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Emily Bezar is a singer-songwriter from California.
Emily was a voice major in Oberlin Conservatory and also studied electronic music at Stanford University. Following a stint as the lead singer in a band called The Potato Eaters, she released her first album, "Grandmother's Tea Leaves". She has since released three other albums - "Moon in Grenadine", "Four Walls Bending" and "Angel's Abacus". All her albums feature prominent use of the piano, and have a distinct jazz influence.
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202.43.138.32 05:54, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
The Colombia Top 40 Singles (Los 40 Principales de Colombia) is Colombia's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued daily online in the Los 40 Principales website.
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200.71.97.136 06:05, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
The Sydney Assyrian community is a large and tight knit community. They are mainly based around the Fairfield city area in western Sydney.
The first Assyrians turned up as migrants into Australia in the early 1960's, they settled in the eastern suburbs of Sydney until a decision was made to base the Assyrian community of sydney around Fairfield. Since then they have expanded and populated the Fairfield area and more Assyrian families started to flow into Fairfield to join their relatives after the Iraqi Gulf war in the 1990's. The estimated Assyrian population of Sydney is close to 35,000.
Assyrian Clubs and Centre's
During the 1970's the Sydney Assyrian community built their first social community club in Edensor Park near Fairfield called Nineveh Club, now the Assyrian community has a further three community clubs: Assyrian sports and cultural club, Ashur club and babylon club.
Assyrian Churches in Sydney
The Sydney Assyrian community also owns four churches in sydney and two parishes: St Mary's Assyrian Church, St Hurmizd's Cathedral, St Zaia Ancient Assyrian church and St Thomas Assyrian Chaldean Catholic Church, all which are located in the fairfield area. The church also has two English parishes of St Peter and Paul which are located in Matraville. Sydney Assyrian church
Assyrian Schools in Sydney
The Sydney Assyrian community also has established St Hurmizd Assyrian primary school (private christian school), and are in the process of building a high school and college on land in the Horsley Park area by the name of Mar Narsai Assyrian college (private christian college). The Sydney Assyrian community also has plans of building a university in the future. Assyrian Primary School Sydney
Assyrian Festivals
The Assyrian New Years festival is always held on the 1st of april every year at the fairfield city showground on smithfield rd. more than 10,000 assyrians and non-assyrian attend the event enjoying a day of assyrian entertainment, speeches, rides and food stalls. the day is wraped up with a huge fireworks display at around 10pm. members of parliment and quest speakers are always invited, in 2005 former premiere Bob Carr was present at the festival along with othe liberal and labour MP's.
Negative media reports
In the past year the Assyrian community in Sydney has been subject to negative media reports following a number of fatal shootings and gang related crime. The Assyrian organisations and churches are working closer with the community to put an end to the violence and are trying to make it clear that this is only a handfull of the Assyrian community and that the Assyrians shouldnt be pictured as a violent group by members of the wider community.
Assyrian Businesses
There are a number of Sydney Assyrian Businesses ranging from restaurants and cafes located in fairfield to major construction and internet companies. Assyrians also have a very good business mind and are always striving to create success and build themselves a name by starting up successful businesses and organisations.
Syd assyrian 06:27, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Adventure Tourism is a type of niche tourism involving exploration or travel to remote areas, where the traveller should expect the unexpected. Adventure tourism is rapidly growing in popularity as tourists seek unusual holidays, different from the typical beach vacation.
Adventure tourism typically involves travelling into remote, inaccessible and possibly hostile areas. It may include the performance of acts that require significant effort and grit and may also involve some degree of risk.
The Meaning of Eco-Tourism The concept of 'Eco-tourism' came into its own in 2002, when the United Nations celebrated the "International Year of Eco-tourism". The International Eco-tourism Society defines eco-tourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people".
Eco-tourism puts focus on local cultures, wilderness adventures, volunteering, cultural and individual growth, and learning new and better ways to exist in our world. It is classically defined as travel to destinations where the flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Responsible eco-tourism includes programs that minimize the adverse effects of traditional tourism on the natural environment, and enhance the cultural uprightness of local people. In addition to evaluating environmental and cultural factors, there are initiatives by hospitality providers to promote recycling, energy efficiency, water re-use, and the creation of economic opportunities for local communities. All of these factors form an integral part of eco-tourism.
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http://www.adventurekerala.com/articles.html
125.22.49.150 11:13, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
A Chinese medicinal plant belonging to the Labiatae family. It is beleived to have antimicrobial, anti-oxidation, anti-tumor and anti-inflammation properties. It can be found in the northeast of China, East Asia and West Africa.
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Journal of Northeast Normal University (Natural Sciences), 2005, 37(4): 94-98; Editorial board of planta sinica, the Chinese academy of sciences, Flora of China, Vol. 66. Labiatae. Beijing: Science Press, 1977; Institute of Botany, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, The Picture Index of Senior China Plant, Vol. 3. Beijing: Science Press, 696―703, 941―954
202.163.208.48 11:24, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
DUNYAPUR,CITY OF PUNJAB PAKISTAN
LOCATION; Dunyapur is located near the Lodhranon Satluj River.It is at 45 KM away towards the eastern south of the city of saints, Multan.It is at 30 KM away towards the eastern north of the city of nawabs, Bahawalpur.On its west it joins Basti Malook and on its east it connects with Kahroor Pacca.Dunyapur is the one major tehsil of the district Lodhran.In Southern Punjab its importance is not negligible as the one important highway from Lahore and Faisal Abad to Sadiq Abad passess through it.
HISTORY;
Before Pakistan came into being it was populated by people of different casts and creeds.Among these the most important are Jat,Arain,Gujjar,Dogar and Rajpoots.It was governed by Nawab of Bahawalpur.
CULTURE;
Due to mix up of people of various casts and creeds,Dunyapur,has a very rich culture,which is also of mixed variety.But the culture is solely imprinted by the sacred teachings of Islam which is the major religion of the people of Dunyapur.
MAJOR CROPS;
As it is basically an agricultural area that's why important crops are Cotton,wheat,citrus,mangoes,sugarcane,citrus,gua etc.
CLIMATE;
Climate remains throughout the year hot as it is very nearer to Multan.Rainfall per year is very low.Sunshine and wind blows.But usully during night time temperature falls due to the vast deserts of Bahawalpur.
IMPORTANT VILLAGES;
Three villages are very important,one is Chak No.356/W.B.
Other is Chak No.358/W.B. and the third one is Chak No.362/W.B.
IMPORTANT PERSONALITIES;
Ch.Muhammad Ashraf Ex-Principal Govt.High School,Chak No.356/W.B.,
Ch.Muhammad Aslam Principal Govt.High School,Chak No.362/W.B.,
Dr.Muhammad Kamran Ashraf,
Dr.Yasir Muneeb
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59.92.125.249 11:46, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
DUNYAPUR,CITY OF PUNJAB PAKISTAN
LOCATION; Dunyapur is located near the Lodhranon Satluj River.It is at 45 KM away towards the eastern south of the city of saints, Multan.It is at 30 KM away towards the eastern north of the city of nawabs, Bahawalpur.On its west it joins Basti Malook and on its east it connects with Kahroor Pacca.Dunyapur is the one major tehsil of the district Lodhran.In Southern Punjab its importance is not negligible as the one important highway from Lahore and Faisal Abad to Sadiq Abad passess through it.
HISTORY;
Before Pakistan came into being it was populated by people of different casts and creeds.Among these the most important are Jat,Arain,Gujjar,Dogar and Rajpoots.It was governed by Nawab of Bahawalpur.
REFERANCES; 1)THE BOOK ON PUNJAB by ABDUL Hassan 2)My views about southern punjab and dunyapur by Aqeel
CULTURE; Due to mix up of people of various casts and creeds,Dunyapur,has a very rich culture,which is also of mixed variety.But the culture is solely imprinted by the sacred teachings of Islam which is the major religion of the people of Dunyapur. MAJOR CROPS; As it is basically an agricultural area that's why important crops are Cotton,wheat,citrus,mangoes,sugarcane,citrus,gua etc.
