If one were to really want to, you could find out what exactly the Magic were offered for Dwight Howard for themselves.
It doesn't mean it's the truth.
There are reporters who know. I'm not one of them. But there are some. A few have the entire story, I'm sure, but can't report on the details due to circumstances. So instead we get half and quarter-truths. But the one thing that seems more and more apparent is that if there were better offers still on the table for the Magic when they pulled the trigger, they were not cognizant those offers were legitimate. And in that situation, that's a failure of the trade partners to convey their offers.
On Wednesday, SI.com reported that sources outside the Rockets had a drastically different perception of what was available for Howard from Houston than what has been reported in regards to their offer. The "pick two" of Jeremy Lamb-Terrence Jones-Royce White component along with the three draft picks was off the table.
As if Rob Hennigan is purposefully going to reject a better offer. These types of things aren't rocket science. It's establishing what the best package is with players, picks, and contracts. If Brook Lopez were on his rookie deal, it would have bee done months ago, even if the Nets had tampered with Orlando.
But that's the perception. It was an impossible trade, and when teams started to bail and prepare for the season, something had to be done to get out from under the knife of dealing with Howard once the season started. That situation was untenable. Not for the front office, they knew they were doomed. But it's not fair to a roster of players to have them train for camp not knowing if they were going to be on the team, going to be training for the playoffs, or just training.
The truth is, in all this he-said-he-said, both sides walked away from the deal with the perception they couldn't get what they wanted. Both sides were right, at one point or another. But these talks shift moment to moment, and when the opportunity for a legimate deal comes through that accomplishes the Magic's goals, it has to be taken. And if you have a better offer? It is your job to put away the efforts to establish leverage and to make it clear that no deal should be consummated without first checking with you. The stakes are too high. You should make it clear you want a chance to respond. But the posturing is always more important than the tactics.
Everyone's always talking to everyone. There are very few secrets, but ther's also very little real news. If your job was to improve the trade wth talk, wouldn't you do a fair amount of talking?
The Houston and Brooklyn deals are the most often cited as alternatives to what the Magic walked away with. But the offers cited are never given dates, or if they are, they're not reported as the "last available offer." Kris Humphries and Brook Lopez had to agree to sign-and-trades had the offer been accepted by the Magic, who were tired of being jerked around by the Nets and Howard.
The Magic were never going to win in this trade. It was an impossibility. But they moved some salary, got some players they can build around or trade again. They picked up a wider selection of picks, which is crucial to judging this. Houston offered the Raptors and their own pick, yes. But with the Raptors possibly leaping into the playoffs with the possible fall of the Hawks and Magic, and the Rockets likely getting into the playoffs with Howard, the upgrade there is limited. Moreso, the picks would all be in one season, vs. the package Orlando did take, which spreads them out, giving them time to establish a plan and then take advantage of the extra picks.
Mostly, though, this is more about agendas than anything, though. There are agendas at work to make it seem like the Magic didn't take the best available option. And as has been consistent throughout the process, the Magic have been largely quiet outside of a conversation between Hennigan and SI.com. They know they can't win anything by revealing what offers they got and setting the record straight. So instead, they'll simply deal with the jokes and accusations.
But somewhere in all this, the lines of communication broke down, somewhere in this, teams pushed back to try and get the best deal too much. And the result was the Magic simply relenting and getting it over with. So, yes, you can go find out what happened. But ask someone else, you'll get a different answer. There is no one answer to "What could the Magic have had instead for Dwight Howard." There is only what is.
Trade offers are liquid, and if nothing is there to catch them, they slip into the cracks and disappear forever, even as their creators cry that they are right there to deal the water they can't see.
A league source told the Daily News that a stumbling block in negotiations was lingering animosity stemming from the Magic's belief the Nets illegally contacted Howard in December without Orlando's permission. The Nets denied they had met with Howard, and charges were never filed with the league.
via Brooklyn Nets' Deron Williams lost interest in Dwight Howard sweepstakes well before Thursday's trade to the Lakers – NY Daily News.
The reaction from most people is going to be outrage, or disgust, that personal feelings should never get in the way of a deal this important.
My response? There are bigger things at play here.
For starters, the Nets' deal wasn't some awe-inspiring package of young players and picks. The picks all came from one team, which was going to be 25-plus with a core of Deron Williams and Dwight Howard. Brook Lopez is a phenomenal talent, but because of his free agency status, was going to end up giving them a sizable contract that was going to be hard to move if Lopez has injury issues or regresses further. Even if Kris Humphries would have been on a $9 million one-year deal as Yahoo Sports reported, 1. Humphries would have to agree to take substantially less than market value (he signed for two-years, $12-million) and 2. you're still looking at over $20 million going on the books in 2013 for an absolutely wretched team. Even with Marshon Brooks and the cap-clearing, that's not a good deal. you can argue it was better than what they got, that comes down to how you feel about Lopez, and there are arguments to be made on both sides.
But there's a bigger point here.
In business, the companies that thrive long-term have a commitment to doing it the right way. You can skirt those tactics for a while, but eventually, the rot gets through your organization and your hubris takes its toll. And there's something to be said for maintaining your pride. If the Magic legitimately felt that the Nets had tampered with their player, their best player, that's a huge violation of NBA rules and of NBA managerial conduct. It's one thing to tamper with your player, it's another to then continually collude with that player's camp to ruin all other leverage in regards to other deals and to constantly pressure the team into making the trade. And there's a lot of evidence that that might have gone on. You can't blame Howard's people. It's their job to fulfill their clients wishes. That's what their responsibility is, not to the team. But to Howard, and to the Nets, as members of the NBA, there's a way to conduct business and a way not to. So if Orlando decided it didn't want to have someone steal their lunch money, then trade their backpack to get a third of that money back, I don't see how you can blame them.
It's not about being petty. It's about conducting yourself in a way that maintains your self-respect. Maybe the Nets did nothing wrong, they certainly have always claimed so. But there were reports about meetings between Prokhorov and Howard prior to Orlando granting teams permission to speak with him. Even if they did nothing wrong, the Magic acted out of self-preservation.
…the Magic, I'm told, are hopeful that they can pull the trigger on a deal by early August (although I certainly couldn't tell you which one it might be). That being said, new GM Rob Hennigan – who I had the pleasure of meeting for the first time in Vegas – is proving to be very prudent in this process, meaning those hopes won't be realized if the deal simply isn't up to his standard's (sic).
I know, I know. What a non-update, right?
Here's the deal. Until Howard gets moved, we're in this holding pattern. And it's relevant from the perspective that it's crucial to know if the Magic consider opening night their deadline, start of training camp, or early August to give themselves time to cleanse the palate of this gross affair. So we could be looking at the last two weeks of this drawn out cluster flocking of bad news birds that has marred this ugly episode.
Let's all join hands and pray to whatever we pray to that this is, in fact, the end.
Talk about big ticket item.
Yahoo Sports reports that the New Jersey Nets are in talks with the Atlanta Hawks about a potential trade for Joe Johnson.
The Nets' plan would be to pair Johnson and point guard Deron Williams to create an All-Star backcourt. No deal is close, and the Hawks and Nets were both discussing deals on several fronts, sources said. Hawks officials have told teams they have multiple trade possibilities.
via Brooklyn Nets discussing trade for Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson – Yahoo! Sports.
After years of stagnation, the Hawks are in complete rebuild mode under new GM Danny Ferry. Yet any serious rebuilding efforts are blocked by Johnson, whose max contract still has four years remaining and which ends up in the $20-million-plus range in the final year of the deal, crippling under the new CBA. Billy King and the Deron-Williams-desperate Nets could be their Get-Out-Of-Luxury-Tax-Free card.
The Nets want a star, and the idea here is to pair Williams with Johnson, but not with Dwight Howard. Due to salary cap structures and the new CBA, the Nets would not be able to bring in Dwight Howard if they acquire Johnson. There is some speculation that Johnson could be seen as a "Plan B" if Deron Williams isn't re-signed as well.
Johnson's efficiency is slipping as his age climb just as his contract really gets going year-by-year. But he's an exceptional defender, something that's often overlooked, and still can have monster scoring nights. But for the Nets, this seems a bit desperate. Trading for Johnson would be proof that no contract is untradeable. He's an All-Star but only in the loosest sense of the word.
There are big rumblings across the NBA landscape as free agency season begins.


