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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Whenever people talk about a "good school district" or getting into a neighborhood with the "best school" I cringe, sometimes outwardly. People often equate "good" schools with test scores, and test scores, when viewed in their entirety and based on averages, are solely a reflection of the mother's level of education and the mother's involvment in their child's education. This holds true across all spectrums. Find me a "good" school and I'll show you mothers who have college degrees and probably attend PTA meetings. Find me a school with low test scores, and I'll show you mothers who don't have college degrees. This was some of the data I focused on during my graduate work - it holds true from K-12 education and also holds true of students who graduate from college in 5 years or less. I have a master's degree in higher education administration, but my coursework included a lot of reading and analyzing research and some conducting research.
My friend Marya (who is actually a trained statistical evaluator) often says that you have to pull out pieces of the statistics and look at the children in the data set who have the same characteristics as your child. My sister (who has a master's degree in early childhood special education and is a Reggio Emilia trained teacher) says that you have to observe the classrooom and the classroom environment to find the "best." I say, after everything I've read, that the principal and the teacher make the greatest difference. Good principals attract good teachers and vice-versa. Find me a good teacher and I'll show you someone who can raise test scores.
But what, exactly, is a good teacher ? While your definition may differ from mine, I think we would agree that a good teacher can adapt his/her style to a variety of children.
Finally, I have some justification to what I spout. Building a Better Teacher in The New York Times.
How sweet it is to be RIGHT !!!
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- {sue} said...
There was an article a few years ago in the Washington Post magazine by Jay Mathews about this and basically, the conclusion was that smart kids do well in almost any environment. I've always held on to that when making my school choices. (And my habit of collecting graduate degrees is only HELPING my kids, then, right? I am SO GLAD to read this! Heh!)
Also, I have no idea what Reggio Emilia is, but Italian names always sound impressive in ECE.
Also, as far as school choice, I was most comfortable with a school that was similar to the one I went to. That was really my unconscious benchmark.
- March 9, 2010 at 6:11 PM
- Elaine said...
I think we have to think about these issues a little deeper than your opening. It's not enough to say that kids with highly educated mothers and involved mothers do well, because we know there will always be mothers who are not highly educated, and not involved, and we cannot ignore them. Those are the kids we, as a society, need to be worrying about, and wondering what we can do. We can't just resign ourselves to saying they're doomed. So for these kids, I say - do fight hard to get in the school district with the highest scores. There are probably reasons beyond your mother that the scores got that way. Since many of those kids in these schools will have every advantage in life, maybe more resources will be available to your child, who is disadvantaged.
And what about those children who have highly educated, involved mothers who don't do well (few as they may be)? Aren't these also the kids we should be worrying about? We can't resign ourselves to the averages here either and say that we don't have to worry about these kids, because by virtue of birth, they will be fine. As a society concerned about the education of our children, we have to figure out why these kids are different.
And we also need to focus on those students who do well, despite the odds. What makes them different? This is where Eric's (my college education policy instructor) and Jane's (who sits a few doors down the hall from me) research comes into play. And it's important work.
So the article does go deeper and says there's something more to it - and if anyone can figure out what it is, my money is on Tom Kane - and thank the stars that he agreed to work with Gates on this. So now we have to hope he figures out just what is a good principal and what is a good teacher? And here, I agree with your point, and the article's point, that good teachers and principals probably matter an awful lot. But we can't know for sure until we can figure out the similarities in the "good" teachers.
To ignore method is probably a mistake as well. Yes, people self-select into particular methods, and that makes it very hard to tease out differences in method because it's easy to bogged down in demographics, but it's hard to believe there isn't something there. It might be the method, it might be the training, it might be the ability to attract "good" teachers.
The models aren't good enough to figure out individual fixed effects, and I'm guessing that in education, these fixed effects matter an awful lot.
- March 10, 2010 at 1:47 PM


