Some are expressing gratitude that conditions are good rather than complaining. While others may face difficulties, we have much to appreciate in our current situation. Overall it encourages focusing on blessings rather than dwelling on hardships or perceived shortcomings.
Auckland Council Rating valuation data pricing policyGlen Barnes
The document outlines Auckland Council's policy for pricing and releasing rating valuation data. It aims to ensure the sale of rating valuation data is in accordance with legislation, and that accessibility is fair to all users. The policy states that rating valuation information will continue to be made available for free through the council website, but bulk data extracts will be available for commercial use for a reasonable fee. It also provides details on what rating valuation fields will and will not be released and the terms of use.
The document outlines 7 principles for managing data and information held by the New Zealand government: 1) open, 2) protected, 3) readily available, 4) trusted and authoritative, 5) well managed, 6) reasonably priced, and 7) reusable. The principles state that data should be released in open, non-proprietary formats without digital rights restrictions, in their original or modified/aggregate forms, with metadata, and in a machine-readable format.
The coconut palm is known by many names that highlight its importance and multitude of uses. It can bear both male and female flowers and produces a buoyant fruit that is highly adaptive. The coconut palm is considered sacred in Hinduism and its rituals, where the coconut represents abundance and is used in ceremonies to ensure blessings. Breaking a coconut is a way to initiate new activities and receive a deity's favor. With its many productive uses and symbolic significance, the coconut palm is truly regarded as the "tree of life".
Divali is a five day Hindu festival celebrated in autumn that signifies the victory of light over darkness. It is marked by decorating homes with oil lamps and sharing sweets. Each day of the festival has significance - the first honors wealth, the second remembers Krishna's victory over a demon, the third involves prayers for Lakshmi the goddess of wealth and prosperity, the fourth celebrates a king's coronation, and the fifth is about sibling love.
This document discusses design as the process of taking an intention and making it visual through drawings, plans, and aims. It notes that intention only comes true after being visually represented. It also mentions arthritis in the waist preventing bending down and references different artists and designers.
This document discusses Capistrano, an open source tool for executing commands in parallel on multiple remote servers. It lists the various Capistrano commands for deploying code and managing deployments. Capistrano allows deploying to staging and production environments simultaneously and provides commands for rolling back deployments.
Microsoft held its 4th annual Innovation Day to showcase new technologies from its research centers around the world and partners. The event focused on building Europe's digital future by exploring how digital innovation influences daily life and how industry can continue innovating while protecting citizens. Attendees were invited to keynotes, breakout sessions on governments and digital futures, and an exhibition of technologies for health, banking, retail, and the home.
Some are expressing gratitude that conditions are good rather than complaining. While others may face difficulties, we have much to appreciate in our current situation. Overall it encourages focusing on blessings rather than dwelling on hardships or perceived shortcomings.
Auckland Council Rating valuation data pricing policyGlen Barnes
The document outlines Auckland Council's policy for pricing and releasing rating valuation data. It aims to ensure the sale of rating valuation data is in accordance with legislation, and that accessibility is fair to all users. The policy states that rating valuation information will continue to be made available for free through the council website, but bulk data extracts will be available for commercial use for a reasonable fee. It also provides details on what rating valuation fields will and will not be released and the terms of use.
The document outlines 7 principles for managing data and information held by the New Zealand government: 1) open, 2) protected, 3) readily available, 4) trusted and authoritative, 5) well managed, 6) reasonably priced, and 7) reusable. The principles state that data should be released in open, non-proprietary formats without digital rights restrictions, in their original or modified/aggregate forms, with metadata, and in a machine-readable format.
The coconut palm is known by many names that highlight its importance and multitude of uses. It can bear both male and female flowers and produces a buoyant fruit that is highly adaptive. The coconut palm is considered sacred in Hinduism and its rituals, where the coconut represents abundance and is used in ceremonies to ensure blessings. Breaking a coconut is a way to initiate new activities and receive a deity's favor. With its many productive uses and symbolic significance, the coconut palm is truly regarded as the "tree of life".
Divali is a five day Hindu festival celebrated in autumn that signifies the victory of light over darkness. It is marked by decorating homes with oil lamps and sharing sweets. Each day of the festival has significance - the first honors wealth, the second remembers Krishna's victory over a demon, the third involves prayers for Lakshmi the goddess of wealth and prosperity, the fourth celebrates a king's coronation, and the fifth is about sibling love.
