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It's easy to be overcome by the sensual beauty of brightly coloured flowers, or relax in the shade of dense, lush leaves, but it's in the roots where magic and mystery happen and the alchemy of life occurs, transmuting one life sustaining substance into another. Unless we make the effort to observe what goes on beneath the soil, all these processes go unwitnessed by most.
But roots have important and fascinating stories to tell. Their shape and structure is complex and immense. Like icebergs, there is often much more below the surface than would appear by looking at what grows above. The nutrients that roots absorb are relatively fixed and immobile, therefore roots will frequently extend out in branching patterns to expose as much of their surface area to the soil as possible. Some long lived trees have roots that reach down to 100ft deep or more. If you were to take the total surface area of the roots of some plants, including the root hairs, and stretch them out in straight line, the distance covered would reach thousands of miles long!
Let's take a look at what is going on underground.
Functions of roots:
- anchor and support plant in soil
- absorb water and minerals
- conduct water and nutrients to stem to be transported to rest of plant
- receptacles for food storage
- responsible for vegetative reproduction
1. derived from primary or seed root
- first root that comes out of seed typical of dicots
- ex. tap roots: main root from which smaller branches arise, thick and fleshy, store carbohydrates (starch, inulin) as food
- ex. fibrous roots immediately divide into cluster of approx. equal thickness, can be swollen, fleshy, tuberous i.e. day lily
2. roots that are derived from some other way- adventitious roots
- ability to sprout roots from parts of plant that are not actual roots (ex. layering)
- roots that originate from stem, leaves, old woody roots, branches or root that develops from old root organs
- typical of monocots
- types of underground stems:
tubers: swollen tips of stems, connected to parent by thin roots
corm: enlarged base of stem, orientated vertically in soil
bulb: thickened leaves, called scales forming a storage organ
The root-rhizome structure
Typical of forest plants, this root structure consists of the rhizome, which is the horizontal,underground storage chamber, from which feeder roots grow in a hairlike mass. Examples of this include goldenseal, Solomon's seal, blue and black cohosh and bloodroot.
Not all roots exist below ground. Aerial roots, aerating roots and prop or stilt roots are examples of roots that grow above ground. Some plants are parasitic and their roots adhere to the host.
Roots also develop amazing, mutually beneficial associations with soil bacteria and mycorrhizae (fungi that colonises the host plant's roots). In mycorrhizal associations, the fungus absorbs nutrients from the soil and releases them to the plant cells, as well as extending the root's reach. Fungi in turn receive certain enzymes that they require to break down and use lignin and cellulose. These mutually beneficial relationships are of such importance that some plants are so dependent on the presence of mycorrhizae in the soil, that the absence of the fungi impedes the plant's ability to survive.
Harvesting Wild Edible and Medicinal RootsYou don't have to look too far outside your backdoor before running into a wild edible or medicinal root. Dandelion, burdock, chicory, yellow dock, evening primrose, Queen Anne's Lace, elecampane, nettle, day lily... I have harvested the roots of all these plants within a short bike ride from my home. Many of these plants are weedy, nonnative and even invasive and can be harvested without too much concern for damaging plant populations. However you still need to take into account the plant's ability to reproduce and grow well.
Familiarise yourself with the plants in your region that are rare, endangered or at-risk and harvest with great care or avoid altogether. Many spring ephemeral, forest plants fall into this category (ramps, spring beauties, blue cohosh...), as they grow very slowly and only for the short period of time in early spring before the trees leaf out.
Remember, when you harvest a root, you are taking the life of that plant. Learn which plants can regenerate from the root crown (the top of the root, from which the stem arises) or rhizome and replant these whenever possible, as appropriate.
Michigan herbalist jim mcdonald describes an excellent technique for harvesting the roots of Solomon's seal without killing the plant:
"Find a plant and trace down the stem till you feel the root in the soil. Very often the roots are quite close to the surface, and if this is the case, and there's not a lot of clay to deal with, you can harvest with your fingers if not, hope you've got a small trowel... The front of the root will have the bud of the next year's growth, while the back can reach upwards of a foot behind the stem. Trace back two to three inches from the stem and sever the rear portion of the rhizome with a knife or trowel (or break it with your fingers), and pull that portion up from the ground. I find that if I run a finger underneath the roots as I'm pulling it up, I can collect it more effectively. It will be a creamy white color, and appear to have knobby knuckles indicating the previous year's stalks (I've collected plants over 13 years old). Because the growing portion of the plant is never removed from the ground, plants harvested in this manner show no signs of impact or distress, and will continue to grow unimpeded by harvesting. Very often, new shoots will grow from where the root was cut, which means more above ground plants, more flowers, more berries, and so more seeds. Also, any pieces of the back of the root that break off will likely, as well, continue to grow into new plants. Collected in this manner, you'll have more plants growing where you harvest than were there when you started, and that is indeed a good feeling."
Most roots are harvested in the early spring, ideally before the plant begins putting out too much new growth, or in the late fall after a couple of frosts (there are some exceptions to this). Roots are storage chambers for nutrients the plants require and these nutrients are at their highest amount when the plant is dormant and drawing little energy from the root. The roots of biennial plants, (those that take two years to complete their life cycle) should be harvested in the fall of the first year after the plant has spent its growing months drawing and storing energy in its roots, or the spring of the second year before the plant takes all that stored energy and puts it into
flowering and going to seed.
As with all wildcrafting, avoid harvesting in contaminated areas and know that roots will often contain the greatest concentration of heavy metals and other pollutants.
Roots can be preserved, prepared and enjoyed in any number of ways. I love roasting dandelion and chicory roots for a coffee substitute. I add the dried roots of Queen Anne's Lace and evening primrose to my winter stews. Fresh burdock gets thrown into my long simmering bone broths. Elecampane is decocted and made into a syrup for coughs. I tincture yellow dock roots to support the liver, aid digestion and stimulate the bowels. I love working with roots!
What are some of your favourite roots and ways to use them?
Wild Roots: A Forager's Guide to Edible and Medicinal Roots, Tubers, Corms andRhizomes of North America, Doug Elliott
Plant Form: An Illustrated Guide to Flowering Plant Morphology, New Edition, Adrian D. Bell with Alan Bryan
Solomon's Seal, jim mcdonald
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text: Sometimes on a wedding day, it's not just the moment staring you right in the face that is worth capturing, sometimes it is the moments that are happening in and around you, behind you and even the things outside of what you are seeing through the camera that can tell the story of the day. While I was out on the balcony photographing Tamara and her gorgeous bridesmaids, her brother and girlfriend where in the adjoining room snapping away on their phones and pulling silly faces. I am so glad that I was paying attention to the reactions in front of me that I was able to turn around and capture these priceless photographs.

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You may not have heard the name Shirley Paden, but if you're a knitter, you've certainly seen her work in all of the major knitting publications. She is a master of design and construction, and her patterns are meticulously written.
I first met Shirley in 2002. She was teaching a 6-part knitwear design class at a small studio in midtown Manhattan. Each part of the class was 4 hours. It was a huge investment of time each Saturday. I'd been knitting for about 15 years (off and on) at that point, and although I'd always been interested in art and design, I had no formal training. My expectations were to come away with some tips and tricks to adjust a pattern already written.
Shirley gave me so much more!
In that first class, I was able to get a grasp of knitwear construction, shaping, design elements, schematics and pattern writing. She pushed us all to believe that we could actually build a garment from start to finish and document it in such a way that others could replicate it. She was there to encourage, field lots and lots of questions, correct mistaken thinking and explain and re-explain. She did this both within the time of our class and outside of class on her own time. Ambitiously, with Shirley cheerleading me along the way, I designed and knit a knee-length pleated coat with shawl collar in a beautiful stitch pattern. I finished in those six weeks and it was a wonderful experience. It gave me the confidence to start designing on my own.
I took other classes with her… Advanced Design & Construction, Finishing, Lace…., and Shirley went on to become a dear friend and mentor. She's still pushing, guiding and giving her best advice to me when it comes to design and the knitting industry. I feel like her presence in my life, both personally and professionally, has been a true blessing. She's gone on to teach at many venues, including Vogue Knitting and Interweave's Knitting Lab and in yarn shops and workshops across the US and in Europe.