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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Down By The Riverside
We had about a dozen riders on the KVBC rail trail ride, Sunday, May 16th. Many thanks to Dave, who led the group out of the Augusta end of the rail trail. The weather was fine - a bit breezy, but sunny and dry.
The Kennebec River Rail Trail follows along the river and the existing RR tracks from Augusta to Hallowell, where it briefly merges with street traffic through the center of Hallowell. The trail then resumes off-road for the remaining stretch to Gardiner.
The trail is paved for most of its length - there is a short section of cinder-pack at the north end. There are narrow sections where signs direct cyclists to dismount and walk (although we didn't find that necessary with light trail traffic) and there are barriers or berms at street intersections. Two of us - Jim & I - rode tandems with our daughters, and we were able to negotiate the barriers and narrow sections without difficulty. We saw a number of young children riding solo as well, accompanied by their parents - there were two young lads who were likely not more than 4 years old.
Dave took us beyond the Gardiner terminus of the trail to the riverside park just beyond, where we took in a spectacular overview of the mighty Kennebec, running clean through its banks. Dave told us that years ago, no one would want to get this close to the river, but now that it is much cleaner thanks to the efforts of many communities and agencies (and activists spurring them on) the river is now a popular spot for all sorts of recreational activity.
Including ours, and we turned back and rode the trail back to the capitol. We could see first-hand why those who live nearby the trail would find it a real attraction.
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I've only just recently heard of the Blackside. It's in the townland of Knocksoghey - Cnoc Sochai - "hill of the host/army", about one mile east of the village of Ballintoy. Apparently, the sun isn't visible above Knocksoghey from about the beginning of November to the beginning of February.
The Jamieson family have been living at the Blackside for several generations. Visitors to the rope bridge at Carrickarede used to take the old winding path that led from their farmyard down to the bridge. This old pre-1940s postcard [click to enlarge] shows the farmyard with the cornstacks on the east side/right.
The site of the long low narrow building to the west of the Jamieson property featured* in BBC NI's Spotlight programme, "Ian and the Giant", on Tuesday, October 23 past; #111 appears in its 'west wing'.
"A site meeting had been arranged with the planners to lobby and get approval for the site. I was there, Dr Paisley was there, Ian Paisley jnr was there, and Seymour Sweeney, the owner of the property was there" ... Cllr Price McConaghy, Moyle District Council
There was also a picket of local people in attendance that Saturday, September 4, 1999: 'Sometime in the future there will be no-one here but holiday home owners. There will be no natives to tell visitors the history of our area'. [Ballymoney Times]
I'm told that only a very small number of people were permitted onto the site and it's not clear whether or not anyone went inside the buildings to carry out an inspection.
The Schedule of Accommodation page from the planning file matches the following minutes yet, as far as I can see, there was only one dwelling - #111 on the map - and some out-buildings compared with a request for the two replacement dwellings shown on the schedule:
"E/2006/0083/F Sweeney
Didn't the planners and those lobbying for the application spot the discrepancy? 'Presently under construction' is hardly a useful description for a large hole in the ground with a tracing of concrete; there's not much to see for eight years work. And there's more ...
Property #4, in the 1901 Census - see comment #2 - shows one dwelling, a stable, a cow house, a piggery, a barn and a shed. Local people say that the dwelling was at the west/left end and the stable, barn, piggery and byre were to the right of it. The barn once had an indoor threshing mill and the horse-walk was on the seaward side.
I'm told that prior to the site meeting contractors 'refurbished' the outbuildings; apparently #111 had been improved with a Housing Executive grant in the mid 1980s.
We've all heard about old time farming where the pigs were kept in the parlour but who'd have expected to find a bathroom suite in the piggery!! Whoever thought of this wheeze apparently had only arranged for the connection of a cold water supply and, as there was no connecting door, the lady of the house would have been expected to make her way to the cold ablutions via the garden or yard - a blue Blackside backside in the parish of Ballintoy!!
The late Cllr Bertie McKay of Portbraddon told me that the authorities were invited to check the plumbing but it seems that the planning service and the lobbyists may not have got the message.
The 4th and 5th revaluations at the (former) Valuation and Lands Agency site show a #111 and #111a, VLA Property References: 2113061201110004 and 2113061201110101. The old sow, OOPS, lady of the house would have got a bit of a shock if a bill from the rates collection folks for 111a had dropped on the floor. An acquaintance of mine has queried the bill for 111a and was told that if anyone was that anxious to pay rates the office would happily have supplied a bill - or words to that effect!!
The buildings were tumbled shortly after the 'successful' site meeting and there's now a huge hole in the ground where the imagined dwelling used to be. There's a splendid view out to Sheep and Rathlin Islands but what exactly is the purpose of the hole. If it's for a lower level apartment then an extensive amount of rock would need to be quarried on the north side of the hole.
It's difficult to see how the planning service would permit this quarrying considering current regulations. Who knows? The some time lobbyist who failed to spot the peculiar plumbing in the piggery is now the First Minister and the Minister for the Environment belongs to the same party. This may be the story of a dripping tap rather than a smoking gun and a Dr Yes rather than a Dr No.
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This week we're kicking things off with a style double whammy: fashion + decor. Boom! I hope I've woken you up now.
And even better, we're doing it 10 times over as part of the monthly #Oliohop, where 10 bloggers share their design perspective. This month's theme, Fashion + Decor, was right up my alley so obviously I jumped right on board. Finding my inspiration was also a no brainer: the Celine fall collection is informing all of my style decisions this season.
From the strong color palette to the focus on geometric patterns, oversized shapes, and lovely bursts of white (yes, after Labor Day!) – every piece in the collection had me at hello. With my well-documented affliction for coats, this Celine look has left me particularly smitten:
The question is how to turn the ensemble from the sartorial to the domestic. I decided to zero in on three things: the color blocking, the punchy hues and the metallic accents (you have no idea how badly I want those gold wedges!).
I'm calling it my Celine-Chic living room. Whatta think?!
When selecting pieces for this imaginary space, the coat was the influence for my anchor furniture. I've always been an advocate of selecting solid colors for major pieces. You know what I call a print on a couch? Regrettable. In this case, I went with a white couch in an homage to Celine's use of the color throughout the collection. I've countered that with an all-black buffet. A black structural chair over a graphic rug continues to pick up on Celine's color blocking trend.
The accent colors of pink, orange and bronzey-gold come into play via the room's accessories – throw pillows, a side table or perhaps a Moroccan pouf would provide the bits of brightness that we need. My coveted wedges would show up under the guise of metallic end tables or a bronze- infused pendant chandelier.
I think this space would read just like Celine; urban, confident, strong. Who doesn't want her closet or her home to make her feel like that! One one question remains: when are you going to start shopping?!
I so enjoyed the challenge of the #Oliohop – I have to thank the entire Olioboard team for inviting me to join in the fun. Now be sure to hop on over to the rest of today's posts to see the designers' inspiration. Both your closets and your homes will thank you!
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http://materialgirlsblog.com/chicago/ || Julia, @BuckinghamID participating on behalf of @MaterialGirls, Chicago – a Fall #HPmkt StyleSpotter
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http://www.lifeinaventicup.com/ || Franki @FrankiDurbin
http://www.eurostylelighting.com/modern-inspiration/b/blog/ || The corporate blog of @EuroStyleLight
http://embraceyourinnersnob.blogspot.com/ || Jane @JaneGianarelli.
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It's been a few months since I published my review for Boruto: Naruto The Movie, so make sure to check that out as well. It is important to note that Naruto Gaiden: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring is the prequel to the movie so obviously you don't need to watch the movie to enjoy it, but you definitely need to be familiar with the main series. Taking place after Chapter 700, this chapter focuses on the new generation, mostly Sasuke and Sakura Uchiha's daughter—Sarada.
Although meant as a prologue for the movie, and just a side story, this Gaiden wasn't really enjoyable for many reasons. To address the elephant in the room, I feel like Cho-cho's role felt rather forced and added no substance to story. While I understand that she was added for comedic relief, sometimes it was just executed at the wrong times and it just felt rather annoying more than anything.
Another big issue was the main antagonist of this Gaiden—Shin Uchiha, who easily is one of the most forgettable villains in the series with a lackluster motive, probably a lot worse than Obito Uchiha. His goal is to erase peace as he thinks it's detrimental to human evolution. The only memorable things about the character are some of his attacks, like his Kamui-like jutsu and his Weapon Manipulation Technique, which I thought it was cool.
I always thought that Kishimoto was great when it came to delivering fights, especially near the end of the series, as well as other fights such as Sasuke vs. Itachi. Aside from seeing Shin's Weapon Manipulation Technique, Sakura in action, and some Naruto and Sasuke Teamwork, just like the antagonist, this fight was hardly enjoyable as well.
However, this Gaiden does have its highlights that made reading this tolerable, such as seeing Orochimaru, and the jokes that revolve his new body, the early interactions between Boruto and Naruto, the new generation and of course, Sarada reuniting with Sasuke and learning the truth about her family. Like I stated, in my Boruto: Naruto The Movie review, I really like that Sarada wants to follow the path of Hokage, as opposed to Boruto who wants to be more like Sasuke.
While I wasn't expecting too much out of this Gaiden, it was still overall disappointing. I felt like I was reading it for the sake of reading it every time a new chapter came up. I really thought that reading the entire Gaiden in one sitting would make it more enjoyable, but I was wrong. I was really hoping to see something feature the new generation but maybe next time.
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Naruto Gaiden: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring reviewed by Christian Chiok
An exercise in apathy, neither solid nor liquid. Not exactly bad, but not very good either. Just a bit "meh," really.
How we score: The Japanator reviews guide


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Obama-Trump disputes demonstrates why people voted for a change
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It also demonstrates how out of touch Obama is with the country and with Congress. The vote will also do great damage to the UN which was already in low regard, as its funding is cut and it loses what little prestige it has. By coming down on the side of Palestinian ethnic and religious bigots the UN made a critical mistake and the transnational liberalism will be lucky to survive it.
Obama, Trump and the Turf War That Has Come to Define the Transition
A Security Council vote on Israeli settlements in the West Bank is just the latest example of diverging opinions between President Obama and President-elect Donald Trump.


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I found some early design ideas for Sardinia. The first pic has the filename aachon when I copied it. It was either to be another city to explore or the name was changed to Sardinia. Anyone have any info on this? The resolution is low but the art is interesting.
A pic of Rynn and Arokh from the site.
It's hard to see but Rynn is wearing a skirted style of armor.
The next post has close up views of the armor.