CLIMATE;
Climate remains throughout the year hot as it is very nearer to Multan.Rainfall per year is very low.Sunshine and wind blows.But usully during night time temperature falls due to the vast deserts of Bahawalpur.
IMPORTANT VILLAGES;
Three villages are very important,one is Chak No.356/W.B.
Other is Chak No.358/W.B. and the third one is Chak No.362/W.B.
IMPORTANT PERSONALITIES;
Ch.Muhammad Ashraf Ex-Principal Govt.High School,Chak No.356/W.B.,
Ch.Muhammad Aslam Principal Govt.High School,Chak No.362/W.B.,
Dr.Muhammad Kamran Ashraf,
Dr.Yasir Muneeb
REFERANCES; 1)CULTURAL SHIFT OF DUNYAPUR by ABDUL Hassan 2)SOUTHERN PUNJAB by Aqeel 3) LODHRAN TRAVEL GUIDE
The (RAGE)clan is a Star Wars Battlefront 2 version 1.0 PC Clan. (RAGE) Stands for Emperor's Rage, as known by its clan members. The (RAGE) clan is situated in the Eastern U.S. timezone. Currently, it is allied with clans {WSP}, (REB), (darkness), (D.S.), and the UAEF. Its only enemy so far is (EC), but no wars have been scheduled. The (RAGE) clan was founded by 3 members, (RAGE)HUNTER, who is the leader, (RAGE)Shadow, coleader, and (RAGE)5Elephant, who does not play Battlefront 2 anymore. Servers for this clan are up on weekends called (RAGE)server and (RAGE) do or die and are open to the public. The Clan is dedicated to help its members to better learn the aspects of Battlfront 2.
You can contact (RAGE) clan by visiting their site, or by email, which is emperorsrage@hotmail.com
Knowledge contributed by (RAGE)Shadow, coleader
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(RAGE) website - http://www.freewebs.com/emperorsrage/ (RAGE) alliance site - http://www.freewebs.com/uaef/
68.160.145.248 12:09, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
The RAHI (Recovering and Healing from Incest) Foundation is a support centre, based in New Delhi, India. It is the only centre of its kind in the country that specializes in working with adult women survivors of incest and childhood sexual abuse and offers services that are uniquely important to their recovery process.
The Foundation was established in August 1996 on the basis of the prestigious Fellowship for Population Innovations of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation received by Anuja Gupta, Director of RAHI. The centre is dedicated to providing individual and group services for survivors aimed at their psychological, emotional, sexual and spiritual recovery. RAHI offers its consultation and supervision to other individual and groups working with incest survivors. It works closely with individuals and organisations interested in starting survivor groups in other parts of the country. It is involved in conceptualising and planning stages and offers clinical supervision and guidance for the running of the group. RAHI also provides individual supervision to practitioners and other NGOs on their incest cases.
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RAHI's official website - http://www.rahifoundation.org
Desertrose815 12:12, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Subject/Fireburner
Fireburner is a computer program used to write compact discs from image files. It is written entirely x86 assembler language.
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84.49.224.82 12:14, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
LAING’S NEK 28 JANUARY 1881
Two days after arriving at Mount Prospect, Colley was determined to dislodge the Boers from Laing’s Nek and open the road to the Transvaal. Leaving the camp at 07h00 he advanced some 8 km to an assembly area at the foot of the pass. His plan of attack was to send the mounted men to drive back the Boer left flank and at the same time attack a high feature, Deane’s Hill (Tafelkop to the Boers) to the east of the nek with the 58th Regiment. The mounted attack failed while the infantry came under heavy fire from well placed Boer sangars and shallow trenches. The British artillery and rocket fire had little effect. The 58th Regiment were forced to withdraw and by noon the action was broken off.
Colley obtained a truce to care for the wounded and bury the dead. The British losses were 7 officers and 76 other ranks killed, 2 taken prisoners of war and 111 wounded. According to custom the men were buried in mass graves near where they fell, but the officers’ bodies were carried back to camp for burial.
The Boers lost 14 killed and possibly as many as 70 wounded. The latter were cared for by Dr. Merensky at Meek’s farm house near Volksrust which had been converted into a hospital. The dead were buried nearby at Rooibult.
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68.163.140.85 13:36, 30 August 2006 (UTC)In 1986, the first MBTA type 7 cars; made by manufacturer Kinki-Sharyo, were delivered to the MBTA. Since then, theyare the most popular cars in the MBTA. The Type 7 cars are used on the MBTA's Green Line. Many of them have been modified to be used with the MBTA's newer Type 8 cars, made by Breda. In 1997, newer Type 7 cars were ordered; following those, the new Type 8's began service.
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www.mbta.com; Google Search MBTA(Many great web pages)
64.107.0.247 14:44, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Fordham Brewing is a brewery based in Annapolis, MD. It was established in 1703 by Benjamin Fordham, under the orders of Queen Anne of England. This makes it one of the oldest breweries in the United States. On June 11th, 1995 the brewery began brewing beer at the Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis. Due to increasing demand for its products, the brewery has added another brewing operation in Alexandria, VA. Further growth has led Fordham to a permanent 15,000 sqf brewing location in Dover, DE.
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www.fordhambrewing.com
63.167.255.231 14:49, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
The Survey of English Usage (SEU), based at University College London and founded by Randolph Quirk in 1959 carries out research in English Linguistics. It was the first centre in Europe to do research in corpus linguistics. Corpora created at the SEU include The Survey of English Usage corpus, the British component of the International Corpus of English (ICE-GB) and the Diachronic Corpus of Present-Day Spoken English (DCPSE).
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Quirk, Randolph (1960) 'Towards a description of English Usage', Transactions of the Philological Society, 40-61.
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/english-usage/ 62.30.182.86 15:52, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
History: Phoenix, AZ ---Maricopa County started a free library system the day after the stock market crash in 1929. The County Library had a part in helping start, or establish, almost every public library system in the County.
The enormous population increases in the 1960s and 1970s led the County Library System to undergo reorganization to meet the demands of the residents. In 1986 the State Legislature passed a bill allowing Arizona counties to establish library districts. In 1987 the County Board of Supervisors voted to form the Maricopa County Library District (separate governmental and tax entities). The County Supervisors serve as the District’s Board of Library Directors.
Maricopa County is one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S. The Library District serves unincorporated areas plus it partners with cities/towns and even school districts to run their libraries. The District has averaged opening two new libraries a year since 1999—either new libraries or larger buildings for existing libraries! It now operates 14 libraries with more on the way. Its libraries are located in Aguila, Anthem, Avondale, El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Gila Bend, Gilbert, Guadalupe, Litchfield Park, Phoenix (George L. Campbell Branch), Queen Creek, Sun Lakes, and two in Surprise. The District also runs Bookmobile and Books-By-Mail Services.
An emphasis on a popular materials collection along with the marketing slogan, Your Unexpected Oasis, echoes the District’s spirit of giving customers what they want. Multiple copies of best-sellers are prominently displayed on bookstore-like shelves near library entrances and a large collection of DVDs is extremely popular with library customers. 24x7 ASK! ---is another way the District enhances customer service---one can get an answer to a question from a librarian, anytime day or night seven days a week, with this online chat service.
The District has been a leader in the library world in using technology to enhance the provision of quality services, to keep pace with the rapid growth it is experiencing, and to continue to keep pace with its evolving role as an information provider in one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S. Technology has enhanced customer service with self-service such as “SmartCard” library cards with a chip imbedded so that customers can reserve computers, pay for printing and save favorite Web sites.
Check it out…with SelfCheck machines and check it in with the SmartCheck Automatic Book Return System…gets books back on the shelves in fours hours instead of the several days it used to take. The faster items get back on the shelves, the faster they’re available for others. The Library District was actually the first library in the United States to try this new technology and it was the beta test site for the 3M system.
