, culture, commerce, even entertainment. During our time there, we were able to visit the House of Sampoerna, a museum dedicated to the leading Indonesian tobacco company. Within the city, we were also able to dine in some of Indonesia's top eats: The popular Pondok Tempo Doeloe chain of restaurants, the Tanamera Coffee House, and the oft-praised Zangrandi ice cream parlor.
Surabaya is also the gateway to my most anticipated part of the tour: our visit to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. We actually transferred to another hotel to get nearer to the park, at the stylish Jiwa Jawa Resort. Like the previous Borobudur trip, we got up very early, and rode on off-road jeeps to get to the viewpoint in time for sunrise.
Mt. Bromo is actually part of a larger complex of mountains and volcanoes within the Tengger caldera. Bromo is the most famous of the group, named after the Hindu god Brahma. The caldera also contains the flat-topped Mt. Batok, Mt. Kursi, Mt. Watangan, and Mt. Widodaren. You can also see Mt. Semeru, the highest peak in Java, in the background.
We had breakfast consisting of coffee, gorengan (fried seafood batter), and Indomie fried noodles (yum!). At this altitude, this simple meal is a hot, delicious refuge from the chills. Maybe that's why I remember it with fondness.
Locals in Bromo offer jeep tours around the caldera. Ours was the so-called Sunrise Tour. For IDR 500,000 (PHP 1800), the jeep takes you to three stops. Catching the sunrise overlooking the caldera was our first.
It was still dark when we arrived at our viewpoint. As per usual, everyone proceeded to mark their spots. Soon after, I heard the distinct hum of drone propellers. Amazing shots will be made today.
The sunrise arrived like an orchestral performance. As the sun started to peek, you can almost hear strings playing the first notes. As the golden rays reached the tops of the mountains, the cadence increases. For each mountain feature that touched light, another instrument joined in on the chorus. By the time the sun illuminated the whole caldera, an entire visual symphony was revealed. It's nature's concerto, worthy of a standing ovation.
We then traveled within the caldera itself, near the foot of Mt. Batok. In a sea of sand and ash, I was able to see how wide the caldera really is. It's just miles of flat, grey earth, surrounded by magnificent mountains and cliffs on all sides. And of course, Mt. Batok, grand and photogenic, royalty among the lowly dunes.
Our last stop was the Bromo Savana, so-named for the seemingly out-of-place greenness of this valley, a stark contrast to the greys and browns of the caldera. A tent market is located in the middle of the Savanah, where peeps can refresh, buy food, and check out souvenirs.
For a couple of days we stayed in Surabaya. By Day Nine, we headed to Juanda International Airport for the last destination of the tour, Bali.
Ah, Bali, what a final act. It's the sweet desert after a satisfying full-course meal. It's the encore to an epic rock concert. It's the happy ending to a relaxing… telling of a Balinese tale. I know it, you know it, and I'm pretty sure the Ministry knows it, and I feel the decision to make Bali last was very intentional.
Before we even got to the hotel, Pinneng, the tour leader, announced something that made the whole bus erupt: we're to extend one more day, and that day will be spent on the esteemed Nusa Penida Island. With his dramatic way of announcing it, I think Pinneng knows it, too.
Bali is all about rhythm. The rhythm of the waves in Bali's sublime beaches. The rhythm of a hundred dancing souls, entangled in a Kuta club.
You can see it in the patterns formed by the rice terraces of Tegallalang. You can taste it in the delicious Balinese food prepared at Rumah Desa village. You can hear it in the voices of the chanters of the Kecak ritual dance. The rhythm of the ancient and new, the spiritual and carnal, of man and nature, they all converge here.
That night, everyone was in a festive mood, and we went to a nearby club. Almost everyone came, even yours truly. I was surprised myself; I have been very poker-faced for the majority of the tour, talking only when asked, asking only when needed. I had no plans to go to no freakin' club.
But who would've thought that I would get pulled from the corner of the club, away from my shell, and smack right into the middle of the dance floor? Bali can do that to you. It makes foreigners greet each other like old friends. It makes middle-aged men and women dance to the tune of "Backstreet's Back". In Bali, the rhythm can be irrational. It will take your arm, make your body move, and make you lose yourself. I was the last to dance, but not the first to sit back down.
I head out to Day 10 still in a bit of a daze. For today, we're off to see the cultural side of Bali, starting off with a visit to Laka Leke, an esteemed local restaurant. There we got to enjoy some native Bali dishes like urab sayur (a spicy coconut/veggie salad), Balinese sambal (a staple side-dish made from chilis), and my personal favorite, bebek (crispy duck legs deep-fried to the bone).
In the afternoon, we visited the Uluwatu temple grounds, a religious site situated right beside the Uluwatu cliffs. It's a large complex filled with different sites for immersion and contemplation (and maybe a few pictorials), but the highlight of the day was when we were made audience to the Kecak Dance, a hypnotic display of chanting and dancing that's a retelling of the ancient epic Ramayana, only performed when the sun is setting.
Bali has a large Hindu population, and many still live in villages founded by their ancestors. We had a tour in one of these villages, including their local markets and village centers.
We then visited Rumah Desa, a homestay in the regency of Tabanan. Rumah Desa means "house in the village" in Balinese. Rumah Desa offers group activities showcasing Balinese customs and traditions. For the day, we got to cook authentic local cuisine, ride water buffaloes, and immerse in traditional Balinese living.
For our second-to-the last day, we visited something that is quite familiar to us Filipinos: rice terraces. These terraces, however, are located in the central Balinese district of Tegallalang.
Legend has it that the knowledge to create these paddies originated from the rishi Markandeya, a revered Hindu sage. Easily accessible (it's right by the side of the road), these rice fields have served the local populace for centuries, but is now one of the most visited attractions in the island. The more entrepreneurial townsfolk have installed swings and platforms that IG-savvy visitors can use, for a small fee. To get there from Kuta, you can opt for either Grab or GO-JEK (an Indonesian ride service), and will cost you at least IDR 160,000 (PHP 580).
That night, we also had our farewell party, attended not just by the participants but also representatives of AirAsia and the Ministry of Tourism. You'd think everyone would be all formal and stuff, but it's the last night, the bar is open, and the music is blaring. What followed was something The Poor Traveler doesn't cover. That's all I'm gonna say about it.
But when the night was over, when the club had closed, when everyone had said their good nights (with varying levels of alcohol involved), there was time for reflection. It's easy to fall in love in this place. Many of those who visit never wish to leave, evidenced by the number of foreigners who choose to extend their stays. Can you blame them? Bali is a bubble, a fantasy, an island of both pleasure and contemplation, where you can go wild one night and introspective the next, a place where you can get lost in the companionship of others, and still reflect on your own solitude.
It's a song that serenades those who seek it. But like all songs, the rhythm has to end.
The Nusa Penida trip, on our last day, Day 13, felt like a cleanse. Not everyone was able to extend their stay, and we set out minus a few faces we've grown familiar with the last two weeks. Funny what two weeks can do.
Nusa Penida was an enjoyable trip, make no mistake. We get to visit the dinosaur-shaped Kilingking Beach, and the striking Angel's Billabong. Day tour packages here are priced at IDR 500,000 (PHP 1,800), where you have a private car and your own driver/guide. You get to see the above places, and more.
But today, the atmosphere among us was different. People were noticeably more silent, lost in their own thoughts. Maybe because it's the last day, and everyone was already planning what to do next. Some have other places to travel to right away. Others are already planning to extend. A few were probably relieved that the work here's done. All just doing what they do best, finding ways to express all these in their platforms, sharing the beauty of Indonesia to everyone else.
As for me, my inner thoughts are only of gratitude.
Special thanks goes to the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism for making this trip possible. Thanks also to AirAsia for sponsoring all our flights. To all of my fellow participants, I appreciate the friendship and awesome memories.
Also special thanks to all our Indonesian hosts. Indonesia is wonderful because there are wonderful Indonesians like you. I'm truly grateful.
Credit goes to Wira Nurmansyah, Anita Mae, Pinneng, Amanda Gracia, and Wita Juwita for providing additional information.
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Posted on September 15, 2016 by RonMamita — 1 Comment
I wish to thank Bill Still for pointing to this news sharing resource, MEMRI TV
MEMRI TV also has a youtube channel.
Hopefully more language translation resources will become available over the internet. Please click on the links below to see what was aired on foreign news. ~Ron
SR 1191: They May Kill Trump – Russian TV Host
Still Report (SR) by Bill Still 14 Sep 2016
#5670 – Senior Russian TV Host Dmitri Kisiliov: They May Kill Trump
Russia 1 (Russia) – September 11, 2016 – 01:25
http://www.memritv.org/clip/en/5670.htm
President Putin: The U.S. Has to Cancel the Sanctions against Us
#5659 – Russian President Putin: The U.S. Has to Cancel the Sanctions against Us
Russia 24 (Russia) – September 5, 2016 – 01:14
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad: We Are on the Right Track
#5671 – Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad: We Are on the Right Track; Happy that the West is "Sad and Vanquished" in Darayya
The Internet – September 12, 2016 – 01:39
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Syria-Israel War
Military forces in direct conflict…
Title: Israeli jets hit Syria's positions in Golan Heights
Video posted 13 Sep 2016
"Israel keeps violating Syria's airspace conducting fresh airstrikes on the Syrian army positions in the Golan Heights.
Israeli forces have targeted the Syrian army's artillery positions in the region located in the Quneitra province."
Title: Rebel forces & Syrian Army battle in Golan Heights despite ceasefire (RAW)
"Footage from the Golan Heights area released on Tuesday shows the Syrian Army exchanging fire with anti-government forces, less than 24 hours after the cessation of hostilities began. The fighting occurred in Quneitra in southwest Syria, close to the disputed Israel-Syria border."
Title: Syria shoots down Israeli aircraft in disputed Golan Heights
Russia Deploys New Weapons in Black Sea in Response to NATO:
Title: Russia Deploys New Weapons in Black Sea in Response to NATO Plans.
"The military is planning to test the fresh forces, infrastructure and weapons deployed to the regions bordering the Black Sea in the headquarters exercise Caucasus-2016, scheduled for September, the sources told Novaya Gazeta daily. The exercise will include joint use of various forces in the Caucasus Mountains and on the Black Sea, they added, RT reported.
The plans to reinforce Russia's southwestern borders must be tied with NATO's plans to boost its military presence in the region, as well as with its constant effort aimed at increasing the combat abilities of the Ukrainian Army, the newspaper suggested after receiving the sources' information.
Novaya Gazeta's military expert, Navy Captain Oleg Shvedkov said that despite the fact that combined strength of NATO forces and their allies will be more than the one of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, deploying more aircraft and missiles to the region would successfully negate the new threat."
Title: Russia Turkey balance of force in Black Sea


