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  IBM Lotus Symphony
Lotus Symphony was voted office productivity software product of the year for 2008 by Datamation Magazine readers.
The IBM Lotus® Symphony suite – which is available at no charge – can help you take back control of your IT budget while giving most users the tools they need to excel at their jobs.
Invite a Friend to use IBM® Lotus® Symphony™!
symphony.lotus.com /software/lotus/symphony/home.jspa   (209 words)

  
 Lotus Deities
The prototype of the lotus seat is that of Horus, who is associated with the silence of divinity, and is depicted sitting in the corolla of the flower with his fingers pressed to his lips.
Lotus buds are therefore, associated with funerary rites, and held in the hands of mummified bodies.
Thus the stylized lotus seat of buddhas and bodhisattvas as depicted in Tibetan painted scrolls or tangkas, and in other ritual art, is an indicator of the deity's dharmakaya origin.
www.khandro.net /nature_plants_lotus2.htm   (2112 words)

  
 Lotus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The genus Lotus in the subfamily Faboideae in the family Fabaceae.
The Lotus-eaters of the Odyssey are thought to have eaten a species of jujube, Ziziphus lotus; this could be the lotus tree that the mythological Lotis had been transformed into.
Lotus Land is a common nickname for the city of Vancouver, Canada.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lotus   (295 words)

  
 Flower Essence Profile Lotus Or Water Lily
Lotus is also the name of a genus in the pea family, Leguminosae, which contains such plants as the bird's-foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus.
The white lotus is a shallow-water, night-blooming plant with a creeping rootstock (rhizome) that sends up long-stalked, nearly circular, dark green leathery leaves, which float on the surface.
Lotus essence to many of our special formulas for animals because as well as stimulating spiritual evolvement it acts as a "booster" to other flower essences intensifying and spiritualizing their effects.
www.anaflora.com /articles/fe-profiles/lotus-flower.html   (827 words)

  
 Lotus (car) Encyclopedia Article, Description, History and Biography @ ArtisticNudity.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Lotus was active and competitive in Formula One racing from 1958 to 1994.
Lotus is credited with establishing the mid-engine configuration as the best design for formula 1 and Indy cars, with developing the first monocoque Formula 1 chassis, and the integration of the engine and transaxle as chassis components.
Lotus also was first with adding wings to Formula 1 cars to add downforce, as well as moving radiators to the sides in F1 cars to aid in aerodynamic performance, and inventing active suspension.
www.artisticnudity.com /encyclopedia/Lotus_(car)   (1618 words)

  
 GrandPrix.com > GP Encyclopedia > Constructors > Lotus (Team Lotus)
The Lotus 25 was the first monocoque chassis in F1, the 49 was the first car of note to use the engine as a stressed member and the 72 broke new ground in aerodynamics.
In the mid-1970s, however, Lotus engineers began to investigate aerodynamic ground-effect and the Lotus 79 of 1978 was extraordinarily successful with Mario Andretti winning the World Championship.
Former Team Lotus employees Peter Collins and Peter Wright organized a deal to take over the team from the Chapman Family and in December the new Team Lotus was launched with Mika Hakkinen and Julian Bailey being signed for the 1991 season.
www.grandprix.com /gpe/con-lotus.html   (1422 words)

  
 Team Lotus - John Hopkinson Unofficial Page
Using the innovative Lotus 25 monacque chassis, Clark gave Lotus their first Drivers World Championship in 1963, to be followed by a further drivers championship in 1965.
Lotus and Clark also competed at the Indianapolis 500 in the United States and won the race in 1965.
Lotus enjoyed success with the Austrian Jochen Rindt as number 1 driver but tragedy struck again when Rindt who had a clear lead in the Drivers Points Championship, was killed in an accident at the Monza circuit However, Rindt's lead in the 1970 Drivers Championship was sufficient for him to become the Drivers Champion posthumously.
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/john_hopkinson/lotus.htm   (1558 words)

  
 Lotus
To the ancient Egyptians, a lotus bud or sesen was a symbol of rebirth.
Freshly cut long lotus stalks are filled with wine by pouring it through a little hole in the centre of the leaf and letting gravity draw it down to extract the lotus' beneficial qualities.
The "lotus" depicted in the tomb paintings of ancient Egypt and found scattered upon the corpse of Tutankhamen when the tomb was opened in 1922 is also known as the 'lily of the Nile', and it is not a true lotus, but a blue water lily Nymphaea caerulea.
www.khandro.net /nature_plants_lotus.htm   (1984 words)

