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Building webscale or cloud applications is hampered by figuring out ways to spread tasks out over thousands of computers without slowing things down, or requiring too many people to keep things running. Virtualization and faster storage helps, as do new databases (GigaOM Pro sub req'd) and caching techniques, but right now folks are trying to adapt how they program computers to reflect that one has now become many.
Bloom, a programming language created at the University of California, Berkeley by a group led by Joseph Hellerstein, is one such effort. Bloom was profiled this week as one of the top 10 emerging technologies by MIT's Technology Review, because it could help cloud computing continue to scale. Here's how, according to Technology Review:
The challenge is that these languages process data in static batches. They can't process data that is constantly changing, such as readings from a network of sensors. The solution, Hellerstein explains, is to build into the language the notion that data can be dynamic, changing as it's being processed. This sense of time enables a program to make provisions for data that might be arriving later — or never.
Hellerstein also gave an extensive interview to HPC in the Cloud this week about what Bloom is and the problem it's trying to solve. From that interview:
To put it simply, our what our work is trying to do is start with the data itself and get people to talk about what should happen to the data step-by-step through a program without ever having them specify at all how many machines are involved. So, when you ask a query of a database you describe what data you want—not how to get it.
The interview lays out how this programming effort came about (building network protocols) and who might care most about using Bloom (Amazon, Google or anyone with big data needs), but for me the best part of it was how Hellerstein underscored that the ability to harness a heck of a lot of servers and treat them as a single computer is the next big shift in information technology.
We can call it cloud computing, webscale applications or merely bigger data centers, but the key element here is that the hardware has gone social in ways that require many-to-many ways of communication and delivering instructions to the processors — inside the servers, between the servers, and soon, between data centers. The exciting aspect of this shift is that while larger companies like Google (s goog), Yahoo (s yhoo) and Amazon (s amzn) are innovating, there is plenty of room for startups with a new appliance, server, networking technology or chunk of code to make waves — and hopefully, money.
For more on the effort, please check out the FAQ's Hellerstein has posted on his blog.
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Java 8 partitioningBy Example
A developer has a favorite programming language:
A team has more than one developers. Now we would like to know which programming languages are used by developers younger than 30.
expects a Predicate (filter) which "partitions"
all developers into two buckets identified by a "boolean":
public class Developer {
private int age;
private String favoriteLanguage;
public Developer(int age, String favoriteLanguage) {
this.age = age;
this.favoriteLanguage = favoriteLanguage;
public int getAge() {
return age;
public String getFavoriteLanguage() {
return favoriteLanguage;
public String toString() {
return "Developer{" + "age=" + age + ", favoriteLanguage=" + favoriteLanguage + '}';
Related: Java 8 CompletableFuture Example
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.stream.Collectors;
import org.junit.Test;
public class PartitioningByTest {
public void partitionByAge() {
List<Developer> team = Arrays.asList(
new Developer(18, "java"),
new Developer(20, "java"),
new Developer(35, "javascript"),
new Developer(50, "javascript"),
new Developer(50, "logo"));
Map<Boolean, List<Developer>> youngerThan30 = team.
collect(Collectors.partitioningBy(d -> d.getAge() < 30));
System.out.println("Developers younger than thirty are using: " + youngerThan30.get(true).stream().
map(d -> d.getFavoriteLanguage()).
//Output: Developers younger than thirty are using: [java]
System.out.println("Developers older than thirty are using: " + youngerThan30.get(false).stream().
map(d -> d.getFavoriteLanguage()).
//Output: Developers older than thirty are using: [logo, javascript]
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Learn to be Right On with Radon
What if I told you that approximately 70% of all homes in Loveland and Larimer County have radon levels above acceptable levels, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)? What if I told you that indoor radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States? To reduce your exposure to radon, would you live outdoors in a tent? I doubt it.
Radon is an invisible, odorless, radioactive gas created during the natural decay of uranium in our soil. The gas gets concentrated in basements, crawl spaces, and under slabs. Breathing radon over a prolonged period of time presents significant health risks to Lovelanders. The EPA has set a level of 4 pico Curies per Liter (pCi/L) of air as an acceptable maximum. Readings in the Loveland area range from 2 to 200 pCi/L. How did the EPA arrive at 4 pCi/L? The story goes that a high percentage of coal miners were dying from lung cancer and the radon readings in the mines were above 4 pCi/L. I wonder if they were also smokers and inhaled coal dust. Regardless, we have this benchmark and we must live (and die) with it.
If you want to check your radon, it's easy to purchase a kit at a local building supply store or on the Internet. The City of Ft. Collins sells kits at the Senior Center and the Development Review Center. Kits are fairly inexpensive. You could also hire a local inspection service that will do a long-term test for approximately $100.00.
Since the test results will probably be problematic, there are some simple fixes that you could try. First, caulk any cracks in your basement or crawl space. Second, if you have a crawl space, you can put down a thick plastic sheet on the ground and run it up walls to the floor joists. You can also seal the bottom of the floor joists. Then you should retest your house. You would be surprised how these simple improvements will decrease your radon infiltration.
Our excessive radon has spawned a mini-industry of inspectors and radon-mitigation companies. Plumbing companies, construction companies, property inspection companies, and Realtors have enlarged their business models to assist the public with radon issues.
Since 2005, the City of Fort Collins has required that that all construction of single-family homes and duplexes be equipped with passive radon-reduction systems. The required system uses passive ventilation, plastic sheeting, and special caulking. The home buyers must be notified that a passive system was installed and that a radon test is highly recommended.
Fort Collins also requires that sellers of residential properties provide a City-generated brochure be given to each buyer prior to the execution of a contract to buy. As a Realtor, I'm authorized to provide this disclosure.
The City of Loveland has no construction and disclosure requirements.
Regardless of the jurisdiction, the success or failure of residential real estate transactions depends on how the buyer and seller react to the issue of radon. Section 10 of our Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate gives the buyer the right to examine the Seller's Property Disclosure Statement and the right to examine the property. A radon test is typically part of an inspection. A high radon score can cause the buyer to terminate the contract, accept the results and still buy the property, or ask the seller to assist in mitigation costs. If the property is bank-owned or a short sale, the buyer will not likely get any concession.
Realtors are smack-dab in the middle between the buyer and seller. We are experienced in handling radon issues and can direct buyers and sellers to local radon experts. Radon should never be treated lightly. Until you reach your comfort level, keep learning about this deadly gas.


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With the new Google+ design which was launched yesterday we have another profile page which we need to update to keep people who looked at our pages interested.
Updating your page so you are making full use of the new design is not that difficult. I decided with the laptop on the lap (as it is supposed to 😉 ) to update my personal profile and the State of Search business page into the new design so it would look more attractive to those visiting my profile, or the State of Search business page. To give you an idea of what you can do to optimize your pages I have described the steps below, just like when I updated the Facebook page. A practical guide, but with some handy tips to make it more profitable for you and your business. It's time to get to work (again)!
The Beginning: go to your profile
It is a no-brainer off course, but if you want to update your profile you first have to go to your profile. If you haven't since the new update of the design you will get a screen with some options to guide you around the 'new' Google+. If you are really unfamiliar with it it might be a good idea to 'cruise around' a little. If you are already familiar, go straight for the "customize" button. If you've already looked around, go straight to your profile page and click the "edit profile" button.
Start at the top: the Header picture
Just like on the Facebook timeline you can add a header picture on top which is accompanied by your profile picture. A big difference with Facebook is that you can choose between two templates: one with multiple pictures (five) or one wide one. You can choose to upload a photo from your computer or use one from your photos which are already in the Google photo section.
If you choose to use one picture keep in mind that the image has to be cropped to a horizontal format. You can do this after you upload or choose the picture.
What is also interesting is that with your profile picture you can add a caption, which might even help you SEO wise ;). Your profile picture can be edited with a special editor which is available within Google+.
Next its time to update the information on your profile. The things you can update are:
Tagline: Make sure to tell in just a few words your core business: what do you want people to remember you by?
Introduction: Describe your profile. Here is an interesting feature you can use. The introduction can be edited in an editor which allows you to put in links. So be sure to put in links back to your website(s) with the right anchor text. (For SEOs: take a good look at these links…)
"Bragging rights": again a tagline in which you can quickly highlight what you do best or if you want to make it more personal what your personal highlights are (like kids).
Occupation: your job title.
Employment: you can add as many employers as you want, just like on Linkedin for example. You can also tick a box if the employer is your current employer.
Education: the same goes for education, you can fill in all the education you've done. Hat tip: if you are looking for a job make sure you mention not only your schools, but also courses you did.
Places Lived: fill in (with the map) where you lived. Note: this is for use of Google to make your data profile as perfect as possible.
Home: Here Google actually asks for your phone number or other information here. Be careful here: if you put in your phone number make sure you do not share it to "Public".
Work: Here they ask for the same kind of information, again think about who you want to share it with.
Relationship, Looking for, Gender and other names: just fill it in :).
Profile Discovery: here is an interesting one, you can set whether or not the profile will be visible in search or not. This is something Google had on the 'old' Google profiles which they then made public March 2010.
Other profiles: here you can fill in your other social media profiles like Twitter and Facebook. Google already suggests some of them for you, which you can simply add by clicking the + behind the profile of your choice. Google gets these from your connected accounts.
Contributor to: here you can add what sites you write for.
Recommended links: here is where we used to place links to our profiles, but this section is really meant for links people should visit. Still it is a nice place to recommend your own links. But make sure you don't overdo it.
