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I'm in the process of editing my "Papers" project that I am planning to publish here in a few weeks, and I keep stumbling across book reviews and other pieces that I think will also make interesting blog posts. This morning, I came across this reader response I wrote for one of my favorite books that I have ever read for school and thought I would share it with you. Here's a throw-back Thursday review of a book that I read in the spring of 2011.
After thousands of years, the mystery of Christ's whereabouts from the time he was 12 until the age of 30 has been solved. Christopher Moore's Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal, is Biff's often hysterical account of the life of Christ during this oft-debated period. Throughout this novel, Moore explores such deep theological questions as the divinity of Christ and free will, using modern language sometimes reminiscent of a contemporary television sitcom. Moore manages to integrate a high level of intellectual humor throughout most of the novel. For me, Lamb has earned the cliché, "laugh out loud." In fact, it wouldn't surprise me to hear that Biff himself had coined the phrase to begin with.


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Charles Edward Knister
Dr. Charles Edward Knister was born on the 11th of February, 1881 in Maidstone Twp, Essex County, Ontario. His parents, Adam Knister and the former Nancy Ann Hill were farmers and he had a younger brother named Almer.
Dr. Knisters primary education was in a local school and prior to attending university, he graduated from Essex High School. While in his first year at university, he achieved top honors for a scholarship with 2 other students. Dr. Knister graduated M.B. (with honours) from The University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1903.
Dr. Knister returned to his roots and opened his medical office in Staples (Essex County). He eventually moved to Comber, (also in Essex County). Initially Dr. Knister travelled to his patients using a horse and buggy and a cutter in the winter.
In 1904, Dr. Knister operated the first privately owned telephone system in Ontario. The line ran on fence posts from Staples to Comber and had 247 telephones connected to it. Dr. Knister sold the telephone business to the Tilbury West Municipal Telephone System in 1912 and at that time there were 247 telephones on the system.
Dr Knister married Mary Ethel Forbes on the 30th of June, 1906 in Detroit, Michigan. According to her birth record, Mrs. Knister was born in Lambton County on the 28th of September 1883. She and her twin brother Joseph were the eldest of 6 children born to Peter Forbes and the former Jennett DeGursey. Her siblings beside Joseph included; Bella, Peter, Stanley and Russell. According to the 1901 census, the Forbes family resided in Tilbury West Twp where her father was a hotel keeper.
Dr and Mrs. Knister were the proud parents of a son, Russell Edward Knister who was born on the 28th of March, 1907 in Comber. Dr. Knister travelled the short distance to Tilbury and to homes in the surrounding area on a regular basis to deliver babies and to tend to the sick. His name appears on numerous birth and death records. Dr. Knister served as the Medical Officer of Health for Tilbury West, Tilbury North and Rochester Twp. In 1967 he received a Centennial Medal for his dedication to the health of Canadians.
Dr. Knister enjoyed bowling and umpiring baseball games in his spare time. He belonged to the Parviam Lodge No 395 in Comber.
Mrs. Knister died on the 6th of September, 1974. Dr. Knister died on the 15th of June, 1978. They are buried at the McDowell Cemetery, 7000 Gracey Sideroad, Tilbury West Twp, Essex County, Ontario. The doctors parents are also buried there.
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Alisha Bernhardt will participate for a third year in the Eskenazi Health Palliative Care program event Ride to Remember.
The 6th annual Ride to Remember is an event put on by the Eskenazi Health Palliative Care program where riders join together in order to honor the patients the palliative care program had who passed away in the last year. Riders will ride along a 160-mile route from Terre Haute, Ind. to Richmond, Ind. in conjunction with Ride Across Indiana (RAIN). RAIN is put on by the Bloomington Bicycle Club.
Riders of team Eskenazi Health will wear Eskenazi Health jersey's and carry with them a card with the names of every patient lost in the last year under the care of palliative care.
The event will take place on July 11, with the start line located at St. Mary of the Woods College in Terre Haute, Ind. There will be designated stops along the route for riders to refuel themselves with food and water all the way to the finish line in Richmond, Ind.
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Review - - Sweet Tomorrows
Sweet Tomorrows
By Debbie Macomber
Publisher: Ballantine
Debbie Macomber takes her reader back to Cedar Cove and the Rose Harbor Inn for the fifth novel in her current series. Mark Taylor, who returned to Iraq to rescue an Iraqi informant who became a close friend during Mark's tours of duty with U. S. military intelligence, has been gone for nine months. Jo Marie Rose, the owner of the inn, has heard from him only twice. However much she loves Mark, she refuses to allow herself to repeat the anguish of vainly hoping for the man she loves to come home to her that she experienced with her late husband. She tells herself that Mark is dead and, although grieving, gets on with her life, including dating a widower whose kindness and humor she finds quite appealing.
Meanwhile, Mark's self-imposed task, which he described as a "suicide mission," proves as difficult as he expected. He returns, barely alive, and Jo Marie and his love for her are key to his survival. But Mark cannot return to the life he left as a Cedar Cove handyman. He is heir to a family legacy of military service, and the Army still needs his skills. They have further plans for him, and Jo Marie refuses to live with the level of anxiety she would know as the wife of a man engaged in such work. The ordinary life the other man in her life offers seems more and more tempting.
A secondary plot involves Emily Gaffney, a young teacher who was introduced in Silver Linings, the fourth Rose Harbor book. Emily, who has two broken engagements behind her, has declared a moratorium on men and romance. She has accepted a teaching position in Cedar Cove and plans to build a new life that includes a home of her own and eventually foster children or adoption. Jo Marie has agreed to let Emily remain a guest at the inn until Emily finds the perfect house. The search for that house leads Emily into an uneasy friendship with the reclusive Nick Schwartz, a man haunted by the death of his younger brother in an automobile accident that Nick survived. Nick is drawn to Emily and to Rose Harbor Inn for the peace and healing they promise, but he is deeply troubled. His recovery is a torturous process. Emily has a problem as well that further complicates their relationship. Can the famous healing properties of the inn offer hope to these wounded spirits?
Macomber offers her usual blend of heartwarming sweetness and emotional punch in this conclusion to her Rose Harbor Inn series. The relationship between Jo Marie and Mark has slowly built through the series, and readers invested in these characters will find this novel particularly rewarding as the characters' histories cast doubt on the HEA. At the same time, new readers will find that the author has provided sufficient details to allow this book to be read as a standalone, although they may find it a less nuanced read.
I confess that I am not a fan of love triangles, particularly those that leave a nice guy with a broken heart. Consequently, the Mark/Jo Marie/Greg story line accounts for the four-star rating. Other readers may not find this a detraction. I did like the multiple first-person points of view which I thought added immediacy and power. Emily and Nick are sympathetic, engaging characters with real problems that are not simplistically resolved. The book also provides updates on former guests who have benefited from the mystical healing powers of the inn.
Debbie Macomber can always be depended upon to give her readers stories filled with poignancy, hope, and sustaining love. She does so again in Sweet Tomorrows, an almost perfect end to a solid series. If you like your women's fiction with a generous serving of "clean" romance or your romance sweetly real without descending to the saccharine, I think you will enjoy this book.
~Janga
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It was a wonderful read.
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Di August 17, 2016 at 1:18 PM
I loved the Cedar Cove series - need to catch up with the Rose Harbor Inn stories
dstoutholcomb August 17, 2016 at 6:07 PM
I enjoyed the book, but the love triangle wasn't my favorite part. I'm glad there was a HEA in the end for Jo Marie and Mark.
I loved the description of Nick's house, too.
Pamela Devereux August 17, 2016 at 6:08 PM
I will read it because I have loved the series from the start.
Her books have always been enjoyable.
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Temple Police Make Arrest in Fatal Street Racing Case
Aaron Savage Published: August 28, 2020
Juan Carlos Lumbreras - Bell County Jail Photo
A Temple man has been charged in connection to a street race in which another man was fatally injured back in February.