It was an unnatural feeling for her. For the past three years, she has always held up her stick, cheering for seniors as they walked down the field. But now, it was finally her turn.
She stood at the end of a line with her teammates, filled with nervous energy as her hands wrapped around her parents'. When her name was finally called, the stands erupted, cheering her name as she walked across the field, with the younger team members making a passageway for her and her family. For senior Sureena Hukkoo, that moment was one that she would never forget.
It was a day of many lasts for Hukkoo and the rest of the 11 seniors on the team. Knowing that it would be her last time setting foot on the MVHS field as a player, Hukkoo commented on finding solace in the peaceful routine of her final warm-up.
In a tight game full of tenacity from both sides, MVHS lost 2-0 against Homestead HS. Though the Matadors were successful in preventing any goals first half goals, their defense was breached and two goals were scored in the second half, ending the game in a bittersweet loss.
Wanting to leave everything on the field, senior Daya Rao placed heavy emphasis on focusing on her fundamentals, something the team often forgot when under pressure.
The first half was a flurry of back-and-forth ball movement; neither team kept possession of the ball for a long period of time. Senior Hira Ali credits MVHS' stellar defense to her teammates' determination and drive.
Though MVHS continued to fight for dominance in the second half, the exertion on the defensive side during the first half began to catch up to them. Several loose balls and a few powerful shots from HHS' offense resulted in two goals that the Matadors couldn't recover from. Despite the loss, Ali noted that the connection between teammates was evident in the way they played.
More important than the end result were the experiences and emotions that the seniors recalled from their final game. Rao treasures the relationships that she built with her teammates and all the leadership experiences she gained from being anolder member on the team.
Despite the ups and downs of the game, Ali cherished every single moment towards the build up of her final game and the game itself. Through her team and her experiences, she says she found a family and a place where she can let go of her worries and stress.