For each element you can choose if its visible for everybody or for certain circles only.
Change your sidebar
The next thing you can do is change the order of your sidebar on the left. Simply by dragging the icons you can re-order them so the ones you use the most are on top.
Show who you have in your circles
An interesting element on the right side of the page is the people you have in your circles and those who have you in their circles. You can chooses whether or not Google chooses who have you in their circles, but more interesting is that you can show who you think is important to the outside world.
This off course is valuable information to Google (who do you trust enough to put up there), but used wisely it also can be an add on for your personal branding.
You have the option to choose what circle is shown there. I for example have now chosen to show the "State of Search" circle, which has all the bloggers in there. But if you would want people who visit your profile to connect you in their minds with 'famous' people or people who might be of certain stature within your social circle, you might want to consider making a special circle with people you want to show there so it will rub off to your credibility.
What about your Google+ Business Pages?
So the personal Google+ page is updated now to the new design. To really make it worth your while you off course will need to start using it though ;).
But what if you have an actual Business Page, like we have for State of Search, can you update that one too? For starters Google has made going to your page or adding a new page easier. If you click the "Pages" icon in your sidebar you get the option to either go to one of your pages, which are listed nicely, or create a new page.
On your Business page you can make more or less the same changes as on your personal page, including the header image. In the case of State of Search I chose to use the template for the header where you can put in five smaller images. In that case there are two things you have to keep in mind:
– the image has to be square, if they are not they won't show properly.
– think about in what order you want them visible and upload them in that order, it seems as if you can't move them around.
As for the other information, there is a lot less information than on your personal profile to be edited. There are a few other things you might also want to edit:
On your photos tab you can choose whether or not the photos are visible, if people can download your photos and if you can be tagged in pictures. This is an important one for privacy matters when it comes to your personal profile. As a business I would suggest you always keep that on.
So, there are quite a few things you can do to make your profile and business pages look more attractive within the new design. But now for the bigger challenge: actually using Google+ :).


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A string of social media posts dripping with racial slurs that postponed a football game in Passaic County last week is causing even more tension between the schools' superintendents.
"'Watch these kennedy [expletives] get they [expletive] whooped [sic] …,'" was part of the social media post that pushed Friday evening's game between Paterson's JFK Knights against the Clifton Mustangs to Saturday, NorthJersey.com reports .
Paterson Superintendent Eileen Shafer on Monday issued a press release saying the N-word was used against Kennedy players and that an official working the game told a Kennedy captain to "Shut the [expletive] up" in response to a question from a Kennedy captain. Two Paterson players were reportedly suspended from Saturday's game (Clifton, 33-32).
Shafer said that she saw no action from Clifton Superintendent Richard Tardalo since the incident.
Tardalo said that the student who used the slur was identified and suspended from the game, NorthJersey.com said. A phone call was also placed to the student's parents, who were called in to speak with school officials.
Shafer is calling for an investigation by NJSIAA officials, who said they did not receive a formal complaint from Paterson schools, NJ.com says.
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Sacred-Texts Native American South American Index Previous Next
p. 52
|WHERE Orinoco, through his delta wide,
By numerous channels, seeks the ocean tide;
Where, annually, his waters flood the ground,
And wide lagoons, with muddy isles, abound,
The fan-like branches of the ita palm
By thousands wave above his waters calm.
Those stately trees supply the rude abode
Which the poor Warau makes above the rising flood.
|That race, of old from other regions driven,
Could not have lived, but for that shelter given.
Unwarlike, they could not their foes withstand,
But had to yield to them the higher land.
On fish and crabs those Waraus chiefly live,
Which in abundance there the waters give.
Their palm-tree1 pith a kind of bread affords,
Its leaves give thatch and cords, the split trunk serves for boards.
p. 53
|Yet some provision grounds those Waraus have,
Where land appears above the tidal wave;
And from their swampy refuges they come,
Beneath our rule to find a peaceful home.
>From Orinoco to Moruca's stream,
More numerous than other tribes they seem.
And farther east, where ita swamps abound,
Even in Surinam, the Warau race is found.
|We called the tribes—a mission space to clear
At Waramuri, for the Waraus near.
Unkempt, unclad, their women there we found;
Their naked children wallowed on the ground,
With filth and ashes grimed—sad sight to see:
We wondered how such way of life could be!
Most wild and gaunt the men, who took no care,
And only wished to be—just what they were.
Lower than others, as he would allow,
And satisfied to be so, was the poor Warau!1
|THEIR ancient belief we had long wished to hear:
Some had said 'twas "romantic," while others said "queer."
But, from shyness or fear,
Till the twenty-first year,
Of their most knowing sorcerers none would come near.
Then, at last, a friend told me to send for "McLeod,"
p. 54
Who to be their most learned by all was allowed.
And that Warau of fame
(With the highland Scotch name),
After long hesitation, consented, and came.
|His visit to us was a favour most rare:
So myself, our good teacher, and other friends there,
With honour received him, and offered—a chair.
But he sat on the ground,
With his Waraus around,
Whose costume was most "light and airy" we found.
They—with long, matted hair,
And bare skins—squatted there,
While their chief a striped shirt condescended to wear.
| Their traditional "word"
A good friend there had heard;
Partly Warau was he, and to him we referred.
For a mixture most strange through some tales seemed to run;
Their most serious matters so blended with fun,
That (though none of the red men there thought it absurd)
We could scarcely believe it the "Old people's word."
|"Oh tell me, McLeod, did not slaughter and woe
First cause the Waraus to that swamp-land to go?
Did you not live inland, where the clear waters flow,
Ere the fortune of war sternly drove you below?"
|"Stern foes have indeed caused the Waraus to fly:
But they first lived on high,
Above yonder blue sky,
Ere they came down the good things of this world to try.
p. 55
Such, such is the tale of our forefathers given,
Who thus rashly lost their high station in heaven!"
| We opened our eyes;
But he, calm and wise,
Superior smiled, and enjoyed our surprise.
Then resumed: "What I tell you, you will not believe,
Yet hear now the legend our elders receive."
|"Say, Okonoróté, thou archer so gay,
With bright feathered ornaments, whither away?
Let the birds now beware or thy clear, glancing eye;
For thine arrows bear death to all creatures that fly!"
|"With my arrows so keen I pursue a rare bird,
Of whose lovely plumage we often have heard;
That bird I must find, though I cannot tell where;
But its flesh I must eat, and its plumage must wear."
|So Okonoróté went forth on his way,
To seek that rare bird with its plumage so gay.
He could only shoot birds, for above the blue sky
Were no living creatures, save those that could fly,
And the young Warau race, who in that high abode
Had been placed by their Maker, the Wise and the Good.
|That search he engaged in for many a day;
But still, as it saw him, the bird flew away,
Till (surely some evil one brought it to pass)
He saw it alight in a clump of high grass.
p. 56
|Then, lying flat down, he slid over the ground,
Like tiger or snake which some victim has found;
The distance diminished, yet still he crawled on,
Saying, "Oh for one shot ere the bird shall be gone!"
|At length he had crawled within shot of that bird,
When lo! it flew up, as some movement it heard.
With keen arrow transfixed the bright beauty was slain,
And, with quivering wing, fluttered down to the plain.
|Glad Okonoróté sprang up with a bound,
And, shouting for joy, made the meadows resound.
"No longer," said he, "need I rise with the sun
To pursue this bright bird, for my prize now is won!"
| Then he searched all the ground—
Walked around and around;
Strange!—arrow and bird were nowhere to be found!
Such a loss who could bear?
He looked everywhere,
Till he saw a deep pit, and said, "Both must be there;"
And the sides being steep, he approached it with care.
|But gone was his arrow for ever and aye;
Gone too that bright bird with its plumage so gay.
And he, fascinated, unable to move,
Saw daylight beneath, him, as well as above!
There, far, far below,
He could see forests grow;
Wide plains, and savannahs, where rivulets flow.
And he looked down for hours those new wonders to view,
Thinking, "All is a dream, sure it cannot be true!
p. 57
"Some charm fills mine eye,
Or do I espy
On the green plains below, living creatures pass by?"
He could see there the deer and the peccary go,
The choice paca, and others, which now we all know;
While birds which soar high,
Rising near to the sky,
And some, nearer earth, his clear vision could spy!
|* * * * * *
|"Now hear, Waraus all! You know what I have seen;
And many here present to view it have been.
Prepare a rope ladder; I must go below
And see if those creatures are useful or no.
If it be as I hope, 'tis our people's great gain,
And if I lose my life, one man only is slain."
|Oh, great was their fear lest his life he should lose;
But Okonoróté none e'er could refuse.
So all to the woods, picking cotton, would go,
For forests of cotton were there, as we know.
(Perhaps they used "bush-ropes" the cotton to aid).
It took many months, but the ladder they made.
It was lengthened above when too short it was found,
Till it grappled the trees upon this lower ground;
And it then, tight above, with strong braces was bound.
|Bold Okonoróté, determined to go,
Strong-limbed, and brave-hearted, then ventured below.
'Twas a perilous venture, to come from above
By a ladder so frail, which light currents could move.
p. 58
And when he was down, he stood gazing around
In utter amazement at all things he found;
The fire, so abundant, he saw with surprise,
The quadrupeds strange, and their wonderful size:
For all seemed most wonderful then to his eyes.
|He must have seen wild beasts devouring their prey,
For jaguars and snakes then had all their own way.