The Library District receives national awards for it innovative programs and technology. It’s a pioneer in creating outstanding children’s programs that go beyond what a library generally offers. Its award-winning Original Online Serial Novels for Kids project is available online for any library, school, child reader or parent to access and enjoy.
The District’s latest project was to turn the book Tomás and the Library Lady by Pat Mora into a World Premiere stage play adapted and performed by a professional children’s theater company that toured schools and reached over 70,000 children—First Lady Laura Bush saw the play on invitation from the District. The theater company will tour it nationally in 2007.
Find out more about the Maricopa County Library District call 602.652.3000 or visit the Library’s Web site at www.mcldaz.org
Ferneham Hall is a thearte located in the Hampshire town of Fareham. The hall is named after The town's previous name of Ferneham. The Hall is a central part to the community of Fareham, provding thearte, music and cinema proformances for the local population, and is run by Fareham Borough council.
The main thearte hall (known as the solent) holds up to 700 people and is a venue used by many different groups, including local dance, music and drama groups. The hall has also been host to many well known names, including ventriloquist Keith Harris, who will be starring in this year's pantomine, Alladin. Musical performances at the hall in the past have included: Hayseed Dixie, Havant Symphony Orchestra and Glenn Miller.
The Solent has also been used for day-time hirings for events such as fairs, confrences, including an annual Youth Confrence run by Fareham Youth Council, and the Mayor of Fareham Annual Charity Ball.
Ferneham Hall has recently begun to hold wedding ceremonies in one of the smaller rooms known as the Octagon, which is also avalible for private hire for events such as Birthday parties.
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http://www.fareham.gov.uk/town/activities/fernehamhall/ 01329 231 942 (box office phone number)
212.100.250.208 17:43, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Jesse is the third IRO-Bot to be created by Dr. Leonard Hohenberger in the epic story The Amory Wars by the band Coheed and Cambria.
Jesse is an enhanced clone of Hohenberger. He is often portrayed as muscular, dark-haired, and bearded. Jesse may also possess Pyrokinesis or some self-resurrecting ability, hence the code-name Inferno. He is a more than able combatant, and boxes as a hobby, hence the nickname Prize Fighter. He also possesses Hohenberger's intellect, having enough genius to create IRO-Bots of his own.
In the Amory Wars, out of Coheed, Cambria, and Jesse, he is the only one left with his memories upon the KBI's destruction on orders of Wilhem Ryan. While speculation, it is commonly believed that the Monstar virus implanted in Coheed (which, according to Ryan's right-hand man Mayo Detinwolf, has the ability to decimate the universe) was part of Hohenberger's plan to end Ryan's reign.
The Second Stage Turbine Blade (comic) opens with a mysterious scene involving Jesse, one of his men, and two IRO-Bots. He is incinerating one of the IRO-Bots named Longicinda for malfunctioning. Jesse plays no other part in events of The Second Stage Turbine Blade, and his part in In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 can only be speculated as only the album has been released. It is common belief that the title track is about a battle Jesse is leading, and that he is involved in the events of Cuts Marked in the March of Men, Three Evils (Embodied in Love and Shadow), and Blood Red Summer as well.
The Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness (graphic novel) features Inferno prominently. At this point in the story, the protagonist, Claudio Kilgannon, Jesse's 'nephew', is on board his ship; the Grail Arbor. Jesse has attempted to explain to Claudio that his restless dreams are from souls trapped inside the Keywork (the energy source for their solar system), and the only way to release them is for Claudio to take up his mantle as the Crowing and destroy the Keywork, effectively ending Ryan's reign and the rebellion Jesse has been leading against him.
Jesse's plan is to penetrate the defenses of Ryan's homeworld of Apity Prime in the Omega System and land in the city of Kaline next to Ryan's stronghold, House Atlantic. Some of Jesse's men are already on the planet and this sleeper cell is in place to destroy a shield generator, giving the Grail Arbor a chance to enter. The weakness Jesse plans on exploiting may or may not be a trap, but the crew presses on. Upon success, Detinwolf's plan springs into action. An Onstantine Priest, a ghoulish Mage twisted to serve Ryan, eviscerates the entire strike team. Jackhammers, massive laser cannons, pummel the Grail Arbor as it attempts to land. Jesse, Claudio, Claudio's companion Ambellina, and Chase & Jesse's other IRO-Bots all land on the planet safely. Jesse explains what Claudio must do, and tells Claudio his parents would be as proud of him as he is. Claudio and Ambellina split off, and Jesse and the others remain to confront Mayo. Jesse addresses his IRO-Bot 'children', telling them:
“Chase, you asked me once long ago, why I incinerated Longcindia. It was for this day. There is no room for mistakes me children. For as I have been told…Today is the day I die. I’m sorry I never played the part as your father, as I should of, and from the looks on your faces…It seems that’s all you’ve ever asked of me. It’s time for you to go into these worlds alone…With all my love. I love you. I love you so very much.”
At this point, the IRO-Bots all 'become what they were meant to be': they mutate into colossal beast, and start assaulting the soldiers. In all of this chaos, Mayo and Jesse are left to themselves, and make eye contact. Both legendary soldiers charge at each other. Jesse attempts to assault Detinwolf with a large stick, but Mayo manages to keep Inferno at bay. They struggle, but briefly. Jesse falls to the ground, and Detinwolf stands over him holding his heart in his hand. Thus Jesse, the last of the KBI, is killed.
Jesse may or may not have survived, however. A side project of Claudio Sanchez, leader of Coheed and Cambria, is called "The Prize Fighter Inferno" (No website as of yet, only a Myspace page with a brief explanation: [8]). It may or may not be related to the Amory Wars story, some time in the future.
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Books: The Second Stage Turbine Blade, Vols. I & II Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness
Websites: Cobalt and Calcium forums: [9]
Coheed and Cambria's official website: [10]
Evil Ink Comics (Claudio Sanchez's publishing company): [11]
Welcome to the Blood Machine (The Prize Fighter Inferno [band]'s Myspace page: [12]
67.171.67.159 19:14, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Holy Trinity Cathedral was the Anglican Cathedral for the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster until 1929, at which time, Christ Church Cathedral was consecrated as the new cathedral for the Diocese of New Westminster. Holy Trinity then became a parish church, but out of respect of its historical role, it continues to be called Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Address: 514 Carnarvon Street New Westminster, BC Canada V3L 1C4
Phone: 604-521-2511 Fax: 604-521-1926
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diocese_of_New_Westminster
See Holy Trinity Cathedral (New Westminster) website:
Diocese link: http://www.vancouver.anglican.ca/FindAChurch/tabid/28/parishID/801/Default.aspx
Church link (Holy Trinity Cathedral): http://www.htc.shawbiz.ca/
216.232.201.37 20:03, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Jankov Most is a village in Southeast European state of Serbia. It is in municipality of Zrenjanin, Central Banat region, province of Vojvodina. As a central european place it has a continental climate, having all 4 seasons, of which - long hot summers and very cold winters. Relief is lowland. It is part of Pannonian plain. Jankov Most is surrounded from 3 sides with water: Old Begej river, canal Begej, canal Danube-Tisa-Danube. Regarding flora - it is mainly grassy. There is much of acacia, poplar trees in Jankov Most. One can see many rabbits, foxes, birds. People are mostly agriculturists, farmers. They cultivate wheat, corn, sunflower, fruits and vegetables. Also they are breeding many cattles. Transport facilities are not bad. Asphalt roads are going: to Zrenjanin ( municipal center ) via neighboring village Mihajlovo, and to Banatski Dvor, where joins together with Zrenjanin - Romania road. Canals are for sailing. In Jankov Most live around 650 inhabitants. It is declining tendency for number of inhabitants. Majority of them are Romanians ( cca.390 ), then Serbians ( cca. 190 ), and from many different nations. In that way it's very mixed, could say cosmopolitan. With a Romanian majority village have name in Romanian - Iancait, and 2 Romanian churches: Romanian Orthodox Church and Greek-catholic Church. There is Primary school only with lower classes ( forms from first to fourth ) in Jankov Most. Doctor is in village's General Practice evary other day ( except Sundays, 3 time a week ). In Jankov Most exist two food shops(stores), and farming cooperative society with shop. Head of local community is Tibi Voina.