So when last year, Craftsy asked Shirley to develop her design course into a "virtual class," I was thrilled for her. The good news is that Shirley's methods and ideas on knitwear design could finally be accessible to anyone, anywhere.
The Craftsy class, called Handknit Garment Design, is 12 lessons long and Shirley will guide you through the entire design process from selecting the right yarn through measurements and swatching. She'll then cover the shaping involved in each part of your garment (body, sleeves, neckline). In the end, you'll have a beautiful garment designed by YOU. The wonderful thing about Craftsy is that it allows you the opportunity to watch the videos repeatedly and interact with both the teacher and students in the class. I highly recommend both the course and the Craftsy platform.
Thanks, Shirley!


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Living with HIV presents challenges, no matter what your age. But older Americans with HIV may face different issues than their younger counterparts, including greater social isolation and the lack of a strong, local support system.
Older individuals may also face different stigmas when disclosing their status to partners, family, or friends.
World AIDS Day is Sunday, Dec. 1. Since 1988, this day has been dedicated to raising awareness of the pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. Today People are living longer and landmark advancements have bought the fight against HIV/AIDS to a point for achieving an AIDS free generation.
We now have the tools to dramatically drive down the rate of new HIV infections, allowing the United States and the global health community to take concrete steps towards ending the HIV epidemic.
To commemorate World AIDS Day, "The Bay Area State of Emergency Coalition" (BASE) is holding a free event on Sunday, Dec.1 at 4 p.m. at The City of Refuge UCC Church (new location: 8400 Enterprise Drive in Oakland
Through the years the face of HIV/AIDS has become the plight of racially and economically marginalized people. While the numbers of African Americans diagnosed with AIDS has decreased over the past decade, African Americans continue to suffer from the disease disproportionally.
How do we, as a global community, get to zero? Whether it's zero AIDS-related deaths, zero new infections or zero stigma, any progress is going to start with knowledge. The 2013 theme for World AIDS Day is "Shared Responsibility: Strengthening Results for an AIDS-Free Generation."
A majority of people who are HIV positive do not know they have the disease. Most often people learn of their status after they have had the disease for a while. Early intervention can help preserve health.
Sunday the Coalition will honor 40 people who live with HIV who are 50 years or older, acknowledging them with courage awards for what it takes to meet the challenge of aging with HIV. Come enjoy light refreshments, a desert bar, music, prayer and reflections.


text: Share Beaches, sports and bars make up Miami's most well known attractions, but many visitors aren't aware of what lies in our backyard – the Redland. Miami's countryside is a historic and plentiful agricultural hub, filled with off-the-beaten-path activities and rare sights. While you may not be cover all of Miami's natural wonders in one day, the following highlights will jumpstart your journey through the Redland. A Monkey Sanctuary Monkey Jungle is nature's ultimate role reversal, as humans traverse through a wire tunnel, enveloped by exotic monkeys of all shapes, sizes and species. Originally created in 1933 as a free-ranging monkey colony for research, the 30-acre biopark still holds true to its mantra: "Where humans are caged, and monkeys run wild!" With over 25 species of primates, hailing from South America, Asia and Africa, Monkey Jungle is an enlightening and entertaining venue where you can interact with these intelligent creatures like never before. Visitors are afforded the opportunity to feed the primates raisins in small dishes, suspended from the tunnel ceiling, and marvel as monkeys retrieve the treats with amazing dexterity and coordination. Educational presentations, directed by expert guides, will make you laugh and cry as you're blown a kiss from an orangutan and reminded how endangered these apes are around the world. In 1994, archaeologists unearthed 10,000-year-old human teeth, bones and sabre tooth tiger fossils in a sinkhole on the premises, making it one of the largest archeological discoveries in South Florida. There's plenty of primate paraphernalia to go around in the gift shop, so save room in your suitcase for monkey lamps, ape apparel and cuddly monkey friends. Monkey Jungle is an ideal activity for kids and scientifically stimulating for more sophisticated patrons, making it a killer kick-off to your excursion on the Redland Tropical Trail. An Agricultural Oasis Next up is Knaus Berry Farm: Homestead's haven for the freshest baked goods, and locally grown fruits and veggies. A legacy started over 50 years ago, Knaus is still known for their gooey cinnamon rolls, creamy milkshakes, pepper preserves, crisp produce and more succulent snacks. If your timing is right, you may be able to pick your own strawberries and tomatoes straight from the farm. But if you're planning to make a purchase, be sure to bring some green to this cash-only shack. Burr's Berry Farm is another must-stop for insanely fresh strawberry milkshakes. This farm has been family owned and operated since 1965. Other items for purchase (which may or may not make it home before getting devoured) include chocolate-dipped strawberries, homemade jams, ice cream, freshly steamed hot dogs and fresh produce. Robert Burr, one of the Burr descendants and a local historian, has created a helpful online guide to the Redland's many wonderful attractions. The Redland Riot Road Rallye is an easy to follow, self-guided automobile tour of all of the Redland's attractions. Robert is Here is a must stop on the Redland Tropical Trail. At this family owned fruit stand, you'll discover the juiciest bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables, mouth-watering marinades and dry rubs, sauces, salsas, spreads, honeys, hot sauces, nuts, chutneys, jellies and jams, mustards and milk shakes. Anyone who loves cooking will flip when they see the culinary innovations Robert brings to life with his irresistible products. The quirky name "Robert is Here" was a marketing tactic created by Robert's father, who instructed him to sell the family crop of cucumbers when he was six-years-old on the same corner where the shop stands today. What started as a chore for a young boy in 1959 has blossomed into a booming business as seen on NBC's Today Show, World News Tonight and on media outlets across the globe. It's easy to get lost in Robert's tropical wonderland of fruits and fixings and nearly impossible to leave empty-handed. There's even a petting zoo for the kids while you complete the grocery-shopping trip of a lifetime. No Redland ourney is complete without a detour to Robert is Here! Exotic Plants, Fruits and Flowers You may never find jackfruit, sapote or cas in your local produce isle; that's why the Fruit and Spice Park lends to a truly unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience. This 37-acre park bears fruit from Asia, Africa, Australia, Central and South America and allows visitors to taste their way through the exotic groves. However, picking is forbidden so you may only indulge in fallen fruits -- if you can identify the fruit as an edible variety. The park does have guided tours throughout the day, but a less-involved visit to the gift shop may prove just as fruitful. The store provides samples of several remarkably rare fruits, ranging from super sour to sweet and slimy. The Fruit and Spice Park is also home to enriching festivals throughout the year like the Redland Heritage Festival, the Annual Asian Cultural Festival and the Blues, Brews and Barbeque Festival. Plan your trip accordingly and you've got a ripe recipe for a broadening of your cultural horizons and an awakening of your tropical taste buds. Orchid fanatics, amateur gardeners and nature lovers alike will all find something to rave about at RF Orchids. Prestigious is an understatement when describing this 40-year-old purveyor of exotic orchids and winner of more than 900 orchid awards. It's free to enter the serene garden, where visitors can browse the extensive nursery of vibrant Vandas and thriving hybrids. The knowledgeable staff is available for guided garden tours and to answer any questions from novice orchid cultivators. RF Orchids is not only an environment for orchid lovers to plug into a celebrated orchid community, but also a place to purchase plants from their vast catalogue of orchid varieties. A Tropical Fruit Winery The owners of Schnebly Redland's Winery set out to create an adult oasis and their mission has clearly been accomplished. Prepare to be stunned when you first set foot inside Schnebly's Polynesian paradise and even more so once you taste their wines, made only from tropical fruits. Peter and Denisse Schnebly first ventured into agriculture with their produce and packing company Fresh King. After experimenting with fruit fermentation in their garage, word of their tasty tropical wine spread throughout the neighborhood and a winery was born. Each lychee, guava, carambola, coconut and avocado is grown to perfection and hand picked for the fermentation process. Try all the flavors in their tasting room, then head outside to explore their edenic escape. Schnebly's has recently added beer to their menu, also brewed with South Florida's best tropical fruits. If looking to party, visit Schnebly's on a Friday or Saturday night for a packed house, live music and, of course, plenty of wine. A Schnebly's wine tasting is a must for a big kid's day out in the Redlands. An Eco-Chic Bed and Breakfast Bohemian adventurers need look no further than Gabriele Marewski's Paradise Farms. A sprawling a five-acre organic sanctuary awaits day-trippers or those looking for a place to lay their head in an eco-chic bed and breakfast. For around $80 to $100 per night, guests come to commune in nature's purest state. Marewski's farm and spiritual retreat is highly revered and her produce in high demand, as South Florida's hottest chefs cook with her fruits and veggies. Those same chefs annually gather at Marewski's farm to prepare a monthly series of five-course meals, aptly called "Dinner in Paradise." The philanthropic series kicks off each December and invites patrons to dine under the stars with eats served up by Miami's most talented hands, like chef Michael Schwartz (owner of Michael's Genuine Food and Drink). Marewski started Dinner in Paradise in 2005 to aid farmers stricken by Hurricane Katrina. It now continues each year from December to April with all proceeds directly benefiting local non-profits.


