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Giga (ギガ) is a character from the manga and anime series, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. He is the main antagonist of the Cyber City arc.
"My brain can calculate any move you might make."
|(ギガ, Giga)
|Debut (Manga):
|Debut (Anime):
|Episode 43
|Appears in:
|Anime and Manga
|Seiyū (Japanese):
|Tomokazu Seki
|Voice actor:
David Lodge (English)
|Maruhage Empire
Cyber City
|Emperor of Cyber City
|Blood Type:
|Eye Color:
|Hair Color:
|Fist Skill:
|Obuje Shinken
Giga is the leader of the most powerful district of the Maruhage Empire: Cyber City, and is allegedly Tsuru Tsurulina IV's equal. In appearance, Giga is a large muscular man with spiked purple hair. His armor is very abstract, with strange patterns on some parts, and green rings hanging around his arms. Giga's personality is not a pleasant one. He is extremely cruel to the inhabitants of Cyber City, he disturbingly enjoys toying with his opponents, and the only thing he seems to care about is his ever-growing art collection, which consists of the fist masters that he turned into abstract sculptures!
Giga is not alone in ruling Cyber City. He has six powerful subordinates known as the "Six Electric Brain Warriors" who help him keep the cities inhabitants in line and defeat any intruders. He also has two women who are obsessed with him and cling to him constantly. While the Electric Brain Warriors deal with problems below, Giga prefers to stay in his tower and oversee things.
Tsuru Tsurulina IV
Cyber City
Giga is made Bo-bobo's personal enemy after Wan Ronga, one of The Electric Brain Warriors, kidnap Heppokomaru as part of Giga's hunting of the "Fist Masters." Once Bo-bobo arrives and sees how terribly Giga treats the citizens, he decides to take down Giga personally. This vow only becomes stronger after Giga, out of cruelty and his obsession with his artwork, decides to turn Heppokomaru into one of his abstract sculptures. This only provokes Bo-bobo's wrath even more, and Bo-bobo vows to finish him off, after he goes through Giga's subordinates.
The fight with Giga starts after J's defeat. Giga drops an empty coffin (the coffin acts as an elevator) down to J's level so that the rebels can challenge him on the top floor of the tower. Once up there, Giga ambushes them with a huge string of knives! At first, nothing they do works on Giga, until Bo-bobo crashes through the building in a dinosaur costume and smashes Giga. He then demands that Giga let Heppokomaru go, only to see Giga's entire collection which expands across the entire room. Giga tries to squash Bo-bobo, Don Patch, and Tokoro Tennosuke in every way he can think of, but he is countered by Bo-bobo at all turns.
Giga finally gains the advantage again with his "Ultimate King" ability, where he can predict his enemies movements! He is successful at first, the rebels fail to hit him and wind up hitting each other! Luckily for them,Dengakuman secretly latches onto his arm and messes up his counterattack! The abstract master then decides to turn the rebels into statues, but even this blows up in his face, as Bo-bobo turns back to normal and smashes him with noodles! He gains another advantage when he activates his evil stereos, which paralyze his enemies in place with the music that leaks out! It works, but Giga takes too much time to gloat, and gets smashed in the face by Torpedo Girl. After she destroys his stereos, she and the hajikelist trio attack Giga all at once.
Giga still refuses to give up. He creates a massive staircase, with himself at the top and the rebels at the bottom. Despite the large number of traps, Bo-bobo and the rebels ride a walking elevator to the top, and Bo-bobo pile drives Giga's head into the floor. Giga is finally knocked unconscious, or so it would seem.
With Giga out cold, the rebels are free to search for Heppokomaru, until they notice that some of the statues are crumbling to pieces and fusing with Giga's unconscious body. Giga then gets up, completely transformed into "Super Giga"! He takes the fight to the roof of the tower, and activates his special dimension, making all of the rebels attacks useless! Though dominate at first, Beauty finds a weakness in Giga's technique; another form of art may be able to hurt him. Bo-bobo takes her advice and activates "Family Portrait", where he, Don Patch, Tennosuke, Torpedo Girl, and even Dengakuman take a shot at Giga. After the onslaught, Bo-bobo criticizes Giga for only treasuring abstract art whilst ignoring heart-felt art. Bo-bobo then draws power by breaking his "Nosehair Soul" seal, unleashing several large dragons, which then blast him and drastically increases the afro-warrior's strength! With this new power, Bo-bobo easily harms Giga with powerful punches (but it costs him his limbs every time he uses them). Despite his determination to win, Giga is clearly outclassed by Bo-bobo, who then launches himself into the air and brings the sun crashing down on Giga's head (before he punches through it, into Giga), defeating him once and for all!
The Playoff and the Reverse Maruhage Empire
Life doesn't get any easier for Giga after his defeat. He becomes a participant in the new emperor playoffs and tries to ambush Bo-bobo with the help of Shibito, Halekulani, Haou, and Lambada, but winds up getting punched in the face by his former subordinate, Despair-Kun! He is later crushed off-screen by Crimson. He somehow recovers and makes his way to the New Emperor Playoff's finals, only to get beaten by Crimson again, and then used as a sacrifice! He regains his power and original form after Bo-bobo destroys the Yamiking. Giga then returns to Cyber City and continues to rule over it (though probably not as horribly cruel as before).
Shinsetsu Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
In Shinsetsu Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, Cyber City gets invaded by the IXEX. Most of Giga's henchmen fall victim to the invading forces, but Giga manages to restrain most of them. However, he misses hajikelist Hiragi and gets beaten by him with a clothespin hajike attack. Later on, he is dragged to a prison of the Neo Maruhage Empire, where he is to be punished for his failures towards the empire. He revolts with Gunkan, Suzu, and Dengakuman, but they are all beaten by IXEX member, GURA-san the Punisher. He is also seen in the last chapter of Shinsetsu, where he attends Tennosuke's Hair Hunter Reunion.
Video Games
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Escape!! Hajike Royale
Abilities & Powers
Giga's main ability is the power of Objet Shinken (オブジェ真拳, Obuje Shinken), also known as Fist of Objet D' Art in the English dub, which allows for the creation of pieces of art that he uses to attack. This ability also allows him to transform enemies, particularly those with Shinken abilities, into art both for his collection and to assist him in powering up upon breaking them. He first displays this ability on a user of Carrot Shinken, who had easily lost to him. He is so powerful, that during the first half of the battle, he has Bo-bobo cornered with relying on any of his secret techniques. However, for Giga to use any secret techniques, he has to absorb energy from any shinken users he has transformed into objet d'art. Because of this, Giga considers secret techniques a pain to use.
After absorbing many of his creations, he is able to transform into "Super Giga", which has more powerful armor and long twintails. His attacks increase ten-fold, and can create a dimension where he is completely in charge of everything.In this form he is basically the concept of art itself. And he will remain intangible if he is not attacked with an art concept that surpasses his own . However, weaker art attacks will not work on him, and he has the power to rate them in price.