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Home Articles Insights into the Anecdotes: Tsuchisaburo Itakura (1860–1937), Anecdote 56: "Thank You for Your Trouble Last Night"
Insights into the Anecdotes: Tsuchisaburo Itakura (1860–1937), Anecdote 56: "Thank You for Your Trouble Last Night"
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The Anecdote
One time, while Sadahiko Izutsu was on duty at the Main Sanctuary, he said to Tsuchisaburo Itakura, "You have undergone hardships many times in police stations and jails. It's a wonder that you were able to continue in your faith under such circumstances." Tsuchisaburo Itakura replied, "During my third visit to the Residence three police officers came and threw us into the Tanbaichi Branch Jail. That whole night we discussed the idea of quitting the faith. However, I thought I would wait until I could see Oyasama one more time. So I returned to the Residence. When Oyasama saw me, She smiled and said compassionately: 'Thank you for your trouble last night.' Just these few words of Oyasama made me resolve to undergo any hardship any number of times."
This is the story Izutsu heard from Tsuchisaburo Itakura in 1931 or 1932, when the Main Sanctuary consisted only of the North Worship Hall.
The Path Followed by Leaning on God Single-Heartedly
by Tomoyuki Itakura, Honbu-in
If you go east from Onji Kintetsu Railway Station in Yao City, Osaka, and pass by Chuka Grand Church, you will soon reach an area where the birthplace of Tsuchisaburo Itakura is located, an area to the west of Mount Shigi. The Itakuras were an old family. Although records from earlier times were lost in battles, the family traces its lineage back to the year 1700. It is said that the Itakuras were a wealthy farming family that was deeply respected by the villagers.
Receiving Words of Appreciation
Tsuchisaburo was his parents' second son. He was well-educated and was trusted by his elder brother. Unfortunately, his brother suddenly suffered from scrofula—a form of tuberculosis that affects lymph nodes in the neck—around the time when the brothers were preparing to succeed to the family business together. Desperately hoping for his recovery, Tsuchisaburo exhausted all possible medical treatments and visited various shrines and temples to offer prayers. His brother's condition, however, showed no sign of improvement.
Tsuchisaburo then heard a rumor that the elderly mother of Kanbei Inui of Tatsuta Village (now a section of Ikoma-gun known as Tatsuta, Ikaruga-cho), Yamato Province, was possessed by a God and that any illness no matter how serious would be cured if she offered a prayer. Soon he visited Tatsuta and had prayers offered by her. Yet his brother not only failed to improve but also began to suffer from an eye disease. So he gave up on her ability to heal his brother. Later, however, Tsuchisaburo heard another rumor purporting that "the Tatsuta woman's God actually resides in Shoyashiki of Tanbaichi, Yamato Province."
Thus, Tsuchisaburo crossed mountain passes and visited Jiba for the first time with desperate hope. That was in August 1876, when he was seventeen years old. It is said that he became interested in the teachings that he was hearing for the first time. During the course of a number of returns to Jiba, he began to feel that he should do his utmost to follow the path. I wonder how many people in those days embraced the faith because they had been inspired by the teachings. After he started following the path enthusiastically, he was increasingly away from home as he frequently returned to Jiba or engaged in salvation work.
In those days, this path was not widely understood by society. Therefore, his brother and relatives strongly criticized Tsuchisaburo, who, in their view, was becoming heavily involved in a dubious religion. It is said that villagers heaped abuse on him as well. Despite all the opposition, however, his faith became even more fervent. He spent much of his time doing salvation work rather than working in the fields, where his tasks were performed by tenant farmers.
It was in such circumstances that, as we read in the anecdote appearing at the beginning of the chapter, Tsuchisaburo was arrested by officers from Tanbaichi Branch Police Station one day when he returned to the Residence. Throughout the night he and other followers discussed whether they should quit the faith or not. When he returned to the Residence the following day, Oyasama expressed Her appreciation, saying: "Thank you for your trouble last night."
After that, Tsuchisaburo continued commuting between his home in Onji and the Residence. Later he moved into the Residence. He worked for Church Headquarters until 1937, when he passed away for rebirth at the age of seventy-eight during his visit to Yamana Grand Church.
Mind That Overcomes Great Knots
We have never heard that Tsuchisaburo suffered from any serious illness in his life. Yet I think that he faced a number of family difficulties. He was blessed with eight children but, after his eldest son was adopted by the main family of the Itakuras, Tsuchisaburo lost five sons and a daughter one after another. The seventh son, who was born and raised in Jiba, succeeded him as the head of the family.
Especially when his fourth son passed away for rebirth at the age of twenty-five, it seems that he was badly depressed because he had had high hopes and expectations for him. However, he is said to have pulled himself together by pondering over the Divine Model of Oyasama, who had lost most of Her children before Her withdrawal from physical life.
Thinking along these lines, I think that Oyasama's words of appreciation quoted above must have made his faith firm and unshakable for the rest of his life. The fact that Tsuchisaburo and others were thrown into jail was not known to anyone else. Oyasama, however, saw and knew everything and had warm words for him. Therefore, he must have been convinced that God was always watching over him.
Occasionally we human beings face significant knots of difficulties. They could be manifestations of the dust of mind of the person concerned or of the causality that he or she is born with. I also think that they happen because of the Parent's desire to train the person concerned and his or her family members as well as those around them. No matter what happens, however, an unwavering conviction that God the Parent and Oyasama always see and know everything and protect us will ensure that we can develop a frame of mind that allows us to overcome even very great knots.
Everlasting Joy Flowing from Continued Efforts
As I have already noted, Tsuchisaburo—who was his parents' second son and was the first Itakura to embrace the faith—lost six of his children while they were young. My grandfather, who was the second generation of the family to practice the faith, lost two wives and two children. Furthermore, my father, who was the third generation and the eldest son, suffered from a serious illness called chronic kidney failure from the age of forty-one. Although medical facilities were not as they are today, regular dialysis allowed him to continue to perform his duties for the path for twenty-six more years.
I believe that the Itakura family has a profound causality because we have experienced considerable difficulties. What I have realized is that, no matter what occurs, our first priority should be to find joy in the situation we are in. After Tsuchisaburo established a branch of the Itakura family, my father was the first eldest son to succeed his father as the head of the family. Considering the causality of the Itakura family, this was something for which we feel very grateful even though he suffered from illness. In fact, I rather think that, thanks to his illness, our family members were able to make progress, however limited, in spiritual growth.
I am the fourth generation of my family to follow this faith. I also suffered from a serious illness in 2011 and was hospitalized for six months. I knew that God was telling me to correct my misuse of the mind. I must say, however, that I was a little worried that I would pass away for rebirth. What helped me emotionally at that time was the faith. I also think that I am indebted to the virtue of several generations of ancestors who followed the path. The faith enabled me to pull myself together just when I was beginning to feel overwhelmed by fears about my illness.
We often hear that most Japanese people today are atheists. There may also be some Yoboku who cannot effectively convey the teachings of the path to their children. Could it be that the current situation has arisen because we are giving less and less appreciative attention to what we are blessed with, living as we do in a time of abundance?
If we do not pass our faith on to the next generation, that will be the end of it. I have strongly felt that there is something that cannot be seen unless the faith continues for a number of generations. Faith may be a matter for the individual. However, it is also true that a path can only be called a path if it continues. If it does not continue, I am afraid that our causalities may not be transformed.
The idea of quitting the faith may occur to anyone and make his or her commitment waver—as it once did to Tsuchisaburo. Yet if we continue following the path, instead of quitting, we will be shown the true blessings of God. I believe that the joy of faith that continues through endless generations will emerge if we strive to continue the faith in all situations.
Knots of difficulties will produce buds if we overcome them—although it may take time for buds to sprout. The most important thing in this regard, I believe, is to rely totally on the Parent and follow the path with joy. Oyasama will surely be delighted to see us Yoboku continue our faith in this way, and She will say, "Thank you for your trouble."
Anecdotes of Oyasama, Insights into the Anecdotes, Life of Oyasama.
Oyasato Seminar Students Learn and Implement the Teachings in Jiba
August 2019 Monthly Service