And he thought he would venture to taste some large game,
So he shot a young deer, and soon kindled a flame,
In the Indian style, with two pieces of wood;
And the ven'son he found to be excellent food.
|Ascending again!—Oh, what labour and pain
To the quick-heaving chest!—to the limbs, what a strain!
It was hard to come down; but to climb up again!
(Though we came from the sky,
I had rather not try:
Some people turn giddy when mounting too high.)
It was done but that once, as you'll find by and by.
|A portion of game he brought up from below;
Not much, but sufficient his people to show:
His words (and its flavour) put all in a glow.
"Oh! we cannot stay here; for there is little good
In the small birds around us: but animal food
We know to abound
On that lower ground,
Which Okonoroté for Waraus has found!"
|So they asked no permission, but said, "We will go!"
And came down the rope ladder to this world below.
p. 59
All things then were young—no old people were found;
Small children they carried, and all reached the ground
In safety, save one—a poor woman, the last,
Who got wedged in the hole which the others had passed.
|Her husband below her sore trouble could view,
And climbed back to give help, but could not get her through;
Then, his head turning giddy, he went down below,
Where his people all thought it a terrible blow,
And in clamorous talking gave vent to their woe.
They all asked how it happened. He could not tell how;
So the thing was mysterious to ev'ry Warau.
|Then the women, upbraiding, would ask, "Is it right
For that man to come down, and not stay up all night?
Brave Okonoróté! he climbed up before;
Will he not go up now, with a man or two more,
Since the husband, resigned, has quite given it o'er!"
|They all shrunk from the task, for a man there had said,
Whom they straightway discovered to have a wise head,
"Supposing you reach her, and can pull her through,
Will she not be the death of you all, if you do?
You will find it no fun—
She will come with a run;
Consider how you, in that case, can hold on?
You must be swept off, and our best men be gone."
|* * * * * * *
p. 60
|So the woman remains (though the ladder gave way),
And will always remain there, our old Waraus say,
She fills up the hole; and, good friends, that is why
We never can get a fair peep though the sky!"
|* * * * * *
|He paused. Some were laughing, and all the rest smiled
At a "descent from heaven" so grotesque and wild,
Then the old Warau said, "You all think I 'make fun;'
But it is in this way that the legend must run,
And so I must tell it. If not, I have done!"
|Being soothed, he resumed, in a different tone,
For the course of his legends more serious had grown.
|"See the Warau race begin
Life in this new world below.
With their bows the hunters win
Plenteous food—no want they know;
Yet they feel within them grow
Anxious dread of future woe.
|Safety, which in heaven they had,
Here on earth cannot be found;
Good is mingled here with bad;
Savage beasts of prey abound.
Reptiles coil in trees around,
Or lurk, deadly, on the ground.
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|One thing then filled all with fear,
Scanty water and unclean!
'Twas not as we now see here,
Where large streams have long time been;
Streamlets small, in marshes green,
Then were all that could be seen.
|"Oh, where shall we water find,
Till the wished-for rain shall fall?
Other woes we bear, resigned,
But this thirst consumes us all!
Let us now, both great and small,
On our mighty Maker call.
|"We forsook our Father-friend:
We forsook His place on high;
Death by thirst He now will send;
Through his wrath these pools are dry.
To Him, brethren, let us cry,
He may hear above the sky!
|"O Karima (Father) Thou!
We Thy place no more shall see.
Once in heaven each Warau
Happy was near thee to be.
But we have forsaken thee,
Thence proceeds our misery!
|"Ka-idāmo (Master) Thou!
All things are at Thy command;
Seeking water vainly now
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We may roam through this dry land.
Must we perish 'neath Thy hand?
Wretched, miserable band!"
|Kanonatu, throned on high
(So Waraus the Maker call),
Heard, and from the dark'ning sky
Caused the welcome rain to fall;
Made the rivers great and small,
Which abundance bring to all.
|Women then, with happy glee,
Filled their vessells to the brim:
While the men saw joyfuIly
Glitt'ring fish in rivers swim..
Strange it seemed, and, like a dream,
Food and drink in every stream!
|From my tale you now have heard
How Waraus came from on high.
What remains still of this "word"
I will tell you by and by.
Now the sun hath left the sky,
And your hour of prayer is nigh!
|Years rolled on, and men, grown hateful,
Ceased their passions to restrain;
Took their Maker's gifts; ungrateful,
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Thanked him not for sun and rain;
But forsook Him once again,
When they ceased to suffer pain.
|"Kanonatu," seeing slaughter,
Acts of rapine, deeds unclean,
Sent their punishment by water,
Which had once their blessing been.
Floods, obeying Him, were seen
O'er the hills and valleys green.
|Eight poor men, in that disaster,
With six women, trembling stood.
Pausing in His wrath, the Master
Saw their hearts still true and good,
Bade them take the "bahbi" wood,
Safe to float amidst the flood.
|Evil spirits of the waters
Saw them then float past undrowned.
They were saved that sons and daughters
Might again on earth be found,
And from them mankind abound,
Fish, and hunt, and till the ground.
|* * * * * *
|He who saved them had provided
Land, to which they might repair.
Streams appeared as floods subsided,
One small lake shone bright and fair.
Yet of that he said, "Beware!
Shun its waters, bathe not there!"
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|Well our sires obeyed the warning;
Some to guard that lake they chose,
Lest some bather, danger scorning,
There should meet with deadly foes.
Ages pass. No Warau goes
Where those waters calm repose!
|Two Warau maidens sweetly sang,
"O waters calm and clear!
We love our happy walks to take
By thy sweet margin, woodland lake,
And find our pleasure here."
|Those maidens, from the hills at first
That guarded spot would spy.
Then, though their brothers said, "Beware,
The lake is fatal, bathe not there!"
They dared to venture nigh.
|At length fair Korobona said
(The elder sister she),
"We, by an idle threat restrained,
>From these clear waters have refrained;
Come, sister, bathe with me.
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|"For what is here to do us harm?
We maidens are alone.
Waraus, with superstitious awe,
Both old and young obey the law;
Intruders here are none."
|Straight she plunged in; for scant attire
Our maidens wore, I trow;
Though wild beasts' teeth, with woven seeds,
And shining stones (they had no beads)
Adorned each young Warau.
|Then both, through waters fair and clear,
Began to dive and swim;
The elder sister, void of fear,
Went first; the other followed near,
Obeying every whim.
|Before her Korobona saw
A rod of charméd wood.
Oh that some power had stayed her hand,
And forced the maid to let it stand—
Her safeguard while it stood!
|But, wild with glee, she shook the rod,
And broke the mighty charm.
They saw a man-like form arise,
And Korobona was his prize,
Held by a powerful arm.
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|(A water spirit, 'neath the wave,
Lay bound by mightier power;
Till some one, swimming in the lake,
Should dare that charméd rod to shake.
That was the destined hour.)
|"O Warau maid!" the spirit said,
"Thy sister there may go;"
But thee I hold. O woman fair!
Thou for a time my home must share,
And come with me below."
|Sad Korobona weeps at home
Upon her sister's breast.
It had been comfort in her woe
That her four brothers did not know:
Now she is more distressed.
|* * * * *
|O Korobona! time has passed;
Thou art a mother now!
And lo! thy brothers, as they stand,
(The eldest with his club in hand),
To slay thine infant vow.
|"Kill not my baby girl," she cries;
"Slay me—the mad and wild!
But she a gentle maid will be,
And serve you all most lovingly.
O spare the helpless child!"
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|Why should I dwell upon this woe,
With greater far to tell?
Their hearts were softened by her prayer,
They gave the infant to her care:
Though grieved, they loved her well.
|* * * * *
|Of that young child we hear no more,
And think she must have died.
Meanwhile the spirit of the lake
Most strangely would his pastime take,
Near that bad waterside.
|A snake immense, from tree to tree
Disporting he was seen;
Or, in his human form, would stand
Where gentle ripplets mark the sand,
Beneath the branches green;
|And sometimes as a man above,
With serpent form below;
Until the keepers said, "What hand
Can this dread 'Wahma's' power withstand?
His nature who can know?"
|And Korobona hears the tale
Of him who fills her mind;
Then, heeding not her sister's prayer,
Steals to the lake, and watches there,
Resolved the truth to find.
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|And long she waits beneath the trees
Filled with strange hope and fear;
Whilst he, who can her presence spy,
In serpent form eludes her eye,
Yet still is drawing near.
|His head seems like a floating seed,
By gentle breezes blown;
The tail, like filmy scum, is near
(Thus, seeking prey, such snakes appear),
No other part is shown.
|* * * * *
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|Why, Korobona, dost thou stoop,
That floating seed to view?
He cries, triumphant, "Thou art mine!
Unto thy fate thyself resign!"
And captures her anew.
|The hapless Korobona now
Lives in the woods alone;
Another babe there hides from view;
For if her fault her brothers knew
Blood only could atone.
|She weepeth sore for woes in store,
Which she can well foresee;
But that fair boy her tears now warm,
Who shares in part his father's form,
Her greatest grief is he.
|She, in the day which gave him birth,
At first essayed to fly,
But soon returned to that deep glade,
In which the helpless one was laid,
Drawn by his feeble cry.
|And by her sister, kind and true,
Who o'er her errors wept,
That secret (soon to be revealed,
For eyes and ears cannot be sealed)
Hath faithfully been kept.
|* * * * *
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|One, passing by, the infant's cry
Heard, and upon her came.