23-year-old Juan Carlos Lumbreras was arrested Thursday, August 27 in Belton and charged with Racing on Highway Causing Bodily Injury/Death and for Accident Involving Personal Injury/Death. Both offenses are second degree felonies.
According to Bell County Jail records, Lumberas was booked at 7:35 PM Thursday. He remained in the jail Friday morning, but no bond amount was listed.
Police say that on Saturday, February 8, 2020, Lumberas and 22-year-old Miguel Berumen were involved in an illegal street race on South General Bruce Drive in Temple near South 57th Street when Berumen struck another vehicle from behind. Berumen lost control and was ejected from his vehicle.
A warrant for Lumberas' arrest was issued on April 16, and he was taken into custody by police in Belton Thursday, August 27.
Under Texas law, participation in an illegal street race is considered a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $2,000 and/or up to 180 days in jail. Your driver's license can be suspended for up to a year, and you might get a hefty amount of community service to complete (usually around 10 hours). Repeat offenses can result in higher fines and jail time.
If someone is injured during the race, the charge becomes a third degree felony with a punishment of up to 10 years in prison.
If the injuries are serious enough or there's a fatality, the charge becomes a second degree felony and you can face 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Multiple such charges could get you a life sentence.
Street racers can also face charges of speeding, reckless driving, and evading police, and financially responsible for damages they cause.
Basically, it's not worth ending someone's life, getting anyone hurt, or going to jail just to prove yourself to someone on the street. Take it to a track or your private property if it means that much to you, but leave the rest of us alone. We have enough idiocy to watch out for while driving.
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What would one do if one is home alone on Deepawali? Sit at home and watch a movie on TV? Well, this time, I chose to sit in a small boat and watch nature in its pristine beauty inside a mangrove forest.
It happened this way, it was Diwali eve and all except me had gone to their hometowns. By the stroke of good luck, I got a call from 'in similar state' Debdyuti asking if we shall visit someplace. So that was it! We would do what we loved best, travel and take photos. So after a few rounds of discussions, and inputs from Omkar who went there a week before, we decided on Pichavaram.
A few words about Pichavaram first. This sleepy village about 250 KM from Chennai is home to the Second Largest Mangrove forest in the world and a magnificent bird century in its own. Very rare and fast diminishing, mangrove forests are jungles of mangrove trees like Avicennia and Rhizophara which remain rooted in water. A biosphere in itself, a mangrove forest is a delicate system; and though resilient to the forces of nature, has not been able to withstand the recent onslaught of the mankind. This makes Pichavaram very special, as apart from being a shelter to migratory birds of many kinds, it's one of the last stands made by the mangroves in the world.
Mangroves in Water
Coming back to our journey, well, it started badly. It was raining heavily and the cab which we had booked for the trip did not turn up. Fortunately we were able to book another cab at 5:00 AM and were able to start the journey one hour late. The route was our favorite ECR, where we picked up others from Great Lakes. But the driver did not have the permit to enter Pondichery so we had to divert to the Dindivanam route which was longer and quite boring. We reached Chidambaram at around 12:00 Noon and decided to give the Nataraja Temple a pass. From Chidambaram, Pichavaram is around 16 Km so we continued towards the main destination.
It was still raining when we reached the TTDC Boat Club at Pichavaram and we were apprehensive about the chances of them closing the boating. However after reaching there, we were relieved to know that the show was still on. So out came raincoats and umbrellas (I borrowed one from the boatman), we bought tickets boarded the "ship". The rates came to Rs 340 for 4 persons for a row boat, Rs 2 for some sort of tickets and Rs 25 per still camera.
Our Boatman
Our boatman was a diminutive middle aged man Mr. Natarajan who knew practically no English. So with whatever little Tamil I know it came on me to translate whatever he said to us (and he was a chatterbox!). Midway he stopped the boat and made us an offer we could not reuse- that he will take us into the hitherto out of bound places in the forest if we gave him Rs 100 (Rs 400 was his original quote, but his rates came down faster than the fortunes of Lehman Brother 🙂 ). Following the deal, we started. He first showed us around the lake telling us that Kamal Hassan's Dashvataram and another movie starring Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit were filmed here. He was obviously proud of the place and loved being photographed.
It was a most peculiar place, lush green mangroves everywhere and not a sight of land. Crisscrossing the jungle were narrow waterways making it the Venice of the Woods. And the peace; once you entered the forest, not a sound anywhere, not even the usual crickets and birds breaking the tranquility of the place. The Mangrove trees are not very high, about 8-10 feet in height with the roots going deep into the water. It was in such serene surroundings that we waded through slowly.
Into the Mangrove alleys
After taking along us the wider waterways, he suddenly took the boat into something what maybe be described as a mangrove-alley, a narrow path going into the forests. From here, the rains stopped coming on us, even enough sunlight could not filter through. All around us was just water and these trees, roots under us and root over our heads, protruding from the branches, making weird shapes and patters. You have to be there to get the real feeling, words or photographs shall not suffice. I don't know why but somehow, images from all sorts of movies like Anaconda, Crocodile etc flashed through my mind. We were promptly assured that these jungles were totally harmless.
So that's how we spent 2 hours happily floating in those jungles and clicking away to glory. Since it was raining, we were not able to spot any birds, maybe next time. After we came out of the place, the images were still lingering in our minds. But it was time to move on. So after some more photos from a nearby watch tower and lunch at the TTDC restaurant nearby, the food was bad, we started for Pondicherry. Some shopping, walking on the Promenade and clicking later, we were off for a great dinner at my favorite hotel, Du Parc. And then back, with some more hiccups related to the absence of permit and us getting caught for traffic rule violations.
This was our little trip to a little forest, the little memories of which will linger around for some time. We really were lucky to witness something which maybe not even be there for the coming generations to see- the magic of the mangrove forest. Thank you Debdyuti, Suvashree and Indraneel. A Diwali well spent !
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Sneha	on October 29, 2011 at 10:17 am
Like Sunderbans, is the forest at Pichavaram also linked to the sea, tides, etc.? The photographs capture the eerieness of the place so well…. Kudos!
But on a more positive note, one can't help but hope that the generations to come do get a chance of visiting such ecologies…. The recent oil spills near Mumbai and the new airport plan there has almost sealed the fate of the mangroves in the West coast… hope the Sunderbans and Pichavaram mangroves stay on……
Puru	on October 29, 2011 at 10:37 am
Thanks Sneha, Coming to your question, yes Pichavaram is next to the sea and forms the backwaters of the Bay of Bengal, its water essentially being the salty sea water. In fact, Mangrive are a natural barrier between the sea and land and were known to protect the areas under them during the Tsunamis.
I have not been to Sundarbans, but in Pichavaram, I was glad to see that the area was quite clean and the government was serious about conserving the forest. The best part was that the locals were very proud of this gift of nature and hence serious about protecting it. The only remaining threat comes from the single biggest threat to almost all the heritages in India – The Average Indian Tourist. Hope they survive the onslaught of tourism.
Debdyuti	on October 29, 2011 at 12:01 pm
What i heard is Sundarbans is much more beautiful because it's larger and you can see royal bengal tiger (if u are lucky). But there they don't take you through the small canals like in Pichavaram and it is 2-3 days trip (conducted by WB tourism), http://app.westbengaltourism.gov.in/WBTBooking/wbtdc_package.html
admin	on October 29, 2011 at 1:14 pm
True, and in Sundarbans, with Tigers around, I will not like to venture too deep into the forests 😀
Sangeeta	on October 29, 2011 at 5:49 pm
After all that has been said … I would like to add .. "I missed it." Why did u guys plan these all when I was there ??
admin	on November 1, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Those were different days Sangeeta, we has just started getting our wings. Its now only, that we are ready to fly at our wish 🙂
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Performance legend Shelton Mann premieres new work in SF
Claudia Bauer October 9, 2018Updated: October 9, 2018, 5:47 pm
Jesse Zaritt performs in the world premiere of Sara Shelton Mann's "Echo/Riding the Rapids" at ODC Theater. Photo: Paul E. Cater
Sara Shelton Mann keeps a relatively low profile, but when she emerges with a new performance, she can't be missed.