This document discusses design as the process of taking an intention and making it visual through drawings, plans, and aims. It notes that intention only comes true after being visually represented. It also mentions arthritis in the waist preventing bending down and references different artists and designers.
This document discusses Capistrano, an open source tool for executing commands in parallel on multiple remote servers. It lists the various Capistrano commands for deploying code and managing deployments. Capistrano allows deploying to staging and production environments simultaneously and provides commands for rolling back deployments.
Microsoft held its 4th annual Innovation Day to showcase new technologies from its research centers around the world and partners. The event focused on building Europe's digital future by exploring how digital innovation influences daily life and how industry can continue innovating while protecting citizens. Attendees were invited to keynotes, breakout sessions on governments and digital futures, and an exhibition of technologies for health, banking, retail, and the home.
Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is the location for a golf trip from March 26th to March 31st, 2009. Mullin's Golf will be played during the stay at Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from March 26th to March 31st, 2009.
O documento lista especiais de publicação e datas de reserva para anúncios relacionados às Olimpíadas de Verão de 2008, incluindo edições especiais de WirtschaftsWoche, ZEITmagazin LEBEN e News am Abend, assim como um especial olímpico no site Handelsblatt.com.
This document discusses the relationship between design, intention, and visualization. It notes that intention is just the beginning and will only come to fruition after being made visual, such as through drawings or plans. It also references a quote by Saul Bass that design is thinking made visual.
The document summarizes the observership program for 2009 at Worcester Medical Center. It selects 6-8 candidates based on merit and required documents. Candidates must submit documents like degree certification, signed confidentiality agreements, CV, immunization records, and recommendation letters by a deadline to be considered. Selected candidates will be assigned rotations based on availability and must follow requirements like having health insurance and visas. The program has led to fellowships and residencies at prestigious medical institutions for past participants.
This document discusses how to do less work by automating repetitive tasks using tools like Xero, MailChimp, CapsuleCRM, APIs, and scripts. It argues that we should be lazier by asking at each repetitive task if it can be automated or made more efficient. Some examples given are automating bank reconciliations with Xero, sending mailing lists with MailChimp, keeping organized with CapsuleCRM, integrating systems with APIs, and automating website deployments with Capistrano scripts.
The document discusses the Gwalior Gharana style of Hindustani classical music. It notes several important musicians from the Gwalior style, including Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar who founded the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya school of music in 1901 to make classical music more accessible. The school helped shift classical music training away from royal courts towards public institutions and a new generation of middle-class musicians.
The document summarizes the origins and evolution of the Satyanarayan Pooja ritual in Hinduism. It traces the development of Hindu scriptures like the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and how they shaped religious practices. The Satyanarayan Pooja ritual is described in the Skanda and Bhavishya Puranas as focusing on the principles of bhakti (devotion), karma (duty), dharma (righteousness) and moksha (liberation). It involves prayers, offerings, storytelling and aims to popularize spiritual concepts through allegorical tales emphasizing moral values.
This document discusses the nine cosmic bodies or navagraha in Hinduism that are believed to influence life on Earth. It lists the nine cosmic bodies as the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It also associates each cosmic body with a gem and provides illustrations of their positions in the solar system.
The document discusses the nine cosmic bodies or Navagraha in Hinduism that are believed to influence life on Earth. These nine bodies are the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Each body is associated with a gem and has a Sanskrit name - Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budha, Brihaspati, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu.
This document contains a series of unusual sketches and drawings of the Hindu deity Ganapati that will automatically change every 10 seconds, accompanied by a bhajan or devotional song dedicated to Ganapati performed at the Sawai Gandharwa music festival in 2006.
The Kirana gharana is considered the most prolific style of Hindustani khayal singing. It was founded by Ustad Abdul Karim Khan in the late 19th century. The defining features of the Kirana style are an emphasis on elongated and melodic notes as well as aalap over bandish compositions. Key exponents who helped popularize the style include Pt. Sawai Gandharva, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Gangubai Hangal, Kishori Amonkar and Prabha Atre.
This document contains a list of over 50 famous Indian classical musicians from different genres and gharanas or musical styles. Some of the prominent names on the list include Ustad Bismillah Khan, known for shehnai; Pandit Ravi Shankar, a renowned sitar player; Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, a sarod virtuoso; and Ustad Zakir Hussain, a talented tabla player. The list covers musicians from the 18th century to modern times and provides a broad representation of instrumentalists and vocalists who have contributed greatly to Indian classical music.