Based on the reactions of his subordinates, Giga's second form is completely unknown to them, hinting towards how great his immense power truly is.
|Technique Type
|US Name
|Clay Hands
(クレイ・ハンド, Kurei・Hando)
|Hands of Clay Attack
|Chapter 120
Episode 49
|Giga summons hands of clay to pull the opponent into the ground.
|Used Against:
|Homing Objet
(ホーミング・オブジェ, Hōmingu・Obuje)
|Chapter 120
Episode 49
|Giga fires a series of homing objet d'art projectiles.
|Used Against:
|Emperor Sense
(帝王感覚, Teiou Kankaku)
|Ultimate King
|Chapter 120
Episode 49
|Giga creates a formula chart to calculate the opponent's thoughts.
|Used Against:
|Mega Chandelier (メガ・シャンデリア, Mega・Shanderia)
|Chapter 121
Episode 50
|Giga fuses two of his Obuje Shinken creatures into a chandelier that fires energy spike balls.
|Used Against:
|Fist of Unchanging Art
|Episode 45
|Giga summons a doll of the opponent, while his Obuje Shinken creatures transform them into an objet d'art.
|Used Against:
Carrot Shinken User
Don Patch
|Secret Technique
|Giga Sound
(ギガサウンド, Giga Saundo)
|Chapter 121
Episode 50
|Giga summons giant speakers to immobilize the opponent.
|Used Against:
|Art Secret Technique
|Death Rondo!!!
(デス・ロンド!!!, Desu・Rondo!!!)
Spiral Staircase of Death!!!
(死の螺旋階段!!!, Shi no Rasen Kaidan!!!)
|Staircase of Doom
|Chapter 122
Episode 50
|Giga summons a staircase that he can alternate and summon a monster to consume.
|Used Against:
|Secret Technique
|Mega Objet Eggs
(メガオブジェ・エッグ, Mega Obuje・Eggu)
|Mega Objet D'art Eggs
|Chapter 122
Episode 50
|Giga summons demonic eggs to attack the opponent.
|Used Against:
|Super Secret Technique
|Killer Pole!!!
(キラー・ポール!!!, Kirā・Pōru!!!)
Evil Eyes Rock Face Statue
(邪眼顔面像, Yokoshima Me Ganmen-zō)
|Perilous Pole
|Chapter 122
Episode 50
|Evil Face Rock Face Statue
|Giga summons a pillar in the middle of the Death Rondo staircase, whose faces fire lasers from their mouths.
|Used Against:
|Secret Technique
|Thousand Trace
(サウザンド・トレース, Sausando Toresu)
|Cheap Replication
|Chapter 122
Episode 50
|Giga summons clones of himself to attack the opponent.
|Used Against:
|It's Art
(イッツ芸術, Ittsu Geijutsu)
|Same Game New Frame
|Chapter 123
Episode 51
|Giga disables the opponent's attacks and transports them to another dimension where only artistic attacks may be used.
|Used Against:
Don Patch
|Power of Art
|The Neoplasticism of Suprematism
(シュプレマティズムの新造形主義, Shupurematizumu no Shinzōkeishugi)
|Neoplastic Attack
|Chapter 123
Episode 51
|Giga counters opponents' attacks with a shock wave.
|Used Against:
Don Patch
Torpedo Girl
|Ultimate Sculpture
|Gold Fish
|Golden Fish
|Chapter 123
Episode 51
|The Gold Fish
|Giga summons a giant golden fish statue to charge at the opponent.
|Used Against:
Don Patch
|Secret Technique
|Giga-nate Art
(ギガネイト・アート, Giganeito・Āto)
|Shinsetsu Chapter 40
|Used Against:
|Super Secret Technique
|Art Light Elec-Thunder
(アート・ライト・エレクサンダー, Āto Raito Erekusandā)
|Shinsetsu Chapter 51
|Used Against:
Video Game Attacks
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Escape!! Hajike Royale
- King of Boss (キング・オブ・ボス, Kingu Obu Bosu): OVER, Halekulani, and Giga launch different attacks at the opponent.
- Episode Appearances: 43, 45-51, 70, 73, 75-76
- Manga Appearances:
- Original Series: 108, 111, 113, 116, 119-124 162, 168, 170, 176-178
- Shinsetsu Bo-bobo: 40, 51, 56, 72-73
- Video Games:
- Despite losing to Bo-bobo and his failure in the New Emporer Playoff's, the two girls from Cyber City still hang out with him.
- Giga came in 19th place in the last popularity contest.
- In the anime, the music that comes out of the Giga's stereos is the 4th movement of Dvorak's New World Symphony. This is also more commonly known as the theme music of the fight between Luffy and Crocodile in the anime "One Piece".
- Giga's favorite art is destruction.[3]
- Giga's favorite movie is Blade Runner.[4]
- Giga's favorite foods are "clay and plaster" (粘土と石膏)[5]
- ↑ Bobobo-bo Bo-bobon
- ↑ Bobobo-bo Bo-bobon
- ↑ Bobobo-bo Bo-bobon
- ↑ Bobobo-bo Bo-bobon
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Over on the League of Legends dev blog, Jeffrey Lin and his colleagues on the player behaviour team have been digging into ideas like reform and punishment for players who misbehave. The series of posts has just concluded so I'm going to highlight some of the interesting snippets they shared over the last few months. Some of the concepts are familiar but I don't think we've covered them on RPS before.
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He added: "I did a painting, called A Gentleman's War, of the moment he shot down a German aircraft over the English Channel during the Battle of Britain, but allowed him to crash into the sea, where he was picked up by a German E-boat.
"The pilot's name was Rolf Pringel. His widow wrote to Bob - God knows how she tracked him down - to thank him for letting her husband survive.
"He was just a really lovely, ordinary man. He was an ace by default, a very unassuming guy."
Born in Reigate in 1920, Mr Doe joined the RAF in 1939 aged 18 and barely passed his flying exams. He reportedly lacked confidence and disliked flying upside down, but ended up helping to win the decisive Battle of Britain. But it wasn't easy for him and in one particularly bad incident in 1941 he had to make a forced landing, his harness broke and he smashed his face into the gunsight. One eyeball fell out, his jaw was broken, his nose almost severed and he broke his arm.
But in just eight weeks he rose from being his squadron's junior pilot to a flight commander.
Mr Bennett added: "He wouldn't really talk about it, apart from if somebody asked him about it at the signings [at Shoreham Museum fundraising events]. It's funny that he was ever able to get into the cockpit though, given the size he was recently!"
Of his death, he said: "It is rather sad. He was a jolly good mate, ever such a nice fellow. He was a sociable guy and a very amiable, fun-loving bloke. It's important that we remember what people like Bob did for our country."