Then told her brethren, hunting near;
And soon she saw the four appear,
All wild with rage and shame!
|Two of them dragged their sister home;
Two turned the child to slay,
There lying, helpless, in their view:
They with an arrow pierced him through,
And left him where he lay.
|"The child is dead," the slayers said,
"The mother mad and wild!"
They let her go to make his grave.
But knew not that the care she gave
Revived that hapless child.
|* * * * *
|He grew far more than other babes
In wisdom and in size;
And, still concealed in some thick tree,
Till he his mother's form could see,
Would shun all other eyes.
|With food she daily sought the woods
Where he was doomed to stay,
And there held converse with her child;
Till sorrow, by their talk beguiled,
Would seem to pass away.
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|But Korobona quite forgot
That some her track might know—
Her track—by those small footprints shown!
Each brother then, her secret known,
Prepared the shaft and bow.
|"Oh, why," she said, "these arrows made,
And these stone weapons too?"
The brothers gave her short reply,
Then through the woods they saw her fly,
And hastened to pursue.
|* * * * *
|"Oh, hide me, mother, from their eyes,"
The wretched victim said;
"Alas! why didst thou give me birth?
For I have found no place on earth,
And now shall soon be dead!"
|The mother, clinging to her son,
Then screened him from his foes,
And left small space at which to aim,
Yet to its mark each arrow came
From their unerring bows.
|They cut him into pieces small,
She cursed their cruelty:
"Vile slayers of the innocent!
The woes you fear will now be sent—
And come through you, not me!
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|"See here your Korobona lie!
This spot shall be her tomb,
Where this poor blood o'erspreads the ground.
Think on it when your woes abound,
And Waraus meet their doom!"
|Of her who watched her outcast dead
(In mournful "Bible word"),
And "suffered neither bird nor beast"
Upon the loved remains to feast,
My Warau never heard.
|He never heard! yet in his tale
We seemed the like to bear,
How vultures and wild beasts could see
A mother in her misery,
And none would venture near;
|While food her loving sister brought;
She, that the heap might bloom.
Laid bright green leaves and flow'rets red
Upon the body of her dead,
Which had no other tomb.
|There, sweet and fragrant, still was found
That spot, by blood defiled.
A mighty wonder happened then,
For that great change which waits all men
Touched not the serpent child.
|* * * * *
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|At length that heap, with flowers bedecked,
Began with life to heave:
She seemed these words to hear, "Thy son
Shall now avenge his murder done:
O mother, cease to grieve!"
|And first a head and shoulders rose,
Slow growing from that mound:
She saw a mighty form appear,
Well armed, to fill all foes with fear,
With limbs complete and sound.
|With weighty club the warrior stood,
With bow and arrows keen;
White down adorned his short black hair,
His skin like copper shone, more fair
Than with Waraus had been.
|And with vermilion were besmeared,
Like blood, his cheeks and brow.
Thus the first CARIB stern arose,
A warrior strong to smite his foes,
Dread sight to each Warau!
|* * * * *
|The brethren four their warriors called,
Appalled that sight to see;
But few to face his club would dare,
All those who did he slaughtered there,
And forced the rest to flee.
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|No Warau could his strength withstand;
Their arrows turned away.
Their warriors fled to save their lives,
While he their daughters took for wives.
And all their goods for prey.
|And as his children still increased,
They took the Warau's place.
Invincible, from Wahma sprung!
Though still (by mother) they belong
To our despiséd race."
|And now my tale is done at last;
My people's fate you know,
Who from the heavens, in days long past,
Came down to earth below,
And since to swamps were driven, where now
You may behold the poor Warau!"
|When Waraus were, as we have shown,
Oppressed by stronger foes,
The fears which they through life had known
Beset them at its close.
Each charged his children when he died
To place his weapons at his side.
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|"Lay bow and arrows in my grave,
That I may keep at bay
The souls of foemen fierce and brave,
And all who bar my way.
My soul, thus armed, none dare withstand,
To keep it from the spirit land!"
|How different was the legend told
On Trinidad's fair isle;
Where Waraus gathered fruits of old
And rested there awhile;
Where souls of good men they could find
In glittering humming birds enshrined!
|Those birds, like flashing jewels seen,
Bedecked each lovely bower.
As ruby, topaz, emerald green,
They kissed each fragrant flower,
And saw fair hills and forests rise
Around their blissful paradise.
|But Chaymas dared those birds molest,
Then—sank beneath the ground!
And now, where happy souls had rest,
The lake of pitch is found.
Wild Warau myth of ages past—
To English readers told "at last!"1
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|In those Warau traditions it moved our surprise,
That beneath their coarse veil of mythology lies
A lesson, which Christians deem holy and wise.
For those first legends show how mankind suffer woe,
Who their Maker forsake, in their own way to go,
And they differ in this from most others we know.
| Ere McLeod went away,
Our good teacher one day
Said, "I ask one more story, you must not say nay,
Of all Warau legends you are the narrator;
Pray tell of Aboré, your first navigator."
|So the old man his store of strange legends thought o'er,
And told this of which fragments had reached us before.
| "In this world, we know
That for weal, or for woe,
Good spirits and bad ever move to and fro;
And all our old men will most strongly avow
That some help, but more hinder, the suff'ring Warau."
| "Aboré, away!
No longer delay,
Nor, loitering, stay to waste here half the day.
Men must hunt for wild bees while the sun says they may."
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She who thus chid the youth was a fine, handsome dame,
Who from childhood had reared him.—Wowtáh was her name.
|Aboré the clever, Aboré the brave,
Had served her caprices like some household slave.
To follow her wishes the youth was content,
Although his keen mind on inventions was bent.
Bows, arrows, and such things he strove to improve;
But she was most jealous lest aught he should love
More than her, and from all his works sent him away,
To search the dense forests for bees, day by day.
|"Sometimes he had ventured resistance to try,
But Wowtáh had quelled that by a glance of her eye;
And he had to obey, though he could not tell why.
|That day through the forest quite gloomy he went,
To search out the honey for which he was sent,
When he saw, sitting down on the root of a tree,
A young Indian maid—fair and graceful was she.
"Oh, who can she be? I ne'er met her before;
She must be some stranger come down to our shore."
|He passed without notice, as good Indians do,
But she said, "Aboré! thy parents I knew,
And this day I am glad their tall son here to view.
But what canst thou see
In that huge hollow tree,
Where serpents and scorpions hiding may be?"
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"I search these old trees
For the nests of wild bees,
That I may with their honey my kinswoman please."
|"Aboré I the truth will appear by and by.
Wowtáh is a spirit. Such also am I!
We spirits assume any figure we please;
We change as we like, and we do it with ease.
Some appear as bush-hogs,
Some as jaguars or dogs;
While some, as large snakes, love the rivers and bogs:
But Wowtáh chose to be the great queen of the frogs.
By day or by night,
It was then her delight,
With a terrible croak, other creatures to fright.
(Sometimes to Waraus she would cause some alarm.)
A strange taste it was, though it did little harm."
|Then the kind spirit told him how, "when a young boy,
He was seen by Wowtáh, and became her chief joy;
How she, in the form of a woman, deceived
His parents, and was in their cottage received.
How his parents soon died, and no mortal knew how,
But Wowtáh was suspected by every Warau."
|She told him how "soon, from an infant in arms,
He had grown a tall youth through Wowtáh's mighty charms.
How, save to fetch honey, he scarce left her side,
And how he would soon have to make her his bride."
|Then, pondered Aboré, "This tale may be right;
When Wowtáh is much pleased she will croak with delight.
She croaks at the honey, she croaks upon me;
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But bride to Aboré she never will be!
Oh, tell me, kind spirit, and I will obey;
Shall I go back and slay her, or flee far away?"
| "O seek not to slay!
But heed well what I say,
'Twould be vain to shed blood, nor canst thou flee away,
Having grown 'neath her charm, still her slave thou must be,
Unless thou canst flee from her o'er the wide sea!"
|She paused. The young man wished her still to go on,
But when he looked round the good spirit was gone.
|The honey he found, and soon robbed the poor bees
(Where bees have no stings one can do that with ease),
Then returned to the house; where Wowtáh kindly spoke,
And welcomed him home with her most gentle croak.
As she had been cross in the morning, at night
She became doubly kind, just to put matters right.
|But the young man was gloomy, and wrapped up in thought;
He said to himself, "Into bondage I'm brought,
But with the first dawn will escape far away,
And if this bad spirit can find me—she may!"
|From morning till night then he marched through the wood,
But with the next daylight before him she stood!
| Again he would roam,
And again be brought home;
He could flee to no place whither she would not come;
And the moment he caught the stern glance of her eye,
He was forced to return, though he could not tell why.
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|Since, baffled and shamed, he could not get away,
He made up his mind his hard mistress to slay;
And he felt no alarm
At the thought of the harm,
For the death of his parents his vengeance would warm.
|Then a cocorite palm he found, somewhat decayed;
It suited his purpose, and forthwith he made
A deep cut, that its fall might no more be delayed.
A small prop he then placed its great pressure to bear,
And removed that support when he saw her come there.
| It fell on her head,
And he thought she was dead,
Saying, "Now I am free from the life I have led!"
But she from the ground
Rose, uninjured and sound,
For she could not be killed, as Aboré then found.
|Almost in despair, he then thought on the day
When the good spirit said to him, "Seek not to slay!"
And then he remembered her words, "The wide sea;"
Oh, how can I cross it, that I may be free?"
|He thought on all ways which the Waraus then knew
To float on the deep, and found none that would do.