Shelton Mann's latest work, "Echo/Riding the Rapids," is an investigation into sound that she plans to perform in alongside co-creators Anya Cloud, Jesse Hewit and Jesse Zaritt. Electronic composer Pamela Z will play an original score that blends live and recorded sound.
Iterations of "Echo" have toured to Berlin and Boston, but this hometown version set for Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 11-13, is considered a world premiere.
Shelton Mann's influences range from teachers like Merce Cunningham, Alwin Nikolai and Erik Hawkins to spiritual practices like qigong and dowsing. The 2000 Guggenheim Fellow has spent five decades teaching, dancing and creating work that is inimitably her own, and her collective Contraband revamped modern interdisciplinary performance and amplified the voices of artists like Jess Curtis, Rinde Eckert and Keith Hennessy.
There's no guessing what she'll do, so show up with an open mind and let the performance immerse you.
Sara Shelton Mann: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 11-13. $30. ODC Theater, 3153 17th St., S.F. 415-863-9834. www.odc.dance
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Casa Benicarlo
Sleeps: 7 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
The villa has amazing sea and mountain views, with great spaces making the most of the views!
The large terrace and barbecue area are great for big group meals, enjoying quality tome together.
The villa is great for those seeking a quiet and peaceful base to explore the region.
Beach Nearby Ideal for Kids
Casa Benicarlo is a lovely traditional villa perched in the hills of Lloret Blau; this quiet neighbourhood is ideal for escaping the hustle and bustle of the la...
Casa Benicarlo is a lovely traditional villa perched in the hills of Lloret Blau; this quiet neighbourhood is ideal for escaping the hustle and bustle of the large towns nearby. With stunning views of the valley opening into the sea, you can really appreciate the natural beauty of the area from this home. The villa has three bedrooms for seven guests to sleep and includes a private pool and patio space.
The villa has the traditional décor seen throughout the local area, with whitewashed exterior walls matched inside, the villa has a cool and airy feel. There are simple home touches throughout the villa, with ornaments and paintings giving it a homely and welcoming atmosphere. This is a wonderful space to relax in and a great base to explore the local region.
The villa's entrance is on the first floor and opens into the open plan living and dining space. The living room has a sofa and television for some chilling out, with the dining table sitting opposite. The room has two large patio doors that provide access to the outdoor terrace. These doors bring in lots of light but also offer fantastic views of the mountains. In the next room, a fully equipped kitchen has everything to rustle up some great home cooking. The intimate space includes a couple of great practical features like a dishwasher and washing machine. The first floor is also home to one of the bedrooms, it has a double bed and access to the terrace, with lots of storage space for unpacking.
Downstairs, on the ground floor the remaining bedrooms can be found. A double bedroom and a bunk bedroom with an additional single bed complete the sleeping arrangements. The double bedroom also has lots of storage space, with both bedrooms having a more traditional aesthetic.
Outside, the villa boasts in very own private pool, from here you can continue to enjoy the views whilst you relax around the pool. A large patio area and barbecue space add to the outdoor features, making relaxing in the summer sun a real joy. Imagine spending lazy afternoons hanging around the pool and terrace, catching up with your loved ones, before relaxing into the cooler evenings with a barbecue and glass of wine to toast the wonderful holiday, a dream come true.
The bunk bedroom is quite small, with little space for all three guests.
The kitchen is on the small side, however the barbecue area outside is spacious!
Wi-Fi is available at additional cost during your stay.
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Casa Benicarlo is a traditional house (120 m2 + 1.000 m2 for plot) located in Lloret de Mar, 7 km from the beach and from the centre of Lloret, in the quiet residential area of Lloret Blau. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and it can accommodate up to 7 people
- Bedroom with a bunk bed and a single bed
- Bedroom with double bed
- Family bathroom
- Ample living room with satellite TV and access to the terrace
- Small bar
- Bedroom with double bed and access to the terrace
- Private swimming pool (4 x 9 m)
- Large patio area
- Various parasols
- Wi-Fi connection (extra cost, see T&Cs)
- Satellite TV
- Heating (extra cost, see T&Cs)
- Pets allowed (extra cost, see T&Cs)
- Cot and high chair (extra cost, see T&Cs)
Touristic Registration Number: HUTG-005018-18
Casa Benicarlo is in the residential area of Lloret Blau, this peaceful place is a little inland fro...
Nearest Airport Girona Airport
(25km)
Nearest Village Lloret Blau
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Nearest Town/City Lloret de Mar
About the surrounding area of Casa Benicarlo
Beach Nearby <1hr to Airport Rural Location Walking/Hiking Paths Golf Nearby Outstanding Landscapes Outdoor Pursuit & Activities Tourist Towns & Villages Historical Sites
Casa Benicarlo is in the residential area of Lloret Blau, this peaceful place is a little inland from the popular beach town of Lloret de Mar and offers a quiet space to relax. Being further inland, the villa has some spectacular elevated views of the local area, gazing down on the nearby towns, mountains and sea, you get a great sense of the local scenery. There are a couple of bars in the neighbourhood, but supermarkets, pharmacies and more restaurants can be found in Lloret de Mar, seven kilometres away.
Lloret de Mar is a very popular town in the local area, it has thriving nightlife that offers a range of bars and restaurants. You can explore the winding streets of the town for romantic side street bars to sit under the stars, or head to the big clubs and bars where you can dance the night away, there is something for everyone. The region is famous for its tapas and fresh sea food, so be sure to try out some different dishes for a cultural experience. The town is also well known for its fantastic beach. The huge stretch of sand is great for spending the day at, nod-off as you relax under the sun, before taking a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters. The beach has all the amenities you may need, including some bars and restaurants so you can continue to enjoy the sea view whilst dining.
The entire region has some excellent walking tracks, many of these follow the coastline, uncovering secret coves and secluded beaches. This is a really great way to explore the area, so bring a picnic and enjoy a little more peace and quiet as you explore the rugged coast. Ask at the local tourist office for some recommendations on which walks to take.
Lloret de Mar is also home to some amazing historical sites, you can get a sense of the area's history by visiting Turó Rodó. This ancient Iberian settlement was uncovered by archaeologists and has a replica house, showing what ancient life was like in this historic area. It is great for those with an interest in history and how the local culture was developed.
Nearest Restaurant Andrea Specific Restaurant
Nearest Bar/Pub Mas Cabanyes Bar
Nearest Supermarket British Foods Supermarket
Nearest Beach Fenals Beach
Nearest Golf Lloret Golf Course
Nearest Tennis Canyellas International Tennis
Families are welcome at Casa Benicarlo, and it is a great place for families with children of all ag...
Families are welcome at Casa Benicarlo, and it is a great place for families with children of all ages heading to the Costa Brava. There are some handy practical features that make staying with children a lot easier. The washing machine and dishwasher are fantastic for cleaning up after messy kids, with satellite television also available for a bit of entertainment. The children will love the private pool, they can enjoy games of Marco Polo and tag as they play in the cool water, with the terraces making it easy to keep an eye on them. Big family meals are always a fun part of the holiday, and what better way to do this than a big barbecue on the patio, where you can really spend quality time as a family.
With Lloret de Mar not too far away there is plenty of dining options suitable for everyone. There are lots of family friendly restaurants, and places to grab and ice cream, so the whole family can enjoy a meal out together. Before dining out, spend some time at the beach, with 'Blue Flag' status, the kids can play in the water's shallows safely. For some extra fun, you could buy snorkels from the local shops and explore the sea life with the kids. There are also some water sports available, with banana boats a favourite with tourists. There is certainly no shortage of entertainment in this great family friendly area!