The location of manufacture, or provenance, of ancient artifacts reveals much about their cultural and historical significance. Existing records suggest that an ancient Corinthian-style ceramic jug (repository number 25.55) from the Department of Classics' Van Buren Antiquities Collection may be an imitation by the Etruscans of northern Italy, but more information is needed to confirm its provenance, and there is little known about the provenances of the other nine ancient Corinthian-style vases in the Van Buren Collection. The provenance of a ceramic can be established by comparing the abundances of key elements such as Ca, Fe, Ti, and Cr in the ceramic to the composition of ceramics of the same style whose provenances are established, but the inherent historical and cultural value of ancient ceramics discourages the use of destructive methods for determining composition. Handheld X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (HHXRF) has shown promise for art objects as a non-destructive spectrometric technique, while energy-dispersive X-ray emission spectrometry coupled to a scanning electron microscope (SEM-EDS) can be used on very small samples of art objects. HHXRF analysis of jug 25.55 provides support for the hypothesis that it is not of Corinthian provenance, but sampling bias and surface contamination prevented the determination of the provenance of the Corinthian-style aryballos 25.30 by XRF. SEM-EDS analysis of the ten Corinthian-style vases revealed significant sampling biases that prevented the determination of the provenance of any of the vases by SEM-EDS. The minimally-invasive instrumental techniques and sampling procedures highlighted the challenges of chemical analysis of archaeological materials while still providing insight into the provenance of some of the objects in the Van Buren Antiquities Collection.
Gerdes, Rebecca Frances, "A provenance study of ancient Corinthian pottery by non-destructive chemical analysis" (2015). Honors Project, Smith College, Northampton, MA.