There were then logs of wood on which men used to go,
With their feet hanging down in the water below;
And rafts of light branches, which sometimes were made,
When over smooth streams they their children conveyed.
But rafts of light wood
Could by no means have stood,
Or danced over the waves of that great rolling flood.
And he saw that for his purpose they were not good.
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|The half of a gourd he could readily float,
But its shape, he soon found, would not do for a boat.
>From an oblong seed-pod his best model he drew,
Which he strove to improve by all methods he knew.
|He formed a large vessel of wax—which, though drained
Of its former contents, in abundance remained;
He improved on its shape till our people might view
What they call "woibáka," but others "canoe."
Then his frail craft be tried
At the next "waterside;"
But his mistress came there, and severely she eyed—
Then broke it, and scattered the wax far and wide!
|Determined to go, though in waxen canoe,
(He dared not work in wood, which far better would do).
He sought a young cousin, whom "brother" we call,
And begged him to help him, whate'er might befall.
| "Aboré, with thee
I will brave the salt sea.
I should fear to remain, lest she next bewitch me!
We will work in the bush, where no Warau can see."
|They must have used then a stone chisel or axe,
To cut wood, to make paddles, or strengthen the wax.
Food, and gourds to hold water, they had to provide,
Though forced, for the time, their equipment to hide.
|Aboré then thought, "If Wowtáh chance to spy
Our flight, she will stay me with her evil eye.
I must prevent that, or, at least, I will try."
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|So he took her a nest of fine honey to see;
Which was deep in the heart of a large hollow tree;
He'd before taken care a great wedge to prepare,
Which he drove tightly in, and Wowtáh was kept there,
Whose great love of sweets led her into the snare.
| "Now, now we must fly—
To look back is to spy,
And be fixed by the power of that evil eye!
Brother, off and away;
Let us launch while we may!
We must pull for our lives now by night and by day."
|"Ho, Waraus!" he then to his countrymen cried,
Who that waxen craft with astonishment eyed;
"This, this is the shape which your vessels must have,
With this they will readily dance o'er the wave.
Observe well this form, you will all find it good;
Make your woibákas so, friends; but make them of wood."
| Thus be quitted the strand
Of our poor Warau land.
Men and women, regretting, were ranged on the sand.
And thus they beheld, from the wild ocean shore,
Their last of Aboré—they saw him no more!
|* * * * * *
| Now, when he was gone,
Wowtáh, quite alone
In that huge hollow tree, began loudly to moan.
Some passers-by heard her, and, finding her plight,
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They would not let her out, for they said, "She's served right.
The young man of most brains
(For none like him remains)
She has driven away; let her die for her pains.
| "The things he could make,
Which this female would break!
>From her he was right his departure to take.
We have seen his canoe,
And know what he could do;
Which, but for her malice, he would have done too.
He said he knew how
To clothe every Warau;
Not in such strips of bark as we're forced to wear now,
With a few shells and teeth strung to make a small show;
But in fair woven fibres from shoulder to toe.
And now—how to make such, we never may know."
|No mercy was shown, though she still made her moan;
And she found by the silence the people were gone.
She knew that, as woman, she could not get free;
But near to her feet a small op'ning could see;
So, again as a frog, through that crevice crept she.
|* * * * * *
| That was long, long ago;
How long none can know;
But ever since that she has gone to and fro.
Of late in the swamps, o'er our evening fire,
We talked of Aboré, when nigher and nigher
She came. We all knew by the sad croak she gave;
And we said, "She still grieves for her runaway slave!"
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|We offered our thanks to our old Warau friend,
And thought that his story there came to an end—
As doubtless it did, in the ages long past,
But he said, "Waraus heard of Aboré at last.
|"He went o'er a smooth sea; and, ere long, be found land—
Some island—and landed upon that new strand.
There, discarding the wax, he a craft made of wood,
And visited places, just as he thought good.
|At last he arrived where white people abound,
Whom poor and distressed above all men be found.
They did support life, he could hardly tell how;
Far more wretched were they than the lowest Warau.
When he saw them his heart with compassion flowed o'er,
And he said, 'I will make my abode on this shore.'"
|So he made up his mind the white people to raise;
And the way be has done so deserves their best praise.
They, squalid and bare,
Had no garments to wear,
Till taught by Aboré good clothes to prepare.
|He taught the white people to weave and to sew,
To be skilful in wood and in iron, we know,
From a nail to a gun.—
(Ah, you may think it fun—
But you owe to Aboré the things you have done!)
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| And to this pray attend!
To the whole world a friend,
The good things he had made in large ships he would send.
He thus obtained wealth, though he cared not for pelf,
But strove to help others while helping himself.
He improved the rough plan of his first waxen boat
To the huge ships we see now—great monsters afloat—
Which bring you all things, from a pin to a coat.
|'Tis said that Aboré still lives, though no tree
That grows in our woods can be older than he.
The magical power which, when he was young,
That spirit imparted, has made his life long,
If he were to return she would claim him again;
So he's forced in the white people's land to remain.
|Yet presents he used to send every year;
>From the time the Dutch told him they found Waraus here.
Those presents they gave in their colony's name;
That was nonsense! We knew from Aboré they came.
But they all at once ceased, and some must be to blame.
|We think that in Georgetown they still are received;
That he would cease to send them cannot be believed.
Knife and gun, ammunition, a cutlass and hoe,
Rum, needles and pins, with some coarse calico,
Were once freely given to each. Alas! now
There is payment demanded from ev'ry Warau!"
|The presents here mentioned, as every year made,
Were the price of assistance to Indians paid.
When slavery ceas'd their help was not required,
So the custom of annual "presents" expired.
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No loss to the Indians, but great moral gain;
For now they must work for the goods they obtain.
| Such opinion may be
Held by you or by me,
But with that the old Warau would never agree.
|We gave him some clothes; he had earned them full well;
Having come six days' voyage these legends to tell.
And we strove in his language Christ's words to explain,
That some better gain
He might thereby obtain;
But in Warau traditions he chose to remain.
He returned to his place near the Barima's shore,
And we saw old "McLeod" at our missions no more.
|* * * * * * *
|The creed of his race he had shown in these tales;
Shown, too, how their faith in strange spirits prevails.
In their service alone the Waraus used to live;
But now to their Maker due worship they give.
Though the bones which we found
In the cannibal mound
Made them think Waramuri a weird haunted ground;
Now around that huge heap Christian Waraus abound.
|And civilisation first showed itself there,
In their women's neat hair and the clothing they wear.
For much better off now,
As all races allow,
Than his forefathers were, is the Christian Warau.
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1 The mauritia (or morische) palm, called by the Arawâks "ité."
p. 53
1 Warau—pronounce the latter syllable like "row," a quarrel.
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1 C. Kingsley's "At Last," chap. viii. One can imagine the delight with which the author of "Westward Ho," with the tropical scenery he had long read and dreamed of in all its glorious reality around him, must have listened to the legend of "the humming birds"—the sweetest myth of the western world.


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Installation of a steam & sauna room in your home can only be done by a professional, you may consider the services of an array of steam sauna suppliers in Delhi for the task. The trained professionals can give an exuberant touch to your gyms and spas too. It isn't rocketing science but it requires a skill. Since you are considering professionals for the job, you might expect a rough figure of around Rs. 50000 to 150000.
Steam sauna manufacturer in Delhi also offer steam & sauna for hotels, one can also place bulk orders and may get generous discounts. The steam sauna suppliers in Delhi also offer deals for bathtub installation, users can get the work done at great prices. If you're considering getting bathtubs in Delhi, then you may expect a base price of around Rs. 12,000 without installation.
Steam & Sauna provides relief to the user in a therapeutic form, the concept as we all know is based primarily on the heat. Gyms and spas can take the leverage of this fact and can install the steam & sauna rooms for increasing their customers. Sauna manufacturers in India are offering bulk deals if you want to establish steams & sauna for hotels. The steam & sauna in your house can provide you with 24×7 access to the stress relieving mechanism.
Installing Steam and Sauna in Your House
If you want to push a button and go in a cloud of steam, to relax and come out jolly, then you must consider installing steam and sauna in your house. The cost can be varying from the size of the portable unit or room you want to create. The steam sauna manufacturers in Delhi offer a wide range of steam and sauna installations. If you want a custom steam and sauna room then average price go as up as Rs. 50000.
Other factors also come into the picture when you go for a steam and sauna room, electricity expenses, water expenses also have their share. Sauna room manufacturers also provide a quality installation and service. You might consider various steam sauna manufacturer in Delhi region, the sauna manufacturers in Delhi can serve all kind of user demands regardless of the scale. Gyms and spas can benefit the most as we mentioned before, installing steam and sauna are the best way to woo the users. Also, it is a healthy practice. Equipping your house with steam and sauna bath may literally open the gates to heaven for you.


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Investors completely shrugged off news of the IMF gold sales as the price advanced $20 following the announcement. There are questions as to whether the IMF actually has physical gold to sell and there is historic correlation of gold going up after such announcements, not down as many would anticipate. GATA wrote about why the IMF sales don't mean much and the market seemed to agree. The IMF announced their top priority was not to disrupt the gold markets, which is laughable in my opinion. Whether the gold will actually hit the open market still remains to be seen, but my take on the IMF sales is that it is much ado about nothing, other than the continued attempt to suppress the gold price.
Fed Raises Discount Rate, Investors Panic
Then, just as precious metals closed out the day with an impressive advance, the Fed announced a surprise hike in the discount rate from 0.50% to 0.75%, which strengthened the dollar and erased all of gold's gains for the day (black line). This was widely expected by the Fed, but the timing was much sooner than most had anticipated.
