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Jack O'Judgment - ebook/epub
Autor: Edgar Wallace Liczba stron:
Wydawca: KtoCzyta.pl Język publikacji: polski
Kategoria: ebooki >> kryminał, sensacja, thriller
This is one of Edgar Wallace's best and most exciting thrillers. Jack O' Judgment is light-hearted, insouciant, masked mystery man, who sets out to expose a gang of daring crooks who are amassing millions regardless of their methods. Criminal mastermind Colonel Dan Boundary fights two enemies – Stafford King, a dedicated detective, and Jack O'Judgment. The tale opens with the murder of "Snow" Gregory, a drug lord linked with Boundary... This English detective story has an entirely concealed outcome, and the usual escapades and escapes from or to justice are freshly told. Edgar Wallace provides a thrill of another sort!
Edgar WallaceJack O'JudgmentWarsaw 2018
ContentsThe Knave Of ClubsJack O' Judgment—His CardThe DecoyThe Missing HansonIn The Magistrate's CourtStafford King ResignsThe Colonel Conducts His BusinessThe Listener At The DoorThe Colonel Employs A DetectiveThe Greek PhillopolisThe Colonel At Scotland YardBuying A Nursing HomeThe Love Of Stafford KingThe Taking Of Maisie WhiteThe Commissioner Has A TheoryIn The Turkish BathsSolomon Comes BackThe Judgment Of DeathThe Colonel Is Shocked"Swell" Crewe Backs OutThe Bride Of DeathMaisie Tells Her StoryThe Gang FundPinto Goes NorthA Patron Of CharityThe Soldier Who FollowedThe Capture Of "Jack"The Passing Of PhillopolisThe Voice In The RoomDiamonds For The BankThe Voice AgainLollie Goes AwayWhere The Voice LivedConscience MoneyIn A Box At The OrpheumLollie ProposesThe Fall Of PintoA Use For Old FilmsJack O' Judgment Revealed
I. THE KNAVE OF CLUBSThey picked up the young man called "Snow" Gregory from a Lambeth gutter, and he was dead before the policeman on point duty in Waterloo Road, who had heard the shots, came upon the scene. He had been shot in his tracks on a night of snow and storm and none saw the murder. When they got him to the mortuary and searched his clothes they found nothing except a little tin box of white powder which proved to be cocaine, and a playing card–the Jack of Clubs! His associates had called him "Snow" Gregory because he was a doper, and cocaine is invariably referred to as "snow" by all its votaries. He was a gambler too, and he had been associated with Colonel Dan Boundary in certain of his business enterprises. That was all. The colonel knew nothing of the young man's antecedents except that he had been an Oxford man who had come down in the world. The colonel added a few particulars designed, as it might seem to the impartial observer, to prove that he, the colonel, had ever been an uplifting quantity. (This colonelcy was an honorary title which he held by custom rather than by law.) There were people who said that "Snow" Gregory, in his more exalted moments, talked too much for the colonel's comfort, but people were very ready to talk unkindly of the colonel, whose wealth was an offence and a shame. So they buried "Snow" Gregory, the unknown, and a jury of his fellow- countrymen returned a verdict of "Wilful murder against some person or persons unknown." And that was the end of a sordid tragedy, it seemed, until three months later there dawned upon Colonel Boundary's busy life a brand new and alarming factor. One morning there arrived at his palatial flat in Albemarle Place a letter. This he opened because it was marked "Private and Personal." It was not a letter at all–as it proved–but a soiled and stained playing card, the Knave of Clubs. He looked at the thing in perplexity, for the fate of his erstwhile assistant had long since passed from his mind. Then he saw writing on the margin of the card, and twisting it sideways read: "JACK O' JUDGMENT." Nothing more! "Jack o' Judgment!" The colonel screwed up his tired eyes as if to shut out a vision. "Faugh!" he said in disgust and dropped the pasteboard into his waste-paper basket. For he had seen a vision–a white face, unshaven and haggard, its lips parted in a little grin, the smile of "Snow" Gregory on the last time they had met. Later came other cards and unpleasant, not to say disconcerting happenings, and the colonel, taking counsel with himself, determined to kill two birds with one stone. It was a daring and audacious thing to have done, and none but Colonel Dan Boundary would have taken the risk. He knew better than anybody else that Stafford King had devoted the whole of his time for the past three years to smashing the Boundary Gang. He knew that this grave young man with the steady, grey eyes, who sat on the other side of the big Louis XV table in the ornate private office of the Spillsbury Syndicate, had won his way to the chief position in the Criminal Intelligence Department by sheer genius, and that he was, of all men, the most to be feared. No greater contrast could be imagined than that which was presented between the two protagonists–the refined, almost aesthetic chief of police on the one hand, the big commanding figure of the redoubtable colonel on the other. Boundary with his black hair parted in the centre of his sleek head, his big weary eyes, his long, yellow walrus moustache, his double chin, his breadth and girth, his enormous hairy hands, now laid upon the table, might stand for force, brutal, remorseless, untiring. He stood for cunning too–the cunning of the stalking tiger. Stafford was watching him with dispassionate interest. He may have been secretly amused at the man's sheer daring, but if he was, his inscrutable face displayed no such emotion. "I dare say, Mr. King," said the colonel, in his slow, heavy way, "you think it is rather remarkable in all the circumstances that I should ask for you? I dare say," he went on, "my business associates will think the same, considering all the unpleasantness we have had." Stafford King made no reply. He sat erect, alert and watchful. "Give a dog a bad name and hang him," said the colonel sententiously. "For twenty years I've had to fight the unjust suspicions of my enemies. I've been libelled," he shook his head sorrowfully. "I don't suppose there's anybody been libelled more than me–and my business associates. I've had the police nosing–I mean investigating–into my affairs, and I'll be straight with you, Mr. Stafford King, and tell you that when it came to my ears and the ears of my business associates, that you had been put on the job of watching poor old Dan Boundary, I was glad." "Is that intended as a compliment?" asked Stafford, with the faintest suspicion of a smile. "Every way," said the colonel emphatically. "In the first place, Mr. King, I know that you are the straightest and most honest police official in England, and possibly in the world. All I want is justice. My life is an open book, which courts the fullest investigation." He spread out his huge hands as though inviting an even closer inspection than had been afforded him hitherto. Mr. Stafford King made no reply. He knew, very well he knew, the stories which had been told about the Boundary Gang. He knew a little and guessed a lot about its extraordinary ramifications. He was well aware, at any rate, that it was rich, and that this slow-speaking man could command millions. But he was far from desiring to endorse the colonel's inferred claim as to the purity of his business methods. He leant a little forward. "I am sure you didn't send for me to tell me all about your hard lot, colonel," he said, a little ironically. The colonel shook his head. "I wanted to get to know you," he said with fine frankness. "I've heard a lot about you, Mr. King. I am told you do nothing but specialise on the Boundary enterprises, and I tell you, sir, that you can't know too much about me, nor can I know too much about you." He paused. "But you're quite right when you say that I didn't ask you to come here–and a great honour it is for a big police chief to spare time to see me–to discuss the past. It is the present I want to talk to you about." Stafford King nodded. "I'm a law-abiding citizen," said the colonel unctuously, "and anything I can do to assist the law, why, I'm going to do it. I wrote you on this matter about a fortnight ago." He opened a drawer and took out a large envelope embossed with a monogram of the Spillsbury Syndicate. This he opened and extracted a plain playing-card. It was a white-backed card of superfine texture, gilt-edged, and bore a familiar figure. "The Knave of Clubs," said Stafford King lifting his eyes. "The Jack of Clubs," said the colonel gravely; "that is its name I understand, for I am not a gambling man." He did not bat a lid nor did Stafford King smile. "I remember," said the detective chief, "you received one before. You wrote to my department about it." The colonel nodded. "Read what's written underneath." King lifted the card nearer to his eyes. The writing was almost microscopic and read: "Save crime, save worry, save all unpleasantness. Give back the property you stole from Spillsbury." It was signed "Jack o' Judgment." King put the card down and looked across at the colonel. "What happened after the last card came?" he asked, "there was a burglary or something, wasn't there?" "The last card," said the colonel, clearing his throat, "contained a diabolical and unfounded charge that I and my business associates had robbed Mr. George Fetter, the Manchester merchant, of L60,000 by means of card tricks–a low practice of which I would not be guilty nor would any of my business associates. My friends and myself knowing nothing of any card game, we of course refused to pay Mr. Fetter, and I am sure Mr. Fetter would be the last person who would ask us to do so. As a matter of fact, he did give us bills for L60,000, but that was in relation to a sale of property. I cannot imagine that Mr. Fetter would ever take money from us or that he knew of this business–I hope not, because he seems a very respectable–gentleman." The detective looked at the card again. "What is this story of the Spillsbury deal?" he asked. "What is that story of the Spillsbury deal?" said the colonel. He had a trick of repeating questions–it was a trick which frequently gave him a very necessary breathing space. "Why, there's nothing to it. I bought the motor works in Coventry. I admit it was a good bargain. There's no law against making a profit. You know what business is." The detective knew what business was. But Spillsbury was young and wild, and his wildness assumed an unpleasant character. It was the kind of wildness which people do not talk about–at least, not nice people. He had inherited a considerable fortune, and the control of four factories, the best of which was the one under discussion. "I know Spillsbury," said the detective, "and I happen to know Spillsbury's works. I also know that he sold you a property worth L300,000 in the open market for a sum which was grossly inadequate–L30,000, was it not?" "L35,000," corrected the colonel. "There's no law against making a bargain," he repeated. "You've been very fortunate with your bargains." Stafford King rose and picked up his hat. "You bought Transome's Hotel from young Mrs. Rachemeyer for a sum which was less than a twentieth of its worth. You bought Lord Bethon's slate quarries for L12,000–their value in the open market was at least L100,000. For the past fifteen years you have been acquiring property at an amazing rate–and at an amazing price." The colonel smiled. This is a free sample. Please purchase full version of the book to continue.
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Jack O'Judgment
Autor: Edgar Wallace