Sources: 1.Florin Ursulescu, Jancov Most - Iancait, trecut si prezent, Novi Sad 1997. 2.Yugoslav Federal Statistical Office
Shadow Kune Do ("The Way of the Unseen Fist") is a martial art concept created by Evan Salas. Evan Salas started the martial arts when he was 5 years old in his hometown of St.Charles, Illionis. He start learing Tae Kwon Do and Karate. When he turned 9 he moved to Weston, Florida and enrolled into a Kung-Fu school where he learned the 5 animal styles of Kung-Fu (White Crane, Tiger Claw, Eagle Claw, Monkey, and Praying Manthis Kung-Fu). He also learned Jeet Kune Do, Ninjistu, and Zui Ba Xian Quan (8 Spirit Drunken Fist). Soon after he left the school at the age of 14 he enrolled into a Muay-Thai school. From there he learned Brazilian Jujistu, Muay-Thai, Sambo, Krav Maga, and more of Jeet Kune Do. Evan soon fell in love with Bruce Lee's concept of the martial arts Jeet Kune Do. After he left the Muay-Thai school at the age of 18 he bagan self training himself in the martial arts. After many years of learning many different martial arts be began to create his own concept just like his martial art idle, Bruce Lee. Evan has been working on his own concept since he was 16 years old. He only teaches himself, but he hopes to teach someone some day.
The System
Shadow Kune Do is the combination of the martial arts of Jeet Kune Do (as the name states "Kune Do"), Zui Ba Xian Quan, Muay-Thai, Krav Maga, and Western Boxing. Evan follows the way of Jeet Kune Do in every way and adds the teachings of Zui Ba Xian Quan, Muay-Thai, Krav Maga, and Boxing to Shadow Kune Do. Evan believes in a well-balanced sytem of fighting. When training he focuses more on speed and agility. He knows with his size (120 pounds), he would not be a bulky musclear fighter. The name describes "The Way of the Unseen Fist" has a statment of raw speed. Hitting so fast that the opponent(s) cannot see him like a shadow moving all around them. Shadow Kune Do is not only a broken rythme, but also unbalance is balance. This comes from Zui Ba Xian Quan and Jeet Kune Do.
Principles of Shadow Kune Do
The following are principles that Salas incorporated into Shadow Kune Do just like Bruce Lee with Jeet Kune Do. He felt these were universal combat truths that were self evident and would lead to combat success if followed. The "4 Combat Ranges" in particular are what he felt were instrumental in becoming a "total" martial artist. This is also the principle most related to mixed martial arts. JKD practitioners also subscribe to the notion that the best defense is a strong offense, hence the principal of "Intercpeting". Lee believed that in order for an opponent to attack someone they had to move towards them. This provided an opportunity to "intercept" that attack or movement. The principal of interception covers more than just intercepting physical attacks. Lee believed that many non-verbals and telegraphs (subtle movements that an opponent is unaware of) could be percieved or "intercepted" and thus be used to one's advantage. The "5 Ways of Attack" are attacking categories that help Jeet Kune Do practitioners organize their fighting repertoire and comprise the offensive portion of JKD. The concepts of Stop hits & stop kicks and simultaneous parrying & punching were borrowed from western Fencing and comprise the defensive portion of JKD. These concepts were modified for unarmed combat and implemented into the JKD framework by Lee. These concepts also compliment the other principal of interception.
I. Be like water
Lee believed that martial systems should be as flexible as possible. He often used water as an analogy for describing why flexibility is a desired trait in martial arts. Water is infinitely flexible. It can be seen through, and yet at other times it can obscure things from sight. It can split and go around things, rejoining on the other side, or it can crash through things. It can erode the hardest rocks by gently lapping away at them or it can go pass the tiniest pebble. Lee believed that a martial system should have these attributes. JKD students reject traditional systems of training, fighting styles and the Confucian pedagogy used in traditional kung fu schools because of this lack of flexibility. JKD is claimed to be a dynamic concept that is forever changing, thus being extremely flexible. "Absorb what is useful; Disregard that which is useless" is an often quoted Bruce Lee maxim. JKD students are encouraged to study every form of combat possible. This is believed to expand one's knowledge of other fighting systems; to both add to one's arsenal as well as to know how to defend against such tactics.
II. Economy of motion
JKD students are told to waste no time or movement. When it comes to combat JKD practitioners believe the simplest things work best.
A. Stop hits & stop kicks
This means intercepting an opponent's attack with an attack of your own instead of a simple block. JKD practitioners believe that this is the most difficult defensive skill to develop. This strategy can be a feature of some traditional Chinese martial arts.
B. Simultaneous parrying & punching
When confronting an incoming attack; the attack is parried or deflected and a counter attack is delivered at the same time. Not as advanced as a stop hit but more effective than blocking and counter attacking in sequence. This is also practiced by some Chinese martial arts.
C. No high kicks
JKD practitioners believe they should target their kicks to their opponent's shins, knees, thighs, and mid section. These targets are the closest to the foot, provide more stability and are more difficult to defend against. However, as with all other JKD principles nothing is "written in stone". If a target of opportunity presents itself; even a target above the waist one could take advantage of the situation without feeling hampered by this principle.
III. Learn the 4 ranges of combat
Kicking Punching Trapping Grappling Jeet Kune Do students train in each of these ranges equally. According to Lee, this range of training serves to differentiate JKD from other martial arts. Lee stated that most but not all traditional martial systems specialize in training at one or two ranges. Bruce Lee's theories have been especially influential and substantiated in the field of Mixed Martial Arts, as the MMA Phases of Combat are essentially the same concept as the JKD combat ranges.
IV. Five Ways Of Attack
A. Single Angular Attack (SAA) and its converse Single Direct Attack (SDA).
B. Hand Immobilization Attack (HIA) and its counterpart Foot Immobilization attack, which make use of “trapping” to limit the opponent to function with that appendage.
C. Progressive Indirect Attack (PIA). Attacking one part of the opponent's body followed by attacking another part as a means of creating an opening.
D. Attack By Combinations (ABC). This is using multiple rapid attacks as a means of using volume of attack to overcoming the opponent.
E. Attack By Drawing (ABD). This is creating an opening with positioning as a means of counter attacking.
V. Three Parts of JKD
Jeet Kune Do practitioners believe that techniques should contain the following properties:
Efficiency - An attack that reaches its mark Directness - Doing what comes naturally in a learned way. Simplicity - Thinking in an uncomplicated manner; without ornamentation
Salas believes in these principles and follows them as Bruce Lee saw fit.
References
- The Tao of Jeet Kune Do, Lee Linda, Ohara Publications Inc., U.S. Reprint edition (July, 1993), ISBN 0-89750-048-2
- The Way of the Unseen Fist, Evan Salas
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Founder of Buck Automation Int. [13] High Volume Mail Envelope Inserters SAMI(tm).
Buck Crowley has over 25 years of developing Products and founding Companies. He has designed more than 65 commercially successful products, more than $900 million in revenue. Most of these products enable the production of printing products. He has been awarded 75 US patents [14], mostly related to printing or related products. He has authored over 150 articles and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences.
He has founded three companies: Lincoln Technologies, Automation, Inc., and Roll Systems Inc. Roll Systems, made the INC. 500 twice [15] with annual revenues reaching $46 million. Roll Systems was founded to pioneer high volume on-demand printing and mail production.
- He was awarded 40 patents at Roll Systems Inc.
- Four of his product designs were awarded the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation "Intertech ~Award" given for "outstanding commercially successful products".