Despite the Fed saying this move was not a tightening of its monetary policy, investors reacted by selling stocks in after-hours trade, buying dollars and pushing the gold price down significantly. Remember, the Fed's main policy tool, the federal funds rate, was not changed and remains in a 0% to 0.25% range. Still, this move may have been an attempt to test the waters, prop up the dollar and hold precious metals in check a while longer. I believe investors over-reacted to the news as usual and the dollar strength will be short-lived.
InflationDon't Call it a Comeback
The Fed may also be worried about the potential of runaway inflation, as the Producer Price Index (PPI) shot up 1.4% during January. This was significantly more than the 0.9% expected and equates to 16.8% annually. The St. Louis Fed also posted updated charts showing the monetary base expansion is once again going vertical.
Inflation is also beginning to rear its ugly head in the CPI and adjusted CPI chart provided by Shadow Stats. The officially-reported CPI (red line) went negative for a brief period, but now both lines are pointing straight up with true CPI reaching back towards 10%.
The Hypocrisy of George Soros?
In other gold news, SEC documents show that George Soros doubled his gold investment during the end of 2009, while publicly calling gold the ultimate asset bubble. While there seems to be some contradiction in this story, perhaps what Mr. Soros meant by ultimate was the definition of ultimate as last, further, farthest or ending a process or series. All other asset bubbles will burst and gold will be the last one standing? Or maybe George had already sold his holdings or was trying to get lower prices at which to buy more.
It is pointless to speculate, but for those that follow one of the world's most successful investors, I would say that action speaks louder than words. As of the latest information we have available, Mr. Soros is an aggressive buyer of gold and for good reason. Gold has been one of the best performing asset classes over the past decade and is the best storage of wealth during times of monetary expansion and economic uncertainty. These are concepts that I'm sure are not lost on Mr. Soros.
China Dumps Treasuries, No Longer Largest Holder of U.S. Debt
Foreign owners of US government debt reduced their holdings by the largest monthly amount ever in December, with China offloading so many Treasury securities that it is no longer the largest foreign holder. Total foreign holdings of treasury securities plunged by $53 billion in December. China led the sell-off, reducing its holdings by $34 billion, while Japan increased its holdings by $11 billion to become the new largest foreign holder of Treasuries. You can see from the chart below that China has increased their holdings of U.S. Treasuries eight fold over the past decade, so this latest dumping is relatively small in the grand scheme of things. It is newsworthy only in the fact that China is no longer the largest holder of Treasuries and this could be the beginning of a much larger trend to divest of U.S. debt.
This news has seriously bearish implications for the U.S. dollar and is extremely bullish for precious metals. If China stops buying U.S. debt, the Fed will be forced to monetize a greater portion of the auctions, creating currency at a blistering pace and sending the dollar much lower in an inflationary tailspin. This news also calls into question the U.S. government's triple-A credit rating and could lend further support to my belief that investors will stop turning to the dollar as a safe haven in the near future and instead begin turning to precious metals.
Many believe China is retaliating against the United States economically for the recent decision to sell $6.4 billion of arms to Taiwan. The Chinese government was also none too pleased by Obama's recent meeting with the Dalai Lama. Whether or not these events were the impetus, I believe we are likely to see more lightening of U.S. debt from not only China, but countries around the world.
Precious Metals to Benefit
While I believe precious metals prices will continue to be prone to short-term sell offs like we have witnessed over the past few months, we have to keep the larger picture in mind. The Fed and government have no other way out of the current mess than to crank up the printing presses to the point where they can monetize their rapidly expanding debt and offset the collapsing credit market. If you think the amount of currency printing over the past few years has been reckless, you ain't seen nothing yet.
I will be looking to relieve weak hands of their gold and gold stocks over the next few days of anticipated panic selling. I am holding to my prediction of $1,500 gold and $25 silver before the end of the year. I also believe we are likely to experience a double dip recession during the back half of 2010. If you want to view the Gold Stock Bull portfolio, receive the monthly newsletter and get email trading alerts whenever I am buying or selling, become a premium member. It is just $35 per month and you can cancel at anytime if you aren't 100% satisfied.
IMF Gold Sales, Fed Rate Hike, China, Soros and Inflation
Source: Jason Hamlin, Gold Stock Bull (2/18/10)
Investors completely shrugged off news of the IMF gold sales as the price advanced $20 following the announcement. There are questions as to whether the IMF actually has physical gold to sell and there is historic correlation of gold going up after such announcements. . .


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In partnership with IS&T, ETS, the School of Social Welfare and the Library, the campus-supported Citrix service has been expanded to provide access to research tools that are costly or difficult to setup on local machines. This guide answers questions about how to get started with the service and what to expect when using the tools in the virtual lab.
Citrix gives you secure access to certain UC Berkeley applications that are not installed on your computer workstation (e.g., BAIRS; Cal Planning) as well as to applications that can be used for individual projects such as Excel and SPSS. Using CITRIX eliminates compatibility and security issues that occur when running web browser versions for each application.
Install the Citrix Receiver:
To access Citrix you will need to install the Citrix Receiver. The Citrix Receiver is a client and web browser plug-in that provides you wit secure browser access to certain UC Berkeley applications from any location.
To install the Citrix Receiver go to https://kb.berkeley.edu/page.php?id=38262 and click on the instructions for your computer platform
Access the Citrix Website:
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Contact Campus Shared Services
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For additional Information on how to use Citrix use the UC Berkeley Knowledge Base. using https://kb.berkeley.edu/search.php?q=citrix
Information can be found on topics such as issues related to Citrix implementation on specific computer platforms, printer support and how to resolve common problems.


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Liposuction is not about the fat!Each day in my Maryland and Baltimore Maryland offices I see people in consultation for Liposuction. While Liposuction is one of the most popular procedures that I perform I find that often it is the most misunderstood. Liposuction is not only about the fat—it's about the overlying skin. Liposuction can be used to remove fat from just about any area of the body but the key to a nice looking result is having good skin tone. When I evaluate my Clientele in Maryland and Baltimore Maryland for Liposuction, with their permission, I pinch them to assess the skin tone. If the skin tone is good (good elasticity) and I remove fat from under the skin, the skin will shrink up and that person will have a nice result. If the skin tone is loose, I can still remove fat, but the skin may wind up looser, wavier or more irregular. In order to be happy a patient with a skin tone that is loose will need a different set of expectations then a patient with good skin tone. The paradox of liposuction is the people who do the best are often the people who need it the least. Young people with good skin tone often get the best results from liposuction. This is not true with all procedures of cosmetic surgery. The best candidates for cosmetic liposuction have good skin tone and specific diet resistant areas. It is much easier and safer to satisfy a patient with a specific goal than someone who says "make me skinny". I used to think the term "body contouring" was just an attempt to call liposuction something sexier. Twenty years later body contouring describes exactly what I do. I can't make a heavy person skinny, but I can make them more streamlined. I can't erase all fat but I can make it fit the body better. Liposuction can be performed alone or in combination with a procedure such as abdominoplasty. The treatment option depends on a patient's goal, healthy, amount of fat, and location of area or areas that need treatment. If you live in the Maryland, D.C. or Baltimore Maryland area and have been considering liposuction and want to be as healthy as you can be; contact my office. I'd be happy to give you a pinch and a heartfelt opinion.
August 11, 2010 12:52 am
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What can be more inviting and more appropriate for the upcoming season than a nautical-inspired collection? And the Blanco spring/summer 2011 lookbook brings adventurous items that remind us of a chic, sunny vacation spent on the French Riviera. Irresistible classic sailor stripes, leopard print, but also navy blue, dusty colors, creams, vibrant red, chic trench coats, denim, and polka dots are key elements in the collection allowing us to mix and match in order to create unique, stylish outfits.
The latest Blanco spring/summer 2011 lookbook
features amazing, versatile and wearable pieces, perfect for a
trendy warm season. This is probably one of the greatest
collections for the season that just begins. With a visible
nautical influence, the latest line from Blanco is fresh, funny and
fashionable. Since bold stripes already became a classic, we were
able to see them season after season reinvented and updated. And
among so many collections that use flowers as their main theme,
Blanco comes with a different approach basing their line on sailor
The timeless nautical-inspired t-shirt, known as la marinière with those body-sculpting stripes is one chic choice during hot summer days. Besides their amazing power of slimming and stretching the silhouette, stripes are fun and can bring sophistication to a boring outfit. In the Blanco spring/summer 2011 collection the marinière is revisited and matched with skirts and sexy denim shorts.
Besides, another interesting take on the famous sailor stripes can be seen on skirts, dresses, handbags, and even socks. The nautical-inspired trend allows you to play with different styles, whether you want something more feminine or, on the contrary, an androgynous, rather masculine look.
If you thought that white and second-skin shades are so
unflattering, you should reconsider as these are the best solution
for hot summer days. The Blanco collection for the warm season
comes with soft shades of nude and beige that are so refined,
lovely and feminine. From shirts to skirts and shorts, these mild
colors are easy to wear and extremely versatile. If you want
something more polished and chic, opt for a white shirt,
which is one of the hottest trends for spring/summer 2011.
Still, for those with a more daring, edgy fashion approach, the vibrant, passionate red is making waves too. This sensual, old classic color is lusciously elegant and glamorous, yet it can successfully be worn for a daytime, casual look. Due to its stunning power and vibrancy, red will undoubtedly turn heads. No one can deny the fact that a red mini-dress is feminine and sexy. If red clothes are just not your thing, glam up a bit by wearing a red lipstick.