Just outside Lloret de Mar is the popular water park, Water World. With a range of ride suitable for all different ages, its is a great day out for the family. Enjoy watching the kids fly down the big slides, before calming things down in the pools. The park even has a lovely picnic area, so you can bring your own lunch.
For families wanting to explore the amazing coastline we recommend joining a boat tour. These tours will guide you along the dramatic coast, offering fantastic views of the cliffs whilst finding hidden coves and tiny beaches. It is a great way to explore the natural beauty of the area, offering a contrast to the great views seen from the villa.
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Security deposit €150 charged to client's credit card by the owner before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.
Arrival time Between 4.30 - 8 pm
End of stay cleaning included? Extra €80 to be paid with the balance. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.
Linen & towels included? Sheets and towels can be hired on site for an extra cost of €8 per person per week (paid locally).
Heating costs included? Not included in the rental price, extra 50€ per week, paid locally.
Internet access? Wi-Fi internet access not included in rental price, extra cost of €50 per week to be paid upon arrival.
Pets welcome? On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement of €35 per pet per week will apply (paid locally).
Smoking Allowed? Not permitted.
Tax Tourist Tax of €1 per person per day for over 16's is not included in the rental price and will need to be paid prior arrival via a link direct to the supplier.
Insurance Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, public liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay.
Other Ts and Cs Cot and high chair available at an extra cost of €35 per item per week.
Prices based on an occupancy of 7 people:
Jan 29th 2023 - Apr 7th 2023 £624 £748 £869 £869
Apr 7th 2023 - May 20th 2023 £624 £748 £869 £869
May 20th 2023 - Jun 17th 2023 £676 £811 £942 £942
Jun 17th 2023 - Jul 1st 2023 £753 £902 £1,048 £1,048
Jul 1st 2023 - Jul 8th 2023 £1,380 £1,655 £1,923 £1,923
Jul 8th 2023 - Jul 22nd 2023 - - - £2,055
Jul 22nd 2023 - Aug 19th 2023 - - - £2,253
Aug 19th 2023 - Aug 26th 2023 - - - £2,105
Aug 26th 2023 - Sep 2nd 2023 - - - £1,187
Sep 2nd 2023 - Sep 16th 2023 £662 £793 £922 £922
Sep 16th 2023 - Apr 5th 2024 £624 £748 £869 £869
Jun 15th 2024 - Jun 29th 2024 £753 £902 £1,048 £1,048
Jun 29th 2024 - Jul 6th 2024 £1,380 £1,655 £1,923 £1,923
Jul 6th 2024 - Jul 20th 2024 - - - £2,055
Jul 20th 2024 - Aug 1st 2024 - - - £2,253
Jan 29th 2023 - Apr 7th 2023 €667 €799 €929 €929
Apr 7th 2023 - May 20th 2023 €667 €799 €929 €929
May 20th 2023 - Jun 17th 2023 €723 €867 €1,007 €1,007
Jun 17th 2023 - Jul 1st 2023 €805 €965 €1,121 €1,121
Jul 1st 2023 - Jul 8th 2023 €1,475 €1,769 €2,056 €2,056
Jul 8th 2023 - Jul 22nd 2023 - - - €2,197
Jul 22nd 2023 - Aug 19th 2023 - - - €2,408
Aug 19th 2023 - Aug 26th 2023 - - - €2,250
Aug 26th 2023 - Sep 2nd 2023 - - - €1,269
Sep 2nd 2023 - Sep 16th 2023 €708 €848 €986 €986
Sep 16th 2023 - Apr 5th 2024 €667 €799 €929 €929
Jun 15th 2024 - Jun 29th 2024 €805 €965 €1,121 €1,121
Jun 29th 2024 - Jul 6th 2024 €1,475 €1,769 €2,056 €2,056
Jul 6th 2024 - Jul 20th 2024 - - - €2,197
Jul 20th 2024 - Aug 1st 2024 - - - €2,408
Jan 29th 2023 - Apr 7th 2023 $725 $869 $1,010 $1,010
Apr 7th 2023 - May 20th 2023 $725 $869 $1,010 $1,010
May 20th 2023 - Jun 17th 2023 $786 $942 $1,095 $1,095
Jun 17th 2023 - Jul 1st 2023 $875 $1,049 $1,219 $1,219
Jul 1st 2023 - Jul 8th 2023 $1,604 $1,923 $2,235 $2,235
Jul 8th 2023 - Jul 22nd 2023 - - - $2,389
Jul 22nd 2023 - Aug 19th 2023 - - - $2,619
Aug 19th 2023 - Aug 26th 2023 - - - $2,447
Aug 26th 2023 - Sep 2nd 2023 - - - $1,380
Sep 2nd 2023 - Sep 16th 2023 $769 $922 $1,072 $1,072
Sep 16th 2023 - Apr 5th 2024 $725 $869 $1,010 $1,010
Jun 15th 2024 - Jun 29th 2024 $875 $1,049 $1,219 $1,219
Jun 29th 2024 - Jul 6th 2024 $1,604 $1,923 $2,235 $2,235
Jul 6th 2024 - Jul 20th 2024 - - - $2,389
Jul 20th 2024 - Aug 1st 2024 - - - $2,619
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After Ebola IBM Helps in Combating Cancer!
IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty, speaking Wednesday at the 2014 Cleveland Clinic Medical Innovation Summit, said researchers at the clinic will use IBM's Watson Genomics Analytics to advance the use of personalized medicine based on the patient's genetic makeup.
With better analytics and cloud access to information, scientists and oncologists are hoping to be able to deliver personalized medicine to patients. By cutting through the daunting big data challenge of genomics, researchers can uncover new individualized cancer treatments based on patients' specific DNA mutations.
"The potential for leveraging the capabilities of Watson's cognitive computing engine in personalized medicine could not be timelier," said Dr. Charis Eng, chairwoman and founding director of the Lerner Research Institute's Genomic Medicine Institute. "Clinicians will benefit from the knowledge and insight provided by Watson in the care of their patients," Eng said.
Doctors don't have the time or the tools to explore specific treatment options for individual patients based on their type of cancer along with their unique DNA, according to the clinic. They're hoping to solve that problem with the Watson-based analytics service.
Wednesday's announcement comes after doctors at the New York Genome Center announced in March that they were using the Watson supercomputer to conduct research on patients' mutations that may be referenced in genomic databases and in medical literature.
Researchers then could take that information and present it to the patient's physician.
Watson gained mainstream fame early in 2011 when the supercomputer went up against Jeopardy champions in a special episode of the question-and-answer game show.
At the time, Watson was touted as one of the biggest computing advancements in several decades.
What makes it stand apart from other supercomputers is not just its ability to make calculations. Watson was designed to essentially converse with humans, answering questions and beginning to understand colloquialisms and jokes.
In August, IBM announced it was making its artificially intelligent computer system available to researchers as a cloud service.
Rob Merkel, vice president of IBM's Watson Healthcare Group, said at the time that the Watson technology is a perfect fit for scientific research because of its natural language ability.
For example, a scientist could have Watson digitally ingest as much information – say, research papers, proprietary information and licensed information — about a topic as possible. The researcher could then ask Watson specific questions about findings in DNA research or to list medications with certain characteristics.
At the Cleveland Clinic, researchers are trying to correlate data from genome sequencing with studies and information in reams of medical journals, reports and clinical records.
IBM's application uses a combination of Watson's cognitive system, deep computational biology models and IBM's public cloud infrastructure, SoftLayer. Watson is designed to continually "learn" as it encounters new patient scenarios, medical studies, and genomic and drug information.