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American Civil War: Eastern Theater Tour Report
Following our 2015 Eastern Theater tour in 2015, our guide, Fred Hawthorne wrote a tour diary and you can read this below.
Day 1: Group pickup at Dulles airport went smoothly. We met with the coach and driver Mike and had drove to our hotel. The group met at 17:30 for a welcoming drink Laura had arranged and a brief introduction where we went over the map booklets previously distributed and discussed special requests. We ate at a nearby restaurant and returned to the hotel by 21:00.
Day 2: Manassas: This proved to be the first of a string of pleasant, sunny and clear 'fall' days. Following a viewing of the excellent orientation movie "Manassas: The End of Innocence" and the presentation of the lighted map of the 1st Manassas battle, interpretive stands were made at the following sites: Stone Bridge, Matthews Hill, Stone House (saw soldier carvings of Eugene Geer and Charles Brehm on the second floor) and then we went on to Henry House Hill where a short walk was taken. Lunch was at a Subway sandwich shop whereupon we returned to the park and stopped at the Brawner Farm interpretive center and a viewing of their lit map of the 2nd Manassas battle. A short walk up to the site of this fight took place where I gave a talk on the opening of the battle of 2nd Manassas. Upon our return to the coach we made a stop and a walk at the "Deep Cut," and a final stop at the "Dogan House" before departing for Fredericksburg. Our evening dinner was at a Smokey Bones bar-b-que restaurant.
Day 3: Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville: Our morning started at the lovely Chatham Plantation where I gave a brief overview of the Battle of Fredericksburg while we looked down over the city. We watched a brief video on the history of the home and some free time was given to look around. Stops were made at Prospect Hill, scene of the near-breakthrough of the Confederate position, followed by a stop along the historic "Sunken Road." There we viewed this park's orientation film and took a short walk to the original section of the stone wall and the Sergeant Richard Kirkland Memorial. To Chancellorsville next and a viewing their orientation film and a look around the small but well done museum. I was made aware of a Park Ranger-led walk to discuss the mortal wounding of General Stonewall Jackson so gave the option of following this for awhile. We then drove out to Ellwood House on the Wilderness battlefield. There we walked to the site of the burial of the arm of Stonewall Jackson and were able to take a brief look inside the old house. Driving back to Chancellorsville interpretive and photo stops were made at Hazel Grove, the Lee-Jackson Last Bivouac, Catharinem Furnace, and the Chancellorsville Clearing. The return to the hotel was made via the scenic River Road. Following freshening at the hotel we returned to town for dinner at the Capital Ale House.
Day 4: Columbus Day Federal Holiday "The Overland Campaign": Another sunny and pleasant morning with clear blue skies as we left Fredericksburg and drove out to the Wilderness battlefield to start our visit to the sites of Grant's Overland Campaign of 1864. A stop was made at the Wilderness Shelter and after a brief look around I gave an overview of the Wilderness battle in Saunder's Field. Additional interpretive stops were made at the Widow Tapp farm, and the Brock Road Intersection. Drive by commentary took place at the Higgerson and Chewning clearings and the spot where General James Longstreet was wounded. We then drove to Spotsylvania via Todd's Tavern following roughly the path of the Union army. At Spotsylvania, an interpretive stand was made at the Laurel Hill shelter and we walked to the site of the sharpshooter killing of Union 6th Army Corps commander, General John Sedgwick. An extended stop was made at the Mule Shoe Salient and Bloody Angle.
We continued on past wartime Spotsylvania Courthouse and county jail making a brief stop at Massaponnax Baptist church before acquiring provisions for the trip south via Guiney Station and the Park location known as the "Stonewall Jackson Shrine." There I allowed the resident park ranger to tell the group about the house and the last hours of the General. All viewed the various rooms in the small cottage. Having gained about an hour on my schedule I stopped at Ox Ford County Park and offered an optional and fairly rugged walk back into the woods to see some well preserved earthworks from the Battle of Ox Ford or North Anna. We continued driving south making a brief stop at Yellow Tavern and the memorial to fallen Confederate Cavalry commander J.E.B. Stuart. Our final goal this day was to get to Cold Harbor before the visitor contact station closed at 16:30. Arriving shortly after 16:00 we watched both the program on the June 1862 battle of Gaines' Mill and the program on the 1864 battle of Cold Harbor. I walked a short distance down to show the extensive earthworks and we boarded the coach for a quick ride down and two interpretive stands: Confederate advanced entrenchments and the monument of the 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery -sacrificed during the attacks here. A short ride across the James brought us to our Chester hotel to which we arrived at 17:30. Dinner was at an Outback restaurant -we returned to the hotel by 21:10.
Day 5: Richmond: We set out a bit earlier (08:15) than planned to visit Hollywood Cemetery, the burial place of some 18,000 Confederate Veterans, the burial site of J.E.B. Stuart, and the burial site of Confederate president Jefferson Davis. A quick photo stop was made at the the falls of the James River and the classic view of Richmond. We then headed to the old Tredegar Iron Works via Richmond's scenic Monument Avenue. I arranged for the group to visit the Civil War Center Museum at Tredegar as well as the Richmond National Park Visitor Center. We then drove up to the Museum of the Confederacy where a tour was arranged of the "White House of the Confederacy." Mike dropped us there at 11:20 and our house tour was scheduled at 11:45 so a short visit to the museum and store was made by many.
En route out of the city we made a photo stop at the site where supposedly Richmond was named by an early settler who likened the view to that of Richmond-upon-Thames. Several concurred it was similar. The balance of the afternoon was spent with brief stops or pass-bys at the various fields of the Seven Days' Campaign of 1862: Savages Station, White Oak Swamp, Glendale and Malvern Hill. Upon our return to the hotel at 17:40 many enjoyed a complimentary drink. We left the hotel at 18:40. A nice dinner was had at a chain restaurant (Red Lobster) and a return to the hotel by 21:35.