Wild, wild ... leopard! Sailor stripes and Mickey Mouse are not the only elements that embellish the Blanco spring/summer 2011 lookbook. In addition, another popular and bold trend is coming back. Amidst an array of brights and delicate nudes, creams and whites, the leopard print seems to be a dominant motif that adds an extravagant touch to our wardrobe. Leopard printed cardigans and blazers, but also accessories and shoes are used in edgy, effective combinations, even with stripes and polka dots.
Denim, on the other hand, is that timeless trend that will never go out of style. Its versatility and practicality are two key features that support a riot of different innovative mixing and matching possibilities. Blanco's collection offers denim shorts, flared and skin-tight jeans teamed with blazers and basic t-shirts or check shirts. And since bright pants are the ultimate trend alert, Blanco brings a pair of skinny red pants that you can easily wear with a nautical-inspired t-shirt.
The Blanco spring/summer 2011 collection is so complex and manages to cover a multitude of trends. Those sophisticated, posh trench coats, those incredible shoes and sandals, and all the gorgeous and lovable accessories, handbags, scarves, and sunglasses were well-thought in order to create a great line for every fashionista. And even though polka dots are considered as being girlish, Blanco proves the contrary with the oh-so-stylish clothing items in their new line.
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"There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them. There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served."
1 Corinthians 12:4-5
Are you serving in a ministry at St. Elizabeth's? With hectic work schedules and family life, we all need time to relax and exercise — but we also need to rejuvenate ourselves through service. Reaching out in love to others, while sometimes difficult, is nonetheless spiritually enriching. In fact, it is a necessary part of the Christian life. At St. Elizabeth's, we have over 70 different ways you can serve others through parish ministries. To learn more about our parish ministries, please browse through the different sections of our website and make a commitment to contact one of them.
In scripture St. Paul reminds us that every baptized person has a special role to play in the local Christian community. No one can replace your unique talents at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.


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Skin Tightening
I had the privilege of having doctor Burgess along with Doctor McKinley-Grant work personally with me. Doctor Burgess is one of the TOP DOCTORS in the Washington DC area, board certified and also is affiliated with Georgetown Univ. Specializes in all types of skin care and surgery One will never go wrong choosing this doctor.
~ Dwayne Hill
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~ Dwayne Hill
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At the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Dr. Cheryl Burgess sees many patients from the areas of Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC who are interested in enhancing their body without traditional plastic surgeries. Instead of undergoing invasive, risky surgeries to improve the body, patients now have access to several technologies and devices that can achieve similar results without these types of procedures. Dr. Cheryl Burgess is a board certified dermatologist who is excited to offer many options to her patients including Pelleve®, PelleFirm®, and Ultherapy®.
Pelleve®, PelleFirm®, and Ultehrapy® are two devices that can be utilized in the practice for skin tightening. This in turn improves body contours and can even address problems such as cellulite.
Pelleve® was approved in 2009 by the FDA for reducing the appearance of mild to moderate facial wrinkles. The device emits radiofrequency energy which heats the skin and stimulates the production of collagen to lift and tighten treatment areas immediately with long-term results from collagen remodeling.
PelleFirm® is a new device that also uses radiofrequency energy but is better suited for areas such as the buttocks and thighs. It can tighten the skin while improving conditions such as cellulite, breaking down the fat and connective tissues in the area and smoothing out the skin.
Ultherapy® uses radiofrequency energy to attain the same results but is better suited for larger areas such as around the arms, legs, buttocks, abdomen, etc.
All these radiofrequency devices are safe to use on the body to break down fat and allow the body to naturally flush them out over the course of time. The results? Tighter skin, better body contours, less fine lines and wrinkles, and the reduction of collagen. All without surgery.
Tightening the skin is a common request by patients with skin laxity. By contacting the team of the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, patients can book an appointment with a board certified dermatologist and find out more about the advantages of non-invasive treatments such as Pelleve®, PelleFirm®, and Ultherapy®. Our team takes the time to educate men and women on the benefits they provide and can help in determining the most appropriate based on one's specific treatment desires.
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Penis pumps can be intimidating if you've never thought about picking one up before. Contrary to popular belief, they are not tools for increasing the length or girth of your penis. They are simply sexual aids, used to obtain a temporarily harder erection when used properly.
To help allay some of the inevitable apprehension that comes with purchasing a penis pump, thanks to http://www.bestpenispumps.org/, we've collected everything you could possibly need to know to help you choose the perfect pump for you.
A hight quality penis pump can be a great tool to help you obtain harder erections, or just to augment your sex life. Don't buy the first pump that pops up on your screen though, and don't buy the cheapest one available, you will just end up disappointed. Adding a vacuum gadget to your bag of tricks can be a fantastic way to help you enjoy yourself in the bedroom. Just make sure you follow the instructions and whatever you do, don't over-pump. No one wants to end up in the ER because of their sexual escapades, after all.Continue reading...
Most men are concerned with the size of their penis at some point or other. The media and pornography industry make it look like everyone has a gigantic penis that most men would find difficulty walking around with and this is far from a realistic portrayal of the average penis.
Is my penis too small?
The shortest penis on record was a medically diagnosed micropenis which was 0.39 inches (1 cm). The longest penis on record was 13.5 inches (34 cm) long and 6.25 inches (16 cm) wide. Medical factors like hormonal imbalance during puberty, medical conditions, and other factors can contribute to the overall length and girth of men's penises in addition to genetic factors.
The average woman's vagina elongates to approximately 4 inches when aroused from its usual 3 inch state. This means that the majority of men on the planet, with the exception of very few, do not have penises too small to get the job done. Basically, any penis the size of your ring finger is easily adequate enough for sexual intercourse with either sex. If your penis is less than 3-4 inches, fabulous sex is still possible.
Sex with a Small Penis
The first thing to do is stop worrying about it. Most women don't care about penis size as much as men do. Yoga or relaxation prior to sex can help relieve anxiety which can cause your penis to retract into your body and shorten your penis' length. Stimulate your partner thoroughly so they are really excited through whatever form of foreplay turns you both on. This will increase sensations and leave them closer to climax right from the beginning. Use ribbed condoms or condoms with less lubricant to increase sensation for your partner if you are really concerned about it.
Many position choices can make all the difference in the world for penetration with a smaller penis and can leave you feeling that you are a stud. These three are a few excellent positions for those with a smaller penis size which will leave your partner feeling fantastically full.
This position when angled correctly will make every penis feel much larger than it is. Your partner should be on their hands and knees with their back arched and their thighs drawn together. A variation on this called the antelope would be basically the same positioning but with your partners knees on the floor and their abdomen resting against the bed, couch, chair, or anywhere else you can dream of.
Your partner lies face down on the bed in a comfortable position with their legs closed. Tuck a pillow under their hips to raise their buttocks upwards and provide more comfort and less strain on their back. Straddle your partner's hips but remain upright on your knees. Slightly part your partner's thighs just enough to allow entry. This position works best if you have some way to brace yourself so you don't have to work as hard staying upright. You may choose to lean ahead slightly if this increases pleasure for you and your partner but try to keep your weight off of your partner if possible.
If your partner is not flexible, this is not the position you'll want to try as it requires your partner to be lying on their back with their knees near their ears. This position can be made more comfortable by placing a pillow under your partner's buttocks to tip their pelvis at the proper angle without straining their back. It is helpful if you help your partner hold their legs in this position as it can cause muscle fatigue otherwise.
Last words…
Sexual confidence and skill have more to do with sexual pleasure than your penis size. Using these types of positions, sex toys, oral sex, or manual stimulation combined with penetration will leave both you and your partner more than satisfied. Should you still be concerned, some individuals have found some success at lengthening their penis using penis enlargement devices such as penis extenders and penis pumps. Men who used these devices regularly and as instruction tended to see ¾ of an inch in additional length.Continue reading...
Most men have experienced problems getting or maintaining an erection at some point in their lives.
Many factors can contribute to these issues and it is important to always see your doctor to ensure there is not an underlying medical condition which needs addressing.
Begin by consulting with your primary health care physician and have a complete physical.
Most problems with erection can be resolved by treating underlying health problems or making a few changes to your lifestyle.
Depression, thyroid issues, high blood pressure, diabetes, hormone levels, or medications you are taking may be the cause of your erectile dysfunction.
If there is no underlying health condition and you've received a clean bill of health, issues in your relationship may also contribute to problems achieving or maintaining an erection. If you and your partner no longer care for each other, are not attracted to each other, fight often, communicate poorly, or are bored, these factors can contribute to erection problems.
Open dialogue with your partner and talk about any issues you feel you are having, seek couples counselling, spice up your sex life through play and new activities together, or do other things to work on your relationship.
If your relationship isn't the issue either, cut down on smoking or quit, reduce or eliminate alcohol or drug use, exercise daily and eat a healthy diet, get plenty of rest and make sure you eliminating stress or are using relaxation techniques. All or any of these factors may cause men to have erection issues. Sometimes the answer is as simple as adding a bit of exercise and eating better. If your body is stressed and tired from your lifestyle, there's a good chance you will encounter erection problems at some point.
If none of these situations applies or has been cleared as being the issue, it may be time to consult your physician. Your doctor will give you a thorough examination and discuss your lifestyle as well as the medications you are taking. The examination will involve checking your penis, scrotum, and prostate to ensure that there is no inflammation, irregularities, or blockages which could be causing your erection issues such as a swollen prostate.