After the war Mr Doe settled in Rusthall, near Tunbridge Wells, where he established a successful garage and contract hire and self-drive car company.
He is survived by his third wife, Betty, five children and three stepchildren.
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As far as I know this was TNA's first show in Bowie, MD and drew considerably less than they normally do in Upper Marlboro. It being Labor Day weekend could have had something to do with it. It was a fun but very short show. Everytime I see TNA live it seems like the actual wrestling part of the show gets shorter and shorter.
Opening match was Christian York vs another local guy who's name I didn't catch. Actually one of the better matches of the night. York lost.
SoCal Val came out for ring announcing. They were using a 6 seater golf cart to transport wrestlers to and from the ring.
Austin Aries came out to cut a promo which led to the battle royal to decuide who was in the main event. Went to a no contest leading to Aries, Styles and Angle vs Kazarian, Daniels and Roode.
Next up was Gail Kim vs Mickie James, quick match, James won.
Match three was Zema Ion vs Sonjay Dutt. I don't know if Dutt is back with the company but he got a great reaction from the crowd (He's somewhat local) and the to put on a really good but fast match.
Out came Jeff Hardy, which in turn bought out the Aces & Eights member. They brawled around the ring and back inside where Hardy hit two Twist of Fates but no Swanton. Ace's & Eight's guy bails out and leaves back thru the crowd.
This led to intermission. All night we saw lightning and not even three minutes after intermission started the sky opened up. It was a quick storm and within 30 minutes the show was back on.
After intermission we had James Storm vs Magnus. Magnus got on the mic and talked about how he had his choice of living in Virginia or Maryland and choose Virginia because of all the toothless hillbillies in Maryland. Storm won in another less than 5 minute match.
The main event was Austin Aries, AJ Styles and Kurt Angle vs Kazarian, Christopher Daniels and Robert Roode. The guy brawled throughtout the stands, the bleachers and AJ tossed Daniels into a ring truck and Aj slid maybe 6 feet before jumping up and doing the unpire "safe" motion. Decent match with Aries team getting the win.


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The Olive Leaf is the symbol for Peace and Harmony. It is also known for creating harmonious conditions in the body. It has many beneficial properties that can benefit health in general, as well as help to eradicate illness. First used in ancient Egypt, olive leaf has undergone extensive research and testing throughout history and is now used mostly as an extract in tablet form.
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The beauty and vibrancy of the sunflower is illuminated in the sunflower seeds it gives birth to. While growing, sunflowers twist on their stems to follow the sun throughout the day, and their efforts award us with seeds that spring forth with an amazing array of nutrients. Sunflower seeds are a delicious treat that is sure to fortify our nutrients and help improve our health.
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Cherries' health benefits are remarkable. Read on to find out about some of the ways that cherries can help you lose weight , fight free radicals, gain control of blood sugar, lessen arthritis pain, and more. Let's jump into the health benefits of cherries!
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Nuts are nutrition bombs that offer a panoply of wonderful health benefits, and incorporating reasonable servings of them into a healthy balanced diet can help you avoid heart disease, lose weight, and more. Read on to find out about the undeniable health benefits of nuts.
Heart Health: Natural Ways to Avoid Coronary Artery Disease, Part 2
Overall, Coronary Heart Disease is very prevalent in all the continents and causes a lot of mortality and morbidity in adults often in the early forties. However, it is not a death sentence if one suffers a heart attack. Prevention and early diagnosis is very important.
Tea As Medicine
Tea is medicine for the new age, just as it was medicine for the ancient humans of ages long past. In the last 50 years, we moved away from that type of medicine – the lifestyle elixir. Scientifically speaking, green tea and white tea are medically the most beneficial
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When it comes to tea, only recently has the common man gained access to fresh greens and whites, aromatic oolongs and delicate yellows. For centuries, the best teas went to the rich and powerful and the common man drank what he could, when he could. So what did he drink? He drank brick tea.
Bitter Tea: Bittersweet Medicine
I must say I was very proud of the little Kuding leaf and glad that my friends could appreciate it as much as I do. Kuding tea (bitter tea) is grown all over China, in two distinct varieties. The Sichuan variety, which I know very well, is called Qing Shan Lui Shui (Jade Mountain Green Water) and the Hainan variety is just straight Kuding (bitter nail).
Natural Antibiotics: A Comprehensive Guide
Today, antibiotics are prescribed for all infections indiscriminately and as a result of this, there is increased microbial resistance, the evolution of super-bugs like the MRSA's, the ESBL organisms, the resurgence of fatal viral infection and fungal diseases, and a population that is grossly immunologically compromised. So, we'd like to recommend some natural alternatives to antibiotics.
Turmeric, Nature's Root of Health
One taste of turmeric and you'll know why this vivacious root vegetable has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to cleanse the liver, reduce arthritic inflammation, and improve energy levels. This powerful plant is a close cousin of ginger and has the same kind of super-concentrated flavor.


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The recognition of the role of ambivalence in both music and business has recurred throughout the two years of our Music, Business, and Peace summits. Rather than negate this ambivalence, we feel that the major task before us is to identify how to develop the positive aspects of each in order to nudge them towards being instruments of peace. Included in these discussions have been the observations that music strongly touches on the emotions, which can be a source of potential positive contributions and that business, when ethically-oriented, can bring people together to collaborate and serve the needs of a variety of stakeholders to create cooperation.
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Egypt is probably the world's oldest civilization having emerged from the Nile Valley around 3,100 BC, historically.Egypt is probably one of the oldest vacation spots. Early Greeks, Romans and others went there just for fun, and to see the wonders of some of mankind's earliest triumphs. But Egypt is much more than Pyramids and monuments. it is also Red Sea scuba diving, hot night spots, luxury hotels and five star restaurants. It is romantic cruises down the Nile on festive river boats, a night at the grand opera and it is a cultural experience like none you have ever experienced.
Cities Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Cruise along the river Nile
Enjoy History, Culture, Adventure
For Young Adults, Couples , Families
Duration 7 Nights 8 Days
· Sound and Light show at pyramids in Cairo
· Day trip to Alexandria-Catacomb, Pompey's Pillar view of citadel of Qait Bay from outside and Montazah Gardens
· Visit to Pyramids of Giza, Complimentary Camel ride, Sphinx, papyrus fair, perfume factory and cotton shop.