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Overview:Yunnan Lijiang Old City is famous for its incredible intact ancient architecture groups preservation in China that has not changed for centuries. All the buildings and the newer ones were set up with the same materials and construction methods that have been used for centuries, allowing them to blend into the city.
The Lijiang Old City is located in China's Yunnan Province. The city is famous for its incredible state of preservation and is one of the very few ancient cities in China that has not changed for centuries. There are virtually no modern buildings and the newer ones were constructed using the same materials and construction methods that have been used for centuries, allowing them to blend into the city. The city is populated by the Naxi Dongba Ethnic Minority group and the entire city displays their unique culture and architecture, making it a unique site.
The old city occupies an area of almost 4 square kilometers and has a history of over 800 years. It was a major stop on the Ancient Tea Horse Trail. The old city has an ingenious and orderly system of canals which line most of the streets, adding to the charm of the city. It is located on a plateau which is bordered by the Lion Mountain in the west, the Elephant and Golden Row Mountains in the north.
The Lijiang Old City is unique in China in that it has no city wall. There is an interesting story which explains why. The city was run by the Mu family for over 500 years. If a square frame is drawn around the Chinese character for "Mu", it becomes the Chinese character "Kun", which means "siege". It would mean that the Mu family would be trapped, so the city never had a city wall.
The architecture of the town is unique to the Naxi People. The houses are built close to each other and lined by small streets and lanes. The houses are built of wood and tile around a courtyard. The buildings are covered with carvings of people, plants, and animals. The courtyard of each home is generally made into a garden and each room opens onto it, making each home very comfortable.
The lanes and street of the city are meandering and lined with canals. The water is accessible to every home in the city and is used for cooking and cleaning. The source of the canals is the Black Dragon Pool. The city has over 300 ancient bridges, with each one being its own unique work of art. In the center of the city is the city square. The four main streets of the city radiate from the square in the four cardinal directions. From these four main streets, countless lanes and small streets spread out. The lanes and streets are paved with local bluestone. There is a sluice gate in the center of the city which can be opened late at night and it will cause water to flush all the streets in the down with water, cleaning them.
Lijiang was listed as the world cultural heritage site by the UNESCO for its unique things such as ancient architecture, old business sites, ethnic folk customs, and the mystic Dongba Culture.
Lijiang has preserved many ancient buildings whose construction began over 800 years ago. Most of the dwellings are structures made of brick and wood with carved doors and painted windows. The town has a very unique layout. At the heart of the town lies Sifang Street (Sifang Jie), with the entire city spreading out in all directions from that point the street is lined with small shops and residences. From this street all other streets spiral outwards, and five major ones connect all the road and lanes in the town.
The town is also crisscrossed by narrow canals and rivers. Architectural styles are borrowed from the Han, Tibetan, and Bai people. The streets and houses have been built in such a way as to follow the lay of the land and flow of the rivers. Transportation is facilitated by more than 350 tiny stone bridges - such a large number as to warrant the name City of Bridges. Many of the bridges were built during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Lijiang Ancient Town, Yunnan ToursThe folk houses of Lijiang Old Town display a combination of architectural styles resulting in two unique structural styles known as one courtyard with five skylights and three rooms with one screen wall. The latter of these styles is more commonly used in Lijiang. The main room of the house, flanked by the left and right wing-rooms, combines to form a three-sided courtyard with a screen wall positioned opposite the principal room.
The main room often faces south and is slightly higher than the others, as it is reserved for senior members of the family. The east and west wing-rooms are for junior members, each room contains three partitions and two stories. Apart from the houses in the downtown, there are two famous complexes of the ancient folk houses: one is the Baisha Folk House Complex which is only 8 km from the downtown; the other is the Sushuihe Fold House Complex which is only 8 km from the downtown. These houses have strongly vernacular characteristics their architectural styles are very different from those of the other Chinese areas.
The other style known as one courtyard with five skylights has the rooms arranged slightly differently so that the principal room, the servants' room and the wing-rooms form a closed courtyard. Besides the main skylight in the center, there were four smaller ones positioned at the four corners. The courtyards were often feats of artistic eloquence, decorated with flowers and miniature trees and elegant pillars.
Besides the common houses, Lijiang also boasts the Mu Residence (or Muwangfu) and many religious buildings, the latter located eight kilometers north of the ancient city. These temples are particularly remarkable for their murals, painted in the 13th and 14th centuries, and discovered in thirteen of the temples, including the Liuli Temple (the Glazed Tile Temple). The murals blend classical Tibetan Buddhist stories with Taoism, and feature depictions of Central China, Tibet and Dongba.
Old Business Roads and Site
Lijiang was an important trade route on the ancient Silk Road, primarily between Yunnan and Tibet, making it a center of commercial and cultural exchange. Many ethnic groups have contributed to the town's prosperity, including the Tibetans, the Hans, the Bais, the Yis and the Naxis. The later Tea and Horse Roads, two other ancient trade routes, converged in Lijiang's famous Sifang Street (Square Street).
During the early years of the Yuan dynasty about 1000 families inhabited Lijiang Ancient Town. The town continued to grow and reached its peak during the Ming (1368-1644 A.D.) and Qing (1644-1911 A.D.) dynasties. Visiting these old business roads or site, you will know something about the ancient southwest China business; you will be told many true stories about the businessmen and their horses or donkeys along the ancient steep Tea and Horse Roads...Lijiang Ancient Town, Yunnan Tours
Ethnic Folk Customs and the Mystic Dongba Culture.
Lijiang is usually selected as one of the top places to see Chinese ethnic folk customs because the many minorities live in this picturesque town such as the Bai, the Tibetan, Mosuo, the Yi and the Naxi etc. Especially you can learn some about the Dongba culture of the Naxi people, this ethnic group still keep and use the oldest pictographs in the world, they have the mystic Dongba Religion, the primitive or ancient dances, tuneful Ancient Naxi Music, unique garments and a lot of other things that the world people want to discover.
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All the major economies in Middle East region have started to take the renewable energy way, contrary to their most important possession, non renewable (Hydrocarbons). The growing economy with growing population has affected a growth in the urbanization in these nations which has resulted in an increase in consumption of oil and gas. The growing population demands more electricity, power plants based majorly on non renewable sources. The Middle East is one region in the world that requires energy even for drinking water which is produced by desalination of sea water. Growing population means more demand of water requiring more energy. The increasing in house consumption of energy sources has the Middle East worried over the increasing share it has to divert domestically, leaving comparatively lesser for export.
Electricity production is the most energy intensive industry in these countries and is produced mostly from fossil fuels. The climatic conditions of the region make air conditioning a must resulting in more than average power consumption as compared to the rest of the world. About 99% of water in these countries comes from desalination, another energy consuming process, working mainly on gas feeds. Water and electricity together are the most energy consuming sectors in the region and some of these countries are the highest per capita consumers of power and water. With depleting oil and gas reserves and export quotas and commitments to fulfill, it is vital for the Middle East countries to diversify and look at renewable sources of energy for power and water production.
"Middle East Renewable Energy Sector Analysis" research report is an intriguing text that gives facts and projected figures about the paradoxical situation arising in the world, with the world's largest oil and gas providers looking at renewable sources to light their own bulbs. The report meticulously takes through each country's electricity and water situation and then its renewable energy efforts along with policies and regulations. It is packed with information and adds a special feature on the GCC interconnection grid that will be fed with power from the renewable sources of energy in the coming years and also gives the potential renewable sources of energy and the future scenario of the Middle East region with the latest developments.
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon and Egypt.
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Масонските ритуали са култивирани привички, които служат за мобилизиране на волята и за преодоляване на инертните навици, на посветените свободни зидари. Те включват разнообразни движения, наподобяващи молитвени демонстрации – строй, стъпки, плясък, възклик, предвидени в поученията за първа, втора и трета символична степен, на синьото масонство.

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Преди да бъде поканен, кандидатът е внимателно проучен и обсъден. Когато кандидатурата му бъде одобрена от ложата, името му се обявява на съответното табло. Кандидатът се приема с балотаж (гласуване), с бели и черни топки, ако няма постъпили мотивирани писмени възражения, срещу кандидатурата.

Кандидатът се отвежда в "стаята на размишленията", където се подлага на самоизпитване, в продължение на два часа. Пред него са поставени три съда, пълни с живак, сяра и сол (основните елементи, според алхимията), съд с пшеница, череп и огледало. Тук той трябва да се саморазкрие, в откровен разговор със самия себе си. Следват и други изпитания. Накрая го въвеждат в ритуалната зала, със завързани очи, разголена лява гръд, заголено дясно коляно и бос ляв крак. Там той дава тържествено обещание за вярност и преданост, към движението, и уважение, към неговите ръководители.

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Woman who died in smoke accident on Metro remembered as woman of faith and family
WASHINGTON – A woman who died earlier this week after an electrical malfunction on Washington's subway system was remembered at a memorial service as a woman of faith and family.
Carol Glover died Jan. 12 after the malfunction on the system's yellow line sent smoke spilling into a train car she was riding in. On Monday, friends and family packed a memorial service for her at her church a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol.
Born in Washington, Glover spent more than 20 years working as federal government contractor. A graduate of Drexel University in Philadelphia, she was a mother to two boys and a grandmother of three. Friends and family described her as a woman with a deep faith and a huge smile.