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Cause they never got to see you since you´re always on the run.
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RESEARCH CALLS FOR END TO SCHOOLS' CONTROL OVER ADMISSIONS
Headlines: February 26th, 2007
A new report is calling for all schools to be part of a local system of admissions to give parents a fairer choice of school places and to help tackle educational segregation. In research published today the Institute for Public Policy Research says schools can develop a strong individual ethos without having control of their own admissions processes.The study also finds that secondary schools that act as their own admissions authorities are less representative of their local areas. It says that faith schools controlling their own admissions are ten times more likely to be highly unrepresentative while non-faith schools are six times more likely to be highly unrepresentative. The report comes as local authorities across England prepare to write to parents this week with offers of secondary school places.
Overall, says the ippr study, secondary schools are twice as segregated by ability than they would be if they took the pupils living nearest to the school. It argues that no school should administer its own admissions process and that within each local education authority there should be an independent admissions administrator. It says, too, that unless the new Admissions Code brings significant reductions in segregation by income and ability schools should lose the power to control admissions with local education authorities taking over the role.
Nick Pearce, ippr Director, said changes to the Admissions Code were designed to stop schools using selection but still allowed them to control their admissions but this was like asking pupils to mark their own essays. "We need a system of fair choice for all parents and pupils. At the moment, schools that control their own admission arrangements are selecting their pupils, and our classrooms are more socially segregated than the local communities outside the school gates," he said.

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Risky Business Seminar in New York April 29, 2016
This comprehensive seminar —for new attorneys, attorneys transitioning to entertainment law, and filmmakers— explores how independent films are financed and distributed.
Topics include financing via pre-sales, debt and equity investors, negotiating tactics, typical contract terms, cross-collateralization, creative accounting, and ethical concerns. Particular attention will be paid to how producers and filmmakers can protect themselves by: investigating distributors; watering down warranties; adding contract provisions covering performance, termination, and alternative dispute resolution; getting errors and omissions (E&O) insurance; and using lab access letters and schedules of minimums. Other topics will include: criteria for selecting a distributor; new media distribution; which contract terms are negotiable; compliance with state and federal laws regarding investors; retaining an attorney, producer reps and publicists; and confirming awards and enforcing judgments. Extensive handouts will be distributed via email in advance of the program, including a distribution contract, articles, and a self-defense checklist. Finally, the lunch hour will provide a great opportunity for networking.
Mark Litwak is a veteran entertainment attorney with offices in Beverly Hills, California. His practice includes work in the areas of copyright, trademark, contract, multimedia law, intellectual property, and book publishing. Litwak is an adjunct professor at USC Law School, and functions as a Producer's Rep, assisting filmmakers in the financing, marketing and distribution of their films. Litwak is the author of many books including: Reel Power, Dealmaking in the Film and Television Industry (winner of the 1995 Krazna-Kranz Moving Image Book Award), Contracts for the Film and Television Industry, Litwak's Multimedia Producer's Handbook, and his latest book, Risky Business, Financing and Distributing Independent Film.
*CLE with VLA: Seven (7) New York CLE credits awarded for attorneys: 4 Areas of Professional Practice credits, 2 Skills credits, and 1 Ethics credit. This program qualifies as "transitional" for newly admitted attorneys.
Friday, April 29, 2016, 9:30 AM – 5 PM – CLE*
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MARKETS & FESTIVALS
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Markets are generally only open to the trade, and the fee to attend limits attendance to industry professionals. A member of the public usually cannot buy a ticket to see a film at a market or participate in it. At markets, films are screened for buyers. Actually, it would be more accurate to call these buyers "licensees" since they usually do not buy ownership of a film, but license distribution rights for a term of years in their country. A buyer might be a German broadcaster interested in acquiring films to distribute on his cable television service. Another buyer might be a theatre-chain owner who wants to exhibit films in Turkey. Some buyers want all media rights (including theatrical, television, digital, and home video) in a territory, and may sub-license some of those rights to other distributors.
Markets are an opportunity for buyers worldwide to interact with those who license film rights. These licensors are usually sales agents acting on behalf of producers. In the course of a market, a buyer can talk to many sales agents and view multiple films. Deals may be signed during the market or afterwards. The market is also an opportunity for sellers and buyers to socialize, and to build relationships with people with whom they often transact business by email or phone.
Festivals, on the other hand, are open to the public. Anyone can buy a ticket to a screening, although at the most popular festivals, there may not be enough tickets to go around. Festivals can provide a test of a film's audience appeal. A festival screening may be the first opportunity for the filmmaker to see how typical moviegoers react to the film. Of course, festival-goers tend to be better-educated and wealthier than the average moviegoer. Nevertheless, a festival screening does provide some good feedback.
Festivals serve several important functions. First, they expose films to distributors. Acceptance at a top festival will induce many acquisition executives to take a look at a film, either at the festival or by asking to screen the film outside the festival. Winning a top festival may make a film highly desirable in the eyes of distributors, and may lead to a bidding war.
Festivals can also generate publicity for a film and draw the public's attention to it. Thus, once distribution has been secured, the distributor may want to screen the film in festivals to build awareness and perhaps generate good reviews. If the timing of the festival is near the release date for the film, participation in the festival may help publicize the picture. Alternatively, if the film is not going to be released for another six months, publicity now may not be helpful, and can be harmful. That is because when the film is released, the prior coverage will have been forgotten by the public, and the news media will consider the film old news. The media may not review the film again or write articles about it.


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Gyayag Rinpoche (tib.  rGya yag rin po che) ist eine wichtige Inkarnationsreihe des Kumbum-Klosters, eines Klosters der Gelug-Schule des tibetischen Buddhismus in Qinghai. Es sind fünfzehn Vertreter des Systems bekannt, acht wurden posthum anerkannt, demnach besteht die Zählung derzeit aus sieben Persönlichkeiten.

Der bekannteste Vertreter ist der 6. Gyayag Rinpoche Lobsang Tenpe Gyeltshen (blo bzang bstan pa'i rgyal mtshan; 1916–1990), der Lehrer des 10. Penchen Erdeni Chökyi Gyeltshen.

In der folgenden Übersicht sind die tibetischen Namensformen angegeben, zusätzlich in chinesischer Schreibung (nicht in der mongolischen).

Liste der Gyayag Rinpoches
Pinyin/chin./dt. Umschrift/Umschrift nach Wylie/Lebensdaten

1. Gesang Ouzhu 噶桑欧珠 Kelsang Ngödrub (bskal bzan dngos grub)
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6. Luosang Danbai Jianzan 洛桑丹白尖赞 Lobsang Tenpe Gyeltshen (blo bzang bstan pa'i rgyal mtshan) (1916–1990)
7. Luosang Huadan Quejie Wangxiu 洛桑华旦却吉旺秀 Lobsang Pelden Chökyi Wangchug (blo bzang dpal ldan chos kyi dbang phyug)

Siehe auch
 Kuutuktu
 Bidia Dandaron

Literatur
 Yang Guiming: Die Kultur des Kumbum-Klosters. Qinghai People's Publishing House, Xining, Dezember 1997. ISBN 7-225-01447-1

Weblinks
 cnr.cn: Qinghai diqu zhuyao huofo (Die wichtigsten Lebenden Buddhas von Qinghai) (chinesisch)

Einzelnachweise und Anmerkungen

Buddhistischer Titel
Inkarnationsreihe (Vajrayana)
Inkarnationsreihe (Buddhismus in Tibet)
Qinghai
Zentralasiatische Geschichte