· Visit of the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar in Cairo
· Excursion to Abu Simble Temple
· Half day Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple by Felucca
· Visit Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple
· Visit to the Valley of Kings, Queen Hatchepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
Day 1 Arrive in Egypt
Arrive in beautiful Cairo. A representative will meet, greet and assist you at the airport, finalize all procedures at the emigration & custom formalities. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Rest of the day at leisure. At night you can enjoy (optional) Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids. The voice of the great Sphinx tells you the story of Pharaohs and their life's story and how the great pyramids were built. Dinner at an Indian Restaurant with return transfers.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Cairo| Alexandria| Cairo
After an early morning breakfast proceed to Alexandria the Mermaid of the Mediterranean Sea via the desert road. Upon arrival begin tour of the Bombay's' pillars, the Catacombs & Montazah Gardens. You will also pass by Fort Qaitbay from outside. Don't forget your camera as Pompeii's Pillar is a must see. The Catacomb of Kom El-Shokafa is also a amazing sight.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Cairo
Breakfast at your hotel .Today, indulge yourself in a tour of Cairo. See the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and
Menkaure. Also see the Sphinx, carved from the natural bedrock at the bottom of the causeway to Khafre's pyramid. Enjoy a complimentary Camel ride in the Pyramids area. Later also experience the wonders of this beautiful land which includes a papyrus fair, along with a visit to a perfume factory and a cotton shop. Next, we visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses over 1,00,000 antiquities from every period of ancient Egyptian history. Later, proceed to the medieval Bazaars of Khan-El-Khalili where you can shop for spices, precious stones and curios.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Cairo| Aswan |Abu Simbel |Aswan |Nile Cruise
Pick up your packed breakfast transfer to the airport for your early morning flight to Aswan(excluded from cost). Arrive and directly proceed to visit Abu Simbel.(packed lunch).Abu Simbel has two magnificent temples, temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Nefertari. The Temples were threatened by submersion in the Lake Nasser, due to the construction of the High Dam. During the salvage operation which continued until 1968, the two temples were dismantled and raised over 60 meters up on the sandstone cliff where they had been builtmore than 3,000 years before. After your excursion transfer back to Aswan and board your Nile Cruise.
Overnight On board Cruise
Meals: Packed Breakfast & Lunch, Dinner on board Cruise
Day 05: Nile Cruise
After breakfast indulge yourself in a half day visit the High Dam of Aswan and Philae Temple by Felucca. Later said on-wards to Kom Ombo and also visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Later sail to Edfu. Overnight On board Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06: Nile Cruise
Breakfast on board. Visit another one of Egypt's finest monuments, i.e Edfu Temple. After your visit continue to sail to Luxor.
Overnight On board Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07: Nile Cruise |Luxor
Breakfast on board Cruise and disembark. Today visit Valley of Kings, Queen Hatchepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Also visit Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. In the evening, transfer to your Luxor Hotel and check in.
Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 08: Luxor |Final departure
Breakfast at the Hotel and check out. Transfer to Luxor Airport and catch connecting flight to Cairo(excluded from cost) from where you can fly back to India
Meals: Breakfast
03 nights accommodation in Cairo (standard room).
03 nights accommodation on board of Nile cruise (standard cabin).
01 night accommodation in Luxor (standard room)
· Daily Breakfast(Except day-1)
· 04 Dinners as per the itinerary
· 03 lunches as per the itinerary
· Trip to Abu Simbel by A/C vehicle on private basis.
· Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the program including transportation by deluxe coach, entrance fees and qualified English-speaking guide.
· All Return Transfers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan (Airport -Hotel-Cruise) on private basis
Sightseeing and Attraction:
· Sound and Light show at pyramids in Cairo
· Day trip to Alexandria-Catacomb, Pompey's Pillar view of citadel of Qait Bay from outside and Montazah Gardens.
· Full day visit of the Great Pyramids of Giza (Complimentary Camel ride), Sphinx, papyrus fair, perfume factory and cotton shop.
· Visits of the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar in Cairo
· Excursion to Abu Simble Temple
· Half day Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple by Felucca
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Customer Centric Strategies Can Improve Sales
High growth sales leaders are employing smart customer centric strategies to outperform their competition and stay relevant to target customers. To set the foundation to put your customers first, you must begin by:
Customer Centric Strategies Put the Client In the Center
As more services and products become commoditized, sales leaders are striving to differentiate and sell solutions through unique and compelling customer experiences. To further fuel the need to differentiate through customer centric strategies, technology continues to re-frame what is possible and raise client expectations. According a a recent salesforce report:
Three Customer Centric Strategies to Improve Sales
With customers expecting immediate, responsive, consistent and even predictive service, it is not enough for sales teams to satisfy customers with a targeted solution. Sellers need to keep working with clients to solidify their relationship, add value and deepen their loyalty. Here are three ways you can use customer centric strategies to keep customers for the long-term and insulate them from your competitors' advances.
Your job as a trusted advisor and partner is to be the outside expert they need to check in regularly on how they are doing both personally and professionally, warn of impending problems, and point out opportunities and trends.
Set up mechanisms for keeping in close touch. And be sure you know exactly why they bought from you in the first place so you can replicate those feelings and help them to succeed again and again.
Having your customer's well-being at the heart of what and why you sell should allow everyone to work together to ensure your solutions are still relevant and applicable to their shifting needs.
The simplest ways are to ask for client referrals, craft client testimonials you can use with potential customers, and to invite customers to join you at a conference or similar gathering where they can tell their story to a relevant audience about the positive impact you had on their business.
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Putting the customer first is an important first step in creating customer centric strategies that build long-lasting relationships with target customers. But the partnership journey continues, step-by-step, as you expand upon your success. If you put the goals, problems and needs of your customers first (not closing the deal), you are starting from the right place.
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Jennifer Aniston Shows Off Her Bikini Body To Celebrate Cox's 55th Birthday In Cabo San Lucas
Jennifer Aniston proved she's still a bikini babe as she soaked up some sun in Mexico this week.
The 50-year-old actress looked sensational in a mismatched bikini while celebrating BFF Courteney Cox's 55th birthday in Cabo San Lucas.
Enjoying her luxurious accommodations by the ocean, Jennifer was spotted slipping off her bikini straps as she topped up her tan.
She was seen in turquoise briefs and a black halterneck top which she untied from around her neck and re-positioned behind her back.
Also joining in on the girls' trip are Mary McCormack, Kristin Hahn, and Jason Bateman's wife, Amanda Anka.
The ladies also opted for Cabo, which is less than a three-hour plane ride from Los Angeles, for Aniston's 50th celebrations in February.
On Sunday Cox and Aniston posed for a selfie along with fellow Friends alum Lisa Kudrow as they trio celebrated together.
'How lucky am I to celebrate my birthday with these two??? I love you girls. So much' Cox captioned the selfie.
Meanwhile, Jennifer is looking better than ever but it seems she is happy being single for now.
A source told People this week that though the star has no time for dating she is 'genuinely happy and fulfilled by her work right now.'
The Friends star split from her husband of two years, Justin Theroux, in late 2017 and divorced last year.
Since the split the actress has starred in and executive produced two Netflix Original films and produced and starred in a TV show.
The source echoed what Aniston told Harper's Bazaar in May, saying she is open to love but doesn't have time, at the moment, to be actively looking.