Day 6: Petersburg: We departed at 08:15 and our first stop was at a Sheetz convenience store to obtain provisions for the troops whereupon we drove the short distance to City Point and a walk out to the little cabin used as a headquarters by Ulysses Grant -supreme Federal commander. At the park proper the group assembled to watch the orientation film. Four people accompanied me on a short walk to Battery 5 and the famous Dictator siege mortar while the rest shopped or looked around the Visitor Center. Along the Eastern Front battlefield we made a stop at the park's restored fort to see how these fortifications really looked when originally dug. Two other battle stops were made at Fort Stedman and the famous Crater before arriving at Blandford Church and a scheduled viewing of the Memorial Stained Glass windows that honor of the Confederate states and their soldiers. Our last stop was at Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier at which we arrived at 13:10. A brief stop was allowed in the bookstore and we met Christine, our guide of the site for a four hour tour. The musket firing demonstration was a particular hit. Having a bit of time before dinner Mike drove us to nearby Fort Fisher which was the largest earthen fort on the Petersburg front. It is in particularly fine condition and I led a walk out to the bastions. Dinner was at the Bistro and Market and Main to which we arrived at 15:45. We returned to the Chester Hotel by 20:50.
Day 7: Appomattox: Another beautiful day. It was sunny albeit a tad cooler than previous days. Our first stop after checking out of the hotel was the remote death site of Confederate Lt. Gen. A. P. Hill. We then drove out past the White Oak Road battlefield to Five Forks. This little visitor facility is often overlooked due to its remoteness. But it is wonderful as it has a variety of weaponry and munitions that are reproduction and thus allowed to be handled so all enjoy feeling the actual weight of a rifle or a carbine or to draw and wield a sabre or pistol. We viewed the film and then drove to the actual Five Forks crossroads where we dismounted and I briefly laid out the battle that forced General Lee to abandon the Richmond-Petersburg front in April of 1865. We, like Lee, then drove west using U.S. 460 about an hour to Sailor's Creek -site of the last major battle of the American Civil War and where a large number of Lee's retreating men were captured. At the Sailor's Creek State Park the Park Ranger gave a nice intro to the battle, a brief time was allowed to look around the small but well done museum, and a photo stop was made at the Hillsman House. We drove into Farmville where we, like the Confederates, obtained provisions.
We then continued to Appomattox. Forty-five minutes was spent at the
Appomattox division of the Museum of the Confederacy and then we drove a short distance to the actual park arriving in time to view the Surrender movie. I walked with the group to the McLean house where the surrender took place and then to the Surrender Triangle where I described the process of the laying down of arms ceremony. Park maps were distributed and all were left to explore the village according to their individual interests. I circulated from site to site keeping an eye on all and answering questions and directing them to other points of interest. We met Mike at the coach at 17:00 and were in Lynchburg at our hotel by 17:40. Our evening meal was two blocks away at Main Street Eatery to which we walked.
Day 8: Lexington and the Shenandoah Valley: We ate breakfast out today and by 0840 we were en-route over the Blue Ridge to Lexington and it was a beautiful fall morning with crisp color starting to come out in the trees. Much of the route was along the scenic James River. Following a restroom break we headed up to the Stonewall Memorial Cemetery and visited the gravesite of Stonewall Jackson and his family. We then were dropped off at Washington and Lee College where we were taken into the Lee Chapel where General Robert E. Lee and his family are entombed. The docent was a pleasant southern Lady and she gave a traditional talk to our group before releasing us to explore and take pictures. Our group had to walk onto the campus of the Virginia Military Institute where the cadets were undergoing Physical Education on the parade ground. I briefly pointed out some of the various buildings: John Marshall Museum, old Barracks, the Commandant's House, the famous statue: "Virginia Mourning Her Dead" and the graves of the cadets killed at New Market, and finally the Cadet Chapel and Museum. We then drove down the Valley to our next stop of the day: New Market. This was a perfect day to view the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
We arrived at the VMI Hall of Valor at 14:00 and saw their film and had a short look around the building. We drove over to the "Field of Lost Shoes" and I pointed out key points of this site. The day ended with a Skyline Drive over the Luray Gap and up on top of the Blue Ridge where all were able to enjoy the beauty from the several
stops we made at Hazel Mountain Overlook Hogback Overlook, and Range View Overlook. As we neared the end of the mountain trail it was near sunset and we were treated to a gorgeous Shenandoah Valley sunset -perhaps a once in a lifetime experience for many on board. Sunset was at 18:36. We were at Picadilly's restaurant in Winchester, Virginia at 19:21 and following a lovely meal at our hotel and checked in by 21:20.
Day 9: Winchester and Harper's Ferry: We awoke this morning with a somewhat overcast sky -our first. Yet our resident forecasters on board insisted it would all break and our stretch of nice weather continue. It did indeed get clearer as the day went on. We quickly drove south along Interstate 81 to U.S. 11, the old Valley Pike, so I could show the group Bell Grove Plantation House and the Cedar Creek battlefield. A brief explanation of the battle was given en route. As they were setting up for the 151st Reenactment of the battle all could see the campsites as we drove along. We stopped at the National Park contact station in Middletown to view the overview lighted map of the Cedar Creek battle. As we drove back along the Valley Pike to Winchester I pointed out the approximate sites of the battles of 1st and 2nd Kernstown and explained their chronology in the war. Shortly after we also passed the area where 1st and 2nd Winchester were fought. We arrived at 10:00 at Stonewall Jackson's Winchester Headquarters where the general lived with his wife in the winter of 1861-1862. Many of the General's personal possessions were inside and the docent gave a thorough tour. She actually spent extra time with us as we did not depart until 11:20 -about an hour and a half tour of seven rooms. At 13:30 following a leisurely lunch we departed for Harper's Ferry National Park.
En route I explained the significance of the town: the violent abolitionist John Brown's Raid in 1859, the pre-war use of the Ferry as a rifle manufacturing facility and embarkation point for westward explorers, its use as a Confederate training center in 1861 and the significant battle during the Maryland Campaign of 1862. I walked the group to the point of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and then led four on a climb up the hillside to Jefferson Rock. This being the anniversary of the John Brown raid there was quite a bit of commemorative activity in town and all were able to explore until 16:00 when we departed to retrieve our coach. We arrived in Gettysburg about 17:30.