According to IBM, the Watson-based cloud service is able to focus on identifying patterns in genome sequencing and link that information to medical data to reveal insights that might help oncologists develop treatments that will work specifically with a patient's DNA.
This new cloud-based research pilot is the next step in an ongoing program IBM has with the Cleveland Clinic to advance the use of big data in healthcare.


ABC News(WASHINGTON) — James Comey's acknowledgement that he may have subconsciously expected Hillary Clinton to win the presidency when he disclosed days before the 2016 election the reopening of a probe of her emails shows that the then-FBI chief was driven by political motivation and self-interest, a White House spokesperson said.
Sanders was responding to a video excerpt from Comey's exclusive interview with Stephanopoulos that airs Sunday at 10 p.m. ET.
In the excerpt aired on This Week, Stephanopoulos asks Comey whether his choice to reveal that he was reopening the investigation into Clinton's emails days before the election may have been influenced by his belief that Clinton would become president.
Comey, then the FBI director, sent a letter to Congress announcing the reopening of the email probe on Oct. 28, 2016 — 11 days before the Nov. 8 election.
"At some level, wasn't the decision to reveal influenced by your assumption that Hillary Clinton was going to win and your concern that — she wins, this comes out several weeks later and then that's taken by her opponents as a sign that she's an illegitimate president?" Stephanopoulos asked Comey in the interview.
Clinton has said she thinks Comey's announcement about the email probe so close to the election killed her chances of winning.
Prior to Sanders' appearance on This Week, Trump fired off a series of tweets, calling Comey "slippery" and a "slimeball," and alleging that his handling of the Clinton email probe was influenced by the Democrat's lead in the polls.
The president also suggested that the former FBI head could go to jail for various actions.
Asked by Stephanopoulos about this suggestion by Trump, Sanders said she doesn't know of any plan to ask the Justice Department to investigate Comey.
Comey's new book, A Higher Loyalty: Truth Lies and Leadership, will be released Tuesday.
In a press briefing Friday, Sanders was critical of ongoing press coverage of the book. She said the media should focus on important national issues, and she referred directly to the Stephanopoulos interview.


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As far as you are concerned, a list of confectionery ingredients consists of more than just raw materials, like services and packaging, for example? You enjoy making sure that all of these "ingredients" are available in the correct quantities at the right time and in the right place for a competitive price, and that they meet the expected quality standards, together with high-performing suppliers and on the basis of legally sound agreements? Then Storck's Purchasing department is exactly the right place for you!
The approx. 50 employees who hold various positions in our central Purchasing department in Halle (Westphalia) in Germany scour the global sourcing markets and are responsible for the design of our value chain structure, from the production of the raw materials in the various source markets to their integration into our production processes. Thanks to our marked focus on processes and our use of state-of-the-art information technology, we are constantly increasing the efficiency of our operations. This creates scope for strategic, proactive action in our Purchasing areas: raw materials, packaging, services and technical equipment.
We expect our employees, whom we employ and promote within the department according to their individual strengths, to show initiative and to become actively involved. Integrity and an outstanding sense of responsibility, as well as an open mind regarding changes, are the essential characteristics we look for in our team.
If this sounds interesting, and you would like to actively contribute to the optimisation of our value chain at its starting point as a purchaser, then please take a look at our current Purchasing vacancies.
"I first joined Storck Purchasing between doing my Bachelor's and my Master's. On the one hand, I was involved in a major purchasing project during the six-month internship, and on the other, I was given the chance to find out what was involved in the day-to-day operations of each purchasing area, and to manage several small projects. During my internship, I spent some time in all of the various purchasing departments: Media, Raw Materials and Technical Equipment.
Shortly before my internship was due to end, Storck offered me the opportunity to continue to work in the Technical Equipment Purchasing department whilst studying for my Master's. The company was incredibly flexible. As a working student, I was mainly involved in the project business and managed calls for tenders, for instance. This combination of practical and theoretical knowledge turned out to be very useful for my further professional development. After my Master's thesis, which I also wrote whilst at Storck, I started my working life as a project purchaser, and took over the operational responsibility for some of the Technical Equipment Purchasing department's product groups.
After around a year, I took on the new challenge of becoming Product Group Manager in this department. My job involves analysing the sourcing markets, and classifying and prioritising product groups. On the basis of this information, I then prepare product group strategy alternatives. My previous work experience has come in handy, and I can apply and perfect my skills in an optimum way."


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New Year, New HitPoint
The wheels are in motion! 2014 was a bit of a roller-coaster for HitPoint. We hit some pretty awesome goals, but faced our fair share of challenges and hardships as well. The upheaval at Microsoft earlier this year, particularly in their gaming division, hit us hard and was a major impetus for our decision to seek new VC funding. Thanks to members of the Western MA investor network River Valley Investors and the Springfield Venture Fund created by MassMutual, as well as other generous investors, we were able to secure enough funding to finish off the majority of our work-for-hire projects and focus the team exclusively on HitPoint-owned games through early 2015. This is both a liberating and challenging position for us to be in, but we're embracing it with full enthusiasm and determination.
Our Facebook games are doing well and part of the team is heads down on making sure those experiences continue to be enjoyable to our players. If you haven't checked out Seaside Hideaway, Jane Austen Unbound, Relic Quest, or Fablewood, the latter of which we recently released on iPad, give them a go and let us know what you think.
We have also licensed a mobile game that we developed for DeNA called Hell Marys, which we will be re-releasing this January. The game will be available on Android and iOS devices. The content is definitely a departure from most of the other game genres we've worked on, but it has been a great experience for the team to work on something different. While it's definitely a game for mature audiences only, we're excited to be tackling new territory and giving it the HitPoint level of polish it deserves. Look out for another post in January when we launch.
The most exciting part of our new focus, which the majority of the team has been working on the past few months, is our "next big thing". More details will be forthcoming in February when we announce the new product at Casual Connect Europe in Amsterdam, but for now suffice it to say it's a very ambitious project we think is going to make a big splash in the mobile space next year. We're all thrilled to be working on it and are doing our best to make it a fantastic user experience.
Finally, with the new year and our new direction come two other big changes for HitPoint. The first is our new logo, which is changing for the first time since HitPoint was founded in 2008. Check out the new hotness in this post's featured image above, courtesy of one of HitPoint's amazing artists Steve Forde. Our new branding really captures the playfulness and accessibility of our games while still paying homage to our old-school gaming roots, and we're really happy for it to be a new way to get the HitPoint name out to the world.
The second major change is our relocation (again!). After just over a year and a half in our current space in Amherst, which we're all quite fond of, we'll be moving to a new office space located in the heart of Springfield's financial district at One Financial Plaza. It's a fantastic space with an amazing view that you can see somewhat in the photos below, which show our new suite as it is right now, under construction. What's even more amazing is that all of this construction is happening over the course of just a couple of weeks, and we're all set to move in this weekend! Thanks to our investors at RVI and MassMutual for making this a reality. Everything is happening very fast, but being able to start the new year in this awesome new space is a great way for us to kick off 2015, which we think will be a huge year for HitPoint. Stay tuned for more announcements as we bring all of these threads together next year to make some amazing products.
Fablewood is now on iPad!
HitPoint's most recent independent game Fablewood is now available on iPad! Previously free to play only on Facebook, Fablewood is a hidden object game in which you banish evil from famous fairy tale stories you know and love, and build up your own enchanted forest. Now you can play for free on your iPad.
Our team has done an amazing job getting the game running smoothly on Apple's tablet, and it looks fantastic on devices with retina displays. Fablewood is available on iPad 2 and higher, and requires iOS 7 or higher. You can check out some screen shots below.
If you're already playing on Facebook, or want to play on both your iPad and your computer, Fablewood will keep all of your game data synced between your devices. Just sign into the app with Facebook on your iPad!