'It's not because she doesn't want to [date], but because there just hasn't been time for her to focus on it,' the source said.
In May the Just Go With It actress said 'When [love] comes knocking, it's going to be welcomed. I'm not like, "No, I'm done with that."'
'She will be cautious [about dating again]. If something comes into her life, that's fine, but she is not sitting on the edge of her seat,' the insider said.
Meanwhile, Aniston's new Netflix movie Murder Mystery has achieved the biggest opening weekend ever for the streaming platform.
Despite a disappointing 47% on review aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, Netflix confirmed Tuesday that 30,869,863 accounts watched Murder Mystery in its first 3 days.
The global movie juggernaut then broke the figure down into local and international numbers.
'13,374,914 accounts in the US and Canada, and 17,494,949 more worldwide [watched the movie],' tweeted the company's official @NetflixIsAJoke account.
The earth-shattering debut is just the latest success for Netflix, whose Sandra Bullock vehicle Bird Box was watched by 45 million global accounts last year in its first week of release alone.
Adam and Jennifer star in Murder Mystery as Nick and Audrey Spitz.
He's a New York City police officer and she's a hairdresser and murder mystery novel aficionado.
After the two meet a mysterious European man on a flight, they're invited to an exclusive getaway on a billionaire's super yacht.
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Trip reference number: 47
Trip Operator: Oasis Overland
From: £1845.00
Follow the Andes, taking in its towering peaks, ancient Incan archaeological sites including Machu Picchu, the vast altiplano of Bolivia and its eerie yet majestic Salt Flats, and its complex and mysterious indigenous cultures. Throw in a few adrenaline€tivities, like sandboarding in the Peruvian desert, the wine country of northern Argentina, some bustling colonial towns, and cosmopolitan Santiago and Lima with their great bars and restaurants and you've got a varied and packed adventure that gives you a genuine taste of South America! Days 1 to 8 Argentina
Cafayate and Mendoza, - wine growing region visiting wineries by bicycle in the Andes.
Days 9 to 16 Argentina
Salta - founded over 400 years ago and a great place for live music, mountain biking, mountain trekking, and horse riding.
Humahuaca Canyon and Purmamarca
Tupiza - follow in the steps of Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid.
Uyuni Salt Lake - take a 1 day excursion out onto the vast salt flats.
Potosi - the opportunity to enter a working silver & tin mine where techniques have remained unchanged for centuries.
Altiplano - drive€ross this wild and barren landscape.
Days 17 to 19 La Paz - highest capital city in the world, visit the colourful witches market!
Floating reed islands - home to the Uros Indians - explore Titicaca by boat & spend a night with one of the local families.
Puno - Lake Titicaca - the world's highest navigable lake at 3800 metres.
Days 20 to 26 Cusco (our base for the next week)
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu - 4 day hike on the Lares, Classic or Salcantay trail.
Machu Picchu - finally on day 4 we reach the famous UNESCO World Heritage site - entrance and guide included.
Traverse mountainous passes of nearly 5000 metres within sight of€tive volcanoes
Days 27 to 35 Colca Canyon -€companied by a local guide, you have the opportunity to view the majestic condors, which can be seen circling lazily on the thermals rising from the canyon floor.
Arequipa - a magnificent colonial city with authentic Peruvian nightlife.
Ascend the Andes mountain range and drive past grazing Llama, Alpaca and Vicuna
Chauchilla Cemetery - ancient eerie tombs.
Nazca Lines - huge figures and shapes carved into the stony desert, best viewed from the air.
Optional Dune Buggies & Sandboarding on the giant dunes out in the desert. BBQ and camp overnight under the stars.
Ica Desert & Oasis of Huacachina.
Ballestas Islands - a boat trip takes us close to the Islands which are bursting with exotic & rare marine wildlife.
Lima - the capital city with many plazas and museums and great local seafood (Ceviche). 35 Days - South America - Overland Adventures Please note there may be a kitty contribution - please check the website
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Maawo Ngóóne faal Birima
Wóóy Birima, wóóy Birima
Wóóy Birima, Meysa tendo joojo
Maa damel wóóy Birima
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A griot, jali, or jeli is a West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet, or musician. The griot is a repository of oral tradition and is often seen as a leader due to his or her position as an advisor to royal personages.
Griots are present amongst most ethnic groups in Western Africa from the Mandes, Fulbes and Hausa to the Serers, Wolofs and Songhai but today I want to hone in on guewel-dom in the Mande and Wolof cultures as this is what I'm most familiar with and most intrigued by.
History is, no doubt, perfectly complicated. Infinite perspectives exist on any one thing and you can never fully capture any perspective except your own. Who holds our history? Dismantling this question begs me to ask what is or can be defined as history and what does it mean to hold it? Can it be held? If so, who is qualified to do such holding?
It is important to understand guewels and their role in West African culture and society, past, present and forming. Historically, the duties of the guewel are based on lineage and require being a walking repository of local and regional history as well as current events i.e. death, marriages, new births etc. But perhaps their most commonly known role and in my opinion the most crucial, is that of being oral historians. While manding jelis often tell their stories and sing praise by entwining detailed stories of varied ancestry with stringed instruments like the kora, Wolof guewels often turn to tassu or short traditional songs that were passed on through grandparents and parents. A careful combination of lineage, cultural memory and captivating performance. Though most of us are able to briefly tagaa ourselves and our ancestral history (I can give you 1.5 sentences about bourba jollof and the kingdoms of serer past or Sunjata and the empires of Malian history before my tongue starts twisting), it is nowhere close to the scale and breadth of knowledge that jelis and guewels hold and that is something to be recognised for its value and craft.
Ennnnnnn, Ndongo daara yaangi jooy
Baay sori na fi
Ki la wóólu ba jox la doom am
Bëgg mu bari xam-xam
Boo ko defoon ni sa doom kon mu bari xam xam
Ennnnnnn, Ndongo daara yaangi jooy
Baay sori na fi
Xale yaangi ci mbedd mi di taxawaalu
Booleekok melokaan wu ñaaw
Boo ko defoon ni sa doom dina bari xam xam
There is no doubt as to the archival nature of guewel-dom within the Senegambia region and beyond. The art of Senegambian storytelling is a cultural practice that long predates the inescapable claws of Western colonialism, imperialism and mass destabilisation. Before the coloniser got in a boat and used the mouth of the River Gambia as their gateway into the rest of West Africa, griots had long cemented themselves as confidants, spokespeople and mediators in the hierarchical kingdoms of Sine-Saloum, Walo, Mali, Songhai and Fouta Tooro. This not only means that what it meant to be a guewel and the traditions embedded within it were established in conditions where western hegemonic ideas had little to no influence, but also that the art of being a guewel is less susceptible to the cultural-stripping that so often comes with neo-colonialism, late-capitalism and one-way "globalisation". More pressingly however, is that because the way guewels practice their craft is defined outside of these external realms, it also strays far beyond what is considered in Western European terms to be a traditional archive. That is "a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people."