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YO ZEN is a design studio based in Oulu, Finland. Currently YO ZEN is working on projects such as jewelry and graphic design as well as interior design products. Our concept is to design objects that are cool right now but are so carefully designed that they feel relevant even 50 years from now.
Whooper swan, the national bird of Finland, has a special place in our hearts. In the winter of 2010 we fed and took care of an injured swan to help him survive the cold winter that reached the temperatures of -30 C degrees. In the spring the nestling named as Jens grew stronger, flew away and left a mark to all of us who followed his journey. After that winter we formed our duo, YO ZEN Design.
Phonetically YO ZEN (joutsen) sounds like the Finnish word for swan, joutsen.
YO reflects our hip and cool ambitions and ZEN the calmness and effortlessness of our products. Through YO ZEN we want to share our passion for design – create and sell products that we ourselves would want to buy. Products are meant to be fun, just as the design process is for us. We're just best friends having a good time!
Besides being friends who go to gigs, travel the world and laugh to anything, we have worked together as architects for several years. During those years we have come to know each other well and found a shared passion for design. Although we love architecture, we decided to add fashion and smaller scale design to the mix.
We keep the production local here in Finland to control and ensure the high quality of our products. Nevertheless, we want our designs to be spread all over the world. We want the products to be reachable whether you live in remote locations in the middle of nowhere or in the most exclusive high-fashion urban centers.
YO ZEN jewelry, womens clothing, dresses and leggins Tampere, Jyväskylä and Webshop Onemanband OMB


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Two Rays Of SunshineThursday, January 31st, 2008
It is cold here. I had no power yesterday (AND got out of work early because of the weather making people cancel), it was seriously cold in my house, the dogs and I had to cuddle up to stay warm. So…
First: this is all over the place, but seriously…how can you not love the isolated vocal track from "Running With The Devil", woo YEAH! (link goes directly to mp3, original Beware of the Blog entry here).
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Succulent pots are big. I mean, this guy is actually quite little - but succulent pots are BIG! Modern flower pots are all the rage on both sides of The Pond and Noel is the perfect little fella' to get your collection growing. People are starting to get real creative with their succulent gardens - have a look at our Noch figurine range too, these tiny folk really makes things funky!
As succulent pots go, Noel is a fun and unusually shaped container for a single succulent. It is just the right height to nestle a 2.5" succulent, or a medium sized air plant - we're huge fans of both and trust us, they look equally as good! The white color choice was designed to give maximum exposure to whatever you create. Modern flower pots are only going to get more popular, so beat the trend and get yourself involved with our increasing range. Noel looks simple, but he's super effective on your window ledge, on your desk or soaking up the steam in your bathroom!
Noel is 3.5" diameter and 4" tall.
Plants We Love in this Planter: Live Moss, Echeveria, Crassula, Caput Medusae air plant, Veluntina Air Plant
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Introduction to polypropylene wheels
To view technical information and datasheets on our range of polypropylene wheels please click here
TEP Technica stocks a wide range of thermoplastic polypropylene wheels and castors. You can buy polypropylene wheels as wheels only or as complete assemblies from our castor shop. Polypropylene is a very good material to be used as the tread and/or hub centre. Wheels and wheel centres made of polypropylene are fracture resistant, vibration and noise dampening, high load capacity and low cost when compared to similar materials.
Polypropylene wheels are resistant to various greases and oils and suitable for applications with a temperature range of -20°C to +60°C. Polypropylene wheels are typically less expensive than nylon wheels and only have marginally less superior characteristics. Keywords: polypropylene wheels, polypropylene load wheels, polypropylene drive wheels.
Key benefits of our polypropylene wheels
- High load capacity
- Non-marking tread
- Non-staining tread surface
- High abrasion resistance
- Good damping of impacts and vibrations
- Low rolling resistance
- Good elasticity
Vulkollan® is a registered trademark of Bayer AG and is manufactured in accordance with their specification and requirements.
TEP Technica Ltd reserves the right to change the design or specification of the products shown on this web site without prior notification. Every care has been taken to ensure that the details of specifications, technical data, load capacities, dimensions, tables etc., are accurate. However, no liability can be accepted for any error nor the consequences arising from such errors.
Please note that due to the nature of some compounds and changes in manufacturing dyes the colour may not always look exactly as it does in the picture. This should have no bearing on the wheels performance.
Technical drawings and accurate tolerances are provided upon request. Our technical sales team are available Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm to answer your questions.


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MERCHANT, Patrick H., 1624 Seventh, Railroad; Mrs. Ida, Junabelle.
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MARYSVILLE MACHINE WORKS, Machine shop; State at Grove; Ray Gifford.
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Margaret L. Blomgren was born on May 31, 1905 in Grant County, Wisc. to Henry and Lena (Demuth) Houselog. When she was five years old the family moved to a farm near Hatfield where she attended school for eight years and then attended Pipestone High School and also one year of normal training at Pipestone. Margaret taught school for six years east of Hatfield and later substituted at Elkton. On June 16, 1930, she married Clarence Blomgren at Woodstock and they lived on a farm near Pipestone until 1937 when they moved to a farm northeast of Elkton. Clarence preceded her in death on March 15, 1970 and she moved into Elkton in December 1970. She entered Riverview Manor in October of 1994.
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Starting with news of war resistance. Colleen Henry (WISN, Milwaukee) speaks with two war resisters who have gone to Canada -- Corey Glass and Dean Walcott. Walcott self-checked out and went to Canada at the end of last year. He served two tours in Iraq and was stationed in Germany at a hospital in between where he saw the wounded with missin glimbs, skin melted off, and more. Corey Glass joined the National Guard expecting to help out in the United States during national disasters. Instead he was shipped off to Iraq. Glass self-checked out, went underground and then went to Canada. As October started last year, Corey Glass, Justin Colby, Ryan Johnson and other war resisters in Canada were considering returning to US as a result of the way Darrell Anderson's discharge was resolved. However, once the military attempted to screw over Kyle Snyder, that changed. Glass told Brett Barrouqere (AP) at the start of November, "After what they did to him, I don't see anybody going back." In September of last year, Glass stated, "I knew the war was wrong before I went, but I was going to fulfil my end of the bargain, right or wrong and eventually my conscience just caught up with me. . . I felt horrible for being a part of it. If I could apologise to those people [Iraqis], every single on, I would." Though Dean Walcott has not yet appeared before Canada's Immigration and Refugee "Board," Corey Glass appeared before it March 30th of this year.
Dean Walcott tells Colleen Henry that Germany was the turning point for him: "Basically our job there was to make sure the injured and dying Marines were made as comfortable as possible. . . . People were coming in missing legs, missing arms. They had to be put on feeding tubes, they weren't able to breathe without help of a machine. At this time, I was dealing with a lot of emotional problems. I was pretty messed up from dealing with work at the hospital. It was a rewarding job, but it was very, very difficult. So I'd asked to be put somewhere that was non-deployable, so I could get mental help, which the command graciously decided not to let me do. There was a lot of times that families would come to visit them in the hospital and see their dead or dying son or daughter, and (they) would yell at us and would hit us. It was misdirected anger, but to my way of thinking, it was understandable."