Day 10: Antietam Campaign: Throughout the day it was partly cloudy but a stiff breeze made the wind chilly at times and uncomfortable for long stands. We left at 08:30 for Monocacy National Battlefield -site of an 1864 battle but also the location where Special Orders 191 were lost by the Confederates and found by the Union precipitating the Antietam or Maryland campaign. I gave the group a short half hour in the museum and then we convened briefly outside where I talked about the finding of the orders. We then following the armies to the South Mountain passes. Stops were made at Crampton's Gap and the War Correspondent's Arch and we drove up and over both Fox's and Turner's Gaps. Arriving earlier than scheduled I made an unplanned stop at the Pry House farm where I explained the overview of the battle of Antietam from Union General McClellan's perspective. We arrived at the Visitor Center at 11:40 and viewed the noon showing of the orientation film. Our early stops on the field were photo stops: Poffenberger Farm and North Woods, Mansfield Wounding Site and East Woods. At each of these stops brisk winds made outside standing uncomfortable so I spoke on the coach and then let them off for pictures. By the time we reached the historic Cornfield and the West Woods the wind abated allowing us to get off for a more extended stop. A quick stop at the VC for restrooms and we drove / walked over to the Dunker Church. I offered an optional walk of about one mile to follow the Union approach to the Sunken Lane. All but three chose to come along and by now the weather had warmed and the walk was pleasant. We got to the lane and met our other party and I talked of the lane's defense and capture. We then proceeded to the historic Burnside Bridge -closed for structural repair, a stop at the final assault area and the National Cemetery. En route we made a promised photo stop at a surviving slave auction block. We departed at 16:45 and drove a particularly scenic route to dinner and the lovely fall colors were highlighted by the setting sun. We were about twenty minutes early for dinner arriving about 15:40 but they were happy to accommodate us. This dinner was at the Carriage House restaurant, returning to the hotel by 20:30.
Day 11: Gettysburg: Our long-anticipated Gettysburg day dawned bright and warming and everyone was up early and eager to go. We left at 08:30 and visited the following with extended stops: Culp's Hill, Oak Hill, North Carolina Memorial Area, Little Round Top, Sickle's Salient drive-through. We then returned to the Virginia Monument area where we dismounted to commence our traditional "Pickett's Charge" walk. We had noon tickets for the Movie/Cyclorama presentation at the National Park Service Visitor Center
and following those each had free time to explore the museum, grab a bite to eat in the dining saloon or shop. At 15;00 we met up again and drove to the center of town to the David Will's house and spent 45 minutes learning about the visit of Lincoln and the Gettysburg address. Our farewell dinner was in the "Spinning Room" of the Dobbin House as has become traditional. Hotel arrival was 21:20.
Day 12: Departure: Luggage was loaded and we bid adieu to the hotel at 09:00 for the Gettysburg National Cemetery. I walked the group from the Baltimore Street entrance showing them key sites related to the burials and the site where Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. We next drove to our final stop at the Shriver House. The docent there gave the usual well-presented tour I have come to expect. I believe all thoroughly enjoyed it. We left for Washington at 11:21. En route we stopped for a leisurely lunch at Barley and Hopps in Frederick. The restaurant I had originally planned to use (Mimi's Café) had closed for business so this was chosen and all said they enjoyed it. We then left for Washington at 13:51, a bit later than planned. We still managed stops at the Marine Corps Memorial and Arlington Cemetery. I had purchased shuttle tickets so we could all quickly get to the sites we wished to see including the Kennedy grave. We drove then to the Lincoln Memorial at 18:00 and gave all a half hour to visit and photograph. During that time the sun was setting over Arlington and the Potomac and the view was marvelous. All were back onboard at 18:30
prompt and we departed the city. We were at Dulles Airport by 19:05 and I saw all clients and Laura through the luggage drop and to the security checkpoint by 19:28.
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How This Christmas "Tree of Life" Was Made & Where You Can See It in Person
By Danielle B. Wagner November 30, 2015 01:34 PM MST
On Monday, November 30 at 6 pm, Draper City Park will light its holiday display while local performers sing, setting the whole park aglow with light and the Christmas spirit. But, amidst these twinkling lights is one Christmas tradition with a meaning that runs much deeper than those found in most festive displays.
Nestled in the heart of Draper City Park, a lone willow tree lights up the crisp Christmas air with over 1,000 strands of lights. This tree, seemingly ablaze with white fire, symbolizes so much more than the light and warmth of the season. It has become a living symbol of the love of Christ—a vision from the Book of Mormon come to life.
But, unlike that precious fruit offered to all freely in the Book of Mormon, it took a lot of money and hard work to create this dreamlike vision. Last year, the Christmas "Tree of Life" as it has been nicknamed cost $12,000 and took four men working from eight in the morning to eight at night three and a half days to complete. When finished, the entire holiday light display cost $40,000.
"[It's created] to bring people together for Christmas and every year there are more and more people who come out to see the 'Tree of Life,'"says Luke Walker, head of the project from the lighting display company, Brite Nites.
One look at this heavenly willow and it's easy to see where the name comes from. "In an LDS area like Draper, a lot of people just pictured it as the 'Tree of Life' and it caught on," Walker says.
Painting retrieved from LDS.org.
The genesis for the "Tree of Life" came from former Draper City Forrester, Blaine Nelson—an idea that Brite Nites then made into a reality. It's a fitting celebration of the season for a city recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA. This Christmas display has quickly become a cherished tradition for the community, a tradition that the city hopes to continue for quite some time.
If you want to bring a little bit of the Book of Mormon into your Christmas, you can check out the "Tree of Life" at Draper City Park located at 12500 South 1300 East.
Images retrieved fromLloyd Shell Photography.
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"""@author: Bryan Silverthorn <bcs@cargo-cult.org>"""