- He has received numerous industry awards.
- He is a Member of the Who's Who of American Inventors.
- Some of his Graphic-Art product contributions are:
- Butler Automatic: Infeed tension, Web Guide, and Splicers.
- Web Press: Ink/Water, automatic cutoff and register controls (Micro-register).
- Web Printing Controls: CCR, Color-to-Color closed loop register.
- Automation Inc./ Print-Cafe, EFI: AutoCount, for accurate press counts and warehouse bar-code system.
- In-line finishing: plow, slit, rotary-cut.
Sources
http://www.inc.com/app/inc500/searchResults.jsp?schCompany=roll&schState=MA&schYear=
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Emily Bezar is a singer-songwriter from California.
Emily was a voice major in Oberlin Conservatory and also studied electronic music at Stanford University. Following a stint as the lead singer in a band called The Potato Eaters, she released her first album, "Grandmother's Tea Leaves". She has since released three other albums - "Moon in Grenadine", "Four Walls Bending" and "Angel's Abacus". All her albums feature prominent use of the piano, and have a distinct jazz influence.
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202.43.138.32 05:54, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
The Colombia Top 40 Singles (Los 40 Principales de Colombia) is Colombia's music industry standard singles popularity chart issued daily online in the Los 40 Principales website.
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200.71.97.136 06:05, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
The Sydney Assyrian community is a large and tight knit community. They are mainly based around the Fairfield city area in western Sydney.
The first Assyrians turned up as migrants into Australia in the early 1960's, they settled in the eastern suburbs of Sydney until a decision was made to base the Assyrian community of sydney around Fairfield. Since then they have expanded and populated the Fairfield area and more Assyrian families started to flow into Fairfield to join their relatives after the Iraqi Gulf war in the 1990's. The estimated Assyrian population of Sydney is close to 35,000.
Assyrian Clubs and Centre's
During the 1970's the Sydney Assyrian community built their first social community club in Edensor Park near Fairfield called Nineveh Club, now the Assyrian community has a further three community clubs: Assyrian sports and cultural club, Ashur club and babylon club.
Assyrian Churches in Sydney
The Sydney Assyrian community also owns four churches in sydney and two parishes: St Mary's Assyrian Church, St Hurmizd's Cathedral, St Zaia Ancient Assyrian church and St Thomas Assyrian Chaldean Catholic Church, all which are located in the fairfield area. The church also has two English parishes of St Peter and Paul which are located in Matraville. Sydney Assyrian church
Assyrian Schools in Sydney
The Sydney Assyrian community also has established St Hurmizd Assyrian primary school (private christian school), and are in the process of building a high school and college on land in the Horsley Park area by the name of Mar Narsai Assyrian college (private christian college). The Sydney Assyrian community also has plans of building a university in the future. Assyrian Primary School Sydney
Assyrian Festivals
The Assyrian New Years festival is always held on the 1st of april every year at the fairfield city showground on smithfield rd. more than 10,000 assyrians and non-assyrian attend the event enjoying a day of assyrian entertainment, speeches, rides and food stalls. the day is wraped up with a huge fireworks display at around 10pm. members of parliment and quest speakers are always invited, in 2005 former premiere Bob Carr was present at the festival along with othe liberal and labour MP's.
Negative media reports
In the past year the Assyrian community in Sydney has been subject to negative media reports following a number of fatal shootings and gang related crime. The Assyrian organisations and churches are working closer with the community to put an end to the violence and are trying to make it clear that this is only a handfull of the Assyrian community and that the Assyrians shouldnt be pictured as a violent group by members of the wider community.
Assyrian Businesses
There are a number of Sydney Assyrian Businesses ranging from restaurants and cafes located in fairfield to major construction and internet companies. Assyrians also have a very good business mind and are always striving to create success and build themselves a name by starting up successful businesses and organisations.
Syd assyrian 06:27, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Adventure Tourism is a type of niche tourism involving exploration or travel to remote areas, where the traveller should expect the unexpected. Adventure tourism is rapidly growing in popularity as tourists seek unusual holidays, different from the typical beach vacation.
Adventure tourism typically involves travelling into remote, inaccessible and possibly hostile areas. It may include the performance of acts that require significant effort and grit and may also involve some degree of risk.
The Meaning of Eco-Tourism The concept of 'Eco-tourism' came into its own in 2002, when the United Nations celebrated the "International Year of Eco-tourism". The International Eco-tourism Society defines eco-tourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people".
Eco-tourism puts focus on local cultures, wilderness adventures, volunteering, cultural and individual growth, and learning new and better ways to exist in our world. It is classically defined as travel to destinations where the flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Responsible eco-tourism includes programs that minimize the adverse effects of traditional tourism on the natural environment, and enhance the cultural uprightness of local people. In addition to evaluating environmental and cultural factors, there are initiatives by hospitality providers to promote recycling, energy efficiency, water re-use, and the creation of economic opportunities for local communities. All of these factors form an integral part of eco-tourism.
Sources
http://www.adventurekerala.com/articles.html
125.22.49.150 11:13, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
A Chinese medicinal plant belonging to the Labiatae family. It is beleived to have antimicrobial, anti-oxidation, anti-tumor and anti-inflammation properties. It can be found in the northeast of China, East Asia and West Africa.
Sources
Journal of Northeast Normal University (Natural Sciences), 2005, 37(4): 94-98; Editorial board of planta sinica, the Chinese academy of sciences, Flora of China, Vol. 66. Labiatae. Beijing: Science Press, 1977; Institute of Botany, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, The Picture Index of Senior China Plant, Vol. 3. Beijing: Science Press, 696―703, 941―954
202.163.208.48 11:24, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
DUNYAPUR,CITY OF PUNJAB PAKISTAN
LOCATION; Dunyapur is located near the Lodhranon Satluj River.It is at 45 KM away towards the eastern south of the city of saints, Multan.It is at 30 KM away towards the eastern north of the city of nawabs, Bahawalpur.On its west it joins Basti Malook and on its east it connects with Kahroor Pacca.Dunyapur is the one major tehsil of the district Lodhran.In Southern Punjab its importance is not negligible as the one important highway from Lahore and Faisal Abad to Sadiq Abad passess through it.
HISTORY;
Before Pakistan came into being it was populated by people of different casts and creeds.Among these the most important are Jat,Arain,Gujjar,Dogar and Rajpoots.It was governed by Nawab of Bahawalpur.
CULTURE;
Due to mix up of people of various casts and creeds,Dunyapur,has a very rich culture,which is also of mixed variety.But the culture is solely imprinted by the sacred teachings of Islam which is the major religion of the people of Dunyapur.
MAJOR CROPS;
As it is basically an agricultural area that's why important crops are Cotton,wheat,citrus,mangoes,sugarcane,citrus,gua etc.
CLIMATE;
Climate remains throughout the year hot as it is very nearer to Multan.Rainfall per year is very low.Sunshine and wind blows.But usully during night time temperature falls due to the vast deserts of Bahawalpur.
IMPORTANT VILLAGES;
Three villages are very important,one is Chak No.356/W.B.
Other is Chak No.358/W.B. and the third one is Chak No.362/W.B.
IMPORTANT PERSONALITIES;
Ch.Muhammad Ashraf Ex-Principal Govt.High School,Chak No.356/W.B.,
Ch.Muhammad Aslam Principal Govt.High School,Chak No.362/W.B.,
Dr.Muhammad Kamran Ashraf,
Dr.Yasir Muneeb
Sources
59.92.125.249 11:46, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
DUNYAPUR,CITY OF PUNJAB PAKISTAN
LOCATION; Dunyapur is located near the Lodhranon Satluj River.It is at 45 KM away towards the eastern south of the city of saints, Multan.It is at 30 KM away towards the eastern north of the city of nawabs, Bahawalpur.On its west it joins Basti Malook and on its east it connects with Kahroor Pacca.Dunyapur is the one major tehsil of the district Lodhran.In Southern Punjab its importance is not negligible as the one important highway from Lahore and Faisal Abad to Sadiq Abad passess through it.