Jeffry House, their attorney and also Joshua Key's attorney, among others, observes, "Obviously there's a kind of courage in going to Iraq, even when you think it's wrong, and killing people, even when you think it's wrong. I think there's also courage in standing up and saying, 'No, I can't do that, and I'm willing to make some serious decisions." And Corey Glass tells Henry, "Staying there is, you're fleeing what you believe in, right? You're fleeing your belief in murder and all these other things, you're just doing it because you're scared of what they're going to do to you. But coming here, you're losing everything. You're fighting them because you're losing your family. You're losing it all."
And still they stand up. And still their numbers grow (sh, not too loudly, you might wake The Nation which has largely slept through the illegal war). Kimberly Rivera arrived in Canada in February with her two children and husband Mario after self-checking out and becoming the first female US war resister to apply for refugee status. Arriving in the United States today is US war resister Agustin Aguayo. Mark St. Clair (Stars and Stripes) reports that Aguayo would be returning to Los Angeles today following his April 18th discharge from military prison but not release from the military. He may not be at the Sacremento event tonight (though he and Helga Aguayo, his wife, may surprise) at 7:00pm, Newman Center, 5900 Newman Court, Sacramento. But he will now be able to take part in the speaking out tour with Camilo Mejia, Pablo Paredes, Robert Zabala and others.
Friday May 11 - Stockton
6pm at the Mexican Community Center, 609 S Lincoln St, Stockton. Featuring Agustin Aguayo.
6pm at the Mexican Community Center, 609 S Lincoln St, Stockton. Featuring Agustin Aguayo.
Saturday May 12 - Monterey
7pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Rd, Carmel. Featuring Agustin Aguayo and Camilo Mejia. Sponsored by Veterans for Peace Chp. 69, Hartnell Students for Peace, Salinas Action League, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and Courage to Resist. More info: Kurt Brux 831-424-6447
7pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Rd, Carmel. Featuring Agustin Aguayo and Camilo Mejia. Sponsored by Veterans for Peace Chp. 69, Hartnell Students for Peace, Salinas Action League, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and Courage to Resist. More info: Kurt Brux 831-424-6447
Sunday May 13 - San Francisco
7pm at the Veterans War Memorial Bldg. (Room 223) , 401 Van Ness St, San Francisco. Featuring Agustin Aguayo, Camilo Mejia and Pablo Paredes. Sponsored by Courage to Resist, Veteran's for Peace Chp. 69 and SF Codepink.
Monday May 14 - Watsonville
7pm at the United Presbyterian Church, 112 E. Beach, Watsonville. Featuring Agustin Aguayo, Camilo Mejia, Pablo Paredes and Robert Zabala. Sponsored by the GI Rights Hotline & Draft Alternatives program of the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV), Santa Cruz Peace Coalition, Watsonville Women's International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF), Watsonville Brown Berets, Courage to Resist and Santa Cruz Veterans for Peace Chp. 11. More info: Bob Fitch 831-722-3311
Tuesday May 15 - Palo Alto
7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church (Fellowship Hall), 1140 Cowper, Palo Alto. Featuring Camilo Mejia. Sponsored by Pennisula Peace and Justice Center. More info: Paul George 650-326-8837
Wednesday May 16 - Eureka
7pm at the Eureka Labor Temple, 840 E St. (@9th), Eureka. Featuring Camilo Mejia. More info: Becky Luening 707-826-9197
Thursday May 17 - Oakland
4pm youth event and 7pm program at the Humanist Hall, 411 28th St, Oakland. Featuring Camilo Mejia, Pablo Paredes and the Alternatives to War through Education (A.W.E.) Youth Action Team. Sponsored by Veteran's for Peace Chp. 69, Courage to Resist, Central Committee for Conscientious Objector's (CCCO) and AWE Youth Action Team.
All are part of a growing movement of war resistance within the military: Camilo Mejia, Ehren Watada, Terri Johnson, Kimberly Rivera, Dean Walcott, Linjamin Mull, Joshua Key, Augstin Aguayo, Justin Colby, Marc Train, Robert Zabala, Darrell Anderson, Kyle Snyder , Corey Glass, Jeremy Hinzman, Kevin Lee, Joshua Key, Mark Wilkerson, Patrick Hart, Ricky Clousing, Ivan Brobeck, Aidan Delgado, Pablo Paredes, Carl Webb, Jeremy Hinzman, Stephen Funk, Clifton Hicks, David Sanders, Dan Felushko, Brandon Hughey, Clifford Cornell, Joshua Despain, Joshua Casteel, Katherine Jashinski, Chris Teske, Matt Lowell, Jimmy Massey, Tim Richard, Hart Viges, Michael Blake and Kevin Benderman. In total, forty US war resisters in Canada have applied for asylum.
Information on war resistance within the military can be found at Center on Conscience & War, The Objector, The G.I. Rights Hotline, and the War Resisters Support Campaign. Courage to Resist offers information on all public war resisters.
In Iraq, Garrett Therolf (Los Angeles Times) reports that US and Iraqi troops (under US command) have cut off basics to the citizens of Samarra and notes "residents . . . complain that basic necessities such as drinking water have not reached the city for seven days." Therolf seems either unaware or unable to call out this for what it is, a violation of Geneva.
(Therolf also pushes the propaganda that "Ambulances have become favorite vehicles for car bombs and insurgents in the country" and seems to think offering a 2003 and 2007 example proves a pattern. The shooting of ambulances in Falluja probably provide a clearer pattern but they were shot up by US forces. Therolf also seems unable to speak with enlisted. If he had, he might be writing that the enthusiastic cheers that greeted Cheney's speech were ordered and that the more muted response to Cheney's talk of extending deployments resulted in several divisions being chewed out after the speech.) Meanwhile, as Danny Schechter (News Dissector) notes, Iraq's oil workers' trade union were set to strike today over the Iraqi oil law that will strip the country of profits but line the pockets of Big Oil. The strike has been moved to Monday, Steve Kretzmann (Oil Change) observes. UPI quotes US Labor Against the War's Michael Eisenscher explaining the postponement was "because they had a conversation with somebody at the Oil Ministry who said they wanted to respond to workers demands and needed time to prepare a response." US Labor Against the War, American Friends Service Committee and United for Peace & Justice are sponsoring a Voices of Iraqi Workers Solidarity Tour from June 4th to 29th that will include stops in Atlanta, Berkeley, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, NYC, Philadelphia, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Washington DC. More details available at US Labor Against the War.
CBS and AP report: "A majority of Iraqi lawmakers have endorsed a bill calling for a timetable for the withdrawal of foreign troops and demanding a freeze on the number of foreign troops already in the country, lawmakers said Thursday. The Iraqi bill, drafted by a parliament bloc loyal to anti-American Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr was signed by 144 members of the 275 member house, according to Nassar al-Rubaie, the leader of the Sadrist bloc." This as Shailagh Murray and Jonathan Weisman (Washington Post) report that: "House Republican moderates, in a remarkably blunt White House meeting, warned President Bush this week that his pursuit of the war in Iraq is risking the future of the Republican Party and that he cannot count on GOP support for many more months." At last, a casualty of war he may care about.
RECOMMENDED: "Iraq snapshot"
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French Holidays on the Cheap
As a traveller, there is no greater high than experiencing the wonders tucked inside a beautiful country. However, when you speak of a country like France, the cost of the trip can make it seem quite daunting. If you love the ideal of trolling through France without putting up your house on mortgage, then there are some extremely interesting places and reasons to visit this magnificent country.
Choose your City Wisely
Most people, when they think of France, tend to think of Paris. It's where France starts for them and ends as well. However, there is a lot more to France that is as interesting and exciting as Paris, without the budget-baggage that the world's capital of romance carries.