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BTS, Columns, Post-Game, Whitecaps
Second 'Caps Thoughts: Vancouver Whitecaps put up complete performance in statement win over LAFC
In our day-after column, we look back at a big Vancouver Whitecaps victory, as the 'Caps avenged a heavy defeat in a rematch with LAFC on Wednesday.
The wild ride continues.
After seeming down and out a week ago, in the midst of a 4-game losing streak, the Vancouver Whitecaps have jumped back to life these past 2 games, picking up back-to-back wins and throwing themselves right back into the thick of MLS's Western Conference playoff picture.
Thanks to some good defending, clinical finishing and solid spells of possession, 3 things that the team has struggled to consistently do at the same time this season, they've left things wide open heading into the last 5 games of their season.
All of a sudden, with 4 of their last 5 games coming at their 'home' base in Portland, with the other one being a trip to a struggling LA Galaxy side this weekend, they have a real chance at winning some more games and truly inserting themselves in the playoff conversation.
They might not be considered favourites, but if they continue to play as they have these past 2 games, they wouldn't be an easy out, either.
Of course, they'd have to make it to the dance, first, and as head coach Marc Dos Santos said after their victory over LAFC on Wednesday, his team is still far away from where he believes they could one day be.
But at the same time, you do have to acknowledge the steps forward they've taken these past 2 games, and while the sample size is small, you do feel like they could use this to take a big leap here.
On the other hand, it was only a few weeks ago when the 'Caps had won back-to-back games for the first time in 16 months, before falling into that 4 game slump that saw them fall back to earth, so expectations do have to be tempered a bit.
Despite that, this little run does feel different, however, as the 'Caps did take advantage of their opponent's inability to keep all 11 players in the pitch in that streak, something that they've not had the luxury of facing this time around.
Now, they've beaten opponents by outplaying them in key moments in the game and capitalizing on their chances, something a little more sustainable than, say, hoping someone gets a red card and then taking advantage of that extra space.
Throwing that all aside, however, let's take a step back and analyze their latest victory, the aforementioned win over LAFC, seeing what stood out from a surprise win over a team the 'Caps so desperately owed one to.
A dish best served cold:
For the Whitecaps, the win is huge, on a multitude of levels, especially given the context of the season, but even if you were to remove it from that, they had every reason to want to grab all 3 points against LAFC.
Exactly 3 weeks ago, the 'Caps took a heavy beating from LA on the road, in which the 'Caps saw their Californian foes break the MLS record for the fastest 4 goals in a game, before tying the record for the fastest 5, all part of a 6-0 rout that tied an MLS record for biggest margin of victory.
So while the victory meant a lot in the standings, the 'Caps were more than happy to avenge that loss in this one.
Even though LA was missing some important players, considering they still had the likes of Eduard Atuesta, Francisco Ginella, Latif Blessing, Bradley Wright-Phillips and Eddie Segura, and that they'd beaten the current Western leaders Seattle with this same group of players only a few days prior, this victory was big for Dos Santos and his charges.
"When we scored the 2-0, I felt that we were closer to the 3-0, than the 2-1 happening," Dos Santos said of the win. "We just suffered for nothing. But at the end of the day, we played LAFC four times. We won twice, one at BC Place, the other one in Portland, and then we lost two away. It's just that the two away were heavy."
"You have to work with the group of totally forgetting the last game. It was a different game, different players on the field, different scenario. They have to fly in and out. It shows that when I go back to that game in LA, I just felt that the first 15 minutes, it's not normal. I was never involved in it as a coach in 15 minutes like that, that I had to go to halftime and say to the guys, 'now you know it's 5-0, let's stop the bleeding and defend.' It was very awkward and long game, that one."
He continued: "But then, it was very clear that that game had nothing to do with this one here. This one was a different day, it was reset, let's go again. And I think that we were very mature mentally to accept it, to understand it, and to do something about it. We went against a team that has a lot of quality and a team that when everybody comes back, it's the team that I think could be there for the MLS Cup."
A return to preseason:
But while this win was big for Vancouver, maybe it shouldn't be a surprise that the 'Caps are playing much better soccer these past 2 games.
In back-to-back games at their 'home-away-from-home', Portland, the 'Caps played probably their best cumulative 180 minutes of the season, using a strong second half against Real Salt Lake and a strong first 60 minutes against LAFC to snatch 6 important points.
Now, with the victories, their record in Portland against non-Portland opponent's improved to 4W-0L-0D on Wednesday, as through preseason and now the regular season, they've been yet to lose in any of these games where the usual hosts, the Timbers, are not present.
And while the victories are important, it's how they've played when they won that stands out, as they played some excellent soccer in those 4 games, dispatching the New England Revolution and Minnesota United at the 'Rose City Invitational' in preseason, before taking out RSL and LAFC in these last 2.
For Dos Santos, that's huge, as he feels like his team is finally returning to the level of play they showed in preseason, something they've only really done in small flashes in those 8 months since they first left Portland.
"I saw a lot of flashes of what I saw in preseason," Dos Santos said on Wednesday. "I don't know if you guys had the opportunity of watching the exhibition games in the tournament in Portland especially and I saw a lot of flashes of that. One of the things that helps a lot is the fact that we're able to add consistency. We're able to the core, we're able to build an identity. You don't build an identity with changing the system and changing the players."
"Unfortunately, MLS is Back in Orlando put us back five months. We had to start over again. It was hard to get going, but now we're starting to find consistency and there's a lot of principles of what I want to build and we're still not even close to what I think we could become in the sense of some areas are going to become better."
Now, considering that they play 4 of their last 5 games in Portland, including a 4-game stretch to close out the season, you have to feel good about your chances at making the playoffs if you're the Whitecaps.
For whatever reason, they've really taken to playing at Providence Park this season, and as the record shows, it's paid off.
The 'Caps like Portland, but Lucas Cavallini REALLY likes Portland:
Lucas Cavallini scores one of the 6 goals he's scored at Providence Park this season (Craig Mitchelldyer/Vancouver Whitecaps)
But while the 'Caps have a whole have probably played their best overall soccer whenever they've been in Portland, there is arguably no one person that likes playing in the Rose City more than Lucas Cavallini, who scored his first brace of the season against LAFC Wednesday.
Now, if you include preseason, he's got 6 goals in 6 games in Portland, and has scored in 5 of those 6 games.
And while the goals versus LAFC were very well-taken, as he did well to find space in the box and finish in both instances, it's his overall play that has taken a big step forward these past 2 games.
After looking frustrated for a better part of a month as chances failed to settle for him, racking up yellow cards in the process, he looked his best self on Wednesday, avoiding any disciplinary issues while also making his presence felt on both sides of the ball.
For whatever reason, the game-winner he scored against RSL on Saturday did him a world of good in this one, as he finally started to look like the Lucas Cavallini people have been expecting ever since the 'Caps made him their record signing this offseason.
"I'm seeing the normal Cava," Dos Santos said of his striker. "Maybe many people didn't believe in him, but for me it's normal. We always believed in him, I know what we got. Cava is a player that when he is involved without the ball, it's like something in his brain clicks, then he's even more aggressive in the box, and he's more engaged with the game."
"In the games that he's disconnected without the ball, he loses connection even with the ball. He's a player that needs to be involved both in the defensive side and the offensive side and when he does that, he's very alive in the game."
If he can continue to build off of this performance, for a 'Caps team who could certainly use some timely finishing, seeing Cavallini find some form would be huge.
Considering that he's got a team-leading 0.55 Expected Goals per 96 minutes, good for 10th in MLS among all players who've played 250 minutes, it feels like if he can continue to generate and finish these chances, he could have a lethal end to the season.
The 3 amigos combine for some offensive magic:
But while Cavallini stole the headlines with his 2-goal performance, it wouldn't have been possible without the work of Cristian Dajome and Fredy Montero, who each had a primary assist and secondary assist on Wednesday.
Dajome had probably his best offensive game as a Whitecap against LAFC, and Montero continued his late-season push for team MVP, as he and his Colombian partner-in-crime, Dajome, showed what they can do whenever they play together.
This season, a lot has been made of that partnership, as well as the relationship between Cavallini and Montero, with the two strikers forming a close bond off of the pitch.
You throw in the budding partnership that Cavallini has shown with Dajome, with the 'Caps even putting out a video of the pair dancing at a recent training session, and it's clear that these three all get along well together.
What you thought before 💭: "I don't need to see Cristian teaching Cava how to dance"