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Get on the same tracks, climb aboard the train, get on the same path. It's what we've all been working towards with our teams. If we're going to the same place then we can be united, right? But as I sat in a cab in New York City this afternoon, on a one-way road, I… Continue reading On a Collision Course or On a Mission?
Month: March 2017
Show up. Work hard. Be nice.
Want to be the best? How about the coaches favorite? Want playing time? Let's keep this simple. Focus on the things you can control and do them with intention every day, consistently. There's no secret formula to success, it is what it always has been and it happens to be a matter of choice. Show… Continue reading Show up. Work hard. Be nice.
Teen Conditioning for better Performance
(REPOST by popular request) So your kid needs conditioning before their season. What does that mean to you? Conditioning is most often thrown around referring to building endurance (running), lifting heavy, and putting on size (a.k.a., hypertrophy). When we send them off to those preseason workouts, that's often what they're getting- a lot of running,… Continue reading Teen Conditioning for better Performance
Nooooooo! Breaking kids with our sideline jeering.
I remember the exact moment I found out sports weren't about fun, the first time I ever felt humiliated doing something that I thought I loved. I was in 10th grade and tried out for the soccer team. I'd been to a soccer camp one time, but didn't really understand the strategy involved in the game.… Continue reading Nooooooo! Breaking kids with our sideline jeering.
The Path to Greatness
Ever wonder why other people seem to get the opportunities? Other teams, other programs, other players, other coaches, other people seem to reach new heights and you're grinding away waiting for that big break - but it's not coming? Are you still tethered to your comfort zone? Have you changed the story your adversity is telling… Continue reading The Path to Greatness
Great Opportunities are like IKEA
Great opportunities are like Ikea We've all done it, we've gone to Ikea and picked out something from one of those perfect room displays. About ¾ of the way through the store you start to get worried. You realize you're really far from where you came in, and you don't know where this maze ends.… Continue reading Great Opportunities are like IKEA
I enjoy talking culture, turn around, accountability, making practice fun, and connecting with players-coaches-and parents. But there's something I don't like talking about, even though I must every chance I get. Its hard to talk about the players that aren't here anymore to love this game. The parents who don't worry about culture, stats, refs,… Continue reading #nomore
Building a Wolf Pack with Parents Players & Coaches
We talk about lanes, roles, and boundaries between coaches, players, and parents. We each lead in our own way. Whatever it is you have to offer, there's a place to lead when we're looking at a team. But where we lead is important if we want to build the best wolf pack, the best support… Continue reading Building a Wolf Pack with Parents Players & Coaches


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Hello peeps. Sorry to have missed ya for a couple of days, but I was celebrating the Jewish New Year in style. And by "style" I mean synagogue. Ok…I "may" have gone to the mall on one of the days that I was supposed to be at temple…but hopefully God will let that one slide.
With fall around the corner, shorter days, earlier sunsets, it feels like a good time to mark a transition into a new beginning. This September will be one full year since I've ovulated. One full year of hoping, tracking, worrying, celebrating, "trying". It's very hard for me to look back on this year and not feel defeated. Could I have done more to help Hubs and I conceive? Could I have dieted harder, or exercised more? Less? Is something that I am doing, eating, breathing causing my system to fritz? There has not been one. single. day that I have not woken up this year thinking, wondering, hoping, praying, worrying…that today could be the day things all turn around. I am trying to celebrate my small victories but they pale in comparison to the big fat failure that is my ovaries.
I don't know if it's possible for me to say, "This year, I will stop worrying so much about when or if I will get pregnant." I can't make promises like that to myself. I want peace from this, and yet, I cannot be at peace with a life without children. I have no answer for how to achieve peace when my internal world is going through all sorts of physical and emotional turmoil because of this. Accepting that I am not in control feels like an impossibility when all I read, see, and hear about are others who "took Metformin and cycled" or "tried Chasteberry, and it works!" In reality, who KNOWS what was going on with their bodies that made them cycle. Rationally, I know this…but hearing these stories makes me feel like there is a "right choice" out there for me, and I'm just missing it at every turn. Every choice I make about what I eat, when I sleep, what pills I take, or how much I sweat during a workout all feels tied to fertility in some way or another. It's enough to drive a person mad, and you know what? I am mad. Pissed. Furious. I'm so damn mad that I have to be going through this.
It wouldn't be true to say that this year, I'm turning over a new leaf and exchanging my toxic anger and rage for some blissed out peace on earth "one-ness". I can't say that this year, I'm going to let it all go and just "be". And part of me feels that if I just learned to "let it all go", I would cycle, and the fact that I carry this anger is fucking everything up. What is in my control, what is out of my control…it's all confused right now, and frankly? I don't want to be at peace with letting the Universe guide me. Who is this all mighty Universe, and if it's so great, why won't it fix my broke ass piece of shit reproductive system?
I wish there was a take-away from this post about how I'm going to improve myself this year, or 5 Easy Tips to Forgetting that You May Never Give Your Husband Children, but it all feels like bullshit right now.
Of course, maybe this gloom and doom is the Clomid typing. I finished my last round of 100mg Clomid last night. I'm on CD8 , fighting to be optimistic about this cycle. Puppies, rainbows, unicorns, ovulation.


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M2P is a strategy- and management consultancy with its headquarter in Frankfurt am Main. During the past 20 years, we delivered more than 500 projects for our clients around the world in Aviation, Logistics and Transportation. With our holistic approach and view on processes, combined with innovative ideas and industry expertise, we deliver solutions and approaches throughout the entire project lifecycle. With the deep expertise, we are not just Consultants, rather trusted partners of our clients. We are always looking for people who want to become part of a dynamic team and with a fervor for digitalization, innovation and diversified projects.
As a Consultant (m/f) in our Transportation unit, you will support our clients with the analysis of existing processes as well as the implementation of new (digital) solutions. In our dynamic team, you as a project division leader and expert will lead decision making and develop consulting strategies to maximize efficiency increases. You will formulate innovative business models, refine organizational structures and processes and will accompany the project through implementation on site.
° Degree in economics, engineering, informatics or other relevant degree
° At least two years of relevant work experience
° Analytical and problem-solving skills
° Passion for transportation and mobility
° Excellent communication skills and personality
° Self motivated team player
° Fluent in both German and English language
° Open for travel


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The third programme starts in September 2017. Apply for the third cycle of via:mento_ocean until July 30, 2017.
- First step: written application
You find here the application form. To apply please fill in our application form (you can save the pdf-form on your computer and work on the electronic version) and send it via e-mail or post to Marta Chiarinotti.
- Second step: personal interview
Selection interviews will take place between August 7 and 23, 2017.
The final decision on your acceptance will be made by a selection committee.
If you have more questions about via:mento_ocean please contact the programme coordinator.