Take Strasbourg for instance – from a distance, it looks like a beautiful little town out of a fairy tale, where the rivers flow through the city and the best of French and German cultures combine to create a delightful experience. Add the fact that the city is the capital of the European Union and you will see that there's a lot more to see and do, just as in a big city, but on a small-town budget.
A gate to the city of Montpellier
Montpellier is another one of those gems hidden out in the south of France. It is essentially a college-town and is, therefore, quite cheap to go around, eat or stay in. There are thousands of little cafes lining town squares, beautiful buildings that give you a glimpse into the country's history and more shopping options than you can count! For another little taste of French holidays, you might want to try out the city of Orleans – the birth place of Joan of Arc!
That's right, the British got their facts muddled-up when they misspelt her name but if you choose to visit this picturesque town, you won't make any. There is a magnificent cathedral dating back to the 9th century as well as the famous Maison de Jeanne d'Arc for you to visit. What's more, Orleans stands at the entry point to the beautiful Loire Valley chateaux, another great way to have a beautiful France holiday for very little money.
Finally, if you love eating local food and enjoy letting the streets take you where they go, then Aix-en-Provence is where you need to be. Almost every town corner is riddled with beautiful fountains from centuries gone by – all of them still as majestic & functional as ever! There are some exceptional restaurants serving local produce and a whole lot of architectural marvels, from different eras, which you can simply walk through at any time of the day or night.
When and Why to Visit France
Like most countries and popular tourist destinations, there is always an "off-season" when the prices are lower and the country is just as beautiful, albeit missing some tiny elements of its character. Nonetheless, you are still likely to find everything that is wonderful about France and along with that, you'll also find better bargains at almost everything, shorter queues and the chance to enjoy the country while living and travelling as a local.
Between November and March, you will find that France is a lot more accessible on a cheaper budget. The hotels and markets tend to be devoid of tourists at this time so finding a good place to stay, at a much cheaper cost, is not unlikely.
You might think that winter temperatures might be a deterrent but the fact is, even in the coldest depths of winter, places like Provence have an average temperature of about 15 degrees centigrade (about 58 degrees Fahrenheit), which is not that bone-chilling!
As long as you are staying away from Michelin-starred restaurants and the extravagant party-zones, you should be quite happy with what the country has to offer. French holidays should not cost an arm and a leg, without even having to compromise a lot you can have a great time.
There are some amazing rivers in France, set in beautiful surroundings, which are ideal for a coarse fishing holiday. You can buy tickets to fish on private lakes or just set up camp in the gorgeous countryside and spend your time fishing or just taking beautiful walks through the countryside.
France also has a vibrant art scene where you can head down to the country and experience the works of some of the greatest artists on the planet as well as indulge in the form yourself, with some courses. Alternately, you can even head on down to learn the language, another popular reason why people choose to visit this beautiful country.
The concept of taking a holiday is incomplete without experiencing the local cultures and flavours. Most tourist spots try to recreate that culture and sell it to you, but there is nothing more incredible than being out there, yourself, and enjoying those local treats in their natural environs, all packed tightly into your budget!
Craig Gordon – author
Craig has been travelling the world in his spare time, something which he has a lot of. An artist and an avid photographer, travel has been a major part of Craig's life and has greatly influenced his works. He loves painting still life and what better way to expose one-self to different cultures than to go out there and experience it?
Craig adores everything about France and his many tours of the country have helped him devise his French holidaying frame of mind.


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VA can be a 100% loan- but you can check with any lender that does 2nds, Washington Federal and or any Credit Union and I am sure they can help answer that question.Have a great day!
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Though I know many banks accepted recent appraisal for a first mortgage loan for a heloc, when all of us in lending use to do a lot of helocs, I recommend you call some big banks and credit unions to find out if they will accept it. If you gota 100% VA loan you would need an appraisal anyway because most lenders wantto see you possessed sufficient equity in the home at the time of the purchase or refinance.
It's unlikely you would qualify for a HELOC if you just closed on your VA loan.. VA is 100% financing and HELOC's are usually limited to 80% loan to value. you would need to owe less than 80% of what you borrowed to qualify.. and it's very unlikely they (the HELOC lender) would accept your appraisal.. they will always order their own. I'm a preferred Lender with Arizona and California being my primary markets. If you or someone you know is looking for financing options, feel free to contact me or pass along my information. 480-287-5714 WilliamAcres.com NMLS# 226347 / RPM Mortgage NMLS 1541014 / AZMB0121893
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Last summer marked a full decade since my study abroad experience in Italy. Surfing a wave of nostalgia, I dug through my closet and unearthed the handmade journal that I bought from a little leather goods shop in Montepulciano, the Tuscan hill town I called home for five weeks. As a fine arts major, one of my classes involved creating a sketchbook journal during the time we spent in Italy. In the journal I had saved everything from receipts to ticket stubs to pressed flowers. In addition to taking hundreds of photos, I also typed out all of my journal scribblings (I tried to write something every day) and scanned a few of the finished sketches, which were all saved on my backup hard drive. In honor of the 10-year anniversary of my trip, I thought I would upload the compilation of my study abroad memories. Read on if you would like to hear my tales of eating ridiculously good food, meeting colorful characters, traveling on my own for the first time, and seeing iconic works of art and architecture. (Just keep in mind that I did this when I was 22, and some of the writing definitely reflects my age!)
Friday, May 21, 2004
The adventure begins! Michelle, a good friend of mine, is also doing the study abroad program. I feel more confident knowing at least one person. The flight to Italy would be leaving from Atlanta, and since Shel's parents live about 10 minutes from the airport, I stayed the night there. We awoke bright and early, like kids on Christmas morning, even though we didn't even have to be at the airport for hours yet. Our flight would be departing at 4:00 pm, so we were told to arrive at least 3 hours early so to have plenty of time for airport security. We decided to have lunch at Olive Garden before we left, and halfway through the meal I realized how funny it was to be eating at Olive Garden on the day we're flying out to Italy. Soon it was time to bid Atlanta a fond farewell, and before I knew it we were waiting at the boarding gate! We would be flying Lufthansa airlines and making a layover in Frankfurt on the way to Rome. The plane was a lot bigger than any I had flown on before, but I still wasn't looking forward to being in that seat for the next 8 hours.
Dinner was served, and for the next few hours I was either reading or drifting in and out of a nap. Meanwhile, the sun was doing crazy things outside the window. We had darkness for what seemed all of five minutes before streaks of pink and orange started fanning out over the horizon.
Saturday, May 22, 2004
After crossing a few time zones, Friday became Saturday. The clock said 5:00am GMT, but my body was still on eastern time. Breakfast was served, and after passing through one more time zone, the plane slowly began its descent into Germany. I leaned over a sleeping classmate to peer out the window, as the plane sliced through the clouds and the German landscape came into view. (Little did I know, this was the first of many breathtaking landscapes I would be enjoying for the next five weeks!)
When we reached the Frankfurt airport, my virgin passport was unceremoniously deflowered by a German customs agent. After finally boarding an hour behind schedule, we settled down for our short flight to Rome. Unfortunately, this ride turned out to be not nearly as smooth as our trans-Atlantic flight. It seemed that our pilot did not have his morning coffee, and we were all relieved when we finally touched down in Rome.
After gathering our bags and making sure nobody got left in Germany, we piled onto a charter bus that would take us the remaining distance to Montepulciano. The city is located about an hour southeast of Siena in the province of Tuscany, close to the border between Tuscany and Umbria. While traversing the winding mountain roads, I took some time to admire the landscapes. I've lived in south Georgia my entire life, so I'm absolutely enthralled by any scenery that isn't completely flat. When we arrived and got off the bus, I noticed the weather here was a lot cooler than the sweltering temperatures I left back home. We waited while Dr. Shealy (program director from Kennesaw State University) made arrangements to take us to our new homes. We would be living in fully-furnished apartments; some simply a few years old, and some dating back to the Renaissance!
We were given city maps and told to get settled into our apartments, then we'd all meet up for dinner later. The program director from Il Sasso (local Italian language school and sponsor of our visit) drove my group of roommates and me to our new home. We were told that non-residents of Montepulciano were not allowed to drive within the city walls. The reason, as we would soon discover, was because the roads were all single-lane and one-way. It seemed difficult if not impossible to navigate, because there were no stop signs, traffic lights, or directional arrows to assist traffic flow. And some of the roads were so narrow I didn't think cars could even fit!