HISTORY;
Before Pakistan came into being it was populated by people of different casts and creeds.Among these the most important are Jat,Arain,Gujjar,Dogar and Rajpoots.It was governed by Nawab of Bahawalpur.
REFERANCES; 1)THE BOOK ON PUNJAB by ABDUL Hassan 2)My views about southern punjab and dunyapur by Aqeel
CULTURE; Due to mix up of people of various casts and creeds,Dunyapur,has a very rich culture,which is also of mixed variety.But the culture is solely imprinted by the sacred teachings of Islam which is the major religion of the people of Dunyapur. MAJOR CROPS; As it is basically an agricultural area that's why important crops are Cotton,wheat,citrus,mangoes,sugarcane,citrus,gua etc.
CLIMATE;
Climate remains throughout the year hot as it is very nearer to Multan.Rainfall per year is very low.Sunshine and wind blows.But usully during night time temperature falls due to the vast deserts of Bahawalpur.
IMPORTANT VILLAGES;
Three villages are very important,one is Chak No.356/W.B.
Other is Chak No.358/W.B. and the third one is Chak No.362/W.B.
IMPORTANT PERSONALITIES;
Ch.Muhammad Ashraf Ex-Principal Govt.High School,Chak No.356/W.B.,
Ch.Muhammad Aslam Principal Govt.High School,Chak No.362/W.B.,
Dr.Muhammad Kamran Ashraf,
Dr.Yasir Muneeb
REFERANCES; 1)CULTURAL SHIFT OF DUNYAPUR by ABDUL Hassan 2)SOUTHERN PUNJAB by Aqeel 3) LODHRAN TRAVEL GUIDE
The (RAGE)clan is a Star Wars Battlefront 2 version 1.0 PC Clan. (RAGE) Stands for Emperor's Rage, as known by its clan members. The (RAGE) clan is situated in the Eastern U.S. timezone. Currently, it is allied with clans {WSP}, (REB), (darkness), (D.S.), and the UAEF. Its only enemy so far is (EC), but no wars have been scheduled. The (RAGE) clan was founded by 3 members, (RAGE)HUNTER, who is the leader, (RAGE)Shadow, coleader, and (RAGE)5Elephant, who does not play Battlefront 2 anymore. Servers for this clan are up on weekends called (RAGE)server and (RAGE) do or die and are open to the public. The Clan is dedicated to help its members to better learn the aspects of Battlfront 2.
You can contact (RAGE) clan by visiting their site, or by email, which is emperorsrage@hotmail.com
Knowledge contributed by (RAGE)Shadow, coleader
Sources
(RAGE) website - http://www.freewebs.com/emperorsrage/ (RAGE) alliance site - http://www.freewebs.com/uaef/
68.160.145.248 12:09, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
The RAHI (Recovering and Healing from Incest) Foundation is a support centre, based in New Delhi, India. It is the only centre of its kind in the country that specializes in working with adult women survivors of incest and childhood sexual abuse and offers services that are uniquely important to their recovery process.
The Foundation was established in August 1996 on the basis of the prestigious Fellowship for Population Innovations of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation received by Anuja Gupta, Director of RAHI. The centre is dedicated to providing individual and group services for survivors aimed at their psychological, emotional, sexual and spiritual recovery. RAHI offers its consultation and supervision to other individual and groups working with incest survivors. It works closely with individuals and organisations interested in starting survivor groups in other parts of the country. It is involved in conceptualising and planning stages and offers clinical supervision and guidance for the running of the group. RAHI also provides individual supervision to practitioners and other NGOs on their incest cases.
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RAHI's official website - http://www.rahifoundation.org
Desertrose815 12:12, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Subject/Fireburner
Fireburner is a computer program used to write compact discs from image files. It is written entirely x86 assembler language.
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84.49.224.82 12:14, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
LAING’S NEK 28 JANUARY 1881
Two days after arriving at Mount Prospect, Colley was determined to dislodge the Boers from Laing’s Nek and open the road to the Transvaal. Leaving the camp at 07h00 he advanced some 8 km to an assembly area at the foot of the pass. His plan of attack was to send the mounted men to drive back the Boer left flank and at the same time attack a high feature, Deane’s Hill (Tafelkop to the Boers) to the east of the nek with the 58th Regiment. The mounted attack failed while the infantry came under heavy fire from well placed Boer sangars and shallow trenches. The British artillery and rocket fire had little effect. The 58th Regiment were forced to withdraw and by noon the action was broken off.
Colley obtained a truce to care for the wounded and bury the dead. The British losses were 7 officers and 76 other ranks killed, 2 taken prisoners of war and 111 wounded. According to custom the men were buried in mass graves near where they fell, but the officers’ bodies were carried back to camp for burial.
The Boers lost 14 killed and possibly as many as 70 wounded. The latter were cared for by Dr. Merensky at Meek’s farm house near Volksrust which had been converted into a hospital. The dead were buried nearby at Rooibult.
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68.163.140.85 13:36, 30 August 2006 (UTC)In 1986, the first MBTA type 7 cars; made by manufacturer Kinki-Sharyo, were delivered to the MBTA. Since then, theyare the most popular cars in the MBTA. The Type 7 cars are used on the MBTA's Green Line. Many of them have been modified to be used with the MBTA's newer Type 8 cars, made by Breda. In 1997, newer Type 7 cars were ordered; following those, the new Type 8's began service.
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www.mbta.com; Google Search MBTA(Many great web pages)
64.107.0.247 14:44, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Fordham Brewing is a brewery based in Annapolis, MD. It was established in 1703 by Benjamin Fordham, under the orders of Queen Anne of England. This makes it one of the oldest breweries in the United States. On June 11th, 1995 the brewery began brewing beer at the Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis. Due to increasing demand for its products, the brewery has added another brewing operation in Alexandria, VA. Further growth has led Fordham to a permanent 15,000 sqf brewing location in Dover, DE.
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www.fordhambrewing.com
63.167.255.231 14:49, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
The Survey of English Usage (SEU), based at University College London and founded by Randolph Quirk in 1959 carries out research in English Linguistics. It was the first centre in Europe to do research in corpus linguistics. Corpora created at the SEU include The Survey of English Usage corpus, the British component of the International Corpus of English (ICE-GB) and the Diachronic Corpus of Present-Day Spoken English (DCPSE).
Sources
Quirk, Randolph (1960) 'Towards a description of English Usage', Transactions of the Philological Society, 40-61.
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/english-usage/ 62.30.182.86 15:52, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
History: Phoenix, AZ ---Maricopa County started a free library system the day after the stock market crash in 1929. The County Library had a part in helping start, or establish, almost every public library system in the County.
The enormous population increases in the 1960s and 1970s led the County Library System to undergo reorganization to meet the demands of the residents. In 1986 the State Legislature passed a bill allowing Arizona counties to establish library districts. In 1987 the County Board of Supervisors voted to form the Maricopa County Library District (separate governmental and tax entities). The County Supervisors serve as the District’s Board of Library Directors.
Maricopa County is one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S. The Library District serves unincorporated areas plus it partners with cities/towns and even school districts to run their libraries. The District has averaged opening two new libraries a year since 1999—either new libraries or larger buildings for existing libraries! It now operates 14 libraries with more on the way. Its libraries are located in Aguila, Anthem, Avondale, El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Gila Bend, Gilbert, Guadalupe, Litchfield Park, Phoenix (George L. Campbell Branch), Queen Creek, Sun Lakes, and two in Surprise. The District also runs Bookmobile and Books-By-Mail Services.
An emphasis on a popular materials collection along with the marketing slogan, Your Unexpected Oasis, echoes the District’s spirit of giving customers what they want. Multiple copies of best-sellers are prominently displayed on bookstore-like shelves near library entrances and a large collection of DVDs is extremely popular with library customers. 24x7 ASK! ---is another way the District enhances customer service---one can get an answer to a question from a librarian, anytime day or night seven days a week, with this online chat service.