  
 14 - Peaceful Practices: Anrakugyo-hon, Lotus Sutra Lectures and Nichiren Buddhism
The Lotus Sutra is the teaching of equality; therefore, we must teach the teachings to everyone, but we must be careful not to be influenced by these people's earthly opinions.
Therefore, when a Bodhisattva attains supreme-perfect-enlightenment, he or she will resolve to lead all people to the Lotus Sutra, and by means of his acquired supernatural powers and wisdom, cause them to understand the law.
Chapter 14 is the end of the first half of the Lotus Sutra that reveals the historical Sakyamuni Buddha as a being bound by limitations of time and space.
lotus.nichirenshu.org /lotus/lectures/lotus_14.htm   (1346 words)

  
 Paul's Formula 1 Page - Team Lotus
Team Lotus have the nucleus of what was the F1 racing team at their base in Wymondham and have made tentative plans to get back into Formula 1 in 1999.
Lotus, who left F1 at the end of 1994, were being linked with the possible empty 12th spot on the list of competing constructors now that Honda (since the death of Harvey Postlethwaite) will not, after all, be entering a team next year and will instead just be supplying engines to BAR and Jordan.
Under the Lotus name Hunt would be able to move the team to England where there is a larger pool of F1 talent to draw from, something that Alain Prost has been unable to do with the former Ligier team.
www.f1page.com /f1lotus.html   (999 words)

  
 Ancient Egypt: the Mythology - Lotus
In Hermopolis, it was believed that it was a giant lotus blossom that first emerged from the primordial waters of Nun and from which the sun-god came forth (portrayed in the image at left).
As a symbol of re-birth, the lotus was closely related to the imagery of the funerary and Osirian cult.
It was often shown with its long stems intertwined with papyrus reeds (a symbol of Lower Egypt) as a representation of the unification of the two lands.
www.egyptianmyths.net /lotus.htm   (242 words)

  
 The Lotus: Flower of July, School of the Seasons
Generally lotus refers to the water lily of India or the plant depicted in sacred art and stories, while the water lily is more often used by naturalists.
Lotus roots should be planted in spring in 12 to 18 inches of fairly rich soil, which is then covered with 8 to 12 inches of water.
The oldest representation of the lotus was made centuries before anyone ever wrote about it: a statue unearthed at Mohenjo-Daro showing a wide-hipped goddess, lifting her breasts with her hands and wearing lotus blossoms in her hair.
www.schooloftheseasons.com /flowers/lotus.html   (3071 words)

  
 Grand Prix Cars - Lotus 49
Starting out at Lotus he had left the firm in 1960 to join BRM a fact that was never totally forgiven by Chapman.
Early testing of the new car was entrusted to Hill as Jimmy Clark had become a temporary "tax exile" during this period.
Their contract with Lotus only stipulated exclusivity for that first year only and though the Lotus-Fords would continue to dominate qualifying, scoring 11 straight pole positions but various mechanical trouble, not all related to the engine would cost them the championship.
www.ddavid.com /formula1/lotus49.htm   (1188 words)

  
 » Home - Lotus Cars
Owning a Lotus is a personal experience - make it unique with our range of accessories.
Experience the heritage which is in the heart and soul of every Lotus.
Group Lotus plc unveils a new updated and significantly enhanced range of Europa's at the 78th annual Geneva International Motor Show.
www.grouplotus.com /cars/home.html   (97 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Lotus: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Lotus, a self-titled debut, is a collaboration between American born composer-producer Jimmy Harry and English vocalist Alex Edenborough, who met at a composer's retreat.
Lotus utilizes these techniques to great effect, incorporating bamboo flutes, gongs, and bar instruments, which when combined, levitate to swirl around more modern instrumentation.
Lotus is a great Ambient, "world-groove" album, with lots to offer the listener in terms of vibe and inspiration.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00001O30J?v=glance   (1035 words)

  
 Grand Prix Cars - Lotus-Climax 25
The Lotus 25 was not the first racing car with a monocoque chassis but its artistic simplicity and immense success in the hands of
Gabriel Voisin used a monocoque chassis for his car that he raced in the 1923 French GP and in 1955 BRM incorporated a semi-monocoque chassis in their Grand Prix cars.
The main benefits of this design were increased torsional rigidity for lees weight and with a smaller frontal area.
www.ddavid.com /formula1/lotus25.htm   (394 words)

  
 The Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism - A Study in Spiritual Evolution
Nevertheless, it is one of Buddhism's best recognized motifs since every important deity is associated in some manner with the lotus, either being seated upon it or holding one in their hands.
The roots of a lotus are in the mud, the stem grows up through the water, and the heavily scented flower lies above the water, basking in the sunlight.
It is the lotus of love, compassion, passion and all other qualities of the heart.
www.exoticindiaart.com /article/symbols   (2814 words)