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I miss you Grandma
I miss your touch
Our memories I carry with me
Our special times together, I miss much.
Fried apple pies and sonkers
Homemade fruitcakes at Christmastime
An aroma of love filled her kitchen
There was only one Grandma like mine.
Grandma was in love with red
Her color shined all around
In her flowers and garden, a delight
Red birds did much abound.
Grandma's words of wisdom and wit
Put your faith in the Lord, come what may
A determination that spoke never quit
She would tell me, where there's a will there's a way.
What an honor to know my Grandma
Her smile and presence had meant so much
I thank the Lord for making her
For you see it was Him who gave her that touch.
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Missing My Grandma's Touch
Published: February 2006
I miss you Grandma


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New York, one of the major cosmopolitan cities in the world, attracts 50 million foreign and American tourists every year. The city is best known for its lush green parks, skyscrapers, art museums and historical sites. During your visit to the city, you will never have enough time to see them all. New York tourist attractions are endless including Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art, to name a few. These are the tourist attractions that both locals and tourists adore equally. Plan to visit the city any time of the year and you will be floored with endless choice of things to see and do here.
There are many programs followed in the city to attract tourists and help them to live like a local but in case of New York, it has been found that tourists still prefer to live like tourists. It has been quite predictable in New York that tourists love to stay near major attraction in the city whereas locals avoid areas around such attractions. Midtown and Lower Manhattan are the major destinations or neighborhoods where tourists prefer to stay.
Over the years, tourism industry of New York has increased. It has been found that the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rockefeller Center and Battery Park were some of the most visited attractions by tourists in the recent years. All these attractions are also frequented by locals but the number of locals are just a fraction of total visitors in the city. Take for example -The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which witnessed around 6.3 million tourists last year in 2015. According to the data around 26 percent of the visitors were locals and residents while the rest belonged to the tri-state area and other American and international visitors. City parks in New York were amongst the most visited attractions by locals as these areas serves as the chief public transportation crossroads like Madison Square Park and Union Square Park in Manhattan.
If we talk about restaurants, most restaurants and eating joints that are popular amongst locals are well-known New York City restaurants chains that are located in the area around midtown Manhattan. Most destinations that are on high rankings represent New Yorkers' commuting destinations and lunch hotspots. Although New York City residents visit the major tour. But there are many similar restaurants and tourist attractions that are visited by both tourists and locals. Locals who are employed in Midtown find it difficult to avoid the Times Square zone and Central Park for their morning walks and jogs. Both locals and tourists cannot afford to miss the chance of trying a delicious burger or milk shake at the Shake Shack located in Madison Square Park.
Here is the list
Attractions and eating joints that are frequented by both tourists and locals equally are:
- Central Park
- Times Square
- Bryant Park
- Urban Space Vanderbilt
- Shake Shack
Attractions mostly visited by tourists
- Rockefeller Centre
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Battery Park
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Places Visited by NYC Locals
- Manhattan Bridge
- Prospect Park
- Columbus Circle
- Union Square Park
- Madison Square Park
Numerous tourists prefer to stay in crowded city centers while seasoned travelers avoid the rush and prefer to choose the destination away from the touristy grid. Tourist attractions that have title for a particular reason, are amongst the top drivers why people travel and want to know more about a particular place.


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WP-Glossary: create your own glossary of hot-linked terms, right inside your own site!
Reasons for using wp-glossary plugin:
- External glossary sites don't have all the words and terms you need.
- You want to keep your visitors on your site (not send them to an external glossary site).
- You don't want the adverts that the external site popups come with.
Keep your visitors on your site, keep their experience consistent and pleasant using your theme.
Download from WordPress plugin extensions: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-glossary/
Please consider reporting all bugs and feature requests in the WordPress support forums!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can the plugin auto tag my glossary terms?
No. But if you want it to, let me know and I'll add it.
Can I link it to an external glossary
Yes. As of version 1.2 you can add a reference title and link.
Will there be a nice tool-tip style hover mechanism?
A simple tooltip feature was added in version 1.1.3.
How do I use the terms in my site:
- Basic usage
- How to create a glossary list
- How to create a glossary a to z
- How to have multiple glossaries (group your terms)
- How to turn off glossary tooltips
- Where is the Options Menu?
- Where Are My Terms? They Disappeared!
How do I build a template for my glossary terms?
WordPress has a template hierarchy. Go into your theme and create the template file single-glossary.php (you can copy post.php or page.php).
How do I change the slug 'glossary'?
I have added language support as of version 1.4.2. Please do sent me the language files, and I will add them to the plugin. Don't forget to rebuild your permalinks after adding the translation (or changing your language).
I may update this page before WordPress plugins. So if your version doesn't have all the features, then you are getting a sneak preview into what is coming up. Please be patient 🙂


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Rodgers: Ferguson wrong to say Gerrard is not a top, top player
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has hit back at Sir Alex Ferguson for claiming Steven Gerrard is not a "top, top player".
The former Manchester United manager made the comment in his autobiography, but Rodgers insisted the criticism was unjustified.
Rodgers told talkSPORT: "I think everyone who's seen the comments will think they are harsh.
"I've watched Gerrard for many years and recognised he's a top player, but it's only when you come in and work with the man that you realise how professional he is on a daily basis.
"His performance level at 33 years of age shows he's a top, top player. He's a great talent, a wonderful player and I don't think anyone could argue against that."
Joey Barton has also defended the Liverpool midfielder, claiming Gerrard was a better player than Ferguson's long-time captain Roy Keane.
He said on Twitter: "On a serious note. Gerrard for me, was better than Roy Keane. At one stage he was up there with the best midfielders in the World.
"Lucky enough to have Played against them both on number of occasions. Steven Gerrard streets ahead IMO. Keane was v good but SG better...
"People forgetting Keane played with the best in the World at United. He wasn't same player with the Republic. Was he?"
Ferguson was also dismissive of Gerrard's fellow England midfielder Frank Lampard, saying the Chelsea man was in his eyes not "an elite international footballer".
Rodgers was also full of praise for his in-form striker Daniel Sturridge, whom he reckons can become one of the best in Europe.
He said: "He's been brilliant. He's come here in January with a point to prove. He's very hungry and his goals per game ratio has been remarkable.
"Daniel's a player who produces. He's a natural goalscorer, but he's got so many other things to his game, pace, power and great feet. I think in the next few years he could be one of the top strikers in Europe."
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Benton Dene School will ensure that RSE education will help all pupils to understand their physical and emotional development and enable them to make positive decisions in their lives. We aim to provide opportunities for the children to develop a range of social and personal skills, which will equip them to deal with relationships and sex and other related issues effectively, by developing the following skills:
- Communication
- Self – esteem
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Self-discipline
- Respect for themselves and others
At Benton Dene through RSE we aim to enable the children to:
- Develop their confidence and responsibility and make the most of their abilities.
- Develop mutual respect and understand the needs of others and to talk about and deal positively with their emotions, feelings and beliefs and those of other.
- Learn about different types of family and the importance of family life, with the emphasis on the importance of commitment, love and respect.
- Respect differences between people and challenge discrimination and prejudice.
- Be safe from abusive relationships (domestic abuse) and exploitation and recognise potential risks and know how to manage them (child sexual exploitation).
- Learn about life cycles and the physical development of their bodies as they grow into adults using correct terminology.
- Be able to make informed choices that enable them to live a healthy and safe lifestyle and recognise their responsibility for their own actions.
- Recognise some of the possible difficulties in relationships including loneliness, separation, divorce and bereavement.
- Understand they have the right to feel and be safe and have the confidence to ask for help and know who they should go to.
In blue zone (year 5 and 6) we have a series of sessions delivered by our school nurse which focuses on puberty and growing up. Children will also look at reproduction, pregnancy and birth. Contraception and sexually transmitted diseases will also be introduced.
When we are delivering discrete RSE lessons parents/carers are informed via a letter. During talks from our school nurse a teacher will be present to enable them to carry out follow up work and answer any questions.