The District has been a leader in the library world in using technology to enhance the provision of quality services, to keep pace with the rapid growth it is experiencing, and to continue to keep pace with its evolving role as an information provider in one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S. Technology has enhanced customer service with self-service such as “SmartCard” library cards with a chip imbedded so that customers can reserve computers, pay for printing and save favorite Web sites.
Check it out…with SelfCheck machines and check it in with the SmartCheck Automatic Book Return System…gets books back on the shelves in fours hours instead of the several days it used to take. The faster items get back on the shelves, the faster they’re available for others. The Library District was actually the first library in the United States to try this new technology and it was the beta test site for the 3M system.
The Library District receives national awards for it innovative programs and technology. It’s a pioneer in creating outstanding children’s programs that go beyond what a library generally offers. Its award-winning Original Online Serial Novels for Kids project is available online for any library, school, child reader or parent to access and enjoy.
The District’s latest project was to turn the book Tomás and the Library Lady by Pat Mora into a World Premiere stage play adapted and performed by a professional children’s theater company that toured schools and reached over 70,000 children—First Lady Laura Bush saw the play on invitation from the District. The theater company will tour it nationally in 2007.
Find out more about the Maricopa County Library District call 602.652.3000 or visit the Library’s Web site at www.mcldaz.org
Ferneham Hall is a thearte located in the Hampshire town of Fareham. The hall is named after The town's previous name of Ferneham. The Hall is a central part to the community of Fareham, provding thearte, music and cinema proformances for the local population, and is run by Fareham Borough council.
The main thearte hall (known as the solent) holds up to 700 people and is a venue used by many different groups, including local dance, music and drama groups. The hall has also been host to many well known names, including ventriloquist Keith Harris, who will be starring in this year's pantomine, Alladin. Musical performances at the hall in the past have included: Hayseed Dixie, Havant Symphony Orchestra and Glenn Miller.
The Solent has also been used for day-time hirings for events such as fairs, confrences, including an annual Youth Confrence run by Fareham Youth Council, and the Mayor of Fareham Annual Charity Ball.
Ferneham Hall has recently begun to hold wedding ceremonies in one of the smaller rooms known as the Octagon, which is also avalible for private hire for events such as Birthday parties.
Sources
http://www.fareham.gov.uk/town/activities/fernehamhall/ 01329 231 942 (box office phone number)
212.100.250.208 17:43, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Jesse is the third IRO-Bot to be created by Dr. Leonard Hohenberger in the epic story The Amory Wars by the band Coheed and Cambria.
Jesse is an enhanced clone of Hohenberger. He is often portrayed as muscular, dark-haired, and bearded. Jesse may also possess Pyrokinesis or some self-resurrecting ability, hence the code-name Inferno. He is a more than able combatant, and boxes as a hobby, hence the nickname Prize Fighter. He also possesses Hohenberger's intellect, having enough genius to create IRO-Bots of his own.
In the Amory Wars, out of Coheed, Cambria, and Jesse, he is the only one left with his memories upon the KBI's destruction on orders of Wilhem Ryan. While speculation, it is commonly believed that the Monstar virus implanted in Coheed (which, according to Ryan's right-hand man Mayo Detinwolf, has the ability to decimate the universe) was part of Hohenberger's plan to end Ryan's reign.
The Second Stage Turbine Blade (comic) opens with a mysterious scene involving Jesse, one of his men, and two IRO-Bots. He is incinerating one of the IRO-Bots named Longicinda for malfunctioning. Jesse plays no other part in events of The Second Stage Turbine Blade, and his part in In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 can only be speculated as only the album has been released. It is common belief that the title track is about a battle Jesse is leading, and that he is involved in the events of Cuts Marked in the March of Men, Three Evils (Embodied in Love and Shadow), and Blood Red Summer as well.
The Good Apollo I'm Burning Star IV Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness (graphic novel) features Inferno prominently. At this point in the story, the protagonist, Claudio Kilgannon, Jesse's 'nephew', is on board his ship; the Grail Arbor. Jesse has attempted to explain to Claudio that his restless dreams are from souls trapped inside the Keywork (the energy source for their solar system), and the only way to release them is for Claudio to take up his mantle as the Crowing and destroy the Keywork, effectively ending Ryan's reign and the rebellion Jesse has been leading against him.
Jesse's plan is to penetrate the defenses of Ryan's homeworld of Apity Prime in the Omega System and land in the city of Kaline next to Ryan's stronghold, House Atlantic. Some of Jesse's men are already on the planet and this sleeper cell is in place to destroy a shield generator, giving the Grail Arbor a chance to enter. The weakness Jesse plans on exploiting may or may not be a trap, but the crew presses on. Upon success, Detinwolf's plan springs into action. An Onstantine Priest, a ghoulish Mage twisted to serve Ryan, eviscerates the entire strike team. Jackhammers, massive laser cannons, pummel the Grail Arbor as it attempts to land. Jesse, Claudio, Claudio's companion Ambellina, and Chase & Jesse's other IRO-Bots all land on the planet safely. Jesse explains what Claudio must do, and tells Claudio his parents would be as proud of him as he is. Claudio and Ambellina split off, and Jesse and the others remain to confront Mayo. Jesse addresses his IRO-Bot 'children', telling them:
“Chase, you asked me once long ago, why I incinerated Longcindia. It was for this day. There is no room for mistakes me children. For as I have been told…Today is the day I die. I’m sorry I never played the part as your father, as I should of, and from the looks on your faces…It seems that’s all you’ve ever asked of me. It’s time for you to go into these worlds alone…With all my love. I love you. I love you so very much.”
At this point, the IRO-Bots all 'become what they were meant to be': they mutate into colossal beast, and start assaulting the soldiers. In all of this chaos, Mayo and Jesse are left to themselves, and make eye contact. Both legendary soldiers charge at each other. Jesse attempts to assault Detinwolf with a large stick, but Mayo manages to keep Inferno at bay. They struggle, but briefly. Jesse falls to the ground, and Detinwolf stands over him holding his heart in his hand. Thus Jesse, the last of the KBI, is killed.
Jesse may or may not have survived, however. A side project of Claudio Sanchez, leader of Coheed and Cambria, is called "The Prize Fighter Inferno" (No website as of yet, only a Myspace page with a brief explanation: [8]). It may or may not be related to the Amory Wars story, some time in the future.
Sources
Books: The Second Stage Turbine Blade, Vols. I & II Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness
Websites: Cobalt and Calcium forums: [9]
Coheed and Cambria's official website: [10]
Evil Ink Comics (Claudio Sanchez's publishing company): [11]
Welcome to the Blood Machine (The Prize Fighter Inferno [band]'s Myspace page: [12]
67.171.67.159 19:14, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Holy Trinity Cathedral was the Anglican Cathedral for the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster until 1929, at which time, Christ Church Cathedral was consecrated as the new cathedral for the Diocese of New Westminster. Holy Trinity then became a parish church, but out of respect of its historical role, it continues to be called Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Address: 514 Carnarvon Street New Westminster, BC Canada V3L 1C4
Phone: 604-521-2511 Fax: 604-521-1926
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diocese_of_New_Westminster
See Holy Trinity Cathedral (New Westminster) website:
Diocese link: http://www.vancouver.anglican.ca/FindAChurch/tabid/28/parishID/801/Default.aspx
Church link (Holy Trinity Cathedral): http://www.htc.shawbiz.ca/
216.232.201.37 20:03, 30 August 2006 (UTC)
Jankov Most is a village in Southeast European state of Serbia. It is in municipality of Zrenjanin, Central Banat region, province of Vojvodina. As a central european place it has a continental climate, having all 4 seasons, of which - long hot summers and very cold winters. Relief is lowland. It is part of Pannonian plain. Jankov Most is surrounded from 3 sides with water: Old Begej river, canal Begej, canal Danube-Tisa-Danube. Regarding flora - it is mainly grassy. There is much of acacia, poplar trees in Jankov Most. One can see many rabbits, foxes, birds. People are mostly agriculturists, farmers. They cultivate wheat, corn, sunflower, fruits and vegetables. Also they are breeding many cattles. Transport facilities are not bad. Asphalt roads are going: to Zrenjanin ( municipal center ) via neighboring village Mihajlovo, and to Banatski Dvor, where joins together with Zrenjanin - Romania road. Canals are for sailing. In Jankov Most live around 650 inhabitants. It is declining tendency for number of inhabitants. Majority of them are Romanians ( cca.390 ), then Serbians ( cca. 190 ), and from many different nations. In that way it's very mixed, could say cosmopolitan. With a Romanian majority village have name in Romanian - Iancait, and 2 Romanian churches: Romanian Orthodox Church and Greek-catholic Church. There is Primary school only with lower classes ( forms from first to fourth ) in Jankov Most. Doctor is in village's General Practice evary other day ( except Sundays, 3 time a week ). In Jankov Most exist two food shops(stores), and farming cooperative society with shop. Head of local community is Tibi Voina.