Hi everyone – here is what is the House Operating and Capital Budgets. As anticipated, the HTF came in lower than we wanted at $150 million. We are happy to see a HEN increase of $12.7 million although we had wanted more. And its good to see the overall increase of $38 million for homelessness programs in general (which includes the funding for HEN, as well Anchor Community Initiative and O&M dollars for PSH).
We are pleased to see that HB 1406 is fully funded at $69 million for this biennium.
We are trying to find out what is going on with HB 1921. It looks like the House has taken our REET bill and put it all in the general fund – we will confirm if that is true.
Below is the HTF appropriation language. As you can such, much of it is earmarked for projects or put into buckets. This isn't entirely surprising, but disappointing none the less. We are still hearing the the Senate will be coming in higher on the HTF. Advocacy between now and when the budget is released can help secure that.
Lastly, we are seeing $15 million for weatherization and $5 million for the healthy home remediation program.


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Fitting an autopilot
Need a new autopilot? Peter and Cheryl Ainsworth share their experience step-by-step as they re-fit their 1989 Hylas 47 yacht.
All of the installations and maintenance on board are undertaken by Peter, keeping costs down and ensuring a good understanding of how everything operates. A solution will always become apparent to what may seem an insurmountable problem — sometimes sooner than later! Necessity is the mother of invention, as they say.
Without a doubt, autopilots are a necessary item on board, especially if you are sailing off over the horizon. Installing a below-deck autopilot can be a daunting experience, both in terms of choosing one and deciding where and how to install it on your yacht.
Needing a below-deck pilot before crossing the Pacific Ocean, we had the added complication of undertaking this in Central America, in far from ideal conditions, during summer with temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius. After all, what is cruising about . . . ? Yes, boat maintenance in exotic locations!
Fortunately for cruisers today, internet access is available in the most unlikely places, enabling us to at least get to first base, researching the model and make to suit our individual requirements. This can also be overwhelming because there are so many products to choose from and so much information documented about various autopilots. Cruiser forums offer excellent support from those who have gone down a similar path and wish to share their experiences. Because our yacht has only a wheel pilot and never had a below-deck autopilot installed, we had to start from scratch.
What type?
For us, our decision was based on availability, cost, the ease of interface with other instruments we had recently purchased and our requirement of bluewater cruising. The best advice we had from fellow cruisers about choosing an autopilot was that whatever the make, always choose a more powerful unit than what the manufacturers recommend, to assist in the unlikely event of being caught out in gale-force conditions. Perhaps it's more of a case of peace of mind than an actual requirement, but it sounded like a good idea to us! Although we already have a wheel pilot which will remain installed (the same model we had on our previous yacht) we know from experience that in heavy conditions, especially with cross-seas, it is not reliable.
We opted for a Raymarine SPX-30 Smart Pilot Unit with an Octopus Hydraulic 12-inch linear drive ram. The Raymarine components cost us a total of US$3585, with the Octopus Ram another US$1230. Additional costs included $150 for fabrication of mounts and another $100 for installation materials. Costs will vary where you buy yours — we purchased ours in the US because we were in Mexico. Whatever brand you buy should obviously have a good reputation for warranty and servicing/parts in the area you plan to cruise.
Installation can be done either in or out of the water. Because we were already hauled out, the installation was completed on the hardstand, with some degree of confidence that all would work well when we were floating again. Even though we had installed a similar pilot on our previous yacht some five years ago, each yacht is very different, so for most of this, we were back to square one; working through the process carefully. We still found the most difficult part of the installation deciding where the component parts were to be located on the boat.
There are seven essential component parts of the autopilot installation: the electronic compass, computer unit, rudder angle reference unit, hydraulic ram, hydraulic motor and pipes, cables and the control head.
Careful consideration was needed for the location of the electronic compass because the manufacturer provides guidelines requiring it to be placed on a null point in the yacht. In our previous installation, the control head repeatedly came up with an error because we had stored some cans in a nearby locker. Although finding a null point on a yacht can be very difficult, it is crucial to the successful operation of your autopilot. One way of doing this is by using a handheld compass to find a place where the compass point does not deviate from a known direction.
The rudder angle reference unit is located near the quadrant. Its function is to supply the computer with information as to which way the rudder is actually facing. This unit was mounted on a bracket made from ply and timber, glued and screwed to an adjacent bulkhead and connected to the rudder quadrant with the supplied piece of threaded rod and mounting hardware.
The computer unit requires its mounting to be somewhere dry, central and accessible, not using up valuable space, keeping in mind how much cable you have to connect it to the hydraulic ram. Somewhere in the middle of the yacht is usually a good place.
For us, one of the most difficult decisions was how to attach the hydraulic ram to both the quadrant and the hull. There was not enough space to have a separate quadrant made for the ram. The position of mounting the hydraulic ram to the hull is also crucial because it needs to be on the same plain as the quadrant. Because we did not want to lose any valuable locker space, we opted to attach the hydraulic drive to the existing steering quadrant, engineered locally (in Mexico) from stainless steel, bolted to the quadrant. (This is illustrated in the step-by-step photos.) In addition to this, a right-angled bracket was also engineered to mount the other end of hydraulic drive to the yacht. In order to do this, the flow coat from the inside of the hull in the area the block was to be bonded had to be ground to a clean surface. Once this was done, the specially fashioned cedar block (2.5cm x 8cm x 12cm) could be glued and glassed in position. All the outside edges of the block had to have a soft edge put on them so as to enable the glass cloth to drape over the timber. A blend of epoxy resin and glue powder was mixed to a slightly stiffer than mayonnaise consistency before being applied. Dive weights came in handy to hold the block in place while the glue dried. For all glassing, three layers of 10oz double-biased glass cloth were cut and applied with epoxy resin. Due to the high ambient temperature of our location we used ultra-slow hardener. Even using this, there was still a very short working time with the resin.
The mounting of the hydraulic motor is determined by the space available and its flexible pipe work and obviously needs to be located somewhere near the hydraulic ram. For this a bracket was also made out of plywood and timber, glued and screwed to a nearby strong bulkhead.
There are a myriad of cables that need to be sorted. Running of all power cables has to be from a reliable source. When connecting the power cable to the hydraulic motor, one idea is to do so with a terminal block for ease of removal and inspection if necessary. There is an interface cable from the wind instruments to the computer unit and three cables that run from the computer unit to the steering area (main power, rudder reference cable and motor clutch cable). Once you have decided where the component parts are going to be installed, the cables can be run to check that you do in fact have the correct length of cabling to do the job.
Lastly, the control head is required to be installed in a convenient location near the wheel. We designed and made our own pod out of glassed plywood which was then faired and coated with appliance white spray paint.
Before installing all the components, all exposed edges of fibreglass, plywood and timber were given a coat of white two-pack urethane for both protective and decorative purposes.
The hydraulic drive can now be bolted to its mounting and the rudder reference unit screwed to its mount, following drawings supplied by the manufacturer. The hydraulic motor can be bolted into place, allowing pipes and clutch cable to be attached. Any remaining cables, previously run, can now be attached.
Commissioning and sea trials
You are now ready to commission and sea trial your installation. The manufacturer's manual should have the details for this. It is important to make sure that the rudder turns the right direction, using the control head. If it does not, one solution is to check that you have the wiring polarity correct. The rudder reference unit needs to be tuned to the yacht by adjusting the length of the threaded rod which connects the two together. The yacht rudder needs to be in the middle when the control head indicates it is in the middle.
During sea trials, small modifications (hopefully!) can be made as required.
Seven steps
There were basically seven steps we followed in the installation of our autopilot unit. (This was completed with continual reference to our specific manual.)
1. Decide positioning of components within boat
The ram, motor, and rudder reference unit are located under the floor of the lazarette locker, while the computer unit and electronic compass are located aft of the engine in a void space beside some drawers.
2. Organise any engineering and fabricating of mounts
The photographs with this article show the modifications to the steering quadrant, cedar block before and after glassing (note the flow coat has been ground underneath the cedar block), the mounts for the rudder reference unit and the hydraulic pump which Peter later painted. They may look a little agricultural, but they work! The fabrication of the steering quadrant can be seen with the quadrant in place. Making a specific pod to mount the control head enabled a nice neat fitting.
3. Install components
The computer unit, compass and control head were installed first, with the cables run to the aft locker to check for length. Finally each component was mounted up aft. The cedar block provided an excellent mount for the ram.
4. Run the cables
Run all the cables, ensuring that they are supported by suitable cable mounts every 30cm.
5. Connect the cables
Connect all cables following the instructions in the manual.
6. Commission
The commissioning of the autopilot involves two stages. Firstly there is a process carried out with the boat not moving (i.e. on the hardstand or in a pen). The second process requires sea trials. That is, the boat is now moving. All manuals for all autopilots go into the commissioning process in great detail and it would be very wise to follow these instructions carefully.
7. Sea trials
These enable the autopilot to understand the vessel. For example, whether the vessel responds quickly or slowly to various amounts of applied helm. Also in the sea trials the compass is corrected by turning the boat in various circles. During this process, our specific Ray Marine pilot "learned" about our boat's manoeuvrability. This is a kind of "fuzzy logic".
Proof of the pudding
Some of our re-fit was undertaken as we sailed south towards El Salvador. This enabled us to get the necessary engineering and other bits and pieces where we could. But most of all, it enabled us to get out there and enjoy our boat. Raymarine America thought that our installation was excellent, which will be a comfortable thought when we are in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
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Water Street is under water again.
St. Paul has temporarily closed Water Street (also called Lilydale Road) to vehicle and pedestrian traffic between Highway 13 and Plato Boulevard due to flooding.
The Pool and Yacht Club and Harriet Island remain open to visitors.
"We continue to monitor the National Weather Service's flood forecasts with the spring melt and will keep Water Street closed until the anticipated flood waters have receded," said Kathy Lantry, St. Paul's Director of Public Works.
The Mississippi River has risen four feet. Minor flood stage happens at 14 feet. Closing Water Street is a precautionary measure and part of the city's flood response plan. Last year, the city closed the area on April 26.
No other streets in St. Paul are threatened by rising river levels at this time.
For updates, go online to http://www.stpaul.gov.