What you're saying now 💬: "I need more"#VWFC | @connect_hearing pic.twitter.com/ibrOz6iLWc
— Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) October 14, 2020
So maybe it shouldn't have been a surprise to see all 3 of them factor in both goals on Wednesday, as they had some great moments as a trio in this win over LA.
Starting with Cavallini and Montero up front, with Dajome making dangerous runs behind them on the right wing, the 3 attackers made life difficult for the LAFC defenders, allowing the 'Caps to grab the victory.
"Fredy found pockets in certain areas that created a lot of things. I think he had an excellent game," Dos Santos said of Montero and Cavallini. "How Fredy and Cava pressed together, midfielders can back off. We recovered in the first half six or seven balls in their half, it's very hard to do that against LAFC."
But while Cavallini and Montero had strong games, Dajome arguably had his game of the season against LA, as it felt like he was everywhere in the final third whenever the 'Caps got the ball.
All part of a recent run of games in which Dajome has played his best soccer all year, the Colombian winger has quickly turned into a key member of this attacking corps, and he showed that in this one.
And even though his play on the field has been a bright spot, a lot has to be said about his story off of the pitch, too, as it's no coincidence that he's played his best soccer not long after his wife and kids finally got out of Colombian bureaucratic limbo and moved up to Canada in early September.
"Cristian is a player that we've watched at Independiente del Valle, we watched him a lot in the Sudamericana where they won against Colon in the Final," Dos Santos said of Dajome. "His workload, his speed, his humility, Cristian, if you ask him to play right back, if you ask him to track a player, if you ask him to make runs in behind, it's always 'yes, coach'. Incredible humility that kid has. But when he arrived and he went to preseason, the documents for his wife and for his three daughters didn't arrive. It was a process, then we went to MLS is Back, he was seven months without seeing his three daughters and wife, and he stayed strong."
"Now they're in Vancouver, I think as soon as they arrived, a couple of days later he had to go to Portland and stay in a hotel, so it's not easy but what I think is happening with Cristian is settling in. You see a lot of stories of players in MLS that have a tough time right in the first year, in the first six months. Some are able to come in and make a difference right away, others, it takes a little bit more. I just think that Cristian right now is slowly settling in and creating good connections on the field."
So even though the play of Cavallini and Montero has been a big boost for the team in these 2 victories, having strong support play from someone like Dajome is key, and considering the partnership this trio has, don't be surprised to see them connect for more goals in these next 5 matches.
Wow, Schuster just told a story about Cristian Dajome, saying that his family (wife, 3 kids) was stuck in Bogota due to the pandemic and visa issues, and twice they even tried to charter them out, but the charter plane was cancelled.
Happy ending, the family arrived 2 days ago
— Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic (@AlexGangueRuzic) September 10, 2020
A quick look at the numbers:
Last bit on this game, but while the victory was important for the 'Caps, how they got it was equally as important.
Against an LA team that likes to dominate possession, the 'Caps did well to hold 50% of possession for a good chunk of the game, as they had some good phases of play with the ball.
While LA eventually won the possesion battle 59-41, it's worth noting that LA's late possession push came when the 'Caps were up 2-0 and 2-1, making the shift a score effects-related one.
Even more important than possession numbers, however, was the fact that the 'Caps had the same number of shots as LA, with 13, and had more shots on target, winning that battle 4-1.
As a result, they won the xG battle for only the 6th time out of 18 games this regular sesaon, 2.39 to 1.74, against an LAFC team who is top in MLS in xG for per game, to boot.
And when you factor in the fact that LA had a penalty, the 'Caps actually defended pretty well, keeping LA below 1 non-penalty xG, making this a solid performance.
So while the victory is key, how they played is even more important, so it'll be interesting to see if the 'Caps can build off of this game with a few more performances like this in these last few matches here.
Updated #VWFC offensive stats:
Lucas Cavallini (5G)
Fredy Montero (3G+5A)
Cristian Dajome (3G+3A)
David Milinkovic (1G+4A)
Jake Nerwinski (2G)
Ali Adnan (1G+4A)
Michael Baldisimo (1G+3A)
Theo Bair (1G)
Tosaint Ricketts (1G)
— Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic (@AlexGangueRuzic) October 15, 2020
But even though this victory is a big one for Vancouver, they've got little time to savour it, as they've got a very big game with the other LA team, the Galaxy, on Sunday.
Considering that the Galaxy come into this game on a 6-game losing streak, the 'Caps actually enter this one as favourites, as the Galaxy have struggled massively so far in 2020.
If the 'Caps are to dream of making the playoffs, this is the exact sort of game they need to take care of business in, because despite the Galaxy's struggles, they're only 6 points behind Vancouver, with 2 games in hand.
Therefore, a win for either side stands to massively boost their chances, as a Vancouver win would likely all but leave the Galaxy out of their way in their hunt for the playoffs, while a Galaxy win would see them thrown right back into the playoff mix.
So for Vancouver, they'll need to be sharp in this one, as they look to do something they haven't yet done under Marc Dos Santos – win 3 games in a row.
Up Next: Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy, Sunday, October 18th, 2020, 19:30 PST (Dignity Health Park, Los Angeles)
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Cover photo via Craig Mitchelldyer/Vancouver Whitecaps
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At retirement, if you have worked in a corporate company, you will be part of the companies group pension fund or other retirement saving mechanism. The employee, as well as the employer make a contribution to the pension fund for the benefit of the employee subject to the rules of the pension fund scheme and in terms of the law as contained in the pension funds act.
As entrepreneurs or as people working for small businesses, it is very important to cater for your retirement by making a contribution to a pension fund, provident fund or similar investment vehicle that will give you a capital amount at retirement, which, if invested in a conservative investment, will give you an income sufficient for you to live a lifestyle similar to the one you are accustomed to, taking into account any future medical expenses.
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A pension fund is a pool of assets which are invested on behalf of the organisation for the benefit of the pool of employees that are contributing to the fund. The funds are typically administrated by a large investment company but in some cases are invested by the companies themselves.
Due to the nature of pension funds, they generate very large asset bases and make up the largest investors on the Worlds stock markets, wielding tremendous power over the companies that they invest in. Most office and shopping centre developments are made using money from Pension funds.
A pension fund is a tax efficient investment which the South African government is encouraging through the provision of incentives to save for retirement. Under the current South African system, unless people save for their own retirement, the likelihood of the government being able to afford to pay a pension to the elderly in the twilight years that even remotely resembles a reasonable living amount, is highly unlikely.
In recent times the SA government has used such mechanisms as the Tax free savings account to encourage people to invest for their retirement and at the same time giving them a tax break. By saving for your own retirement, you are effectively not depending on the state to provide for you and would be a very wise decision.
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With graduation season almost over, thousands of newly-minted degree holders will be leaving their campuses and joining the ranks of the working world—or attempting to. According to the Harvard Crimson, there's a better-than-average chance that anyone who tells you they just graduated from "a school in Boston" will not only be in a job in the next few months, but that job will likely be rather well paid.
I know: big surprise, right?
According to the Crimson's survey, some 60% of seniors will join the labor force in the next year, with a further 24% either headed for further study or some sort of fellowship opportunity. Just 14% remain "undecided", with the other 2% apparently planning to go and see the world.
While those stats alone are arresting—4 in 5 students nationwide graduated without a job in 2015—what's really interesting is where those Harvard grads are heading. Fortunately, the Crimson has us covered there too, noting that 52% of those entering the workforce—or more than 30% of the entire graduating class—will be heading for consulting, finance or technology.
As you can see, a higher proportion of men than women are likely to head to those big 3 professions, with a six-point difference between the sexes perhaps highlighting the difficult reputation that the tech industry has as a place for women to build their careers.
Also interesting to note is that women are more likely to be headed for careers in fields such as academia, health, education and government than their male counterparts. This perhaps helps to explain the gender gap in salaries: while more than half of Harvard's seniors will make over $70,000 in their first year out of school, just 44% of women will make that much compared to 60% of men. Likewise 13% of graduating Harvard men will make more than $110,000, compared to just 4% of women.
One possible use for all that cash: paying down student loans. According to the Crimsons's stats, almost half of the respondents who will be graduating with debt and entering the consulting industry noted that their student loans had an effect on their post-graduation plans.