Our apartment is located on the second floor of an older building, and the entrance is found down an alleyway accessible from 'the Corso' (Via Gracciano nel Corso, basically the city's Main Street). The interior had been recently renovated, but the building itself was erected during the 15th century. The apartment has a shared common area, bathroom, and 2 bedrooms for the four of us to split. We were given keys and a sheet with some general house rules, ranging from common sense ("don't leave without locking the door") to slightly bizarre ("place your trash outside the building between 6-8:00am only, or you'll get a citation"). Our kitchenette had only a gas range, small sink, and mini refrigerator. Later we would find out that some of the apartments apparently had laundry facilities, but ours did not. We did, however, have a color television — and so we became the envy of many. Had I been given a choice, I think I would have gladly traded the TV for a washing machine.
Finally, it was dinner time! I hadn't eaten since breakfast on the plane, so I was just about delirious. Our study abroad program fees included evening meals, which would be served at a little restaurant called Trattoria di Cagnano, located just a short walk from the apartment. I wasn't sure what to expect, as I had never had real Italian food before (Olive Garden was about the closest I'd ever come). In the back of the restaurant and down some stairs was a cute little private underground room where our group would be eating dinners for the duration of our stay. Every night we'd get a freshly-prepared, authentic Italian 3-course meal. What a treat! The servers were all very nice, even though they did not speak a lot of English.
What a long day! After dinner it was definitely time to crash out.
Sunday, May 23, 2004
It is extremely cold today; much colder than anyone told me it would be. Apparently it's not supposed to be this cold in late May, so I was told to bring a light sweater and expect "hot days and chilly evenings." So, that's what I brought… a light sweater. Now it's 10 degrees Celcius (about 50° F) and the wind feels like nails on my skin! The worst part, though, is that we're not allowed to touch the thermostat. It just sits there on the wall, taunting us. We were told that electricity is expensive, so Italians usually turn off their heaters in spring, even though this is definitely not spring weather for this Georgia girl! Last night I slept with three quilts on my bed. Fortunately, we do have hot showers.
Today we were given a tour of the city. We were told to meet in the Piazza Grande, which involved hiking up a 45-degree incline! I was nearly out of breath by the time we got there. Fun fact: this plaza is where the flag-throwing festival scene was filmed for the movie Under the Tuscan Sun. [2014 update– This is also where the Volterra scene was filmed for Twilight: New Moon. Apparently now you can do a Twilight themed tour here.] The piazza is home to a cathedral, which is currently undergoing restoration and partially concealed by scaffolding; also facing the piazza is the town hall with its prominent clock tower.
From the piazza we were were led up to the fortezza, a castle left over from when the city used to be at war with Siena in the 14th century. This is where we'll be meeting for our first class tomorrow. From there we were escorted around town (we block the already narrow roads like a herd of lost sheep) and shown the essentials for daily life: bank, post office, pharmacy, grocery stores, laundromat, tobacco shops, supermarket, bus station, and where to take our trash if we don't set it out in the mornings.
Montepulciano is built into the side of a mountain, where the bus depot is closer to the base, and the fortezza is at the very top. The pre-Renaissance city center of Montepulciano is surrounded by a wall with a large gate. The city itself has since expanded out beyond the ancient walls, but the majority of our time would be spent within this older part of town. Some of us got lucky and were assigned older apartments inside the city walls. Others got the newer apartments even further down the mountain, past the bus station. It turned out that our apartment is in a fairly centralized location; we only have to walk uphill to reach the fortezza. I feel bad for the people living outside the city walls… everything is an uphill climb for them.
Since we were hungry after the tour and didn't want to make the climb back home on empty stomachs, a few of us continued wandering and found a pizzeria called Papri-Ka. When we sat down we realized the menus had not a single word of English. After fumbling through our phrasebooks, we finally managed to order two pizzas: a quattro formaggi (four cheese) and quattro stagione (four seasons: artichokes, prosciutto, olives [I'm trying really hard to learn how to like olives while I'm here], and mushrooms). I assumed we were ordering by the slice, so I was a bit surprised when we got two massive pizzas that were spilling over the sides of the plates! Good thing we all brought our appetites. Later I was told this is what you normally get when you order pizza at a restaurant in Italy; however, fast food pizza is sold by the slice.
After lunch, I had my first interaction with an Italian ATM, called a bancomat. After trying to tell the server at Papri-Ka how to split our check, I figured things might be easier if I started carrying cash. Thankfully, the machine had an option to display everything in English. The euro-to-dollar exhange rate at this time was about $1.20 to every €1. I miss those 20 cents. We also explored one of the many tobacco shops, which obviously sell cigarettes but function mainly as convenience stores; they sell postcards, stamps, and other souvenirs, and some sell packaged food as well. Two of our roommates went back down to the bus station with Dr. Shealy for a briefing on how to read the schedules and where to buy tickets for both the local and the intercity buses. The group caught an intercity bus to Chiusi, where the nearest train station is located. Everyone living at the bottom of the mountain is very excited that they can pay 80 eurocents and ride a local bus to the fortezza every morning. (Why can't I pay a dollar for a bus to come pick me up and take me to school in Valdosta?) Our roommates tried to explain the train and bus schedules, but I found it confusing. I have no experience with public transit, so everything is very new to me.
Today was my first full day in Italy! Aside from the obvious language barrier and the chilly weather, everything is wonderful. I really didn't know what to expect because I have never left the country before. My only points of reference for Italy are movies and Disney's Epcot!
Monday, May 24, 2004
Classes begin at 9:00am today! I don't know how long it will take before I can get used to leaving my warm, cozy blanket on mornings when it feels like Siberia in our apartment. It only took us about 5 minutes to walk up to the fortezza, but on our way to class we stopped to admire the amazing view of the Tuscan countryside. We are so high up that the horizon extends for miles across the rolling green hills, dotted with groves of olive trees and pinstriped with rows of grapevines. The morning mist lends the appearance of an Impressionist painting with its hazy, muted colors.
I'm taking two classes: Drawing (recording our trip with a sketch journal) and Art History (focused on the Italian Renaissance). Drawing meets from 9 to 11am, and Art History meets from 1 to 3pm. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays, with Tuesdays and Thursdays reserved for field trips and weekends left open for independent travel! Ms. Murray, one of my professors from VSU, is my instructor for both classes. This morning for sketchbook journal class, it was so cold in the fortezza that she suggested we go sit outside in the Piazza Grande to draw instead. Unfortunately, we were all instantly miserable again because of the wind whipping through the piazza, so she excused us from class early.
Since our kitchen has been empty for three days, us roommates took a walk down to the supermarket. I'm so excited to be able to do that! Going back is uphill, but a trip to the supermarket and back is only about half a mile. I wish I could walk to the store in Valdosta. The first thing we discovered at the supermarket is plastic grocery bags cost extra, and nobody bags groceries for you. The cashiers are quite adamant about customers having exact change, and they don't like to break large bills, which is a delimma because the bancomat only spits out increments of 50! The produce section has plastic gloves for shoppers because it's considered unsanitary to touch the fruit. (At the little fruit stand on the Corso, you have to tell the owner what you want so she can get it for you; you're not allowed to touch at all — "Non toccare!" This proves to be a daunting task considering she does not speak much English. However, we do know enough fruit nouns to tell her what we want to buy.)
After our afternoon classes, everyone was instructed to gather again in the fortezza for a group meeting at 4:00pm (oops, I mean 16:00). Dr. Shealy explained that we would be meeting here at the same time each Monday so he can make announcements and answer any questions we might have. Dr. Trendell, one of the other KSU professors, gave us a debriefing on several aspects of Italian culture. Shel and I don't seem to be among the students who are coping with "culture shock." I actually like how many aspects of life here are so different. I'm sure it will help change my perspective on life in the US when I return home.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Today was our first field trip! I went with my drawing class to Orvieto, located in the neighboring Umbria province. The morning started off with an early bus to Chiusi where we caught the train to Orvieto. The first thing I thought was that the train platform looked like the Hogwarts Express scenery from Harry Potter. I guess it's extra amusing for people who have never been on trains before.