import contextlib
import borg

from . import instance
from . import solvers
from . import features
from . import test

logger = borg.get_logger(__name__, default_level = "INFO")

class MAX_SAT_Task(object):
    def __init__(self, path):
        self.path = path

    def clean(self):
        pass

@borg.named_domain
class MAX_SAT_Domain(object):
    name = "max-sat"
    extensions = [".cnf", ".wcnf"]

    @property
    def solvers(self):
        return solvers.named

    @contextlib.contextmanager
    def task_from_path(self, task_path):
        task = MAX_SAT_Task(task_path)

        try:
            yield task
        except:
            raise
        finally:
            task.clean()

    def compute_features(self, task):
        return features.get_features_for(task.path)

    def is_final(self, task, answer):
        """Is the answer definitive for the task?"""

        return answer is not None

    def show_answer(self, task, answer):
        if answer is None:
            print "s UNKNOWN"
        else:
            (description, certificate, optimum) = answer

            if optimum is not None:
                print "o {0}".format(optimum)

            print "s {0}".format(description)

            if certificate is not None:
                print "v", " ".join(certificate)


Having a child is much like getting married, once everyone finds out they want to know the date and your color scheme. Long before we knew what we were having I started making my first quilt, the colors I was repeatedly drawn to were gray, white and yellow. I know they are a tad trendy, but our wedding colors were pink and green which seemed to have had their fair share of the spotlight. For the nursery, I am envisioning a room predominately white with gray and yellow accents.