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Aside from their professional golf careers, what do Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Nick Faldo, Greg Norman, Gary Player, Annika Sorenstam and Ernie Els have in common?
They're among professional golfers who, over the past decade or so, have launched their own vineyards or partnered with a vineyard to produce a private-label vintage.
So where to taste some of their wines?
Not long ago, Morton's The Steakhouse was named the official steakhouse of golf's PGA Tour, and now at all of its 77 locations—including in downtown West Palm Beach (777 S. Flagler Dr.; 835-9664)—feature an "Above Par" wine menu.
Offerings include professional golfers' wines chosen because of their high ratings by such wine arbiters as Wine Spectator.
Selections include the first vintage from Jack Nicklaus' reserve line (a 2008 Jack Nicklaus Reserve, Napa Valley), an Ernie Els Bordeaux Blend (Stellenbosch, South Africa) and Greg Norman Shiraz Reserve (Adelaide, Australia).
Morton's also now offers a signature cocktail with a Chilean baby pear skewered on a golf tee. A dollar of every "Double Cross Mortini" sold is donated to Birdies for the Brave, a nonprofit PGA Tour-supported outreach initiative providing programs and services for wounded servicemen and military families.


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We're self-funded and rely solely upon animal loving individuals such as you to assist the place they will. Fortuitously an growing variety of perspective homeowners want to pet adoption to search out their new pets. We work in collaboration with shelters, different rescue teams, and people; each regionally and nationally. Yakima Valley Pet Rescue and Adoption Heart is a non-profit, no-kill pet rescue organization led by dedicated volunteers.
In most states each of the Humane Society and the Pet Rescue could have the puppy micro chipped as nicely. That is excellent for the pet lover with a busy schedule who desires a loving pet with out the fear of coaching. If you happen to don't have any details about learn how to take care of a Chihuahua you can check out the social networking sites for pet lovers in which you can entry information on Chihuahua pet health and pet life-style.
Volunteering people who are largely pet lovers put forth their efforts to help out pets to get pleasure from a beautiful life in a secured house. You'll additionally must spend money on pet provides reminiscent of meals, dishes, toys, grooming tools, litter box, collar, leash, and many others.
In case you wish to adopt a new pet then the Chihuahua rescue is without doubt one of the best locations to begin at. Given their background, you could assume that these animals are troublemakers, however should you see them as soon as on the rescue centers you will see that they are loving, and delicate creatures and it is the owners who need rescuing from craziness.
Our mission is to rescue animals from excessive kill shelters, hoarding situations, puppy mills, animal combating rings and extra; spay/neuter and supply the necessary medical care they need, after which place them with foster families until we get them adopted into the loving homes they want and deserve!


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Ask the Expert - Choosing Where to Go to College
Is it Better to Move Away to School or to Stay in My Hometown?
Many students fall in love with going to an out-of-town school. Move to a new place, meet new people and gain independence - it sounds great. All too soon these students learn one of life's great lessons: making daily, life-changing choices can be very stressful. Those students who best handle the anxiety that comes with independence use a proven strategy to arrive at good personal decisions.
The decision to stay in town for a postsecondary education or go out of town needs hours of deliberation. For many students the decision is an easy one. Their financial resources do not permit them to go out of town or away to school. Generally they are happy that a school with their desired program exists in the town they live. For them the decision is an easy one. For other students the decision is not as straight forward. Their families have the economic means to send them away to school or to provide a major portion of the costs.
Students need to reflect upon their personality traits and skills. Out of town schooling requires independence and good budgeting and time management skills. Find out if you are ready to go away to school by taking our easy quiz at the bottom of the article.
It is very important that students visit schools before making a final decision. Nothing hits home better than the feel of a campus. Every college or university possesses its own unique personality and specific geography.
Some schools are located in the heart of a large metropolitan city while others claim a wilderness environment. Go there and visit. Get the feel of the place. You will know if it is right for you. All colleges and universities schedule on-campus visit days throughout the year.
Two words of caution - first, all schools develop a "reputation" over time. This status is generally tied to a specific discipline or faculty. Going for reputation alone short-changes your experience. I have attended four universities in my life and all were different and excellent in their own right.
Second, don't use moving away as a means to grow up or mature - it's dangerous. Post-secondary campuses require students who are mature and focussed. If you are not there yet, take some time away from school to experience growth. Then apply to out-of-town schools when you are ready. Remember that good decisions are rewarded with a fulfilling post-secondary education that leads to a meaningful career.
Am I a strong, independent thinker?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Not Sure
Can I make big decisions?
a) Yes
b) I've never made a major decision
c) No
Do I have solid time management skills?
a) Yes
b) I usually get my stuff done on time
c) No
Can I meet people and make friends easily?
a) I choose friends carefully
b) My apartment will be party central
c) I'm a loner
Am I disciplined and goal oriented?
a) I'm ready for boot camp
b) I know what I want to do in the next year
c) You mean that project was due yesterday?
Will I have any friends or relatives in my new location?
a) Half the town knows me
b) I'm in with Auntie Em
c) Hello, is anyone out there?
Have I ever been away from home before?
a) I have my own place
b) Sure, at camp
c) Do sleepovers count?
How terribly will I miss my family and friends?
a) Can't wait to go
b) Homesick at first
c) I can't live without them
Do I budget my money?
a) I control every penny
b) I fulfill my responsibilities
c) I'll get credit cards
If you mostly chose A's you are probably ready to handle life on your own. If you answered B's, be aware of your shortcomings and decide if you are ready for independence. You may want to spend your first year at home and then transfer. If you selected C's, stay close to home and work on your personal growth.
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Welcome to Glow Health & Beauty…
We are located within York Eco Business Centre, Amy Johnson Way, Clifton Moor. At Glow Health and Beauty we want to help you glow inside and out.