So if you've got an iPad, grab the game from the App Store and try it out. If you like it, we'd be super appreciative if you gave it a good review! If you don't have an iPad, you can still play on Facebook, and visit our community page to leave your comments or like Fablewood. We hope you enjoy it!
DreamWorks Dragons Adventure Takes Flight
HitPoint has just finished up development on a new mobile game based on the DreamWorks movie How to Train Your Dragon 2. The game, Dragons Adventure: World Explorer, is currently available as a free download on select Windows 8 tablets and Windows Phone 8 devices. Dragons Adventure is the result of a collaboration between HitPoint, DreamWorks, and Microsoft, and has been in the works for several months. The game has several pretty unique and innovative features, mostly centering around incorporating location-based, live data into an augmented reality experience.
In Dragons Adventure: World Explorer you play as Hiccup or Astrid and fly dragons from the DreamWorks franchise over a 3D-rendered map of the real world styled to look like Hiccup's home island of Berk. Local points of interest show up in the world as medieval buildings. It's not uncommon to fly over a Starbucks transformed into a medieval mead hall, or a Hilton styled to look like an ancient viking inn. You'll even see different numbers of vikings milling outside those locations based on how popular the venue is. The game also factors in the time of day and weather conditions of the place in the world you're traveling through, so while it might be a bright sunny afternoon outside your house, you can navigate your dragon though a rainy evening in Paris.
The most interesting part of Dragons Adventure though can only be experienced on a road trip. Hop in the car, select a destination, and the game will use your device's GPS to plot a route out for you, complete with a viking ox-drawn cart that travels along with your car as you drive (just make sure you're playing as a passenger!). Along your route you'll receive quests to rescue stranded vikings, pick up lost sheep and bring them back to your cart, attack evil viking towers to free friendly imprisoned dragons, and explore the area around you to find new local hotspots you may not have known about. Device sensor controls let you fly your dragon by tilting the device, just as if you were holding Toothless' reins yourself! Check out some screenshots from the game below, and download it here if you've got a Microsoft Surface or Nokia tablet, or here if you've got a compatible Windows Phone 8.
Developing Dragons Adventure was both a huge challenge and a great experience for the HitPoint team. It's the first real-time 3D game of this scope that we've developed, and there was no shortage of technical hurdles we had to overcome. The biggest challenges came from the integration of the various real-world data streams into the game. The world map uses data pulled from HERE Maps to paint Berk-themed textures onto the game world's terrain. The viking buildings that pop up throughout the game are populated based on local point-of-interest data from Foursquare. The local weather is obtained from a Weather.com live feed. Getting all of these features integrated, playing nicely with each other, and incorporated into the game's quest design was no small task, but I think HitPoint did an amazing job pulling it off, and so far those that have played the game have had similar opinions.
We're definitely proud of the product we were able to build with DreamWorks and Microsoft, and hopefully there will be some more interesting updates to come down the road. In the meantime if you've got a compatible device go check the game out and let us know what you think!
Posted on November 22, 2013 June 19, 2017
Fablewood – HitPoint's Newest Game Out Now!
HitPoint is extremely happy to announce the release of our latest game, Fablewood. Free to play on Facebook now, Fablewood is a hidden object game where you banish evil from famous fairy tale stories you know and love, and build your own enchanted forest! We've worked incredibly hard over the past several months to make Fablewood as beautiful and fun as it is, and we'd love for you to try it out and give us your feedback. Just click the image above to go to the app and play.
Please visit our community page to leave your comments, and click the like button if you have fun playing! Don't hesitate to invite your friends either. We've got a ton of new content in the works for Fablewood that we'll be releasing over the coming months, including numerous hidden object scenes from famous fairy tales. We're also working hard on an iOS version of Fablewood that will be available early next year, so you'll be able play Fablewood on the go!
If you're still looking for a reason to check it out, take a look at some of the amazing artwork our team created for Fablewood below. There are tons more of these fantastic hidden object scenes, beautiful town buildings, and quirky items you can use to build and decorate your enchanted forest. We hope you enjoy playing the game as much as we had fun making it!
Disney Fairies – Fourth Adventure Available!
A new adventure in Disney Fairies: Hidden Treasures is now available. In North of Neverland, Tinkerbel's ambitious plan to journey alone to the island north of Never Land soon runs into trouble when she finds herself stranded in the wilderness without pixie dust. Will Tink be able to find the Mirror of Incanta in the old pirate shipwreck in time to save the Autumn Revelry?
HitPoint has continued to put our all into making each new episode even better than the last. We definitely appreciate your feedback, so let us know what you think of it. Just purchase the new adventure from the game's main menu and enjoy. Stay tuned for the next and final adventure of this season in the coming months!
Posted on August 2, 2013 June 19, 2017
Disney Fairies – Third Adventure Available!
The latest chapter in Tinkerbell's adventures, titled Once in a Blue Moon, is now available for purchase in HitPoint's and Microsoft's Disney Fairies: Hidden Treasures. Follow Tinkerbell on her quest to create the perfect scepter for this year's Autumn Revelry celebration. We worked very hard to make this new adventure super fun and would love to hear what you think of it. Just purchase the new chapter from the game's main menu and enjoy. More adventures are on their way, so stay tuned!
Posted on July 30, 2013 June 19, 2017
Adera Season Finale and Collector's Edition – Now Available!
The final chapter in Adera's first season, Episode 5 – A New Light, is finally available! This episode is by far the largest and most epic in the series. We've spent a ton of time polishing it and making it awesome for you, so if you've played the previous episodes be sure to grab this season finale and let us know what you think. To gain access to the new episode just update your app if you already have it, or download it from the Windows Store if you're a new user.
If you're new to Adera, this release also features a Collector's Edition which gives you access to all 5 episodes of the season at a discounted price and an in-game strategy guide for each episode. It also includes some extra features in Adera's main hub, including special backgrounds, wallpapers, music tracks, concept art, and a gag reel. This is a great deal for newcomers, and is appropriately discounted for those who have already purchased some episodes of Adera.
It's been a long ride since we started work on Adera, but the long hours and hard work have paid off greatly. We're very proud of how the first season and especially Episode 5 has turned out. We hope you feel the same way. At present, plans for a second season have not been determined, but we will definitely keep you posted as new information comes in. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the first season!
Play Seaside Hideaway on Facebook!
For those of you that like hidden object and town-building games a la Gardens of Time or Farmville, try out HitPoint's own Seaside Hideaway on Facebook. Play hidden objects games to unlock items you can use to help restore a sleepy seaside village into its former glory. Build up your perfect seaside getaway and help your friends build up their own. You can visit your friends' towns and challenge them to see who has the better eye for spying things. It's free to play and a lot of fun. Just hit the Play Game button on the community page. Try it out and let us know what you think!
Also, here's some insider information for you. HitPoint is hard at work bringing Seaside to iOS! We hope to have it in the App Store by early fall. So if you like Seaside and you own an iPad or iPhone be on the lookout for an announcement from us about Seaside being available on your mobile device soon!
Guardians of Magic HD – Available on iPad!
One of HitPoint's original games, Guardians of Magic HD, is now available in the App Store for iPad. A beautiful and captivating puzzle adventure, Guardians represents the hard work of a great team at HitPoint doing what they do best. The charming art style and thoughtful gameplay make Guardians a perfect addition to your iPad's game collection. Here's an excerpt from the store description of Guardians' premise:
"Amanda finds herself alone in her grandfather's house after his funeral. While lamenting the passing, a voice calls out that thrusts her into a secret world she never knew existed. For centuries, the Guardians of Magic have protected a hidden realm, and her grandfather was one of them. Now, the Guardians face a technological threat from Amanda's own mentor, Dr. Talbot Magus. To stop him, she must discover her grandfather's secrets and learn to use her own unexpected magical talent. But will it be enough to save the Guardians of Magic?"