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Virtualization.info today posted some pictures of Sun's forth coming release of their xVM Server managed by Ops Center 2.0. Nothing particularly crazy about the platform except for sun's testing equipment is a hell of a lot better then ours. Their test machines appear to have 128GB of ram. Other then that, I'm feeling pretty good about how our Enomalism platform is stacking up against our much better funned competition. I'm also assuming xVM is going to feature a bloated java based management interface compared to our lightweight python based offering weighing in at just 10mb of ram.
For Intel, thing are looking up!
We'll be the next Red Hat?
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The 2022 Conway Lectures: "Christian Indigeneity and Christian Language in the Roman Near East"
Time: Thu Sep 1, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Eck Center Auditorium (View on map )
Reverse of Roman Sestertius. Abgar X Phrahates presents the Nike of Edessa to Emperor Gordian III (c.242 CE)
In this talk, Scott Johnson is associate professor of Classics and Letters at the University of Oklahoma, will address the "social presence" of language among Christians in the Near East during Late Antiquity (roughly, second to seventh centuries CE). He argues that language in society is one means of accessing assumptions about indigeneity and precedence, particularly in this "language rich" region of the Roman Empire. Layers of memory were appropriated and crafted afresh in order to claim a place within society: language was one locus of this appropriation and, indeed, competition. This was especially true for Syriac Christians who were trying to find their place under the regime of the Romans, both before and after Constantine's conversion. Specific legends about Christian indigeneity in the Roman Near East were coupled with, and to some degree depended on, the deep memory of previous civilizations. Ultimately, it was the engagement with Greek that is most instructive for understanding Near Eastern Christians' self-definition and growth as independent groups.
Go to the Conway YouTube livestream
Scott Johnson is associate professor of Classics and Letters at the University of Oklahoma. He is the author, editor, and translator of eight books and numerous other studies on late antique and Byzantine history and literature. He has held fellowships at Harvard University, Dumbarton Oaks, and the Library of Congress and received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2018. His current book project focuses on the early history of Syriac and its multilingual environments from Mesopotamia to China. Longer-term projects include a study of Christian Greek as a vehicle for political, religious, and artistic expression, both within and outside Byzantium.
About the Conway Lectures
In 2002, the Medieval Institute inaugurated a lecture series in honor of Robert M. and Ricki Conway. Robert Conway is a 1966 graduate of Notre Dame and trustee of the University, and he and his wife are long-time friends and supporters of the Medieval Institute. The annual Conway Lectures bring senior scholars of international distinction to Notre Dame each fall to speak on topics across a variety of disciplines.
Originally published at medieval.nd.edu.