First published in 1977, A History of Georgia has become the standard history of the state. Documenting events from the earliest discoveries by the Spanish to the rapid changes the state has undergone with the civil rights era, the book gives broad coverage to the state's social, political, economic, and cultural history.
This work details Georgia's development from past to present, including the early Cherokee land disputes, the state's secession from the Union, cotton's reign, Reconstruction, the Bourbon era, the effects of the New Deal, Martin Luther King, Jr., the fall of the county-unit system, and Jimmy Carter's election to the presidency. Also noted are the often-overlooked contributions of Indians, blacks, and women. Each imparting his own special knowledge and understanding of a particular period in the state's history, the authors bring into focus the personalities and events that made Georgia what it is today.
For this new edition, available in paperback for the first time, A History of Georgia has been revised to bring the work up through the events of the 1980s. The bibliographies for each section and the appendixes have also been updated to include relevant scholarship from the last decade.
A highly readable volume that incorporates recent scholarship and revisionist interpretations. It will be both useful to scholars and enjoyable for general readers.
This new history of Georgia is balanced, faces the facts of our past, and gives us an opportunity to learn the lessons of that past and profit by them. It is a fine gift to the citizens of Georgia, to whom it is dedicated.
Every state could use A History of Georgia as a model in organizing its inherently interesting past into a readable, compelling format.
KENNETH COLEMAN was a professor of history at the University of Georgia and the author of numerous books about the state. He coedited the Colonial Records of Georgia (Georgia).


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There is a popular modern-day phrase going around about Africa rising. In other words, a narrative saying that the African continent is now emerging and progressing to greater heights than in the past.
However, when one takes a closer look at Africa's urban and rural population, affluent class, impoverished class, economy, and so forth, the African continent is barely able to stand on its own two-feet to rise towards the level of prosperity for a majority.
This article will reveal the narrative of Africa Rising to be false. For Africa to truly rise, it will require a mass of African people in the private sector to create and develop solutions that generate jobs and careers for the youth.
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According to State of Africa's Population 2017 by African Union, countries in Northern and Western Africa regions are more urbanized when compared to Eastern Africa. Population in urban areas are currently about 40 per cent and projected to increase, which will lead to an urban population larger than the rural population in about twenty years.
African urban growth presents major challenges for sustainable development because migration to cities require access to land, infrastructure and basic services. This has also caused a strain on healthcare services. Moreover, this trend has a negative affect on the growing youth population. Therefore, it has implications for the overall demographic in Africa.
As stated by The Globalist 2017, in sub-Saharan Africa, 41 per cent of the population lives in some form of extreme poverty and survive off just $1.90 or less per African per day. Half of all people living in extreme poverty worldwide can be found in Africa, which is one continent out of six others.
According to AfrAsia Bank Africa Wealth Report 2017, there are 145,000 millionaires living in Africa today and have a combined wealth of roughly $800 billion. Mauritius is the wealthiest country in Africa, standing ahead of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Egypt and Angola. Wealth per individual living in Mauritius increased to $4,000 in recent years. On the opposite end of spectrum, people living in Zimbabwe are the poorest, which is about $200 per person. Other African countries in deep poverty are Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Liberia, and Niger.
Now that we have a snapshot image of the urban and rural population of Africa as well as the rich and poor segments of the same Africans, let us take a closer look at the cash flowing in and out this continent.
According to The East African's business news 2017, African countries received about $162 billion in 2015 mainly in loans, personal remittances and grants. Specifically, African countries received about $19 billion in grants, $68 billion went out via capital flight, mainly by multinational companies. Although the continent received $31 billion in remittances, multinationals repatriated about $32 billion in profits back to their home countries. African governments received about $33 billion in loans and paid back about $18 billion in debt interest and principal payments. An estimated $29 billion is stolen each year in Africa through illegal activities
Foreign direct investment (FDI) to Africa was $42 billion in 2017. Venture capital funding in 2017 reached $560 million. As seen in previous years, South Africa (167.9 million), Kenya (147 million) and Nigeria (114.6 million) continue to dominate as investment destinations, which accounted for 76 per cent of total funding for 2017. Thus, there's an imbalance between money coming in and money going out of Africa, which causes setbacks to this continent's ability to move ahead and prosper.
Regardless of location and financial status in Africa, the informal economy accounts for a high amount of employment and also contributes to poverty reduction. Income from informal sector is what keeps many individuals and families across Africa out of extreme poverty. Even in countries where informal work is a small percentage of its workforce, such as South Africa, it has a significant impact on reducing poverty
For Africa to truly rise, it will require a mass of Africans in the private sector to create and develop solutions that generate jobs and careers for the youth. According to the African Institute for Development Policy:
The continent's population is estimated to increase from about 1.2 billion people to 2.2 billion people between 2015 and 2050. About 41% of the people in the continent are below 15 years old while another 19% are youth between 15 and 24 years old.
As you can see, there will be a new generation of young Africans in need of a prosperous and vibrant Africa to live in. A continent where food is healthy and nutritional for human consumption, water is clean to cook and shower with, shelter has running water and electricity 24/7, healthcare is easy to access and receive treatment from right away, education is preparing youth for a world full of technology and automation, institutions are working for the people and not for an elite few, infrastructure is built by natives to last a long time, and so forth.
Since Africa is considered a developing continent and an emerging market, it has a long way to go before it can see and experience an upward movement and progression toward this alleged Africa Rising notion.
The day that the fictional story of "Wakanda" becomes an everyday reality in Africa, is the day that it'll be safe to say loud and proud "Africa Rising." But until then, a lot of work needs to be done, especially by those of African descent who care about the future and the generations to follow them. Africa shall rise in due time!
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