Head over the the App Store and grab Guardians for a great price. If you don't have an iPad, the game is still available to play on PC and Mac from Big Fish Games. Try it out and let us know what you think. We hope you enjoy playing it as much as we enjoyed making it!
Disney Fairies – Second Adventure Available!
A new chapter in Tinkerbell's adventures is now available for purchase in HitPoint's and Microsoft's Disney Fairies: Hidden Treasures. HitPoint worked very hard on the new adventure Saving Spring and would love to hear what you think of it. Just make an in-app purchase from the game's main menu and enjoy. More adventures are on their way, so stay tuned!


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Telekinesis and psychokinesis are two words that mean the same thing. Physical things being moved or influenced by non-physical means or by the mind. Is there a case for mind-over-matter? We'll see.
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Telekinesis and Psychokinesis: You've heard these terms before but what do they mean? Are they words for the exact same phenomenon or is there a difference?
These are the definitions that I found, paraphrased a little.
Telekinesis is the movement of objects by a person without touching them or using other physical apparatus.
Psychokinesis is the movement of objects by using the mind without touching them or using other physical apparatus.
Looking pretty close to me.
Broken down, the Telekinesis and Psychokinesis words translate like this:
tele=distance and kinesis=motion
psyche=mind and kinesis=motion
So distance motion and mind motion. Moving something while being away from it and moving something with your mind. About the same thing.
The word telekinesis was coined by Alexander N. Aksakof who was a Russian psychic researcher in 1890.
The word psychokinesis was coined by Henry Holt who was a writer and researcher of psychic phenomena in 1914. He wrote the book, "On the Cosmic Relations" which you can find on Amazon.
There is supposed to be a slight difference between these two terms: Telekinesis and Psychokinesis.
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That difference between telekinesis and psychokinesis hinges on what you're trying to move.
Basically, if you're trying to move a small item, like a spoon or a feather, something that you could move with your hand, then that would be telekinesis.
If you're trying to move something that you couldn't move with your hand, like a cloud or a leaf on the top of a tall tree, then that would be psychokinesis.
Telekinesis would move small, solid objects. Psychokinesis would move large, more airy types of matter.
And you do it all with just your mind. Or so they say.
This is a discipline that hasn't had a very good success rate as far as getting proof is concerned.
There have been experiments but results have been inconclusive.
People have said they could move small balls or cups, bend spoons or even raise something up into the air.
But those things have rarely been done in a scientific setting using the correct means to detect fraud.
Most telekinesis and psychokinesis tests use dice or random generators.
The subject would try to influence the roll of the dice to be a certain number more often than by chance or make the generator come up with one number more often than it normally would come up.
But the results weren't very conclusive.
There have been a lot of people who claimed this ability, but most have been caught out as phony.
Doesn't mean it isn't a real ability, but just that it hasn't been able to be replicated or proven under close scrutiny.
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There have been quite a few people over the last hundred years or so who have claimed to be able to have telekinesis and psychokinesis abilities and move things with their minds.
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The Amazing Criswell, Mina Crandon, Eva Carriere, and Colin Evans to name a few.
Most of them have been proven to be fakes, unfortunately.
Testing and just plain catching them in the act have led to the debunking of the vast majority of claims.
That's very disappointing, at least to me, because the idea of moving objects using just the power of thought is intriguing.
I'd like to talk about four of them, though, that may have had some ability. Some people say they are frauds and others believe in them completely.
By Unknown author – The Sketch. A journal of art and actuality June 8, 1910, page 277., Public Domain, Link
Stanislawa Tomczyk (pronounced tomchick) was a spiritualist who was active in the early 1900s.
The ghost of her friend, Sophie, appeared to her at the moment of death and the telekinesis started then.
Sophie and Adalbert, another Polish discarnate, for want of a better word, helped her with her psychic abilities.
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She would be hypnotized and that would supposedly allow an entity, not a ghost she was quick to point out, but an entity, so some non-ghost type being from another plane, to help her with her telekinesis feats
I assume that would then take over and do all sorts of unusual things through her.
She used a form or her own name, Little Stashia, to refer to this entity.
The entity would make lights appear, cause images to form on unexposed photographic plates, stop clocks, make a roulette wheel move the way she wanted it to, separating a chemical from the solution it had been placed in, and levitating objects.
Stanislawa was tested by the Polish psychologist Julian Ochorowicz in 1908-09.
Later, the Society for Psychical Research in the U.K. did some tests from June 2 to July 13, 1914.
Rev. Everard Feilding observed and recorded the 11 sessions during which the tests took place.
There were two types of telekinesis and psychokinesis activity studied.
The first was while Stanislawa was fully aware.
Things were thrown around the room, you could hear raps and noises in both the room they were in and adjoining rooms, and tables and chairs moved around.
These were called telekinetic or activities similar to a poltergeist.
Other things would happen while she was in trance or hypnotized and were categorized as a different type, and consisted of the actions described for the entity.
Most mediums or spiritualists used a darkened room, but Stanislawa used a fully lighted one.
During the two-hour sittings, she would put her hands on the table and within 15 minutes, 45 at the most, her fingertips would tingle.
She'd then ask for a small object, such as a pencil, matchstick, ball, anything of that nature to be put between her hands, and then it would roll or rise up and otherwise move on its own.
Except for raising a ball about 9″, most of her telekinesis efforts were inconclusive.
Some people reached over to feel between her hands as this was going on and felt a thread spread between her fingers and hands.
Although magicians used threads in this way to do their tricks, there were still some who felt that the thread had an otherworldly origin.
At a seance, someone took a secret photo that showed that she was touching the objects with her hands after all. Whoops! Not just the mind after all.
This didn't bother the Rev. Feilding, who asked her to marry him, which she did and gave up her telekinetic performances for good.
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The Russian government has been known to be interested in psychic abilities, particularly remote viewing, and has been experimenting with it for some time.
In the 1960s, forty scientists, who counted two Nobel laureates among them, studied an army veteran turned housewife, Nina Kulagina, who claimed psychic powers.
Silent films in black and white were made showing her moving objects, separating broken eggs in water, causing a compass needle to spin, and changing the heartbeat of a frog, while the heart was in a solution.
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Nina was placed in a metal cage while she separated a marked matchstick from others that were under a dome, the cage being used to block electromagnetic waves that might skew the results.
Originally she could move things only when mad. Later, she used meditation and calming techniques to try to do telekinesis on purpose but it caused vision problems and pain down her back.
Some thought that she hid magnets on her person. A government magazine accused her of fraud when she was caught cheating but she won a partial case against them in 1987.
By Dmitry Rozhkov – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, link
Uri Geller was born in Tel Aviv and is part Israeli and part British.
He learned English when he moved to Nicosia, Cyprus when he was 11.
While still in Isreal he began to perform, so started very young.
By the 1970s, he was performing throughout Europe and the U.S. bending spoons, stopping watches or making them speed up, or describing pictures that were hidden from his view.
That spoon bending is what he seems to be most noted for.
He went on numerous talk shows and made a lot of the station's cutlery unusable and they loved him for it.
There's a gorilla made of spoons in honor of Geller in Berkshire.
Plus there's a museum with just Uri items in it due to open in Tel Aviv in July 2021. You can get a preview here.
You can even get artwork that he's done.
Much of his popularity is the result of various television appearances demonstrating telekinesis and the hosting of his own shows.
So this must be the real deal, right?
Well, maybe. Maybe not.
He has claimed to have supernatural abilities, but those abilities supposedly came from extraterrestrials.
He even claimed to be sent here by people from another planet.
Then he just said the abilities came from extraterrestrials but not he himself.
The next claim is that his powers aren't supernatural. They're powers, just not supernatural ones.
And of course, he's been tested.
A parapsychologist, Andrija Puharich tested him and gave him the seal of approval.
He even wrote a biography of Geller in which he said that Uri was in contact with alien computers.