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Horreum or Orraon or Horraon () was a Greek city of ancient Epirus. Orraon is located west of the Ammotops. Orraon is located on a hill by the Amvrakikos Gulf which is located in Northwestern Greece. It guards the passage all the way down to the Ioannina Basin.

History
"Ancient Orraon is an impressive ancient Molossian acropolis and archeological site where there is much historical value. Where much has been uncovered, such as various houses, a reservoir, cemetery, and roads". Orraon was founded in the 4th century B.C. while Alcetas I was king. This was the period of the Classical period and Hellenistic period. In 167 BC the Romans destroyed Orraon, but was rebuilt shortly afterwards. The city of Orraon lasted for a short period of time. In 37 BC the town had one hundred houses, twelve streets, and a grave yard. Orraon was abandoned by its people. Its inhabitants were forced to settle in Nicopolis which is located in the south western part of Greece. The city of Nicopolis was founded by Augustus after his victory in the Battle of Actium. Horreum was mentioned by the historian Livy.

Archaeology
In Orraon "most of the houses are still standing two story high and the street plan is still visible". In the town plan twelve narrow parallel streets, in north and south direction, cross two wider streets. By the way the streets run form an oblong town blocks, the insula, and fifteen meters wide. The settlement consisted of 100 houses, built of local limestone. One house occupies the full width of each insula. Some pieces of the houses still remain today. The main parts that are visible today are the stone the houses were made of, window frames, door frames, and a few more features of the house are still visible. Everybody in the town of Orraon used a cistern. The cistern was located near the main gate, which was located in the northeast part of town. The cistern was located in this area because it was the highest point of altitude in the city. They had a closure wall located around the cistern. They put the antae frame placed at the south wall of the tank, and the straight stairs at the northeastern corner of the tank. The stairs helped them to get to the bottom of the tank to clean it as well as getting water out of the tank. The wall was built out of rectangular stones, and limestone. The wall was higher than the cistern to keep people from throwing trash into the tank.

Aftermath
Orraon is a very old historical place.  It helped protect the Basin in Greece. It was destroyed by the Romans, but was built back very quickly.  After being built back Orraon did not last much longer because the inhabitants was forced to leave because Augustus had won the battle of Actium's.  Some of the remains still remain today. The remains in conclude the stones, some door frames, and windows that was left of the old homes.  Some streets and roads are still visible today.

References

See also
List of cities in ancient Epirus

Cities in ancient Epirus
Former populated places in Greece
Ancient Greek archaeological sites in Greece
Populated places in ancient Epirus


On July 26, 1889, a group of nineteen people came together to discuss starting a new Congregational church in the village of Sebastopol. On August 9 of that year, at a special worship service, the church – known as the Congregational Society of Sebastopol – was "officially" recognized. And the very first thing those nineteen faithful people did was to form a Sunday School for the children, thus beginning a long tradition of this church's concern for and commitment to children and youth. In those early years, the church shared a minister with the Green Valley Congregational Church just north of town.
The church worshipped in a number of buildings around Sebastopol until finally securing land on South Main Street. By 1900 the church had grown to the point where it was decided to proceed with the construction of a new church building. A dedication for the new First Congregational Church of Sebastopol was held on February 24, 1901. The building was located across from the Sebastopol post office on the site where a mortuary stands today – a coincidence that we are sure has no particular significance!
The church continued to grow and worship in this location until 1960. Along the way a fire destroyed the church in Green Valley and those folks, rather than rebuilding, decided to unite with the Sebastopol church. A notable event during the years of World War II was the decision by the minister, James Senter, and members of the church's Pilgrim Fellowship to form a protective "human fence" around the Inmanji Buddhist Temple in Sebastopol after an attempt was made to burn it down. The Temple was saved and a video has been produced highlighting the crucial role play by First Congregational Church in its protection.
By 1955 the church building on South Main Street was in need of major repair. The church faced a significant decision…to undertake a major renovation of the building or move to a new location. After much discussion and few congregational votes, the decision was made to move to a two acre parcel on North Gravenstein Highway (Hwy 116). The land was purchased for $20,000. This was a controversial decision, with a number of church members protesting that no one would ever go "way out there" for a church service. But the decision was made and a building committee formed. The church remains at that location today, a location that is now within the city limits of Sebastopol.
The first worship service at the new location was held on June 4, 1961, in what is now the church Fellowship Hall. That first phase of construction also saw the completion of four new Sunday School rooms. Also in 1961, the congregation voted to join a new denomination – The United Church of Christ (UCC). The denomination was formed in 1958 through the merger of the Congregational-Christian Church and the Evangelical-Reformed Church, a denomination with German roots.
In 1965 it was decided to move ahead with plans and fund-raising for a new sanctuary. The sanctuary, in which the church continues to worship, was dedicated on November 19, 1967. Ten months later a beautiful new fifteen-rank pipe organ was dedicated, a gift from the family of long time church member, Oscar Hallberg. Rev. Peter Jansen was the minister for both the dedication of Fellowship Hall and classrooms and the new sanctuary.
Moving into the seventies, under the leadership of Rev. Philip Anderson, the church launched its annual September Family Camp, which continues to bring over a hundred church folks together each Labor Day weekend at our UCC camp above the town of Cazadero. Also, in 1973, the church officially changed its name to The Community Church of Sebastopol. While still a part of the United Church of Christ, the church saw the name change as a statement about its involvement with the wider Sebastopol community and its openness to people regardless of denomination. Also in the seventies, the church played a major role in the development of Burbank Heights, low-cost housing for seniors.
When senior minister, Rev. Gene Nelson, arrived in 1978, the church had a long-time dream of having a space where the entire congregation could gather and where larger community events could also be held. And so, after congregation meetings and fund-raising, it was decided to move forward with such a building. In 1997 the new multi-purpose building, Memorial Hall, was dedicated.
And the story continues. Having been squeezed for youth and church school/meeting space, and wanting a chapel for smaller worship experiences, in the summer of 2012, the church began construction on a new building, the final addition to the church campus. This new addition, completed in early 2013, provides even more opportunity, flexibility and programming for the church's ministry and outreach we look ahead to a new century of service.
Rev. Nelson retired after serving 38 years at the Community Church and after a year-long search, Rev. Dr. Benjamin J. Broadbent was called to serve as senior minister. His first official Sunday was August 7, 2016. The church staff has grown to include a part time associate minister. The associates have been Rev. Ginny Curinga, Rev. Lizann Bassham, Rev. Tara Barber, Rev. Kristen DelMonte and our most recent associate, Rev. Rachel Knuth. Under their leadership the youth programs and children's ministry have continued to grow, including summer church camping. The church's August apple pie sale now involves the baking and sale of over 1600 apple pies, all proceeds going to provide scholarships for church camps. The church sponsors both adult and youth mission trips, has continued its involvement in affordable housing development through faith-based community organizing and has seen an expansion of its music ministry.