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The A-Z History of London by Philip Parker
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A history of London's changing landscape over the last 100 years.
Join us for a talk and glass of wine with author Philip Parker, as we celebrate the publication of his new book The A-Z History of London. (published 3rd October 2019)
For the last century A-Z maps have been the trusted and reliable source of mapping for Londoners. As the face of London has changed so have the maps. We look forward to learn about these changes and as Philip reveals how the city has evolved over the last one hundred years.
Did you know that Wembley Stadium used to be a Greyhound racing circuit; the Millennium Dome is the biggest structure of its kind in the world and the London Eye was not the first big wheel in London?
London's skyline has gone from Big Ben and Tower Bridge to include the Tate Modern and The Shard. Several ill-fated projects appeared on maps, including London Millennium Tower and The Sparkplug, which never quite made it into the city's skyline.
Tickets £4 (redeemable against the price of The A-Z History of London by Philip Parker - published 3rd October 2019).
Includes a glass of wine/soft drink.
Philip Parker is a historian specializing in the classical and medieval world. He is the author of many books including co-author of The Times History of the World in Maps (Collins 2014); History of Britain in Maps (Collins 2017) and General Editor of The Great Trade Routes: A History of Cargoes and Commerce Over Land and Sea (Anova 2012). Philip previously worked as a diplomat and a publisher of historical atlases. He lives in central London.
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The Lost Wisdom of the Magi – A Novel by Susie Helme
Charlotte Lebon 26 July 2021
"Qumran-where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found" by Marion Doss is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
The lost wisdom of the Magi: a Jewish girl from Babylon
People turn to historical fiction for various reasons. Some, like the fans of Regency romance or Downton Abbey, are attracted by the costume and décor. Some, such as the readers of Hilary Mantel's trilogy, like the revelations of political intrigue. This also gives a famous historic character, like Thomas Cromwell, some inner thoughts.
So what, I asked myself, as I embarked on reading The Lost 'Wisdom of the Magi', is the attraction of choosing a period and a culture so far removed from our own? It is set in the first century AD and the protagonist, Sophia, is a Jewish girl from Babylon.
The plot is broadly divided into five phases: Sophia's life in Babylon in a family of well-settled Jews, her father being a keeper of manuscripts; her flight across the desert with Nabatean merchants; seven years with a strict Jewish sect; her allegiance to the zealots in the time of the Roman attacks on Jerusalem, and finally looking back in old age, from a female academy in Alexandria.
Historical basis of the novel
The source material for The Lost Wisdom of the Magi, as far as I could discern, is drawn first from the history of the Jews written by Flavius Josephus towards the end of the first century. By this time this prominent Jew of Pharisee background was a keen collaborator of the Romans. Second it relies on the Qumran texts discovered in 1947 in the caves around the Dead Sea.
The sect which collected and hid these ancient Hebrew manuscripts has been well described by Jewish scholar, Geza Vermes, in An Introduction to the Complete Dead Sea Scrolls.
Most of the Qumran scrolls are variant texts of the Hebrew Bible, which pre-date the Greek Septuagint on which Judaism depended in subsequent centuries. They have therefore been eagerly exegeted by recent Hebrew scholars. However, other Qumran texts contain the rules of the sect, calendars and astrology and magic spells. It is more this "Magi Wisdom" material that is utilised in this novel.
Diversity rules
One of the thought-provoking aspects of the novel is that it shows how multicultural and multilingual life in imperial societies can be. The heroine studies with her father in a Babylonian library, having access to texts written in various Semitic languages. She is particularly struck by ancient "Chaldee" script written on a potsherd. She carries this with her as a talisman. Her quest for the Semitic "names of God" is one that both Islam and Judaism share even today.
The heroine enjoys her life with an Arab merchant caravan, before reaching her destination located somewhere in the countryside near the Dead Sea. This is Qumran, home of the sect, lightly disguised by another name. There the organisation has concentric circles of leaders, priest, initiates and the proselytised. These may be Jewish converts from the Greek speaking communities, or even slaves.
Indeed this is a multicultural world familiar to readers of the New Testament, with its stories of the various languages of Pentecost, and of Peter's vision that released new Christians from observing Jewish dietary laws. Christianity takes no pride of place in this novel. It is just one of the Messianic sects among many, as depicted also in other books by Vermes.
Invisible women in a man's world
Theresa Dickens June 22, 2021
Women's place in the world
Where this novel wrenches historical material to fit modern preoccupations is in its treatment of women. Of course, feminist Biblical scholars in modern times have rehabilitated Mary Magdalene; they have pointed out that early Christian patriarchy had pushed the leadership of women in the early church into insignificance.
In this novel, not Mary, but rather the New Testament characters of Tabitha and Joanna are given more prominence. They are noted mainly for their organisation of food banks and clinics.
The heroine, Sophia, does not align with the Christians, but with the zealots. They are the true patriots who will fight to the last for the "new Jerusalem". This consists of a vision of Jewish rule purified of corruption and collaboration with the Romans. Sophia's most foul curses are upon the corrupt priests of the Temple, the collaborators and the rich who are more preoccupied with saving their properties than with the patriotic need to save Jerusalem.
Women across the world
Wanda Wright March 7, 2021
An unusual marriage
As a contrast to this confusing conflict of sect against sect, religious fanaticism against corrupt power-seekers, there is the Greek slave, Athanasios, a scribe for a Jewish dealer in manuscripts. Although sceptical of religion, magic and prophecy, he ends up as the husband of Sophia, fighting alongside the zealots when the Romans lay siege to Jerusalem. So the ascetic devotee of Jewish rules and rites yields to the erotic embrace of the handsome but scarred slave, even in the midst of the war.
She thus breaks Jewish taboos of marrying outside the religion. Is this a touch of modern multiculturalism? Or does it actually reflect the multicultural Mediterranean world of the first century AD? It also crosses taboos of class: a free-born Jewish woman marrying a slave. Was this, one wonders, also the attraction of early Christianity? That its ekklesia (churches or assemblies) welcomed those who married out, or who were the half-in, half-out families of the Jewish Diaspora?
Fighting a lost cause
The later chapters of this novel describe in all gory detail the fighting between the Jewish defenders, and the Roman legions. As with similar accounts of the clash of imperial soldiers with resistant tribes (in the history of any Empire with surviving military accounts), the gist is that the impassioned patriots had no hope of victory against well-trained and armed imperial forces.
What is the Lost Wisdom of the Magi?
What exactly is the Lost Wisdom of the Magi? I was expecting maybe a lot of astrology, magic spells and use of herbs. There is some of that, especially in the first part of the book. But I found myself being more drawn to the political analysis underlying the plot. The vision of New Jerusalem was lost because the Jews could not unite, sect against sect, one leader against another.
That has a modern ring. How often have we had a vision, even a plan, for some project for the improvement of human society, only to find that it dissolves into power-struggles. Sophia's view, in her final advice to her sisters of the Academy is:
"The interpretation of chesed – Love thy neighbour – is Jews, Gentiles, Samaritans, even Romans. Do not fight each other; fight together against Satan and the Rich."