This document contains a collection of old photographs from Pune, India from years past, including images of the Bund Bridge, Grand Stand and Race Course, Old Bombay Poona Road, Saint Paul's Church, the Sassoon Hospital, aerial views of Pune, Parvati Hill, Poona University, and a satellite view of Pune from 2005.
Viashnu Namdeo Adarkar, Professor - Director J. J. School of Applied Arts also popularly kmnown to all as "Dada Adarkar".
These are his personal paintings from 1981 - 1994
The document outlines the chronology and development of Hinduism over nine periods from 3000 BC to 1400 AD. It describes the major Hindu scriptures including the Vedas, Upanishads, Gita, and Puranas. The Vedas contain mantras, ceremonies, rituals and philosophical discourses. The Upanishads expound key philosophical concepts. The Puranas popularized epics and provided teachings for rituals, mythology, philosophy, and traditions that influence modern Hindu practice. Hindu philosophy centers around karma, bhakti, jnana, dharma, and moksha.
The document discusses the Ganapati Atharvashirsha, a hymn that praises the Hindu deity Ganapati. It describes how Ganapati came to be recognized as an elephant-headed deity around the 4th century AD and how the hymn was composed in the 17th century. Ganapati is regarded as the "Lord of all creation" and plays a central role in binding creation and destruction together according to Hindu scriptures. The hymn and other texts attribute various powers to Ganapati that help explain his popularity as one of the most worshipped gods in India.
The document discusses the Ganapati Atharvashirsha, a hymn that praises the Hindu deity Ganapati. It describes how Ganapati came to be recognized as an elephant-faced god in the 4th century AD and how the hymn was composed in the 17th century. Ganapati is regarded as the "Lord of all creation" and helps unite individuals to the ultimate reality or God. The hymn and other texts assign Ganapati a central role in both creation and destruction. Due to his many attributes, abilities, and popularity, Ganapati is one of the most important and widely worshipped gods in Hinduism.
The document provides an overview of the Hindu epics Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita. It summarizes that the Mahabharata describes the conflict between the Pandavas and Kauravas that leads to a devastating war. Within this story is the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna teaches Arjuna four paths to moksha: jnana yoga of knowledge, bhakti yoga of devotion, karma yoga of action, and dhyana yoga of meditation. The Gita explores themes like karma yoga, bhakti yoga, gunas and offers guidance like performing actions without attachment and finding God within.
Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is the location for a golf trip from March 26th to March 31st, 2009. Mullin's Golf will be played during the stay at Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from March 26th to March 31st, 2009.
O documento lista especiais de publicação e datas de reserva para anúncios relacionados às Olimpíadas de Verão de 2008, incluindo edições especiais de WirtschaftsWoche, ZEITmagazin LEBEN e News am Abend, assim como um especial olímpico no site Handelsblatt.com.
This document discusses the relationship between design, intention, and visualization. It notes that intention is just the beginning and will only come to fruition after being made visual, such as through drawings or plans. It also references a quote by Saul Bass that design is thinking made visual.
The document summarizes the observership program for 2009 at Worcester Medical Center. It selects 6-8 candidates based on merit and required documents. Candidates must submit documents like degree certification, signed confidentiality agreements, CV, immunization records, and recommendation letters by a deadline to be considered. Selected candidates will be assigned rotations based on availability and must follow requirements like having health insurance and visas. The program has led to fellowships and residencies at prestigious medical institutions for past participants.
This document discusses how to do less work by automating repetitive tasks using tools like Xero, MailChimp, CapsuleCRM, APIs, and scripts. It argues that we should be lazier by asking at each repetitive task if it can be automated or made more efficient. Some examples given are automating bank reconciliations with Xero, sending mailing lists with MailChimp, keeping organized with CapsuleCRM, integrating systems with APIs, and automating website deployments with Capistrano scripts.
The document discusses the Gwalior Gharana style of Hindustani classical music. It notes several important musicians from the Gwalior style, including Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar who founded the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya school of music in 1901 to make classical music more accessible. The school helped shift classical music training away from royal courts towards public institutions and a new generation of middle-class musicians.
The document summarizes the origins and evolution of the Satyanarayan Pooja ritual in Hinduism. It traces the development of Hindu scriptures like the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and how they shaped religious practices. The Satyanarayan Pooja ritual is described in the Skanda and Bhavishya Puranas as focusing on the principles of bhakti (devotion), karma (duty), dharma (righteousness) and moksha (liberation). It involves prayers, offerings, storytelling and aims to popularize spiritual concepts through allegorical tales emphasizing moral values.