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A recent survey conducted by the University of Melbourne has found that Australians who live in towns with a population of fewer than 1,000 people are significantly happier than people who live in larger towns and cities.
The ABC picked ran a story about this and chose to speak to the President of the Tilba Chamber of Commerce, Peter Lonergan to see what it is like living in a small town. Of course there is no surprises for us, we have always loved living in a small town and Tilba is a wonderful place.
Why not come and visit yourself and see why we all love Tilba so much. You can read the full story here.
Granite Town is the name for Moruya's Jazz, Food & Funk Festival which is coming up on the weekend of 30 October - 1 November. Guests bands include Kingswood, Caravan Sun and The Waifs.
Moruya is just a 45 minute drive from Tilba so you can stay with us at The Two Story or extend your stay.
Visit the Granite Town web site for more details.
Montague Island is just of the Coast of Narooma which is just a short 15 minute drive from Tilba. The Island is a National Park and home to more than 1000 Australian and New Zealand Fur Seals. These island locals are curious and playful companions, happy to frolic with snorkelers and divers in the crystal clear waters around the island.
Guided tours to Montague Island run daily, weather permitting, and you can opt in for a snorkelling adventure with these furry friends with one of the charter boats that depart from Narooma.
Tilba and Narooma were the setting for the recent filming of the show Places We Go. Hosts Jennifer and Clint presented the piece highlighting some of the wonderful attractions in the area from the coast to the country.
With the seaside town of Narooma only a short 15minute drive from Tilba, Jennifer and Clint taste some of the fresh local seafood and take a cruise along Wagonga Inlet enjoying some time on the water with some locals and gain an insight into local life and history.
They then venture up the road to Tilba and take a behind the scenes look at the ABC Cheese Factory, meet some local dairy cows and taste the handcrafted cheeses made onsite.
Of course the highlight of the piece is when Jennifer and Clint dropped in to visit us and taste some of our homemade Mrs Jamieson's Fudge. They were both astounded at the variety of fudge flavours we offer and after tasting some described it as divine.
For your own divine South Coast NSW experience come and visit Narooma, Tilba and the extended region. Give yourself plenty of time to explore the area by booking a two night stay and one extra night for free at Tilba Two Story in one of our beautiful appointed and furnished guestrooms.
What is all the fuss about in Tilba?
Tilba has been a hive of activity recently with the filming of a television show and a world-renowned photographer using the stunning town and surroundings as centrepieces for their work.
The Lifestyle Channel program, Australian River Cottage has returned to Tilba to film the second series of the popular show. Paul West and his trusty companion Digger continue to explore the opportunities to live a self –sustainable existence off their farm at the base of Mount Gulaga. Paul's passion for growing, sharing and cooking great food, showcases the amazing produce available in the area. When you visit Tilba, you too can taste the fresh and local produce from farm to plate at the local growers market in Central Tilba every Saturday morning.
Internationally recognised photographer Ken Duncan also visited recently and used Tilba as inspiration for a series of photos. Ken is well known for his landscape photography that is particularly good at capturing the essence of the Australian coastline and countryside. Ken couldn't resist trying Mrs Jamieson's homemade fudge and even decided to take a picture of "our Ken" behind the counter which you can see here and on his Facebook page.
Now it's time for you to see what all the fuss is about. While Tilba is attracting international guests, for people from Sydney and Canberra, it makes the perfect place for a weekend escape or a longer stay and gives you a chance to explore the beautiful South Coast of New South Wales. The Two Story Bed and Breakfast has 3 rooms available and is the perfect choice for accommodation and you never know, you may bump into someone famous when you visit Tilba.
Mrs Jamieson's Lavender and Macadamia fudge is the marrying of two much loved flavours into one special treat. We hand make our fudge to ensure every piece is created with love and our flavours will be enjoyed by our customers.
Easily distinguished in gardens by its beautiful purple flower and uniquely fragrant aroma, Lavender can be found in many beautiful gardens around the country and especially in the gardens adorning some of Tilba's most beautiful properties. It gives a slightly florally flavour to a dish and is often used to complement sweets which is why it is the perfect addition to our fudge. Paired with Australia's most loved nut, the Macadamia, these two flavours combine perfectly.
Macadamias lend a subtle buttery flavour and a soft crunch to the fudge and are packed full of natural nutrients and are one of the healthiest nuts available. Macadamias are native to Australia and are sometimes referred to as the Bush Tucker nut, but mostly today we enjoy them as an indulgent addition to many sweet and savoury dishes.
Our Lavender and Macadamia Fudge is made to show the distinct creamy colour of the Macadamia and vibrant purple of the Lavender. It is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the tastebuds and is available now at Bates General Store in Central Tilba or our online shop.
Are you looking for things to do in Tilba?
Enjoy a serene weekend in the quaint village of Central Tilba, staying in the beautiful bed and breakfast Tilba Two Story and exploring some of the walking trails within the nearby Gulaga National Park.
Perched above the picturesque village of Tilba, Mount Gulaga (previously known as Mount Dromedary) is an extinct volcano that is one of the highest mountains on the South Coast of New South Wales. Due to its almost 1000m peak, Mount Gulaga can be seen from many vantage points across the Eurobodalla.
Mount Gulaga and the entire Gulaga National Park is of high spiritual importance to the local Yuin people and in 2006 it was handed back to be managed by its traditional Aboriginal owners.
Workers built a track up Mount Gulaga in times when gold was to be found and miners used the track as means to access their digs. This steep track is now widely used by day-trippers and serious walkers alike to access the stunning views from Mount Gulaga's peak, of the coast of southern New South Wales. While the 11 kilometre return walk is strenuous and graded as "hard", the beautiful surrounding rainforest and abundant native wildlife provides plenty of welcomed distractions and photo opportunities along the way.
The return walk starts at the back of Pam's Store and should be completed in about five hours. After a vigorous day of walking, unwind with some well-deserved Mrs Jamieson's Tilba Fudge on the balcony of your guest room at Tilba Two Story. The perfect end to a perfect day in the stunning Eurobodalla.
Did you know that the popular television series River Cottage Australia was filmed right here in Tilba? The 8 part series is airing exclusivly on The LifeStyle Channel on Foxtel, beginning on Thursday 27 June.
River Cottage host Hugh will actually hand over the baton to an Australian counterpart – former Tasmanian chef, Paul West – who'll face new challenges and uniquely Australian characters as he attempts to set up his own farm near the historic and picturesque village of Central Tilba on the NSW Far South Coast.
At Two Story Bed and Breakfast are very excited and honoured to have the River Cottage crew in Tilba and have been delighted to have some of them stay with us. So if you want to see what is so special about the area and are looking for some accommodation in Tilba we would be delighted to have you stay with us.
Come and see why River Cottage Australia came to Tilba yourself. Book your accommodation now.
You can now buy the River Cottage Australia DVD in our online store here.


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'Power' Grab! A Look at Season 4 of Starz's Highest Rated Primetime Drama
Ingela Ratledge June 22, 2017, 10:00 am
On the Starz drama Power, looks tend to be deceiving. That goes for the world the series portrays—glitzy on the outside, gritty beneath the surface—as well as for the characters seeking to disguise their true selves, including the guy at the center of it all: James St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick, above). James, aka Ghost, is a Manhattan nightclub owner and covert criminal mastermind who's been trying, in vain, to straighten up and fly right.
Looks are equally deceiving for the show itself. During an early February visit to Power's Brooklyn soundstage, production on Season 4 is humming along without fanfare. The biggest buzz among the cast members—a preternaturally attractive bunch who mostly fly under the radar, far from the purview of TMZ—is that a catering truck has just arrived to serve up gourmet hot wings. (Cue the stampede!) In other words, you'd never guess you were on the set of a massive hit. But the numbers tell a different story: Season 3 raked in 8 million viewers, making Power the second-highest-rated series on premium cable (behind Game of Thrones); it tramples most network fare too. The secret to its success? "I wish I knew," creator Courtney Kemp says with a laugh. "But in America, sex and violence always sell!"
Well, then, business is about to start booming again. The premiere will pick up where the finale left off, with Ghost getting charged for the murder of FBI agent Greg Knox (Andy Bean). Although he's guilty of plenty—like drug running and mayhem—he's innocent of this, and his reputation as an upstanding citizen is in ruins. Adding to the cause for self-righteous indignation? The knowledge that his mistress-slash-first love, Assistant U.S. Attorney Angela Valdes (Lela Loren), is the one who landed him in the clink. "Ghost is a man scorned," Hardwick says. "It would be hard to believe that he could find his way back to Angela's arms after what she did."
Power: Ghost Tries to Go Legit In Season 3
Executive Producer Courtney Kemp Agboh talks about the consequences of going on the straight and narrow.
Unsurprisingly, life in jail will prove especially challenging for a control freak accustomed to micromanaging every aspect of his carefully constructed universe. "It's a torturous time for him, physically and emotionally," Kemp confirms. The toll it takes is chilling, says Hardwick, who slept at a real prison for multiple nights to prepare: "He's like a caged lion, which might be the scariest Ghost yet."
He won't be the only one grappling with a new world order. While his lawyer, Joe Proctor (Jerry Ferrara), angles for his freedom, Ghost's wife, Tasha (Naturi Naughton), will fight to keep their financial empire afloat and protect their kids (see sidebar). "Right now, she's not looking to heal this marriage. She's just trying to keep her family together," Naughton says. She'll get help, per usual, from Ghost's ride-or-die partner, Tommy (Joseph Sikora), who's growing into his expanded role with the drug cartel…and his independence. "There's still true love between Tommy and Ghost, but the trust between them is so frazzled," Sikora says.
Trust—or the lack thereof—will be a running theme, with lots of shifting alliances, bloodshed and betrayal to come. "It just gets crazier and crazier. The descent is almost dizzying," Loren says. And for Ghost to be a full participant in the melee, odds are his trial will wrap up sooner rather than later. "Obviously, it would be slow and ponderous to leave him in the courtroom forever," Kemp teases. "But getting out of jail doesn't mean that he's out of danger."
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Which raises a question: If and when he's sprung, where does all this leave his core mission of going legit? "In order for Ghost to truly get to the other side, he has to drop the delusions and be honest with himself," Hardwick says. "By the end of this season, it's almost like we're going to be starting at zero again, with a whole journey ahead of us to go." Sounds like somebody better order more hot wings.
Power, Season Premiere, Sunday, June 25, 9/8c, Starz
Tasha (Naturi Naughton) "Her husband going to prison is probably the scariest time in Tasha's life, but it also empowers her," says Naughton (below). "She's going to step into a leadership position and start taking over."
Kanan(Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) Kanan will continue to manipulate Ghost's teenage son, Tariq (Michael Rainey Jr.), in an ongoing effort to bring down his nemesis. "Kanan is so happy to see Ghost living out his worst nightmare," Kemp says of the drug-dealing baddie played by 50 Cent, who is also an executive producer.
Tommy (Joseph Sikora) Now that Ghost is no longer his partner in the drug game, "Tommy has become hugely powerful," says Sikora. "He's more feared than Ghost ever was, and that helps him retain a hold over people."