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Little Richard Dead at 87
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Music icon Little Richard (Richard Penniman) has passed away. He was 87.
The rock legend passed away on Saturday morning (May 9), Pastor Bill Minson told AP. Minson, a close friend of Little Richard, said he spoke to both the artist's son and brother. He also relayed that the cause of death is unknown.
Penniman's son, Danny Jones Penniman, confirmed the news of his father's passing to Rolling Stone.
In 2016, funk musician Bootsy Collins shared on Facebook that his friend Little Richard was not healthy.
"He is not in the best of health so I ask all the Funkateers to lift him up," he wrote.
Over his career, Little Richard sold over 30 million records and was dubbed the "father of rock" by many. He was best known for his hits "Tutti Frutti" and "Good Golly Miss Molly." Both the Beatles and Prince covered his songs.
In 1986, Little Richard was included within the inaugural class of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees along with Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis.
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These types of fishing baits could be considered as the most effective worms that could be used for divergent kinds of rigging applications. The fish bait can be fitted on spinner bait trailers as well as jigs and still they would work just fine.
The fishing bait is made of high-quality material that not only enhances its durability but it also increases the ease with which the target fish types would be lured by the bait. The fish bait is also designed with three-dimensional eyes that make it an effective catching tool for the fish.
Tail does not wiggle upon acquisition (you have to keep it in an open container with the tail bent towards the head for at least a week to attain the wiggle effect in the water).
This is one of the most exceptional fish baits that can be used to lure and catch fish found in fresh water such as Salmon, Trout, and Bass. The spinnerbaits attached on the hook are very visible thus making it easy for these lures to attract the less suspecting fish found in the surrounding water. The fish bait comes in a package that has five pieces of bait. Although the outer surface of these fish baits may feel and appear soft, the truth is that the fish baits are soft and of an ideal weight that would enable an effective swimming action making the fish lures highly attractive to other fish.
The fish baits weight makes it possible for the luring bait to exhibit the best swimming action while in water so that they could easily catch the attention of other fish in the surrounding water. This fishing bait samples would be perceived as live moving small fish thus dinner for the big types of fish.
This tool can be used in capturing different fish types in both fresh and salt water. Provided other fish are attracted to the baitfish samples perhaps due to their attractive high visibility, there would an increasing chance of the predator fish types biting the hooked fish leading to their capture. If used properly, this type of fish bait can help anglers to capture as many fish as they deem necessary.
The fish bait has a good weight that would help create a more effective ripple effect to make it appear as though he bait samples were actual fish moving. Also, the coloring on the surface of the fish baits is highly visible making the bait noticeable by oncoming fish. These two features would guarantee that the person who acquires this type of fish catching tool would be able to capture as many fish as he or she desires as long as the fishing bait is attached to the fishing nets and strings in the right manner.
Each lure has a length of approximately 2 cm. A single lure weighs an estimated 0.1 grams.
The fishing bait is acquired with a dozen pieces. The 12 pieces are made in the shape of a butterfly perhaps with the intent of grasping the attention of some of the fish that love feeding on different kinds of insects.
The fishing hooks have been perfectly hand-tied by experts with a vast knowledge of how the best fishing equipment work. The hooks attached to these types of baits are not only strong but they have very sharp ends that would immediately capture fish when they bite on the bait they would mistake for food.
Once you purchase this type of fish bait, you would not regret having made purchase in the first place for a number of reasons that would be outlined in the following assertions. The baits come in a variety of vivid colors that easily grasp the attention of the fish in the water. However, these types of fish baits would be best suited for capturing fish found in running water as opposed to the fish found in still water.
The color changing fishing bait is an effective tool that can be used in harvesting bass fish. The fish bait was designed to be used as a fish bait within shallow and deep waters.
The fish baits have a glowing outlook in the water and they would change color now and then provide a very alluring scene for the fish. Most fish mistake the glowing nature of the fish for live fish that they could attack as prey. The glowing design makes these types of fish bait perfect to be used during the night. It's the best tool for catching bass fish, walleye, trout fish and many other kinds of fish. The fishing bait's design makes it perfect to be used on both shallow and deep water fishing grounds. The color of the fishing baits transform based on the temperature of the water.
The material used in making these types of fishing baits makes the baits soft and increasingly flexible so that bait would appear to be in constant motion while in the water. This helps in creating a scenario that the fish cannot resist swimming toward, to get a good meal for the day.
This product is manufactured in the United States with the finest materials that make the baits flexible and soft so that the fish in the water would find it difficult to resist the temptation of trying out the lucrative delicacies that they are subjected to by the fish harvesting lovers. The alluring outward appearance is one of the factors that make this product quite enticing to any potential buyer with the desire to have the best fishing outcome.
These types of fishing bait are designed with a shrimp-like shape and made of very soft material. The Shelure fishing bait can both be used on freshwater as well as salty water. It is largely used for trapping fish types such as Bass, Salmon, and Trout. Comes in a package with different types of shrimp bait that can be used as a lure for different fish types or species.
The bait is made of a high-quality soft plastic material that helps improve its flexibility when in water. This material used in making the bait makes it easier for the bait to wiggle in the water in such a way that it would appear to be moving on its own.
This fishing bait is very easy to use. All that an individual would be required to do is to hook the fish lures on the fishhook and deep the lure together with the hook into the water so that you could catch the best fish you greatly desire. The silicone shrimp is very easy to use and it can be set up easily even by the first time users.
When in water, the baits have a lifelike appearance. The lures are soft and they have a realistic design that makes it very difficult for the fish in the water to resist the temptation of having the baits for their meal. Subsequently, with this type of fishing bait, you would be able to have the best experience of your life fishing whether you decide to go fishing in an area with a fresh water source or if you decide to go fishing in an area with salty water. What any one person would like, angler or not, is a memorable experience throughout their fishing activities and this particular type of fishing bait provides consumers with a one of a kind experience.
This fishing bait comes in a variety of colors. It is made of a hard plastic material with tackle hooks. It is the best type of spinnerbait that you could use for bass fishing. In as much as this particular spinnerbait may have fewer vibrations, it is designed in such a manner that it would have a more visible flash when in use.
The fishing bait has a metallic hook engulfed with a soft skirt made of silicone. The bait weighs close to 16.3 grams, which makes it submersible in the water without the need for additional weight to make it easy for the bait to sink in the water.
A new full package of the fishing bait of this type comes with at least four pieces of spinner-baits that are designed in different colors to serve the divergent needs of consumers. The different colors of the fishing baits also make it easier to attract and capture different categories of fish present in the water.
The hook fitted on this bait is of the highest quality standard, it is strong and very sharp making it easier to have a good grip of the fish caught by the bait to prevent it from getting off the hook once caught. The bait pieces have a bright color that makes it easy for fish to spot in the water. The manner in which the fishing baits swing in the water is also very alluring to the fish. Fish attack aggressive on the thought that they are actually on a hunt for actual prey only to end up snared by the hooks.
This fishing bait has a flow-through design. The interior part of the fish bait is designed in a way that enables the fishing bait to remain afloat when in use. The body structure of the fish baits also plays a significant role in preventing the baits from snagging. This helps in ensuring that the fishhooks stay solidly hooked onto the hook such that the fish that would be lured by the bait would be trapped onto the hook with a single bite of the fish bait. The hollow body of the fish bait makes it appear as if it is making actual frog movements in an open water source, a kind of movement that makes the bait irresistible to the less suspecting fish species in the water. Such a feature, in turn, makes fishing a simple and much more enjoyable activity.
The material used in manufacturing this type of fish bait is extremely soft and elastic. Also, the hooks integrated as part of these types of fishing bait are extremely sharp and strong to enable a good grasping of the fish caught until they are emptied into the harvesting basket.
The fish bait is made with a double hook design that provides the bait with an excellent grip action. This helps significantly in keeping the caught fish attached to the sharp hooks for as long as possible before being detached from the hook. This enhances individuals' chances of returning home with a fish harvest in a case whereby other anglers may return home with little to no harvest.
The hooks are made of a durable material that holds perfectly to the bait such that the bait can easily maneuver through water plants without detaching from the water surface or hanging up more so in areas that are characterized by intense quantities of weed plants or lily pads. With this type of bait, you would never be worried about not being able to catch fish in particular segments of the fishing ground that might have been overwhelmed by water plants.
The dynamic lures are solidly constructed. This is so that the bait would not disintegrate when the user drives the hook through it. The solidity also helps the fishing bait to remain intact even when the user ends up with numerous fish stack on the hook. With this type of fishing bait, you would be able to secure any type of hook regardless of its size to the bait. Once the fish bait is attached, different fish types would most definitely attack with the hope of satisfying their starvation.
The exceptional color of the fish bait would most definitely attract the curious fish in the water. However, the thick design of the baits structure helps in hiding the hook so that individuals could land as many fish as possible. On a good day, you could go home with a bounty harvest when you use this type of fish bait in the right manner by following the instructions on how to best use this type of fishing bait.
The bait is made to appear alive when in water so that it could create the false impression that there is a live prey in the surrounding. Besides, fish usually feeds on living creatures hence making the fishing bait to appear to be alive provides an added advantage for the majority of fishing baits.
This fish bait has a thick and durable design. The design and material used in making the fish bait make the fish baits to last longer than the soft baits that have widely been used in the past. Consequentially, acquiring this particular fishing bait would save a person who wishes to acquire viable fishing bait a lot of money that would have otherwise been spent in acquiring alternative fishing baits to replace the short-lived types of fishing bait.
The fishing bait has been integrated with two solid magnum rattles that play the important role of guarding the delicate parts of the fishing bait against the adverse effects of heavy weed plants found in the water.
The Booyah Boo is designed with a flat bottom that can rise 18 degrees high. The fish bait is designed in a way that it can easily penetrate through heaps of weed plants while retaining its luring effect to attract the fish found in the surrounding areas. The fishing bait works efficiently on any kind of water body.
The hook in this type of fishing bait is made of nickel. It is an all-purpose fishing bait that is perfect for flipping, pitching and casting in the deeper waters. The fishing bait also comes in a variety of colors consumers could choose. It also comes in different sizes. The varieties help consumers have an easy time selecting the types of fishing bait that they could use during the different seasons of the year. The jig works miracles by attracting the fish that swim at the bottom to swim to the water surface, for instance, the bass fish. In addition, the angle at which the line is tied in relation to the hook places the hook at a vantage position ready to sting fish that would bite.
The lower segment of the fishing bait is made of numerous strands of silicone material that are structured in the shape of a skirt. This feature helps in grasping the attention of the fish in the water and improves on its quality making it worth every penny.
Choosing a fishing bait, the bait should be one that would serve its required purpose and at the same time help in conserving the environment. Nevertheless, it is important to take precaution in choosing a suitable fishing bait because any mistake made in the process of selecting a fishing bait would mean that the user would experience flaws in conducting fishing activities. You may end up not catching any fish if instructions on how best to use the different fishing baits are not followed as required.
Whether you are casting far or dropping a line in close by, fishing lures and bait will help elevate your chances at a catch. Choosing the wrong fishing gear would greatly discourage one from the experience and even result in a lack of interest in continuing with any fishing activity. The following are some of the fishing baits that are largely used by most fishing experts rated for quality, price, and performance.
The success in individuals' fishing activities is highly determined with the type of bait that they would choose. Some people would prefer using lunch leftovers, leeches or worms to catch fish a technique that works well for a majority of people. While some would prefer using natural bait, other people consider it more productive to use the artificial types of bait to attract and capture fish.
A majority of anglers prefer natural bait (alive or dead) to artificial bait, as the natural bait is considered a more effective fishing tool. Fish would always be attracted to the bait because of its outward lively appearance and the bait's natural smell. Examples of natural bait that can be used for fishing include worms, shrimp, insects, and in certain cases ants. The type of paid chosen would depend on the type of fish that an individual would wish to capture. Nevertheless, it is not advised to transfer natural bait from one location to another as doing so may interfere with the natural way of life or it may disrupt the ecosystem by interfering with the manner in which the animals would behave in their natural environment. Therefore, anyone who wishes to use natural bait should use local fish as bait to help retain the balance in the ecosystem.
These types of bait move and have a physical appearance that is more or else similar to that of natural bait of the similar type. The resemblance makes fish easily attracted to these types of bait when in water. However, when compared to the natural bait countless people would prefer the artificial fish bait because it comes with numerous benefits such as durability, and the artificial fish baits are easy to maintain for as long as individuals would use them in the required manner.
People would also buy a fishing bait based on how durable the product is. The most effective fishing bait is one that would guarantee that you would be able to use it for a prolonged duration before going for the option of buying another fishing bait. The type of material used in constructing the fishing bait determines its durability.
Effective fishing bait is one with a bright and attractive outward look. Most fish are always attracted to glittering substances because most fish types that they attack as their prey have a vivid outside appearance even in the water. It is for the reasons as proclaimed above that the majority of fishing bait manufacturers always strive to ensure that they integrate a glittering surface on the fishing baits.
Fishing may be an important activity in individuals' lives whether it was conducted for recreational purposes, for food or for commercial purposes. However, whenever we engage in fishing activities of any kind we should remember to conserve our natural environment by every means possible.
The type of fish bait that is most suitable for you as a consumer is dependent on the type of water that you wish to conduct your fishing activities whether it is freshwater or salty water. There are baits that would work perfectly on freshwater and others that would work perfectly on salty water. Other fish baits can be used on both fresh water as well as salty water.
q: Are the color changing baits reusable?
Of course, they can be re-used because they are made of soft plastic material. The soft plastic material regains its original size and shapes even after the fish bites on the bait. The prolonged use of this type of bait in the water does not affect the bait's glow in any way. For as long as the bait would be used, it would stay colorful and a reliable bait with good care.
q: How long would the Shelure fishing bait remain luminous?
The fishing bait would always be luminous. However, in situations whereby the light on the fishing baits deem or they become weak, a torchlight or sunlight would help the fishing baits regain their luminous states once more. In such a case, proper care and maintenance of the baits would help retain the baits' luminous states.
q: How many treble hooks does a hard spinner bait have?
Each bait is fitted with two treble hooks. The features of the tools are clearly labeled on the manual of the equipment that would be acquired at the point of purchase. If you make the right decision then you would be sure to acquire the most effective type of fishing bait.