Central to the European construction of an archive is the idea of written, recorded or otherwise tangible (read: appropriatable, destroyable, commodifiable) snippets of history. The Senegambian concoction of lineage + the oral nature of the information passed + the visibility guewels have as holders of such history combined with the history of Gambia and Senegal as societies where the word was and at times still is, considered more important than the text, makes it so that even if one tried to archive our oral history, they probably could not or at least wouldn't know where to begin. This for me is a small joy for many reasons the main bulk of which is that it makes it impossible for this information to be usurped by those who have no connection to it and it can never truly be understood except when explained by someone who is knowledgeable in the subject. This serves to make it an exclusive form of knowledge while also cementing the important role guewels and jelis play as guardians of it.
The conception of an archive as a perfectly preserved entity is imagined. The archival integrity that we often think of is a fallacy when one considers the conditions under which it was curated, who curated it and the purpose it was intended to serve. More relevantly, guewels and jelis are able to inject noise into the silences of the archives. As in you may be able to record the history of Kaabu but you can never capture the smooth sound of the xalam that accompanies such recounting. In the same way that authenticity, which in my opinion can never truly exist, is called into question when one talks of oral history, so should it be summoned in the case of archives. In the same way that oral history has gatekeepers in the form of guewels, so do archives in the form of the curator and subsequent archivists. But, unlike oral history where the same knowledge is known and kept by multiple people, archives are usually singular and isolated thus the pressures, thoughts and agendas embedded in it come to be considered as part of the archived itself. They come to be thought of as authoritative without much question into the sociological integrity of the record.
Sona Mariama
Wo Sona Mariam
Ding ding balanta
Baama a fai do la
Sona Mariam.
A kal be taalaa ko reto
Koma koma wyredo
Sona Mariama
Wo Sona Mariam
a tilo bina 'n fala
Sona Mariam
One could argue that the downside of oral tradition and cultural memory being a form of guarded knowledge that only few possess is that it can become exclusionary as it doesn't allow those outside of Senegambian culture to fully embrace or recognise the richness of its history. I shun this line of thinking. In my opinion, the defining feature of culture is its exclusivity; the boundaries that are drawn between not/ours is what makes culture recognisable as belonging or stemming from a particular group of people. What does it mean to share or to be seen? When we talk visibility, it is essential that we think about those who already see and understand us as we are and what it would mean for us to disregard that gaze. And beyond that, whose gaze do we seek and why? The guewel manipulates, allegorises, portrays, protects and performs the word in a way that cannot be written or recorded. Transcendent if you will.
Doubtless, the craft of being a guewel/jeli is no longer what it used to be. As Senegambia has moved from kingdoms to borders so have guewels morphed into entertainer/artist/cultural rappers hybrids (think: the small degree of separation between the works of artists like Pape Thiopet, Dame Sene and Salam Diallo and contemporary Senegambian rap artists like DIP, ST or Ngaaka). This shift is inextricable from the necessity capital has created for us to engage with wage labour as a form of survival. Though the odd guewels exist who wayane and remain loyal to their gerrs who in turn give them halis, gifts etc, the vast number of guewels have found ways to monetise their craft in a way that ensures regular income beyond the sheer generosity (with a tinge of perceived cultural obligation) from others. Weddings, naming ceremonies as well as national and global stages have become their sites of performance. Seamlessly, they blend oral history with current events; they at once remind you of your rich ancestry while commending your present personhood. As in setti bourba jollof Njajaan Njay Ndoye, ni rek nga muna mel.
"[Ancient] Griots would accompany kings into battle to record their deeds and sing their
praises, so they were brave, they were militant. Today rappers have become militants, so
there is again no difference."
-Fadda Freddy of Daara J Family
Despite this change in mode of presentation, the content revealed to us by jelis still carries as much history and tradition as it did in the times of Mansa Musa and Alboury Nidaye. Take for example the aptly named song 'Ndiadiane Ndiaye' by Youssou Ndour (it's one of my favourite songs of all time, go listen to it!) which gives a clear recount of the history of Ndiadiane Ndiaye and the kingdom of Walo as much as it entertains. This pattern is repeated in the majority of mbalax and manding songs, think: Kumu Neexul by Viviane, Maribantang by Jaliba Kuyateh, Songhai by Toumani Diabate, Ceddo by Lalo Kebba Drammeh and Saaraba by Aida Samb just to name a few.
The next time a guewel faces you, arms open recounting your lineage and describing your family tree branch by branch, while you're fumbling around in your purse or haftan pocket for a dollar bill or a D10 note, do me a favour and lean in closer to them.. You hear that sound? It's called guarded knowledge.
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The 10 Best Cities for Beer Lovers
1. Bruges, Belgium
Belgium in general and the historic city of Bruges in particular, are full of a beer culture unlike any other place in the world. In fact, this small country houses more than 120 breweries producing 400 kinds of Beer lovers travel. Bruges may be the most famous beer in Paris, a beer produced by the spontaneous brewing process, but of course it treats visitors with all the fermentation culture offered by Belgium. The Zot brewery is the oldest brewery in Bruges and includes one free tasting visit. Café 't Bruges Beertje boasts more than 300 different beers to choose from. The Vlissingen Café is one of the oldest pubs in the city and dates back to 1515.
2. Munich, Germany
A city that hosts an annual show attended by millions of people in honor of beer will surely be placed on a list like this one. However, apart from the famous Oktoberfest, Munich also hosts some of the best beer gardens and beer halls in the world, offering a stellar environment to enjoy the Bavarian golden lagers. The beer gardens of Augustiner Keller, the oldest Aumeister in Munich and the Hischgarten, and the breweries of Löwenbräu, Augustinerbräu and Hofbräuhaus offer authentic Bavarian beers in a jovial atmosphere.
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3. Dublin, Ireland
Perhaps no other city is synonymous with beer like Dublin to the Guinness Book of Genesis. Of course, not to mention the world's largest brewery, over 250 years of history, as Ireland's biggest and most popular export, would be a disgrace, but Dublin has a lot to offer. The oldest pubs in Dublin, such as The Brazen Head, Doheny & Nesbitt or O'Donoghue, feature a true Irish atmosphere and countless local types of beers and always the right time.
4. Prague, Czech Republic
Most of the Beer lovers travel drinkers in the world (42 gallons of beer per person) have a lot of happiness. The Czech capital, Prague, can boast one of the best local beer collections in the world, including Pilsner Urquell, Gambrinus, Budvar, and Bernard. Prague is also home to some of the best breweries in the world, including U Fleku, one of the oldest breweries in the world, dating back to 1499. From Prague you can also make a day trip to Plzen, see the first beer museum in World and the original Pilsner.
5. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam serves as a crossroads for English, Polish and German beer varieties, with an additional measure that also serves local high quality beer such as Heineken, Grülsch and Amstel. Here you can enjoy the atmosphere of Amsterdam's many cozy cafes, stroll through the Heineken Experience (an interactive tribute to the most beloved Dutch beer, complete with a taste of food), or simply sit along the charming canals with frozen beers in hand.
6. Copenhagen, Denmark
While Carlsberg and Tuborg may be the most famous beer offered by the city of Copenhagen, fortunately there is much more Danish beer to offer a beer tourist on a trip to the capital of Denmark. In fact, Denmark's rapid rise as a major beer destination is largely due to more than 80 breweries and 12 large breweries for a population of only 5.5 million. Add to this a large selection of beer factories, friendly people, a charming and easy-to-navigate city and a wonderful city for beer lovers.
7. Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The only contribution in Asia to this list is a safe bet for beer lovers around the world. Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, is already a rising star in the traveler community and the beer is very cheap ($ 0.25 per liter) and the local beer Anchor is one of the most delicious beer in Southeast Asia, and it is certainly beautiful that the French-influenced city will attract much attention between Of beer drinkers in the coming years.
8. Newcastle, United Kingdom
The northern city of Newcastle drops the crown to London as Britain's best beer city. With one of the highest density bars in the country, the original home of the world famous Newcastle Brown Beer, a large number of local breweries that produce authentic beer, are widely available and of good quality, in addition to the best selection of British beer. , Newcastle is a popular beer destination.
9. Portland, Oregon, USA
Beertown, United States UU. Is informally Portland, Oregon. With 31 local breweries (more beer per capita than any other city in the world) of excellent quality, the Oregon Brewers Festival, one of the biggest and best beer festivals in the United States. And one of the main hippocampal production areas of the country in the Willamette Valley next door, and Portland is definitely re-defining the concept of American beer. Many quality breweries such as Widmer Brothers, the Pyramid and Hair of the Dog, are complemented by a vibrant pub and food culture that rival any city in America.
10. Bamberg, Germany
The German city of Bamberg is located in the heart of Franconia, an area in northern Bavaria that still has nearly three hundred breweries, most of which use old methods of Beer lovers travel making. The medieval streets and the architectural masterpiece of Bamberg make this world heritage site, but perhaps the most famous attraction is the Rauchbier (smoked beer), characteristic beer and dark smoke that goes to hundreds of years. Today, this local beer and many others enjoy the best in one of the many bars in the old town.
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Tim Jones will succeed Jacqui Feeney as the new general manager of Fox Networks Group Australia effective July 2018, the company has announced. Jones has served as Vice President, Travel NGP, Nat Geo Partners since July 2017.
Jones will continue in his current role in travel, and in addition will become the general manager, Australia and VP, Travel NGP, APAC and Middle East, overseeing the business in Australia.
Rohit D'Silva, MD of South East Asia, Hong Kong and Australia, Fox Networks Group Asia, said: "Jacqui has been a great champion of both the Fox and National Geographic brands and we are very grateful for her leadership over the last five years. With the recent industry changes, Tim is the ideal candidate to build on Jacqui's momentum. Tim understands both the Australian market and the National Geographic business. He has a breadth of experience and a strategic mindset, making him the perfect leader at this exciting time of transformation."
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post6931909139951171919..comments2020-10-24T11:25:17.264-07:00Comments on Succulents and More: Off the grid in the Arizona desert: Jan Emming's Destination:Forever RanchGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-28093530882878575272019-01-20T19:06:44.982-08:002019-01-20T19:06:44.982-08:00Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this garden. It is...Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this garden. It is an inspiration, and one of the best examples i've seen of how the desert can be beautiful... so many ideas!Reneehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-87819605981781898042019-01-18T09:09:47.835-08:002019-01-18T09:09:47.835-08:00You brought up a good point: Jan's giving us h...You brought up a good point: Jan's giving us hope. As long as there are stewards of the land like Jan, not all is lost.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-71977235343655319222019-01-18T09:08:54.207-08:002019-01-18T09:08:54.207-08:00Jan, visiting D:FR has had a more profound effect ...Jan, visiting D:FR has had a more profound effect on me than I could have anticipated. What you've created really resonates with me, and I think with many others. And since most of us will never get to do what you're doing, we live vicariously through your photos and stories.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-8002214589545413422019-01-18T09:06:40.636-08:002019-01-18T09:06:40.636-08:00Ever since visiting Jan's place, I've had ...Ever since visiting Jan's place, I've had space envy. If only I had a little more room....Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-40250261685476751222019-01-18T09:06:02.939-08:002019-01-18T09:06:02.939-08:00Jan is an outstanding photographer, and D:FR produ...Jan is an outstanding photographer, and D:FR produces a neverending supply of great images.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-10978005830220804812019-01-18T09:03:35.560-08:002019-01-18T09:03:35.560-08:00The red ferocactus really are that red. They'r...The red ferocactus really are that red. They're even redder when wet, almost to the point of being surreal.

I honestly don't know why you don't see more of those types of barrel cactus. They're just as easy to grow as the golden barrel, and many of them are far hardier!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-4414359910652287922019-01-18T09:02:00.878-08:002019-01-18T09:02:00.878-08:00It takes the kind of dedication that borders on ob...It takes the kind of dedication that borders on obsession--as well as patience and perseverance. I think Jan has a balanced combination of all of those qualities.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-15931477641296709012019-01-18T09:00:45.739-08:002019-01-18T09:00:45.739-08:00Jan is the best steward imaginable. Makes me wish ...Jan is the best steward imaginable. Makes me wish he had 400 or even 4,000 acres!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-21379751887479312912019-01-12T14:28:41.001-08:002019-01-12T14:28:41.001-08:00I love your post Gerhard ... and seeing Jan Emming...I love your post Gerhard ... and seeing Jan Emming's wonderful desert environment! I agree it is is such good hands and gives me hope when I start getting disappointed and sad about losing so much of our beautiful land in Arizona to development. I have purchased bulbs and plants through the mail from his items for sale. They are just wonderful and are growing so well planted here in the ground in Sun Lakes. I am very happy to have found him and also you!Nancy in Sun Lakes AZhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-43243492429043734172019-01-10T21:14:17.302-08:002019-01-10T21:14:17.302-08:00Thanks Jan, good to know I'm not crazy. It gets th...Thanks Jan, good to know I'm not crazy. It gets that cold up here in Portland but then we've also got the winter wet to deal with.danger gardenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-70526657693855132842019-01-10T13:24:06.385-08:002019-01-10T13:24:06.385-08:00Those plants cannot survive below 20F without some...Those plants cannot survive below 20F without some aid, that much is true, so I just throw some old towels or sheets over them during cold snaps. Maybe a few nights a year. It definitely helps to have well-drained soil and sun during the daytimes, although last week most of the highs barely reached 38 to 40 F and nights spent 14 or more hours well below freezing. That would kill some of these species without coverage.