When we arrived in Orvieto, we learned that it's built on a lava rock plateau that was originally inhabited by Etruscans (the ancestors of ancient Romans). We had to ride a cable car to actually reach the city, since its elevation is over 1000 feet high, then ride a bus to the city center, where we were given some time to eat and sketch.
After drawing, Shel and I explored the town and I had my first experience with gelato. I liked getting to choose three flavors in a bowl, and my kiwi gelato even had seeds! While strolling and eating, we ventured inside Orvieto's Il Duomo, which is a very ornate Romanesque Gothic cathedral built in 1290. Florence also has an Il Duomo, and apparently the church in Montepulciano's Piazza Grande is also called Il Duomo. This is when I found out that Il Duomo simply means "the cathedral."
Later in the afternoon, our group convened again to tour the Etruscan museum. It consisted of a few floors showing mostly ceramic artifacts that had been unearthed in the surrounding area. Ms. Murray told us that the city is sitting on lava rock that is gradually eroding, so the government is trying to save both the city and the tombs underneath.
Orvieto is such a quiet, charming little town; there even appear to be fewer cars here than in Montepulciano! I'm really enjoying this whole "public transportation" thing.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Another cold morning in the fortezza. I've started bringing a blanket with me to burrito myself in during class. Did I also mention I've been wearing the same jeans and sweater since we arrived? I decided to finish a few of my Orvieto sketches with colored pencils and watercolors.
Shel and I decided to go check our e-mails today between classes. Everyone from our group has been using a little internet cafe (the only one in town) on the Corso.
The owner is a gentleman named Flavio, who deals mainly with tourists, so his English is very good. The computer time that we purchase takes the form of a little plastic card that we insert into the computer when we want to use it. At the bottom of the screen is a timer that lets you know how many hours you have left. Italian keyboards have the QWERTY rows in the same positions, but the punctuation marks have all been moved around. I have to press ctrl+alt+a to get the "@" symbol.
Sometimes I think there are more foreigners living and wandering around here than actual residents! I'm sure the residents can easily pick out us Americans, because we're the ones gasping for air as we walk home from the bus station. We're struggling to just climb the hills — meanwhile, a group of elderly men smoking cigarettes and carrying on a full conversation pass us without so much as a backwards glance. And women wearing 4-inch stiletto boots practically sprint around town!
We've finally grown accustomed to the 'quirks' in our apartment, including how to use the stove. I wanted to boil some water for spaghetti, and could not figure out how to turn on the burner. Keep in mind that I've only used electric ranges my entire life, so I didn't make the connection with the cigarette lighter sitting by the stove. Shel finally realized that you had to push in the dial, turn it ever so slightly, listen for the gas to come on, then hold the lighter next to the, um, highly flammable vapors. One roommate burned her finger a couple of times, so I finally just ripped a page out of my sketchbook and made a torch. Thankfully, we're not having the other problems some folks are having with their apartments, such as no hot water, no water at all, leaking roof, or broken appliances.
Apparently at some point everyone in our group decided that they are going to Venice this weekend. Shel and I only just now found out about it from our roommates — after everyone has already made their group travel and room arrangements, so we've decided to stay here this weekend and take day trip to Pisa to see the leaning tower. Our classmate Margie decided not to go to Venice either, so she is going with us to Pisa. The more, the merrier!
Thursday, May 27, 2004
Today our art history class along with Dr. Comerford and her literature class, plus Dr. Shealy, took a field trip to Citta del Vaticano (Vatican City). I finally had a reason to change my clothes, since it was supposed to be warmer in Rome.
The day began with a 6:45am bus to Chiusi then a train to Rome. At Chiusi we had to stand in line to validate our Eurorail passes. These were included in our study abroad program fees, and they provide us with eight days to use separately or consecutively on any train in Italy. The train ride to Rome was about two hours. When we arrived, all 3 of us who were not going to Venice decided to take a bathroom break while everyone else waited in line to have their luggage held at the station for the day. This is when I had my first experience with the now dreaded pay toilet! I had to give a guy a handful of coins (60 eurocents!) so he would let me pass through the turnstile. The bathroom was impeccably clean, and all the lamps were black light so the toilet was glowing blue-violet. I guess to make it easier to see dirt? We also noticed that there is an entire underground shopping mall in the train station!
After everyone dropped off their bags, we piled into a bus. Dr. Shealy informed us that buses aren't allowed within one mile of Vatican City, so we were going to be dropped off and had to walk the remaining distance. I wasn't aware that the streets were so dirty, and since I was wearing sandals, my feet had developed a lovely brown crust by the time we reached Saint Peter's Square. The Vatican Museum security guards all spoke English… well, sort of. We told them we were from Georgia and I think they thought it was someone's name. "Welcome, Georgia!"
Following admission into the museum, a lot of us expressed hunger since we had not eaten anything since 5 or 6am, and it was already nearing 13:00 by this time. The hungry kids (Margie and myself included) went with Ms. Murray to find food, while Shel and everyone else went with the other professors to begin their tour of the museum. After several slices of overpriced pizza, we went to the early Christian art exhibit. I recognized quite a few of the paintings from my previous art history courses. What I really noticed was how most of the art focused on suffering and the crucifixion. There is so much emotion; the artists were able to capture pain and anguish so vividly. The macabre themes of Christian mythology are in stark contrast to Renaissance art with its lighthearted depictions of playful Roman deities.
Next, we entered a hallway filled with marble sculptures from the Hellenistic and Classical periods. The ceilings were frescoed in amazing detail with rosy-cheeked cherubs floating in cornflower blue skies. After the sculpture hall was yet another hall frescoed with enormous maps of Italy. Then we entered a series of chambers that used to be the Papal library, and inside these rooms were Raphael Sanzio's well-known frescoes "The School of Athens" and "Dispute Over the Blessed Sacrament." I had only previously viewed these paintings as images in my art history textbooks, so viewing them in person added a whole new dimension. I was very surprised by how well they have stood the test of time.
We met up with the rest of our group in the courtyard, and all went to the Sistene Chapel. No photographs allowed, but being inside the Sistene Chapel was quite an experience. Michelangelo's talent and patience is truly evident here. "The Last Judgment" is an awe-inspiring scene that covers the entire wall behind the altar. Since I'm preparing a presentation on Sandro Botticelli for my art history class, I learned that he helped paint some of the scenes on the walls. The ceiling frescoes were actually smaller than I had anticipated, and the famous "Creation of Adam" was not the most prominent one; I actually had to search for it.
I'm now convinced that photographs and postcards simply can not do any justice to the work of Michelangelo. At one point I slipped off my sandals so I could touch the floors with my toes and say, "My feet are on the same floor as Michelangelo's were!" I hoped there was some residual talent that could somehow transfer to me! I had forgotten that not everyone in our group was an art major until someone asked who painted the ceiling. I guess I thought everyone knew who painted the Sistene Chapel. I suddenly wondered if they all thought Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael were just ninja turtles. I was very thankful for all my past art history classes, even if we did have the information practically drilled into our skulls.
After the Sistene Chapel, we toured St. Peter's Basilica. It is the major church of Vatican City where Papal audiences are held in addition to regular Catholic mass. One of our students wasn't let inside the church because he was wearing shorts. They are very strict about that; most churches here won't let tourists inside if they're dressed "immodestly" (shoulders and knees not covered). A couple of us followed Dr. Shealy around since he was a fountain of knowledge. The original basilica was built by emperor Constantine and had later contributions from Donato Bramante as well as Michelangelo; it was not deemed fully completed until the Baroque period of the 17th century. The main altar was constructed by Gianlorenzo Bernini, and beneath it is where St. Peter's tomb is supposed to be located. Dr. Shealy pointed out the recurring imagery of the bumble bee, which was the Pope's insignia at the time of construction. Directly over the altar is a majestic dome, which I believe is one of the biggest domes in the world; amazing considering that it was built before the aid of modern architectural equipment!