We provide a full range of beauty treatments, including:
- Apilus Electrolysis,
- Microblading/Powder brows
- Sothys of Paris Facial and Body Treatments,
- Lash Base Individual Eyelash Extensions,
- CND Shellac UV3 14 day Nail Polish,
- Cryotherapy Skin Tag removal etc
- Fake Bake Lotion
- Perron Rigot Non Strip Waxing (gentle and Non sticky!)
- Manicure and Pedicure Treatments
- Forever Living Products
- Colour Me Beautiful @ Home
We have moved to Grant Ashley Hair and Beauty
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I'm still recovering from the results of the election and all that lovely aftermath.
Suffice it to say that me and The Spouse definitely want to get out of Dodge City, but the challenges are, as has already been noted, significant.
I'm still recovering from the results of the election and all that lovely aftermath.
Suffice it to say that me and The Spouse definitely want to get out of Dodge City, but the challenges are, as has already been noted, significant.
I'll be at WesterCon this weekend, pontificating on my usual topics. Really looking forward to something fun in this post-Brexit apocalypse.
I couldn't make it as web series, so I turned it into a website: Fabric For Cosplayers, for folks just learning how to sew who are totally intimidated when they go into the fabric store. AKA the guide I wish I had twenty years ago.
At the moment, there are 112 entries, mostly definitions of various fabric types, but also overviews about materials, and posts on related topics such as why foundation garments matter.
I'm planning to add to it over time, but the final rate depends entirely on if anyone actually visits the damn thing. Still working on that. 😉
I've come to the end of my self-imposed post at least 100 words a day for a month challenge and I think I can conclude that I don't have it in me to keep this up on a regular basis. I'll cheerfully blather about everything that crosses my mind to friends on Facebook, but in that venue I can post with minimal context. These past 30 days and on this blog, I've very much tried to keep the notion of writing for complete strangers on my mind as I've bashed these bits out. It turns out that's not nearly so easy – big surprise.
Not that anyone's reading, mind you. I have a couple of friends who stop from time to time, but that's it. This is more about me practicing my writing than it is about getting readers. As frequent practice is better, I'll keep on with this as best I can, but make no promises as to frequency, moving forward.
I'm building a Gaslamp fantasy rig to hallwalk with at certain conventions. I use the term "Gaslamp fantasy" because I cling – perhaps naively – to the idea that steampunk is our imagining what a bunch of 19th century Brits thought the future might be like. Whereas the outfit I'm piecing together belongs in a headcanon of my own that borrows heavily from the Discworld (specifically the keeping of swamp dragons), with the cracks filled in with dollops of Monty Python, Jasper Fforde and various other sources of absurdity. Still, it'll be mistaken for steampunk at any distance and I guess I'd better get used to that idea.
I made myself a promise that should I ever make a steampunk ensemble for myself (accidentally or otherwise) that it would not feature goggles or corsetry. Corsets are very cute. I've made and worn quite a few through the years, but they're over-used to the point of ubiquity. Besides, a slightly-scorched dragon-keeper is going to value mobility a lot more than an hourglass figure.
I might have to compromise on the goggles because, whoa, dragons breathe fire and eye-protection is often a good idea in those situations. They'll be proper, functional things, though. Ugly as I can manage, in fact. And not an ornamental gear in sight.
Not that I think I have ANY readers at the moment, but I'm hosting a play test of ConGame at Guardian Games in Portland from 4PM to 7PM on Saturday, September 12th. Play your cards right* and I might even pay for your beer. Well, A beer.
Yes, the game store has a liquor license. The owners are geniuses.
*See what I did there?
Ghosting on someone you're dating is a shitty thing to do.
Ghosting on a friend who's got a terminal diagnosis is a REALLY shitty thing to do.
I get why it happens. People get scared. They don't know how to act or what to say to a friend who's facing the end of their life, and they retreat out of sheer terror of embarrassment, or because they don't want to face up to feeling so helpless.
Here's the thing, though. You ghost on that terminal friend, you're going to regret it. You're going to hurt the friend – WAY more than if you said the wrong thing, or accidentally made them throw up by bringing over what you thought would be a delicious pizza when they're on chemo. You're going to add to the pain of someone who's already in pain and scared and in need of your love and support.
And you're going to feel like shit when they're gone. You won't be able to apologize to them for being scared. You won't be able to earn their forgiveness. And you'll probably spend years trying to forgive yourself.
I totally understand why ghosting happens. I'm guilty of doing it myself. It's really fucking hard to swallow your pride, to go back to that friend in need and say "I'm sorry I disappeared, but I'm back now. Let's spend some time together."
But you won't regret doing it. I promise.
Arrived in the Portland metro area. The cats are convinced they are victims of terrible wanton cruelty. I'm surrounded by boxes that need unpacking. Bank account SUCKED DRY. Deeper thoughts to follow….
Whoo, it's been a while. Again.
In a nutshell: despite the stem-cell transplant, my father died earlier this year. Four months later, I married the Swain. In a few weeks, we're leaving the Bay Area for the Pacific northwest.
Yup, that covers the basics.
Once settled in the new place (mental note: think up cutesy nickname) I'm hoping to find my way into the local costuming crowd as well as find a LARP or two to fill up the spare time. But first, I need a job!
You're LARPing. You're in the groove and you run smack into a situation like the following.
Player X's character is trying to intimidate Charater Y because of reasons.
Character X: "I've got a pair of meat shears and a butane-powered curling iron in my bag. I'm neither a chef nor a stylist. Want to reconsider your position?"*
Now, Player X knows that they're about as intimidating as your typical My Little Pony character, so they're going to turn to their numbers to back their action up. **
Player X: "I'm gonna ask you to do a check for intimidation."
They throw a test. Player X succeeds in the intimidation roll. And yet…
Character Y: "Go fuck yourself."
Player X: (now thoroughly exasperated at having to drop character some more) "Really? That's how Character Y is going to respond after failing an intimidation check."
Player Y: "Well, yeah… He's just that badass."
Player X: "…"
What would you do in Player X's shoes?
– Shrug it off (while mentally planning something terrible for Character Y)
– Push back along the lines of "Dude, I want to see the numbers that back up this bravado."
– Push back along the lines of "You failed the goddamn check. Act intimidated."
– Bring a GM into the discussion.