This document discusses the nine cosmic bodies or navagraha in Hinduism that are believed to influence life on Earth. It lists the nine cosmic bodies as the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It also associates each cosmic body with a gem and provides illustrations of their positions in the solar system.
The document discusses the nine cosmic bodies or Navagraha in Hinduism that are believed to influence life on Earth. These nine bodies are the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Each body is associated with a gem and has a Sanskrit name - Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budha, Brihaspati, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu.
This document contains a series of unusual sketches and drawings of the Hindu deity Ganapati that will automatically change every 10 seconds, accompanied by a bhajan or devotional song dedicated to Ganapati performed at the Sawai Gandharwa music festival in 2006.
The Kirana gharana is considered the most prolific style of Hindustani khayal singing. It was founded by Ustad Abdul Karim Khan in the late 19th century. The defining features of the Kirana style are an emphasis on elongated and melodic notes as well as aalap over bandish compositions. Key exponents who helped popularize the style include Pt. Sawai Gandharva, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Gangubai Hangal, Kishori Amonkar and Prabha Atre.
This document contains a list of over 50 famous Indian classical musicians from different genres and gharanas or musical styles. Some of the prominent names on the list include Ustad Bismillah Khan, known for shehnai; Pandit Ravi Shankar, a renowned sitar player; Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, a sarod virtuoso; and Ustad Zakir Hussain, a talented tabla player. The list covers musicians from the 18th century to modern times and provides a broad representation of instrumentalists and vocalists who have contributed greatly to Indian classical music.
This document contains a collection of old photographs from Pune, India from years past, including images of the Bund Bridge, Grand Stand and Race Course, Old Bombay Poona Road, Saint Paul's Church, the Sassoon Hospital, aerial views of Pune, Parvati Hill, Poona University, and a satellite view of Pune from 2005.
Viashnu Namdeo Adarkar, Professor - Director J. J. School of Applied Arts also popularly kmnown to all as "Dada Adarkar".
These are his personal paintings from 1981 - 1994
The document outlines the chronology and development of Hinduism over nine periods from 3000 BC to 1400 AD. It describes the major Hindu scriptures including the Vedas, Upanishads, Gita, and Puranas. The Vedas contain mantras, ceremonies, rituals and philosophical discourses. The Upanishads expound key philosophical concepts. The Puranas popularized epics and provided teachings for rituals, mythology, philosophy, and traditions that influence modern Hindu practice. Hindu philosophy centers around karma, bhakti, jnana, dharma, and moksha.
The document discusses the Ganapati Atharvashirsha, a hymn that praises the Hindu deity Ganapati. It describes how Ganapati came to be recognized as an elephant-headed deity around the 4th century AD and how the hymn was composed in the 17th century. Ganapati is regarded as the "Lord of all creation" and plays a central role in binding creation and destruction together according to Hindu scriptures. The hymn and other texts attribute various powers to Ganapati that help explain his popularity as one of the most worshipped gods in India.
The document discusses the Ganapati Atharvashirsha, a hymn that praises the Hindu deity Ganapati. It describes how Ganapati came to be recognized as an elephant-faced god in the 4th century AD and how the hymn was composed in the 17th century. Ganapati is regarded as the "Lord of all creation" and helps unite individuals to the ultimate reality or God. The hymn and other texts assign Ganapati a central role in both creation and destruction. Due to his many attributes, abilities, and popularity, Ganapati is one of the most important and widely worshipped gods in Hinduism.
The document provides an overview of the Hindu epics Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita. It summarizes that the Mahabharata describes the conflict between the Pandavas and Kauravas that leads to a devastating war. Within this story is the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna teaches Arjuna four paths to moksha: jnana yoga of knowledge, bhakti yoga of devotion, karma yoga of action, and dhyana yoga of meditation. The Gita explores themes like karma yoga, bhakti yoga, gunas and offers guidance like performing actions without attachment and finding God within.
(1) The document discusses images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope that illustrate the fiery and violent nature of the universe, where all life and matter are born out of quantum atomic processes. (2) It notes that while the universe's vastness authenticates Einstein's theory of energy and matter, humans have conceived of the idea of God as a means of finding purpose, meaning, and sanctuary given our helplessness. (3) The ultimate question of whether God created us or we created God remains unanswered.