Jan Emminghttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-20244328388041452932019-01-10T13:21:20.942-08:002019-01-10T13:21:20.942-08:00Thanks for the great write-up Gerhard. I appreciat...Thanks for the great write-up Gerhard. I appreciate the thoroughness you treated my place with, and the photos too. Great to have you come visit, come back again soon!Jan Emminghttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-19513812558724162402019-01-10T10:27:38.753-08:002019-01-10T10:27:38.753-08:00What a great spot! Always nice to speak to an exp...What a great spot! Always nice to speak to an expert as the time passes unheeded. The Himalayan Euphorbia is really cool. Have a couple of other oddball Euphorbias in pots. A treat to see them in the ground. Thanks for sharing your excellent photos.luv2gardenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-17228535801969474422019-01-09T21:37:18.867-08:002019-01-09T21:37:18.867-08:00Wow! What a garden Jan has created...I see several...Wow! What a garden Jan has created...I see several things I wouldn't think could survive the temperatures you describe, a few Aloes, Agave macracantha, and more. It must be because they're so dry? And does it warm up significantly during the day? Just beautiful photos all around, thanks for the desert blast!danger gardenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-5581974161500300522019-01-09T17:53:58.816-08:002019-01-09T17:53:58.816-08:00Thanks so much for sharing this extraordinary spot...Thanks so much for sharing this extraordinary spot with us Gerhard. I've driven the length of most major highways in Arizona (not to mention the back roads) but it's been a very long time since I've been in this particular region.It's so beautiful ! I will add Jan to my blogroll and I can't wait to read through his posts-his photos look just splendid. kshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-16845024451709698612019-01-09T13:46:04.698-08:002019-01-09T13:46:04.698-08:00Those red Ferocactus have me transfixed. I mean, j...Those red Ferocactus have me transfixed. I mean, just look at that little group of them glowing in the distance in the photo below F. rectispinus. Are they trickier to grow than golden barrel cactus? They accent the powdery blues of Agaves so well that I'm wondering why that combination is so rarely seen.

These are phenomenally atmospheric shots, Gerhard; I feel as if I've been to D:FR myself now. Thanks for taking us along.Nellhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-25974559667147487692019-01-09T12:38:35.145-08:002019-01-09T12:38:35.145-08:00It may have been a brief visit but as usual you ma...It may have been a brief visit but as usual you made the most of it. Great photos as always. I'm impressed by the breadth of the botanical desert garden as well as the house. Off-the-grid homes seem to be becoming more popular, or at least popular enough to have spawned a TV (DIY) series on their construction. Creating a botanic garden AND a business off-the-grid takes the movement another leap further.Kris Petersonhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-17357675069821024232019-01-09T09:32:06.276-08:002019-01-09T09:32:06.276-08:00I know I miss great stuff staying away from Facebo...I know I miss great stuff staying away from Facebook, and this post really drives that home. What a great adventure, and all the plant IDs are so appreciated. Nice to see 40 acres of desert in good hands.Denisehttps://email@example.com


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Grace to you!
Many times, a dig into history unearths priceless information. History is rich. Such was my recent discovery about a few more details concerning the life of Saint Bartholomew (one of the Apostles of Jesus Christ). Information about many of his missionary activities in India is scant. The claim by some authors that his impact in a community caused havoc to the god of the land is interesting. Hope you wouldn't mind if I shared the story.
The 18th century writers Robert A. Donaldson and A.C. Cox who wrote in 1886, furnished us with some stories about Bartholomew. Though there could be doubts as to the veracity or otherwise of their claims, their account about the Apostle Bartholomew could inspire your prayerful contemplation. You will find their edited prose "Martyrdom of the Holy and Glorious Apostle Bartholomew,' in Volume 8 of The Ante-Nicene Fathers: Fathers of the Third and Fourth Centuries: The Twelve Patriarchs, Excerpts and Epistles, the Clementina, Apocrypha, Decretals, Memoirs of Edessa and Syriac Documents, Remains of the First Ages, translated by A. Walker.
Though a very old document and some of the details may not be collaborated by other sources, it has some information that can open up some themes for discussion. Since my goal in my daily reflections isn't an academic exercise, I will leave out the critical evaluation of the style and the content of the story, but share it for our spiritual enrichment. It has some rich food for thought.
The gist may inspire us in our communion with the saints, those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. Stories of the saints provide us with models of Christian life for emulations. We need those models, don't we?
According to the above authors, Bartholomew came to India as one of the poor pilgrims quartered in the temple of the Indian god Astaruth. Astaruth was claimed to be the god of healing, so the sick of the region flocked to its temple for healing. It was claimed that this god healed people so as to make them dependent on its manipulative powers.
The presence of Bartholomew within the territory of the god caused havoc. The power of Astaruth to heal ceased. Its prophets couldn't perform magic or miracles anymore. When the temple was filled with the sick and worshipers came to receive oracles and miracles from the god, Astaruth was dumb. It could neither speak nor heal.
Distressed, Astaruth's messengers decided to travel to another city to consult with a superior oracle from a more prominent god called Becher. This "god forum shopping," as I will call it, sounds familiar doesn't it?
When the people consulted with the oracle of Becher, they were told that a man who is the worshiper of the Almighty God, who dwells in heaven, lives in their territory and his presence has bound the power of Astaruth, making it impossible for the god to heal.
Following a description of the man who is responsible for this havoc, the people realized that it was Bartholomew. To make a long story short, they approached Bartholomew for help and their search was followed by unprecedented miracles. The result was the rejection of their god and the profession of faith in Jesus Christ. About 10,000 were converted, including the King of the region along with his entire household.
The news of these conversions was met with great opposition by a brother of the king, who himself was the king of another Indian territory, and many of the followers of Astaruth. He ordered that Bartholomew be beaten with rods and beheaded, although some suggest Bartholomew was flayed alive or crucified upside down.
Whatever the correct version of the story is, we draw from the life of Bartholomew what is common to all the apostles – namely, the desire to bear witness to Jesus Christ as the Savior. Despite the risk of losing their lives, they dared to evangelize.
Does the story of this Apostle teach us anything about the impact of the presence of a holy person in a community? What if our presence could bring the fresh air of God's Spirit and renew the face of the earth? I pray this will be the case. Amen
God love you. God bless you.
Fr. Maurice Emelu
Author and Goal
Father Maurice Emelu PhD., provides a daily blog of reflections based on the Scriptural readings of the day from the Catholic liturgical calendar. The goal is to teach, inspire, encourage, and foster healing through the grace of God's word. They are written in a language that is appropriate for a general audience. You will find these reflections helpful for your spiritual growth, inspiration, and developing your thoughts. They may also be useful for ministers in preparing their sermons for liturgical celebrations.
October 2020