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SpeedGenie Speed Alarm
SpeedGenie is an innovative product that reminds you when you exceed the speed that you are comfortable with. With just a single button to operate, it can be set at any speed and when you drive at a speed 10% higher than this set limit, the system will 'beep' at you to warn you. It is ideal for built-up areas, normal motorway driving and the ever-present 50 mph policed contraflows.
What are the advantages of SpeedGenie?
SpeedGenie is a low cost solution that will always work. It allows the driver to control his or her speed in a manner which bests suits their own style of driving. It is always in the background monitoring road speed and reminds you when the speed limit that you have set is exceeded. By fitting SpeedGenie, you no longer have to be continuously on the look-out for cameras, you can concentrate on the important task of driving. It is so easy to operate - you never have to take your eyes off the road.
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SpeedGenie may be fitted to most cars, vans and trucks. There is a single switch to be installed on to the dashboard or any other convenient position. You can have the switch installed in a position to suit your own requirements - discuss this with the installer. The rest of the system is hidden from view. On some types of vehicle, an additional transducer may have to be fitted.
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Joy was palpable in the air at the 6th Young Farmers Conference, as Wendell Berry came to Stone Barns Center the first week in December to address the annual gathering of beginning farmers. Called at times the "prophet of rural America" and the "modern-day Thoreau," Berry—poet, farmer, author and activist—has been writing about farming and our relationship to the land for more than four decades. In the process, he has influenced two generations of Americans to care for the land and take up farming, and many of them were present. To witness the meeting and mutual admiration between 20-something-year-old beginning farmers and 79-year-old esteemed teacher was nothing short of remarkable, and very moving. "Magical" and "life-affirming" were just some of the words farmers used to describe Berry's presence among them.
The stone Hay Loft at Stone Barns was packed floorboard to rafter on Thursday night for Berry's keynote conversation with his daughter, Mary Berry. In his introduction, Stone Barns President Fred Kirschenmann noted that ever since he first met Wendell Berry in the early '80s, Berry has been "a personal mentor." More than anyone else, he said, "Wendell helped me understand what good farming is about."
"Your company in this effort has been invaluable," replied Berry, noting that when he met Kirschenmann, at a time when he said he had few allies, "Fred showed me what's possible." For the past 40 years, Berry and Kirschenmann have been working to reform our relationship to land, farming and food. In 2009, together with their colleague Wes Jackson, President of The Land Institute, they proposed a 50-year farm bill to the Obama administration, a proposal that would lead to systemic change in American agriculture. For the assembled farmers, it was remarkable to see these two important leaders of a movement together in the same room.
"A bunch of young farmers have never been placed in the way you are," said Berry, a 7th-generation farmer from Henry County, Kentucky. "Things are in a bad way," he said, noting slumping public interest in the long-term care of the earth and an industry that has been "let loose on the land. . . our country invaded by corn and beans." Farmers, he said, have been "burdened with a pit of land use"—problems such as fracking, oil and gas pipelines, mountaintop removal mining and other forms of destruction. "It's a terrific responsibility, for you will need to find solutions and set patterns for what comes after."
Berry's advice was spare and direct.
Know the land's limits, what the nature of the place offers you and allows. "Your familiarity with your place is money in the bank," he said. "It's wonderful to have nature work for you, and she works for minimum wage."
Build community. Work with your neighbors. "The neighborly exchange of work in communities is an intangible. . . .Good farmers draw on intangibles." It's another form of capital, he said.
Practice thrift. Hunt and gather as a pleasure. "Be satisfied with things you've already got. . . .You may live all your lives on the edges of a bad economy."
Fielding questions from farmers, Berry was asked if it's possible to form a deep connection to land and place if you weren't born there; if you didn't grow up on a farm, such as is the case with many of today's beginning farmers. Yes, he said, it is possible. But you must "practice patience as a virtue. Accept your own ignorance and mistakes as a curriculum." It all depends on "character, strength, ability to suffer." And, he added a bit playfully, yet seriously, "It doesn't hurt to have a job in town," as an insurance policy of sorts. Farming is difficult, a theme that Fred Kirschenmann echoed in his closing remarks the next day.
Mary Berry said that it's important in farming to enjoy yourself and your family as much as you can, for when you're under economic stress, you can suffer. "Don't be zealots: Eat salt, sugar, fry something once in a while"—an admonishment that sparked laughter. "Maybe those not raised on farms can avoid some of the mistakes that we made growing up on farms." A farmer herself, Mary recently founded The Berry Center to archive and preserve her father's and family's writings. It also works to foster sound land use, farm policy, farmer education, urban education about farming and local food infrastructure.
"You won't become familiar with a place by being frantic all the time," said Wendell Berry. "Learn by looking at it, watching it. Going somewhere and sitting down is a country pleasure." Both he and Mary talked about the loss of simple country pleasures in today's world—pleasures like fishing and swimming in a river, resting on Sunday and stopping to observe animals in the woods, which, as Mary said, are "free to us in the places we're lucky enough to get to know."
After having the opportunity to talk to Wendell Berry in conversation with some Stone Barns staff, Zach Wolf, a 31-year-old farmer, said, "That was the best hour of my life." He told Berry that he got into farming in large part because of Berry's writings. Craig Haney, the 48-year-old Livestock Director at Stone Barns, was also present and said the same thing. Berry's influence runs deep in this crowd.
In the introduction to Berry's 2009 book, Bringing It to the Table, the journalist Michael Pollan wrote: "This indispensable voice is still out there addressing us in our time of need, and remains as bracing as ever." And so it was at the National Young Farmers Conference.
We remain in a time of need—and we need Wendell Berry's guiding words and example more than ever.
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Nature's bounty for all to see is gathered in the Church
Flowers in many colours, potatoes in the porch,
Sheaves of golden wheat are placed around the altar and the font
Displaying God's creation for we will never be in want.
Nature's bounty for all to see no longer in bombed out Church
There are no flowers, there is no colour, nor vegetables in the porch,
Sheaves of golden corn have gone in the scorched earth policy
This is not God's creation but man's disharmony.
There is sufficient food for all if we only shared it out
Where there's bare earth seeds can be sown and soon will start to sprout,
War must cease that peace may come and all the world set free,
With God guiding all the nations we can live in harmony.
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The Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, an event that occurs every two years, reunites a great variety of car enthusiasts and collectors in the Principality. It provides racing events for cars as early as the 1930s, all the way up to the 1980s with everything from Formula 1 to sports cars participating in different categories, all vying for the top spot.
In conjunction with this event, there were two significant auctions taking place, by Bonhams and RM Sotheby's.
The Bonhams auction was hosted at the incredibly scenic location of Villa La Vigie, located at the Eastern edge of Monaco. The mansion, built in 1902 by Sir William Ingram, possesses breathtaking views of Monaco and the auction hosted Monegasque royalty as well as ex-Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone and everyone in between. As the warm sunset on this spectacular location and the eclectic array of cars, the bidding began in the cooler evening with a buzzing atmosphere brewing in the tent.
The early No Reserve lots got bidding underway with most reaching prices around their lower estimates. A 1970 Fiat 500 Beach car in baby blue (lot 101) being the greatest performer having reached a hammer price of €30 000.
The no reserve status continued with a grey BMW 2002 Turbo (lot 107) doing well, reaching a price of €88 000 (est. between €80 000 and €120 000) while the 1968 BMW 2000 CS Coupé (lot 104) proved to be a bargain, hammering down at €18 000, its lower estimate being €35 000. The disappointment for the brand continued as its iconic 80s supercar, the 1M, one of 453 built and finished in orange, failed to sell, bidding started at 420 and could only manage 460.
Various Porsches were under the hammer throughout the weekend, featuring in all auctions. Lot 115 was a matching number and highly original 1973 Porsche 2.7 RS Touring with a sought-after factory sunroof, finished in white with black Carrera detailing, offered without reserve. The bidding commenced at €300 000 and was fiercely competed for within the room; however the enthusiasm soon dissipated, as the car made €500 000, probably partly due to the fact the car had covered 248 000 kilometres. Its subsequent lot (116) was a 1992 Porsche 964 Carrera RS, finished in a rare combination of Rubystone Red with purple inserts in the seats. The car's relatively mild mileage, good condition and no reserve appeal meant it achieved a very respectable hammer price of €200 000. A much more modern equivalent of this was lot number 142, a 2011 Porsche 911 (997) GT3RS 4.0 litre coupe. This car was delivered new in France, subsequently being registered in the UK. A well optioned, white example, the bidding commenced at €280 000 and stopped at €320 000, short of its low estimate of 380 000.
The sale covered the market quite well, also including several pre-war gems. The first of which was a 1931 Bentley 8-litre tourer (lot 123), one of 80 surviving examples, bodied as a 2 door, 4 seater tourer. Unfortunately, the room's pricing expectations did not much that of the owner's as bidding ceased at €600 000, shy of its low estimation of €800 000. The car is believed to have been sold after the auction. Lot 134 was a 1950 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet, beautifully finished in silver over a light blue interior with a dark blue canvas hood, hammering out at €260 000.