  
 Lotus Flower   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The lotus flower appeared in legends originating both from India and from ancient Egypt.
In various works of art, you may see it held in the hand of a god or human, serving as a border to outline a section of the artwork, unfolding to reveal various gods or humans, and many other depictions.
In the Near East (Mesopotamia), the lotus was the flower of Lilith, the Sumero-Babylonian goddess that Jews claimed was Adam's first wife.
www.dps.net /~wizeowl/flower.htm   (232 words)

  
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Le Riad marrakech Lotus Privilège est unnouveau riad qui respire le luxe et le raffinement jusque dans les moindres recoins.
Au Riad marrakech Lotus Ambre, Jacky Kennedy et Mao se croisent dans des chambres aux thèmes distincts, bien que respectant le même esprit luxueux et confortable.
Le Riad Lotus O Marine jouit d'un emplacement de rêve en plein coeur de la vieille ville d'Essaouira et offre de magnifiques vues sur mer.
www.riadslotus.com   (817 words)

  
 Lotus Show 2000
Email Us 1965 saw the production of three Lotus 40's, the last sports racing cars to be built by Lotus.
Two were driven by Lotus drivers Clark and Gunther, while the third was delivered to the Holman-Moody race team to be driven by A.J. Foyt.
No one really remembers what happened to the HM Lotus 40 other than to speculate that it was a test mule for the HM Ford GT40 project.
www.pistonheads.com /lotus/type40   (408 words)

  
 Lotus Study Guides, Exam Questions - Real-Exams.com
Begin your Lotus training the right way, using Real-Exams Lotus Certification and Lotus Exam preparation materials today.  Real-Exams is the only online sources for practice Lotus Exams and a virtual interactive Lotus Bootcamp.
Lotus Certifications are some of the most sought after IT certifications today.  Even though Lotus Certifications are highly popular, few sites can deliver the Lotus training materials you need to pass your upcoming Lotus Exams.
Using the online virtual Lotus Bootcamp at Real-Exams will prepare you for the questions asked when seeking your Lotus Certification.  Your Lotus training at Real-Exams will also be a great foundation for future Lotus Certifications.
www.real-exams.com /Lotus.htm   (285 words)

  
 Preview: 2005 Lotus Elise - MSN Autos
The U.S. version of the Lotus Elise is powered by a 190-horsepower version of the Toyota 2ZZ engine with a 6-speed transmission for proven powertrain reliability.
In early April I had a chance to be one of the first journalists to drive the U.S.-spec Elise on U.S. soil, in three different settings: a tight autocross course; the 2.3-mile highly technical road course at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama; and winding, bumpy two-lane roads.
For the true driving enthusiast, the 2005 Lotus Elise may be the ultimate car, at least when the $40,000 price is factored into the equation.
autos.msn.com /advice/article.aspx?contentid=4022486&src=News   (1623 words)

  
 Lotus - New York, NY, 10014 - Citysearch
Before midnight, Lotus masquerades as an upscale Asian-fusion restaurant and swanky bar.
Scantily dressed women, burly athletic types and groups of giggly friends who want a piece of the club's fabled exclusivity wander throughout the caramel- and chocolate-hued space.
Lotus is all about image and the Asian-fusion fare follows suit: It's overpriced and under-spiced, but it sure looks good.
newyork.citysearch.com /profile/11351693   (454 words)

  
 IBM developerWorks : Lotus developer resources
This article uses a sample application to describe four possible usage scenarios for the Lotus Domino and DB2 integration features in pure Lotus Domino applications.
Learn how to develop a composite application in Lotus Notes 8.0 that integrates the calendars in Google and Lotus Notes, based on the Atom API and XSLT technology.
Read more about the administration console, new in Lotus Quickr 8.1, a new policy feature in Lotus Quickr 8.1, and the REST-based service that the console uses and that you can reuse to enhance your server's management.
www.ibm.com /developerworks/lotus   (372 words)

  
 IBM Lotus Software
Deploy role-based work environments and speed time-to-value with dashboards, scorecards and composite applications.
Provide more than just messaging with Lotus Notes and Domino built-in collaboration tools and application platform.
Easy to install, fast to deploy products for small and medium businesses.
www-306.ibm.com /software/lotus   (193 words)

  
 White Lotus Design - smart, clean interface design
White Lotus Design - smart, clean interface design
White Lotus Design is a small but mighty consultancy offering the best of Interaction Design for the web and mobile.
Contact us today- we'd be delighted to hear about your project.
www.whitelotusdesign.com   (59 words)

  
 IBM Lotus Software
ODF Comes of Age: IBM Lotus Symphony Turns 1.0
Lotus news from IMPACT 2008 - Smart SOA Conference
Integration of SAP business processes and Lotus Notes
www.lotus.com   (193 words)

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