The old Santa Fe Trail was established in 1821, and the area has been a focal point for new ideas blended with old traditions and a sense of history ever since. Santa Fe is a unique blend of culture, history, art, ideas, activities, culinary adventure and even some pretty good golf about five hours south of Denver.
The Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi, which by modern standards is intimate with 58 rooms, is an excellent downtown lodging option. Rooms feature local art and Southwestern touches, and your dog is even welcome at the Anasazi. The restaurant was just updated, into revamped bar adjacent to a tequila lounge area that leads into the dining area. Try the Trout BLT for something different.
The La Fonda on the Plaza is the oldest hotel is Sante Fe. Originally built as an iconic Harvey Hotel in 1922, it has undergone significant renovation. The Terrace Suites in the La Fonda is almost a hotel within a hotel with a concierge, separate entrances, and private amenities. The hotel boasts original art in the hallways and great rooms. If you want to roam downtown, this is the cultural epicenter, with just about everything equal walking distance from the La Fonda.
The Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder at 16 minutes north of the city center on Route 84 gives you a full-fledged casino resort close to the artistic action. Each room has a kiva or a small indian fireplace for a cultural touch. The spaciously appointed suites are the best option at the Buffalo Thunder. If you want the ultimate, then the Governor's Suite is the over-the-top lodging option. The lobby and halls serve as a Native American art exhibit, and the Hotel has the largest conference center in the area. The Red Sage is THE steakhouse in the area with local steaks and buffalo with interesting sides such as spicy spaghetti squash.
Dining in Santa Fe goes in every direction. Imagine artists as chefs with extreme individuality, attention to detail and combine that with a little gunslinger attitude. Sure, they get along, but there is some of who is the biggest-bawdiest-best in the bunch mentality. Their creative competitiveness is your culinary gain.
The Tune-Up Café serves from breakfast to dinner with an El Salvadoran twist. You order at the counter, yet the food is incredible. French toast to tilt the Eifel tower and the best steak & eggs plate in town.
Andiamo is a great Italian option, with the standouts of the Lasagna Bolognese and the Penne with Spicy House-made Lamb Sausage, ingredients made on premises. The profiteroles, puffed pastry with ice cream will make you think about Naples.
Want Southwestern dishes in a festive & Mexican Deco atmosphere? La Choza serves red chili & green chili themed dishes, and an array of vegetarian items. Wash down the magnificent Chili Rellenos and the enchiladas with one of the vast array of margaritas.
Chef Martin Rios, a Beard finalist, is the Picasso of the kitchen at Restaurant Martin. Each creation is a blend of exceptional creativity, taste, and plating. Standouts include the crispy Berkshire Pork Tenderloin and the Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon. Rios is the creator of the best side dish ever: the truffle orzo mac & cheese. The Soft Chocolate Decadence with hazelnut ice cream is representative of his culinary mastery – creativity, balance and visual appeal with everything made on the premises.
Saddle up at the Cowgirl BBQ when you need some drenched meat and some brew as a chaser. Their El Diablo sauce is by far the hottest and best BBQ sauce on the planet. The Mother Burger is a beef-bacon-bison combination with green chili, cheese, tomato and truffle fries. This wins the local votes in the chili cheeseburger trail competition just about every year.
History and fine dining combine at Eloisa, the home of Chef John Rivera Sedlar, with a family tie to his aunt, Jeronima, who cooked for the artist Georgia O'Keeffe. Best described as southwestern adventure dining with dishes like Pastrami tacos and Potato Encrusted Scallops. If you want a Sage Martini, the bar is the after-work scene with the vast collection of craft cocktails.
Open just a few months, the Fire & Hops Gastropub features fantastic pub food with an unusual selection. The choices include the risotto with beets and goat cheese, slow roasted shepherds lamb, and a sesame noodle salad. Cap the night with beer ice cream made on site. Now that is a good use of an IPA.
Golf is just as good and diverse as the eateries. Cochiti is about 35 minutes from Downtown. The holes meander through the elevated mesa with direction changes that make each hole different. It is serene, relaxing and visually pleasing at the same time with incredible conditions. The Kiva restaurant on site has been improved to feature cook to order food, which is far better than average golf course fare, so plan on eating there for lunch during your round.
The Towa Golf Club is three separate nines adjacent to the Buffalo Thunder. Choose from Valley, Pinion and Boulders courses all of which are visually stunning. From the courses you have an unobstructed view of the ski area to the east and Espanola valley to the west. Boredom is not on the golf menu here. Extensive renovations starting in 2014 included removing 28 bunkers on the three courses, and re-forming the rest of the traps as more player-friendly.
The Black Mesa Golf Club about 37 minutes north of town, is links golf combined with Mesa geography. Warm up before you play as you will need every shot you have to navigate the course. About three years ago, Black Mesa had turf problems, but an infusion of resources from the Santa Clara tribe is quickly remedying the situation.
Sante Fe has an impressive spirits industry that is ramping up in artistic fashion enchanted twists on old favorites. Sante Fe Spirits sprung from a local orchard, with the first product an Apple brandy. Their most famous product, the Colkegan whiskey is smoked with mesquite wood. Their Wheeler's Gin uses sage and cholla blossoms among other botanicals, while their Atapino liqueur uses pinon nuts.
The Estrella Del Norte Vineyards are 25 minutes north of downtown and have won numerous awards for their Pinot Noir. Their Holy Mole is a red wine combined with almond and chocolate.
The Black Mesa Winery, not far from the Black Mesa Golf Club, about 45 minutes north of Santa Fe and also has a tasting room in Taos. The 2011 Cabernet won a Jefferson Cup merit award, and you can share a pour with Sola, the winery cat.
Need to relax? The Wo' P'in at the Buffalo Thunder has a full-service salon and exceptional wet areas. The expression means "Medicine Mountain," and they have an herbalist on staff that mixes local organic products used in the treatments. The Desert Sage Massage uses local sage oil to enhance the head, scalp and body massage.
The New Mexico National Guard History Museum features an extensive display of memorabilia from the Bataan Death March of WWII. The 200th and 515th Coast Artillery regiments from New Mexico only had 900 survivors of this ordeal from 1800 who started. Remember their service, sacrifice and suffering with a visit.