Sources: 1.Florin Ursulescu, Jancov Most - Iancait, trecut si prezent, Novi Sad 1997. 2.Yugoslav Federal Statistical Office
Shadow Kune Do ("The Way of the Unseen Fist") is a martial art concept created by Evan Salas. Evan Salas started the martial arts when he was 5 years old in his hometown of St.Charles, Illionis. He start learing Tae Kwon Do and Karate. When he turned 9 he moved to Weston, Florida and enrolled into a Kung-Fu school where he learned the 5 animal styles of Kung-Fu (White Crane, Tiger Claw, Eagle Claw, Monkey, and Praying Manthis Kung-Fu). He also learned Jeet Kune Do, Ninjistu, and Zui Ba Xian Quan (8 Spirit Drunken Fist). Soon after he left the school at the age of 14 he enrolled into a Muay-Thai school. From there he learned Brazilian Jujistu, Muay-Thai, Sambo, Krav Maga, and more of Jeet Kune Do. Evan soon fell in love with Bruce Lee's concept of the martial arts Jeet Kune Do. After he left the Muay-Thai school at the age of 18 he bagan self training himself in the martial arts. After many years of learning many different martial arts be began to create his own concept just like his martial art idle, Bruce Lee. Evan has been working on his own concept since he was 16 years old. He only teaches himself, but he hopes to teach someone some day.
The System
Shadow Kune Do is the combination of the martial arts of Jeet Kune Do (as the name states "Kune Do"), Zui Ba Xian Quan, Muay-Thai, Krav Maga, and Western Boxing. Evan follows the way of Jeet Kune Do in every way and adds the teachings of Zui Ba Xian Quan, Muay-Thai, Krav Maga, and Boxing to Shadow Kune Do. Evan believes in a well-balanced sytem of fighting. When training he focuses more on speed and agility. He knows with his size (120 pounds), he would not be a bulky musclear fighter. The name describes "The Way of the Unseen Fist" has a statment of raw speed. Hitting so fast that the opponent(s) cannot see him like a shadow moving all around them. Shadow Kune Do is not only a broken rythme, but also unbalance is balance. This comes from Zui Ba Xian Quan and Jeet Kune Do.
Principles of Shadow Kune Do
The following are principles that Salas incorporated into Shadow Kune Do just like Bruce Lee with Jeet Kune Do. He felt these were universal combat truths that were self evident and would lead to combat success if followed. The "4 Combat Ranges" in particular are what he felt were instrumental in becoming a "total" martial artist. This is also the principle most related to mixed martial arts. JKD practitioners also subscribe to the notion that the best defense is a strong offense, hence the principal of "Intercpeting". Lee believed that in order for an opponent to attack someone they had to move towards them. This provided an opportunity to "intercept" that attack or movement. The principal of interception covers more than just intercepting physical attacks. Lee believed that many non-verbals and telegraphs (subtle movements that an opponent is unaware of) could be percieved or "intercepted" and thus be used to one's advantage. The "5 Ways of Attack" are attacking categories that help Jeet Kune Do practitioners organize their fighting repertoire and comprise the offensive portion of JKD. The concepts of Stop hits & stop kicks and simultaneous parrying & punching were borrowed from western Fencing and comprise the defensive portion of JKD. These concepts were modified for unarmed combat and implemented into the JKD framework by Lee. These concepts also compliment the other principal of interception.
I. Be like water
Lee believed that martial systems should be as flexible as possible. He often used water as an analogy for describing why flexibility is a desired trait in martial arts. Water is infinitely flexible. It can be seen through, and yet at other times it can obscure things from sight. It can split and go around things, rejoining on the other side, or it can crash through things. It can erode the hardest rocks by gently lapping away at them or it can go pass the tiniest pebble. Lee believed that a martial system should have these attributes. JKD students reject traditional systems of training, fighting styles and the Confucian pedagogy used in traditional kung fu schools because of this lack of flexibility. JKD is claimed to be a dynamic concept that is forever changing, thus being extremely flexible. "Absorb what is useful; Disregard that which is useless" is an often quoted Bruce Lee maxim. JKD students are encouraged to study every form of combat possible. This is believed to expand one's knowledge of other fighting systems; to both add to one's arsenal as well as to know how to defend against such tactics.
II. Economy of motion
JKD students are told to waste no time or movement. When it comes to combat JKD practitioners believe the simplest things work best.
A. Stop hits & stop kicks
This means intercepting an opponent's attack with an attack of your own instead of a simple block. JKD practitioners believe that this is the most difficult defensive skill to develop. This strategy can be a feature of some traditional Chinese martial arts.
B. Simultaneous parrying & punching
When confronting an incoming attack; the attack is parried or deflected and a counter attack is delivered at the same time. Not as advanced as a stop hit but more effective than blocking and counter attacking in sequence. This is also practiced by some Chinese martial arts.
C. No high kicks
JKD practitioners believe they should target their kicks to their opponent's shins, knees, thighs, and mid section. These targets are the closest to the foot, provide more stability and are more difficult to defend against. However, as with all other JKD principles nothing is "written in stone". If a target of opportunity presents itself; even a target above the waist one could take advantage of the situation without feeling hampered by this principle.
III. Learn the 4 ranges of combat
Kicking Punching Trapping Grappling Jeet Kune Do students train in each of these ranges equally. According to Lee, this range of training serves to differentiate JKD from other martial arts. Lee stated that most but not all traditional martial systems specialize in training at one or two ranges. Bruce Lee's theories have been especially influential and substantiated in the field of Mixed Martial Arts, as the MMA Phases of Combat are essentially the same concept as the JKD combat ranges.
IV. Five Ways Of Attack
A. Single Angular Attack (SAA) and its converse Single Direct Attack (SDA).
B. Hand Immobilization Attack (HIA) and its counterpart Foot Immobilization attack, which make use of “trapping” to limit the opponent to function with that appendage.
C. Progressive Indirect Attack (PIA). Attacking one part of the opponent's body followed by attacking another part as a means of creating an opening.
D. Attack By Combinations (ABC). This is using multiple rapid attacks as a means of using volume of attack to overcoming the opponent.
E. Attack By Drawing (ABD). This is creating an opening with positioning as a means of counter attacking.
V. Three Parts of JKD
Jeet Kune Do practitioners believe that techniques should contain the following properties:
Efficiency - An attack that reaches its mark Directness - Doing what comes naturally in a learned way. Simplicity - Thinking in an uncomplicated manner; without ornamentation
Salas believes in these principles and follows them as Bruce Lee saw fit.
References
- The Tao of Jeet Kune Do, Lee Linda, Ohara Publications Inc., U.S. Reprint edition (July, 1993), ISBN 0-89750-048-2
- The Way of the Unseen Fist, Evan Salas
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