So now he's not just sent by aliens or endowed by them with powers, he's linked into their computer systems, too. That's some network coverage.
In 1973, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency working at the Stanford Research Institute tested Uri to see if his abilities were genuine.
The Russian government isn't the only one to look into this stuff.
The tests were conducted by Harold E. Puthoff and Russell Targ, both psychologists.
The test consisted of making a drawing in another room and asking Geller to draw the same picture without looking at it.
The psychologists were impressed so he obviously nailed it. As far as they're concerned, this guy is psychic.
Wow, it's official. Not so fast. A well-known skeptic, James Randi, said that the researchers were fully aware that Uri was just showing them tricks, but called him legitimate anyway.
Other officials were called in, this was a government trial after all, and they weren't as gung ho to certify him as the testers.
Ray Hyman, an investigator for the Dept of Defense, didn't think the test parameters were sufficient, calling the whole thing sloppy and inadequate.
Two more psychologists, David Marks and Richard Kammann came in, looked at the tests, and discovered that the dividing wall between the room where the drawings were being produced and the room that Uri was in wasn't secure or very thick.
He could hear the previous psychologists' conversations as they created the test picture and even see what they were doing through a hole in the wall.
Basically, test conditions compromised.
When you add the fact that magicians can duplicate most of his supernatural, alien-gifted powers, it's not looking too good for Uri.
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Despite all this, he still has followers who believe in him explicitly.
Geller's also the author of numerous books.
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Do you have telekinesis and psychokinesis abilities? It can't hurt to try it out to see.
There are some sources of information on how to use telekinesis. Including telekinesis books.
I looked up telekinesis training and came up with a few hits. I'm not really sure they are legitimate, though.
If you'd like to try them out, go ahead, but if there's a fee involved, it would be better to skip it. I think there would be more verifiable experiences if there was more to this.
It's simple enough to set something up. Watch some videos of people performing telekinesis and try to do it yourself.
Or just gather some small items such as feathers, forks, ping pong balls, marbles, pencils, anything like that and see if you can focus on them and will them to move.
There's also a couple of online tests that you can take. I failed them, but you may do better. Here's one with a few different telekinesis and psychokinesis tests here that were kind of fun.
Go ahead. Give them a try. Then tell us the results in the comments. You may be the one to prove that telekinesis and psychokinesis abilities are real.
I was a little disappointed to find that most, if not all, people who move things with their minds aren't exactly moving them with their minds.
Also, I was thinking that most paranormal events serve some kind of purpose.
Telepathy communicates, precognition tells you what to expect, empathy helps you know how someone is feeling, ghosts communicate, or let you know that life goes on.
Telekinesis moves little balls and bends spoons.
Except for maybe showing the mind can do more than we think, which is shown by many other means, it doesn't seem to serve a purpose.
So, is telekinesis real? I don't know. There seems to be more evidence or at least first-hand experience with poltergeists than telekinesis.
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Working in Theme Parks: Knott's Berry Farm
With Knott's closure last year many employees have been wondering what would happen to them. Now with the Boysenberry festival coming Knott's has been preparing their employees to stay clean and make the park clean. Photo credit: Jeremy Thompson/Flickr
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It was a year ago that theme parks closed their doors, leaving customers to spend their time watching videos of rides.
But the people that have been most affected by this pandemic are none other than theme park employees, the very workers that help operate the park and makes sure everything runs and functions.
At Buena Park's Knott's Berry Farm, the employees have more experience with cuisine and restaurants due to the fact that boysenberries have been popular in the park.
Maricarmen Tinoco, a biology major at Cerritos College, has worked at Knott's for three years, specializing in the park's restaurants. She said she would go back in a moments notice.
She works at foods in the gourmet coffee hut near the Johnny Rocket's restaurant in the park.
She and the employees make sure that everything is cleaned, meaning nothing in the restaurants are subject to cross contamination and if anything goes bad they let other employees know about it.
Melissa Vazquez, who majors in Spanish linguistics, has been working at Knott's for three and a half years. She also works at the food department in a restaurant. The restaurant is like a fast-food joint with lots of customers
Before the store opens and closes, employees must make sure that everything gets thrown out and the foods are good for the week. Knott's is very strict about food quality.
Making food is the most important thing that Knott's has to have all the time besides rides and attractions. Everyone has a job to work together to make sure newcomers get it right.
"Everyone is friendly, they want to make sure they know what you're doing before they send you out, and obviously there is the orientation, there's the training. You get paired up with someone who has some experience there so it's pretty good," Tinoco said.
On the first day, it can be nerve-wracking for some employees, but for Tinoco the process was easy, saying that everyone wants newcomers to learn and are helpful before they send people out on their own.
Vasquez still works at the park and would be coming back to work on time for the Boysenberry Festival.
When they got the message that the park might be closing… suffice to say that workers got nervous.
Tinoco said that "We all got worried, we were all scared about our jobs and how we were going to manage after."
The managers and supervisors let them know the day before that all employees will be staying home and would still be paid.
Vasquez said, "I started asking my managers and everything I was like, 'Hey, should we start worrying about this?' And as of now, they still didn't know, if it was gonna hit the US as hard as it was like you hit us. I believe in like beginning like end of February beginning March, we just start implementing a new rule where everyone now had to start wearing gloves."
Knott's working conditions are lenient with employees, and seemed to be better than in Disneyland.
When comparing work schedules from Disney to Knott's, Tinoco says that "I know that my friends told me that Knott's is a bit more lenient with scheduling your work and if you have somewhere to be they'll give you the time off." She also says, "Disneyland is a bit more strict, that they'll expect you to be at work, they expect you to be there on time."
Employees were paid for the first month after lockdown and then went up for unemployment. Fortunately, there are still employees in the park, with more coming back home to work in the Boysenberry Festival.
Due to the Orange County stay-at-home order being lifted, this means all employees who have been working at home could go back to work.
Tinoco mentioned safety precautions that the park put in place so that it'll make their jobs easier, like putting stickers on the floor for lines, and also for wearing masks at all times and not eating or drinking while walking.
She isn't at all worried about her job, considering that Knott's knows that their supervisors would pick out the best employees or ones that stick out the most and keep them which is a good few of them.
Vasquez mentions the precautions with also having everything being cleaned every time people finishing their meal or drink.
Vasquez also notes that employees had to refill cups for customers, clean tables, and washing surfaces thoroughly every 20-30 seconds. It was a process that sounded tedious to do but it worked out in their favor as everyone was staying healthy and caring for other peoples well being.
March 14 was their last day for customers. However, employees still stayed to clean up the rides and restaurants, making sure everything was cleaned before employees left to work from home.
Employees still got paid even though their staying at home. However, Vasquez said that "Sadly, we only got paid the last two weeks. And then most of the associates were messaging me and asking me for help with the regular unemployment."
Vasquez hasn't been laid off and came back to work in July of last year for their seasonal events. From then on, Knott's opened the park a bit more for only food, but still with no rides opened.
Employees at restaurants are pleased to have a chance to earn money to keep on living and keep the park operating after a few months of no customers.
Vasquez said about the ride closures, "Just because in rides you're more in close contact with other people. And because the rides are like two people or four people per lane. And I just feel like if rides were open, it would have been really bad. Like with food wise, we have implemented stickers on the floor. So people know how far they have social distance to six feet."
She also mentioned that it would be difficult to clean the rides every time, not to mention that it'll take longer for people to get onto attractions so it was the best decision for Knott's to do.
For Knott's, they say they are fully prepared to open at full capacity. That means every ride would open with mandatory health precautions, though it won't happen immediately but as a process.
Just right on time, since this month is part of the annual Boysenberry Festival, meaning that the park will bring back employees.
With every park being able to open in California on April 1, Knott's will have to make sure everything is prepared so that COVID-19 cases won't spike as it opens up with rides once more.
This is a developing story.