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#include "lama_ff_synergy.h"
#include "../option_parser.h"
#include "../plugin.h"
#include "landmarks_graph_rpg_sasp.h"

static SynergyPlugin lama_ff_synergy_plugin(
    "lm_ff_syn", LamaFFSynergy::create_heuristics);

LamaFFSynergy::HeuristicProxy::HeuristicProxy(LamaFFSynergy *synergy_)
    : Heuristic(g_default_heuristic_options) {
    synergy = synergy_;
    is_first_proxy = false;
}

void LamaFFSynergy::HeuristicProxy::initialize() {
    if (!synergy->initialized) {
        synergy->initialize();
        is_first_proxy = true;
    }
}

LamaFFSynergy::LamaFFSynergy(const HeuristicOptions &options,
                             LandmarksGraph &lm_graph,
                             bool lm_pref_, bool lm_admissible_, bool lm_optimal_,
                             bool use_action_landmarks_)
    : lama_heuristic_proxy(this), ff_heuristic_proxy(this),
      lm_pref(lm_pref_), lm_admissible(lm_admissible_),
      lm_optimal(lm_optimal_),
      use_action_landmarks(use_action_landmarks_) {
    cout << "Initializing LAMA-FF Synergy Object" << endl;
    lama_heuristic = new LandmarkCountHeuristic(options, lm_graph,
                                                lm_pref, lm_admissible, lm_optimal,
                                                use_action_landmarks_);
    //lama_heuristic->initialize(); // must be called here explicitly
    exploration = lama_heuristic->get_exploration();
    initialized = false;
}

void LamaFFSynergy::get_lama_preferred_operators(std::vector<const Operator *> &result) {
    result.insert(result.end(),
                  lama_preferred_operators.begin(),
                  lama_preferred_operators.end());
}

void LamaFFSynergy::get_ff_preferred_operators(std::vector<const Operator *> &result) {
    result.insert(result.end(),
                  ff_preferred_operators.begin(),
                  ff_preferred_operators.end());
}

void LamaFFSynergy::compute_heuristics(const State &state) {
    /* Compute heuristics and pref. ops. and store results;
       actual work is delegated to the heuristics. */

    exploration->set_recompute_heuristic();
    lama_preferred_operators.clear();
    ff_preferred_operators.clear();

    lama_heuristic->evaluate(state);
    if (!lama_heuristic->is_dead_end()) {
        lama_heuristic_value = lama_heuristic->get_heuristic();
        lama_heuristic->get_preferred_operators(lama_preferred_operators);
    } else {
        lama_heuristic_value = -1;
    }

    exploration->evaluate(state);
    if (!exploration->is_dead_end()) {
        ff_heuristic_value = exploration->get_heuristic();
        exploration->get_preferred_operators(ff_preferred_operators);
    } else {
        ff_heuristic_value = -1;
    }
}

bool LamaFFSynergy::lama_reach_state(const State &parent_state,
                                     const Operator &op, const State &state) {
    return lama_heuristic->reach_state(parent_state, op, state);
}

void
LamaFFSynergy::create_heuristics(const std::vector<string> &config,
                                 int start, int &end,
                                 vector<Heuristic *> &heuristics) {
    bool lm_admissible_ = false;
    bool lm_optimal_ = false;
    bool use_action_landmarks_ = true;
    HeuristicOptions common_options;

    if (config[start + 1] != "(")
        throw ParseError(start + 1);

    LandmarksGraph *lm_graph = OptionParser::instance()->parse_lm_graph(
        config, start + 2, end, false);
    ++end;

    if (lm_graph == 0)
        throw ParseError(start);

    if (config[end] != ")") {
        end++;
        NamedOptionParser option_parser;

        common_options.add_option_to_parser(option_parser);

        option_parser.add_bool_option("admissible",
                                      &lm_admissible_,
                                      "get admissible estimate");
        option_parser.add_bool_option("optimal",
                                      &lm_optimal_,
                                      "optimal cost sharing");
        option_parser.add_bool_option("alm",
                                      &use_action_landmarks_,
                                      "use action landmarks");
        option_parser.parse_options(config, end, end, false);
        ++end;
    }
    if (config[end] != ")")
        throw ParseError(end);

    bool lm_pref_ = true; // this will always be the case because it
                          // does not make sense to use the synergy without
                          // using lm preferred operators
    LamaFFSynergy *lama_ff_synergy = new LamaFFSynergy(
        common_options, *lm_graph,
        lm_pref_, lm_admissible_,
        lm_optimal_, use_action_landmarks_);

    heuristics.push_back(lama_ff_synergy->get_lama_heuristic_proxy());
    heuristics.push_back(lama_ff_synergy->get_ff_heuristic_proxy());
    return;
}