Mercedes and Ferrari hit low estimates
Mercedes Benz was represented by two silver roadsters. Its star of the show was a 1957 300 SL Roadster (lot 128) with matching numbers chassis, engine and transmission, looking impeccable after having had a thorough restoration in 2011. Its great condition and provenance meant it sold above its low estimate at a hammer price of €1 060 000. The next lot was a 1967 280 SL Pagoda which was one of the first 100 to be delivered and was used as a test and show car. This example had recently had a full body off restoration by marque specialists and the gavel went down at its low estimate of €200 000.
Ferrari provided some headline acts over the auction weekend but Bonhams' 1953 Ferrari 625 TF Two-Seat Spider (lot 137) did not live up to its high expectation. The factory competition car saw bidding start at €2.8 million and it quickly petered out at €3.4 million, while its low estimate was at a much greater €4.5 million. The previous lot was a very desirable 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 Berlinetta Boxer. The example presented very well in its factory colour combination of "Grigio Ferro" over red leather interior with black inserts. The car that was gifted by Enzo himself to Peter Schetty sold at a hammer price of €290 000, just surpassing its low estimate. A 2002 Ferrari 575M coupe finished in a similar colour combination, with a manual gearbox and only 1800 kilometres on the clock failed to sell as the bidding in the room could only get up to €180 000 from its €140 000 starting point, shy of its €240 000 low estimate.
One of most talked about lots of the sale was number 132, a 1955 Jaguar XK 140 SE with an original C Type racing engine and a body styled by Giovanni Michelotti, in need of a restoration. The unusual lot had some interested because it had a racing engine and others because it was such a unique project yet to be completed. This interest certainly manifested itself in the room as at least 5 different bidders entered the race to buy it. The no reserve lot soared past its estimate of between €20 000 and €50 000 and hit a scarcely believable €310 000.
Formula 1 cars prove popular
The crown jewel of the auction was the 1993 McLaren-Cosworth Ford MP4/8A Formula 1 (lot 119) single seater that Ayrton Senna drove to his 6th and last victory at Monaco. Besides that significant history, the car is in running condition and possesses the very same engine and gearbox which propelled him to that race win, something very rare for a race car. The room was a hive of activity when this lot came up and bidding quickly jumped from 2 to 3 million euros. The momentum gradually slowed as every bid seemed to be a bigger and bigger hurdle. The gavel came to rest when the price hit an eye watering €3.65 million, the ultimate owner of which is rumoured to be none other than Bernie Ecclestone.
Ayrton Senna had a second race car come up for auction, one with a very different but arguably greater significance for his Formula 1 career. His 1984 Toleman-Hart TG184 (lot 124) which he used to finish 2nd that year in Monaco in treacherous condition show cased his talents as a driver and kick started his reputation for his wet weather mastery. This example had bidding start at €400 000 and it continued all the way to reach €1.4 million; eclipsing its high estimate of €1 million.
The last of the trio of F1 cars had to be a Ferrari race car was also up for auction on this faithful Friday evening. As dusk turned to dark, a 1987 Ferrari F1/87 (lot 135) that was campaigned by Michele Alboreto. This car was one of the last to be commissioned under Enzo himself and comes from the era of the turbocharged V6 monsters, churning well beyond 1000 horsepower's and driven through a 6 speed manual gearbox. The bidding for this car was slightly more subdued than for the two previous Formula 1 cars and bidding reached €580 000.
Overall, this auction proved successful for Bonhams as the excited atmosphere in the tent lead to most cars finding new homes at prices which hovered around the low estimate. The fact that quite a few of the cars were without reserve certainly helped the sale through rate but, nonetheless, the market seems to be paying a premium for rare, good quality and low mileage examples.
The RM Sotheby's auction took place on the Saturday 12th of May, on a slightly cooler and clouded afternoon. The car enthusiasts and potential bidders flocked to the modern super-structure of the Grimaldi Forum as the airy auction room was filled with a diverse pallet of machinery for sale.
Bidding commenced to a great start as a concourse condition 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (lot 114) flew past its estimates (€90 000-€120 000) and reached €290 000 at the hammer. The light blue example, with its original engine, certainly raised some eyebrows with that sale figure.
The bidding in the room was also strong for one of the most iconic cars of the British motoring industry, the Jaguar E-type. Lot 133 was a recently restored example with matching numbers, originally delivered to the US, reaching its higher estimate of €200 000.
Lots 139-142 featured a diverse mix of Porsche 911s. The first of which was a rare 996 Turbo S which was optimistically estimated at between €150 000 and €200 000. Despite its unique colour of "Gelbe Orange" and its high spec, the car's momemtum could only take it to €110 000. A similar fate awaited an earlier produced Porsche Turbo, in Group B spec (lot 140), which saw its price reach only €135 000. The star of this collection was an extremely highly specced and low mileage 1973 2.7 RS Lightweight (lot 141) ordered new by a Finnish Rally driver. This car failed to produce as the bidding war between phone bidders and members of the audience ended at €1.1 million, well shy of its low estimate of €1.4 million. The poor performance for Porsches continued as a 1969 Porsche 911 2.2S, used for testing and development only managed €180 000, even though its matching numbers engine and chassis had recently been restored by marque specialists.
Mixed results for Ferrari
Ferraris featured heavily in this auction as all eras of the marque's prestigious history had representation. Results were mixed throughout for the most prestigious of collecting brands. Interestingly, both highly original examples of the Ferrari 265 GT4 BB (lot 121), the most desirable of Berlinetta Boxers, and the Ferrari Dino 246 GT, once owned by F1 driver Rene Arnoux, just eked out sale status, performing just shy of their lower estimates.
The modern Ferrari supercars of the 2nd millennia were on show at the auction with mid-engined V8s and front engined V12 cars for sale. The earliest mid-engined car to come up on the block was a 2003 Ferrari Challenge Stradale (lot 149), formerly owned by Jean Todt. This car's discreet silver over black specification did not help it to sell as the hammer passed at €160 000 (estimated between €190 000 – €210 000). The young brother to this car, the 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia (lot 123), also in silver over black, with only 2000 km on the clock only managed to reach €175 000 (estimated between €200 000 – €240 000).
The front-engined V12s of this era did better with lot 184, a 2011 599 GTO in a metallic black with an interior inspired by Hermes leather hitting its low estimate of €600 000. Meanwhile, a stellar 2006 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (lot 158) performed well in excess of its high estimate, as competition in the room was fierce for this example, with bidding beginning at €400 000 and ceasing when the hammer went down on the price of €760 000 (est. €550 000 – 650 000). The price achieved was due to its single ownership history, low mileage and great condition.
There were two more surprising results from the Ferrari cars as a 1974 Ferrari Daytona, with the desirable plexi-glass covered headlamps and factory air-conditioning, did not meet its expected low estimate of €550 000, only being able to make €490 000. A 1984 Ferrari 512 BBi with less than 11 750 miles from new was sold without reserve and the gavel descended on the highest bid of €160 000, €65 000 shy of its lower estimate.
275 GTB sets the room abuzz
The stars of the auction were also dominated by Ferraris as the highest selling car was a light blue over tan interiored 275 GTB (lot 160) restored to concourse condition by marque specialists. This example had the room buzzing as bidding for the car commenced at €1.1 million and two individuals competed until the final price of €1.85 million. The other good performer in the high stratosphere of classic Ferraris was a 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series II, the 172nd of 200 ever produced, with its matching engine and gearbox. The bidding for this car began at €800 000 and seemed to have lost momentum at €1.2 million but a second lease of life took it up to €1.5 million, well above its lower estimate. The most anticipated lot, and highlight of the auction, was a 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione in "Tour de France" body style. This car has period competition history, with its highest finish of 2nd at the 1958 Grand Prix of Spa-Francochamps. Despite being Ferrari Classiche certified and matching numbers, the car did not meet or surpass its lower estimate of €7 million, the gavel ending the bidding at €6.2 million.
The limited production modern supercars performed well at the auction too with a 2015 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse (lot 148) reaching just above its higher estimate of €1.5 million (est 1.2-1.5 million), despite being of US origin. A brand new RUF CTR3 Clubsport, fresh from this year's Geneva Motorshow, also exceeded expectation with a hammer price of €980 000.
Stunning cars brought mixed results
Overall, both auctions experienced good sales over the Historique Grand Prix weekend, with the divide between the good and the exceptional automobiles there to be seen.
Some potential trends in the market were evident as totally original cars did not perform as expected. High end modern performance cars produced in relatively high quantities did not sell well but the highly limited examples did better than predicted. Porsche's incredible performance over the last 2 years or so was not evident at these auctions, with even the most desirable of examples not selling. The most sought after manufacturer, Ferrari, saw its mediocre examples experience some disappointing results. On the other hand, the blue chips of the brand in the most expensive bracket sold well, except for the star of the RM Sotheby's auction.
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