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Benefits of Hosting a Rainbow Gathering
Spiritual Benefits
Law Enforcement Benefits
Allen Butcher Following are cited anecdotes from various sources. Those ending with "(Niman 1997, p.#)" are found in "People of the Rainbow: A Nomadic Utopia" by Michael Niman, University of Tennessee Press, Knoxville: 1997. Please contribute additional cited material, and support methodic Rainbow Gathering impact studies on local towns.
Economic Benefits and Remedies for Business Problems
Chuck Hayes. 1986. "Missouri Sheriff Remembers 'Leftover Hippies.'" "Warren Times Observer," (PA) June 20
One storeowner (Viburnum, MO) told the newspaper that he logged $35,000 to $40,000 in additional sales during the one month the Rainbow People were in camp. A grocery storeowner said there had been some shoplifting in his store, but a representative of the Rainbow People gave him a check to cover most of his losses. (Niman 1997, p.177)
John Myers. 1990. "Store Booms with Rainbow Business." "Duluth News-Tribune," (MN) July 2.
"I hate to sound like the Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, but they really have been great," (storeowner) Barb Puch said. "We haven't had any problems." (Niman 1997, p.177)
Marie O'Holloran. 1993. "Somewhere Under the Rainbow." "Irish Times" (Ireland).
The 1993 European Gathering in Ireland "" has amazed and intrigued the local community, who have heaped praise on the (G)athering which has brought much needed business to the area." Officials hoped to use the Gathering as a magnet for developing tourism. (Niman 1997, p.177)
Jack Becklund. 1990. "Uffda." "Cook County News-Herald," (MN) May 28.
A lot of media attention will be focused on Cook County and Grand Marias. How we as hosts behave under the glare will determine in large part whether we gain a long range benefit in tourism. It doesn't pay to go around telling visiting reporters that you hope the mosquitoes and flies will carry off the entire encampment. " Call 'em neo-hippies or counter-culturalists, they have at least one thing in common with most of us who live in Cook County. They enjoy the woods and have determined, after considerable study, that Cook County's the best place to go camping and spend a summer vacation in all of Minnesota. (Niman 1997, p.157)
Modoc National Forest. 1984. "Reports" (government document).
Rainbows volunteered to wait tables at the Most Likely Caf� in Likely (CA), easing the workload on overburdened waitresses. One Rainbow sister stayed after the Gathering, having landed a job as waitress there. (Niman 1997, p.176)
"Modoc County Record." 1984. "On the Rainbow Family "," June 21.
At the 1984 Gathering (CA), Rainbows gave form letters to the department of social services, directing any Family members who might wander that way over to the Gathering, where they would receive food and shelter. (Magic Hat money often finances the departure of destitute stragglers at the end of cleanup, assuring that they can leave the community and not stay as a burden.) (Niman 1997, p.175-6)
Michael P. Lee. 1984. "Rainbow Family Gathering 1984." Modoc National Forest. (Government document.)
Forest Service survey of local business people. Jerry's Restaurant - Volume of business definitely increased. According to Johnson (manager), "Our restaurant made good money while the Rainbows were here". All three shifts were up. Johnson said the Rainbows were well mannered, well educated, very patient, and good tippers". Beacon Coffee Shop - "They were nice, well behaved and good tippers" The restaurant had no regular customer complaint about their presence. Texaco (station) - Hunter (attendant) felt the station had little problem with the Rainbows, they were generally nice people. Early on they used the restrooms to bathe, and the station was "constantly cleaning" them " (and) "Dumpster Divers" " (were) objectionable to his patrons " The station chose to lock the garbage bins, and post "Customer Use Only" signs on the restroom doors. Rainbows honored the signs. (Niman 1997, p.176)
We told the Rainbow's law enforcement organization, the Shanti-seena (sic), to either control the shoplifters or the store would prosecute. The Shanti-seena posted one person outside the store and monitored the numbers. Another local businessperson recommended that colleagues "utilize the Rainbow security force, the Shanti-seena. They're very helpful." (Niman 1997, p.121-2)
Grey Bear. 1990. Interview by Michael Niman.
Grey Bear spent two days performing Shanti Sena duties (including) directing parking and traffic at the Clearview General Store during the 1990 North American Gathering (MN). He never referred to himself as a member of "the Shanti Sena," but as "a friend of Jeff," the store's owner. (Niman 1997, p.122)
Andrew Colaninno and Dale Dunshie. 1988. "Report of Regional Rainbow Gathering - Allegheny National Forest August 20-28, 1988. (PA) Sept."
The District obtained 300 Chinese Chestnut seedlings and fence material. The trees and fence were delivered to the trailhead where they were brought down to the site by Family members. Over the next few days, all 300 seedlings were planted and fenced throughout the Gathering area, along the Queen Creek valley, and along the FR 552 parking area". assisted by several Family members who had planted trees professionally on F.S. contracts. The quality of the work was very high and the care taken with the trees was exceptional. In general, this proved to be a very enjoyable experience for the Family members who participated and a unique way of accomplishing beneficial wildlife habitat work for the District. Similar cooperative projects have taken place at Gatherings in Vermont and New York in 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1995. (Niman 1997, p.173-4)
Michael Hallinan. 1978. "Family Members 'Healing" Umpqua Forest." "Roseburg News-Review," (OR) July 13.
Forest Service wildlife biologist Gertsch said, "Family members taught the Forest Service a new trick, burying 'willow waddles' (wattles) in wet areas of the meadow." Gertsch explained, "The bundles of willow branches soaked in water would sprout, providing vegetation to stabilize the soil." (Niman 1997, p.173)
Umpqua National Forest (OR). 1978. "1978 Rainbow Family Gathering Environmental Analysis Report."
It is likely that some of the rehabilitation work planned in terms of grass seeding and de-compaction will improve portions of the area within the Big Camas parking area that have been previously overused. (Niman 1997, p.172)
"Great Falls Tribune." (MT) 1976. Editorial - "Rainbow's Promises Kept."
Lloyd Swager, Forest Service district ranger, who, describing the cleanup after the 1976 North American Gathering in Montana, said: "It's still amazing to me. We searched that area with a fine tooth comb, including the parking lot and we couldn't come up with anything. Not even a scrap of paper." (Niman 1997, p.172)
Don Teter. 1980. "Two Days of Rainbows." "Tygart Valley Press," Elkins, WV, July 9.
Refuse from the gathering was carefully collected at several stations, separate containers being used for compostable garbage (which was later buried), recyclable metal, glass, and burnables. The metal and glass were carried out to be recycled, although much of it did not come from the Rainbow Gathering, but had been left by previous campers. The Rainbow Family will leave the campsite much cleaner than they found it." (Niman 1997, p.172)
Steve Bishop. 1985. "Flower Children May Bloom on ANF." "Ridgeway Record." (PA) Oct. 30.
Bruce Platt of the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri, host of the 1985 North American Gathering, said, "It looks better, quite frankly, than it did when they arrived." (Niman 1997, p.173)
"Duluth News-Tribune." (MN) 1990. "Officer Fights Rainbow Family Fears," June 5.
Lake County undersheriff Harold Paulseth admitted to a local community meeting that Rainbows leave the forest in better shape than the Boy Scounts. (Niman 1997, p.173) Note: When bears later unearthed buried compost and trash at the site of the Minnesota National Gathering, the Minnesota Rainbow Family called a Counsel the following spring to return to the site and again clean the area. (See Niman 1997, p.172)
Rick Holloway. 1984. "The Rainbow Fades "" "Modoc Record," (CA) July 12. And Danielle Toussaint. 1984.
"In the Aftermath of the Rainbow Gathering." "Chico News and Review." (CA) July 26. After the 1984 North American Gathering the local press reported Rainbows were removing trash dating back to the 1950s. (Niman 1997, p.173)
Bob Clever. 1986. "Only Footsteps and Money." "Tionesta Forest Press." (PA) July 9.
Forest ranger James Schuler stated that the Rainbow Family members "are the most environmental(ly) conscious people I have ever dealt with." " a local game officer and a deputy sheriff stated they were "" very much impressed by the neatness of the entire area"," noting "" that cigarette smokers stripped their butts of paper and filter for proper disposal before recycling the remaining tobacco to the ground." (Niman 1997, p.173)
David J. Wright. 1988. Letter to Richard Hernan, District Attorney, (PA) August 15.
(In response to the planned 1988 Regional Gathering on the site of the 1986 National Gathering.) Our experience with the Rainbow people during their Gathering on the Allegheny National Forest in 1986 demonstrated to us that they do care for the land. In 1986 they faithfully carried out all stipulations to protect the environment as listed in the operating plan that had been agreed to by both parties. No significant or adverse environmental damage occurred to the Gathering site. I personally visited the site two weeks ago and found it to be in very good condition. (Niman 1997, p.176)
Bruce L. Slover, District Ranger, Brownstown Ranger District, 608 W. Commerce Street, Brownstown, IN 47220. September 16, 1991. Reply to 2300 USDA, Forest Service, Wayne-Hoosier National Forest. Letter to Allen Butcher (Focalizer).
"Water, Singing on the Rocks requested a letter about the recent Gathering ". As we have already reported internally, we were quite pleased with the attitudes and actions of the participants in general. At no time did we perceive any significant problems. The Family was clearly aware of the possibilities of environmental degradation and made obvious efforts to protect the site.
The major item to improve is that of giving the local ranger district advance notice of the impending Gathering. Such notice allows us to conduct surveys for threatened and endangered species of plants and animals as well as cultural resources. In this case, we conducted a plant survey with tents already in the area.
Advance notice allows us to schedule Forest Service personnel . In this case, we scheduled personnel from two other units . Such rapid scheduling disrupts the lives of our employees and their families.
We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with many of the people at the Gathering and we very much appreciated the cooperation we received throughout. We hope you consider this particular Gathering a success story; we do.
Note: The situation in North Carolina at the end of the 1987 North American Gathering involved state and federal government harassment of the cleanup crew, as part of attempts to prevent Gatherings in following years. With site cleanup prevented, the Forest Service created a video of the trash and unnaturalized campsites for presentation at later background briefings of Forest Service personnel and local elected and law enforcement officials. (Niman 1997, p.174)
Michael P. Lee. 1984. "Rainbow Family Gathering 1984" (Forest Service document.) Modoc National Forest (CA)
They (Rainbows) have strong ethics ". They respect the earth, nature, Native American(s), and opinions of individuals. (Niman 1997, p. 196)
Gatherings expose otherwise isolated populations to diverse lifestyles, offering a crash course in cultural pluralism, anarchy, and a congeries of alternative lifestyles and spiritual beliefs. (Niman 1997, p.174)
Each new Gathering, taking place in a different geographic region, brings the Rainbow message of peaceful coexistence to a new audience. (Niman 1997, p.183)
(I)n 1990, Quebec Rainbows discouraged nudity at their regional Gathering in the belief that such nudity offended area Indians (although the local Tribe never actually complained). On other occasions Rainbows avoided Gathering in areas that were cherished by locals, detoured traffic away from residential roads, and so on. (Niman 1997, p.182 and 236)
"New York Times." July 7, 1980.
More than 100 local residents turned out " in Richwood (WV), to see a Rainbow Family slide show, which was followed by questions and answers. While some were a little stunned by such Rainbow exotica as a young man who introduced himself as 'Water Singing on the Rocks,' the meeting ended with Rainbows and Richwood residents alike joining hands and singing the old hymn "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?"
Later, upon the execution style killing of two young women hitch-hiking their way to the West Virginia Gathering, thousands of Rainbows and locals came together on July 4th, with local citizens stating, 'We love you, we are not those people.' (Niman 1997, p.179) (Note: The killers were later found, convicted and imprisoned until their recent release.)
Jarbidge Ranger District. 1989. "Reports and Publications." (Government Document.)
(T)he Family does not advocate the use of hard drugs or alcohol and supports the rehabilitation of anyone addicted. (Niman 1997, p. 190)
(R)eporting of Rainbow Gatherings ignores their successful detoxification and drug/alcohol rehabilitation programs. In a media environment habitually producing stories of innocents going to Rainbow Gatherings and getting turned on to dangerous drugs, stories of addicted persons going to Rainbow Gatherings to get off drugs just don't fit. (Niman 1997, p. 167) Note: Members of A Camp ('A' for alcohol or anarchy) sometimes seek drug and alcohol cessation help from CALM health staff.
Since Rainbow children are encouraged to speak their minds, the Council discusses and acts upon issues like child molestation instead of sweeping them under the carpet. Rainbows teach children that they are important, and they know that adults will listen to them. There is a healthy dialogue between generations. (Niman 1997, p. 204)
State government officials in California looked toward the Rainbow infrastructure as a model for the possible resettlement of San Francisco residents to the countryside in the event of an emergency. (Niman 1997, p. 204)
Joseph Wetmore. 1990. Letter to Heatsong, Sept. 17.
The 1990 North American Gathering Council (MN), with about two hundred people present, consensed to a policy stating that nobody could be turned over to law enforcement or mental hygiene officials without Council approval.
"We the Tribal Council of the Rainbow Family do declare that as a sanctuary, we will not turn people over to the authorities, police, or mental health system regardless of how abstract their behavior may be.
We hereby establish a "well being center" to deal with crisis situation beyond CALM and Shanti Sena capabilities. ".." (Niman 1997, p. 123) Note: As the "Well Being Center" planned was never created at any Gathering, consensus on this issue has been lost. See Niman page 125.
Hannah Miller. "The Arizona Republic." July 9, 1998. "Rainbow Family Nabs Suspect: Florida Police Alert Group via Website."
Hannah Miller 444-8222 or hannah.miller@pni.com http://home.earthlink.net/~kzirk/scroll/Arizona/0709rainbow.html " (I)n the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, " the Rainbows' unarmed peacekeepers captured a suspect wanted in a brutal Florida murder case. "In my long law-enforcement career, this is something I have never seen happen," said Sgt. Jim Morse of the Apache County Sheriff's Department. " Rainbows called in sheriff's deputies, who arrived to find 25 members of the Rainbows' security team, the Shanti-Sena, standing in a ring around Joseph Giebel, who was bound in a blanket. " After they learned that Giebel had attended past Rainbow Family Gatherings, Key West police made a shot in the dark. They sent a description of the suspect and information to the Rainbow Family's home page on the Internet, and apparently their warning was heeded. " (web maintainer's note: email me for more details on this) Local police aren't guessing as to how the Shanti-Sena, an unstructured organization that carries no weapons, captured Giebel. "The entire operation was very coordinated," Morse said. "They had already in effect handled this when we arrived." The Shanti-Sena " which includes many military veterans, has policed past gatherings successfully. In recent years, the group captured a rapist at the campground, binding him with duct tape and turning him over to police.
William Schmidt. 1982. "Holdover Hippies Meet for Their Annual Fling." "New York Times."
One officer stated, "Back in the '60s, people like these used to call you 'pig,' " But these people here come up to you and say, 'I love you, officer,' or 'Officer, have you been hugged today?" (Niman 1997, p.198)
Candy Laflam. 1989. Message Scan. (Government document.) June 16.
Rainbow Gatherings have become popular with some Forest Service employees. For the NERF Gathering in Vermont in 1989, all the law enforcement slots were filled, with the local Forest Service compiling a stand-by list for law enforcement personnel volunteering for the popular assignment. (Niman 1997, p.199) (Note: Law enforcement officers sometimes get a reminder of the limits of the law.)
Don Hopey, Staff Writer, "Post-Gazette." Pittsburg, PA. Sunday, July 4, 1999.
" The Rainbow Family's annual be-in features thousands of people, music and light in the forest" http://www.post-gazette.com/regionstate/19990704rrainbow1.asp
Checkpoints and roadblocks used at the Rainbow's 1996 gathering in Missouri bought the government agency a federal lawsuit that was decided in the Rainbows' favor last week. Noting that the gauntlet of checkpoints at the gathering of 15,000 uncovered only four felony drug cases worth pursuing, Senior U.S. District Judge Russell Clark said targeting the group was unacceptable and ordered it stopped. "Subjecting Rainbow Family members to a 'shakedown' to achieve ignominious results," Clark wrote in his opinion, "should strike fear into any citizen who values ... personal liberty." Rose Davis, a Forest Service spokeswoman with the National Incident Management team, said checkpoints hadn't been used since 1996. She said police patrols through Friday had issued 147 violation notices, the majority for traffic violations. " She knew of no felony reports.