Inside the cathedral, safely behind a glass wall, is Michelangelo's Pietà, a marble sculpture showing the graceful form of Mary holding Jesus. This piece is incredibly detailed and skillfully crafted: every crease their faces and fold in their clothes is shown in lifelike dimension. I find it hard to believe that Michelangelo completed this piece when he was only 25 years old!
Before we left the church, we stopped to rub the foot of the bronze statue of St. Peter, since it's supposed to bring good luck. His foot was worn down to a smooth, shiny nub! I guess lots of folks need luck.
Outside in St. Peter's square, we caught a glimpse of the Swiss Guards, who are the Pope's personal "secret service" and wear brightly-colored Renaissance era uniforms. I'm still a little overwhelmed at the sheer volume of art I saw today. For someone who rarely ever has the opportunity to visit museums, it was quite a sensory overload.
At dinner, the three of us and the professors had the whole back room to ourselves. We got pizza and chocolate mousse! It was so good it actually made me glad that I didn't go to Venice this weekend.


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Scotland's Speciality Food Show
Scotland's Speciality Food Show 2019 will be the 11th year that the show has been running in its present format and it is the result of a joint venture between Scotland's Food Show in Glasgow and the Speciality Food Show in Edinburgh, which has created Scotland's largest trade sourcing event for the speciality food market. The show has been fully incorporated into the Trade event, dominating the top end of the hall and hosting all the main catering areas for the two shows as well.
The show is 3 days from 20th to 22nd January at Glasgow's SEC with 130 companies exhibiting all types of speciality food including gift food, bakery, cheese, cooked and cured meats, chutneys, preserves, oil and vinegars, herbs and spices, confectionery, tea and coffee, beers, spirits and cordials. There are also exhibitors who specialise in food presentation such as lighting, packaging, refrigeration etc.
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The third attribute in the Scout law is helpful. A Scout is helpful. He is cooperative. He is productive. He does a "Good Turn." Part of being helpful is to be positive. It is difficult to see the needs of others if you are consumed with negative thoughts. We all have them. But negativity can […]
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Monk Soham Oak
also traded as as: Royal Oakhistorical closure era: mid 20th century
closed April 30th, 1970
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Originally only licensed as a beerhouse, the Royal Oak only got its full license on March 3rd 1950.
The closure date was reported by a caller to Lesley Dolphin's BBC Radio Suffolk programme.
Around 1901 my aunt's grandfather, Samuel Hawes, was a farmer, miller and landlord of the Oak. His mill was apparently situated opposite the house and there were oak trees close to the premises, one of which was cut down to make a bureau for the 21st birthday of his oldest son. That bureau is now in my possession.from Robert Hawes
The building dates from the first half of the 16th century. It's shown on this old OS map from about the end of the 19th century. larger map
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On Wednesday, Charter will officially take over control of Time Warner Cable as well as Bright House, a smaller cable operator in a mega merger deal of $65 billion.
Many consumers are likely wondering how this will affect them and the products they receive. Simply put, no big changes will take place in the short term.
However, gradually over the upcoming months, Charter is going to strip away the names of TWC and Bright House and introduce customers to its own brand.
This will mean that the name of TWC, which has been maligned but nevertheless a piece of history in cable television, will fade away.
Charter's broadband and cable TV services are known as Spectrum.
A spokesperson for Charter said that as the market goes all digital, it will launch its Spectrum products, pricing as well as packaging, and launch Spectrum into the markets where TWC and Bright House have gone digital already.
TWC was criticized often for customer service, but Charter has a history of higher marks in that category, though as a whole the industry is not that popular amongst its customers.
The merger first was announced nearly one year ago, but did not receive final approval until last week from the Public Utilities Commission of California. Therefore, on Wednesday the deal will take effect officially.
Charter will now be one of the largest providers of television in the U.S. along with Comcast, Verizon and AT&T.
Advocates of public interest have some doubts as to whether the merger will do much to help the consumer. However, Charter says it is going to offer far superior products at very competitive prices.
Rob Marcus the outgoing CEO of Time Warner Cable sent an email this week to say good bye to his employees.
He said the future for most of the employees joining Charter was extremely bright. Some other TWC employees, of which, most are in management, will exit as well due to this merger.
A spokesperson from Charter added that the company would be bringing back some call center jobs from overseas that were owned by Time Warner Cable.
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Several fitness class options, combined with access to a fitness room that contains cardio and weight equipment, is what makes up fitness memberships for adults, families, seniors, and teens. We also work with local businesses and non-profits to create fitness memberships tailored to meet employee needs. Fitness memberships are affordable and designed to meet a variety of interest to help people lead healthy active lifestyles in Tukwila. Fitness memberships may be purchased in person at the Tukwila Community Center and will be available online in the near future.
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Several personal trainers are on staff to assist patrons with a variety of fitness and wellness goals. Trainers work with individuals to design and tailor programs to maintain or enhance general health and wellness, improve muscle tone, develop cardiovascular endurance, and more. Stop by the Tukwila Community Center to learn more, read trainer profiles, and schedule a meet and greet.
The Tukwila Community Center racquetball court can be reserved online in advance and in half or one hour increments. Reservations can be made online or by calling the front desk at 206-768-2822.
Community Events showcase Tukwila's cultural diversity, promote health and wellness, and encourage volunteerism. Annual events include: Backyard Wildlife Festival, See you in the Parks, Touch a Truck & Emergency Preparedness Fair, Family Fest, the Spirit of Giving and much more. Click the Community Events link above to learn more about current and seasonal events.
Facilities include meeting rooms, classrooms and banquet spaces at the Tukwila Community. Picnic shelters are located throughout Tukwila parks. If needed, a variety of equipment is available for rent including projectors, speakers, and presentation screens. Tukwila is centrally located between Seattle and Tacoma, and the Tukwila Community Center is located adjacent to I-5, I-405 and Route 99 corridors.


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Foundation trusts are a different type of NHS organisation with a stronger local influence.
Foundation trusts are part of the NHS and continue to treat patients according to NHS principles of free healthcare according to need, not the ability to pay. Being a foundation trust means being able to provide and manage services to meet the needs and priorities of the local community.
However, foundation trusts will still be accountable to Parliament. The freedoms given to NHS foundation trusts are underpinned by a framework of national standards which will safeguard quality and protect the public interest.
Local people, patients and NHS staff are all eligible to become members of their local NHS foundation trust. There are three different levels of membership within the Trust, with Level 3 the most active membership role. Members are able to stand for election to the Board of Governors of the Trust. The elected Board of Governors ensures that Trust directors are held to account, on behalf of Trust members.
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CHICAGO -- Parents and students shared stories of a man they say had a history of inappropriate acts towards female students during a community meeting Saturday, after the CPS coach was arrested and charged this week for allegedly groping a student.
37-year-old volleyball coach Casino Cruz is accused of groping a student while working at the Roberto Clemente Community Academy. He was subsequently arrested, charged with misdemeanor battery, and later suspended. As concerned parents met to discuss the serious allegations and swap stories Saturday, they suggested there may be more victims.
Vanessa Massas, who has a daughter at Clemente, organized the meeting after a freshman accused Cruz of touching her inappropriately while she was on her way to class. Massas said Cruz touched her daughter inappropriately, too.
"Not too long ago, my daughter had an incident with him where she felt very uncomfortable with the way he was touching her," Massas said.
Another concerned parent said she will not allow her daughter to be on the volleyball team because of Cruz. And students at the school allege they witnessed the coach's sexually aggressive behavior in the hallways as well.
"There's times when he can just be an uncomfortable person," said sophomore Izaiah Cedeno. "I've seen how he's touchy with females, you know what Ibeing 'm saying?"
Cruz was arrested at the high school on Tuesday afternoon and suspended by CPS. But parents say that punishment doesn't go far enough. The came together to collect all of the accusations against Cruz so they can bring them to school administrators and law enforcement.
CPS says Cruz has been suspended while the investigation is taking place, and the district will not hesitate to impose harsher discipline if the allegations are proven in court. Cruz will appear before a judge in February.


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