The solution:
Some men have found improvement in their erectile dysfunction with the use of penis pumps. This is a good option for those who are unable to take prescription or natural supplement options or who have not found improvement using these methods. A penis pump can be used by most men except those who suffer from bleeding issues or take blood thinners, those with a spinal cord injury or diminished sensation in their penis, history of prolonged erection, or who have a curved penis. Most men using water assited penis pumps are able to maintain an erection for 30 minutes but the band should be removed after that amount of time to reduce the risk of injury.
What else?
Maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, frequent exercise, adequate rest, elimination of stress, and dealing with relationship issues are often enough to prevent or resolve erection problems. Consulting with a physician can ensure no underlying health issues or medications are interfering with your ability to get or maintain an erection. Therapies for mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, or self-esteem issues, can also help to eliminate erectile dysfunction through dealing with any issues you may be encountering or through the use of relaxation techniques.
Medications which may cause erection issues will be changed or adjusted as this may be the cause of your erectile dysfunction. If you are suffering from a hormone imbalance or other medical issue, prescription medications may also be prescribed to help you with this issue or your doctor may prescribe you a medication to increase the strength and intensity of your erection to help you achieve the functioning you previously enjoyed.
There are many ways to help eliminate and treat erectile dysfunction and there is no need to feel embarrassed or ashamed to discuss this with your partner or your physician. Most men will encounter some issue with achieving or maintaining erection at some point in their lives and with all of the treatments available, there is no need to feel badly about it or just tolerate it. Talk with your partner and make an appointment to discuss your erectile dysfunction with your physician and get back to enjoying your sex life.Continue reading...
Female ejaculation is often considered to be a mystery. Some can do it, some can't, and some don't even know it exists! There have even been claims that the concept itself is 'fake' and impossible.
What is Female Ejaculation?
Scientifically speaking, female ejaculation, more commonly referred to as 'squirting' is when fluid is expelled by the paraurethral ducts during or just before an orgasm.
And what about this elusive G-Spot?
The G-Spot's existence has also been debated. The truth is, it is real. The spot is an extremely sensitive area within the vagina's anterior wall. Stimulating this area has been linked to female ejaculation.
Why do people claim these female attributes don't exist?
Many people, including some doctors and health professionals, believe that there is no natural way for a female to ejaculate. They use the physical anatomy as evidence and claim that any liquid that leaves the body in this event is essentially urination.
However, other doctors, health practitioners and sex activists believe the female ejaculation is a real phenomenon, in addition to the thousands of women worldwide who claim it has happened to them.
How to Achieve Female Ejaculation
It has been said that any woman can learn to ejaculate, so if you or your partner are hoping to achieve female ejaculation, there are steps you can follow to give it a try.
Firstly, you'll need to ensure your bladder is empty. Before reaching female ejaculation, you'll experience a feeling of needing to urinate, however it's important that this feeling appears as the result of being aroused, rather than needed to use the bathroom.
Next, take a moment to relax somewhere comfortable. Sexual health professionals suggest that the inability to ejaculate comes from holding back when feeling the need to 'release'.
To avoid worry, you may wish to practise in the bath. It's unlikely urine will be released, which is a common fear, however your mind will be at ease.
Try to stimulate the g-spot – also known as the urethral sponge. It will be easy to locate within the walls of the vagina due to its texture, making it stand out from other areas. It will feel spongy and soft to the touch.
This stimulation could be achieved through the use of your, or your partner's fingers, or a dildo or vibrator that is curved specifically for g-spot stimulation.
Combine this with clitoral stimulation, varying strokes and pressure levels. Feel free to experiment and see what feels good to you.
After some time, as the pleasure builds up, you may begin to feel as if you need to urinate. This feeling has been reported by many women as they discuss the feeling they experienced before reaching the point of female ejaculation. As you reach this point, relax and release.
Whether you manage to achieve female ejaculation or not, practising pleasure can be an amazing experience for both you and your partner so relax and enjoy your orgasms without focusing too much on the end goal. You never know – it may take you by surprise!
Read more at http://sexuality.about.com/od/gspotfemaleejaculation/Continue reading...


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The heart, and chicken parm, of Sister's Pizza
A beloved sibling memorialized at Hillcrest eatery
Ian Anderson 11 a.m., Dec. 9
3695 India Street, Mission Hills
It's one of those sunny, breezy cool days. Lunchtime, top of India Street. Hmm. Notice a clump of people on the little V-shaped pedestrian island where India starts to divide. They're on a patio, chatting, eating Mexican-looking stuff under bright red-and-white metal umbrellas.
A loudspeaker blasts out from the roof of a white stucco building across India from the patio. Of course. This is El Indio, one of the oldest Mexican restaurants in town.
Can't resist plopping down at one of the red-painted concrete tables. Couple of other guys do, too, only they're laden with a ginormous bag of tortilla chips and four pots of red and green salsa.
"Always start with the chips," says the bearded guy. "Crowds they have in there, you're going to have a wait. Maybe 20 minutes. Plus, they make their own chips. The best."
I'm remembering more about El Indio now. Politicians come here. They've cooked for presidents, and they invented taquitos -- little rolled tacos. I should give it a try, wait or no wait.
Inside, I join a line. It's a low place with orange tile floors, plum-colored skirting, cream walls, earthy orange ceiling. It buzzes with people, kids, parents, granddaddies.
"I flew Navy for 14 years," Henry says. He's in front of me, waiting for his "to go" order. "But I used to come here in high school. I graduated in '66. Loved those taquitos. Cheap, less messy than tacos, and, well, they threw real well. We used to take them up to the presidio at lunchtime..."
Huh -- little missiles? Unrolled, flying saucer-style? No, that wouldn't work. Whatever...the menu over the counter lists an array of "Sonora-style" dishes, combination plates like cheese enchilada and beef tamale with rice, beans, and chips ($7.90), carne asada plate ($8.15), or chile relleno and cheese enchilada ($7.95). That's all high end. Shredded-beef tacos cost $2.35, bean-and-cheese burritos are $3.00. More interesting burritos include the "California" (carne asada, fries, and cheddar, $5.30); the "San Diego," which is appealing 'cause it has grilled chicken in there, with guacamole, sour cream, and cheddar ($5.30); and in the vegetarian section, a potato burrito, $3.55, and "Burrito Indio," a wheat tortilla stuffed with zucchini, corn, beans, onions, cheese, and tomato that goes for $4.70.
Shuffle shuffle. Now we're standing under pics of Aztec gods. Ehcatl, god of the wind, Xipe Totec, the god of spring, Tlaloc, the god of rain. Finally, make it to the counter. Can't help noticing a monster machine. "That's our tortilla maker," José the order-taker says. "It works in the mornings."
To get things going, I pick out a packet of their tortilla chips ($1.60) and a pot of salsa ranchera ($1.99). I order a taquito (80 cents) just to find out what it's like, and a fish taco ($2.70).
But then I think, well heck, gotta work with Señor Hank this afternoon. Laying down a carpet in his mom's living room. May as well pick him up something. So I add a Burrito Indio for him and potato burrito for me.
I take my chips and salsa out to the tables on the island across the road. Chips taste great. Muy salty, and spicy-hot, with the salsa, but so much fuller flavored than your supermarket variety.
Thar she blows. I come in and grab my tray and this time head for the sit-up counter inside. Just because there's so much buzz in here. I grab a stool next to Pat and Clark. Both musicians, turns out. "I'm here once a week," says Pat. "Rehearse with the San Diego Symphony till 12:30, then straight up here."
The fish taco's at least as good as at Rubio's. My taquito's tight-rolled, deep-fried, with shredded lettuce and plenty of chicken inside. Clark says it's the only place in town you'll find chicken taquitos. As usual, I have regrets. Pat says El Indio's also famous for its mordiditas ($5.75). "Little kickbacks?" No, mordida first meant "bite," correcto? So we've got "little bites," chopped-up taquitos covered with nacho cheese and slices of jalapeños. Dang. Should have ordered that.
I chomp into my potato burrito. Mmm. So satisfyingly squelchy inside. So well marinated. Uh, maybe too well. It's a little salty for my taste. Maybe if I, like, cut this part off and seal the end, I can bequeath it to Hank? And do the same with the Indio burrito? Like, take half for me. It just looks too good.
The Burrito Indio comes with a salad, and all the veggies are wrapped inside a big whole-wheat tortilla. I chomp in. And yeah, baby. This is a lot more interesting. The zucchini, corn, and the marinade, along with that wheat tortilla, go well together. Now: I'll just make a neat cut across the halfway mark, fold it up...
"My father started this in 1940 further down India Street, at Grape," says Ralph Pesqueira Jr. He works behind the counter like everybody else, but he's the man. He runs the place. "It was a tortilla factory. Then customers started asking him to make lunch items. That's when he came up with the taquito, 'little taco.' And it's been our number-one item ever since. After the war, he invented his own tortilla-making machine. Pretty much like this one. He moved here in 1947. I grew up in this place."
I'm about to head for the door when I spot the desserts. Rice pudding ($1.10), buñuelo chips ($1.30), flan ($1.65), fruit burrito ($2.35).
Fruit burrito? "Flour tortilla filled with apple, cherry, or peach, deep fried and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar."
Oh man. Got $2.50 left. So it's fruit burrito or trolley. I invest 50 cents. On a pay phone. "Hank: Got this food. For you, man! Except you'll have to come and get it."